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>>[162](/thread/poetry#162) From the akathist hymn *Glory to God for All Things*: ## Kontakion 2 O Lord, how lovely it is to be Thy guest. Breeze full of scents; mountains reaching to the skies; waters like boundless mirrors, reflecting the sun's golden rays and the scudding clouds. All nature murmurs mysteriously, breathing the depth of tenderness. Birds and beasts of the forest bear the imprint of Thy love. Blessed art thou, mother earth, in thy fleeting loveliness, which wakens our yearning for happiness that will last for ever, in the land where, amid beauty that grows not old, the cry rings out: Alleluia! ## Ikos 7 The breath of Thine Holy Spirit inspires artists, poets and scientists. The power of Thy supreme knowledge makes them prophets and interpreters of Thy laws, who reveal the depths of Thy creative wisdom. Their works speak unwittingly of Thee. How great art Thou in Thy creation! How great art Thou in man! Glory to Thee, showing Thine unsurpassable power in the laws of the universe Glory to Thee, for all nature is filled with Thy laws Glory to Thee for what Thou hast revealed to us in Thy mercy Glory to Thee for what Thou hast hidden from us in Thy wisdom Glory to Thee for the inventiveness of the human mind Glory to Thee for the dignity of man's labour Glory to Thee for the tongues of fire that bring inspiration Glory to Thee, O God, from age to age ## Ikos 12 What sort of praise can I give Thee? I have never heard the song of the Cherubim, a joy reserved for the spirits above. But I know the praises that nature sings to Thee. In winter, I have beheld how silently in the moonlight the whole earth offers Thee prayer, clad in its white mantle of snow, sparkling like diamonds. I have seen how the rising sun rejoices in Thee, how the song of the birds is a chorus of praise to Thee. I have heard the mysterious mutterings of the forests about Thee, and the winds singing Thy praise as they stir the waters. I have understood how the choirs of stars proclaim Thy glory as they move forever in the depths of infinite space. What is my poor worship! All nature obeys Thee, I do not. Yet while I live, I see Thy love, I long to thank Thee, and call upon Thy name. Glory to Thee, giving us light Glory to Thee, loving us with love so deep, divine and infinite Glory to Thee, blessing us with light, and with the host of angels and saints Glory to Thee, Father all-holy, promising us a share in Thy Kingdom Glory to Thee, Redeemer Son, who hast shown us the path to salvation! Glory to Thee, Holy Spirit, life-giving Sun of the world to come Glory to Thee for all things, Holy and most merciful Trinity Glory to Thee, O God, from age to age
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