96. Речь Благочестивейшему Государю Императору Николаю Павловичу, пред вступлением Его Величества в Успенский собор

(Spoken on September 20; printed separately and in collections of 1835, 1844 and 1848) Most pious Sovereign! Every year spring appears, every day the sun rises: but their appearance is always new, always joyful for the earth, which feels its own life in them. So the joy of seeing You, our crowned Light, due to Your goodness towards us, is no longer rare, and now, as if for the first time, it is new to us, and full, because our hearts feel in You the soul of the people’s life. May our joy in You be joyful for You too; for besides this there is no reward for You on earth worthy of us. May the King of kings continue to preserve You, just as throughout Your entire kingdom, as well as in Your blessed family, the Father who rejoices in His children. You might be interested in: