Mother of God
专辑《Eternal, The Best of Libera》
By Libera
Mother of God
Words:Mikhail Lermontov
Music:John Tavener
(Published by Chester Novello/Music Sales)
Mother of God here I stand now praying
Before this ikon of your radiant brightness
Not praying to be saved from a battlefield
not giving thanks, nor seeking forgiveness
For the sins of my soul, nor for all the souls
numb joyless and desolate on earth
but for her alone, whom I wholly give you
