Religion
Book I, 31: To the Most Holy Mother of God
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. I, 1916)
Religion
O Quzen, holding in thy arms thy almighty Child, the Son of God, before Whom the angels tremble, and making Him merciful in mind to men, guard Him and keep therewith the whole world safe from trouble.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 31: To the Most Holy Mother of God.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/30/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book I, 31: To the Most Holy Mother of God.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/30/.
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