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Odes of Solomon 40

Odae Solomontos

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As the honey distils from the comb of the bees, And the milk flows from the woman that loves her children, So also is my hope on thee, my God.

2As the fountain gushes out its water, So my heart gushes out the praise of the Lord, And my lips utter praises to Him.

3And my tongue is sweet in His intimate converse And my limbs are made fat by the sweetness of His Odes.

4And my face is glad with His exultation; And my spirit exults in His love; And my soul shines in Him;

5And the fearful one shall confide in Him; And redemption shall in Him stand assured;

6And his gain is immortal life; And those who participate in it are incorruptible. 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