Holy Saturday Matins - St SymeonGood One. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us!...

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Matins of Great and Holy Saturday (Friday Night)

The priest, vested in a dark epitrachelion, opens the curtain, takes the censer, and

begins:

Priest: Blessed is our God always, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

Reader: Amen. Glory to Thee, O God; glory to Thee!

While the following prayers are being read, the priest censes the altar, the

sanctuary, and the people.

Reader: O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere

and fillest all things, Treasury of blessings, and Giver of Life, come and

abide in us, and cleanse us from every impurity, and save our souls, O

Good One.

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us! (3)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever

and unto ages of ages. Amen.

O most-holy Trinity, have mercy on us. O Lord, cleanse us from our sins.

O Master, pardon our transgressions. O Holy One, visit and heal our

infirmities for Thy name’s sake.

Lord, have mercy. (3)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever

and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom

come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our

daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors, and lead us

not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Priest: For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory of the Father, and of

the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

Reader: Amen. In the name of the Lord, bless, Father.

Priest: Glory to the Holy, Consubstantial, Life-Creating, and Undivided Trinity

always, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

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Reader: Amen. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will towards

men. (3)

O Lord, open Thou my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Thy praise. (2x)

The Six Psalms

Psalm 3

O Lord, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me. Many are saying of

me, there is no help for him in God.

But Thou, O Lord, art a shield about me, my glory and the lifter of my head. I cry

aloud to the Lord and He answers me from His holy hill.

I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the Lord sustains me. I am not afraid of ten

thousands of people who have set themselves against me round about.

Arise, O Lord! Deliver me, O my God! For Thou dost smite all my enemies on the

cheek. Thou dost break the teeth of the wicked.

Deliverance belongs to the Lord; Thy blessing be upon Thy people. I lie down and

sleep. I wake again, for the Lord sustains me.

Psalm 38

O Lord, rebuke me not in Thine anger, nor chasten me in Thy wrath! For Thine

arrows have sunk into me, and Thy hand has come down on me.

There is no soundness in my flesh because of Thine indignation. There is no health

in my bones because of my sin. For my iniquities have gone over my head;

they weigh like a burden too heavy for me.

My wounds grow foul and fester because of my foolishness, I am utterly bowed

down and prostrate; all the day I go about mourning. For my loins are filled

with burning, and there is no soundness in my flesh. I am utterly spent and

crushed; I groan because of the tumult of my heart.

Lord, all my longing is known to Thee, my sighing is not hidden from Thee. My

heart throbs, my strength fails me, and the light of my eyes – it also has gone

from me.

My friends and companions stand aloof from my plague, and my kinsmen stand

afar off.

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Those who seek my life lay their snares, those who seek my hurt speak of ruin and

meditate treachery all the day long.

But I am like a deaf man, I do not hear, like a dumb man who does not open his

mouth. Yea, I am like a man who does not hear, and in whose mouth are no

rebukes.

But for Thee, O Lord, do I wait; it is Thou, O Lord my God, Who wilt answer. For I

pray, “Only let them not rejoice over me, who boast against me when my foot

slips!”

For I am ready to fall, and my pain is ever with me. I confess my iniquity, I am

sorry for my sin. Those who are my foes without cause are mighty, and many

are those who hate me wrongfully. Those who render me evil for good are my

adversaries, because I follow after good.

Do not forsake me, O Lord! O my God be not far from me! Make haste to help me,

O Lord, my salvation!

Do not forsake me, O Lord! O my God, be not far from me! Make haste to help me,

O Lord, my salvation!

Psalm 63

O God, Thou art my God, I seek Thee, my soul thirsts for Thee. My flesh faints for

Thee, as in a dry and weary land where no water is. So I have looked upon

Thee in the sanctuary, beholding Thy power and glory. Because Thy steadfast

love is better than life my lips will praise Thee. So I will bless Thee as long as

I live; I will lift up my hands and call on Thy name.

My soul is feasted as with marrow and fat, and my mouth praises Thee with joyful

lips, when I think of Thee upon my bed, and meditate on Thee in the watches

of the night;

for Thou hast been my help, and in the shadow of Thy wings I sing for joy. My soul

clings to Thee, Thy right hand upholds me.

But those who seek to destroy my life shall go down into the depths of the earth;

they shall be given over to the power of the sword, they shall be prey for

jackals. But the king shall rejoice in God; all who swear by Him shall glory;

for the mouths of liars will be stopped.

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I meditate on Thee in the watches of the night, for Thou hast been my help, and in

the shadow of Thy wings I sing for joy. My soul clings to Thee, Thy right

hand upholds me.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and

unto ages of ages. Amen.

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Glory to Thee, O God! (3)


Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

Next Reader: Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

The priest exits the Sanctuary and, standing before the Winding-Sheet in the center

of the church, quietly says the morning prayers.

Psalm 88

O Lord my God, I call for help by day; I cry out in the night before Thee. Let my

prayer come before Thee, incline Thine ear to my cry!

For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol. I am reckoned

among those who go down to the Pit; I am a man who has no strength, like

one forsaken among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, like those

whom Thou dost remember no more, for they are cut off from Thy hand. Thou

hast put me in the depths of the Pit, in the regions dark and deep. Thy wrath

lies heavy upon me, and Thou dost overwhelm me with all Thy waves.

Thou hast caused my companions to shun me; Thou hast made me a thing of horror

to them. I am shut in so that I cannot escape; my eyes grow dim through

sorrow. Every day I call upon Thee, O Lord; I spread out my hands to Thee.

Dost Thou work wonders for the dead? Do the shades rise up to praise Thee? Is Thy

steadfast love declared in the grave or Thy faithfulness in Abaddon? Are Thy

wonders known in the darkness, or Thy saving help in the land of

forgetfulness?

But I, O Lord, cry to Thee. In the morning my prayer comes before Thee. O Lord,

why dost Thou cast me off? Why dost Thou hide Thy face from me? Afflicted

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and close to death from my youth up, I suffer Thy terrors; I am helpless. Thy

wrath has swept over me, Thy dread assaults destroy me. They surround me

like a flood all day long; they close in upon me together. Thou hast caused

lover and friend to shun me; my companions are in darkness.

Psalm 103

Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me bless His holy name. Bless the

Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Who forgives all your

iniquity, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from the Pit,

Who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, Who satisfies you with good

as long as you live, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

The Lord works vindication and justice for all who are oppressed. He made known

His ways to Moses, His acts to the people of Israel. The Lord is merciful and

gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always

chide, nor will He keep His anger forever.

He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor requite us according to our

iniquities. For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His steadfast

love toward those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does

He remove our transgressions from us. As a father pities his children, so the

Lord pities those who fear Him. For He knows our frame; He remembers that

we are dust.

As for man, his days are like grass; He flourishes like a flower of the field; for the

wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more.

But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon those who

fear Him. And His righteousness to children’s children, to those who keep His

covenant and remember to do His commandments.

The Lord has established His throne in the heavens, and His Kingdom rules over

all. Bless the Lord, O you His angels, you mighty ones who do His word,

hearkening to the voice of His word! Bless the Lord, all His hosts, His

ministers that do His will! Bless the Lord, all His works, in all places of His

dominion. Bless the Lord, O my soul! In all places of His dominion. Bless the

Lord, O my soul!

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Psalm 143

Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications! In Thy faithfulness answer

me, in Thy righteousness! Enter not into judgment with Thy servant; for no

man living is righteous before Thee.

For the enemy has pursued me; he has crushed my life to the ground; he has made

me sit in darkness like those long dead. Therefore my spirit faints within me;

my heart within me is appalled.

I remember the days of old, I meditate on all that Thou hast done; I muse on what

Thy hands have wrought. I stretch out my hands to Thee; my soul thirsts for

Thee like a parched land.

Make haste to answer me, O Lord! My spirit fails! Hide not Thy face from me, lest

I be like those who go down to the Pit. Let me hear in the morning of Thy

steadfast love, for in Thee I put my trust. Teach me the way I should go, for to

Thee I lift up my soul.

Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies! I have fled to Thee for refuge! Teach me to

do Thy will, for Thou art my God! Let Thy good Spirit lead me on a level

path.

For Thy name’s sake, O Lord, preserve my life! In Thy righteousness bring me out

of trouble.

And in Thy steadfast love cut off my enemies, and destroy all my adversaries, for I

am Thy servant.

In Thy faithfulness answer me, in Thy righteousness! Enter not into judgment with

Thy servant. In Thy faithfulness answer me, in Thy righteousness! Enter not

into judgment with Thy servant. Let Thy good Spirit lead me on a level path.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and

unto ages of ages. Amen.

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Glory to Thee, O God! (3)

O Lord, glory to Thee!

And the deacon, or priest, standing in the middle of the church before the Winding-

Sheet begins the Great Litany (on the following page):

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The Great Litany

Kievan Chant

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(2)JLord, have mer cy.- Lord, have mer cy.-

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To Thee, O Lord. A men.-

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The Great Litany

Priest: In peace, let us pray to the Lord.

Choir: Lord, have mercy.

Priest: For the peace from above and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to

the Lord.


Priest: For the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of the holy churches of

God, and for the union of all, let us pray to the Lord.


Priest: For this holy house and for those who enter with faith, reverence, and the

fear of God, let us pray to the Lord.


Priest: For His Beatitude, our Metropolitan ________, and for His (Eminence,

Grace) our (Archbishop, Bishop) ________, for the honorable priesthood,

the diaconate in Christ, for all the clergy and the people, let us pray to the

Lord.


Priest: For the President of our country, for all civil authorities, and for the armed

forces, let us pray to the Lord.


Priest: For this city, for every city and country, and for the faithful dwelling in

them, let us pray to the Lord.


Priest: For seasonable weather, for the abundance of the fruits of the earth, and for

peaceful times, let us pray to the Lord.


Priest: For travelers by land, by sea, and by air; for the sick and the suffering; for

captives and their salvation, let us pray to the Lord.


Priest: For our deliverance from all affliction, wrath, danger, and necessity, let us

pray to the Lord.


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Priest: Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and keep us, O God, by Thy grace.


Priest: Commemorating our most holy, most pure, most blessed and glorious Lady

Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary, with all the saints, let us commend

ourselves and each other, and all our life unto Christ our God.

Choir: To Thee, O Lord.

Priest: For unto Thee are do all glory, honor, and worship; to the Father, and to the

Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

Choir: Amen.

The priest (or deacon) continues with “God is the Lord” in Tone 2 (Bulgarian

Chant, on the following page):

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God is the Lord

Bulgarian Chant – Tone 2

Priest: In the Second Tone – God is the Lord and has revealed Himself to us.

Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord. O give thanks to the

Lord, for He is good, for His mercy endures forever.

Priest: All nations surrounded me, but in the name of the Lord I destroyed them.

Choir: Repeat “God is the Lord…”

Priest: I shall not die, but live, and recount the works of the Lord.


Priest: The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is

the Lord’s doing and it is wonderful in our eyes.


As the following Troparia are sung, the priest censes the entire church, beginning

by censing around the Winding-Sheet, and concluding by censing before it.

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God is the Lord and has re vealed- Him self- to us!

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Bles sed- is He that comes in the name of the Lord!

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The Noble Joseph


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The No ble- Jo-

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had ta ken- down Thy

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placed it in a new tomb.

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de scend- to death, O Life Im mortal,-

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Thou didst slay hell with the splen dor- of Thy God head,-

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and when from the depths Thou didst raise the dead,

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"O Giv er- of Life, Christ our God, glo ry- to Thee!"

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Now and ev er- and un to- a-


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ges- of a ges.- A men.-

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The an gel- came to the myrrh bear- ing- wo men-

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at the tomb and said, "Myrrh

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is fit ting-

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for the dead, but


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The following troparia, known as the Lamentation Praises, are then sung between

the verses of Psalm 119 in three sections, or stases, as follows:

The Lamentation Praises

Tone 5

The First Stasis begins on the following page:

a f j k k j k j k k k j j j k kBles sed- art Thou, O Lord! Teach me Thy stat utes!- Bles sed- are

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a f k k k k jz k i k j k k j k k ithose whose way is blame less,///- who walk in the law of the Lord.

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b fkk kk kk k i i kk jj k k j k d k i

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The First Stasis-Tone 5

VERSE: Blessed are they who keep His testimonies, who seek Him with their

whole heart.

VERSE: For those who work wickedness have not walked in His ways.

In a tomb they laid Thee, O Christ the Life. The an gel- ic- hosts were

aM1.

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ov er- come- with awe, and glo ri- fied- Thy con de- scen- sion.-

aMf k k k k j k k k k k k k k k k k k k iaMf k k k k j k k k k k k k k k k k k k i

b f k k k k j j k k k k k k j i

O Life, how canst Thou die? How canst Thou dwell in a tomb? Yet

aM2.

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b f j k k k k j k k k k k k kz k‡

by Thy death Thou hast de stroyed- the reign of death, and raised all the

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dead from hell.

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b f jz k i

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VERSE: Thou hast commanded Thy precepts to be diligently kept.

VERSE: O that my ways may be steadfast in keeping Thy statutes!

We mag ni- fy- Thee, O Je sus,- our King. We wor ship- Thy

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Pas sion- and Thy Bur i- al,- for by them, Thou hast saved us from death.

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Earth's bounds Thou hast mea sured,- O Je sus,- King of all,

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yet to day- Thou dwel lest- in a nar row- tomb, rais ing- the dead from

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their graves.

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VERSE: Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all Thy

commandments.

VERSE: I will praise Thee with an upright heart, when I learn Thy righteous

ordinances.

O Mes si- ah- Je sus,- my King, the Lord of all, whom art Thou seek-

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ing- in the depths of hell? Hast Thou come to free the race of mor tal- men?

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Lo, the sov' reign- Rul er- of cre a- tion- is dead. Al might- y- God

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is laid in a new tomb, to emp ty- the graves of all their dead.

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VERSE: I will observe Thy statutes; O forsake me not utterly.

VERSE: How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according

to Thy word.

In a tomb they laid Thee, O Christ the Life. By Thy Death Thou hast

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b f k k k k j j j jz k j k k k k k

cast down the might of death and be come- the font of life for all the world.


b f k k k k k j k k k k k k k k k k i

Thou hast been num bered- a mong- trans gres- sors,- O Christ.

aM8.

f j k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k jaMf j k k k k k k j k k k k k d k k k j

b f j k k j j k k k k k k j

Thou hast jus ti- fied- us all, O Lamb of God, by free ing- us from the de-


b f k k k k k k k k k k j j k k j k k k

vil's- works.

aMf k k iaMf k k i

b f k i

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VERSE: With my whole heart I seek Thee; let me not wander from Thy

commandments.

VERSE: I have hidden Thy word in my heart, that I might not sin against

Thee.

Thou, O Lord, art fair er- than all the sons of men. Thou hast filled cre-

aM9.

f k k k k k k k k j j k k k k k k j k k k kaMf k k k k k k k k j j k k k d k k k j k k k k

b f k k k k j j j k k k k j k k k k

a- tion- with Thy beau ty,- how canst Thou lie be fore- us dead this day?

aMf k k k k k k k j k k j k k k k k k k k k iaMf k k k k k k k j k k j k k k k k k k k k i

b f k k k k j j k k j k k k k k k i

How could hell bear Thy com ing- and not shat ter- at once?

aM10.

f k k k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k jaMf k k k k k k k k j k k k k k d k k k j

b f k k k k k k j k k j k k j

Death is blind ed- by Thy splen dor,- O Lord. Its gloom is scat tered- by Thy

aMf k k k k k k k j k k j k k k k k k k k k kaMf k k k k k k k j k k j k k k k k k k k k k

b f k k k k k k j k k j j k k k k k k

daz zling- light.

aMf k k k iaMf k k k i

b f k k i

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VERSE: Blessed art Thou, O Lord! Teach me Thy statutes.

VERSE: With my lips I declare all the ordinances of Thy mouth.

O Je sus,- my sal va- tion,- my sweet ness,- my light! How art Thou hid-

aM11.

f k‚ k k k k k k k k j j k k k k k k j k k k k k kaMf k‡

k k k k k k k k j j k k k d k k k j k k k k k k

b f k‡ k k k k j j j j k k j k k j k

den- in a dark tomb? O pat ience,- past our strength to un der- stand!-


b f k k k j j j k k k k k k k k i

The spi ri- tu- al- pow ers- and the an gel- ic- hosts stand in si lence,- ov-

aM12.

f j k‚ k‚ k‚ k‚ k k j j k k k k k k j k k k k k kaMf j k‡ k‡ k‡ k‡ k k j j k k k d k k k j k k k k k k

b f j k‡ k‡ k‡ k‡ j j j k k k k j k k k k k

er- come- with won der- be fore- the awe some- mys t'ry- of Thy tomb.


b f k k k j j j k k k k k k k k i

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VERSE: In the way of Thy testimonies I delight, as much as in all riches.

VERSE: I will meditate on Thy precepts, and fix my eyes on Thy ways.

A new and strange won der!- He Who gave me life and breath

aM13.

f k k k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k jaMf k k k k k k k k j k k k k k d k k k j

b f k k k k j j k k k k k k j

now is life less,- breath less,- car ried- to the tomb and bur ied- by Jo-


b f k k k k k k k k k k j j k k j jz

seph's- hands.

aMf k k iaMf k k i

b f k i

In Thy bo dy,- bur ied,- in hell with Thy soul, yet not par ted- from

aM14.


b f k k k k j j j j k k j k k k k k

Thy Fa ther's- side, O Christ! O strange and awe some- won der!-

aMf k k k k k j k k j j k k k k k k k iaMf k k k k k j k k j j k k k k k k k i

b f k k k k k j j j j k k j i

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VERSE: I will delight in Thy statutes; I will not forget Thy word.

VERSE: Deal bountifully with Thy servant; give me life, and I shall keep Thy

word.

O Je sus,- all cre a- tion- knew Thee to be its Lord! Thou art tru ly-

aM15.f k‚ k k k k k k k k j j k k k k k k j k k k kaMf k‡

k k k k k k k k j j k k k d k k k j k k k k

b f k‡ k k k k j j j k k k k j k k k k

King of hea ven- and earth, though Thou art shut with in- a nar row- tomb.

aMf k k k j k k j k k k k k k k k k k k k k iaMf k k k j k k j k k k k k k k k k k k k k i

b f k k j k k j j k k k k k k k k i

O Christ, Cre a- tor,- Thou wast laid with in- a tomb.

aM16.

f j k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k jaMf j k k k k k k j k k k k k d k k k j

b f j k k j j k k k k k k j

Hell's foun da- tions- quaked and trem bled,- see ing- Thee op en- ing- the graves

aMf k k k k k k k k k k k j k k k k kaMf k k k k k k k k k k k j k k k k k

b f k k k k k k k k k k j k k k k k

of mor tal- men.

aMf k k k k k k k k iaMf k k k k k k k k i

b f k jz k i

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VERSE: Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law.

VERSE: I am only a sojourner on earth; hide not Thy commandments from

me.

He Who holds the earth in the hol low- of His hand has been put to

aM17.

f k k k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k j k k k kaMf k k k k k k k k j k k k k k d k k k j k k k k

b f k k jz k j k k k k k k j k k k k

death and held fast by the earth, to save the dead from hell's grasp-

aMf k k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k k k kaMf k k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k k k k

b f k k k k k k j j k k k k j k

ing- hand.

aMf k k iaMf k k i

b f k i

O my Life, my Sav ior,- dwel ling- with the dead in death, Thou hast de-

aM18.

f k k k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k j k k k kaMf k k k k k k k k j k k k k k d k k k j k k k k

b f k k k k j j k k k k k k j j k k

stroyed- the ir on- bars of hell, and hast ri sen- from cor rup- tion.-

aMf k k k k k k k j k k j j k k k k k k k iaMf k k k k k k k j k k j j k k k k k k k i

b f k k k k k k j k k j j k k j i

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VERSE: My soul is consumed with longing for Thy ordinances at all times.

The 20th

troparion is sung more slowly.

The reader continues reading the verses of Psalm 119, while the priest reads the

troparia.

Now is God's flesh hid den- be neath- a veil of earth, yet it is a

aM19.

f k k k k k k k k j j k k k k k k j k k k kaMf k k k k k k k k j j k k k d k k k j k k k k

b f k k k k j j j k k k k j k k k k

lamp stand- bright ly- shin ing,- scat ter- ing- the dark ness- of hell.


b f k k k k j j k k j j j k k i

Jo seph,- Ni co- de- mus,- and all the heav'n ly- hosts

aM20.

f k k k k k k k k j j k k k k k k jaMf k k k k k k k k j j k k k d k k k j

b f k k k k j j j k k k k j

has ten- to a nar row- tomb to en close- Thee Whom the heights of hea ven-

aMf k k k k k k k k k k k j k k k k k kaMf k k k k k k k k k k k j k k k k k k

b f k k k k k k k k k k j k k k k k k

can not- con tain.-


b f j k k i

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VERSE: Thou hast rebuked the proud, and cursed are those who wander from

Thy commandments.

21. Slain willingly, O Jesus, and laid beneath the earth, Thou hast raised me up, O

Fountain of life, when I lay dead in bitter sin.

VERSE: Take away from me their scorn and contempt, for I have kept Thy

testimonies.

22. The universe was altered at Thy Passion, O Word; knowing that Thou holdest

all in unity, all created things suffered with Thee.

VERSE: Even though princes sit plotting against me, Thy servant will

meditate on Thy statutes.

23. When devouring Hades engulfed the Rock of Life, in great pain he burst

asunder, and the dead held captive from all ages were released.

VERSE: Thy testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors.

24. Thou O Christ wast buried in a new tomb, and the nature of mortals was made

new when, as God, Thou didst rise from the dead.

VERSE: My soul cleaves to the dust; revive me according to Thy word.

25. Wishing to save Adam, Thou didst come down to earth. Not finding him on

earth, O Master, Thou didst descend to Hades seeking him.

VERSE: When I told of my ways, Thou didst answer me; teach me Thy

statutes!

26. All the earth was troubled and quaked with fear. The daystar hid his brilliant

face, O Word, when Thy great light was hidden in the earth.

VERSE: Make me understand the way of Thy precepts, and I will meditate on

Thy wondrous works.

27. As a man, O Savior, Thou didst consent to die. As God, Thou didst raise the

dead from their tombs, and lift them from the dark abyss of sin.

VERSE: My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to Thy

word.

28. Tears of lamentation the Pure Virgin shed for Thee. With a mother’s grief, O

Jesus, she cried out, “How can I lay Thee in the grave, O My Son?”

VERSE: Put false ways far from me, and graciously teach me Thy law.

29. In the earth’s dark bosom the Grain of Wheat is laid. By Its death, It shall bring

forth abundant fruit: Adam’s sons, freed from the chains of death.

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VERSE: I have chosen the way of truth; I have not forgotten Thine

ordinances.

30. As the sun at evening sets beneath the earth, Thou art hidden, covered by the

night of death. O Savior, arise in brighter dawn!

VERSE: I cleave to Thy testimonies, O Lord; let me not be put to shame.

31. As when the moon covers the circle of the sun, now the grave has hidden Thee,

O Savior, Thy mortal flesh eclipsed in death.

VERSE: I will run in the way of Thy commandments when Thou hast enlarged

my heart.

32. By dying in the body, O Life-giving Christ, Thou hast delivered mortal men

from death, bestowing new life upon us all.

VERSE: Teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes, and I will keep it to the

end.

33. Through the serpent’s envy, Adam died of old, but Thou didst come, O Savior,

our New Adam, to bring him back to life, through Thy death.

VERSE: Give me understanding that I may keep Thy law, and observe it with

my whole heart.

34. When the ranks of angels saw Thee laid out dead, they were filled with fear and

wonder, O Lord, and covered their faces with their wings.

VERSE: Lead me in the path of Thy commandments, for I delight in it.

35. Ramah’s son, O Savior, took Thee down from the tree. He laid Thy lifeless

body in his tomb, but rise up as God to save us all.

VERSE: Incline my heart to Thy testimonies, and not to gain.

36. Thou art the gladness of angels, O Lord, but today Thou hast become their

cause of grief, as they see Thee in the flesh, a lifeless corpse.

VERSE: Turn my eyes from looking at vanities, and give me life in Thy ways.

37. On the cross uplifted to draw living men to Thee, Thou didst descend beneath

the earth as well, to raise up all that lay buried there.

VERSE: Establish Thy promise in Thy servant, that I may fear Thee.

38. O Savior, as a lion Thou sleepest in the flesh, yet as a lion’s cub didst Thou

arise, casting off the old age of the flesh.

VERSE: Turn away the reproach which I dread; for Thy ordinances are good.

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39. Thou hast fashioned Eve from Adam’s side. Now a spear has pierced Thy side,

O Savior, and from it flows a purifying stream.

VERSE: Behold, I long for Thy precepts; in Thy righteousness give me life.

40. Secretly in Egypt the lambs of old were slain, but Thou wast sacrificed beneath

the open sky, for the cleansing of the universe.

VERSE: Let Thy mercy come to me, O Lord; Thy salvation according to Thy

promise.

41. What human tongue can utter this terrible, strange thing? Today the Lord of

heaven and earth suffers and dies for our sake.

VERSE: So shall I give an answer to those who taunt me, for I trust in Thy

word.

42. “How can we see the Giver of life now dead?” the angels cried in fear and awe.

“How is God enclosed within a tomb?”

VERSE: And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope

is in Thy ordinances.

43. New life for Eve, O Savior, flows from Thy opened side. Through her I was

banished from the tree of life; today she is redeemed, with all her sons.

VERSE: I will keep Thy law continually, forever and ever.

44. When Thou, O Jesus, was stretched out upon the wood, Thou didst draw us

mortal men to unity; and from Thy pierced side, forgiveness flowed for

all.

VERSE: And I shall walk at liberty, for I have sought Thy precepts.

45. The noble Joseph, with trembling and fear, lays Thy body out for burial, O

Lord, as he gazes with awe on Thy dread form.

VERSE: I also spoke of Thy testimonies before kings, and was not ashamed.

46. Thou didst will, O Savior, to go beneath the earth. Thou didst free death’s fallen

captives from their chains, leading them from earth to heaven.

VERSE: For I find my delight in Thy commandments, which I love

exceedingly.

47. Death seized Thee, O Jesus, and was strangled in Thy trap. Hell’s gates were

smashed, the fallen were set free, and carried from beneath the earth on

high.

VERSE: I lift up my hands to Thy commandments, which I love.

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48. O Savior, death’s corruption could not touch Thy holy flesh. Thou hast bound

the ancient murderer of man, and restored all the dead to new life.

VERSE: And I will meditate on Thy statutes.

49. O, how great the joy, how full the gladness, that Thou hast brought to Hades’

prisoners, like lightning flashing in its gloomy depths.

VERSE: Remember Thy word to Thy servant, in which Thou hast made me

hope.

50. Thy passion, I worship; Thy burial, I praise; Thy power, I magnify, O Loving

Lord; for from corrupting passions Thou hast set me free.

VERSE: This is my comfort in my affliction, that Thy promise gives me life.

51. A sword was sharpened against Thee, O Christ, but the sword of the strong foe

was blunted, and the sword that guards Eden was turned back.

VERSE: Godless men utterly deride me, but I do not turn away from Thy law.

52. The Ewe saw Her Lamb slaughtered and cried aloud in grief. She was pierced

with anguish, and the flock of Christ assembled to join Her lament.

VERSE: When I think of Thy ordinances from of old, I take comfort, O Lord.

53. Though Thou art buried in a grave, O Christ, though Thou goest down to hell, O

Savior, Thou hast stripped hell naked, emptying its grave.

VERSE: Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked, who forsake Thy

law.

54. Willingly, O Savior, Thou didst descend to hell. There Thou didst restore the

dead to new life, and lead them back to the Father’s house.

VERSE: Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my exile.

55. One Person of the Godhead, for the sake of mortal men, endures a shameful

death on the cross; the sun trembles and the earth quakes in fear.

VERSE: I remember Thy name in the night, O Lord, and keep Thy law.

56. The offspring of Judah became a poisoned well. They rejected Thee, the Water

of Life, Who filled them with water from the rock.

VERSE: This blessing has fallen to me, because I have kept Thy precepts.

57. As one accused, the Judge stood at Pilate’s judgment-seat. He was handed over

to an unjust death, and suspended on the wood of the cross.

VERSE: Thou art my portion, O Lord; I promise to keep Thy words.

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58. O blood-guilty people, faithless Israel, the murderer Barabbas you set free, but

delivered your Savior to the cross.

VERSE: I entreat Thy favor with all my heart; be merciful to me, according to

Thy promise.

59. Thou didst fashion Adam from the dust of the earth. Becoming man by nature,

for his sake, Thou hast offered up Thy life on the cross.

VERSE: I thought of Thy ways, and turned my feet to Thy testimonies.

60. Thou didst obey Thy Father, O Word of God most high. Descending to the

dread depths of the pit, Thou hast raised the race of mortal men.

VERSE: I hasten and do not delay to keep Thy commandments.

61. “My heart’s desire, O Jesus! Woe to Me, My Light! Woe to Me, O Light of the

world!” cried the Virgin in Her bitter grief.

VERSE: Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me, I do not forget Thy law.

62. O blood-thirsty people, vengeful and envious, be convicted by the shroud and

napkin, which bear witness to the rising of Christ.

VERSE: At midnight I rise to praise Thee, because of Thy righteous

ordinances.

63. O evil disciple, murderer of God! Tell me what poison entered your heart to

make you betray Christ.

VERSE: I am a friend of all who fear Thee and keep Thy commandments.

64. O money-loving blindness! You claimed to love the poor, yet you sold Immortal

Ointment for a price, and earned wages of death and despair.

VERSE: The earth, O Lord, is full of Thy steadfast love; teach me Thy

statutes.

65. For the Myrrh of Heaven, what price have you received? You gained only

madness, O cursed Satan, in exchange for the Pearl of great price.

VERSE: Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O Lord, according to Thy

word.

66. For her soul’s forgiveness, Mary poured out myrrh. Judas claimed to love the

poor, but envied her, and for silver sold the Light of the world.

VERSE: Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Thy

commandments.

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67. O Word of God Immortal, my Joy and my Desire, how shall I endure Thy three

days in the tomb? My heart is torn asunder with grief.

VERSE: Before I was humbled I went astray, but now I keep Thy word.

68. “Who will give Me water, a spring for My tears, that I may weep for My sweet

Jesus?” cried the Virgin Bride of God.

VERSE: Thou art good, O Lord; in Thy goodness teach me Thy statutes.

69. “O hills and valleys, the multitude of men, and all creation, weep and lament

with Me, the Mother of your God.”

VERSE: The lies of the proud are multiplied against me, but with my whole

heart I keep Thy precepts.

70. “O Joy and Light eternal, the gladness of My heart, when shall I see Thee, O

My Savior?” cried the Virgin in Her bitter grief.

VERSE: Their heart is gross like fat, but I delight in Thy law.

71. Thy side was pierced, O Jesus, like the desert’s rock of old. From it, O Savior,

Wellspring of eternal life, a stream of living water flows.

VERSE: It was good for me that Thou hast humbled me, that I might learn

Thy statutes.

72. Blood and water flowing in a double stream from Thy pierced side as from a

single source has quenched our thirst for immortal life.

VERSE: The law of Thy mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and

silver pieces.

73. Of Thine Own will, O Savior, Thou wast laid dead in the tomb, yet Thou art

alive, and as Thou hast foretold, by Thy rising Thou shalt raise up mortal

man.

VERSE: GLORY TO THE FATHER, AND TO THE SON, AND TO THE

HOLY SPIRIT.

74. O Word of God, we praise Thee, the Lord of all the world, with Thy Father and

Thy Holy Spirit, and we glorify Thy Burial.

VERSE: NOW AND EVER AND UNTO AGES OF AGES. AMEN.

75. We bless Thee, O Virgin Birth-giver of God. And with faithful hearts we praise

the burial endured by Thy Son and our God.

And we repeat the first Lamentation Troparion (on the following page):

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Then the Little Litany (straight melody), with the exclamation:

Priest: For blessed is Thy name, and glorified is Thy Kingdom, of the Father, and

of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

Choir: Amen.

As the second stasis begins (on the following page), the priest censes the Winding-

Sheet from four sides, the iconostasis, and the people, while the choir sings the first

troparion and the first verse of the stasis.

***The first measure of each troparion is sung by two solo chanters. The choir

comes in beginning in the second measure of each troparion and continues to the

end of the troparion.***

In a tomb they laid Thee, O Christ the Life. The an gel- ic- hosts were

aM1.

f k k k k k k k k j j k k k k k k j k k k k k k kaMf k k k k k k k k j j k k k d k k k j k k k k k k k

b f k k k k j j j jz k j k k k k k k

ov er- come- with awe, and glo ri- fied- Thy con de- scen- sion.-

aMf k k k k j k k k k k k k k k k k k k iaMf k k k k j k k k k k k k k k k k k k i

b f k k k k j j k k k k k k j i

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The Second Stasis-Tone 5

VERSE: Those who fear Thee shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped

in Thy word.

It is right to mag ni- fy- Thee, O Life giving- Lord. Thou hast

aM1.

f j j k f k k k k k k k jz k k j k k k k kz k‚ kaMf j j k k k k j i k k j k k k k kz k‡ k

b f l l m l j j j j kz k‡ k

stretched out Thy most pure arms up on- the cross, and bro ken- the

aMf k k k k k k k k k k j k k j k kaMf k k k k k k k k k k j k k j k k

b f k k k k k k k k k j j j k k

en e- my's- pow er.-

aMf k k k‚ k‚ k k k iaMf k k k‡ k‡ k k k i

b f k k‡ k‡ j i

It is right to mag ni- fy- Thee, O Cre a- tor- of all. We are freed from

aM2.

f j j k f k k k k k k k jz k k j k k k k j k k k kaMf j j k k k k j i k k j k k k k j k k k k

b f l l m l j j j k k j k k k k

pas sion- through Thy Pas sion,- and de liv- ered- from cor rup- tion.-


b f k k k k j j k k j j k k j i

VERSE: Thy hands have made and

fashioned me; give me

understanding that I may learn

Thy commandments.

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VERSE: I know, O Lord, that Thy judgments are right, and that in

faithfulness Thou hast afflicted me.

VERSE: Let Thy steadfast love be ready to comfort me, according to Thy

promise to Thy servant.

The earth quaked with fear, O Sav ior- Christ; the sun hid it self,-

aM3.

f j j k f k k k k k k k jz k k j k k k k jaMf j j k k k k k k i k k j k k k k j

b f l l m l j j j j j

see ing- Thee, the Light that knows no eve ning,- sink ing- down in-

aMf k k k k k k k k k k k j k k j jaMf k k k k k k k k k k k j k k j j

b f k k k k k k k k j j k k j j

to- the tomb.


b f jz k i

Thou hast slept in the tomb, O Christ, a life giving- sleep, by which

aM4.

f j j k f k k k k k k k jz k k j k k k k j k kaMf j j j k k k k i k k j k k k k j k k

b f l l m l j j j j j k k

Thou hast wak ened- all the hu man- race from the hea vy- slum ber- of sin.

aMf k k k k k k k k k j k k j j k k k k k k k iaMf k k k k k k k k k j k k j j k k k k k k k i

b f k k k k k k k k j k k j j j k k i

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"A lone- a mong- wo men,- O My Child, I gave birth to Thee with out- pain.

aM5.

f k‚ j j k f k k k k k k k jz k k k k k k k k jaMf k‡ j j j k k k k i k k k k k k k k j

b f o l l m l k k k k j k k j

Now I can not- bear the grief I suf fer,"- the Most Pure


b f k k k k k k k k j j j j j

Mo ther- cried.


b f jz k i

The ser a- phim- saw Thee, O Lord, ly ing- dead on earth be low,-

aM6.

f k‚ j j k f k k k k k k k jz k k j k k k k jaMf k‡ j j j j k k i k k j k k k k j

b f o l l m l k k j j k k j

yet u ni- ted- with Thy Fa ther- on high, and they shud dered- and

aMf k k k k k k k j k k j k k j k kaMf k k k k k k k j k k j k k j k k

b f k k k k k k j k k j k k j k k

trem bled- with fear.


b f j k k i

VERSE: Let Thy mercy come to me that

I may live, for Thy law is my

delight.

VERSE: Let the godless be put to shame,

because they have transgressed

against me unjustly; as for me, I

will meditate on Thy precepts.

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The veil of the tem ple- was torn at Thy cru ci- fix- ion,-

aM7.

f j j k f k k k k k k k jz k k j k k k k jaMf j j k k j k k i k k j k k k k j

b f l l m l j j k k j j

and the lights of hea ven- hid their ra di- ance,- when Thou, the Sun, was


b f k k k k k k k k k k j j k k k k

hid den- in the earth.


b f k k k k i

By Thy nod a lone,- long a go,- the earth was set on its course.

aM8.

f j j k f k k k k k k k jz k k k k k k k k jaMf j j k k j k k i k k k k k k k k j

b f l l m l j k k j k k j

Now Thou hast de scen- ded- dead be neath- the earth. Trem ble,- O hea ven,-



at this sight.


b f jz k i

VERSE: Let those who fear Thee turn to me,

that they might know Thy

testimonies.

VERSE: May my heart be blameless in Thy

statutes, that I may not be put to

shame.

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Thou, Who didst form man with Thy hand, hast gone down be neath- the

aM9.

f j j k f k k k k k k k jz k k j k k k kaMf j j k k j k k i k k j k k k k

b f l l m l j j k k k k

earth, and, O Sun, with Thine al mighty- right hand,

aMf j k k k k k k k k k k k jaMf j k k k k k k k k k k k j

b f j k k k k k k k k j j

Thou hast raised up fal len- men.

aMf k k j j k k k k k k k iaMf k k j j k k k k k k k i

b f k k j j jz k i

Come, let us sing our la ment- to Christ, Who dies for us,

aM10.

f j k f k k k k k k k jz k k j k k k k jaMf j k k j k k i k k j k k k k j

b f l l l j j j k k j

that we may be wor thy,- with the myrrh bearers,- to hear His sav ing-



greet ing,- "Re joice!"-


b f j k k i

VERSE: My soul languishes

for Thy salvation; I

hope in Thy word.

VERSE: My eyes fail with watching for

Thy promise; I ask, “When

wilt Thou comfort me?”

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Thou art in ve ry- truth, O Word, the Myrrh of in cor- rup- tion.-

aM11.

f j k f k k k k k k k jz k k k k k k k k jaMf j k k k k k k i k k k k k k k k j

b f l l l j k k k k j j

There fore,- to a noint- Thee as the Li ving- God, the wo men- brought Thee



pre cious- myrrh.


b f jz k i

Thou hast de stroyed- the pa la- ces- of hell by Thy Bur i- al,- O Christ.

aM12.

f j k k k f k k k k k k k jz k k k k k k k k jaMf j k k k k k k k k i k k k k k k k k j

b f m l l l k k k k j j j

Thou hast tram pled- death down by Thy death, O Lord, and re deemed-

aMf k k k k k k k k k k k j k k kaMf k k k k k k k k k k k j k k k

b f k k k k k k k k k k j k k k

earth's chil dren- from cor rup- tion.-

aMf k k k k k k k k k k iaMf k k k k k k k k k k i

b f k k k k k j i

VERSE: For I have become like a

wineskin in the smoke, yet I

have not forgotten Thy statutes.

VERSE: How long must Thy

servant endure? When

wilt Thou judge those

who persecute me?

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VERSE: Godless men have dug pitfalls for me, men who do not conform to

Thy law.

VERSE: All Thy commandments are sure; they persecute me with falsehood,

help me!

The Source of the Ri ver- of Life, the Wis dom- of God, has de scen- ded-

aM13.

f j j k f k k k k k k k jz k k j k k k k j k k k kaMf j j k k j k k i k k j k k k k j k k k k

b f m l l l j j j j j k k k k

to the ut most- depths of Hell, to give life to all held cap tive- there.

aMf k k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k k k k k k iaMf k k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k k k k k k i

b f k k k k k k j k k k k k k jz k i

"That I may fash ion- a new- A dam's- bro ken- na ture,-

aM14.

f j k f k k k k k k k jz k k k k k k k k jaMf j k k j k k i k k k k k k k k j

b f l l l k k k k i j

I wil ling- ly- en dure- death's sting in my flesh. O Mo ther,- do

aMf k k k k k k k k k k k‚ k‚ j k k k k kaMf k k k k k k k k k k k‡ k‡ j k k k k k

b f j k k k k k k k k‡ k‡ j j k k k

not strike Thy breast in grief."

aMf k k k k k k k k iaMf k k k k k k k k i

b f k k k k k i

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O Mor ning- Star- of Right eous- ness,- Thou hast set be neath- the earth,

aM15.

f j k f k k k k k k k jz k k k k k k k k jaMf j k k k k k k i k k k k k k k k j

b f l l l k k k k j j j

and hast raised up all the dead as though from sleep, dis per- sing- all the



dark ness- of hell.


b f j k k i

The Seed that gives life to the world, two fold- in na ture,-

aM16.

f k‚ j j k f k k k k k k k jz k k k k k k k k jaMf k‡ j j j j k k i k k k k k k k k j

b f o m l l l j k k i j

sown to day- with tears in earth's dark fur rows,- to mor- row- will

aMf k k k k k k k k k k k j k k j k kaMf k k k k k k k k k k k j k k j k k

b f k k k k k k k k j j j j k k

sprout forth life.


b f j j i

VERSE: In Thy steadfast love spare my life,

that I may keep the commandments

of Thy mouth.

VERSE: They have almost made an end of

me on earth, but I have not

forsaken Thy precepts.

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A dam- was great ly- a fraid- when God walked in Par a- dise.-

aM17.

f j j k f k k k k k k k jz k k j k k k k jaMf j j j j k k i k k j k k k k j

b f m l l l j j k k k k j

Now, with joy he sees God stalk ing- Ha des'- depths. There he fell, but


b f k k k k k k k k k k j k k j j

here he is raised up.


b f k k‡ k‡ j i

She Who gave birth to Thee, O Christ, poured out Her tears for Thee;

aM18.

f j j k f k k k k k k k jz k k k k k k k k jaMf j j j k k k k i k k k k k k k k j

b f m l l l j k k j j j

when She saw Thy bo dy- bur ied- in the tomb, "A rise,- as Thou hast



pro mised,"- She cried.


b f j k k i

VERSE: For ever, O Lord, Thy word is firmly

fixed in heaven.

VERSE: Thy truth endures to all

generations. Thou hast

established the earth, and it

stands fast.

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In a new tomb, O Sav ior,- Jo seph- laid Thee rev' rent- ly,-

aM19.

f j j k f k k k k k k k jz k k k k k k k k jaMf j j j k k j i k k k k k k k k j


sing ing- lam en- ta- tions- for Thy Ex o- dus,- min gled- with the voi ces-


b f k k k k k k k k k k j k k k k k k

mour ning- for Thee.


b f j k k i

When Thy Mo ther- saw Thee, O Christ, pierced with nails up on- the cross,

aM20.

f j j k f k k k k k k k jz k k k k k k k k jaMf j j k k j k k i k k k k k k k k j


She was smit ten- with the nails of bit ter- grief; Her soul was pierced, as



Si me- on- fore told.-


b f k k k k i

VERSE: The day continues by Thy

ordinance, for all things are Thy

servants.

The reader continues reading the verses of Psalm

119, while the priest reads the troparia.

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VERSE: If Thy law had not been my delight, I should have perished in my

affliction.

21. O Sweetness of the universe, when Thy Mother saw Thee drink the bitter

vinegar upon the cross, Her cheeks were wet with bitter tears.

VERSE: I will never forget Thy precepts, for by them Thou hast given me life.

22. “I am torn asunder with grief; My heart is wounded unto death, seeing Thee

unjustly slaughtered, O My Son,” said the All-Pure Virgin in Her tears.

VERSE: I am Thine, save me, for I have sought Thy precepts.

23. “How shall I close Thy lips, O Word, and Thy eyes, so sweet? How shall I

prepare Thy body for the tomb?” Joseph cried in trembling.

VERSE: The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I consider Thy testimonies.

24. Joseph and Nicodemus now sing hymns of burial as they stand before the tomb

of Christ the Lord, and with them sing the seraphim.

VERSE: I have seen that all things come to an end, but Thy commandment

alone is eternal.

25. O Savior, Sun of Righteousness, Thou hast set beneath the earth, and the moon,

Thy Mother, is eclipsed with grief, suffering the loss of Thy light.

VERSE: Oh, how I love Thy law, O Lord! It is my meditation all day long.

26. Hell shook with fear, O Savior, seeing Thee, the Giver of Life, spoiling him of

all his hoarded riches and raising up the dead from every age.

VERSE: Thy commandment makes me wiser than my enemies for it is mine

forever.

27. The sun rises brightly, O Word, when the night is passed. And Thou, after Thy

death, shall rise in splendor as a bridegroom coming from his chambers.

VERSE: I have more understanding than all my teachers, for Thy testimonies

are my meditation.

28. Earth shook and quaked in fear, O Savior and Creator, when in her dark bosom

she enfolded Thee, and with her quaking she awoke the dead.

VERSE: I understand more than my elders, for I seek Thy commandments.

29. Joseph, that righteous man, with Nicodemus, wrapped Thee in sweet spices as

they cried aloud, “Be terrified, and tremble, O earth!”

VERSE: I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep Thy word.

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30. The sun set together with Thee, O Creator of light. All creation was then

overcome with fear and confessed Thee as Creator.

VERSE: I do not turn aside from Thy ordinances, for Thou hast taught me.

31. A stone hewn by human hands conceals the Cornerstone, and a mortal man

hides God within a tomb. Be shaken and tremble, O earth!

VERSE: How sweet are Thy words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my

mouth!

32. “Behold the disciple Thou hast loved and Thine own Mother! Let us hear Thy

voice again, My sweetest Child,” cried the Pure One, weeping.

VERSE: Through Thy precepts I gain understanding; therefore I hate every

false way.

33. Though Thy people nailed Thee to the cross, Thou didst not destroy them, but

raised up their fathers from the dead, O Word, as Thou art the Giver of

Life.

VERSE: Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.

34. No form or beauty didst Thou have when Thou didst suffer, but when Thou

wast clothed in resurrection light, Thou didst beautify the human race.

VERSE: I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe Thy righteous

ordinances.

35. Thou hast gone down beneath the earth, O Daystar without evening, and the sun

was darkened at the height of noon, unable to endure the sight of Thee.

VERSE: I am sorely afflicted, give me life, O Lord, according to Thy word!

36. Clothed in black robes of mourning, like faithful servants, Sun and Moon

together, O my Savior, were darkened completely at Thy death.

VERSE: Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord, and teach me Thy ordinances.

37. The centurion knew Thee to be God, though Thou wast cold in death. “How

then shall I touch Thee with my hands, my God? I am afraid,” Joseph

cried.

VERSE: My soul is continually in Thy hands, and I have not forgotten Thy

law.

38. Adam slept, and from his side came Eve, who brought death to all flesh. Thou

hast slept a blessed sleep, O Word of God, and from Thy side flows life

for all the world.

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VERSE: The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from Thy

precepts.

39. Thou hast slept a little while, and brought the dead to life. Thou hast raised up

all who slept from every age by Thy Resurrection, loving Lord.

VERSE: Thy testimonies are my heritage forever; yea, they are the joy of my

heart.

40. O Life-giving Vine, Thou wast lifted from the earth; there Thou didst pour out

Thy saving Wine, O Lord. I glorify Thy passion and Thy Cross!

VERSE: I incline my heart to perform Thy statutes forever, to the end.

41. When the captains of the angels saw Thee, O Savior, naked, stained with blood,

condemned unjustly, how could they bear such murderous cruelty?

VERSE: I have hated transgressors, but Thy law I have loved.

42. O deceitful people, unbelieving Israel, knowing that His temple would be raised

again, why did you condemn Christ to the cross?

VERSE: Thou art my hiding place and my defender; I hope in Thy word.

43. You clothe Him, Who orders all things, in a robe of mockery, though He filled

the vault of heaven with bright stars and made the earth most wondrously.

VERSE: Depart from me, you evildoers, and I will keep the commandments of

my God.

44. Wounded in Thy side, O Word, like the pelican Thou hast given life to Thy

dead children with the life-giving drops of Thy Blood.

VERSE: Uphold me according to Thy promise, that I may live, and let me not

be put to shame in my hope.

45. Joshua made the sun stand still of old as he smote the heathen tribes; Thou, O

Lord, hast blotted out its brightness when Thou didst crush the Prince of

Darkness.

VERSE: Help me, and I shall be saved, and I will meditate on Thy statutes

continually.

46. Thou hast consented in Thy love to become a mortal man; without being parted

from Thy Father’s side, Thou hast gone down to Hades, O Christ.

VERSE: Thou dost spurn all who go astray from Thy statutes; yea, their

cunning is in vain.

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47. He Who hung the earth upon the floods is hung upon the cross. As a lifeless

corpse the earth receives Him, and quakes in terror at His presence.

VERSE: I have regarded all the wicked of the earth as transgressors; therefore

I love Thy testimonies.

48. “O My Beloved Son,” laments the Virgin, “I now see Thee hanging on the cross

condemned, Whom I had hoped to see enthroned as King.”

VERSE: Nail my flesh with the fear of Thee, for I am afraid of Thy judgments.

49. “Gabriel announced to Me this news when he flew down from heaven; he said

that the reign of My Son Jesus would endure forever.”

VERSE: I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.

50. “Simeon’s prophecy has been fulfilled today, for the sword of which he spoke

has pierced My heart, O My Son, Emmanuel.”

VERSE: Uphold the welfare of Thy servant; let not the godless oppress me.

51. Be ashamed, O Jews, at the witness of your dead, raised to life by Him Whom

you condemned to death in malice and envy.

VERSE: My eyes fail with watching for Thy salvation, and for the fulfillment

of Thy righteous promise.

52. “O My Jesus, Light invisible, when the sun beheld Thee hidden without breath

inside a tomb of stone, it trembled and darkened its light.”

VERSE: Deal with Thy servant according to Thy mercy, and teach me Thy

statutes.

53. Thine all-blameless Mother wept most bitterly when She saw Thee laid within

the tomb, O Word, ineffable, eternal God.

VERSE: I am Thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know Thy

testimonies.

54. Thine undefiled Mother, when She saw Thee die, cried to Thee, O Christ, in

bitter sorrow, “Do not tarry among the dead, O Life.”

VERSE: It is time for the Lord to act, for they have broken Thy law.

55. Hell, who had filled all men with fear, trembled at the sight of Thee, and in

haste he yielded up his prisoners, O Immortal Sun of Glory.

VERSE: Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold, above fine gold.

56. O Savior, the sight before our eyes is great and terrible, for the Cause of Life

today submits to die, wishing to give life to all.

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VERSE: Therefore, I direct my steps by all Thy precepts; I hate every false

way.

57. O Master, Thy side is pierced and Thy hands are nailed. Thus Thou hast healed

the wound of our first parents and the sinful greed of their hands.

VERSE: Thy testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul seeks them.

58. Once in every house of Bethlehem they wept for Rachel’s children. Now His

Mother, with the apostolic choir, laments for the Virgin’s Son.

VERSE: The unfolding of Thy words gives light; it imparts understanding to

the simple.

59. Christ was slapped on the face by the hands of mortal men, though He fashioned

man with His Almighty hand, and crushed the teeth of the beast.

VERSE: With open mouth I pant, because I long for Thy commandments.

60. All Thy faithful people, O Christ, singing hymns of praise, bless Thy

Crucifixion and Thy Burial, by which we are ransomed from death.


HOLY SPIRIT.

61. O God without beginning, Eternal Word and Spirit, help Thy people to prevail

against the foe, as Thou art the Lover of mankind.


62. O Virgin, pure and undefiled, Thou didst give birth to our Life: make the strife

and scandals of the Church to cease; in Thy goodness, grant her peace.


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Priest: For Holy art Thou, O God, Who dost rest upon the glorious throne of the

cherubim, and to Thee we ascribe glory, together with Thine Eternal Father,

and Thy most holy, good, and life-creating Spirit, now and ever and unto

ages of ages.

Choir: Amen.

As the third stasis begins, the priest once more censes the Winding-Sheet, the

iconostasis, and the people, while the choir sings the first troparion and the

first verse of the stasis. Note that this stasis is sung in Tone 3.

It is right to mag ni- fy- Thee, O Life giving- Lord. Thou hast

aM1.

f j j k f k k k k k k k jz k k j k k k k kz k‚ kaMf j j k k k k j i k k j k k k k kz k‡ k

b f l l m l j j j j kz k‡ k

stretched out Thy most pure arms up on- the cross, and bro ken- the

aMf k k k k k k k k k k j k k j k kaMf k k k k k k k k k k j k k j k k

b f k k k k k k k k k j j j k k

en e- my's- pow er.-


b f k k‡ k‡ j i

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The Third Stasis-Tone 3

VERSE: Look upon me, and be merciful to me, as is Thy good pleasure toward

those who love Thy name.

VERSE: Order my steps according to Thy promise, and let no iniquity have

dominion over me.

Ev ery- gen er- a- tion- of fers- Thee its hymn of praise

aM1.

f kz k‚ k k k k k k j kz k‚ k k k e k k k jaMf kz k‡ k k k k k k j kz k‡ k k k d k k k j

b f kz k‡ k k j j kz k‡

k k k k k f k k k

at Thy bur i- al,- O my Christ.

aMf k k k k k k j k k k k iaMf k k k k k k j k k k k i

b f k kk k k j k k ii

The Ar i- ma- the- an- took Thee down from the tree

aM2.



j k k k f k k k

and laid Thee in a tomb.

aMf j k k k k j k k k k iaMf j k k k k j k k k k i

b f k kk j j k k ii

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VERSE: Deliver me from the false accusation of men, that I may keep Thy

precepts.

VERSE: Make Thy face to shine upon Thy servant, and teach me Thy statutes.

The myrrh bear- ing- wo men,- with fore sight-

aM3.

f kz k‚ k k k k k k j kz k‚ kaMf kz k‡ k k k k k k j kz k‡ k


k

brought sweet spi ces- and drew near to Thee, O my Christ.

aMf k k e k k k j k k k k k k j k k k k iaMf k k d k k k j k k k k k k j k k k k i

b f k k k k f k k k k kk k k j k k ii

Come, all cre a- tion,- sing a hymn to ho nor-

aM4.


b f j k k j j kz k‡k k j k f k k k

the Cre a- tor's- bur i- al.-


b f k kk j j k k ii

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VERSE: My eyes shed streams of tears because men do not keep Thy law.

VERSE: Righteous art Thou, O Lord, and right are Thy judgments.

Let us, with the myrrh bearers,- a noint- as dead the Liv ing- One

aM5.

f kz k‚ k k k k k k kz k‚ kz k‚ k k k e k k k jaMf kz k‡ k k k k k k kz k‡ kz k‡ k k k d k k k j

b f kz k‡ k k k k kz k‡

kz k‡k k k k k f k k k

with the Myrrh of True Know ledge.-


b f k kk k k j j ii

O thrice bles sed- Jo seph,- bu ry- now the bo dy-

aM6.



k k j k f k k k

of Christ the Giv er- of Life.



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VERSE: Thou hast appointed Thy testimonies in righteousness and in all

faithfulness.

VERSE: My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget Thy words.

Thou didst feed Thy peo ple- with man na- in the des ert,-

aM7.

f kz k‚ k k k k k k kz k‚ kz k‚ k k k e k k k jaMf kz k‡ k k k k k k kz k‡ kz k‡ k

k k d k k k j

b f kz k‡ k k j kz k‡

kz k‡k k j k f k k k

but they raised their heel a gainst- Thee.

aMf k k k k k k k k k k k k iaMf k k k k k k k k k k k k i

b f k kk k k k k j ii

Thou didst feed the na tions,- fil ling- them with boun ty.-

aM8.



k k j k f k k k

They re pay- Thee with gall and vi ne- gar.-

aMf k k k k k‚ k‚ k k k k k k iaMf k k k k k‡ k‡ k k k k k k i

b f k kk k k‡ k‡ k k k k ii

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VERSE: Thy promise is well tried in the fire, and Thy servant loves it.

VERSE: I am small and despised, yet I do not forget Thy precepts.

O the fol ly- of those who killed the pro phets!-

aM9.


b f jz k j kz k‡


Now they slay the Mes si- ah.-


b f k kk j k k j ii

Ju das- the dis ci- ple,- like a fool ish- ser vant,-

aM10.



k k j k f k k k

has be trayed- the A byss- of Wis dom.-

aMf k k k k k‚ k‚ k k k k k k iaMf k k k k k‡ k‡ k k k k k k i

b f k kk k k‡ k‡ k k j ii

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VERSE: Thy righteousness is righteous forever, and Thy law is truth.

VERSE: Trouble and anguish have come upon me, but Thy commandments

are my delight.

Ju das- the trai tor- has be come- a cap tive-

aM11.



by sel ling- his De li- ver- er.-

aMf j k k k k k k k k k k iaMf j k k k k k k k k k k i

b f k kk k k k k k k ii

As So lo- mon- has writ ten,- the mouth of the trans gres- sor-

aM12.

f k‚ kz k‚ k k k k k k kz k‚ kz k‚ k k k e k k k jaMf k‡

kz k‡ k k k k k k kz k‡ kz k‡ kk k d k k k j

b f k‡ kz k‡ k k j kz k‡


is a pit of e vil.-


b f k kk jz k j i

i

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VERSE: Thy testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I

may live.

VERSE: I cry with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord! I will keep Thy statutes.

God's cho sen- peo ple- chose to walk on crook ed- paths.

aM13.


b f j k k j j kz k‡k k k k k f k k k

Thorns and snares are in their way!


b f k kk k k j j ii

Jo seph- and Ni co- de- mus- bu ry- the Cre a- tor-

aM14.

f k k‚ k‚ k k k k k k j kz k‚ k k k e k k k jaMf k k‡ k‡ k k k k k k j kz k‡ k k k d k k k j

b f k k‡ k‡ k k j j kz k‡k k j k f k k k

with hon ors- fit ting- for the dead.



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VERSE: I cry to Thee; save me, that I may observe Thy testimonies.

VERSE: I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in Thy words.

O Life Giv- ing- Sav ior,- Thou hast de stroyed- hell.

aM15.



k k j k f k k k

Un to- Thee be might and glo ry!-



The All Pure- Vir gin- wept with a mo ther's- grief, O Word,

aM16.


b f j k k k k j kz k‡k k k k k f k k k

when She saw Thee ly ing- dead.


b f k kk j j k k ii

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VERSE: My eyes are awake before the morning, that I may meditate upon

Thy promise.

VERSE: Hear my voice according to Thy loving-kindness, O Lord; in Thy

judgment give me life.

"O My sweet Spring time,- O My sweet est- Child,

aM17.


b f kz k‡ j j j kz k‡

j k k k f k k k

where has all Thy beau ty- fa ded?"-



Thine All Pure- Mo ther- mourned and la men- ted- Thee,

aM18.


b f j k k j j kz k‡k k k k k f k k k

when She saw Thee dead, O Word.


b f k kk j j k k ii

60

VERSE: They draw near who persecute me with evil purpose; they are far

from Thy law.

VERSE: But Thou art near, O Lord, and all Thy commandments are true.

The myrrh bear- ing- wo men- came at dawn with spi ces-

aM19.



k k j k f k k k

to a noint- Christ, the Myrrh of God.


b f k kk j k k k k ii

By dy ing,- O my God, Thou hast put death to death,

aM20.


b f j k k k k j kz k‡k k k k k f k k k

through Thy di vine- pow er.-


b f k kk k k j j ii

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VERSE: Long have I known from Thy testimonies that Thou hast founded

them forever.

VERSE: Look on my humiliation and deliver me, for I do not forget Thy law.

The de cei- ver- has been de ceived- and those whom he de ceived- are

aM21.

f kz k‚ k k‚ k‚ k k k k kz k‚ kz k‚ k k k e k k kaMf kz k‡ k k‡ k‡ k k k k kz k‡ kz k‡ k k k d k k k

b f kz k‡ k k‡ k‡ k k kz k‡

kz k‡k k k k

freed by Thy Wis dom,- O my God.

aMf j k k k k k k j k k k k iaMf j k k k k k k j k k k k i

b f k f k k k k kk j j k k ii

The trai tor- has thrown him self- down to the depths of hell

aM22.

f k‚ kz k‚ k k k k k k j kz k‚ k k k e k k k jaMf k‡

kz k‡ k k k k k k j kz k‡ k k k d k k k j

b f k‡ j k k k k j kz k‡k k k k k f k k k

and the pit of de struc- tion.-


b f k kk j k k j ii

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VERSE: Judge my cause and redeem me; give me life according to Thy

promise.

VERSE: Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek Thy statutes.

Fool ish- and most wretch ed,- Ju das- chose an e vil- path.

aM23.



k k k k k f k k k

Thorns and snares are in his way!


b f k kk j j k k ii

All who cru ci- fied- Thee, O Word, shall be de stroyed- to ge- -

aM24.

f kz k‚ k k k k k‚ k‚ kz k‚ kz k‚ k k k e k k kaMf kz k‡ k k k k k‡ k‡ kz k‡ kz k‡ k k k d k k k

b f kz k‡ k k k k‡ k‡ kz k‡

kz k‡k k j

ther,- O Son of God and King of all.

aMf j j k k k k k k k k k k iaMf j j k k k k k k k k k k i

b f k f k k k k kk k k k k k k ii

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VERSE: Great are Thy tender mercies, O Lord; give me life according to Thy

justice.

VERSE: Many are my persecutors and my adversaries, but I do not swerve

from Thy testimonies.

All blood guilty- men shall be de stroyed- to ge- ther-

aM25.


b f j j k k kz k‡kz k‡

k k j k f k k k

in the pit of de struc- tion.-


b f k kk j k k j ii

O Son of God and King of all, my God and my cre a- tor,-

aM26.

f k‚ kz k‚ k k k k k k kz k‚ kz k‚ k k k e k k k jaMf k‡

kz k‡ k k k k k k kz k‡ kz k‡ k k k d k k k j

b f k‡ kz k‡ k k k k kz k‡


how canst Thou en dure- such suf fer- ing?-



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VERSE: I look at the faithless with disgust, because they do not keep Thy

commandments.

VERSE: Consider how I love Thy precepts! Give me life, according to Thy

mercy.

As a ewe be holds- her lamb, the Vir gin- gazed on Thee with grief

aM27.




when She saw Thee hang ing- on the tree.



Jo seph- and Ni co- de- mus- bu ry- the bo dy-

aM28.

f k k‚ k‚ k k k k k k j kz k‚ k k k e k k k jaMf k k‡ k‡ k k k k k k j kz k‡ k k k d k k k j

b f k k‡ k‡ k k j j kz k‡k k j k f k k k

that gives life to all the world.


b f k kk jz k k k ii

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VERSE: The sum of Thy word is truth, and every one of Thy righteous

ordinances endures forever.

VERSE: Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of

Thy words.

The Vir gin's- heart was pier ced.- She shed hot tears for Thee,

aM29.



b f k‡ kz k‡ k k j j kz k‡k k k k k f k k k

and cried out la men- ting.-


b f k kk j k k j ii

"O light of My eyes, O My Be loved- Sun,

aM30.


b f j j k k j kz k‡k k k k k f k k k

how art Thou now hid den- in a tomb?"



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VERSE: I rejoice at Thy word like one who finds great spoil.

VERSE: I hate and abhor falsehood but I love Thy law.

"Do not weep, O Mo ther!- I suf fered- all these things

aM31.



k k k k k f k k k

to give free dom- to A dam- and Eve."

aMf k k k k k k k k k k k‚ k‚ iaMf k k k k k k k k k k k‡ k‡ i

b f k kk j k k k k‡ k‡ii

"O My Son, I praise Thee for Thy great com passion-

aM32.



k k j k f k k k

that led Thee to this suf fer- ing!"-



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VERSE: Seven times a day I praise Thee for Thy righteous ordinances.

VERSE: Great peace have those who love Thy law; nothing can make them

stumble.

Thou hast tas ted- vin e- gar- to free us from the bit ter- taste

aM33.




of the fruit for bid- den- of old.


b f k kk jz k k k‡ k‡

ii

Thou art nailed up on- the cross, Who of old didst shel ter-

aM34.


b f kz k‡ k k k k j kz k‡

k k j k f k k k

Thy peo ple- with a pil lar- of cloud.

aMf j k k k k k k k k k‚ k‚ iaMf j k k k k k k k k k‡ k‡ i

b f k kk k k k k k k‡ k‡ii

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VERSE: I hope for Thy salvation, O Lord, and I love Thy commandments.

VERSE: My soul keeps Thy testimonies; I love them exceedingly.

The myrrh bear- ing- wo men- came, O Sav ior,- to Thy tomb,

aM35.



k k k k k f k k k

of f'ring- Thee sweet spi ces.-


b f k kk j j j ii

A rise,- O Lord all mer- ci- ful!- Raise us from the depths of hell

aM36.



b f k‡ kz k‡ k k k k j kz k‡k k k k k f k k k

and from the dark a byss- of sin.



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VERSE: I keep Thy precepts and testimonies, for all my ways are before Thee,

O Lord.

VERSE: Let my cry come before Thee, O Lord; give me understanding

according to Thy word!

The Mo ther- Who gave birth to Thee prayed to Thee with weep-

aM37.

f k‚ kz k‚ k k k k k k j kz k‚ k k k e k k kaMf k‡

kz k‡ k k k k k k j kz k‡ k k k d k k k

b f k‡ kz k‡ k k k k j kz k‡k k j

ing:- "A rise,- O Lord and Gi ver- of life!"

aMf kz k‚ k k k k k k j k k k k iaMf kz k‡ k k k k k k j k k k k i

b f k f k k k‡ k kk k k j k k ii

Make haste to a rise,- O Word! Take a way- the sor row-

aM38.



b f k‡ j k k k k j kz k‡k k j k f k k k

of Thy Vir gin- Mo ther.-


b f k kk jz k j ii

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VERSE: Let my supplication come before Thee; deliver me according to Thy

word.

VERSE: My lips will pour forth praise, for Thou hast taught me Thy statutes.

All the hosts of hea ven- were filled with fear and won der-

aM39.


b f kz k‡ k k j kz k‡


when they saw Thee dead, O Lord.


b f k kk j j k k ii

We hon or- Thy pas sion- with love and fear, O Lord.

aM40.



b f k‡ j k k j j kz k‡k k k k k f k k k

Grant us for give- ness- of our sins.



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VERSE: My tongue will sing of Thy word, for all Thy commandments are

right.

VERSE: Let Thy hand be near to save me, for I have chosen Thy precepts.

O strange and dread ful- won der!- How art Thou now hid-

aM41.



b f k‡ kz k‡ k k j j kz k‡k k j

den- in the earth, O Word of God?

aMf j k k k k k k k k k k k k iaMf j k k k k k k k k k k k k i

b f k f k k k k kk jz k k k ii

When Thou didst flee to E gypt,- Jo seph- guard ed- Thee, O

aM42.



b f k‡ kz k‡ k k j j kz k‡k k k k

Lord. Now an other- Jo seph- bur ies- Thee.

aMf j k k k k k k k k k k k k iaMf j k k k k k k k k k k k k i

b f k f k k k k kk k k k k k k ii

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VERSE: I long for Thy salvation, O Lord, and Thy law is my delight.

VERSE: Let my soul live, that I may praise Thee, and let Thine ordinances

help me.

Thine all holy- Mo ther- weeps for Thee, la men- ting-

aM43.



k k j k f k k k

at Thy death, O my Sav ior.-


b f k kk j k k j ii

The hosts of an gels- trem ble- at the strange and fear ful- sight

aM44.



b f k‡ kz k‡ k k j j kz k‡k k k k k f k k k

of Thy Bur i- al,- O Ma ker- of all.



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(At this point, in the Greek practice, the priest sprinkles the Winding-Sheet with

rose water.)

VERSE: I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Thy servant, for I have not

forgotten Thy commandments.


HOLY SPIRIT.

Ear ly- in the mor ning,- the myrrh bear- ing- wo men-

aM45.



k k j k f k k k

came to Thee and sprin kled- myrrh on Thy tomb.



By Thy re sur- rec- tion,- grant peace to Thy Church

aM46.



j k k k f k k k

and sal va- tion- to Thy peo ple.-



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O God in Tri ni- ty,- Fa ther,- Son, and Spi rit,-

aM47.


b f j k k k k j kz k‡k k j k f k k k

grant Thy mer cy- to the world.


b f k kk j j k k ii

Grant us, Thy ser vants,- to be hold,- O Vir gin,-

aM48.



the Re sur- rec- tion- of Thy Son!



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The Resurrectional Troparia (Evlogitaria) are then sung immediately, as the priest,

carrying a lighted candle, censes the Winding-Sheet from four sides, the sanctuary,

and the rest of the church.

Blessed Art Thou, O Lord – Following Page

(Bright, Bold, and Loud!!!)

***The music for the quartet verses can be found in the Appendix, pp. 134 -139.***

+

+ + + + +

+

+

+

Ev ery- gen er- a- tion- of fers- Thee its hymn of praise

aM1.



k k k k k f k k k

at Thy bur i- al,- O my Christ.



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Blessed Art Thou, O Lord

Kievan Chant – Tone 5

***The music for the quartet verses can be found in the Appendix, pp. 134-139.***

Quartet:

1. The angelic host was filled with awe when it saw Thee among the dead.

By destroying the power of death, O Savior, Thou didst raise Adam and

save all men from hell! CHOIR REFRAIN

2. In the tomb, the radiant angel cried to the myrrh-bearers, “Why do you

women mingle myrrh with your tears? Look at the tomb and understand!

The Savior is risen from the dead!” CHOIR REFRAIN

3. Very early in the morning, the myrrh-bearers ran with sorrow to Thy

tomb, but an angel came to them and said, “The time for sorrow has

come to an end! Do not weep, but announce the resurrection to the

apostles!” CHOIR REFRAIN

4. The myrrh-bearers were sorrowful as they neared Thy tomb, but the

angel said to them, “Why do you number the living among the dead?

Since He is God, He is risen from the tomb!” CHOIR GLORY

ad Choir Refrain

j k k j k j k k k j jBles sed- art Thou, O Lord. Teach me Thy stat utes.-

adj k k j k j k k k j j

b dj k k j k j k k k j j

b d j k k j k j k k k j jdd

ad j k k k k k j j

Glo ry- to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Ho ly- Spi rit.-

adj k k k k k j j

b dj k k k k k j j

b d j k k k k k j j

d l l l l l l l l ld l l l l l l l l l

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Quartet:

5. We worship the Father, and His Son, and the Holy Spirit: the Holy

Trinity, one in essence! We cry with the seraphim, “Holy, Holy, Holy art

Thou, O Lord!” CHOIR NOW AND EVER

Quartet:

6. Since Thou gavest birth to the Giver of Life, O Virgin, Thou didst deliver

Adam from his sin! Thou gavest joy to Eve instead of sadness! The God-

man Who was born of Thee hast restored to life those who had fallen

from it! CHOIR ALLELUIA

Second Alleluia: Quartet

Last Alleluia: EVERYONE (BIG Finish!)


Priest: For Thou art the King of peace, O Christ our God, and to Thee we ascribe

glory, together with Thine eternal Father, and Thy most holy, good and life-

creating Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

Choir: Amen.

Then the Kathisma Hymn in Tone 1 (on the following page):

ad k k j k k k k k k k j k k j

Now and e ver- and un to- a ges- of a ges.- A men.-

adk k j k k k k k k k j k k j

b dk k j k k k k k k k j k k j

b d k k j k k k k k k k j k k j

dd

ad k k j k k k k k k k j j j j k k j k k i

Al le- lu- ia!- Al le- lu- ia!- Al le- lu- ia!- Glo ry- to Thee, O God!

adk k j k k k k k k k j j j j k k j j i

b dk k j k k k k k k k j j jz k k k j k k i

b d k k j k k k k k k k j j j j k k j k k id l l l l l l l l ld l l l l l l l l l

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Kathisma Hymn

Tone 1

Reader: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

Choir:

a f j k k k k j j k k kJo seph- begged Thy holy bo dy- from Pi late.- He anointed it with sweet-

a f j k k k k j j k k k

b fjj kk kk kk k j j k k k

b f j k k k k j j k k k

a f k k j j j k j k k k k j jsmell- ing- spi ces;- he wrapped it in clean linen and laid it in his own new

a f k k j j j k j k k k k j j

b fk k i j kk jj kk kk kk k j j

b f k k j j j k j k k k kk j j

a f j k k k k j j j j jtomb, and early in the morning the myrrh bear- ing- wo men- cried out,

a f j k k k k j j j j j

b fj k k k k j j i j

b f j k k k k j j j j j

a f k j k k jz k j k k k k k j j i"As Thou hast fore told,- O Christ,/// show us the Re sur- rec- tion!"-

a f k j k k jz k j k k k k k j j i

b fkk jj kk k jz k j k k k k k j d j i

b f k j k k jz k j kk

kkkkkkkkjj j i

if m m m m m m m m mf m m m m m m m m m

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Reader: Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

a f k j k k jz k j k k k k k j j i"As Thou hast fore told,- O Christ,/// show us the Re sur- rec- tion!"-

a f k j k k jz k j k k k k k j j i

b fkk jj kk k jz k j k k k k k j d j i

b f k j k k jz k j kk

kkkkkkkkjj j i

i

a f k j k k k k j k j k k kThe choirs of an gels- are filled with awe, see ing Him Who rests in- the

a f k j k k k k j k j k k k

b fkk jj kk kk kk k j k j k k k

b f k j k k k k j k j k k k

a f k k j j j j k k j j j k j k k j j jFa ther's- bo som- laid in the tomb as dead, though He is im mortal.-

a f k k j j j j k k j j j k j k k j j j

b fk k i j jj kk k j j j k j k k i j

b f k k j j j j k kk j j j k j k k j j j

a f k j k k k k j j k k k k k j j jThe ranks of an gels- sur round- Him; to ge- ther- with the dead in hell,///

a f k j k k k k j j k k k k k j j j

b fkk jj kk kk kk k j j k k k k k j j j

b f k j k k k k j j k k k k k j j ja f k k k j k k i

they glorify Him as Cre a- tor- and Lord!

a f k k k j k k i

b fk k k j d k k i

b fkk

kk

kkjj k k i

i

Then immediately the

Reader reads Psalm 50

(on the following page):

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Psalm 50

Have mercy on me, O God, according to Thy great mercy; according to the

multitude of Thy tender mercies, blot out my transgressions.

Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!

For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.

Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned, and done that which is evil in Thy sight, so

that Thou art justified in Thy sentence and blameless in Thy judgment.

Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sins did my mother conceive me.

Behold, Thou desirest truth in the inward being; therefore teach me wisdom in my

secret heart.

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than

snow.

Fill me with joy and gladness; let the bones which Thou hast broken rejoice.

Hide Thy face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.

Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.

Then I will teach transgressors Thy ways, and sinners will return to Thee.

Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, Thou God of my salvation, and my tongue

will sing aloud of Thy deliverance.

O Lord, open Thou my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Thy praise.

For Thou hast no delight in sacrifice; were I to give a burnt offering, Thou wouldst

not be pleased.

The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O

God, Thou wilt not despise.

Do good to Zion in Thy good pleasure; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, then wilt

Thou delight in right sacrifices, in burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings;

then bulls will be offered on Thine altar.

The prayer of intercession, O God, save Thy people, is not said on this day. The

Canon begins immediately.

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The Canon – Irmos 1

Lesser Znamenny Chant – Tone 6

Reader:

adk k k k k k k j k k k j

Of old Thou didst bury the pursu ing- ty rant- be neath- the waves

add k k k k k k k j k k k d j

b dk k k k k e k k j k k k j

b d k k k k k e k k j k k k j

adk k j k k k e j k k kz k‚ k k k jof the sea. Now the child ren- of those who were saved

add k k j k k k j k k kz k‡ k k k j

b dk k j k k k e k k k j k k k j

b d k k j k k k k k k kz k‡ k k k j

ad k k k k j k k j k k k k e j k k k kz k‚

bu ry- Thee be neath- the earth, but like the maid ens- let us sing

adk k k k d j d k k j k k k k j k k k kz k‡

b dk k k k jz k j k k k k e k k k k j

b d k k k k jz k j k k k k k k k k kz k‡ad k k k j k k k k k k k k k k k k i

to the Lord,/// for glo rious- ly- has He been glo ri- fied.-

adk k k j k k k k k k k d k k k k k i

b dk k k j k k k k k k k jz k i

b d k kk j k k k k k k k jz k i

d l l l l l l l l l l l ld l l l l l l l l l l l l

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REFRAIN: Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.

Unto Thee I sing a hymn for the departed and a song of burial, O Lord my God,

Who by Thy burial hast opened for me the entrance to life and by Thy death hast

put death and hell to death.


Beholding Thee upon the throne on high and in the grave below, the things of

heaven and the things beneath the earth trembled at Thy death; for in a manner past

understanding wast Thou, the very Source of Life, seen dead.

REFRAIN: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now

and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Thou didst descend to the depths of the earth to fill all with Thy glory; for my

person that is in Adam was not hidden from Thee, and when Thou wast buried,

Thou didst renew me who am corrupt, O Lover of mankind.

The irmos is repeated as the Katavasia (on the following page).

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Katavasia-Ode 1

Irmos 3 begins on the following page.

adk k k k k k k j k k k j

Of old Thou didst bury the pursu ing- ty rant- be neath- the waves

add k k k k k k k j k k k d j

b dk k k k k e k k j k k k j

b d k k k k k e k k j k k k j

adk k j k k k e j k k kz k‚ k k k jof the sea. Now the child ren- of those who were saved

add k k j k k k j k k kz k‡ k k k j

b dk k j k k k e k k k j k k k j

b d k k j k k k k k k kz k‡ k k k j

ad k k k k j k k j k k k k e j k k k kz k‚

bu ry- Thee be neath- the earth, but like the maid ens- let us sing

adk k k k d j d k k j k k k k j k k k kz k‡

b dk k k k jz k j k k k k e k k k k j

b d k k k k jz k j k k k k k k k k kz k‡ad k k k j k k k k k k k k k k k k i

to the Lord,/// for glo rious- ly- has He been glo ri- fied.-

adk k k j k k k k k k k d k k k k k i

b dk k k j k k k k k k k jz k i

b d k kk j k k k k k k k jz k i

d l l l l l l l l l l l ld l l l l l l l l l l l l

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Irmos 3


Reader:

ad k k k k k k j k k k k j k k jThou didst sus pend- the earth im movably upon- the wa ters.-

adk k k k k k j k k k k d j d k k j

b dk k k k e k k j k k k k j k k j

b d k k k k e k k j k k k k j k k j

ad k k k e j k k kz k‚ k k k j k k k k j k k j

Now cre a- tion- be holds- Thee sus pen- ded- on Cal va- ry.-

adk k k j k k kz k‡ k k k j k k k k d j d k k j

b dk k k e k k k j k k k j k k k k jz k j

b d k k k k k k kz k‡ k k k j k k k k jz k j

ad k k e j k k k kz k‚ k k k j k k k k k

It quakes with great a maze- ment- and cries,/// "None is ho ly- but

adk k j k k k kz k‡ k k k j k k k k k

b dk k e k k k k j k k k j k k k k k

b d kk k k k k kz k‡ k k k j k k k k k

adk k k k k iThee, O Lord."

add k k k k k i

b djz k i

b d jz k i

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By a multitude of visions Thou didst indicate the signs of Thy burial, O Master. But

now, as God and man, Thou dost make clear Thy hidden things even unto those in

hell, who cry, “None is holy but Thee, O Lord.”


Thou hast stretched out Thy hands, O Savior, and united what before had been

divided; and by clothing Thyself in a winding sheet Thou hast saved even those

held captive by the tomb who cry, “None is holy but Thee, O Lord.”



By Thy will a sealed tomb contained Thee, Who cannot be contained; for by Thy

divine accomplishments Thou hast made known Thy power unto those who sing,

“None is holy but Thee, O Lord Who lovest mankind.”


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Katavasia – Ode 3

Then immediately the Kathisma Hymn (on the following page).

ad k k k k k k j k k k k j k k jThou didst sus pend- the earth im movably upon- the wa ters.-

adk k k k k k j k k k k d j d k k j

b dk k k k e k k j k k k k j k k j

b d k k k k e k k j k k k k j k k j

ad k k k e j k k kz k‚ k k k j k k k k j k k j

Now cre a- tion- be holds- Thee sus pen- ded- on Cal va- ry.-

adk k k j k k kz k‡ k k k j k k k k d j d k k j

b dk k k e k k k j k k k j k k k k jz k j

b d k k k k k k kz k‡ k k k j k k k k jz k j

ad k k e j k k k kz k‚ k k k j k k k k k

It quakes with great a maze- ment- and cries,/// "None is ho ly- but

adk k j k k k kz k‡ k k k j k k k k k

b dk k e k k k k j k k k j k k k k k

b d kk k k k k kz k‡ k k k j k k k k k

adk k k k k iThee, O Lord."

add k k k k k i

b djz k i

b d jz k i

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Kathisma Hymn – Tone 1

a f k j k k k k k k j j k k k j j jThe sol diers- guard ing- Thy tomb, O Sav ior,- be came- as dead men

a f k j k k k k k k j j k k k j j j

b fkk jj kk kk kk kk kk k j j k k k i j

b f k j k k k k k k j j k k k j j j

a f k k j k k k k j j k k kat the light 'ning- flash of the an gel- who appeared announcing Thy re-

a f k k j k k k k j j k k k

b fkk kk jj kk kk kk k j j k k k

b f k k j k k k k j j k k k

a f k j k k k j j j k j k k k ksur- rec- tion- to the wo men.- We glo ri- fy Thee, Who cleansest- from cor-

a f k j k k k j j j k j k k k k

b fk j k k k i j kk jj kk kk kk k

b f k j k k k j j j k j k k k k

a f j j k k k j k k jrup- tion.- We fall down before Thee, Who didst rise from the tomb,///

a f j j k k k j k k j

b fj j k k k j k k j

b f j j k k k j k k ja f k j j i

our on ly- God.

a f k j j i

b fk j d j i

b fkkjj j i

i

The Canon resumes with Irmos 4 (on

the following page).

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Irmos 4



Thou hast sanctified this, the seventh day, which of old Thou didst bless by rest

from work; for Thou dost bring all things into being and renew them, O my Savior,

while resting and reviving on the Sabbath.


By the overwhelming strength of Thy divine nature Thou didst win the victory, O

Word; for Thy soul was parted from the flesh, sundering by Thy might the bonds of

hell and death.



adk k k k k k k j k k k k k

Fore seeing Thy divine humiliation- on the cross, Hab ak- kuk- cried out

add k k k k k k k j k k k k k

b dk k k k k k k j k k k k k

b d k k k k k k k j k k k k k

adj k k j k k k e j k k k kz k‚ k k ktrem bling,- "Thou didst shat ter- the dominion of the migh-

add j d k k j k k k j k k k kz k‡ k k k

b di j k k k e k k k k j k k k

b d i j k k k k k k k kz k‡ k kk

ad j k k k k k k k k k k k k k k i

ty///- by join ing- those in hell as the al mighty- Lord."

adj k k k k k k k k k d k k k k k i

b dj k k k k k k k k k jz k i

b d j k k k k k k k k k jz k id l l l l l l l l l l ld l l l l l l l l l l l

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When hell encountered Thee, O Word, it was embittered. Seeing Thee as a mortal

man deified, marked with wounds yet having almighty power, it cried out at Thy

awesome appearance.

Katavasia – Ode 4


adk k k k k k k j k k k k k

Fore seeing Thy divine humiliation- on the cross, Hab ak- kuk- cried out

add k k k k k k k j k k k k k

b dk k k k k k k j k k k k k

b d k k k k k k k j k k k k k

adj k k j k k k e j k k k kz k‚ k k ktrem bling,- "Thou didst shat ter- the dominion of the migh-

add j d k k j k k k j k k k kz k‡ k k k

b di j k k k e k k k k j k k k

b d i j k k k k k k k kz k‡ k kk

ad j k k k k k k k k k k k k k k i

ty///- by join ing- those in hell as the al mighty- Lord."

adj k k k k k k k k k d k k k k k i

b dj k k k k k k k k k jz k i

b d j k k k k k k k k k jz k id l l l l l l l l l l ld l l l l l l l l l l l

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Irmos 5


Reader:

adk k k k k k k j k k kI sa- iah saw the never- set- ting- light of Thy compassionate manifes ta- -

add k k k k k k k j k k k

b dk k k k k k k j k k k

b d k k k k k k k j k k k

ad k k k k j k k j k k k e j k k k kz k‚

tion- to us as God, O Christ. Ris ing- ear ly- from the night

adk k k k d j d k k j k k k j k k k kz k‡

b dk k k k jz k j k k k e k k k k j

b d k k k k jz k j k k k k k k k kz k‡ad k k k j k j k k j e j k k kz k‚ k k

he cried out, "The dead shall a rise.- Those in the tombs shall

adk k k j k d j d k k j j k k kz k‡ k k

b dk k k j k j k k j k e k k k j k k

b d k kk j k j k k j k k k k kz k‡ k k

ad k j k k k k k k k k k k i

a wake.///- All those on earth shall great ly- re joice."-

ad k j k k k k k d k k k k k i

b dk j k k k k k j k k i


d l l l l l l l l l l ld l l l l l l l l l l l

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When Thou didst become earthly, O Creator, Thou didst renew those born on earth,

and the winding sheet and the grave revealed the mystery concerning Thee, O

Word; for Joseph the noble counsellor, fulfills the counsel of Him Who begot Thee

and Who wondrously renews me in Thee.


Through death Thou dost transform what is mortal, and through burial Thou dost

transform what is corruptible; for in a manner befitting God Thou dost make

incorrupt and immortal the nature which Thou hast assumed, since Thy flesh did

not see corruption and in a wondrous manner Thy soul was not abandoned in hell.



Thou didst come forth from a painless birth, O my Maker, and Thy side was

pierced. By this hast Thou, the new Adam, accomplished the restoration of Eve.

Thou didst fall into a sleep surpassing nature and renewing nature, and, as the all-

powerful One, Thou didst raise up life from sleep and corruption.


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Katavasia – Ode 5


adk k k k k k k j k k kI sa- iah saw the never- set- ting- light of Thy compassionate manifes ta- -

add k k k k k k k j k k k

b dk k k k k k k j k k k

b d k k k k k k k j k k k

ad k k k k j k k j k k k e j k k k kz k‚

tion- to us as God, O Christ. Ris ing- ear ly- from the night

adk k k k d j d k k j k k k j k k k kz k‡

b dk k k k jz k j k k k e k k k k j

b d k k k k jz k j k k k k k k k kz k‡ad k k k j k j k k j e j k k kz k‚ k k

he cried out, "The dead shall a rise.- Those in the tombs shall

adk k k j k d j d k k j j k k kz k‡ k k

b dk k k j k j k k j k e k k k j k k

b d k kk j k j k k j k k k k kz k‡ k k

ad k j k k k k k k k k k k i

a wake.///- All those on earth shall great ly- re joice."-

ad k j k k k k k d k k k k k i



d l l l l l l l l l l ld l l l l l l l l l l l

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Irmos 6


ad k k k k k k k k j k k k k k k j

Jo nah- was caught but not held fast in the bel ly- of the whale.

adk k k k k k k k j k k d k k d k k j

b dk k k k k k k k j k k k k k k j

b d k k k k k k k k j k k k k k k j

ad e j k k kz k‚ k k k j k k k k

He was a sign of Thee Who hast suffered and ac cep- ted-

ad j k k kz k‡ k k k j k k k k

b dk e k k k j k k k j k k k k

b dk k k k kz k‡ k k k j k k k k

adj k k j k k k e j k k kbur i- al.- Com ing- forth from the beast as from a bri dal-

add j d k k j k k k j k k k

b djz k j k k k e k k k k

b d jz k j k k k k k k k

ad kz k‚ k k k j k k j k k j k k k

cham ber,- he called out to the guard,/// "By observing vani ties-

ad kz k‡ k k k j k k d j d k k j k k k

b dj k k k j k k j k k j k k k

b dkz k‡ k k

k j k k j k k j k k kd k k k k k k k k k k k k id k

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Thou wast killed, O Word, but not separated from the flesh which Thou dost share

with us; for even though the temple of Thy body was destroyed at the time of the

passion, the person of Thy divinity and of Thy flesh was one, for in both dost Thou

remain one Son, Word of God, God and man.


The fall of Adam resulted in the death of man, not God; for even though the earthly

substance of Thy flesh suffered, Thy divinity remained passionless. In Thyself Thou

hast transformed the corruptible to incorruption, and by Thy resurrection Thou hast

revealed a fountain of incorruptible life.



Hell rules the race of mortal men, but not eternally; for when Thou wast placed in

the grave, O powerful One, Thou didst tear asunder the bars of death by Thy life-

creating hand and didst proclaim true deliverance to those sleeping there from the

ages, since Thou, O Savior, hast become the first-born of the dead.


ad k k k k k k k k k k k k k k i

and lies you have for sak- en- your own mer cy."-

adk k k k k k k k k d k k k k k i

b dk k k k k k k k k i i

b d k k k k k k k k k i i

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Katavasia – Ode 6

ad k k k k k k k k j k k k k k k j

Jo nah- was caught but not held fast in the bel ly- of the whale.

adk k k k k k k k j k k d k k d k k j

b dk k k k k k k k j k k k k k k j

b d k k k k k k k k j k k k k k k j

ad e j k k kz k‚ k k k j k k k k

He was a sign of Thee Who hast suffered and ac cep- ted-

ad j k k kz k‡ k k k j k k k k

b dk e k k k j k k k j k k k k

b dk k k k kz k‡ k k k j k k k k

adj k k j k k k e j k k kbur i- al.- Com ing- forth from the beast as from a bri dal-

add j d k k j k k k j k k k

b djz k j k k k e k k k k

b d jz k j k k k k k k k

ad kz k‚ k k k j k k j k k j k k k

cham ber,- he called out to the guard,/// "By observing vani ties-

ad kz k‡ k k k j k k d j d k k j k k k

b dj k k k j k k j k k j k k k

b dkz k‡ k k

k j k k j k k j k k kd k k k k k k k k k k k k id k

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The Kontakion

Tone 6

ad k k k k k k k k k k k k k k i

and lies you have for sak- en- your own mer cy."-

adk k k k k k k k k d k k k k k i

b dk k k k k k k k k i i

b d k k k k k k k k k i i

a f k k k k i i k k k k k kHe Who shut in the depths is be held- dead, wrapped in fine lin en- and

a f k k k k i i k k k k k k

b fk k k k j d j i k k k k k k

b f k k k k j j i k k k k k k

a f j j i k k k k j j i k kspi ces.- The immortal One is laid in a tomb as a mor tal- man. The wo-

a f j j i k k k k j j i k k

b fi i k k k k j d j i k k

b f j j i k k k k j j i k k

a f k k k k k k j j imen- have come to anoint Him with myrrh, weeping bitter ly- and cry ing,-

a f k k k k k k j j i

b fk k k k k k i i

b f k k k k k k j j if k k k k k k i i k k k k kf k i i k k k

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Ikos

Reader: He Who holds all things together has been lifted up upon the cross,

and all of creation weeps at seeing Him hanging, naked, upon the

wood. The sun hid its rays and the stars cast aside their splendor. The

earth shook with great fear, the sea fled, and the rocks were split

asunder. Many tombs were opened, and the bodies of holy men arose.

Hell groaned below and the Jews considered how to slander the

resurrection of Christ, but the women cried, “This is the most blessed

sabbath on which Christ has fallen asleep to rise on the third day.”

And the choir repeats the last phrase of the Ikos (on the following page):

a f k k k k k k i i k k k k k"This is the most bles sed- sab bath///- on which Christ has fallen a sleep-

a f k k k k k k i i k k k k k

b fk k k k k k j d j ii k k k k k

b f k k k k k k j j i k k k k k

a f k k k k j j ito rise on the third day."

a f k k k k j j i

b fk k k k i k‚ i

b f k k k k j j i

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The Canon resumes with Irmos 7 (on the following page).

a f k k k k k k i i k k k k k"This is the most bles sed- sab bath///- on which Christ has fallen a sleep-

a f k k k k k k i i k k k k k

b fk k k k k k j d j ii k k k k k

b f k k k k k k j j i k k k k k

a f k k k k j j ito rise on the third day."

a f k k k k j j i

b fk k k k i k‚ i

b f k k k k j j i

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Irmos 7


Reader:

adk k k k k k k k j k k k kIn ex- press- i- ble- won der!- In the furnace Thou didst save the ho ly-

add k k k k k k k k j k k k k

b dk k k k k k k k j k k k k

b d k k k k k k k k j k k k k

adj k k j k k k k e j k k k k k

youths from the flame. Now Thou art placed in the grave as a

add j d k k j k k k k j k k k k k

b dj k k j k k k k e k k k k k k

b d j k k j k k k k k k k k k k

ad kz k‚ k k k j k k k k k k j k k j

life less- corpse, for the sal va- tion- of us who sing,///

ad kz k‡ k k k j k k k k k k d j d k k j

b dj k k k j k k k k k k jz k j

b dkz k‡ k k k j k k k k k k jz k j

ad k k k k k k k k k k k k k i"Bles sed- art Thou, O God, our Re deem- er!"-

adk k k k k k k k d k k k k k i

b dk k k k k k k k i i

b d k k k k k k k k i i

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Hell was wounded in heart when it received Him Whose side was pierced by a

spear, and it groans, consumed by divine fire, unto the salvation of us who sing,

“Blessed art Thou, O God, our Redeemer!”


Happy is the tomb! For having received the Creator as one asleep, it became a

divine treasury of life, for the salvation of us who sing, “Blessed art Thou, O God,

our Redeemer!”


In accordance with the law of the dead, the Life of all accepts burial in the tomb,

and the tomb becomes the source of resurrection, unto the salvation of us who sing,

“Blessed art Thou, O God, our Redeemer!”



In hell, in the tomb and in Eden, the divinity of Christ was one and undivided with

the Father and the Spirit, for the salvation of us who sing, “Blessed art Thou, O

God, our Redeemer!”


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Katavasia – Ode 7


adk k k k k k k k j k k k kIn ex- press- i- ble- won der!- In the furnace Thou didst save the ho ly-

add k k k k k k k k j k k k k

b dk k k k k k k k j k k k k

b d k k k k k k k k j k k k k

adj k k j k k k k e j k k k k k

youths from the flame. Now Thou art placed in the grave as a

add j d k k j k k k k j k k k k k

b dj k k j k k k k e k k k k k k

b d j k k j k k k k k k k k k k

ad kz k‚ k k k j k k k k k k j k k j

life less- corpse, for the sal va- tion- of us who sing,///

ad kz k‡ k k k j k k k k k k d j d k k j

b dj k k k j k k k k k k jz k j

b dkz k‡ k k k j k k k k k k jz k j

ad k k k k k k k k k k k k k i"Bles sed- art Thou, O God, our Re deem- er!"-


b dk k k k k k k k i i

b d k k k k k k k k i i

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Irmos 8


adk k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k k j

Be a mazed,- O heav ens!- Be sha ken,- O foun da- tions- of the earth!

add k k k k k k k j k k k k k d k k d k k j

b dk k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k k j

b d k k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k k j

ad k k e j k k k k k kz k‚ k k k j k k k k k

Be hold,- He that dwells in the high est- is num bered- a mong-

adk k j k k k k k kz k‡ k k k j k k k k k

b dk k e k k k k k k j k k k j k k k k k

b d kk k k k k k k kz k‡ k k

k j k k k k k

ad k k k k j k k j e j k k k

the dead and sheltered in a low ly- tomb. Bless Him, O youths!

adk k k k d j d k k j j k k k

b dk k k k jz k j k e k k k k

b d k k k k jz k j k k k k k

ad kz k‚ k k k j k k k k k k

Praise Him, O priests!/// O people, exalt Him a bove- all for-

ad kz k‡ k k k j k k k k k k

b dj k k k j k k k k k k

b dkz k‡ k k k j k k k k k k

d k k k id

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The pure Temple has been destroyed, yet He raises with Himself the tabernacle that

had fallen; for the second Adam, Who dwells in the highest, has descended to the

first Adam, even unto the lowest chambers of hell. Bless Him, O youths! Praise

Him, O priests! O people, exalt Him above all forever!


The courage of all the disciples failed, but Joseph of Arimathea showed valor; for

seeing the God of all dead and naked, he sought Him and dressed Him for burial,

crying, “Bless Him, O youths! Praise Him, O priests! O people, exalt Him above all

forever!”

REFRAIN: Let us bless the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the Lord, now


What new wonders! What great goodness! What ineffable forebearance! For He

that dwells in the highest is willingly sealed beneath the earth, and God is slandered

as a deceiver. Bless Him, O youths! Praise Him, O priests! O people, exalt Him

above all forever!

adk k k k k iev- er!-

add k k k k k i

b di i

b d i i

ad k k k k kz k‚ k k k j

We praise, bless, and wor ship- the Lord,///

ad k k k k kz k‡ k k k j

b dk k k k j k k k j

b dk k k k kz k‡ k k k j

d k k k k k k k k k kd

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Katavasia – Ode 8

ad k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k i

sing ing- and ex alt- ing- Him through out- all a ges.-

adk k k k k k k k k k d k k k k k i

b dk k k k k k k k k k i i

b d k k k k k k k k k k i id l l l l l l l l l l l l l l ld l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l

adk k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k k j

Be a mazed,- O heav ens!- Be sha ken,- O foun da- tions- of the earth!

add k k k k k k k j k k k k k d k k d k k j

b dk k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k k j

b d k k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k k j

ad k k e j k k k k k kz k‚ k k k j k k k k k

Be hold,- He that dwells in the high est- is num bered- a mong-

adk k j k k k k k kz k‡ k k k j k k k k k

b dk k e k k k k k k j k k k j k k k k k

b d kk k k k k k k kz k‡ k k

k j k k k k k

ad k k k k j k k j e j k k k

the dead and sheltered in a low ly- tomb. Bless Him, O youths!

adk k k k d j d k k j j k k k

b dk k k k jz k j k e k k k k

b d k k k k jz k j k k k k kd kz k‚ k k j k k k k kd z

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ad kz k‚ k k k j k k k k k k

Praise Him, O priests!/// O people, exalt Him a bove- all for-

ad kz k‡ k k k j k k k k k k

b dj k k k j k k k k k k

b dkz k‡ k k k j k k k k k k

adk k k k k iev- er!-

add k k k k k i

b di i

b d i i

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Irmos 9


Reader:

ad k k k k k k j k k j k k j

Do not lament Me, O Moth er,- see ing- Me in the tomb,

adk k k k k k j k k d j d k k j

b dk k k k k k j k k j k k j

b d k k k k k k j k k j k k j

ad k k e j k k k k kz k‚ k k k j k j k k j

the Son con ceived- in the womb with out- seed, for I shall a rise-

adk k j k k k k kz k‡ k k k j k d j d k k j

b dk k e k k k k k j k k k j k j k k j

b d kk k k k k k kz k‡ k k

k j k j k k j

ad k k k e j k k k kz k‚ k k k j

and be glo ri- fied with eternal- glo ry- as God.///

adk k k j k k k kz k‡ k k k j

b dk k k e k k k k j k k k j

b d k k k k k k k kz k‡ k k k j

ad k k k k k k k k k k k k k i

I shall exalt all who mag ni- fy- Thee in faith and in love.


b dk k k k k k k k j k k i

b d k k k k k k k k j k k id l l l l l l l l l l l l l ld l l l l l l l l l l l l l l

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“I escaped sufferings and was blessed beyond nature at Thy strange birth, O Son

Who art without beginning. But now, beholding Thee, My God, dead and without

breath, I am sorely pierced by the sword of sorrow. But arise, that I may be

magnified.”


“By My own will, the earth covers Me, O Mother, but the gatekeepers of hell

tremble at seeing Me clothed in the blood-stained garments of vengeance; for when

I have vanquished My enemies on the cross, I shall arise as God and magnify

Thee.”



“Let creation rejoice! Let all born on earth be glad! For hateful hell has been

despoiled. Let the women with myrrh come to meet Me; for I am redeeming Adam

and Eve and all their descendants, and on the third day shall I arise!”


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Katavasia – Ode 9


Priest: For all the powers of heaven praise Thee and unto Thee we ascribe glory, to

the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto

ages of ages.

ad k k k k k k j k k j k k j

Do not lament Me, O Moth er,- see ing- Me in the tomb,

adk k k k k k j k k d j d k k j

b dk k k k k k j k k j k k j

b d k k k k k k j k k j k k j

ad k k e j k k k k kz k‚ k k k j k j k k j

the Son con ceived- in the womb with out- seed, for I shall a rise-

adk k j k k k k kz k‡ k k k j k d j d k k j

b dk k e k k k k k j k k k j k j k k j

b d kk k k k k k kz k‡ k k

k j k j k k j

ad k k k e j k k k kz k‚ k k k j

and be glo ri- fied with eternal- glo ry- as God.///

adk k k j k k k kz k‡ k k k j

b dk k k e k k k k j k k k j

b d k k k k k k k kz k‡ k k k j

ad k k k k k k k k k k k k k i

I shall exalt all who mag ni- fy- Thee in faith and in love.


b dk k k k k k k k j k k i

b d k k k k k k k k j k k id l l l l l l l l l l l l l ld l l l l l l l l l l l l l l

Choir:

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Choir: Amen.

Priest: Holy is the Lord, our God!

Priest: For holy is the Lord, our God!

Choir: Repeat “Holy is the Lord…”

Priest: Over all people is our God!

Choir: Repeat “Holy is the Lord…”

Priest: Holy is the Lord!

Choir: Our God! (as above)

Then we sing the Praises (in Tone 2). During the Praises, the priest vests in full

vestments.

Tone 2

a f J k k j j j j k k k k j jyi

LAST TIME:

J k k k k j j i

Ho ly- is the Lord_______ our God! Our God!

a f J k k j j j j k k k k j j i J k k k k j jyi

b f Jk k j j j j i j j i J i j jj ii

b f Jk k j j j j i j j

tii J i i

tii

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The Praises

Obikhod Tone 2

Choir: Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! /

Praise the Lord from the heavens! /

Praise Him in the highest! ///

To Thee, O God, is due a song!

Praise Him, all you angels of His! /

Praise Him, all His hosts! ///

To Thee, O God, is due a song!

Reader 1: Praise Him for His mighty deeds; praise Him according to His exceeding

greatness.

Choir: Today a tomb holds Him Who holds creation in the hollow of His

hand. /

A stone covers Him Who covered the heavens with glory. /

Life sleeps, and hell trembles. /

Adam is set free from his bonds. /

Glory to Thy plan of salvation! /

By it Thou hast fulfilled all things, /

granting us an eternal Sabbath rest: ///

Thy most holy Resurrection from the dead!

Reader 2: Praise Him with trumpet sound; praise Him with lute and harp.

Choir:

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Choir: What is this sight we behold? /

What is this present rest? /

The King of the ages keeps the Sabbath in the tomb; /

through His Passion He has fulfilled the plan of salvation, /

granting us a new Sabbath rest. /

To Him let us cry aloud, /

“Arise, O God, and judge the earth, /

for Thou dost reign forever, ///

and beyond measure is Thy great mercy.”

Reader 1: Praise Him with timbrel and dance; praise Him with strings and pipe.

Choir: Come, let us see our Life /

lying in the tomb /

to give life to those who lie dead in the tombs. /

Come, look today on the Son of Judah sleeping; /

with Jacob the patriarch let us cry to Him, /

“Thou hast stooped down; Thou hast crouched as a lion; /

who dares rouse Thee up, O King?” /

But arise in Thine own power, /

O Thou Who didst willingly give Thyself for us. ///

O Lord, glory to Thee!

Reader 2: (in the Sixth Tone) Praise Him with sounding cymbals; praise Him with

loud clashing cymbals. Let everything that breathes praise the Lord.

Choir (in the Sixth Tone):

Joseph asked for the body of Jesus /

and placed it in his own new tomb. /

It was fitting for the Lord to come forth from the grave as from a bridal

chamber. /

Thou hast destroyed the dominion of death. /

Thou hast opened to men the gates of paradise. ///

O Lord, glory to Thee! Reader 1:

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Reader 1: (Glory in the same Tone) Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the

Holy Spirit.

Choir: The great Moses mystically foreshadowed this day when he said, /

“God blessed the seventh day.” /

This is the Blessed Sabbath; /

this is the day of rest, /

on which the Only-Begotten Son of God rested from all His works. /

By suffering death to fulfill the plan of salvation, /

He kept the Sabbath in the flesh; /

by returning again to what He was, /

He has granted us eternal life through His resurrection, ///

for He alone is good, and the Lover of man.

As the following verse is SUNG in the SECOND TONE (the “Now and Ever” sung

as the last line of a Tone 2 verse), the priest takes his place in front of the Shroud.

Choir: Now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

Thou art most blessed, O Virgin Theotokos! /

For through the God-man Who took flesh from Thee, /

Hell has been captured and Adam recalled! /

The curse has been anulled, and Eve set free! /

Death has been slain, so we are given life! ///

Blessed is Christ our God, Whose good will it was! Glory to Thee!

The priest exclaims, “Glory to Thee, Who hast shone us the Light!,” and we sing

the Solemn Doxology. During the singing of the Great Doxology, the priest goes

three times around the Shroud, censing it from the four sides.

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The Great Doxology

Tone 6 (to the melody, “Having set all our hope”)

a f k k k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k k jGlo ry- to God in the high est- and on earth peace, good will- to men.

a f k k k k k k k k j k k k k k k k k k d j

b fk k k k k k j j k k k k k jz k j

b f k k k k k k j j k k k k k jz k j

a f k j k k k k j j k k k k k k k k k j jWe praise Thee, we bless Thee, we wor ship- Thee, we glo ri- fy- Thee,

a f d k j k k k k j j k k k k k k k k d k j j

b fk j k k k jz j k k k k k j k k j j

b f k j k k k k j j k k k k k k k k k j j

a f k k k k k k k j k j k kwe give thanks to Thee for Thy great glo ry:- O Lord God, hea-

a f k k k k k k k j d k j k k

b fk k k i j k j k k

b f k k k j k k j k j k k

a f k k k k k j j k k k k kven- ly King, God the Father- Al mighty;- O Lord, the on ly- -

a f k k k k k j j k k k k k

b fk k k k jz j k k k k k

b f k k k k k j j k k k k kf k k kf “begotten”

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a f k k k k k k k j j k kbe- gotten Son, Jesus Christ; and the Ho- ly- Spi rit.- O Lord

a f k k k k k k d k j j k k

b fk k k j j j j k k

b f k k k k k k k j j k k

a f k k k k k k k j k j k k kGod, Lamb of God, Son of the Fa ther,- Who tak est- away the sins of

a f k k k k k k k j d k j k k k

b fk k k i j k j k k k

b f k k k j k k j k j k k k

a f k k k k k k k j j k k kthe world, have mer cy- on us. Thou that takest away the sins of the

a f k k k k k k k j j k k k

b fk k k k k k k j j k k k

b f k k k k k k k j j k k k

a f k k k k k k j j k k kworld, re ceive- our prayer. Thou that sittest on the right hand of the

a f k k k k k d k j j k k k

b fk k j j j j k k k

b f k k k k k k j j k k k

a f k k k k j k j k k j k k k k k j ja f k k k k j k j d k k j d k k k k k j j “Father”

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a f k k k k j k j k k j k k k k k j jFa ther,- have mer cy- on us. For Thou a lone- art ho ly,-

a f k k k k j k j d k k j d k k k k k j j

b fi j k j k k j k k k k k j j

b f j k k j k j k k j k k k k k j j

a f j k k k k k k k k k j k k kThou a lone- art the Lord, Je sus- Christ, in the glory of God the

a f d j k k k k k k k k k j k k k

b fj k k k k k k j k j k k k

b f j k k k k k k k kkkk j k k k

a f k k k k j j k k j k k kFa ther.- A men.- Ev ery- day will I bless Thee, and praise Thy name for-

a f k k k d k j j k k j k k k

b fj k k j j k k j k k k

b f k k k k j j k k j k k k

a f k k k k k k k j k j k k k k kev- er- and e ver.- Vouch safe,- O Lord, to keep us this day

a f k k k k k k k j d k j k k k k k

b fk k k i j k j k k k k k

b f k k k j k k j k j k k k k kf k k j k k k k k jf

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a f k k j k k k k k k k j jwith out- sin. Bles sed art Thou, O Lord God of- our fa thers,-

a f k k j k k k k k k d k j j

b fk k j k k k j j j j

b f k k j k k k k k k k j j

a f k k k k k k k j k j k k jand praised and glori fied- is Thy name for e- ver.- A men.-

a f k k k k k k k j k j d k k j

b fk k k jz k j k j k k j

b f k k k j k k j k jk k j

a f k k k j j k k k k k j k jLet Thy mercy, O Lord, be up on- us, as we have set our hope on Thee.

a f d k k k j j k k k k k j k j

b fk k k j j k k k k k j k j

b f k k k j j k k k k k j k j

a f k k k k k k j j k k k k kBles sed- art Thou, O Lord, teach me Thy stat utes.- Bles sed- art Thou, O

a f k k k k k k j j k k k k k

b fk k k k k k j j k k k k k

b f k k k k k k j j k k k k kff “Master”

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a f k k k k k j j k k kMas ter, make me to understand- Thy com mand- ments.- Bles sed- art

a f k k k k k j j k k k

b fk k k k k j j k k k

b f k k k k k j j k k k

a f k k k k k k k j k jThou, O Holy One, enlighten me with Thy pre cepts.- O Lord,

a f k k k k k k k j d k j

b fk k k i j k j

b f k k k j k k j k j

a f k k k k k k k j j k kThou hast been our refuge from generation to gen er- a- tion.- I said,

a f k k k k k k k j j k k

b fk k k k k k jz j k k

b f k k k k k k k j j k k

a f k k k k k k k k k k j j"Lord, have mercy on me! Heal my soul, for I have sinned a gainst- Thee!"

a f k k k k k k k k k d k j j

b fk k k k k k j k k j j

b f k k k k k k k k k k j j

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a f k k k k k k k j k j k kO Lord, I flee unto Thee! Teach me to do Thy will, for Thou art my

a f k k k k k k k j k j d k k

b fk k k jz k j k j k k

b f k k k j k k j k jk k

a f j k k k k k j k k k k k k k jGod. For with Thee is the fountain of life, and in Thy light we shall see

a f j k k d k k k j d k k k k k k k j

b fj k k k k k j k k k k k k k j

b f j k k k k k j k k k k k k k j

a f j k k k k k k k j j k k klight. Con tinue Thy mercy unto those- who know Thee. Ho ly- God,

a f j k k k k k k d k j j k k k

b fj k k k j j j j k k k

b f j k k k kk kk kk k j j k k k

a f k k k j k k j k k j k k kHo ly Mighty, Holy- Im mortal,- have mer cy- on us! Ho ly God, Ho- ly-

a f k k k j k k j d k k j k k k

b fk k k j k k j k k j k k k

b f k k k j k k j k k j k k k

f k k k k k k kf

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a f k k k j k k j k k j k k kMight y, Holy- Im mortal,- have mer cy- on us! Ho ly God, Holy Might- y,-

a f k k k j k k j d k k j k k k



a f k k k j k k j k k j k k kHo ly- Im mortal,- have mer cy- on us! Glo ry to the Father, and to- the

a f k k k j k k j d k k j d k k k



a f k k k j j k k k j k kSon, and to the Ho ly- Spi rit,- now and ever and unto ages of a ges.- A-

a f k k k j j k k k j d k k

b fk k k j j k k k j k k

b f k k k j j k k k j k k

a f j j k k k j k k j k k slower

i k k k k imen.- Ho ly- Im mortal,- have mer cy- on us! Ho ly- God,

a f j j k k k j k k j d k k i k k k k i

b fj j k k k j k k j k k i jz k i

b f j j k k k j k k j k k i j k k if k j i j k k k k j k j j jf

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While the choir sings the processional Trisagion to a slow and solemn melody (as

at the Burial Service, music shown below), the priest takes the Book of the Gospels

and pious laymen take the Winding-Sheet, which they hold above his head. They go

in procession around the outside of the church (the feet of the Lord going first),

while the choir continues to sing the processional Trisagion to the funeral melody

as often as necessary. The Cross with the processional candles leads the

procession, followed by the choir, the deacon or server with the incense, then the

Winding-Sheet, and all the members of the congregation holding lighted candles.

The procession goes once around the church, and as it returns to the interior of the

church, the servers, those carrying the Winding-Sheet, and the priest go

immediately before the ambon where they wait for the people to re-enter the

church.

***When the procession returns to the interior of the church, the priest exclaims,

“WISDOM! LET US ATTEND!” The choir immediately sings “The Noble Joseph”

one time only (on the following page), and the servers and priest replace the

Winding-Sheet on the table in the center of the church, putting the Book of the

Gospels on it, as before. The senior priest goes once around the Winding-Sheet,

censing it from the four sides.

a f jz k k k j i j k k k k k k j j k j j j j i i iHo ly- Migh ty,- Ho ly- Im mortal,- have mer cy- on us!

a f jz d k k k j i j k k k k k d k j j k j j j j i d i i

b fjzjz k kk jz i j k k j kj d k jj je j kk ji j jj j i i i

b f jz k k k kkkk i j k k k k k k j j k j j j j i i iii

a f n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n na f n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n

ad k k j j j k k j j j k k j k j k k j k k i

Ho ly- God, Ho ly- Migh ty,- Ho ly- Im mortal,- have mer cy- on us!

adk k j j j k k j j j k k j k j k k j k k i

b dk k j k jz k k j k k j k k j k j k k j k k i

b d k kj k k j k k j k k j k k j k j k k j k k ii

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The Noble Joseph



The No ble- Jo-


b ddj i j k k k e jz

b dd j jz k kz k‡ k k k k k k k k


seph,- when he


b ddi k k j j j j

b dd kk i j j j j

add k k k e k k k k k k k k k e k k j k k

had ta ken- down Thy

add k k k k k k k k d k k k k k k j k k

b ddj j k k k e jz j j

b dd kk kz k‡ k k k k k k k k j k k

dd

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add k k k k j k k k k kz k‚ j kz k‚ k k

most pure bo dy- from

add k k e k k j k k k k kz k‡ j kz k‡ k k

b ddj k k j j i j

b dd j j j j i k k

add k e k k k k k k k k k e k k j k k k k k k

the tree, wrapped it in

add k k k k k k d k k k k k k j k k k k e k k

b ddjz k k e k i k k j

b ddkz k‡ k k k k k k k k j k k j

add j k k k k kz k‚ j kz k‚ k k k e k k k

fine lin en,- and a noint- -

add j k k k k kz k‡ j kz k‡ k k k k k k

b ddk k j j j j i

b dd j j j j j k k kz k‡

add k k k k k k e k k j k k k k j k k

ed- it with spi ces,- and

add k k d k k k k k k j e k k k k j k k

b ddk j e k i k k j j

b dd k k k k k k k k j k k j k k

dd

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When the singing of “The Noble Joseph” is completed, there follows the Troparion

of the Prophecy.

Priest: Wisdom!

Reader: The Troparion of the Prophecy in the Second Tone:

O Christ, Who holdest fast the ends of the earth, Thou hast consented to be

held fast in the tomb, to deliver man from his fall into hell, and, as

Immortal God, Thou hast given us life and immortality!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

The choir then sings in TROPAR Tone 2:

Both now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.

O Christ, Who holdest fast the ends of the earth, /

Thou hast consented to be held fast in the tomb, /

to deliver man from his fall into hell, /

and, as Immortal God, ///

Priest: Wisdom!


placed it in a new tomb.

add k k k k j k‡ k‡

k k i


b dd j j k‡ k‡ k i

a f k k k k k j k k k j j iThou hast giv en- us life and im mortal- i- ty.-

a f k k k k k j k k k j j i

b fk k k k k j k k k j j i

b f k k k k k jj k k k

kjj j i

i

Reader:

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Reader: The Prokeimenon in the Fourth Tone:

Arise, O Lord, and help us! Deliver us for Thy name’s sake.

VERSE: We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us what

deeds Thou didst perform in their days, in the days of old.

Priest: Wisdom!

Reader: The reading from the Prophet Ezekiel. (Ezekiel 37:1-14)

Priest: Let us attend.

Reader: In those days the hand of the Lord came upon me, and the Lord led

me forth in the Spirit and set me in the midst of the plain, and it was full of the

bones of men. And He led me round among them; and behold, there were very

many upon the plain, and lo, they were very dry. And He said to me, “Son of

man, can these bones live?” And I answered, “O Lord God, Thou knowest.”

Again the Lord said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, ‘You

dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! Thus says the Lord God to these bones:

Behold, I will bring the breath of life upon you, and I will lay sinews upon you,

and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin, and I will put

My Spirit into you, and you shall live, and you shall know that I am the

Lord.’” So I prophesied as the Lord commanded me, and as I prophesied there

was a noise, and behold, a rattling, and the bones approached each one to its

joint. And as I looked, sinews and flesh grew upon them, and skin had covered

them, but there was no breath in them. Then the Lord said to me, “Prophesy to

the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the Spirit, ‘Thus says the Lord

God: Come from the four winds, O Spirit, and breathe upon these dead men,

and let them live.’”

a f k k k k k j j k j k k j k k j j iA rise,- O Lord, and help us! De liv- er- us for Thy name's sake.

a f k k k k k j j k jz k j k k jz d k i

b fk k k k k j j k j k k j k k j j i

b f k k k k k j j k jj kk

kkjjkkkkjj kk k

kii

a f n n n n n n n n n n n n na f n n n n n n n n n n n n n

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So I prophesied as He commanded me, and the Spirit entered into them,

and they lived, and stood upon their feet, an exceedingly great multitude. And

the Lord said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel,

and they say, ‘Our bones are dried up, our hope is perished; we are clean cut

off.’ Therefore, prophesy and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I

will open your tombs, and will raise you from your tombs, O My people, and I

will bring you home into the land of Israel. And you shall know that I am the

Lord, when I have opened your graves, and have raised you from your graves,

O My people. And I will put My Spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will

place you in your own land; then you shall know that I am the Lord. I have

spoken, and I will do it, says the Lord.’”

Priest: Wisdom!

Reader: The Prokeimenon in the Seventh Tone:

Arise, O Lord, my God, lift up Thy hand! Forget not Thy poor

forever!

a f k jz k k k k k j j jzA rise,- O Lord, my God, lift up Thy hand!

a f k jz k k k k k j j jz

b fk jz k k k k k j j jz

b f k jz k k k k k j j jz

a f k k k k k jz k j j iFor get- not Thy poor for ever!-

a f k k k k k jz k j j i

b fk j k k jz k ji d j ii

b f k j k k jz k jj j

j ii

a f l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l la f l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l lVERSE: I will praise Thee, O Lord my God, with all my

heart; I will make all Thy wonders known!

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Priest: Wisdom!

Reader: The reading from the First Epistle of the holy apostle Paul to the

Corinthians. (I Corinthians 5:6-8; Galatians 3:13-14)

Priest: Let us attend!

Reader: Brethren: Do you not know that a little yeast leavens the whole lump?

Cleanse out the old leaven, that you may be fresh dough, as you really are

unleavened. For Christ, our Paschal Lamb, has been sacrificed. Let us,

therefore, celebrate the feast, not with the old leaven, the leaven of malice and

evil, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Christ redeemed us

from the curse of the law, having become a cursed thing for us, for it is written,

“Cursed be every one who hangs on a tree,” that in Christ Jesus the blessing of

Abraham might come upon the Gentiles, that we might receive the promise of

the Spirit through faith.

Priest: Peace be unto thee that readeth.

Reader: And to thy spirit. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia. Let God arise! Let His

enemies be scattered! Let those who hate Him flee from before His

face!

VERSE: As smoke vanishes, so let them vanish, as wax melts before the fire!

VERSE: So the sinners will perish before the face of God, but let the righteous

be glad!

Priest: Wisdom! Let us attend! Let us listen to the Holy Gospel! Peace be to all!

Choir:

~1~

a f k k k k k d j k k j j k k k k k k k j iAl le- lu- ia!- Al le- lu- ia!- Al le- lu- ia!-

a f k k k k j k k j j k k k k k k k j i

b fk k k k k j k k j j jz k k k k j i

b f k k k k j k k k k j jz k k k k j ii

f l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l lf l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l

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Priest: The reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. (Matthew

27:62-66)

~Gospel Reading~

After the Gospel Reading:

ad k k k j j

And to thy spi rit.-

ad k k k j j

b dk k k j j

b dk k k j j

ad j k k k k k k j k k i

Glo ry- to Thee, O Lord! Glo ry- to Thee!

ad

j k k k k j j k k i

b dj k k k k k k j k k i


i

ad j k k k k k k j k k i

Glo ry- to Thee, O Lord! Glo ry- to Thee!

ad

j k k k k j j k k i



i

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The Augmented Litany

Litiya Melody

Priest: Have mercy on us, O God, according to Thy great goodness, we pray Thee,

hearken and have mercy.

Choir: Lord, have mercy. (3)

Priest: Again we pray for His Beatitude, our Metropolitan ________ , and His

Grace, our Bishop ________ , for priests, deacons, and all other clergy; and

for all our brethren in Christ.


Priest: Again we pray for the President of our country, and for all civil authorities,

and for the armed forces.


Priest: Again we pray for the blessed and ever-memorable founders of this holy

house; and for all of our fathers, mothers, brothers, and sisters, the Orthodox

departed this life before us, who here and in all the world lie asleep in the

Lord.


Priest: Again we pray for mercy, life, peace, health, salvation and visitation, pardon

and remission of sins, for all the brethren of this holy house.


Priest: Again we pray for those who bring offerings and do good works in this holy

and all-venerable house; for those who labor and those who sing; and for all

the people here present, who await Thy great and rich mercy.


Priest: For Thou art a merciful God, and lovest mankind, and unto Thee we ascribe

glory: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever

and unto ages of ages.

Choir: Amen.

ad j j k k k k j i j i

Lord, have mer cy. Lord, have mercy.- Lord, have mer cy.- A men.-

ad d j j k k k e k jj i j i

b dj j k k k k j i j i

b d j j k k k k j ii

jjii

dd

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The Litany of Fervent Supplication

Kievan Chant

ad 1.

jz k j i2.j k k j k k i

1.j k k iLord, have mer cy.- Lord, have mer cy.- Grant this, O Lord.

adjz k j i jz k jz k i j k k i

b djz k j i j k k j j i j k k i

b djz k j i j k k j j iii

j k k i

ad 2.j j k k i k j j k k i j iGrant this, O Lord. To Thee, O Lord. A men.-

ad i k k i k i k k i j i

b dj j k k i k j j j i j i

b dj j k k iii

k j j j i j i

ad k k k j i k j j k k i j i

And to thy spi rit.- To Thee, O Lord. A men.-

adk k k j i k i k k i j i

b dk k k j i k j j j i j i

b dk k k j i k j j j iii

jjjiii

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The Litany of Fervent Supplication

Priest: Let us complete our morning prayer to the Lord.


Priest: Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and keep us, O God, by Thy grace.


Priest: That the whole day may be perfect, holy, peaceful, and sinless, let us ask of

the Lord.

Choir: Grant this, O Lord.

Priest: An angel of peace, a faithful guide, a guardian of our souls and bodies, let us

ask of the Lord.


Priest: Pardon and remission of our sins and transgressions, let us ask of the Lord.


Priest: All things that are good and profitable for our souls, and peace for the world,

let us ask of the Lord.


Priest: That we may complete the remaining time of our life in peace and

repentance, let us ask of the Lord.


Priest: A Christian ending to our life; painless, blameless, and peaceful; and a good

defense before the dread judgment seat of Christ, let us ask of the Lord.


Priest: Commemorating our most holy, most pure, most blessed and glorious Lady

Theotokos and ever-virgin Mary, with all the saints, let us commend

ourselves and each other, and all our life unto Christ our God.


Priest: For Thou art a good God and lovest mankind, and unto Thee we ascribe

glory; to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever

and unto ages of ages.

Choir: Amen.

Priest: Peace be unto all.

Choir: And to thy spirit.

Priest: Let us bow our heads unto the Lord.

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Priest: O holy Lord, Who dwellest on high and lookest upon the humble, and Who

with Thine all-seeing eye lookest down upon all creation: unto Thee have

we bowed the neck of our soul and body, and we pray Thee, O Holy of

Holies, stretch forth Thine invisible hand from Thy holy dwelling place and

bless us all. And if in any way we have sinned, either willingly or

unwillingly, pardon us, inasmuch as Thou art good and lovest mankind,

granting us Thy good things in this world and beyond this world. For Thine

it is to have mercy on us and to save us, O our God, and unto Thee we

ascribe glory, to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and

ever and unto ages of ages.

Choir: Amen.

Priest: Wisdom!

Choir: Father, bless!

Priest: He Who Is, Christ our God, is blessed, now and ever and unto ages of ages.

Choir: Amen. Confirm, O God, the holy Orthodox faith and Orthodox

Christians, unto ages of ages.

Priest: Most holy Theotokos, save us!

Choir: More honorable than the cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare

than the seraphim: without corruption Thou gavest birth to God the

Word. True Theotokos, we magnify Thee!

Priest: Glory to Thee, O Christ, our God and our hope, glory to Thee!

Choir: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and

ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.


Father, bless.

Priest: May He Who endured fearful suffering, the life-creating Cross, and

voluntary burial in the flesh on behalf of us men and for our salvation,

Christ our true God, through the prayers of His most pure Mother; of the

holy, glorious, and all-laudable Apostles, of the holy and righteous

ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna, and of all the saints, have mercy on us

and save us, for He is good and loves mankind.

Choir: Amen. Veneration Hymn:

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As the faithful come to venerate the Shroud, the following hymn is sung:

Veneration of the Epitaphios – Stikhera Verses

Tone 5

O come, let us bless Joseph of eternal memory, /

who came by night to Pilate /

and begged the Life of all men: /

“Give me this Stranger, /

Who from His youth has wandered homeless. /

Give me this Stranger, /

rejected by His own people. /


I marvel, seeing Him a guest of death. /


the Refuge of the poor and weary. /


Whom a crafty disciple betrayed to death. /


that I may bury Him in my tomb, /

for He has no place to lay His head. /


Whose Mother, when She beheld Him hanging on the cross, /

cried out in bitter grief, /

‘O Light of My eyes and beloved Fruit of My womb, /

that which Simeon foretold in the temple is coming to pass this day: /

a sword of sorrow has pierced My heart; /

yet trusting in Thy resurrection I glorify Thee!’” /

We worship Thy Passion, O Christ! /

We worship Thy Passion, O Christ! /

We worship Thy Passion, O Christ! ///

Show us Thy Holy Resurrection!

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Pages 133-143 comprise the Appendix, which

includes the Quartet “Blessed Art Thou, O Lord”

verses and #2 “Come, Let Us Bless Joseph.”

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Blessed art Thou, O Lord

Kievan Chant Tone 5 – Quartet Verses

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Bles sed- art Thou, O Lord. Teach me Thy stat utes.-

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the dead, by destroying the power of death, O Sav ior,- Thou didst

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In the tomb, the radiant angel cried to the myrrh bearers,- "Why do

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you wo men- min gle- myrrh with your tears? Look at the tomb and un-

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jder- stand!///- The Sav ior- is ri sen- from the dead!"

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to Thy tomb, but an an gel- came to them and said, "The time for sor-

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row- has come to an end!/// Do not weep, but announce the re sur- rec- -

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they neared Thy tomb, but the an gel- said to them, "Why do you

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sen- from the tomb. Glo ry- to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Ho ly-

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the ser a-- phim,/// "Ho ly,- Ho ly,- Ho ly- art Thou, O Lord!"

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Now and ev er- and un to- a ges- of a ges.- A men.-

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li- ver- A dam- from his sin. Thou gav est joy to Eve- in stead- of sad ness.-

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The God man- Who was born of Thee/// has re stored- to life those who

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had fal len- from it! Al le- lu- ia,- Al le- lu- ia,- Al le- lu- ia!-

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Glo ry- to Thee, O God!

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Veneration of the Epitaphios – Stikhera Verses

Pskov Chant – Tone 5

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O come, let us bless Joseph of e ter- nal- me mo- ry,- who came by night

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to Pi late- and begged the Life of all men: "Give me this Stran ger,-

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re jec- ted- by His own peo ple.- Give me this Stran ger,-

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I mar vel,- see ing- Him a guest of death. Give me this Stran ger,-

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ty- dis ci- ple- be trayed- to death. Give me this Stran ger,- that I

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may bu ry- Him in my tomb, for He has no place to lay His head.

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Give me this Stran ger,- Whose Mo ther,- when She beheld Him hang ing-

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and be loved- Fruit of My womb, that which Si me- on foretold in- the

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tem ple- is com ing- to pass this day: a sword of sor row-

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has pierced My heart, yet trust ing- in Thy resurrec tion,- I glo ri- -

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Pas sion,- O Christ! We wor ship- Thy Pas sion,- O Christ!/// Show us Thy

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Ho ly- Re sur- rec- tion!-

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