Automela of Mode 2
Automelon. Mode 2.
As the Mother of God…
As the Mother of God, you are the source * of compassion. O Lady, count us worthy of pity. * Look upon us graciously, though we have sinned. * Demonstrate your power, as you always do. * For, placing our hope in you, * we cry out, Rejoice, to you, * as did Gabriel of old, * as the chief commander of the bodiless hosts.
Automelon. Mode 2.
O Women, hearken…
O Women, hearken to the voice * that echoes with exultant joy. * Trampling on Hades, that tyrant, * I raised up all from corruption. * Run now with haste and tell my friends * good tidings as evangelists. * For I will that my creature see * joy distinctly arising * from woman, from whom came sorrow.
Automelon. Mode 2.
O House of Ephratha…
O House of Ephratha, * the city that is holy, * the glory of the Prophets, * prepare your house, for therein * the Virgin will give birth to God.
Automelon. Mode 2.
Joseph took You down…
Joseph took You down from the Cross * after You had died, and prepared You, O Christ, for burial. * Using myrrh, he wrapped you in a shroud, O Life of all. * And constrained by his ardent love, * he longed to embrace You, * pressing to Your spotless body his own heart and lips. * But restrained by fear, yet rejoicing, * he cried out, “Benevolent Savior, * glory be to You for coming down to us!”
Automelon. Mode 2.
Are there any worthy crowns…
Are there any worthy crowns of praise * for Sts. Peter and Paul the Apostles? * Although they were physically separate, * yet in the Spirit they were unified. * They were the premiers among God’s heralds: * the one, who was the leader of the Apostles’ band; * the other, who truly labored more than all the rest. * They have been crowned with the halos * of immortal glory -- * being worthy of them indeed -- * by Christ our Lord and God, * the Savior who has the great mercy.
Automelon. Mode 2.
When You had slumbered…
When You had slumbered in the flesh as one mortal, O King and Lord, You rose again on the third day, and raised up Adam from decay and rendered death of no effect. Pascha of incorruption, salvation of the world.
Automelon. Mode 2.
O Cross, you are the guardian…
O Cross, you are the guardian of the whole world. * O Cross, you are the height of the Church’s beauty. * O Cross, you are what strengthens the Emperors. * O Cross, believers’ firm support. * O Cross, the glory of Angels * and the defeat of the demons.
Automelon. Mode 2.
In seeking the heights…
In seeking the heights, connected to the things below, * and making your pillar a fiery chariot, * O Devout one, you became conversant with Angels by means thereof, * and with them on our behalf * you ceaselessly intercede with Christ our God.
Automelon. Mode 2.
On the mountain…
On the mountain in Galilee * let us join the Disciples, * so that by faith we see and hear * Christ say that He was given * authority both in heaven * and on earth, and His teaching * on how to baptize nations all, * in the name of the Father and of the Son * and the Holy Spirit, and how He always * is with His Mystics, to the end * of the age, as He promised.
Automelon. Mode 2.
In the pools of your blood…
In the pools of your blood, O Demetrius, with royal purple God has robed His holy Church. He gave you dominion invincible, thereby preserving your city invulnerable; for you are her bulwark and patron saint.
Automelon. Mode 2.
With the disciples…
With the disciples witnessing, You ascended, * O Christ, unto the Father, to sit beside Him. * Angels ran before You and they cried aloud, * Lift up the gates, O lift them up. * Behold the King has ascended * to light-principial glory.
Automelon. Mode 2.
You have taken…
You have taken to yourself, O Lord, the pinnacles of Your Disciples, those unerring theologians and preachers, to enjoy Your blessings and repose. For You accepted their labors and their death as being higher than any whole-burnt offering, for only You know what is in the heart.