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Isaac Lambertsen

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Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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On the Beatitudes, 8 troparia: 4 from Ode III of the first canon of the saints, and 4 from Ode VI of the second canon.

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Prokimenon, in Tone VIII—

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Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.

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Stichos: The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaimeth the work of His hands.

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Epistle to the Hebrews §334 [13:7-16]

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Brethren: Remember those who have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation: Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and for ever. Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines: for it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited those who have been occupied therein. We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat who serve the tabernacle. For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned outside the camp. Wherefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people with His own blood, suffered outside the gate. Let us go forth therefore unto Him outside the camp, bearing His reproach. For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

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Alleluia, in Tone IV—

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Stichos: The heavens shall confess Thy wonders, O Lord, and Thy truth in the congregation of saints.

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Stichos: God is glorified in the council of the saints.

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Gospel according to Matthew §11 [5:14-19]

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The Lord said to His disciples: “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father Who is in heaven. Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For verily I say unto you: Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”

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Communion Verse—

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Their sound hath gone forth into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.

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

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