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Odes of Solomon 21

Odae Solomontos

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My arms I lifted up on high; Even to the grace of the Lord:

2Because He had cast off my bonds from me; And my Helper had lifted me up to His grace and His salvation.

3And I put off darkness, And clothed myself with light:

4And my soul acquired members Free from sorrow, Or affliction or pain.

5And increasingly helpful to me was the thought of the Lord; And His incorruptible fellowship.

6And I was lifted up in the light, And I passed before Him;

7And I became near to Him, Praising and confessing Him.

8He made my heart overflow; and it was found in my mouth; And it shone upon my lips.

9And upon my face the exultation of the Lord increased, And His praise likewise. Hallelujah.

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About Odes of Solomon

42 early Christian hymns, probably from the 2nd century, in images of milk, crown and living water. The oldest liturgical poetry to survive outside the Psalms. English text: The Odes and Psalms of Solomon, vol. 2 (Manchester University Press), J. Rendel Harris and Alphonse Mingana, 1920 (public domain). Portuguese and Spanish: Lux Veritas translations from this edition.

Source: The Odes and Psalms of Solomon, vol. 2 (Manchester University Press), J. Rendel Harris and Alphonse Mingana (1920) · public domain