Arise O God | Psalm 81 (82 LXX) | Textured Gothic Font w/ Orthodox Cross & Golden Rays | Divine Council Worldview | Orthodox Christian Jean JacketGod stood in the congregation of the gods, and in the midst He shall stand out among gods. How long will ye judge unrighteously and accept the person of sinners? Judge for the orphan and the poor man, do justice to the humble and the pauper. Rescue the poor man and the needy, from the hand of the sinner deliver him. They have not known, nor understood; they walk in darkness. Let all the foundations of the earth be shaken. I said: Ye are gods, and all

and cut in sunder the bars of iron: And I will give thee the treasures of darkness

- Exapostilarion of Bridegroom Matins

The Pure Soul icon thus associates the soul of the penitent Christian with the "Apocalypic Woman" seen in St John's vision

do not make offerings that you have not carefully prepared to please God

and all peoples

And this is why the Prophet said he hid God's words in the heart so as not to sin against Him

For where your treasure is

According to this report

be Thou the third One in my company with death

With all your offerings you shall offer salt

and against our own passions

Chapter 11