“How beautiful are your sandaled feet, O queenly maiden.”<\/p>\n
Many verses in the Old Testament were interpreted (in allegorical fashion) by the early church fathers as referring to Mary, the virgin mother of the Lord. This might have been one of them. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan in the late fourth century, was known for his allegorical interpretation of Old Testament passages, but he was also known for his hymns. This one dates from 397 AD:<\/p>\n
Savior Of The Nations, Come! Savior of the nations, come; Not by human flesh and blood; Wondrous birth! O wondrous Child From the Father forth He came Thou, the Father\u2019s only Son, Praise to God the Father sing, “How beautiful are your sandaled feet, O queenly maiden.” Many verses in the Old Testament were interpreted (in allegorical fashion) by the early church fathers as referring to Mary, the virgin mother of the Lord. This might have been one of them. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan in the late fourth century, was known for his … <\/p>\n
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\nVirgin\u2019s Son, here make Thy home!
\nMarvel now, O heaven and earth,
\nThat the Lord chose such a birth.<\/p>\n
\nBy the Spirit of our God
\nWas the Word of God made flesh,
\nWoman\u2019s offspring, pure and fresh.<\/p>\n
\nOf the virgin undefiled!
\nThough by all the world disowned,
\nStill to be in heaven enthroned.<\/p>\n
\nAnd returneth to the same,
\nCaptive leading death and hell
\nHigh the song of triumph swell!<\/p>\n
\nHast over sin the victory won.
\nBoundless shall Thy kingdom be;
\nWhen shall we its glories see?<\/p>\n
\nPraise to God the Son, our King,
\nPraise to God the Spirit be
\nEver and eternally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"