But Judas would not understand.

σήμερον γρηγορεῖ ὁ Ἰούδας

(Ἀντίφωνον Ἦχος βαρύς)

I

The wily Judas watches near

The Master’s path to-day,

That he may into wicked hands

The Eternal Lord betray,

Who in the desert lone and dread

Supplied the multitudes with bread.