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Anatolius, c. 800. Tr. J. M. Neale.

HE Lord and King of all things
 * But yesterday was born;

And Stephen’s glorious offering
 * His birth-tide shall adorn:

No pearls of orient splendour,
 * No jewels can he show;

But with his own true heart’s blood
 * His shining vestments glow.

2 Come, ye that love the Martyrs,
 * And pluck the flowers of song,

And weave them in a garland
 * For this our suppliant throng;

And cry, 'O thou that shinest
 * In grace’s brightest ray,
 * Christ's valiant Protomartyr,
 * For peace and favour pray!'

3. Thou first of all confessors,
 * Of all the deacons crown,

Of every following athlete
 * The glory and renown:

Make supplication, standing
 * Before Christ's royal throne,

That he would give the kingdom,
 * And for our sins atone!