Malkǝʾa-hymn to Māmās

Salutation to your conception in the womb of the holy Merkēzā; and salutation to your birth with fragrance. Jacob Māmās, full of wisdom and grace, for the world’s arena of consolation, that you may not find consolation. You beheld the branches of fear with a rod of almond. Salutation to the remembrance of your name, the counsel of the prophet Moses. When the cloud drips and the axe rejoices, you are likened to an angel, Māmās, while being a man. As the Trinity is united and in the union the Trinity, you have not put on your sanctity. Salutation to your tomb, for it brought forth white water, which is sweeter than the bloom of the myrtle. Māmās, gold, counsel of the heart, crossing the ravine. Pray for your children on the day of judgment and sentence; may they attain your enclosure. The people of Sesewē, a city, who greatly increased in cunning, who could not speak a word when they spoke to you strongly. Your god, Māmās, for he made you righteous, sent lightning into their midst, and the hand of destruction, fearful, fell upon them.

Salutation to your miracle that heals the sick and gladdens the place of hope of the faithful. Māmās, when you became a believer, you showed at the time of prayer the wondrous glory of light; and the fullness of light became your garment. Salutation to you, Māmās, the mighty; salutation to you, Māmās, interpretation of Nazirite and Gospel; salutation to you, Māmās, the one adorned with virtuous conduct. Pray for your children to Mary the Virgin and to her Son Christ, who stood on the cross. Salutation to your conception in the womb of the holy Merkēzā, and to your birth with fragrance. Jacob Māmās, full of wisdom and grace, for the world’s arena of consolation, that you may not find consolation. You beheld the branches of lamentation on the plain of the aloe tree. Salutation to the memory of your name, the staff of the prophet Moses. When the cloud scatters the hail and gladdens the salvation. Salutation to you, Māmās, the mighty; salutation to you, Māmās, interpretation of Nazirite and Gospel; salutation to you, Māmās, the one adorned with virtuous conduct. Pray for your children to Mary the Virgin and to her Son Christ, who stood on the cross. O God of Māmās, guard and save from the affliction of body and soul your beloved, the son of Gabrǝʾel, forever and ever.