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| 9692 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 181 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 181 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 181 |
| 9693 | is even as David spake | saying, ¢ Cleanse me, O God, from | is even as David spake | saying, ¢ Cleanse me, O God, from | is even as David spake | saying, ¢ Cleanse me, O God, from |
| 9694 | my secret [sins].’! And our heart must be like unto that | my secret [sins].’! And our heart must be like unto that | my secret [sins].’! And our heart must be like unto that |
| 9695 | which the Saviour commanded us to make for ourselves | which the Saviour commanded us to make for ourselves | which the Saviour commanded us to make for ourselves |
| 9696 | saying, Blessed are those who are pure in their hearts, for | saying, Blessed are those who are pure in their hearts, for | saying, Blessed are those who are pure in their hearts, for |
| 9697 | they shall see God.” 2 | they shall see God.” 2 | they shall see God.” 2 |
| 9698 | Thus? is 16 with the man who committeth no sin against | Thus? is 16 with the man who committeth no sin against | Thus? is 16 with the man who committeth no sin against |
| 9699 | God, and who ascribeth glory | to God through his words | God, and who ascribeth glory | to God through his words | God, and who ascribeth glory | to God through his words |
| 9700 | and through his works. And if there cometh upon such | and through his works. And if there cometh upon such | and through his works. And if there cometh upon such |
| 9701 | a man who doeth such things sickness, or poverty, or death, | a man who doeth such things sickness, or poverty, or death, | a man who doeth such things sickness, or poverty, or death, |
| 9702 | Le shall not fall into despair, but he shall say with Paul, | Le shall not fall into despair, but he shall say with Paul, | Le shall not fall into despair, but he shall say with Paul, |
| 9703 | ¢ Who shall separate us from the love of God ?’ *and the words | ¢ Who shall separate us from the love of God ?’ *and the words | ¢ Who shall separate us from the love of God ?’ *and the words |
| 9704 | which follow these. Remember thou the day, | that Awful | which follow these. Remember thou the day, | that Awful | which follow these. Remember thou the day, | that Awful |
| 9705 | Day, which shall be filled with quaking, and that moment | Day, which shall be filled with quaking, and that moment | Day, which shall be filled with quaking, and that moment |
| 9706 | when we shall take our stand before the Holy Throne, and | when we shall take our stand before the Holy Throne, and | when we shall take our stand before the Holy Throne, and |
| 9707 | shall have to defend every deed which we have done in this | shall have to defend every deed which we have done in this | shall have to defend every deed which we have done in this |
| 9708 | world, and when all the sins which we have committed shall | world, and when all the sins which we have committed shall | world, and when all the sins which we have committed shall |
| 9709 | be made to appear before the eyes of every one, and when | be made to appear before the eyes of every one, and when | be made to appear before the eyes of every one, and when |
| 9710 | there shall be revealed again to us those things which we | there shall be revealed again to us those things which we | there shall be revealed again to us those things which we |
| 9711 | had forgotten. | In that place shall there be the river of fire, | had forgotten. | In that place shall there be the river of fire, | had forgotten. | In that place shall there be the river of fire, |
| 9712 | and the worm which is deathless. Remember that moment | and the worm which is deathless. Remember that moment | and the worm which is deathless. Remember that moment |
| 9713 | when the books of our hearts shall be opened, when they shall | when the books of our hearts shall be opened, when they shall | when the books of our hearts shall be opened, when they shall |
| 9714 | unroll them and read them aloud in tlie midst of the theatre | unroll them and read them aloud in tlie midst of the theatre | unroll them and read them aloud in tlie midst of the theatre |
| 9715 | of that Other World. Then shall all the works which we | of that Other World. Then shall all the works which we | of that Other World. Then shall all the works which we |
| 9716 | have done be laid bare, those which we have done openly, | have done be laid bare, those which we have done openly, | have done be laid bare, those which we have done openly, |
| 9717 | and those which we have done in sceret, | and the things | and those which we have done in sceret, | and the things | and those which we have done in sceret, | and the things |
| 9718 | which have been done in the night season, and those which | which have been done in the night season, and those which | which have been done in the night season, and those which |
| 9719 | have been done in the daytime, and those which we have | have been done in the daytime, and those which we have | have been done in the daytime, and those which we have |
| 9720 | done inadvertently, and the faults of forgetfulness, and those | done inadvertently, and the faults of forgetfulness, and those | done inadvertently, and the faults of forgetfulness, and those |
| 9721 | which we have done with the members in the body, and | which we have done with the members in the body, and | which we have done with the members in the body, and |
| 9722 | those which we have performed at the dictates of our hearts ; | those which we have performed at the dictates of our hearts ; | those which we have performed at the dictates of our hearts ; |
| 9723 | and in that hour everything which we have done during our | and in that hour everything which we have done during our | and in that hour everything which we have done during our |
| 9724 | whole lives, and every sin which we committed in secret, shall | whole lives, and every sin which we committed in secret, shall | whole lives, and every sin which we committed in secret, shall |
| 9725 | be revealed. | | be revealed. | | be revealed. | |
| 9726 | 1 Ps. xix. 12. 2 Matt. ⲩ. 8. | 1 Ps. xix. 12. 2 Matt. Ⲩ. 8. | 1 Ps. xix. 12. 2 Matt. Y. 8. |
| 9727 | 3 Obrws ⲟ︦ 6 py dpapravay (Migne, vol. 1xxxviii, col, 1944 ⲃ). | 3 Obrws ⲟⲓ 6 py dpapravay (Migne, vol. 1xxxviii, col, 1944 ⲃ. | 3 Obrws oi 6 py dpapravay (Migne, vol. 1xxxviii, col, 1944 v. |
| 9728 | * Rom, viii. 35. | * Rom, viii. 35. | * Rom, viii. 35. |
| 9729 | Fol. 46a col. 1 | Fol. 46a col. 1 | Fol. 46a col. 1 |
| 9730 | Fol.46 a col.2 | Fol.46 a col.2 | Fol.46 a col.2 |
| 9731 | Fol. 46 b col. 1 | Fol. 46 b col. 1 | Fol. 46 b col. 1 |
| 9732 | Fol. 46 ⲃ col. 2 | Fol. 46 ⲃ col. 2 | Fol. 46 v col. 2 |
| 9733 | Fol. 47 a col. 1 | Fol. 47 a col. 1 | Fol. 47 a col. 1 |
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| 9734 | Fol. 47a col.2 | Fol. 47a col.2 | Fol. 47a col.2 |
| 9735 | Fol.47 beol. 1 | Fol.47 beol. 1 | Fol.47 beol. 1 |
| 9736 | Fol, 47b col. 2 | Fol, 47b col. 2 | Fol, 47b col. 2 |
| 9737 | Fol. 48 acol.1 | Fol. 48 acol.1 | Fol. 48 acol.1 |
| 9738 | Fol. 48 a col. 3 | Fol. 48 a col. 3 | Fol. 48 a col. 3 |
| 9739 | Fol. 48 b col. 1 | Fol. 48 b col. 1 | Fol. 48 b col. 1 |
| 9740 | 182 THE DISCOURSE OF APA JOHN | 182 THE DISCOURSE OF APA JOHN | 182 THE DISCOURSE OF APA JOHN |
| 9741 | Remember that it is necessary for us to transfer ourselves | Remember that it is necessary for us to transfer ourselves | Remember that it is necessary for us to transfer ourselves |
| 9742 | from this world, and that we must appear before the Judge | from this world, and that we must appear before the Judge | from this world, and that we must appear before the Judge |
| 9743 | Whom it is impossible to deceive, Who shall reveal the things | Whom it is impossible to deceive, Who shall reveal the things | Whom it is impossible to deceive, Who shall reveal the things |
| 9744 | which are hidden in the darkness, Who shall make manifest | which are hidden in the darkness, Who shall make manifest | which are hidden in the darkness, Who shall make manifest |
| 9745 | the counsels of hearts, and Who shall try our works, and our | | the counsels of hearts, and Who shall try our works, and our | | the counsels of hearts, and Who shall try our works, and our | |
| 9746 | thoughts, and our words. In [that] hour we shall receive | thoughts, and our words. In [that] hour we shall receive | thoughts, and our words. In [that] hour we shall receive |
| 9747 | a great punishment for the sins which we have committed, | a great punishment for the sins which we have committed, | a great punishment for the sins which we have committed, |
| 9748 | and which we imagined were few. | and which we imagined were few. | and which we imagined were few. |
| 9749 | Keep thou in thy remembrance at every hour the flame of | Keep thou in thy remembrance at every hour the flame of | Keep thou in thy remembrance at every hour the flame of |
| 9750 | Gehenna which cannot be quenched, and forget it not. And | Gehenna which cannot be quenched, and forget it not. And | Gehenna which cannot be quenched, and forget it not. And |
| 9751 | set thou at all times before thine eyes the Judge, Who shall | set thou at all times before thine eyes the Judge, Who shall | set thou at all times before thine eyes the Judge, Who shall |
| 9752 | come to judge those who are living and those who | are dead. | come to judge those who are living and those who | are dead. | come to judge those who are living and those who | are dead. |
| 9753 | Think, moreover, of the thousands of thousands, and the tens | Think, moreover, of the thousands of thousands, and the tens | Think, moreover, of the thousands of thousands, and the tens |
| 9754 | of thousands of tens of thousands, of angels who stand before | of thousands of tens of thousands, of angels who stand before | of thousands of tens of thousands, of angels who stand before |
| 9755 | the Judge at all times. Let thine ears hear beforehand the | the Judge at all times. Let thine ears hear beforehand the | the Judge at all times. Let thine ears hear beforehand the |
| 9756 | sound of the trumpets, and the awful voice of that Judge, | sound of the trumpets, and the awful voice of that Judge, | sound of the trumpets, and the awful voice of that Judge, |
| 9757 | and let thine eyes see beforehand the things which are | | and let thine eyes see beforehand the things which are | | and let thine eyes see beforehand the things which are | |
| 9758 | ordained to take place. | ordained to take place. | ordained to take place. |
| 9759 | Now there shall be some whom they will cast forth into the | Now there shall be some whom they will cast forth into the | Now there shall be some whom they will cast forth into the |
| 9760 | outer darkness, and there are others who even after the fight, | outer darkness, and there are others who even after the fight, | outer darkness, and there are others who even after the fight, |
| 9761 | and the suffering, which [they have endured for the sake of] | and the suffering, which [they have endured for the sake of] | and the suffering, which [they have endured for the sake of] |
| 9762 | virginity, shall have the door of the bridal chamber, which is | virginity, shall have the door of the bridal chamber, which is | virginity, shall have the door of the bridal chamber, which is |
| 9763 | in the heavens, shut against them. Look at certain of them, | in the heavens, shut against them. Look at certain of them, | in the heavens, shut against them. Look at certain of them, |
| 9764 | and observe how they are tied up in bundles, like garden | and observe how they are tied up in bundles, like garden | and observe how they are tied up in bundles, like garden |
| 9765 | waste, and cast into the furnace of fire. | And see how they | waste, and cast into the furnace of fire. | And see how they | waste, and cast into the furnace of fire. | And see how they |
| 9766 | bind the hands and the feet of others and cast them forth | bind the hands and the feet of others and cast them forth | bind the hands and the feet of others and cast them forth |
| 9767 | into the outer darkness, and how certain of them are delivered | into the outer darkness, and how certain of them are delivered | into the outer darkness, and how certain of them are delivered |
| 9768 | over to the worm which slecpeth not, and to the gnashing of | over to the worm which slecpeth not, and to the gnashing of | over to the worm which slecpeth not, and to the gnashing of |
| 9769 | the teeth. On one they pass the sentence of condemnation | the teeth. On one they pass the sentence of condemnation | the teeth. On one they pass the sentence of condemnation |
| 9770 | because he laughed the laugh of the scoffer, and out of season; | because he laughed the laugh of the scoffer, and out of season; | because he laughed the laugh of the scoffer, and out of season; |
| 9771 | and on another because he offended his brother, or because he | and on another because he offended his brother, or because he | and on another because he offended his brother, or because he |
| 9772 | behaved | unjustly towards his neighbour; and they judge | behaved | unjustly towards his neighbour; and they judge | behaved | unjustly towards his neighbour; and they judge |
| 9773 | another because of the sins which he committed in secret. | another because of the sins which he committed in secret. | another because of the sins which he committed in secret. |
| 9774 | To another they assign retribution because of the idle words | To another they assign retribution because of the idle words | To another they assign retribution because of the idle words |
| 9775 | which he spake. On another they pass sentence of doom | which he spake. On another they pass sentence of doom | which he spake. On another they pass sentence of doom |
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| 9776 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 183 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 183 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 183 |
| 9777 | because of his evil mind. In the face (or, mouth) of another | because of his evil mind. In the face (or, mouth) of another | because of his evil mind. In the face (or, mouth) of another |
| 9778 | the door of the kingdom is shut because of the words of | the door of the kingdom is shut because of the words of | the door of the kingdom is shut because of the words of |
| 9779 | infamy which he hath spoken. Another they deliver over to | infamy which he hath spoken. Another they deliver over to | infamy which he hath spoken. Another they deliver over to |
| 9780 | the punishment | which is without healing, because he did Fol.48bcol.2 | the punishment | which is without healing, because he did Fol.48bcol.2 | the punishment | which is without healing, because he did Fol.48bcol.2 |
| 9781 | not hate the things which are evil. Another they deliver | not hate the things which are evil. Another they deliver | not hate the things which are evil. Another they deliver |
| 9782 | over to derision and shame for ever. And others who have | over to derision and shame for ever. And others who have | over to derision and shame for ever. And others who have |
| 9783 | shewn themselves to be entirely destitute of the understanding | shewn themselves to be entirely destitute of the understanding | shewn themselves to be entirely destitute of the understanding |
| 9784 | of God shall hear [spoken the words], ‘I know you not; | of God shall hear [spoken the words], ‘I know you not; | of God shall hear [spoken the words], ‘I know you not; |
| 9785 | whence are ye?’! because they did in the course of their | whence are ye?’! because they did in the course of their | whence are ye?’! because they did in the course of their |
| 9786 | works things which were an abomination | to Christ. Fol. 49a col. 1 | works things which were an abomination | to Christ. Fol. 49a col. 1 | works things which were an abomination | to Christ. Fol. 49a col. 1 |
| 9787 | These? things then being thus, in what manner is it meet | These? things then being thus, in what manner is it meet | These? things then being thus, in what manner is it meet |
| 9788 | for us to live? We must devote ourselves daily to the | for us to live? We must devote ourselves daily to the | for us to live? We must devote ourselves daily to the |
| 9789 | shedding of torrents of tears, and we must say with the | shedding of torrents of tears, and we must say with the | shedding of torrents of tears, and we must say with the |
| 9790 | prophet, ¢ Who will set a stream of water upon my head, and | prophet, ¢ Who will set a stream of water upon my head, and | prophet, ¢ Who will set a stream of water upon my head, and |
| 9791 | a fountain of tears in mine eyes?’® Ⲓ will weep for my | a fountain of tears in mine eyes?’® ⲓ will weep for my | a fountain of tears in mine eyes?’® i will weep for my |
| 9792 | sins by day and by | night, so that I may be able to flee from Fol. 49acol.2 | sins by day and by | night, so that I may be able to flee from Fol. 49acol.2 | sins by day and by | night, so that I may be able to flee from Fol. 49acol.2 |
| 9793 | the punishment which shall take place. Let us confess before- | the punishment which shall take place. Let us confess before- | the punishment which shall take place. Let us confess before- |
| 9794 | hand our sins, before [we come to] that awful place of | hand our sins, before [we come to] that awful place of | hand our sins, before [we come to] that awful place of |
| 9795 | judgement. Let us cry out to the mercy of God, so long as | judgement. Let us cry out to the mercy of God, so long as | judgement. Let us cry out to the mercy of God, so long as |
| 9796 | we are in this habitation, for the Scripture saith, © Who shall | we are in this habitation, for the Scripture saith, © Who shall | we are in this habitation, for the Scripture saith, © Who shall |
| 9797 | give thanks unto Thee | in Amente?” Fol. 49 b col. 1 | give thanks unto Thee | in Amente?” Fol. 49 b col. 1 | give thanks unto Thee | in Amente?” Fol. 49 b col. 1 |
| 9798 | Moreover, let us consider this, O beloved. God hath made | Moreover, let us consider this, O beloved. God hath made | Moreover, let us consider this, O beloved. God hath made |
| 9799 | for ns all the members of our material body double, for He | for ns all the members of our material body double, for He | for ns all the members of our material body double, for He |
| 9800 | hath bestowed upon us two eyes, two ears, two hands, and | hath bestowed upon us two eyes, two ears, two hands, and | hath bestowed upon us two eyes, two ears, two hands, and |
| 9801 | two feet. If it should happen that one of these [pairs] | two feet. If it should happen that one of these [pairs] | two feet. If it should happen that one of these [pairs] |
| 9802 | becometh disabled through sickness, we are able to relieve | becometh disabled through sickness, we are able to relieve | becometh disabled through sickness, we are able to relieve |
| 9803 | our wants by | [using] the other. The soul, however, which Fol.495 col.2 | our wants by | [using] the other. The soul, however, which Fol.495 col.2 | our wants by | [using] the other. The soul, however, which Fol.495 col.2 |
| 9804 | hath been made for us is one only, and if we destroy it | hath been made for us is one only, and if we destroy it | hath been made for us is one only, and if we destroy it |
| 9805 | through carelessness, by what manner of means shall we live ? | through carelessness, by what manner of means shall we live ? | through carelessness, by what manner of means shall we live ? |
| 9806 | Let us take exceedingly great care that we do not permit | Let us take exceedingly great care that we do not permit | Let us take exceedingly great care that we do not permit |
| 9807 | anything whatsoever to become of more importance than the | anything whatsoever to become of more importance than the | anything whatsoever to become of more importance than the |
| 9808 | health of the soul, for it is the soul which will be set up to be | health of the soul, for it is the soul which will be set up to be | health of the soul, for it is the soul which will be set up to be |
| 9809 | judged, and it is the soul which will have to defend [the | judged, and it is the soul which will have to defend [the | judged, and it is the soul which will have to defend [the |
| 9810 | body] before | that Throne. If thou shalt say at that time to Fol.50acol.1 | body] before | that Throne. If thou shalt say at that time to Fol.50acol.1 | body] before | that Throne. If thou shalt say at that time to Fol.50acol.1 |
| 9811 | 1 Matt, xxv. 12. 2 Tovrwr ody ofits éxdvrav (Migne, col. 1945 B). | 1 Matt, xxv. 12. 2 Tovrwr ody ofits éxdvrav (Migne, col. 1945 B). | 1 Matt, xxv. 12. 2 Tovrwr ody ofits éxdvrav (Migne, col. 1945 B). |
| 9812 | 3 Jer. ix. 1. * Ps. vi. 5. | 3 Jer. ix. 1. * Ps. vi. 5. | 3 Jer. ix. 1. * Ps. vi. 5. |
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| 9813 | Fol. | Fol. | Fol. |
| 9814 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 9815 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 9816 | Fol. | Fol. | Fol. |
| 9817 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 9818 | Fo. | Fo. | Fo. |
| 9819 | — | — | — |
| 9820 | = | = | = |
| 9821 | i | i | i |
| 9822 | 50a col.2 | 50a col.2 | 50a col.2 |
| 9823 | .50becol. 1 | .50becol. 1 | .50becol. 1 |
| 9824 | .50b col. 2 | .50b col. 2 | .50b col. 2 |
| 9825 | 51 acol.l | 51 acol.l | 51 acol.l |
| 9826 | bl acol.2 | bl acol.2 | bl acol.2 |
| 9827 | 3 bol. 1 | 3 bol. 1 | 3 bol. 1 |
| 9828 | 184 THE DISCOURSE OF APA JOHN | 184 THE DISCOURSE OF APA JOHN | 184 THE DISCOURSE OF APA JOHN |
| 9829 | the Judge, ¢ The possessions of this world outwitted me,” He | the Judge, ¢ The possessions of this world outwitted me,” He | the Judge, ¢ The possessions of this world outwitted me,” He |
| 9830 | Who judgeth shall make answer unto thee saying, ¢Didst | Who judgeth shall make answer unto thee saying, ¢Didst | Who judgeth shall make answer unto thee saying, ¢Didst |
| 9831 | thou then not hear Me when I cried out to thee, In what | thou then not hear Me when I cried out to thee, In what | thou then not hear Me when I cried out to thee, In what |
| 9832 | shall a man be benefited if he gain the whole world and | shall a man be benefited if he gain the whole world and | shall a man be benefited if he gain the whole world and |
| 9833 | suffer the loss of | his soul? Or what shall a man give in | suffer the loss of | his soul? Or what shall a man give in | suffer the loss of | his soul? Or what shall a man give in |
| 9834 | exchange for his soul?’! And He shall say unto thee, more- | exchange for his soul?’! And He shall say unto thee, more- | exchange for his soul?’! And He shall say unto thee, more- |
| 9835 | over, ‘Eve profited nothing when she said, “The serpent | over, ‘Eve profited nothing when she said, “The serpent | over, ‘Eve profited nothing when she said, “The serpent |
| 9836 | deceived ne 2 | deceived ne 2 | deceived ne 2 |
| 9837 | Further, O my brethren, let us set these things in our | Further, O my brethren, let us set these things in our | Further, O my brethren, let us set these things in our |
| 9838 | hearts. Come ye, let us rise up of ourselves with glad readi- | hearts. Come ye, let us rise up of ourselves with glad readi- | hearts. Come ye, let us rise up of ourselves with glad readi- |
| 9839 | ness. Come ye, let us ascribe | glory to God, before the | ness. Come ye, let us ascribe | glory to God, before the | ness. Come ye, let us ascribe | glory to God, before the |
| 9840 | darkness cometh, and before there cometh upon us that great | darkness cometh, and before there cometh upon us that great | darkness cometh, and before there cometh upon us that great |
| 9841 | and shining day, concerning which the Prophet spake saying, | and shining day, concerning which the Prophet spake saying, | and shining day, concerning which the Prophet spake saying, |
| 9842 | ¢ Behold, God cometh! Who shall be able to abide the day in | ¢ Behold, God cometh! Who shall be able to abide the day in | ¢ Behold, God cometh! Who shall be able to abide the day in |
| 9843 | which He eometh?’2 That day shall be a day of terror, | which He eometh?’2 That day shall be a day of terror, | which He eometh?’2 That day shall be a day of terror, |
| 9844 | a day of darkness and blackness, a day of cloud and gloom, | a day of darkness and blackness, a day of cloud and gloom, | a day of darkness and blackness, a day of cloud and gloom, |
| 9845 | a day of | blasts of the trumpet. Peradventure thou wilt say, | a day of | blasts of the trumpet. Peradventure thou wilt say, | a day of | blasts of the trumpet. Peradventure thou wilt say, |
| 9846 | ¢Who shall be able to escape all these things?’ Hearken, | ¢Who shall be able to escape all these things?’ Hearken, | ¢Who shall be able to escape all these things?’ Hearken, |
| 9847 | it is Ⲓ who will tell thee. Now thou must not imagine that | it is ⲓ who will tell thee. Now thou must not imagine that | it is i who will tell thee. Now thou must not imagine that |
| 9848 | thou wilt escape merely by keeping thy body in a state | thou wilt escape merely by keeping thy body in a state | thou wilt escape merely by keeping thy body in a state |
| 9849 | of purity; on the contrary [these things also must thou do]. | of purity; on the contrary [these things also must thou do]. | of purity; on the contrary [these things also must thou do]. |
| 9850 | Whensoever | any man doeth unto thee that which is evil | Whensoever | any man doeth unto thee that which is evil | Whensoever | any man doeth unto thee that which is evil |
| 9851 | thou must do unto him that which is good in return. When- | thou must do unto him that which is good in return. When- | thou must do unto him that which is good in return. When- |
| 9852 | soever men make false accusations against thee thou must | soever men make false accusations against thee thou must | soever men make false accusations against thee thou must |
| 9853 | continue to lead a well-ordered life. Whensoever men curse | continue to lead a well-ordered life. Whensoever men curse | continue to lead a well-ordered life. Whensoever men curse |
| 9854 | (or, revile) thee, thou must bless them in return. When- | (or, revile) thee, thou must bless them in return. When- | (or, revile) thee, thou must bless them in return. When- |
| 9855 | soever thou shalt fast thou shalt not be puffed up thereby, | soever thou shalt fast thou shalt not be puffed up thereby, | soever thou shalt fast thou shalt not be puffed up thereby, |
| 9856 | for it is not thine abstinence from | eating only which is true | for it is not thine abstinence from | eating only which is true | for it is not thine abstinence from | eating only which is true |
| 9857 | fasting, but also thine abstinence from sin. | fasting, but also thine abstinence from sin. | fasting, but also thine abstinence from sin. |
| 9858 | It is meet for us to search carefully the Scriptures. For | It is meet for us to search carefully the Scriptures. For | It is meet for us to search carefully the Scriptures. For |
| 9859 | observe that it was a staff of wood of the almond tree which | observe that it was a staff of wood of the almond tree which | observe that it was a staff of wood of the almond tree which |
| 9860 | the prophet saw at the beginning, but afterwards it was | the prophet saw at the beginning, but afterwards it was | the prophet saw at the beginning, but afterwards it was |
| 9861 | a brazen vessel of fire which actually appeared to him,* | | a brazen vessel of fire which actually appeared to him,* | | a brazen vessel of fire which actually appeared to him,* | |
| 9862 | which indicated that he who will not lay hold oun the rod | which indicated that he who will not lay hold oun the rod | which indicated that he who will not lay hold oun the rod |
| 9863 | ! Matt. xvi. 36 2 Gen. iii. 13. | ! Matt. xvi. 36 2 Gen. iii. 13. | ! Matt. xvi. 36 2 Gen. iii. 13. |
| 9864 | ¥ Mal. iii. 2, 4 Jer, i. 11-13, | ¥ Mal. iii. 2, 4 Jer, i. 11-13, | ¥ Mal. iii. 2, 4 Jer, i. 11-13, |
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| 9866 | of correction in this world, is he whom the fire of Gehenna | of correction in this world, is he whom the fire of Gehenna | of correction in this world, is he whom the fire of Gehenna |
| 9867 | shall put to the test in the next. Nloreover, in this same | shall put to the test in the next. Nloreover, in this same | shall put to the test in the next. Nloreover, in this same |
| 9868 | manner did Moses teach the people, with a pillar of light | manner did Moses teach the people, with a pillar of light | manner did Moses teach the people, with a pillar of light |
| 9869 | and a pillar of fire! He cried out unto every one saying, | and a pillar of fire! He cried out unto every one saying, | and a pillar of fire! He cried out unto every one saying, |
| 9870 | ¢ He who will hearken to the Law shall have the enjoyment | ¢ He who will hearken to the Law shall have the enjoyment | ¢ He who will hearken to the Law shall have the enjoyment |
| 9871 | of the light which is true and pleasant, and he who will not | of the light which is true and pleasant, and he who will not | of the light which is true and pleasant, and he who will not |
| 9872 | hearken | shall be delivered over to the fire.’ | hearken | shall be delivered over to the fire.’ | hearken | shall be delivered over to the fire.’ |
| 9873 | Read ye the Gospels, and ye shall know that when we shall | Read ye the Gospels, and ye shall know that when we shall | Read ye the Gospels, and ye shall know that when we shall |
| 9874 | go forth from this world there is nothing whatsoever which | go forth from this world there is nothing whatsoever which | go forth from this world there is nothing whatsoever which |
| 9875 | will help us. No brother shall be able to set free [another] | will help us. No brother shall be able to set free [another] | will help us. No brother shall be able to set free [another] |
| 9876 | brother from the punishment which never endeth, and no | brother from the punishment which never endeth, and no | brother from the punishment which never endeth, and no |
| 9877 | friend shall be able to help his friend; neither shall fathers | friend shall be able to help his friend; neither shall fathers | friend shall be able to help his friend; neither shall fathers |
| 9878 | be able to help their children, nor | children their fathers. | be able to help their children, nor | children their fathers. | be able to help their children, nor | children their fathers. |
| 9879 | But why should I speak of ordinary men in this manner? | But why should I speak of ordinary men in this manner? | But why should I speak of ordinary men in this manner? |
| 9880 | For neither Noah, nor Daniel, nor Job,? would be able to set | For neither Noah, nor Daniel, nor Job,? would be able to set | For neither Noah, nor Daniel, nor Job,? would be able to set |
| 9881 | free either son or daughter. Now many times thou wilt say | free either son or daughter. Now many times thou wilt say | free either son or daughter. Now many times thou wilt say |
| 9882 | to me, ¢ What is the proof of these words?” [I will tell thee.] | to me, ¢ What is the proof of these words?” [I will tell thee.] | to me, ¢ What is the proof of these words?” [I will tell thee.] |
| 9883 | Consider the man who had not on him the wedding garment, | Consider the man who had not on him the wedding garment, | Consider the man who had not on him the wedding garment, |
| 9884 | and observe that, after they had cast him forth from | the | and observe that, after they had cast him forth from | the | and observe that, after they had cast him forth from | the |
| 9885 | bridal chamber,® there was not one of those that sat at meat | bridal chamber,® there was not one of those that sat at meat | bridal chamber,® there was not one of those that sat at meat |
| 9886 | who interceded for him. Consider, moreover, the servant | who interceded for him. Consider, moreover, the servant | who interceded for him. Consider, moreover, the servant |
| 9887 | unto whom the talent * was given, and observe that, after he | unto whom the talent * was given, and observe that, after he | unto whom the talent * was given, and observe that, after he |
| 9888 | had been cast forth into the outer darkness, there was no man | had been cast forth into the outer darkness, there was no man | had been cast forth into the outer darkness, there was no man |
| 9889 | who made an appeal on his behalf. Consider, moreover, the | who made an appeal on his behalf. Consider, moreover, the | who made an appeal on his behalf. Consider, moreover, the |
| 9890 | five virgins,® and observe that after the door of the bridal | five virgins,® and observe that after the door of the bridal | five virgins,® and observe that after the door of the bridal |
| 9891 | chamber had been shut in their faces (or, mouths), none of | chamber had been shut in their faces (or, mouths), none of | chamber had been shut in their faces (or, mouths), none of |
| 9892 | their fellow-virgins asked the bridegroom for a recompense | their fellow-virgins asked the bridegroom for a recompense | their fellow-virgins asked the bridegroom for a recompense |
| 9893 | for | those whom Christ called ‘foolish’. Although they had | for | those whom Christ called ‘foolish’. Although they had | for | those whom Christ called ‘foolish’. Although they had |
| 9894 | trampled under foot the flame of pleasure, and had extinguished | trampled under foot the flame of pleasure, and had extinguished | trampled under foot the flame of pleasure, and had extinguished |
| 9895 | the fire of desire, and had kept protracted fasts, and had | the fire of desire, and had kept protracted fasts, and had | the fire of desire, and had kept protracted fasts, and had |
| 9896 | passed whole nights in vigil and had slept on the ground, | passed whole nights in vigil and had slept on the ground, | passed whole nights in vigil and had slept on the ground, |
| 9897 | although, I say, they had done all these things, He called | although, I say, they had done all these things, He called | although, I say, they had done all these things, He called |
| 9898 | them ‘foolish’, and in very truth rightly did | He call them | them ‘foolish’, and in very truth rightly did | He call them | them ‘foolish’, and in very truth rightly did | He call them |
| 9899 | by this name, because, though they had observed the great | by this name, because, though they had observed the great | by this name, because, though they had observed the great |
| 9900 | ! Exod. xiii. 21. ? Ezek. xiv. 14. ¥ Matt. xxii. 12, 18. | ! Exod. xiii. 21. ? Ezek. xiv. 14. ¥ Matt. xxii. 12, 18. | ! Exod. xiii. 21. ? Ezek. xiv. 14. ¥ Matt. xxii. 12, 18. |
| 9901 | * Matt. xxv. 24-30. 5 Matt, xxv, 11, 12. | * Matt. xxv. 24-30. 5 Matt, xxv, 11, 12. | * Matt. xxv. 24-30. 5 Matt, xxv, 11, 12. |
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| 9915 | commandment to guard their virginity with success, they had | commandment to guard their virginity with success, they had | commandment to guard their virginity with success, they had |
| 9916 | forgotten to observe the little commandment which inculeated | forgotten to observe the little commandment which inculeated | forgotten to observe the little commandment which inculeated |
| 9917 | charity. | charity. | charity. |
| 9918 | Think of the Judge Who setteth the sheep on His right | Think of the Judge Who setteth the sheep on His right | Think of the Judge Who setteth the sheep on His right |
| 9919 | hand, and the | unfruitful goats on His left. Unto those who | hand, and the | unfruitful goats on His left. Unto those who | hand, and the | unfruitful goats on His left. Unto those who |
| 9920 | are on His right hand Ile saith, Come ye, and inherit the | are on His right hand Ile saith, Come ye, and inherit the | are on His right hand Ile saith, Come ye, and inherit the |
| 9921 | kingdom,”? and those who are on [His] left He Himself | kingdom,”? and those who are on [His] left He Himself | kingdom,”? and those who are on [His] left He Himself |
| 9922 | easteth forth into the outer darkness, and none of those who | easteth forth into the outer darkness, and none of those who | easteth forth into the outer darkness, and none of those who |
| 9923 | are on the right hand is able to help them. Verily, true is | are on the right hand is able to help them. Verily, true is | are on the right hand is able to help them. Verily, true is |
| 9924 | that proverb which saith, ¢ Behold | the man and his work.’ | that proverb which saith, ¢ Behold | the man and his work.’ | that proverb which saith, ¢ Behold | the man and his work.’ |
| 9925 | Behold, hast thou not heard concerning that rich man, between | Behold, hast thou not heard concerning that rich man, between | Behold, hast thou not heard concerning that rich man, between |
| 9926 | whom and Lazarus a gulf had been made, who wished him to | whom and Lazarus a gulf had been made, who wished him to | whom and Lazarus a gulf had been made, who wished him to |
| 9927 | sprinkle water [on his tongue] as he was burning in the place | sprinkle water [on his tongue] as he was burning in the place | sprinkle water [on his tongue] as he was burning in the place |
| 9928 | of punishment?2 And thou sawest also that Abraham was | of punishment?2 And thou sawest also that Abraham was | of punishment?2 And thou sawest also that Abraham was |
| 9929 | not able to set the rich man free from the place of punish- | not able to set the rich man free from the place of punish- | not able to set the rich man free from the place of punish- |
| 9930 | ment, | although the rich man entreated him [to do so]. | ment, | although the rich man entreated him [to do so]. | ment, | although the rich man entreated him [to do so]. |
| 9931 | Ought we not, then, to help ourselves in this world, and to | Ought we not, then, to help ourselves in this world, and to | Ought we not, then, to help ourselves in this world, and to |
| 9932 | ascribe glory to God before the darkness eometh, that is to | ascribe glory to God before the darkness eometh, that is to | ascribe glory to God before the darkness eometh, that is to |
| 9933 | say, before we are banished into the darkness ? | say, before we are banished into the darkness ? | say, before we are banished into the darkness ? |
| 9934 | It is far better to have our tongue parched in this world by | It is far better to have our tongue parched in this world by | It is far better to have our tongue parched in this world by |
| 9935 | fasting than for us to wish to have water sprinkled [upon | fasting than for us to wish to have water sprinkled [upon | fasting than for us to wish to have water sprinkled [upon |
| 9936 | it] | in that place where water will not be given unto us. | it] | in that place where water will not be given unto us. | it] | in that place where water will not be given unto us. |
| 9937 | Let us put forth our utmost endeavour to free ourselves from | Let us put forth our utmost endeavour to free ourselves from | Let us put forth our utmost endeavour to free ourselves from |
| 9938 | this great torture through a few sufferings in this world. | this great torture through a few sufferings in this world. | this great torture through a few sufferings in this world. |
| 9939 | Remember when the fever of sickness eometh upon us, or | Remember when the fever of sickness eometh upon us, or | Remember when the fever of sickness eometh upon us, or |
| 9940 | a few disasters (or, calamities), or when we look upon those | a few disasters (or, calamities), or when we look upon those | a few disasters (or, calamities), or when we look upon those |
| 9941 | who are punished by the judge in [this] world, | whereupon | who are punished by the judge in [this] world, | whereupon | who are punished by the judge in [this] world, | whereupon |
| 9942 | horror and quaking seize upon us, notwithstanding the faet | horror and quaking seize upon us, notwithstanding the faet | horror and quaking seize upon us, notwithstanding the faet |
| 9943 | that both the punishment and the place of judgement [endure] | that both the punishment and the place of judgement [endure] | that both the punishment and the place of judgement [endure] |
| 9944 | only for a very short space of time, remember, I say, what | only for a very short space of time, remember, I say, what | only for a very short space of time, remember, I say, what |
| 9945 | manner of punishment 1t shall be in the place of judgement in | manner of punishment 1t shall be in the place of judgement in | manner of punishment 1t shall be in the place of judgement in |
| 9946 | the Other World which is to eome, wherein we shall be | the Other World which is to eome, wherein we shall be | the Other World which is to eome, wherein we shall be |
| 9947 | punished for endless ages. | punished for endless ages. | punished for endless ages. |
| 9948 | Ought we not, therefore, to make haste to enter | in through | Ought we not, therefore, to make haste to enter | in through | Ought we not, therefore, to make haste to enter | in through |
| 9949 | ! Matt. xxv. 34. 2 Luke xvi, 19-31. | ! Matt. xxv. 34. 2 Luke xvi, 19-31. | ! Matt. xxv. 34. 2 Luke xvi, 19-31. |
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| 9951 | the narrow gate, and not to walk about in the broad way ?1 | the narrow gate, and not to walk about in the broad way ?1 | the narrow gate, and not to walk about in the broad way ?1 |
| 9952 | Now we know that all the works of the world are like unto | Now we know that all the works of the world are like unto | Now we know that all the works of the world are like unto |
| 9953 | dreams, and that they all pass away into destruetion. For | dreams, and that they all pass away into destruetion. For | dreams, and that they all pass away into destruetion. For |
| 9954 | sickness bringeth to nought the strength of the body, and | sickness bringeth to nought the strength of the body, and | sickness bringeth to nought the strength of the body, and |
| 9955 | even the beauty of the bodily form decayeth through old | even the beauty of the bodily form decayeth through old | even the beauty of the bodily form decayeth through old |
| 9956 | age. | And even if we enjoy [the sight of] a table heaped | age. | And even if we enjoy [the sight of] a table heaped | age. | And even if we enjoy [the sight of] a table heaped |
| 9957 | high with food, when the evening cometh we forget the | high with food, when the evening cometh we forget the | high with food, when the evening cometh we forget the |
| 9958 | pleasures thereof. And in short, everything which is in this | pleasures thereof. And in short, everything which is in this | pleasures thereof. And in short, everything which is in this |
| 9959 | world becometh like unto the web of the spider, and like unto | world becometh like unto the web of the spider, and like unto | world becometh like unto the web of the spider, and like unto |
| 9960 | dreams. Rightly, therefore, did the Saviour ascribe blessing | dreams. Rightly, therefore, did the Saviour ascribe blessing | dreams. Rightly, therefore, did the Saviour ascribe blessing |
| 9961 | to those who afflict themselves so that the pleasures of this | to those who afflict themselves so that the pleasures of this | to those who afflict themselves so that the pleasures of this |
| 9962 | world may not prevail | over them. | world may not prevail | over them. | world may not prevail | over them. |
| 9963 | Should not, then, we ourselves do as did Abraham, who | Should not, then, we ourselves do as did Abraham, who | Should not, then, we ourselves do as did Abraham, who |
| 9964 | hearkened unto [the words], ‘Get thee forth from thy | hearkened unto [the words], ‘Get thee forth from thy | hearkened unto [the words], ‘Get thee forth from thy |
| 9965 | country,’ ? and come forth from our iniquity? And let us | country,’ ? and come forth from our iniquity? And let us | country,’ ? and come forth from our iniquity? And let us |
| 9966 | pray 2 with the holy man David, and say unto God, ‘I will | pray 2 with the holy man David, and say unto God, ‘I will | pray 2 with the holy man David, and say unto God, ‘I will |
| 9967 | bless Thee seven times in the day because of | the judgement of | bless Thee seven times in the day because of | the judgement of | bless Thee seven times in the day because of | the judgement of |
| 9968 | Thy righteousness.”* Now ⲓⲃ is a good occupation to hold | Thy righteousness.”* Now ⲓⲃ is a good occupation to hold | Thy righteousness.”* Now ib is a good occupation to hold |
| 9969 | converse with God at all times by means of prayer. If the | converse with God at all times by means of prayer. If the | converse with God at all times by means of prayer. If the |
| 9970 | friendship of a good man converteth him that meeteth with | friendship of a good man converteth him that meeteth with | friendship of a good man converteth him that meeteth with |
| 9971 | him to that which is excellent, how much more will he be | him to that which is excellent, how much more will he be | him to that which is excellent, how much more will he be |
| 9972 | benefited who holdeth converse with God, by night and | | benefited who holdeth converse with God, by night and | | benefited who holdeth converse with God, by night and | |
| 9973 | by day, by means of prayer? Now, no man ever sinned who | by day, by means of prayer? Now, no man ever sinned who | by day, by means of prayer? Now, no man ever sinned who |
| 9974 | remembered that God was before him. | remembered that God was before him. | remembered that God was before him. |
| 9975 | Therefore onght we not to remember that which he said, | Therefore onght we not to remember that which he said, | Therefore onght we not to remember that which he said, |
| 9976 | ‘ Pray at all times,’ ® in order that sin may not discover a way | ‘ Pray at all times,’ ® in order that sin may not discover a way | ‘ Pray at all times,’ ® in order that sin may not discover a way |
| 9977 | whereby to enter into our hearts through the practice of | whereby to enter into our hearts through the practice of | whereby to enter into our hearts through the practice of |
| 9978 | forgetfulness? Ponder beforehand upon the death | which | forgetfulness? Ponder beforehand upon the death | which | forgetfulness? Ponder beforehand upon the death | which |
| 9979 | thou shalt die in thy members which are upon the earth, and | thou shalt die in thy members which are upon the earth, and | thou shalt die in thy members which are upon the earth, and |
| 9980 | [remember] that the day of God shall come like a thief. When | [remember] that the day of God shall come like a thief. When | [remember] that the day of God shall come like a thief. When |
| 9981 | those who are to bear away thy soul shall come after thee thou | those who are to bear away thy soul shall come after thee thou | those who are to bear away thy soul shall come after thee thou |
| 9982 | wilt say, ‘Be merciful unto me, for I will fast, I will do | wilt say, ‘Be merciful unto me, for I will fast, I will do | wilt say, ‘Be merciful unto me, for I will fast, I will do |
| 9983 | deeds of mercy, I will repent. And they shall say unto | deeds of mercy, I will repent. And they shall say unto | deeds of mercy, I will repent. And they shall say unto |
| 9984 | ϯ Matt. vii. 18. 2 Cen. xii. 1. | ϯ Matt. vii. 18. 2 Cen. xii. 1. | ti Matt. vii. 18. 2 Cen. xii. 1. |
| 9985 | 3 Etxov Toivvr ⲧ︦ Bed (Migne, col. 1973 A). ¢ Ps. cxix. 164. | 3 Etxov Toivvr ⲧ Bed (Migne, col. 1973 A). ¢ Ps. cxix. 164. | 3 Etxov Toivvr t Bed (Migne, col. 1973 A). ¢ Ps. cxix. 164. |
| 9986 | ⲭ ̅ ⲙ̅ ⲑⲃ] | Ⲭ ̅ ⲙ ⲑⲃ | K ̅ m θv |
| 9987 | 5 1 Thess. v. 17. | 5 1 Thess. v. 17. | 5 1 Thess. v. 17. |
| 9988 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 9989 | [= | [= | [= |
| 9990 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 9991 | — | — | — |
| 9992 | Fo. | Fo. | Fo. |
| 9993 | — | — | — |
| 9994 | Fol. | Fol. | Fol. |
| 9995 | Fol. | Fol. | Fol. |
| 9996 | ⲟϯ beol.l | ⲟϯ beol.l | oti beol.l |
| 9997 | .94bcol.2 | .94bcol.2 | .94bcol.2 |
| 9998 | .85acol.1 | .85acol.1 | .85acol.1 |
| 9999 | 53 a col.2 | 53 a col.2 | 53 a col.2 |
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| 10007 | 188 THE DISCOURSE OF APA JOHN | 188 THE DISCOURSE OF APA JOHN | 188 THE DISCOURSE OF APA JOHN |
| 10008 | thee, ¢ Didst thou, then, not hear God Who eried out saying, | thee, ¢ Didst thou, then, not hear God Who eried out saying, | thee, ¢ Didst thou, then, not hear God Who eried out saying, |
| 10009 | “The kingdom | which is in the heavens hath drawn nigh ?*’1 | “The kingdom | which is in the heavens hath drawn nigh ?*’1 | “The kingdom | which is in the heavens hath drawn nigh ?*’1 |
| 10010 | Didst thou, then, not hear Him when He spake saying, ¢ Shew | Didst thou, then, not hear Him when He spake saying, ¢ Shew | Didst thou, then, not hear Him when He spake saying, ¢ Shew |
| 10011 | merey, and I will shew mercy unto you?” 2 Didst thou, then, | merey, and I will shew mercy unto you?” 2 Didst thou, then, | merey, and I will shew mercy unto you?” 2 Didst thou, then, |
| 10012 | not hear Paul saying, “ Whilst we have time with us let us do | not hear Paul saying, “ Whilst we have time with us let us do | not hear Paul saying, “ Whilst we have time with us let us do |
| 10013 | the thing which is good 7 2 | the thing which is good 7 2 | the thing which is good 7 2 |
| 10014 | He who desireth salvation hath no need of a long time [for | He who desireth salvation hath no need of a long time [for | He who desireth salvation hath no need of a long time [for |
| 10015 | repentance]. The thief had no need of a long time | for | repentance]. The thief had no need of a long time | for | repentance]. The thief had no need of a long time | for |
| 10016 | repentance; he believed earnestly, and he gained Paradise. | repentance; he believed earnestly, and he gained Paradise. | repentance; he believed earnestly, and he gained Paradise. |
| 10017 | And the holy martyrs in a very little time inherited the | And the holy martyrs in a very little time inherited the | And the holy martyrs in a very little time inherited the |
| 10018 | kingdom which is in the heavens; they gave their blood, | kingdom which is in the heavens; they gave their blood, | kingdom which is in the heavens; they gave their blood, |
| 10019 | do thou give thy tears. He Who said, ‘I would that all men | do thou give thy tears. He Who said, ‘I would that all men | do thou give thy tears. He Who said, ‘I would that all men |
| 10020 | should be | saved,” is no liar; for this reason He teachetlr us | should be | saved,” is no liar; for this reason He teachetlr us | should be | saved,” is no liar; for this reason He teachetlr us |
| 10021 | not only by the Holy Scriptures, but also by the misfortunes | not only by the Holy Scriptures, but also by the misfortunes | not only by the Holy Scriptures, but also by the misfortunes |
| 10022 | and sufferings of others. | and sufferings of others. | and sufferings of others. |
| 10023 | Moreover, we see physicians inflicting pain on men, and we | Moreover, we see physicians inflicting pain on men, and we | Moreover, we see physicians inflicting pain on men, and we |
| 10024 | also see the governors who sit on the seat of judgement | also see the governors who sit on the seat of judgement | also see the governors who sit on the seat of judgement |
| 10025 | inflicting righteous punishments on the thieves, and this | inflicting righteous punishments on the thieves, and this | inflicting righteous punishments on the thieves, and this |
| 10026 | they do in order that through the | sufferings of others we | they do in order that through the | sufferings of others we | they do in order that through the | sufferings of others we |
| 10027 | may be admonished. And now, O my beloved, since we are | may be admonished. And now, O my beloved, since we are | may be admonished. And now, O my beloved, since we are |
| 10028 | rooted in the faith, let us increase in knowledge; from know- | rooted in the faith, let us increase in knowledge; from know- | rooted in the faith, let us increase in knowledge; from know- |
| 10029 | ledge [let us proceed] to love, and from this to the inheritance | ledge [let us proceed] to love, and from this to the inheritance | ledge [let us proceed] to love, and from this to the inheritance |
| 10030 | which is in the heavens. Let us persist obstinately in prayer, | which is in the heavens. Let us persist obstinately in prayer, | which is in the heavens. Let us persist obstinately in prayer, |
| 10031 | as it is written.* | as it is written.* | as it is written.* |
| 10032 | Shepherds, even if there be no wolves about them, | keep | Shepherds, even if there be no wolves about them, | keep | Shepherds, even if there be no wolves about them, | keep |
| 10033 | watch all night over their flocks of sheep, and even if there be | watch all night over their flocks of sheep, and even if there be | watch all night over their flocks of sheep, and even if there be |
| 10034 | no wild animals [about them] their dogs keep watch for | no wild animals [about them] their dogs keep watch for | no wild animals [about them] their dogs keep watch for |
| 10035 | them. For this reason is it good that we should continue | them. For this reason is it good that we should continue | them. For this reason is it good that we should continue |
| 10036 | to exercise ourselves in our work at all times, and even if | to exercise ourselves in our work at all times, and even if | to exercise ourselves in our work at all times, and even if |
| 10037 | no temptations come upon us, the exercise will certainly | no temptations come upon us, the exercise will certainly | no temptations come upon us, the exercise will certainly |
| 10038 | do thee no harm whatsoever, nay, on the contrary, thou wilt | do thee no harm whatsoever, nay, on the contrary, thou wilt | do thee no harm whatsoever, nay, on the contrary, thou wilt |
| 10039 | benefit thyself exceedingly. For who is | the man who did | benefit thyself exceedingly. For who is | the man who did | benefit thyself exceedingly. For who is | the man who did |
| 10040 | not benefit himself by watching all night in prayer? | not benefit himself by watching all night in prayer? | not benefit himself by watching all night in prayer? |
| 10041 | Therefore it is meet for us to keep watch on every side, | Therefore it is meet for us to keep watch on every side, | Therefore it is meet for us to keep watch on every side, |
| 10042 | 1 Matt, iii. 2. ? Compare Matt. iii. 2, v. 7, and Luke vi. 36. | 1 Matt, iii. 2. ? Compare Matt. iii. 2, v. 7, and Luke vi. 36. | 1 Matt, iii. 2. ? Compare Matt. iii. 2, v. 7, and Luke vi. 36. |
| 10043 | ? Gal. vi. 10. + Acts ii. 42, | ? Gal. vi. 10. + Acts ii. 42, | ? Gal. vi. 10. + Acts ii. 42, |
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| 10044 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 189 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 189 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 189 |
| 10045 | so that evil may not break into our souls. When once the | so that evil may not break into our souls. When once the | so that evil may not break into our souls. When once the |
| 10046 | soul hath tasted sin, it will continue in a state of unconscions- | soul hath tasted sin, it will continue in a state of unconscions- | soul hath tasted sin, it will continue in a state of unconscions- |
| 10047 | ness, and will go on adding greatly | to the sickness of sin. | ness, and will go on adding greatly | to the sickness of sin. | ness, and will go on adding greatly | to the sickness of sin. |
| 10048 | For as when thou hast once kindled a fire it burneth up | For as when thou hast once kindled a fire it burneth up | For as when thou hast once kindled a fire it burneth up |
| 10049 | quickly through the fuel [above it], and flames burst out in | quickly through the fuel [above it], and flames burst out in | quickly through the fuel [above it], and flames burst out in |
| 10050 | all directions, even so is it in the case of the natural disposition | all directions, even so is it in the case of the natural disposition | all directions, even so is it in the case of the natural disposition |
| 10051 | of sin, which finally obtaineth the mastery over the reasoning | of sin, which finally obtaineth the mastery over the reasoning | of sin, which finally obtaineth the mastery over the reasoning |
| 10052 | power of the soul, and then destroyeth the whole soul itself, | power of the soul, and then destroyeth the whole soul itself, | power of the soul, and then destroyeth the whole soul itself, |
| 10053 | and the body also with it. For this reason what we ought to | and the body also with it. For this reason what we ought to | and the body also with it. For this reason what we ought to |
| 10054 | do is | to drive back once and for all the beginnings of sin, | do is | to drive back once and for all the beginnings of sin, | do is | to drive back once and for all the beginnings of sin, |
| 10055 | just as we should drive back a horse which is uncontrolled. | just as we should drive back a horse which is uncontrolled. | just as we should drive back a horse which is uncontrolled. |
| 10056 | If we take heed [that we speak not] idle words, how much | If we take heed [that we speak not] idle words, how much | If we take heed [that we speak not] idle words, how much |
| 10057 | more ought we to do so in the case of the sins which lead to | more ought we to do so in the case of the sins which lead to | more ought we to do so in the case of the sins which lead to |
| 10058 | death? Let not the pleasure of the works of [this] life lead | death? Let not the pleasure of the works of [this] life lead | death? Let not the pleasure of the works of [this] life lead |
| 10059 | us astray. | us astray. | us astray. |
| 10060 | For the works of men are in no wise different from dreams | | For the works of men are in no wise different from dreams | | For the works of men are in no wise different from dreams | |
| 10061 | and shadows, and they are like the rushing torrent which | and shadows, and they are like the rushing torrent which | and shadows, and they are like the rushing torrent which |
| 10062 | floweth swiftly away. Hold not to be marvellous things the | floweth swiftly away. Hold not to be marvellous things the | floweth swiftly away. Hold not to be marvellous things the |
| 10063 | possessions and the riches of this world, but observe how they | possessions and the riches of this world, but observe how they | possessions and the riches of this world, but observe how they |
| 10064 | are transferred from this man to that, and how they pass | are transferred from this man to that, and how they pass | are transferred from this man to that, and how they pass |
| 10065 | from that man to another; for this reason it is right that | from that man to another; for this reason it is right that | from that man to another; for this reason it is right that |
| 10066 | we should despise them. For very right is the | word which | we should despise them. For very right is the | word which | we should despise them. For very right is the | word which |
| 10067 | is written that saith, ‘ The things which are seen are those | is written that saith, ‘ The things which are seen are those | is written that saith, ‘ The things which are seen are those |
| 10068 | that are for a time, whilst the things which are not seen are | that are for a time, whilst the things which are not seen are | that are for a time, whilst the things which are not seen are |
| 10069 | those which are for ⲉⲩⲉⲓ. The latter things are incorruptible | those which are for ⲉⲩⲓ. The latter things are incorruptible | those which are for evi. The latter things are incorruptible |
| 10070 | and indestructible, and they abide without change. | and indestructible, and they abide without change. | and indestructible, and they abide without change. |
| 10071 | Let us therefore do our utmost to acquire these things for | Let us therefore do our utmost to acquire these things for | Let us therefore do our utmost to acquire these things for |
| 10072 | ourselves. Let us strive eagerly for these things, for other- | ourselves. Let us strive eagerly for these things, for other- | ourselves. Let us strive eagerly for these things, for other- |
| 10073 | wise | it is unlikely that we shall be able to acquire any of | wise | it is unlikely that we shall be able to acquire any of | wise | it is unlikely that we shall be able to acquire any of |
| 10074 | these for ourselves, when we shall go forth from this life. | these for ourselves, when we shall go forth from this life. | these for ourselves, when we shall go forth from this life. |
| 10075 | For he who striveth in the contest receiveth not the crown | For he who striveth in the contest receiveth not the crown | For he who striveth in the contest receiveth not the crown |
| 10076 | if he abandoneth the contest; therefore let us seize and carry | if he abandoneth the contest; therefore let us seize and carry | if he abandoneth the contest; therefore let us seize and carry |
| 10077 | off the crown, and we shall thus escape disgrace and loss. | off the crown, and we shall thus escape disgrace and loss. | off the crown, and we shall thus escape disgrace and loss. |
| 10078 | Now the Scripture saith, Ⲙⲉ whose possessions are consumed | Now the Scripture saith, ⲙⲏⲓ whose possessions are consumed | Now the Scripture saith, myi whose possessions are consumed |
| 10079 | ⲓ 2 Cor. iv. 18. | ⲓ 2 Cor. iv. 18. | i 2 Cor. iv. 18. |
| 10080 | Fol. 57 a col.2 | Fol. 57 a col.2 | Fol. 57 a col.2 |
| 10081 | Fol. 57bcol. 1 | Fol. 57bcol. 1 | Fol. 57bcol. 1 |
| 10082 | Fol. 57 b col. 2 | Fol. 57 b col. 2 | Fol. 57 b col. 2 |
| 10083 | Fol. 68 a col. 1 | Fol. 68 a col. 1 | Fol. 68 a col. 1 |
| 10084 | Fol. 58 a col.2 | Fol. 58 a col.2 | Fol. 58 a col.2 |
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| 10085 | Fol.58 b col. 1 | Fol.58 b col. 1 | Fol.58 b col. 1 |
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| 10090 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
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| 10092 | Fol. | Fol. | Fol. |
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| 10094 | 58 b col. 2 | 58 b col. 2 | 58 b col. 2 |
| 10095 | .B69acol.1 | .B69acol.1 | .B69acol.1 |
| 10096 | .5%acol.2 | .5%acol.2 | .5%acol.2 |
| 10097 | 59 b col. 1 | 59 b col. 1 | 59 b col. 1 |
| 10098 | .09bcol. 2 | .09bcol. 2 | .09bcol. 2 |
| 10099 | 190 THE DISCOURSE OF APA JOHN | 190 THE DISCOURSE OF APA JOHN | 190 THE DISCOURSE OF APA JOHN |
| 10100 | with fire shall suffer loss’! Now what kind | of burning | with fire shall suffer loss’! Now what kind | of burning | with fire shall suffer loss’! Now what kind | of burning |
| 10101 | with fire is that which shall be to us? And what kind of | with fire is that which shall be to us? And what kind of | with fire is that which shall be to us? And what kind of |
| 10102 | thing is the outer darkness? And what kind of things are | thing is the outer darkness? And what kind of things are | thing is the outer darkness? And what kind of things are |
| 10103 | the place of weeping and the gnashing of teeth ? Take these | the place of weeping and the gnashing of teeth ? Take these | the place of weeping and the gnashing of teeth ? Take these |
| 10104 | things into thy heart, and guard thou thy soul and keep | things into thy heart, and guard thou thy soul and keep | things into thy heart, and guard thou thy soul and keep |
| 10105 | in virgin state until the Bridegroom cometh in His glory. | in virgin state until the Bridegroom cometh in His glory. | in virgin state until the Bridegroom cometh in His glory. |
| 10106 | And do thou sing psalms saying, ¢ My soul is in thy hands | And do thou sing psalms saying, ¢ My soul is in thy hands | And do thou sing psalms saying, ¢ My soul is in thy hands |
| 10107 | at all times,” ‘I do not | forget Thy Law.’? And say, | at all times,” ‘I do not | forget Thy Law.’? And say, | at all times,” ‘I do not | forget Thy Law.’? And say, |
| 10108 | ‘Thou art He Who doth deliver me from the snare of the | ‘Thou art He Who doth deliver me from the snare of the | ‘Thou art He Who doth deliver me from the snare of the |
| 10109 | hunter.’ 3 Let thy lamp be burning, and permit not thyself | hunter.’ 3 Let thy lamp be burning, and permit not thyself | hunter.’ 3 Let thy lamp be burning, and permit not thyself |
| 10110 | to fall asleep. And if slumber be sweet to thee in the night | to fall asleep. And if slumber be sweet to thee in the night | to fall asleep. And if slumber be sweet to thee in the night |
| 10111 | season, yet know thou that there is nothing sweeter than | season, yet know thou that there is nothing sweeter than | season, yet know thou that there is nothing sweeter than |
| 10112 | the Psalms. For the | holy man [David] said, ¢ Thy words | the Psalms. For the | holy man [David] said, ¢ Thy words | the Psalms. For the | holy man [David] said, ¢ Thy words |
| 10113 | are sweeter in my throat than honey in the mouth.’* The | are sweeter in my throat than honey in the mouth.’* The | are sweeter in my throat than honey in the mouth.’* The |
| 10114 | martyrs gave their own souls for the Name of God: let us | martyrs gave their own souls for the Name of God: let us | martyrs gave their own souls for the Name of God: let us |
| 10115 | bring as an offering [to Him] our life of self-denial. Remember | bring as an offering [to Him] our life of self-denial. Remember | bring as an offering [to Him] our life of self-denial. Remember |
| 10116 | that some of the martyrs were laid upon coals of fire: let | that some of the martyrs were laid upon coals of fire: let | that some of the martyrs were laid upon coals of fire: let |
| 10117 | not, therefore, the matter | seem to thee to be a hardship | not, therefore, the matter | seem to thee to be a hardship | not, therefore, the matter | seem to thee to be a hardship |
| 10118 | if thou hast to sleep upon the ground. If thy mouth is wont | if thou hast to sleep upon the ground. If thy mouth is wont | if thou hast to sleep upon the ground. If thy mouth is wont |
| 10119 | to become foul and bitter through fasting, [remember that] | to become foul and bitter through fasting, [remember that] | to become foul and bitter through fasting, [remember that] |
| 10120 | He Who created the sweetness in the honey tasted gall for | He Who created the sweetness in the honey tasted gall for | He Who created the sweetness in the honey tasted gall for |
| 10121 | thy sake. Although thou mayest weep occasionally for thy | thy sake. Although thou mayest weep occasionally for thy | thy sake. Although thou mayest weep occasionally for thy |
| 10122 | sins, thou hast not as yet done as Paul did, who wept for the | sins, thou hast not as yet done as Paul did, who wept for the | sins, thou hast not as yet done as Paul did, who wept for the |
| 10123 | salvation of others. | Let us address each other in these words: | salvation of others. | Let us address each other in these words: | salvation of others. | Let us address each other in these words: |
| 10124 | Suffering endureth only for a short time, but the Resur- | Suffering endureth only for a short time, but the Resur- | Suffering endureth only for a short time, but the Resur- |
| 10125 | rection (or, Rest) is for eternity.’ | rection (or, Rest) is for eternity.’ | rection (or, Rest) is for eternity.’ |
| 10126 | Vanquish suffering by means of hope. Tor the Seripture | Vanquish suffering by means of hope. Tor the Seripture | Vanquish suffering by means of hope. Tor the Seripture |
| 10127 | saith, ¢ Tribulation worketh patience, and patience hope, and | saith, ¢ Tribulation worketh patience, and patience hope, and | saith, ¢ Tribulation worketh patience, and patience hope, and |
| 10128 | hope giveth birth to shamefacedness”® Consider, moreover, | hope giveth birth to shamefacedness”® Consider, moreover, | hope giveth birth to shamefacedness”® Consider, moreover, |
| 10129 | that pleasure [endureth] only for a short time, and that | | that pleasure [endureth] only for a short time, and that | | that pleasure [endureth] only for a short time, and that | |
| 10130 | punishment lasteth for ever. Lxeuse thyself from the delight | punishment lasteth for ever. Lxeuse thyself from the delight | punishment lasteth for ever. Lxeuse thyself from the delight |
| 10131 | of pleasure, because of the tribulation of the punishment | of pleasure, because of the tribulation of the punishment | of pleasure, because of the tribulation of the punishment |
| 10132 | [thereof]. Cause not the Devil to make use of our members | [thereof]. Cause not the Devil to make use of our members | [thereof]. Cause not the Devil to make use of our members |
| 10133 | as arrows [against us], and guard thyself and let him not | as arrows [against us], and guard thyself and let him not | as arrows [against us], and guard thyself and let him not |
| 10134 | 11 Cor, iii. 13. 2 Ps. exix. 109. ? Ps, xei. 3; Ps. exxiv. 7, | 11 Cor, iii. 13. 2 Ps. exix. 109. ? Ps, xei. 3; Ps. exxiv. 7, | 11 Cor, iii. 13. 2 Ps. exix. 109. ? Ps, xei. 3; Ps. exxiv. 7, |
| 10135 | + Ps. exix, 1038. 5 Rom, ⲅ. 3. | + Ps. exix, 1038. 5 Rom, ⲅ. 3. | + Ps. exix, 1038. 5 Rom, ġ. 3. |
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| 10137 | transfix thee with the arrow of the appetite of the belly. | transfix thee with the arrow of the appetite of the belly. | transfix thee with the arrow of the appetite of the belly. |
| 10138 | For thou knowest that, after the people [of Israel] had passed | For thou knowest that, after the people [of Israel] had passed | For thou knowest that, after the people [of Israel] had passed |
| 10139 | over the sea, without being drowned, Moses himself became | over the sea, without being drowned, Moses himself became | over the sea, without being drowned, Moses himself became |
| 10140 | master | of the land through the appetite of the belly. Take | master | of the land through the appetite of the belly. Take | master | of the land through the appetite of the belly. Take |
| 10141 | good heed thyself to the sufferings of those who were there, | good heed thyself to the sufferings of those who were there, | good heed thyself to the sufferings of those who were there, |
| 10142 | and flee thou from their fall. If God did not give His people | and flee thou from their fall. If God did not give His people | and flee thou from their fall. If God did not give His people |
| 10143 | who were there [water] to drink, He will not give thee | who were there [water] to drink, He will not give thee | who were there [water] to drink, He will not give thee |
| 10144 | [water] to drink if thou practise carelessness. If thou shalt | [water] to drink if thou practise carelessness. If thou shalt | [water] to drink if thou practise carelessness. If thou shalt |
| 10145 | strive in the contest with thy whole heart, in perfect faith, | | strive in the contest with thy whole heart, in perfect faith, | | strive in the contest with thy whole heart, in perfect faith, | |
| 10146 | thou shalt be happy in joy and in gladness for ever. Lay | thou shalt be happy in joy and in gladness for ever. Lay | thou shalt be happy in joy and in gladness for ever. Lay |
| 10147 | fast hold, therefore, at all times upon these teachings which | fast hold, therefore, at all times upon these teachings which | fast hold, therefore, at all times upon these teachings which |
| 10148 | are full of salvation, and keep thou them, and fulfil thou | are full of salvation, and keep thou them, and fulfil thou | are full of salvation, and keep thou them, and fulfil thou |
| 10149 | them, so that the Holy Trinity may be glorified through thee, | them, so that the Holy Trinity may be glorified through thee, | them, so that the Holy Trinity may be glorified through thee, |
| 10150 | Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit, henceforward, and | always, | Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit, henceforward, and | always, | Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit, henceforward, and | always, |
| 10151 | for all ages of ages. Amen. | for all ages of ages. Amen. | for all ages of ages. Amen. |
| 10152 | Fol. 60 a col. | Fol. 60 a col. | Fol. 60 a col. |
| 10153 | Fol, 60a col. | Fol, 60a col. | Fol, 60a col. |
| 10154 | Fol. 60 b col. | Fol. 60 b col. | Fol. 60 b col. |
| 10155 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 10156 | [8] | [8] | [8] |
| 10157 | ⲣⲇ | ⲣⲇ | rḋ |
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| 10158 | Fol. 60d col. 2 | Fol. 60d col. 2 | Fol. 60d col. 2 |
| 10159 | Fol.61acol. 1 | Fol.61acol. 1 | Fol.61acol. 1 |
| 10160 | Fol. 61 a col. 3 | Fol. 61 a col. 3 | Fol. 61 a col. 3 |
| 10161 | Fol. 61becol. 1 | Fol. 61becol. 1 | Fol. 61becol. 1 |
| 10162 | Fol. 61b col, 2 | Fol. 61b col, 2 | Fol. 61b col, 2 |
| 10163 | ALSO THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN, | ALSO THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN, | ALSO THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN, |
| 10164 | ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE, CON- | ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE, CON- | ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE, CON- |
| 10165 | CERNING SUSANNA. | CERNING SUSANNA. | CERNING SUSANNA. |
| 10166 | OxcE more we come unto you with great readiness, for | OxcE more we come unto you with great readiness, for | OxcE more we come unto you with great readiness, for |
| 10167 | we are in debt | to you in respect of an address. Not that | we are in debt | to you in respect of an address. Not that | we are in debt | to you in respect of an address. Not that |
| 10168 | we shall be able to discharge our obligation completely, as | we shall be able to discharge our obligation completely, as | we shall be able to discharge our obligation completely, as |
| 10169 | is meet, but only to pay to you such things as we have | is meet, but only to pay to you such things as we have | is meet, but only to pay to you such things as we have |
| 10170 | according to our ability. Our willingness is manifest (or, | according to our ability. Our willingness is manifest (or, | according to our ability. Our willingness is manifest (or, |
| 10171 | open) and it giveth help, and it would pay more than we | open) and it giveth help, and it would pay more than we | open) and it giveth help, and it would pay more than we |
| 10172 | are liable to pay, only the poverty of our speech afflicteth | are liable to pay, only the poverty of our speech afflicteth | are liable to pay, only the poverty of our speech afflicteth |
| 10173 | us, and for this reason we appeal to you to accept a very | us, and for this reason we appeal to you to accept a very | us, and for this reason we appeal to you to accept a very |
| 10174 | little instead | of very much. Now if it be that [each] one | little instead | of very much. Now if it be that [each] one | little instead | of very much. Now if it be that [each] one |
| 10175 | [of you] who accepteth the very little, will amplify it by the | [of you] who accepteth the very little, will amplify it by the | [of you] who accepteth the very little, will amplify it by the |
| 10176 | ready will of his heart, then we shall be [found to be] | ready will of his heart, then we shall be [found to be] | ready will of his heart, then we shall be [found to be] |
| 10177 | lacking in nothing whatsoever, and such portion as we lack | lacking in nothing whatsoever, and such portion as we lack | lacking in nothing whatsoever, and such portion as we lack |
| 10178 | our own ready mind shall make complete. | our own ready mind shall make complete. | our own ready mind shall make complete. |
| 10179 | Now as concerning the little offerings brought by the | | Now as concerning the little offerings brought by the | | Now as concerning the little offerings brought by the | |
| 10180 | poor man, and the large offerings of the rich man, when | poor man, and the large offerings of the rich man, when | poor man, and the large offerings of the rich man, when |
| 10181 | God looketh upon them He receiveth them to Himself with | God looketh upon them He receiveth them to Himself with | God looketh upon them He receiveth them to Himself with |
| 10182 | equal honour, nay, perhaps He inclineth more to the gifts | equal honour, nay, perhaps He inclineth more to the gifts | equal honour, nay, perhaps He inclineth more to the gifts |
| 10183 | of the poor man, for Ⲡⲉ looketh upon the willingness in the | of the poor man, for ⲡⲉ looketh upon the willingness in the | of the poor man, for pe looketh upon the willingness in the |
| 10184 | heart rather than upon the abundance of the things offered. | heart rather than upon the abundance of the things offered. | heart rather than upon the abundance of the things offered. |
| 10185 | Let the proof of these words, moreover, be to you through | Let the proof of these words, moreover, be to you through | Let the proof of these words, moreover, be to you through |
| 10186 | the words of the | poor widow, who threw two /epfa into the | the words of the | poor widow, who threw two /epfa into the | the words of the | poor widow, who threw two /epfa into the |
| 10187 | treasury, for the honour of this offering was far greater in | treasury, for the honour of this offering was far greater in | treasury, for the honour of this offering was far greater in |
| 10188 | the sight of God than the gold which the rich men gave.! | the sight of God than the gold which the rich men gave.! | the sight of God than the gold which the rich men gave.! |
| 10189 | Tor God hath need not of gold, but of the pure heart, and of | Tor God hath need not of gold, but of the pure heart, and of | Tor God hath need not of gold, but of the pure heart, and of |
| 10190 | the upright purpose which is disposed towards that which | the upright purpose which is disposed towards that which | the upright purpose which is disposed towards that which |
| 10191 | is | good. Now therefore we ourselves will enlarge our | is | good. Now therefore we ourselves will enlarge our | is | good. Now therefore we ourselves will enlarge our |
| 10192 | ! Read ⲛ̄ⲧϥ̄ϯ ⲉ ϩⲟⲩⲛ ? | ! Read ⲛ̄ⲧϥ̄ϯ ⲉ ϩⲟⲩⲛ ? | ! Read ntfti e houn ? |
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| 10193 | EXPLANATION CONCERNING SUSANNA 193 | EXPLANATION CONCERNING SUSANNA 193 | EXPLANATION CONCERNING SUSANNA 193 |
| 10194 | hearts in sincerity, and we will bring this address as [an | hearts in sincerity, and we will bring this address as [an | hearts in sincerity, and we will bring this address as [an |
| 10195 | offering] to God, and will set it aside and cast it into the | offering] to God, and will set it aside and cast it into the | offering] to God, and will set it aside and cast it into the |
| 10196 | spiritual treasury, and [thus] shall we discharge our debt [of | spiritual treasury, and [thus] shall we discharge our debt [of | spiritual treasury, and [thus] shall we discharge our debt [of |
| 10197 | a discourse] to you. | a discourse] to you. | a discourse] to you. |
| 10198 | For TI recall to my mind that I made the promise which | For TI recall to my mind that I made the promise which | For TI recall to my mind that I made the promise which |
| 10199 | I made to you | yesterday that I would preach concerning | I made to you | yesterday that I would preach concerning | I made to you | yesterday that I would preach concerning |
| 10200 | the fortitude and prudence of Susanna, because [this subject] | the fortitude and prudence of Susanna, because [this subject] | the fortitude and prudence of Susanna, because [this subject] |
| 10201 | would be of very great advantage to many, just as the [story | would be of very great advantage to many, just as the [story | would be of very great advantage to many, just as the [story |
| 10202 | of the] fight of Joseph in his chastity and in his contending | of the] fight of Joseph in his chastity and in his contending | of the] fight of Joseph in his chastity and in his contending |
| 10203 | is of very great benefit to man. Let, moreover, Susanna fight | is of very great benefit to man. Let, moreover, Susanna fight | is of very great benefit to man. Let, moreover, Susanna fight |
| 10204 | now as in a theatre which is filled with the multitude. Let | now as in a theatre which is filled with the multitude. Let | now as in a theatre which is filled with the multitude. Let |
| 10205 | her fight | in the place wherein God, and His angels, and men, | her fight | in the place wherein God, and His angels, and men, | her fight | in the place wherein God, and His angels, and men, |
| 10206 | and women, shall look upon her, and she shall teach young | and women, shall look upon her, and she shall teach young | and women, shall look upon her, and she shall teach young |
| 10207 | maidens to think scorn of death [if it be incurred] for | maidens to think scorn of death [if it be incurred] for | maidens to think scorn of death [if it be incurred] for |
| 10208 | chastity’s sake. | chastity’s sake. | chastity’s sake. |
| 10209 | Now this blessed woman Susanna was of noble birth and | Now this blessed woman Susanna was of noble birth and | Now this blessed woman Susanna was of noble birth and |
| 10210 | race, and her bodily form was beautiful. She had been | race, and her bodily form was beautiful. She had been | race, and her bodily form was beautiful. She had been |
| 10211 | carefully secluded in her | own chamber from her childhood, | carefully secluded in her | own chamber from her childhood, | carefully secluded in her | own chamber from her childhood, |
| 10212 | and having led a chaste life she had grown to woman’s | and having led a chaste life she had grown to woman’s | and having led a chaste life she had grown to woman’s |
| 10213 | estate (now Satan had watched carefully her youthful | estate (now Satan had watched carefully her youthful | estate (now Satan had watched carefully her youthful |
| 10214 | beauty), and had joined herself in the bond of marriage | beauty), and had joined herself in the bond of marriage | beauty), and had joined herself in the bond of marriage |
| 10215 | according to the Law. And she kept her husband's bed | according to the Law. And she kept her husband's bed | according to the Law. And she kept her husband's bed |
| 10216 | undefiled, and she observed the ordinances of her marriage. | undefiled, and she observed the ordinances of her marriage. | undefiled, and she observed the ordinances of her marriage. |
| 10217 | Her eyes never rested with pleasure upon the beauty of | Her eyes never rested with pleasure upon the beauty of | Her eyes never rested with pleasure upon the beauty of |
| 10218 | a | strange young man, or searched it out. She neither | a | strange young man, or searched it out. She neither | a | strange young man, or searched it out. She neither |
| 10219 | allowed her ears to listen at any time to the words of lewd | allowed her ears to listen at any time to the words of lewd | allowed her ears to listen at any time to the words of lewd |
| 10220 | speech, nor did she permit her nostrils to snuff sweet scents, | speech, nor did she permit her nostrils to snuff sweet scents, | speech, nor did she permit her nostrils to snuff sweet scents, |
| 10221 | nor did she array herself in apparel which had been held | nor did she array herself in apparel which had been held | nor did she array herself in apparel which had been held |
| 10222 | over the smoke of burning perfumes. In short, she did not | over the smoke of burning perfumes. In short, she did not | over the smoke of burning perfumes. In short, she did not |
| 10223 | permit any one of her senses to carry her away with sudden | permit any one of her senses to carry her away with sudden | permit any one of her senses to carry her away with sudden |
| 10224 | swiftness, lest the | chastity which she had set firmly in her | swiftness, lest the | chastity which she had set firmly in her | swiftness, lest the | chastity which she had set firmly in her |
| 10225 | heart should be destroyed, and her soul glide downwards into | heart should be destroyed, and her soul glide downwards into | heart should be destroyed, and her soul glide downwards into |
| 10226 | obscene pleasures through the deceit of apathy. Now the | obscene pleasures through the deceit of apathy. Now the | obscene pleasures through the deceit of apathy. Now the |
| 10227 | greater number of the sins which come into being in the soul | greater number of the sins which come into being in the soul | greater number of the sins which come into being in the soul |
| 10228 | arise from the senses. For the soul abideth in the heart, | arise from the senses. For the soul abideth in the heart, | arise from the senses. For the soul abideth in the heart, |
| 10229 | ce | ce | ce |
| 10230 | Fol. 62a col. 1 | Fol. 62a col. 1 | Fol. 62a col. 1 |
| 10231 | Fol.62a col. 2 | Fol.62a col. 2 | Fol.62a col. 2 |
| 10232 | Fol. 6 ⲃ col. 1 | Fol. 6 ⲃ col. 1 | Fol. 6 v col. 1 |
| 10233 | Fol. 625 col. 2 | Fol. 625 col. 2 | Fol. 625 col. 2 |
| 10234 | Fol. 63 a col, 1 | Fol. 63 a col, 1 | Fol. 63 a col, 1 |
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| 10235 | Tol. 63 a col. 2 | Tol. 63 a col. 2 | Tol. 63 a col. 2 |
| 10236 | Fol. 63b col. 1 | Fol. 63b col. 1 | Fol. 63b col. 1 |
| 10237 | Fol. 635 col. 2 | Fol. 635 col. 2 | Fol. 635 col. 2 |
| 10238 | Fol. 64 a col. 1 | Fol. 64 a col. 1 | Fol. 64 a col. 1 |
| 10239 | Fol. 64 a col. 2 | Fol. 64 a col. 2 | Fol. 64 a col. 2 |
| 10240 | 194 THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN | 194 THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN | 194 THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN |
| 10241 | even as a virgin who liveth quietly in her chamber, and | even as a virgin who liveth quietly in her chamber, and | even as a virgin who liveth quietly in her chamber, and |
| 10242 | the | five senses are the servants which [minister] unto her. | the | five senses are the servants which [minister] unto her. | the | five senses are the servants which [minister] unto her. |
| 10243 | Now the senses are the eye, that is to say, the sight, and | Now the senses are the eye, that is to say, the sight, and | Now the senses are the eye, that is to say, the sight, and |
| 10244 | the hearing, and the smelling, and the taste, and the touch ; | the hearing, and the smelling, and the taste, and the touch ; | the hearing, and the smelling, and the taste, and the touch ; |
| 10245 | and if the soul be not led astray by any one of these senses, | and if the soul be not led astray by any one of these senses, | and if the soul be not led astray by any one of these senses, |
| 10246 | or corrupted thereby, it remaineth alone, and suffereth no | or corrupted thereby, it remaineth alone, and suffereth no | or corrupted thereby, it remaineth alone, and suffereth no |
| 10247 | injury whatsoever. | injury whatsoever. | injury whatsoever. |
| 10248 | If, however, it happen that the eye wandereth about, | If, however, it happen that the eye wandereth about, | If, however, it happen that the eye wandereth about, |
| 10249 | and doth contemplate the beautiful forms of young men, | | and doth contemplate the beautiful forms of young men, | | and doth contemplate the beautiful forms of young men, | |
| 10250 | then do the waves of desire boil np [in the soul], and over- | then do the waves of desire boil np [in the soul], and over- | then do the waves of desire boil np [in the soul], and over- |
| 10251 | come it, and the winds of passion beat upon it straightway, | come it, and the winds of passion beat upon it straightway, | come it, and the winds of passion beat upon it straightway, |
| 10252 | and it wandereth away from chastity, and goeth into the | and it wandereth away from chastity, and goeth into the | and it wandereth away from chastity, and goeth into the |
| 10253 | gulf (?) of sin, and is swallowed up in the vortex wherein | gulf (?) of sin, and is swallowed up in the vortex wherein | gulf (?) of sin, and is swallowed up in the vortex wherein |
| 10254 | David himself was engulfed. Moreover, it was he who cried | David himself was engulfed. Moreover, it was he who cried | David himself was engulfed. Moreover, it was he who cried |
| 10255 | out concerning himself saying, ‘I have come into the abysses | out concerning himself saying, ‘I have come into the abysses | out concerning himself saying, ‘I have come into the abysses |
| 10256 | of the sea, and the storm hath drowned me! | | of the sea, and the storm hath drowned me! | | of the sea, and the storm hath drowned me! | |
| 10257 | So also is it in the case of the hearing. If the ear | So also is it in the case of the hearing. If the ear | So also is it in the case of the hearing. If the ear |
| 10258 | receiveth the pleasant sound (or, voice), and the deeeitful | receiveth the pleasant sound (or, voice), and the deeeitful | receiveth the pleasant sound (or, voice), and the deeeitful |
| 10259 | words of lewdness which accompany it, then doth the heart | words of lewdness which accompany it, then doth the heart | words of lewdness which accompany it, then doth the heart |
| 10260 | incline thereto, and they drag down the heart into destruc- | incline thereto, and they drag down the heart into destruc- | incline thereto, and they drag down the heart into destruc- |
| 10261 | tion. And again, if the taste devoteth itself to continual | tion. And again, if the taste devoteth itself to continual | tion. And again, if the taste devoteth itself to continual |
| 10262 | eating and feasting, and to innumerable winebibbings, then | eating and feasting, and to innumerable winebibbings, then | eating and feasting, and to innumerable winebibbings, then |
| 10263 | doth it draw the soul downwards, and | into darkness and | doth it draw the soul downwards, and | into darkness and | doth it draw the soul downwards, and | into darkness and |
| 10264 | into drunkenness. Yet again in the case of the smell. If | into drunkenness. Yet again in the case of the smell. If | into drunkenness. Yet again in the case of the smell. If |
| 10265 | the nose be in the habit of taking delight in the things | the nose be in the habit of taking delight in the things | the nose be in the habit of taking delight in the things |
| 10266 | which have sweet smells, that is, in scented unguents, and | which have sweet smells, that is, in scented unguents, and | which have sweet smells, that is, in scented unguents, and |
| 10267 | in aromatic perfumes, and in balsams, it falleth at length | in aromatic perfumes, and in balsams, it falleth at length | in aromatic perfumes, and in balsams, it falleth at length |
| 10268 | into a state of numbness, and it bindeth tightly the soul | into a state of numbness, and it bindeth tightly the soul | into a state of numbness, and it bindeth tightly the soul |
| 10269 | in that state of numbness along with it. Moreover, if the | in that state of numbness along with it. Moreover, if the | in that state of numbness along with it. Moreover, if the |
| 10270 | chaste soul be in [any of] these [conditions], she hath made | chaste soul be in [any of] these [conditions], she hath made | chaste soul be in [any of] these [conditions], she hath made |
| 10271 | herself to be like unto a virgin who hath been delivered | over | herself to be like unto a virgin who hath been delivered | over | herself to be like unto a virgin who hath been delivered | over |
| 10272 | into the hands of her servants, and hath slipped down into | into the hands of her servants, and hath slipped down into | into the hands of her servants, and hath slipped down into |
| 10273 | sin, and hath lost the power of holding herself back. For | sin, and hath lost the power of holding herself back. For | sin, and hath lost the power of holding herself back. For |
| 10274 | when once the habit of incontinence hath entered into the | when once the habit of incontinence hath entered into the | when once the habit of incontinence hath entered into the |
| 10275 | 1 Ps, Ixix. 2, | 1 Ps, Ixix. 2, | 1 Ps, Ixix. 2, |
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| 10276 | CONCERNING SUSANNA 195 | CONCERNING SUSANNA 195 | CONCERNING SUSANNA 195 |
| 10277 | soul, it acteth the part of a thief, and it breaketh into the | soul, it acteth the part of a thief, and it breaketh into the | soul, it acteth the part of a thief, and it breaketh into the |
| 10278 | treasury of the heart, which it maketh into a desert, and it | treasury of the heart, which it maketh into a desert, and it | treasury of the heart, which it maketh into a desert, and it |
| 10279 | strippeth it naked, and leaveth it unchaste. | strippeth it naked, and leaveth it unchaste. | strippeth it naked, and leaveth it unchaste. |
| 10280 | Now this | blessed woman, that is to say, Susanna, kept | Now this | blessed woman, that is to say, Susanna, kept | Now this | blessed woman, that is to say, Susanna, kept |
| 10281 | guard over her eyes, and her hands, and her feet, and her | guard over her eyes, and her hands, and her feet, and her | guard over her eyes, and her hands, and her feet, and her |
| 10282 | tongue, and her nose, and over the whole system of her | tongue, and her nose, and over the whole system of her | tongue, and her nose, and over the whole system of her |
| 10283 | senses, and she became in very truth, according to the word | senses, and she became in very truth, according to the word | senses, and she became in very truth, according to the word |
| 10284 | of the Wise Man, ‘like a garden enclosed, and a fountain | of the Wise Man, ‘like a garden enclosed, and a fountain | of the Wise Man, ‘like a garden enclosed, and a fountain |
| 10285 | which hath been sealed,”! which no man was able to strip | which hath been sealed,”! which no man was able to strip | which hath been sealed,”! which no man was able to strip |
| 10286 | bare, and no man was able to | destroy the abiding place | bare, and no man was able to | destroy the abiding place | bare, and no man was able to | destroy the abiding place |
| 10287 | of the sweet-smelling flowers of chastity, and to ravage and | of the sweet-smelling flowers of chastity, and to ravage and | of the sweet-smelling flowers of chastity, and to ravage and |
| 10288 | lay waste that place of beauty wherein was the fountain of | lay waste that place of beauty wherein was the fountain of | lay waste that place of beauty wherein was the fountain of |
| 10289 | discretion. | discretion. | discretion. |
| 10290 | Now there were two elders, who were held in high esteem | Now there were two elders, who were held in high esteem | Now there were two elders, who were held in high esteem |
| 10291 | as men who governed the people, and these men lusted after | as men who governed the people, and these men lusted after | as men who governed the people, and these men lusted after |
| 10292 | this woman [Susanna], and though both were | being [con- | this woman [Susanna], and though both were | being [con- | this woman [Susanna], and though both were | being [con- |
| 10293 | sumed | by the burning of their lust, they were ashamed to | sumed | by the burning of their lust, they were ashamed to | sumed | by the burning of their lust, they were ashamed to |
| 10294 | make known to each other concerning the fire which was | make known to each other concerning the fire which was | make known to each other concerning the fire which was |
| 10295 | burning in their hearts. And it came to pass on a certain | burning in their hearts. And it came to pass on a certain | burning in their hearts. And it came to pass on a certain |
| 10296 | day that each of them went into a secret place, where they | day that each of them went into a secret place, where they | day that each of them went into a secret place, where they |
| 10297 | could watch Susanna carefully, and they met each other | could watch Susanna carefully, and they met each other | could watch Susanna carefully, and they met each other |
| 10298 | face to face, and when each had questioned the other, | face to face, and when each had questioned the other, | face to face, and when each had questioned the other, |
| 10299 | each | confessed to the other for what purpose [he had | each | confessed to the other for what purpose [he had | each | confessed to the other for what purpose [he had |
| 10300 | come there]. Then they made an agreement, each with | come there]. Then they made an agreement, each with | come there]. Then they made an agreement, each with |
| 10301 | the other, to commit a deed of sin, and to work iniquity | the other, to commit a deed of sin, and to work iniquity | the other, to commit a deed of sin, and to work iniquity |
| 10302 | together, and they kept watch over her diligently and | together, and they kept watch over her diligently and | together, and they kept watch over her diligently and |
| 10303 | waited for a time when they should find her alone. | waited for a time when they should find her alone. | waited for a time when they should find her alone. |
| 10304 | And it came to pass that on a certain day Susanna | And it came to pass that on a certain day Susanna | And it came to pass that on a certain day Susanna |
| 10305 | went | into her husband’s garden, to lie down and rest | went | into her husband’s garden, to lie down and rest | went | into her husband’s garden, to lie down and rest |
| 10306 | there, according to her custom during the hottest season | there, according to her custom during the hottest season | there, according to her custom during the hottest season |
| 10307 | [of the day], and she sent away her servants to bring to | [of the day], and she sent away her servants to bring to | [of the day], and she sent away her servants to bring to |
| 10308 | her the soda and soap [wherewith to wash herself]. And | her the soda and soap [wherewith to wash herself]. And | her the soda and soap [wherewith to wash herself]. And |
| 10309 | the elders suddenly rushed into the place where she was, | the elders suddenly rushed into the place where she was, | the elders suddenly rushed into the place where she was, |
| 10310 | even as wolves rush upon a lamb of the sheep, and they | even as wolves rush upon a lamb of the sheep, and they | even as wolves rush upon a lamb of the sheep, and they |
| 10311 | 1 Song of Sol. iv. 12, | 1 Song of Sol. iv. 12, | 1 Song of Sol. iv. 12, |
| 10312 | Fol. 64 b col. | Fol. 64 b col. | Fol. 64 b col. |
| 10313 | Fol. 645 col. | Fol. 645 col. | Fol. 645 col. |
| 10314 | Fol. 65 a col. | Fol. 65 a col. | Fol. 65 a col. |
| 10315 | Fol. 65 a col. | Fol. 65 a col. | Fol. 65 a col. |
| 10316 | Fol. 65b col. | Fol. 65b col. | Fol. 65b col. |
| 10317 | I] | I] | I] |
| 10318 | [5] | [5] | [5] |
| 10319 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| 10320 | Fol. 65b col. 2 | Fol. 65b col. 2 | Fol. 65b col. 2 |
| 10321 | Fol. 66 a col. 1 | Fol. 66 a col. 1 | Fol. 66 a col. 1 |
| 10322 | Fol. 66 a col. 2 | Fol. 66 a col. 2 | Fol. 66 a col. 2 |
| 10323 | Fol. 66 bcol. 1 | Fol. 66 bcol. 1 | Fol. 66 bcol. 1 |
| 10324 | Fol. 66 b col. 2 | Fol. 66 b col. 2 | Fol. 66 b col. 2 |
| 10325 | Fol. 67 a col.1 | Fol. 67 a col.1 | Fol. 67 a col.1 |
| 10326 | 196 THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN | 196 THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN | 196 THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN |
| 10327 | laid hold upon her, and then | wished to work in her the | laid hold upon her, and then | wished to work in her the | laid hold upon her, and then | wished to work in her the |
| 10328 | deed of impurity of their burning lust. Now Susanna was | deed of impurity of their burning lust. Now Susanna was | deed of impurity of their burning lust. Now Susanna was |
| 10329 | between the two elders, who were far more evilly minded | between the two elders, who were far more evilly minded | between the two elders, who were far more evilly minded |
| 10330 | than the lions among which Daniel found himself. There | than the lions among which Daniel found himself. There | than the lions among which Daniel found himself. There |
| 10331 | was neither a servant with her, nor a neighbour, nor any | was neither a servant with her, nor a neighbour, nor any | was neither a servant with her, nor a neighbour, nor any |
| 10332 | person of her acquaintance, nor any | young maiden, and | person of her acquaintance, nor any | young maiden, and | person of her acquaintance, nor any | young maiden, and |
| 10333 | there was no one there to render her help in any way | there was no one there to render her help in any way | there was no one there to render her help in any way |
| 10334 | whatsoever, God Himself alone excepted, Who was watching | whatsoever, God Himself alone excepted, Who was watching | whatsoever, God Himself alone excepted, Who was watching |
| 10335 | her from heaven. Now God had the power to prevent them | her from heaven. Now God had the power to prevent them | her from heaven. Now God had the power to prevent them |
| 10336 | from gaining the mastery over her, but He permitted them | from gaining the mastery over her, but He permitted them | from gaining the mastery over her, but He permitted them |
| 10337 | to engage in the contest, in order that the crafty designs | to engage in the contest, in order that the crafty designs | to engage in the contest, in order that the crafty designs |
| 10338 | which they had devised in secret might be revealed, | for | which they had devised in secret might be revealed, | for | which they had devised in secret might be revealed, | for |
| 10339 | then would be made manifest both the chastity (or, prudence) | then would be made manifest both the chastity (or, prudence) | then would be made manifest both the chastity (or, prudence) |
| 10340 | of Susanna and the incontinence of the elders, and in this | of Susanna and the incontinence of the elders, and in this | of Susanna and the incontinence of the elders, and in this |
| 10341 | way women might find through the fortitude of Susanna | way women might find through the fortitude of Susanna | way women might find through the fortitude of Susanna |
| 10342 | a house of instruction in that which was good. | a house of instruction in that which was good. | a house of instruction in that which was good. |
| 10343 | And moreover, the contending in which she was engaged | And moreover, the contending in which she was engaged | And moreover, the contending in which she was engaged |
| 10344 | was very great, and it increased in violence, and became | was very great, and it increased in violence, and became | was very great, and it increased in violence, and became |
| 10345 | a mighty | fight. Now the matter was far more difficult for | a mighty | fight. Now the matter was far more difficult for | a mighty | fight. Now the matter was far more difficult for |
| 10346 | Susanna than it was for Joseph, for Joseph was a man, and | Susanna than it was for Joseph, for Joseph was a man, and | Susanna than it was for Joseph, for Joseph was a man, and |
| 10347 | he was contending against one woman only ; but this woman | he was contending against one woman only ; but this woman | he was contending against one woman only ; but this woman |
| 10348 | Susanna had to contend against two men, who were strong in | Susanna had to contend against two men, who were strong in | Susanna had to contend against two men, who were strong in |
| 10349 | their endeavour [to do evil]. And it is a matter whereat to | their endeavour [to do evil]. And it is a matter whereat to | their endeavour [to do evil]. And it is a matter whereat to |
| 10350 | marvel that she contended against these [men] in a garden— | marvel that she contended against these [men] in a garden— | marvel that she contended against these [men] in a garden— |
| 10351 | the place wherein the Serpent | succeeded in leading Eve | the place wherein the Serpent | succeeded in leading Eve | the place wherein the Serpent | succeeded in leading Eve |
| 10352 | astray. | astray. | astray. |
| 10353 | Now this spectacle was both great and profitable, It was | Now this spectacle was both great and profitable, It was | Now this spectacle was both great and profitable, It was |
| 10354 | a great spectacle because elders, who stated that they were | a great spectacle because elders, who stated that they were | a great spectacle because elders, who stated that they were |
| 10355 | nobles among the people, were those who were contending in | nobles among the people, were those who were contending in | nobles among the people, were those who were contending in |
| 10356 | the strife ; and it was a profitable spectacle also, because the | the strife ; and it was a profitable spectacle also, because the | the strife ; and it was a profitable spectacle also, because the |
| 10357 | chastity of one weak | woman was able to fight successfully | chastity of one weak | woman was able to fight successfully | chastity of one weak | woman was able to fight successfully |
| 10358 | against these nobles, even after they had arranged with each | against these nobles, even after they had arranged with each | against these nobles, even after they had arranged with each |
| 10359 | other to fight against her together. | other to fight against her together. | other to fight against her together. |
| 10360 | And now the heavens are open, the trumpets send forth | And now the heavens are open, the trumpets send forth | And now the heavens are open, the trumpets send forth |
| 10361 | their blasts, the contest is prepared, and the true Master of | their blasts, the contest is prepared, and the true Master of | their blasts, the contest is prepared, and the true Master of |
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| 10362 | CONCERNING SUSANNA 197 | CONCERNING SUSANNA 197 | CONCERNING SUSANNA 197 |
| 10363 | the contest watcheth from heaven, and the multitudes | of | the contest watcheth from heaven, and the multitudes | of | the contest watcheth from heaven, and the multitudes | of |
| 10364 | the angels gaze out from the heights of heaven on the | the angels gaze out from the heights of heaven on the | the angels gaze out from the heights of heaven on the |
| 10365 | spectacle. The Serpent worketh diligently in these sinful | spectacle. The Serpent worketh diligently in these sinful | spectacle. The Serpent worketh diligently in these sinful |
| 10366 | elders, but Faith herself is strong to prevail in this chaste | elders, but Faith herself is strong to prevail in this chaste | elders, but Faith herself is strong to prevail in this chaste |
| 10367 | woman. And there is great anxiety among them on both | woman. And there is great anxiety among them on both | woman. And there is great anxiety among them on both |
| 10368 | sides. The elders are afraid lest a woman | vanquish them, | sides. The elders are afraid lest a woman | vanquish them, | sides. The elders are afraid lest a woman | vanquish them, |
| 10369 | whilst Susanna herself is afraid lest she fall from her state of | whilst Susanna herself is afraid lest she fall from her state of | whilst Susanna herself is afraid lest she fall from her state of |
| 10370 | chastity. And the devils make ready their rich banquet for | chastity. And the devils make ready their rich banquet for | chastity. And the devils make ready their rich banquet for |
| 10371 | these sinful men, and the angels prepare the honour which | these sinful men, and the angels prepare the honour which | these sinful men, and the angels prepare the honour which |
| 10372 | they have to bestow on Susanna from heaven. | they have to bestow on Susanna from heaven. | they have to bestow on Susanna from heaven. |
| 10373 | And these lawless men laid hold upon Susanna, and they | And these lawless men laid hold upon Susanna, and they | And these lawless men laid hold upon Susanna, and they |
| 10374 | strove with her first of all in words saying, | ⲉ are elders | strove with her first of all in words saying, | ⲉ are elders | strove with her first of all in words saying, | e are elders |
| 10375 | among the people. We are they to whom the people have | among the people. We are they to whom the people have | among the people. We are they to whom the people have |
| 10376 | entrusted the Law, and the Power to unbind and to bind in | entrusted the Law, and the Power to unbind and to bind in | entrusted the Law, and the Power to unbind and to bind in |
| 10377 | every matter whatsoever. There is no one at all in this place | every matter whatsoever. There is no one at all in this place | every matter whatsoever. There is no one at all in this place |
| 10378 | to see us. Be persuaded and [lie] with us, for we desire thee | to see us. Be persuaded and [lie] with us, for we desire thee | to see us. Be persuaded and [lie] with us, for we desire thee |
| 10379 | eagerly. If thou wilt not be persuaded to lie | with us, we | eagerly. If thou wilt not be persuaded to lie | with us, we | eagerly. If thou wilt not be persuaded to lie | with us, we |
| 10380 | will bear false witness against thee, and declare that there | will bear false witness against thee, and declare that there | will bear false witness against thee, and declare that there |
| 10381 | was a young man with thee, and that it was on account of | was a young man with thee, and that it was on account of | was a young man with thee, and that it was on account of |
| 10382 | him thou hadst sent away thy servants.’ | him thou hadst sent away thy servants.’ | him thou hadst sent away thy servants.’ |
| 10383 | Observe now how exceedingly difficult were the eircum- | Observe now how exceedingly difficult were the eircum- | Observe now how exceedingly difficult were the eircum- |
| 10384 | stances in which Susanna, this woman who was all alone, was | stances in which Susanna, this woman who was all alone, was | stances in which Susanna, this woman who was all alone, was |
| 10385 | involved! There were the disgrace of an act of unchastity, | involved! There were the disgrace of an act of unchastity, | involved! There were the disgrace of an act of unchastity, |
| 10386 | and the penalty of death | wherewith she would be threatened, | and the penalty of death | wherewith she would be threatened, | and the penalty of death | wherewith she would be threatened, |
| 10387 | and the contemptuous opinion of the people which would | and the contemptuous opinion of the people which would | and the contemptuous opinion of the people which would |
| 10388 | make all of them to scoff at her, and the hatred wherewith | make all of them to scoff at her, and the hatred wherewith | make all of them to scoff at her, and the hatred wherewith |
| 10389 | her husband and her kinsfolk would hate her, and the grief | her husband and her kinsfolk would hate her, and the grief | her husband and her kinsfolk would hate her, and the grief |
| 10390 | of all her neighbours and of every member of her household ; | of all her neighbours and of every member of her household ; | of all her neighbours and of every member of her household ; |
| 10391 | and, finally, there was the destruction of all her house. | and, finally, there was the destruction of all her house. | and, finally, there was the destruction of all her house. |
| 10392 | But none of these thoughts overcame this chaste woman, | But none of these thoughts overcame this chaste woman, | But none of these thoughts overcame this chaste woman, |
| 10393 | for both her hope | and her heart were strong in the God of | for both her hope | and her heart were strong in the God of | for both her hope | and her heart were strong in the God of |
| 10394 | heaven. | heaven. | heaven. |
| 10395 | Then Susanna sighed heavily and said, Ⲓ am surrounded | Then Susanna sighed heavily and said, ⲓ am surrounded | Then Susanna sighed heavily and said, i am surrounded |
| 10396 | by tribulation on every side. If I do this thing Ⲓ shall | by tribulation on every side. If I do this thing ⲓ shall | by tribulation on every side. If I do this thing i shall |
| 10397 | suffer death, and if I do not do it I shall not be able to escape | suffer death, and if I do not do it I shall not be able to escape | suffer death, and if I do not do it I shall not be able to escape |
| 10398 | Fol. 67 a col. | Fol. 67 a col. | Fol. 67 a col. |
| 10399 | w | w | w |
| 10400 | Fol. 67 0b col. 1 | Fol. 67 0b col. 1 | Fol. 67 0b col. 1 |
| 10401 | Fol.67b col. 2 | Fol.67b col. 2 | Fol.67b col. 2 |
| 10402 | Fol,68acol. 1 | Fol,68acol. 1 | Fol,68acol. 1 |
| 10403 | Fol. 68a col. 2 | Fol. 68a col. 2 | Fol. 68a col. 2 |
| 10404 | Fol. 68 bol. 1 | Fol. 68 bol. 1 | Fol. 68 bol. 1 |
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| 10405 | Fol. 68 b col. 2 | Fol. 68 b col. 2 | Fol. 68 b col. 2 |
| 10406 | Fol. 69a col. 1 | Fol. 69a col. 1 | Fol. 69a col. 1 |
| 10407 | Fol. 69 acol.2 | Fol. 69 acol.2 | Fol. 69 acol.2 |
| 10408 | Fol, 695 col. 1 | Fol, 695 col. 1 | Fol, 695 col. 1 |
| 10409 | Fol. 69 b col. 3 | Fol. 69 b col. 3 | Fol. 69 b col. 3 |
| 10410 | Fol. 70 a col. 1 | Fol. 70 a col. 1 | Fol. 70 a col. 1 |
| 10411 | 198 THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN | 198 THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN | 198 THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN |
| 10412 | from your hands; but it is preferable not to do this thing | from your hands; but it is preferable not to do this thing | from your hands; but it is preferable not to do this thing |
| 10413 | and to fall into your hands rather than to commit sin | before | and to fall into your hands rather than to commit sin | before | and to fall into your hands rather than to commit sin | before |
| 10414 | God. Woe is me! The shepherds, whom I have considered | God. Woe is me! The shepherds, whom I have considered | God. Woe is me! The shepherds, whom I have considered |
| 10415 | to be men who would direct and guide me, I now sce are | to be men who would direct and guide me, I now sce are | to be men who would direct and guide me, I now sce are |
| 10416 | wolves round about me. And those whom I have regarded | wolves round about me. And those whom I have regarded | wolves round about me. And those whom I have regarded |
| 10417 | as a haven wherein the ship of my soul might take refuge, | as a haven wherein the ship of my soul might take refuge, | as a haven wherein the ship of my soul might take refuge, |
| 10418 | are those who would wreck me, and they are far more | are those who would wreck me, and they are far more | are those who would wreck me, and they are far more |
| 10419 | dangerous for me than a mighty storm. Think not | that | dangerous for me than a mighty storm. Think not | that | dangerous for me than a mighty storm. Think not | that |
| 10420 | I am afraid of you, and that I shall be persuaded by you | I am afraid of you, and that I shall be persuaded by you | I am afraid of you, and that I shall be persuaded by you |
| 10421 | [to do your will], and that I shall pollute my chastity. | [to do your will], and that I shall pollute my chastity. | [to do your will], and that I shall pollute my chastity. |
| 10422 | I will not disgrace my parents. I will not cause my noble | I will not disgrace my parents. I will not cause my noble | I will not disgrace my parents. I will not cause my noble |
| 10423 | birth to be held in derision. I will not give my husband | birth to be held in derision. I will not give my husband | birth to be held in derision. I will not give my husband |
| 10424 | occasion to grieve. I will not put an end to my lawful | occasion to grieve. I will not put an end to my lawful | occasion to grieve. I will not put an end to my lawful |
| 10425 | intercourse with my husband for the sake of an improper | intercourse with my husband for the sake of an improper | intercourse with my husband for the sake of an improper |
| 10426 | union with you. | I will not hearken to your senseless | union with you. | I will not hearken to your senseless | union with you. | I will not hearken to your senseless |
| 10427 | words, and I choose to die by a violent death rather than | words, and I choose to die by a violent death rather than | words, and I choose to die by a violent death rather than |
| 10428 | accept a polluted eouch. Though my husband be not here | accept a polluted eouch. Though my husband be not here | accept a polluted eouch. Though my husband be not here |
| 10429 | with me in the body, yet is he here in the desire of my heart, | with me in the body, yet is he here in the desire of my heart, | with me in the body, yet is he here in the desire of my heart, |
| 10430 | and the faces of my parents are with me at all times. | and the faces of my parents are with me at all times. | and the faces of my parents are with me at all times. |
| 10431 | ¢ Besides this, have ye in fear | God Who is looking at you. | ¢ Besides this, have ye in fear | God Who is looking at you. | ¢ Besides this, have ye in fear | God Who is looking at you. |
| 10432 | Take shame to yourselves before the angels who are round | Take shame to yourselves before the angels who are round | Take shame to yourselves before the angels who are round |
| 10433 | about us by night and by day. Know ye yourselves, and | about us by night and by day. Know ye yourselves, and | about us by night and by day. Know ye yourselves, and |
| 10434 | know who ye are. Know ye also the Law which ye read, for | know who ye are. Know ye also the Law which ye read, for | know who ye are. Know ye also the Law which ye read, for |
| 10435 | the Law saith, «Ye shall not lust to know [the wife of] thy | the Law saith, «Ye shall not lust to know [the wife of] thy | the Law saith, «Ye shall not lust to know [the wife of] thy |
| 10436 | neighbour.” 1 | neighbour.” 1 | neighbour.” 1 |
| 10437 | And having said these words she cried out, wishing to | And having said these words she cried out, wishing to | And having said these words she cried out, wishing to |
| 10438 | make | witnesses come so that they might testify concerning | make | witnesses come so that they might testify concerning | make | witnesses come so that they might testify concerning |
| 10439 | their lawless behaviour, and the elders also cried out. And | their lawless behaviour, and the elders also cried out. And | their lawless behaviour, and the elders also cried out. And |
| 10440 | behold, the servants of Susanna and her handmaidens rushed | behold, the servants of Susanna and her handmaidens rushed | behold, the servants of Susanna and her handmaidens rushed |
| 10441 | mto [the garden], and they saw the elders reviling her. | mto [the garden], and they saw the elders reviling her. | mto [the garden], and they saw the elders reviling her. |
| 10442 | And when the elders had uttered | their charges [against | And when the elders had uttered | their charges [against | And when the elders had uttered | their charges [against |
| 10443 | her], the servants were exceedingly ashamed, for they had | her], the servants were exceedingly ashamed, for they had | her], the servants were exceedingly ashamed, for they had |
| 10444 | never at any time heard words of this kind spoken against | never at any time heard words of this kind spoken against | never at any time heard words of this kind spoken against |
| 10445 | Susanna. | Susanna. | Susanna. |
| 10446 | ! Exod. xx. 17; Deul. ⲩ. 21. | ! Exod. xx. 17; Deul. Ⲩ. 21. | ! Exod. xx. 17; Deul. Y. 21. |
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| 10447 | CONCERNING SUSANNA 199 | CONCERNING SUSANNA 199 | CONCERNING SUSANNA 199 |
| 10448 | And it came to pass on the morrow, that a very great | And it came to pass on the morrow, that a very great | And it came to pass on the morrow, that a very great |
| 10449 | multitude of people gathered together, for as yet the struggle | multitude of people gathered together, for as yet the struggle | multitude of people gathered together, for as yet the struggle |
| 10450 | [awaited] decision, and [the award of] the crown had not | [awaited] decision, and [the award of] the crown had not | [awaited] decision, and [the award of] the crown had not |
| 10451 | been given by the judge. And all the | people were gathered | been given by the judge. And all the | people were gathered | been given by the judge. And all the | people were gathered |
| 10452 | together into [the synagogue], men and women, and young | together into [the synagogue], men and women, and young | together into [the synagogue], men and women, and young |
| 10453 | men and maidens. Now the spectacle was very great | men and maidens. Now the spectacle was very great | men and maidens. Now the spectacle was very great |
| 10454 | indeed. Men who were on the earth knew not at all | indeed. Men who were on the earth knew not at all | indeed. Men who were on the earth knew not at all |
| 10455 | what they were about to see, but those who were in | what they were about to see, but those who were in | what they were about to see, but those who were in |
| 10456 | heaven, that is to say [the angels], had knowledge of | heaven, that is to say [the angels], had knowledge of | heaven, that is to say [the angels], had knowledge of |
| 10457 | everything which concerned the matter. | everything which concerned the matter. | everything which concerned the matter. |
| 10458 | And the elders came in, being filled with wickedness, and | And the elders came in, being filled with wickedness, and | And the elders came in, being filled with wickedness, and |
| 10459 | they called unto Susanna | as unto a woman whom they | they called unto Susanna | as unto a woman whom they | they called unto Susanna | as unto a woman whom they |
| 10460 | considered to have been already called unto disgrace and | considered to have been already called unto disgrace and | considered to have been already called unto disgrace and |
| 10461 | death; but the true Judge considered her to be as a woman | death; but the true Judge considered her to be as a woman | death; but the true Judge considered her to be as a woman |
| 10462 | who hath already been called unto life, and unto the glory | who hath already been called unto life, and unto the glory | who hath already been called unto life, and unto the glory |
| 10463 | which is for ever. And the elders said unto the people, | which is for ever. And the elders said unto the people, | which is for ever. And the elders said unto the people, |
| 10464 | ‘Send for Susanna, the daughter of Hilkias’; and | they | ‘Send for Susanna, the daughter of Hilkias’; and | they | ‘Send for Susanna, the daughter of Hilkias’; and | they |
| 10465 | sent for her. And Susanna, and her parents, and all her | sent for her. And Susanna, and her parents, and all her | sent for her. And Susanna, and her parents, and all her |
| 10466 | kinsfolk, and her son came, and Susanna herself came as | kinsfolk, and her son came, and Susanna herself came as | kinsfolk, and her son came, and Susanna herself came as |
| 10467 | a woman who hath been held to be worthy of death for the | a woman who hath been held to be worthy of death for the | a woman who hath been held to be worthy of death for the |
| 10468 | sake of her chastity which was great. And she heaved bitter | sake of her chastity which was great. And she heaved bitter | sake of her chastity which was great. And she heaved bitter |
| 10469 | sighs, not because she was about to die, but because she was | sighs, not because she was about to die, but because she was | sighs, not because she was about to die, but because she was |
| 10470 | going to leave behind her a bad name | to her parents, and | going to leave behind her a bad name | to her parents, and | going to leave behind her a bad name | to her parents, and |
| 10471 | all her kinsfolk would become objects of derision unjustly, | all her kinsfolk would become objects of derision unjustly, | all her kinsfolk would become objects of derision unjustly, |
| 10472 | and because she had not there one who could bear witness con- | and because she had not there one who could bear witness con- | and because she had not there one who could bear witness con- |
| 10473 | cerning the matter which had happened to her in the paradise. | cerning the matter which had happened to her in the paradise. | cerning the matter which had happened to her in the paradise. |
| 10474 | And there were very many folk who sighed for her, her | And there were very many folk who sighed for her, her | And there were very many folk who sighed for her, her |
| 10475 | parents, and her friends and acquaintances, and her kinsfoll, | parents, and her friends and acquaintances, and her kinsfoll, | parents, and her friends and acquaintances, and her kinsfoll, |
| 10476 | and the people of her native town; and her husband wept, | and the people of her native town; and her husband wept, | and the people of her native town; and her husband wept, |
| 10477 | and all | the members of his house lamented for her. And | and all | the members of his house lamented for her. And | and all | the members of his house lamented for her. And |
| 10478 | Susanna, being sorely grieved and afflicted in heart, and | Susanna, being sorely grieved and afflicted in heart, and | Susanna, being sorely grieved and afflicted in heart, and |
| 10479 | suffering bitterly, and weeping, and being in a state of | suffering bitterly, and weeping, and being in a state of | suffering bitterly, and weeping, and being in a state of |
| 10480 | abject abasement, came and took her stand in the midst | abject abasement, came and took her stand in the midst | abject abasement, came and took her stand in the midst |
| 10481 | of the whole assembly. And the whole multitude rose up on | of the whole assembly. And the whole multitude rose up on | of the whole assembly. And the whole multitude rose up on |
| 10482 | their feet to see her, both angels and men. | | their feet to see her, both angels and men. | | their feet to see her, both angels and men. | |
| 10483 | Fol.70a col. 2 | Fol.70a col. 2 | Fol.70a col. 2 |
| 10484 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 10485 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 10486 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 10487 | Fol. | Fol. | Fol. |
| 10488 | 1. | 1. | 1. |
| 10489 | — | — | — |
| 10490 | — | — | — |
| 10491 | [==] | [==] | [==] |
| 10492 | 70% col. 1 | 70% col. 1 | 70% col. 1 |
| 10493 | .70 beol. 2 | .70 beol. 2 | .70 beol. 2 |
| 10494 | .7lacol. 1 | .7lacol. 1 | .7lacol. 1 |
| 10495 | 71a col.2 | 71a col.2 | 71a col.2 |
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| 10496 | Fol. | Fol. | Fol. |
| 10497 | — | — | — |
| 10498 | 71d col. 1 | 71d col. 1 | 71d col. 1 |
| 10499 | Tol. | Tol. | Tol. |
| 10500 | — | — | — |
| 10501 | 715 col. 2 | 715 col. 2 | 715 col. 2 |
| 10502 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 10503 | — | — | — |
| 10504 | .72acol. 1 | .72acol. 1 | .72acol. 1 |
| 10505 | Fol. 72acol. 2 | Fol. 72acol. 2 | Fol. 72acol. 2 |
| 10506 | Fol. 72 b col. 1 | Fol. 72 b col. 1 | Fol. 72 b col. 1 |
| 10507 | Fol. 72 b col. 2 | Fol. 72 b col. 2 | Fol. 72 b col. 2 |
| 10508 | 200 THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN | 200 THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN | 200 THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN |
| 10509 | And the two elders rose up in their garb of shepherds, | And the two elders rose up in their garb of shepherds, | And the two elders rose up in their garb of shepherds, |
| 10510 | being however wolves, and the Serpent, the Calumniator, | being however wolves, and the Serpent, the Calumniator, | being however wolves, and the Serpent, the Calumniator, |
| 10511 | was speaking in them, and they laid their hands upon | was speaking in them, and they laid their hands upon | was speaking in them, and they laid their hands upon |
| 10512 | her, and they said, ‘Yesterday we were walking in the | her, and they said, ‘Yesterday we were walking in the | her, and they said, ‘Yesterday we were walking in the |
| 10513 | garden by ourselves, and this woman came in with two | garden by ourselves, and this woman came in with two | garden by ourselves, and this woman came in with two |
| 10514 | servants, and | she sent the servants away and closed the | servants, and | she sent the servants away and closed the | servants, and | she sent the servants away and closed the |
| 10515 | door of the garden. Then there came in to her the young | door of the garden. Then there came in to her the young | door of the garden. Then there came in to her the young |
| 10516 | man who hath disappeared, and he had intercourse with her. | man who hath disappeared, and he had intercourse with her. | man who hath disappeared, and he had intercourse with her. |
| 10517 | When we saw the sinful act (now we were hidden in a corner | When we saw the sinful act (now we were hidden in a corner | When we saw the sinful act (now we were hidden in a corner |
| 10518 | in the garden), we ran to them, but we were not | able to | in the garden), we ran to them, but we were not | able to | in the garden), we ran to them, but we were not | able to |
| 10519 | lay hold upon the young man, for he was stronger than we | lay hold upon the young man, for he was stronger than we | lay hold upon the young man, for he was stronger than we |
| 10520 | were, and he opened the door and fled. Now we laid hold of | were, and he opened the door and fled. Now we laid hold of | were, and he opened the door and fled. Now we laid hold of |
| 10521 | this woman, and we questioned her saying, “Who is this | this woman, and we questioned her saying, “Who is this | this woman, and we questioned her saying, “Who is this |
| 10522 | young man that was with thee ?” but she did not wish to | young man that was with thee ?” but she did not wish to | young man that was with thee ?” but she did not wish to |
| 10523 | tell us. And these things concerning which we bear witness | tell us. And these things concerning which we bear witness | tell us. And these things concerning which we bear witness |
| 10524 | we did actually see.’ | we did actually see.’ | we did actually see.’ |
| 10525 | And the whole synagogue believed them, seeing that they | And the whole synagogue believed them, seeing that they | And the whole synagogue believed them, seeing that they |
| 10526 | were | elders and judges [of the people], and they condemned | were | elders and judges [of the people], and they condemned | were | elders and judges [of the people], and they condemned |
| 10527 | Susanna to death. And they took her forth to slay her. And | Susanna to death. And they took her forth to slay her. And | Susanna to death. And they took her forth to slay her. And |
| 10528 | there was there no one whatsoever to avenge the truth, God | there was there no one whatsoever to avenge the truth, God | there was there no one whatsoever to avenge the truth, God |
| 10529 | alone excepted, Who, however, allowed these things to take | alone excepted, Who, however, allowed these things to take | alone excepted, Who, however, allowed these things to take |
| 10530 | place, in order that through both sides the work of each | place, in order that through both sides the work of each | place, in order that through both sides the work of each |
| 10531 | might be made manifest and | fulfil itself; on the one side | might be made manifest and | fulfil itself; on the one side | might be made manifest and | fulfil itself; on the one side |
| 10532 | wickedness, and incontinence, and calumny, and lawlessness, | wickedness, and incontinence, and calumny, and lawlessness, | wickedness, and incontinence, and calumny, and lawlessness, |
| 10533 | and on the other the perseverance of Susanna even unto | and on the other the perseverance of Susanna even unto | and on the other the perseverance of Susanna even unto |
| 10534 | death. | death. | death. |
| 10535 | And up to what point doth it appear to thee that God | And up to what point doth it appear to thee that God | And up to what point doth it appear to thee that God |
| 10536 | remaineth oblivious of the believing ones? He remaineth | remaineth oblivious of the believing ones? He remaineth | remaineth oblivious of the believing ones? He remaineth |
| 10537 | unmindful until He hath tried them even as gold [is tried] | unmindful until He hath tried them even as gold [is tried] | unmindful until He hath tried them even as gold [is tried] |
| 10538 | in the smelting-house, and He secarcheth thoroughly the | in the smelting-house, and He secarcheth thoroughly the | in the smelting-house, and He secarcheth thoroughly the |
| 10539 | righteous | by means of temptations of various kinds. For | righteous | by means of temptations of various kinds. For | righteous | by means of temptations of various kinds. For |
| 10540 | this is what He did in the case of Abraham, who took Isaac | this is what He did in the case of Abraham, who took Isaac | this is what He did in the case of Abraham, who took Isaac |
| 10541 | to offer him up as a burnt offering. He built an altar, and | to offer him up as a burnt offering. He built an altar, and | to offer him up as a burnt offering. He built an altar, and |
| 10542 | there was no sheep there; he heaped up wood upon the altar, | there was no sheep there; he heaped up wood upon the altar, | there was no sheep there; he heaped up wood upon the altar, |
| 10543 | and there was no ram there. Ile took the slanghtering- | and there was no ram there. Ile took the slanghtering- | and there was no ram there. Ile took the slanghtering- |
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| 10544 | CONCERNING SUSANNA 201 | CONCERNING SUSANNA 201 | CONCERNING SUSANNA 201 |
| 10545 | knife in his hand, and he | went to Isaac to slay him, when | knife in his hand, and he | went to Isaac to slay him, when | knife in his hand, and he | went to Isaac to slay him, when |
| 10546 | straightway by a word God made him to hold his hand. | straightway by a word God made him to hold his hand. | straightway by a word God made him to hold his hand. |
| 10547 | And moreover, these things have happened in this wise so | And moreover, these things have happened in this wise so | And moreover, these things have happened in this wise so |
| 10548 | that each one of us, when temptation cometh upon him, and | that each one of us, when temptation cometh upon him, and | that each one of us, when temptation cometh upon him, and |
| 10549 | when he draweth nigh unte death, may not despair of the | when he draweth nigh unte death, may not despair of the | when he draweth nigh unte death, may not despair of the |
| 10550 | help of God, but may expect it until at length it shall come | help of God, but may expect it until at length it shall come | help of God, but may expect it until at length it shall come |
| 10551 | unto him. | | unto him. | | unto him. | |
| 10552 | Now they took Susanna forth to destroy her, and there | Now they took Susanna forth to destroy her, and there | Now they took Susanna forth to destroy her, and there |
| 10553 | was no man about her to help her. And having seen that | was no man about her to help her. And having seen that | was no man about her to help her. And having seen that |
| 10554 | there was no help whatsoever to be had from men, she fled to | there was no help whatsoever to be had from men, she fled to | there was no help whatsoever to be had from men, she fled to |
| 10555 | the Helper, Who is in heaven, the Witness Who is faithful, | the Helper, Who is in heaven, the Witness Who is faithful, | the Helper, Who is in heaven, the Witness Who is faithful, |
| 10556 | the Eye Which never sleepeth, and she said, Ⲟ God Who | the Eye Which never sleepeth, and she said, ⲟⲓ God Who | the Eye Which never sleepeth, and she said, oi God Who |
| 10557 | art for ever, Who knowest the things which are hidden in the | art for ever, Who knowest the things which are hidden in the | art for ever, Who knowest the things which are hidden in the |
| 10558 | heart, and Who | knowest everything that shall happen before | heart, and Who | knowest everything that shall happen before | heart, and Who | knowest everything that shall happen before |
| 10559 | it taketh place, Thou alone art He Who knoweth that these | it taketh place, Thou alone art He Who knoweth that these | it taketh place, Thou alone art He Who knoweth that these |
| 10560 | [elders] have borne false witness against me. And behold, | [elders] have borne false witness against me. And behold, | [elders] have borne false witness against me. And behold, |
| 10561 | I am going to die without having committed any of these | I am going to die without having committed any of these | I am going to die without having committed any of these |
| 10562 | [offences] concerning whieh these [elders] have borne false | [offences] concerning whieh these [elders] have borne false | [offences] concerning whieh these [elders] have borne false |
| 10563 | witness against me.” And He Who said, “Whilst thou yet | witness against me.” And He Who said, “Whilst thou yet | witness against me.” And He Who said, “Whilst thou yet |
| 10564 | speakest I will speak, and behold I am in this place’?! | speakest I will speak, and behold I am in this place’?! | speakest I will speak, and behold I am in this place’?! |
| 10565 | heard her. | heard her. | heard her. |
| 10566 | Now whilst they were taking her | forth to destroy her, | Now whilst they were taking her | forth to destroy her, | Now whilst they were taking her | forth to destroy her, |
| 10567 | behold God made the Holy Spirit to move in a certain | behold God made the Holy Spirit to move in a certain | behold God made the Holy Spirit to move in a certain |
| 10568 | young man whose name was Daniel, and he cried out with | young man whose name was Daniel, and he cried out with | young man whose name was Daniel, and he cried out with |
| 10569 | a loud voice saying, ‘I am innocent of the blood of this | a loud voice saying, ‘I am innocent of the blood of this | a loud voice saying, ‘I am innocent of the blood of this |
| 10570 | woman.” And the people turned towards him, and spake | woman.” And the people turned towards him, and spake | woman.” And the people turned towards him, and spake |
| 10571 | unto him saying, ¢ What is the meaning of this word which | unto him saying, ¢ What is the meaning of this word which | unto him saying, ¢ What is the meaning of this word which |
| 10572 | thou hast spoken 7 | thou hast spoken 7 | thou hast spoken 7 |
| 10573 | And he took his stand | in the midst of them, and said, | And he took his stand | in the midst of them, and said, | And he took his stand | in the midst of them, and said, |
| 10574 | ‘Be ye not such fools as to act in this manner, O House | ‘Be ye not such fools as to act in this manner, O House | ‘Be ye not such fools as to act in this manner, O House |
| 10575 | of Israel! Get ye back to the hall of judgement, for | of Israel! Get ye back to the hall of judgement, for | of Israel! Get ye back to the hall of judgement, for |
| 10576 | these [elders] have borne false witness against her’; and | these [elders] have borne false witness against her’; and | these [elders] have borne false witness against her’; and |
| 10577 | all the people went back in haste. And Daniel said unto | all the people went back in haste. And Daniel said unto | all the people went back in haste. And Daniel said unto |
| 10578 | them, ‘ Separate [the two elders] from each other, and I will | them, ‘ Separate [the two elders] from each other, and I will | them, ‘ Separate [the two elders] from each other, and I will |
| 10579 | 1 Isa. lviii. 9. | 1 Isa. lviii. 9. | 1 Isa. lviii. 9. |
| 10580 | Dd | Dd | Dd |
| 10581 | Fol. | Fol. | Fol. |
| 10582 | ev | ev | ev |
| 10583 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 10584 | — | — | — |
| 10585 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 10586 | — | — | — |
| 10587 | Ϩⲙ | ϧⲉⲛ | xen |
| 10588 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 10589 | Fol. | Fol. | Fol. |
| 10590 | 73a col. 1 | 73a col. 1 | 73a col. 1 |
| 10591 | .73acol.2 | .73acol.2 | .73acol.2 |
| 10592 | .73bcol. 1 | .73bcol. 1 | .73bcol. 1 |
| 10593 | .73beol.2 | .73beol.2 | .73beol.2 |
| 10594 | 74 acol. 1 | 74 acol. 1 | 74 acol. 1 |
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| 10595 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 10596 | Fol. | Fol. | Fol. |
| 10597 | Fol, | Fol, | Fol, |
| 10598 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 10599 | Tol, | Tol, | Tol, |
| 10600 | Fol, | Fol, | Fol, |
| 10601 | — | — | — |
| 10602 | — | — | — |
| 10603 | ⲉ. | ⲉ. | e. |
| 10604 | = | = | = |
| 10605 | .74acol.2 | .74acol.2 | .74acol.2 |
| 10606 | 74 bcol, 1 | 74 bcol, 1 | 74 bcol, 1 |
| 10607 | 740 col. 2 | 740 col. 2 | 740 col. 2 |
| 10608 | .76acol. 1 | .76acol. 1 | .76acol. 1 |
| 10609 | 76acol. 2 | 76acol. 2 | 76acol. 2 |
| 10610 | 76b col. 1 | 76b col. 1 | 76b col. 1 |
| 10611 | 202 THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN | 202 THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN | 202 THE EXPLANATION OF APA JOHN |
| 10612 | ask them questions.’ And he said unto | each one of them, | ask them questions.’ And he said unto | each one of them, | ask them questions.’ And he said unto | each one of them, |
| 10613 | *O thou who hast lived a long life of evil days, now have | *O thou who hast lived a long life of evil days, now have | *O thou who hast lived a long life of evil days, now have |
| 10614 | come upon thee thy sins which thou hast committed from | come upon thee thy sins which thou hast committed from | come upon thee thy sins which thou hast committed from |
| 10615 | the beginning. Tell me now, Under what kind of tree | the beginning. Tell me now, Under what kind of tree | the beginning. Tell me now, Under what kind of tree |
| 10616 | was it that thou didst see [Susanna and the young man] | was it that thou didst see [Susanna and the young man] | was it that thou didst see [Susanna and the young man] |
| 10617 | talking together?’ And he said, ‘ Under a mastick tree.’! | talking together?’ And he said, ‘ Under a mastick tree.’! | talking together?’ And he said, ‘ Under a mastick tree.’! |
| 10618 | And Daniel said unto him, ‘Thou hast directly lied; | on | And Daniel said unto him, ‘Thou hast directly lied; | on | And Daniel said unto him, ‘Thou hast directly lied; | on |
| 10619 | thine own head [be it]. For the Angel of God, with the | thine own head [be it]. For the Angel of God, with the | thine own head [be it]. For the Angel of God, with the |
| 10620 | sword in his hand, hath now taken his stand [by thee], and | sword in his hand, hath now taken his stand [by thee], and | sword in his hand, hath now taken his stand [by thee], and |
| 10621 | he shall cleave thee in twain,’ | he shall cleave thee in twain,’ | he shall cleave thee in twain,’ |
| 10622 | And having set this man on one side, he cried out to the | And having set this man on one side, he cried out to the | And having set this man on one side, he cried out to the |
| 10623 | other, and he said unto him, Ⲟ seed of Canaan, and not of | other, and he said unto him, ⲟⲓ seed of Canaan, and not of | other, and he said unto him, oi seed of Canaan, and not of |
| 10624 | Judah, the beauty of the body hath led thee astray, and carnal | Judah, the beauty of the body hath led thee astray, and carnal | Judah, the beauty of the body hath led thee astray, and carnal |
| 10625 | desire hath stupefied thy heart. Tell me now, Under what | desire hath stupefied thy heart. Tell me now, Under what | desire hath stupefied thy heart. Tell me now, Under what |
| 10626 | kind of tree was it | that thou didst see Susanna and the | kind of tree was it | that thou didst see Susanna and the | kind of tree was it | that thou didst see Susanna and the |
| 10627 | young man talking together ?’ And he said, ‘Under an | young man talking together ?’ And he said, ‘Under an | young man talking together ?’ And he said, ‘Under an |
| 10628 | evergreen oak.’? Then Daniel said unto him, ‘ Thou also hast | evergreen oak.’? Then Daniel said unto him, ‘ Thou also hast | evergreen oak.’? Then Daniel said unto him, ‘ Thou also hast |
| 10629 | lied ; on thine own head [be it]. For behold the Angel of the | lied ; on thine own head [be it]. For behold the Angel of the | lied ; on thine own head [be it]. For behold the Angel of the |
| 10630 | Lord standeth [by thee] with his sword in his hand, and he | Lord standeth [by thee] with his sword in his hand, and he | Lord standeth [by thee] with his sword in his hand, and he |
| 10631 | shall cleave thee in twain.’ | | shall cleave thee in twain.’ | | shall cleave thee in twain.’ | |
| 10632 | And all the people cried out with a loud voice saying, | And all the people cried out with a loud voice saying, | And all the people cried out with a loud voice saying, |
| 10633 | Blessed be the Lord God Who delivereth every one that | Blessed be the Lord God Who delivereth every one that | Blessed be the Lord God Who delivereth every one that |
| 10634 | putteth his trust in Him’; and on that day He delivered | putteth his trust in Him’; and on that day He delivered | putteth his trust in Him’; and on that day He delivered |
| 10635 | innocent blood. And there was fulfilled on Susanna that | innocent blood. And there was fulfilled on Susanna that | innocent blood. And there was fulfilled on Susanna that |
| 10636 | which David spake saying, ‘My | soul cleaveth to Thee, and | which David spake saying, ‘My | soul cleaveth to Thee, and | which David spake saying, ‘My | soul cleaveth to Thee, and |
| 10637 | it is Thy right hand which hath received it.’® And these | it is Thy right hand which hath received it.’® And these | it is Thy right hand which hath received it.’® And these |
| 10638 | [two] elders, who had hunted after the soul of Susanna, ¢ shall | [two] elders, who had hunted after the soul of Susanna, ¢ shall | [two] elders, who had hunted after the soul of Susanna, ¢ shall |
| 10639 | descend into the depths of the earth, and shall be delivered | descend into the depths of the earth, and shall be delivered | descend into the depths of the earth, and shall be delivered |
| 10640 | over to the sword, and they shall become portions for foxes,’ * | over to the sword, and they shall become portions for foxes,’ * | over to the sword, and they shall become portions for foxes,’ * |
| 10641 | that is to say, for the devils. Moreover, the | King, that | that is to say, for the devils. Moreover, the | King, that | that is to say, for the devils. Moreover, the | King, that |
| 10642 | 1s to say Susanna, shall rejoice in God. And ‘every one who | 1s to say Susanna, shall rejoice in God. And ‘every one who | 1s to say Susanna, shall rejoice in God. And ‘every one who |
| 10643 | sweareth by Him shall be honoured’, that is to say, every | sweareth by Him shall be honoured’, that is to say, every | sweareth by Him shall be honoured’, that is to say, every |
| 10644 | one who believeth on Him, ‘for the mouth which speaketh | one who believeth on Him, ‘for the mouth which speaketh | one who believeth on Him, ‘for the mouth which speaketh |
| 10645 | ! Gk. ¥md axivor. ? Gk. two mpivor, | ! Gk. ¥md axivor. ? Gk. two mpivor, | ! Gk. ¥md axivor. ? Gk. two mpivor, |
| 10646 | 3 Ps. Ixiii. 8. + Ps, Ixiii, 10, 11. | 3 Ps. Ixiii. 8. + Ps, Ixiii, 10, 11. | 3 Ps. Ixiii. 8. + Ps, Ixiii, 10, 11. |
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| 10647 | CONCERNING SUSANNA 203 | CONCERNING SUSANNA 203 | CONCERNING SUSANNA 203 |
| 10648 | violence hath been stopped,” that is to say, these two wicked | violence hath been stopped,” that is to say, these two wicked | violence hath been stopped,” that is to say, these two wicked |
| 10649 | elders. | elders. | elders. |
| 10650 | Then was the grief of the parents of Susanna turned into | Then was the grief of the parents of Susanna turned into | Then was the grief of the parents of Susanna turned into |
| 10651 | gladness, | and her husband rejoiced and ascribed glory to | gladness, | and her husband rejoiced and ascribed glory to | gladness, | and her husband rejoiced and ascribed glory to |
| 10652 | God, and all her kinsfolk were glad, and all the people of her | God, and all her kinsfolk were glad, and all the people of her | God, and all her kinsfolk were glad, and all the people of her |
| 10653 | village and all the members of her household rejoiced greatly. | village and all the members of her household rejoiced greatly. | village and all the members of her household rejoiced greatly. |
| 10654 | In short, there was gladness before God, and the angels, and | In short, there was gladness before God, and the angels, and | In short, there was gladness before God, and the angels, and |
| 10655 | men. Seest thou the strength of Susanna’s soul? | Seest | men. Seest thou the strength of Susanna’s soul? | Seest | men. Seest thou the strength of Susanna’s soul? | Seest |
| 10656 | thou the chastity which was in this weak vessel? The soul | thou the chastity which was in this weak vessel? The soul | thou the chastity which was in this weak vessel? The soul |
| 10657 | which is chaste shall endure, and shall conquer in deathless- | which is chaste shall endure, and shall conquer in deathless- | which is chaste shall endure, and shall conquer in deathless- |
| 10658 | ness. It shall continue to bear fruit which flourisheth and | ness. It shall continue to bear fruit which flourisheth and | ness. It shall continue to bear fruit which flourisheth and |
| 10659 | decayeth not, and it shall continue unfailingly in the virtue | decayeth not, and it shall continue unfailingly in the virtue | decayeth not, and it shall continue unfailingly in the virtue |
| 10660 | which is without blemish by the help of God. This | woman, | which is without blemish by the help of God. This | woman, | which is without blemish by the help of God. This | woman, |
| 10661 | moreover, was glorified by men, and was magnified by the | moreover, was glorified by men, and was magnified by the | moreover, was glorified by men, and was magnified by the |
| 10662 | angels, and was crowned by God. Imitate therefore this | angels, and was crowned by God. Imitate therefore this | angels, and was crowned by God. Imitate therefore this |
| 10663 | woman Susanna, O ye women, and follow her example, in | woman Susanna, O ye women, and follow her example, in | woman Susanna, O ye women, and follow her example, in |
| 10664 | order that ye yourselves may be held to be worthy of the | order that ye yourselves may be held to be worthy of the | order that ye yourselves may be held to be worthy of the |
| 10665 | exceedingly great honour that was paid to her by God in | exceedingly great honour that was paid to her by God in | exceedingly great honour that was paid to her by God in |
| 10666 | Jesus Christ our Lord, to Whom be glory for ever and | for | Jesus Christ our Lord, to Whom be glory for ever and | for | Jesus Christ our Lord, to Whom be glory for ever and | for |
| 10667 | ever, Amen. | ever, Amen. | ever, Amen. |
| 10668 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 10669 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 10670 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 10671 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 10672 | — | — | — |
| 10673 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 10674 | 1. | 1. | 1. |
| 10675 | — | — | — |
| 10676 | .78b col. 2 | .78b col. 2 | .78b col. 2 |
| 10677 | 76a col. 1 | 76a col. 1 | 76a col. 1 |
| 10678 | 76 a col.2 | 76 a col.2 | 76 a col.2 |
| 10679 | .76bcol. 1 | .76bcol. 1 | .76bcol. 1 |
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| 10680 | Fol. 76 b col.2 | Fol. 76 b col.2 | Fol. 76 b col.2 |
| 10681 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| 10682 | ~1 | ~1 | ~1 |
| 10683 | Fol. 77 a col.1 | Fol. 77 a col.1 | Fol. 77 a col.1 |
| 10684 | Fol. 77a col.2 | Fol. 77a col.2 | Fol. 77a col.2 |
| 10685 | Fo | Fo | Fo |
| 10686 | — | — | — |
| 10687 | .77bcol. 1 | .77bcol. 1 | .77bcol. 1 |
| 10688 | Fol. 77 b col. 2 | Fol. 77 b col. 2 | Fol. 77 b col. 2 |
| 10689 | THE DISCOURSE OF ATIIANASIUS, ARCHBISHOP | THE DISCOURSE OF ATIIANASIUS, ARCHBISHOP | THE DISCOURSE OF ATIIANASIUS, ARCHBISHOP |
| 10690 | OF RAKOTE, ON MERCY AND JUDGEMENT. | OF RAKOTE, ON MERCY AND JUDGEMENT. | OF RAKOTE, ON MERCY AND JUDGEMENT. |
| 10691 | Tue world which hath no remembrance of God, O my | Tue world which hath no remembrance of God, O my | Tue world which hath no remembrance of God, O my |
| 10692 | brethren, is governed by the injustice which appertaineth to | brethren, is governed by the injustice which appertaineth to | brethren, is governed by the injustice which appertaineth to |
| 10693 | cruelty, and by the inhumanity which appertaineth to weak- | cruelty, and by the inhumanity which appertaineth to weak- | cruelty, and by the inhumanity which appertaineth to weak- |
| 10694 | ness, even as | the holy Apostle spake saying, © According as | ness, even as | the holy Apostle spake saying, © According as | ness, even as | the holy Apostle spake saying, © According as |
| 10695 | God did not think fit to let them remain in a state of rectitude, | God did not think fit to let them remain in a state of rectitude, | God did not think fit to let them remain in a state of rectitude, |
| 10696 | God gave them over to hardheartedness, and to the doing of | God gave them over to hardheartedness, and to the doing of | God gave them over to hardheartedness, and to the doing of |
| 10697 | the things which were unseemly. And they worked injustice | the things which were unseemly. And they worked injustice | the things which were unseemly. And they worked injustice |
| 10698 | of every kind; and wickedness, and evil, and deeds of | of every kind; and wickedness, and evil, and deeds of | of every kind; and wickedness, and evil, and deeds of |
| 10699 | avarice; | and they were filled with calumnies and murder, | avarice; | and they were filled with calumnies and murder, | avarice; | and they were filled with calumnies and murder, |
| 10700 | and with contention, and the cunningness of the evil heart of | and with contention, and the cunningness of the evil heart of | and with contention, and the cunningness of the evil heart of |
| 10701 | the informer and of the tale-bearer ; and with the works of the | the informer and of the tale-bearer ; and with the works of the | the informer and of the tale-bearer ; and with the works of the |
| 10702 | debaucher, which are hateful to God ; and with the pride of the | debaucher, which are hateful to God ; and with the pride of the | debaucher, which are hateful to God ; and with the pride of the |
| 10703 | babbler of foolish things, and of him that seeketh to find out | babbler of foolish things, and of him that seeketh to find out | babbler of foolish things, and of him that seeketh to find out |
| 10704 | the things which are evil; and they hearkened not to the | the things which are evil; and they hearkened not to the | the things which are evil; and they hearkened not to the |
| 10705 | words of their parents; and were fools, and men without | words of their parents; and were fools, and men without | words of their parents; and were fools, and men without |
| 10706 | belief; | and were arrogant, without mercy.” ! | belief; | and were arrogant, without mercy.” ! | belief; | and were arrogant, without mercy.” ! |
| 10707 | These are they whom God converted to the worship of | These are they whom God converted to the worship of | These are they whom God converted to the worship of |
| 10708 | God, and He teacheth 2 them also to depart from that which | God, and He teacheth 2 them also to depart from that which | God, and He teacheth 2 them also to depart from that which |
| 10709 | is evil, and to have merciful care for him that is his neigh- | is evil, and to have merciful care for him that is his neigh- | is evil, and to have merciful care for him that is his neigh- |
| 10710 | bour, aecording to that which Isaiah taught us, saying in the | bour, aecording to that which Isaiah taught us, saying in the | bour, aecording to that which Isaiah taught us, saying in the |
| 10711 | character of God, | Cease ye from the things which are evil, | character of God, | Cease ye from the things which are evil, | character of God, | Cease ye from the things which are evil, |
| 10712 | learn to do that which is good.’ 3 | learn to do that which is good.’ 3 | learn to do that which is good.’ 3 |
| 10713 | Now the Law containeth a very large number of precepts | Now the Law containeth a very large number of precepts | Now the Law containeth a very large number of precepts |
| 10714 | which do injury to him that is our neighbour, but there are | which do injury to him that is our neighbour, but there are | which do injury to him that is our neighbour, but there are |
| 10715 | also therein commandments concerning charity (or, the love of | also therein commandments concerning charity (or, the love of | also therein commandments concerning charity (or, the love of |
| 10716 | men), and the doing of deeds of mercy to each other. Now | men), and the doing of deeds of mercy to each other. Now | men), and the doing of deeds of mercy to each other. Now |
| 10717 | if it happen that a | man omitteth [to keep] one of these | if it happen that a | man omitteth [to keep] one of these | if it happen that a | man omitteth [to keep] one of these |
| 10718 | ! Rom. i. 28. * Read ϣⲁϥⲧⲥⲁⲃⲟⲟⲩ ⲟⲓ. 3 Isa. i. 16, 17. | ! Rom. i. 28. * Read ϣⲁϥⲧⲥⲁⲃⲟⲟⲩ ⲟⲓ. 3 Isa. i. 16, 17. | ! Rom. i. 28. * Read ṡaftsavoou oi. 3 Isa. i. 16, 17. |
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| 10719 | ON MERCY AND JUDGEMENT 205 | ON MERCY AND JUDGEMENT 205 | ON MERCY AND JUDGEMENT 205 |
| 10720 | precepts, it will not be sufficient for him to put another in its | precepts, it will not be sufficient for him to put another in its | precepts, it will not be sufficient for him to put another in its |
| 10721 | place ; neither will the man be acceptable before God who | place ; neither will the man be acceptable before God who | place ; neither will the man be acceptable before God who |
| 10722 | doeth good with that which is gained from the profits of | doeth good with that which is gained from the profits of | doeth good with that which is gained from the profits of |
| 10723 | injustice, if he give nothing of the things which he himself | injustice, if he give nothing of the things which he himself | injustice, if he give nothing of the things which he himself |
| 10724 | possesseth, | because even the men who do unjust things make | possesseth, | because even the men who do unjust things make | possesseth, | because even the men who do unjust things make |
| 10725 | the attempt to offer up gifts of their own goods to God. | the attempt to offer up gifts of their own goods to God. | the attempt to offer up gifts of their own goods to God. |
| 10726 | For it is written, ¢ The sacrifice of wicked men is an abomina- | For it is written, ¢ The sacrifice of wicked men is an abomina- | For it is written, ¢ The sacrifice of wicked men is an abomina- |
| 10727 | tion unto God’! Therefore concerning him that sheweth | tion unto God’! Therefore concerning him that sheweth | tion unto God’! Therefore concerning him that sheweth |
| 10728 | himself to be without mercy doth He (i.e., the Book) say, | himself to be without mercy doth He (i.e., the Book) say, | himself to be without mercy doth He (i.e., the Book) say, |
| 10729 | ‘Unto him that shutteth his ears, and hearkeneth not unto | ‘Unto him that shutteth his ears, and hearkeneth not unto | ‘Unto him that shutteth his ears, and hearkeneth not unto |
| 10730 | the poor, God will | not hearken when he maketh his appeal | the poor, God will | not hearken when he maketh his appeal | the poor, God will | not hearken when he maketh his appeal |
| 10731 | to Him.”2 Therefore hath the Book of Proverbs counselled | to Him.”2 Therefore hath the Book of Proverbs counselled | to Him.”2 Therefore hath the Book of Proverbs counselled |
| 10732 | us saying, ¢ Give thou to God of thy labour in truth, and | us saying, ¢ Give thou to God of thy labour in truth, and | us saying, ¢ Give thou to God of thy labour in truth, and |
| 10733 | thou shalt give Him the firstfruits of thy righteousness.’ 2 | thou shalt give Him the firstfruits of thy righteousness.’ 2 | thou shalt give Him the firstfruits of thy righteousness.’ 2 |
| 10734 | Now supposing thou didst give a gift to God of a part of | Now supposing thou didst give a gift to God of a part of | Now supposing thou didst give a gift to God of a part of |
| 10735 | something which had been obtained by thee through injustice | something which had been obtained by thee through injustice | something which had been obtained by thee through injustice |
| 10736 | or plunder, thy gift would not be very acceptable | to Him, | or plunder, thy gift would not be very acceptable | to Him, | or plunder, thy gift would not be very acceptable | to Him, |
| 10737 | either because thou hadst obtained that something by in- | either because thou hadst obtained that something by in- | either because thou hadst obtained that something by in- |
| 10738 | justice or plunder, or because thou wast giving a portion | justice or plunder, or because thou wast giving a portion | justice or plunder, or because thou wast giving a portion |
| 10739 | of it to Him as a gift. For thou must bring as thine offer- | of it to Him as a gift. For thou must bring as thine offer- | of it to Him as a gift. For thou must bring as thine offer- |
| 10740 | ing the gift which is pure, even as it is written, ‘The | ing the gift which is pure, even as it is written, ‘The | ing the gift which is pure, even as it is written, ‘The |
| 10741 | offerings of the upright are acceptable unto Him.” * | offerings of the upright are acceptable unto Him.” * | offerings of the upright are acceptable unto Him.” * |
| 10742 | And moreover, if thou dost acquire possessions through | And moreover, if thou dost acquire possessions through | And moreover, if thou dost acquire possessions through |
| 10743 | thine | honest labour, thou shalt bring unto God offerings | thine | honest labour, thou shalt bring unto God offerings | thine | honest labour, thou shalt bring unto God offerings |
| 10744 | from the same, whereon the poor shall feed themselves. Yet | from the same, whereon the poor shall feed themselves. Yet | from the same, whereon the poor shall feed themselves. Yet |
| 10745 | they shall be accounted unto you as things plundered, accord- | they shall be accounted unto you as things plundered, accord- | they shall be accounted unto you as things plundered, accord- |
| 10746 | ing to that which He spake by the prophet Malachi saying, | ing to that which He spake by the prophet Malachi saying, | ing to that which He spake by the prophet Malachi saying, |
| 10747 | ‘The firstfruits, and the tithes, are stolen by you, and the | ‘The firstfruits, and the tithes, are stolen by you, and the | ‘The firstfruits, and the tithes, are stolen by you, and the |
| 10748 | plunder shall be | in your houses.’ ® | plunder shall be | in your houses.’ ® | plunder shall be | in your houses.’ ® |
| 10749 | Now it is meet for us to mingle mercy with judgement, | Now it is meet for us to mingle mercy with judgement, | Now it is meet for us to mingle mercy with judgement, |
| 10750 | and we must acquire the faculty of judging, but we must | and we must acquire the faculty of judging, but we must | and we must acquire the faculty of judging, but we must |
| 10751 | speak in mercy, according to that which is written, ¢ Keep | speak in mercy, according to that which is written, ¢ Keep | speak in mercy, according to that which is written, ¢ Keep |
| 10752 | mercy and judgement, and do thou draw nigh unto thy God | mercy and judgement, and do thou draw nigh unto thy God | mercy and judgement, and do thou draw nigh unto thy God |
| 10753 | 1 Prov. xv. 8; xxi. 27. 3 Prov. xxi. 13 3 Prov, iii. 9. | 1 Prov. xv. 8; xxi. 27. 3 Prov. xxi. 13 3 Prov, iii. 9. | 1 Prov. xv. 8; xxi. 27. 3 Prov. xxi. 13 3 Prov, iii. 9. |
| 10754 | * Prov. xv. 8. 5 Mal. iii. 8, 10. | * Prov. xv. 8. 5 Mal. iii. 8, 10. | * Prov. xv. 8. 5 Mal. iii. 8, 10. |
| 10755 | Fol. | Fol. | Fol. |
| 10756 | Fol, | Fol, | Fol, |
| 10757 | Fol. | Fol. | Fol. |
| 10758 | Fol, | Fol, | Fol, |
| 10759 | Fol. | Fol. | Fol. |
| 10760 | 78 a col. 1 | 78 a col. 1 | 78 a col. 1 |
| 10761 | 78 a col.2 | 78 a col.2 | 78 a col.2 |
| 10762 | 78 b col. 1 | 78 b col. 1 | 78 b col. 1 |
| 10763 | 78b col. 2 | 78b col. 2 | 78b col. 2 |
| 10764 | 79acol.1 | 79acol.1 | 79acol.1 |
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| 10765 | Fol, 79 a col.2 | Fol, 79 a col.2 | Fol, 79 a col.2 |
| 10766 | Fol. 79 b col.1 | Fol. 79 b col.1 | Fol. 79 b col.1 |
| 10767 | Fol. 79 b col.2 | Fol. 79 b col.2 | Fol. 79 b col.2 |
| 10768 | Fol. 30 acol. 1 | Fol. 30 acol. 1 | Fol. 30 acol. 1 |
| 10769 | Fol, 80a col. 2 | Fol, 80a col. 2 | Fol, 80a col. 2 |
| 10770 | 206 THE DISCOURSE OF ATHANASIUS | 206 THE DISCOURSE OF ATHANASIUS | 206 THE DISCOURSE OF ATHANASIUS |
| 10771 | at all times’? For God loveth mercy and judgement, and | at all times’? For God loveth mercy and judgement, and | at all times’? For God loveth mercy and judgement, and |
| 10772 | let him draw nigh | unto God Who careth [for the poor] in | let him draw nigh | unto God Who careth [for the poor] in | let him draw nigh | unto God Who careth [for the poor] in |
| 10773 | mercy. Finally, let each one of us now in this place | mercy. Finally, let each one of us now in this place | mercy. Finally, let each one of us now in this place |
| 10774 | (i.e., world) examine himself. Let the rich man consider | (i.e., world) examine himself. Let the rich man consider | (i.e., world) examine himself. Let the rich man consider |
| 10775 | most carefully concerning the things which he hath gotten, | most carefully concerning the things which he hath gotten, | most carefully concerning the things which he hath gotten, |
| 10776 | and among which he considereth the gifts of God to be, | and among which he considereth the gifts of God to be, | and among which he considereth the gifts of God to be, |
| 10777 | whether he hath acted unjustly towards the poor man, or | whether he hath acted unjustly towards the poor man, or | whether he hath acted unjustly towards the poor man, or |
| 10778 | whether he hath taken advantage of his weakness, | or | whether he hath taken advantage of his weakness, | or | whether he hath taken advantage of his weakness, | or |
| 10779 | whether he hath claimed more than his share of that which | whether he hath claimed more than his share of that which | whether he hath claimed more than his share of that which |
| 10780 | belongeth to him, [or whether] he hath employed force [in | belongeth to him, [or whether] he hath employed force [in | belongeth to him, [or whether] he hath employed force [in |
| 10781 | his dealing with him] instead of righteousness. | his dealing with him] instead of righteousness. | his dealing with him] instead of righteousness. |
| 10782 | Now we are commanded, in respect of our servants, to | Now we are commanded, in respect of our servants, to | Now we are commanded, in respect of our servants, to |
| 10783 | keep strict justice when dealing with them, and to treat | keep strict justice when dealing with them, and to treat | keep strict justice when dealing with them, and to treat |
| 10784 | them equitably. Because thon hast the power [to deal | them equitably. Because thon hast the power [to deal | them equitably. Because thon hast the power [to deal |
| 10785 | unjustly], do not practise injustice; and because thou art | unjustly], do not practise injustice; and because thou art | unjustly], do not practise injustice; and because thou art |
| 10786 | able [to defraud], do not claim more than thy share; on the | able [to defraud], do not claim more than thy share; on the | able [to defraud], do not claim more than thy share; on the |
| 10787 | contrary, because thou hast | the works of power, do thou | contrary, because thou hast | the works of power, do thou | contrary, because thou hast | the works of power, do thou |
| 10788 | make manifest the works of righteousness, for it is not | make manifest the works of righteousness, for it is not | make manifest the works of righteousness, for it is not |
| 10789 | a matter which it is impossible for thee to perform. | a matter which it is impossible for thee to perform. | a matter which it is impossible for thee to perform. |
| 10790 | Thou art obliged to give a proof of the obedience and fear | Thou art obliged to give a proof of the obedience and fear | Thou art obliged to give a proof of the obedience and fear |
| 10791 | which are in thee in respect of God, but in that wherein | which are in thee in respect of God, but in that wherein | which are in thee in respect of God, but in that wherein |
| 10792 | thou hast the power to transgress, thou shalt not transgress. | thou hast the power to transgress, thou shalt not transgress. | thou hast the power to transgress, thou shalt not transgress. |
| 10793 | Supposing thou didst carry off | the tools of certain poor | Supposing thou didst carry off | the tools of certain poor | Supposing thou didst carry off | the tools of certain poor |
| 10794 | men, and didst give them to other poor men, thou wouldst | men, and didst give them to other poor men, thou wouldst | men, and didst give them to other poor men, thou wouldst |
| 10795 | be acceptable neither for thy theft nor for thy gift. Why | be acceptable neither for thy theft nor for thy gift. Why | be acceptable neither for thy theft nor for thy gift. Why |
| 10796 | shouldst thou pollute thy riches and bring upon them works | shouldst thou pollute thy riches and bring upon them works | shouldst thou pollute thy riches and bring upon them works |
| 10797 | which are unrighteous? Why shouldst thou make thine | which are unrighteous? Why shouldst thou make thine | which are unrighteous? Why shouldst thou make thine |
| 10798 | offering to be an abomination [to God] by undertaking to | offering to be an abomination [to God] by undertaking to | offering to be an abomination [to God] by undertaking to |
| 10799 | offer up an offering of injustice, | because thou thinkest to do | offer up an offering of injustice, | because thou thinkest to do | offer up an offering of injustice, | because thou thinkest to do |
| 10800 | a kindness to other poor men with it? Be merciful unto that | a kindness to other poor men with it? Be merciful unto that | a kindness to other poor men with it? Be merciful unto that |
| 10801 | man who hath suffered injustice. Do deeds of kindness and | man who hath suffered injustice. Do deeds of kindness and | man who hath suffered injustice. Do deeds of kindness and |
| 10802 | charity to this man, and act with gracious goodness to that | charity to this man, and act with gracious goodness to that | charity to this man, and act with gracious goodness to that |
| 10803 | man, and thou shalt thereby perform mercy and judgement. | man, and thou shalt thereby perform mercy and judgement. | man, and thou shalt thereby perform mercy and judgement. |
| 10804 | For God doth not make Himself a partner in greediness, | For God doth not make Himself a partner in greediness, | For God doth not make Himself a partner in greediness, |
| 10805 | I Hos. xii, 6. | I Hos. xii, 6. | I Hos. xii, 6. |
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| 10806 | ON MERCY AND JUDGEMENT 207 | ON MERCY AND JUDGEMENT 207 | ON MERCY AND JUDGEMENT 207 |
| 10807 | neither doth He share with | thieves and robbers. It is not | neither doth He share with | thieves and robbers. It is not | neither doth He share with | thieves and robbers. It is not |
| 10808 | impossible for Him to feed the poor whom He hath com- | impossible for Him to feed the poor whom He hath com- | impossible for Him to feed the poor whom He hath com- |
| 10809 | mitted unto us, but He requireth the fruitfulness of righteous- | mitted unto us, but He requireth the fruitfulness of righteous- | mitted unto us, but He requireth the fruitfulness of righteous- |
| 10810 | ness, and the love of men, at our hands, whereby we shall be | ness, and the love of men, at our hands, whereby we shall be | ness, and the love of men, at our hands, whereby we shall be |
| 10811 | both of use to others, and do good to ourselves. Mercy hath | both of use to others, and do good to ourselves. Mercy hath | both of use to others, and do good to ourselves. Mercy hath |
| 10812 | no existence in injustice, neither hath blessing any | existence | no existence in injustice, neither hath blessing any | existence | no existence in injustice, neither hath blessing any | existence |
| 10813 | in cursing, nor doth the doing of acts of kindness spring from | in cursing, nor doth the doing of acts of kindness spring from | in cursing, nor doth the doing of acts of kindness spring from |
| 10814 | the tears of those who weep. | the tears of those who weep. | the tears of those who weep. |
| 10815 | For God spake concerning the tears that moved Him of | For God spake concerning the tears that moved Him of | For God spake concerning the tears that moved Him of |
| 10816 | those who were treated unjustly, saying, ¢These are the | those who were treated unjustly, saying, ¢These are the | those who were treated unjustly, saying, ¢These are the |
| 10817 | things that ye do which I hate. Ye cover over (or, dress) | things that ye do which I hate. Ye cover over (or, dress) | things that ye do which I hate. Ye cover over (or, dress) |
| 10818 | My | altar with tears, and weeping, and sighings which arise | My | altar with tears, and weeping, and sighings which arise | My | altar with tears, and weeping, and sighings which arise |
| 10819 | from sufferings’! Acts of this kind performed in this | from sufferings’! Acts of this kind performed in this | from sufferings’! Acts of this kind performed in this |
| 10820 | manner are works of vanity, and they are performed for the | manner are works of vanity, and they are performed for the | manner are works of vanity, and they are performed for the |
| 10821 | sake of the approbation of men, and not for the approbation | sake of the approbation of men, and not for the approbation | sake of the approbation of men, and not for the approbation |
| 10822 | which is from God. It was for this | reason that the Lord | which is from God. It was for this | reason that the Lord | which is from God. It was for this | reason that the Lord |
| 10823 | rightly said, Do not your acts [of charity] in order that men | rightly said, Do not your acts [of charity] in order that men | rightly said, Do not your acts [of charity] in order that men |
| 10824 | may see you.’ ? For if thou wouldst do thy works of charity | may see you.’ ? For if thou wouldst do thy works of charity | may see you.’ ? For if thou wouldst do thy works of charity |
| 10825 | ⲃⲟ that it shall be God alone Who knoweth thereof, thou wilt | ⲃⲟ that it shall be God alone Who knoweth thereof, thou wilt | bo that it shall be God alone Who knoweth thereof, thou wilt |
| 10826 | guard thyself from doing them in greediness (or, avarice), for | guard thyself from doing them in greediness (or, avarice), for | guard thyself from doing them in greediness (or, avarice), for |
| 10827 | thou knowest that thou wilt not | please in this manner God, | thou knowest that thou wilt not | please in this manner God, | thou knowest that thou wilt not | please in this manner God, |
| 10828 | Who watcheth us. Let us perform our acts of charity in | Who watcheth us. Let us perform our acts of charity in | Who watcheth us. Let us perform our acts of charity in |
| 10829 | such a manner that we may receive the reward therefor | such a manner that we may receive the reward therefor | such a manner that we may receive the reward therefor |
| 10830 | from God. | from God. | from God. |
| 10831 | Now though God giveth His good gifts unto these whom | Now though God giveth His good gifts unto these whom | Now though God giveth His good gifts unto these whom |
| 10832 | He honoureth, He honoureth in no way whatsoever him that | He honoureth, He honoureth in no way whatsoever him that | He honoureth, He honoureth in no way whatsoever him that |
| 10833 | seizeth more than his share. Refrain from making an offer- | seizeth more than his share. Refrain from making an offer- | seizeth more than his share. Refrain from making an offer- |
| 10834 | ing unto God if thou causest | grief to thy brother, for he | ing unto God if thou causest | grief to thy brother, for he | ing unto God if thou causest | grief to thy brother, for he |
| 10835 | (i. e., the Book) saith, ‘If thou goest to offer up an offering | (i. e., the Book) saith, ‘If thou goest to offer up an offering | (i. e., the Book) saith, ‘If thou goest to offer up an offering |
| 10836 | upon the altar, thou shalt remember in that place if thy | upon the altar, thou shalt remember in that place if thy | upon the altar, thou shalt remember in that place if thy |
| 10837 | brother hath any matter against thee. [If he hath], go forth | brother hath any matter against thee. [If he hath], go forth | brother hath any matter against thee. [If he hath], go forth |
| 10838 | first of all and make thyself to be at peace with thy brother, | first of all and make thyself to be at peace with thy brother, | first of all and make thyself to be at peace with thy brother, |
| 10839 | and then come in and offer up thy gift.’® Remember then | and then come in and offer up thy gift.’® Remember then | and then come in and offer up thy gift.’® Remember then |
| 10840 | Zacchaeus, the | tax-gatherer, who determined to restore to him | Zacchaeus, the | tax-gatherer, who determined to restore to him | Zacchaeus, the | tax-gatherer, who determined to restore to him |
| 10841 | 1 Mal. ii. 13, 2 Matt, vi. 1, 3 Matt. ⲩ. 23, | 1 Mal. ii. 13, 2 Matt, vi. 1, 3 Matt. Ⲩ. 23, | 1 Mal. ii. 13, 2 Matt, vi. 1, 3 Matt. Y. 23, |
| 10842 | Fol. 80 b col. 1 | Fol. 80 b col. 1 | Fol. 80 b col. 1 |
| 10843 | Fol. 805 col, 2 | Fol. 805 col, 2 | Fol. 805 col, 2 |
| 10844 | Fol.81acol. 1 | Fol.81acol. 1 | Fol.81acol. 1 |
| 10845 | Fol.81 a col. 2 | Fol.81 a col. 2 | Fol.81 a col. 2 |
| 10846 | Fol, 81b col. 1 | Fol, 81b col. 1 | Fol, 81b col. 1 |
| 10847 | Fol. 81% col. 2 | Fol. 81% col. 2 | Fol. 81% col. 2 |
| 10848 | Fol. 82a col. 1 | Fol. 82a col. 1 | Fol. 82a col. 1 |
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| 10849 | Fol.82 acol.2 | Fol.82 acol.2 | Fol.82 acol.2 |
| 10850 | Fol.820b col. 1 | Fol.820b col. 1 | Fol.820b col. 1 |
| 10851 | Fol.82b col. 2 | Fol.82b col. 2 | Fol.82b col. 2 |
| 10852 | Fol.83 a col. 1 | Fol.83 a col. 1 | Fol.83 a col. 1 |
| 10853 | Fol. 83 a col.2 | Fol. 83 a col.2 | Fol. 83 a col.2 |
| 10854 | 208 THE DISCOURSE OF ATHANASIUS | 208 THE DISCOURSE OF ATHANASIUS | 208 THE DISCOURSE OF ATHANASIUS |
| 10855 | that had been defrauded his property twofold,! and in this | that had been defrauded his property twofold,! and in this | that had been defrauded his property twofold,! and in this |
| 10856 | way he divided his possessions among the poor. For he knew | way he divided his possessions among the poor. For he knew | way he divided his possessions among the poor. For he knew |
| 10857 | that he wished to receive Christ into [his house], and that | that he wished to receive Christ into [his house], and that | that he wished to receive Christ into [his house], and that |
| 10858 | Christ would only receive unto Himself those who gave gladly | Christ would only receive unto Himself those who gave gladly | Christ would only receive unto Himself those who gave gladly |
| 10859 | unto the poor, [and that He would not receive him] unless he | unto the poor, [and that He would not receive him] unless he | unto the poor, [and that He would not receive him] unless he |
| 10860 | did away | with his avariciousness, and the things which he | did away | with his avariciousness, and the things which he | did away | with his avariciousness, and the things which he |
| 10861 | had acquired unjustly. And in this manner did the Lord | had acquired unjustly. And in this manner did the Lord | had acquired unjustly. And in this manner did the Lord |
| 10862 | reeeive in integrity Zacchaeus, who said, ¢ Salvation is in this | reeeive in integrity Zacchaeus, who said, ¢ Salvation is in this | reeeive in integrity Zacchaeus, who said, ¢ Salvation is in this |
| 10863 | my house this day.” | my house this day.” | my house this day.” |
| 10864 | And these things we would say unto those who do works | And these things we would say unto those who do works | And these things we would say unto those who do works |
| 10865 | of charity, but who do not take care to be scrupulously fair | of charity, but who do not take care to be scrupulously fair | of charity, but who do not take care to be scrupulously fair |
| 10866 | and just. And we | would also say them unto him that | and just. And we | would also say them unto him that | and just. And we | would also say them unto him that |
| 10867 | keepeth strict watch on himself in respect of committing | keepeth strict watch on himself in respect of committing | keepeth strict watch on himself in respect of committing |
| 10868 | acts of injustice, but is careless in respect of doing works | acts of injustice, but is careless in respect of doing works | acts of injustice, but is careless in respect of doing works |
| 10869 | of charity. The tree which beareth not fruit they cut down | of charity. The tree which beareth not fruit they cut down | of charity. The tree which beareth not fruit they cut down |
| 10870 | and cast into the fire. In this manner this tree will never | and cast into the fire. In this manner this tree will never | and cast into the fire. In this manner this tree will never |
| 10871 | give pleasure to the Husbandman Who appertaineth to | give pleasure to the Husbandman Who appertaineth to | give pleasure to the Husbandman Who appertaineth to |
| 10872 | heaven, Who spake saying, ‘I came seeking for fruit on this | heaven, Who spake saying, ‘I came seeking for fruit on this | heaven, Who spake saying, ‘I came seeking for fruit on this |
| 10873 | fig-tree, and I | have found none ; and He commanded [them] | fig-tree, and I | have found none ; and He commanded [them] | fig-tree, and I | have found none ; and He commanded [them] |
| 10874 | to cut it down so that it might not make the ground to be | to cut it down so that it might not make the ground to be | to cut it down so that it might not make the ground to be |
| 10875 | without value also.’® And they are also wont to condemn | without value also.’® And they are also wont to condemn | without value also.’® And they are also wont to condemn |
| 10876 | him that giveth no pledge to the poor, and there is a threat | him that giveth no pledge to the poor, and there is a threat | him that giveth no pledge to the poor, and there is a threat |
| 10877 | of punishment because of this in the following [words], for | of punishment because of this in the following [words], for | of punishment because of this in the following [words], for |
| 10878 | He saith, Ⲙⲉ who forgetteth to give a pledge to the poor | He saith, ⲙⲏⲓ who forgetteth to give a pledge to the poor | He saith, myi who forgetteth to give a pledge to the poor |
| 10879 | shall ery ont | to God, and He will not hearken unto him.’ 4 | shall ery ont | to God, and He will not hearken unto him.’ 4 | shall ery ont | to God, and He will not hearken unto him.’ 4 |
| 10880 | And God saith, ¢ For I am the Merciful One.’ ® | And God saith, ¢ For I am the Merciful One.’ ® | And God saith, ¢ For I am the Merciful One.’ ® |
| 10881 | Now, it is a terrible thing, and a matter wholly outside the | Now, it is a terrible thing, and a matter wholly outside the | Now, it is a terrible thing, and a matter wholly outside the |
| 10882 | Law, for thee to come back and reap thy fields a second time, | Law, for thee to come back and reap thy fields a second time, | Law, for thee to come back and reap thy fields a second time, |
| 10883 | or for thee to come back and gather grapes a second time | or for thee to come back and gather grapes a second time | or for thee to come back and gather grapes a second time |
| 10884 | from thy vineyard, or for thee to come back and gather fruit | from thy vineyard, or for thee to come back and gather fruit | from thy vineyard, or for thee to come back and gather fruit |
| 10885 | a second time | from thine olive trees; for it is meet that | a second time | from thine olive trees; for it is meet that | a second time | from thine olive trees; for it is meet that |
| 10886 | thou shouldst leave these for the poor. If now these com- | thou shouldst leave these for the poor. If now these com- | thou shouldst leave these for the poor. If now these com- |
| 10887 | mandments were given unto those who were under the Law, | mandments were given unto those who were under the Law, | mandments were given unto those who were under the Law, |
| 10888 | ! Comparo Luke xix 8. ? Luke xix. 9. # Luko xiii. 7. | ! Comparo Luke xix 8. ? Luke xix. 9. # Luko xiii. 7. | ! Comparo Luke xix 8. ? Luke xix. 9. # Luko xiii. 7. |
| 10889 | 4 Jer, xi, 11, 5 Jer, iii, 12. | 4 Jer, xi, 11, 5 Jer, iii, 12. | 4 Jer, xi, 11, 5 Jer, iii, 12. |
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| 10890 | ON MERCY AND JUDGEMENT 209 | ON MERCY AND JUDGEMENT 209 | ON MERCY AND JUDGEMENT 209 |
| 10891 | what shall we say in respect of these who are under | what shall we say in respect of these who are under | what shall we say in respect of these who are under |
| 10892 | Christ ? | Christ ? | Christ ? |
| 10893 | These are the [words] which the Lord spake saying, | These are the [words] which the Lord spake saying, | These are the [words] which the Lord spake saying, |
| 10894 | ‘Except your righteousness exceed that of the scribes and | ‘Except your righteousness exceed that of the scribes and | ‘Except your righteousness exceed that of the scribes and |
| 10895 | the Pharisees, ye shall not | enter into the kingdom which | the Pharisees, ye shall not | enter into the kingdom which | the Pharisees, ye shall not | enter into the kingdom which |
| 10896 | is in the heavens’! Therefore [we must give] not only from | is in the heavens’! Therefore [we must give] not only from | is in the heavens’! Therefore [we must give] not only from |
| 10897 | our fields, and from that which cometh in to us, but also of | our fields, and from that which cometh in to us, but also of | our fields, and from that which cometh in to us, but also of |
| 10898 | the work of our hands. And the Apostle taught us that we | the work of our hands. And the Apostle taught us that we | the work of our hands. And the Apostle taught us that we |
| 10899 | must give unto those who have nothing at all, for he spake | must give unto those who have nothing at all, for he spake | must give unto those who have nothing at all, for he spake |
| 10900 | saying, ‘Ye shall accept the good things in order that ye | saying, ‘Ye shall accept the good things in order that ye | saying, ‘Ye shall accept the good things in order that ye |
| 10901 | may find the wherewithal to give gifts to him that is | | may find the wherewithal to give gifts to him that is | | may find the wherewithal to give gifts to him that is | |
| 10902 | needy’? Unto him that wisheth to follow in the steps | needy’? Unto him that wisheth to follow in the steps | needy’? Unto him that wisheth to follow in the steps |
| 10903 | of the Saviour will the Lord reveal His Divine Person, and | of the Saviour will the Lord reveal His Divine Person, and | of the Saviour will the Lord reveal His Divine Person, and |
| 10904 | He will make him to give of all his substance, and to do that | He will make him to give of all his substance, and to do that | He will make him to give of all his substance, and to do that |
| 10905 | which is good to the poor; and in this wise he shall follow | which is good to the poor; and in this wise he shall follow | which is good to the poor; and in this wise he shall follow |
| 10906 | in His footsteps. Now, those who follow in His footsteps, | in His footsteps. Now, those who follow in His footsteps, | in His footsteps. Now, those who follow in His footsteps, |
| 10907 | and those who are perfect, give effect wholly to the great and | and those who are perfect, give effect wholly to the great and | and those who are perfect, give effect wholly to the great and |
| 10908 | perfect readiness [to give] which | is in charity. | perfect readiness [to give] which | is in charity. | perfect readiness [to give] which | is in charity. |
| 10909 | He gave them this commandment in order that they should | He gave them this commandment in order that they should | He gave them this commandment in order that they should |
| 10910 | perform service by means of [their] possessions, and should | perform service by means of [their] possessions, and should | perform service by means of [their] possessions, and should |
| 10911 | convert the remnant also to the service by the Word and | convert the remnant also to the service by the Word and | convert the remnant also to the service by the Word and |
| 10912 | the Spirit. He gave them this commandment in order | the Spirit. He gave them this commandment in order | the Spirit. He gave them this commandment in order |
| 10913 | to make them do acts of beneficence, and to give gifts for | to make them do acts of beneficence, and to give gifts for | to make them do acts of beneficence, and to give gifts for |
| 10914 | the common good, and | to continue to do so with what they | the common good, and | to continue to do so with what they | the common good, and | to continue to do so with what they |
| 10915 | had, so that through these things they might find themselves | had, so that through these things they might find themselves | had, so that through these things they might find themselves |
| 10916 | to be like unto the love which God hath for man, and might | to be like unto the love which God hath for man, and might | to be like unto the love which God hath for man, and might |
| 10917 | do works of charity, and give thanks. For He spake saying, | do works of charity, and give thanks. For He spake saying, | do works of charity, and give thanks. For He spake saying, |
| 10918 | “Give and it shall be given unto you. Be merciful and | “Give and it shall be given unto you. Be merciful and | “Give and it shall be given unto you. Be merciful and |
| 10919 | mercy shall be shewed unto you’® Through the things | mercy shall be shewed unto you’® Through the things | mercy shall be shewed unto you’® Through the things |
| 10920 | of this earth, moreover, He promised | to them a share in | of this earth, moreover, He promised | to them a share in | of this earth, moreover, He promised | to them a share in |
| 10921 | those things which are with Him. | those things which are with Him. | those things which are with Him. |
| 10922 | For these are they who shall take their stand at the right | For these are they who shall take their stand at the right | For these are they who shall take their stand at the right |
| 10923 | hand of God, and these are they unto whom the King, when | hand of God, and these are they unto whom the King, when | hand of God, and these are they unto whom the King, when |
| 10924 | He shall come, shall speak saying, ‘ Come, ye blessed of My | He shall come, shall speak saying, ‘ Come, ye blessed of My | He shall come, shall speak saying, ‘ Come, ye blessed of My |
| 10925 | 1 Matt, v. 20. 2 Eph. iv. 28. 3 Luke vi. 38; Matt. ⲩ. 7. | 1 Matt, v. 20. 2 Eph. iv. 28. 3 Luke vi. 38; Matt. Ⲩ. 7. | 1 Matt, v. 20. 2 Eph. iv. 28. 3 Luke vi. 38; Matt. Y. 7. |
| 10926 | Ee | Ee | Ee |
| 10927 | Fol.83 ⲃ col. 1 | Fol.83 ⲃ col. 1 | Fol.83 v col. 1 |
| 10928 | Fol.83b col. 3 | Fol.83b col. 3 | Fol.83b col. 3 |
| 10929 | Fol. 84 a col. 1 | Fol. 84 a col. 1 | Fol. 84 a col. 1 |
| 10930 | Fol.84 a col.2 | Fol.84 a col.2 | Fol.84 a col.2 |
| 10931 | Fol.84 ⲃ col. 1 | Fol.84 ⲃ col. 1 | Fol.84 v col. 1 |
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| 10932 | Fol. 34 b col. 2 | Fol. 34 b col. 2 | Fol. 34 b col. 2 |
| 10933 | Fol. 85 a col. 1 | Fol. 85 a col. 1 | Fol. 85 a col. 1 |
| 10934 | Fol. 85a col. 2 | Fol. 85a col. 2 | Fol. 85a col. 2 |
| 10935 | Fol, 85% col. 1 | Fol, 85% col. 1 | Fol, 85% col. 1 |
| 10936 | Fol. 85% col. 2 | Fol. 85% col. 2 | Fol. 85% col. 2 |
| 10937 | Fol. 86a col. 1 | Fol. 86a col. 1 | Fol. 86a col. 1 |
| 10938 | 210 THE DISCOURSE OF ATHANASIUS | 210 THE DISCOURSE OF ATHANASIUS | 210 THE DISCOURSE OF ATHANASIUS |
| 10939 | Father, and ye shall inherit the kingdom which hath been | Father, and ye shall inherit the kingdom which hath been | Father, and ye shall inherit the kingdom which hath been |
| 10940 | prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For | prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For | prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For |
| 10941 | I was hungry, [and] ye | gave Me food. I was thirsty, [and] | I was hungry, [and] ye | gave Me food. I was thirsty, [and] | I was hungry, [and] ye | gave Me food. I was thirsty, [and] |
| 10942 | ye gave Me water to drink. Ⲓ was a stranger, [and] ye took | ye gave Me water to drink. Ⲓ was a stranger, [and] ye took | ye gave Me water to drink. I was a stranger, [and] ye took |
| 10943 | Me to yourselves. Ⲓ was naked, [aud] ye clothed Me. I was | Me to yourselves. Ⲓ was naked, [aud] ye clothed Me. I was | Me to yourselves. I was naked, [aud] ye clothed Me. I was |
| 10944 | sick, [and] ye visited Me. I was in prison, [and] ye came | sick, [and] ye visited Me. I was in prison, [and] ye came | sick, [and] ye visited Me. I was in prison, [and] ye came |
| 10945 | unto Me.” Then the righteous, having marvelled [at these | unto Me.” Then the righteous, having marvelled [at these | unto Me.” Then the righteous, having marvelled [at these |
| 10946 | words], shall say, | «Lord, at what time did we ever do these | words], shall say, | «Lord, at what time did we ever do these | words], shall say, | «Lord, at what time did we ever do these |
| 10947 | things unto Thee?’ And He shall say unto them, ¢ Amen. | things unto Thee?’ And He shall say unto them, ¢ Amen. | things unto Thee?’ And He shall say unto them, ¢ Amen. |
| 10948 | I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of | I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of | I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of |
| 10949 | these few little ones, it is to Me that ye have done these | these few little ones, it is to Me that ye have done these | these few little ones, it is to Me that ye have done these |
| 10950 | things.’ 1 | things.’ 1 | things.’ 1 |
| 10951 | For ready kindness [shewn] to the saints is piety [shewn] | For ready kindness [shewn] to the saints is piety [shewn] | For ready kindness [shewn] to the saints is piety [shewn] |
| 10952 | to Christ, and | ready kindness [shewn] towards those who | to Christ, and | ready kindness [shewn] towards those who | to Christ, and | ready kindness [shewn] towards those who |
| 10953 | belong to Christ, maketh him that sheweth it to be a minister | belong to Christ, maketh him that sheweth it to be a minister | belong to Christ, maketh him that sheweth it to be a minister |
| 10954 | of Christ. Not only if he hath many possessions, but also | of Christ. Not only if he hath many possessions, but also | of Christ. Not only if he hath many possessions, but also |
| 10955 | if he hath very few ; whatsoever he hath this shall he offer. | if he hath very few ; whatsoever he hath this shall he offer. | if he hath very few ; whatsoever he hath this shall he offer. |
| 10956 | And if a man shall give only a cup of cold water to a disciple, | And if a man shall give only a cup of cold water to a disciple, | And if a man shall give only a cup of cold water to a disciple, |
| 10957 | in the name of a disciple, Amen, | I say unto you he shall | in the name of a disciple, Amen, | I say unto you he shall | in the name of a disciple, Amen, | I say unto you he shall |
| 10958 | not lose his reward. He will give unto thee, O rich man, the | not lose his reward. He will give unto thee, O rich man, the | not lose his reward. He will give unto thee, O rich man, the |
| 10959 | occasion for true liberty. | occasion for true liberty. | occasion for true liberty. |
| 10960 | For through these things thou shalt find thyself to be | For through these things thou shalt find thyself to be | For through these things thou shalt find thyself to be |
| 10961 | a fellow-worker with God. Thou shalt feed with the soldiers | a fellow-worker with God. Thou shalt feed with the soldiers | a fellow-worker with God. Thou shalt feed with the soldiers |
| 10962 | of Christ, and thou shalt feed with them at thy will, and | of Christ, and thou shalt feed with them at thy will, and | of Christ, and thou shalt feed with them at thy will, and |
| 10963 | thou shalt be constrained in no wise; for the King of | thou shalt be constrained in no wise; for the King of | thou shalt be constrained in no wise; for the King of |
| 10964 | heaven neither setteth | restraint nor maketh demands | heaven neither setteth | restraint nor maketh demands | heaven neither setteth | restraint nor maketh demands |
| 10965 | upon the perfect. He receiveth to Himself those who give | upon the perfect. He receiveth to Himself those who give | upon the perfect. He receiveth to Himself those who give |
| 10966 | willingly, in order that those who give may also receive, and | willingly, in order that those who give may also receive, and | willingly, in order that those who give may also receive, and |
| 10967 | that those who pay honour may themselves be honoured, | that those who pay honour may themselves be honoured, | that those who pay honour may themselves be honoured, |
| 10968 | and that those who make themselves partners with the poor | and that those who make themselves partners with the poor | and that those who make themselves partners with the poor |
| 10969 | in the things which are temporal shall be invited to take | in the things which are temporal shall be invited to take | in the things which are temporal shall be invited to take |
| 10970 | their share with them in the things which are for ever. | their share with them in the things which are for ever. | their share with them in the things which are for ever. |
| 10971 | These things, | let us remember, are for ever and for all | These things, | let us remember, are for ever and for all | These things, | let us remember, are for ever and for all |
| 10972 | time. And let them be before our eyes, [and] they shall | time. And let them be before our eyes, [and] they shall | time. And let them be before our eyes, [and] they shall |
| 10973 | 1 Matt, xxv, 34 Ⲛ︦. | 1 Matt, xxv, 34 ⲛ. | 1 Matt, xxv, 34 n. |
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| 10974 | ON MERCY AND JUDGEMENT 211 | ON MERCY AND JUDGEMENT 211 | ON MERCY AND JUDGEMENT 211 |
| 10975 | be in our souls, in order that we may make use of the time | be in our souls, in order that we may make use of the time | be in our souls, in order that we may make use of the time |
| 10976 | (or, opportunity), and not allow it to escape from us. And | (or, opportunity), and not allow it to escape from us. And | (or, opportunity), and not allow it to escape from us. And |
| 10977 | we must not forget the things which are. Now let us await | we must not forget the things which are. Now let us await | we must not forget the things which are. Now let us await |
| 10978 | after them that which is to come, | lest through our expecta- | after them that which is to come, | lest through our expecta- | after them that which is to come, | lest through our expecta- |
| 10979 | tion we thrust the matter behind us, and there come upon us | tion we thrust the matter behind us, and there come upon us | tion we thrust the matter behind us, and there come upon us |
| 10980 | our end. Now the Lord gave this unto us that we might | our end. Now the Lord gave this unto us that we might | our end. Now the Lord gave this unto us that we might |
| 10981 | find ourselves keeping watch. And we must produce fruit, | find ourselves keeping watch. And we must produce fruit, | find ourselves keeping watch. And we must produce fruit, |
| 10982 | and labour in the remembrance of His commandments; and | and labour in the remembrance of His commandments; and | and labour in the remembrance of His commandments; and |
| 10983 | we must make ourselves ready for His glorious rest, and then | we must make ourselves ready for His glorious rest, and then | we must make ourselves ready for His glorious rest, and then |
| 10984 | nothing whatsoever shall give us | offence; through Jesus | nothing whatsoever shall give us | offence; through Jesus | nothing whatsoever shall give us | offence; through Jesus |
| 10985 | Christ, our Lord, to Whom be the glory, and with Him the | Christ, our Lord, to Whom be the glory, and with Him the | Christ, our Lord, to Whom be the glory, and with Him the |
| 10986 | Father, and the Holy Spirit, for all ages of ages. Amen, | Father, and the Holy Spirit, for all ages of ages. Amen, | Father, and the Holy Spirit, for all ages of ages. Amen, |
| 10987 | Fol. 86 acol.2 | Fol. 86 acol.2 | Fol. 86 acol.2 |
| 10988 | Fol. 86 b col. 1 | Fol. 86 b col. 1 | Fol. 86 b col. 1 |
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| 10989 | Fol. 30 b col. 2 | Fol. 30 b col. 2 | Fol. 30 b col. 2 |
| 10990 | Fol.87 acol. 1 | Fol.87 acol. 1 | Fol.87 acol. 1 |
| 10991 | Fol. 87 acol. 2 | Fol. 87 acol. 2 | Fol. 87 acol. 2 |
| 10992 | Fol. 87b col. 1 | Fol. 87b col. 1 | Fol. 87b col. 1 |
| 10993 | Fol. 87 b col. 2 | Fol. 87 b col. 2 | Fol. 87 b col. 2 |
| 10994 | THE DISCOURSE OF OUR HOLY FATHER, APA | THE DISCOURSE OF OUR HOLY FATHER, APA | THE DISCOURSE OF OUR HOLY FATHER, APA |
| 10995 | THEOPHILOS, THE ARCHBISHOP, WHICH IE | THEOPHILOS, THE ARCHBISHOP, WHICH IE | THEOPHILOS, THE ARCHBISHOP, WHICH IE |
| 10996 | PRONOUNCED CONCERNING REPENTANCE | PRONOUNCED CONCERNING REPENTANCE | PRONOUNCED CONCERNING REPENTANCE |
| 10997 | AND CONTINENCE, AND ALSO HOW A MAN | AND CONTINENCE, AND ALSO HOW A MAN | AND CONTINENCE, AND ALSO HOW A MAN |
| 10998 | MUST NOT NEGLECT TO REPENT BEFORE | MUST NOT NEGLECT TO REPENT BEFORE | MUST NOT NEGLECT TO REPENT BEFORE |
| 10999 | TIE LAST TIMES COME UPON HIM. | TIE LAST TIMES COME UPON HIM. | TIE LAST TIMES COME UPON HIM. |
| 11000 | Tre prophet spake saying, ¢ My tears have been unto me | | Tre prophet spake saying, ¢ My tears have been unto me | | Tre prophet spake saying, ¢ My tears have been unto me | |
| 11001 | bread by day and by night’; and again, The heart which | bread by day and by night’; and again, The heart which | bread by day and by night’; and again, The heart which |
| 11002 | is contrite and abased God will not reject.”’? Now therefore, | is contrite and abased God will not reject.”’? Now therefore, | is contrite and abased God will not reject.”’? Now therefore, |
| 11003 | O my brethren, let us afflict our souls with fastings, and let | O my brethren, let us afflict our souls with fastings, and let | O my brethren, let us afflict our souls with fastings, and let |
| 11004 | us give our bodies unto death by means of manifold sufferings, | us give our bodies unto death by means of manifold sufferings, | us give our bodies unto death by means of manifold sufferings, |
| 11005 | until we make ourselves companions of the Angel of Repen- | until we make ourselves companions of the Angel of Repen- | until we make ourselves companions of the Angel of Repen- |
| 11006 | tance, | in order that he may divert his path from us. The | tance, | in order that he may divert his path from us. The | tance, | in order that he may divert his path from us. The |
| 11007 | saints delivered their bodies over unto death until they van- | saints delivered their bodies over unto death until they van- | saints delivered their bodies over unto death until they van- |
| 11008 | quished that which was opposed to them, according to what | quished that which was opposed to them, according to what | quished that which was opposed to them, according to what |
| 11009 | is written, ‘ For Thy sake they put us to death all the day | is written, ‘ For Thy sake they put us to death all the day | is written, ‘ For Thy sake they put us to death all the day |
| 11010 | long, they accounted ns as the sheep for the slaughter’? | long, they accounted ns as the sheep for the slaughter’? | long, they accounted ns as the sheep for the slaughter’? |
| 11011 | And again the Apostle taught us saying, ‘Put to death | | And again the Apostle taught us saying, ‘Put to death | | And again the Apostle taught us saying, ‘Put to death | |
| 11012 | that which is in the members which are upon the earth, | that which is in the members which are upon the earth, | that which is in the members which are upon the earth, |
| 11013 | that is to say, fornication, uncleanness, passion, [and] evil | that is to say, fornication, uncleanness, passion, [and] evil | that is to say, fornication, uncleanness, passion, [and] evil |
| 11014 | lust.” * | lust.” * | lust.” * |
| 11015 | Now when we deliver ourselves over to misery through | Now when we deliver ourselves over to misery through | Now when we deliver ourselves over to misery through |
| 11016 | fastings, and prayers, and long nights of vigil, we crucify | fastings, and prayers, and long nights of vigil, we crucify | fastings, and prayers, and long nights of vigil, we crucify |
| 11017 | both our bodies and our souls. Let us apply to ourselves | both our bodies and our souls. Let us apply to ourselves | both our bodies and our souls. Let us apply to ourselves |
| 11018 | that which the Psalmist | David spake saying, ‘Thou hast | that which the Psalmist | David spake saying, ‘Thou hast | that which the Psalmist | David spake saying, ‘Thou hast |
| 11019 | consumed ...... wickedness of heart.” Then the Angel | consumed ...... wickedness of heart.” Then the Angel | consumed ...... wickedness of heart.” Then the Angel |
| 11020 | of Repentance shall come, and he shall root out the plants | of Repentance shall come, and he shall root out the plants | of Repentance shall come, and he shall root out the plants |
| 11021 | which are evil, those which the Devil hath sent into our | which are evil, those which the Devil hath sent into our | which are evil, those which the Devil hath sent into our |
| 11022 | hearts. And he shall plant in their place the fruits of the | hearts. And he shall plant in their place the fruits of the | hearts. And he shall plant in their place the fruits of the |
| 11023 | ! Ps. xlii. 3. 2 Ps. Ⲙ︦. 17. 3 Ps. xliv, 22 ; Rom. viii. 86. 4 Col. iii. 5. | ! Ps. xlii. 3. 2 Ps. Ⲙ. 17. 3 Ps. xliv, 22 ; Rom. viii. 86. 4 Col. iii. 5. | ! Ps. xlii. 3. 2 Ps. M. 17. 3 Ps. xliv, 22 ; Rom. viii. 86. 4 Col. iii. 5. |
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| 11025 | Spirit, according to that which the Apostle spake saying, | | Spirit, according to that which the Apostle spake saying, | | Spirit, according to that which the Apostle spake saying, | |
| 11026 | ‘The fruit[s] of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, gentleness | ‘The fruit[s] of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, gentleness | ‘The fruit[s] of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, gentleness |
| 11027 | of heart, purity, ! and the [others] which come after these. | of heart, purity, ! and the [others] which come after these. | of heart, purity, ! and the [others] which come after these. |
| 11028 | Then, O brethren, straightway Repentance shall enter | Then, O brethren, straightway Repentance shall enter | Then, O brethren, straightway Repentance shall enter |
| 11029 | quickly into us, and it shall fill all our members, and it | quickly into us, and it shall fill all our members, and it | quickly into us, and it shall fill all our members, and it |
| 11030 | shall cleanse us from all our sins, and it shall burn up in | shall cleanse us from all our sins, and it shall burn up in | shall cleanse us from all our sins, and it shall burn up in |
| 11031 | us | all pride of heart, and all anger, and all wickedness, | us | all pride of heart, and all anger, and all wickedness, | us | all pride of heart, and all anger, and all wickedness, |
| 11032 | and everything which is evil, and every thought (or, remem- | and everything which is evil, and every thought (or, remem- | and everything which is evil, and every thought (or, remem- |
| 11033 | branece) of the Evil One, and shall compel the spiritual | branece) of the Evil One, and shall compel the spiritual | branece) of the Evil One, and shall compel the spiritual |
| 11034 | excellences to come, and to enter quickly into our souls, | excellences to come, and to enter quickly into our souls, | excellences to come, and to enter quickly into our souls, |
| 11035 | and it shall plant each one of them in its proper place. | and it shall plant each one of them in its proper place. | and it shall plant each one of them in its proper place. |
| 11036 | And straightway it shall root out wrath, and plant in its | And straightway it shall root out wrath, and plant in its | And straightway it shall root out wrath, and plant in its |
| 11037 | place | gentleness of heart; and it shall root out pride of | place | gentleness of heart; and it shall root out pride of | place | gentleness of heart; and it shall root out pride of |
| 11038 | heart, and plant humility in its place; [and] it shall root | heart, and plant humility in its place; [and] it shall root | heart, and plant humility in its place; [and] it shall root |
| 11039 | out enmity, and plant peace in its place. It shall make | out enmity, and plant peace in its place. It shall make | out enmity, and plant peace in its place. It shall make |
| 11040 | hatred to flee from us, and shall drive it forth out of our | hatred to flee from us, and shall drive it forth out of our | hatred to flee from us, and shall drive it forth out of our |
| 11041 | hearts ; and it shall make peace and love to become a crown | hearts ; and it shall make peace and love to become a crown | hearts ; and it shall make peace and love to become a crown |
| 11042 | upon our heads. It shall carry away | from us carelessness | upon our heads. It shall carry away | from us carelessness | upon our heads. It shall carry away | from us carelessness |
| 11043 | and slothfulness, and it shall rouse us up to prayer, and to | and slothfulness, and it shall rouse us up to prayer, and to | and slothfulness, and it shall rouse us up to prayer, and to |
| 11044 | nights of vigil, and to meditation on the Psalms, and to the | nights of vigil, and to meditation on the Psalms, and to the | nights of vigil, and to meditation on the Psalms, and to the |
| 11045 | singing of spiritual hymns. | singing of spiritual hymns. | singing of spiritual hymns. |
| 11046 | Consider further, O my brethren, this Repentance, and | Consider further, O my brethren, this Repentance, and | Consider further, O my brethren, this Repentance, and |
| 11047 | observe what a great abundance of fruit it is wont to produce | observe what a great abundance of fruit it is wont to produce | observe what a great abundance of fruit it is wont to produce |
| 11048 | in the man | who repenteth, and how it maketh all the | in the man | who repenteth, and how it maketh all the | in the man | who repenteth, and how it maketh all the |
| 11049 | members to shoot forth and to blossom, even as the tree | members to shoot forth and to blossom, even as the tree | members to shoot forth and to blossom, even as the tree |
| 11050 | which is planted by the waters. | which is planted by the waters. | which is planted by the waters. |
| 11051 | O Repentance, how great are thy consolations! Thou art | O Repentance, how great are thy consolations! Thou art | O Repentance, how great are thy consolations! Thou art |
| 11052 | the joy which hath its being in grief, and the merriment | the joy which hath its being in grief, and the merriment | the joy which hath its being in grief, and the merriment |
| 11053 | which hath its being in tears. The fruits | of Repentance | which hath its being in tears. The fruits | of Repentance | which hath its being in tears. The fruits | of Repentance |
| 11054 | ripen fully in the strength of the Spirit. For even if the | ripen fully in the strength of the Spirit. For even if the | ripen fully in the strength of the Spirit. For even if the |
| 11055 | man who hath repented holdeth his peace, the fruits of the | man who hath repented holdeth his peace, the fruits of the | man who hath repented holdeth his peace, the fruits of the |
| 11056 | Spirit are manifest in his face. Ⲟ Repentance, in thy | Spirit are manifest in his face. Ⲟⲓ Repentance, in thy | Spirit are manifest in his face. Oi Repentance, in thy |
| 11057 | gracious gentleness, and in thy soft speech, and in thy quiet | gracious gentleness, and in thy soft speech, and in thy quiet | gracious gentleness, and in thy soft speech, and in thy quiet |
| 11058 | behaviour, thon art a rebuke to every man; for thou | art | behaviour, thon art a rebuke to every man; for thou | art | behaviour, thon art a rebuke to every man; for thou | art |
| 11059 | 1 Gal ⲩ. 22. | 1 Gal ⲩ. 22. | 1 Gal y. 22. |
| 11060 | Fol, 88 a col. 1 | Fol, 88 a col. 1 | Fol, 88 a col. 1 |
| 11061 | Fol. 88 a col. 2 | Fol. 88 a col. 2 | Fol. 88 a col. 2 |
| 11062 | Fol. 88 beol. 1 | Fol. 88 beol. 1 | Fol. 88 beol. 1 |
| 11063 | Fol, 88beol. 2 | Fol, 88beol. 2 | Fol, 88beol. 2 |
| 11064 | Fol. 89 a col. 1 | Fol. 89 a col. 1 | Fol. 89 a col. 1 |
| 11065 | Fol. 80 a col. 2 | Fol. 80 a col. 2 | Fol. 80 a col. 2 |
| 11066 | Fol, 89 b col. 1 | Fol, 89 b col. 1 | Fol, 89 b col. 1 |
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| 11067 | Fol. 89b col. 2 | Fol. 89b col. 2 | Fol. 89b col. 2 |
| 11068 | Fol. 90 a col. 1 | Fol. 90 a col. 1 | Fol. 90 a col. 1 |
| 11069 | Fol. 90 a col.2 | Fol. 90 a col.2 | Fol. 90 a col.2 |
| 11070 | Fol. 90 ⲃ col. 1 | Fol. 90 ⲃ col. 1 | Fol. 90 v col. 1 |
| 11071 | Fol. 30 col. 2 | Fol. 30 col. 2 | Fol. 30 col. 2 |
| 11072 | 214 DISCOURSE OF ARCHBISHOP THEOPHILOS | 214 DISCOURSE OF ARCHBISHOP THEOPHILOS | 214 DISCOURSE OF ARCHBISHOP THEOPHILOS |
| 11073 | that which hath pointed out the way for all the saints into | that which hath pointed out the way for all the saints into | that which hath pointed out the way for all the saints into |
| 11074 | the fight and into suffering. | the fight and into suffering. | the fight and into suffering. |
| 11075 | Moreover, come ye, O my brethren, and adorn ye Repen- | Moreover, come ye, O my brethren, and adorn ye Repen- | Moreover, come ye, O my brethren, and adorn ye Repen- |
| 11076 | tance with the adornments of your fastings, and anoint her | tance with the adornments of your fastings, and anoint her | tance with the adornments of your fastings, and anoint her |
| 11077 | with the sweet unguents of your prayers, and put a crown | with the sweet unguents of your prayers, and put a crown | with the sweet unguents of your prayers, and put a crown |
| 11078 | upon her head | with the abasement of your tears, so that | upon her head | with the abasement of your tears, so that | upon her head | with the abasement of your tears, so that |
| 11079 | if there be any other spiritual excellences whieh do not appear | if there be any other spiritual excellences whieh do not appear | if there be any other spiritual excellences whieh do not appear |
| 11080 | in the beauty of the adornments wherewith ye have adorned | in the beauty of the adornments wherewith ye have adorned | in the beauty of the adornments wherewith ye have adorned |
| 11081 | her, they shall then be gathered together, and shall come | her, they shall then be gathered together, and shall come | her, they shall then be gathered together, and shall come |
| 11082 | and make merry with those which are [already] in the soul. | and make merry with those which are [already] in the soul. | and make merry with those which are [already] in the soul. |
| 11083 | Further, when these take up their abode in your hearts | Further, when these take up their abode in your hearts | Further, when these take up their abode in your hearts |
| 11084 | they shall make you | to be without sin. Where, moreover, | they shall make you | to be without sin. Where, moreover, | they shall make you | to be without sin. Where, moreover, |
| 11085 | are now the carelessness and heaviness of the body? Where | are now the carelessness and heaviness of the body? Where | are now the carelessness and heaviness of the body? Where |
| 11086 | are the disturbing emotions whieh are in passion, and the | are the disturbing emotions whieh are in passion, and the | are the disturbing emotions whieh are in passion, and the |
| 11087 | profane thought, and every thing which is evil? Where are | profane thought, and every thing which is evil? Where are | profane thought, and every thing which is evil? Where are |
| 11088 | envy, and hatred, and contentiousness? Where are wrath | envy, and hatred, and contentiousness? Where are wrath | envy, and hatred, and contentiousness? Where are wrath |
| 11089 | and wickedness? Where are pride of heart and the | words | and wickedness? Where are pride of heart and the | words | and wickedness? Where are pride of heart and the | words |
| 11090 | which are eruel? Where are fornication, and impurity, | which are eruel? Where are fornication, and impurity, | which are eruel? Where are fornication, and impurity, |
| 11091 | and adultery ? Where are the things of vain glory and the | and adultery ? Where are the things of vain glory and the | and adultery ? Where are the things of vain glory and the |
| 11092 | apparel of splendour? Where are luxury, and eating, and | apparel of splendour? Where are luxury, and eating, and | apparel of splendour? Where are luxury, and eating, and |
| 11093 | feasting, and winebibbings, and lewd drunkenness? Where | feasting, and winebibbings, and lewd drunkenness? Where | feasting, and winebibbings, and lewd drunkenness? Where |
| 11094 | are the idle words and the filthy jests ?! Who is there that | are the idle words and the filthy jests ?! Who is there that | are the idle words and the filthy jests ?! Who is there that |
| 11095 | would not wish to be a companion | of Repentance, and | would not wish to be a companion | of Repentance, and | would not wish to be a companion | of Repentance, and |
| 11096 | to make himself a stranger unto all these evil things, | to make himself a stranger unto all these evil things, | to make himself a stranger unto all these evil things, |
| 11097 | which blind the eyes of our hearts so that they are unable | which blind the eyes of our hearts so that they are unable | which blind the eyes of our hearts so that they are unable |
| 11098 | to see the marvellous light? | to see the marvellous light? | to see the marvellous light? |
| 11099 | For Repentance maketh a man to spread out his wings like | For Repentance maketh a man to spread out his wings like | For Repentance maketh a man to spread out his wings like |
| 11100 | the eagle, and maketh him to penetrate into the heights | the eagle, and maketh him to penetrate into the heights | the eagle, and maketh him to penetrate into the heights |
| 11101 | of heaven through her spiritual excellenees. Now, he who | of heaven through her spiritual excellenees. Now, he who | of heaven through her spiritual excellenees. Now, he who |
| 11102 | hath repented, and hath been exereised in endurance, | and | hath repented, and hath been exereised in endurance, | and | hath repented, and hath been exereised in endurance, | and |
| 11103 | in hunger, and in thirst, awaiteth eagerly the good things | in hunger, and in thirst, awaiteth eagerly the good things | in hunger, and in thirst, awaiteth eagerly the good things |
| 11104 | of heaven whieh shall eontinue for ever and ever. There- | of heaven whieh shall eontinue for ever and ever. There- | of heaven whieh shall eontinue for ever and ever. There- |
| 11105 | fore also, O my beloved, let us bring into subjection our | fore also, O my beloved, let us bring into subjection our | fore also, O my beloved, let us bring into subjection our |
| 11106 | bodies by fastings, and by prayers, and by nights of vigil, | bodies by fastings, and by prayers, and by nights of vigil, | bodies by fastings, and by prayers, and by nights of vigil, |
| 11107 | ! Read ⲟⲩⲥⲛⲁⲧⲁⲗⲓⲁ. | ! Read ⲟⲩⲥⲛⲁⲧⲁⲗⲓⲁ. | ! Read ousnatalia. |
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| 11109 | in order that we may enjoy His | promise [of the things] | in order that we may enjoy His | promise [of the things] | in order that we may enjoy His | promise [of the things] |
| 11110 | which are in the heavens, according to what He spake | which are in the heavens, according to what He spake | which are in the heavens, according to what He spake |
| 11111 | saying, ‘Ye are those who have endured patiently with | saying, ‘Ye are those who have endured patiently with | saying, ‘Ye are those who have endured patiently with |
| 11112 | Me in My temptations, and I, even I, will stablish with | Me in My temptations, and I, even I, will stablish with | Me in My temptations, and I, even I, will stablish with |
| 11113 | you the kingdom, even as My Father hath stablished the | you the kingdom, even as My Father hath stablished the | you the kingdom, even as My Father hath stablished the |
| 11114 | kingdom with Me, and ye shall eat, and ye shall drink with | kingdom with Me, and ye shall eat, and ye shall drink with | kingdom with Me, and ye shall eat, and ye shall drink with |
| 11115 | Me at | My table in My kingdom.’? | Me at | My table in My kingdom.’? | Me at | My table in My kingdom.’? |
| 11116 | Moreover, we must understand, O my brethren, how | Moreover, we must understand, O my brethren, how | Moreover, we must understand, O my brethren, how |
| 11117 | honourable is the condition of Repentance, and we must | honourable is the condition of Repentance, and we must | honourable is the condition of Repentance, and we must |
| 11118 | understand the gifts of grace which she hath given unto | understand the gifts of grace which she hath given unto | understand the gifts of grace which she hath given unto |
| 11119 | us. Ⲟ Repentance, who art the food of those who suffer | us. Ⲟⲓ Repentance, who art the food of those who suffer | us. Oi Repentance, who art the food of those who suffer |
| 11120 | hunger, and a fountain of the waters of life unto those who | hunger, and a fountain of the waters of life unto those who | hunger, and a fountain of the waters of life unto those who |
| 11121 | are athirst! O Repentance, | who art the consoler of those | are athirst! O Repentance, | who art the consoler of those | are athirst! O Repentance, | who art the consoler of those |
| 11122 | who are passing their nights in vigil, who adornest them with | who are passing their nights in vigil, who adornest them with | who are passing their nights in vigil, who adornest them with |
| 11123 | the fruits of their sufferings! O Repentance, whose tears | the fruits of their sufferings! O Repentance, whose tears | the fruits of their sufferings! O Repentance, whose tears |
| 11124 | are the pleasure and the sweet perfume of the angels of | are the pleasure and the sweet perfume of the angels of | are the pleasure and the sweet perfume of the angels of |
| 11125 | God! O Repentance, who art the helper of those who have | God! O Repentance, who art the helper of those who have | God! O Repentance, who art the helper of those who have |
| 11126 | given themselves over to despair! | given themselves over to despair! | given themselves over to despair! |
| 11127 | Let us consider the fellowship which she | made with the | Let us consider the fellowship which she | made with the | Let us consider the fellowship which she | made with the |
| 11128 | men of Nineveh, when she invited them to her in her love | men of Nineveh, when she invited them to her in her love | men of Nineveh, when she invited them to her in her love |
| 11129 | for man, and when they made haste to open unto her in | for man, and when they made haste to open unto her in | for man, and when they made haste to open unto her in |
| 11130 | great abasement, and in tears and sackcloth. Now, it was | great abasement, and in tears and sackcloth. Now, it was | great abasement, and in tears and sackcloth. Now, it was |
| 11131 | not only men who put on sackeloth, but also the cattle and | not only men who put on sackeloth, but also the cattle and | not only men who put on sackeloth, but also the cattle and |
| 11132 | sheep. | And when the Almighty, the Good, and Merciful, | sheep. | And when the Almighty, the Good, and Merciful, | sheep. | And when the Almighty, the Good, and Merciful, |
| 11133 | and Man-loving God, saw such great fruits as these in the | and Man-loving God, saw such great fruits as these in the | and Man-loving God, saw such great fruits as these in the |
| 11134 | hand of Repentance which she laid down before the throne | hand of Repentance which she laid down before the throne | hand of Repentance which she laid down before the throne |
| 11135 | of mercy, not only did He reverse His sentence of doom, | of mercy, not only did He reverse His sentence of doom, | of mercy, not only did He reverse His sentence of doom, |
| 11136 | but He also made His word to the prophet | Jonah to be | but He also made His word to the prophet | Jonah to be | but He also made His word to the prophet | Jonah to be |
| 11137 | a lie, and He did not destroy the city. | a lie, and He did not destroy the city. | a lie, and He did not destroy the city. |
| 11138 | And now, O my beloved, abandon ye not Repentance, for | And now, O my beloved, abandon ye not Repentance, for | And now, O my beloved, abandon ye not Repentance, for |
| 11139 | what shall ye find which will adorn you in your sufferings | what shall ye find which will adorn you in your sufferings | what shall ye find which will adorn you in your sufferings |
| 11140 | like Repentance? Nay, on the contrary, let us give unto | like Repentance? Nay, on the contrary, let us give unto | like Repentance? Nay, on the contrary, let us give unto |
| 11141 | her honours in the place of the good things which she | her honours in the place of the good things which she | her honours in the place of the good things which she |
| 11142 | hath brought unto us | from on high. And, moreover, | hath brought unto us | from on high. And, moreover, | hath brought unto us | from on high. And, moreover, |
| 11143 | 1 Luke xxii. 28-30. | 1 Luke xxii. 28-30. | 1 Luke xxii. 28-30. |
| 11144 | Fol. 91 acol. 1 | Fol. 91 acol. 1 | Fol. 91 acol. 1 |
| 11145 | Fol. 91 a col. 2 | Fol. 91 a col. 2 | Fol. 91 a col. 2 |
| 11146 | Fol. 91 bcol. 1 | Fol. 91 bcol. 1 | Fol. 91 bcol. 1 |
| 11147 | Fol. 910 col. 2 | Fol. 910 col. 2 | Fol. 910 col. 2 |
| 11148 | Fol.92 a col. 1 | Fol.92 a col. 1 | Fol.92 a col. 1 |
| 11149 | Fol.92acol.2 | Fol.92acol.2 | Fol.92acol.2 |
| 11150 | Fol. 925 col. 1 | Fol. 925 col. 1 | Fol. 925 col. 1 |
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| 11151 | Fol. 920 col. 3 | Fol. 920 col. 3 | Fol. 920 col. 3 |
| 11152 | Fol. 93 a col. | Fol. 93 a col. | Fol. 93 a col. |
| 11153 | Fol. 93 a col. | Fol. 93 a col. | Fol. 93 a col. |
| 11154 | Fol. 93 b col. | Fol. 93 b col. | Fol. 93 b col. |
| 11155 | Fol. 930 col. | Fol. 930 col. | Fol. 930 col. |
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| 11160 | 216 DISCOURSE OF ARCHBISHOP TIHEOPHILOS | 216 DISCOURSE OF ARCHBISHOP TIHEOPHILOS | 216 DISCOURSE OF ARCHBISHOP TIHEOPHILOS |
| 11161 | of what kind are the good things which she hath brought | of what kind are the good things which she hath brought | of what kind are the good things which she hath brought |
| 11162 | unto us from on high? Again, of what kind are the good | unto us from on high? Again, of what kind are the good | unto us from on high? Again, of what kind are the good |
| 11163 | things which we shall give unto her? They are fasting, and | things which we shall give unto her? They are fasting, and | things which we shall give unto her? They are fasting, and |
| 11164 | the prayer which is pure, and our hands shall be stretched | the prayer which is pure, and our hands shall be stretched | the prayer which is pure, and our hands shall be stretched |
| 11165 | out in prayer, and our hearts shall be in the height of | out in prayer, and our hearts shall be in the height of | out in prayer, and our hearts shall be in the height of |
| 11166 | heaven. Give unto her humility, and sighings, through which | heaven. Give unto her humility, and sighings, through which | heaven. Give unto her humility, and sighings, through which |
| 11167 | the angels become the counterparts of men. Give unto | the angels become the counterparts of men. Give unto | the angels become the counterparts of men. Give unto |
| 11168 | her the | tears which shall be abundant through the threat | her the | tears which shall be abundant through the threat | her the | tears which shall be abundant through the threat |
| 11169 | of [the fire of] Gehenna. Give unto her the faith, and | of [the fire of] Gehenna. Give unto her the faith, and | of [the fire of] Gehenna. Give unto her the faith, and |
| 11170 | the hope, which make a man to draw nigh unto God. Give | the hope, which make a man to draw nigh unto God. Give | the hope, which make a man to draw nigh unto God. Give |
| 11171 | unto her mercifulness, and the love [which we must shew] | unto her mercifulness, and the love [which we must shew] | unto her mercifulness, and the love [which we must shew] |
| 11172 | towards each other, and the works of charity which cover | towards each other, and the works of charity which cover | towards each other, and the works of charity which cover |
| 11173 | entirely a multitude of sins, and blot them out | at the | entirely a multitude of sins, and blot them out | at the | entirely a multitude of sins, and blot them out | at the |
| 11174 | judgement. Moreover, after all these good things which | judgement. Moreover, after all these good things which | judgement. Moreover, after all these good things which |
| 11175 | are thus, let not any one of us be deceived, and turn a second | are thus, let not any one of us be deceived, and turn a second | are thus, let not any one of us be deceived, and turn a second |
| 11176 | time to the filthiness of sin after repentance, like the dog | time to the filthiness of sin after repentance, like the dog | time to the filthiness of sin after repentance, like the dog |
| 11177 | which is wont to return to his vomit, wherefor he is held | which is wont to return to his vomit, wherefor he is held | which is wont to return to his vomit, wherefor he is held |
| 11178 | in abomination. | in abomination. | in abomination. |
| 11179 | Now I call upon you, O my beloved, in order that | ye | Now I call upon you, O my beloved, in order that | ye | Now I call upon you, O my beloved, in order that | ye |
| 11180 | may guard yourselves with exceedingly great care, and | may guard yourselves with exceedingly great care, and | may guard yourselves with exceedingly great care, and |
| 11181 | that ye may not omit to do anything which can benefit (?) | that ye may not omit to do anything which can benefit (?) | that ye may not omit to do anything which can benefit (?) |
| 11182 | our treasures. For our Enemy taketh counsel against us | our treasures. For our Enemy taketh counsel against us | our treasures. For our Enemy taketh counsel against us |
| 11183 | at all times, and the Thief in his lair is wont to make | at all times, and the Thief in his lair is wont to make | at all times, and the Thief in his lair is wont to make |
| 11184 | plots [against us] at all times. This being so, O my beloved, | plots [against us] at all times. This being so, O my beloved, | plots [against us] at all times. This being so, O my beloved, |
| 11185 | and as the Comforter and the Spirit are looking | upon us | and as the Comforter and the Spirit are looking | upon us | and as the Comforter and the Spirit are looking | upon us |
| 11186 | with merciful kindness, let us give our tears to God each | with merciful kindness, let us give our tears to God each | with merciful kindness, let us give our tears to God each |
| 11187 | and every day, in order that they may aet for us as messen- | and every day, in order that they may aet for us as messen- | and every day, in order that they may aet for us as messen- |
| 11188 | gers before our faces, before we depart from the body. Let | gers before our faces, before we depart from the body. Let | gers before our faces, before we depart from the body. Let |
| 11189 | us repent as much as we are able, and the saints shall be | | us repent as much as we are able, and the saints shall be | | us repent as much as we are able, and the saints shall be | |
| 11190 | fellow-petitioners with us in our supplications. Let us not | fellow-petitioners with us in our supplications. Let us not | fellow-petitioners with us in our supplications. Let us not |
| 11191 | restrain ourselves, but let us seek after Repentance and fail | restrain ourselves, but let us seek after Repentance and fail | restrain ourselves, but let us seek after Repentance and fail |
| 11192 | not to find her. | not to find her. | not to find her. |
| 11193 | Let ⲛⲃ not permit ourselves to fall into tribulation, [for] | Let ⲛⲃ not permit ourselves to fall into tribulation, [for] | Let nv not permit ourselves to fall into tribulation, [for] |
| 11194 | Ie will not hearken unto us in that Other World. Let | Ie will not hearken unto us in that Other World. Let | Ie will not hearken unto us in that Other World. Let |
| 11195 | us not allow ourselves to come into the hands of those who | us not allow ourselves to come into the hands of those who | us not allow ourselves to come into the hands of those who |
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| 11196 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 217 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 217 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 217 |
| 11197 | are without mercy, whereby we shall endure suffering, for | are without mercy, whereby we shall endure suffering, for | are without mercy, whereby we shall endure suffering, for |
| 11198 | even if we cry out, they will not hearken unto us. Let us | even if we cry out, they will not hearken unto us. Let us | even if we cry out, they will not hearken unto us. Let us |
| 11199 | not allow them to cast us into | Gehenna. Let us follow | not allow them to cast us into | Gehenna. Let us follow | not allow them to cast us into | Gehenna. Let us follow |
| 11200 | after Repentance [in this world], for there is no repentance | after Repentance [in this world], for there is no repentance | after Repentance [in this world], for there is no repentance |
| 11201 | in that Other World. And the avenging angels shall | in that Other World. And the avenging angels shall | in that Other World. And the avenging angels shall |
| 11202 | answer and say unto us, in anger and with threatenings, | answer and say unto us, in anger and with threatenings, | answer and say unto us, in anger and with threatenings, |
| 11203 | ¢ Wherefore do ye cry out for nothing ? This is not the | ¢ Wherefore do ye cry out for nothing ? This is not the | ¢ Wherefore do ye cry out for nothing ? This is not the |
| 11204 | place in which to cry out.” And they will chide us | for | place in which to cry out.” And they will chide us | for | place in which to cry out.” And they will chide us | for |
| 11205 | the [offences] which we have committed, and they will | the [offences] which we have committed, and they will | the [offences] which we have committed, and they will |
| 11206 | rebuke us because of the things to which we have listened, | rebuke us because of the things to which we have listened, | rebuke us because of the things to which we have listened, |
| 11207 | and the saints, in despair (?), will make complaint to God | and the saints, in despair (?), will make complaint to God | and the saints, in despair (?), will make complaint to God |
| 11208 | concerning us saying, Ⲙⲉ endured, and we cried out [until] | concerning us saying, ⲙⲏⲓ endured, and we cried out [until] | concerning us saying, myi endured, and we cried out [until] |
| 11209 | our throats could cry no longer.’ | our throats could cry no longer.’ | our throats could cry no longer.’ |
| 11210 | Straightway in that hour the angels of wrath, who are | Straightway in that hour the angels of wrath, who are | Straightway in that hour the angels of wrath, who are |
| 11211 | [set] over the | punishments, shall bind in chains the souls | [set] over the | punishments, shall bind in chains the souls | [set] over the | punishments, shall bind in chains the souls |
| 11212 | of the sinners, and shall cast them into the Tartaros of | of the sinners, and shall cast them into the Tartaros of | of the sinners, and shall cast them into the Tartaros of |
| 11213 | Amente, and shall inflict upon them their punishments to | Amente, and shall inflict upon them their punishments to | Amente, and shall inflict upon them their punishments to |
| 11214 | their utmost strength. And if we suffer pain, and weep | their utmost strength. And if we suffer pain, and weep | their utmost strength. And if we suffer pain, and weep |
| 11215 | there, who will hearken unto us? Or who will shew com- | there, who will hearken unto us? Or who will shew com- | there, who will hearken unto us? Or who will shew com- |
| 11216 | passion upon us in that Other World? Or who will take | passion upon us in that Other World? Or who will take | passion upon us in that Other World? Or who will take |
| 11217 | our tears from us and carry them to the place of | com- | our tears from us and carry them to the place of | com- | our tears from us and carry them to the place of | com- |
| 11218 | passion ? Or who among the Saints is there that will make | passion ? Or who among the Saints is there that will make | passion ? Or who among the Saints is there that will make |
| 11219 | entreaty before God on account of our tribulation and the | entreaty before God on account of our tribulation and the | entreaty before God on account of our tribulation and the |
| 11220 | necessity wherein we shall find ourselves, supposing that | necessity wherein we shall find ourselves, supposing that | necessity wherein we shall find ourselves, supposing that |
| 11221 | we die before we have repented of our sins? The things | we die before we have repented of our sins? The things | we die before we have repented of our sins? The things |
| 11222 | which we have left undone in this world, whilst we were in | which we have left undone in this world, whilst we were in | which we have left undone in this world, whilst we were in |
| 11223 | the body, where shall | we find them to give us help in that | the body, where shall | we find them to give us help in that | the body, where shall | we find them to give us help in that |
| 11224 | Other World ? Neither gold, nor silver, nor vineyards, nor | Other World ? Neither gold, nor silver, nor vineyards, nor | Other World ? Neither gold, nor silver, nor vineyards, nor |
| 11225 | [any] possession shall afford us help in that Other World. | [any] possession shall afford us help in that Other World. | [any] possession shall afford us help in that Other World. |
| 11226 | Neither shall the father have the power to seek out his son | Neither shall the father have the power to seek out his son | Neither shall the father have the power to seek out his son |
| 11227 | in that Other World, nor shall the mother have the power | in that Other World, nor shall the mother have the power | in that Other World, nor shall the mother have the power |
| 11228 | to seek out | her daughter, nor shall a son have the power | to seek out | her daughter, nor shall a son have the power | to seek out | her daughter, nor shall a son have the power |
| 11229 | to give help to his parents, nor shall a brother have the | to give help to his parents, nor shall a brother have the | to give help to his parents, nor shall a brother have the |
| 11230 | power to give help to his brother. No one of these shall | power to give help to his brother. No one of these shall | power to give help to his brother. No one of these shall |
| 11231 | become the redeemer of our miserable souls, but each man | become the redeemer of our miserable souls, but each man | become the redeemer of our miserable souls, but each man |
| 11232 | Ⲃ § | ⲃ § | v § |
| 11233 | Fol. 94 a col. | Fol. 94 a col. | Fol. 94 a col. |
| 11234 | Fol. 94a col. | Fol. 94a col. | Fol. 94a col. |
| 11235 | Fol. 94 b col. | Fol. 94 b col. | Fol. 94 b col. |
| 11236 | Fol. 94 ⲃ col. | Fol. 94 ⲃ col. | Fol. 94 v col. |
| 11237 | Fol. 95 a col. | Fol. 95 a col. | Fol. 95 a col. |
| 11238 | Fol. 95 a col. | Fol. 95 a col. | Fol. 95 a col. |
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| 11241 | Fol. 35 b col. 1 | Fol. 35 b col. 1 | Fol. 35 b col. 1 |
| 11242 | Fol. 95 b col. 2 | Fol. 95 b col. 2 | Fol. 95 b col. 2 |
| 11243 | Fol. 96 a col. 1 | Fol. 96 a col. 1 | Fol. 96 a col. 1 |
| 11244 | Fol. 96 a col. 2 | Fol. 96 a col. 2 | Fol. 96 a col. 2 |
| 11245 | Fol. 96 beol, 1 | Fol. 96 beol, 1 | Fol. 96 beol, 1 |
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| 11247 | shall himself bear his own burden of punishments whereto | shall himself bear his own burden of punishments whereto | shall himself bear his own burden of punishments whereto |
| 11248 | he shall be condemned. | he shall be condemned. | he shall be condemned. |
| 11249 | And moreover, the Saviour proclaimed saying, | ¢ Whoso- | And moreover, the Saviour proclaimed saying, | ¢ Whoso- | And moreover, the Saviour proclaimed saying, | ¢ Whoso- |
| 11250 | ever shall love father and mother more than Me is not | ever shall love father and mother more than Me is not | ever shall love father and mother more than Me is not |
| 11251 | worthy of Me. And whosoever will not forsake son and | worthy of Me. And whosoever will not forsake son and | worthy of Me. And whosoever will not forsake son and |
| 11252 | daughter, and take up his cross, and follow Me, is not | daughter, and take up his cross, and follow Me, is not | daughter, and take up his cross, and follow Me, is not |
| 11253 | worthy of Me, and he shall not inherit the kingdom which | worthy of Me, and he shall not inherit the kingdom which | worthy of Me, and he shall not inherit the kingdom which |
| 11254 | is in the heavens’! And O how awful and terrible a | is in the heavens’! And O how awful and terrible a | is in the heavens’! And O how awful and terrible a |
| 11255 | thing is it to fall into the hands of the Living God? in | thing is it to fall into the hands of the Living God? in | thing is it to fall into the hands of the Living God? in |
| 11256 | the hour of our visitation! | Now the holy Apostle ex- | the hour of our visitation! | Now the holy Apostle ex- | the hour of our visitation! | Now the holy Apostle ex- |
| 11257 | plained unto us these words when he spake saying, ‘I am | plained unto us these words when he spake saying, ‘I am | plained unto us these words when he spake saying, ‘I am |
| 11258 | indeed a wretched man! Who is he that shall deliver me | indeed a wretched man! Who is he that shall deliver me | indeed a wretched man! Who is he that shall deliver me |
| 11259 | from the body of this death 3 Ⲟ what great terror, | from the body of this death 3 ⲟⲓ what great terror, | from the body of this death 3 oi what great terror, |
| 11260 | O what great tribulation shall come upon all souls in | O what great tribulation shall come upon all souls in | O what great tribulation shall come upon all souls in |
| 11261 | that moment wherein they shall bring them forth | from | that moment wherein they shall bring them forth | from | that moment wherein they shall bring them forth | from |
| 11262 | our members ! | our members ! | our members ! |
| 11263 | In [that] hour the deepest darkness shall enshroud us, | In [that] hour the deepest darkness shall enshroud us, | In [that] hour the deepest darkness shall enshroud us, |
| 11264 | and the blackness of the night shall be upon our eyes, | and the blackness of the night shall be upon our eyes, | and the blackness of the night shall be upon our eyes, |
| 11265 | and it shall spread itself over all the light. And our hearts | and it shall spread itself over all the light. And our hearts | and it shall spread itself over all the light. And our hearts |
| 11266 | shall be disturbed exceedingly by reason of those beings who | shall be disturbed exceedingly by reason of those beings who | shall be disturbed exceedingly by reason of those beings who |
| 11267 | shall come for us, and by the horror of their forms which | shall come for us, and by the horror of their forms which | shall come for us, and by the horror of their forms which |
| 11268 | shall benumb us, and by the terrifying aspect of their faces, | shall benumb us, and by the terrifying aspect of their faces, | shall benumb us, and by the terrifying aspect of their faces, |
| 11269 | and by the gnashing | of their tecth, and by the wrath of | and by the gnashing | of their tecth, and by the wrath of | and by the gnashing | of their tecth, and by the wrath of |
| 11270 | their eyes, and by the quakings of their limbs, and by the | their eyes, and by the quakings of their limbs, and by the | their eyes, and by the quakings of their limbs, and by the |
| 11271 | stridings of their legs, and by the roarings of their lips, and | stridings of their legs, and by the roarings of their lips, and | stridings of their legs, and by the roarings of their lips, and |
| 11272 | by all the forms which they have, and by their rushing | by all the forms which they have, and by their rushing | by all the forms which they have, and by their rushing |
| 11273 | in upon us because they wish to devour us. | in upon us because they wish to devour us. | in upon us because they wish to devour us. |
| 11274 | When we see all these things before us, what shall we | When we see all these things before us, what shall we | When we see all these things before us, what shall we |
| 11275 | say ? Or what words shall we | utter? Or what shall our | say ? Or what words shall we | utter? Or what shall our | say ? Or what words shall we | utter? Or what shall our |
| 11276 | mouths declare ? And whither shall we flee? Or in what | mouths declare ? And whither shall we flee? Or in what | mouths declare ? And whither shall we flee? Or in what |
| 11277 | place shall we hide ourselves? Now it will be impossible | place shall we hide ourselves? Now it will be impossible | place shall we hide ourselves? Now it will be impossible |
| 11278 | to escape from their hands, and it will be impossible to flee | to escape from their hands, and it will be impossible to flee | to escape from their hands, and it will be impossible to flee |
| 11279 | into any place, where the face of God is not. For it is | into any place, where the face of God is not. For it is | into any place, where the face of God is not. For it is |
| 11280 | written, Whither ean I flee from Thy face, or whither can | written, Whither ean I flee from Thy face, or whither can | written, Whither ean I flee from Thy face, or whither can |
| 11281 | 1 Matt. x. 37, 38; xix. 29, ? Heb. x. 31. 3 Rom. vil. 24, | 1 Matt. x. 37, 38; xix. 29, ? Heb. x. 31. 3 Rom. vil. 24, | 1 Matt. x. 37, 38; xix. 29, ? Heb. x. 31. 3 Rom. vil. 24, |
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| 11282 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 219 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 219 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 219 |
| 11283 | I flee from Thy mercy ?’! Now therefore let us know what | I flee from Thy mercy ?’! Now therefore let us know what | I flee from Thy mercy ?’! Now therefore let us know what |
| 11284 | is | the medicine whereby we may cure ourselves of this | is | the medicine whereby we may cure ourselves of this | is | the medicine whereby we may cure ourselves of this |
| 11285 | great sickness, or with what we may cover (or, protect) our- | great sickness, or with what we may cover (or, protect) our- | great sickness, or with what we may cover (or, protect) our- |
| 11286 | selves during an affliction which is so exceedingly great. | selves during an affliction which is so exceedingly great. | selves during an affliction which is so exceedingly great. |
| 11287 | Neither silver, nor gold, nor possessions, nor riches [can do | Neither silver, nor gold, nor possessions, nor riches [can do | Neither silver, nor gold, nor possessions, nor riches [can do |
| 11288 | so], for none of these is able to work our healing ; and | so], for none of these is able to work our healing ; and | so], for none of these is able to work our healing ; and |
| 11289 | neither the whole world, nor | what therein is shall be able | neither the whole world, nor | what therein is shall be able | neither the whole world, nor | what therein is shall be able |
| 11290 | to render us help. And we shall find no medicine which | to render us help. And we shall find no medicine which | to render us help. And we shall find no medicine which |
| 11291 | will cure us except prayer, and fasting, and humility, for | will cure us except prayer, and fasting, and humility, for | will cure us except prayer, and fasting, and humility, for |
| 11292 | it is these which have the power to cover (or, protect) | it is these which have the power to cover (or, protect) | it is these which have the power to cover (or, protect) |
| 11293 | ourselves in the hour of our necessity. | ourselves in the hour of our necessity. | ourselves in the hour of our necessity. |
| 11294 | Let us keep in remembrance the Lord of All, Jesus, the | Let us keep in remembrance the Lord of All, Jesus, the | Let us keep in remembrance the Lord of All, Jesus, the |
| 11295 | Son of the Living God, Who | fashioned every being | Son of the Living God, Who | fashioned every being | Son of the Living God, Who | fashioned every being |
| 11296 | which breatheth, and the heavens, and the earth, and the | which breatheth, and the heavens, and the earth, and the | which breatheth, and the heavens, and the earth, and the |
| 11297 | sea, and the rivers, the Lord of whatsoever is in the heavens, | sea, and the rivers, the Lord of whatsoever is in the heavens, | sea, and the rivers, the Lord of whatsoever is in the heavens, |
| 11298 | and of whatsoever is on the earth, unto Whom alone belongeth | and of whatsoever is on the earth, unto Whom alone belongeth | and of whatsoever is on the earth, unto Whom alone belongeth |
| 11299 | Power. He hath His being in the Father, and the Father | Power. He hath His being in the Father, and the Father | Power. He hath His being in the Father, and the Father |
| 11300 | hath His being in Him. He cried out saying, ‘My Father, | hath His being in Him. He cried out saying, ‘My Father, | hath His being in Him. He cried out saying, ‘My Father, |
| 11301 | deliver Me from this hour” And aga, ‘My Father, if | deliver Me from this hour” And aga, ‘My Father, if | deliver Me from this hour” And aga, ‘My Father, if |
| 11302 | it be possible, let | this cup pass away from Me, neverthe- | it be possible, let | this cup pass away from Me, neverthe- | it be possible, let | this cup pass away from Me, neverthe- |
| 11303 | less let Thy will be done, and not Mine.” And He prayed | less let Thy will be done, and not Mine.” And He prayed | less let Thy will be done, and not Mine.” And He prayed |
| 11304 | until the third time saying, ‘If this be Thy will, let it | until the third time saying, ‘If this be Thy will, let it | until the third time saying, ‘If this be Thy will, let it |
| 11305 | come to pass.’ ? | come to pass.’ ? | come to pass.’ ? |
| 11306 | Observe ye and consider these awful words which the | Observe ye and consider these awful words which the | Observe ye and consider these awful words which the |
| 11307 | Lord of All spake, the Lord Who was not afraid of death, | Lord of All spake, the Lord Who was not afraid of death, | Lord of All spake, the Lord Who was not afraid of death, |
| 11308 | for 1t is He Who hath the power over death, and it is He | for 1t is He Who hath the power over death, and it is He | for 1t is He Who hath the power over death, and it is He |
| 11309 | Who is the Lord | thereof. On the contrary, it is because | Who is the Lord | thereof. On the contrary, it is because | Who is the Lord | thereof. On the contrary, it is because |
| 11310 | He is God, and because He liveth in the glory which is | He is God, and because He liveth in the glory which is | He is God, and because He liveth in the glory which is |
| 11311 | exalted, that He took the lowly form of man, in order | exalted, that He took the lowly form of man, in order | exalted, that He took the lowly form of man, in order |
| 11312 | that He might taste death on behalf of all; and it was | that He might taste death on behalf of all; and it was | that He might taste death on behalf of all; and it was |
| 11313 | fitting that He should do so, and that they should deliver | fitting that He should do so, and that they should deliver | fitting that He should do so, and that they should deliver |
| 11314 | Him over into the hands of sinners. For this reason He | Him over into the hands of sinners. For this reason He | Him over into the hands of sinners. For this reason He |
| 11315 | made known unto every | one, that the necessity for the | made known unto every | one, that the necessity for the | made known unto every | one, that the necessity for the |
| 11316 | death, which had to come upon every soul of man in the | death, which had to come upon every soul of man in the | death, which had to come upon every soul of man in the |
| 11317 | 1 Ps, cxxxix. 7. 2 Matt. xxvi. 39-44. | 1 Ps, cxxxix. 7. 2 Matt. xxvi. 39-44. | 1 Ps, cxxxix. 7. 2 Matt. xxvi. 39-44. |
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| 11327 | Fol. 98a col. 2 | Fol. 98a col. 2 | Fol. 98a col. 2 |
| 11328 | Fol. 98 ⲃ col. 1 | Fol. 98 ⲃ col. 1 | Fol. 98 v col. 1 |
| 11329 | Fol. 98 b col. 2 | Fol. 98 b col. 2 | Fol. 98 b col. 2 |
| 11330 | Fol. 9a col. 1 | Fol. 9a col. 1 | Fol. 9a col. 1 |
| 11331 | Fol. 39 acol. 2 | Fol. 39 acol. 2 | Fol. 39 acol. 2 |
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| 11333 | hour of their visitation, was very great. Now that day | hour of their visitation, was very great. Now that day | hour of their visitation, was very great. Now that day |
| 11334 | shall be a day of tribulation, and of necessity, and of sighing | shall be a day of tribulation, and of necessity, and of sighing | shall be a day of tribulation, and of necessity, and of sighing |
| 11335 | until we shall have passed by this great danger which is | until we shall have passed by this great danger which is | until we shall have passed by this great danger which is |
| 11336 | full of terror. | full of terror. | full of terror. |
| 11337 | Now if we shall have set Repentance to be a | fellow- | Now if we shall have set Repentance to be a | fellow- | Now if we shall have set Repentance to be a | fellow- |
| 11338 | worker with us, we shall find it straightway, and we shall | worker with us, we shall find it straightway, and we shall | worker with us, we shall find it straightway, and we shall |
| 11339 | proclaim it at the feet of God, the Father of Good, Who | proclaim it at the feet of God, the Father of Good, Who | proclaim it at the feet of God, the Father of Good, Who |
| 11340 | shall deliver us from all these necessities, and from the | shall deliver us from all these necessities, and from the | shall deliver us from all these necessities, and from the |
| 11341 | tribulations which shall eome upon us, and it shall lift us | tribulations which shall eome upon us, and it shall lift us | tribulations which shall eome upon us, and it shall lift us |
| 11342 | out of the hands of these angels who are our pitiless adver- | out of the hands of these angels who are our pitiless adver- | out of the hands of these angels who are our pitiless adver- |
| 11343 | saries. And if we shall have set humility to be a fellow- | saries. And if we shall have set humility to be a fellow- | saries. And if we shall have set humility to be a fellow- |
| 11344 | worker with us, it shall never cease to make supplication | worker with us, it shall never cease to make supplication | worker with us, it shall never cease to make supplication |
| 11345 | to God, until He hath | scattered these adversaries and | to God, until He hath | scattered these adversaries and | to God, until He hath | scattered these adversaries and |
| 11346 | hath taken us in gladness to the bosom of the saints in | hath taken us in gladness to the bosom of the saints in | hath taken us in gladness to the bosom of the saints in |
| 11347 | the Country of the Living. And if we shall have set | the Country of the Living. And if we shall have set | the Country of the Living. And if we shall have set |
| 11348 | love to be a fellow-worker with us, it shall never cease to | love to be a fellow-worker with us, it shall never cease to | love to be a fellow-worker with us, it shall never cease to |
| 11349 | cry out to the Merciful One, the Father of Compassion, | cry out to the Merciful One, the Father of Compassion, | cry out to the Merciful One, the Father of Compassion, |
| 11350 | until He hath driven these adversaries from us, and hath | until He hath driven these adversaries from us, and hath | until He hath driven these adversaries from us, and hath |
| 11351 | taken us with gladness into the glorious sanctuary of the | taken us with gladness into the glorious sanctuary of the | taken us with gladness into the glorious sanctuary of the |
| 11352 | Jerusalem of heaven, and hath given us as gifts to the | Jerusalem of heaven, and hath given us as gifts to the | Jerusalem of heaven, and hath given us as gifts to the |
| 11353 | Beloved One. | Beloved One. | Beloved One. |
| 11354 | If, however, we have none | of these things with us as | If, however, we have none | of these things with us as | If, however, we have none | of these things with us as |
| 11355 | fellow-workers, then know ye that when we are in torture, | fellow-workers, then know ye that when we are in torture, | fellow-workers, then know ye that when we are in torture, |
| 11356 | and cry out under the punishments, and weep in misery, | and cry out under the punishments, and weep in misery, | and cry out under the punishments, and weep in misery, |
| 11357 | no mercy of any sort whatsoever shall be to us [there]. | no mercy of any sort whatsoever shall be to us [there]. | no mercy of any sort whatsoever shall be to us [there]. |
| 11358 | On the contrary, the avenging angels shall be wroth against | On the contrary, the avenging angels shall be wroth against | On the contrary, the avenging angels shall be wroth against |
| 11359 | us, and they shall revile us mercilessly, and they shall | us, and they shall revile us mercilessly, and they shall | us, and they shall revile us mercilessly, and they shall |
| 11360 | inflict most just punishments upon us. | Moreover, in that | inflict most just punishments upon us. | Moreover, in that | inflict most just punishments upon us. | Moreover, in that |
| 11361 | Other World there shall be no mercy wherewith to shew | Other World there shall be no mercy wherewith to shew | Other World there shall be no mercy wherewith to shew |
| 11362 | compassion to souls, but the appointed work of those pitiless | compassion to souls, but the appointed work of those pitiless | compassion to souls, but the appointed work of those pitiless |
| 11363 | adversaries shall be to inflict torments on the souls of | adversaries shall be to inflict torments on the souls of | adversaries shall be to inflict torments on the souls of |
| 11364 | sinners, | sinners, | sinners, |
| 11365 | O what a terrible thing it will be to fall into a place | O what a terrible thing it will be to fall into a place | O what a terrible thing it will be to fall into a place |
| 11366 | wherefrom there is no delivery, even as it is written, | wherefrom there is no delivery, even as it is written, | wherefrom there is no delivery, even as it is written, |
| 11367 | He who feareth not shall | be in the places which he | He who feareth not shall | be in the places which he | He who feareth not shall | be in the places which he |
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| 11369 | deserveth for ever, and he shall never be delivered there- | deserveth for ever, and he shall never be delivered there- | deserveth for ever, and he shall never be delivered there- |
| 11370 | from.! Ⲟ what a wretched state! And in what manner will | from.! ⲟⲓ what a wretched state! And in what manner will | from.! oi what a wretched state! And in what manner will |
| 11371 | ye take your stand, O ye who have borne the sacred names | ye take your stand, O ye who have borne the sacred names | ye take your stand, O ye who have borne the sacred names |
| 11372 | of priests and monks, and have, nevertheless, treated with | of priests and monks, and have, nevertheless, treated with | of priests and monks, and have, nevertheless, treated with |
| 11373 | contempt the commandments of God ? The sinners who | contempt the commandments of God ? The sinners who | contempt the commandments of God ? The sinners who |
| 11374 | shall be enduring punishment there shall revile you, and | shall be enduring punishment there shall revile you, and | shall be enduring punishment there shall revile you, and |
| 11375 | shall say unto you, ¢ It was necessary for us to commit sin | | shall say unto you, ¢ It was necessary for us to commit sin | | shall say unto you, ¢ It was necessary for us to commit sin | |
| 11376 | because we were involved in the cares of the business of | because we were involved in the cares of the business of | because we were involved in the cares of the business of |
| 11377 | life, and we were led astray through the error of the matter | life, and we were led astray through the error of the matter | life, and we were led astray through the error of the matter |
| 11378 | of our bodies. But as for you, what do ye do in this place ? | of our bodies. But as for you, what do ye do in this place ? | of our bodies. But as for you, what do ye do in this place ? |
| 11379 | And why are ye suffering these punishments, which are | And why are ye suffering these punishments, which are | And why are ye suffering these punishments, which are |
| 11380 | endless? Are ye not those who wore the garb of piety | endless? Are ye not those who wore the garb of piety | endless? Are ye not those who wore the garb of piety |
| 11381 | (i. e., of the ascetic life) in the world?’ O how great shall | (i. e., of the ascetic life) in the world?’ O how great shall | (i. e., of the ascetic life) in the world?’ O how great shall |
| 11382 | be the disgrace in that World, for to it no end hath been | be the disgrace in that World, for to it no end hath been | be the disgrace in that World, for to it no end hath been |
| 11383 | assigned, and it shall continue for ever. Ⲟ my beloved, | God | assigned, and it shall continue for ever. Ⲟⲓ my beloved, | God | assigned, and it shall continue for ever. Oi my beloved, | God |
| 11384 | forbid that this great state of misery shall come upon us. | forbid that this great state of misery shall come upon us. | forbid that this great state of misery shall come upon us. |
| 11385 | But let us strive against it with all our might, in order that | But let us strive against it with all our might, in order that | But let us strive against it with all our might, in order that |
| 11386 | we may obtain for ourselves the great glory which is in | we may obtain for ourselves the great glory which is in | we may obtain for ourselves the great glory which is in |
| 11387 | that Other World, wherein all the saints are arrayed. Pray, | that Other World, wherein all the saints are arrayed. Pray, | that Other World, wherein all the saints are arrayed. Pray, |
| 11388 | O my brethren, that we may attain unto this glory, for | O my brethren, that we may attain unto this glory, for | O my brethren, that we may attain unto this glory, for |
| 11389 | it is the glory which endureth | for ever. | it is the glory which endureth | for ever. | it is the glory which endureth | for ever. |
| 11390 | Let us repent then, O my beloved, and, O my brethren, | Let us repent then, O my beloved, and, O my brethren, | Let us repent then, O my beloved, and, O my brethren, |
| 11391 | let us weep at all times before the Saviour until His voice | let us weep at all times before the Saviour until His voice | let us weep at all times before the Saviour until His voice |
| 11392 | come to usin joy saying, ¢ Your sins are forgiven to ⲟⲡ. | come to usin joy saying, ¢ Your sins are forgiven to ⲟⲡ. | come to usin joy saying, ¢ Your sins are forgiven to op. |
| 11393 | For the shedding of tears of repentance maketh the com- | For the shedding of tears of repentance maketh the com- | For the shedding of tears of repentance maketh the com- |
| 11394 | passion of God to have regard unto | thee, and to shew | passion of God to have regard unto | thee, and to shew | passion of God to have regard unto | thee, and to shew |
| 11395 | mercy unto thee. The shedding of tears of repentance | mercy unto thee. The shedding of tears of repentance | mercy unto thee. The shedding of tears of repentance |
| 11396 | maketh the Holy Spirit to enter quickly into a man, and | maketh the Holy Spirit to enter quickly into a man, and | maketh the Holy Spirit to enter quickly into a man, and |
| 11397 | to take up His abode in him. By the shedding of tears | to take up His abode in him. By the shedding of tears | to take up His abode in him. By the shedding of tears |
| 11398 | of repentance God maketh thee to become a new creature | of repentance God maketh thee to become a new creature | of repentance God maketh thee to become a new creature |
| 11399 | a second time, and He bringeth back to thee the fruit of | a second time, and He bringeth back to thee the fruit of | a second time, and He bringeth back to thee the fruit of |
| 11400 | thy health-giving suffering. For the shedding of tears | thy health-giving suffering. For the shedding of tears | thy health-giving suffering. For the shedding of tears |
| 11401 | taketh not place without the turning of the heart, and the | taketh not place without the turning of the heart, and the | taketh not place without the turning of the heart, and the |
| 11402 | turning of the heart doth not take place | in those who | turning of the heart doth not take place | in those who | turning of the heart doth not take place | in those who |
| 11403 | 1 Compare Isa. Ixvi. 24 ; Matt. xiii. 40, 42; xxv, 41, 46. | 1 Compare Isa. Ixvi. 24 ; Matt. xiii. 40, 42; xxv, 41, 46. | 1 Compare Isa. Ixvi. 24 ; Matt. xiii. 40, 42; xxv, 41, 46. |
| 11404 | ? Matt. ix. 2; Mark ii. 5, 9; Luke ⲅ. 3 vii. 48. | ? Matt. ix. 2; Mark ii. 5, 9; Luke ⲅ. 3 vii. 48. | ? Matt. ix. 2; Mark ii. 5, 9; Luke ġ. 3 vii. 48. |
| 11405 | Fol, 995 col. 1 | Fol, 995 col. 1 | Fol, 995 col. 1 |
| 11406 | Fol. 995 col. 2 | Fol. 995 col. 2 | Fol. 995 col. 2 |
| 11407 | Fol. 100 a | Fol. 100 a | Fol. 100 a |
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| 11409 | Fol. 100 a | Fol. 100 a | Fol. 100 a |
| 11410 | col, 2 | col, 2 | col, 2 |
| 11411 | Fol. 100 ⲃ | Fol. 100 ⲃ | Fol. 100 v |
| 11412 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
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| 11414 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 11415 | Fol. 101 ϥ | Fol. 101 ϥ | Fol. 101 f |
| 11416 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 11417 | Fol. 101 a | Fol. 101 a | Fol. 101 a |
| 11418 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 11419 | Fol. 1 | Fol. 1 | Fol. 1 |
| 11420 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 11421 | Fol. 101d | Fol. 101d | Fol. 101d |
| 11422 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
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| 11424 | pass their lives in lewdness and in jesting. Neither doth | pass their lives in lewdness and in jesting. Neither doth | pass their lives in lewdness and in jesting. Neither doth |
| 11425 | repentance flourish in the man who is sated with sluggish- | repentance flourish in the man who is sated with sluggish- | repentance flourish in the man who is sated with sluggish- |
| 11426 | ness; but through the suffering of fasting, and the vexing (?) | ness; but through the suffering of fasting, and the vexing (?) | ness; but through the suffering of fasting, and the vexing (?) |
| 11427 | of the flesh, thy heart shall be in a state of humility, and | of the flesh, thy heart shall be in a state of humility, and | of the flesh, thy heart shall be in a state of humility, and |
| 11428 | thon shalt seek after repentance, and thou wilt sigh by | thon shalt seek after repentance, and thou wilt sigh by | thon shalt seek after repentance, and thou wilt sigh by |
| 11429 | reason of thy sins. | reason of thy sins. | reason of thy sins. |
| 11430 | And now, O my beloved, let us take the greatest care of | And now, O my beloved, let us take the greatest care of | And now, O my beloved, let us take the greatest care of |
| 11431 | our lives at all times, so that we may | make supplication, | our lives at all times, so that we may | make supplication, | our lives at all times, so that we may | make supplication, |
| 11432 | and that, through God, we may become faithful. See how | and that, through God, we may become faithful. See how | and that, through God, we may become faithful. See how |
| 11433 | very many sufferings our Lord and Saviour Christ endured | very many sufferings our Lord and Saviour Christ endured | very many sufferings our Lord and Saviour Christ endured |
| 11434 | on our behalf! For what evil thing did He do, and who | on our behalf! For what evil thing did He do, and who | on our behalf! For what evil thing did He do, and who |
| 11435 | in all creation is there who shall rebuke Him for sin? Nay, | in all creation is there who shall rebuke Him for sin? Nay, | in all creation is there who shall rebuke Him for sin? Nay, |
| 11436 | He endured all these sufferings on behalf of us sinners | | He endured all these sufferings on behalf of us sinners | | He endured all these sufferings on behalf of us sinners | |
| 11437 | in order that He might bestow upon us this great salvation | in order that He might bestow upon us this great salvation | in order that He might bestow upon us this great salvation |
| 11438 | of repentance. | of repentance. | of repentance. |
| 11439 | Let the eyes of our heart contemplate the nails which | Let the eyes of our heart contemplate the nails which | Let the eyes of our heart contemplate the nails which |
| 11440 | were driven through His holy hands; and His hanging | were driven through His holy hands; and His hanging | were driven through His holy hands; and His hanging |
| 11441 | upon the wood of the Cross for our sins; and His side, which | upon the wood of the Cross for our sins; and His side, which | upon the wood of the Cross for our sins; and His side, which |
| 11442 | they pierced with a spear, and there flowed forth blood and | they pierced with a spear, and there flowed forth blood and | they pierced with a spear, and there flowed forth blood and |
| 11443 | water ; and the reed wherewith | they smote Him on lis | water ; and the reed wherewith | they smote Him on lis | water ; and the reed wherewith | they smote Him on lis |
| 11444 | head; and the shameless servant who spat in His face, and | head; and the shameless servant who spat in His face, and | head; and the shameless servant who spat in His face, and |
| 11445 | He was silent. And when Ile was athirst on the Cross, | He was silent. And when Ile was athirst on the Cross, | He was silent. And when Ile was athirst on the Cross, |
| 11446 | they had no compassion upon Him, but they gave Him to | they had no compassion upon Him, but they gave Him to | they had no compassion upon Him, but they gave Him to |
| 11447 | drink vinegar mixed with gall in His thirst. In fulfilling | drink vinegar mixed with gall in His thirst. In fulfilling | drink vinegar mixed with gall in His thirst. In fulfilling |
| 11448 | all these things He bore Himself in patience and in | love | all these things He bore Himself in patience and in | love | all these things He bore Himself in patience and in | love |
| 11449 | to man, [for] He wished to make us partakers with Him | to man, [for] He wished to make us partakers with Him | to man, [for] He wished to make us partakers with Him |
| 11450 | in is sufferings, in order that we might inherit with Him | in is sufferings, in order that we might inherit with Him | in is sufferings, in order that we might inherit with Him |
| 11451 | the kingdom which is in the heavens. And Ie spake saying, | the kingdom which is in the heavens. And Ie spake saying, | the kingdom which is in the heavens. And Ie spake saying, |
| 11452 | “Ile who loveth Me, let him deny himself, and take up | “Ile who loveth Me, let him deny himself, and take up | “Ile who loveth Me, let him deny himself, and take up |
| 11453 | his cross, and follow Me’! And moreover, the Apostle | his cross, and follow Me’! And moreover, the Apostle | his cross, and follow Me’! And moreover, the Apostle |
| 11454 | Paul himself knew the honour of the Cross, and therefore | Paul himself knew the honour of the Cross, and therefore | Paul himself knew the honour of the Cross, and therefore |
| 11455 | he eried out | saying, ‘Let it not be to me that I should | he eried out | saying, ‘Let it not be to me that I should | he eried out | saying, ‘Let it not be to me that I should |
| 11456 | boast myself except in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, | boast myself except in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, | boast myself except in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, |
| 11457 | wherein the world is crucified unto me, and I myself also | wherein the world is crucified unto me, and I myself also | wherein the world is crucified unto me, and I myself also |
| 11458 | ⲓ Matt, xvi. 24, | ⲓ Matt, xvi. 24, | i Matt, xvi. 24, |
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| 11460 | am crucified unto the world”! And again he spake saying, | am crucified unto the world”! And again he spake saying, | am crucified unto the world”! And again he spake saying, |
| 11461 | ‘I myself am crucified with Christ, but I do not live, for | ‘I myself am crucified with Christ, but I do not live, for | ‘I myself am crucified with Christ, but I do not live, for |
| 11462 | it is Christ Who liveth in me’? And again, ‘ Without | it is Christ Who liveth in me’? And again, ‘ Without | it is Christ Who liveth in me’? And again, ‘ Without |
| 11463 | sufferings a man is | not able to please God.’ And again, | sufferings a man is | not able to please God.’ And again, | sufferings a man is | not able to please God.’ And again, |
| 11464 | “If it be that we receive sufferings with Him, then we shall | “If it be that we receive sufferings with Him, then we shall | “If it be that we receive sufferings with Him, then we shall |
| 11465 | reign with Him.”3 | reign with Him.”3 | reign with Him.”3 |
| 11466 | Thercfore, also, O my beloved, let us be prudent, and | Thercfore, also, O my beloved, let us be prudent, and | Thercfore, also, O my beloved, let us be prudent, and |
| 11467 | let us watch, for our Adversary the Devil goeth about | let us watch, for our Adversary the Devil goeth about | let us watch, for our Adversary the Devil goeth about |
| 11468 | roaring like the lions, seeking to devour our souls, and | roaring like the lions, seeking to devour our souls, and | roaring like the lions, seeking to devour our souls, and |
| 11469 | wishing to make us strangers to these great good | things. | wishing to make us strangers to these great good | things. | wishing to make us strangers to these great good | things. |
| 11470 | Blessed, then, are those who shall resist him firmly in the | Blessed, then, are those who shall resist him firmly in the | Blessed, then, are those who shall resist him firmly in the |
| 11471 | faith, for they are those who shall receive glory with Jesus, | faith, for they are those who shall receive glory with Jesus, | faith, for they are those who shall receive glory with Jesus, |
| 11472 | according to that which He said, Ⲅⲉ are those who have | according to that which He said, Ⲅⲉ are those who have | according to that which He said, Ge are those who have |
| 11473 | endured patiently with Me in My temptations. And Ⲓ will | endured patiently with Me in My temptations. And ⲓ will | endured patiently with Me in My temptations. And i will |
| 11474 | stablish you in the kingdom even as My Father hath | stablish you in the kingdom even as My Father hath | stablish you in the kingdom even as My Father hath |
| 11475 | established Me in the kingdom. Ye shall eat and ye shall | established Me in the kingdom. Ye shall eat and ye shall | established Me in the kingdom. Ye shall eat and ye shall |
| 11476 | drink with Me | at My table in the kingdom.” * | drink with Me | at My table in the kingdom.” * | drink with Me | at My table in the kingdom.” * |
| 11477 | Blessed is he who hath endured sufferings in fastings, | Blessed is he who hath endured sufferings in fastings, | Blessed is he who hath endured sufferings in fastings, |
| 11478 | and in prayers, and in nights of vigil, and in sighings! | and in prayers, and in nights of vigil, and in sighings! | and in prayers, and in nights of vigil, and in sighings! |
| 11479 | For Christ shall magnify him, and he shall eat and shall | For Christ shall magnify him, and he shall eat and shall | For Christ shall magnify him, and he shall eat and shall |
| 11480 | drink at the feasts of the saints with openness of face. | drink at the feasts of the saints with openness of face. | drink at the feasts of the saints with openness of face. |
| 11481 | Blessed is he who hath shewed himself to be a com- | Blessed is he who hath shewed himself to be a com- | Blessed is he who hath shewed himself to be a com- |
| 11482 | passionate man, and a lover of his neighbour in the love | passionate man, and a lover of his neighbour in the love | passionate man, and a lover of his neighbour in the love |
| 11483 | of God, for | he shall enjoy consolation in the bosom of | of God, for | he shall enjoy consolation in the bosom of | of God, for | he shall enjoy consolation in the bosom of |
| 11484 | Abraham, in the kingdom which is in the heavens. | Abraham, in the kingdom which is in the heavens. | Abraham, in the kingdom which is in the heavens. |
| 11485 | Blessed is he who is soaked with tears which he hath | Blessed is he who is soaked with tears which he hath | Blessed is he who is soaked with tears which he hath |
| 11486 | shed for his sins that he hath committed, for he shall | shed for his sins that he hath committed, for he shall | shed for his sins that he hath committed, for he shall |
| 11487 | escape the place of weeping, and the gnashing of teeth. | escape the place of weeping, and the gnashing of teeth. | escape the place of weeping, and the gnashing of teeth. |
| 11488 | Blessed is he who hath sorrowed for his sins, for he | Blessed is he who hath sorrowed for his sins, for he | Blessed is he who hath sorrowed for his sins, for he |
| 11489 | shall rejoice with God and His angels | in the kingdom | shall rejoice with God and His angels | in the kingdom | shall rejoice with God and His angels | in the kingdom |
| 11490 | of light. | of light. | of light. |
| 11491 | Blessed is he who hath given his bread to him that is | Blessed is he who hath given his bread to him that is | Blessed is he who hath given his bread to him that is |
| 11492 | an hungered, for he shall be filled full of the Bread of | an hungered, for he shall be filled full of the Bread of | an hungered, for he shall be filled full of the Bread of |
| 11493 | Life in the heavens. | Life in the heavens. | Life in the heavens. |
| 11494 | 1 Gal. vi. 14. Ⲁ Gal. ii, 20. ⲁ ϩ Ⲧⲓ. i. 15. ⲇⲁ. xxii, 28-30, | 1 Gal. vi. 14. Ⲁ Gal. ii, 20. Ⲁ ϩⲏ Ⲧⲓ. i. 15. ⲇⲁ. xxii, 28-30, | 1 Gal. vi. 14. A Gal. ii, 20. A hy Ti. i. 15. ḋa. xxii, 28-30, |
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| 11509 | Fol, 103 b | Fol, 103 b | Fol, 103 b |
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| 11514 | col, 2 | col, 2 | col, 2 |
| 11515 | 224. DISCOURSE OF ARCHBISHOP THEOPHILOS | 224. DISCOURSE OF ARCHBISHOP THEOPHILOS | 224. DISCOURSE OF ARCHBISHOP THEOPHILOS |
| 11516 | Blessed is he who hath clothed him that is naked, for | Blessed is he who hath clothed him that is naked, for | Blessed is he who hath clothed him that is naked, for |
| 11517 | his sins shall be covered on the Day of Judgement. | his sins shall be covered on the Day of Judgement. | his sins shall be covered on the Day of Judgement. |
| 11518 | Blessed is he who hath shewn mercy to the poor, for | Blessed is he who hath shewn mercy to the poor, for | Blessed is he who hath shewn mercy to the poor, for |
| 11519 | mercy shall be shewn unto him, and he shall be held | mercy shall be shewn unto him, and he shall be held | mercy shall be shewn unto him, and he shall be held |
| 11520 | worthy to hear | these gladsome and joyful words, ¢ Come, | worthy to hear | these gladsome and joyful words, ¢ Come, | worthy to hear | these gladsome and joyful words, ¢ Come, |
| 11521 | ye who are the blessed of My Father, and ye shall inherit | ye who are the blessed of My Father, and ye shall inherit | ye who are the blessed of My Father, and ye shall inherit |
| 11522 | the kingdom which they have prepared for you from the | the kingdom which they have prepared for you from the | the kingdom which they have prepared for you from the |
| 11523 | foundation of the world’! And again He saith, *Who- | foundation of the world’! And again He saith, *Who- | foundation of the world’! And again He saith, *Who- |
| 11524 | soever shall give one of these little ones a cup of cold water | soever shall give one of these little ones a cup of cold water | soever shall give one of these little ones a cup of cold water |
| 11525 | to drink, Amen, I say unto you, he shall in no wise | lose | to drink, Amen, I say unto you, he shall in no wise | lose | to drink, Amen, I say unto you, he shall in no wise | lose |
| 11526 | his reward.’ ® | his reward.’ ® | his reward.’ ® |
| 11527 | Blessed is he who shall forgive his neighbour when he | Blessed is he who shall forgive his neighbour when he | Blessed is he who shall forgive his neighbour when he |
| 11528 | sinneth against him, for if he doth, the note of hand which | sinneth against him, for if he doth, the note of hand which | sinneth against him, for if he doth, the note of hand which |
| 11529 | hath been written against him, and the deed of obligation | hath been written against him, and the deed of obligation | hath been written against him, and the deed of obligation |
| 11530 | which he hath to every one shall be destroyed. | which he hath to every one shall be destroyed. | which he hath to every one shall be destroyed. |
| 11531 | Blessed are those who shall frequent the church both | Blessed are those who shall frequent the church both | Blessed are those who shall frequent the church both |
| 11532 | morning and evening daily, and especially at the time of | morning and evening daily, and especially at the time of | morning and evening daily, and especially at the time of |
| 11533 | the receiving of the IIoly Mysteries of the Body and Blood | the receiving of the IIoly Mysteries of the Body and Blood | the receiving of the IIoly Mysteries of the Body and Blood |
| 11534 | of the Lord Jesus Christ. | For by means of these shall | of the Lord Jesus Christ. | For by means of these shall | of the Lord Jesus Christ. | For by means of these shall |
| 11535 | a man become united unto the angels who are in the | a man become united unto the angels who are in the | a man become united unto the angels who are in the |
| 11536 | heavens, and he shall see them face to face, and he shall | heavens, and he shall see them face to face, and he shall | heavens, and he shall see them face to face, and he shall |
| 11537 | answer with them mouth to mouth in their salutation of | answer with them mouth to mouth in their salutation of | answer with them mouth to mouth in their salutation of |
| 11538 | ¢ Alleluia’ | ¢ Alleluia’ | ¢ Alleluia’ |
| 11539 | Therefore, O my beloved, we must not give sleep to our | Therefore, O my beloved, we must not give sleep to our | Therefore, O my beloved, we must not give sleep to our |
| 11540 | eyes, or slumber to our eyelids, either by day or by night, | eyes, or slumber to our eyelids, either by day or by night, | eyes, or slumber to our eyelids, either by day or by night, |
| 11541 | so that we may escape all evil. | For the Enemy lieth in | so that we may escape all evil. | For the Enemy lieth in | so that we may escape all evil. | For the Enemy lieth in |
| 11542 | wait for us, and he cometh against us in a multitude of | wait for us, and he cometh against us in a multitude of | wait for us, and he cometh against us in a multitude of |
| 11543 | crafty sins. If he cometh not in carelessness, he will come | crafty sins. If he cometh not in carelessness, he will come | crafty sins. If he cometh not in carelessness, he will come |
| 11544 | in ignorance; if he cometh not in pride of heart, he will | in ignorance; if he cometh not in pride of heart, he will | in ignorance; if he cometh not in pride of heart, he will |
| 11545 | come in wrath ; if he cometh not in vain glory, he will come | come in wrath ; if he cometh not in vain glory, he will come | come in wrath ; if he cometh not in vain glory, he will come |
| 11546 | in fornication; if he cometh not in remissness, he will come | in fornication; if he cometh not in remissness, he will come | in fornication; if he cometh not in remissness, he will come |
| 11547 | in hatred; if he cometh not in fornication, he will come | in hatred; if he cometh not in fornication, he will come | in hatred; if he cometh not in fornication, he will come |
| 11548 | in complaining ; | if he cometh not in theft, he will come in | in complaining ; | if he cometh not in theft, he will come in | in complaining ; | if he cometh not in theft, he will come in |
| 11549 | false swearing and robbery; if he cometh not in the | false swearing and robbery; if he cometh not in the | false swearing and robbery; if he cometh not in the |
| 11550 | 1 Matt. xxv. 34. ? Matt. x. 42. | 1 Matt. xxv. 34. ? Matt. x. 42. | 1 Matt. xxv. 34. ? Matt. x. 42. |
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| 11551 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 225 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 225 | ON REPENTANCE AND CONTINENCE 225 |
| 11552 | passions he will come in evil thoughts. In short, Satan | passions he will come in evil thoughts. In short, Satan | passions he will come in evil thoughts. In short, Satan |
| 11553 | will never cease from us. He layeth a snare for us with | will never cease from us. He layeth a snare for us with | will never cease from us. He layeth a snare for us with |
| 11554 | error of heart, he leadeth us craftily to a perverted judge- | error of heart, he leadeth us craftily to a perverted judge- | error of heart, he leadeth us craftily to a perverted judge- |
| 11555 | ment, and he sendeth carelessness therein; now Amente is | ment, and he sendeth carelessness therein; now Amente is | ment, and he sendeth carelessness therein; now Amente is |
| 11556 | filled through carelessness. | filled through carelessness. | filled through carelessness. |
| 11557 | Let us therefore keep in mind when [fighting] these | Let us therefore keep in mind when [fighting] these | Let us therefore keep in mind when [fighting] these |
| 11558 | battles the various forms of craft and deceit which the | battles the various forms of craft and deceit which the | battles the various forms of craft and deceit which the |
| 11559 | Enemy | spreadeth out before us, Let us gird on the | Enemy | spreadeth out before us, Let us gird on the | Enemy | spreadeth out before us, Let us gird on the |
| 11560 | armour of righteousness, that is to say, prayer, and fasting, | armour of righteousness, that is to say, prayer, and fasting, | armour of righteousness, that is to say, prayer, and fasting, |
| 11561 | and purity, and peace, and love, and humility, and charity, | and purity, and peace, and love, and humility, and charity, | and purity, and peace, and love, and humility, and charity, |
| 11562 | and love towards each other, and courteous converse with | and love towards each other, and courteous converse with | and love towards each other, and courteous converse with |
| 11563 | every man in the fear of God; for by means of these we | every man in the fear of God; for by means of these we | every man in the fear of God; for by means of these we |
| 11564 | shall be able to do battle against the loose and foolish talk | shall be able to do battle against the loose and foolish talk | shall be able to do battle against the loose and foolish talk |
| 11565 | of deceit. Especially let us fear the awful judgement hall | of deceit. Especially let us fear the awful judgement hall | of deceit. Especially let us fear the awful judgement hall |
| 11566 | of God. Let us cast away from us the | works of darkness | of God. Let us cast away from us the | works of darkness | of God. Let us cast away from us the | works of darkness |
| 11567 | and put on the armour of light! in order that we may | and put on the armour of light! in order that we may | and put on the armour of light! in order that we may |
| 11568 | inherit the habitation of the saints which is in the heavens, | inherit the habitation of the saints which is in the heavens, | inherit the habitation of the saints which is in the heavens, |
| 11569 | and of the sons of the light, through Jesus Christ our Lord, | and of the sons of the light, through Jesus Christ our Lord, | and of the sons of the light, through Jesus Christ our Lord, |
| 11570 | to Whom be glory, and with Him the Father and the Holy | to Whom be glory, and with Him the Father and the Holy | to Whom be glory, and with Him the Father and the Holy |
| 11571 | Spirit for [all] ages and for ever. Amen. | Spirit for [all] ages and for ever. Amen. | Spirit for [all] ages and for ever. Amen. |
| 11572 | 1 Rom. xiii. 12, | 1 Rom. xiii. 12, | 1 Rom. xiii. 12, |
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| 11580 | Fol. 105 a | Fol. 105 a | Fol. 105 a |
| 11581 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 11582 | Fol, 105d | Fol, 105d | Fol, 105d |
| 11583 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 11584 | Fol. 105 | Fol. 105 | Fol. 105 |
| 11585 | ⲥol 3 | ⲥol 3 | sol 3 |
| 11586 | THE DISCOURSE WIIICH SAINT ATHANASIUS, | THE DISCOURSE WIIICH SAINT ATHANASIUS, | THE DISCOURSE WIIICH SAINT ATHANASIUS, |
| 11587 | ARCHBISHOP OF RAKOTE, PRONOUNCED | ARCHBISHOP OF RAKOTE, PRONOUNCED | ARCHBISHOP OF RAKOTE, PRONOUNCED |
| 11588 | CONCERNING THE PASSAGE IN THE GOS- | CONCERNING THE PASSAGE IN THE GOS- | CONCERNING THE PASSAGE IN THE GOS- |
| 11589 | PEL OF SAINT MATTHEW, <THE KINGDOM | PEL OF SAINT MATTHEW, <THE KINGDOM | PEL OF SAINT MATTHEW, <THE KINGDOM |
| 11590 | WHICH IS IN THE HEAVENS IS LIKE | WHICH IS IN THE HEAVENS IS LIKE | WHICH IS IN THE HEAVENS IS LIKE |
| 11591 | UNTO A RICH MAN, WHO CAME OUT IN | UNTO A RICH MAN, WHO CAME OUT IN | UNTO A RICH MAN, WHO CAME OUT IN |
| 11592 | THE MORNING TO HIRE LABOURERS FOR | THE MORNING TO HIRE LABOURERS FOR | THE MORNING TO HIRE LABOURERS FOR |
| 11593 | HIS VINEYARD.! | HIS VINEYARD.! | HIS VINEYARD.! |
| 11594 | Tur Lord saith in the Gospel of Matthew: The kingdom | Tur Lord saith in the Gospel of Matthew: The kingdom | Tur Lord saith in the Gospel of Matthew: The kingdom |
| 11595 | which is in the heavens is like unto a certain rich man, who | which is in the heavens is like unto a certain rich man, who | which is in the heavens is like unto a certain rich man, who |
| 11596 | came out in the morning to hire labourers | for his vineyard. | came out in the morning to hire labourers | for his vineyard. | came out in the morning to hire labourers | for his vineyard. |
| 11597 | He made an agreement with the labourers [to pay them] | He made an agreement with the labourers [to pay them] | He made an agreement with the labourers [to pay them] |
| 11598 | a stater a day, [and] he sent them into his vineyard. Ⲡⲉ | a stater a day, [and] he sent them into his vineyard. Ⲡⲉ | a stater a day, [and] he sent them into his vineyard. Pe |
| 11599 | came out [again] at the third hour, and he saw others | came out [again] at the third hour, and he saw others | came out [again] at the third hour, and he saw others |
| 11600 | standing in the market, and they were idle. He said unto | standing in the market, and they were idle. He said unto | standing in the market, and they were idle. He said unto |
| 11601 | these others, Ⲉⲟ ye into my vineyard, and that whereof ye | these others, Ⲉⲟ ye into my vineyard, and that whereof ye | these others, Eo ye into my vineyard, and that whereof ye |
| 11602 | are worthy I will give unto you’; | and they went in. He | are worthy I will give unto you’; | and they went in. He | are worthy I will give unto you’; | and they went in. He |
| 11603 | came out again at the sixth hour, and again at the ninth | came out again at the sixth hour, and again at the ninth | came out again at the sixth hour, and again at the ninth |
| 11604 | hour [and saw other labourers], and he did the same with | hour [and saw other labourers], and he did the same with | hour [and saw other labourers], and he did the same with |
| 11605 | these. When, however, lie came out again at the eleventh | these. When, however, lie came out again at the eleventh | these. When, however, lie came out again at the eleventh |
| 11606 | hour, he saw others standing [in the market]. He said unto | hour, he saw others standing [in the market]. He said unto | hour, he saw others standing [in the market]. He said unto |
| 11607 | them, ¢ Wherefore do ye stand in this place the whole day | them, ¢ Wherefore do ye stand in this place the whole day | them, ¢ Wherefore do ye stand in this place the whole day |
| 11608 | doing nothing?’ They said unto him, ‘Because no man | doing nothing?’ They said unto him, ‘Because no man | doing nothing?’ They said unto him, ‘Because no man |
| 11609 | hath hired us’ He said unto them, Go ye inte my | hath hired us’ He said unto them, Go ye inte my | hath hired us’ He said unto them, Go ye inte my |
| 11610 | vineyard.’ | vineyard.’ | vineyard.’ |
| 11611 | Now let us enquire carefully, and let us learn what | are | Now let us enquire carefully, and let us learn what | are | Now let us enquire carefully, and let us learn what | are |
| 11612 | these kinds of labourers, and what this vineyard is, and who | these kinds of labourers, and what this vineyard is, and who | these kinds of labourers, and what this vineyard is, and who |
| 11613 | is this master. In the first place, the Master in this vine- | is this master. In the first place, the Master in this vine- | is this master. In the first place, the Master in this vine- |
| 11614 | yard is God the Father, Who hath governed His creatures | yard is God the Father, Who hath governed His creatures | yard is God the Father, Who hath governed His creatures |
| 11615 | ! Matt. xx. 1-16. | ! Matt. xx. 1-16. | ! Matt. xx. 1-16. |
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| 11616 | ON THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD 227 | ON THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD 227 | ON THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD 227 |
| 11617 | (or, creation) from the beginning. And moreover, He | (or, creation) from the beginning. And moreover, He | (or, creation) from the beginning. And moreover, He |
| 11618 | speaketh with them through the prophet who hath made | speaketh with them through the prophet who hath made | speaketh with them through the prophet who hath made |
| 11619 | known to us that the vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the | known to us that the vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the | known to us that the vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the |
| 11620 | House of Israel, and the men of Judah | are the new and | House of Israel, and the men of Judah | are the new and | House of Israel, and the men of Judah | are the new and |
| 11621 | beloved plant. The labourers whom He hired in the | beloved plant. The labourers whom He hired in the | beloved plant. The labourers whom He hired in the |
| 11622 | beginning are Moses, and Aaron, and Jesus the son of | beginning are Moses, and Aaron, and Jesus the son of | beginning are Moses, and Aaron, and Jesus the son of |
| 11623 | Nun, He called unto Moses in the land of Midian, | Nun, He called unto Moses in the land of Midian, | Nun, He called unto Moses in the land of Midian, |
| 11624 | saying, ¢ Come thou, get thee down into Egypt, and thou | saying, ¢ Come thou, get thee down into Egypt, and thou | saying, ¢ Come thou, get thee down into Egypt, and thou |
| 11625 | shalt bring out My people from that land. And thou | shalt bring out My people from that land. And thou | shalt bring out My people from that land. And thou |
| 11626 | shalt labour in My vineyard in commandments, and decrees, | shalt labour in My vineyard in commandments, and decrees, | shalt labour in My vineyard in commandments, and decrees, |
| 11627 | and | ordinances” And He covenanted with them for a | and | ordinances” And He covenanted with them for a | and | ordinances” And He covenanted with them for a |
| 11628 | stater, that is, Moses was to have the honourable rank of | stater, that is, Moses was to have the honourable rank of | stater, that is, Moses was to have the honourable rank of |
| 11629 | prophet, and Aaron was to hold the office of high priest | prophet, and Aaron was to hold the office of high priest | prophet, and Aaron was to hold the office of high priest |
| 11630 | over His people, and they were to serve [him]. | over His people, and they were to serve [him]. | over His people, and they were to serve [him]. |
| 11631 | Those who were hired at the third hour were the Judges, | Those who were hired at the third hour were the Judges, | Those who were hired at the third hour were the Judges, |
| 11632 | whom He appointed to be over His people; him of whom ye | whom He appointed to be over His people; him of whom ye | whom He appointed to be over His people; him of whom ye |
| 11633 | are worthy will I give unto you.” They were not prophets, | | are worthy will I give unto you.” They were not prophets, | | are worthy will I give unto you.” They were not prophets, | |
| 11634 | and they were not apostles, but they were those who were | and they were not apostles, but they were those who were | and they were not apostles, but they were those who were |
| 11635 | worthy of the title of judge’. | worthy of the title of judge’. | worthy of the title of judge’. |
| 11636 | Those who were hired at the sixth hour, and at the ninth | Those who were hired at the sixth hour, and at the ninth | Those who were hired at the sixth hour, and at the ninth |
| 11637 | hour, were Samuel, and David, and all the [other] Prophets. | hour, were Samuel, and David, and all the [other] Prophets. | hour, were Samuel, and David, and all the [other] Prophets. |
| 11638 | Samuel worked in the vineyard with a horn.? David trans- | Samuel worked in the vineyard with a horn.? David trans- | Samuel worked in the vineyard with a horn.? David trans- |
| 11639 | planted a slip of the vine from the land of Egypt, and he | planted a slip of the vine from the land of Egypt, and he | planted a slip of the vine from the land of Egypt, and he |
| 11640 | cultivated it with the psaltery. Hosea found Israel to be like | cultivated it with the psaltery. Hosea found Israel to be like | cultivated it with the psaltery. Hosea found Israel to be like |
| 11641 | a vine in the desert in some respects, for he said, ‘ Israel is a | a vine in the desert in some respects, for he said, ‘ Israel is a | a vine in the desert in some respects, for he said, ‘ Israel is a |
| 11642 | branch of a vine which is good, | and his fruit is abundant.’ 3 | branch of a vine which is good, | and his fruit is abundant.’ 3 | branch of a vine which is good, | and his fruit is abundant.’ 3 |
| 11643 | Those who were hired at the eleventh hour were the | Those who were hired at the eleventh hour were the | Those who were hired at the eleventh hour were the |
| 11644 | Apostles, whom He found to be idle the whole day. And | Apostles, whom He found to be idle the whole day. And | Apostles, whom He found to be idle the whole day. And |
| 11645 | they were idle in respect of the works of iniquity of all | they were idle in respect of the works of iniquity of all | they were idle in respect of the works of iniquity of all |
| 11646 | kinds, because no one had hired them, and the Devil could | kinds, because no one had hired them, and the Devil could | kinds, because no one had hired them, and the Devil could |
| 11647 | not hire them for the service of idols. He could not hire | not hire them for the service of idols. He could not hire | not hire them for the service of idols. He could not hire |
| 11648 | John the Baptist for | the peddlers in the place of eating and | John the Baptist for | the peddlers in the place of eating and | John the Baptist for | the peddlers in the place of eating and |
| 11649 | drinking. Peter he could not hire for the service of unbelief. | drinking. Peter he could not hire for the service of unbelief. | drinking. Peter he could not hire for the service of unbelief. |
| 11650 | Andrew he could not hire in polluted marriage, and he could | Andrew he could not hire in polluted marriage, and he could | Andrew he could not hire in polluted marriage, and he could |
| 11651 | ! Exod. iii, 10, 2 1 Sam. xvi. 13. 3 Hos. x. 1. | ! Exod. iii, 10, 2 1 Sam. xvi. 13. 3 Hos. x. 1. | ! Exod. iii, 10, 2 1 Sam. xvi. 13. 3 Hos. x. 1. |
| 11652 | Fol. 105a | Fol. 105a | Fol. 105a |
| 11653 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 11654 | Fol. 106 a | Fol. 106 a | Fol. 106 a |
| 11655 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 11656 | Fol. 106 b | Fol. 106 b | Fol. 106 b |
| 11657 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 11658 | Fol. 106 ⲃ | Fol. 106 ⲃ | Fol. 106 v |
| 11659 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 11660 | Fol. 107 a | Fol. 107 a | Fol. 107 a |
| 11661 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
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| 11662 | Fol. 0 ϥ | Fol. 0 ϥ | Fol. 0 f |
| 11663 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 11664 | Fol. 107 b | Fol. 107 b | Fol. 107 b |
| 11665 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 11666 | Fol. 7 | Fol. 7 | Fol. 7 |
| 11667 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 11668 | Fol. 108 a | Fol. 108 a | Fol. 108 a |
| 11669 | col, 1 | col, 1 | col, 1 |
| 11670 | Fol. 108 a | Fol. 108 a | Fol. 108 a |
| 11671 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 11672 | 228 DISCOURSE OF SAINT ATHANASIUS | 228 DISCOURSE OF SAINT ATHANASIUS | 228 DISCOURSE OF SAINT ATHANASIUS |
| 11673 | not make him to become the servant of a woman. For this | not make him to become the servant of a woman. For this | not make him to become the servant of a woman. For this |
| 11674 | reason he was called ¢ Boanerges’, that is to say, “Son of | reason he was called ¢ Boanerges’, that is to say, “Son of | reason he was called ¢ Boanerges’, that is to say, “Son of |
| 11675 | the thunder of heaven.” Therefore could no one hire them | the thunder of heaven.” Therefore could no one hire them | the thunder of heaven.” Therefore could no one hire them |
| 11676 | on earth to make them to work for him, and to give them | on earth to make them to work for him, and to give them | on earth to make them to work for him, and to give them |
| 11677 | wages | according to what they were worth. Therefore were | wages | according to what they were worth. Therefore were | wages | according to what they were worth. Therefore were |
| 11678 | their wages abundant in the heavens. Therefore doth the | their wages abundant in the heavens. Therefore doth the | their wages abundant in the heavens. Therefore doth the |
| 11679 | Saviour say concerning all the Apostles, Ⲟ My Father, the | Saviour say concerning all the Apostles, ⲟⲓ My Father, the | Saviour say concerning all the Apostles, oi My Father, the |
| 11680 | men whom Thou hast given unto Me from the world have | men whom Thou hast given unto Me from the world have | men whom Thou hast given unto Me from the world have |
| 11681 | I found to be chosen vessels’! And again, ¢ Of those whom | I found to be chosen vessels’! And again, ¢ Of those whom | I found to be chosen vessels’! And again, ¢ Of those whom |
| 11682 | Thou hast given unto Me have I lost none’;? and, | ‘No | Thou hast given unto Me have I lost none’;? and, | ‘No | Thou hast given unto Me have I lost none’;? and, | ‘No |
| 11683 | man is able to come unto Me except through My Father, | man is able to come unto Me except through My Father, | man is able to come unto Me except through My Father, |
| 11684 | Who hath sent Me to draw him.’ 3 | Who hath sent Me to draw him.’ 3 | Who hath sent Me to draw him.’ 3 |
| 11685 | Behold, these words make us to know that it is the Father | Behold, these words make us to know that it is the Father | Behold, these words make us to know that it is the Father |
| 11686 | Who hireth the labourers for His vineyard. Who is this | Who hireth the labourers for His vineyard. Who is this | Who hireth the labourers for His vineyard. Who is this |
| 11687 | Governor? Ⲓ say, It is the Lord Jesus, the Christ, the Son | Governor? ⲓ say, It is the Lord Jesus, the Christ, the Son | Governor? i say, It is the Lord Jesus, the Christ, the Son |
| 11688 | of God, in Whose hand are all the possessions of God, which | of God, in Whose hand are all the possessions of God, which | of God, in Whose hand are all the possessions of God, which |
| 11689 | is a mystery. His power is in Israel and in the other | | is a mystery. His power is in Israel and in the other | | is a mystery. His power is in Israel and in the other | |
| 11690 | nations, for He Himself said, ¢ The Father loveth the Son, | nations, for He Himself said, ¢ The Father loveth the Son, | nations, for He Himself said, ¢ The Father loveth the Son, |
| 11691 | and hath given everything into His hand.’* The Son saith, | and hath given everything into His hand.’* The Son saith, | and hath given everything into His hand.’* The Son saith, |
| 11692 | ‘To Him belongeth the inheritance.” The Governor saith, | ‘To Him belongeth the inheritance.” The Governor saith, | ‘To Him belongeth the inheritance.” The Governor saith, |
| 11693 | ‘Jt is He Who giveth wages unto those who labour, and the | ‘Jt is He Who giveth wages unto those who labour, and the | ‘Jt is He Who giveth wages unto those who labour, and the |
| 11694 | whole world is under His rule.’ Therefore is the key of | whole world is under His rule.’ Therefore is the key of | whole world is under His rule.’ Therefore is the key of |
| 11695 | David in His hand, and He is the vine. | Therefore it is | David in His hand, and He is the vine. | Therefore it is | David in His hand, and He is the vine. | Therefore it is |
| 11696 | Te Who rejoiceth in all His ereatures. He is the Bread. | Te Who rejoiceth in all His ereatures. He is the Bread. | Te Who rejoiceth in all His ereatures. He is the Bread. |
| 11697 | Therefore it is He Who giveth meat and drink to all His | Therefore it is He Who giveth meat and drink to all His | Therefore it is He Who giveth meat and drink to all His |
| 11698 | creation. | creation. | creation. |
| 11699 | Now when the evening had come the lord of the vineyard | Now when the evening had come the lord of the vineyard | Now when the evening had come the lord of the vineyard |
| 11700 | said unto his steward, ¢Call the labourers, give them their | said unto his steward, ¢Call the labourers, give them their | said unto his steward, ¢Call the labourers, give them their |
| 11701 | wages; begin with the last and continue until thou eomest | wages; begin with the last and continue until thou eomest | wages; begin with the last and continue until thou eomest |
| 11702 | to the first;® give unto each a stater.” | The Father saith | to the first;® give unto each a stater.” | The Father saith | to the first;® give unto each a stater.” | The Father saith |
| 11703 | unto the Son, ‘Either at the last day or to-day, Thou | unto the Son, ‘Either at the last day or to-day, Thou | unto the Son, ‘Either at the last day or to-day, Thou |
| 11704 | knowest [best], call the labourers and give them their | knowest [best], call the labourers and give them their | knowest [best], call the labourers and give them their |
| 11705 | wages, all the labourers who have laboured for the race | wages, all the labourers who have laboured for the race | wages, all the labourers who have laboured for the race |
| 11706 | ) Compare John xvii. 6. 2 John xvii. 12; xviii. 9. | ) Compare John xvii. 6. 2 John xvii. 12; xviii. 9. | ) Compare John xvii. 6. 2 John xvii. 12; xviii. 9. |
| 11707 | 3 John vi. 44. ¢ John iii. 35. 5 Matt. xx. 8. | 3 John vi. 44. ¢ John iii. 35. 5 Matt. xx. 8. | 3 John vi. 44. ¢ John iii. 35. 5 Matt. xx. 8. |
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| 11708 | ON THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD 229 | ON THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD 229 | ON THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD 229 |
| 11709 | of men, give them the wages of their work.” Paul saith, | of men, give them the wages of their work.” Paul saith, | of men, give them the wages of their work.” Paul saith, |
| 11710 | ‘Now certain men God placed in the Church, the first | ‘Now certain men God placed in the Church, the first | ‘Now certain men God placed in the Church, the first |
| 11711 | being | the Apostles,’ ! unto whom He began to give [their] | being | the Apostles,’ ! unto whom He began to give [their] | being | the Apostles,’ ! unto whom He began to give [their] |
| 11712 | wages; and the second were the Prophets, ef cetera. | wages; and the second were the Prophets, ef cetera. | wages; and the second were the Prophets, ef cetera. |
| 11713 | The first [labourers] came, thinking that they would receive | The first [labourers] came, thinking that they would receive | The first [labourers] came, thinking that they would receive |
| 11714 | more [than the others]. Hearken unto Him, for He said, | more [than the others]. Hearken unto Him, for He said, | more [than the others]. Hearken unto Him, for He said, |
| 11715 | ¢T say unto you, very many of the Prophets and Kings have | ¢T say unto you, very many of the Prophets and Kings have | ¢T say unto you, very many of the Prophets and Kings have |
| 11716 | desired eagerly to see the things which ye see, and have not | desired eagerly to see the things which ye see, and have not | desired eagerly to see the things which ye see, and have not |
| 11717 | seen them.”? The stater which He gave unto them was | seen them.”? The stater which He gave unto them was | seen them.”? The stater which He gave unto them was |
| 11718 | the honour of Apostleship, and the Holy Offering. | | the honour of Apostleship, and the Holy Offering. | | the honour of Apostleship, and the Holy Offering. | |
| 11719 | And, the Scripture saith, when they had taken the stater, | And, the Scripture saith, when they had taken the stater, | And, the Scripture saith, when they had taken the stater, |
| 11720 | they murmured against the lord of the vineyard and said, | they murmured against the lord of the vineyard and said, | they murmured against the lord of the vineyard and said, |
| 11721 | Why is it? These last have only laboured for one hour, | Why is it? These last have only laboured for one hour, | Why is it? These last have only laboured for one hour, |
| 11722 | and yet thou hast paid them the same amount as thou | and yet thou hast paid them the same amount as thou | and yet thou hast paid them the same amount as thou |
| 11723 | hast paid to us” Now, who are these who murmured and | hast paid to us” Now, who are these who murmured and | hast paid to us” Now, who are these who murmured and |
| 11724 | were envious of the labourers who came in last except the | were envious of the labourers who came in last except the | were envious of the labourers who came in last except the |
| 11725 | scribes and the Pharisees, who had themselves been sent to | scribes and the Pharisees, who had themselves been sent to | scribes and the Pharisees, who had themselves been sent to |
| 11726 | labour | in the vineyard? It is against these that the | labour | in the vineyard? It is against these that the | labour | in the vineyard? It is against these that the |
| 11727 | Scripture crieth out saying, ‘Why have ye burned up My | Scripture crieth out saying, ‘Why have ye burned up My | Scripture crieth out saying, ‘Why have ye burned up My |
| 11728 | vineyard ? And why are the possessions plundered from | vineyard ? And why are the possessions plundered from | vineyard ? And why are the possessions plundered from |
| 11729 | the poor in your houses?’® For they themselves received | the poor in your houses?’® For they themselves received | the poor in your houses?’® For they themselves received |
| 11730 | the Law as the commands of angels, but they did not | the Law as the commands of angels, but they did not | the Law as the commands of angels, but they did not |
| 11731 | keep it, and they murmured against the Lord saying, | keep it, and they murmured against the Lord saying, | keep it, and they murmured against the Lord saying, |
| 11732 | “The disciples of John and the disciples of the Pharisees | “The disciples of John and the disciples of the Pharisees | “The disciples of John and the disciples of the Pharisees |
| 11733 | fast, | but Thy disciples do not fast.* Why do Thy disciples | fast, | but Thy disciples do not fast.* Why do Thy disciples | fast, | but Thy disciples do not fast.* Why do Thy disciples |
| 11734 | transgress the tradition of the elders? They wash not their | transgress the tradition of the elders? They wash not their | transgress the tradition of the elders? They wash not their |
| 11735 | hands when they eat their bread,” they eat, they drink, they | hands when they eat their bread,” they eat, they drink, they | hands when they eat their bread,” they eat, they drink, they |
| 11736 | make merry. Even the Apostles cut down the ears of corn ® | make merry. Even the Apostles cut down the ears of corn ® | make merry. Even the Apostles cut down the ears of corn ® |
| 11737 | and eat before Thy very face, and they wander about at | and eat before Thy very face, and they wander about at | and eat before Thy very face, and they wander about at |
| 11738 | large in the world.” It was these very men that mur- | large in the world.” It was these very men that mur- | large in the world.” It was these very men that mur- |
| 11739 | mured saying, * Why have Thy disciples made the Sabbath | mured saying, * Why have Thy disciples made the Sabbath | mured saying, * Why have Thy disciples made the Sabbath |
| 11740 | to be of none effect ?’ | who were envious of these last who | to be of none effect ?’ | who were envious of these last who | to be of none effect ?’ | who were envious of these last who |
| 11741 | were the labourers in truth. | were the labourers in truth. | were the labourers in truth. |
| 11742 | 1 Cor. xii. 28. 2 Matt. xiii. 17. 3 Isa. iii. 14. | 1 Cor. xii. 28. 2 Matt. xiii. 17. 3 Isa. iii. 14. | 1 Cor. xii. 28. 2 Matt. xiii. 17. 3 Isa. iii. 14. |
| 11743 | ¢ Matt. ix. 14, 5 Matt. xv. 2. 6 Matt. xii. 1. | ¢ Matt. ix. 14, 5 Matt. xv. 2. 6 Matt. xii. 1. | ¢ Matt. ix. 14, 5 Matt. xv. 2. 6 Matt. xii. 1. |
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| 11746 | Fol. 108% | Fol. 108% | Fol. 108% |
| 11747 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 11748 | Fol. 109 a | Fol. 109 a | Fol. 109 a |
| 11749 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 11750 | Fol. 109 a | Fol. 109 a | Fol. 109 a |
| 11751 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 11752 | Fol. 109% | Fol. 109% | Fol. 109% |
| 11753 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
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| 11754 | 230 DISCOURSE OF SAINT ATHANASIUS | 230 DISCOURSE OF SAINT ATHANASIUS | 230 DISCOURSE OF SAINT ATHANASIUS |
| 11755 | And the lord [of the vineyard] made answer, and said | And the lord [of the vineyard] made answer, and said | And the lord [of the vineyard] made answer, and said |
| 11756 | unto one of them, ¢Friend, I have done thee no injustice. | unto one of them, ¢Friend, I have done thee no injustice. | unto one of them, ¢Friend, I have done thee no injustice. |
| 11757 | Did T not agree with thee for one stater? Take what is | Did T not agree with thee for one stater? Take what is | Did T not agree with thee for one stater? Take what is |
| 11758 | thine and depart’! And who was it who made all these | thine and depart’! And who was it who made all these | thine and depart’! And who was it who made all these |
| 11759 | complaints ? I say that it was none other than he unto whom | complaints ? I say that it was none other than he unto whom | complaints ? I say that it was none other than he unto whom |
| 11760 | it was said, ‘Friend, that wherefor thou hast come, do,’ ® | it was said, ‘Friend, that wherefor thou hast come, do,’ ® | it was said, ‘Friend, that wherefor thou hast come, do,’ ® |
| 11761 | that is to say, it was Judas, who betrayed the Saviour, and | that is to say, it was Judas, who betrayed the Saviour, and | that is to say, it was Judas, who betrayed the Saviour, and |
| 11762 | Fol. 1000 who spake with great | murmurings saying, ¢ Why did they | Fol. 1000 who spake with great | murmurings saying, ¢ Why did they | Fol. 1000 who spake with great | murmurings saying, ¢ Why did they |
| 11763 | as not sell the unguent for three hundred staters and give them | as not sell the unguent for three hundred staters and give them | as not sell the unguent for three hundred staters and give them |
| 11764 | to the poor?’3 If thou didst care for the poor, O betrayer, | to the poor?’3 If thou didst care for the poor, O betrayer, | to the poor?’3 If thou didst care for the poor, O betrayer, |
| 11765 | why didst thou steal their property from the eoffer of the | why didst thou steal their property from the eoffer of the | why didst thou steal their property from the eoffer of the |
| 11766 | treasury ? Or was thine eye evil because I am good? Now | treasury ? Or was thine eye evil because I am good? Now | treasury ? Or was thine eye evil because I am good? Now |
| 11767 | ⲟⲩ because he was a wicked man he | stole the money which was | ⲟⲩ because he was a wicked man he | stole the money which was | ou because he was a wicked man he | stole the money which was |
| 11768 | ’ cast into it (i.e, the coffer). And the Saviour Himself was | ’ cast into it (i.e, the coffer). And the Saviour Himself was | ’ cast into it (i.e, the coffer). And the Saviour Himself was |
| 11769 | good to him, and He shewed Himself longsuffering in respect | good to him, and He shewed Himself longsuffering in respect | good to him, and He shewed Himself longsuffering in respect |
| 11770 | of him, for He said unto him, ‘I have not the power to | of him, for He said unto him, ‘I have not the power to | of him, for He said unto him, ‘I have not the power to |
| 11771 | do that which I wish with the offerings which they bring.’ | do that which I wish with the offerings which they bring.’ | do that which I wish with the offerings which they bring.’ |
| 11772 | This was God’s defence of him: ‘I, Who am God, have | This was God’s defence of him: ‘I, Who am God, have | This was God’s defence of him: ‘I, Who am God, have |
| 11773 | not the power to pay more wages than those which a man | not the power to pay more wages than those which a man | not the power to pay more wages than those which a man |
| 11774 | Fol. 11 shall carn, and I judge those | who shall work wicked- | Fol. 11 shall carn, and I judge those | who shall work wicked- | Fol. 11 shall carn, and I judge those | who shall work wicked- |
| 11775 | Se ness.” These are the testimonies, and the murmurings of | Se ness.” These are the testimonies, and the murmurings of | Se ness.” These are the testimonies, and the murmurings of |
| 11776 | Judas; he murmured with his tongue, and he was cruel | Judas; he murmured with his tongue, and he was cruel | Judas; he murmured with his tongue, and he was cruel |
| 11777 | and merciless in his heart. He was a wicked man in his | and merciless in his heart. He was a wicked man in his | and merciless in his heart. He was a wicked man in his |
| 11778 | soul, he was a thief with his hands, and he was shameless | soul, he was a thief with his hands, and he was shameless | soul, he was a thief with his hands, and he was shameless |
| 11779 | in respect of his eyes. | in respect of his eyes. | in respect of his eyes. |
| 11780 | And when they were eating, the Apostles watched that | And when they were eating, the Apostles watched that | And when they were eating, the Apostles watched that |
| 11781 | Fol. ⲉ might not let their hands | touch those of the Saviour | Fol. Ⲉ might not let their hands | touch those of the Saviour | Fol. E might not let their hands | touch those of the Saviour |
| 11782 | Zeb in the bowl, for they were afraid, and said, ¢ Who are we | Zeb in the bowl, for they were afraid, and said, ¢ Who are we | Zeb in the bowl, for they were afraid, and said, ¢ Who are we |
| 11783 | that we should eat with God?’ But Judas, the man with | that we should eat with God?’ But Judas, the man with | that we should eat with God?’ But Judas, the man with |
| 11784 | no right pereeption, did not hesitate to put his hand into the | no right pereeption, did not hesitate to put his hand into the | no right pereeption, did not hesitate to put his hand into the |
| 11785 | bowl with the Saviour, and he was eager to dip his | bowl with the Saviour, and he was eager to dip his | bowl with the Saviour, and he was eager to dip his |
| 11786 | piece of bread at the same time, and to eat before the | piece of bread at the same time, and to eat before the | piece of bread at the same time, and to eat before the |
| 11787 | Saviour. The Saviour said nothing in order that we might | Saviour. The Saviour said nothing in order that we might | Saviour. The Saviour said nothing in order that we might |
| 11788 | understand. | understand. | understand. |
| 11789 | Tait. xx M13) 2 John xiii. 27. 3 Mark xiv, 5. | Tait. xx M13) 2 John xiii. 27. 3 Mark xiv, 5. | Tait. xx M13) 2 John xiii. 27. 3 Mark xiv, 5. |
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| 11790 | ON THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD 231 | ON THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD 231 | ON THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD 231 |
| 11791 | When the diseiples had asked Him, ¢ Who, then, is it that | When the diseiples had asked Him, ¢ Who, then, is it that | When the diseiples had asked Him, ¢ Who, then, is it that |
| 11792 | shall betray | Thee ?’ He gave them a sign of the want of | shall betray | Thee ?’ He gave them a sign of the want of | shall betray | Thee ?’ He gave them a sign of the want of |
| 11793 | right pereeption in Judas saying, ¢ He who shall dip his hand | right pereeption in Judas saying, ¢ He who shall dip his hand | right pereeption in Judas saying, ¢ He who shall dip his hand |
| 11794 | with Me into the bowl first is he who shall betray Me’; and | with Me into the bowl first is he who shall betray Me’; and | with Me into the bowl first is he who shall betray Me’; and |
| 11795 | He said unto him, ¢ That which thou shalt do, do quickly.’ 2 | He said unto him, ¢ That which thou shalt do, do quickly.’ 2 | He said unto him, ¢ That which thou shalt do, do quickly.’ 2 |
| 11796 | For the Saviour made haste to work out the salvation of His | For the Saviour made haste to work out the salvation of His | For the Saviour made haste to work out the salvation of His |
| 11797 | creation on the Cross, according to the wish and | eommand- | creation on the Cross, according to the wish and | eommand- | creation on the Cross, according to the wish and | eommand- |
| 11798 | ment of His Father. Thou wilt not find that He put out | ment of His Father. Thou wilt not find that He put out | ment of His Father. Thou wilt not find that He put out |
| 11799 | of the way, or was careless about that for which He had | of the way, or was careless about that for which He had | of the way, or was careless about that for which He had |
| 11800 | come, or that He was afraid of death; but He made | come, or that He was afraid of death; but He made | come, or that He was afraid of death; but He made |
| 11801 | manifest His readiness for the Cross like a valiant martyr, | manifest His readiness for the Cross like a valiant martyr, | manifest His readiness for the Cross like a valiant martyr, |
| 11802 | and like God Who is without fear. | and like God Who is without fear. | and like God Who is without fear. |
| 11803 | Therefore did He urge Judas onward saying, That which | Therefore did He urge Judas onward saying, That which | Therefore did He urge Judas onward saying, That which |
| 11804 | thou shalt do, do quickly. | Haste thee onward, for all | thou shalt do, do quickly. | Haste thee onward, for all | thou shalt do, do quickly. | Haste thee onward, for all |
| 11805 | these created beings are hindered; they await thee, and | these created beings are hindered; they await thee, and | these created beings are hindered; they await thee, and |
| 11806 | moreover, they await Me. Those beings who are in the | moreover, they await Me. Those beings who are in the | moreover, they await Me. Those beings who are in the |
| 11807 | heavens await Me, and those beings who are in the abyss | heavens await Me, and those beings who are in the abyss | heavens await Me, and those beings who are in the abyss |
| 11808 | and chaos await thee. My Father is with Me, and He will | and chaos await thee. My Father is with Me, and He will | and chaos await thee. My Father is with Me, and He will |
| 11809 | help Me; the Devil is with thee, and he standeth by thy | help Me; the Devil is with thee, and he standeth by thy | help Me; the Devil is with thee, and he standeth by thy |
| 11810 | side, on the right hand of thee, and he will help thee. Those | side, on the right hand of thee, and he will help thee. Those | side, on the right hand of thee, and he will help thee. Those |
| 11811 | who are in the | gates whieh are in the heavens, that is, | who are in the | gates whieh are in the heavens, that is, | who are in the | gates whieh are in the heavens, that is, |
| 11812 | the holy angels, will crown Me, and the avenging powers | the holy angels, will crown Me, and the avenging powers | the holy angels, will crown Me, and the avenging powers |
| 11813 | are making Amente ready for thee.” And He urged him | are making Amente ready for thee.” And He urged him | are making Amente ready for thee.” And He urged him |
| 11814 | onward with these words, ¢ Haste thee, for I am ready for | onward with these words, ¢ Haste thee, for I am ready for | onward with these words, ¢ Haste thee, for I am ready for |
| 11815 | the whips (or, seourgings).’ | the whips (or, seourgings).’ | the whips (or, seourgings).’ |
| 11816 | Rightly therefore did Esdras say, ‘ The ereature may not | Rightly therefore did Esdras say, ‘ The ereature may not | Rightly therefore did Esdras say, ‘ The ereature may not |
| 11817 | haste more than the Creator.’® Now since Judas was he | haste more than the Creator.’® Now since Judas was he | haste more than the Creator.’® Now since Judas was he |
| 11818 | who should betray Him, why did He cry out to him, | who should betray Him, why did He cry out to him, | who should betray Him, why did He cry out to him, |
| 11819 | ‘Friend, I do | thee no injustice’? Though He said to | ‘Friend, I do | thee no injustice’? Though He said to | ‘Friend, I do | thee no injustice’? Though He said to |
| 11820 | him, ‘Thine eye is evil, but I Myself am good,’ the | him, ‘Thine eye is evil, but I Myself am good,’ the | him, ‘Thine eye is evil, but I Myself am good,’ the |
| 11821 | Saviour did not withhold the speech of friendship from | Saviour did not withhold the speech of friendship from | Saviour did not withhold the speech of friendship from |
| 11822 | him until the hour in which he betrayed Him. He called | him until the hour in which he betrayed Him. He called | him until the hour in which he betrayed Him. He called |
| 11823 | him ‘friend’, but He thought of enmity. He gave him | him ‘friend’, but He thought of enmity. He gave him | him ‘friend’, but He thought of enmity. He gave him |
| 11824 | the bag that held the money, and he | became a thief. | the bag that held the money, and he | became a thief. | the bag that held the money, and he | became a thief. |
| 11825 | 1 Matt, xxvi. 23. 2 John xiii. 27. 3 2 Esdras ⲩ. 44. | 1 Matt, xxvi. 23. 2 John xiii. 27. 3 2 Esdras ⲩ. 44. | 1 Matt, xxvi. 23. 2 John xiii. 27. 3 2 Esdras y. 44. |
| 11826 | Fol, 1100 | Fol, 1100 | Fol, 1100 |
| 11827 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 11828 | Fol. 111 a | Fol. 111 a | Fol. 111 a |
| 11829 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 11830 | Fol. 111 a | Fol. 111 a | Fol. 111 a |
| 11831 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 11832 | Fol. 111 ⲃ | Fol. 111 ⲃ | Fol. 111 v |
| 11833 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 11834 | Fol. 111% | Fol. 111% | Fol. 111% |
| 11835 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 11836 | Fol. 112 a | Fol. 112 a | Fol. 112 a |
| 11837 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
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| 11838 | Fol. 112 ϥ | Fol. 112 ϥ | Fol. 112 f |
| 11839 | col, 2 | col, 2 | col, 2 |
| 11840 | Fol. 112% | Fol. 112% | Fol. 112% |
| 11841 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 11842 | Fol. 112 5 | Fol. 112 5 | Fol. 112 5 |
| 11843 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 11844 | Fol. 113 a | Fol. 113 a | Fol. 113 a |
| 11845 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 11846 | Fol. 113 a | Fol. 113 a | Fol. 113 a |
| 11847 | col, 2 | col, 2 | col, 2 |
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| 11849 | He chose him as a disciple, but he meditated guile. He | He chose him as a disciple, but he meditated guile. He | He chose him as a disciple, but he meditated guile. He |
| 11850 | chose him as a man, but he became a devil. | chose him as a man, but he became a devil. | chose him as a man, but he became a devil. |
| 11851 | O Judas, what is it thou didst do? And what didst | O Judas, what is it thou didst do? And what didst | O Judas, what is it thou didst do? And what didst |
| 11852 | thou gain when thou didst betray the Lord? Thou didst | thou gain when thou didst betray the Lord? Thou didst | thou gain when thou didst betray the Lord? Thou didst |
| 11853 | waste thy life, and didst lose this great honour, the glory | waste thy life, and didst lose this great honour, the glory | waste thy life, and didst lose this great honour, the glory |
| 11854 | of Apostleship. For who is above his lot? After | the | of Apostleship. For who is above his lot? After | the | of Apostleship. For who is above his lot? After | the |
| 11855 | appellation of ‘ Angel’ cometh the title of ¢ Apostle’. Now | appellation of ‘ Angel’ cometh the title of ¢ Apostle’. Now | appellation of ‘ Angel’ cometh the title of ¢ Apostle’. Now |
| 11856 | a man hardly considereth his son to be worthy to eat with | a man hardly considereth his son to be worthy to eat with | a man hardly considereth his son to be worthy to eat with |
| 11857 | him, yet it was a helpless servant who was made to eat with | him, yet it was a helpless servant who was made to eat with | him, yet it was a helpless servant who was made to eat with |
| 11858 | his God, and Jesus, our Lord, considered him to be worthy to | his God, and Jesus, our Lord, considered him to be worthy to | his God, and Jesus, our Lord, considered him to be worthy to |
| 11859 | do so. He ate with the tax-gatherers, and He drank with | do so. He ate with the tax-gatherers, and He drank with | do so. He ate with the tax-gatherers, and He drank with |
| 11860 | Judas the lawless man, and a pestilent man reached out his | Judas the lawless man, and a pestilent man reached out his | Judas the lawless man, and a pestilent man reached out his |
| 11861 | hand with [that of] God. | hand with [that of] God. | hand with [that of] God. |
| 11862 | This | wretehed man lost his life, and accepted death for | This | wretehed man lost his life, and accepted death for | This | wretehed man lost his life, and accepted death for |
| 11863 | himself; he exalted himself above his worth, and he fell | himself; he exalted himself above his worth, and he fell | himself; he exalted himself above his worth, and he fell |
| 11864 | down on to the ground according to his worth. Jesus chose | down on to the ground according to his worth. Jesus chose | down on to the ground according to his worth. Jesus chose |
| 11865 | him with the Apostles, and he lost his Apostleship. He | him with the Apostles, and he lost his Apostleship. He | him with the Apostles, and he lost his Apostleship. He |
| 11866 | was chosen to be an heir, and he himself abandoned Thine | was chosen to be an heir, and he himself abandoned Thine | was chosen to be an heir, and he himself abandoned Thine |
| 11867 | inheritance. Now the Apostles were the heirs of the | inheritance. Now the Apostles were the heirs of the | inheritance. Now the Apostles were the heirs of the |
| 11868 | Saviour, and they were the light of the | world, but | Saviour, and they were the light of the | world, but | Saviour, and they were the light of the | world, but |
| 11869 | Judas did not wish to give forth light. They were the | Judas did not wish to give forth light. They were the | Judas did not wish to give forth light. They were the |
| 11870 | salt of the earth, but Judas did not wish to purge away | salt of the earth, but Judas did not wish to purge away | salt of the earth, but Judas did not wish to purge away |
| 11871 | what was polluted. They were those whom God set in | what was polluted. They were those whom God set in | what was polluted. They were those whom God set in |
| 11872 | the Church, but Judas did not wish to continue with | the Church, but Judas did not wish to continue with | the Church, but Judas did not wish to continue with |
| 11873 | them. Therefore was he removed from the measure of | them. Therefore was he removed from the measure of | them. Therefore was he removed from the measure of |
| 11874 | manhood, and he became the portion of the Devil. | manhood, and he became the portion of the Devil. | manhood, and he became the portion of the Devil. |
| 11875 | ‘Woe be unto thee, O Judas! In what didst thou | ‘Woe be unto thee, O Judas! In what didst thou | ‘Woe be unto thee, O Judas! In what didst thou |
| 11876 | benefit thyself ? Better | Cain, who killed a man, than | benefit thyself ? Better | Cain, who killed a man, than | benefit thyself ? Better | Cain, who killed a man, than |
| 11877 | Judas, who killed God. Detter Saul, who hated a man, | Judas, who killed God. Detter Saul, who hated a man, | Judas, who killed God. Detter Saul, who hated a man, |
| 11878 | than Judas, who hated God. Better the hardheartedness | than Judas, who hated God. Better the hardheartedness | than Judas, who hated God. Better the hardheartedness |
| 11879 | of Pharaoh towards the people than the hardheartedness of | of Pharaoh towards the people than the hardheartedness of | of Pharaoh towards the people than the hardheartedness of |
| 11880 | Judas towards Ged. Better the deceit of Balaam than the | Judas towards Ged. Better the deceit of Balaam than the | Judas towards Ged. Better the deceit of Balaam than the |
| 11881 | wickedness of Judas. Better the rebellious speech of Korah | | wickedness of Judas. Better the rebellious speech of Korah | | wickedness of Judas. Better the rebellious speech of Korah | |
| 11882 | in the desert than the stiffneckedness of Judas in Jerusalem. | in the desert than the stiffneckedness of Judas in Jerusalem. | in the desert than the stiffneckedness of Judas in Jerusalem. |
| 11883 | Better Achar (Achan), who stole the aceursed thing, than | Better Achar (Achan), who stole the aceursed thing, than | Better Achar (Achan), who stole the aceursed thing, than |
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| 11884 | ON THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD 233 | ON THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD 233 | ON THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD 233 |
| 11885 | Judas who stole the gifts of charity. Better the arrogance | Judas who stole the gifts of charity. Better the arrogance | Judas who stole the gifts of charity. Better the arrogance |
| 11886 | of Absalom in respect of David than the contumacy of | of Absalom in respect of David than the contumacy of | of Absalom in respect of David than the contumacy of |
| 11887 | Judas in respect of God. Better the evil counsel to David | Judas in respect of God. Better the evil counsel to David | Judas in respect of God. Better the evil counsel to David |
| 11888 | of Ahitophel, who hanged himself and died, than the | | of Ahitophel, who hanged himself and died, than the | | of Ahitophel, who hanged himself and died, than the | |
| 11889 | condemnation of Judas, who hanged himself and is in | condemnation of Judas, who hanged himself and is in | condemnation of Judas, who hanged himself and is in |
| 11890 | Tartaros, against the Saviour. Better, by far, the cursings | Tartaros, against the Saviour. Better, by far, the cursings | Tartaros, against the Saviour. Better, by far, the cursings |
| 11891 | by Shimei of David than the scorn of the Saviour by Judas. | by Shimei of David than the scorn of the Saviour by Judas. | by Shimei of David than the scorn of the Saviour by Judas. |
| 11892 | Of far less evil was the bloody murder by Joab, which he | Of far less evil was the bloody murder by Joab, which he | Of far less evil was the bloody murder by Joab, which he |
| 11893 | committed in sheer wickedness, than the murder by Judas, | committed in sheer wickedness, than the murder by Judas, | committed in sheer wickedness, than the murder by Judas, |
| 11894 | which he committed in pitilessness. Better the love of | which he committed in pitilessness. Better the love of | which he committed in pitilessness. Better the love of |
| 11895 | money by Gehazi, who became a leper, than the avariciousness | money by Gehazi, who became a leper, than the avariciousness | money by Gehazi, who became a leper, than the avariciousness |
| 11896 | of Judas who went to destruction. The sin of | Jeroboam | of Judas who went to destruction. The sin of | Jeroboam | of Judas who went to destruction. The sin of | Jeroboam |
| 11897 | was less than the wickedness of Judas, for Jeroboam [only] | was less than the wickedness of Judas, for Jeroboam [only] | was less than the wickedness of Judas, for Jeroboam [only] |
| 11898 | made false gods, but Judas rejected the True God. | made false gods, but Judas rejected the True God. | made false gods, but Judas rejected the True God. |
| 11899 | ‘Friend, I do thee no injustice; take that which is thine | ‘Friend, I do thee no injustice; take that which is thine | ‘Friend, I do thee no injustice; take that which is thine |
| 11900 | [and] depart.’? Ⲟ evil friend Judas, it was not the Saviour | [and] depart.’? ⲟⲓ evil friend Judas, it was not the Saviour | [and] depart.’? oi evil friend Judas, it was not the Saviour |
| 11901 | Who did thee an injustice, but thou thyself; take thou thy | Who did thee an injustice, but thou thyself; take thou thy | Who did thee an injustice, but thou thyself; take thou thy |
| 11902 | curse, and depart thou into Amente! Now Judas | being | curse, and depart thou into Amente! Now Judas | being | curse, and depart thou into Amente! Now Judas | being |
| 11903 | in this state, Matthias? entered in and received the blessing, | in this state, Matthias? entered in and received the blessing, | in this state, Matthias? entered in and received the blessing, |
| 11904 | and became a disciple of the Master in his stead. He became | and became a disciple of the Master in his stead. He became | and became a disciple of the Master in his stead. He became |
| 11905 | an Apostle, he preached, and he sent forth light into the | an Apostle, he preached, and he sent forth light into the | an Apostle, he preached, and he sent forth light into the |
| 11906 | countries [round about]. He made himself salt, and purified | countries [round about]. He made himself salt, and purified | countries [round about]. He made himself salt, and purified |
| 11907 | souls; he made himself a servant, and was in subjection unto | souls; he made himself a servant, and was in subjection unto | souls; he made himself a servant, and was in subjection unto |
| 11908 | God; he became a beloved son of the Lord Jesus Christ, the | God; he became a beloved son of the Lord Jesus Christ, the | God; he became a beloved son of the Lord Jesus Christ, the |
| 11909 | King of All, the Lord of All, the Glory of All, | Who ruleth | King of All, the Lord of All, the Glory of All, | Who ruleth | King of All, the Lord of All, the Glory of All, | Who ruleth |
| 11910 | All, Who shall judge All, Who sheweth compassion upon All, | All, Who shall judge All, Who sheweth compassion upon All, | All, Who shall judge All, Who sheweth compassion upon All, |
| 11911 | Who doeth acts of merey to All, Who sustaineth All, Who | Who doeth acts of merey to All, Who sustaineth All, Who | Who doeth acts of merey to All, Who sustaineth All, Who |
| 11912 | destroyeth All, Who transformeth All, Who maketh All new, | destroyeth All, Who transformeth All, Who maketh All new, | destroyeth All, Who transformeth All, Who maketh All new, |
| 11913 | Who maketh All glad, and through Whom All endureth. | Who maketh All glad, and through Whom All endureth. | Who maketh All glad, and through Whom All endureth. |
| 11914 | And now, O man, | come and embark in the ship of salva- | And now, O man, | come and embark in the ship of salva- | And now, O man, | come and embark in the ship of salva- |
| 11915 | tion which is the faith of the Church. It hath two steering | tion which is the faith of the Church. It hath two steering | tion which is the faith of the Church. It hath two steering |
| 11916 | oars, wherewith 1t is guided, and these are the Testaments, | oars, wherewith 1t is guided, and these are the Testaments, | oars, wherewith 1t is guided, and these are the Testaments, |
| 11917 | whereon if thou shalt meditate they will bring thee unto | whereon if thou shalt meditate they will bring thee unto | whereon if thou shalt meditate they will bring thee unto |
| 11918 | a good place for tying up thy boat. It bath a mast, which | a good place for tying up thy boat. It bath a mast, which | a good place for tying up thy boat. It bath a mast, which |
| 11919 | 1 Matt. xx. 13, 14. ? Acts i. 26. | 1 Matt. xx. 13, 14. ? Acts i. 26. | 1 Matt. xx. 13, 14. ? Acts i. 26. |
| 11920 | inh | inh | inh |
| 11921 | Fol. 1130 | Fol. 1130 | Fol. 1130 |
| 11922 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 11923 | Fol. 118d | Fol. 118d | Fol. 118d |
| 11924 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 11925 | Fol. 114 a | Fol. 114 a | Fol. 114 a |
| 11926 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 11927 | Fol. 114 a | Fol. 114 a | Fol. 114 a |
| 11928 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 11929 | Fol, 114 ⲃ | Fol, 114 ⲃ | Fol, 114 v |
| 11930 | cul. 1 | cul. 1 | cul. 1 |
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| 11931 | Fol. 114 ⲃ | Fol. 114 ⲃ | Fol. 114 v |
| 11932 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 11933 | Fol. 115 a | Fol. 115 a | Fol. 115 a |
| 11934 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 11935 | Fol. 116 a | Fol. 116 a | Fol. 116 a |
| 11936 | col, 2 | col, 2 | col, 2 |
| 11937 | Fol. 116 b | Fol. 116 b | Fol. 116 b |
| 11938 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 11939 | Fol. 115d | Fol. 115d | Fol. 115d |
| 11940 | col, 2 | col, 2 | col, 2 |
| 11941 | Fol. 116a | Fol. 116a | Fol. 116a |
| 11942 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 11943 | 234 DISCOURSE OF SAINT ATITANASIUS | 234 DISCOURSE OF SAINT ATITANASIUS | 234 DISCOURSE OF SAINT ATITANASIUS |
| 11944 | is the Cross of the Lord, and a rudder; these are thy hands | is the Cross of the Lord, and a rudder; these are thy hands | is the Cross of the Lord, and a rudder; these are thy hands |
| 11945 | which are stretched out in prayer to God. It hath a sail | which are stretched out in prayer to God. It hath a sail | which are stretched out in prayer to God. It hath a sail |
| 11946 | which beareth it onwards, that is | the Power of God, which | which beareth it onwards, that is | the Power of God, which | which beareth it onwards, that is | the Power of God, which |
| 11947 | directeth thee into every good course. It hath a guiding pole, | directeth thee into every good course. It hath a guiding pole, | directeth thee into every good course. It hath a guiding pole, |
| 11948 | which is the Bishop in the Church. It hath a helmsman to | which is the Bishop in the Church. It hath a helmsman to | which is the Bishop in the Church. It hath a helmsman to |
| 11949 | steer it, Who is Jesus, Who directeth the course of the universe. | steer it, Who is Jesus, Who directeth the course of the universe. | steer it, Who is Jesus, Who directeth the course of the universe. |
| 11950 | The sailors on board are the clergy who are in the Church | The sailors on board are the clergy who are in the Church | The sailors on board are the clergy who are in the Church |
| 11951 | and who | minister. There is a cargo borne upon it, and | and who | minister. There is a cargo borne upon it, and | and who | minister. There is a cargo borne upon it, and |
| 11952 | these are the Christian peoples. Thou shalt arrive in port, | these are the Christian peoples. Thou shalt arrive in port, | these are the Christian peoples. Thou shalt arrive in port, |
| 11953 | in a haven which is fair, that is to say, the harbour of Jesus, | in a haven which is fair, that is to say, the harbour of Jesus, | in a haven which is fair, that is to say, the harbour of Jesus, |
| 11954 | which is the heavenly Jerusalem. Thou shalt inherit the | which is the heavenly Jerusalem. Thou shalt inherit the | which is the heavenly Jerusalem. Thou shalt inherit the |
| 11955 | things promised by God, that is to say, His good things, and | things promised by God, that is to say, His good things, and | things promised by God, that is to say, His good things, and |
| 11956 | thou shalt rest thyself with thy fellow-citizens, who | are the | thou shalt rest thyself with thy fellow-citizens, who | are the | thou shalt rest thyself with thy fellow-citizens, who | are the |
| 11957 | angels and all the saints. | angels and all the saints. | angels and all the saints. |
| 11958 | And now behold, O my brethren, we have passed the whole | And now behold, O my brethren, we have passed the whole | And now behold, O my brethren, we have passed the whole |
| 11959 | day in exercising ourselves in the word, so that we might | day in exercising ourselves in the word, so that we might | day in exercising ourselves in the word, so that we might |
| 11960 | at length set the matter, whereto we put our hands, upon | at length set the matter, whereto we put our hands, upon | at length set the matter, whereto we put our hands, upon |
| 11961 | its feet. And now, let us give thanks unto God, and unto | its feet. And now, let us give thanks unto God, and unto | its feet. And now, let us give thanks unto God, and unto |
| 11962 | the Holy Spirit, Who hath opened for us our mouth in speech, | the Holy Spirit, Who hath opened for us our mouth in speech, | the Holy Spirit, Who hath opened for us our mouth in speech, |
| 11963 | and hath put into our | mouth the words, in order that we | and hath put into our | mouth the words, in order that we | and hath put into our | mouth the words, in order that we |
| 11964 | may say the things which the Logos hath bestowed upon | may say the things which the Logos hath bestowed upon | may say the things which the Logos hath bestowed upon |
| 11965 | us, which will benefit greatly our own souls and the souls | us, which will benefit greatly our own souls and the souls | us, which will benefit greatly our own souls and the souls |
| 11966 | of those who hear us. Let us ascribe blessing to the Logos, | of those who hear us. Let us ascribe blessing to the Logos, | of those who hear us. Let us ascribe blessing to the Logos, |
| 11967 | Who hath blessed us with the Holy Spirit. It is He, | Who hath blessed us with the Holy Spirit. It is He, | Who hath blessed us with the Holy Spirit. It is He, |
| 11968 | moreover, Who spake saying, ¢ When they speak with you, | moreover, Who spake saying, ¢ When they speak with you, | moreover, Who spake saying, ¢ When they speak with you, |
| 11969 | take no thought as to what ye shall say, for it shall be given | take no thought as to what ye shall say, for it shall be given | take no thought as to what ye shall say, for it shall be given |
| 11970 | unto you in that hour what ye shall say. For it shall not be | unto you in that hour what ye shall say. For it shall not be | unto you in that hour what ye shall say. For it shall not be |
| 11971 | you who shall speak, but the | Spirit of our Father Who | you who shall speak, but the | Spirit of our Father Who | you who shall speak, but the | Spirit of our Father Who |
| 11972 | shall speak in you”! And now let us ascribe glory to God, | shall speak in you”! And now let us ascribe glory to God, | shall speak in you”! And now let us ascribe glory to God, |
| 11973 | God Almighty, Who hath sent unto us the King, the Christ, | God Almighty, Who hath sent unto us the King, the Christ, | God Almighty, Who hath sent unto us the King, the Christ, |
| 11974 | through Whom we bless and praise the Father, and the Son, | through Whom we bless and praise the Father, and the Son, | through Whom we bless and praise the Father, and the Son, |
| 11975 | and the Holy Spirit, the consubstantial Trinity, from all ages | and the Holy Spirit, the consubstantial Trinity, from all ages | and the Holy Spirit, the consubstantial Trinity, from all ages |
| 11976 | to all | ages. Amen, | to all | ages. Amen, | to all | ages. Amen, |
| 11977 | 3 Matt. x. 19. | 3 Matt. x. 19. | 3 Matt. x. 19. |
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| 11978 | LIKEWISE A HOMILY PRONOUNCED BY PRO- | LIKEWISE A HOMILY PRONOUNCED BY PRO- | LIKEWISE A HOMILY PRONOUNCED BY PRO- |
| 11979 | KLOS, BISHOP OF CYZICUS, IN THE CIITURCH | KLOS, BISHOP OF CYZICUS, IN THE CIITURCH | KLOS, BISHOP OF CYZICUS, IN THE CIITURCH |
| 11980 | OF ANTHEMIUS IN CONSTANTINOPLE, ON | OF ANTHEMIUS IN CONSTANTINOPLE, ON | OF ANTHEMIUS IN CONSTANTINOPLE, ON |
| 11981 | THE SUNDAY BEFORE EASTER, WHEN IIE | THE SUNDAY BEFORE EASTER, WHEN IIE | THE SUNDAY BEFORE EASTER, WHEN IIE |
| 11982 | WAS INSTALLED IN THE ARCHIEPISCOPAL | WAS INSTALLED IN THE ARCHIEPISCOPAL | WAS INSTALLED IN THE ARCHIEPISCOPAL |
| 11983 | SEAT, AND NESTORIUS THE HERETIC WAS | SEAT, AND NESTORIUS THE HERETIC WAS | SEAT, AND NESTORIUS THE HERETIC WAS |
| 11984 | PRESENT. | PRESENT. | PRESENT. |
| 11985 | | May the precious miracle of our Saviour overcome our Fol. 116a | | May the precious miracle of our Saviour overcome our Fol. 116a | | May the precious miracle of our Saviour overcome our Fol. 116a |
| 11986 | [halting] speech, and may the utterance of words of great col. 2 | [halting] speech, and may the utterance of words of great col. 2 | [halting] speech, and may the utterance of words of great col. 2 |
| 11987 | weight vanquish our tongue this day in respect of this miracle, | weight vanquish our tongue this day in respect of this miracle, | weight vanquish our tongue this day in respect of this miracle, |
| 11988 | for otherwise we shall not attain to the capacity for preaching, | for otherwise we shall not attain to the capacity for preaching, | for otherwise we shall not attain to the capacity for preaching, |
| 11989 | according to its true value, the goodness of Him Whom they | according to its true value, the goodness of Him Whom they | according to its true value, the goodness of Him Whom they |
| 11990 | crucified for our sakes. For what is there which hath ever | crucified for our sakes. For what is there which hath ever | crucified for our sakes. For what is there which hath ever |
| 11991 | happened that is like | unto that which we now see by faith? Fol. 116 6 | happened that is like | unto that which we now see by faith? Fol. 116 6 | happened that is like | unto that which we now see by faith? Fol. 116 6 |
| 11992 | Moreover, what mind hath ever existed which hath been able ⲉ | Moreover, what mind hath ever existed which hath been able ⲉ | Moreover, what mind hath ever existed which hath been able e |
| 11993 | to think it out as it really is? Or what understanding hath | to think it out as it really is? Or what understanding hath | to think it out as it really is? Or what understanding hath |
| 11994 | ever been able to reason it ont? Or what heart hath ever been | ever been able to reason it ont? Or what heart hath ever been | ever been able to reason it ont? Or what heart hath ever been |
| 11995 | able to depict it to itself? Or what power of speech hath ever | able to depict it to itself? Or what power of speech hath ever | able to depict it to itself? Or what power of speech hath ever |
| 11996 | described it? Or what eye hath ever seen it? Or what ear | described it? Or what eye hath ever seen it? Or what ear | described it? Or what eye hath ever seen it? Or what ear |
| 11997 | hath ever heard the report of such a miracle as this, and of | hath ever heard the report of such a miracle as this, and of | hath ever heard the report of such a miracle as this, and of |
| 11998 | such love, that is to say, of Christ Who took upon Himself | such love, that is to say, of Christ Who took upon Himself | such love, that is to say, of Christ Who took upon Himself |
| 11999 | flesh in very truth, and bestowed upon us the blessing of life ? | | flesh in very truth, and bestowed upon us the blessing of life ? | | flesh in very truth, and bestowed upon us the blessing of life ? | |
| 12000 | Never before did the sun look upon one hanging on the Fol 1165 | Never before did the sun look upon one hanging on the Fol 1165 | Never before did the sun look upon one hanging on the Fol 1165 |
| 12001 | wood of the cross, who was so shamefully slandered as was 2 | wood of the cross, who was so shamefully slandered as was 2 | wood of the cross, who was so shamefully slandered as was 2 |
| 12002 | He—for our sakes. Never before did the sun sce any one | He—for our sakes. Never before did the sun sce any one | He—for our sakes. Never before did the sun sce any one |
| 12003 | purchasing our nature under a curse. Never before was the re- | purchasing our nature under a curse. Never before was the re- | purchasing our nature under a curse. Never before was the re- |
| 12004 | demption of the world sold for thirty [pieces] of silver! Never | demption of the world sold for thirty [pieces] of silver! Never | demption of the world sold for thirty [pieces] of silver! Never |
| 12005 | before did there exist passion and death, which were without | before did there exist passion and death, which were without | before did there exist passion and death, which were without |
| 12006 | sin, in the smelting furnace of sin. | Never before was one Fol. 1174 | sin, in the smelting furnace of sin. | Never before was one Fol. 1174 | sin, in the smelting furnace of sin. | Never before was one Fol. 1174 |
| 12007 | who was without a father, according to the flesh, condemned col-1 | who was without a father, according to the flesh, condemned col-1 | who was without a father, according to the flesh, condemned col-1 |
| 12008 | 1 Matt. xxvi. 15. | 1 Matt. xxvi. 15. | 1 Matt. xxvi. 15. |
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| 12009 | Ⲉⲟ. 117 a | Ⲉⲟ. 117 a | Eo. 117 a |
| 12010 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 12011 | Fol, 1170 | Fol, 1170 | Fol, 1170 |
| 12012 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 12013 | Tol. 117d | Tol. 117d | Tol. 117d |
| 12014 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 12015 | Fol, 118 ϥ | Fol, 118 ϥ | Fol, 118 f |
| 12016 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 12017 | Tol. 118¢a | Tol. 118¢a | Tol. 118¢a |
| 12018 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 12019 | 236 HOMILY PRONOUNCED BY PROKLOS | 236 HOMILY PRONOUNCED BY PROKLOS | 236 HOMILY PRONOUNCED BY PROKLOS |
| 12020 | to death by the governor. Never before was there one who | to death by the governor. Never before was there one who | to death by the governor. Never before was there one who |
| 12021 | was hung upon the tree to draw every one to him, and to give | was hung upon the tree to draw every one to him, and to give | was hung upon the tree to draw every one to him, and to give |
| 12022 | life unto them. Never before did the tomb receive into it | life unto them. Never before did the tomb receive into it | life unto them. Never before did the tomb receive into it |
| 12023 | a dead body which had plundered death. Never before did | a dead body which had plundered death. Never before did | a dead body which had plundered death. Never before did |
| 12024 | the heavens become dark as night at mid-day, [as they did] | the heavens become dark as night at mid-day, [as they did] | the heavens become dark as night at mid-day, [as they did] |
| 12025 | through 11, in order that they might not see the tragedy | | through 11, in order that they might not see the tragedy | | through 11, in order that they might not see the tragedy | |
| 12026 | which they dared to act in respect of God, for they presumed | which they dared to act in respect of God, for they presumed | which they dared to act in respect of God, for they presumed |
| 12027 | to touch His flesh. Never before did Amente quake as it | to touch His flesh. Never before did Amente quake as it | to touch His flesh. Never before did Amente quake as it |
| 12028 | did when it swallowed Him up. Never before was the earth | did when it swallowed Him up. Never before was the earth | did when it swallowed Him up. Never before was the earth |
| 12029 | made beautiful by a sepulchre which contained life; it was, | made beautiful by a sepulchre which contained life; it was, | made beautiful by a sepulchre which contained life; it was, |
| 12030 | however, no sepulchre, but rather a bridal bed. He Whom | however, no sepulchre, but rather a bridal bed. He Whom | however, no sepulchre, but rather a bridal bed. He Whom |
| 12031 | they buried therein did not suffer corruption; | on the con- | they buried therein did not suffer corruption; | on the con- | they buried therein did not suffer corruption; | on the con- |
| 12032 | trary, He Who went down into it became a bridegroom. | trary, He Who went down into it became a bridegroom. | trary, He Who went down into it became a bridegroom. |
| 12033 | Never before hath any natural man passed three days and | Never before hath any natural man passed three days and | Never before hath any natural man passed three days and |
| 12034 | three nights in the earth, and risen up therefrom, except | three nights in the earth, and risen up therefrom, except | three nights in the earth, and risen up therefrom, except |
| 12035 | Him Who of Himself fashioned the temple of His Body in | Him Who of Himself fashioned the temple of His Body in | Him Who of Himself fashioned the temple of His Body in |
| 12036 | the womb of the Virgin, according to that which He knew, | the womb of the Virgin, according to that which He knew, | the womb of the Virgin, according to that which He knew, |
| 12037 | He it was Who rose on the third day. He raised up the | He it was Who rose on the third day. He raised up the | He it was Who rose on the third day. He raised up the |
| 12038 | temple, He lifted it up, | by His will through death, and | temple, He lifted it up, | by His will through death, and | temple, He lifted it up, | by His will through death, and |
| 12039 | He made manifest the Resurrection through the birth-pangs | He made manifest the Resurrection through the birth-pangs | He made manifest the Resurrection through the birth-pangs |
| 12040 | of the Virgin. | of the Virgin. | of the Virgin. |
| 12041 | Now in this place (i.c., world) time followeth after be- | Now in this place (i.c., world) time followeth after be- | Now in this place (i.c., world) time followeth after be- |
| 12042 | getting, but in this place (i. e., world) he who prevaileth is | getting, but in this place (i. e., world) he who prevaileth is | getting, but in this place (i. e., world) he who prevaileth is |
| 12043 | he who preacheth at all times in haste. No lamb which | he who preacheth at all times in haste. No lamb which | he who preacheth at all times in haste. No lamb which |
| 12044 | could have been offered up on the altar could ever have | could have been offered up on the altar could ever have | could have been offered up on the altar could ever have |
| 12045 | carried away the sins of the world, except at that time | | carried away the sins of the world, except at that time | | carried away the sins of the world, except at that time | |
| 12046 | when God took the form of a servant. And He fashioned an | when God took the form of a servant. And He fashioned an | when God took the form of a servant. And He fashioned an |
| 12047 | ineffable body for Himself, and He clothed Himself there- | ineffable body for Himself, and He clothed Himself there- | ineffable body for Himself, and He clothed Himself there- |
| 12048 | with ; now this was Ilis flesh, the life. His blood 1s the | with ; now this was Ilis flesh, the life. His blood 1s the | with ; now this was Ilis flesh, the life. His blood 1s the |
| 12049 | redemption. The Spirit is the seal. The nature of God | redemption. The Spirit is the seal. The nature of God | redemption. The Spirit is the seal. The nature of God |
| 12050 | is without beginning. | is without beginning. | is without beginning. |
| 12051 | Well therefore hath the blessed Paul said, Old things | Well therefore hath the blessed Paul said, Old things | Well therefore hath the blessed Paul said, Old things |
| 12052 | have departed; behold, | new things exist’! [The new | have departed; behold, | new things exist’! [The new | have departed; behold, | new things exist’! [The new |
| 12053 | heaven,] that is to say, He Who hath come down from | heaven,] that is to say, He Who hath come down from | heaven,] that is to say, He Who hath come down from |
| 12054 | it (i.e., heaven) hath blessed our coming thereto. The | it (i.e., heaven) hath blessed our coming thereto. The | it (i.e., heaven) hath blessed our coming thereto. The |
| 12055 | 12 Cor. v. 17. | 12 Cor. v. 17. | 12 Cor. v. 17. |
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| 12056 | WHEN HE WAS INSTALLED 237 | WHEN HE WAS INSTALLED 237 | WHEN HE WAS INSTALLED 237 |
| 12057 | new carth: He Who was laid in a manger. He purified | new carth: He Who was laid in a manger. He purified | new carth: He Who was laid in a manger. He purified |
| 12058 | it through the flesh wherein He was placed. The new | it through the flesh wherein He was placed. The new | it through the flesh wherein He was placed. The new |
| 12059 | sea, which 1s vast and deep: the feet of men of flesh do | sea, which 1s vast and deep: the feet of men of flesh do | sea, which 1s vast and deep: the feet of men of flesh do |
| 12060 | not pass over it, neither is it | contaminated by sin. The | not pass over it, neither is it | contaminated by sin. The | not pass over it, neither is it | contaminated by sin. The |
| 12061 | new life: this is He Who hath made war to cease from | new life: this is He Who hath made war to cease from | new life: this is He Who hath made war to cease from |
| 12062 | Him, and [the life] is full and made perfect in peace. | Him, and [the life] is full and made perfect in peace. | Him, and [the life] is full and made perfect in peace. |
| 12063 | The new humanity: this is that which hath washed itself | The new humanity: this is that which hath washed itself | The new humanity: this is that which hath washed itself |
| 12064 | and cleansed itself in water, and hath smelted itself a | and cleansed itself in water, and hath smelted itself a | and cleansed itself in water, and hath smelted itself a |
| 12065 | second time in the furnace of the Holy Spirit. The new | second time in the furnace of the Holy Spirit. The new | second time in the furnace of the Holy Spirit. The new |
| 12066 | worship : this is not the savour of sacrifice a second | worship : this is not the savour of sacrifice a second | worship : this is not the savour of sacrifice a second |
| 12067 | time, neither is it circumeision, | but it is the worshipping | time, neither is it circumeision, | but it is the worshipping | time, neither is it circumeision, | but it is the worshipping |
| 12068 | by faith, and the glorifying of One Substance in Three | by faith, and the glorifying of One Substance in Three | by faith, and the glorifying of One Substance in Three |
| 12069 | Persons. | Persons. | Persons. |
| 12070 | These things are they which the prophet preached unto | These things are they which the prophet preached unto | These things are they which the prophet preached unto |
| 12071 | us saying, ‘In that day God shall make Himself manifest | us saying, ‘In that day God shall make Himself manifest | us saying, ‘In that day God shall make Himself manifest |
| 12072 | in counsel and in glory upon the earth”! In what day? | in counsel and in glory upon the earth”! In what day? | in counsel and in glory upon the earth”! In what day? |
| 12073 | Declare thou unto us, O prophet. He saith, ‘In that | day | Declare thou unto us, O prophet. He saith, ‘In that | day | Declare thou unto us, O prophet. He saith, ‘In that | day |
| 12074 | wherein God, Who is over all nature, shall take upon Himself | wherein God, Who is over all nature, shall take upon Himself | wherein God, Who is over all nature, shall take upon Himself |
| 12075 | flesh of a woman, according to that which He knoweth. | flesh of a woman, according to that which He knoweth. | flesh of a woman, according to that which He knoweth. |
| 12076 | The Virgin shall bring forth by ineffable mystery, without | The Virgin shall bring forth by ineffable mystery, without | The Virgin shall bring forth by ineffable mystery, without |
| 12077 | a husband, a Man, and a Lover of men, Who shall not change. | a husband, a Man, and a Lover of men, Who shall not change. | a husband, a Man, and a Lover of men, Who shall not change. |
| 12078 | He will make death to vomit me forth, this [death] which | He will make death to vomit me forth, this [death] which | He will make death to vomit me forth, this [death] which |
| 12079 | hath swallowed me up, which I know not. His | tomb shall | hath swallowed me up, which I know not. His | tomb shall | hath swallowed me up, which I know not. His | tomb shall |
| 12080 | be the treasury of the Resurrection. And the captivity of | be the treasury of the Resurrection. And the captivity of | be the treasury of the Resurrection. And the captivity of |
| 12081 | man He will make to be the mother of freedom. And why | man He will make to be the mother of freedom. And why | man He will make to be the mother of freedom. And why |
| 12082 | should IT multiply words? Passion belongeth to my flesh, | should IT multiply words? Passion belongeth to my flesh, | should IT multiply words? Passion belongeth to my flesh, |
| 12083 | but power belongeth to divinity.’ | but power belongeth to divinity.’ | but power belongeth to divinity.’ |
| 12084 | But declare unto us, O thou prophet, in what manner shall | But declare unto us, O thou prophet, in what manner shall | But declare unto us, O thou prophet, in what manner shall |
| 12085 | God make Himself manifest on the earth? | Will it be | God make Himself manifest on the earth? | Will it be | God make Himself manifest on the earth? | Will it be |
| 12086 | without [His] manhood ? Will it be without [His] flesh ? | without [His] manhood ? Will it be without [His] flesh ? | without [His] manhood ? Will it be without [His] flesh ? |
| 12087 | ¢ Get thee hence, O heretic, and speak not of this, for I will | ¢ Get thee hence, O heretic, and speak not of this, for I will | ¢ Get thee hence, O heretic, and speak not of this, for I will |
| 12088 | not declare [the matter] unto thee,” [saith] the prophet. 1 | not declare [the matter] unto thee,” [saith] the prophet. 1 | not declare [the matter] unto thee,” [saith] the prophet. 1 |
| 12089 | God were to appear without this, I speak of the flesh, O thou | God were to appear without this, I speak of the flesh, O thou | God were to appear without this, I speak of the flesh, O thou |
| 12090 | new and vain dogmatizer, neither thy face, nor thine eye, | new and vain dogmatizer, neither thy face, nor thine eye, | new and vain dogmatizer, neither thy face, nor thine eye, |
| 12091 | would be able to bear His light. And creation could not | would be able to bear His light. And creation could not | would be able to bear His light. And creation could not |
| 12092 | 1 Isa. iv. 2. | 1 Isa. iv. 2. | 1 Isa. iv. 2. |
| 12093 | Fol. 118 & | Fol. 118 & | Fol. 118 & |
| 12094 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 12095 | Fol. 118% | Fol. 118% | Fol. 118% |
| 12096 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 12097 | Fol. 119 a | Fol. 119 a | Fol. 119 a |
| 12098 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 12099 | Fol. 119 a | Fol. 119 a | Fol. 119 a |
| 12100 | col, 2 | col, 2 | col, 2 |
| 12101 | Fol. 1198 | Fol. 1198 | Fol. 1198 |
| 12102 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
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| 12103 | Fol. 119d | Fol. 119d | Fol. 119d |
| 12104 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 12105 | Fol. 120 a | Fol. 120 a | Fol. 120 a |
| 12106 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 12107 | Fol. 120 a | Fol. 120 a | Fol. 120 a |
| 12108 | col, 2 | col, 2 | col, 2 |
| 12109 | Fol. 1 ⲃ | Fol. 1 ⲃ | Fol. 1 v |
| 12110 | cul, 1 | cul, 1 | cul, 1 |
| 12111 | Fol. 120 0 | Fol. 120 0 | Fol. 120 0 |
| 12112 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
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| 12114 | clothe herself with [her eovering of] nature; the mighty | clothe herself with [her eovering of] nature; the mighty | clothe herself with [her eovering of] nature; the mighty |
| 12115 | Devil | would not be able to go against Him to fight with | Devil | would not be able to go against Him to fight with | Devil | would not be able to go against Him to fight with |
| 12116 | Him, for he would quake before the Creator. Death would | Him, for he would quake before the Creator. Death would | Him, for he would quake before the Creator. Death would |
| 12117 | not dare to swallow up the indestructible nature of God, and | not dare to swallow up the indestructible nature of God, and | not dare to swallow up the indestructible nature of God, and |
| 12118 | Amente would be in abject terror of God if He were naked | Amente would be in abject terror of God if He were naked | Amente would be in abject terror of God if He were naked |
| 12119 | in respect of the flesh. The Seraphim would not be able to | in respect of the flesh. The Seraphim would not be able to | in respect of the flesh. The Seraphim would not be able to |
| 12120 | gaze upon Him, and how would it be possible for Amente | gaze upon Him, and how would it be possible for Amente | gaze upon Him, and how would it be possible for Amente |
| 12121 | not to quake? | not to quake? | not to quake? |
| 12122 | Ⲛⲟⲩ the nature of God had need of a | hood (or, covering), | ⲛⲟⲩ the nature of God had need of a | hood (or, covering), | nou the nature of God had need of a | hood (or, covering), |
| 12123 | not in order to clothe itself (I speak of the indestructible | not in order to clothe itself (I speak of the indestructible | not in order to clothe itself (I speak of the indestructible |
| 12124 | nature of His Divinity) but in order that we might not be | nature of His Divinity) but in order that we might not be | nature of His Divinity) but in order that we might not be |
| 12125 | struck dumb at the sight of Him. It was not a covering | struck dumb at the sight of Him. It was not a covering | struck dumb at the sight of Him. It was not a covering |
| 12126 | like unto that of Moses! for that was a covering of the | like unto that of Moses! for that was a covering of the | like unto that of Moses! for that was a covering of the |
| 12127 | darkness which was ignorance. 1t was not a curtain which | darkness which was ignorance. 1t was not a curtain which | darkness which was ignorance. 1t was not a curtain which |
| 12128 | was made by cunning weavers, for its beauty was not | due | was made by cunning weavers, for its beauty was not | due | was made by cunning weavers, for its beauty was not | due |
| 12129 | to a mixture of many colours. It was not [like unto] the | to a mixture of many colours. It was not [like unto] the | to a mixture of many colours. It was not [like unto] the |
| 12130 | covering of the mercy seat,? which was interwoven with gold, | covering of the mercy seat,? which was interwoven with gold, | covering of the mercy seat,? which was interwoven with gold, |
| 12131 | for its beauty was not derived from a material substance. | for its beauty was not derived from a material substance. | for its beauty was not derived from a material substance. |
| 12132 | It was not [the work of] the Cherubim, neither was it | It was not [the work of] the Cherubim, neither was it | It was not [the work of] the Cherubim, neither was it |
| 12133 | wrought by the hand of man; for the cunning handiwork | wrought by the hand of man; for the cunning handiwork | wrought by the hand of man; for the cunning handiwork |
| 12134 | thereof was marvellous” Now the sheep hath need of a | thereof was marvellous” Now the sheep hath need of a | thereof was marvellous” Now the sheep hath need of a |
| 12135 | covering [of wool], in order that it may be guarded by it | covering [of wool], in order that it may be guarded by it | covering [of wool], in order that it may be guarded by it |
| 12136 | from the wolf which eateth man. | from the wolf which eateth man. | from the wolf which eateth man. |
| 12137 | Now the new Jew hath also attacked my words, | and | Now the new Jew hath also attacked my words, | and | Now the new Jew hath also attacked my words, | and |
| 12138 | hath scoffed at the words of great import of the prophet, | hath scoffed at the words of great import of the prophet, | hath scoffed at the words of great import of the prophet, |
| 12139 | and hath contended against the Holy Spirit. And what | and hath contended against the Holy Spirit. And what | and hath contended against the Holy Spirit. And what |
| 12140 | doth he say? [He saith,] ‘I do not believe that God | doth he say? [He saith,] ‘I do not believe that God | doth he say? [He saith,] ‘I do not believe that God |
| 12141 | appeared upon the earth, or that He Who hath no form | appeared upon the earth, or that He Who hath no form | appeared upon the earth, or that He Who hath no form |
| 12142 | hath taken shape in the similitude of a man.” But if | hath taken shape in the similitude of a man.” But if | hath taken shape in the similitude of a man.” But if |
| 12143 | thou deridest the Law, O Jew, and if thou wilt not hearken | thou deridest the Law, O Jew, and if thou wilt not hearken | thou deridest the Law, O Jew, and if thou wilt not hearken |
| 12144 | to the Prophets, and if thou wilt treat with contumely | to the Prophets, and if thou wilt treat with contumely | to the Prophets, and if thou wilt treat with contumely |
| 12145 | the | Bvangelists, and if thon wilt pervert the words of | the | Bvangelists, and if thon wilt pervert the words of | the | Bvangelists, and if thon wilt pervert the words of |
| 12146 | the Apostles, let us then enquire of the Elements, and let | the Apostles, let us then enquire of the Elements, and let | the Apostles, let us then enquire of the Elements, and let |
| 12147 | us learn from them what they have to confess concerning | us learn from them what they have to confess concerning | us learn from them what they have to confess concerning |
| 12148 | God Who died in the flesh, and Who Ile is. | God Who died in the flesh, and Who Ile is. | God Who died in the flesh, and Who Ile is. |
| 12149 | ! Exod. xxxiv. 33. ® Exod. xl. 8. | ! Exod. xxxiv. 33. ® Exod. xl. 8. | ! Exod. xxxiv. 33. ® Exod. xl. 8. |
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| 12150 | WHEN HE WAS INSTALLED 239 | WHEN HE WAS INSTALLED 239 | WHEN HE WAS INSTALLED 239 |
| 12151 | Come now, first of all let us enquire of the sun. Tell us, | Come now, first of all let us enquire of the sun. Tell us, | Come now, first of all let us enquire of the sun. Tell us, |
| 12152 | O Sun: For what reason didst thon withdraw to thyself thy | O Sun: For what reason didst thon withdraw to thyself thy | O Sun: For what reason didst thon withdraw to thyself thy |
| 12153 | rays when the Lord was crucified ? Why was it? Was it | rays when the Lord was crucified ? Why was it? Was it | rays when the Lord was crucified ? Why was it? Was it |
| 12154 | because He Whom they crucified was an ordinary | man? | because He Whom they crucified was an ordinary | man? | because He Whom they crucified was an ordinary | man? |
| 12155 | If this be so, thou shouldst have done the same when they | If this be so, thou shouldst have done the same when they | If this be so, thou shouldst have done the same when they |
| 12156 | slew Abel, the righteous man.! | slew Abel, the righteous man.! | slew Abel, the righteous man.! |
| 12157 | I will also enquire of heaven. Tell us, O Heaven: For | I will also enquire of heaven. Tell us, O Heaven: For | I will also enquire of heaven. Tell us, O Heaven: For |
| 12158 | what reason didst thou clothe thyself with darkness at the | what reason didst thou clothe thyself with darkness at the | what reason didst thou clothe thyself with darkness at the |
| 12159 | hour of noon? Was it because the Jews pierced the side | hour of noon? Was it because the Jews pierced the side | hour of noon? Was it because the Jews pierced the side |
| 12160 | of the Lord? Or was it because He Whom they crucified | of the Lord? Or was it because He Whom they crucified | of the Lord? Or was it because He Whom they crucified |
| 12161 | for us was an ordinary man? If He was, why didst thou | | for us was an ordinary man? If He was, why didst thou | | for us was an ordinary man? If He was, why didst thou | |
| 12162 | not understand [and do the same] when they stoned Naboth 2 | not understand [and do the same] when they stoned Naboth 2 | not understand [and do the same] when they stoned Naboth 2 |
| 12163 | the Israelite ? | the Israelite ? | the Israelite ? |
| 12164 | [I will also enquire of the earth.] Tell us, O Earth: For | [I will also enquire of the earth.] Tell us, O Earth: For | [I will also enquire of the earth.] Tell us, O Earth: For |
| 12165 | what reason didst thou quake when these fighters against God | what reason didst thou quake when these fighters against God | what reason didst thou quake when these fighters against God |
| 12166 | eommitted this abominable deed of presumption? Was it | eommitted this abominable deed of presumption? Was it | eommitted this abominable deed of presumption? Was it |
| 12167 | because He Whom they crucified was an ordinary man? If | because He Whom they crucified was an ordinary man? If | because He Whom they crucified was an ordinary man? If |
| 12168 | He was, why didst thou not quake when they sawed Isaiah? | He was, why didst thou not quake when they sawed Isaiah? | He was, why didst thou not quake when they sawed Isaiah? |
| 12169 | asunder by [the command of] Manasseh ? | asunder by [the command of] Manasseh ? | asunder by [the command of] Manasseh ? |
| 12170 | Let us enquire also of the temple. Tell us, O Temple: | Let us enquire also of the temple. Tell us, O Temple: | Let us enquire also of the temple. Tell us, O Temple: |
| 12171 | For | what reason was the veil of the temple rent in twain | For | what reason was the veil of the temple rent in twain | For | what reason was the veil of the temple rent in twain |
| 12172 | when they crucified Christ ? Was it because He Whom they | when they crucified Christ ? Was it because He Whom they | when they crucified Christ ? Was it because He Whom they |
| 12173 | crucified was an ordinary man? If He was, why wast not | crucified was an ordinary man? If He was, why wast not | crucified was an ordinary man? If He was, why wast not |
| 12174 | thou brought to the ground when they poured out in the | thou brought to the ground when they poured out in the | thou brought to the ground when they poured out in the |
| 12175 | midst of thee the blood of Zecharias?* | midst of thee the blood of Zecharias?* | midst of thee the blood of Zecharias?* |
| 12176 | And now, all creation which is without speech maketh its | And now, all creation which is without speech maketh its | And now, all creation which is without speech maketh its |
| 12177 | defence before us, and saith: ‘Did we not proclaim our | defence before us, and saith: ‘Did we not proclaim our | defence before us, and saith: ‘Did we not proclaim our |
| 12178 | grief for the Creator, Who was not a fellow-servant with | grief for the Creator, Who was not a fellow-servant with | grief for the Creator, Who was not a fellow-servant with |
| 12179 | us, Who had been condemned to death? nay, but we were | us, Who had been condemned to death? nay, but we were | us, Who had been condemned to death? nay, but we were |
| 12180 | sorely moved, | and we trembled with fear at the dishonour | sorely moved, | and we trembled with fear at the dishonour | sorely moved, | and we trembled with fear at the dishonour |
| 12181 | [which was shewn] to God.’ For Heaven cried out saying, | [which was shewn] to God.’ For Heaven cried out saying, | [which was shewn] to God.’ For Heaven cried out saying, |
| 12182 | ‘He Whom they crucified in the flesh is God Who took | ‘He Whom they crucified in the flesh is God Who took | ‘He Whom they crucified in the flesh is God Who took |
| 12183 | 1 Gen. iv. 8. 3 1 Kings xxi. 13. | 1 Gen. iv. 8. 3 1 Kings xxi. 13. | 1 Gen. iv. 8. 3 1 Kings xxi. 13. |
| 12184 | * See Epiphanius, De Prophetarwm Vitis (Migne, Patrologiae Cursus, Ser, Gr., | * See Epiphanius, De Prophetarwm Vitis (Migne, Patrologiae Cursus, Ser, Gr., | * See Epiphanius, De Prophetarwm Vitis (Migne, Patrologiae Cursus, Ser, Gr., |
| 12185 | tom. 43, cols. 415-427), | tom. 43, cols. 415-427), | tom. 43, cols. 415-427), |
| 12186 | 4 Matt, xxiii. 35. | 4 Matt, xxiii. 35. | 4 Matt, xxiii. 35. |
| 12187 | Fol. 121 a | Fol. 121 a | Fol. 121 a |
| 12188 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 12189 | Fol, 121 a | Fol, 121 a | Fol, 121 a |
| 12190 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 12191 | Fol. 121 | Fol. 121 | Fol. 121 |
| 12192 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 12193 | Fol, 121% | Fol, 121% | Fol, 121% |
| 12194 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
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| 12196 | upon Himself flesh. This I know of a eertainty, for,’ | upon Himself flesh. This I know of a eertainty, for,’ | upon Himself flesh. This I know of a eertainty, for,’ |
| 12197 | ITeaven saith, ‘I am the Heaven which Ⲡⲉ bowed, and He | ITeaven saith, ‘I am the Heaven which ⲡⲉ bowed, and He | ITeaven saith, ‘I am the Heaven which pe bowed, and He |
| 12198 | came down’! The Sun cried out saying, ‘It is my Lord, | came down’! The Sun cried out saying, ‘It is my Lord, | came down’! The Sun cried out saying, ‘It is my Lord, |
| 12199 | the Jesus Whom they have crucified in the flesh. I, even | the Jesus Whom they have crucified in the flesh. I, even | the Jesus Whom they have crucified in the flesh. I, even |
| 12200 | Fol. 122a I, was afraid of the | splendour of His Divinity, and T | Fol. 122a I, was afraid of the | splendour of His Divinity, and T | Fol. 122a I, was afraid of the | splendour of His Divinity, and T |
| 12201 | ⲉ withdrew into myself my rays of light.’ The Earth also | ⲉ withdrew into myself my rays of light.’ The Earth also | e withdrew into myself my rays of light.’ The Earth also |
| 12202 | cried out saying, ¢ The Creator Who hath taken upon Him- | cried out saying, ¢ The Creator Who hath taken upon Him- | cried out saying, ¢ The Creator Who hath taken upon Him- |
| 12203 | self flesh is He Whom they have crucified in the flesh.” It | self flesh is He Whom they have crucified in the flesh.” It | self flesh is He Whom they have crucified in the flesh.” It |
| 12204 | saith also, “Now though I took ITis flesh into my bosom | saith also, “Now though I took ITis flesh into my bosom | saith also, “Now though I took ITis flesh into my bosom |
| 12205 | when He was in the manger, I could not inclnde within | when He was in the manger, I could not inclnde within | when He was in the manger, I could not inclnde within |
| 12206 | my dominion His Divinity,” The Sea cried out saying, Ⲡⲉ | my dominion His Divinity,” The Sea cried out saying, ⲡⲉ | my dominion His Divinity,” The Sea cried out saying, pe |
| 12207 | Fol. 1222 Whom they have crucified in the flesh is not | my fellow- | Fol. 1222 Whom they have crucified in the flesh is not | my fellow- | Fol. 1222 Whom they have crucified in the flesh is not | my fellow- |
| 12208 | Sh servant. The footsteps of my fellow-servant [Peter] did | Sh servant. The footsteps of my fellow-servant [Peter] did | Sh servant. The footsteps of my fellow-servant [Peter] did |
| 12209 | indeed press upon my back, but the feet of my Lord made | indeed press upon my back, but the feet of my Lord made | indeed press upon my back, but the feet of my Lord made |
| 12210 | pure (or, sanctified) my nature’? The Temple cried out | pure (or, sanctified) my nature’? The Temple cried out | pure (or, sanctified) my nature’? The Temple cried out |
| 12211 | saying, Ⲙⲉ Whom they worshipped in me from the begin- | saying, ⲙⲏⲓ Whom they worshipped in me from the begin- | saying, myi Whom they worshipped in me from the begin- |
| 12212 | ning is He Whom they have treated with contumely in | ning is He Whom they have treated with contumely in | ning is He Whom they have treated with contumely in |
| 12213 | the flesh. Because I was unable to bear so great and so | the flesh. Because I was unable to bear so great and so | the flesh. Because I was unable to bear so great and so |
| 12214 | Fol. 122% presumptuous a deed, I rent my raiment.” Amente | cried | Fol. 122% presumptuous a deed, I rent my raiment.” Amente | cried | Fol. 122% presumptuous a deed, I rent my raiment.” Amente | cried |
| 12215 | col 1 out saying, ‘It was not an ordinary man who came down | col 1 out saying, ‘It was not an ordinary man who came down | col 1 out saying, ‘It was not an ordinary man who came down |
| 12216 | into my domain, for,” it saith, ‘I know what suffering | into my domain, for,” it saith, ‘I know what suffering | into my domain, for,” it saith, ‘I know what suffering |
| 12217 | I received. He Whom I took in as a captive I found to | I received. He Whom I took in as a captive I found to | I received. He Whom I took in as a captive I found to |
| 12218 | be one Who was stronger than everything else (i. e., the | be one Who was stronger than everything else (i. e., the | be one Who was stronger than everything else (i. e., the |
| 12219 | Almighty). | Almighty). | Almighty). |
| 12220 | But if thou wilt not believe the Elements, let us, then, | But if thou wilt not believe the Elements, let us, then, | But if thou wilt not believe the Elements, let us, then, |
| 12221 | enquire of the Powers which are in the heavens. Tell us, | enquire of the Powers which are in the heavens. Tell us, | enquire of the Powers which are in the heavens. Tell us, |
| 12222 | Fol. 122% O ye Angels, and Archangels, | and all ye Hosts which are | Fol. 122% O ye Angels, and Archangels, | and all ye Hosts which are | Fol. 122% O ye Angels, and Archangels, | and all ye Hosts which are |
| 12223 | SEs in the heavens, Who 1s He Who appeared upon the earth ? | SEs in the heavens, Who 1s He Who appeared upon the earth ? | SEs in the heavens, Who 1s He Who appeared upon the earth ? |
| 12224 | Who 1s He Whom they erucified in the flesh? And they | Who 1s He Whom they erucified in the flesh? And they | Who 1s He Whom they erucified in the flesh? And they |
| 12225 | all make answer, and ery out with the prophet David? | all make answer, and ery out with the prophet David? | all make answer, and ery out with the prophet David? |
| 12226 | ‘The Lord of Might, He is the King of Glory,” unto Whom | ‘The Lord of Might, He is the King of Glory,” unto Whom | ‘The Lord of Might, He is the King of Glory,” unto Whom |
| 12227 | belong the Glory and the Power for [all] ages. Amen. | belong the Glory and the Power for [all] ages. Amen. | belong the Glory and the Power for [all] ages. Amen. |
| 12228 | 1 Ps. xviii. 9, 10. 2 Matt. xiv. 29 ⲃ. 3 Ps. xxiv, 8. | 1 Ps. xviii. 9, 10. 2 Matt. xiv. 29 ⲃ. 3 Ps. xxiv, 8. | 1 Ps. xviii. 9, 10. 2 Matt. xiv. 29 v. 3 Ps. xxiv, 8. |
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| 12229 | THE HOMILY WIIICH PROKLOS, BISHOP OF | THE HOMILY WIIICH PROKLOS, BISHOP OF | THE HOMILY WIIICH PROKLOS, BISHOP OF |
| 12230 | CYZICUS, PRONOUNCED IN THE GREAT | CYZICUS, PRONOUNCED IN THE GREAT | CYZICUS, PRONOUNCED IN THE GREAT |
| 12231 | CHURCH OF CONSTANTINOPLE, WHEN | CHURCH OF CONSTANTINOPLE, WHEN | CHURCH OF CONSTANTINOPLE, WHEN |
| 12232 | NESTORIUS THI HERETIC WAS PRESENT, | NESTORIUS THI HERETIC WAS PRESENT, | NESTORIUS THI HERETIC WAS PRESENT, |
| 12233 | CONCERNING HIS CONTEMPTIBLE DOGMA, | CONCERNING HIS CONTEMPTIBLE DOGMA, | CONCERNING HIS CONTEMPTIBLE DOGMA, |
| 12234 | ON THE SUNDAY WHICH PRECEDED THE | ON THE SUNDAY WHICH PRECEDED THE | ON THE SUNDAY WHICH PRECEDED THE |
| 12235 | HOLY FORTY DAYS. | HOLY FORTY DAYS. | HOLY FORTY DAYS. |
| 12236 | VERY great are the riches of the nourishment of the | VERY great are the riches of the nourishment of the | VERY great are the riches of the nourishment of the |
| 12237 | wisdom of the grace of God. Numberless are the benefits | wisdom of the grace of God. Numberless are the benefits | wisdom of the grace of God. Numberless are the benefits |
| 12238 | of this gathering | together of spiritual beings. Honourable | of this gathering | together of spiritual beings. Honourable | of this gathering | together of spiritual beings. Honourable |
| 12239 | is the merchandise of the market of the Church. Joyful | is the merchandise of the market of the Church. Joyful | is the merchandise of the market of the Church. Joyful |
| 12240 | is the festival before the altar, Exceedingly splendid is | is the festival before the altar, Exceedingly splendid is | is the festival before the altar, Exceedingly splendid is |
| 12241 | the profit of the traffic with the Saviour. Indescribable | the profit of the traffic with the Saviour. Indescribable | the profit of the traffic with the Saviour. Indescribable |
| 12242 | are the ungrudged riches of the nails of the Saviour. Great | are the ungrudged riches of the nails of the Saviour. Great | are the ungrudged riches of the nails of the Saviour. Great |
| 12243 | is the treasure of the gifts which appertain to the beings | is the treasure of the gifts which appertain to the beings | is the treasure of the gifts which appertain to the beings |
| 12244 | of heaven. This love knoweth not | poverty, for it is Christ | of heaven. This love knoweth not | poverty, for it is Christ | of heaven. This love knoweth not | poverty, for it is Christ |
| 12245 | Who giveth this charity. And if thou wishest, O beloved, | Who giveth this charity. And if thou wishest, O beloved, | Who giveth this charity. And if thou wishest, O beloved, |
| 12246 | and wilt look into the Holy Scriptures, thou shalt have | and wilt look into the Holy Scriptures, thou shalt have | and wilt look into the Holy Scriptures, thou shalt have |
| 12247 | knowledge of the riches which are immeasurable [and shall | knowledge of the riches which are immeasurable [and shall | knowledge of the riches which are immeasurable [and shall |
| 12248 | understand that] He giveth great gifts. For He wisheth | understand that] He giveth great gifts. For He wisheth | understand that] He giveth great gifts. For He wisheth |
| 12249 | to make thee to know this with careful exactness, and | to make thee to know this with careful exactness, and | to make thee to know this with careful exactness, and |
| 12250 | the forms and ways in which He doeth this are various. | the forms and ways in which He doeth this are various. | the forms and ways in which He doeth this are various. |
| 12251 | For from the beginning our Lord Jesus Christ hath not | For from the beginning our Lord Jesus Christ hath not | For from the beginning our Lord Jesus Christ hath not |
| 12252 | ceased to do good to the race | of men. | ceased to do good to the race | of men. | ceased to do good to the race | of men. |
| 12253 | Having banished! the first [man], that is to say, Adam, | Having banished! the first [man], that is to say, Adam, | Having banished! the first [man], that is to say, Adam, |
| 12254 | to the place of one who hath been condemned to punish- | to the place of one who hath been condemned to punish- | to the place of one who hath been condemned to punish- |
| 12255 | ment, He took him and seated him with Ilim upon the | ment, He took him and seated him with Ilim upon the | ment, He took him and seated him with Ilim upon the |
| 12256 | throne in the heavens. | throne in the heavens. | throne in the heavens. |
| 12257 | He saw Abel when they slew him for a sacrifice,® and | He saw Abel when they slew him for a sacrifice,® and | He saw Abel when they slew him for a sacrifice,® and |
| 12258 | 1 Gen. iii. 24. 2 Gen, iv. 8. | 1 Gen. iii. 24. 2 Gen, iv. 8. | 1 Gen. iii. 24. 2 Gen, iv. 8. |
| 12259 | I | I | I |
| 12260 | Fol. 123 a | Fol. 123 a | Fol. 123 a |
| 12261 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 12262 | Fol. 123 a | Fol. 123 a | Fol. 123 a |
| 12263 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 12264 | Fol, 123 b | Fol, 123 b | Fol, 123 b |
| 12265 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 12266 | Fol. 123 ⲃ | Fol. 123 ⲃ | Fol. 123 v |
| 12267 | col, 2 | col, 2 | col, 2 |
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| 12268 | Fol. 124 a | Fol. 124 a | Fol. 124 a |
| 12269 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 12270 | Fol. 124 a | Fol. 124 a | Fol. 124 a |
| 12271 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 12272 | Fol. 124 b | Fol. 124 b | Fol. 124 b |
| 12273 | col. 1 | col. 1 | col. 1 |
| 12274 | Fol, 124 b | Fol, 124 b | Fol, 124 b |
| 12275 | col. 2 | col. 2 | col. 2 |
| 12276 | 242 HOMILY OF PROKLOS | 242 HOMILY OF PROKLOS | 242 HOMILY OF PROKLOS |
| 12277 | after his death He made Himself the accuser of his murderer | after his death He made Himself the accuser of his murderer | after his death He made Himself the accuser of his murderer |
| 12278 | in converse [with him]. | in converse [with him]. | in converse [with him]. |
| 12279 | He saw Noah being punished by the waters of the Flood,! | He saw Noah being punished by the waters of the Flood,! | He saw Noah being punished by the waters of the Flood,! |
| 12280 | and He | protected him like a star among the race of men. | and He | protected him like a star among the race of men. | and He | protected him like a star among the race of men. |
| 12281 | He found Abraham when he was a sojourner [in a strange | He found Abraham when he was a sojourner [in a strange | He found Abraham when he was a sojourner [in a strange |
| 12282 | land],? and He made him the father of all nations. | land],? and He made him the father of all nations. | land],? and He made him the father of all nations. |
| 12283 | He saw also Joseph when he was in fetters, and He | He saw also Joseph when he was in fetters, and He | He saw also Joseph when he was in fetters, and He |
| 12284 | raised him up [to be] an image (or, example) of chastity to | raised him up [to be] an image (or, example) of chastity to | raised him up [to be] an image (or, example) of chastity to |
| 12285 | the world.? | the world.? | the world.? |
| 12286 | He saw Moses who had fled from Egypt,* and He made | He saw Moses who had fled from Egypt,* and He made | He saw Moses who had fled from Egypt,* and He made |
| 12287 | him [to be] the guide of a people that was without number. | him [to be] the guide of a people that was without number. | him [to be] the guide of a people that was without number. |
| 12288 | Jesus, the son of Nun, | was a spy in the country of | Jesus, the son of Nun, | was a spy in the country of | Jesus, the son of Nun, | was a spy in the country of |
| 12289 | Palestine, and He curbed the course of the sun and the | Palestine, and He curbed the course of the sun and the | Palestine, and He curbed the course of the sun and the |
| 12290 | moon [for him]. | moon [for him]. | moon [for him]. |
| 12291 | He took David from a flock of sheep, and made him king | He took David from a flock of sheep, and made him king | He took David from a flock of sheep, and made him king |
| 12292 | of his race, and the father of the Awful Mystery.® | of his race, and the father of the Awful Mystery.® | of his race, and the father of the Awful Mystery.® |
| 12293 | He caused Balaam not to hearken unto the ass,” and He | He caused Balaam not to hearken unto the ass,” and He | He caused Balaam not to hearken unto the ass,” and He |
| 12294 | made the animal to become a reasoning creature instead of | made the animal to become a reasoning creature instead of | made the animal to become a reasoning creature instead of |
| 12295 | a speechless brute. | In order to make it a useful thing | a speechless brute. | In order to make it a useful thing | a speechless brute. | In order to make it a useful thing |
| 12296 | He bestowed reasoning power on the Red Sea. | He bestowed reasoning power on the Red Sea. | He bestowed reasoning power on the Red Sea. |
| 12297 | He made the rod of Aaron to shoot forth new blossoms,® | He made the rod of Aaron to shoot forth new blossoms,® | He made the rod of Aaron to shoot forth new blossoms,® |
| 12298 | contrary to its nature. | contrary to its nature. | contrary to its nature. |
| 12299 | He set up a serpent of brass in the desert, like a physician | He set up a serpent of brass in the desert, like a physician | He set up a serpent of brass in the desert, like a physician |
| 12300 | of marvellous powers.’ | of marvellous powers.’ | of marvellous powers.’ |
| 12301 | He saw Elijah as he fled,'® and He took him up and | He saw Elijah as he fled,'® and He took him up and | He saw Elijah as he fled,'® and He took him up and |
| 12302 | made him an inhabitant of heaven. | made him an inhabitant of heaven. | made him an inhabitant of heaven. |
| 12303 | He made the flame of the furnace which was in Babylon | He made the flame of the furnace which was in Babylon | He made the flame of the furnace which was in Babylon |
| 12304 | become cool for the Three | Children! | become cool for the Three | Children! | become cool for the Three | Children! |
| 12305 | Ⲡⲉ made the lions which were in the pit become like | ⲡⲉ made the lions which were in the pit become like | pe made the lions which were in the pit become like |
| 12306 | ready disciples of Daniel.!? | ready disciples of Daniel.!? | ready disciples of Daniel.!? |
| 12307 | He made the belly of the whale in the sea to become like | He made the belly of the whale in the sea to become like | He made the belly of the whale in the sea to become like |
| 12308 | the bridal bed of the prophet.’® | the bridal bed of the prophet.’® | the bridal bed of the prophet.’® |
| 12309 | ! Gen. viii. 7 Gen. xvii. 5, 3 Gen, xxxix, 12. | ! Gen. viii. 7 Gen. xvii. 5, 3 Gen, xxxix, 12. | ! Gen. viii. 7 Gen. xvii. 5, 3 Gen, xxxix, 12. |
| 12310 | * Exod. iii. 5 Joshua x. 13. ¢ ϯ Sam. xvi, 13. | * Exod. iii. 5 Joshua x. 13. ¢ ϯ Sam. xvi, 13. | * Exod. iii. 5 Joshua x. 13. ¢ ti Sam. xvi, 13. |
| 12311 | 7 Num. xxii. ⲃ Num. xvii, 8. ? Num. xxi. 9. | 7 Num. xxii. Ⲃ Num. xvii, 8. ? Num. xxi. 9. | 7 Num. xxii. V Num. xvii, 8. ? Num. xxi. 9. |
| 12312 | ⲟ Ⲓ Kings xix ; 2 Kings ii. 11, 12. 1! Dan. iii. 21 ff. | Ⲟⲓ ⲓ Kings xix ; 2 Kings ii. 11, 12. 1! Dan. iii. 21 ff. | Oi i Kings xix ; 2 Kings ii. 11, 12. 1! Dan. iii. 21 ff. |
| 12313 | 12 Dan. vi. 16 ⲃ. 13 Jonah ii. 1. | 12 Dan. vi. 16 ⲃ. 13 Jonah ii. 1. | 12 Dan. vi. 16 v. 13 Jonah ii. 1. |
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