When Thou wast laid in a tomb, O Christ the Creator, the foundations of hell were shaken and the graves of mortal men were opened. The Divine Liturgy Service Book contains the Liturgy of St John Chrysostom (including those parts that the priest reads silently as well as explanations of the order of the church service). He who granted me the breath of life is carried lifeless in Joseph's hands to burial. Through Thy commandments I have gained understanding: therefore have I hated every evil way. The 9th day. 371. Great and Holy Friday. Texts are "pointed" to be sung according to the tonal patterns of the Common Chant (L'vov-Bakhmetev Obikhod, 1869 . ). Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity, and quicken Thou me in Thy way. My soul is consumed with the longing that it has for Thy judgements at all times. . Service of the Royal Hours Time: 9.00am - 11.00am 2. Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. Thou hast gained folly and madness, O accursed Satan. Basil the Great 11.300AM - Paschal Matins. For the health and safety of our community, we will be making our services available online in accordance with public gathering restrictions due to the sprea. Some churches observe the practice of holding the epitaphios at the door, above waist level, so the faithful most bow down under it as they come back into the church, symbolizing their entering into the death and resurrection of Christ. 05.00PM - Vespers with placing of Epitaphios in the tomb followed by Matins with Lamentations. This week is called great not because these days or hours are more exalted but because the great, portentous and extraordinary deeds of our Savior were accomplished during this week, but especially on this day. (Lamentations Service on Holy Friday Evening) 2022. . I have declared my ways, and Thou heardest me: teach me Thy statutes. Salvation is far from the wicked: for they have not sought Thy statutes. As the mother of a foal, the Virgin gazed on Thee in grief when she saw Thee hanging on the Tree. We bless thee, O pure Theotokos, and with faith we honor the three-day burial of thy Son and our God. Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts: so shall I talk of Thy wondrous works. My hands also have I lifted up unto Thy commandments, which I have loved. This has been my reward, because I sought Thy precepts. Then coming back into the church we all pass under the Epitaphion one by one, yet all together in symbol passing through death with Christ. Those He fed with manna have lifted up their heel against their Benefactor. It is time for the Lord to act: for they have made void Thy law. In place of the regular psalm reading the entire Psalm 119 is read with a verse praising the dead Saviour chanted between each of its lines. A new Heaven and a new Earth. John wrote, We will be like Him, like Jesus Christ risen from the dead. Many are Thy tender mercies, O Lord: quicken me according to Thy judgement. My salvation, my light So already in tonights Epistle (1 Corinthians 5:6-8) we begin the celebration: Christ, our Passover has been sacrificed for us. Be shaken, O foundations of the earth! Mine eyes have grown dim with waiting for Thy word; they say: when wilt Thou comfort me? Readings. The earth trembled with fear, O Savior Christ, and the sun hid itself, seeing Thee, the Light that knows no evening, sinking in Thy body down into the tomb. Life may continue, but now in the end it will all come to nothing, only darkness and destruction in this world and the next for God has failed! They begin in the normal way with the singing of God is the Lord, the troparion The Noble Joseph, and the following troparia: When Thou didst descend to death 0 Life Immortal, Thou didst slay hell with the splendor of Thy Godhead! Glory to Thee! (1) In the grave they laid Thee, Armenian Orthodox have also the tradition of the epitaphios. 20:8-11. The texts and scores of the rest of the Modes will be posted as they become available. Scheduled for 3/4/23, 7:00 AM. The spiritual powers and the angelic hosts are amazed, O Christ, at the mystery of Thy burial past utterance and speech. I will never forget Thy precepts: for with them Thou hast quickened me. Thine all-blameless Mother wept bitterly, O Word, when she beheld Thee in the grave, God ineffable and without beginning. At midnight I rose to give thanks unto Thee because of the judgements of Thy righteousness. The dead shall arise. O Son of God and King of all, my God and my Creator, how hast Thou accepted suffering? Copyright 2023 OrthodoxyToday and OrthodoxNetwork. I will praise Thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned the judgments of Thy righteousness. My soul is grown drowsy from heaviness: strengthen me with Thy words. Orthodox Online Australia An online directory for Orthodox Churches in Australia live streaming on Facebook and YouTube in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those He fed with manna offer to the Savior vinegar and gall. Daystar without evening, Thou hast gone down in the flesh neath the earth; and the sun grew dark at height of noon-day, for could not bear to look upon Thee. The half-year anniversary. Holy Week. Make Thy face to shine upon Thy servant; and teach me Thy statutes. Yet Thou dost destroy death's kingdom and raise the dead from hell. And so there isno hope for the world, no hope formankind, no hope for anyone ever. O life-giving Vine, Thou wast lifted up from the earth, yet hast Thou poured out the wine of salvation. Pierced by a spear, O Savior, from Thy side Thou pourest out life upon Eve, the mother of all the living, who banished me from life; and Thou quickenest me also with her. So shall I keep Thy law continually forever and ever. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, Going down to death, O Life immortal, Thou hast slain hell with the dazzling light of Thy divinity. Lamentation 3rd Stasis in English (at 54:55 in video), Lamentations at the Tomb First Stasis in Romanian Prohodul Domnului (stance 1), Lamentations at the Tomb Second Stasis in Romanian Prohodul Domnului (stance 2). Both now. With Thy hand Thou hast fashioned Adam from the earth; and for his sake Thou hast become by nature man and wast of Thine own will crucified. If you cannot, please find yourself a place to worship live-stream tonight. How do we see the Giver of Life now dead? the angels cried in amazement. My study shall be in Thy statutes: I will not forget Thy words. The Slav practice usually reverses this order, with the choir singing the Psalm verses, while the priest reads the Praises. The older generation served the younger generation, with students leading most of the sermons during the two-week revival chapel service. O let Thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to Thy word unto Thy servant. O Jesus, King of all, who hast set measures to the earth, Thou dost go this day to dwell in a narrow grave, raising up the dead from their tombs. . Modeled after the Lamentations to the Lord Jesus on Holy Friday, these 176 hymns are sometimes called the "Jerusalem Service." The hymns are metered to be sung to the common melodies. 2 Reader: Amen. Every generation chanteth hymns of praise . Updated 3/26/2020. All Rights Reserved. Theotokos, most pure. Yes We believe not only in a bodiless spiritual afterlife, but I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the age to come.Christ said, Christpromised that at the Last Day all who lie in the graves will rise. 14. One of the most characteristic, widely attended rites is the Epitaphios, the Good Friday procession. Tears of lamentation the pure Virgin shed over Thee, Jesus, and with a mother's grief she cried: How shall I bury Thee, my Son?. 12. The Burial Shroud (in Greek, Epitaphios, Slavonic, Plashchanitsa) remains in the center of the church to symbolize Jesuss burial in the new tomb of Joseph of Arimathea. In the furnace Thou didst save the holy youths from the flame. We become part of Christs funeral procession, and following His precious Body, we go out into the darkness, into death. Saturday of Souls Greek Orthodox Divine Liturgy LIVE 3/4/23. CONSTANTINIDES, REV. The Lord of Creation today accepts the Passion and dies for our sake. Many are they that persecute and afflict me: yet have I not turned aside from Thy testimonies. To earth hast Thou come down, O Master, to save Adam: and not finding him on earth, Thou hast descended into hell, seeking him there. Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church Choir (OCA)Lamentations of Holy and Great Saturday 2011 Joy of . Suffered three days by Thy Son who is our God. . by Father Bill Olnhausen. Genesis 2:20-3:20. My soul has cleaved unto the dust: quicken Thou me according to Thy word. I have more understanding than all my teachers: for Thy testimonies are my meditation. Of all the days the Holy and Great Forty Day Fast is the most distinguished, but more than the Holy Forty Day Fast the Holy and Great Passion Week is exalted, and more than the days of Holy Week Great and Holy Saturday is the most exalted. Providently bringing Thee sweet spices, O my Christ, the Myrrh-bearers drew near. At the afternoon service, Jesus dies on the cross. Mine eyes have failed with waiting for Thy salvation, and for the word of Thy righteousness. O bloodthirsty people, jealous and vengeful! Order my steps in Thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. How canst Thou dwell in a tomb? The Angel stood by the tomb, and to the women bearing spices he cried aloud: Myrrh is fitting for the dead, but Christ has shown Himself a stranger to corruption.. Sinners have laid a snare for me: yet have I not gone astray from Thy commandments. O the folly of those who killed the prophets and slew Christ! Seeing Thee, my Christ, the Light invisible, hidden lifeless in the tomb, the sun trembled and darkened its light. Before the service begins, a "tomb" is erected in the middle of the church building and is decorated with flowers. O reward Thy servant: give me life, and I shall keep Thy words. We pray for the departed, dont we? Below are some historical notes regarding this tradition. Habakkuk cried out trembling; Het has now descended into hell, hades, the underworld, sheol, that lower dimension, the dark place of the dead. Remove from me the way of lying: and take pity on me with Thy law. It is this divine human love which is contemplated and praised over the tomb of the Savior. Truly the Mother of Sorrows, as Roman Catholics call her. I beheld the foolish and was grieved; because they kept not Thy words. At 10 minutes 45 seconds the Third Stasis begins: Every generation to thy tomb comes grieving to sing its hymn of praise to thee, O Savior. a hymn especially beloved by Orthodox people. Accept, I beseech Thee, the free-will offerings of my mouth, O Lord, and teach me Thy judgements. The Lamentations Service for Holy Saturday Matins. He Is Not Here!, by Fr. Give me understanding, and I shall seek Thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. April 23 - Holy and Great Saturday 09.00AM - Vesperal Liturgy of St. I go to prepare a place for you, so that where I am, you may be also. And thats all there is to it. I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep Thy words. O Thou who hast fashioned Adam with Thine own hand, Thou hast gone down beneath the earth, to raise up fallen men by Thine almighty power. On Friday night, the Matins of Holy and Great Saturday, a unique service known as the The Lamentations at the Tomb (Epitphios Thrnos) is celebrated. This service is most often addressed to the Theotokos, but may be used to seek the intercessions of any saint. The Lamentations of Jeremiah, also called The Lamentations Of Jeremias, Old Testament book belonging to the third section of the biblical canon, known as the Ketuvim, or Writings. (often chanted) and choral settings of extracts from the book are used in the Lenten religious service known as Tenebrae (Latin for 'darkness'). The sun and moon grew dark together, O Savior, like faithful servants clothed in black robes of mourning. The festival of Purim is only four days away. I have run the way of Thy commandments: for Thou hast enlarged my heart. John Breck, Orthodox Church of America. Willingly, O Savior, Thou hast gone down beneath the earth, and Thou hast restored the dead to life, leading them back to the glory of the Father. Willingly Thou diest as a mortal man, O Savior, but as God Thou dost raise up the dead from the grave and from the depths of sin. The centurion knew Thee to be God, though Thou wast dead. Cnrist has conquered death and hades. Joseph and Nicodemus bury the Creator with the honors that befit the dead. Yet another great Saint Gregory: Gregory the Theologian, Archbishop of Constantinople, 364. a day of rest or prayer. Ex. Next Posts will arrivetomorrow for Saturday Morning:First Divine Liturgy of Pascha Christs Victory over Hadesand for Midnight Sunday:GREAT AND HOLY PASCHA! Here you can leave your comment on the present article, not exceeding 4000 characters. HYMNS OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH with INSTRUCTIONAL CD/CASSETTE TAPE. The multitude of the heavenly powers makes haste with Joseph and Nicodemus, and within a narrow sepulchre they enclose Thee whom nothing can contain. By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: St John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2418 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL, 33609, http . The first service belonging to Holy Saturdaycalled in the Church the Blessed Sabbathis the Vespers of Good Friday. In a word, the most beautiful and usable Orthodox Holy Week Service Book we have seen in English, and a major improvement over the first edition. Much of the service takes place around the tomb of Christ in the center of the nave. Come, evil disciple, murderer of thy Lord, and show me the manner of thy wickedness, how thou hast become Christ's betrayer. . This message will attempt to identify those essentials and help us latch onto them. Listen to Resurrection! Is it to set free the race of mortal men? here will be nothing for us to lament, for her Son has risen victorious. On Sunday, 14th/27th August 2017, the service of the Lamentations of Theotokos was held at the Holy Shrine of the Dormition of Theotokos in Gethsemane, where the Tomb of Theotokos stands. Ode 8 Greek Orthodox Easter, also known as Pascha, is a celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. At the very end, the Lamentations service almost becomes a celebration. Thy testimonies also are my study: and Thy statutes are my counsellors. The Master of all is seen lying dead, and in a new tomb He is laid, who empties the tombs of the dead. As she caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables, she yelled, "Stop--Acts 2:38!" (..repent, turn from your sin..". The transgressors told me idle tales, which are not after Thy law, O Lord. Stream songs including "Alleluia.Troparion "Behold the Bridegroom" - Kievan Chant", "Alleluia.Troparion "Behold the Bridegroom" - Byzantine Chant" and more. Let my supplication come before Thee, O Lord: deliver mc according to Thy word. Can we be raised again from death? The righteousness of Thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live. The First Sunday of Lent: a Fast and a Feast, 371. 3814 Regents Circle, Bloomington, IN 47401 812-855-8248 E-mail: pappas@indiana.edu. Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will seek the commandments of my God. Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart stands in awe of Thy words. Friday, April 14, 2023; 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 18:30 21:00; St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church 52455 Ironwood Road South Bend, IN, 46635; Google Calendar ICS; Posted in The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, with its headquarters located in the City of New York, is an Eparchy of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, The mission of the Archdiocese is to proclaim the Gospel of Christ, to teach and spread the Orthodox Christian faith, to energize, cultivate, and guide the life of the Church in the United States of America according to the Orthodox . I have not departed from Thy judgements: for Thou hast taught me. In our hymns, O Christ, with all the faithful we worship now Thy Crucifixion and Thy Sepulchre, for by Thy burial we are set free from death. Chanted by The Boston Byzantine ChoirThe Lamentations chanted during Holy Friday Service1st, 2nd and 3rd Stasis By Thy Resurrection give peace to the Church and salvation to Thy people. Have you ever considered what she went through? She alone, and all alone, knew what her Sons death meant. Ode 3 I cried unto Thee; save me, and I shall keep Thy testimonies. At the very end, the Lamentations service almost becomes a celebration. Woe is me, Light of the world! Late in the service, something happens which overwhelms me year after year. Service. | . By keeping Thy words. Thou art near, O Lord; and all Thy ways are truth. . The women came with myrrh to anoint Christ, the Myrrh of Cod. I am young and despised: yet have I not forgotten Thy statutes. In this life we live with Christ in His Church. My soul faints for Thy salvation: and I have hoped in Thy words. Not only was her only Son dead, but also she alone knew who her Son was the Son of God come to save the world. The law of Thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. Bless Him, O youths, Praise Him, O priests! The cords of the wicked have entangled me: but I have not forgotten Thy law. Alexander Schmemann. Great and Holy Friday begins with reading of the Royal Hours leading up to Vespers of Friday afternoon, at which time the removal of the Body of Christ from the Cross is commemorated. I have hated transgressors: but Thy law have I loved. Come, and as the women bearing myrrh let us sing a holy lament to the dead Christ, that like them we too may hear Him say Rejoice!'. When you can get to church again, listen carefully and notice: Throughout these long Lamentations over Christ, the words of lament are put not in our mouths, but in the mouth of His Mother.The Orthodox Church does not focus much on Christ's suffering, great as it was. Sermon Lanier Christian Church November 11, 2012 David Simpson Soldiers of the Cross 2 Timothy 2:1-4 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. There was no one who could comfort her. O how I have loved Thy law, O Lord! By Thy resurrection grant peace to the Church and salvation to Thy people! All those on earth shall greatly rejoice., Ode 6 But then quickly, we return to the Tomb on earth (Matthew 27:62-66), with a great stone still sealing the door, and we wait just a little while longer. On Friday, April 22, 2022, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew presided over the Epitaph Service at the Patriarchal Cathedral, concelebrants were Metropolitans Kyrillos of Moschonisia, Makarios of Anea, Meliton of Philadelphia, Seraphim of Sebastia, Eirinaios of Myriophyton and Peristasis, Chrysostomos of Myra, Theoliptos of Iconium, Nikandros of Irenopolis and Ioakeim of The texts of the propers sung at Vespers (stichera on "Lord I call," Litya, Aposticha, Troparia and Kontakia that change daily according to either the day of the week or particular day of the month). When the ranks of angels saw Thee, O Savior, laid out dead for our sake, they were filled with wonder and veiled their faces with their wings. I have stuck unto Thy testimonies: O Lord, put me not to shame. O blind fool, utterly wicked, implacable in hatred, thou dost make a pretense of love for men, yet thou hast sold for money the sweet Myrrh. Thy word is tried in the fire to the uttermost: therefore has Thy servant loved it. Orthodox (5) Other (14) Pentecostal (71) Presbyterian/Reformed (26) . I have gone astray like a lost sheep: seek Thy servant, for I have not forgotten Thy commandments. Asceties of Piety. And I walked at liberty: for I have sought Thy precepts. O Thou who hast fashioned Eve from Adam's side, Thy side was pierced and from it flowed streams of cleansing. Grant to us thy servants to behold, O Virgin, the Resurrection of thy Son. Thou hast dealt well with Thy servant, O Lord, according unto Thy word. Rather tonight we focus on the laments of his Blessed Mother, for she did not know. In the pit of destruction shall all the men of blood be destroyed together. A sword was sharpened against Thee, O Christ: but the sword of the strong was blunted, and the sword that guards Eden was turned back. Early in the morning the myrrh-bearers came to Thee and sprinkled myrrh upon Thy tomb. 369. In a robe of mockery ye clothe Him who ordered all things, who adorned the heavens with stars and the earth with wonders. The women bearing myrrh came, O Savior, to Thy tomb and offered Thee sweet spices. Good Friday Lamentations at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Baltimore Maryland. O Morning Star of righteousness, Thou art gone down beneath the earth and hast raised up the dead as if from sleep, dispersing all the darkness of hell. The Son conceived in the womb without seed. I am Thine, save me; for I have sought Thy precepts. The Orthodox Celebration of the Great and Holy Saturday, by (+) Fr. Jonah was caught but not held fast in the belly of the whale. Discouragement has taken hold upon me, because of the wicked that forsake Thy law. Now Christ is driving Satan crazy, rescuing the dead of all times past, present, future leading them up into the light, into life again. (6) How O life canst Thou die? Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? O Savior, Sun of Righteousness, Thou dost set beneath the earth: therefore the Moon, Thy Mother, is eclipsed in grief, seeing Thee no more. When shall I see Thee, Savior, Light eternal, the joy and gladness of my heart? cried the Virgin in her bitter grief. I have sworn, and am steadfastly purposed, that I will keep the judgements of Thy righteousness. Publishers of Liturgical and Sacred Music. Source of the river of life, the Wisdom of God descends into the tomb and gives life to all those in the depths of hell. Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Washington DC 2815 36th Street Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington DC 20007 Tel: 202 333-4730 - Fax: 202 625-7173 - Website: wwwsaintsophiadccom But now at Thy Passion I suffer unbearable pain.. Holy Trinity will be hosting on the 5th. He who holds the earth in the hollow of His hand is held fast by the earth; put to death according to the flesh, He delivers the dead from the grasping hand of hell. "winding-sheet lamentation"; or , enkomia, "praises") are sung before the Epitaphios as at the tomb of Christ, while all hold lighted candles.The verses of these Lamentations are interspersed between the verses of Psalm 118 (the chanting of this psalm forms a major . Thy testimonies have I received as an heritage forever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. This follows an ancient Mediterranean custom of women singing laments at peoples' deaths. On Great and Holy Friday, He dies on the cross. the Vesperal Liturgy and 12 Passion Gospels of Holy Thursday; the Royal Hours, Vespers, and Lamentations of Holy Friday; the Vesperal Liturgy of Holy Saturday morning; Great and Holy Pascha; and . We are still alive. And our bones. This year we decided to retire the series and capture all the fun in a book that's . Of old the lamb was sacrificed in secret; but Thou, longsuffering Savior, wast sacrificed beneath the open sky and hast cleansed the whole creation. Teach me, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes; and I shall seek it always. Let my heart be blameless in Thy statutes: that I be not ashamed. Though Thou art buried in a grave, though Thou goest down to hell, O Savior Christ, yet hast Thou emptied the graves and stripped hell naked. Cruel hell trembled when he saw Thee, O immortal Sun of glory, and in haste he yielded up his prisoners. Thou art the Joy of the angels, O Savior, but now Thou art become the cause of their grief, as they see Thee in the flesh a lifeless corpse. The answer in all three cases is Yes! Thou art my helper and defender: I have hoped in Thy words. 1, 04/17/08, SHW Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit Both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have sought Thy testimonies. Stablish Thy word in Thy servant, that I may fear Thee. When thou didst descend to death, O Life Immortal, thou didst slay hell with the splendor of thy Godhead: and when from the depths thou didst raise the dead, all the powers of heaven cried out: O Giver of Life, Christ our God, glory to thee! The Service of Betrothal and all the Marriage services Greek English. Sabbath. Thou wast laid in a new tomb, O Christ, and hast made new the nature of mortal man, rising from the dead by Thy divine power. Can He rise again? For deep down even at His lowest moment when it felt to Him like His Father had forsaken Him, He knew what He was doing and what would be the outcome. We will see that tomorrow in our Paschal icon, and then for the next Forty Days we will sing the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. These Lamentations are sung on Holy Friday night for the Matins of Holy Saturday. This derives from an ancient Mediterranean custom of women singing laments at peoples deaths. I made ready, and I was not troubled: that I might keep Thy commandments. The whole earth quaked with fear, O Word, and the daystar hid its rays, when Thy great Light was hidden in the earth. The Hymn of Kassiane, sung every Tuesday of Holy Week in Orthodox churches around the world, is one of the many hymns composed by one of the few women known to have written music during Byzantine times. Seeing Thy body laid in the tomb, O Christ, Thy Mother brings Thee the offering of her tears, and she says: Arise, my Child, as Thou hast foretold.. St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church 52455 Ironwood Road South Bend, IN, 46635; Google Calendar ICS; Posted in . (2) O my sweet Lord Jesus As a lion hast Thou fallen asleep in the flesh, O Savior, and as a young lion hast Thou risen from the dead, putting off the old age of the flesh. And when from the depths Thou didst raise the dead, all the powers of heaven cried out: O Giver of Life! Bill Olnhausen. According to the order of the Lenten Triodion, the Matins service for Holy and Great Saturday is served Friday night, or on Friday evening as is the practice in most parish churches. For we know: In the End, if we have lived and died with Jesus Christ, in Christ, there will be nothing for us to lament, for her Son has risen victorious. Hell trembled, O Savior, when he saw Thee, the Giver of Life, despoiling him of his wealth and raising up the dead from every age. Jesus Christ has conquered death and hell. O arrogant Israel, O people guilty of blood, why hast thou set free Barabbas but delivered the Savior to be crucified? The angel standing by the grave cried out to the women: Myrrh is proper for the dead, but Christ has shown himself a stranger to corruption. Thine all-holy Mother weeps for Thee lamenting, O my Savior, at Thy death. The Lamentation service is long, and constraints may cause a parish to omit them from the Matins services for Holy Saturday. Before I was humbled I went astray: but now have I kept Thy word. Behold, I have longed after Thy precepts: quicken me in Thy righteousness. He rarely came to class, just told students to read the Book. I have gone astray like a lost sheep, seek Thy servant, for I do not forget Thy commandments (119:176). Who can describe this strange and terrible thing? Adam slept, and from his side there came death; now Thou dost sleep, O Word of God, and from Thy side there flows a fountain of life for the world. It was the ultimate horror. Uphold me according unto Thy word, and give me life: and turn me not away in shame from mine expectation. His Church is a supernatural community which encompasses Heaven and earth. The veil of the temple is rent in twain at Thy Crucifixion, O Word, and the lights of heaven hide their radiance, when Thou, the Sun, art hidden beneath the earth. O Light of mine eyes, my sweetest Child, how art Thou hidden now in the sepulchre?. I spoke of Thy testimonies also before kings, and was not ashamed. The 40th day. The earth, O Lord, is full of Thy mercy: teach me Thy statutes. Once they wept in every house for Rachel's child; and now the company of Christ's disciples with His Mother lament for the Virgin's Son. On the next day, which followed the Day of Preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees gathered together to Pilate, saying, Sir, we remember, while He was still alive, how that deceiver said, After three days I will rise., Therefore command that the tomb be made secure until the third day, lest His disciples come by night and steal Him away, and say to the people, He has risen from the dead. So the last deception will be worse than the first.. 13. We are still with Him. Since Thou art Life-giver, O Word, when stretched out upon the Cross, Thou hast not slain the Jews but raised their forefathers from the dead.
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