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Prayer of St. Symeon the New Theologian

By Symeon the New TheologianSource: Symeon the New Theologian - Hymns of Divine Love (11th century) - Public Domain66 words

Come, true Light. Come, Eternal Life. Come, hidden mystery. Come, nameless treasure. Come, reality beyond all words. Come, person beyond all understanding. Come, rejoicing without end. Come, unfading light. Come, unfailing expectation of all who will be saved. Come, raising up of those who lie fallen. Come, resurrection of the dead. Come, O Mighty One, who always dost create, refashion, and transform by Thy will alone.

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