Hymns from the East Being Centos and Suggestions from the Office Books of the Holy Eastern Church — Story, Setting & Ideas

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HYMNS FROM THE EAST BEING CENTOS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM THE SERVICE BOOKS OF THE HOLY EASTERN CHURCH

BY THE REV. JOHN BROWNLIE

_Author of_ "_Hymns and Hymn Writers of the Church Hymnary_," "_Hymns of the Greek Church_," "_Hymns from the Greek Office Books_," "_Hymns of the Holy Eastern Church_," _&c., &c._

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PAGE INTRODUCTION, 9 MORNING-- Now, God of Light, the morn appears, 25 Up, up my soul! with gladness rise, 27 The saffron tints appear, 29 Now glows the morn in beauty rare, 31 EVENING-- When night her sable curtain spreads, 35 A crown of gold surpassing rare, 37 CHRISTMAS-- The Lord of Life to earth came down, 41 Jerusalem rejoice! 44 The best that heaven could bring, 46 Out from the rising of the sun, 47 EASTER-- O woeful hour, when from the night, 51 Crown the Lord of glory, 53 O Christ, when on the shameful tree, 55 O God of Love, Whose mercy came, 57 When hades held the Lord of Life, 59 When Thou, O Christ, upon the tree, 61 To Thy Cross and Resurrection, 63 Light is dawning 'mong the hills, 65 Hail! rising morn, for He hath risen, 67 We worship, Lord, before Thee now, 69 Heavy laden with thy grief, 70 To Thee, O Christ, our God, 72 Glory shone within the gloom, 74 When Adam heard the voice of sin, 76 Within the garden's sombre shade, 78 PENTECOST-- Even as Thou saidst, the Spirit came, 83 O may the Spirit of all grace, 85 COMMUNION-- Let Thy blood in mercy poured, 89 O Lord of bounty, let this bread, 91 JUDGMENT-- When in the clouds the Lord appears, 95 The Bridegroom comes, my soul awake! 98 O Judge of all, when sinful men, 100 I brought my merits to the throne, 102 The time is drawing nigh, 104 ASPIRATIONS-- I sought the Lord at early morn, 109 O touch my heart and bring to mind, 111 The wealth of high estate, 113 I lift my hands, and with my heart, 115 Arise, my soul, and gaily sing, 117 The King shall come when morning dawns, 119 Think on me, Lord, for Thou art kind, 121 Because Thy mercy is so great, 123 I cannot lift mine eyes, 125 When at Thy feet oppressed, 127 Because I was brought low, 129 O God of Life, in Whom we live, 131 By Thine own hand the gift was given, 133 Lord, Thou art good and kind, 134 O Lord of Life, when mortals call, 136 I wandered sore distressed, 138 God sent me to the desert wild, 140

This fourth series of Hymns from the Office Books of The Holy Eastern Church, differs from the preceding three in this, that the hymns are less translations or renderings, and more centos and suggestions.

One cannot continue long to interest himself in any work, and receive from time to time the observations and criticisms of his fellows, without, if he have his eyes and mind open to receive impressions, feeling himself impelled to alter his methods in some particular or other.

In previous volumes the author has been careful to give, for the most part, carefully executed--that is to say, truthfully rendered translations from the originals. Work of that kind is useful, and absolutely necessary for certain purposes; but, unless for the hymnologist, or for the liturgiologist, it is far from being attractive. To be true, renderings can hardly be graceful, and they must lack much of the literary charm which attaches itself to productions which are more untrammelled. Hence, unless, as has been said, to the few who are specialists, translations are not much in favour. They have earned a reputation, and that reputation adheres to them: they are cold and uninspiring. Such is their reputation, not always just, but who can say that it has not, on the whole, been earned?