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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode VIII

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: Once, in Babylon, the fiery furnace divided its activity at the command of God, consuming the Chaldæans, but bedewing the faithful, who chant: Bless the Lord, all ye works of the Lord!

¶2

Having transcended all sensuality, O thrice-blessed one, thou hast now drawn nigh unto the noetic Light, being vouchsafed the vision of God and filled with enlightenment, crying out, O most honored one: Bless the Lord, all ye works of the Lord!

¶3

Theotokion: O all-pure Theotokos, without seed didst thou conceive and ineffably didst thou give birth unto Him Who is inseparable from the Father and Who as God and man dwelt within thy womb. Wherefore, we acknowledge thee to be the salvation of the world.

¶4

Manifestly arrayed in the mortality of thy sufferings, thou didst depart for the life-bearing choir, afire with zeal and radiant with the virtues, crying out: All ye works of the Lord, exalt the Lord supremely!

¶5

Accustomed to every virtue from childhood, O divinely wise one, at the completion of thy struggles thou wast shown to be adorned with a crown of grace and didst receive honor, chanting: All ye works of the Lord, exalt the Lord supremely!

¶6

From on high thou now lookest down upon us, O father, standing before thy Master, possessing great boldness, and asking salvation of soul for thy flock, O manifestly sacred and glorious namesake of victory.

Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.

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