Odes of Solomon

Nuhra2021 Ode 31

Ode 31 And Take Immortal Life for Yourselves 1 The depths were dissolved before the Lord, and darkness was destroyed by his appearance. 2 Error went astray and perished because of him, and Contempt could find no path to walk on, because the Lord’s truth had submerged it. 3 He opened his mouth and spoke steadfast love and joy, and he recited a new song of praise to his name, 4 and he lifted up his voice to the Most High, and offered to him those who came to be children through his hands. 5 And his person was vindicated, because thus his holy Father had granted to him. 6 Come forth, you who have been oppressed, and receive joy, 7 and gain your souls by his steadfast love; and take immortal life for yourselves. 8 And they condemned me when I stood up, I who had not been condemned. 9 And they divided my spoils, though nothing was owed to them. 10 But I endured and was silent and kept quiet, that I might not be moved by them. 11 But I stood unmoved like a solid rock that is beaten by the breakers and endures. 12 And I bore their bitterness for humility’s sake, so that I might redeem my people and inherit them, 13 and that I might not make void the promises to the patriarchs, those to whom I had been promised for their descendants’ redemption. Hallelujah!