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Text:Sticheron Idiomelon (Hymn of Anatolius)
Translator:John Brownlie

79. Sticheron Idiomelon (Hymn of Anatolius)

Firm through the endless years,
Thy kingdom stands secure,
And Thy dominion evermore,
Through ages shall endure.

Thou from the Holy Ghost,
Incarnate cam'st to earth,
And, Christ our God! didst stoop
To share man's lowly birth.

Thou cam'st on us to shine,
Light from Eternal Light!
And now the Father's brightness rests
On those who dwelt in night.

O, everything that breathes,
To Thee gives homage now--
The glory of Almighty God,
The Father's image, Thou.

O Thou Who shinest forth,
Incarnate God most High,
Who art, and wast in ages gone,
To us bring mercy nigh.

Text Information
First Line: Firm through the endless years
Title: Sticheron Idiomelon (Hymn of Anatolius)
Greek Title: ἡ βασιλεία σου, Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς
Translator: John Brownlie
Meter: 6.6.8.6
Language: English
Publication Date: 1902
Source: Menaion, December 25, p. 192
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