Loading…

The Hymns on Faith is unavailable, but you can change that!

Ephrem the Syrian was born in Nisibis (Nusaybin, Turkey) around 306 CE, and died in Edessa (Sanliurfa, Turkey) in 373. He was a prolific author, composing over four hundred hymns, several metrical homilies, and at least two scriptural commentaries. His extensive literary output warrants mention alongside other well-known fourth-century authors, such as Gregory of Nazianzus and Basil of Caesarea....

On the lowly side, like scraps Deem me worthy to gather the crumbs of your wisdom.7 [10:4] Your {exalted}8 narrative is concealed beside your Begetter. Look: the watchers marvel at your mediating riches.9 A small drop of your explanations for the earthly, my Lord, Is a flood of interpretations.10 [10:5] For if John, that great one, called out, “I am unworthy of the straps of your sandals, my Lord,”11 Then, like the sinful woman, I will take refuge In the shadow of your garment, dwelling inside of
Page 122