When Augustus reigned alone upon earth,the many kingdoms of men came to an end. And when Thou wast made man of the pure Virgin,the many gods of idolatry were destroyed. The cities of the world passed under one single rule;and the nations came to believe in one sovereign Godhead. The peoples were enrolled by the…
When Augustus reigned alone upon earth,the many kingdoms of men came to an end.
And when Thou wast made man of the pure Virgin,the many gods of idolatry were destroyed.
The cities of the world passed under one single rule;and the nations came to believe in one sovereign Godhead.
The peoples were enrolled by the decree of Caesar;and we, the faithful,were enrolled in the name of the Godhead,when Thou, our God, wast made man.
Great is Thy mercy:Glory to Thee.
