135. Речь Ея Императорскому Величеству, Благочестивейшей Государыне Императрице Александре Феодоровне, пред вступлением в Московский Успенский собор

(Spoken Augusta 4; printed separately and in collections 1844 and 1848) Most pious Empress! The Ancient Capital becomes young with joy, meeting Your bright Motherly gaze, reflected in the blooming gazes of the First-born of Your Sons and the First-born of Your Daughters. How happy is Moscow, which was destined to accept Your Firstborn into its arms at His very birth - how happy it is that it was granted to see His return to Your arms, after His first exploits, in his matured life. Returning, He brings You the joy that millions of Russians rejoiced in Him. All this joy was born from you. Thus the Lord blessed You, together with Your August Spouse. May your soul bless the Lord with holy joy and thanksgiving. May the Lord continue to fill your grateful heart before Him with new blessings and joys. You might be interested in: