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| 13717 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 315 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 315 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 315 |
| 13718 | the poor and the destitute. And be departed to his house | the poor and the destitute. And be departed to his house | the poor and the destitute. And be departed to his house |
| 13719 | ascribing glory to God, and he took care for his soul unto the | ascribing glory to God, and he took care for his soul unto the | ascribing glory to God, and he took care for his soul unto the |
| 13720 | day of his death. | day of his death. | day of his death. |
| 13721 | What can I say about the miracles which thou hast per- | What can I say about the miracles which thou hast per- | What can I say about the miracles which thou hast per- |
| 13722 | formed, O thou wearer of the crown of the Christ? And | formed, O thou wearer of the crown of the Christ? And | formed, O thou wearer of the crown of the Christ? And |
| 13723 | what tongue of flesh is there that is able to describe thy | what tongue of flesh is there that is able to describe thy | what tongue of flesh is there that is able to describe thy |
| 13724 | blessed estate, O thou valiant general? Verily, if I were to | blessed estate, O thou valiant general? Verily, if I were to | blessed estate, O thou valiant general? Verily, if I were to |
| 13725 | pass the whole of my time in going through the miracles | pass the whole of my time in going through the miracles | pass the whole of my time in going through the miracles |
| 13726 | which thou hast wrought, I should be wholly unable to | which thou hast wrought, I should be wholly unable to | which thou hast wrought, I should be wholly unable to |
| 13727 | recount even a very small portion of them. Ⲟ thou confessor | recount even a very small portion of them. Ⲟⲓ thou confessor | recount even a very small portion of them. Oi thou confessor |
| 13728 | and invincible athlete, who is there that is able to comprehend | and invincible athlete, who is there that is able to comprehend | and invincible athlete, who is there that is able to comprehend |
| 13729 | the full extent of thine honourable estate, and the wonderful | the full extent of thine honourable estate, and the wonderful | the full extent of thine honourable estate, and the wonderful |
| 13730 | things that have taken place in thy martyrium? Tor as it | things that have taken place in thy martyrium? Tor as it | things that have taken place in thy martyrium? Tor as it |
| 13731 | is impossible for a man to estimate the honourableness of this | is impossible for a man to estimate the honourableness of this | is impossible for a man to estimate the honourableness of this |
| 13732 | holy man, so also is it impossible [to declare] the mighty | holy man, so also is it impossible [to declare] the mighty | holy man, so also is it impossible [to declare] the mighty |
| 13733 | deeds which have gone forth from his sanctuary. O thon | deeds which have gone forth from his sanctuary. O thon | deeds which have gone forth from his sanctuary. O thon |
| 13734 | veritable crown-bearer of the Christ, thou youth whose wisdom | veritable crown-bearer of the Christ, thou youth whose wisdom | veritable crown-bearer of the Christ, thou youth whose wisdom |
| 13735 | vanquished that of the trained orator! Ⲟ thou who didst | vanquished that of the trained orator! ⲟⲓ thou who didst | vanquished that of the trained orator! oi thou who didst |
| 13736 | despise a kingdom in this world in order that thou mightest | despise a kingdom in this world in order that thou mightest | despise a kingdom in this world in order that thou mightest |
| 13737 | receive one which was more excellent and belonged to heaven, | receive one which was more excellent and belonged to heaven, | receive one which was more excellent and belonged to heaven, |
| 13738 | great is the glory which God hath given unto thee both in | great is the glory which God hath given unto thee both in | great is the glory which God hath given unto thee both in |
| 13739 | heaven and upon the earth! | | heaven and upon the earth! | | heaven and upon the earth! | |
| 13740 | As I have already said, the sweet odour of thee hath filled Fol. 35 | As I have already said, the sweet odour of thee hath filled Fol. 35 | As I have already said, the sweet odour of thee hath filled Fol. 35 |
| 13741 | all the countries of the world, and men make mention of thy ⲟ︦ | all the countries of the world, and men make mention of thy ⲟⲓ | all the countries of the world, and men make mention of thy oi |
| 13742 | name in every country, from the Camp wherein thou didst | name in every country, from the Camp wherein thou didst | name in every country, from the Camp wherein thou didst |
| 13743 | complete thy course even to the [region of the First] Cata- | complete thy course even to the [region of the First] Cata- | complete thy course even to the [region of the First] Cata- |
| 13744 | ract. And they ascribe glory unto thee throughout the | ract. And they ascribe glory unto thee throughout the | ract. And they ascribe glory unto thee throughout the |
| 13745 | world, saying that thou art the greatest of the martyrs, the | world, saying that thou art the greatest of the martyrs, the | world, saying that thou art the greatest of the martyrs, the |
| 13746 | more so because God hath made the [fame of the] wonders and | more so because God hath made the [fame of the] wonders and | more so because God hath made the [fame of the] wonders and |
| 13747 | miracles to go forth from thy martyrium into every place. | miracles to go forth from thy martyrium into every place. | miracles to go forth from thy martyrium into every place. |
| 13748 | And the wonders of healing exist for those who shall believe | And the wonders of healing exist for those who shall believe | And the wonders of healing exist for those who shall believe |
| 13749 | on thy name, and this selfsame gift cometh forth from thy | on thy name, and this selfsame gift cometh forth from thy | on thy name, and this selfsame gift cometh forth from thy |
| 13750 | martyrium and goeth from one end of the inhabited world | martyrium and goeth from one end of the inhabited world | martyrium and goeth from one end of the inhabited world |
| 13751 | to the other. If this be not so {in your opinion], hearken and | to the other. If this be not so {in your opinion], hearken and | to the other. If this be not so {in your opinion], hearken and |
| 13752 | 1 will shew you that it is. | 1 will shew you that it is. | 1 will shew you that it is. |
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| 13753 | Fol. 36a | Fol. 36a | Fol. 36a |
| 13754 | oa | oa | oa |
| 13755 | 316 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS | 316 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS | 316 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS |
| 13756 | And it came to pass, they say, that in the beginning, when | And it came to pass, they say, that in the beginning, when | And it came to pass, they say, that in the beginning, when |
| 13757 | the God-loving Emperor Constantine built this very martyriam | the God-loving Emperor Constantine built this very martyriam | the God-loving Emperor Constantine built this very martyriam |
| 13758 | wherein we are assembled this day in honour of Saint Apa | wherein we are assembled this day in honour of Saint Apa | wherein we are assembled this day in honour of Saint Apa |
| 13759 | Victor, a certain great general fell sick of a very severe | Victor, a certain great general fell sick of a very severe | Victor, a certain great general fell sick of a very severe |
| 13760 | disease. Now he was sixty years of age, and he suffered | disease. Now he was sixty years of age, and he suffered | disease. Now he was sixty years of age, and he suffered |
| 13761 | great pain in his inward parts, and he was unable to sleep; | great pain in his inward parts, and he was unable to sleep; | great pain in his inward parts, and he was unable to sleep; |
| 13762 | and he was sick with the disease which the physicians call | and he was sick with the disease which the physicians call | and he was sick with the disease which the physicians call |
| 13763 | ⲕⲁⲗⲕⲏⲛⲱⲙⲁ. He had given many large sums of money | ⲕⲁⲗⲕⲏⲛⲱⲙⲁ. He had given many large sums of money | kalkynōma. He had given many large sums of money |
| 13764 | to one physician after the other, without feeling any benefit | to one physician after the other, without feeling any benefit | to one physician after the other, without feeling any benefit |
| 13765 | from their treatment. On the contrary, he was in imminent | from their treatment. On the contrary, he was in imminent | from their treatment. On the contrary, he was in imminent |
| 13766 | danger of dying. Then he heard about the mighty deeds | danger of dying. Then he heard about the mighty deeds | danger of dying. Then he heard about the mighty deeds |
| 13767 | and miracles which took place in the wartyrium of Saint | and miracles which took place in the wartyrium of Saint | and miracles which took place in the wartyrium of Saint |
| 13768 | Victor in Antioch, and he rose up and went | to Antioch. And | Victor in Antioch, and he rose up and went | to Antioch. And | Victor in Antioch, and he rose up and went | to Antioch. And |
| 13769 | he passed two days in the martyrinm there, and did not | he passed two days in the martyrinm there, and did not | he passed two days in the martyrinm there, and did not |
| 13770 | receive healing. And on the night of the third day he felt | receive healing. And on the night of the third day he felt | receive healing. And on the night of the third day he felt |
| 13771 | a slight alleviation of the pain through the invincible power | a slight alleviation of the pain through the invincible power | a slight alleviation of the pain through the invincible power |
| 13772 | of God, and straightway Saint Victor came to him in a dream. | of God, and straightway Saint Victor came to him in a dream. | of God, and straightway Saint Victor came to him in a dream. |
| 13773 | He was in the form of a mighty general, and his face shot | He was in the form of a mighty general, and his face shot | He was in the form of a mighty general, and his face shot |
| 13774 | forth rays of light, and he said unto the sick general, Ⲙ | forth rays of light, and he said unto the sick general, ⲙ | forth rays of light, and he said unto the sick general, m |
| 13775 | thou wishest to be made free of this disease, rise up quickly | thou wishest to be made free of this disease, rise up quickly | thou wishest to be made free of this disease, rise up quickly |
| 13776 | and depart to the martyrium [of Saint Vietor] which is in | and depart to the martyrium [of Saint Vietor] which is in | and depart to the martyrium [of Saint Vietor] which is in |
| 13777 | Rome. Thou shalt drink the water which is in the vessel | Rome. Thou shalt drink the water which is in the vessel | Rome. Thou shalt drink the water which is in the vessel |
| 13778 | in the chamber of the altar of sacrifice, and thou shalt find | in the chamber of the altar of sacrifice, and thou shalt find | in the chamber of the altar of sacrifice, and thou shalt find |
| 13779 | healing. Was it because [my] martyrium which is in Rome | healing. Was it because [my] martyrium which is in Rome | healing. Was it because [my] martyrium which is in Rome |
| 13780 | is difficult {to reach] that thou didst come to this place? | is difficult {to reach] that thou didst come to this place? | is difficult {to reach] that thou didst come to this place? |
| 13781 | Didst thou not know that my power is in all the world, | Didst thou not know that my power is in all the world, | Didst thou not know that my power is in all the world, |
| 13782 | and that it is the selfsame gift of healing which is [to be | and that it is the selfsame gift of healing which is [to be | and that it is the selfsame gift of healing which is [to be |
| 13783 | obtained] in them all, by those who believe and do not halt | obtained] in them all, by those who believe and do not halt | obtained] in them all, by those who believe and do not halt |
| 13784 | between two opinions? Didst thou not know that this self- | between two opinions? Didst thou not know that this self- | between two opinions? Didst thou not know that this self- |
| 13785 | same power permeateth my martyrium which is in Rome and | same power permeateth my martyrium which is in Rome and | same power permeateth my martyrium which is in Rome and |
| 13786 | that which is in Antioch? Why didst thou bring upon thy | that which is in Antioch? Why didst thou bring upon thy | that which is in Antioch? Why didst thou bring upon thy |
| 13787 | head the vexatious trouble of journeying over a sea of ocean | head the vexatious trouble of journeying over a sea of ocean | head the vexatious trouble of journeying over a sea of ocean |
| 13788 | to come to this place? Didst thou not know that I have the | to come to this place? Didst thou not know that I have the | to come to this place? Didst thou not know that I have the |
| 13789 | power to heal in this place? But 1 will not do this in this | power to heal in this place? But 1 will not do this in this | power to heal in this place? But 1 will not do this in this |
| 13790 | 1 A tumour (?), ⲕⲁⲗⲕⲏⲛⲱⲙⲁ perhaps = yaAxds and ⲟⲓⲕⲟ. | 1 A tumour (?), ⲕⲁⲗⲕⲏⲛⲱⲙⲁ perhaps = yaAxds and ⲟⲓⲕⲟ. | 1 A tumour (?), kalkynōma perhaps = yaAxds and oiko. |
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| 13791 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 317 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 317 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 317 |
| 13792 | place, and unless thou goest to my martyrium which is in | place, and unless thou goest to my martyrium which is in | place, and unless thou goest to my martyrium which is in |
| 13793 | Rome thou shalt [not] find healing, so that every ⲟⲃⲉ | Rome thou shalt [not] find healing, so that every ⲟⲃⲉ | Rome thou shalt [not] find healing, so that every ove |
| 13794 | may know my power” And the sick general trembling | may know my power” And the sick general trembling | may know my power” And the sick general trembling |
| 13795 | answered and said, ‘My lord, who art thou who appearest | answered and said, ‘My lord, who art thou who appearest | answered and said, ‘My lord, who art thou who appearest |
| 13796 | in this form, | and art surrounded with such great glory?’ Fol 3 | in this form, | and art surrounded with such great glory?’ Fol 3 | in this form, | and art surrounded with such great glory?’ Fol 3 |
| 13797 | And he answered and said, ‘I am Vietor the general. T will ob | And he answered and said, ‘I am Vietor the general. T will ob | And he answered and said, ‘I am Vietor the general. T will ob |
| 13798 | heal thy body. Ⲓ will give salvation to thy soul” And | heal thy body. Ⲓ will give salvation to thy soul” And | heal thy body. I will give salvation to thy soul” And |
| 13799 | straightway he awoke from his dream, and he was trembling | straightway he awoke from his dream, and he was trembling | straightway he awoke from his dream, and he was trembling |
| 13800 | exceedingly. And he said, ‘ Verily this is Saint Victor, who | exceedingly. And he said, ‘ Verily this is Saint Victor, who | exceedingly. And he said, ‘ Verily this is Saint Victor, who |
| 13801 | hath come to visit me.” And straightway his heart trembled, | hath come to visit me.” And straightway his heart trembled, | hath come to visit me.” And straightway his heart trembled, |
| 13802 | and he said, ‘ Forgive me, O my lord Saint Vietor, because | and he said, ‘ Forgive me, O my lord Saint Vietor, because | and he said, ‘ Forgive me, O my lord Saint Vietor, because |
| 13803 | I was careless about going to thy shrine which hath been but | I was careless about going to thy shrine which hath been but | I was careless about going to thy shrine which hath been but |
| 13804 | recently built in my city, and came to this place” And he | recently built in my city, and came to this place” And he | recently built in my city, and came to this place” And he |
| 13805 | awoke his servants at the moment when the light was | awoke his servants at the moment when the light was | awoke his servants at the moment when the light was |
| 13806 | coming, and the men who had come with him, and he told | coming, and the men who had come with him, and he told | coming, and the men who had come with him, and he told |
| 13807 | them about the dream which he had seen; and then he gave | them about the dream which he had seen; and then he gave | them about the dream which he had seen; and then he gave |
| 13808 | great and splendid gifts to the martyrium which is in | great and splendid gifts to the martyrium which is in | great and splendid gifts to the martyrium which is in |
| 13809 | Antioch. | Antioch. | Antioch. |
| 13810 | And after this he went up into a ship, and came to the | And after this he went up into a ship, and came to the | And after this he went up into a ship, and came to the |
| 13811 | city of Rome, and went into the martyrium of Saint Vietor, | city of Rome, and went into the martyrium of Saint Vietor, | city of Rome, and went into the martyrium of Saint Vietor, |
| 13812 | and he lay down to sleep therein, being in great tribulation. | and he lay down to sleep therein, being in great tribulation. | and he lay down to sleep therein, being in great tribulation. |
| 13813 | And he made supplication to God and to the holy martyr, | And he made supplication to God and to the holy martyr, | And he made supplication to God and to the holy martyr, |
| 13814 | saying, Ⲟ my lord Saint Victor, who didst consider me to | saying, ⲟⲓ my lord Saint Victor, who didst consider me to | saying, oi my lord Saint Victor, who didst consider me to |
| 13815 | be worthy of the sight of thy glory in thy martyrium, which | be worthy of the sight of thy glory in thy martyrium, which | be worthy of the sight of thy glory in thy martyrium, which |
| 13816 | is in Antioch, | who didst command me to come to this place, Fol. 374 | is in Antioch, | who didst command me to come to this place, Fol. 374 | is in Antioch, | who didst command me to come to this place, Fol. 374 |
| 13817 | 1 believe, O my lord, that thy power goeth through the ow | 1 believe, O my lord, that thy power goeth through the ow | 1 believe, O my lord, that thy power goeth through the ow |
| 13818 | whole world, just as doth the sun which illumineth the | whole world, just as doth the sun which illumineth the | whole world, just as doth the sun which illumineth the |
| 13819 | inhabited world. Let thy mercy come upon me, and do thou | inhabited world. Let thy mercy come upon me, and do thou | inhabited world. Let thy mercy come upon me, and do thou |
| 13820 | graciously grant healing unto me, for I am suffering very | graciously grant healing unto me, for I am suffering very | graciously grant healing unto me, for I am suffering very |
| 13821 | greatly.” And when he had said these things he lay down | greatly.” And when he had said these things he lay down | greatly.” And when he had said these things he lay down |
| 13822 | until the evening. | until the evening. | until the evening. |
| 13823 | And afterwards he made them bring unto him a little | And afterwards he made them bring unto him a little | And afterwards he made them bring unto him a little |
| 13824 | water in the vessel from the altar, and he drank it, even as | water in the vessel from the altar, and he drank it, even as | water in the vessel from the altar, and he drank it, even as |
| 13825 | Saint Victor had told him to do, and immediately the God | Saint Victor had told him to do, and immediately the God | Saint Victor had told him to do, and immediately the God |
| 13826 | of Saint Victor brought unto him a cessation of the pain, | of Saint Victor brought unto him a cessation of the pain, | of Saint Victor brought unto him a cessation of the pain, |
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| 13827 | 318 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS | 318 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS | 318 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS |
| 13828 | and contrary to his usual custom he slept through the whole | and contrary to his usual custom he slept through the whole | and contrary to his usual custom he slept through the whole |
| 13829 | night. And at the hour of dawn the martyr came unto him | night. And at the hour of dawn the martyr came unto him | night. And at the hour of dawn the martyr came unto him |
| 13830 | with great glory, and he said unto him with a joyful face, | with great glory, and he said unto him with a joyful face, | with great glory, and he said unto him with a joyful face, |
| 13831 | ¢ Dost thou know me?’ And the nobleman said unto him, | ¢ Dost thou know me?’ And the nobleman said unto him, | ¢ Dost thou know me?’ And the nobleman said unto him, |
| 13832 | ‘Yea, my lord, I know thee. Thou art Saint Victor. It was | ‘Yea, my lord, I know thee. Thou art Saint Victor. It was | ‘Yea, my lord, I know thee. Thou art Saint Victor. It was |
| 13833 | thou who didst appear unto me in thy martyrium at Antioch, | thou who didst appear unto me in thy martyrium at Antioch, | thou who didst appear unto me in thy martyrium at Antioch, |
| 13834 | and thou didst send me to this place.” And the saint said | and thou didst send me to this place.” And the saint said | and thou didst send me to this place.” And the saint said |
| 13835 | unto him, ‘Have Ⲓ not already told thee that my might | unto him, ‘Have ⲓ not already told thee that my might | unto him, ‘Have i not already told thee that my might |
| 13836 | filleth every place, and that it is the selfsame power which | filleth every place, and that it is the selfsame power which | filleth every place, and that it is the selfsame power which |
| 13837 | abideth continually in all my martyriums, from [one] end of | abideth continually in all my martyriums, from [one] end of | abideth continually in all my martyriums, from [one] end of |
| 13838 | the earth to the other, and which healeth every one who shall | the earth to the other, and which healeth every one who shall | the earth to the other, and which healeth every one who shall |
| 13839 | believe [in me] without doubt or hesitation? Hast thou | believe [in me] without doubt or hesitation? Hast thou | believe [in me] without doubt or hesitation? Hast thou |
| 13840 | never heard that which is written, “ Lverything is possible to | never heard that which is written, “ Lverything is possible to | never heard that which is written, “ Lverything is possible to |
| 13841 | him that believeth?” 1 And the man answered and said unto | him that believeth?” 1 And the man answered and said unto | him that believeth?” 1 And the man answered and said unto |
| 13842 | Fol. 37b the saint, ‘1 do believe, my lord, | that thy power filleth every | Fol. 37b the saint, ‘1 do believe, my lord, | that thy power filleth every | Fol. 37b the saint, ‘1 do believe, my lord, | that thy power filleth every |
| 13843 | ⲟ︦ⲇ︦ place, but having heard concerning the mighty deeds which | ⲟ︦ⲇ︦ place, but having heard concerning the mighty deeds which | o︦ḋ︦ place, but having heard concerning the mighty deeds which |
| 13844 | took place in thy martyrium which is in Antioch, I went | took place in thy martyrium which is in Antioch, I went | took place in thy martyrium which is in Antioch, I went |
| 13845 | [there] to seek after healing for my body. The saint said | [there] to seek after healing for my body. The saint said | [there] to seek after healing for my body. The saint said |
| 13846 | unto him, ‘As it is with my martyrium which is in Antioch, | unto him, ‘As it is with my martyrium which is in Antioch, | unto him, ‘As it is with my martyrium which is in Antioch, |
| 13847 | so is it with that which is in Rome, and [so is it with] all the | so is it with that which is in Rome, and [so is it with] all the | so is it with that which is in Rome, and [so is it with] all the |
| 13848 | churches in the earth which have been built in my name, | churches in the earth which have been built in my name, | churches in the earth which have been built in my name, |
| 13849 | from one end thereof to the other. My strength shall work | from one end thereof to the other. My strength shall work | from one end thereof to the other. My strength shall work |
| 13850 | in them to the very end of this age for him that shall believe | in them to the very end of this age for him that shall believe | in them to the very end of this age for him that shall believe |
| 13851 | in me. And I will heal [all] diseases, both those which | in me. And I will heal [all] diseases, both those which | in me. And I will heal [all] diseases, both those which |
| 13852 | are secret and those which are manifest, through the gracious | are secret and those which are manifest, through the gracious | are secret and those which are manifest, through the gracious |
| 13853 | gift which God hath given unto me, and unto all the saints. | gift which God hath given unto me, and unto all the saints. | gift which God hath given unto me, and unto all the saints. |
| 13854 | Now, therefore, behold I will bestow upon thee the gift of | Now, therefore, behold I will bestow upon thee the gift of | Now, therefore, behold I will bestow upon thee the gift of |
| 13855 | health of the body, but thou must pray at the same time for | health of the body, but thou must pray at the same time for | health of the body, but thou must pray at the same time for |
| 13856 | the health of thy soul, so that no evil may arise for thee from | the health of thy soul, so that no evil may arise for thee from | the health of thy soul, so that no evil may arise for thee from |
| 13857 | this [cause] And when Saint Apa Victor had said these | this [cause] And when Saint Apa Victor had said these | this [cause] And when Saint Apa Victor had said these |
| 13858 | things to the man he hid himself from him. And the man | things to the man he hid himself from him. And the man | things to the man he hid himself from him. And the man |
| 13859 | woke up in the morning, and he found that the diseased | woke up in the morning, and he found that the diseased | woke up in the morning, and he found that the diseased |
| 13860 | portion of his inward parts, that is to say, the hard uleer, had | portion of his inward parts, that is to say, the hard uleer, had | portion of his inward parts, that is to say, the hard uleer, had |
| 13861 | burst, and he vomited from his mouth a very large quantity | burst, and he vomited from his mouth a very large quantity | burst, and he vomited from his mouth a very large quantity |
| 13862 | 1 Mark ix. 23. | 1 Mark ix. 23. | 1 Mark ix. 23. |
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| 13863 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 319 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 319 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 319 |
| 13864 | of pus, and he became straightway just like one who was not | of pus, and he became straightway just like one who was not | of pus, and he became straightway just like one who was not |
| 13865 | diseased at all. | And he sent abroad the report of the things Fol. 384 | diseased at all. | And he sent abroad the report of the things Fol. 384 | diseased at all. | And he sent abroad the report of the things Fol. 384 |
| 13866 | which Saint Vietor had said unto him throughout the whole ⲟ︦ⲉ︦ | which Saint Vietor had said unto him throughout the whole ⲟ︦ⲉ︦ | which Saint Vietor had said unto him throughout the whole o︦e︦ |
| 13867 | city. And from that day onwards the saint granted the gift | city. And from that day onwards the saint granted the gift | city. And from that day onwards the saint granted the gift |
| 13868 | of healing to every sick person, no matter what the sickness | of healing to every sick person, no matter what the sickness | of healing to every sick person, no matter what the sickness |
| 13869 | from which he was suffering, when he went into his shrine. | from which he was suffering, when he went into his shrine. | from which he was suffering, when he went into his shrine. |
| 13870 | And the man gave great gifts to the shrine of Saint Victor, | And the man gave great gifts to the shrine of Saint Victor, | And the man gave great gifts to the shrine of Saint Victor, |
| 13871 | and he went to his house, giving glory to God. In all his | and he went to his house, giving glory to God. In all his | and he went to his house, giving glory to God. In all his |
| 13872 | troubles he besought Saint Victor to be his helper, and he | troubles he besought Saint Victor to be his helper, and he | troubles he besought Saint Victor to be his helper, and he |
| 13873 | fasted and prayed until the day of his death. | fasted and prayed until the day of his death. | fasted and prayed until the day of his death. |
| 13874 | Ye sce, O my beloved, how very great and mighty are the | Ye sce, O my beloved, how very great and mighty are the | Ye sce, O my beloved, how very great and mighty are the |
| 13875 | miracles of this holy man whose festival we are keeping this | miracles of this holy man whose festival we are keeping this | miracles of this holy man whose festival we are keeping this |
| 13876 | day, and that these mighty deeds are worked in all his | day, and that these mighty deeds are worked in all his | day, and that these mighty deeds are worked in all his |
| 13877 | martyriums for those who believe. As for us, let us believe | martyriums for those who believe. As for us, let us believe | martyriums for those who believe. As for us, let us believe |
| 13878 | with all our hearts on the mighty works and miracles of this | with all our hearts on the mighty works and miracles of this | with all our hearts on the mighty works and miracles of this |
| 13879 | holy man, in order that he may make supplication on our | holy man, in order that he may make supplication on our | holy man, in order that he may make supplication on our |
| 13880 | behalf to God. For whosoever shall disbelieve in the mighty | behalf to God. For whosoever shall disbelieve in the mighty | behalf to God. For whosoever shall disbelieve in the mighty |
| 13881 | works of the saint, not only shall they be of no benefit to | works of the saint, not only shall they be of no benefit to | works of the saint, not only shall they be of no benefit to |
| 13882 | him, | but his unbelief shall be unto him a source of con- Fol. 38 | him, | but his unbelief shall be unto him a source of con- Fol. 38 | him, | but his unbelief shall be unto him a source of con- Fol. 38 |
| 13883 | demnation. However, let us not waste words, but let us OF | demnation. However, let us not waste words, but let us OF | demnation. However, let us not waste words, but let us OF |
| 13884 | return [to our subject] and describe unto you the following | return [to our subject] and describe unto you the following | return [to our subject] and describe unto you the following |
| 13885 | great miracle, which took place in the shrine of Saint Apa | great miracle, which took place in the shrine of Saint Apa | great miracle, which took place in the shrine of Saint Apa |
| 13886 | Victor, to the glory of God and of His saint. | Victor, to the glory of God and of His saint. | Victor, to the glory of God and of His saint. |
| 13887 | There was a man in this city whose name was Anastasius, | There was a man in this city whose name was Anastasius, | There was a man in this city whose name was Anastasius, |
| 13888 | and he was exceedingly rich, and he belonged to a noble | and he was exceedingly rich, and he belonged to a noble | and he was exceedingly rich, and he belonged to a noble |
| 13889 | family. And when this man had become very old in days, | family. And when this man had become very old in days, | family. And when this man had become very old in days, |
| 13890 | and was one hundred years old, he became sick of the disease | and was one hundred years old, he became sick of the disease | and was one hundred years old, he became sick of the disease |
| 13891 | which the physicians call elephantiasis. And his whole body | which the physicians call elephantiasis. And his whole body | which the physicians call elephantiasis. And his whole body |
| 13892 | dried up, and he became leprous, [as white] as the snow, and | dried up, and he became leprous, [as white] as the snow, and | dried up, and he became leprous, [as white] as the snow, and |
| 13893 | many times he felt shame before the men who looked upon | many times he felt shame before the men who looked upon | many times he felt shame before the men who looked upon |
| 13894 | him, for his body became covered all over with patches of | him, for his body became covered all over with patches of | him, for his body became covered all over with patches of |
| 13895 | spots like that of a leopard. And he was exceedingly grieved | spots like that of a leopard. And he was exceedingly grieved | spots like that of a leopard. And he was exceedingly grieved |
| 13896 | in heart over this matter, because he was ashamed to go into | in heart over this matter, because he was ashamed to go into | in heart over this matter, because he was ashamed to go into |
| 13897 | the Palace, and he did not appear in the market-place because | the Palace, and he did not appear in the market-place because | the Palace, and he did not appear in the market-place because |
| 13898 | of what had come upon him. After these things God put it | of what had come upon him. After these things God put it | of what had come upon him. After these things God put it |
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| 13900 | Fol. 394 into his heart to go to the martyrium | of Saint Apa Victor, | Fol. 394 into his heart to go to the martyrium | of Saint Apa Victor, | Fol. 394 into his heart to go to the martyrium | of Saint Apa Victor, |
| 13901 | ⲟ︦ | ⲟⲓ | oi |
| 13902 | and to make supplication unto him so that he might cure him | and to make supplication unto him so that he might cure him | and to make supplication unto him so that he might cure him |
| 13903 | of his disease altogether. For he used to see people who were | of his disease altogether. For he used to see people who were | of his disease altogether. For he used to see people who were |
| 13904 | suffering from various kinds of disease, and whenever they | suffering from various kinds of disease, and whenever they | suffering from various kinds of disease, and whenever they |
| 13905 | went into his martyrium they obtained healing, and then | went into his martyrium they obtained healing, and then | went into his martyrium they obtained healing, and then |
| 13906 | they would depart to their own houses glorifying God. In | they would depart to their own houses glorifying God. In | they would depart to their own houses glorifying God. In |
| 13907 | this way then Anastasius rose up in faith, and he went into | this way then Anastasius rose up in faith, and he went into | this way then Anastasius rose up in faith, and he went into |
| 13908 | the shrine of Saint Apa Victor with his servants and with | the shrine of Saint Apa Victor with his servants and with | the shrine of Saint Apa Victor with his servants and with |
| 13909 | very many possessions, and he passed two days in the holy | very many possessions, and he passed two days in the holy | very many possessions, and he passed two days in the holy |
| 13910 | place making supplication to Saint Victor to be pleased to heal | place making supplication to Saint Victor to be pleased to heal | place making supplication to Saint Victor to be pleased to heal |
| 13911 | him of his leprosy, and he said, Ⲟ Saint Victor, I believe | him of his leprosy, and he said, ⲟⲓ Saint Victor, I believe | him of his leprosy, and he said, oi Saint Victor, I believe |
| 13912 | with my whole heart that thou art able to heal me of this my | with my whole heart that thou art able to heal me of this my | with my whole heart that thou art able to heal me of this my |
| 13913 | leprosy. Help me, I pray thee, for I am ashamed, by reason | leprosy. Help me, I pray thee, for I am ashamed, by reason | leprosy. Help me, I pray thee, for I am ashamed, by reason |
| 13914 | of that which hath come upon me, to let men look at me.’ | of that which hath come upon me, to let men look at me.’ | of that which hath come upon me, to let men look at me.’ |
| 13915 | And whilst he was passing these two days in the mar- | And whilst he was passing these two days in the mar- | And whilst he was passing these two days in the mar- |
| 13916 | tyrium, behold [there came in] a man who had phlegm in his | tyrium, behold [there came in] a man who had phlegm in his | tyrium, behold [there came in] a man who had phlegm in his |
| 13917 | eyes, and through the great quantity of granulation which | eyes, and through the great quantity of granulation which | eyes, and through the great quantity of granulation which |
| 13918 | covered them a white film had appeared in his eyes; and he | covered them a white film had appeared in his eyes; and he | covered them a white film had appeared in his eyes; and he |
| 13919 | had ceased to sce anything by means of his own sight. All | had ceased to sce anything by means of his own sight. All | had ceased to sce anything by means of his own sight. All |
| 13920 | the money which he had he had spent on the physicians, | the money which he had he had spent on the physicians, | the money which he had he had spent on the physicians, |
| 13921 | Fol. 390 and he remained wholly uncured. | Finally, when he heard | Fol. 390 and he remained wholly uncured. | Finally, when he heard | Fol. 390 and he remained wholly uncured. | Finally, when he heard |
| 13922 | OH | OH | OH |
| 13923 | about the mighty deeds of Saint Victor, he made some men | about the mighty deeds of Saint Victor, he made some men | about the mighty deeds of Saint Victor, he made some men |
| 13924 | to carry him into his martyrium, whilst he was in great pain, | to carry him into his martyrium, whilst he was in great pain, | to carry him into his martyrium, whilst he was in great pain, |
| 13925 | and they laid him on a bed which was near that of the leper. | and they laid him on a bed which was near that of the leper. | and they laid him on a bed which was near that of the leper. |
| 13926 | And be made entreaty to the God of Saint Vietor, saying, | And be made entreaty to the God of Saint Vietor, saying, | And be made entreaty to the God of Saint Vietor, saying, |
| 13927 | Ⲟ my lord the general, have mercy upon me, and graciously | ⲟⲓ my lord the general, have mercy upon me, and graciously | oi my lord the general, have mercy upon me, and graciously |
| 13928 | bestow upon me the gift of light for my eyes.” And as con- | bestow upon me the gift of light for my eyes.” And as con- | bestow upon me the gift of light for my eyes.” And as con- |
| 13929 | cerning the miracle which took place at that time we shall | cerning the miracle which took place at that time we shall | cerning the miracle which took place at that time we shall |
| 13930 | certainly not hold our peace. That night God, Who hearken- | certainly not hold our peace. That night God, Who hearken- | certainly not hold our peace. That night God, Who hearken- |
| 13931 | eth unto every ⲟⲃⲉ that crieth out to lim in truth, was | eth unto every ⲟⲃⲉ that crieth out to lim in truth, was | eth unto every ove that crieth out to lim in truth, was |
| 13932 | pleased to heal the two men at the same time through the | pleased to heal the two men at the same time through the | pleased to heal the two men at the same time through the |
| 13933 | intercession of Saint Victor, who doeth such miracles and | intercession of Saint Victor, who doeth such miracles and | intercession of Saint Victor, who doeth such miracles and |
| 13934 | mighty deeds as these. | mighty deeds as these. | mighty deeds as these. |
| 13935 | And it came to pass during that night, when the man who | And it came to pass during that night, when the man who | And it came to pass during that night, when the man who |
| 13936 | had the skin disease had eaten with his servants, and had | had the skin disease had eaten with his servants, and had | had the skin disease had eaten with his servants, and had |
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| 13938 | lain down to sleep, that Saint Victor had compassion on the | lain down to sleep, that Saint Victor had compassion on the | lain down to sleep, that Saint Victor had compassion on the |
| 13939 | miserable state of the man with the skin disease and on the | miserable state of the man with the skin disease and on the | miserable state of the man with the skin disease and on the |
| 13940 | blind man, and he was pleased to make manifest his miracles. | blind man, and he was pleased to make manifest his miracles. | blind man, and he was pleased to make manifest his miracles. |
| 13941 | And he came to the man with the skin disease arrayed in | And he came to the man with the skin disease arrayed in | And he came to the man with the skin disease arrayed in |
| 13942 | great glory, and his face shone brightly, and he said unto | great glory, and his face shone brightly, and he said unto | great glory, and his face shone brightly, and he said unto |
| 13943 | him, ¢ Dost thou know who IT am?’ And the man answered, | him, ¢ Dost thou know who IT am?’ And the man answered, | him, ¢ Dost thou know who IT am?’ And the man answered, |
| 13944 | ‘Nay, I do not, my lord’ And the saint said unto him, | ‘Nay, I do not, my lord’ And the saint said unto him, | ‘Nay, I do not, my lord’ And the saint said unto him, |
| 13945 | ‘Iam Victor, to whom thou didst make supplication this day. | ‘Iam Victor, to whom thou didst make supplication this day. | ‘Iam Victor, to whom thou didst make supplication this day. |
| 13946 | I am the father of the martyrium. Now, therefore, if thou | I am the father of the martyrium. Now, therefore, if thou | I am the father of the martyrium. Now, therefore, if thou |
| 13947 | dost wish to be cleansed from thy skin disease, thou shalt | dost wish to be cleansed from thy skin disease, thou shalt | dost wish to be cleansed from thy skin disease, thou shalt |
| 13948 | rise up early in the morning, and shalt take hold of the | rise up early in the morning, and shalt take hold of the | rise up early in the morning, and shalt take hold of the |
| 13949 | hand | of this blind man who is sleeping by thy side, and Fol. 40« | hand | of this blind man who is sleeping by thy side, and Fol. 40« | hand | of this blind man who is sleeping by thy side, and Fol. 40« |
| 13950 | thou shalt lead him down to the pool of water which is by ⲟ︦ⲑ︦ | thou shalt lead him down to the pool of water which is by ⲟ︦ⲑ︦ | thou shalt lead him down to the pool of water which is by o︦θ︦ |
| 13951 | the door of the martyrium, and ye two shall dip yourselves | the door of the martyrium, and ye two shall dip yourselves | the door of the martyrium, and ye two shall dip yourselves |
| 13952 | therein three times, in the Name of the Father, and of the | therein three times, in the Name of the Father, and of the | therein three times, in the Name of the Father, and of the |
| 13953 | Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Then shalt thou see my power; | Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Then shalt thou see my power; | Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Then shalt thou see my power; |
| 13954 | thy skin disease shall cease from thee, and the blind man | thy skin disease shall cease from thee, and the blind man | thy skin disease shall cease from thee, and the blind man |
| 13955 | shall see. Only take good heed not to be careless in respect | shall see. Only take good heed not to be careless in respect | shall see. Only take good heed not to be careless in respect |
| 13956 | of what hath been said unto thee, and thou shalt be made | of what hath been said unto thee, and thou shalt be made | of what hath been said unto thee, and thou shalt be made |
| 13957 | whole.” And when Saint Victor had said these things to the | whole.” And when Saint Victor had said these things to the | whole.” And when Saint Victor had said these things to the |
| 13958 | man with the skin disease, he came forth from him. Then | man with the skin disease, he came forth from him. Then | man with the skin disease, he came forth from him. Then |
| 13959 | straightway the man awoke from his dream, and he was in | straightway the man awoke from his dream, and he was in | straightway the man awoke from his dream, and he was in |
| 13960 | a confused and agitated state, and he smelt a very strong | a confused and agitated state, and he smelt a very strong | a confused and agitated state, and he smelt a very strong |
| 13961 | sweet smell round about his bed, and it was like unto the | sweet smell round about his bed, and it was like unto the | sweet smell round about his bed, and it was like unto the |
| 13962 | smell of the finest perfumed incense. And he said within | smell of the finest perfumed incense. And he said within | smell of the finest perfumed incense. And he said within |
| 13963 | himself, ¢ Verily this man who eame unto me was Saint Victor, | himself, ¢ Verily this man who eame unto me was Saint Victor, | himself, ¢ Verily this man who eame unto me was Saint Victor, |
| 13964 | and he came to bestow upon me graciously the gift of being | and he came to bestow upon me graciously the gift of being | and he came to bestow upon me graciously the gift of being |
| 13965 | made whole’; and he rejoiced exceedingly, and blessed God. | made whole’; and he rejoiced exceedingly, and blessed God. | made whole’; and he rejoiced exceedingly, and blessed God. |
| 13966 | But he shut up the matter in his heart, saying, Ⲓ will tell no | But he shut up the matter in his heart, saying, ⲓ will tell no | But he shut up the matter in his heart, saying, i will tell no |
| 13967 | one at all about the vision’; and he waited to see the end of | one at all about the vision’; and he waited to see the end of | one at all about the vision’; and he waited to see the end of |
| 13968 | the matter. | the matter. | the matter. |
| 13969 | And when the light became stronger the man with the | And when the light became stronger the man with the | And when the light became stronger the man with the |
| 13970 | skin disease said unto the blind man, ‘Peradventure thou | skin disease said unto the blind man, ‘Peradventure thou | skin disease said unto the blind man, ‘Peradventure thou |
| 13971 | wilt get up, and then we will go down to the pool and wash | wilt get up, and then we will go down to the pool and wash | wilt get up, and then we will go down to the pool and wash |
| 13972 | ourselves, for I believe by God and by His holy martyr, [that if | ourselves, for I believe by God and by His holy martyr, [that if | ourselves, for I believe by God and by His holy martyr, [that if |
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| 13975 | we do,] He will graciously bestow upon us healing.” And the | we do,] He will graciously bestow upon us healing.” And the | we do,] He will graciously bestow upon us healing.” And the |
| 13976 | blind man said to the man with the skin disease, ¢ Whatso- | blind man said to the man with the skin disease, ¢ Whatso- | blind man said to the man with the skin disease, ¢ Whatso- |
| 13977 | “ever thou wishest to do, that do, [but I cannot do this]. | “ever thou wishest to do, that do, [but I cannot do this]. | “ever thou wishest to do, that do, [but I cannot do this]. |
| 13978 | Behold, thou knowest the pain and tribulation which I endure. | Behold, thou knowest the pain and tribulation which I endure. | Behold, thou knowest the pain and tribulation which I endure. |
| 13979 | The truth is that I am afraid to wash, for the physicians | The truth is that I am afraid to wash, for the physicians | The truth is that I am afraid to wash, for the physicians |
| 13980 | ordered me not to allow water to touch my head.” Then the | ordered me not to allow water to touch my head.” Then the | ordered me not to allow water to touch my head.” Then the |
| 13981 | man with the skin discase said unto the blind man, * Get up, | man with the skin discase said unto the blind man, * Get up, | man with the skin discase said unto the blind man, * Get up, |
| 13982 | Fol. 400 let us [go and] wash. | God hath the power to remember us, | Fol. 400 let us [go and] wash. | God hath the power to remember us, | Fol. 400 let us [go and] wash. | God hath the power to remember us, |
| 13983 | it | it | it |
| 13984 | and Ile will bestow healing upon us, who now suffer.” And | and Ile will bestow healing upon us, who now suffer.” And | and Ile will bestow healing upon us, who now suffer.” And |
| 13985 | the blind man was persuaded by [these] words. And the | the blind man was persuaded by [these] words. And the | the blind man was persuaded by [these] words. And the |
| 13986 | man with the skin disease took hold of his hand in the midst | man with the skin disease took hold of his hand in the midst | man with the skin disease took hold of his hand in the midst |
| 13987 | of the whole multitude, and they went down to the lake. | of the whole multitude, and they went down to the lake. | of the whole multitude, and they went down to the lake. |
| 13988 | And having filled a large washing-bow] at the place for draw- | And having filled a large washing-bow] at the place for draw- | And having filled a large washing-bow] at the place for draw- |
| 13989 | ing water there, they dipped themselves in it three times, | ing water there, they dipped themselves in it three times, | ing water there, they dipped themselves in it three times, |
| 13990 | saying, ‘In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of | saying, ‘In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of | saying, ‘In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of |
| 13991 | the Holy Spirit, and of the holy martyr, Saint Victor.” And | the Holy Spirit, and of the holy martyr, Saint Victor.” And | the Holy Spirit, and of the holy martyr, Saint Victor.” And |
| 13992 | straightway the man with the skin disease gained relief, and | straightway the man with the skin disease gained relief, and | straightway the man with the skin disease gained relief, and |
| 13993 | his flesh became like unto that of a child. And as for the | his flesh became like unto that of a child. And as for the | his flesh became like unto that of a child. And as for the |
| 13994 | blind man, the white film which was in his eyes burst, and | blind man, the white film which was in his eyes burst, and | blind man, the white film which was in his eyes burst, and |
| 13995 | fell down into the water, and his sight was completely restored. | fell down into the water, and his sight was completely restored. | fell down into the water, and his sight was completely restored. |
| 13996 | And they cried out, saying, ¢ One is the God of Saint Vietor, | And they cried out, saying, ¢ One is the God of Saint Vietor, | And they cried out, saying, ¢ One is the God of Saint Vietor, |
| 13997 | Who healeth every one by His holy power.” And the multi- | Who healeth every one by His holy power.” And the multi- | Who healeth every one by His holy power.” And the multi- |
| 13998 | tude who were gathered together in the martyrium, having | tude who were gathered together in the martyrium, having | tude who were gathered together in the martyrium, having |
| 13999 | heard [what had happened], rushed outside at once to see the | heard [what had happened], rushed outside at once to see the | heard [what had happened], rushed outside at once to see the |
| 14000 | great wonders which bad taken place, and they cried out, | great wonders which bad taken place, and they cried out, | great wonders which bad taken place, and they cried out, |
| 14001 | saying, ‘ Great are the mighty deeds of God and Saint Victor. | saying, ‘ Great are the mighty deeds of God and Saint Victor. | saying, ‘ Great are the mighty deeds of God and Saint Victor. |
| 14002 | Great is the favour which God hath worked for us, in holding | Great is the favour which God hath worked for us, in holding | Great is the favour which God hath worked for us, in holding |
| 14003 | us to be worthy to have thy martyrium in our city. Then | us to be worthy to have thy martyrium in our city. Then | us to be worthy to have thy martyrium in our city. Then |
| 14004 | when they had been told what had happened to them (i.e. the | when they had been told what had happened to them (i.e. the | when they had been told what had happened to them (i.e. the |
| 14005 | sick men), the man who had had the skin disease declared | sick men), the man who had had the skin disease declared | sick men), the man who had had the skin disease declared |
| 14006 | to them everything, and told them how Saint Victor had | to them everything, and told them how Saint Victor had | to them everything, and told them how Saint Victor had |
| 14007 | Fol. 41 a spoken to him in a dream. And the report | of this miracle | Fol. 41 a spoken to him in a dream. And the report | of this miracle | Fol. 41 a spoken to him in a dream. And the report | of this miracle |
| 14008 | ⲡ︦ⲁ︦ filled every place, and I myself saw it with my own eyes, | 81 filled every place, and I myself saw it with my own eyes, | 81 filled every place, and I myself saw it with my own eyes, |
| 14009 | I, the insignificant one, who am now addressing to you this | I, the insignificant one, who am now addressing to you this | I, the insignificant one, who am now addressing to you this |
| 14010 | encomium, | encomium, | encomium, |
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| 14012 | And the man who had had the skin disease, and the blind | And the man who had had the skin disease, and the blind | And the man who had had the skin disease, and the blind |
| 14013 | man, both of whom had been healed by Saint Victor, remained | man, both of whom had been healed by Saint Victor, remained | man, both of whom had been healed by Saint Victor, remained |
| 14014 | in his martyrium and ministered there until the day of their | in his martyrium and ministered there until the day of their | in his martyrium and ministered there until the day of their |
| 14015 | death, and they gave diligent attention to the welfare of their | death, and they gave diligent attention to the welfare of their | death, and they gave diligent attention to the welfare of their |
| 14016 | souls. And as for the lake wherein they had washed, very | souls. And as for the lake wherein they had washed, very | souls. And as for the lake wherein they had washed, very |
| 14017 | many mighty works of God continued to take place therein, | many mighty works of God continued to take place therein, | many mighty works of God continued to take place therein, |
| 14018 | and they do so to this very day. So great a means of healing | and they do so to this very day. So great a means of healing | and they do so to this very day. So great a means of healing |
| 14019 | is it that any man who is sick, whether he be sick of the | is it that any man who is sick, whether he be sick of the | is it that any man who is sick, whether he be sick of the |
| 14020 | palsy, or whether he be possessed of a devil, in short, if he be | palsy, or whether he be possessed of a devil, in short, if he be | palsy, or whether he be possessed of a devil, in short, if he be |
| 14021 | suffering from any kind of sickness, immediately that he has | suffering from any kind of sickness, immediately that he has | suffering from any kind of sickness, immediately that he has |
| 14022 | bathed in that lake, he findeth healing ; and these folk go to | bathed in that lake, he findeth healing ; and these folk go to | bathed in that lake, he findeth healing ; and these folk go to |
| 14023 | their houses glorifying the God of Saint Victor, What shall | their houses glorifying the God of Saint Victor, What shall | their houses glorifying the God of Saint Victor, What shall |
| 14024 | I say about the things which thou hast performed by thy | I say about the things which thou hast performed by thy | I say about the things which thou hast performed by thy |
| 14025 | righteous actions? Who is there among all the philosophers | righteous actions? Who is there among all the philosophers | righteous actions? Who is there among all the philosophers |
| 14026 | of the world who is able to pronounce on thee an encomium | of the world who is able to pronounce on thee an encomium | of the world who is able to pronounce on thee an encomium |
| 14027 | which shall adequately praise thy merits, O thou who didst | which shall adequately praise thy merits, O thou who didst | which shall adequately praise thy merits, O thou who didst |
| 14028 | make of thy body a sacrifice, which was living, and was holy, | make of thy body a sacrifice, which was living, and was holy, | make of thy body a sacrifice, which was living, and was holy, |
| 14029 | and was acceptable, and was pleasing unto God ? Thou didst | and was acceptable, and was pleasing unto God ? Thou didst | and was acceptable, and was pleasing unto God ? Thou didst |
| 14030 | suffer greatly for the name of the Christ, O thou noble man, | suffer greatly for the name of the Christ, O thou noble man, | suffer greatly for the name of the Christ, O thou noble man, |
| 14031 | Apa Victor! Great is the glory which God gave unto thee | Apa Victor! Great is the glory which God gave unto thee | Apa Victor! Great is the glory which God gave unto thee |
| 14032 | in heaven and upon the earth. Verily the word which is | in heaven and upon the earth. Verily the word which is | in heaven and upon the earth. Verily the word which is |
| 14033 | written is fulfilled, Ⲧⲉ sufferings of a time are not worthy the | written is fulfilled, ⲧⲉ sufferings of a time are not worthy the | written is fulfilled, te sufferings of a time are not worthy the |
| 14034 | glory which shall be revealed unto us’! Great is the glory | glory which shall be revealed unto us’! Great is the glory | glory which shall be revealed unto us’! Great is the glory |
| 14035 | which God hath given unto thee, O holy general! So great | which God hath given unto thee, O holy general! So great | which God hath given unto thee, O holy general! So great |
| 14036 | is it that to every man who calleth upon God in thy name | | is it that to every man who calleth upon God in thy name | | is it that to every man who calleth upon God in thy name | |
| 14037 | when he be in trouble of any kind, there cometh speedily the Fol. 416 | when he be in trouble of any kind, there cometh speedily the Fol. 416 | when he be in trouble of any kind, there cometh speedily the Fol. 416 |
| 14038 | help of God. And this continueth to be so even to this day, ⲡ︦ⲃ︦ | help of God. And this continueth to be so even to this day, ⲡ︦ⲃ︦ | help of God. And this continueth to be so even to this day, p︦v︦ |
| 14039 | for He delivereth every man who maketh supplication unto Him | for He delivereth every man who maketh supplication unto Him | for He delivereth every man who maketh supplication unto Him |
| 14040 | with his whole heart from dangers of every kind. If ye do not | with his whole heart from dangers of every kind. If ye do not | with his whole heart from dangers of every kind. If ye do not |
| 14041 | [believe this], bearken and I will shew you that it 1s indeed so. | [believe this], bearken and I will shew you that it 1s indeed so. | [believe this], bearken and I will shew you that it 1s indeed so. |
| 14042 | And it came to pass that when the barbarians, who are | And it came to pass that when the barbarians, who are | And it came to pass that when the barbarians, who are |
| 14043 | called Saban, rose up against the country of ¢ Romania’, now | called Saban, rose up against the country of ¢ Romania’, now | called Saban, rose up against the country of ¢ Romania’, now |
| 14044 | they were as many as the sands of the sca, they captured the | they were as many as the sands of the sca, they captured the | they were as many as the sands of the sca, they captured the |
| 14045 | first part (frontier ?) of Romania’, and then they made ready | first part (frontier ?) of Romania’, and then they made ready | first part (frontier ?) of Romania’, and then they made ready |
| 14046 | 1 Rom. viii. 18. | 1 Rom. viii. 18. | 1 Rom. viii. 18. |
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| 14048 | a large fleet of ships to transport them from ‘Romania’ to | a large fleet of ships to transport them from ‘Romania’ to | a large fleet of ships to transport them from ‘Romania’ to |
| 14049 | our country. And all the people, and all those men who | our country. And all the people, and all those men who | our country. And all the people, and all those men who |
| 14050 | were of senatorial rank, and all the common folk of Rome, | were of senatorial rank, and all the common folk of Rome, | were of senatorial rank, and all the common folk of Rome, |
| 14051 | and all those who were in the immediate districts, gathered | and all those who were in the immediate districts, gathered | and all those who were in the immediate districts, gathered |
| 14052 | themselves together, and they celebrated the © Catholic | themselves together, and they celebrated the © Catholic | themselves together, and they celebrated the © Catholic |
| 14053 | Synaxis’ in the shrine of Saint Victor, wherein we are at | Synaxis’ in the shrine of Saint Victor, wherein we are at | Synaxis’ in the shrine of Saint Victor, wherein we are at |
| 14054 | this very moment assembled. And the God-loving Emperor | this very moment assembled. And the God-loving Emperor | this very moment assembled. And the God-loving Emperor |
| 14055 | was there with the soldiers of his army. Now it was the | was there with the soldiers of his army. Now it was the | was there with the soldiers of his army. Now it was the |
| 14056 | festival of Saint Vietor, and my Father Innocent also was | festival of Saint Vietor, and my Father Innocent also was | festival of Saint Vietor, and my Father Innocent also was |
| 14057 | there with his clergy. And when they had begun [to recite] | there with his clergy. And when they had begun [to recite] | there with his clergy. And when they had begun [to recite] |
| 14058 | the Communion Service with great solemnity and reverence, | the Communion Service with great solemnity and reverence, | the Communion Service with great solemnity and reverence, |
| 14059 | behold, certain letters which had been sent by the hand of the | behold, certain letters which had been sent by the hand of the | behold, certain letters which had been sent by the hand of the |
| 14060 | captain of the lightly armed skirmishing troops, who was | captain of the lightly armed skirmishing troops, who was | captain of the lightly armed skirmishing troops, who was |
| 14061 | called Roumentros, who had been sent by the eparch of the | called Roumentros, who had been sent by the eparch of the | called Roumentros, who had been sent by the eparch of the |
| 14062 | frontier of ‘ Romania’, were delivered to the Emperor, and | frontier of ‘ Romania’, were delivered to the Emperor, and | frontier of ‘ Romania’, were delivered to the Emperor, and |
| 14063 | they contained the following message: ‘ Haste thee, make | they contained the following message: ‘ Haste thee, make | they contained the following message: ‘ Haste thee, make |
| 14064 | ready the army, and come to us quickly, and help us, | ready the army, and come to us quickly, and help us, | ready the army, and come to us quickly, and help us, |
| 14065 | for behold the barbarians have captured the frontier of | for behold the barbarians have captured the frontier of | for behold the barbarians have captured the frontier of |
| 14066 | Armenia (sic). | Armenia (sic). | Armenia (sic). |
| 14067 | And the Emperor was much disturbed . . ... ! but his hope | And the Emperor was much disturbed . . ... ! but his hope | And the Emperor was much disturbed . . ... ! but his hope |
| 14068 | was fixed upon God. And when he had read the dispatch, | was fixed upon God. And when he had read the dispatch, | was fixed upon God. And when he had read the dispatch, |
| 14069 | straightway he wrote to the eparch, saying, ¢ Fear thou not, | straightway he wrote to the eparch, saying, ¢ Fear thou not, | straightway he wrote to the eparch, saying, ¢ Fear thou not, |
| 14070 | FoL42a I will come in | the morning of the morrow, and all the | FoL42a I will come in | the morning of the morrow, and all the | FoL42a I will come in | the morning of the morrow, and all the |
| 14071 | ⲛ︦ⲅ︦ Roman folk with me. And when the captain (veletarius) | ⲛⲧⲉⲕ Roman folk with me. And when the captain (veletarius) | ntek Roman folk with me. And when the captain (veletarius) |
| 14072 | received the dispatch, he departed. And the Emperor and | received the dispatch, he departed. And the Emperor and | received the dispatch, he departed. And the Emperor and |
| 14073 | all the people were gathered together into the shrine of Saint | all the people were gathered together into the shrine of Saint | all the people were gathered together into the shrine of Saint |
| 14074 | Victor, together with the Archbishop and all the clergy, and | Victor, together with the Archbishop and all the clergy, and | Victor, together with the Archbishop and all the clergy, and |
| 14075 | they cast themselves down before the altar of sacrifice, | they cast themselves down before the altar of sacrifice, | they cast themselves down before the altar of sacrifice, |
| 14076 | saying, ‘O Saint Vietor the general, make supplication to | saying, ‘O Saint Vietor the general, make supplication to | saying, ‘O Saint Vietor the general, make supplication to |
| 14077 | God on our behalf, so that He may protect our country, and | God on our behalf, so that He may protect our country, and | God on our behalf, so that He may protect our country, and |
| 14078 | so that the godless barbarians may not have dominion over it.’ | so that the godless barbarians may not have dominion over it.’ | so that the godless barbarians may not have dominion over it.’ |
| 14079 | And then they celebrated the great ¢ Catholic Synaxis’ with | And then they celebrated the great ¢ Catholic Synaxis’ with | And then they celebrated the great ¢ Catholic Synaxis’ with |
| 14080 | great fervour (7) until the tenth hour of the day. And the | great fervour (7) until the tenth hour of the day. And the | great fervour (7) until the tenth hour of the day. And the |
| 14081 | miracle that took place at that moment is one the mention | miracle that took place at that moment is one the mention | miracle that took place at that moment is one the mention |
| 14082 | 1 Some words seem to be wanting here, | 1 Some words seem to be wanting here, | 1 Some words seem to be wanting here, |
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| 14084 | of which must not be omitted. And when the service was | of which must not be omitted. And when the service was | of which must not be omitted. And when the service was |
| 14085 | ended, and the Archbishop had pronounced the benediction | ended, and the Archbishop had pronounced the benediction | ended, and the Archbishop had pronounced the benediction |
| 14086 | of peace over the people, and they were about to depart to | of peace over the people, and they were about to depart to | of peace over the people, and they were about to depart to |
| 14087 | their homes, behold, there arrived another great captain | their homes, behold, there arrived another great captain | their homes, behold, there arrived another great captain |
| 14088 | (veletarius) who had been sent to the Emperor with another | (veletarius) who had been sent to the Emperor with another | (veletarius) who had been sent to the Emperor with another |
| 14089 | dispatch. Now it contained glad tidings, and there was | dispatch. Now it contained glad tidings, and there was | dispatch. Now it contained glad tidings, and there was |
| 14090 | written therein thus: ‘Peace be unto thee, O God-loving | written therein thus: ‘Peace be unto thee, O God-loving | written therein thus: ‘Peace be unto thee, O God-loving |
| 14091 | Emperor! Be strong, and of good courage, for God hath | Emperor! Be strong, and of good courage, for God hath | Emperor! Be strong, and of good courage, for God hath |
| 14092 | fought for thee. Behold, the godless barbarians who revolted | fought for thee. Behold, the godless barbarians who revolted | fought for thee. Behold, the godless barbarians who revolted |
| 14093 | against thy sovereignty hath God destroyed with their own | against thy sovereignty hath God destroyed with their own | against thy sovereignty hath God destroyed with their own |
| 14094 | swords. Each one of them hath risen up against his neigh- | swords. Each one of them hath risen up against his neigh- | swords. Each one of them hath risen up against his neigh- |
| 14095 | bour, beginning at the second hour of this day, and they slew | bour, beginning at the second hour of this day, and they slew | bour, beginning at the second hour of this day, and they slew |
| 14096 | each other, and there is not one of them left; on the contrary, | each other, and there is not one of them left; on the contrary, | each other, and there is not one of them left; on the contrary, |
| 14097 | all are dead. Behold, all their harness and trappings and | all are dead. Behold, all their harness and trappings and | all are dead. Behold, all their harness and trappings and |
| 14098 | their horses | we have sent to thy majesty. Therefore give Fol. 1 | their horses | we have sent to thy majesty. Therefore give Fol. 1 | their horses | we have sent to thy majesty. Therefore give Fol. 1 |
| 14099 | thyself no trouble, and do not let thy mind be disturbed, ⲡ︦ⲇ︦ | thyself no trouble, and do not let thy mind be disturbed, ⲡ︦ⲇ︦ | thyself no trouble, and do not let thy mind be disturbed, p︦ḋ︦ |
| 14100 | O thou honour of the soldiers, for it is God who fighteth on | O thou honour of the soldiers, for it is God who fighteth on | O thou honour of the soldiers, for it is God who fighteth on |
| 14101 | our behalf with thee. Who shall resist us?’ ‘And when the | our behalf with thee. Who shall resist us?’ ‘And when the | our behalf with thee. Who shall resist us?’ ‘And when the |
| 14102 | Emperor had taken this letter [in his hand], he read it out to | Emperor had taken this letter [in his hand], he read it out to | Emperor had taken this letter [in his hand], he read it out to |
| 14103 | the congregation before they departed. And they rejoiced | the congregation before they departed. And they rejoiced | the congregation before they departed. And they rejoiced |
| 14104 | exceedingly, and were very glad, and they knew immediately | exceedingly, and were very glad, and they knew immediately | exceedingly, and were very glad, and they knew immediately |
| 14105 | that it was Saint Victor the general who had destroyed the | that it was Saint Victor the general who had destroyed the | that it was Saint Victor the general who had destroyed the |
| 14106 | barbarians. Now they had begun to make supplication to him | barbarians. Now they had begun to make supplication to him | barbarians. Now they had begun to make supplication to him |
| 14107 | at the second hour of the day. And they all cried out with | at the second hour of the day. And they all cried out with | at the second hour of the day. And they all cried out with |
| 14108 | a loud voice, and they ascribed glory to the God of Saint | a loud voice, and they ascribed glory to the God of Saint | a loud voice, and they ascribed glory to the God of Saint |
| 14109 | Victor, and the barbarians have never again attempted to | Victor, and the barbarians have never again attempted to | Victor, and the barbarians have never again attempted to |
| 14110 | invade ‘ Romania’ to this day. | invade ‘ Romania’ to this day. | invade ‘ Romania’ to this day. |
| 14111 | Ye see, O my beloved, that the power of the holy general | Ye see, O my beloved, that the power of the holy general | Ye see, O my beloved, that the power of the holy general |
| 14112 | whose festival we are celebrating this day is great. Let us | whose festival we are celebrating this day is great. Let us | whose festival we are celebrating this day is great. Let us |
| 14113 | then cease from every work which is evil, and all violence, | then cease from every work which is evil, and all violence, | then cease from every work which is evil, and all violence, |
| 14114 | and all irregular behaviour, and all the guileful | deeds which Fol. 43 | and all irregular behaviour, and all the guileful | deeds which Fol. 43 | and all irregular behaviour, and all the guileful | deeds which Fol. 43 |
| 14115 | we are in the habit of committing, and let us all make ⲡ︦ⲉ︦ | we are in the habit of committing, and let us all make 85 | we are in the habit of committing, and let us all make 85 |
| 14116 | ourselves sons of his. Verily, O Saint Victor the general, | ourselves sons of his. Verily, O Saint Victor the general, | ourselves sons of his. Verily, O Saint Victor the general, |
| 14117 | thou makest us to rejoice and be glad this day more than | thou makest us to rejoice and be glad this day more than | thou makest us to rejoice and be glad this day more than |
| 14118 | those who make merry in the place wherein they drink wine, | those who make merry in the place wherein they drink wine, | those who make merry in the place wherein they drink wine, |
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| 14120 | and thou hast placed before us the table of thy holy feast | and thou hast placed before us the table of thy holy feast | and thou hast placed before us the table of thy holy feast |
| 14121 | which is filled with all good things. And as for us, let us | which is filled with all good things. And as for us, let us | which is filled with all good things. And as for us, let us |
| 14122 | reach out for them, let us taste them, so that we may rejoice | reach out for them, let us taste them, so that we may rejoice | reach out for them, let us taste them, so that we may rejoice |
| 14123 | and be glad. Let us remember the sufferings which our | and be glad. Let us remember the sufferings which our | and be glad. Let us remember the sufferings which our |
| 14124 | Lord suffered for us and His holy martyrs, and let us bring | Lord suffered for us and His holy martyrs, and let us bring | Lord suffered for us and His holy martyrs, and let us bring |
| 14125 | forth fruit to God according to what is meet, each one accord- | forth fruit to God according to what is meet, each one accord- | forth fruit to God according to what is meet, each one accord- |
| 14126 | ing to his power, one in purity, another in prayer and fasting, | ing to his power, one in purity, another in prayer and fasting, | ing to his power, one in purity, another in prayer and fasting, |
| 14127 | another in patient endurance, another in long-suffering, another | another in patient endurance, another in long-suffering, another | another in patient endurance, another in long-suffering, another |
| 14128 | in love and in [shewing] love to strangers. In short, let us | in love and in [shewing] love to strangers. In short, let us | in love and in [shewing] love to strangers. In short, let us |
| 14129 | never pass a moment without bearing fruit, so that we may | never pass a moment without bearing fruit, so that we may | never pass a moment without bearing fruit, so that we may |
| 14130 | become a well-cultivated field of God, and let us spread | become a well-cultivated field of God, and let us spread | become a well-cultivated field of God, and let us spread |
| 14131 | abroad in us the fruits of righteousness. Hearken unto the | abroad in us the fruits of righteousness. Hearken unto the | abroad in us the fruits of righteousness. Hearken unto the |
| 14132 | Fol. 435 wise man Paul | the Apostle, who saith, I beseech you, by the | Fol. 435 wise man Paul | the Apostle, who saith, I beseech you, by the | Fol. 435 wise man Paul | the Apostle, who saith, I beseech you, by the |
| 14133 | ⲡ︦ⲋ︦ mercy of God, that ye present your bodies a sacrifice, living, | ⲡ︦ⲋ︦ mercy of God, that ye present your bodies a sacrifice, living, | p︦6︦ mercy of God, that ye present your bodies a sacrifice, living, |
| 14134 | holy, [and] acceptable unto God.” | holy, [and] acceptable unto God.” | holy, [and] acceptable unto God.” |
| 14135 | How, and in what way, shall we present our bodies, O Saint | How, and in what way, shall we present our bodies, O Saint | How, and in what way, shall we present our bodies, O Saint |
| 14136 | Victor, unless we guard our bodies and our hearts against all | Victor, unless we guard our bodies and our hearts against all | Victor, unless we guard our bodies and our hearts against all |
| 14137 | kinds of deceit, and all kinds of fornication, for it is written, | kinds of deceit, and all kinds of fornication, for it is written, | kinds of deceit, and all kinds of fornication, for it is written, |
| 14138 | ¢ Without purity, no man shall see ..... And let us watch | ¢ Without purity, no man shall see ..... And let us watch | ¢ Without purity, no man shall see ..... And let us watch |
| 14139 | our tongues so that they speak not slanderous gossip, and | our tongues so that they speak not slanderous gossip, and | our tongues so that they speak not slanderous gossip, and |
| 14140 | blaspheme not, and utter no words of wantonness and scurrility. | blaspheme not, and utter no words of wantonness and scurrility. | blaspheme not, and utter no words of wantonness and scurrility. |
| 14141 | And thou shalt teach thy hands to pray, and shalt keep them | And thou shalt teach thy hands to pray, and shalt keep them | And thou shalt teach thy hands to pray, and shalt keep them |
| 14142 | from acts of theft and violence, and thou shalt guard thy feet | from acts of theft and violence, and thou shalt guard thy feet | from acts of theft and violence, and thou shalt guard thy feet |
| 14143 | from wandering from the door of the house of God. And | from wandering from the door of the house of God. And | from wandering from the door of the house of God. And |
| 14144 | thou shalt watch thine eyes so that they lust not, and do not | thou shalt watch thine eyes so that they lust not, and do not | thou shalt watch thine eyes so that they lust not, and do not |
| 14145 | give a cause for offence in the part [of the church] where the | give a cause for offence in the part [of the church] where the | give a cause for offence in the part [of the church] where the |
| 14146 | women are. When thou shalt do all these things it shall | women are. When thou shalt do all these things it shall | women are. When thou shalt do all these things it shall |
| 14147 | happen that thou art presenting thy body unto God as a | happen that thou art presenting thy body unto God as a | happen that thou art presenting thy body unto God as a |
| 14148 | Fol. 44 ϥ sacrifice, even as did Saint Victor, | who rejected the world and | Fol. 44 ϥ sacrifice, even as did Saint Victor, | who rejected the world and | Fol. 44 f sacrifice, even as did Saint Victor, | who rejected the world and |
| 14149 | ⲡ︦ⲍ︦ everything which was in it because of his love towards God. | ⲡ︦ⲍ︦ everything which was in it because of his love towards God. | p︦z︦ everything which was in it because of his love towards God. |
| 14150 | Hearken unto the Prince of the Apostles, Peter, who saith, | Hearken unto the Prince of the Apostles, Peter, who saith, | Hearken unto the Prince of the Apostles, Peter, who saith, |
| 14151 | I beseech you, O my brethren, as strangers and sojourners to | I beseech you, O my brethren, as strangers and sojourners to | I beseech you, O my brethren, as strangers and sojourners to |
| 14152 | abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the things in the | abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the things in the | abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the things in the |
| 14153 | soul.’® Now are we not, O my beloved, mere sojourners upon | soul.’® Now are we not, O my beloved, mere sojourners upon | soul.’® Now are we not, O my beloved, mere sojourners upon |
| 14154 | 1 Rom. xii. 1, 2 Compare Matt.v. 8; 1John iii. 2,8. 1 Pet. ii. 11. | 1 Rom. xii. 1, 2 Compare Matt.v. 8; 1John iii. 2,8. 1 Pet. ii. 11. | 1 Rom. xii. 1, 2 Compare Matt.v. 8; 1John iii. 2,8. 1 Pet. ii. 11. |
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| 14155 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 327 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 327 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 327 |
| 14156 | the earth? Doth not a man walk like a phantom? He | the earth? Doth not a man walk like a phantom? He | the earth? Doth not a man walk like a phantom? He |
| 14157 | gathereth together, but he knoweth not for whom he | gathereth together, but he knoweth not for whom he | gathereth together, but he knoweth not for whom he |
| 14158 | gathereth. | gathereth. | gathereth. |
| 14159 | Since then we are indeed strangers and sojourners upon | Since then we are indeed strangers and sojourners upon | Since then we are indeed strangers and sojourners upon |
| 14160 | the earth, it is seemly for us to remember our everlasting | the earth, it is seemly for us to remember our everlasting | the earth, it is seemly for us to remember our everlasting |
| 14161 | habitation, that is to say, the Kingdom of God, into the | habitation, that is to say, the Kingdom of God, into the | habitation, that is to say, the Kingdom of God, into the |
| 14162 | which, if we keep the commandment which hath been given | which, if we keep the commandment which hath been given | which, if we keep the commandment which hath been given |
| 14163 | unto us, we shall enter happily. We were born not to become | unto us, we shall enter happily. We were born not to become | unto us, we shall enter happily. We were born not to become |
| 14164 | inheritors of the earth, but to make earth inherit it (i.e. the | inheritors of the earth, but to make earth inherit it (i.e. the | inheritors of the earth, but to make earth inherit it (i.e. the |
| 14165 | Kingdom); for the house of every man is the earth. Inasmuch | Kingdom); for the house of every man is the earth. Inasmuch | Kingdom); for the house of every man is the earth. Inasmuch |
| 14166 | as when we come into the world we weep, so also when we | as when we come into the world we weep, so also when we | as when we come into the world we weep, so also when we |
| 14167 | depart we weep; | when we come into it we heave a sigh, Fol. 4 | depart we weep; | when we come into it we heave a sigh, Fol. 4 | depart we weep; | when we come into it we heave a sigh, Fol. 4 |
| 14168 | and when we depart we heave a sich. Inasmuch then as TH | and when we depart we heave a sich. Inasmuch then as TH | and when we depart we heave a sich. Inasmuch then as TH |
| 14169 | from the very first moment in which man is born into this | from the very first moment in which man is born into this | from the very first moment in which man is born into this |
| 14170 | world he weepeth, even so also when he cometh forth from the | world he weepeth, even so also when he cometh forth from the | world he weepeth, even so also when he cometh forth from the |
| 14171 | body he weepeth ; he is born with suffering, [and] departeth | body he weepeth ; he is born with suffering, [and] departeth | body he weepeth ; he is born with suffering, [and] departeth |
| 14172 | with suffering. Tor there is nothing which ruleth the life | with suffering. Tor there is nothing which ruleth the life | with suffering. Tor there is nothing which ruleth the life |
| 14173 | of a man except misery and sorrow. Hast thou not heard | of a man except misery and sorrow. Hast thou not heard | of a man except misery and sorrow. Hast thou not heard |
| 14174 | that which is written, Let not your heart be heavy through | that which is written, Let not your heart be heavy through | that which is written, Let not your heart be heavy through |
| 14175 | satiety, and drunkenness, and the anxieties of life, because | satiety, and drunkenness, and the anxieties of life, because | satiety, and drunkenness, and the anxieties of life, because |
| 14176 | that day shall come upon you like a snare; for it shall come | that day shall come upon you like a snare; for it shall come | that day shall come upon you like a snare; for it shall come |
| 14177 | upon every one who dwelleth upon the face of the earth ?’1 | upon every one who dwelleth upon the face of the earth ?’1 | upon every one who dwelleth upon the face of the earth ?’1 |
| 14178 | whether he be king, or governor, or rich man, or Poor man, | whether he be king, or governor, or rich man, or Poor man, | whether he be king, or governor, or rich man, or Poor man, |
| 14179 | No man whatsoever shall escape from that awful necessity, | No man whatsoever shall escape from that awful necessity, | No man whatsoever shall escape from that awful necessity, |
| 14180 | which is full of fear. And again, have ye not heard that | which is full of fear. And again, have ye not heard that | which is full of fear. And again, have ye not heard that |
| 14181 | which is written, ‘ Possessions shall profit nothing in the day | which is written, ‘ Possessions shall profit nothing in the day | which is written, ‘ Possessions shall profit nothing in the day |
| 14182 | of wrath; it is righteousness [only] that delivercth a man | of wrath; it is righteousness [only] that delivercth a man | of wrath; it is righteousness [only] that delivercth a man |
| 14183 | from death?’ * Set not thine affections on worldly possessions, | from death?’ * Set not thine affections on worldly possessions, | from death?’ * Set not thine affections on worldly possessions, |
| 14184 | or on the pomp of riches. Bind not thy soul to dominion | or on the pomp of riches. Bind not thy soul to dominion | or on the pomp of riches. Bind not thy soul to dominion |
| 14185 | and power, or to gold or silver, for all these things afterwards | and power, or to gold or silver, for all these things afterwards | and power, or to gold or silver, for all these things afterwards |
| 14186 | become fetters to thee; for possessions have no quality which | become fetters to thee; for possessions have no quality which | become fetters to thee; for possessions have no quality which |
| 14187 | will make them to remain in this world, but sins will precede | will make them to remain in this world, but sins will precede | will make them to remain in this world, but sins will precede |
| 14188 | us, and will take their stand at the throne of God. Hast | us, and will take their stand at the throne of God. Hast | us, and will take their stand at the throne of God. Hast |
| 14189 | thou never heard what our Lord spake, ¢ Watch, for ye know | thou never heard what our Lord spake, ¢ Watch, for ye know | thou never heard what our Lord spake, ¢ Watch, for ye know |
| 14190 | ⲓ Luke xxi, 84, 85. ? Prov. x. 2; xi. 4. | ⲓ Luke xxi, 84, 85. ? Prov. x. 2; xi. 4. | i Luke xxi, 84, 85. ? Prov. x. 2; xi. 4. |
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| 14191 | Tol. 45a | Tol. 45a | Tol. 45a |
| 14192 | ie | ie | ie |
| 14193 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 |
| 14194 | ϥ | ϥ | f |
| 14195 | 328 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS | 328 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS | 328 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS |
| 14196 | neither the day nor the hour ?’! Let us therefore watch by | neither the day nor the hour ?’! Let us therefore watch by | neither the day nor the hour ?’! Let us therefore watch by |
| 14197 | day and by night so that we may not let our bodies be | day and by night so that we may not let our bodies be | day and by night so that we may not let our bodies be |
| 14198 | without God for one moment. | | without God for one moment. | | without God for one moment. | |
| 14199 | And moreover, we do not know when they will seek after | And moreover, we do not know when they will seek after | And moreover, we do not know when they will seek after |
| 14200 | us. Let us not bind ourselves to the phantoms of wealth, for | us. Let us not bind ourselves to the phantoms of wealth, for | us. Let us not bind ourselves to the phantoms of wealth, for |
| 14201 | thou knowest not when it shall be demanded from thee. | thou knowest not when it shall be demanded from thee. | thou knowest not when it shall be demanded from thee. |
| 14202 | Ilast thou not heard what is written, ‘A man shall not | Ilast thou not heard what is written, ‘A man shall not | Ilast thou not heard what is written, ‘A man shall not |
| 14203 | redeem a man, and a brother shall not release a brother; he | redeem a man, and a brother shall not release a brother; he | redeem a man, and a brother shall not release a brother; he |
| 14204 | shall not give [himself] to God in exchange for him as the | shall not give [himself] to God in exchange for him as the | shall not give [himself] to God in exchange for him as the |
| 14205 | price of the redemption of his soul ?’2 This informeth [us] | price of the redemption of his soul ?’2 This informeth [us] | price of the redemption of his soul ?’2 This informeth [us] |
| 14206 | that a righteous father cannot obtain the release of a sinful | that a righteous father cannot obtain the release of a sinful | that a righteous father cannot obtain the release of a sinful |
| 14207 | son, nor a rich brother obtain the release of a poor brother, | son, nor a rich brother obtain the release of a poor brother, | son, nor a rich brother obtain the release of a poor brother, |
| 14208 | nor a righteous son obtain the release of a sinful father; but | nor a righteous son obtain the release of a sinful father; but | nor a righteous son obtain the release of a sinful father; but |
| 14209 | every man shall receive according to what he hath done. | every man shall receive according to what he hath done. | every man shall receive according to what he hath done. |
| 14210 | Now therefore, O my beloved, distribute your riches and | Now therefore, O my beloved, distribute your riches and | Now therefore, O my beloved, distribute your riches and |
| 14211 | possessions in alms and oblations to the poor, in order that ye | possessions in alms and oblations to the poor, in order that ye | possessions in alms and oblations to the poor, in order that ye |
| 14212 | may obtain the happiness which shall be without end. Put | may obtain the happiness which shall be without end. Put | may obtain the happiness which shall be without end. Put |
| 14213 | not your confidence in the riches of this world, and do not | not your confidence in the riches of this world, and do not | not your confidence in the riches of this world, and do not |
| 14214 | place any reliance on gold or on silver, Hast thou never | place any reliance on gold or on silver, Hast thou never | place any reliance on gold or on silver, Hast thou never |
| 14215 | hearkened unto Solomon, who saith, <I hate all the labour for | hearkened unto Solomon, who saith, <I hate all the labour for | hearkened unto Solomon, who saith, <I hate all the labour for |
| 14216 | which I had suffered under the sun, because I am obliged to | which I had suffered under the sun, because I am obliged to | which I had suffered under the sun, because I am obliged to |
| 14217 | leave it to the man who shall come after me?’? Now the | leave it to the man who shall come after me?’? Now the | leave it to the man who shall come after me?’? Now the |
| 14218 | meaning of these words is that the senseless man saith in his | meaning of these words is that the senseless man saith in his | meaning of these words is that the senseless man saith in his |
| 14219 | soul, With pain and difficulty I gather together [possessions] | soul, With pain and difficulty I gather together [possessions] | soul, With pain and difficulty I gather together [possessions] |
| 14220 | for my children, in order that they may find means whereby | for my children, in order that they may find means whereby | for my children, in order that they may find means whereby |
| 14221 | to live after my death. Ⲟ thou fool, where dost thou obtain | to live after my death. Ⲟⲓ thou fool, where dost thou obtain | to live after my death. Oi thou fool, where dost thou obtain |
| 14222 | the knowledge | that thy son shall live after thee and inherit | the knowledge | that thy son shall live after thee and inherit | the knowledge | that thy son shall live after thee and inherit |
| 14223 | thy possessions, or that he shall live a very long time and | thy possessions, or that he shall live a very long time and | thy possessions, or that he shall live a very long time and |
| 14224 | spend them all? Shall not God take care of thy son without | spend them all? Shall not God take care of thy son without | spend them all? Shall not God take care of thy son without |
| 14225 | thy help? Is it not God Who brought thee up, and shall He | thy help? Is it not God Who brought thee up, and shall He | thy help? Is it not God Who brought thee up, and shall He |
| 14226 | not also bring up thy son? In the day on which thou wast | not also bring up thy son? In the day on which thou wast | not also bring up thy son? In the day on which thou wast |
| 14227 | brought into the world, was not an obolus also made with thee ? | brought into the world, was not an obolus also made with thee ? | brought into the world, was not an obolus also made with thee ? |
| 14228 | ! Compare Matt. xxiv, 42; xxv. 13; Mark xiii. 35; Luke xxi, 86; Acts | ! Compare Matt. xxiv, 42; xxv. 13; Mark xiii. 35; Luke xxi, 86; Acts | ! Compare Matt. xxiv, 42; xxv. 13; Mark xiii. 35; Luke xxi, 86; Acts |
| 14229 | xx. 31. | xx. 31. | xx. 31. |
| 14230 | 2 Compare Ps. xlix. 7. ⲑ Eccles. ii. 18. | 2 Compare Ps. xlix. 7. Ⲑ Eccles. ii. 18. | 2 Compare Ps. xlix. 7. Ɵ Eccles. ii. 18. |
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| 14231 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 329 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 329 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 329 |
| 14232 | Now, therefore, hath God graciously given unto thee the | Now, therefore, hath God graciously given unto thee the | Now, therefore, hath God graciously given unto thee the |
| 14233 | large amount of wealth which thou hast in order that thou | large amount of wealth which thou hast in order that thou | large amount of wealth which thou hast in order that thou |
| 14234 | mayest rest and enjoy thyself in this world and in the next. | mayest rest and enjoy thyself in this world and in the next. | mayest rest and enjoy thyself in this world and in the next. |
| 14235 | But Satan hath shut thy heart, and doth not allow thee | But Satan hath shut thy heart, and doth not allow thee | But Satan hath shut thy heart, and doth not allow thee |
| 14236 | to be generous towards the poor; because of this thou shalt | to be generous towards the poor; because of this thou shalt | to be generous towards the poor; because of this thou shalt |
| 14237 | receive great and never-ending punishments— because of | receive great and never-ending punishments— because of | receive great and never-ending punishments— because of |
| 14238 | thine unbelief. Yor we see very many rich men gathering | thine unbelief. Yor we see very many rich men gathering | thine unbelief. Yor we see very many rich men gathering |
| 14239 | together possessions with great toil and suffering, and mer- | together possessions with great toil and suffering, and mer- | together possessions with great toil and suffering, and mer- |
| 14240 | chants building large houses for themselves, and [collecting] | chants building large houses for themselves, and [collecting] | chants building large houses for themselves, and [collecting] |
| 14241 | possessions and substance in abundance, and gardens, and | possessions and substance in abundance, and gardens, and | possessions and substance in abundance, and gardens, and |
| 14242 | fields, and large numbers of cattle, and great quantities of | fields, and large numbers of cattle, and great quantities of | fields, and large numbers of cattle, and great quantities of |
| 14243 | household stuff, and very large sums of money, and they say | household stuff, and very large sums of money, and they say | household stuff, and very large sums of money, and they say |
| 14244 | that they are laying up a store for their children, And | that they are laying up a store for their children, And | that they are laying up a store for their children, And |
| 14245 | whilst they have such thoughts as these in their minds, their | whilst they have such thoughts as these in their minds, their | whilst they have such thoughts as these in their minds, their |
| 14246 | children are snatched out of their hands whilst they are | children are snatched out of their hands whilst they are | children are snatched out of their hands whilst they are |
| 14247 | babies, and strangers reap the benefit of their labours, and | babies, and strangers reap the benefit of their labours, and | babies, and strangers reap the benefit of their labours, and |
| 14248 | they themselves depart to the throne of God being naked. | they themselves depart to the throne of God being naked. | they themselves depart to the throne of God being naked. |
| 14249 | They have not | sent on one good work before them, neither is Fol. 16 » | They have not | sent on one good work before them, neither is Fol. 16 » | They have not | sent on one good work before them, neither is Fol. 16 » |
| 14250 | there any gift in their hands, and they curse the day in which a | there any gift in their hands, and they curse the day in which a | there any gift in their hands, and they curse the day in which a |
| 14251 | they were born into the world. Say not in thy blindness of | they were born into the world. Say not in thy blindness of | they were born into the world. Say not in thy blindness of |
| 14252 | heart, * When I am about to go forth from the body, I will | heart, * When I am about to go forth from the body, I will | heart, * When I am about to go forth from the body, I will |
| 14253 | write my will so that my children and my kinsfolk may give | write my will so that my children and my kinsfolk may give | write my will so that my children and my kinsfolk may give |
| 14254 | alms on behalf of my soul.” Ⲟ thou senseless one, thou very | alms on behalf of my soul.” ⲟⲓ thou senseless one, thou very | alms on behalf of my soul.” oi thou senseless one, thou very |
| 14255 | great fool, dost thou not know that when thou shalt go forth | great fool, dost thou not know that when thou shalt go forth | great fool, dost thou not know that when thou shalt go forth |
| 14256 | from the body, thou wilt not be like even unto the man who is | from the body, thou wilt not be like even unto the man who is | from the body, thou wilt not be like even unto the man who is |
| 14257 | lord of one obolus? and moreover, no man will ever remember | lord of one obolus? and moreover, no man will ever remember | lord of one obolus? and moreover, no man will ever remember |
| 14258 | thee again. Thou wilt not have with thee the money which | thee again. Thou wilt not have with thee the money which | thee again. Thou wilt not have with thee the money which |
| 14259 | thou hast heaped up. Thou wilt not have with thee the | thou hast heaped up. Thou wilt not have with thee the | thou hast heaped up. Thou wilt not have with thee the |
| 14260 | granary which is full of grain. Thou wilt not have with | granary which is full of grain. Thou wilt not have with | granary which is full of grain. Thou wilt not have with |
| 14261 | thee thy vineyards. Thou wilt not have with thee the houses | thee thy vineyards. Thou wilt not have with thee the houses | thee thy vineyards. Thou wilt not have with thee the houses |
| 14262 | which thou hast built. Nay, thou wilt be a stranger unto | which thou hast built. Nay, thou wilt be a stranger unto | which thou hast built. Nay, thou wilt be a stranger unto |
| 14263 | them all. They will have ceased to be thine, and will have | them all. They will have ceased to be thine, and will have | them all. They will have ceased to be thine, and will have |
| 14264 | become things which belong to others. If they wish they | become things which belong to others. If they wish they | become things which belong to others. If they wish they |
| 14265 | will give to thee; if they wish not they will not give to | will give to thee; if they wish not they will not give to | will give to thee; if they wish not they will not give to |
| 14266 | thee. | thee. | thee. |
| 14267 | vu | vu | vu |
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| 14268 | Fol. 36 | Fol. 36 | Fol. 36 |
| 14269 | qa (sic) | qa (sic) | qa (sic) |
| 14270 | 330 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS | 330 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS | 330 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS |
| 14271 | Hast thou never hearkened unto the holy man Job, saying, | Hast thou never hearkened unto the holy man Job, saying, | Hast thou never hearkened unto the holy man Job, saying, |
| 14272 | ‘When I came out of my mother’s womb I was naked, and | ‘When I came out of my mother’s womb I was naked, and | ‘When I came out of my mother’s womb I was naked, and |
| 14273 | I will depart naked! Also the Apostle crieth out, saying, | I will depart naked! Also the Apostle crieth out, saying, | I will depart naked! Also the Apostle crieth out, saying, |
| 14274 | We brought nothing with us into this world, and we shall | We brought nothing with us into this world, and we shall | We brought nothing with us into this world, and we shall |
| 14275 | take nothing [with us when] we depart’? And David saith, | take nothing [with us when] we depart’? And David saith, | take nothing [with us when] we depart’? And David saith, |
| 14276 | ‘When their spirit cometh out of them they return to their | ‘When their spirit cometh out of them they return to their | ‘When their spirit cometh out of them they return to their |
| 14277 | earth.” Ⲟ wretched man, how and in what way art thou | earth.” ⲟⲓ wretched man, how and in what way art thou | earth.” oi wretched man, how and in what way art thou |
| 14278 | benefited by all these cares and all these anxieties? Now, | benefited by all these cares and all these anxieties? Now, | benefited by all these cares and all these anxieties? Now, |
| 14279 | thou dost know the place where thou wast born, but thou | thou dost know the place where thou wast born, but thou | thou dost know the place where thou wast born, but thou |
| 14280 | dost not know the place where thou wilt die. Thou knowest | dost not know the place where thou wilt die. Thou knowest | dost not know the place where thou wilt die. Thou knowest |
| 14281 | how many years thou hast lived up to this present time, but | how many years thou hast lived up to this present time, but | how many years thou hast lived up to this present time, but |
| 14282 | thou hast no knowledge of how many thou hast yet to live. | thou hast no knowledge of how many thou hast yet to live. | thou hast no knowledge of how many thou hast yet to live. |
| 14283 | Thou knowest in what way thy parents who begat thee died, | Thou knowest in what way thy parents who begat thee died, | Thou knowest in what way thy parents who begat thee died, |
| 14284 | [but thou dost not] know in what manner thou wilt die. | [but thou dost not] know in what manner thou wilt die. | [but thou dost not] know in what manner thou wilt die. |
| 14285 | Now, therefore, O man, | take advice, and let my counsel be | Now, therefore, O man, | take advice, and let my counsel be | Now, therefore, O man, | take advice, and let my counsel be |
| 14286 | pleasing unto thee. Do thou redeem thy sins by charity, and | pleasing unto thee. Do thou redeem thy sins by charity, and | pleasing unto thee. Do thou redeem thy sins by charity, and |
| 14287 | thy lawlessness by gifts of alms to the poor, in order that thou | thy lawlessness by gifts of alms to the poor, in order that thou | thy lawlessness by gifts of alms to the poor, in order that thou |
| 14288 | mayest have enjoyment in the riches which do not come to an | mayest have enjoyment in the riches which do not come to an | mayest have enjoyment in the riches which do not come to an |
| 14289 | end. Send on gifts in front of thee before thou dost go forth | end. Send on gifts in front of thee before thou dost go forth | end. Send on gifts in front of thee before thou dost go forth |
| 14290 | from the body, so that thou mayest depart to meet the Christ | from the body, so that thou mayest depart to meet the Christ | from the body, so that thou mayest depart to meet the Christ |
| 14291 | with joy. For when a man is about to meet a king of this | with joy. For when a man is about to meet a king of this | with joy. For when a man is about to meet a king of this |
| 14292 | world, and he would find favour before him, he sends all gifts | world, and he would find favour before him, he sends all gifts | world, and he would find favour before him, he sends all gifts |
| 14293 | on before him, so that the king may receive his person. How | on before him, so that the king may receive his person. How | on before him, so that the king may receive his person. How |
| 14294 | much more is it meet for us to send on before us gifts and | much more is it meet for us to send on before us gifts and | much more is it meet for us to send on before us gifts and |
| 14295 | alms to the King of the Universe, who is surrounded by | alms to the King of the Universe, who is surrounded by | alms to the King of the Universe, who is surrounded by |
| 14296 | terror and trembling. Solomon said, ¢ Cast all thy possessions | terror and trembling. Solomon said, ¢ Cast all thy possessions | terror and trembling. Solomon said, ¢ Cast all thy possessions |
| 14297 | before thee. Give alms according as thou hast the power. | before thee. Give alms according as thou hast the power. | before thee. Give alms according as thou hast the power. |
| 14298 | Say thou not, I have nothing to give.’* Remember the poor | Say thou not, I have nothing to give.’* Remember the poor | Say thou not, I have nothing to give.’* Remember the poor |
| 14299 | widow woman who cast the two mites into the treasury, and | widow woman who cast the two mites into the treasury, and | widow woman who cast the two mites into the treasury, and |
| 14300 | the Christ justified her, saying, ¢ She hath given all her | the Christ justified her, saying, ¢ She hath given all her | the Christ justified her, saying, ¢ She hath given all her |
| 14301 | means of living.”® And again He said, ¢ Whosoever shall give | means of living.”® And again He said, ¢ Whosoever shall give | means of living.”® And again He said, ¢ Whosoever shall give |
| 14302 | one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name | one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name | one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name |
| 14303 | 1 Job i. 21. 2 1 Tim. vi. 7. ⲑ Ps. civ. 29; cxlvi. 4. | 1 Job i. 21. 2 1 Tim. vi. 7. Ⲑ Ps. civ. 29; cxlvi. 4. | 1 Job i. 21. 2 1 Tim. vi. 7. Ɵ Ps. civ. 29; cxlvi. 4. |
| 14304 | 4 Compare Prov. iii. 27, 28, 5 Luke xxi. 4. | 4 Compare Prov. iii. 27, 28, 5 Luke xxi. 4. | 4 Compare Prov. iii. 27, 28, 5 Luke xxi. 4. |
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| 14305 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 331 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 331 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 331 |
| 14306 | of a disciple, Amen I say unto you, that he shall in no wise | of a disciple, Amen I say unto you, that he shall in no wise | of a disciple, Amen I say unto you, that he shall in no wise |
| 14307 | lose his wage.’ ! | lose his wage.’ ! | lose his wage.’ ! |
| 14308 | Be not thou careless of thy salvation, O man, because of | Be not thou careless of thy salvation, O man, because of | Be not thou careless of thy salvation, O man, because of |
| 14309 | the material things of this life, for they will not assist (7) us | the material things of this life, for they will not assist (7) us | the material things of this life, for they will not assist (7) us |
| 14310 | in this world to the [end]. But there is a [worse] evil that | in this world to the [end]. But there is a [worse] evil that | in this world to the [end]. But there is a [worse] evil that |
| 14311 | can be, namely, when we have come forth [from this world], | can be, namely, when we have come forth [from this world], | can be, namely, when we have come forth [from this world], |
| 14312 | we may become as if we had never entered into it.” | Remember Fol. 474 | we may become as if we had never entered into it.” | Remember Fol. 474 | we may become as if we had never entered into it.” | Remember Fol. 474 |
| 14313 | thou the hour wherein the sickness of death shall come upon qb | thou the hour wherein the sickness of death shall come upon qb | thou the hour wherein the sickness of death shall come upon qb |
| 14314 | thee. Thou shalt cast thyself down on thy bed, and thou | thee. Thou shalt cast thyself down on thy bed, and thou | thee. Thou shalt cast thyself down on thy bed, and thou |
| 14315 | shalt say, ‘I am sick this day.’ After a very short interval | shalt say, ‘I am sick this day.’ After a very short interval | shalt say, ‘I am sick this day.’ After a very short interval |
| 14316 | the sickness shall become more severe on thee, and a violent | the sickness shall become more severe on thee, and a violent | the sickness shall become more severe on thee, and a violent |
| 14317 | fever shall lay hold upon the wretched flesh of thy body, and | fever shall lay hold upon the wretched flesh of thy body, and | fever shall lay hold upon the wretched flesh of thy body, and |
| 14318 | such excruciating pains and sufferings shall seize thee that | such excruciating pains and sufferings shall seize thee that | such excruciating pains and sufferings shall seize thee that |
| 14319 | thy normal condition of mind and body shall be disturbed. | thy normal condition of mind and body shall be disturbed. | thy normal condition of mind and body shall be disturbed. |
| 14320 | And thy tongue shall shrink to nothing in thy throat, and | And thy tongue shall shrink to nothing in thy throat, and | And thy tongue shall shrink to nothing in thy throat, and |
| 14321 | thy words shall dwindle in thy mouth, and thy throat shall | thy words shall dwindle in thy mouth, and thy throat shall | thy words shall dwindle in thy mouth, and thy throat shall |
| 14322 | close up, and no nourishment whatsoever shall be able to pass | close up, and no nourishment whatsoever shall be able to pass | close up, and no nourishment whatsoever shall be able to pass |
| 14323 | through it, And the light in thine eyes shall become less | through it, And the light in thine eyes shall become less | through it, And the light in thine eyes shall become less |
| 14324 | and less, and the sweat shall break out and cover thy face, and | and less, and the sweat shall break out and cover thy face, and | and less, and the sweat shall break out and cover thy face, and |
| 14325 | very great and bitter bile shall fill thy body, and the treat- | very great and bitter bile shall fill thy body, and the treat- | very great and bitter bile shall fill thy body, and the treat- |
| 14326 | ment of thine eyes by the physician shall cease to be effective, | ment of thine eyes by the physician shall cease to be effective, | ment of thine eyes by the physician shall cease to be effective, |
| 14327 | for they shall turn round, and become crooked, and little by | for they shall turn round, and become crooked, and little by | for they shall turn round, and become crooked, and little by |
| 14328 | little they shall become blind to the light. And thou shalt | little they shall become blind to the light. And thou shalt | little they shall become blind to the light. And thou shalt |
| 14329 | ask those who come to visit thee, saying, ¢ What time is it ?’ | ask those who come to visit thee, saying, ¢ What time is it ?’ | ask those who come to visit thee, saying, ¢ What time is it ?’ |
| 14330 | for thy perception of things shall cease within thee. For | for thy perception of things shall cease within thee. For | for thy perception of things shall cease within thee. For |
| 14331 | darkness and mistiness shall cover over thine eyes, and thy | darkness and mistiness shall cover over thine eyes, and thy | darkness and mistiness shall cover over thine eyes, and thy |
| 14332 | face shall change its colour and become greenish-grey, and thy | face shall change its colour and become greenish-grey, and thy | face shall change its colour and become greenish-grey, and thy |
| 14333 | hair shall perish, and the veins, and tendons, and sinews of thy | hair shall perish, and the veins, and tendons, and sinews of thy | hair shall perish, and the veins, and tendons, and sinews of thy |
| 14334 | hands and feet shall dry up, and thy heart and thy soul shall | hands and feet shall dry up, and thy heart and thy soul shall | hands and feet shall dry up, and thy heart and thy soul shall |
| 14335 | lose their strength by imperceptible degrees. And thou | lose their strength by imperceptible degrees. And thou | lose their strength by imperceptible degrees. And thou |
| 14336 | shalt gaze out of thine eyes and shalt see the Powers with | shalt gaze out of thine eyes and shalt see the Powers with | shalt gaze out of thine eyes and shalt see the Powers with |
| 14337 | frightful faces which have come for thee, and they shall make | frightful faces which have come for thee, and they shall make | frightful faces which have come for thee, and they shall make |
| 14338 | haste to carry thee to Him that created thee. And when | haste to carry thee to Him that created thee. And when | haste to carry thee to Him that created thee. And when |
| 14339 | 1 Matt. x. 42 ; Mark ix. 41. 2 Rendering doubtful. | 1 Matt. x. 42 ; Mark ix. 41. 2 Rendering doubtful. | 1 Matt. x. 42 ; Mark ix. 41. 2 Rendering doubtful. |
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| 14340 | 332 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS | 332 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS | 332 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS |
| 14341 | thou shalt sce them thou shalt open thy mouth, and thou | thou shalt sce them thou shalt open thy mouth, and thou | thou shalt sce them thou shalt open thy mouth, and thou |
| 14342 | shalt deliver up thy spirit into the hands of him that shall | shalt deliver up thy spirit into the hands of him that shall | shalt deliver up thy spirit into the hands of him that shall |
| 14343 | come for thee. Ⲟ what a marvellous thing is this! O how | come for thee. Ⲟⲓ what a marvellous thing is this! O how | come for thee. Oi what a marvellous thing is this! O how |
| 14344 | terrible is this necessity, which is more awful than any other | terrible is this necessity, which is more awful than any other | terrible is this necessity, which is more awful than any other |
| 14345 | necessity that is upon the earth! Ⲟ how terrible is this | necessity that is upon the earth! ⲟⲓ how terrible is this | necessity that is upon the earth! oi how terrible is this |
| 14346 | tribulation, which is the greatest of all tribulations, and which | tribulation, which is the greatest of all tribulations, and which | tribulation, which is the greatest of all tribulations, and which |
| 14347 | is more fearful than death itself! And finally they will take | is more fearful than death itself! And finally they will take | is more fearful than death itself! And finally they will take |
| 14348 | Fol. 476 thy soul, and will set it before the awful throne of God, | and | Fol. 476 thy soul, and will set it before the awful throne of God, | and | Fol. 476 thy soul, and will set it before the awful throne of God, | and |
| 14349 | qu | qu | qu |
| 14350 | it shall receive according to what it hath done, whether it be | it shall receive according to what it hath done, whether it be | it shall receive according to what it hath done, whether it be |
| 14351 | good, or whether it be evil. | good, or whether it be evil. | good, or whether it be evil. |
| 14352 | O Paul, thou wise man of the Apostles, thy words are | O Paul, thou wise man of the Apostles, thy words are | O Paul, thou wise man of the Apostles, thy words are |
| 14353 | exceedingly sweet! For when all the men whom God hath | exceedingly sweet! For when all the men whom God hath | exceedingly sweet! For when all the men whom God hath |
| 14354 | created, from Adam, the first man, to the man who is begotten | created, from Adam, the first man, to the man who is begotten | created, from Adam, the first man, to the man who is begotten |
| 14355 | this day, shall go forth from the body, their souls shall be | this day, shall go forth from the body, their souls shall be | this day, shall go forth from the body, their souls shall be |
| 14356 | taken and shall be set before the throne of God, whether | taken and shall be set before the throne of God, whether | taken and shall be set before the throne of God, whether |
| 14357 | they be the souls of children months old, or whether they | they be the souls of children months old, or whether they | they be the souls of children months old, or whether they |
| 14358 | be the souls of those who are years old, and they shall do | be the souls of those who are years old, and they shall do | be the souls of those who are years old, and they shall do |
| 14359 | homage to the Righteous Judge, and He shall pass sentence | homage to the Righteous Judge, and He shall pass sentence | homage to the Righteous Judge, and He shall pass sentence |
| 14360 | upon them before they are removed to the places of which | upon them before they are removed to the places of which | upon them before they are removed to the places of which |
| 14361 | they are worthy. And again, in the Day of the Resurrection, | they are worthy. And again, in the Day of the Resurrection, | they are worthy. And again, in the Day of the Resurrection, |
| 14362 | their souls shall rise, having suffered not destruction, and the | their souls shall rise, having suffered not destruction, and the | their souls shall rise, having suffered not destruction, and the |
| 14363 | soul of every one shall return to his body, and they shall | soul of every one shall return to his body, and they shall | soul of every one shall return to his body, and they shall |
| 14364 | all receive according to what they have done, whether it be | all receive according to what they have done, whether it be | all receive according to what they have done, whether it be |
| 14365 | good, or whether it be evil. And we shall be examined and | good, or whether it be evil. And we shall be examined and | good, or whether it be evil. And we shall be examined and |
| 14366 | questioned concerning everything which we have done in this | questioned concerning everything which we have done in this | questioned concerning everything which we have done in this |
| 14367 | place of sojourning, even to the slightest word which we have | place of sojourning, even to the slightest word which we have | place of sojourning, even to the slightest word which we have |
| 14368 | uttered in jest. And we shall be questioned, moreover, con- | uttered in jest. And we shall be questioned, moreover, con- | uttered in jest. And we shall be questioned, moreover, con- |
| 14369 | cerning the thoughts which have passed through our hearts, | cerning the thoughts which have passed through our hearts, | cerning the thoughts which have passed through our hearts, |
| 14370 | according to that which our Master Craftsman the Christ | according to that which our Master Craftsman the Christ | according to that which our Master Craftsman the Christ |
| 14371 | spake, saying, ‘Let not any light, silly speech issue from | spake, saying, ‘Let not any light, silly speech issue from | spake, saying, ‘Let not any light, silly speech issue from |
| 14372 | your mouths, for ye shall be obliged to give an account | your mouths, for ye shall be obliged to give an account | your mouths, for ye shall be obliged to give an account |
| 14373 | concerning them in the Day of the Judgement.’! Blessed | concerning them in the Day of the Judgement.’! Blessed | concerning them in the Day of the Judgement.’! Blessed |
| 14374 | shall they be who shall rise up in the Resurrection of Life, | shall they be who shall rise up in the Resurrection of Life, | shall they be who shall rise up in the Resurrection of Life, |
| 14375 | for they shall reign as kings with the Christ! Woe be unto | for they shall reign as kings with the Christ! Woe be unto | for they shall reign as kings with the Christ! Woe be unto |
| 14376 | ! Matt. xii. 86. | ! Matt. xii. 86. | ! Matt. xii. 86. |
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| 14378 | those who shall be condemned to die a second time because of | those who shall be condemned to die a second time because of | those who shall be condemned to die a second time because of |
| 14379 | their evil deeds! When the Righteous Judge hath ascended | their evil deeds! When the Righteous Judge hath ascended | their evil deeds! When the Righteous Judge hath ascended |
| 14380 | the throne, what Ie hath brought (?) shall be reckoned up (?). | the throne, what Ie hath brought (?) shall be reckoned up (?). | the throne, what Ie hath brought (?) shall be reckoned up (?). |
| 14381 | The taves shall be burned up in the fire which cannot be | The taves shall be burned up in the fire which cannot be | The taves shall be burned up in the fire which cannot be |
| 14382 | extinguished, but the wheat shall be gathered together into | extinguished, but the wheat shall be gathered together into | extinguished, but the wheat shall be gathered together into |
| 14383 | His granary, that is to say, into the kingdom which is in the | His granary, that is to say, into the kingdom which is in the | His granary, that is to say, into the kingdom which is in the |
| 14384 | heavens. | | heavens. | | heavens. | |
| 14385 | Now, therefore, let us turn ourselves, and let us repent of Fol. 48a | Now, therefore, let us turn ourselves, and let us repent of Fol. 48a | Now, therefore, let us turn ourselves, and let us repent of Fol. 48a |
| 14386 | our sins before inquisition shall be made of us concerning ϥ︦ⲇ︦ | our sins before inquisition shall be made of us concerning ϥ︦ⲇ︦ | our sins before inquisition shall be made of us concerning f︦ḋ︦ |
| 14387 | them. Remember that it is a fearful thing to fall into the | them. Remember that it is a fearful thing to fall into the | them. Remember that it is a fearful thing to fall into the |
| 14388 | hands of the living God.! Shew me what all these pains (?) 2 | hands of the living God.! Shew me what all these pains (?) 2 | hands of the living God.! Shew me what all these pains (?) 2 |
| 14389 | and all these sufferings are worth. Are not three cubits of | and all these sufferings are worth. Are not three cubits of | and all these sufferings are worth. Are not three cubits of |
| 14390 | earth [the length] of our everlasting abode 7 Whom wilt thon | earth [the length] of our everlasting abode 7 Whom wilt thon | earth [the length] of our everlasting abode 7 Whom wilt thon |
| 14391 | gather together [therein]? To whom wilt thou act as an | gather together [therein]? To whom wilt thou act as an | gather together [therein]? To whom wilt thou act as an |
| 14392 | usurer 7 Whom wilt thou ill-treat ? Shew me who will send | usurer 7 Whom wilt thou ill-treat ? Shew me who will send | usurer 7 Whom wilt thou ill-treat ? Shew me who will send |
| 14393 | these things down unto thee in Amente? Remember that | these things down unto thee in Amente? Remember that | these things down unto thee in Amente? Remember that |
| 14394 | thou art not like unto thy Lord, but that thou hast been sent | thou art not like unto thy Lord, but that thou hast been sent | thou art not like unto thy Lord, but that thou hast been sent |
| 14395 | to live upon the earth for one day only, and that thou art like | to live upon the earth for one day only, and that thou art like | to live upon the earth for one day only, and that thou art like |
| 14396 | unto a hireling, who is hired daily. And whether thou eatest, | unto a hireling, who is hired daily. And whether thou eatest, | unto a hireling, who is hired daily. And whether thou eatest, |
| 14397 | or whether thou drinkest, or whether thou fastest, or whether | or whether thou drinkest, or whether thou fastest, or whether | or whether thou drinkest, or whether thou fastest, or whether |
| 14398 | thou art hungry, or whether thou art thirsty, the sun will set | thou art hungry, or whether thou art thirsty, the sun will set | thou art hungry, or whether thou art thirsty, the sun will set |
| 14399 | every day, and the period of thy life will become less day by | every day, and the period of thy life will become less day by | every day, and the period of thy life will become less day by |
| 14400 | day. And when the number of thy days shall be fulfilled, | day. And when the number of thy days shall be fulfilled, | day. And when the number of thy days shall be fulfilled, |
| 14401 | there shall not be added to thee a single hour. Man is | there shall not be added to thee a single hour. Man is | there shall not be added to thee a single hour. Man is |
| 14402 | absolutely a thing of naught. Ⲡⲉ is a man to-day, to-morrow | absolutely a thing of naught. Ⲡⲉ is a man to-day, to-morrow | absolutely a thing of naught. Pe is a man to-day, to-morrow |
| 14403 | he is dust and ashes. Man is a creature who eateth and | he is dust and ashes. Man is a creature who eateth and | he is dust and ashes. Man is a creature who eateth and |
| 14404 | drinketh this day, but to-morrow his mouth is closed. He | drinketh this day, but to-morrow his mouth is closed. He | drinketh this day, but to-morrow his mouth is closed. He |
| 14405 | who eateth at this moment, and who batheth in the bath, | who eateth at this moment, and who batheth in the bath, | who eateth at this moment, and who batheth in the bath, |
| 14406 | and who anointeth himself this day with sweet-smelling | and who anointeth himself this day with sweet-smelling | and who anointeth himself this day with sweet-smelling |
| 14407 | unguents of the finest quality, is to-morrow rolled into the | unguents of the finest quality, is to-morrow rolled into the | unguents of the finest quality, is to-morrow rolled into the |
| 14408 | tomb, wherein dust taketh the place to him of sweet-smell- | tomb, wherein dust taketh the place to him of sweet-smell- | tomb, wherein dust taketh the place to him of sweet-smell- |
| 14409 | ing unguents. He who to-day sleepeth on the roof (or, | ing unguents. He who to-day sleepeth on the roof (or, | ing unguents. He who to-day sleepeth on the roof (or, |
| 14410 | verandah) of his house clothed in garments of byssus is | verandah) of his house clothed in garments of byssus is | verandah) of his house clothed in garments of byssus is |
| 14411 | to-morrow cast forth into the tomb among the dead animals, | to-morrow cast forth into the tomb among the dead animals, | to-morrow cast forth into the tomb among the dead animals, |
| 14412 | 1 Heb. x. 31. ϩⲉ ϫⲟⲗⲙⲉⲥ is found again on p. 81, 1. 19. | 1 Heb. x. 31. Ⲣⲏϯ ϫⲟⲗⲙⲉⲥ is found again on p. 81, 1. 19. | 1 Heb. x. 31. Ryti golmes is found again on p. 81, 1. 19. |
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| 14414 | which surround him with their bodies, and he is left in a state | which surround him with their bodies, and he is left in a state | which surround him with their bodies, and he is left in a state |
| 14415 | of misery. | of misery. | of misery. |
| 14416 | O miserable man, eating and drinking shall not deliver | O miserable man, eating and drinking shall not deliver | O miserable man, eating and drinking shall not deliver |
| 14417 | thee this day. Why will not the possessions of riches deliver | thee this day. Why will not the possessions of riches deliver | thee this day. Why will not the possessions of riches deliver |
| 14418 | ¥ol. 4 thee, | and work healing to a small degree on thee? Why | ¥ol. 4 thee, | and work healing to a small degree on thee? Why | ¥ol. 4 thee, | and work healing to a small degree on thee? Why |
| 14419 | TJC (si) will not the phantoms of riches deliver thee from these great | TJC (si) will not the phantoms of riches deliver thee from these great | TJC (si) will not the phantoms of riches deliver thee from these great |
| 14420 | necessities? Hast thon never heard about this foolish rich | necessities? Hast thon never heard about this foolish rich | necessities? Hast thon never heard about this foolish rich |
| 14421 | man, who was like thyself, and who said within himself, | man, who was like thyself, and who said within himself, | man, who was like thyself, and who said within himself, |
| 14422 | ‘Thou hast many good things laid up for thee for very many | ‘Thou hast many good things laid up for thee for very many | ‘Thou hast many good things laid up for thee for very many |
| 14423 | years to come; take thine ease, cat, drink, make merry ?’! | years to come; take thine ease, cat, drink, make merry ?’! | years to come; take thine ease, cat, drink, make merry ?’! |
| 14424 | for he thought that he would pass a very long time upon the | for he thought that he would pass a very long time upon the | for he thought that he would pass a very long time upon the |
| 14425 | earth, But the sentence of God came upon him straightway, | earth, But the sentence of God came upon him straightway, | earth, But the sentence of God came upon him straightway, |
| 14426 | saying, ‘ Thou fool, thy soul shall be taken away from thee | saying, ‘ Thou fool, thy soul shall be taken away from thee | saying, ‘ Thou fool, thy soul shall be taken away from thee |
| 14427 | this very night, and these things which thou hast prepared, | this very night, and these things which thou hast prepared, | this very night, and these things which thou hast prepared, |
| 14428 | unto whom shall they belong?’ And this is the case of | unto whom shall they belong?’ And this is the case of | unto whom shall they belong?’ And this is the case of |
| 14429 | every one who gathereth in, and who is not a rich man in | every one who gathereth in, and who is not a rich man in | every one who gathereth in, and who is not a rich man in |
| 14430 | God. Ⲡⲟⲩ then, O thou fool, are not thy granaries, which | God. Ⲡⲟⲩ then, O thou fool, are not thy granaries, which | God. Pou then, O thou fool, are not thy granaries, which |
| 14431 | are filled full, unable to deliver thee this day? Why do not | are filled full, unable to deliver thee this day? Why do not | are filled full, unable to deliver thee this day? Why do not |
| 14432 | thy garments made wholly of silk and byssus deliver thee | thy garments made wholly of silk and byssus deliver thee | thy garments made wholly of silk and byssus deliver thee |
| 14433 | this day? Why do not the possessions which thou hast | this day? Why do not the possessions which thou hast | this day? Why do not the possessions which thou hast |
| 14434 | gathered together restrain the sentence of God which hath | gathered together restrain the sentence of God which hath | gathered together restrain the sentence of God which hath |
| 14435 | come upon thee saying, ‘They shall take away thy soul | come upon thee saying, ‘They shall take away thy soul | come upon thee saying, ‘They shall take away thy soul |
| 14436 | this night’? Hast thou never heard [the words] which | this night’? Hast thou never heard [the words] which | this night’? Hast thou never heard [the words] which |
| 14437 | David [spake], ‘They shall leave their riches unto others, | David [spake], ‘They shall leave their riches unto others, | David [spake], ‘They shall leave their riches unto others, |
| 14438 | and their tombs shall be their houses for ever’? The wise | and their tombs shall be their houses for ever’? The wise | and their tombs shall be their houses for ever’? The wise |
| 14439 | man Solomon spake, saying, ‘ Leave all thy property behind | man Solomon spake, saying, ‘ Leave all thy property behind | man Solomon spake, saying, ‘ Leave all thy property behind |
| 14440 | thee, for there is neither knowledge nor understanding in | thee, for there is neither knowledge nor understanding in | thee, for there is neither knowledge nor understanding in |
| 14441 | Amente,? the place whereunto thou shalt depart’; that 1s | Amente,? the place whereunto thou shalt depart’; that 1s | Amente,? the place whereunto thou shalt depart’; that 1s |
| 14442 | to say, ‘ When thou shalt go forth from this world, thou | to say, ‘ When thou shalt go forth from this world, thou | to say, ‘ When thou shalt go forth from this world, thou |
| 14443 | wilt not have the power to order anything rightly, nay, those | wilt not have the power to order anything rightly, nay, those | wilt not have the power to order anything rightly, nay, those |
| 14444 | things which thou wouldst take with thee are the very | things which thou wouldst take with thee are the very | things which thou wouldst take with thee are the very |
| 14445 | things on account of which thou shalt be judged.” Shew me | things on account of which thou shalt be judged.” Shew me | things on account of which thou shalt be judged.” Shew me |
| 14446 | Fol. 49a therefore, O thou fool, what all these pains () | and [all] | Fol. 49a therefore, O thou fool, what all these pains () | and [all] | Fol. 49a therefore, O thou fool, what all these pains () | and [all] |
| 14447 | qa | qa | qa |
| 14448 | ! Luke xii. 191. 2 Ps. xlix, 10, 11. 3 Eccles. ix. 10. | ! Luke xii. 191. 2 Ps. xlix, 10, 11. 3 Eccles. ix. 10. | ! Luke xii. 191. 2 Ps. xlix, 10, 11. 3 Eccles. ix. 10. |
| 14449 | 4 x0Xarec is found again on p. 80, 1. 2, | 4 x0Xarec is found again on p. 80, 1. 2, | 4 x0Xarec is found again on p. 80, 1. 2, |
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| 14451 | these sins [are worth], for thou addest sin to sin, and lawless- | these sins [are worth], for thou addest sin to sin, and lawless- | these sins [are worth], for thou addest sin to sin, and lawless- |
| 14452 | ness to lawlessness, and guile to guile, and strife to strife. | ness to lawlessness, and guile to guile, and strife to strife. | ness to lawlessness, and guile to guile, and strife to strife. |
| 14453 | Dost thou not remember that which is written, ‘ The judge- | Dost thou not remember that which is written, ‘ The judge- | Dost thou not remember that which is written, ‘ The judge- |
| 14454 | ment is merciless for the man who hath not shewn merey,’! | ment is merciless for the man who hath not shewn merey,’! | ment is merciless for the man who hath not shewn merey,’! |
| 14455 | and ¢ Remember that man is like unto a shadow, and that he | and ¢ Remember that man is like unto a shadow, and that he | and ¢ Remember that man is like unto a shadow, and that he |
| 14456 | bringeth his days to a close very speedily’ ?2 | bringeth his days to a close very speedily’ ?2 | bringeth his days to a close very speedily’ ?2 |
| 14457 | Now the whole life of a man is like unto the vapour? of | Now the whole life of a man is like unto the vapour? of | Now the whole life of a man is like unto the vapour? of |
| 14458 | a caldron (?) which maketh itself visible for a little time, and | a caldron (?) which maketh itself visible for a little time, and | a caldron (?) which maketh itself visible for a little time, and |
| 14459 | afterwards perisheth ; and this is especially true in the case of | afterwards perisheth ; and this is especially true in the case of | afterwards perisheth ; and this is especially true in the case of |
| 14460 | the man who is a sinner. There is no profit whatsoever in | the man who is a sinner. There is no profit whatsoever in | the man who is a sinner. There is no profit whatsoever in |
| 14461 | the life of the man who worketh evil, nor, moreover, shall | the life of the man who worketh evil, nor, moreover, shall | the life of the man who worketh evil, nor, moreover, shall |
| 14462 | he be found in the place whereto he shall depart, but he | he be found in the place whereto he shall depart, but he | he be found in the place whereto he shall depart, but he |
| 14463 | shall go forth with the sufferings that are sufferings indeed. | shall go forth with the sufferings that are sufferings indeed. | shall go forth with the sufferings that are sufferings indeed. |
| 14464 | And if the rich man be a sinner, that fact shall be of no | And if the rich man be a sinner, that fact shall be of no | And if the rich man be a sinner, that fact shall be of no |
| 14465 | benefit to him. Hast thou never heard [the words] which | benefit to him. Hast thou never heard [the words] which | benefit to him. Hast thou never heard [the words] which |
| 14466 | Solomon [spake], saying, ‘He who hath come forth in vanity, | Solomon [spake], saying, ‘He who hath come forth in vanity, | Solomon [spake], saying, ‘He who hath come forth in vanity, |
| 14467 | shall also depart again in vanity ; he who hath come forth in | shall also depart again in vanity ; he who hath come forth in | shall also depart again in vanity ; he who hath come forth in |
| 14468 | grief, shall depart again in grief, * even as it is written, | grief, shall depart again in grief, * even as it is written, | grief, shall depart again in grief, * even as it is written, |
| 14469 | There shall be no joy to the wicked man, saith the Lord.’ ° | There shall be no joy to the wicked man, saith the Lord.’ ° | There shall be no joy to the wicked man, saith the Lord.’ ° |
| 14470 | And again, ‘ The hope of the wicked man shall perish.’ ® And | And again, ‘ The hope of the wicked man shall perish.’ ® And | And again, ‘ The hope of the wicked man shall perish.’ ® And |
| 14471 | again, ‘ The wicked man shall be like unto the dust which the | again, ‘ The wicked man shall be like unto the dust which the | again, ‘ The wicked man shall be like unto the dust which the |
| 14472 | wind driveth along before it on the face of the ground.” ” | wind driveth along before it on the face of the ground.” ” | wind driveth along before it on the face of the ground.” ” |
| 14473 | Shew me now, O sinner, what kind of pleasure is it which | Shew me now, O sinner, what kind of pleasure is it which | Shew me now, O sinner, what kind of pleasure is it which |
| 14474 | cometh to thee during thy whole life 7 If thou sayest, Ⲓ have | cometh to thee during thy whole life 7 If thou sayest, ⲓ have | cometh to thee during thy whole life 7 If thou sayest, i have |
| 14475 | been a rich man all my life, and I have passed my time as one, | been a rich man all my life, and I have passed my time as one, | been a rich man all my life, and I have passed my time as one, |
| 14476 | and I have enjoyed myself thoroughly well,” then I shall say | and I have enjoyed myself thoroughly well,” then I shall say | and I have enjoyed myself thoroughly well,” then I shall say |
| 14477 | unto thee very gravely, What kind of pleasure was it that | unto thee very gravely, What kind of pleasure was it that | unto thee very gravely, What kind of pleasure was it that |
| 14478 | came to thee during all the time wherein thou wast living in | came to thee during all the time wherein thou wast living in | came to thee during all the time wherein thou wast living in |
| 14479 | sin ?’ If thou art rich in gold and in silver, what advantage | sin ?’ If thou art rich in gold and in silver, what advantage | sin ?’ If thou art rich in gold and in silver, what advantage |
| 14480 | hast thou therein, for thou wast produced from the earth? | hast thou therein, for thou wast produced from the earth? | hast thou therein, for thou wast produced from the earth? |
| 14481 | Verily, such a man eateth and drinketh to-day, but to- | Verily, such a man eateth and drinketh to-day, but to- | Verily, such a man eateth and drinketh to-day, but to- |
| 14482 | morrow he is carried off in the midst of his riches, and his | morrow he is carried off in the midst of his riches, and his | morrow he is carried off in the midst of his riches, and his |
| 14483 | 1 Jas, ii. 18. 2 Ps. exliv. 4. $ Read ⲡⲗϩⲟⲃ (2). | 1 Jas, ii. 18. 2 Ps. exliv. 4. $ Read ⲡⲗϩⲟⲃ (2). | 1 Jas, ii. 18. 2 Ps. exliv. 4. $ Read plhob (2). |
| 14484 | ⲉ Eccles. vi. 4. 5 Isa. xlviii. 22. ⲉ Prov. xi. 7. | Ⲉ Eccles. vi. 4. 5 Isa. xlviii. 22. Ⲉ Prov. xi. 7. | E Eccles. vi. 4. 5 Isa. xlviii. 22. E Prov. xi. 7. |
| 14485 | 7 Compare Job xxi. 18; Ps. i. 4; Hos. xiii. 8. | 7 Compare Job xxi. 18; Ps. i. 4; Hos. xiii. 8. | 7 Compare Job xxi. 18; Ps. i. 4; Hos. xiii. 8. |
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| 14489 | mouth is closed, and from this time onwards he will never | mouth is closed, and from this time onwards he will never | mouth is closed, and from this time onwards he will never |
| 14490 | eat again, | | eat again, | | eat again, | |
| 14491 | Shew me, O sinful man, what kind of rest it is which thou | Shew me, O sinful man, what kind of rest it is which thou | Shew me, O sinful man, what kind of rest it is which thou |
| 14492 | findest. Thou dost occupy thyself all thy time in lending | findest. Thou dost occupy thyself all thy time in lending | findest. Thou dost occupy thyself all thy time in lending |
| 14493 | money at usury, and in trafficking in merchandise. Thou art | money at usury, and in trafficking in merchandise. Thou art | money at usury, and in trafficking in merchandise. Thou art |
| 14494 | filled with anxious care by day and by night, even as is the | filled with anxious care by day and by night, even as is the | filled with anxious care by day and by night, even as is the |
| 14495 | man who Jacketh bread, and there is nothing about thee | man who Jacketh bread, and there is nothing about thee | man who Jacketh bread, and there is nothing about thee |
| 14496 | which affordeth thee comfort (or, consolation); on the con- | which affordeth thee comfort (or, consolation); on the con- | which affordeth thee comfort (or, consolation); on the con- |
| 14497 | trary, thy whole life is one long grief. Thou buildest houses, | trary, thy whole life is one long grief. Thou buildest houses, | trary, thy whole life is one long grief. Thou buildest houses, |
| 14498 | and stalls for sheep and cattle, and baths, thou plantest vine- | and stalls for sheep and cattle, and baths, thou plantest vine- | and stalls for sheep and cattle, and baths, thou plantest vine- |
| 14499 | yards, thou becomest a merchant, and sailest the seas with | yards, thou becomest a merchant, and sailest the seas with | yards, thou becomest a merchant, and sailest the seas with |
| 14500 | thy wares, and yet thou art at all times like unto the man | thy wares, and yet thou art at all times like unto the man | thy wares, and yet thou art at all times like unto the man |
| 14501 | who is in his death agony. Thou dost oppress the poor, and | who is in his death agony. Thou dost oppress the poor, and | who is in his death agony. Thou dost oppress the poor, and |
| 14502 | dost deceive the stranger, and dost rob the houses of widows, | dost deceive the stranger, and dost rob the houses of widows, | dost deceive the stranger, and dost rob the houses of widows, |
| 14503 | and amusest thyself by day and by night, and yet the bread | and amusest thyself by day and by night, and yet the bread | and amusest thyself by day and by night, and yet the bread |
| 14504 | which thou eatest is like that of every other man. And whilst | which thou eatest is like that of every other man. And whilst | which thou eatest is like that of every other man. And whilst |
| 14505 | thou art occupied in doing these things the period of thy life | thou art occupied in doing these things the period of thy life | thou art occupied in doing these things the period of thy life |
| 14506 | which is appointed unto thee cometh to an end, and thou art | which is appointed unto thee cometh to an end, and thou art | which is appointed unto thee cometh to an end, and thou art |
| 14507 | rejected, like a sour grape, and they bear thee away. And | rejected, like a sour grape, and they bear thee away. And | rejected, like a sour grape, and they bear thee away. And |
| 14508 | the possessions which thou hast heaped together shall remain | the possessions which thou hast heaped together shall remain | the possessions which thou hast heaped together shall remain |
| 14509 | on this earth, and the sins which thou hast committed shall | on this earth, and the sins which thou hast committed shall | on this earth, and the sins which thou hast committed shall |
| 14510 | go before thee to the throne of God. And the images shall | go before thee to the throne of God. And the images shall | go before thee to the throne of God. And the images shall |
| 14511 | provide the proofs of thy folly, and the houses which thou | provide the proofs of thy folly, and the houses which thou | provide the proofs of thy folly, and the houses which thou |
| 14512 | hast built others shall dwell in. And as for thy soul, because | hast built others shall dwell in. And as for thy soul, because | hast built others shall dwell in. And as for thy soul, because |
| 14513 | of thy lawless behaviour they shall carry it away into the | of thy lawless behaviour they shall carry it away into the | of thy lawless behaviour they shall carry it away into the |
| 14514 | outer darkness. From the vineyards which thou hast planted | outer darkness. From the vineyards which thou hast planted | outer darkness. From the vineyards which thou hast planted |
| 14515 | others shall gather in the grapes, and thou thyself in Amente | others shall gather in the grapes, and thou thyself in Amente | others shall gather in the grapes, and thou thyself in Amente |
| 14516 | shalt eagerly desire that the juice thercof be dropped upon | shalt eagerly desire that the juice thercof be dropped upon | shalt eagerly desire that the juice thercof be dropped upon |
| 14517 | thy tongue to cool it, even like thy brother Nineveh (?). | thy tongue to cool it, even like thy brother Nineveh (?). | thy tongue to cool it, even like thy brother Nineveh (?). |
| 14518 | Shew me now, O thou man who art merciless and a sinner, | Shew me now, O thou man who art merciless and a sinner, | Shew me now, O thou man who art merciless and a sinner, |
| 14519 | what advantage there was to thee in thy being born into the | what advantage there was to thee in thy being born into the | what advantage there was to thee in thy being born into the |
| 14520 | world, whether in thy life, or whether in thy death, unless it | world, whether in thy life, or whether in thy death, unless it | world, whether in thy life, or whether in thy death, unless it |
| 14521 | was the punishments which thou didst heap up on account of | was the punishments which thou didst heap up on account of | was the punishments which thou didst heap up on account of |
| 14522 | thy sins? In thy lifetime thou didst amuse thyself by day | thy sins? In thy lifetime thou didst amuse thyself by day | thy sins? In thy lifetime thou didst amuse thyself by day |
| 14523 | and by night, and thou wast weary because of the multitude | and by night, and thou wast weary because of the multitude | and by night, and thou wast weary because of the multitude |
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| 14524 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 337 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 337 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 337 |
| 14525 | of thy possessions, and at thy death thou didst depart to the | of thy possessions, and at thy death thou didst depart to the | of thy possessions, and at thy death thou didst depart to the |
| 14526 | punishment which is never-ending, in exchange for thy | punishment which is never-ending, in exchange for thy | punishment which is never-ending, in exchange for thy |
| 14527 | wickedness. Moreover, | if the sinner be a poor man, thou Fol. 504 | wickedness. Moreover, | if the sinner be a poor man, thou Fol. 504 | wickedness. Moreover, | if the sinner be a poor man, thou Fol. 504 |
| 14528 | wilt find that he worketh both by day and by night because Ϥ︦ | wilt find that he worketh both by day and by night because ϥ | wilt find that he worketh both by day and by night because f |
| 14529 | of the insistence of his poverty. And thou wilt find his son | of the insistence of his poverty. And thou wilt find his son | of the insistence of his poverty. And thou wilt find his son |
| 14530 | hungry and naked, and his wife sick and afllicted with the | hungry and naked, and his wife sick and afllicted with the | hungry and naked, and his wife sick and afllicted with the |
| 14531 | suffering of infirmity, and thou wilt find them quarrelling | suffering of infirmity, and thou wilt find them quarrelling | suffering of infirmity, and thou wilt find them quarrelling |
| 14532 | and cursing each other, and there is no peace at all between | and cursing each other, and there is no peace at all between | and cursing each other, and there is no peace at all between |
| 14533 | them. They are occupied by day and by night, they live in | them. They are occupied by day and by night, they live in | them. They are occupied by day and by night, they live in |
| 14534 | tribulation with their children. And the man longeth for | tribulation with their children. And the man longeth for | tribulation with their children. And the man longeth for |
| 14535 | death a thousand times over because of the suffering which is | death a thousand times over because of the suffering which is | death a thousand times over because of the suffering which is |
| 14536 | inside him. He seeth the poverty and suffering of his wife, | inside him. He seeth the poverty and suffering of his wife, | inside him. He seeth the poverty and suffering of his wife, |
| 14537 | and the misery of his children, and he committeth sin yet | and the misery of his children, and he committeth sin yet | and the misery of his children, and he committeth sin yet |
| 14538 | more and more, and he committeth thefts, and sweareth false | more and more, and he committeth thefts, and sweareth false | more and more, and he committeth thefts, and sweareth false |
| 14539 | oaths, even as it is written, ‘Poverty humbleth a man’? And | oaths, even as it is written, ‘Poverty humbleth a man’? And | oaths, even as it is written, ‘Poverty humbleth a man’? And |
| 14540 | not only doth it reduce him to humility, but it maketh him | not only doth it reduce him to humility, but it maketh him | not only doth it reduce him to humility, but it maketh him |
| 14541 | to commit fraudulent acts, and works which God hateth, for | to commit fraudulent acts, and works which God hateth, for | to commit fraudulent acts, and works which God hateth, for |
| 14542 | he wisheth to take home something to his wife and his | he wisheth to take home something to his wife and his | he wisheth to take home something to his wife and his |
| 14543 | children. In this manner he never ceaseth to be absorbed | children. In this manner he never ceaseth to be absorbed | children. In this manner he never ceaseth to be absorbed |
| 14544 | with the cares of this life all his days. He addeth sin to sin, | with the cares of this life all his days. He addeth sin to sin, | with the cares of this life all his days. He addeth sin to sin, |
| 14545 | and he spendeth his life in doing this until the appointed | and he spendeth his life in doing this until the appointed | and he spendeth his life in doing this until the appointed |
| 14546 | span of his life cometh to an end. Then he is carried away | span of his life cometh to an end. Then he is carried away | span of his life cometh to an end. Then he is carried away |
| 14547 | suddenly, heavily laden with the load of his sins, and he | suddenly, heavily laden with the load of his sins, and he | suddenly, heavily laden with the load of his sins, and he |
| 14548 | cometh forth into poverty, a poverty which is never-ending, | cometh forth into poverty, a poverty which is never-ending, | cometh forth into poverty, a poverty which is never-ending, |
| 14549 | and into great suffering. Shew me now what kind of | and into great suffering. Shew me now what kind of | and into great suffering. Shew me now what kind of |
| 14550 | benefit it is to a man of this kind to be born into the world, | benefit it is to a man of this kind to be born into the world, | benefit it is to a man of this kind to be born into the world, |
| 14551 | for there is nothing in it but suffering, and wretchedness, and | for there is nothing in it but suffering, and wretchedness, and | for there is nothing in it but suffering, and wretchedness, and |
| 14552 | sorrow. It was concerning such a man that were written | sorrow. It was concerning such a man that were written | sorrow. It was concerning such a man that were written |
| 14553 | the words, Ⲙⲉ who hath come in emptiness (or, vanity) shall | the words, ⲙⲏⲓ who hath come in emptiness (or, vanity) shall | the words, myi who hath come in emptiness (or, vanity) shall |
| 14554 | depart in emptiness (or, vanity), and his name shall be pro- | depart in emptiness (or, vanity), and his name shall be pro- | depart in emptiness (or, vanity), and his name shall be pro- |
| 14555 | claimed in the darkness,” 2 whether he be rich or poor. Woe | claimed in the darkness,” 2 whether he be rich or poor. Woe | claimed in the darkness,” 2 whether he be rich or poor. Woe |
| 14556 | be unto those who are born into the world, for the deceitful | be unto those who are born into the world, for the deceitful | be unto those who are born into the world, for the deceitful |
| 14557 | deeds (?) which they have done in the world shall be a | deeds (?) which they have done in the world shall be a | deeds (?) which they have done in the world shall be a |
| 14558 | punishment for them. What comfort (or, consolation) shall | punishment for them. What comfort (or, consolation) shall | punishment for them. What comfort (or, consolation) shall |
| 14559 | 1 Compare Prov. x. 15. ? Eccles, vi, 4. | 1 Compare Prov. x. 15. ? Eccles, vi, 4. | 1 Compare Prov. x. 15. ? Eccles, vi, 4. |
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| 14562 | there be to the man who shall die in his sins? There is | there be to the man who shall die in his sins? There is | there be to the man who shall die in his sins? There is |
| 14563 | nothing for him except suffering and sorrow in this world | nothing for him except suffering and sorrow in this world | nothing for him except suffering and sorrow in this world |
| 14564 | Fol.50 b and in the next. | Hast thou not heard what is written in the | Fol.50 b and in the next. | Hast thou not heard what is written in the | Fol.50 b and in the next. | Hast thou not heard what is written in the |
| 14565 | ϥ︦ⲋ︦ [Book of] Isaiah the prophet, ¢ The sinner that shall live for | ϥⲋ [Book of] Isaiah the prophet, ¢ The sinner that shall live for | f6 [Book of] Isaiah the prophet, ¢ The sinner that shall live for |
| 14566 | one hundred years shall be accursed ?’ 1 | one hundred years shall be accursed ?’ 1 | one hundred years shall be accursed ?’ 1 |
| 14567 | But tell me, O thou man of sin, when it was that thou | But tell me, O thou man of sin, when it was that thou | But tell me, O thou man of sin, when it was that thou |
| 14568 | didst enjoy thyself. Didst thou, peradventure, enjoy thyself | didst enjoy thyself. Didst thou, peradventure, enjoy thyself | didst enjoy thyself. Didst thou, peradventure, enjoy thyself |
| 14569 | in thy mother’s womb ? If so, what kind of enjoyment hadst | in thy mother’s womb ? If so, what kind of enjoyment hadst | in thy mother’s womb ? If so, what kind of enjoyment hadst |
| 14570 | thou? Thou wast shut up in the darkness and in the | thou? Thou wast shut up in the darkness and in the | thou? Thou wast shut up in the darkness and in the |
| 14571 | humour of her body, and thou didst not know when it was | humour of her body, and thou didst not know when it was | humour of her body, and thou didst not know when it was |
| 14572 | day, or when it was night. Didst thou, peradventure, enjoy | day, or when it was night. Didst thou, peradventure, enjoy | day, or when it was night. Didst thou, peradventure, enjoy |
| 14573 | thyself when thon camest forth from thy mother’s womb ? | thyself when thon camest forth from thy mother’s womb ? | thyself when thon camest forth from thy mother’s womb ? |
| 14574 | If thou didst, what kind of enjoyment hadst thou? For | If thou didst, what kind of enjoyment hadst thou? For | If thou didst, what kind of enjoyment hadst thou? For |
| 14575 | from the moment wherein thou wast brought forth thou didst | from the moment wherein thou wast brought forth thou didst | from the moment wherein thou wast brought forth thou didst |
| 14576 | cry and wail, Hadst thou been comfortable thou wouldst not | cry and wail, Hadst thou been comfortable thou wouldst not | cry and wail, Hadst thou been comfortable thou wouldst not |
| 14577 | have wept, for weeping belongeth to suffering and pain. | have wept, for weeping belongeth to suffering and pain. | have wept, for weeping belongeth to suffering and pain. |
| 14578 | Didst thou, peradventure, enjoy thyself when thou wast | Didst thou, peradventure, enjoy thyself when thou wast | Didst thou, peradventure, enjoy thyself when thou wast |
| 14579 | being suckled at the breasts of thy mother? If thou didst, | being suckled at the breasts of thy mother? If thou didst, | being suckled at the breasts of thy mother? If thou didst, |
| 14580 | what kind of enjoyment was it? Thou didst weep at all | what kind of enjoyment was it? Thou didst weep at all | what kind of enjoyment was it? Thou didst weep at all |
| 14581 | times, and thou hadst no heart. Didst thou, peradventure, | times, and thou hadst no heart. Didst thou, peradventure, | times, and thou hadst no heart. Didst thou, peradventure, |
| 14582 | enjoy thyself when thou wast a small child ? Tf thou didst, | enjoy thyself when thou wast a small child ? Tf thou didst, | enjoy thyself when thou wast a small child ? Tf thou didst, |
| 14583 | what kind of enjoyment was it? Thy face was cast down at | what kind of enjoyment was it? Thy face was cast down at | what kind of enjoyment was it? Thy face was cast down at |
| 14584 | all times to the earth, thou didst erawl about on thy hands | all times to the earth, thou didst erawl about on thy hands | all times to the earth, thou didst erawl about on thy hands |
| 14585 | and feet, thy mouth was always wet with the saliva which | and feet, thy mouth was always wet with the saliva which | and feet, thy mouth was always wet with the saliva which |
| 14586 | trickled from it, and when a heast might have attacked thee | trickled from it, and when a heast might have attacked thee | trickled from it, and when a heast might have attacked thee |
| 14587 | and killed thee thou wast ignorant of it. Didst thou, perad- | and killed thee thou wast ignorant of it. Didst thou, perad- | and killed thee thou wast ignorant of it. Didst thou, perad- |
| 14588 | venture, rejoice when thy legs gained firmness, and thou | venture, rejoice when thy legs gained firmness, and thou | venture, rejoice when thy legs gained firmness, and thou |
| 14589 | couldst walk? If thou didst, what kind of enjoyment was | couldst walk? If thou didst, what kind of enjoyment was | couldst walk? If thou didst, what kind of enjoyment was |
| 14590 | it? Thy parents taught thee [first], and then they sent | it? Thy parents taught thee [first], and then they sent | it? Thy parents taught thee [first], and then they sent |
| 14591 | thee to the master craftsman that he might teach thee a | thee to the master craftsman that he might teach thee a | thee to the master craftsman that he might teach thee a |
| 14592 | trade whereby thou mightest earn a living, Didst thou, | trade whereby thou mightest earn a living, Didst thou, | trade whereby thou mightest earn a living, Didst thou, |
| 14593 | peradventure, rejoice when thou didst grow up and arrive at | peradventure, rejoice when thou didst grow up and arrive at | peradventure, rejoice when thou didst grow up and arrive at |
| 14594 | man’s estate ? If thou didst, what kind of enjoyment was it ? | man’s estate ? If thou didst, what kind of enjoyment was it ? | man’s estate ? If thou didst, what kind of enjoyment was it ? |
| 14595 | The lust of early manhood which was in thee was fighting | The lust of early manhood which was in thee was fighting | The lust of early manhood which was in thee was fighting |
| 14596 | 1 Isa. lxv. 20. | 1 Isa. lxv. 20. | 1 Isa. lxv. 20. |
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| 14598 | against thee, and never for one moment did it cease to goad | against thee, and never for one moment did it cease to goad | against thee, and never for one moment did it cease to goad |
| 14599 | thee. Didst thou, peradventure, enjoy thyself when thou | thee. Didst thou, peradventure, enjoy thyself when thou | thee. Didst thou, peradventure, enjoy thyself when thou |
| 14600 | didst take a wife ? Nay, nay, thou couldst not enjoy thyself, | didst take a wife ? Nay, nay, thou couldst not enjoy thyself, | didst take a wife ? Nay, nay, thou couldst not enjoy thyself, |
| 14601 | for thou didst burden thyself with heavy cares. Didst thou, | for thou didst burden thyself with heavy cares. Didst thou, | for thou didst burden thyself with heavy cares. Didst thou, |
| 14602 | peradventure, enjoy thyself when thou didst beget children ¥ | peradventure, enjoy thyself when thou didst beget children ¥ | peradventure, enjoy thyself when thou didst beget children ¥ |
| 14603 | If thou didst, | what kind of enjoyment was it? Thou didst Fol. 51 | If thou didst, | what kind of enjoyment was it? Thou didst Fol. 51 | If thou didst, | what kind of enjoyment was it? Thou didst Fol. 51 |
| 14604 | load thyself with cares both by day and by night. For the ϥ︦ⲏ︦ | load thyself with cares both by day and by night. For the ϥ︦ⲏ︦ | load thyself with cares both by day and by night. For the f︦y︦ |
| 14605 | man who hath married a wife and hath begotten children | man who hath married a wife and hath begotten children | man who hath married a wife and hath begotten children |
| 14606 | hath never a moments peace; on the contrary, his head is | hath never a moments peace; on the contrary, his head is | hath never a moments peace; on the contrary, his head is |
| 14607 | always burdened with cares, especially if he be a poor man, | always burdened with cares, especially if he be a poor man, | always burdened with cares, especially if he be a poor man, |
| 14608 | for then his tribulations are doubled. | for then his tribulations are doubled. | for then his tribulations are doubled. |
| 14609 | Didst thou, peradventure, enjoy thyself when thou didst | Didst thou, peradventure, enjoy thyself when thou didst | Didst thou, peradventure, enjoy thyself when thou didst |
| 14610 | become an old man? If thou didst, what kind of enjoyment | become an old man? If thou didst, what kind of enjoyment | become an old man? If thou didst, what kind of enjoyment |
| 14611 | was it? Thy bones became broken, the light of thine eyes | was it? Thy bones became broken, the light of thine eyes | was it? Thy bones became broken, the light of thine eyes |
| 14612 | was extinguished, thy teeth became loose and incapable of | was extinguished, thy teeth became loose and incapable of | was extinguished, thy teeth became loose and incapable of |
| 14613 | chewing food, thy heart ceased to have perception and to | chewing food, thy heart ceased to have perception and to | chewing food, thy heart ceased to have perception and to |
| 14614 | understand a word of wisdom, thy nerves, sinews, and tendons | understand a word of wisdom, thy nerves, sinews, and tendons | understand a word of wisdom, thy nerves, sinews, and tendons |
| 14615 | of the body failed, and ceased to be able to work without | of the body failed, and ceased to be able to work without | of the body failed, and ceased to be able to work without |
| 14616 | difficulty. Thy mouth lost its shape and was unable to utter | difficulty. Thy mouth lost its shape and was unable to utter | difficulty. Thy mouth lost its shape and was unable to utter |
| 14617 | words distinctly, thy voice became feeble, and the cars lost | words distinctly, thy voice became feeble, and the cars lost | words distinctly, thy voice became feeble, and the cars lost |
| 14618 | their power to hear. All these things came upon thee in | their power to hear. All these things came upon thee in | their power to hear. All these things came upon thee in |
| 14619 | thine old age, but more especially there came great tribulation | thine old age, but more especially there came great tribulation | thine old age, but more especially there came great tribulation |
| 14620 | of heart, because thou wast drawing nigh to the grave, and | of heart, because thou wast drawing nigh to the grave, and | of heart, because thou wast drawing nigh to the grave, and |
| 14621 | thou knewest not how long men would enquire after thee. | thou knewest not how long men would enquire after thee. | thou knewest not how long men would enquire after thee. |
| 14622 | Wilt thou, peradventure, rejoice when the span of life that | Wilt thou, peradventure, rejoice when the span of life that | Wilt thou, peradventure, rejoice when the span of life that |
| 14623 | hath been allotted to thee hath come to an end, when thou | hath been allotted to thee hath come to an end, when thou | hath been allotted to thee hath come to an end, when thou |
| 14624 | must go before God? What kind of enjoyment wilt thou | must go before God? What kind of enjoyment wilt thou | must go before God? What kind of enjoyment wilt thou |
| 14625 | have when that moment cometh? Thou wilt cast thyself | have when that moment cometh? Thou wilt cast thyself | have when that moment cometh? Thou wilt cast thyself |
| 14626 | down upon [thy] bed in thy tribulation of heart, a great | down upon [thy] bed in thy tribulation of heart, a great | down upon [thy] bed in thy tribulation of heart, a great |
| 14627 | wave of heat will envelop thee, and the aftack of sickness | wave of heat will envelop thee, and the aftack of sickness | wave of heat will envelop thee, and the aftack of sickness |
| 14628 | will become more violent, and thou wilt heave sighs over thy | will become more violent, and thou wilt heave sighs over thy | will become more violent, and thou wilt heave sighs over thy |
| 14629 | sins, because thou hast no good deeds to thy credit. Thou | sins, because thou hast no good deeds to thy credit. Thou | sins, because thou hast no good deeds to thy credit. Thou |
| 14630 | wilt weep for thy little children who shall become orphans, | wilt weep for thy little children who shall become orphans, | wilt weep for thy little children who shall become orphans, |
| 14631 | 1 With this paragraph compare Athanasius ‘On the Soul and Body’ | 1 With this paragraph compare Athanasius ‘On the Soul and Body’ | 1 With this paragraph compare Athanasius ‘On the Soul and Body’ |
| 14632 | (Budge, Coptic Homilies, pp. 264, 265). | (Budge, Coptic Homilies, pp. 264, 265). | (Budge, Coptic Homilies, pp. 264, 265). |
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| 14634 | and thou wilt be greatly disturbed because of the calamity | and thou wilt be greatly disturbed because of the calamity | and thou wilt be greatly disturbed because of the calamity |
| 14635 | that hath come upon thee. Thou wilt look at the Powers | that hath come upon thee. Thou wilt look at the Powers | that hath come upon thee. Thou wilt look at the Powers |
| 14636 | with terrifying faces which have come after thee, and thou | with terrifying faces which have come after thee, and thou | with terrifying faces which have come after thee, and thou |
| 14637 | wilt sigh over the end of thy life, because it hath drawn nigh | wilt sigh over the end of thy life, because it hath drawn nigh | wilt sigh over the end of thy life, because it hath drawn nigh |
| 14638 | so speedily, Peradventure thou wilt rejoice, O man, when | so speedily, Peradventure thou wilt rejoice, O man, when | so speedily, Peradventure thou wilt rejoice, O man, when |
| 14639 | thou standest before the throne of God? What kind of | thou standest before the throne of God? What kind of | thou standest before the throne of God? What kind of |
| 14640 | enjoyment wilt thou have [there] being laden with thy load | enjoyment wilt thou have [there] being laden with thy load | enjoyment wilt thou have [there] being laden with thy load |
| 14641 | Fol. 515 of sins | and having not one good deed before thee? | Fol. 515 of sins | and having not one good deed before thee? | Fol. 515 of sins | and having not one good deed before thee? |
| 14642 | geo | geo | geo |
| 14643 | And the avenging angels (or, executioners) shall seize | And the avenging angels (or, executioners) shall seize | And the avenging angels (or, executioners) shall seize |
| 14644 | thy soul, the flames of fire shooting out from their eyes, and | thy soul, the flames of fire shooting out from their eyes, and | thy soul, the flames of fire shooting out from their eyes, and |
| 14645 | shall cast thee down, and shall gnash their teeth at thee; | shall cast thee down, and shall gnash their teeth at thee; | shall cast thee down, and shall gnash their teeth at thee; |
| 14646 | and thy sins shall follow thee closely, and shall be thy | and thy sins shall follow thee closely, and shall be thy | and thy sins shall follow thee closely, and shall be thy |
| 14647 | accusers. Whither wilt thou turn thy face, O wretched | accusers. Whither wilt thou turn thy face, O wretched | accusers. Whither wilt thou turn thy face, O wretched |
| 14648 | man? What manner of place wilt thou lock for in order to | man? What manner of place wilt thou lock for in order to | man? What manner of place wilt thou lock for in order to |
| 14649 | find rest therein? Thou shalt find it neither on the right | find rest therein? Thou shalt find it neither on the right | find rest therein? Thou shalt find it neither on the right |
| 14650 | hand nor on the left. Behold the poor whom thou hast | hand nor on the left. Behold the poor whom thou hast | hand nor on the left. Behold the poor whom thou hast |
| 14651 | wronged! Behold those who were in misery, and the strangers, | wronged! Behold those who were in misery, and the strangers, | wronged! Behold those who were in misery, and the strangers, |
| 14652 | whom thou didst defraud and eat up what goods they had! | whom thou didst defraud and eat up what goods they had! | whom thou didst defraud and eat up what goods they had! |
| 14653 | Behold the false oaths! Behold the slanderings! Behold | Behold the false oaths! Behold the slanderings! Behold | Behold the false oaths! Behold the slanderings! Behold |
| 14654 | the hatred! Behold the envy! Behold the contentions! Be- | the hatred! Behold the envy! Behold the contentions! Be- | the hatred! Behold the envy! Behold the contentions! Be- |
| 14655 | hold the impurities! Behold the pollutions! Behold the | hold the impurities! Behold the pollutions! Behold the | hold the impurities! Behold the pollutions! Behold the |
| 14656 | fornications! Behold the murders, and all the rest of the | fornications! Behold the murders, and all the rest of the | fornications! Behold the murders, and all the rest of the |
| 14657 | evil deeds which thou hast committed! Then, at that moment, | evil deeds which thou hast committed! Then, at that moment, | evil deeds which thou hast committed! Then, at that moment, |
| 14658 | the Judge shall ery out, ‘Cast him into the outer darkness, | the Judge shall ery out, ‘Cast him into the outer darkness, | the Judge shall ery out, ‘Cast him into the outer darkness, |
| 14659 | where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth.’? | where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth.’? | where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth.’? |
| 14660 | This is the end of all the men who are sinners, and who | This is the end of all the men who are sinners, and who | This is the end of all the men who are sinners, and who |
| 14661 | have not repented of their sins before their deaths. Behold, | have not repented of their sins before their deaths. Behold, | have not repented of their sins before their deaths. Behold, |
| 14662 | I have made the matter quite clear to you, and have shewn | I have made the matter quite clear to you, and have shewn | I have made the matter quite clear to you, and have shewn |
| 14663 | you that there is no profit in the life of man who is born | you that there is no profit in the life of man who is born | you that there is no profit in the life of man who is born |
| 14664 | into this world. If thou wishest for salvation, and wouldst | into this world. If thou wishest for salvation, and wouldst | into this world. If thou wishest for salvation, and wouldst |
| 14665 | inherit life, haste thee and redeem thy sins by means of acts | inherit life, haste thee and redeem thy sins by means of acts | inherit life, haste thee and redeem thy sins by means of acts |
| 14666 | of charity and by works of compassion to the poor, so that | of charity and by works of compassion to the poor, so that | of charity and by works of compassion to the poor, so that |
| 14667 | thou mayest enjoy thyself in the world wherein there are | thou mayest enjoy thyself in the world wherein there are | thou mayest enjoy thyself in the world wherein there are |
| 14668 | joy and gladness. And even if thou hast committed every | joy and gladness. And even if thou hast committed every | joy and gladness. And even if thou hast committed every |
| 14669 | 1 Matt. xiii, 42; xxv, 30. | 1 Matt. xiii, 42; xxv, 30. | 1 Matt. xiii, 42; xxv, 30. |
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| 14671 | kind of sin, turn thou back and repent, and God shall forgive | kind of sin, turn thou back and repent, and God shall forgive | kind of sin, turn thou back and repent, and God shall forgive |
| 14672 | thee, for He is compassionate, and He loveth mankind, and | thee, for He is compassionate, and He loveth mankind, and | thee, for He is compassionate, and He loveth mankind, and |
| 14673 | sheweth pity for the wickednesses of those who return unto | sheweth pity for the wickednesses of those who return unto | sheweth pity for the wickednesses of those who return unto |
| 14674 | Him. | For He saith, ‘I do not desire the death of the Fol. 524 | Him. | For He saith, ‘I do not desire the death of the Fol. 524 | Him. | For He saith, ‘I do not desire the death of the Fol. 524 |
| 14675 | sinner, but rather that he should turn back from his evil ⲣ︦ | sinner, but rather that he should turn back from his evil ⲉⲣ | sinner, but rather that he should turn back from his evil er |
| 14676 | way, and repent and live.’! And again [He saith], ‘If the | way, and repent and live.’! And again [He saith], ‘If the | way, and repent and live.’! And again [He saith], ‘If the |
| 14677 | transgressor hath turned back from his wickedness, and doeth | transgressor hath turned back from his wickedness, and doeth | transgressor hath turned back from his wickedness, and doeth |
| 14678 | righteousness, I will no longer remember the wickednesses | righteousness, I will no longer remember the wickednesses | righteousness, I will no longer remember the wickednesses |
| 14679 | which he hath committed, but he shall live through the | which he hath committed, but he shall live through the | which he hath committed, but he shall live through the |
| 14680 | righteousness which he hath done.” [And He saith], ‘Turn | righteousness which he hath done.” [And He saith], ‘Turn | righteousness which he hath done.” [And He saith], ‘Turn |
| 14681 | ye back to Me, O ye children who have gone afar off, and | ye back to Me, O ye children who have gone afar off, and | ye back to Me, O ye children who have gone afar off, and |
| 14682 | I will heal you of your wounds.’ [And] Ile saith by His | I will heal you of your wounds.’ [And] Ile saith by His | I will heal you of your wounds.’ [And] Ile saith by His |
| 14683 | mouth which is full of life, ‘I have not come to invite the | mouth which is full of life, ‘I have not come to invite the | mouth which is full of life, ‘I have not come to invite the |
| 14684 | righteous, but the sinners to repentance.’ * And again, ‘Come | righteous, but the sinners to repentance.’ * And again, ‘Come | righteous, but the sinners to repentance.’ * And again, ‘Come |
| 14685 | unto Me every one who is suffering, and is laden, and I will | unto Me every one who is suffering, and is laden, and I will | unto Me every one who is suffering, and is laden, and I will |
| 14686 | give rest to you’? | give rest to you’? | give rest to you’? |
| 14687 | Thus thou mayest see, O man, the love for man which God | Thus thou mayest see, O man, the love for man which God | Thus thou mayest see, O man, the love for man which God |
| 14688 | [sheweth] towards us. Finally, waste not day after day, | [sheweth] towards us. Finally, waste not day after day, | [sheweth] towards us. Finally, waste not day after day, |
| 14689 | month after month, and year after year, for the span of life | month after month, and year after year, for the span of life | month after month, and year after year, for the span of life |
| 14690 | which hath been allotted to thee is coming to an end, and | which hath been allotted to thee is coming to an end, and | which hath been allotted to thee is coming to an end, and |
| 14691 | thou must depart, laden with the load of thy sins, and thou | thou must depart, laden with the load of thy sins, and thou | thou must depart, laden with the load of thy sins, and thou |
| 14692 | wilt curse the day wherein thou wast born. TI liave declared | wilt curse the day wherein thou wast born. TI liave declared | wilt curse the day wherein thou wast born. TI liave declared |
| 14693 | all these things out of love for you, and because of the verse | all these things out of love for you, and because of the verse | all these things out of love for you, and because of the verse |
| 14694 | which is written, * Man is born unto trouble. ® Now it was | which is written, * Man is born unto trouble. ® Now it was | which is written, * Man is born unto trouble. ® Now it was |
| 14695 | because the prophet thought that there was mo profit in a | because the prophet thought that there was mo profit in a | because the prophet thought that there was mo profit in a |
| 14696 | man’s life, but only suffering and misery, that he said, * Man | man’s life, but only suffering and misery, that he said, * Man | man’s life, but only suffering and misery, that he said, * Man |
| 14697 | is born unto trouble, and his days pass quickly.’ | is born unto trouble, and his days pass quickly.’ | is born unto trouble, and his days pass quickly.’ |
| 14698 | Now as concerning the righteous, their whole life is joy | Now as concerning the righteous, their whole life is joy | Now as concerning the righteous, their whole life is joy |
| 14699 | and gladness, and since they have been born unto blessedness, | and gladness, and since they have been born unto blessedness, | and gladness, and since they have been born unto blessedness, |
| 14700 | they shall also depart to the blessedness which is perfect. | they shall also depart to the blessedness which is perfect. | they shall also depart to the blessedness which is perfect. |
| 14701 | Verily, happy and blessed is the righteous man who is born | Verily, happy and blessed is the righteous man who is born | Verily, happy and blessed is the righteous man who is born |
| 14702 | into the world! In very truth this is the man unto whom | into the world! In very truth this is the man unto whom | into the world! In very truth this is the man unto whom |
| 14703 | 1 Ezek. xviii, 2 xxxiii. 11. 2 Ezek. xviii. 27. | 1 Ezek. xviii, 2 xxxiii. 11. 2 Ezek. xviii. 27. | 1 Ezek. xviii, 2 xxxiii. 11. 2 Ezek. xviii. 27. |
| 14704 | ⲃ Jer. iii. 22; xxx. 17. * Matt. ix. 13; Mark ii. 17 ; Luke v. 32, | Ⲃ Jer. iii. 22; xxx. 17. * Matt. ix. 13; Mark ii. 17 ; Luke v. 32, | V Jer. iii. 22; xxx. 17. * Matt. ix. 13; Mark ii. 17 ; Luke v. 32, |
| 14705 | 5 Matt. xi. 2 ⲃ Job ⲩ. 7. | 5 Matt. xi. 2 ⲃ Job ⲩ. 7. | 5 Matt. xi. 2 v Job y. 7. |
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| 14707 | the building which he hath made in {this] world shall be | the building which he hath made in {this] world shall be | the building which he hath made in {this] world shall be |
| 14708 | Fol. 525 for profit. Blessed is the man who is righteous | and | Fol. 525 for profit. Blessed is the man who is righteous | and | Fol. 525 for profit. Blessed is the man who is righteous | and |
| 14709 | ⲣ︦ⲁ︦ merciful, for he shall eat of the good things of the earth, | ⲣ︦ⲁ︦ merciful, for he shall eat of the good things of the earth, | r︦a︦ merciful, for he shall eat of the good things of the earth, |
| 14710 | and he shall enjoy refreshing in the kingdom that is in | and he shall enjoy refreshing in the kingdom that is in | and he shall enjoy refreshing in the kingdom that is in |
| 14711 | the heavens with the Patriarchs Abraham, and Isaac, and | the heavens with the Patriarchs Abraham, and Isaac, and | the heavens with the Patriarchs Abraham, and Isaac, and |
| 14712 | Jacob, and Job, and the other believing men. And blessed | Jacob, and Job, and the other believing men. And blessed | Jacob, and Job, and the other believing men. And blessed |
| 14713 | 1s the poor man who giveth thanks, and who is meek and | 1s the poor man who giveth thanks, and who is meek and | 1s the poor man who giveth thanks, and who is meek and |
| 14714 | gentle, for he shall go forth from the poverty of this world, | gentle, for he shall go forth from the poverty of this world, | gentle, for he shall go forth from the poverty of this world, |
| 14715 | and shall receive riches which are never-ending. In very | and shall receive riches which are never-ending. In very | and shall receive riches which are never-ending. In very |
| 14716 | truth this is the man whose sorrows shall come to an end, | truth this is the man whose sorrows shall come to an end, | truth this is the man whose sorrows shall come to an end, |
| 14717 | and who shall inherit the rest that shall never end, even | and who shall inherit the rest that shall never end, even | and who shall inherit the rest that shall never end, even |
| 14718 | as it is written, ‘ Blessed are the poor in spirit, for to them | as it is written, ‘ Blessed are the poor in spirit, for to them | as it is written, ‘ Blessed are the poor in spirit, for to them |
| 14719 | belongeth the kingdom which is in the heavens”! And | belongeth the kingdom which is in the heavens”! And | belongeth the kingdom which is in the heavens”! And |
| 14720 | again, ‘ Blessed is the man whom Thou shalt receive to Thy- | again, ‘ Blessed is the man whom Thou shalt receive to Thy- | again, ‘ Blessed is the man whom Thou shalt receive to Thy- |
| 14721 | self, O Lord’? And again, ‘Better is one day inside Thy | self, O Lord’? And again, ‘Better is one day inside Thy | self, O Lord’? And again, ‘Better is one day inside Thy |
| 14722 | courts than one thousand [passed] outside them.'? | courts than one thousand [passed] outside them.'? | courts than one thousand [passed] outside them.'? |
| 14723 | Behold now, we say these things unto you, O my beloved, | Behold now, we say these things unto you, O my beloved, | Behold now, we say these things unto you, O my beloved, |
| 14724 | for the admonition of the soul, and I have made my discourse | for the admonition of the soul, and I have made my discourse | for the admonition of the soul, and I have made my discourse |
| 14725 | somewhat lengthy, I know, however, that the tears which | somewhat lengthy, I know, however, that the tears which | somewhat lengthy, I know, however, that the tears which |
| 14726 | have come forth from your eyes shall become unto you a | have come forth from your eyes shall become unto you a | have come forth from your eyes shall become unto you a |
| 14727 | fountain of salvation, which shall cleanse your bodies on the | fountain of salvation, which shall cleanse your bodies on the | fountain of salvation, which shall cleanse your bodies on the |
| 14728 | day of the great festival of Saint Victor the General, whose | day of the great festival of Saint Victor the General, whose | day of the great festival of Saint Victor the General, whose |
| 14729 | festival we are celebrating this day. Believe me, O ye God- | festival we are celebrating this day. Believe me, O ye God- | festival we are celebrating this day. Believe me, O ye God- |
| 14730 | loving congregation, I have no wish to set in motion this | loving congregation, I have no wish to set in motion this | loving congregation, I have no wish to set in motion this |
| 14731 | word which is full of tribulation, during this great festival | word which is full of tribulation, during this great festival | word which is full of tribulation, during this great festival |
| 14732 | this day, and Ⲓ would not introduce sadness into the festival | this day, and ⲓ would not introduce sadness into the festival | this day, and i would not introduce sadness into the festival |
| 14733 | of Saint Victor, the most glorious of all martyrs, had it not | of Saint Victor, the most glorious of all martyrs, had it not | of Saint Victor, the most glorious of all martyrs, had it not |
| 14734 | been that my mind was carried away by my thoughts, and it | been that my mind was carried away by my thoughts, and it | been that my mind was carried away by my thoughts, and it |
| 14735 | seemed to me as if Ⲓ saw the General standing before me. | seemed to me as if ⲓ saw the General standing before me. | seemed to me as if i saw the General standing before me. |
| 14736 | And he raised up gladness in my heart and in my mind, in | And he raised up gladness in my heart and in my mind, in | And he raised up gladness in my heart and in my mind, in |
| 14737 | his love towards us, and he spake unto me, saying, Ⲟ man, | his love towards us, and he spake unto me, saying, ⲟⲓ man, | his love towards us, and he spake unto me, saying, oi man, |
| 14738 | speak unto this congregation for the salvation of their souls. | speak unto this congregation for the salvation of their souls. | speak unto this congregation for the salvation of their souls. |
| 14739 | Fol. 53a Thou shalt bring them into | the haven of salvation on the | Fol. 53a Thou shalt bring them into | the haven of salvation on the | Fol. 53a Thou shalt bring them into | the haven of salvation on the |
| 14740 | ⲣ︦ⲃ︦ day of my commemoration, and they shall repent them of their | ⲣ︦ⲃ︦ day of my commemoration, and they shall repent them of their | r︦v︦ day of my commemoration, and they shall repent them of their |
| 14741 | 1 Matt. v. 8. 2 Ps. Ixv. 4. 3 Ps. Ixxxiv. 10. | 1 Matt. v. 8. 2 Ps. Ixv. 4. 3 Ps. Ixxxiv. 10. | 1 Matt. v. 8. 2 Ps. Ixv. 4. 3 Ps. Ixxxiv. 10. |
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| 14743 | sins. This result will afford me far greater happiness than | sins. This result will afford me far greater happiness than | sins. This result will afford me far greater happiness than |
| 14744 | ten thousand encomiums. And I do not wish [to receive] the | ten thousand encomiums. And I do not wish [to receive] the | ten thousand encomiums. And I do not wish [to receive] the |
| 14745 | honour which belongeth to this world, for my justification is | honour which belongeth to this world, for my justification is | honour which belongeth to this world, for my justification is |
| 14746 | in the heavens, before my Lord and my King, the Christ.’ | in the heavens, before my Lord and my King, the Christ.’ | in the heavens, before my Lord and my King, the Christ.’ |
| 14747 | And when Ⲓ had heard these [words] from Saint Victor, | And when ⲓ had heard these [words] from Saint Victor, | And when i had heard these [words] from Saint Victor, |
| 14748 | [and saw] the care which he took for all those who are heavy | [and saw] the care which he took for all those who are heavy | [and saw] the care which he took for all those who are heavy |
| 14749 | laden, and that he was laying aside his own honour for the | laden, and that he was laying aside his own honour for the | laden, and that he was laying aside his own honour for the |
| 14750 | sake of the salvation and well-being of our souls and our | sake of the salvation and well-being of our souls and our | sake of the salvation and well-being of our souls and our |
| 14751 | bodies, I at length turned my tongue towards you, O my | bodies, I at length turned my tongue towards you, O my | bodies, I at length turned my tongue towards you, O my |
| 14752 | sons and my daughters, and I spake these few words to you | sons and my daughters, and I spake these few words to you | sons and my daughters, and I spake these few words to you |
| 14753 | for the welfare of your souls. Now, therefore, let us send on | for the welfare of your souls. Now, therefore, let us send on | for the welfare of your souls. Now, therefore, let us send on |
| 14754 | before us the things which we find for the benefit of our | before us the things which we find for the benefit of our | before us the things which we find for the benefit of our |
| 14755 | souls in the day of need, so that Saint Victor, whose festival | souls in the day of need, so that Saint Victor, whose festival | souls in the day of need, so that Saint Victor, whose festival |
| 14756 | we are celebrating this day, may make supplication on our | we are celebrating this day, may make supplication on our | we are celebrating this day, may make supplication on our |
| 14757 | behalf before the Christ, the True Shepherd, that He may | behalf before the Christ, the True Shepherd, that He may | behalf before the Christ, the True Shepherd, that He may |
| 14758 | guide our souls into the pasture that pleaseth Him, according | guide our souls into the pasture that pleaseth Him, according | guide our souls into the pasture that pleaseth Him, according |
| 14759 | to that which is written, ¢ His counsel is more to be chosen | to that which is written, ¢ His counsel is more to be chosen | to that which is written, ¢ His counsel is more to be chosen |
| 14760 | than gold, and the precious stone of very great price.’! | than gold, and the precious stone of very great price.’! | than gold, and the precious stone of very great price.’! |
| 14761 | ‘Let us pay good heed to the things that we hear, lest we | ‘Let us pay good heed to the things that we hear, lest we | ‘Let us pay good heed to the things that we hear, lest we |
| 14762 | fall away,’ ? according to the word of Paul, the wise man. Let | fall away,’ ? according to the word of Paul, the wise man. Let | fall away,’ ? according to the word of Paul, the wise man. Let |
| 14763 | us free ourselves from our sins, before they be required of us. | us free ourselves from our sins, before they be required of us. | us free ourselves from our sins, before they be required of us. |
| 14764 | And if, O man, thou hast sinned through thoughtlessness, | And if, O man, thou hast sinned through thoughtlessness, | And if, O man, thou hast sinned through thoughtlessness, |
| 14765 | turn thee, repent, and God shall forgive thee. And again, | turn thee, repent, and God shall forgive thee. And again, | turn thee, repent, and God shall forgive thee. And again, |
| 14766 | if thou hast not committed sin, take good heed to thyself | if thou hast not committed sin, take good heed to thyself | if thou hast not committed sin, take good heed to thyself |
| 14767 | that the Devil be not envious of thee, for he is a deceitful | that the Devil be not envious of thee, for he is a deceitful | that the Devil be not envious of thee, for he is a deceitful |
| 14768 | villain, and he hateth the race of man. Thou hearest what is | villain, and he hateth the race of man. Thou hearest what is | villain, and he hateth the race of man. Thou hearest what is |
| 14769 | written in the Catholic | Epistle], © Be sober, watch ; for your | written in the Catholic | Epistle], © Be sober, watch ; for your | written in the Catholic | Epistle], © Be sober, watch ; for your |
| 14770 | adversary the Devil | goeth round about roaring like a lion, Fol. 53 | adversary the Devil | goeth round about roaring like a lion, Fol. 53 | adversary the Devil | goeth round about roaring like a lion, Fol. 53 |
| 14771 | seeking to swallow up your soul.’ ® And again, Paul saith, PT | seeking to swallow up your soul.’ ® And again, Paul saith, PT | seeking to swallow up your soul.’ ® And again, Paul saith, PT |
| 14772 | ¢ Our strife is not against blood and flesh, but against prinei- | ¢ Our strife is not against blood and flesh, but against prinei- | ¢ Our strife is not against blood and flesh, but against prinei- |
| 14773 | palities and powers, and against the governors of the world | palities and powers, and against the governors of the world | palities and powers, and against the governors of the world |
| 14774 | in darkness, and against spirit beings of evil beneath the | in darkness, and against spirit beings of evil beneath the | in darkness, and against spirit beings of evil beneath the |
| 14775 | heavens.’* And again, our Saviour commanded us, saying, | heavens.’* And again, our Saviour commanded us, saying, | heavens.’* And again, our Saviour commanded us, saying, |
| 14776 | 1 Ps, xix. 1 Prov. viii. 10, 11, 19. 3 Heb. ii. 1. | 1 Ps, xix. 1 Prov. viii. 10, 11, 19. 3 Heb. ii. 1. | 1 Ps, xix. 1 Prov. viii. 10, 11, 19. 3 Heb. ii. 1. |
| 14777 | 3 1Pet. ⲩ. 8. 4 Eph. vi. 12. | 3 1Pet. Ⲩ. 8. 4 Eph. vi. 12. | 3 1Pet. Y. 8. 4 Eph. vi. 12. |
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| 14778 | Fol. 54 a | Fol. 54 a | Fol. 54 a |
| 14779 | ⲣ︦ⲇ︦ | ⲣ︦ⲇ︦ | r︦ḋ︦ |
| 14780 | 344 TIE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS | 344 TIE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS | 344 TIE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS |
| 14781 | If the master of the house knew at what hour the thief was | If the master of the house knew at what hour the thief was | If the master of the house knew at what hour the thief was |
| 14782 | coming he would keep watch, and would not permit him to | coming he would keep watch, and would not permit him to | coming he would keep watch, and would not permit him to |
| 14783 | break into his house; even so do ye yourselves watch, for | break into his house; even so do ye yourselves watch, for | break into his house; even so do ye yourselves watch, for |
| 14784 | ye know not in what hour the thief will come.”? | ye know not in what hour the thief will come.”? | ye know not in what hour the thief will come.”? |
| 14785 | Now ye know well, O my beloved, that it is right for a man | Now ye know well, O my beloved, that it is right for a man | Now ye know well, O my beloved, that it is right for a man |
| 14786 | to keep watch by day and by night, so that the Devil may not | to keep watch by day and by night, so that the Devil may not | to keep watch by day and by night, so that the Devil may not |
| 14787 | be envious of him, and may not destroy his righteousness. | be envious of him, and may not destroy his righteousness. | be envious of him, and may not destroy his righteousness. |
| 14788 | Do not make a pretence and say, Ⲓ have committed many | Do not make a pretence and say, ⲓ have committed many | Do not make a pretence and say, i have committed many |
| 14789 | sins, and God will never forgive me, even if I do repent.’ | sins, and God will never forgive me, even if I do repent.’ | sins, and God will never forgive me, even if I do repent.’ |
| 14790 | Take heed to thyself and do not talk in this way. Never let | Take heed to thyself and do not talk in this way. Never let | Take heed to thyself and do not talk in this way. Never let |
| 14791 | sin gain dominion over thee. And even if thou hast com- | sin gain dominion over thee. And even if thou hast com- | sin gain dominion over thee. And even if thou hast com- |
| 14792 | mitted a multitude of sins, turn thee, repent, and God shall | mitted a multitude of sins, turn thee, repent, and God shall | mitted a multitude of sins, turn thee, repent, and God shall |
| 14793 | forgive thee, and He will number thee with those who have | forgive thee, and He will number thee with those who have | forgive thee, and He will number thee with those who have |
| 14794 | never committed sin at all. Tor as thou findest the grapes | never committed sin at all. Tor as thou findest the grapes | never committed sin at all. Tor as thou findest the grapes |
| 14795 | full of sourness which come from an [uncultivated] vine, but | full of sourness which come from an [uncultivated] vine, but | full of sourness which come from an [uncultivated] vine, but |
| 14796 | when the vine hath been digged about, and water poured upon | when the vine hath been digged about, and water poured upon | when the vine hath been digged about, and water poured upon |
| 14797 | its roots, the grapes, which only a very little time before had | its roots, the grapes, which only a very little time before had | its roots, the grapes, which only a very little time before had |
| 14798 | been sour (now their sourness disappeareth so completely that | been sour (now their sourness disappeareth so completely that | been sour (now their sourness disappeareth so completely that |
| 14799 | thou canst not possibly imagine whither it hath gone), | thou canst not possibly imagine whither it hath gone), | thou canst not possibly imagine whither it hath gone), |
| 14800 | become sweet to the taste, exactly so it is in the case of the | become sweet to the taste, exactly so it is in the case of the | become sweet to the taste, exactly so it is in the case of the |
| 14801 | sin which hath been blotted out by repentance, and the | sin which hath been blotted out by repentance, and the | sin which hath been blotted out by repentance, and the |
| 14802 | righteousness which is performed by the penitent man | righteousness which is performed by the penitent man | righteousness which is performed by the penitent man |
| 14803 | continueth to be sweet. | continueth to be sweet. | continueth to be sweet. |
| 14804 | Ye see, O my beloved, | how Saint Vietor rejoiceth with us | Ye see, O my beloved, | how Saint Vietor rejoiceth with us | Ye see, O my beloved, | how Saint Vietor rejoiceth with us |
| 14805 | on this great festival, which we celebrate this day, and how | on this great festival, which we celebrate this day, and how | on this great festival, which we celebrate this day, and how |
| 14806 | he hath prepared for us the table of the Spirit. Verily, this | he hath prepared for us the table of the Spirit. Verily, this | he hath prepared for us the table of the Spirit. Verily, this |
| 14807 | holy’ encomium is a healing medicine for us. The under- | holy’ encomium is a healing medicine for us. The under- | holy’ encomium is a healing medicine for us. The under- |
| 14808 | standing of the Holy Scriptures is a consolation to us. This | standing of the Holy Scriptures is a consolation to us. This | standing of the Holy Scriptures is a consolation to us. This |
| 14809 | encomium is a healer of every one, for it strengtheneth those | encomium is a healer of every one, for it strengtheneth those | encomium is a healer of every one, for it strengtheneth those |
| 14810 | who do stand, and it raiseth up those who have fallen. And | who do stand, and it raiseth up those who have fallen. And | who do stand, and it raiseth up those who have fallen. And |
| 14811 | as for us, let us keep carefully the things which we have | as for us, let us keep carefully the things which we have | as for us, let us keep carefully the things which we have |
| 14812 | heard, and we shall find salvation. We must never let go of | heard, and we shall find salvation. We must never let go of | heard, and we shall find salvation. We must never let go of |
| 14813 | our understanding (or, courage), and persist in committing | our understanding (or, courage), and persist in committing | our understanding (or, courage), and persist in committing |
| 14814 | sins which will lead us into a state of terror, and make us | sins which will lead us into a state of terror, and make us | sins which will lead us into a state of terror, and make us |
| 14815 | 1 Matt. xxiv. 42, 43 ; Mark xiii. 85; Luke xxi. 36, | 1 Matt. xxiv. 42, 43 ; Mark xiii. 85; Luke xxi. 36, | 1 Matt. xxiv. 42, 43 ; Mark xiii. 85; Luke xxi. 36, |
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| 14817 | enter into sorrow and shame. But within a very little I also | enter into sorrow and shame. But within a very little I also | enter into sorrow and shame. But within a very little I also |
| 14818 | had fallen into a pit, and had forgotten the mighty deeds | had fallen into a pit, and had forgotten the mighty deeds | had fallen into a pit, and had forgotten the mighty deeds |
| 14819 | and miracles of Saint Victor, whose festival we are celebrating | and miracles of Saint Victor, whose festival we are celebrating | and miracles of Saint Victor, whose festival we are celebrating |
| 14820 | this day ; for the consideration of our own great carelessness | this day ; for the consideration of our own great carelessness | this day ; for the consideration of our own great carelessness |
| 14821 | carried us away into such sorrow of heart that we forgot the | carried us away into such sorrow of heart that we forgot the | carried us away into such sorrow of heart that we forgot the |
| 14822 | glorious General Victor. And, moreover, my tongue halteth to | glorious General Victor. And, moreover, my tongue halteth to | glorious General Victor. And, moreover, my tongue halteth to |
| 14823 | such a degree that I am not able to declare one of his ten | such a degree that I am not able to declare one of his ten | such a degree that I am not able to declare one of his ten |
| 14824 | thousand virtues. But like a man who setteth out boldly to | thousand virtues. But like a man who setteth out boldly to | thousand virtues. But like a man who setteth out boldly to |
| 14825 | cross over a great sea, or a very wide stream, and whom | cross over a great sea, or a very wide stream, and whom | cross over a great sea, or a very wide stream, and whom |
| 14826 | before the end of his journey thou findest to be overwhelmed | before the end of his journey thou findest to be overwhelmed | before the end of his journey thou findest to be overwhelmed |
| 14827 | and being drawn down into the boiling and raging waters of | and being drawn down into the boiling and raging waters of | and being drawn down into the boiling and raging waters of |
| 14828 | the torrent—even so am I in respect of the splendid deeds of | the torrent—even so am I in respect of the splendid deeds of | the torrent—even so am I in respect of the splendid deeds of |
| 14829 | that General Victor. For I began to speak to you concerning | that General Victor. For I began to speak to you concerning | that General Victor. For I began to speak to you concerning |
| 14830 | the mighty deeds and miracles which he hath wrought in the | the mighty deeds and miracles which he hath wrought in the | the mighty deeds and miracles which he hath wrought in the |
| 14831 | first part of [this] Encomium, but later on my understanding | first part of [this] Encomium, but later on my understanding | first part of [this] Encomium, but later on my understanding |
| 14832 | and my thought were carried away and made me to talk to | and my thought were carried away and made me to talk to | and my thought were carried away and made me to talk to |
| 14833 | you about the salvation of your souls on [the day of] his | you about the salvation of your souls on [the day of] his | you about the salvation of your souls on [the day of] his |
| 14834 | great festival. And we know that Saint Victor will rejoice | great festival. And we know that Saint Victor will rejoice | great festival. And we know that Saint Victor will rejoice |
| 14835 | over the words of admonition which we are speaking into | over the words of admonition which we are speaking into | over the words of admonition which we are speaking into |
| 14836 | instructed ears in this Encomium, especially when he hath | instructed ears in this Encomium, especially when he hath | instructed ears in this Encomium, especially when he hath |
| 14837 | seen the very large number of people [here] who are stricken | seen the very large number of people [here] who are stricken | seen the very large number of people [here] who are stricken |
| 14838 | with sorrow, and who are weeping at the words of admonition | with sorrow, and who are weeping at the words of admonition | with sorrow, and who are weeping at the words of admonition |
| 14839 | which we are uttering. | | which we are uttering. | | which we are uttering. | |
| 14840 | I am afraid, however, that I am causing some offence to Fol. 51 | I am afraid, however, that I am causing some offence to Fol. 51 | I am afraid, however, that I am causing some offence to Fol. 51 |
| 14841 | my congregation on this great festival to-day. I will there- pe | my congregation on this great festival to-day. I will there- pe | my congregation on this great festival to-day. I will there- pe |
| 14842 | fore change the course of my remarks so that I may narrate | fore change the course of my remarks so that I may narrate | fore change the course of my remarks so that I may narrate |
| 14843 | unto you a few of the mighty deeds which have taken place | unto you a few of the mighty deeds which have taken place | unto you a few of the mighty deeds which have taken place |
| 14844 | in his martyrium, the which I have seen with my own eyes, | in his martyrium, the which I have seen with my own eyes, | in his martyrium, the which I have seen with my own eyes, |
| 14845 | and which will glorify God, Who glorifieth those who glorify | and which will glorify God, Who glorifieth those who glorify | and which will glorify God, Who glorifieth those who glorify |
| 14846 | Him. Now I earnestly desire to declare a few of his splendid | Him. Now I earnestly desire to declare a few of his splendid | Him. Now I earnestly desire to declare a few of his splendid |
| 14847 | deeds, but Ⲓ find myself in a difficulty because my tongue is | deeds, but ⲓ find myself in a difficulty because my tongue is | deeds, but i find myself in a difficulty because my tongue is |
| 14848 | incapable of paying unto him the honour of which he is | incapable of paying unto him the honour of which he is | incapable of paying unto him the honour of which he is |
| 14849 | worthy. And, moreover, since certain of our inspired Fathers | worthy. And, moreover, since certain of our inspired Fathers | worthy. And, moreover, since certain of our inspired Fathers |
| 14850 | and Bishops who have lived before my time, that is to say, | and Bishops who have lived before my time, that is to say, | and Bishops who have lived before my time, that is to say, |
| 14851 | Eusebius, and Julius, and Innocent, who were teachers in | Eusebius, and Julius, and Innocent, who were teachers in | Eusebius, and Julius, and Innocent, who were teachers in |
| 14852 | Yy | Yy | Yy |
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| 14853 | ⲧ | ⲧ | t |
| 14854 | | [=] | | [=] | | [=] |
| 14855 | = | = | = |
| 14856 | vi | vi | vi |
| 14857 | ⲝ | ⲝ | ks |
| 14858 | ⲉⲡ | ⲉ̀ⲡ | èp |
| 14859 | lx} | lx} | lx} |
| 14860 | ⲃ | ⲃ | v |
| 14861 | 346 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS | 346 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS | 346 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS |
| 14862 | very truth and were inspired by God, undertook to declare | very truth and were inspired by God, undertook to declare | very truth and were inspired by God, undertook to declare |
| 14863 | thy honour and the miracles which thou didst perform in thy | thy honour and the miracles which thou didst perform in thy | thy honour and the miracles which thou didst perform in thy |
| 14864 | martyrium, and were unable to proclaim thy powers and the | martyrium, and were unable to proclaim thy powers and the | martyrium, and were unable to proclaim thy powers and the |
| 14865 | signs [wrought by thee], how much less shall I, a humble | signs [wrought by thee], how much less shall I, a humble | signs [wrought by thee], how much less shall I, a humble |
| 14866 | man, who am simple and foolish withal, be able to do so? | man, who am simple and foolish withal, be able to do so? | man, who am simple and foolish withal, be able to do so? |
| 14867 | Ⲡⲟⲩ can T possibly pass over the sea of thy splendid deeds ? | ⲡⲟⲩ can T possibly pass over the sea of thy splendid deeds ? | pou can T possibly pass over the sea of thy splendid deeds ? |
| 14868 | Tor this reason 1 lay my finger on my mouth: I do not | Tor this reason 1 lay my finger on my mouth: I do not | Tor this reason 1 lay my finger on my mouth: I do not |
| 14869 | know how to declare thy gift of healing, and especially | know how to declare thy gift of healing, and especially | know how to declare thy gift of healing, and especially |
| 14870 | because through thy holy gift the disease which spreadeth | because through thy holy gift the disease which spreadeth | because through thy holy gift the disease which spreadeth |
| 14871 | over my legs and feet from time to time thou hast made to | over my legs and feet from time to time thou hast made to | over my legs and feet from time to time thou hast made to |
| 14872 | decrease in my body. But great is the grace which God | decrease in my body. But great is the grace which God | decrease in my body. But great is the grace which God |
| 14873 | giveth unto thee, and He hath permitted these manifestations | giveth unto thee, and He hath permitted these manifestations | giveth unto thee, and He hath permitted these manifestations |
| 14874 | of healing to be permanent in thy martyrium, that is to say, | of healing to be permanent in thy martyrium, that is to say, | of healing to be permanent in thy martyrium, that is to say, |
| 14875 | the dumb speak, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and | the dumb speak, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and | the dumb speak, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and |
| 14876 | thou castest out devils and raisest the dead through the | thou castest out devils and raisest the dead through the | thou castest out devils and raisest the dead through the |
| 14877 | mighty gift which God hath permitted to be permanent in | mighty gift which God hath permitted to be permanent in | mighty gift which God hath permitted to be permanent in |
| 14878 | thy martyrium. And not only in the place wherein thy body | thy martyrium. And not only in the place wherein thy body | thy martyrium. And not only in the place wherein thy body |
| 14879 | is are signs of this kind taking place, | but in every shrine | is are signs of this kind taking place, | but in every shrine | is are signs of this kind taking place, | but in every shrine |
| 14880 | throughout the world which shall be called after thy name | throughout the world which shall be called after thy name | throughout the world which shall be called after thy name |
| 14881 | shall signs of this kind be performed perpetually, in order that | shall signs of this kind be performed perpetually, in order that | shall signs of this kind be performed perpetually, in order that |
| 14882 | ye may know that what I am saying to you is true. Hearken | ye may know that what I am saying to you is true. Hearken | ye may know that what I am saying to you is true. Hearken |
| 14883 | ye now, and I will narrate unto you the following great | ye now, and I will narrate unto you the following great | ye now, and I will narrate unto you the following great |
| 14884 | miracle to the glory of God and Saint Victor. | miracle to the glory of God and Saint Victor. | miracle to the glory of God and Saint Victor. |
| 14885 | There was a certain man in this city who owned very great | There was a certain man in this city who owned very great | There was a certain man in this city who owned very great |
| 14886 | possessions, and large flocks and herds, and sheep pastures | possessions, and large flocks and herds, and sheep pastures | possessions, and large flocks and herds, and sheep pastures |
| 14887 | and vineyards. And this man was exceedingly good and kind | and vineyards. And this man was exceedingly good and kind | and vineyards. And this man was exceedingly good and kind |
| 14888 | to the poor, and he had such a firm belief in Saint Victor | to the poor, and he had such a firm belief in Saint Victor | to the poor, and he had such a firm belief in Saint Victor |
| 14889 | that every year he uscd to give a large quantity of wine to | that every year he uscd to give a large quantity of wine to | that every year he uscd to give a large quantity of wine to |
| 14890 | the shrine [of the saint] for use sacramentally, and for sending | the shrine [of the saint] for use sacramentally, and for sending | the shrine [of the saint] for use sacramentally, and for sending |
| 14891 | out as gifts to those who were suffering from illnesses, and to | out as gifts to those who were suffering from illnesses, and to | out as gifts to those who were suffering from illnesses, and to |
| 14892 | those who needed it, for the salvation of their souls. And | those who needed it, for the salvation of their souls. And | those who needed it, for the salvation of their souls. And |
| 14893 | his offering remained always in the shrine of the holy man | his offering remained always in the shrine of the holy man | his offering remained always in the shrine of the holy man |
| 14894 | during the whole course of his life. And the Good God, at | during the whole course of his life. And the Good God, at | during the whole course of his life. And the Good God, at |
| 14895 | the request of Saint Victor, blessed the man, and he became | the request of Saint Victor, blessed the man, and he became | the request of Saint Victor, blessed the man, and he became |
| 14896 | rich, and he waxed exceedingly prosperous. And the blessing | rich, and he waxed exceedingly prosperous. And the blessing | rich, and he waxed exceedingly prosperous. And the blessing |
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| 14897 | ON VICTOR TIIE GENERAL 347 | ON VICTOR TIIE GENERAL 347 | ON VICTOR TIIE GENERAL 347 |
| 14898 | of God shone on his house, and on his gurdens, and on his | of God shone on his house, and on his gurdens, and on his | of God shone on his house, and on his gurdens, and on his |
| 14899 | vineyards, and on his meadows, and his fields and his posses- | vineyards, and on his meadows, and his fields and his posses- | vineyards, and on his meadows, and his fields and his posses- |
| 14900 | sions increased exceedingly, and there was no counting the | sions increased exceedingly, and there was no counting the | sions increased exceedingly, and there was no counting the |
| 14901 | number of the blessings which the Lord set apart for him. | number of the blessings which the Lord set apart for him. | number of the blessings which the Lord set apart for him. |
| 14902 | And the man increased his alms and oblations, which he used | And the man increased his alms and oblations, which he used | And the man increased his alms and oblations, which he used |
| 14903 | to give to God in the name of Saint Victor. | And his wealth Fol. 55% | to give to God in the name of Saint Victor. | And his wealth Fol. 55% | to give to God in the name of Saint Victor. | And his wealth Fol. 55% |
| 14904 | ⲩ | ⲩ | y |
| 14905 | = | = | = |
| 14906 | still continued to increase greatly, and his flocks and herds | still continued to increase greatly, and his flocks and herds | still continued to increase greatly, and his flocks and herds |
| 14907 | were exceedingly choice and fine, and his sheep and cattle | were exceedingly choice and fine, and his sheep and cattle | were exceedingly choice and fine, and his sheep and cattle |
| 14908 | were innumerable ; and he did not cease to watch over these | were innumerable ; and he did not cease to watch over these | were innumerable ; and he did not cease to watch over these |
| 14909 | things until he became an old man. And at length he fell | things until he became an old man. And at length he fell | things until he became an old man. And at length he fell |
| 14910 | ill of the sickness of which he died. And he called his son | ill of the sickness of which he died. And he called his son | ill of the sickness of which he died. And he called his son |
| 14911 | and said unto him, ‘My son, behold Ⲓ am going the way | and said unto him, ‘My son, behold ⲓ am going the way | and said unto him, ‘My son, behold i am going the way |
| 14912 | of all the earth. Do thou be zealous in giving gifts to the | of all the earth. Do thou be zealous in giving gifts to the | of all the earth. Do thou be zealous in giving gifts to the |
| 14913 | poor, and to every one who is in need, even as thou hast | poor, and to every one who is in need, even as thou hast | poor, and to every one who is in need, even as thou hast |
| 14914 | seen that I have been in the habit of doing, and do thou take | seen that I have been in the habit of doing, and do thou take | seen that I have been in the habit of doing, and do thou take |
| 14915 | especial care in respect of the offering to my Lord Saint | especial care in respect of the offering to my Lord Saint | especial care in respect of the offering to my Lord Saint |
| 14916 | Victor. Thou shalt not diminish aught therefrom, nay, thou | Victor. Thou shalt not diminish aught therefrom, nay, thou | Victor. Thou shalt not diminish aught therefrom, nay, thou |
| 14917 | shalt add to it; for it is he who hath blessed us, and hath | shalt add to it; for it is he who hath blessed us, and hath | shalt add to it; for it is he who hath blessed us, and hath |
| 14918 | oiven to us these great riches, and this multitude of posses- | oiven to us these great riches, and this multitude of posses- | oiven to us these great riches, and this multitude of posses- |
| 14919 | sions. And let thy charities and gifts be multiplied, for | sions. And let thy charities and gifts be multiplied, for | sions. And let thy charities and gifts be multiplied, for |
| 14920 | they shall open unto thee the treasure-houses of the kingdom | they shall open unto thee the treasure-houses of the kingdom | they shall open unto thee the treasure-houses of the kingdom |
| 14921 | which is in the heavens.” And his son answered and said, | which is in the heavens.” And his son answered and said, | which is in the heavens.” And his son answered and said, |
| 14922 | ‘Everything that thou sayest I will do’; thereupon the man | ‘Everything that thou sayest I will do’; thereupon the man | ‘Everything that thou sayest I will do’; thereupon the man |
| 14923 | sank back fainting and died, and was gathered to his fathers. | sank back fainting and died, and was gathered to his fathers. | sank back fainting and died, and was gathered to his fathers. |
| 14924 | And his son took possession of his wealth and goods of | And his son took possession of his wealth and goods of | And his son took possession of his wealth and goods of |
| 14925 | all kinds, but his heart was not perfect with God as was | all kinds, but his heart was not perfect with God as was | all kinds, but his heart was not perfect with God as was |
| 14926 | his father’s, even as 1t is written concerning Solomon,' and | his father’s, even as 1t is written concerning Solomon,' and | his father’s, even as 1t is written concerning Solomon,' and |
| 14927 | he was not charitable towards the poor. And finally he | he was not charitable towards the poor. And finally he | he was not charitable towards the poor. And finally he |
| 14928 | treated with contempt his father’s will and testament, and | treated with contempt his father’s will and testament, and | treated with contempt his father’s will and testament, and |
| 14929 | he did not observe the commands which he had given to | he did not observe the commands which he had given to | he did not observe the commands which he had given to |
| 14930 | him. He diminished the charities and gifts which his father | him. He diminished the charities and gifts which his father | him. He diminished the charities and gifts which his father |
| 14931 | used to give, he ate and drank delicately, and he put away | used to give, he ate and drank delicately, and he put away | used to give, he ate and drank delicately, and he put away |
| 14932 | from him the fear of God and the precepts of his father. Amd | from him the fear of God and the precepts of his father. Amd | from him the fear of God and the precepts of his father. Amd |
| 14933 | when the season of the vintage arrived, the steward of | Saint Fol. 56 | when the season of the vintage arrived, the steward of | Saint Fol. 56 | when the season of the vintage arrived, the steward of | Saint Fol. 56 |
| 14934 | !' 1 Kings xi. 1-10. ⲣ︦ⲏ︦ | !' 1 Kings xi. 1-10. 108 | !' 1 Kings xi. 1-10. 108 |
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| 14936 | Victor sent certain of the clergy to him to receive the offering | Victor sent certain of the clergy to him to receive the offering | Victor sent certain of the clergy to him to receive the offering |
| 14937 | of first-fruits, according to the custom of his father, the son | of first-fruits, according to the custom of his father, the son | of first-fruits, according to the custom of his father, the son |
| 14938 | would not give them but said {to himself], ‘Verily my father | would not give them but said {to himself], ‘Verily my father | would not give them but said {to himself], ‘Verily my father |
| 14939 | hated the things which belonged to him,” and he spake | hated the things which belonged to him,” and he spake | hated the things which belonged to him,” and he spake |
| 14940 | out loud with evil words, saying, ‘It is not Saint Victor who | out loud with evil words, saying, ‘It is not Saint Victor who | out loud with evil words, saying, ‘It is not Saint Victor who |
| 14941 | drinketh the wine, but it is the clergy who drink it; more- | drinketh the wine, but it is the clergy who drink it; more- | drinketh the wine, but it is the clergy who drink it; more- |
| 14942 | over, every time they wish to communicate I will send unto | over, every time they wish to communicate I will send unto | over, every time they wish to communicate I will send unto |
| 14943 | them offerings and first-fruits that they may communicate. | them offerings and first-fruits that they may communicate. | them offerings and first-fruits that they may communicate. |
| 14944 | 1 shall ecrtainly not give away this large quantity of wine, | 1 shall ecrtainly not give away this large quantity of wine, | 1 shall ecrtainly not give away this large quantity of wine, |
| 14945 | but I will put it aside, and will devote it to the needs of the | but I will put it aside, and will devote it to the needs of the | but I will put it aside, and will devote it to the needs of the |
| 14946 | community and to those of my own workmen.” In this way | community and to those of my own workmen.” In this way | community and to those of my own workmen.” In this way |
| 14947 | did he foolishly withdraw the offering from the saint, and he | did he foolishly withdraw the offering from the saint, and he | did he foolishly withdraw the offering from the saint, and he |
| 14948 | did not remember that which is written, Charity sceketh not | did not remember that which is written, Charity sceketh not | did not remember that which is written, Charity sceketh not |
| 14949 | its own’! So he gathered in the grape harvest according | its own’! So he gathered in the grape harvest according | its own’! So he gathered in the grape harvest according |
| 14950 | to his father’s custom, and he discovered that the wine was so | to his father’s custom, and he discovered that the wine was so | to his father’s custom, and he discovered that the wine was so |
| 14951 | great in quantity that he could not measure it. And he had | great in quantity that he could not measure it. And he had | great in quantity that he could not measure it. And he had |
| 14952 | it carried into storehouses, saying, <1 will keep it until the | it carried into storehouses, saying, <1 will keep it until the | it carried into storehouses, saying, <1 will keep it until the |
| 14953 | time when the merchants of Palestine come [to visit] my | time when the merchants of Palestine come [to visit] my | time when the merchants of Palestine come [to visit] my |
| 14954 | father this year, and I will give it to them, and will take | father this year, and I will give it to them, and will take | father this year, and I will give it to them, and will take |
| 14955 | in exchange from them much goods” And what did Saint | in exchange from them much goods” And what did Saint | in exchange from them much goods” And what did Saint |
| 14956 | Victor do unto him that had neglected to give him his | Victor do unto him that had neglected to give him his | Victor do unto him that had neglected to give him his |
| 14957 | offering through love of possessions? Quite suddenly he | offering through love of possessions? Quite suddenly he | offering through love of possessions? Quite suddenly he |
| 14958 | made the wine which, only a very little time before, had | made the wine which, only a very little time before, had | made the wine which, only a very little time before, had |
| 14959 | been very choice, to change, and it bred worms, and it became | been very choice, to change, and it bred worms, and it became | been very choice, to change, and it bred worms, and it became |
| 14960 | putrid and sour. And all the man’s affairs went backward, | putrid and sour. And all the man’s affairs went backward, | putrid and sour. And all the man’s affairs went backward, |
| 14961 | but he did not know that it was the hand of God that was | but he did not know that it was the hand of God that was | but he did not know that it was the hand of God that was |
| 14962 | upon him because of his contemptuous treatment of Him. | upon him because of his contemptuous treatment of Him. | upon him because of his contemptuous treatment of Him. |
| 14963 | And it came to pass that on a certain day the merchants | And it came to pass that on a certain day the merchants | And it came to pass that on a certain day the merchants |
| 14964 | arrived, and they brought him a Jarge quantity of gold where- | arrived, and they brought him a Jarge quantity of gold where- | arrived, and they brought him a Jarge quantity of gold where- |
| 14965 | with they wished to buy some of his wine; [and when they | with they wished to buy some of his wine; [and when they | with they wished to buy some of his wine; [and when they |
| 14966 | had tasted the wine] they found that it was very bad indeed, | had tasted the wine] they found that it was very bad indeed, | had tasted the wine] they found that it was very bad indeed, |
| 14967 | and very thin in quality, and that it had bred worms, and | and very thin in quality, and that it had bred worms, and | and very thin in quality, and that it had bred worms, and |
| 14968 | they marvelled exceedingly. And afterwards they opened | they marvelled exceedingly. And afterwards they opened | they marvelled exceedingly. And afterwards they opened |
| 14969 | [other skins] in the doorway of the wine storehouse, and they | [other skins] in the doorway of the wine storehouse, and they | [other skins] in the doorway of the wine storehouse, and they |
| 14970 | 11 Cor. xiii. 1 ff. | 11 Cor. xiii. 1 ff. | 11 Cor. xiii. 1 ff. |
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| 14972 | found that the wine in them was worse than that which | found that the wine in them was worse than that which | found that the wine in them was worse than that which |
| 14973 | they had tasted before; | in short, they tried all the wine, rol 56 | they had tasted before; | in short, they tried all the wine, rol 56 | they had tasted before; | in short, they tried all the wine, rol 56 |
| 14974 | and they found that it was quite worthless. And they said ⲣ︦ⲑ︦ | and they found that it was quite worthless. And they said ⲣ︦ⲑ︦ | and they found that it was quite worthless. And they said r︦θ︦ |
| 14975 | unto him, ¢ Verily we marvel at this wine, and wonder what | unto him, ¢ Verily we marvel at this wine, and wonder what | unto him, ¢ Verily we marvel at this wine, and wonder what |
| 14976 | hath happened to it since thy father hath become blessed. | hath happened to it since thy father hath become blessed. | hath happened to it since thy father hath become blessed. |
| 14977 | Perhaps it is that thou hast neglected it; in any case we | Perhaps it is that thou hast neglected it; in any case we | Perhaps it is that thou hast neglected it; in any case we |
| 14978 | know not what hath happened to it.” And thus saying the | know not what hath happened to it.” And thus saying the | know not what hath happened to it.” And thus saying the |
| 14979 | merchants took the gold from him again, and returned to | merchants took the gold from him again, and returned to | merchants took the gold from him again, and returned to |
| 14980 | their own country. And the man was very sad indeed, and | their own country. And the man was very sad indeed, and | their own country. And the man was very sad indeed, and |
| 14981 | grieved exceedingly. And after some days the man became | grieved exceedingly. And after some days the man became | grieved exceedingly. And after some days the man became |
| 14982 | conscious of the sin which he had committed, and that it was | conscious of the sin which he had committed, and that it was | conscious of the sin which he had committed, and that it was |
| 14983 | Saint Victor who had destroyed his property because he had | Saint Victor who had destroyed his property because he had | Saint Victor who had destroyed his property because he had |
| 14984 | neglected to supply his holy offering. And he was saying, | neglected to supply his holy offering. And he was saying, | neglected to supply his holy offering. And he was saying, |
| 14985 | “Woe is me, because I did not listen to the words of my | “Woe is me, because I did not listen to the words of my | “Woe is me, because I did not listen to the words of my |
| 14986 | father, and because I allowed avariciousness to blind my eyes. | father, and because I allowed avariciousness to blind my eyes. | father, and because I allowed avariciousness to blind my eyes. |
| 14987 | I wished to bring the offering of the martyr into his hand, | I wished to bring the offering of the martyr into his hand, | I wished to bring the offering of the martyr into his hand, |
| 14988 | and behold, he hath destroyed all the possessions which | and behold, he hath destroyed all the possessions which | and behold, he hath destroyed all the possessions which |
| 14989 | were in mine. What shall T do from this time onwards? | were in mine. What shall T do from this time onwards? | were in mine. What shall T do from this time onwards? |
| 14990 | I know not.’ | I know not.’ | I know not.’ |
| 14991 | And during that night Saint Victor came unto the man in | And during that night Saint Victor came unto the man in | And during that night Saint Victor came unto the man in |
| 14992 | glory unspeakable, and he said unto him in a very threaten- | glory unspeakable, and he said unto him in a very threaten- | glory unspeakable, and he said unto him in a very threaten- |
| 14993 | ing manner, ‘ Since the love of money hath shut thine eyes, | ing manner, ‘ Since the love of money hath shut thine eyes, | ing manner, ‘ Since the love of money hath shut thine eyes, |
| 14994 | and thou hast stolen the offering which thy father used to | and thou hast stolen the offering which thy father used to | and thou hast stolen the offering which thy father used to |
| 14995 | give unto God in my name, behold I, even I, destroyed all | give unto God in my name, behold I, even I, destroyed all | give unto God in my name, behold I, even I, destroyed all |
| 14996 | the produce of thy vineyard, and I made thy wine to become | the produce of thy vineyard, and I made thy wine to become | the produce of thy vineyard, and I made thy wine to become |
| 14997 | full of worms and putrid. And I will destroy thy vineyard | full of worms and putrid. And I will destroy thy vineyard | full of worms and putrid. And I will destroy thy vineyard |
| 14998 | also, and it shall not yield thee its fruit because of thy | also, and it shall not yield thee its fruit because of thy | also, and it shall not yield thee its fruit because of thy |
| 14999 | audacity. And as for thee thyself, I have come to bring | audacity. And as for thee thyself, I have come to bring | audacity. And as for thee thyself, I have come to bring |
| 15000 | upon thee a great grief, and I would destroy thee, and thou | upon thee a great grief, and I would destroy thee, and thou | upon thee a great grief, and I would destroy thee, and thou |
| 15001 | shouldst die if it were not that I keep in remembrance | the Fol. 574 | shouldst die if it were not that I keep in remembrance | the Fol. 574 | shouldst die if it were not that I keep in remembrance | the Fol. 574 |
| 15002 | righteousness of thy father. And assuredly because thou Pr | righteousness of thy father. And assuredly because thou Pr | righteousness of thy father. And assuredly because thou Pr |
| 15003 | didst neglect to give the offering to my shrine, I myself | didst neglect to give the offering to my shrine, I myself | didst neglect to give the offering to my shrine, I myself |
| 15004 | made all thy wine to perish. | made all thy wine to perish. | made all thy wine to perish. |
| 15005 | And the man was greatly moved, and he said, ‘My lord, | And the man was greatly moved, and he said, ‘My lord, | And the man was greatly moved, and he said, ‘My lord, |
| 15006 | who art thou that thou art surrounded by such exceedingly | who art thou that thou art surrounded by such exceedingly | who art thou that thou art surrounded by such exceedingly |
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| 15010 | great glory?’ And he answered and said, ‘I am Victor the | great glory?’ And he answered and said, ‘I am Victor the | great glory?’ And he answered and said, ‘I am Victor the |
| 15011 | General. I am he who blessed the possessions of thy father. | General. I am he who blessed the possessions of thy father. | General. I am he who blessed the possessions of thy father. |
| 15012 | I multiplied for him his corn and wine. I doubled for him | I multiplied for him his corn and wine. I doubled for him | I multiplied for him his corn and wine. I doubled for him |
| 15013 | his flocks and herds, and his possessions and his goods, | his flocks and herds, and his possessions and his goods, | his flocks and herds, and his possessions and his goods, |
| 15014 | because of the alms and oblations which he gave to the | because of the alms and oblations which he gave to the | because of the alms and oblations which he gave to the |
| 15015 | poor, and the offerings which he made unto God in my name. | poor, and the offerings which he made unto God in my name. | poor, and the offerings which he made unto God in my name. |
| 15016 | Thou, however, inasmuch as thou hast not obeyed thy father, | Thou, however, inasmuch as thou hast not obeyed thy father, | Thou, however, inasmuch as thou hast not obeyed thy father, |
| 15017 | and bast not remembered the fear of God, but hast been | and bast not remembered the fear of God, but hast been | and bast not remembered the fear of God, but hast been |
| 15018 | zealous in the stealing of the offering from my martyrium, | zealous in the stealing of the offering from my martyrium, | zealous in the stealing of the offering from my martyrium, |
| 15019 | I myself have punished thee, and have destroyed thy labours. | I myself have punished thee, and have destroyed thy labours. | I myself have punished thee, and have destroyed thy labours. |
| 15020 | And in thee hath been fulfilled that which is written, saying, | And in thee hath been fulfilled that which is written, saying, | And in thee hath been fulfilled that which is written, saying, |
| 15021 | “A city is founded by the compassion of a mighty man, and | “A city is founded by the compassion of a mighty man, and | “A city is founded by the compassion of a mighty man, and |
| 15022 | it is uprooted through the folly of the fool.” ? | it is uprooted through the folly of the fool.” ? | it is uprooted through the folly of the fool.” ? |
| 15023 | And when the man had heard these words he cast himself | And when the man had heard these words he cast himself | And when the man had heard these words he cast himself |
| 15024 | down upon his face, saying, ‘ Forgive me, O my lord, thou holy | down upon his face, saying, ‘ Forgive me, O my lord, thou holy | down upon his face, saying, ‘ Forgive me, O my lord, thou holy |
| 15025 | martyr. I have sinned beyond the measure of all mankind's | martyr. I have sinned beyond the measure of all mankind's | martyr. I have sinned beyond the measure of all mankind's |
| 15026 | capacity of sinning, but count not up my sins, according to | capacity of sinning, but count not up my sins, according to | capacity of sinning, but count not up my sins, according to |
| 15027 | my folly, against me. And I will become thy servant, and | my folly, against me. And I will become thy servant, and | my folly, against me. And I will become thy servant, and |
| 15028 | will fear thee, even as did my father, until the day of my | will fear thee, even as did my father, until the day of my | will fear thee, even as did my father, until the day of my |
| 15029 | death. And 1 promise thy holy splendour that, if thou wilt | death. And 1 promise thy holy splendour that, if thou wilt | death. And 1 promise thy holy splendour that, if thou wilt |
| 15030 | shew compassion unto me, and wilt forgive me my impudent | shew compassion unto me, and wilt forgive me my impudent | shew compassion unto me, and wilt forgive me my impudent |
| 15031 | deeds, | I will give the one half of my substance und of my | deeds, | I will give the one half of my substance und of my | deeds, | I will give the one half of my substance und of my |
| 15032 | flocks and herds to thy shrine this year, and the other half | flocks and herds to thy shrine this year, and the other half | flocks and herds to thy shrine this year, and the other half |
| 15033 | (I will give] to the community and to the maintenance of | (I will give] to the community and to the maintenance of | (I will give] to the community and to the maintenance of |
| 15034 | those who work [on my estate]. And besides these I will add | those who work [on my estate]. And besides these I will add | those who work [on my estate]. And besides these I will add |
| 15035 | to the charitable gifts which my father used to make to the | to the charitable gifts which my father used to make to the | to the charitable gifts which my father used to make to the |
| 15036 | poor.” And the saint said unto him, ¢ God hath removed thy | poor.” And the saint said unto him, ¢ God hath removed thy | poor.” And the saint said unto him, ¢ God hath removed thy |
| 15037 | sin, and this shall be unto thee a sign that ITe hath done so. | sin, and this shall be unto thee a sign that ITe hath done so. | sin, and this shall be unto thee a sign that ITe hath done so. |
| 15038 | When thou risest up to-morrow morning open the door of | When thou risest up to-morrow morning open the door of | When thou risest up to-morrow morning open the door of |
| 15039 | thy wine-cellars and taste thy wine, and thou shalt find that | thy wine-cellars and taste thy wine, and thou shalt find that | thy wine-cellars and taste thy wine, and thou shalt find that |
| 15040 | it hath turned to a proper, settled condition. Thus shalt | it hath turned to a proper, settled condition. Thus shalt | it hath turned to a proper, settled condition. Thus shalt |
| 15041 | thou know that God is able to do everything, and that it is | thou know that God is able to do everything, and that it is | thou know that God is able to do everything, and that it is |
| 15042 | the blessing of God which maketh men rich; but what God | the blessing of God which maketh men rich; but what God | the blessing of God which maketh men rich; but what God |
| 15043 | truly loveth in a man is for him to choose a right course of | truly loveth in a man is for him to choose a right course of | truly loveth in a man is for him to choose a right course of |
| 15044 | 1 Prov, xi. 10-11. | 1 Prov, xi. 10-11. | 1 Prov, xi. 10-11. |
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| 15045 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 351 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 351 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 351 |
| 15046 | action, God is not in need of thy gifts and charities and | action, God is not in need of thy gifts and charities and | action, God is not in need of thy gifts and charities and |
| 15047 | of thy offerings, but He doth desire that a right course of | of thy offerings, but He doth desire that a right course of | of thy offerings, but He doth desire that a right course of |
| 15048 | action should be displayed by thee in respect of Him. Hast | action should be displayed by thee in respect of Him. Hast | action should be displayed by thee in respect of Him. Hast |
| 15049 | thou never heard that which is written, “ He who sheweth | thou never heard that which is written, “ He who sheweth | thou never heard that which is written, “ He who sheweth |
| 15050 | merey unto the poor lendeth unto the Lord,” ! and “ Pay thy | merey unto the poor lendeth unto the Lord,” ! and “ Pay thy | merey unto the poor lendeth unto the Lord,” ! and “ Pay thy |
| 15051 | vows to God, and let every one who is round about Him take | vows to God, and let every one who is round about Him take | vows to God, and let every one who is round about Him take |
| 15052 | a gift unto Him?” 2? Now, therefore, take heed to thyself | a gift unto Him?” 2? Now, therefore, take heed to thyself | a gift unto Him?” 2? Now, therefore, take heed to thyself |
| 15053 | and do the things whick have come forth from thy mouth. | and do the things whick have come forth from thy mouth. | and do the things whick have come forth from thy mouth. |
| 15054 | And Ⲓ will make supplication unto God on thy behalf that | And ⲓ will make supplication unto God on thy behalf that | And i will make supplication unto God on thy behalf that |
| 15055 | He may make thy riches to be as great as those of thy father. | He may make thy riches to be as great as those of thy father. | He may make thy riches to be as great as those of thy father. |
| 15056 | And when thou shalt go forth from the body thy soul shall | And when thou shalt go forth from the body thy soul shall | And when thou shalt go forth from the body thy soul shall |
| 15057 | not be set apart for punishment, because I will carry it as a | not be set apart for punishment, because I will carry it as a | not be set apart for punishment, because I will carry it as a |
| 15058 | gracious thing into the presence of God, and He will give | gracious thing into the presence of God, and He will give | gracious thing into the presence of God, and He will give |
| 15059 | unto it the good things of the kingdom which is in the | unto it the good things of the kingdom which is in the | unto it the good things of the kingdom which is in the |
| 15060 | heavens. Hast thou never heard what is written, “The | heavens. Hast thou never heard what is written, “The | heavens. Hast thou never heard what is written, “The |
| 15061 | supplication of the righteous man is exceedingly mighty, | supplication of the righteous man is exceedingly mighty, | supplication of the righteous man is exceedingly mighty, |
| 15062 | and effecteth [much] ?” 2 And dost thou not know that the | and effecteth [much] ?” 2 And dost thou not know that the | and effecteth [much] ?” 2 And dost thou not know that the |
| 15063 | martyrs | endured all [their] sufferings without reward? Fol. 584 | martyrs | endured all [their] sufferings without reward? Fol. 584 | martyrs | endured all [their] sufferings without reward? Fol. 584 |
| 15064 | Now, therefore, O my son, watch thyself well from this day pb | Now, therefore, O my son, watch thyself well from this day pb | Now, therefore, O my son, watch thyself well from this day pb |
| 15065 | forward. And farewell!’ | forward. And farewell!’ | forward. And farewell!’ |
| 15066 | And when the saint had said these words unto the man | And when the saint had said these words unto the man | And when the saint had said these words unto the man |
| 15067 | he ceased to see him. And straightway he woke up in his | he ceased to see him. And straightway he woke up in his | he ceased to see him. And straightway he woke up in his |
| 15068 | dream, and was very much moved, and he told the things | dream, and was very much moved, and he told the things | dream, and was very much moved, and he told the things |
| 15069 | which he had seen to his people, and they marvelled. And | which he had seen to his people, and they marvelled. And | which he had seen to his people, and they marvelled. And |
| 15070 | when the morning had come he opened the door of his wine- | when the morning had come he opened the door of his wine- | when the morning had come he opened the door of his wine- |
| 15071 | cellar, and he found that his wine was exceedingly excellent, | cellar, and he found that his wine was exceedingly excellent, | cellar, and he found that his wine was exceedingly excellent, |
| 15072 | and he was disturbed in his mind. And he proclaimed the | and he was disturbed in his mind. And he proclaimed the | and he was disturbed in his mind. And he proclaimed the |
| 15073 | mighty deeds of Saint Victor throughout the whole city. | mighty deeds of Saint Victor throughout the whole city. | mighty deeds of Saint Victor throughout the whole city. |
| 15074 | And he summoned the steward of the saint to him, and | And he summoned the steward of the saint to him, and | And he summoned the steward of the saint to him, and |
| 15075 | he gave unto him the half of his produce and of his wine, | he gave unto him the half of his produce and of his wine, | he gave unto him the half of his produce and of his wine, |
| 15076 | which he was to expend in the service of the shrine, and | which he was to expend in the service of the shrine, and | which he was to expend in the service of the shrine, and |
| 15077 | on the poor and on strangers, even according as he had | on the poor and on strangers, even according as he had | on the poor and on strangers, even according as he had |
| 15078 | ' Prov. xix. 17. | ' Prov. xix. 17. | ' Prov. xix. 17. |
| 15079 | 3 Ps. 1 14; Ixxvi. 11; Nah. i. 15; Deut. xxiii. 21; Job xxii. 27. | 3 Ps. 1 14; Ixxvi. 11; Nah. i. 15; Deut. xxiii. 21; Job xxii. 27. | 3 Ps. 1 14; Ixxvi. 11; Nah. i. 15; Deut. xxiii. 21; Job xxii. 27. |
| 15080 | ⲃ Jas. v. 16, | Ⲃ Jas. v. 16, | V Jas. v. 16, |
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| 15084 | vowed to the saint. And from that day onward he became | vowed to the saint. And from that day onward he became | vowed to the saint. And from that day onward he became |
| 15085 | a very zealous man, and he was exceedingly anxious about | a very zealous man, and he was exceedingly anxious about | a very zealous man, and he was exceedingly anxious about |
| 15086 | the salvation of his soul. | the salvation of his soul. | the salvation of his soul. |
| 15087 | Thus ye see, O my beloved, that the mighty deeds of Saint | Thus ye see, O my beloved, that the mighty deeds of Saint | Thus ye see, O my beloved, that the mighty deeds of Saint |
| 15088 | Victor, whose festival we are celebrating this day, are truly | Victor, whose festival we are celebrating this day, are truly | Victor, whose festival we are celebrating this day, are truly |
| 15089 | great, and that my halting tongue is incapable of declaring one | great, and that my halting tongue is incapable of declaring one | great, and that my halting tongue is incapable of declaring one |
| 15090 | in ten thousand of his virtues and honours, and of the miracles | in ten thousand of his virtues and honours, and of the miracles | in ten thousand of his virtues and honours, and of the miracles |
| 15091 | which he hath worked. Let us celebrate his festival this day | which he hath worked. Let us celebrate his festival this day | which he hath worked. Let us celebrate his festival this day |
| 15092 | in purity of heart and in purity of body. And he is sufficiently | in purity of heart and in purity of body. And he is sufficiently | in purity of heart and in purity of body. And he is sufficiently |
| 15093 | strong to pray for us to the Lord, to forgive us our sins; for | strong to pray for us to the Lord, to forgive us our sins; for | strong to pray for us to the Lord, to forgive us our sins; for |
| 15094 | he is gracions and merciful, and he is nigh unto God at | he is gracions and merciful, and he is nigh unto God at | he is gracions and merciful, and he is nigh unto God at |
| 15095 | all times. Let us withdraw ourselves from every evil thing, | all times. Let us withdraw ourselves from every evil thing, | all times. Let us withdraw ourselves from every evil thing, |
| 15096 | and from every kind of fornication. And let us not continue | and from every kind of fornication. And let us not continue | and from every kind of fornication. And let us not continue |
| 15097 | in our sins, so that our visitation may not come to an end. | in our sins, so that our visitation may not come to an end. | in our sins, so that our visitation may not come to an end. |
| 15098 | Remember that the world shall pass away and the desirable | Remember that the world shall pass away and the desirable | Remember that the world shall pass away and the desirable |
| 15099 | things thereof, but he who performeth the will of God shall | things thereof, but he who performeth the will of God shall | things thereof, but he who performeth the will of God shall |
| 15100 | live for ⲉⲩⲉ Therefore let us not stablish ourselves upon | live for ⲉⲩⲉ Therefore let us not stablish ourselves upon | live for eve Therefore let us not stablish ourselves upon |
| 15101 | the hope which is vain, for the Apostle saith, ‘The hope which | the hope which is vain, for the Apostle saith, ‘The hope which | the hope which is vain, for the Apostle saith, ‘The hope which |
| 15102 | is seen is not hope, * | that is to say, the riches of this world | is seen is not hope, * | that is to say, the riches of this world | is seen is not hope, * | that is to say, the riches of this world |
| 15103 | which shall pass away like the snow (or, frost). Be not | which shall pass away like the snow (or, frost). Be not | which shall pass away like the snow (or, frost). Be not |
| 15104 | a man of violence, for no violent man shall inherit the | a man of violence, for no violent man shall inherit the | a man of violence, for no violent man shall inherit the |
| 15105 | kingdom of God. Be not a man of strife, for it is said that | kingdom of God. Be not a man of strife, for it is said that | kingdom of God. Be not a man of strife, for it is said that |
| 15106 | there is no profit in any man of strife. Be not a lover of | there is no profit in any man of strife. Be not a lover of | there is no profit in any man of strife. Be not a lover of |
| 15107 | money, for the root of all evil is the love of money. Be not | money, for the root of all evil is the love of money. Be not | money, for the root of all evil is the love of money. Be not |
| 15108 | a fornicator, for him who shall defile the temple of God will | a fornicator, for him who shall defile the temple of God will | a fornicator, for him who shall defile the temple of God will |
| 15109 | God destroy. Be not a liar, for God shall destroy every man | God destroy. Be not a liar, for God shall destroy every man | God destroy. Be not a liar, for God shall destroy every man |
| 15110 | who uttereth lies. Be not a drunkard, for no drunkard shall | who uttereth lies. Be not a drunkard, for no drunkard shall | who uttereth lies. Be not a drunkard, for no drunkard shall |
| 15111 | inherit the kingdom of God. Be not a man of lust, for | inherit the kingdom of God. Be not a man of lust, for | inherit the kingdom of God. Be not a man of lust, for |
| 15112 | it 1s said, * Whosoever shall look at a woman to desire her | it 1s said, * Whosoever shall look at a woman to desire her | it 1s said, * Whosoever shall look at a woman to desire her |
| 15113 | hath already committed adultery with her in his heart.’® Be | hath already committed adultery with her in his heart.’® Be | hath already committed adultery with her in his heart.’® Be |
| 15114 | not an adulterer, for the adulterer destroyeth his soul. Be not | not an adulterer, for the adulterer destroyeth his soul. Be not | not an adulterer, for the adulterer destroyeth his soul. Be not |
| 15115 | a lover of pleasure, for it is written, ‘They loved pleasure | a lover of pleasure, for it is written, ‘They loved pleasure | a lover of pleasure, for it is written, ‘They loved pleasure |
| 15116 | more than they loved God’* Be not a babbling gossip, | more than they loved God’* Be not a babbling gossip, | more than they loved God’* Be not a babbling gossip, |
| 15117 | 1 ϯ John ii. 17. 2 Rom. viii. 24. | 1 ϯ John ii. 17. 2 Rom. viii. 24. | 1 ti John ii. 17. 2 Rom. viii. 24. |
| 15118 | ⲑ Matt. ⲩ. 28. 4 John xii. 43 (?). | Ⲑ Matt. Ⲩ. 28. 4 John xii. 43 (?). | Ɵ Matt. Y. 28. 4 John xii. 43 (?). |
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| 15119 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 353 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 353 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 353 |
| 15120 | for a gag of fire shall be thrust into the mouth of the | for a gag of fire shall be thrust into the mouth of the | for a gag of fire shall be thrust into the mouth of the |
| 15121 | babbler. Be not a hater of [thy] brother, for he who | babbler. Be not a hater of [thy] brother, for he who | babbler. Be not a hater of [thy] brother, for he who |
| 15122 | hateth his brother is a murderer. Be not a man with a | hateth his brother is a murderer. Be not a man with a | hateth his brother is a murderer. Be not a man with a |
| 15123 | double tongue, for double-tonguedness is like unto a two- | double tongue, for double-tonguedness is like unto a two- | double tongue, for double-tonguedness is like unto a two- |
| 15124 | edged sword. | edged sword. | edged sword. |
| 15125 | If thou wilt observe these things in thine own person, | If thou wilt observe these things in thine own person, | If thou wilt observe these things in thine own person, |
| 15126 | thou shalt be a servant of the Lord, and Saint Victor shall | thou shalt be a servant of the Lord, and Saint Victor shall | thou shalt be a servant of the Lord, and Saint Victor shall |
| 15127 | rejoice over the celebration of his festival. Let us stretch | rejoice over the celebration of his festival. Let us stretch | rejoice over the celebration of his festival. Let us stretch |
| 15128 | out our hands to the poor in charity and compassion, for it is | out our hands to the poor in charity and compassion, for it is | out our hands to the poor in charity and compassion, for it is |
| 15129 | written, ‘Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.’ ! | written, ‘Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.’ ! | written, ‘Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.’ ! |
| 15130 | Let us visit the sick and those who are shut up in confinement, | Let us visit the sick and those who are shut up in confinement, | Let us visit the sick and those who are shut up in confinement, |
| 15131 | in order that God in His compassion may visit us. Let us | in order that God in His compassion may visit us. Let us | in order that God in His compassion may visit us. Let us |
| 15132 | put clothing on the naked, | in order that we may escape Fol. 59 « | put clothing on the naked, | in order that we may escape Fol. 59 « | put clothing on the naked, | in order that we may escape Fol. 59 « |
| 15133 | from the trouble and the gnashing of teeth. Let us receive PIA | from the trouble and the gnashing of teeth. Let us receive PIA | from the trouble and the gnashing of teeth. Let us receive PIA |
| 15134 | into our houses the poor, who have no houses, on the festival of | into our houses the poor, who have no houses, on the festival of | into our houses the poor, who have no houses, on the festival of |
| 15135 | Saint Victor, so that he may remember us before God, Who | Saint Victor, so that he may remember us before God, Who | Saint Victor, so that he may remember us before God, Who |
| 15136 | shall take us into His kingdom which is in the heavens, | shall take us into His kingdom which is in the heavens, | shall take us into His kingdom which is in the heavens, |
| 15137 | Let us not permit to remain in our hearts any restraint in | Let us not permit to remain in our hearts any restraint in | Let us not permit to remain in our hearts any restraint in |
| 15138 | respect of any man, on the festival of Saint Victor, in order | respect of any man, on the festival of Saint Victor, in order | respect of any man, on the festival of Saint Victor, in order |
| 15139 | that God and His angel may be in our midst when we are | that God and His angel may be in our midst when we are | that God and His angel may be in our midst when we are |
| 15140 | celebrating his festival, lest he condemn us as enemies. On | celebrating his festival, lest he condemn us as enemies. On | celebrating his festival, lest he condemn us as enemies. On |
| 15141 | the contrary, let us break asunder every bond of violence, | the contrary, let us break asunder every bond of violence, | the contrary, let us break asunder every bond of violence, |
| 15142 | and every bond of enmity, and every bond of wickedness | and every bond of enmity, and every bond of wickedness | and every bond of enmity, and every bond of wickedness |
| 15143 | in respect of each other, in order that God and His holy | in respect of each other, in order that God and His holy | in respect of each other, in order that God and His holy |
| 15144 | angel shall be at peace with us. | angel shall be at peace with us. | angel shall be at peace with us. |
| 15145 | And here, at this point, we must give pause to our discourse, | And here, at this point, we must give pause to our discourse, | And here, at this point, we must give pause to our discourse, |
| 15146 | because the time is come when we must perform the service | because the time is come when we must perform the service | because the time is come when we must perform the service |
| 15147 | of the Holy Offering. It is true that our discourse hath run | of the Holy Offering. It is true that our discourse hath run | of the Holy Offering. It is true that our discourse hath run |
| 15148 | to an inordinate length, but [the people] were thirsty for | to an inordinate length, but [the people] were thirsty for | to an inordinate length, but [the people] were thirsty for |
| 15149 | the waters of the word of God, and for [the narrative of] the | the waters of the word of God, and for [the narrative of] the | the waters of the word of God, and for [the narrative of] the |
| 15150 | mighty deeds of the saint. And it shall happen for us that | mighty deeds of the saint. And it shall happen for us that | mighty deeds of the saint. And it shall happen for us that |
| 15151 | Saint Victor, whose festival we celebrate this day, shall make | Saint Victor, whose festival we celebrate this day, shall make | Saint Victor, whose festival we celebrate this day, shall make |
| 15152 | entreaty to God on our behalf, that He may forgive us our | entreaty to God on our behalf, that He may forgive us our | entreaty to God on our behalf, that He may forgive us our |
| 15153 | sins, and may bless the God-loving Emperor, and all the | sins, and may bless the God-loving Emperor, and all the | sins, and may bless the God-loving Emperor, and all the |
| 15154 | 1 Matt, ⲩ. 7. | 1 Matt, ⲩ. 7. | 1 Matt, y. 7. |
| 15155 | Zz | Zz | Zz |
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| 15156 | 354 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS | 354 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS | 354 THE ENCOMIUM OF CELESTINUS |
| 15157 | orthodox people, through Jesus the Christ, our Lord, to | orthodox people, through Jesus the Christ, our Lord, to | orthodox people, through Jesus the Christ, our Lord, to |
| 15158 | Whom be glory, and to His Good Father, and to the Holy, | Whom be glory, and to His Good Father, and to the Holy, | Whom be glory, and to His Good Father, and to the Holy, |
| 15159 | and vivifying, and consubstantial Spirit, now and always, | and vivifying, and consubstantial Spirit, now and always, | and vivifying, and consubstantial Spirit, now and always, |
| 15160 | for ever and ever and world without end. Bless us! Amen. | for ever and ever and world without end. Bless us! Amen. | for ever and ever and world without end. Bless us! Amen. |
| 15161 | So be it! | So be it! | So be it! |
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| 15162 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 355 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 355 | ON VICTOR THE GENERAL 355 |
| 15163 | COLOPHON | COLOPHON | COLOPHON |
| 15164 | This book [was copied through] the zeal and care of | This book [was copied through] the zeal and care of | This book [was copied through] the zeal and care of |
| 15165 | the most God-loving deacon Pourot (7). He undertook the | the most God-loving deacon Pourot (7). He undertook the | the most God-loving deacon Pourot (7). He undertook the |
| 15166 | preparation thercof, and he presented it to the church of | preparation thercof, and he presented it to the church of | preparation thercof, and he presented it to the church of |
| 15167 | Saint Victor of Tebd, that is of Apollinopolis, according to | Saint Victor of Tebd, that is of Apollinopolis, according to | Saint Victor of Tebd, that is of Apollinopolis, according to |
| 15168 | the speech of the Alexandrians. May God preserve for life | the speech of the Alexandrians. May God preserve for life | the speech of the Alexandrians. May God preserve for life |
| 15169 | and health (or, salvation) the God-loving brother . . . . | and health (or, salvation) the God-loving brother . . . . | and health (or, salvation) the God-loving brother . . . . |
| 15170 | Pourot, and make him to be worthy of the joy of the kingdom | Pourot, and make him to be worthy of the joy of the kingdom | Pourot, and make him to be worthy of the joy of the kingdom |
| 15171 | which is in the heavens. May he live to the full the angelic | which is in the heavens. May he live to the full the angelic | which is in the heavens. May he live to the full the angelic |
| 15172 | life which he hath assumed, even as did our fathers, the | life which he hath assumed, even as did our fathers, the | life which he hath assumed, even as did our fathers, the |
| 15173 | ancestors [of our] community, and may he [pour out] his | ancestors [of our] community, and may he [pour out] his | ancestors [of our] community, and may he [pour out] his |
| 15174 | blessing’ upon us, and upon all the saints likewise! Amen. | blessing’ upon us, and upon all the saints likewise! Amen. | blessing’ upon us, and upon all the saints likewise! Amen. |
| 15175 | May the Lord Jesus the Christ, Who is in very truth our | May the Lord Jesus the Christ, Who is in very truth our | May the Lord Jesus the Christ, Who is in very truth our |
| 15176 | Veritable God, preserve for life and salvation the most God- | Veritable God, preserve for life and salvation the most God- | Veritable God, preserve for life and salvation the most God- |
| 15177 | fearing arch-presbyter Apa Abraham, the president and | fearing arch-presbyter Apa Abraham, the president and | fearing arch-presbyter Apa Abraham, the president and |
| 15178 | director of the Monastery of Saint Mercurius of Tebd, and | director of the Monastery of Saint Mercurius of Tebd, and | director of the Monastery of Saint Mercurius of Tebd, and |
| 15179 | may he [pour out] his blessing upon us. May the Lord pre- | may he [pour out] his blessing upon us. May the Lord pre- | may he [pour out] his blessing upon us. May the Lord pre- |
| 15180 | serve for life and salvation all the fathers and sons of the | serve for life and salvation all the fathers and sons of the | serve for life and salvation all the fathers and sons of the |
| 15181 | monastery, and make us worthy of their blessing. May He | monastery, and make us worthy of their blessing. May He | monastery, and make us worthy of their blessing. May He |
| 15182 | incline (?) their hearts to pray for me before our King, the | incline (?) their hearts to pray for me before our King, the | incline (?) their hearts to pray for me before our King, the |
| 15183 | Christ. May He forgive me my sins, which are many, and | Christ. May He forgive me my sins, which are many, and | Christ. May He forgive me my sins, which are many, and |
| 15184 | may He shew mercy unto me in the day of my visitation, to | may He shew mercy unto me in the day of my visitation, to | may He shew mercy unto me in the day of my visitation, to |
| 15185 | me Joseph, the least of all men and the most miserable, the | me Joseph, the least of all men and the most miserable, the | me Joseph, the least of all men and the most miserable, the |
| 15186 | son of the blessed Sisinnios, the Archdeacon of the Catholic | son of the blessed Sisinnios, the Archdeacon of the Catholic | son of the blessed Sisinnios, the Archdeacon of the Catholic |
| 15187 | Church of Saint John the Baptist in the city of Sné. May | Church of Saint John the Baptist in the city of Sné. May | Church of Saint John the Baptist in the city of Sné. May |
| 15188 | the Lord give peace unto him, and to Zokrator, the least of all | the Lord give peace unto him, and to Zokrator, the least of all | the Lord give peace unto him, and to Zokrator, the least of all |
| 15189 | men, the deacon, the son of Joseph the deacon. Pray for me | men, the deacon, the son of Joseph the deacon. Pray for me | men, the deacon, the son of Joseph the deacon. Pray for me |
| 15190 | ieee ee Amen. | ieee ee Amen. | ieee ee Amen. |
| 15191 | Written on the eighteenth day of the month Parmouti, | Written on the eighteenth day of the month Parmouti, | Written on the eighteenth day of the month Parmouti, |
| 15192 | in the six hundred and sixty-seventh year of Diocletian | in the six hundred and sixty-seventh year of Diocletian | in the six hundred and sixty-seventh year of Diocletian |
| 15193 | (a.p. 951). | (a.p. 951). | (a.p. 951). |
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| 15194 | Fol. 1a | Fol. 1a | Fol. 1a |
| 15195 | ⲁ̄ | ⲁ | a |
| 15196 | Ⲉol Ⲓ Ⲣ̅ | ⲉol ⲓ̀ ⲉⲣ | eol ì er |
| 15197 | ⲃ̄ | ⲃ | v |
| 15198 | THE LIFE OF SAINTS EUSTATHIUS AND | THE LIFE OF SAINTS EUSTATHIUS AND | THE LIFE OF SAINTS EUSTATHIUS AND |
| 15199 | OF THEOPISTE AND OF THEIR TWO | OF THEOPISTE AND OF THEIR TWO | OF THEOPISTE AND OF THEIR TWO |
| 15200 | CHILDREN | CHILDREN | CHILDREN |
| 15201 | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 8783) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 8783) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 8783) |
| 15202 | THE LIFE AND CONVERSATION OF SAINT APA | THE LIFE AND CONVERSATION OF SAINT APA | THE LIFE AND CONVERSATION OF SAINT APA |
| 15203 | EUSTATHIUS, A GENERAL OF THE EMPEROR | EUSTATHIUS, A GENERAL OF THE EMPEROR | EUSTATHIUS, A GENERAL OF THE EMPEROR |
| 15204 | TRAJAN, AND OF THEOPISTE HIS WIFE, AND | TRAJAN, AND OF THEOPISTE HIS WIFE, AND | TRAJAN, AND OF THEOPISTE HIS WIFE, AND |
| 15205 | OFAGAPIUS AND THEOPISTUS HIS SONS, WHO | OFAGAPIUS AND THEOPISTUS HIS SONS, WHO | OFAGAPIUS AND THEOPISTUS HIS SONS, WHO |
| 15206 | ENDED THEIR MARTYRDOMS IN THE GREAT | ENDED THEIR MARTYRDOMS IN THE GREAT | ENDED THEIR MARTYRDOMS IN THE GREAT |
| 15207 | CITY OF ROME, ON THE TWENTIETH DAY OF | CITY OF ROME, ON THE TWENTIETH DAY OF | CITY OF ROME, ON THE TWENTIETH DAY OF |
| 15208 | THE MONTH THOTH, UNDER THE EMPEROR | THE MONTH THOTH, UNDER THE EMPEROR | THE MONTH THOTH, UNDER THE EMPEROR |
| 15209 | TRAJAN. IN PEACE. AMEN, | TRAJAN. IN PEACE. AMEN, | TRAJAN. IN PEACE. AMEN, |
| 15210 | TuERE is implanted in a holy man the earnest desire to | TuERE is implanted in a holy man the earnest desire to | TuERE is implanted in a holy man the earnest desire to |
| 15211 | learn, which is partly natural and partly voluntary, and these | learn, which is partly natural and partly voluntary, and these | learn, which is partly natural and partly voluntary, and these |
| 15212 | qualities are equally clearly distinguished. The holy man | qualities are equally clearly distinguished. The holy man | qualities are equally clearly distinguished. The holy man |
| 15213 | setteth up virtue, and he wisheth to instruct his neighbours | setteth up virtue, and he wisheth to instruct his neighbours | setteth up virtue, and he wisheth to instruct his neighbours |
| 15214 | by the [examples of] others who have lived from the earliest | by the [examples of] others who have lived from the earliest | by the [examples of] others who have lived from the earliest |
| 15215 | times, and who have given thanks to Him that hath done | times, and who have given thanks to Him that hath done | times, and who have given thanks to Him that hath done |
| 15216 | good unto us all from the beginning, that is to say, to our | good unto us all from the beginning, that is to say, to our | good unto us all from the beginning, that is to say, to our |
| 15217 | God and our Lord Jesus the Christ, those whom Ile hath | God and our Lord Jesus the Christ, those whom Ile hath | God and our Lord Jesus the Christ, those whom Ile hath |
| 15218 | eee I mean that not all have given | eee I mean that not all have given | eee I mean that not all have given |
| 15219 | thanks. We are those [unto whom] He doeth [good]. And | thanks. We are those [unto whom] He doeth [good]. And | thanks. We are those [unto whom] He doeth [good]. And |
| 15220 | there are very many | admonitions (or, teachings), and acts | there are very many | admonitions (or, teachings), and acts | there are very many | admonitions (or, teachings), and acts |
| 15221 | of valiant and blessed men which have come down to us in | of valiant and blessed men which have come down to us in | of valiant and blessed men which have come down to us in |
| 15222 | the Holy Scriptures, which are like unto images that have | the Holy Scriptures, which are like unto images that have | the Holy Scriptures, which are like unto images that have |
| 15223 | souls in them, and which will make those who wish to follow | souls in them, and which will make those who wish to follow | souls in them, and which will make those who wish to follow |
| 15224 | them resemble [them] in their glorious integrity, and prevent | them resemble [them] in their glorious integrity, and prevent | them resemble [them] in their glorious integrity, and prevent |
| 15225 | them from becoming feeble in the performance of their | them from becoming feeble in the performance of their | them from becoming feeble in the performance of their |
| 15226 | mighty deeds. The men about whom I shall now write to | mighty deeds. The men about whom I shall now write to | mighty deeds. The men about whom I shall now write to |
| 15227 | you are men who maintained their virtuous deeds in our own | you are men who maintained their virtuous deeds in our own | you are men who maintained their virtuous deeds in our own |
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| 15228 | LIFE OF SS. EUSTATHIUS AND TIIEOPISTE 3857 | LIFE OF SS. EUSTATHIUS AND TIIEOPISTE 3857 | LIFE OF SS. EUSTATHIUS AND TIIEOPISTE 3857 |
| 15229 | time, and who did not slacken in their integrity and valiant | time, and who did not slacken in their integrity and valiant | time, and who did not slacken in their integrity and valiant |
| 15230 | behaviour. And the men of old, whose histories have been | behaviour. And the men of old, whose histories have been | behaviour. And the men of old, whose histories have been |
| 15231 | written in the Holy Scriptures in order that those who hear | written in the Holy Scriptures in order that those who hear | written in the Holy Scriptures in order that those who hear |
| 15232 | them may love what is good, and may turn themselves to | them may love what is good, and may turn themselves to | them may love what is good, and may turn themselves to |
| 15233 | the strength of their virtue, spake, saying, ‘Now, in these | the strength of their virtue, spake, saying, ‘Now, in these | the strength of their virtue, spake, saying, ‘Now, in these |
| 15234 | latter times, there is none who acteth uprightly.’t As for me, | latter times, there is none who acteth uprightly.’t As for me, | latter times, there is none who acteth uprightly.’t As for me, |
| 15235 | I say that so far as the man who wisheth to do what is good | I say that so far as the man who wisheth to do what is good | I say that so far as the man who wisheth to do what is good |
| 15236 | is concerned, neither the labour [involved in obtaining] the | is concerned, neither the labour [involved in obtaining] the | is concerned, neither the labour [involved in obtaining] the |
| 15237 | fruits, nor a life which is fully [occupied] in business affairs, | fruits, nor a life which is fully [occupied] in business affairs, | fruits, nor a life which is fully [occupied] in business affairs, |
| 15238 | need hinder the life which is devoted to the performance of | need hinder the life which is devoted to the performance of | need hinder the life which is devoted to the performance of |
| 15239 | good works. If there be any man who wisheth to follow first | good works. If there be any man who wisheth to follow first | good works. If there be any man who wisheth to follow first |
| 15240 | of all | the word of nature and the instruction of the holy Fol. 2a | of all | the word of nature and the instruction of the holy Fol. 2a | of all | the word of nature and the instruction of the holy Fol. 2a |
| 15241 | men, of whom we are going to speak, let him seek after ⲛ̄ | men, of whom we are going to speak, let him seek after ⲛ | men, of whom we are going to speak, let him seek after n |
| 15242 | the refreshing (or, rest) which existeth in the way of a course | the refreshing (or, rest) which existeth in the way of a course | the refreshing (or, rest) which existeth in the way of a course |
| 15243 | of life filled with virtue, after the manner of those about | of life filled with virtue, after the manner of those about | of life filled with virtue, after the manner of those about |
| 15244 | whom it is my intention now to speak. And we will describe | whom it is my intention now to speak. And we will describe | whom it is my intention now to speak. And we will describe |
| 15245 | to yon the beginning of their lives, and the reason for the | to yon the beginning of their lives, and the reason for the | to yon the beginning of their lives, and the reason for the |
| 15246 | honourableness of their paths, and we will make these things | honourableness of their paths, and we will make these things | honourableness of their paths, and we will make these things |
| 15247 | manifest so far as the power to do so lieth in us. And as for | manifest so far as the power to do so lieth in us. And as for | manifest so far as the power to do so lieth in us. And as for |
| 15248 | you, O ye blessed men and worshippers of Christ, do ye | you, O ye blessed men and worshippers of Christ, do ye | you, O ye blessed men and worshippers of Christ, do ye |
| 15249 | hearken unto them with all your will, in good faith, and | hearken unto them with all your will, in good faith, and | hearken unto them with all your will, in good faith, and |
| 15250 | without unbelief and captious doubt in your minds. | without unbelief and captious doubt in your minds. | without unbelief and captious doubt in your minds. |
| 15251 | And there was in the kingdom of the Emperor Trajan, | And there was in the kingdom of the Emperor Trajan, | And there was in the kingdom of the Emperor Trajan, |
| 15252 | wherein the worship of idols had spread and prevailed, a cer- | wherein the worship of idols had spread and prevailed, a cer- | wherein the worship of idols had spread and prevailed, a cer- |
| 15253 | tain general whose name was Plakétas (Placidus). Ile was near | tain general whose name was Plakétas (Placidus). Ile was near | tain general whose name was Plakétas (Placidus). Ile was near |
| 15254 | of kin to the king, and he belonged to a very great and noble | of kin to the king, and he belonged to a very great and noble | of kin to the king, and he belonged to a very great and noble |
| 15255 | family, according to [the opinion] of this world, and he was | family, according to [the opinion] of this world, and he was | family, according to [the opinion] of this world, and he was |
| 15256 | exceedingly rich, And he exceeded all the other nobles of the | exceedingly rich, And he exceeded all the other nobles of the | exceedingly rich, And he exceeded all the other nobles of the |
| 15257 | palace in his possessions, [in] gold, and [in] silver, and he | palace in his possessions, [in] gold, and [in] silver, and he | palace in his possessions, [in] gold, and [in] silver, and he |
| 15258 | had troops of slaves, and riches of all kinds in very great | had troops of slaves, and riches of all kinds in very great | had troops of slaves, and riches of all kinds in very great |
| 15259 | abundance; | and by race he was a Greek. And he was Fol 5 | abundance; | and by race he was a Greek. And he was Fol 5 | abundance; | and by race he was a Greek. And he was Fol 5 |
| 15260 | adorned with all the works of righteousness. Those who ⲇ︦ | adorned with all the works of righteousness. Those who ⲇ | adorned with all the works of righteousness. Those who ḋ |
| 15261 | were in distress he relieved. He helped those who were | were in distress he relieved. He helped those who were | were in distress he relieved. He helped those who were |
| 15262 | suffering oppression, and those who were naked he clothed, | suffering oppression, and those who were naked he clothed, | suffering oppression, and those who were naked he clothed, |
| 15263 | 1 Ps. xiv. 1, | 1 Ps. xiv. 1, | 1 Ps. xiv. 1, |
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| 15265 | and he provided food for those who were hungry, and he | and he provided food for those who were hungry, and he | and he provided food for those who were hungry, and he |
| 15266 | redeemed, at his own expense, very many of those who had | redeemed, at his own expense, very many of those who had | redeemed, at his own expense, very many of those who had |
| 15267 | been condemned to death. In short, he was the steward of | been condemned to death. In short, he was the steward of | been condemned to death. In short, he was the steward of |
| 15268 | every one who was in need, so far as the wants of the body | every one who was in need, so far as the wants of the body | every one who was in need, so far as the wants of the body |
| 15269 | were concerned, and he was a second Cornelius? at that time. | were concerned, and he was a second Cornelius? at that time. | were concerned, and he was a second Cornelius? at that time. |
| 15270 | And he had a wife who was herself a worshipper of idols, | And he had a wife who was herself a worshipper of idols, | And he had a wife who was herself a worshipper of idols, |
| 15271 | but she was adorned with every excellent quality and virtue | but she was adorned with every excellent quality and virtue | but she was adorned with every excellent quality and virtue |
| 15272 | in exactly the same degree [as her husband]; and two sons | in exactly the same degree [as her husband]; and two sons | in exactly the same degree [as her husband]; and two sons |
| 15273 | were born to them, and these they brought up to walk in the | were born to them, and these they brought up to walk in the | were born to them, and these they brought up to walk in the |
| 15274 | same good path as their parents. Aud the man was exceed- | same good path as their parents. Aud the man was exceed- | same good path as their parents. Aud the man was exceed- |
| 15275 | ingly well known because of the good works which he was in | ingly well known because of the good works which he was in | ingly well known because of the good works which he was in |
| 15276 | the habit of doing, and he was so celebrated for his personal | the habit of doing, and he was so celebrated for his personal | the habit of doing, and he was so celebrated for his personal |
| 15277 | strength and valour that the Barbarians were afraid at the | strength and valour that the Barbarians were afraid at the | strength and valour that the Barbarians were afraid at the |
| 15278 | mere mention of his name. For he was a fine fighter, and he | mere mention of his name. For he was a fine fighter, and he | mere mention of his name. For he was a fine fighter, and he |
| 15279 | Fol. 3a had gained great renown | in battles of all kinds, but his | Fol. 3a had gained great renown | in battles of all kinds, but his | Fol. 3a had gained great renown | in battles of all kinds, but his |
| 15280 | ⲉ̄ whole desire was to hunt and slay wild animals, and for this | ⲉ whole desire was to hunt and slay wild animals, and for this | e whole desire was to hunt and slay wild animals, and for this |
| 15281 | he was greatly esteemed. But the Good God, Who loveth | he was greatly esteemed. But the Good God, Who loveth | he was greatly esteemed. But the Good God, Who loveth |
| 15282 | every man who is worthy of Him in every place, did not | every man who is worthy of Him in every place, did not | every man who is worthy of Him in every place, did not |
| 15283 | forget the good deeds of this man, neither did He wish to | forget the good deeds of this man, neither did He wish to | forget the good deeds of this man, neither did He wish to |
| 15284 | destroy his good disposition, but even as it is written, ¢ Every | destroy his good disposition, but even as it is written, ¢ Every | destroy his good disposition, but even as it is written, ¢ Every |
| 15285 | heathen who feareth God, and who worketh righteousness, | heathen who feareth God, and who worketh righteousness, | heathen who feareth God, and who worketh righteousness, |
| 15286 | shall be accepted by Him,'? His bowels of compassion yearned | shall be accepted by Him,'? His bowels of compassion yearned | shall be accepted by Him,'? His bowels of compassion yearned |
| 15287 | towards him, and He was merciful towards him to such a | towards him, and He was merciful towards him to such a | towards him, and He was merciful towards him to such a |
| 15288 | degree that God willed to save his life, and He did so in the | degree that God willed to save his life, and He did so in the | degree that God willed to save his life, and He did so in the |
| 15289 | way and by the means which I will here declare unto you. | way and by the means which I will here declare unto you. | way and by the means which I will here declare unto you. |
| 15290 | And it came to pass that on a certain day the man went | And it came to pass that on a certain day the man went | And it came to pass that on a certain day the man went |
| 15291 | out, according to his custom, to hunt wild beasts in the | out, according to his custom, to hunt wild beasts in the | out, according to his custom, to hunt wild beasts in the |
| 15292 | mountain, he and his soldiers, and all his slaves were with | mountain, he and his soldiers, and all his slaves were with | mountain, he and his soldiers, and all his slaves were with |
| 15293 | him. And there appeared unto him a herd of deer that | him. And there appeared unto him a herd of deer that | him. And there appeared unto him a herd of deer that |
| 15294 | were feeding, and he ordered the company who were with | were feeding, and he ordered the company who were with | were feeding, and he ordered the company who were with |
| 15295 | him to give chase to them, and all the soldiers gave all | him to give chase to them, and all the soldiers gave all | him to give chase to them, and all the soldiers gave all |
| 15296 | their energies to catching the beasts. And one of them | | their energies to catching the beasts. And one of them | | their energies to catching the beasts. And one of them | |
| 15297 | Fol. 3 b appeared from out of the herd, and he was a very fine animal | Fol. 3 b appeared from out of the herd, and he was a very fine animal | Fol. 3 b appeared from out of the herd, and he was a very fine animal |
| 15298 | € and stood higher than all of them, and he broke away from | € and stood higher than all of them, and he broke away from | € and stood higher than all of them, and he broke away from |
| 15299 | 1 See Acts x, -31 2 Acts x. 35. | 1 See Acts x, -31 2 Acts x. 35. | 1 See Acts x, -31 2 Acts x. 35. |
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| 15300 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 359 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 359 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 359 |
| 15301 | the herd, and took to flicht, and he ran for safety into a | the herd, and took to flicht, and he ran for safety into a | the herd, and took to flicht, and he ran for safety into a |
| 15302 | thicket on the mountain, which was very dense, and very | thicket on the mountain, which was very dense, and very | thicket on the mountain, which was very dense, and very |
| 15303 | difficult for the hunters to penetrate. And when Plakétas | difficult for the hunters to penetrate. And when Plakétas | difficult for the hunters to penetrate. And when Plakétas |
| 15304 | had seen him he wished to take him in a snare. And he | had seen him he wished to take him in a snare. And he | had seen him he wished to take him in a snare. And he |
| 15305 | took with him certain soldiers, and hid away all the others, | took with him certain soldiers, and hid away all the others, | took with him certain soldiers, and hid away all the others, |
| 15306 | and he gave chase to the animal. Now the soldiers who had | and he gave chase to the animal. Now the soldiers who had | and he gave chase to the animal. Now the soldiers who had |
| 15307 | gone with him became exhausted, and they gave up the chase, | gone with him became exhausted, and they gave up the chase, | gone with him became exhausted, and they gave up the chase, |
| 15308 | and Plakétas rode into the thicket alone in pursuit of the | and Plakétas rode into the thicket alone in pursuit of the | and Plakétas rode into the thicket alone in pursuit of the |
| 15309 | beast. And by the good Providence of God neither he nor | beast. And by the good Providence of God neither he nor | beast. And by the good Providence of God neither he nor |
| 15310 | the horse on which he was riding became exhausted in that | the horse on which he was riding became exhausted in that | the horse on which he was riding became exhausted in that |
| 15311 | dense thicket. And when he had persevered for some time | dense thicket. And when he had persevered for some time | dense thicket. And when he had persevered for some time |
| 15312 | in his pursuit, and was a very long way off from his com- | in his pursuit, and was a very long way off from his com- | in his pursuit, and was a very long way off from his com- |
| 15313 | panions, then the beast stood still upon a very high mountain. | panions, then the beast stood still upon a very high mountain. | panions, then the beast stood still upon a very high mountain. |
| 15314 | And when the general had approached him, there being no | And when the general had approached him, there being no | And when the general had approached him, there being no |
| 15315 | men with him, he stood still and looked round about on every | men with him, he stood still and looked round about on every | men with him, he stood still and looked round about on every |
| 15316 | side, and he wondered by what means he could take him | side, and he wondered by what means he could take him | side, and he wondered by what means he could take him |
| 15317 | in a snare. And God, the Lover of mankind, | Who effecteth Fol. 40 | in a snare. And God, the Lover of mankind, | Who effecteth Fol. 40 | in a snare. And God, the Lover of mankind, | Who effecteth Fol. 40 |
| 15318 | the salvation of man in very many ways, snared this [general] | the salvation of man in very many ways, snared this [general] | the salvation of man in very many ways, snared this [general] |
| 15319 | in His net, even as was snared Cornelius through Peter, and | in His net, even as was snared Cornelius through Peter, and | in His net, even as was snared Cornelius through Peter, and |
| 15320 | even as was Paul unto whom He appeared when he was perse- | even as was Paul unto whom He appeared when he was perse- | even as was Paul unto whom He appeared when he was perse- |
| 15321 | cating Him. And when a considerable time had passed, during | cating Him. And when a considerable time had passed, during | cating Him. And when a considerable time had passed, during |
| 15322 | which Plakétas had been looking at the stag, and marvelling | which Plakétas had been looking at the stag, and marvelling | which Plakétas had been looking at the stag, and marvelling |
| 15323 | at its great size and very fine appearance, and thinking out | at its great size and very fine appearance, and thinking out | at its great size and very fine appearance, and thinking out |
| 15324 | the means whereby he might capture it, the Lord gave him | the means whereby he might capture it, the Lord gave him | the means whereby he might capture it, the Lord gave him |
| 15325 | the following sign; and He made him able to see it, and | the following sign; and He made him able to see it, and | the following sign; and He made him able to see it, and |
| 15326 | it appeared unto him in the following form. There was a | it appeared unto him in the following form. There was a | it appeared unto him in the following form. There was a |
| 15327 | figure of a cross between the stag’s horns, and it shone more | figure of a cross between the stag’s horns, and it shone more | figure of a cross between the stag’s horns, and it shone more |
| 15328 | brightly than the sun, and there was, moreover, between his | brightly than the sun, and there was, moreover, between his | brightly than the sun, and there was, moreover, between his |
| 15329 | horns a similitude like unto the body wherein God arrayed | horns a similitude like unto the body wherein God arrayed | horns a similitude like unto the body wherein God arrayed |
| 15330 | Himself in the womb of the Virgin; now He clothed Himself | Himself in the womb of the Virgin; now He clothed Himself | Himself in the womb of the Virgin; now He clothed Himself |
| 15331 | in this body for our salvation. And He cried out to Plakétas | in this body for our salvation. And He cried out to Plakétas | in this body for our salvation. And He cried out to Plakétas |
| 15332 | from the animal with the voice of a man, saying, ‘O Plakétas, | from the animal with the voice of a man, saying, ‘O Plakétas, | from the animal with the voice of a man, saying, ‘O Plakétas, |
| 15333 | why dost thou hunt Me? For it is for thine own sake that | why dost thou hunt Me? For it is for thine own sake that | why dost thou hunt Me? For it is for thine own sake that |
| 15334 | I have appeared unto thee in the form of this animal. | I Fol. 4 | I have appeared unto thee in the form of this animal. | I Fol. 4 | I have appeared unto thee in the form of this animal. | I Fol. 4 |
| 15335 | am Jesus, He Whom thou servest, without knowing it. ⲏ︦ | am Jesus, He Whom thou servest, without knowing it. Ⲓⲉ | am Jesus, He Whom thou servest, without knowing it. Ie |
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| 15336 | Ⲃⲟ. ϥ | Ⲃⲟ. Ϥ | Bo. F |
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| 15338 | Thy kind and charitable deeds which thou doest have come | Thy kind and charitable deeds which thou doest have come | Thy kind and charitable deeds which thou doest have come |
| 15339 | before Me, Therefore I have Myself appeared unto thee, | before Me, Therefore I have Myself appeared unto thee, | before Me, Therefore I have Myself appeared unto thee, |
| 15340 | and Ⲓ have snared thee by means of this animal that is | and ⲓ have snared thee by means of this animal that is | and i have snared thee by means of this animal that is |
| 15341 | without reasoning power. And I have netted thee with the | without reasoning power. And I have netted thee with the | without reasoning power. And I have netted thee with the |
| 15342 | nets of My Godhead. It is not just to allow those who love | nets of My Godhead. It is not just to allow those who love | nets of My Godhead. It is not just to allow those who love |
| 15343 | Me by their good deeds to act as slaves to unclean demons, | Me by their good deeds to act as slaves to unclean demons, | Me by their good deeds to act as slaves to unclean demons, |
| 15344 | and idols whieh are dead, and dumb, and which are without | and idols whieh are dead, and dumb, and which are without | and idols whieh are dead, and dumb, and which are without |
| 15345 | feeling. For this reason did I come upon the earth in the | feeling. For this reason did I come upon the earth in the | feeling. For this reason did I come upon the earth in the |
| 15346 | form wherein thou now seest Me, for I wish to deliver (or, | form wherein thou now seest Me, for I wish to deliver (or, | form wherein thou now seest Me, for I wish to deliver (or, |
| 15347 | save) the race of man.’ | save) the race of man.’ | save) the race of man.’ |
| 15348 | And when Plakétas heard these things he was terrified, | And when Plakétas heard these things he was terrified, | And when Plakétas heard these things he was terrified, |
| 15349 | and he fell down upon the ground. And when a long time | and he fell down upon the ground. And when a long time | and he fell down upon the ground. And when a long time |
| 15350 | had passed he rose up, wishing to understand with exactness | had passed he rose up, wishing to understand with exactness | had passed he rose up, wishing to understand with exactness |
| 15351 | the miracle which had taken place. And he said, ¢ What | the miracle which had taken place. And he said, ¢ What | the miracle which had taken place. And he said, ¢ What |
| 15352 | then is this sight which I have seen? And what manner of | then is this sight which I have seen? And what manner of | then is this sight which I have seen? And what manner of |
| 15353 | voice is this which I have heard ? Make Thyself manifest to | voice is this which I have heard ? Make Thyself manifest to | voice is this which I have heard ? Make Thyself manifest to |
| 15354 | me, O Thou Who speakest with me, and I will | believe in | me, O Thou Who speakest with me, and I will | believe in | me, O Thou Who speakest with me, and I will | believe in |
| 15355 | Thee.” And the Lord said unto him, ‘Take heed, O Plakétas. | Thee.” And the Lord said unto him, ‘Take heed, O Plakétas. | Thee.” And the Lord said unto him, ‘Take heed, O Plakétas. |
| 15356 | I am Jesus the Christ, the Son of the living God, Who | I am Jesus the Christ, the Son of the living God, Who | I am Jesus the Christ, the Son of the living God, Who |
| 15357 | created the heavens and the earth, when nothing existed, and | created the heavens and the earth, when nothing existed, and | created the heavens and the earth, when nothing existed, and |
| 15358 | I created all substance of which things are made, and every- | I created all substance of which things are made, and every- | I created all substance of which things are made, and every- |
| 15359 | thing else. I am Ile Who made the light to appear, and 1 | thing else. I am Ile Who made the light to appear, and 1 | thing else. I am Ile Who made the light to appear, and 1 |
| 15360 | separated it from the darkness. Iam He Who created the | separated it from the darkness. Iam He Who created the | separated it from the darkness. Iam He Who created the |
| 15361 | sun and made it to shine by day, and I appointed the moon | sun and made it to shine by day, and I appointed the moon | sun and made it to shine by day, and I appointed the moon |
| 15362 | and the stars to shine by night. I am He Who ordained | and the stars to shine by night. I am He Who ordained | and the stars to shine by night. I am He Who ordained |
| 15363 | times, and seasons, and days. I am He Who fashioned | times, and seasons, and days. I am He Who fashioned | times, and seasons, and days. I am He Who fashioned |
| 15364 | man from the earth. I appeared for him in the flesh which | man from the earth. I appeared for him in the flesh which | man from the earth. I appeared for him in the flesh which |
| 15365 | I took upon Myself for the sake of the salvation of men. I am | I took upon Myself for the sake of the salvation of men. I am | I took upon Myself for the sake of the salvation of men. I am |
| 15366 | IIe Whom they crucified, and I died, and I rose upon the | IIe Whom they crucified, and I died, and I rose upon the | IIe Whom they crucified, and I died, and I rose upon the |
| 15367 | third day from the dead. | third day from the dead. | third day from the dead. |
| 15368 | When Plakétas heard these words he fell down upon his | When Plakétas heard these words he fell down upon his | When Plakétas heard these words he fell down upon his |
| 15369 | face and cried out, saying, ‘I believe, Lord, that Thou art | face and cried out, saying, ‘I believe, Lord, that Thou art | face and cried out, saying, ‘I believe, Lord, that Thou art |
| 15370 | Ⲡⲉ Who hath created everything, and that Thou art He Who | ⲡⲉ Who hath created everything, and that Thou art He Who | pe Who hath created everything, and that Thou art He Who |
| 15371 | turneth back those who go astray, and those who have gone | turneth back those who go astray, and those who have gone | turneth back those who go astray, and those who have gone |
| 15372 | astray,and that Thou art He Who giveth life unto those who are | astray,and that Thou art He Who giveth life unto those who are | astray,and that Thou art He Who giveth life unto those who are |
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| 15373 | AND THEIR TWO CIILDREN 361 | AND THEIR TWO CIILDREN 361 | AND THEIR TWO CIILDREN 361 |
| 15374 | dead.” And the Lord answered and said, ‘ If thou believest, | dead.” And the Lord answered and said, ‘ If thou believest, | dead.” And the Lord answered and said, ‘ If thou believest, |
| 15375 | go, make thy way to the high priest of the | Christians, Fol. 5 | go, make thy way to the high priest of the | Christians, Fol. 5 | go, make thy way to the high priest of the | Christians, Fol. 5 |
| 15376 | and demand from him the freely-given gift of baptism.” ⲓ̄ | and demand from him the freely-given gift of baptism.” ⲓ | and demand from him the freely-given gift of baptism.” i |
| 15377 | And Plakétas answered and said unto Him, ¢ Lord, command | And Plakétas answered and said unto Him, ¢ Lord, command | And Plakétas answered and said unto Him, ¢ Lord, command |
| 15378 | me to relate these words to my wife and children, so that they | me to relate these words to my wife and children, so that they | me to relate these words to my wife and children, so that they |
| 15379 | also may believe in Thee.” And the Lord said unto him, | also may believe in Thee.” And the Lord said unto him, | also may believe in Thee.” And the Lord said unto him, |
| 15380 | ‘ Repeat them. And ye shall be purified from every unclean | ‘ Repeat them. And ye shall be purified from every unclean | ‘ Repeat them. And ye shall be purified from every unclean |
| 15381 | thing. When ye have received the seal of baptism thou shalt | thing. When ye have received the seal of baptism thou shalt | thing. When ye have received the seal of baptism thou shalt |
| 15382 | return hither, and I will appear unto thee, and I will declare | return hither, and I will appear unto thee, and I will declare | return hither, and I will appear unto thee, and I will declare |
| 15383 | unto thee the mystery of salvation.’ | unto thee the mystery of salvation.’ | unto thee the mystery of salvation.’ |
| 15384 | And Plakétas came down from the mountain, and went into | And Plakétas came down from the mountain, and went into | And Plakétas came down from the mountain, and went into |
| 15385 | his house. And when the evening had come he began to speak | his house. And when the evening had come he began to speak | his house. And when the evening had come he began to speak |
| 15386 | and tell his wife and sons about the things which he had | and tell his wife and sons about the things which he had | and tell his wife and sons about the things which he had |
| 15387 | seen in the vision, and how the Lord had appeared unto him. | seen in the vision, and how the Lord had appeared unto him. | seen in the vision, and how the Lord had appeared unto him. |
| 15388 | And his wife cried out and said unto him, ¢ Lord, my brother, | And his wife cried out and said unto him, ¢ Lord, my brother, | And his wife cried out and said unto him, ¢ Lord, my brother, |
| 15389 | thou hast seen God Whom they crucified, Whom the Chris- | thou hast seen God Whom they crucified, Whom the Chris- | thou hast seen God Whom they crucified, Whom the Chris- |
| 15390 | tians worship. For He is the only true God, and it is He | tians worship. For He is the only true God, and it is He | tians worship. For He is the only true God, and it is He |
| 15391 | Who delivereth those who put their hopes in Him, And | Who delivereth those who put their hopes in Him, And | Who delivereth those who put their hopes in Him, And |
| 15392 | she cried out vehemently, saying, ¢ Have mercy upon me, O | she cried out vehemently, saying, ¢ Have mercy upon me, O | she cried out vehemently, saying, ¢ Have mercy upon me, O |
| 15393 | Lord Jesus the Christ, and upon my two sons also” And | Lord Jesus the Christ, and upon my two sons also” And | Lord Jesus the Christ, and upon my two sons also” And |
| 15394 | she said unto her husband, In the night which hath passed | she said unto her husband, In the night which hath passed | she said unto her husband, In the night which hath passed |
| 15395 | I myself also | saw Him, and He said unto me, To-morrow Fol. 64 | I myself also | saw Him, and He said unto me, To-morrow Fol. 64 | I myself also | saw Him, and He said unto me, To-morrow Fol. 64 |
| 15396 | do thou, and thy husband, and your sons come to Me. And ⲓ︦ⲁ︦ | do thou, and thy husband, and your sons come to Me. And ⲓ︦ⲁ︦ | do thou, and thy husband, and your sons come to Me. And i︦a︦ |
| 15397 | I recognized that He was the God, Jesus the Christ, the | I recognized that He was the God, Jesus the Christ, the | I recognized that He was the God, Jesus the Christ, the |
| 15398 | God of the Galileans. It is He Who willed to appear unto | God of the Galileans. It is He Who willed to appear unto | God of the Galileans. It is He Who willed to appear unto |
| 15399 | thee in this miraculous manner with the animal in order that | thee in this miraculous manner with the animal in order that | thee in this miraculous manner with the animal in order that |
| 15400 | thou mayest rely upon His strength, and believe in Him. | thou mayest rely upon His strength, and believe in Him. | thou mayest rely upon His strength, and believe in Him. |
| 15401 | Therefore come this very might, and let us go and receive | Therefore come this very might, and let us go and receive | Therefore come this very might, and let us go and receive |
| 15402 | baptism from the high priest of the Christians, even as thou | baptism from the high priest of the Christians, even as thou | baptism from the high priest of the Christians, even as thou |
| 15403 | wast commanded, for by this do those who believe in Him | wast commanded, for by this do those who believe in Him | wast commanded, for by this do those who believe in Him |
| 15404 | become members of His household.” And Plakétas answered, | become members of His household.” And Plakétas answered, | become members of His household.” And Plakétas answered, |
| 15405 | saying, ¢ This is what He Who appeared unto me commanded.’ | saying, ¢ This is what He Who appeared unto me commanded.’ | saying, ¢ This is what He Who appeared unto me commanded.’ |
| 15406 | And in the middle of that night they took their two sons | And in the middle of that night they took their two sons | And in the middle of that night they took their two sons |
| 15407 | secretly, and a few of their slaves, and they went to the | secretly, and a few of their slaves, and they went to the | secretly, and a few of their slaves, and they went to the |
| 15408 | high priest of the Christians, and told him all the dream, | high priest of the Christians, and told him all the dream, | high priest of the Christians, and told him all the dream, |
| 15409 | ⲑ ⲇ | ⲑ ⲇ | θ ḋ |
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| 15410 | Tol. Ⲑ | Tol. Ⲑ | Tol. Ɵ |
| 15411 | iH | iH | iH |
| 15412 | Fol. 7a | Fol. 7a | Fol. 7a |
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| 15415 | and they confessed their belief in the Lord Jesus the Christ, | and they confessed their belief in the Lord Jesus the Christ, | and they confessed their belief in the Lord Jesus the Christ, |
| 15416 | and they entreated him to give them the seal of the Christ | and they entreated him to give them the seal of the Christ | and they entreated him to give them the seal of the Christ |
| 15417 | by baptism. And the high priest rejoiced, and ascribed glory | by baptism. And the high priest rejoiced, and ascribed glory | by baptism. And the high priest rejoiced, and ascribed glory |
| 15418 | to God Who wisheth all men to have life, | and to come to | to God Who wisheth all men to have life, | and to come to | to God Who wisheth all men to have life, | and to come to |
| 15419 | the knowledge of the truth. And the high priest took them, | the knowledge of the truth. And the high priest took them, | the knowledge of the truth. And the high priest took them, |
| 15420 | and catechized them, and gave into their hands the Holy | and catechized them, and gave into their hands the Holy | and catechized them, and gave into their hands the Holy |
| 15421 | Mysteries of the Faith, and he baptized them in the Name of | Mysteries of the Faith, and he baptized them in the Name of | Mysteries of the Faith, and he baptized them in the Name of |
| 15422 | the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. And to | the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. And to | the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. And to |
| 15423 | Plakétas he gave the name of Eustathius, and to his wife | Plakétas he gave the name of Eustathius, and to his wife | Plakétas he gave the name of Eustathius, and to his wife |
| 15424 | Theopisté ; his elder son he called Agapius, and the younger | Theopisté ; his elder son he called Agapius, and the younger | Theopisté ; his elder son he called Agapius, and the younger |
| 15425 | Theopistus ; and he gave them the Glorious Body and Blood | Theopistus ; and he gave them the Glorious Body and Blood | Theopistus ; and he gave them the Glorious Body and Blood |
| 15426 | of the Christ, and dismissed them, saying, ‘May God, the | of the Christ, and dismissed them, saying, ‘May God, the | of the Christ, and dismissed them, saying, ‘May God, the |
| 15427 | Christ, be with you, and may He graciously grant unto you | Christ, be with you, and may He graciously grant unto you | Christ, be with you, and may He graciously grant unto you |
| 15428 | His kingdom for ever. And know that the hand of the Lord | His kingdom for ever. And know that the hand of the Lord | His kingdom for ever. And know that the hand of the Lord |
| 15429 | is with you, and I earnestly beseech you that when ye shall | is with you, and I earnestly beseech you that when ye shall | is with you, and I earnestly beseech you that when ye shall |
| 15430 | be in Paradise ye remember the soul of John, the least of all | be in Paradise ye remember the soul of John, the least of all | be in Paradise ye remember the soul of John, the least of all |
| 15431 | men and the most miserable.’ | men and the most miserable.’ | men and the most miserable.’ |
| 15432 | And when the morning had come Eustathius took horses, | And when the morning had come Eustathius took horses, | And when the morning had come Eustathius took horses, |
| 15433 | and he departed to the mountain, and went towards the | and he departed to the mountain, and went towards the | and he departed to the mountain, and went towards the |
| 15434 | spot wherein he had seen the vision. And he dismissed his | spot wherein he had seen the vision. And he dismissed his | spot wherein he had seen the vision. And he dismissed his |
| 15435 | soldiers, and sent them away to hunt the wild animals, | and | soldiers, and sent them away to hunt the wild animals, | and | soldiers, and sent them away to hunt the wild animals, | and |
| 15436 | he remained where he was alone for a short time; then he | he remained where he was alone for a short time; then he | he remained where he was alone for a short time; then he |
| 15437 | moved on, and went nearer and nearer to the place where | moved on, and went nearer and nearer to the place where | moved on, and went nearer and nearer to the place where |
| 15438 | he had seen the figure at first. And he cast himself down | he had seen the figure at first. And he cast himself down | he had seen the figure at first. And he cast himself down |
| 15439 | upon his face, and he cried out, saying, ‘ Lord, I know that | upon his face, and he cried out, saying, ‘ Lord, I know that | upon his face, and he cried out, saying, ‘ Lord, I know that |
| 15440 | Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God, and I believe in | Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God, and I believe in | Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God, and I believe in |
| 15441 | Thee and in Thy Good Father, and in the Holy Spirit. And | Thee and in Thy Good Father, and in the Holy Spirit. And | Thee and in Thy Good Father, and in the Holy Spirit. And |
| 15442 | now I beseech Thee, if I be worthy of the boly grace of Thy | now I beseech Thee, if I be worthy of the boly grace of Thy | now I beseech Thee, if I be worthy of the boly grace of Thy |
| 15443 | Godhead, declare unto me the things which Thou hast to say | Godhead, declare unto me the things which Thou hast to say | Godhead, declare unto me the things which Thou hast to say |
| 15444 | unto me.’ And straightway the Lord answered and said | unto me.’ And straightway the Lord answered and said | unto me.’ And straightway the Lord answered and said |
| 15445 | unto him, ‘ Blessed art thou, O Plakétas, because thou hast | unto him, ‘ Blessed art thou, O Plakétas, because thou hast | unto him, ‘ Blessed art thou, O Plakétas, because thou hast |
| 15446 | received the washing of grace, and hast arrayed thyself in | received the washing of grace, and hast arrayed thyself in | received the washing of grace, and hast arrayed thyself in |
| 15447 | the indestructible garment which abideth for ever. Now, | the indestructible garment which abideth for ever. Now, | the indestructible garment which abideth for ever. Now, |
| 15448 | therefore, do thou make manifest the work of thy faith. Since | therefore, do thou make manifest the work of thy faith. Since | therefore, do thou make manifest the work of thy faith. Since |
| 15449 | the Devil is envious of thee thou must cast him behind thee; | the Devil is envious of thee thou must cast him behind thee; | the Devil is envious of thee thou must cast him behind thee; |
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| 15450 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 363 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 363 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 363 |
| 15451 | and he will be zealous in setting snares of every kind for | and he will be zealous in setting snares of every kind for | and he will be zealous in setting snares of every kind for |
| 15452 | thee, and he will contend against thee. For thou must of | thee, and he will contend against thee. For thou must of | thee, and he will contend against thee. For thou must of |
| 15453 | necessity endure manifold temptations. | If thou endurest Fol. 74 | necessity endure manifold temptations. | If thou endurest Fol. 74 | necessity endure manifold temptations. | If thou endurest Fol. 74 |
| 15454 | them in patience thou shalt receive the crown of victory. BN | them in patience thou shalt receive the crown of victory. BN | them in patience thou shalt receive the crown of victory. BN |
| 15455 | Behold, thou shalt rise very much higher in the works (or, | Behold, thou shalt rise very much higher in the works (or, | Behold, thou shalt rise very much higher in the works (or, |
| 15456 | affairs) of [this] life, and in the riches which are temporal. | affairs) of [this] life, and in the riches which are temporal. | affairs) of [this] life, and in the riches which are temporal. |
| 15457 | And, moreover, thou shalt become rich in spiritual excellence. | And, moreover, thou shalt become rich in spiritual excellence. | And, moreover, thou shalt become rich in spiritual excellence. |
| 15458 | Now be not weak, neither be thou overcome by the glory of | Now be not weak, neither be thou overcome by the glory of | Now be not weak, neither be thou overcome by the glory of |
| 15459 | this world, which thou didst possess originally ; but as thou | this world, which thou didst possess originally ; but as thou | this world, which thou didst possess originally ; but as thou |
| 15460 | didst shew thyself to be a mighty man among men, and as | didst shew thyself to be a mighty man among men, and as | didst shew thyself to be a mighty man among men, and as |
| 15461 | thou didst wage war, and didst strive zealously to serve | thou didst wage war, and didst strive zealously to serve | thou didst wage war, and didst strive zealously to serve |
| 15462 | a king who is mortal, even so do thou strive zealously to | a king who is mortal, even so do thou strive zealously to | a king who is mortal, even so do thou strive zealously to |
| 15463 | prove thyself to be a mighty man against the Devil, and do | prove thyself to be a mighty man against the Devil, and do | prove thyself to be a mighty man against the Devil, and do |
| 15464 | thou keep fast hold on the faith for Me, for I am the | thou keep fast hold on the faith for Me, for I am the | thou keep fast hold on the faith for Me, for I am the |
| 15465 | Immortal King. For needs must that thou shouldst become | Immortal King. For needs must that thou shouldst become | Immortal King. For needs must that thou shouldst become |
| 15466 | a second Job, in these times, who shall vanquish the Devil in | a second Job, in these times, who shall vanquish the Devil in | a second Job, in these times, who shall vanquish the Devil in |
| 15467 | temptation. Take good heed to thyself lest the reasoning of | temptation. Take good heed to thyself lest the reasoning of | temptation. Take good heed to thyself lest the reasoning of |
| 15468 | blasphemy ascend in thine heart, and when thou shalt be in | blasphemy ascend in thine heart, and when thou shalt be in | blasphemy ascend in thine heart, and when thou shalt be in |
| 15469 | a state of humility I will come unto thee in order that I may | a state of humility I will come unto thee in order that I may | a state of humility I will come unto thee in order that I may |
| 15470 | re-establish thee in thy former glory. | re-establish thee in thy former glory. | re-establish thee in thy former glory. |
| 15471 | And when the Lord had said these things unto him Ile | And when the Lord had said these things unto him Ile | And when the Lord had said these things unto him Ile |
| 15472 | departed into heaven, and the Lord spake unto him, saying, | departed into heaven, and the Lord spake unto him, saying, | departed into heaven, and the Lord spake unto him, saying, |
| 15473 | ¢ Eustathius, there shall be unto thee as great a temptation as | ¢ Eustathius, there shall be unto thee as great a temptation as | ¢ Eustathius, there shall be unto thee as great a temptation as |
| 15474 | thou canst wish in that which thou shalt have | in the last Fol. 84 | thou canst wish in that which thou shalt have | in the last Fol. 84 | thou canst wish in that which thou shalt have | in the last Fol. 84 |
| 15475 | days.” And Eustathius said unto Him, If this be the last 1¢ | days.” And Eustathius said unto Him, If this be the last 1¢ | days.” And Eustathius said unto Him, If this be the last 1¢ |
| 15476 | of my days, I now beseech Thee, O my Lord, supposing that | of my days, I now beseech Thee, O my Lord, supposing that | of my days, I now beseech Thee, O my Lord, supposing that |
| 15477 | I am not able to bear the things which Thou hast appointed | I am not able to bear the things which Thou hast appointed | I am not able to bear the things which Thou hast appointed |
| 15478 | me, to remove them, and not to let them come upon me, and | me, to remove them, and not to let them come upon me, and | me, to remove them, and not to let them come upon me, and |
| 15479 | command that our temptation return unto Thee. But give us | command that our temptation return unto Thee. But give us | command that our temptation return unto Thee. But give us |
| 15480 | strength, O Lord, Thou God of mighty deeds, for Thou art He | strength, O Lord, Thou God of mighty deeds, for Thou art He | strength, O Lord, Thou God of mighty deeds, for Thou art He |
| 15481 | in Whom we trust.” And the Lord said unto him, ¢ Fight, | in Whom we trust.” And the Lord said unto him, ¢ Fight, | in Whom we trust.” And the Lord said unto him, ¢ Fight, |
| 15482 | O FEustathius, and My grace shall watch over what is in [thy] | O FEustathius, and My grace shall watch over what is in [thy] | O FEustathius, and My grace shall watch over what is in [thy] |
| 15483 | heart.” And Saint Eustathius came down from the mountain, | heart.” And Saint Eustathius came down from the mountain, | heart.” And Saint Eustathius came down from the mountain, |
| 15484 | and he went into his house, and told his wife the things | and he went into his house, and told his wife the things | and he went into his house, and told his wife the things |
| 15485 | which God had said unto him. And they knelt down | which God had said unto him. And they knelt down | which God had said unto him. And they knelt down |
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| 15487 | together on their knees, and they prayed, saying, ¢ Let Thy | together on their knees, and they prayed, saying, ¢ Let Thy | together on their knees, and they prayed, saying, ¢ Let Thy |
| 15488 | will be done.’ | will be done.’ | will be done.’ |
| 15489 | And it came to pass, after a few days, that a pestilence | And it came to pass, after a few days, that a pestilence | And it came to pass, after a few days, that a pestilence |
| 15490 | broke out in the house of Eustathiug, and all his slaves died. | broke out in the house of Eustathiug, and all his slaves died. | broke out in the house of Eustathiug, and all his slaves died. |
| 15491 | And when this had happened, Fustathius perceived that there | And when this had happened, Fustathius perceived that there | And when this had happened, Fustathius perceived that there |
| 15492 | had actually come upon him the temptation (or, trial) which, | had actually come upon him the temptation (or, trial) which, | had actually come upon him the temptation (or, trial) which, |
| 15493 | according to the indications that had already been given to | according to the indications that had already been given to | according to the indications that had already been given to |
| 15494 | him, was to come upon him, and he weleomed it as such, and | him, was to come upon him, and he weleomed it as such, and | him, was to come upon him, and he weleomed it as such, and |
| 15495 | Fol. ⲃ he rejoiced, and exhorted | his wife not to Jose courage. And | Fol. Ⲃ he rejoiced, and exhorted | his wife not to Jose courage. And | Fol. V he rejoiced, and exhorted | his wife not to Jose courage. And |
| 15496 | IT after a little time all his horses, and cattle, and sheep died, | IT after a little time all his horses, and cattle, and sheep died, | IT after a little time all his horses, and cattle, and sheep died, |
| 15497 | and this temptation also he received with joy. And after | and this temptation also he received with joy. And after | and this temptation also he received with joy. And after |
| 15498 | these things he left his house, he, and his wife, and his sons, | these things he left his house, he, and his wife, and his sons, | these things he left his house, he, and his wife, and his sons, |
| 15499 | who knew nothing [of the reason], and he departed to another | who knew nothing [of the reason], and he departed to another | who knew nothing [of the reason], and he departed to another |
| 15500 | place. And when the doers of iniquity knew that they had | place. And when the doers of iniquity knew that they had | place. And when the doers of iniquity knew that they had |
| 15501 | departed, they went by night and plundered his house, and | departed, they went by night and plundered his house, and | departed, they went by night and plundered his house, and |
| 15502 | they stripped it bare, leaving nothing whatsoever behind | they stripped it bare, leaving nothing whatsoever behind | they stripped it bare, leaving nothing whatsoever behind |
| 15503 | them, neither gold, nor silver, nor raiment. After all these | them, neither gold, nor silver, nor raiment. After all these | them, neither gold, nor silver, nor raiment. After all these |
| 15504 | losses, and all these sorrows, they became quite destitute, for | losses, and all these sorrows, they became quite destitute, for | losses, and all these sorrows, they became quite destitute, for |
| 15505 | they had lost all their substance, and everything which they | they had lost all their substance, and everything which they | they had lost all their substance, and everything which they |
| 15506 | had. And =zll these things happened through the crafty | had. And =zll these things happened through the crafty | had. And =zll these things happened through the crafty |
| 15507 | designs of the Adversary. | designs of the Adversary. | designs of the Adversary. |
| 15508 | And it came to pass in those days that all the people were | And it came to pass in those days that all the people were | And it came to pass in those days that all the people were |
| 15509 | celebrating a festival, and they were rejoicing greatly because | celebrating a festival, and they were rejoicing greatly because | celebrating a festival, and they were rejoicing greatly because |
| 15510 | they had conquered the Persians, and the Emperor was cele- | they had conquered the Persians, and the Emperor was cele- | they had conquered the Persians, and the Emperor was cele- |
| 15511 | brating the festival with them with great heartiness, but | brating the festival with them with great heartiness, but | brating the festival with them with great heartiness, but |
| 15512 | Eustathius felt that it was not seemly for him to join them | Eustathius felt that it was not seemly for him to join them | Eustathius felt that it was not seemly for him to join them |
| 15513 | in celebrating the festival. As however, he was a great | in celebrating the festival. As however, he was a great | in celebrating the festival. As however, he was a great |
| 15514 | Fol. 9a general | among the nobles of Rome, the Emperor enquired | Fol. 9a general | among the nobles of Rome, the Emperor enquired | Fol. 9a general | among the nobles of Rome, the Emperor enquired |
| 15515 | ⲓ︦ⲍ︦ for him, but did not find him. And when the Emperor | ⲓ︦ⲍ︦ for him, but did not find him. And when the Emperor | i︦z︦ for him, but did not find him. And when the Emperor |
| 15516 | learned that in one hour nothing had been left to him of all | learned that in one hour nothing had been left to him of all | learned that in one hour nothing had been left to him of all |
| 15517 | his possessions, and that neither he nor those who were with | his possessions, and that neither he nor those who were with | his possessions, and that neither he nor those who were with |
| 15518 | him had anything left, he and all the nobles with him were | him had anything left, he and all the nobles with him were | him had anything left, he and all the nobles with him were |
| 15519 | exceedingly sorry on his account, and they marvelled at what | exceedingly sorry on his account, and they marvelled at what | exceedingly sorry on his account, and they marvelled at what |
| 15520 | had happened to him. | had happened to him. | had happened to him. |
| 15521 | Then his wife said unto him, ‘How long shall we sit | Then his wife said unto him, ‘How long shall we sit | Then his wife said unto him, ‘How long shall we sit |
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| 15522 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 365 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 365 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 365 |
| 15523 | here in this place ? Rise up, and let us take our sons who | here in this place ? Rise up, and let us take our sons who | here in this place ? Rise up, and let us take our sons who |
| 15524 | are left unto us, and let us depart and leave this country, | are left unto us, and let us depart and leave this country, | are left unto us, and let us depart and leave this country, |
| 15525 | because we have become the laughing-stock of those who | because we have become the laughing-stock of those who | because we have become the laughing-stock of those who |
| 15526 | know us.” And that night they took their sons and departed, | know us.” And that night they took their sons and departed, | know us.” And that night they took their sons and departed, |
| 15527 | and they set out for Egypt. And when they had been | and they set out for Egypt. And when they had been | and they set out for Egypt. And when they had been |
| 15528 | travelling for a day or two they arrived at the sea, and they | travelling for a day or two they arrived at the sea, and they | travelling for a day or two they arrived at the sea, and they |
| 15529 | found a ship anchored at the quay, and they made enquiries | found a ship anchored at the quay, and they made enquiries | found a ship anchored at the quay, and they made enquiries |
| 15530 | about embarking in the ship. And the captain of the ship | about embarking in the ship. And the captain of the ship | about embarking in the ship. And the captain of the ship |
| 15531 | was a savage and brutal man. And when they had embarked | was a savage and brutal man. And when they had embarked | was a savage and brutal man. And when they had embarked |
| 15532 | in the ship they put to sea, and the captain of the ship | in the ship they put to sea, and the captain of the ship | in the ship they put to sea, and the captain of the ship |
| 15533 | looked upon the wife of Eustathius, and he saw that her face | looked upon the wife of Eustathius, and he saw that her face | looked upon the wife of Eustathius, and he saw that her face |
| 15534 | was beautiful, and he loved her. | And when the captain Fol. 3 | was beautiful, and he loved her. | And when the captain Fol. 3 | was beautiful, and he loved her. | And when the captain Fol. 3 |
| 15535 | arrived at the shore of the sea he asked Eustathius for his TH | arrived at the shore of the sea he asked Eustathius for his TH | arrived at the shore of the sea he asked Eustathius for his TH |
| 15536 | passage money, but he had it not to give to him ; and he seized | passage money, but he had it not to give to him ; and he seized | passage money, but he had it not to give to him ; and he seized |
| 15537 | the wife of BEustathius in place of the passage money, for he | the wife of BEustathius in place of the passage money, for he | the wife of BEustathius in place of the passage money, for he |
| 15538 | had already determined that he would not let her go with her | had already determined that he would not let her go with her | had already determined that he would not let her go with her |
| 15539 | husband. And when Eustathius persevered in arguing the | husband. And when Eustathius persevered in arguing the | husband. And when Eustathius persevered in arguing the |
| 15540 | matter with him, and in making supplication to him, the | matter with him, and in making supplication to him, the | matter with him, and in making supplication to him, the |
| 15541 | captain made a sign to the sailors to lay hold upon him, and | captain made a sign to the sailors to lay hold upon him, and | captain made a sign to the sailors to lay hold upon him, and |
| 15542 | to throw him into the sea. And when Eustathius knew of | to throw him into the sea. And when Eustathius knew of | to throw him into the sea. And when Eustathius knew of |
| 15543 | their evil intentions he very unwillingly left his wife behind, | their evil intentions he very unwillingly left his wife behind, | their evil intentions he very unwillingly left his wife behind, |
| 15544 | and taking his two sons departed with them weeping, and he | and taking his two sons departed with them weeping, and he | and taking his two sons departed with them weeping, and he |
| 15545 | made lamentation, saying, Ⲙ̄ ⲟⲉ is me, O my sons, for your | made lamentation, saying, ⲙ ⲟⲉ is me, O my sons, for your | made lamentation, saying, m oe is me, O my sons, for your |
| 15546 | mother hath been seized by a barbarian. | mother hath been seized by a barbarian. | mother hath been seized by a barbarian. |
| 15547 | And he went away heaving sighs and shedding tears, and | And he went away heaving sighs and shedding tears, and | And he went away heaving sighs and shedding tears, and |
| 15548 | he came to a river of water, and owing to the heavy rain | he came to a river of water, and owing to the heavy rain | he came to a river of water, and owing to the heavy rain |
| 15549 | which had fallen into it he was unable to swim across it with | which had fallen into it he was unable to swim across it with | which had fallen into it he was unable to swim across it with |
| 15550 | both his sons at the same time. And he took the one son on | both his sons at the same time. And he took the one son on | both his sons at the same time. And he took the one son on |
| 15551 | his neck, and leaving the other on this side of the river he | his neck, and leaving the other on this side of the river he | his neck, and leaving the other on this side of the river he |
| 15552 | swam across the water, and left on the other side the son | swam across the water, and left on the other side the son | swam across the water, and left on the other side the son |
| 15553 | whom he had been carrying, and then turned back [to fetch] | whom he had been carrying, and then turned back [to fetch] | whom he had been carrying, and then turned back [to fetch] |
| 15554 | the other. And it came to pass that whilst | he was in the Fol. 104 | the other. And it came to pass that whilst | he was in the Fol. 104 | the other. And it came to pass that whilst | he was in the Fol. 104 |
| 15555 | middle of the river he lifted up his eyes, and saw that a lion ⲓ︦ⲑ︦ | middle of the river he lifted up his eyes, and saw that a lion ⲓ︦ⲑ︦ | middle of the river he lifted up his eyes, and saw that a lion i︦θ︦ |
| 15556 | had seized his son, and that he was dragging him along the | had seized his son, and that he was dragging him along the | had seized his son, and that he was dragging him along the |
| 15557 | ground and going away with him. And his father Eustathius | ground and going away with him. And his father Eustathius | ground and going away with him. And his father Eustathius |
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| 15559 | was in despair about him ; but he recovered himself at length, | was in despair about him ; but he recovered himself at length, | was in despair about him ; but he recovered himself at length, |
| 15560 | feeling that there was hope for him, for he still had the other | feeling that there was hope for him, for he still had the other | feeling that there was hope for him, for he still had the other |
| 15561 | son left to him. And again he looked, and saw that the | son left to him. And again he looked, and saw that the | son left to him. And again he looked, and saw that the |
| 15562 | other son was being carried off by a wolf. And [when] he | other son was being carried off by a wolf. And [when] he | other son was being carried off by a wolf. And [when] he |
| 15563 | perceived that both his sons had been carried away into | perceived that both his sons had been carried away into | perceived that both his sons had been carried away into |
| 15564 | captivity by wild beasts he tore out the hair of his head, and | captivity by wild beasts he tore out the hair of his head, and | captivity by wild beasts he tore out the hair of his head, and |
| 15565 | wept abundantly with exceedingly great bitterness, and he | wept abundantly with exceedingly great bitterness, and he | wept abundantly with exceedingly great bitterness, and he |
| 15566 | was about to cast himself into the flood. But the loving care | was about to cast himself into the flood. But the loving care | was about to cast himself into the flood. But the loving care |
| 15567 | of God gave strength to his heart, so that it might make him | of God gave strength to his heart, so that it might make him | of God gave strength to his heart, so that it might make him |
| 15568 | to know what was to happen to him. Therefore he did not | to know what was to happen to him. Therefore he did not | to know what was to happen to him. Therefore he did not |
| 15569 | do this (i.e. drown himself), but he swam across the river in | do this (i.e. drown himself), but he swam across the river in | do this (i.e. drown himself), but he swam across the river in |
| 15570 | order to depart into the desert. | order to depart into the desert. | order to depart into the desert. |
| 15571 | And when certain shepherds saw the [one] child in the | And when certain shepherds saw the [one] child in the | And when certain shepherds saw the [one] child in the |
| 15572 | jaws of the lion, and that he was uninjured, they said with | jaws of the lion, and that he was uninjured, they said with | jaws of the lion, and that he was uninjured, they said with |
| 15573 | right understanding, ‘The Providence of God is disposed | right understanding, ‘The Providence of God is disposed | right understanding, ‘The Providence of God is disposed |
| 15574 | to protect this boy, and to help him, and it will deliver him | to protect this boy, and to help him, and it will deliver him | to protect this boy, and to help him, and it will deliver him |
| 15575 | from the wild beast” And they gave chase to the lion with | from the wild beast” And they gave chase to the lion with | from the wild beast” And they gave chase to the lion with |
| 15576 | their horses, and the lion was afraid. And by the dispensation | their horses, and the lion was afraid. And by the dispensation | their horses, and the lion was afraid. And by the dispensation |
| 15577 | of God the lion dropped the child from his mouth, and fled, | | of God the lion dropped the child from his mouth, and fled, | | of God the lion dropped the child from his mouth, and fled, | |
| 15578 | Fol. 1 and the shepherds picked up the child, and they reared it as | Fol. 1 and the shepherds picked up the child, and they reared it as | Fol. 1 and the shepherds picked up the child, and they reared it as |
| 15579 | ⲕ | ⲕ | k |
| 15580 | a son to them on the east of the river. And as for the other | a son to them on the east of the river. And as for the other | a son to them on the east of the river. And as for the other |
| 15581 | son which the wolf had carried off’ the good Providence of | son which the wolf had carried off’ the good Providence of | son which the wolf had carried off’ the good Providence of |
| 15582 | God preserved him also unharmed. For when certain men | God preserved him also unharmed. For when certain men | God preserved him also unharmed. For when certain men |
| 15583 | who were ploughing the land saw him [being carried off] | who were ploughing the land saw him [being carried off] | who were ploughing the land saw him [being carried off] |
| 15584 | they gave chase to the wolf, and took him from the beast; | they gave chase to the wolf, and took him from the beast; | they gave chase to the wolf, and took him from the beast; |
| 15585 | and the child had received no injury whatsoever. And the | and the child had received no injury whatsoever. And the | and the child had received no injury whatsoever. And the |
| 15586 | ploughmen and the shepherds were living together in the | ploughmen and the shepherds were living together in the | ploughmen and the shepherds were living together in the |
| 15587 | same village, and they took the two little children, and reared | same village, and they took the two little children, and reared | same village, and they took the two little children, and reared |
| 15588 | them as their own. | them as their own. | them as their own. |
| 15589 | Now Eustathius had no knowledge whatsoever of what had | Now Eustathius had no knowledge whatsoever of what had | Now Eustathius had no knowledge whatsoever of what had |
| 15590 | happened ; but he walked on his way, and he wept, and kept | happened ; but he walked on his way, and he wept, and kept | happened ; but he walked on his way, and he wept, and kept |
| 15591 | repeating these words, “Woe is me! I was at one time | repeating these words, “Woe is me! I was at one time | repeating these words, “Woe is me! I was at one time |
| 15592 | flourishing like a tree, but now I am dried up and withered. | flourishing like a tree, but now I am dried up and withered. | flourishing like a tree, but now I am dried up and withered. |
| 15593 | Woe is me! I had at one time large room, but now I | Woe is me! I had at one time large room, but now I | Woe is me! I had at one time large room, but now I |
| 15594 | am like unto a captive. Woe is me! I, who at one time | am like unto a captive. Woe is me! I, who at one time | am like unto a captive. Woe is me! I, who at one time |
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| 15595 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 367 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 367 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 367 |
| 15596 | had legions of soldiers at my fect, am now left utterly to | had legions of soldiers at my fect, am now left utterly to | had legions of soldiers at my fect, am now left utterly to |
| 15597 | myself, and neither my wife nor my children are permitted | myself, and neither my wife nor my children are permitted | myself, and neither my wife nor my children are permitted |
| 15598 | to be with me. But do not, O Lord, cast me away, and | to be with me. But do not, O Lord, cast me away, and | to be with me. But do not, O Lord, cast me away, and |
| 15599 | be not Thou forgetful of my tears. O Lord, Thou didst say | be not Thou forgetful of my tears. O Lord, Thou didst say | be not Thou forgetful of my tears. O Lord, Thou didst say |
| 15600 | unto | me, ““ Needs must that thon shalt be tempted as was | unto | me, ““ Needs must that thon shalt be tempted as was | unto | me, ““ Needs must that thon shalt be tempted as was |
| 15601 | Job.” And behold, do Thou look upon my sufferings which | Job.” And behold, do Thou look upon my sufferings which | Job.” And behold, do Thou look upon my sufferings which |
| 15602 | have become exceedingly severe. For even if the possessions | have become exceedingly severe. For even if the possessions | have become exceedingly severe. For even if the possessions |
| 15603 | which he had were all carried away, there still remained to | which he had were all carried away, there still remained to | which he had were all carried away, there still remained to |
| 15604 | him the dung-hill whercon he could seat himself, whereas | him the dung-hill whercon he could seat himself, whereas | him the dung-hill whercon he could seat himself, whereas |
| 15605 | I am a miserable sojourner in a strange land, and am burdened | I am a miserable sojourner in a strange land, and am burdened | I am a miserable sojourner in a strange land, and am burdened |
| 15606 | with all this mass of misery. And again, Job had his children | with all this mass of misery. And again, Job had his children | with all this mass of misery. And again, Job had his children |
| 15607 | to console him, and to help him to bear his sufferings, whereas | to console him, and to help him to bear his sufferings, whereas | to console him, and to help him to bear his sufferings, whereas |
| 15608 | in my case the wild beasts have carried off my children, who | in my case the wild beasts have carried off my children, who | in my case the wild beasts have carried off my children, who |
| 15609 | should be my consolation. And even if his branches, I mean | should be my consolation. And even if his branches, I mean | should be my consolation. And even if his branches, I mean |
| 15610 | his children, were lopped off, he still had left to him the root, | his children, were lopped off, he still had left to him the root, | his children, were lopped off, he still had left to him the root, |
| 15611 | that is to say, his wife, who would live in the house with him, | that is to say, his wife, who would live in the house with him, | that is to say, his wife, who would live in the house with him, |
| 15612 | even though she did not serve him as a wife in the [true sense | even though she did not serve him as a wife in the [true sense | even though she did not serve him as a wife in the [true sense |
| 15613 | of] the word. But as for me, miserable man that I am, my root | of] the word. But as for me, miserable man that I am, my root | of] the word. But as for me, miserable man that I am, my root |
| 15614 | is cut off on all sides, and I cannot see a single ray of light | is cut off on all sides, and I cannot see a single ray of light | is cut off on all sides, and I cannot see a single ray of light |
| 15615 | from the lamp of my race. Moreover, I am like a tree in the | from the lamp of my race. Moreover, I am like a tree in the | from the lamp of my race. Moreover, I am like a tree in the |
| 15616 | desert, which is being ever shaken by the winds of the Devil. | desert, which is being ever shaken by the winds of the Devil. | desert, which is being ever shaken by the winds of the Devil. |
| 15617 | Do not, Lord, do not afflict Thy servant, [and drive him] | Do not, Lord, do not afflict Thy servant, [and drive him] | Do not, Lord, do not afflict Thy servant, [and drive him] |
| 15618 | to | utter many words, for if I spake the things which 1 | to | utter many words, for if I spake the things which 1 | to | utter many words, for if I spake the things which 1 |
| 15619 | ought not to speak, I should be grieved in heart. Do Thou, | ought not to speak, I should be grieved in heart. Do Thou, | ought not to speak, I should be grieved in heart. Do Thou, |
| 15620 | therefore, O Lord, set a guard upon my mouth, and a strong | therefore, O Lord, set a guard upon my mouth, and a strong | therefore, O Lord, set a guard upon my mouth, and a strong |
| 15621 | seal upon my lips, so that my heart may not incline towards | seal upon my lips, so that my heart may not incline towards | seal upon my lips, so that my heart may not incline towards |
| 15622 | the words which are evil, and Thou mayest not cast me away | the words which are evil, and Thou mayest not cast me away | the words which are evil, and Thou mayest not cast me away |
| 15623 | from before Thy face. And give Thou me rest, O Lord!’ | from before Thy face. And give Thou me rest, O Lord!’ | from before Thy face. And give Thou me rest, O Lord!’ |
| 15624 | And as he was saying these things, and was heaving sighs | And as he was saying these things, and was heaving sighs | And as he was saying these things, and was heaving sighs |
| 15625 | and weeping, he came to a village, which was called Bassos, | and weeping, he came to a village, which was called Bassos, | and weeping, he came to a village, which was called Bassos, |
| 15626 | and he went into it, and worked there, and procured his daily | and he went into it, and worked there, and procured his daily | and he went into it, and worked there, and procured his daily |
| 15627 | bread therein. And when he had lived there a long time | bread therein. And when he had lived there a long time | bread therein. And when he had lived there a long time |
| 15628 | the owners of the village entreated him to go and become | the owners of the village entreated him to go and become | the owners of the village entreated him to go and become |
| 15629 | watchman of the fruit crops in the orchard there, and he | watchman of the fruit crops in the orchard there, and he | watchman of the fruit crops in the orchard there, and he |
| 15630 | fulfilled this work for a period of ten years, and received his | fulfilled this work for a period of ten years, and received his | fulfilled this work for a period of ten years, and received his |
| 15631 | Fol. 11a | Fol. 11a | Fol. 11a |
| 15632 | ⲕ︦ⲁ︦ | 21 | 21 |
| 15633 | ⲕ︦ⲃ︦ | ⲕ︦ⲃ︦ | k︦v︦ |
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| 15634 | Fol. 1249 | Fol. 1249 | Fol. 1249 |
| 15635 | RG | RG | RG |
| 15636 | Fol. 126 | Fol. 126 | Fol. 126 |
| 15637 | Ha | Ha | Ha |
| 15638 | 368 LIFE OF SS. EUSTATHIUS AND THEOPISTE | 368 LIFE OF SS. EUSTATHIUS AND THEOPISTE | 368 LIFE OF SS. EUSTATHIUS AND THEOPISTE |
| 15639 | wages for the same. And his sons were being fed and brought | wages for the same. And his sons were being fed and brought | wages for the same. And his sons were being fed and brought |
| 15640 | up in the village which we have already mentioned, and | up in the village which we have already mentioned, and | up in the village which we have already mentioned, and |
| 15641 | they did not know that they were brethren. And the captain | they did not know that they were brethren. And the captain | they did not know that they were brethren. And the captain |
| 15642 | of the ship who had carried off the wife of Eustathius took | of the ship who had carried off the wife of Eustathius took | of the ship who had carried off the wife of Eustathius took |
| 15643 | her to his own country, and the great shadow of God over- | her to his own country, and the great shadow of God over- | her to his own country, and the great shadow of God over- |
| 15644 | shadowed her so completely that the barbarian was never able | shadowed her so completely that the barbarian was never able | shadowed her so completely that the barbarian was never able |
| 15645 | to touch her all that time. For what this woman had entreated | to touch her all that time. For what this woman had entreated | to touch her all that time. For what this woman had entreated |
| 15646 | God to grant her was that a pagan | man should not touch her | God to grant her was that a pagan | man should not touch her | God to grant her was that a pagan | man should not touch her |
| 15647 | at all. | at all. | at all. |
| 15648 | And it came to pass that after her barbarian husband was | And it came to pass that after her barbarian husband was | And it came to pass that after her barbarian husband was |
| 15649 | dead the woman remained in that country. And after [many] | dead the woman remained in that country. And after [many] | dead the woman remained in that country. And after [many] |
| 15650 | days those pagan people among whom the wife of Eustathius | days those pagan people among whom the wife of Eustathius | days those pagan people among whom the wife of Eustathius |
| 15651 | was living rose up (or, rebelled), and advanced to seize the | was living rose up (or, rebelled), and advanced to seize the | was living rose up (or, rebelled), and advanced to seize the |
| 15652 | country of the Romans. And the Emperor Trajan was greatly | country of the Romans. And the Emperor Trajan was greatly | country of the Romans. And the Emperor Trajan was greatly |
| 15653 | troubled because of the war with these pagan peoples, and he | troubled because of the war with these pagan peoples, and he | troubled because of the war with these pagan peoples, and he |
| 15654 | remembered Plakétas, more especially because of his bravery | remembered Plakétas, more especially because of his bravery | remembered Plakétas, more especially because of his bravery |
| 15655 | and his numerous defeats of the alien peoples. And the | and his numerous defeats of the alien peoples. And the | and his numerous defeats of the alien peoples. And the |
| 15656 | remembrance of Eustathius kept stirring within him, and he | remembrance of Eustathius kept stirring within him, and he | remembrance of Eustathius kept stirring within him, and he |
| 15657 | was troubled about the change which had come upon him in | was troubled about the change which had come upon him in | was troubled about the change which had come upon him in |
| 15658 | his affairs. Then he prepared himself and the soldiers who | his affairs. Then he prepared himself and the soldiers who | his affairs. Then he prepared himself and the soldiers who |
| 15659 | were in his kingdom for the war. And he grieved exceedingly | were in his kingdom for the war. And he grieved exceedingly | were in his kingdom for the war. And he grieved exceedingly |
| 15660 | for Plakétas, and he spake, saying, ¢ Him who shall give me | for Plakétas, and he spake, saying, ¢ Him who shall give me | for Plakétas, and he spake, saying, ¢ Him who shall give me |
| 15661 | such indication as will help me to find him, upon him will I | such indication as will help me to find him, upon him will I | such indication as will help me to find him, upon him will I |
| 15662 | bestow a great honour and a yearly wage, and I will make | bestow a great honour and a yearly wage, and I will make | bestow a great honour and a yearly wage, and I will make |
| 15663 | him exceedingly | rich. | him exceedingly | rich. | him exceedingly | rich. |
| 15664 | And two of his soldiers—now the name of one of them was | And two of his soldiers—now the name of one of them was | And two of his soldiers—now the name of one of them was |
| 15665 | Antiochus, and that of the other Acacius, and they had been | Antiochus, and that of the other Acacius, and they had been | Antiochus, and that of the other Acacius, and they had been |
| 15666 | servants of Eustathins, and untiring in their ministrations to | servants of Eustathins, and untiring in their ministrations to | servants of Eustathins, and untiring in their ministrations to |
| 15667 | him in times past when he was living with them— departed | him in times past when he was living with them— departed | him in times past when he was living with them— departed |
| 15668 | to scek after him, and they searched the whole kingdom | to scek after him, and they searched the whole kingdom | to scek after him, and they searched the whole kingdom |
| 15669 | through very thoroughly until they arrived at the village | through very thoroughly until they arrived at the village | through very thoroughly until they arrived at the village |
| 15670 | wherein Eustathius was. And as they were going along in | wherein Eustathius was. And as they were going along in | wherein Eustathius was. And as they were going along in |
| 15671 | the place wherein Kustathius was keeping watch he saw | the place wherein Kustathius was keeping watch he saw | the place wherein Kustathius was keeping watch he saw |
| 15672 | them from a distance, and he recognized them by their pecu- | them from a distance, and he recognized them by their pecu- | them from a distance, and he recognized them by their pecu- |
| 15673 | liar carriage, and by their gait. And he remembered his | liar carriage, and by their gait. And he remembered his | liar carriage, and by their gait. And he remembered his |
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| 15674 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 369 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 369 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 369 |
| 15675 | former manner of life, and he began to feel sorrowful in | former manner of life, and he began to feel sorrowful in | former manner of life, and he began to feel sorrowful in |
| 15676 | heart, and he prayed, saying, Ⲟ Lord God, Thou merciful | heart, and he prayed, saying, ⲟⲓ Lord God, Thou merciful | heart, and he prayed, saying, oi Lord God, Thou merciful |
| 15677 | One, Who deliverest every one who putteth his hope in Thee, | One, Who deliverest every one who putteth his hope in Thee, | One, Who deliverest every one who putteth his hope in Thee, |
| 15678 | since I have seen those who formerly walked with me shall | since I have seen those who formerly walked with me shall | since I have seen those who formerly walked with me shall |
| 15679 | not I have hope? Now, therefore, give the command, and | not I have hope? Now, therefore, give the command, and | not I have hope? Now, therefore, give the command, and |
| 15680 | look upon me and upon Thy servant, that is to say, my wife. | look upon me and upon Thy servant, that is to say, my wife. | look upon me and upon Thy servant, that is to say, my wife. |
| 15681 | For Ⲓ know well that because of my own evil works my | For ⲓ know well that because of my own evil works my | For i know well that because of my own evil works my |
| 15682 | children have become food for wild beasts, but I entreat Thee | children have become food for wild beasts, but I entreat Thee | children have become food for wild beasts, but I entreat Thee |
| 15683 | to permit me to look upon [them] again in the Resurrection.’ | | to permit me to look upon [them] again in the Resurrection.’ | | to permit me to look upon [them] again in the Resurrection.’ | |
| 15684 | And whilst Enstathins was saying these words he heard a Fol. 13a | And whilst Enstathins was saying these words he heard a Fol. 13a | And whilst Enstathins was saying these words he heard a Fol. 13a |
| 15685 | voice which spake unto him, saying, ‘Be of good cheer, O ⲕ︦ⲉ | voice which spake unto him, saying, ‘Be of good cheer, O 25 | voice which spake unto him, saying, ‘Be of good cheer, O 25 |
| 15686 | Eustathius, at this time, for thou shalt again have the position | Eustathius, at this time, for thou shalt again have the position | Eustathius, at this time, for thou shalt again have the position |
| 15687 | which thou hadst formerly, and thou shalt receive thy wife | which thou hadst formerly, and thou shalt receive thy wife | which thou hadst formerly, and thou shalt receive thy wife |
| 15688 | and thy children. In the resurrection of the dead thou shalt | and thy children. In the resurrection of the dead thou shalt | and thy children. In the resurrection of the dead thou shalt |
| 15689 | see the good things which are for ever. Do not deny Me, and | see the good things which are for ever. Do not deny Me, and | see the good things which are for ever. Do not deny Me, and |
| 15690 | thou shalt find a rest which is endless, and thy name shall | thou shalt find a rest which is endless, and thy name shall | thou shalt find a rest which is endless, and thy name shall |
| 15691 | increase from generation to generation.’ And when he had | increase from generation to generation.’ And when he had | increase from generation to generation.’ And when he had |
| 15692 | heard these words Tustathius was afraid, and he walked down | heard these words Tustathius was afraid, and he walked down | heard these words Tustathius was afraid, and he walked down |
| 15693 | from the place where he was, and he stood up close to where | from the place where he was, and he stood up close to where | from the place where he was, and he stood up close to where |
| 15694 | the two soldiers were on the road in front of them, and he | the two soldiers were on the road in front of them, and he | the two soldiers were on the road in front of them, and he |
| 15695 | knew them without any doubt, but they did not know him. | knew them without any doubt, but they did not know him. | knew them without any doubt, but they did not know him. |
| 15696 | They said unto him, Hail, good neighbour!’ And he said | They said unto him, Hail, good neighbour!’ And he said | They said unto him, Hail, good neighbour!’ And he said |
| 15697 | unto them, ‘Peace be unto you, O my brethren!’ They said | unto them, ‘Peace be unto you, O my brethren!’ They said | unto them, ‘Peace be unto you, O my brethren!’ They said |
| 15698 | unto him, ‘Dost thou know in this place a man who is a | unto him, ‘Dost thou know in this place a man who is a | unto him, ‘Dost thou know in this place a man who is a |
| 15699 | stranger, and is called Plakétas, and his wife, and his children ? | stranger, and is called Plakétas, and his wife, and his children ? | stranger, and is called Plakétas, and his wife, and his children ? |
| 15700 | If thou canst shew us this man we will give unto thee very | If thou canst shew us this man we will give unto thee very | If thou canst shew us this man we will give unto thee very |
| 15701 | much money.” And Bustathius said unto them, ¢ For what | much money.” And Bustathius said unto them, ¢ For what | much money.” And Bustathius said unto them, ¢ For what |
| 15702 | purpose art thou enquiring after him 7 And they said unto | purpose art thou enquiring after him 7 And they said unto | purpose art thou enquiring after him 7 And they said unto |
| 15703 | him, ‘ He was a fellow soldier, and behold, we have been wish- | him, ‘ He was a fellow soldier, and behold, we have been wish- | him, ‘ He was a fellow soldier, and behold, we have been wish- |
| 15704 | ing to meet him for many years past” And he said unto | ing to meet him for many years past” And he said unto | ing to meet him for many years past” And he said unto |
| 15705 | them, ‘I know not the man. Rest ye, however, | with me, Fol. 13» | them, ‘I know not the man. Rest ye, however, | with me, Fol. 13» | them, ‘I know not the man. Rest ye, however, | with me, Fol. 13» |
| 15706 | for the day is far spent; rest ye yourselves with me in this ⲕ︦ⲋ︦ | for the day is far spent; rest ye yourselves with me in this ⲕⲋ | for the day is far spent; rest ye yourselves with me in this k6 |
| 15707 | place which I inhabit. For I myself am a stranger.’ | place which I inhabit. For I myself am a stranger.’ | place which I inhabit. For I myself am a stranger.’ |
| 15708 | And he took them into his house, and then departed to | And he took them into his house, and then departed to | And he took them into his house, and then departed to |
| 15709 | buy some wine to give them to drink. And he said unto the | buy some wine to give them to drink. And he said unto the | buy some wine to give them to drink. And he said unto the |
| 15710 | 3B | 3B | 3B |
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| 15711 | Fol. 14a | Fol. 14a | Fol. 14a |
| 15712 | Fol. 14 | Fol. 14 | Fol. 14 |
| 15713 | RH | RH | RH |
| 15714 | 370 LIFE OF SS. EUSTATHIUS AND THEOPISTE | 370 LIFE OF SS. EUSTATHIUS AND THEOPISTE | 370 LIFE OF SS. EUSTATHIUS AND THEOPISTE |
| 15715 | master of the house wherein he lodged, ‘I know these men. | master of the house wherein he lodged, ‘I know these men. | master of the house wherein he lodged, ‘I know these men. |
| 15716 | They have come to me here that I may supply them with | They have come to me here that I may supply them with | They have come to me here that I may supply them with |
| 15717 | food and wine; and they would rest (Le. lodge) with me in | food and wine; and they would rest (Le. lodge) with me in | food and wine; and they would rest (Le. lodge) with me in |
| 15718 | this place. [Give me food and wine] and I will repay thee the | this place. [Give me food and wine] and I will repay thee the | this place. [Give me food and wine] and I will repay thee the |
| 15719 | price of the same at the time when my wages [ave paid]’; and | price of the same at the time when my wages [ave paid]’; and | price of the same at the time when my wages [ave paid]’; and |
| 15720 | the man gave unto him joyfully everything which he needed. | the man gave unto him joyfully everything which he needed. | the man gave unto him joyfully everything which he needed. |
| 15721 | And Eustathius remained and ministered unto them, and he | And Eustathius remained and ministered unto them, and he | And Eustathius remained and ministered unto them, and he |
| 15722 | could hardly contain himself when he remembered his former | could hardly contain himself when he remembered his former | could hardly contain himself when he remembered his former |
| 15723 | life; nevertheless he kept a strong hold upon himself, and | life; nevertheless he kept a strong hold upon himself, and | life; nevertheless he kept a strong hold upon himself, and |
| 15724 | did not weep, but he went out [of the house] and wept. And | did not weep, but he went out [of the house] and wept. And | did not weep, but he went out [of the house] and wept. And |
| 15725 | he washed his face, and went into [the house again], and | he washed his face, and went into [the house again], and | he washed his face, and went into [the house again], and |
| 15726 | served them. And they looked at him, and little by little | served them. And they looked at him, and little by little | served them. And they looked at him, and little by little |
| 15727 | they began to recognize him, and they spake unto each other, | | they began to recognize him, and they spake unto each other, | | they began to recognize him, and they spake unto each other, | |
| 15728 | saying, ‘This man is like unto the man whom we are seeking’; | saying, ‘This man is like unto the man whom we are seeking’; | saying, ‘This man is like unto the man whom we are seeking’; |
| 15729 | and the one said unto the other,‘ Yea, he is like him. I know | and the one said unto the other,‘ Yea, he is like him. I know | and the one said unto the other,‘ Yea, he is like him. I know |
| 15730 | that there was a scar on his neck which was caused by a | that there was a scar on his neck which was caused by a | that there was a scar on his neck which was caused by a |
| 15731 | wound which he received in it a long time ago during the war | wound which he received in it a long time ago during the war | wound which he received in it a long time ago during the war |
| 15732 | with the Masekatés. Let us watch him carefully so that we | with the Masekatés. Let us watch him carefully so that we | with the Masekatés. Let us watch him carefully so that we |
| 15733 | may see whether he hath the scar or not. If he hath the | may see whether he hath the scar or not. If he hath the | may see whether he hath the scar or not. If he hath the |
| 15734 | scar on his neck then he is the man” And having watched | scar on his neck then he is the man” And having watched | scar on his neck then he is the man” And having watched |
| 15735 | for the sign very carefully they saw the mark of the wound | for the sign very carefully they saw the mark of the wound | for the sign very carefully they saw the mark of the wound |
| 15736 | on his neck, and straightway they rushed to him, and they | on his neck, and straightway they rushed to him, and they | on his neck, and straightway they rushed to him, and they |
| 15737 | kissed him, and they asked him, saying, ¢ Art thou not the | kissed him, and they asked him, saying, ¢ Art thou not the | kissed him, and they asked him, saying, ¢ Art thou not the |
| 15738 | man Plakétas who was formerly a great general?” And he | man Plakétas who was formerly a great general?” And he | man Plakétas who was formerly a great general?” And he |
| 15739 | denied it, saying, ‘ Certainly not’; and he kept a strong hold | denied it, saying, ‘ Certainly not’; and he kept a strong hold | denied it, saying, ‘ Certainly not’; and he kept a strong hold |
| 15740 | upon himself so that he might not weep. And when they | upon himself so that he might not weep. And when they | upon himself so that he might not weep. And when they |
| 15741 | had pointed out to him the scar of the wound on his neck, | had pointed out to him the scar of the wound on his neck, | had pointed out to him the scar of the wound on his neck, |
| 15742 | they took an oath to him, saying, ‘ Thou art Plakitas, the | they took an oath to him, saying, ‘ Thou art Plakitas, the | they took an oath to him, saying, ‘ Thou art Plakitas, the |
| 15743 | general’; and they asked him concerning his wife and his | general’; and they asked him concerning his wife and his | general’; and they asked him concerning his wife and his |
| 15744 | children. And he said unto them, ‘They are dead.’ | children. And he said unto them, ‘They are dead.’ | children. And he said unto them, ‘They are dead.’ |
| 15745 | And whilst he was | talking to them about these matters | And whilst he was | talking to them about these matters | And whilst he was | talking to them about these matters |
| 15746 | they lifted up their faces with a great cry, and they wept so | they lifted up their faces with a great cry, and they wept so | they lifted up their faces with a great cry, and they wept so |
| 15747 | loudly that all the people who were in the village heard them; | loudly that all the people who were in the village heard them; | loudly that all the people who were in the village heard them; |
| 15748 | and whilst they were uttering these loud eries the people of | and whilst they were uttering these loud eries the people of | and whilst they were uttering these loud eries the people of |
| 15749 | the village came to see what had happened, and they were | the village came to see what had happened, and they were | the village came to see what had happened, and they were |
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| 15750 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 371 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 371 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 371 |
| 15751 | afraid and were greatly moved. And the soldiers quicted | afraid and were greatly moved. And the soldiers quicted | afraid and were greatly moved. And the soldiers quicted |
| 15752 | their uproar, and described to them the power and honour | their uproar, and described to them the power and honour | their uproar, and described to them the power and honour |
| 15753 | which the man had enjoyed formerly. And when the men of | which the man had enjoyed formerly. And when the men of | which the man had enjoyed formerly. And when the men of |
| 15754 | the village had heard these things they heaved sighs, and | the village had heard these things they heaved sighs, and | the village had heard these things they heaved sighs, and |
| 15755 | said, ‘Great is the honour of this man who hath become | said, ‘Great is the honour of this man who hath become | said, ‘Great is the honour of this man who hath become |
| 15756 | a hireling unto us.” Then the soldiers reported the matter to | a hireling unto us.” Then the soldiers reported the matter to | a hireling unto us.” Then the soldiers reported the matter to |
| 15757 | the Emperor. And they arrayed Eustathius in good apparel, | the Emperor. And they arrayed Eustathius in good apparel, | the Emperor. And they arrayed Eustathius in good apparel, |
| 15758 | being such things as they had with them, and they took him | being such things as they had with them, and they took him | being such things as they had with them, and they took him |
| 15759 | and set out on their road. And every one who was in the | and set out on their road. And every one who was in the | and set out on their road. And every one who was in the |
| 15760 | village walked with him to set him on his way, and [when] | village walked with him to set him on his way, and [when] | village walked with him to set him on his way, and [when] |
| 15761 | he had supplicated them he sent them away. | he had supplicated them he sent them away. | he had supplicated them he sent them away. |
| 15762 | And whilst he was travelling along the road with the | And whilst he was travelling along the road with the | And whilst he was travelling along the road with the |
| 15763 | soldiers he described unto them the things which he had | soldiers he described unto them the things which he had | soldiers he described unto them the things which he had |
| 15764 | seen [in the thicket], and how he had seen the Christ, and | seen [in the thicket], and how he had seen the Christ, and | seen [in the thicket], and how he had seen the Christ, and |
| 15765 | also how he had heen named Eustathius, and he told them | also how he had heen named Eustathius, and he told them | also how he had heen named Eustathius, and he told them |
| 15766 | about all the things which had bappened | unto him. And Fol. 154 | about all the things which had bappened | unto him. And Fol. 154 | about all the things which had bappened | unto him. And Fol. 154 |
| 15767 | when they had fulfilled fifteen days in marching on the road ⲕ︦ⲑ︦ | when they had fulfilled fifteen days in marching on the road ⲕ︦ⲑ︦ | when they had fulfilled fifteen days in marching on the road k︦θ︦ |
| 15768 | they came to the place where the Emperor Trajan was, and | they came to the place where the Emperor Trajan was, and | they came to the place where the Emperor Trajan was, and |
| 15769 | they shewed unto him in what manner they had discovered | they shewed unto him in what manner they had discovered | they shewed unto him in what manner they had discovered |
| 15770 | Plakétas. And Trajan the Emperor came forth to meet him, | Plakétas. And Trajan the Emperor came forth to meet him, | Plakétas. And Trajan the Emperor came forth to meet him, |
| 15771 | and he kissed him, and he wept many tears, and he enquired | and he kissed him, and he wept many tears, and he enquired | and he kissed him, and he wept many tears, and he enquired |
| 15772 | of him what his reason was for his departure. And Eustathius | of him what his reason was for his departure. And Eustathius | of him what his reason was for his departure. And Eustathius |
| 15773 | related to Trajan and all the nobles what had bappened | related to Trajan and all the nobles what had bappened | related to Trajan and all the nobles what had bappened |
| 15774 | unto him, and the history of his wife and his children, and in | unto him, and the history of his wife and his children, and in | unto him, and the history of his wife and his children, and in |
| 15775 | what way the captain of the ship had carried away his wife | what way the captain of the ship had carried away his wife | what way the captain of the ship had carried away his wife |
| 15776 | by force, and how his children had been carried off by wild | by force, and how his children had been carried off by wild | by force, and how his children had been carried off by wild |
| 15777 | beasts, and he described to them their tribulations. And | beasts, and he described to them their tribulations. And | beasts, and he described to them their tribulations. And |
| 15778 | there was very great joy indeed in [the hearts of the Emperor | there was very great joy indeed in [the hearts of the Emperor | there was very great joy indeed in [the hearts of the Emperor |
| 15779 | and his nobles] because they had found Eustathius alive. | and his nobles] because they had found Eustathius alive. | and his nobles] because they had found Eustathius alive. |
| 15780 | And the Emperor comforted him, and made him a general | And the Emperor comforted him, and made him a general | And the Emperor comforted him, and made him a general |
| 15781 | as he had been aforetime. | as he had been aforetime. | as he had been aforetime. |
| 15782 | And when Fustathius had inspected the army he knew | And when Fustathius had inspected the army he knew | And when Fustathius had inspected the army he knew |
| 15783 | that it was not sufficiently strong to fight in battle against | that it was not sufficiently strong to fight in battle against | that it was not sufficiently strong to fight in battle against |
| 15784 | the Barbarians, and he shewed the Emperor that this was so. | the Barbarians, and he shewed the Emperor that this was so. | the Barbarians, and he shewed the Emperor that this was so. |
| 15785 | And Trajan the Emperor commanded his officers to enlist | And Trajan the Emperor commanded his officers to enlist | And Trajan the Emperor commanded his officers to enlist |
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| 15787 | recruits, and he wrote an epistle to every city wherein he | recruits, and he wrote an epistle to every city wherein he | recruits, and he wrote an epistle to every city wherein he |
| 15788 | ordered the people thereof to enlist men, and to train them, | | ordered the people thereof to enlist men, and to train them, | | ordered the people thereof to enlist men, and to train them, | |
| 15789 | Fol. 155 and to make them fit to be used as soldiers. And it came to | Fol. 155 and to make them fit to be used as soldiers. And it came to | Fol. 155 and to make them fit to be used as soldiers. And it came to |
| 15790 | A | A | A |
| 15791 | Fol. 16 a | Fol. 16 a | Fol. 16 a |
| 15792 | Aa | Aa | Aa |
| 15793 | pass that when [the envoys] had entered the village wherein | pass that when [the envoys] had entered the village wherein | pass that when [the envoys] had entered the village wherein |
| 15794 | were the sons of Fustathius they took the two young men | were the sons of Fustathius they took the two young men | were the sons of Fustathius they took the two young men |
| 15795 | and made recruits of them. And the men who were in that | and made recruits of them. And the men who were in that | and made recruits of them. And the men who were in that |
| 15796 | place bore testimony concerning them, and said that they | place bore testimony concerning them, and said that they | place bore testimony concerning them, and said that they |
| 15797 | were vigorous in respect of their strength, and goodly in | were vigorous in respect of their strength, and goodly in | were vigorous in respect of their strength, and goodly in |
| 15798 | their appearance. And when Eustathius had gathered | their appearance. And when Eustathius had gathered | their appearance. And when Eustathius had gathered |
| 15799 | together all the recruits, and had assigned to them their | together all the recruits, and had assigned to them their | together all the recruits, and had assigned to them their |
| 15800 | positions, he perceived that the two young men were the | positions, he perceived that the two young men were the | positions, he perceived that the two young men were the |
| 15801 | most goodly of them all. And he appointed them to serve him | most goodly of them all. And he appointed them to serve him | most goodly of them all. And he appointed them to serve him |
| 15802 | personally, because he knew that they were of noble birth by | personally, because he knew that they were of noble birth by | personally, because he knew that they were of noble birth by |
| 15803 | their manners and habits, and in his good nature he set them | their manners and habits, and in his good nature he set them | their manners and habits, and in his good nature he set them |
| 15804 | apart to minister unto himself. And their own natural dis- | apart to minister unto himself. And their own natural dis- | apart to minister unto himself. And their own natural dis- |
| 15805 | position drew them more and more day by day to make | position drew them more and more day by day to make | position drew them more and more day by day to make |
| 15806 | him love them, and he gave orders that they were to eat | him love them, and he gave orders that they were to eat | him love them, and he gave orders that they were to eat |
| 15807 | with him at his table. | with him at his table. | with him at his table. |
| 15808 | And after these things he took command of the army | And after these things he took command of the army | And after these things he took command of the army |
| 15809 | according to his wont, and he departed to the war and to the | according to his wont, and he departed to the war and to the | according to his wont, and he departed to the war and to the |
| 15810 | country of the Barbarians, which he had taken before that | country of the Barbarians, which he had taken before that | country of the Barbarians, which he had taken before that |
| 15811 | day, and in which he had set free | those who had been kept | day, and in which he had set free | those who had been kept | day, and in which he had set free | those who had been kept |
| 15812 | in captivity therein, And he crossed the river which is | in captivity therein, And he crossed the river which is | in captivity therein, And he crossed the river which is |
| 15813 | called Hydaspes,' and went up over the mountains, and | called Hydaspes,' and went up over the mountains, and | called Hydaspes,' and went up over the mountains, and |
| 15814 | penetrated far into the country of the Barbarians, and he | penetrated far into the country of the Barbarians, and he | penetrated far into the country of the Barbarians, and he |
| 15815 | vanquished the foreigners also, and spoiled the whole country. | vanquished the foreigners also, and spoiled the whole country. | vanquished the foreigners also, and spoiled the whole country. |
| 15816 | And Eustathius took counsel with some of the pagans, | And Eustathius took counsel with some of the pagans, | And Eustathius took counsel with some of the pagans, |
| 15817 | and it seemed good to the Providence of God to make | and it seemed good to the Providence of God to make | and it seemed good to the Providence of God to make |
| 15818 | him to enter the place where his wife was. Now this woman | him to enter the place where his wife was. Now this woman | him to enter the place where his wife was. Now this woman |
| 15819 | had, from the very first, been preserved, even as I have | had, from the very first, been preserved, even as I have | had, from the very first, been preserved, even as I have |
| 15820 | already said, through the care of God, from the violence | already said, through the care of God, from the violence | already said, through the care of God, from the violence |
| 15821 | of the captain of the ship [and of other] masters. And when | of the captain of the ship [and of other] masters. And when | of the captain of the ship [and of other] masters. And when |
| 15822 | this foreigner died she went away by herself, and she took | this foreigner died she went away by herself, and she took | this foreigner died she went away by herself, and she took |
| 15823 | 1 It is hardly likely that the Indian river Hydaspes in the Panjab is | 1 It is hardly likely that the Indian river Hydaspes in the Panjab is | 1 It is hardly likely that the Indian river Hydaspes in the Panjab is |
| 15824 | here referred to. | here referred to. | here referred to. |
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| 15825 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 373 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 373 | AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN 373 |
| 15826 | up her abode in the garden of one of the people with whom | up her abode in the garden of one of the people with whom | up her abode in the garden of one of the people with whom |
| 15827 | she lodged, and she made a booth wherein she might live by | she lodged, and she made a booth wherein she might live by | she lodged, and she made a booth wherein she might live by |
| 15828 | herself. And when the general had taken that town, and | herself. And when the general had taken that town, and | herself. And when the general had taken that town, and |
| 15829 | had spoiled it, he pitched his camp there for a period of | had spoiled it, he pitched his camp there for a period of | had spoiled it, he pitched his camp there for a period of |
| 15830 | three days, and rested there with his army, because that | three days, and rested there with his army, because that | three days, and rested there with his army, because that |
| 15831 | place was very suitable for encamping in. | And it came to Fol. 16 | place was very suitable for encamping in. | And it came to Fol. 16 | place was very suitable for encamping in. | And it came to Fol. 16 |
| 15832 | pass that the two young men took up their abode in that XB | pass that the two young men took up their abode in that XB | pass that the two young men took up their abode in that XB |
| 15833 | garden wherein the booth of their mother was situated. And | garden wherein the booth of their mother was situated. And | garden wherein the booth of their mother was situated. And |
| 15834 | as it was the season of noon they sat down and discussed | as it was the season of noon they sat down and discussed | as it was the season of noon they sat down and discussed |
| 15835 | together the affairs of their childhood, but they did not know | together the affairs of their childhood, but they did not know | together the affairs of their childhood, but they did not know |
| 15836 | that their mother was in that place, nor did they know what | that their mother was in that place, nor did they know what | that their mother was in that place, nor did they know what |
| 15837 | had happened to them. | had happened to them. | had happened to them. |
| 15838 | And their mother was sitting listening to what they were | And their mother was sitting listening to what they were | And their mother was sitting listening to what they were |
| 15839 | saying. And the elder brother said unto the younger brother, | saying. And the elder brother said unto the younger brother, | saying. And the elder brother said unto the younger brother, |
| 15840 | ¢ As concerning the time of my childhood I cannot remember | ¢ As concerning the time of my childhood I cannot remember | ¢ As concerning the time of my childhood I cannot remember |
| 15841 | anything at all except that my father was a general, and that | anything at all except that my father was a general, and that | anything at all except that my father was a general, and that |
| 15842 | my mother was a very beautiful woman, and that they had | my mother was a very beautiful woman, and that they had | my mother was a very beautiful woman, and that they had |
| 15843 | two children. One of them was younger than myself, and | two children. One of them was younger than myself, and | two children. One of them was younger than myself, and |
| 15844 | his hair was red, and his face was handsome. And they took | his hair was red, and his face was handsome. And they took | his hair was red, and his face was handsome. And they took |
| 15845 | us, and they came forth from our house one night, and they | us, and they came forth from our house one night, and they | us, and they came forth from our house one night, and they |
| 15846 | embarked with us in a ship wherein we sailed I know not | embarked with us in a ship wherein we sailed I know not | embarked with us in a ship wherein we sailed I know not |
| 15847 | whither. And when we arrived at the shore on the ship | whither. And when we arrived at the shore on the ship | whither. And when we arrived at the shore on the ship |
| 15848 | my mother remained by herself on the ship, though for what | my mother remained by herself on the ship, though for what | my mother remained by herself on the ship, though for what |
| 15849 | purpose I know not. | As for us our father took the two Fol. 174 | purpose I know not. | As for us our father took the two Fol. 174 | purpose I know not. | As for us our father took the two Fol. 174 |
| 15850 | of us away, and he went on his way weeping. And having Ax | of us away, and he went on his way weeping. And having Ax | of us away, and he went on his way weeping. And having Ax |
| 15851 | come to a river he swam across it with my little brother, | come to a river he swam across it with my little brother, | come to a river he swam across it with my little brother, |
| 15852 | and me he left on the bank of the stream. And when he | and me he left on the bank of the stream. And when he | and me he left on the bank of the stream. And when he |
| 15853 | would have returned to carry me over a lion sprang upon me | would have returned to carry me over a lion sprang upon me | would have returned to carry me over a lion sprang upon me |
| 15854 | and seized me with his jaws, and went off with me into the | and seized me with his jaws, and went off with me into the | and seized me with his jaws, and went off with me into the |
| 15855 | desert. Now certain shepherds who were pasturing their | desert. Now certain shepherds who were pasturing their | desert. Now certain shepherds who were pasturing their |
| 15856 | flocks in that place snatched me from the lion, and they | flocks in that place snatched me from the lion, and they | flocks in that place snatched me from the lion, and they |
| 15857 | brought me up there. This I do know, but I do not know | brought me up there. This I do know, but I do not know | brought me up there. This I do know, but I do not know |
| 15858 | what happened to my little brother and to my father.’ | what happened to my little brother and to my father.’ | what happened to my little brother and to my father.’ |
| 15859 | ‘When the younger brother heard these things from his | ‘When the younger brother heard these things from his | ‘When the younger brother heard these things from his |
| 15860 | elder brother he leaped up and wept, and he said, ‘ Thou art | elder brother he leaped up and wept, and he said, ‘ Thou art | elder brother he leaped up and wept, and he said, ‘ Thou art |
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| 15861 | 374 LIFE OF SS. EUSTATHIUS AND THEOPISTE | 374 LIFE OF SS. EUSTATHIUS AND THEOPISTE | 374 LIFE OF SS. EUSTATHIUS AND THEOPISTE |
| 15862 | my brother. For from what thou hast said I know that | my brother. For from what thou hast said I know that | my brother. For from what thou hast said I know that |
| 15863 | thou art my lord brother, because I myself was brought by | thou art my lord brother, because I myself was brought by | thou art my lord brother, because I myself was brought by |
| 15864 | the shepherds who told me that I had been snatched away | the shepherds who told me that I had been snatched away | the shepherds who told me that I had been snatched away |
| 15865 | from the claws of the wolf’; and he embraced him, and they | from the claws of the wolf’; and he embraced him, and they | from the claws of the wolf’; and he embraced him, and they |
| 15866 | kissed each other. And as their mother was listening to | kissed each other. And as their mother was listening to | kissed each other. And as their mother was listening to |
| 15867 | these things she knew that the two young men were her | these things she knew that the two young men were her | these things she knew that the two young men were her |
| 15868 | sons by what they had said about her voyage on the ship. | sons by what they had said about her voyage on the ship. | sons by what they had said about her voyage on the ship. |
| 15869 | Fol. 176 And she said within herself, | ‘I wonder can these young | Fol. 176 And she said within herself, | ‘I wonder can these young | Fol. 176 And she said within herself, | ‘I wonder can these young |
| 15870 | AX men be my sons or not? Can my sons possibly have their | AX men be my sons or not? Can my sons possibly have their | AX men be my sons or not? Can my sons possibly have their |
| 15871 | forms?’ And she was exceedingly sorrowful, and her bowels | forms?’ And she was exceedingly sorrowful, and her bowels | forms?’ And she was exceedingly sorrowful, and her bowels |
| 15872 | were greatly moved when she saw the young men embracing | were greatly moved when she saw the young men embracing | were greatly moved when she saw the young men embracing |
| 15873 | each other and weeping. And she continued to gaze upon | each other and weeping. And she continued to gaze upon | each other and weeping. And she continued to gaze upon |
| 15874 | them, and she said, ‘These assuredly are my sons, more | them, and she said, ‘These assuredly are my sons, more | them, and she said, ‘These assuredly are my sons, more |
| 15875 | especially because they said that their father was a general, | especially because they said that their father was a general, | especially because they said that their father was a general, |
| 15876 | and that their mother remained on the ship.’ | and that their mother remained on the ship.’ | and that their mother remained on the ship.’ |
| 15877 | And on the morrow she went to the general and spake | And on the morrow she went to the general and spake | And on the morrow she went to the general and spake |
| 15878 | unto him, saying, ‘I beseech thee [to hear me], O my lord; | unto him, saying, ‘I beseech thee [to hear me], O my lord; | unto him, saying, ‘I beseech thee [to hear me], O my lord; |
| 15879 | I am a woman from the country of the Romans, and I was | I am a woman from the country of the Romans, and I was | I am a woman from the country of the Romans, and I was |
| 15880 | carried away captive, and they brought me to this place. | carried away captive, and they brought me to this place. | carried away captive, and they brought me to this place. |
| 15881 | I therefore entreat thee to take me back to my native land.’ | I therefore entreat thee to take me back to my native land.’ | I therefore entreat thee to take me back to my native land.’ |
| 15882 | And whilst she was saying these things she began to recognize | And whilst she was saying these things she began to recognize | And whilst she was saying these things she began to recognize |
| 15883 | in him her husband through the various characteristic marks | in him her husband through the various characteristic marks | in him her husband through the various characteristic marks |
| 15884 | which she knew to be in him ; and when she had recognized | which she knew to be in him ; and when she had recognized | which she knew to be in him ; and when she had recognized |
| 15885 | him she was afraid to question him, And when she was | him she was afraid to question him, And when she was | him she was afraid to question him, And when she was |
| 15886 | unable any longer to contain herself she cast herself down | unable any longer to contain herself she cast herself down | unable any longer to contain herself she cast herself down |
| 15887 | [before] him, saying, ‘I beseech thee, Ⲟ my lord, be not angry | [before] him, saying, ‘I beseech thee, ⲟⲓ my lord, be not angry | [before] him, saying, ‘I beseech thee, oi my lord, be not angry |
| 15888 | with me, for I wish thee to make known unto me what | with me, for I wish thee to make known unto me what | with me, for I wish thee to make known unto me what |
| 15889 | Fol. 18a thy rank in life was formerly. Now I think that | thou | Fol. 18a thy rank in life was formerly. Now I think that | thou | Fol. 18a thy rank in life was formerly. Now I think that | thou |
| 15890 | ⲗⲉ wast Plakétas, the general, who changed his name, and who | ⲗⲉ wast Plakétas, the general, who changed his name, and who | le wast Plakétas, the general, who changed his name, and who |
| 15891 | was called Eustathius, after thou hadst been baptized in the | was called Eustathius, after thou hadst been baptized in the | was called Eustathius, after thou hadst been baptized in the |
| 15892 | Name of the Christ Jesus, Who did appear unto thee with | Name of the Christ Jesus, Who did appear unto thee with | Name of the Christ Jesus, Who did appear unto thee with |
| 15893 | an animal that was without reasoning power, and thou didst | an animal that was without reasoning power, and thou didst | an animal that was without reasoning power, and thou didst |
| 15894 | believe on Him. And when thou hadst fallen into the trials | believe on Him. And when thou hadst fallen into the trials | believe on Him. And when thou hadst fallen into the trials |
| 15895 | which the Lord had previously indicated to thee thou didst | which the Lord had previously indicated to thee thou didst | which the Lord had previously indicated to thee thou didst |
| 15896 | take thy wife, that is to say, myself, and thy two sons, that is | take thy wife, that is to say, myself, and thy two sons, that is | take thy wife, that is to say, myself, and thy two sons, that is |
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