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Ephrem the Syrian: Hymns is unavailable, but you can change that!

This volume contains a translation of a collection of hymns of Christ, composed by Ephrem the Syrian (c. 306–373), the most famous and prolific of the fathers of the Syriac-speaking church.

the virgin to preserve her sexual innocence, it is clear that this is not an end in itself, but rather it is symbolic of the full dedication of self to God, which is the goal of every Christian life: Let chastity be portrayed in your eyes and in your ears the sound of truth. Imprint your tongue with the word of life and upon your hands [imprint] all alms. Stamp your footsteps with visiting the sick, and let the image of your Lord be portrayed in your heart. Tablets are honored because of the image
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