Hymns Of The Greek Church

tr., John Brownlie

6,6,8,6

hotan elthes ho theos epi ges

(kontakion Echos a?)

I

When Thou shalt come, O Lord,

Wrapt in Thy glory bright,

Then shall the earth in terror quake,

The sun withhold his light.

II

When Thou shalt come, O Lord,

Then to Thy judgment-bar,

Even as a mighty stream, shall flow

The sons of men from far.

III

When Thou shalt come, O Lord,

Then shall the books be spread,

And from their secrets Thou shalt judge

The living and the dead.

IV

When Thou shalt come, O Lord,

Then save me by Thy power,

Let not the flames of wrath o'ertake

Thy servant in that hour.

V

When Thou shalt come, O Lord,

In mercy let me stand --

No guilt upon my conscience laid --

Approved, at Thy right hand.