Irmos: The blessed youths in Babylon, braving danger for the laws of their fathers, reviled the mindless command of the ruler, and, united by the fire which burned them not, they chanted a fitting hymn unto the Almighty: Hymn the Lord, ye works, and exalt Him supremely for all ages!
Truly taught the mysteries of heaven as a sacred disciple, O blessed apostle, thou didst traverse the whole world, preaching aloud the word of the Faith of Christ, and giving instruction through ineffable grace: Hymn the Lord, ye works, and exalt Him supremely for all ages!
Theotokion: O only most hymned Mother of God, thou hast been shown to be the mediator of salvation for all, having given birth to God the Savior, the Word of God, Who hath delivered us from the ancient curse and given His blessing to those cry out with faith: Hymn the Lord, ye works, and exalt Him supremely for all ages!
As one rich and blessed, vouchsafed all beatitude, as a converser and companion of the Master, enriched truly and well in his final portion, James chanted to the Lord in gladness: Hymn the Lord, ye works, and exalt Him supremely for all ages!
O blessed apostle, stand forth before the Savior as a most excellent intercessor for the world, asking that rich peace be granted from on high for the Churches, remission of transgressions for those who praise thee with faith and salvation for the souls of those who cry out: Hymn the Lord, ye works, and exalt Him supremely for all ages!
Translated by Isaac Lambertsen. Edition menaion.en.lambertsen.