Love
Book XV, 16: On the Same
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. V, 1918)
All works are inferior to thy dignity, more than admirable Mistress of the world: for thy glory is beyond all works and all that is corruptible. But the work that Constantinus brought thee is really worthy if, O Virgin, it well represents the sceptre of thy Son and the thrice-blessed passion of His flesh.
This translation is printed as prose in its source edition.
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