John Brownlie (trans.) · 22 of 55

Stichera of Apocreos

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I Surely comes the dreadful day When before the judgment bar Men shall stand in vast array, And the books of God reveal Deeds of life that men conceal.

II At the gnashing and the tears, Every heart shall melt with grief, While the sinner filled with fears By the doom of judgment goes To a life of endless woes.

III Wherefore we entreat thee, Lord,-- Thou Who art exceeding good,-- Spare us, who with one accord, Hymn the grace divinely broad Of our ever-pitying God.