Ephrem Lash
Ode 4.
Anastasis liturgical translations — translated by Ephrem Lash
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¶1
Your Prophet, Master, ministered to you faithfully with the figures of the Law and was counted worthy to see by knowledge the truth of Grace.
¶2
By a fainter light you received a clearer light, All-blessed, for by the Law Grace was truly given you as well.
¶3
Gabriel who stands in the presence of God brought you the glad tidings and revealed to, blessed Saint, the voice and Forerunner of the Word.
¶4
The Fashioner of creation, who abolished the barrenness of Elizabeth, having found in you a pure abode, made you his dwelling.
Translated by Ephrem Lash. Edition lash.en.anastasis.