Hades Replies to the Resurrection

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Today Hades cries out groaning:

“I should not have accepted the Man born of Mary.

He came and destroyed my power.

He shattered the gates of brass.

As God, He raised the souls I had held captive.”

Glory to Thy cross and resurrection, O Lord!

(Vesperal Liturgy of Holy Saturday)

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3 responses to “Hades Replies to the Resurrection”

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    Jan C. Lundy

    Amen and Amen!

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