Irmos: Creation, beholding Thee, Who suspended the whole earth without support upon the waters, born in the cave, was seized with great awe, crying out: None is holy save Thee, O Lord!
Showing forth images of Thine ineffable incarnation, O Compassionate One, Thou didst multiply visions and didst inspire prophecies, which, having come, Thou hast now fulfilled, being born of the pure Maiden in the city of David.
The earth hath spread out its shoulders, and receiveth the Creator Who accepteth glory from the angels, the star from the heavens, praise from the shepherds, gifts from the magi, and recognition from the whole world.
The indistinct images of the magus Balaam, the counter of the stars, are now fulfilled; for a star hath shone forth out of Jacob, and to the Sun of glory hath guided the magi, the kings of Persia, bearing gifts.
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.