Religion
Book I, 123: On the Rock of Calvary
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. I, 1916)
Religion
Thrice-Blessed rock, who didst receive the blood that issued from God, the fiery children of Heaven guard thee around, and Kings, inhabitants of the Earth, sing thy praise.
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Codex Note
Ascribed to Sophronius.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 123: On the Rock of Calvary.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/114/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 123: On the Rock of Calvary.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/114/.
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