An Easter Sermon from St. John
Chrysostom
Is
there anyone who is a devout lover of God? Let them enjoy this beautiful bright
festival! Is there anyone who is a grateful servant? Let them rejoice and enter
into the joy of their Lord!
Are
there any weary with fasting? Let them now receive their wages! If any have
toiled from the first hour, let them receive their due reward; If any have come
after the third hour, let him with gratitude join in the Feast! And he that
arrived after the sixth hour, let him not doubt; for he too shall sustain no
loss. And if any delayed until the ninth hour, let him not hesitate; but let
him come too. And he who arrived only at the eleventh hour, let him not be
afraid by reason of his delay.