ODE 1.

John Damascene, 780

anastaseos emera.

'Tis the Day of Resurrection:

Earth! tell it out abroad!

The Passover of gladness!

The Passover of GOD!

From Death to Life Eternal, --

From this world [11] to the sky,

Our CHRIST hath brought us over,

With hymns of victory.

Our hearts be pure from evil,

That we may see aright

The LORD in rays eternal

Of Resurrection-Light:

And, listening to His accents,

May hear, so calm and plain,

His own -- All Hail! -- and hearing,

May raise the victor strain!

Now let the Heav'ns be joyful!

Let earth her song begin!

Let the round world keep triumph,

And all that is therein:

Invisible and visible

Their notes let all things blend, --

For CHRIST the LORD hath risen, --

Our joy that hath no end.

[Set by Mr. Helmore: a very spirited melody. Also in Mr. Young's book: composed by Dr. Schroeder.]