Ode 1. Tone 3. The Irmos.

‘The sun once shone on dry land, mother of the deep. [31] For the water was fixed fast like a wall on either side for the people as they marched on foot [32] and sang a song pleasing to God, ‘Let us sing to the Lord, for he has been greatly glorified’. [33] ‘

Let the clouds pour down water. [34] For Christ, the Sun, riding on a light cloud, [35] has come on unblemished arms into the temple as a babe. Therefore, believers, let us shout aloud, ‘Let us sing to the Lord, for he has been greatly glorified’.

Be strong, Symeon’s hands, weakened by old age. [36] And you, an old man’s feeble legs, run straight to meet Christ. Forming a choir with the Bodiless Powers, let us sing to the Lord, for he has been greatly glorified.

You heavens, stretched out with understanding, rejoice. Earth be glad. [37] For Christ, the Craftsman, [38] who came forth from a bosom that is above all godhead, [39] is being brought as a babe to God the Father by a Virgin Mother, he who is before all things, for he has been greatly glorified’.