The epistle to the Corinthians, section clxii.
Brethren, all flesh is not the same.... ending, a quickening spirit.[49]
Verse. Blessed is he whom thou hast chosen and received, O Lord.
Verse. His soul shall dwell in good things.
The gospel from John, section xxi.
The Lord spake unto the Jews that came unto him, I am the bread of life.... ending, at the last day.[50]
And straightway the last kiss is given, while the singers sing these stichera. Tone viii.
Like, O most glorious wonder!
Who would not weep, my child, because of thy lamented taking from this life; for thou, a babe unwax’d in growth, from the maternal arms, like to a bird, hast quickly flown, and unto all things’ Maker hast betaken thee. O child! who would not weep, beholding faded thy clear face, which erewhile beauteous as a lily was? Who would not sigh, my child, and would not cry with wailing because of thy much comeliness, and for the charm of thine estate? for as a ship that leaves no track thou quickly from the eyes art gone. Come, ye, my friends, kinsfolk, and neighbours, and, along with me, let us him kiss whom send we to the grave.