John Brownlie (trans.) · 29 of 55
Stichera (Sung after the Canon for Easter Day)
(Sung after the Canon for Easter Day)
ὑμνοῦμεν σου Χριστὲ, τὸ σωτήριον πάθος
I Thy glorious rising on the first of days, We come adoring, and with grateful praise Thy saving Passion sing in joyful lays;-- With trumpet sound His praise advance.
II O Christ Who, on the Cross in dark dismay Didst vanquish death and cast his bands away,-- Almighty, in our life give peace, we pray; Praise Him with cymbals in the dance.
III Thou Christ Who, from the depths of hades brought The life to mortal man his spirit sought; May we with pure heart hymn Thee as we ought;-- With trumpet sound His praise advance.
IV We praise Thee that in condescension Thou, Of Virgin born, to man's estate didst bow, One with th' Eternal Father then as now;-- Praise Him with cymbals in the dance.
V He, on the Cross Who freely bare our woes, And from the grave a glorious Victor rose, Now on the world His saving bestows;-- With trumpet sound His praise advance, Praise Him with cymbals in the dance.
