At the Aposticha, Prosomia.
Anastasis liturgical translations — translated by Ephrem Lash
Tone 2. House of Ephratha.
Glory. Both now.
As the lamp to the Light, as the beam to the Sun, as the friend to the Bridegroom, as the Forerunner to the Word, O Prophet, give service.
Glory. Both now.
Therefore I shall remember you from the land of Jordan and the Hermonites, from the little mountain. ** **
Illumination has come, redemption has appeared in Jordan; come, let us assemble to be cleansed and to sing the forefeast.
The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you and were afraid. ** **
Every good thing is mine through you, Mother of God; God among men, the Light in the Jordan, and I in his light.
Christ the truth is coming to Jordan to be baptized by John, who says to him: I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? Grass, I dare not handle fire; but sanctify me, Master, by your Appearing.
Apolytikion. Tone 3.
Holy Apostles¼
And Forefeast. Tone 4.
Zavoulon prepare¼
The brightness of the Father’s glory has appeared in Jordan’s streams, cleansing by Baptism the stain of our souls.
Therefore I shall remember you from the land of Jordan and Hermonites, from the little mountain. ** **
Receive in a manner fitting a slave, Prophet John, the Redeemer of the world, and baptize the Creator for the rebirth of mortals.
The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you and were afraid. ** **
Illumination has come, redemption has appeared in Jordan; come, let us assemble to be cleansed and to sing the forefeast.
**The same melody.**
To-day Christ bestows saving redemption on mankind, cleansing the stain of souls by the fire of Baptism.
The rest of the office of Matins, as usual, and Dismissal.
1] In Greek this hexameter call scarcely be said to scan.
Translated by Ephrem Lash. Edition lash.en.anastasis.