he poluarchia ton anthropon epausato. By Cassia the Recluse. Menaeon Dec.25. tr., John Brownlie 8,8,8,8 I When o'er the world Augustus reigned, The rule of kingships felt decay; And when our Lord appeared as Man, The idol shrines were swept away. II One earthly power the people knew, One world-embracing rule obeyed; Then Gentiles to the Godhead knelt, And undivided homage paid. III And when the monarch's will was known, A census of the tribes was told; Then, in the name of Christ their God, His faithful subjects were enrolled. IV For great Thy mercy is to us, O God, our King, Whose rule we own, And we will render while we live, One glory to Thy name alone. |