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Odes of Solomon 39

Odae Solomontos

Raging rivers are the power of the Lord; they send headlong those who despise him.

2And they entangle their paths, and destroy their crossings.

3And they snatch their bodies, and corrupt their natures.

4For they are swifter than lightnings, even more rapid.

5But those who cross them in faith shall not be disturbed.

6And those who walk on them without blemish shall not be shaken.

7Because the sign in them is the Lord, and the sign is the Way for those who cross in the name of the Lord.

8Therefore, put on the name of the Most High and know him, and you shall cross without danger; because rivers shall be obedient to you.

9The Lord has bridged them by his Word, and he walked and crossed them on foot.

10And his steps stand firm on the waters, and were not destroyed; but are like a beam of wood that is built on truth.

11On this side and on that the waves were raised, but the steps of our Lord Messiah stand firm.

12And are neither blotted out, nor destroyed.

13And the Way has been assigned for those who cross after him, and for those who adhere to the way of his faith; and who worship his name. Hallelujah.

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About Odes of Solomon

42 early Christian hymns, probably from the 2nd century, in images of milk, crown and living water. The oldest liturgical poetry to survive outside the Psalms.