Monday, May 6, 2013

Orthodox Easter




People rejoice, all nations listen:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
Dance all ye stars and sing all ye mountains:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!

Whisper ye woods and blow all ye winds:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
O seas proclaim and roar all ye beasts:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!

Buzz all ye bees and sing all ye birds:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
O little lambs rejoice and be merry:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!

Nightengales joyous, lending your song:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
Ring, O ye bells, let everyone hear:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!

All angels join us, singing this song:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
Come down ye heavens, draw near the earth:
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!

Glory to Thee, God Almighty!
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!
Glory to Thee, God Almighty!
Christ God is risen! Let us rejoice!

Friday, May 3, 2013

Serdeczna Matko -- A favorite Polish hymn

BELOVED MOTHER Beloved Mother, guardian of the nation, Hear orphans weeping in their supplication. We are Eve’s exiles, do you hear us praying? Show us your mercy when we begin straying. We have sinned often over all the ages, Hence we deserve God’s punishment that rages. But when the Father strikes, be our defender, Be our safe refuge, Mother dear and tender.)