02-14-2004, 06:14 PM
Wanted to explain a few things for those who may be interested.
How each line is divided is different between the 2 texts of the aramaic. In one sense, manuscript H divides the numbering in relation to context, then in another Ode, manuscript N does. Between the both of them, they make mistakes in many areas in bringing out the correct emphasis. Then I'm sure the Coptic would throw in its peculiarities also.
I have not restrained myself to either of the texts in conveying the correct number structure. The texts would bring about confusion to try and do so. I pattern it to what insight I receive from The Lord as I'm working with them. This has it's advantages, but does take time. Also, I must not consider any one complete till I know that I know from within.
Here is an example. This is Ode 9, the first that I posted. Just when I thought it was complete, The Lord opened it up further today for me and brought about a greater insight to it. I have left the first posting there in case any wanted to do some comparison to see how The Lord is evolving this.
ODE 9
1 Open thy ears and I shalt speak unto thee.
2 Give me thy life, that I may also give you my life.
3 The word of The LORD and His desires;
4 The holy thought that He hath conceived concerning His Messiah.
5 For in the will of The LORD is thy salvation;
6 And His purpose is everlasting life, and thy perfection is immortality.
7 Be enriched in GOD The Father, and receive the strength of The MOST HIGH;
8 Be strong and redeemed by His grace;
9 For unto thee I announce peace, unto you His Saints;
10 So that none of those who hear may fall in the war;
11 And those again who have known Him may not perish;
12 And that those who have received may not be confused.
13 An everlasting crown forever is Truth;
14 Blessed art they who set it upon their heads.
15 For it is a stone of great price;
16 And the wars have been on account of the crown;
17 Yet righteousness hath taken it, and hath given it unto thee.
18 Put on the crown, therefore, in the true covenant of The LORD;
19 And all those who have conquered shalt be inscibed in His book;
20 For their book is the victory that is for thee;
21 And she sees you before her, and desires that ye shall be saved.
How each line is divided is different between the 2 texts of the aramaic. In one sense, manuscript H divides the numbering in relation to context, then in another Ode, manuscript N does. Between the both of them, they make mistakes in many areas in bringing out the correct emphasis. Then I'm sure the Coptic would throw in its peculiarities also.
I have not restrained myself to either of the texts in conveying the correct number structure. The texts would bring about confusion to try and do so. I pattern it to what insight I receive from The Lord as I'm working with them. This has it's advantages, but does take time. Also, I must not consider any one complete till I know that I know from within.
Here is an example. This is Ode 9, the first that I posted. Just when I thought it was complete, The Lord opened it up further today for me and brought about a greater insight to it. I have left the first posting there in case any wanted to do some comparison to see how The Lord is evolving this.
ODE 9
1 Open thy ears and I shalt speak unto thee.
2 Give me thy life, that I may also give you my life.
3 The word of The LORD and His desires;
4 The holy thought that He hath conceived concerning His Messiah.
5 For in the will of The LORD is thy salvation;
6 And His purpose is everlasting life, and thy perfection is immortality.
7 Be enriched in GOD The Father, and receive the strength of The MOST HIGH;
8 Be strong and redeemed by His grace;
9 For unto thee I announce peace, unto you His Saints;
10 So that none of those who hear may fall in the war;
11 And those again who have known Him may not perish;
12 And that those who have received may not be confused.
13 An everlasting crown forever is Truth;
14 Blessed art they who set it upon their heads.
15 For it is a stone of great price;
16 And the wars have been on account of the crown;
17 Yet righteousness hath taken it, and hath given it unto thee.
18 Put on the crown, therefore, in the true covenant of The LORD;
19 And all those who have conquered shalt be inscibed in His book;
20 For their book is the victory that is for thee;
21 And she sees you before her, and desires that ye shall be saved.