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306–373 Syria
Ephrem the Syrian (c. 306 – 373) was a Syriac deacon, prolific Syriac-language hymn writer and theologian of the 4th century. He is venerated by Christians, and especially Syriac Christians, as a saint.
Syria Hymnwriters Theologians Also known as: Ephraim the Syrian, St. Ephraim the Syrian
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Whoso chastens his servants, does so that he may possess them; the good God chastens His servants that they may possess themselves.
The hutzpah of our love is pleasing to you, O Lord, just as it pleased you that we should steal from your bounty.
O Lord and Master of my life, give me not a spirit of sloth, vain curiosity, lust for power and idle talk, but give to me, Thy servant, a spirit of soberness, humility, patience and love.
Thy possessions have made thee a hollow image; they have ruined thee and left thee.
A Spiritual Psalter (2004)
1. Awake, O my harp, thy cords, in praise of Mary the Virgin.Lift up thy voice, and sing the generation utterly marvelous of this virgin David's daughter, whi hath brought forth life to the world.
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