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Isaac Lambertsen

Ode IV

Menaion — translated by Isaac Lambertsen

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¶1

Irmos: Thou art my strength, O Lord, Thou art my power; Thou art my God, Thou art my joy, Who, without leaving the bosom of the Father, hast visited our lowliness. Wherefore, with the Prophet Habbakuk I cry unto Thee: Glory to Thy power, O Thou Who lovest mankind!

¶2

Theotokion: We hymn thee, O Mistress who gavest birth unto Joy for the world. O most immaculate one, in that thou art good beseech Him, that He overlook the iniquities of those who cry out to Him as is meet: Glory to Thy power, O Thou Who lovest mankind!

¶3

Rejoice in the Lord Who hath given thee victory over the incorporeal foe, O righteous one! Unto Him dost thou cry with boldness: thou art my strength, O Lord! Thou art my power! O Compassionate One, in Thy loving-kindness forsake not those who have recourse unto Thee!

¶4

The Master aiding thee, for thy struggles thou didst receive from Him the gift of curing bodily ailments and healing the most painful sufferings of those who cry out to Christ God: Glory to thy power, O Thou Who lovest mankind!

¶5

From childhood thou didst love the Lord, for, shouldering the weapon of the Cross, thou didst advance unwaveringly, preparing the path of salvation for thyself thereby. Wherefore, thou hast been shown to be an all-radiant advocate for the world, chanting unto Him a song of victory.

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

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