Стихира Страстной Пятницы - Оля Байгулова

Today the Master and the Lord of Creation standeth before Pilate; today the Maker of all things hath been given up to the Cross, and of His own will He hath been led as a lamb to the slaughter. He who bedewed the wilderness with manna hath been transfixed with nails; His side hath been pierced, and a sponge with vinegar put to His lips. The Redeemer of the world hath been struck upon the face, and the Creator of all hath been mocked by His own servants. How great is the Master’s love for mankind! For those