Ode 7. Irmos.

Another Irmos.

The choir of Champions, strengthened with divine might, threw down their adversaries, highly praised and highly exalted.

Blessed are you, O God, who look on the deeps and sit upon a throne of glory, highly praised and highly glorified.

Blessed are you, O God, who through compassion receive all who repent, highly praised and highly exalted.

Heal my many passions compassionate Saviour, who know my weaknesses, highly praised and highly exalted.

Of the Martyrs.

You gave the wise Champions strength to undergo countless forms of torment; at their entreaties take pity on us all.

Blessed are you, O God, who stole into a Virgin’s womb and saved mankind, highly praised and highly exalted.

Of the Bodiless Powers.

Revealing the infinite capacity of his power, Christ gave you being, Chief Captains, and taught you to sing: O God, blessed are you!.

You order the measureless multitude of Bodiless Hosts; make the assemblies of believers worthy to hymn you; O God, blessed are you!.

Now establish me, who am storm-tossed by passions, for you became a source of dispassion for believers who sing with faith: O God, blessed are you!.