from the Lutheran Magdeburg Cantica Sacra of 1613 (p. 224):Caput Draconis Salvator contrivit in Jordanis flumine,
ab ejus potestate omnes eripiens.
The Savior crushes the head of the dragon in Jordan's streams
by snatching all from his power.
[thanks to Dr. Herl for correction]
2 comments:
Very similar to the troparia sung in the Eastern Rite at the Royal Hours on the Eve of Theophany.
Yes...
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