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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode VIII

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: O Almighty Deliverer of all, descending into the midst of the flame Thou didst bedew the pious youths and didst teach them to chant: Bless and hymn the Lord, all ye works!

¶2

Theotokion: Cause me to follow in good works those who lived a God-pleasing life, O all-immaculate one, fending off from my soul the attacks of the evil demons, and ever lead my mind up to see the commandments of thy Son and my Creator.

¶3

With vigilant watchfulness and fervent supplication to Christ, the venerable ones put to shame the devil, who is like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, putting an end to his assaults. Wherefore, with the youths they sang: All ye works, bless and hymn ye the Lord!

¶4

Sergius and Herman, taking up the whole armor of God on the mountains of Valaam, like Moses and Aaron weakened the power of the adversary by the raising aloft of their mind and hands, contending in company with the faithful, and chanting the hymn: Bless and hymn the Lord, all ye works!

¶5

Trinitarian: O unoriginate, almighty, consubstantial and holy Trinity, through the supplications of Thy saints deliver our souls from the assault of the three noetic foes; have mercy and save all that piously confess Thee.

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

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