The Hymn 

This the Confessor of the Lord, whose triumph

Now through the wide world celebrate the faithful,

At his departure entered with rejoicing

Heavenly mansions.

Fervent and holy, prudent in his converse,

Humbly and chastely here on earth he sojourned,

Curbing all passions, and in peace and meekness,

Constant abiding.

What though the grave now hold his hallowed relicks?

He, ever living, ever interceding,

Reigns with the Blessed, nor from us his brethren

Is he divided.

Whence we in chorus gladly do him honour,

Chanting his praises with devout affection,

That in his merits we may have our portion,

Ever and ever.

Glory and virtue, honour and salvation,

Be unto him that, sitting in the highest,

Governeth all things, Lord and God Almighty,

Trinity blessed.  Amen.