Ephrem the Syrian, Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh. Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 2, vol. 13 (Schaff and Wace, 1898), public domain.
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- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 1 — This is the day that gladdened them, the Prophets, Kings, and Priests, for in it were their words fulfilled, and thus were the whole of them indeed performed! For the Virgin this day brought forth Immanuel in…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 2 — Blessed be that Child, Who gladdened Bethlehem to-day! Blessed be the Babe Who made manhood young again to-day! Blessed be the Fruit, Who lowered Himself to our famished state! Blessed be the Good One, Who suddenly…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 3 — Blessed be that first day of thine, Lord, wherewith this day of Thy Feast is stamped! Thy day is like Thee, in that it shows mercy unto men, in that it is handed down and comes with all generations. This is the day…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 4 — This is the month which brings all manner of joy; it is the freedom of the bondsmen, the pride of the free, the crown of the gates, the soothing of the body, that also in its love put purple upon us as upon kings.…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 5 — At the birth of the Son, there was a great shouting in Bethlehem; for the Angels came down, and gave praise there. Their voices were a great thunder: at that voice of praise the silent ones came, and gave praise to…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 6 — Blessed be the Messenger that was laden, and came; a great peace! The Bowels of the Father brought Him down to us; He did not bring up our debts to Him, but made a satisfaction to that Majesty with His own goods.…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 7 — The Son of the Maker is like unto His Father as Maker! He made Himself a pure body, He clothed Himself with it, and came forth and clothed our weakness with glory, which in His mercy He brought from the Father. From…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 8 — That Thy Resurrection might be believed among the gainsayers, they sealed Thee up within the sepulchre, and set guards; for it was for Thee that they sealed the sepulchre and set guards, O Son of the Living One! When…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 9 — Come rest, and be still in the bosom of Thy Mother, Son of the Glorious. Forwardness fits not the sons of kings. O Son of David, Thou art glorious, and [yet] the Son of Mary, who dost hide Thy beauty in the inner…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 10 — In Thee will I begin to speak, Thou Head that didst begin all created things. I, even I will open my mouth, but it is Thou that fillest my mouth. I am the earth to Thee, and Thou art the husbandman. Sow Thy voice in…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 11 — The Virgin Mother to Her Child. (The Virgin Mother to Her Child.) I shall not be jealous, my Son, that Thou art with me, and also with all men. Be Thou God to him that confesses Thee, and be thou Lord to him that…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 12 — The Babe that I carry carries me, saith Mary, and He has lowered His wings, and taken and placed me between His pinions, and mounted into the air; and a promise has been given me that height and depth shall be my…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 13 — (Compare Hymn II. For the Epiphany.) 1. In the days of the King whom they called by the name of Semha, our Lord sprang up among the Hebrews: and Semha and Denha ruled, and came, King upon earth, and Son in Heaven;…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 14 — (Resp.—Blessed be he who became beyond measure low, that he might make us beyond measure great) 1. Of the Birth of the Firstborn, let us tell on His Feast-day.—He gives on His day, secret comforts.—If the unclean…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 15 — Resp.—Blessed is He above all in His Birth! (bis). 1. Celebrate, O nations, this feast, first fruits of all feasts;—recount the sufferings that were, and the wounds and pains,—that we may know what plagues, He…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 16 — (Resp.—Glory to all of Thee from all of us! (bis.) 1. Who then that is mortal man, can declare concerning the All-Life giver,—Who quitted the height of His Majesty, and abased Himself to humility?—Thou Who exaltest…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 17 — (Resp., Praise to Thee from every mouth on this Day of Thy Birth!) 1. Infants were slain because of Thy Birth, Thou Giver of life to all—But because He Who was slain was a King, our Lord the Lord of Kingdoms,—the…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 18 — Resp.—Praise be to Him Who sent Him! (bis) 1. Blessed art thou, O Church, for lo! in thee is the sound,—of the great feast the festival of the King!—Sion is deserted, her gates are sore athirst,—and forsaken of…vatican.va
- Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh Hymn 19 — (Resp.—Blessed be thy Birth that gladdens all creatures!) 1. The first year wherein, our Saviour was born,—is source of blessing, and ground of life;—for by it are borne,—manifold triumphs, the sum of all help:—as…vatican.va
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