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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode VII

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: O unoriginate Word, only-begotten Son, Who existed in the beginning with the Father and the Spirit: blessed and supremely exalted art Thou, O God of our fathers!

¶2

The Creator of all found thee alone to be pure, and He dwelt within thee, as within an all-beauteous temple; wherefore, we chant unto thee: O Mother of Christ our God, blessed art thou!

¶3

With thy mercy thou dost enrich the whole world and enlightenest men’s souls, O thou who alone art most hymned; wherefore, we chant unto thee: O Mother of Christ our God, blessed art thou!

¶4

O Virgin who knewest not wedlock, thou hast been shown to be a tree bearing much fruit, nurturing all with heavenly food. Pour forth good works upon all, that we may all chant unto thee: O Mother of Christ our God, blessed art thou!

¶5

By the arrival of thine image we are delivered from evils, and all who deal wickedly with thy servants are put to shame; wherefore, we cry aloud: O Mother of Christ our God, blessed art thou!

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

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