The Christian Year
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Second Mode Melody. (D.C.M.)
Moderately slow, dignified 𝅗𝅥 = 69.
T. Tallis, c. 1515-1585.
Horologion. c. 8th cent. Tr. G. Moultrie.
Ιδού, ο Νυμφίος 'Ερχεται
BEHOLD the Bridegroom cometh in the middle of the night,
And blest is he whose loins are girt. whose lamp is burning bright;
But woe to that dull servant, whom the Master shall surprise
With lamp untrimmed, unburning, and with slumber in his eyes.
2 Do thou, my soul, beware, beware, lest thou in sleep sink down,
Lest thou be given o’er to death, and lose the golden crown;
But see that thou be sober, with a watchful eye, and thus
Cry—’ Holy, holy, holy God, have mercy upon us.’
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