Budge – Coptic Homilies in the Dialect of Upper Egypt, edited from the papyrus codex Oriental 5001 in the British Museum (1910)

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15497338 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN338 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN338 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN
15498Talus ashe asa) ⲅⲇϫⲟⲓ̈ⲛ ⲅⲉⲱⲁⲇϧⲟTalus ashe asa) ⲅⲇϫⲟⲓ̈ⲛ ⲅⲉⲱⲁⲇϧⲟTalus ashe asa) ġḋgoin geōaḋxo
15499.ⲥⲙⲇϧⲓ ade ⲇ. ⲙⲇ ϫ daa ⲥⲱ nota.ⲥⲙⲇϧⲓ ade ⲇ. ⲙⲇ ϫ daa ⲥⲱ nota.smḋxi ade ḋ. mḋ g daa sō nota
15500“30 an AP ERT wale lo mle ϣⲱ ⲅ“30 an AP ERT wale lo mle ϣⲱ ⲅ“30 an AP ERT wale lo mle ṡō ġ
15501ⲛⲁⲗ ⲟ harass • ⲗⲓ mast ⲙⲇ + dalⲛⲁⲗ ⲟⲓ harass • ⲗⲓ mast ⲙⲇ + dalnal oi harass • li mast mḋ + dal
15502hai hmeio whaaals ,ⲥⲁ (omlayhai hmeio whaaals ,ⲥⲁ (omlayhai hmeio whaaals ,sa (omlay
15503ⲅⲙⲛⲙⲟⲓⲅⲟ ⲅⲅⲙϧⲁⲙ mil am • ⲙⲙⲙ ⲇⲁ ⲙⲛⲅⲙⲛⲙⲟⲓⲅⲟ ⲅⲅⲙϧⲁⲙ mil am • ⲙⲙⲙ ⲇⲁ ⲛⲉⲙġmnmoiġo nġmxam mil am • mmm ḋa nem
15504ⲇ dasa ⲅⲇⲱ ϫⲛⲟ ⲡⲁϣⲁⲓ̈ ⲁϫⲓ ⲙⲇⲇ dasa ⲅⲇⲱ ϫⲛⲟ ⲡ̀ⲁ̀ϣⲁⲓ ⲁϫⲟ ⲙⲇḋ dasa ġḋō gno p̀àṡai ago mḋ
15505~AQn MAR ⲇⲗ. ,ⲙⲛ ⲓⲓ. aly~AQn MAR ⲇⲗ. ,ⲛⲉⲙ ⲓⲓ. aly~AQn MAR ḋl. ,nem ii. aly
15506~halohs Ⲁ ml fuses @daaula\ mass~halohs ⲁ ml fuses @daaula\ mass~halohs a ml fuses @daaula\ mass
15507. haLdizma Khaasha. haLdizma Khaasha. haLdizma Khaasha
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15508TRANSLATION OF THE SYRIAC VERSION OF Fol. 55TRANSLATION OF THE SYRIAC VERSION OF Fol. 55TRANSLATION OF THE SYRIAC VERSION OF Fol. 55
15509THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN, BISHOPTHE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN, BISHOPTHE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN, BISHOP
15510OF CONSTANTINOPLE, WHICH WAS PRO-OF CONSTANTINOPLE, WHICH WAS PRO-OF CONSTANTINOPLE, WHICH WAS PRO-
15511NOUNCED BY HIM ON VIRGINITY, ANDNOUNCED BY HIM ON VIRGINITY, ANDNOUNCED BY HIM ON VIRGINITY, AND
15512REPENTANCE, AND ADMONITION.REPENTANCE, AND ADMONITION.REPENTANCE, AND ADMONITION.
15513Ir the blessed man Paul, who became the Apostle of theIr the blessed man Paul, who became the Apostle of theIr the blessed man Paul, who became the Apostle of the
15514Gentiles, the teacher of the Holy Church, who forgot theGentiles, the teacher of the Holy Church, who forgot theGentiles, the teacher of the Holy Church, who forgot the
15515things which were behind and reached out to those thatthings which were behind and reached out to those thatthings which were behind and reached out to those that
15516were in front of him, who being in a corruptible body madewere in front of him, who being in a corruptible body madewere in front of him, who being in a corruptible body made
15517himself to be like unto the incorporeal hosts, who finishedhimself to be like unto the incorporeal hosts, who finishedhimself to be like unto the incorporeal hosts, who finished
15518his course and kept the Faith, who was trained in his fasting,his course and kept the Faith, who was trained in his fasting,his course and kept the Faith, who was trained in his fasting,
15519and was in dangers in abundance, who excelled in hunger andand was in dangers in abundance, who excelled in hunger andand was in dangers in abundance, who excelled in hunger and
15520thirst, who served the service of preaching from Jerusalemthirst, who served the service of preaching from Jerusalemthirst, who served the service of preaching from Jerusalem
15521to Illyricum, who possessed the attributes of Christ Whoto Illyricum, who possessed the attributes of Christ Whoto Illyricum, who possessed the attributes of Christ Who
15522spake in him, that earthly angel and heavenly man, thatspake in him, that earthly angel and heavenly man, thatspake in him, that earthly angel and heavenly man, that
15523orator-apostle who became a recciver of the Spirit, whoorator-apostle who became a recciver of the Spirit, whoorator-apostle who became a recciver of the Spirit, who
15524ascended up to the third heaven and heard words whichascended up to the third heaven and heard words whichascended up to the third heaven and heard words which
15525cannot be uttered, who was incomparable in zeal and richcannot be uttered, who was incomparable in zeal and richcannot be uttered, who was incomparable in zeal and rich
15526in love, that protector of the Church and orator of the fearin love, that protector of the Church and orator of the fearin love, that protector of the Church and orator of the fear
15527of God, that succourer of the sick, and sponsor of theof God, that succourer of the sick, and sponsor of theof God, that succourer of the sick, and sponsor of the
15528faithful, and rebuker of the Jews, who became the net andfaithful, and rebuker of the Jews, who became the net andfaithful, and rebuker of the Jews, who became the net and
15529enclosed us all, who even after his death was a teacherenclosed us all, who even after his death was a teacherenclosed us all, who even after his death was a teacher
15530and a preacher, who taught how meet it was for us toand a preacher, who taught how meet it was for us toand a preacher, who taught how meet it was for us to
15531ascend into heaven; I say, if this man, who possessed allascend into heaven; I say, if this man, who possessed allascend into heaven; I say, if this man, who possessed all
15532these spiritual excellences to such an extent that he couldthese spiritual excellences to such an extent that he couldthese spiritual excellences to such an extent that he could
15533say, ‘I feel nothing whatsoever in my soul,” said, ‘I amsay, ‘I feel nothing whatsoever in my soul,” said, ‘I amsay, ‘I feel nothing whatsoever in my soul,” said, ‘I am
15534afraid | lest I who have preached unto others become aafraid | lest I who have preached unto others become aafraid | lest I who have preached unto others become a
15535castaway,” what shall we do who do not even possess thecastaway,” what shall we do who do not even possess thecastaway,” what shall we do who do not even possess the
15536rectitude of spiritual excellence ?rectitude of spiritual excellence ?rectitude of spiritual excellence ?
15537Therefore vigil and prayer are essential at all times, andTherefore vigil and prayer are essential at all times, andTherefore vigil and prayer are essential at all times, and
15538we must ask God, not for gold, or silver, or any earthlywe must ask God, not for gold, or silver, or any earthlywe must ask God, not for gold, or silver, or any earthly
15539riches whatsoever, but especially for the kingdom of heaven,riches whatsoever, but especially for the kingdom of heaven,riches whatsoever, but especially for the kingdom of heaven,
15540and pray that we may rejoice in our Lord. Some rejoiceand pray that we may rejoice in our Lord. Some rejoiceand pray that we may rejoice in our Lord. Some rejoice
15541Fol. 56 ϥFol. 56 ϥFol. 56 f
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15542Fol. 56 bFol. 56 bFol. 56 b
15543340 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN340 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN340 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN
15544in riches, and some in wine and feasts of dainty food, andin riches, and some in wine and feasts of dainty food, andin riches, and some in wine and feasts of dainty food, and
15545others in an abundance of offspring and in the glory whichothers in an abundance of offspring and in the glory whichothers in an abundance of offspring and in the glory which
15546is vain. Now he who is a virgin rejoiceth in our Lord, sois vain. Now he who is a virgin rejoiceth in our Lord, sois vain. Now he who is a virgin rejoiceth in our Lord, so
15547that there may be to him glory from Him, and he shallthat there may be to him glory from Him, and he shallthat there may be to him glory from Him, and he shall
15548say, ‘From before Thee is my glory.” There is nothingsay, ‘From before Thee is my glory.” There is nothingsay, ‘From before Thee is my glory.” There is nothing
15549hateful and filthy [wanting] in the soul which is joinedhateful and filthy [wanting] in the soul which is joinedhateful and filthy [wanting] in the soul which is joined
15550unto evil passions and is bound [by them]. Therefore itunto evil passions and is bound [by them]. Therefore itunto evil passions and is bound [by them]. Therefore it
15551is meet that we should be exceedingly careful concerningis meet that we should be exceedingly careful concerningis meet that we should be exceedingly careful concerning
15552the beauty of the soul, and we must say like the holy man,the beauty of the soul, and we must say like the holy man,the beauty of the soul, and we must say like the holy man,
15553Ⲟ God, in Thy good pleasure give to my glory strength,’ⲟⲓ God, in Thy good pleasure give to my glory strength,’oi God, in Thy good pleasure give to my glory strength,’
15554so that the Lord when He seeth its beauty shall say, < Thouso that the Lord when He seeth its beauty shall say, < Thouso that the Lord when He seeth its beauty shall say, < Thou
15555art wholly beautiful, my friend, and there is no blemishart wholly beautiful, my friend, and there is no blemishart wholly beautiful, my friend, and there is no blemish
15556in thee.in thee.in thee.
15557But see that, although thou dost preserve the beauty ofBut see that, although thou dost preserve the beauty ofBut see that, although thou dost preserve the beauty of
15558virginity, thou art not lifted up through thy beauty, lestvirginity, thou art not lifted up through thy beauty, lestvirginity, thou art not lifted up through thy beauty, lest
15559through thy boasting God shall pay no heed to thee, andthrough thy boasting God shall pay no heed to thee, andthrough thy boasting God shall pay no heed to thee, and
15560thy exaltation shall be rebuked. For what canst thou endurethy exaltation shall be rebuked. For what canst thou endurethy exaltation shall be rebuked. For what canst thou endure
15561which shall be equal to the things which Ile endured forwhich shall be equal to the things which Ile endured forwhich shall be equal to the things which Ile endured for
15562thy sake? Ie humbled Himself, and with His preciousthy sake? Ie humbled Himself, and with His preciousthy sake? Ie humbled Himself, and with His precious
15563Blood bought thee. He fasted for thee, He Who stablishedBlood bought thee. He fasted for thee, He Who stablishedBlood bought thee. He fasted for thee, He Who stablished
15564the hosts of heaven tasted bitterness for thy sake. He Whothe hosts of heaven tasted bitterness for thy sake. He Whothe hosts of heaven tasted bitterness for thy sake. He Who
15565crowned the heavens with the splendour of the stars wascrowned the heavens with the splendour of the stars wascrowned the heavens with the splendour of the stars was
15566crowned with a crown of thorns for thy sake, and wascrowned with a crown of thorns for thy sake, and wascrowned with a crown of thorns for thy sake, and was
15567obedient even unto death. Now it is right not that weobedient even unto death. Now it is right not that weobedient even unto death. Now it is right not that we
15568should rejoice according to [the greatness of] these things,should rejoice according to [the greatness of] these things,should rejoice according to [the greatness of] these things,
15569but that we should weep, and beat our breasts, | and shouldbut that we should weep, and beat our breasts, | and shouldbut that we should weep, and beat our breasts, | and should
15570be persuaded to do what he said, ¢ Repent ye in your heartsbe persuaded to do what he said, ¢ Repent ye in your heartsbe persuaded to do what he said, ¢ Repent ye in your hearts
15571on your beds of what ye say,” so that we may rememberon your beds of what ye say,” so that we may rememberon your beds of what ye say,” so that we may remember
15572the things which we have done in the daytime and lament.the things which we have done in the daytime and lament.the things which we have done in the daytime and lament.
15573In this manner did Ahab repent: he rent his garments, andIn this manner did Ahab repent: he rent his garments, andIn this manner did Ahab repent: he rent his garments, and
15574he fasted, and put on sackcloth. And what did God sayhe fasted, and put on sackcloth. And what did God sayhe fasted, and put on sackcloth. And what did God say
15575unto him ? [He said,] I will not bring the evil upon him.’unto him ? [He said,] I will not bring the evil upon him.’unto him ? [He said,] I will not bring the evil upon him.’
15576For this reason also our Redeemer said in the Gospel,For this reason also our Redeemer said in the Gospel,For this reason also our Redeemer said in the Gospel,
15577¢ Blessed are those who weep,” not over a dead man, nor¢ Blessed are those who weep,” not over a dead man, nor¢ Blessed are those who weep,” not over a dead man, nor
15578because of some loss, but for sin. So that, like David, webecause of some loss, but for sin. So that, like David, webecause of some loss, but for sin. So that, like David, we
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15579ON VIRGINITY, REPENTANCE, ADMONITION 341ON VIRGINITY, REPENTANCE, ADMONITION 341ON VIRGINITY, REPENTANCE, ADMONITION 341
15580may say, ‘All the night long have I bedewed my couch,may say, ‘All the night long have I bedewed my couch,may say, ‘All the night long have I bedewed my couch,
15581and I have made my cushions to be saturated.” And again,and I have made my cushions to be saturated.” And again,and I have made my cushions to be saturated.” And again,
15582¢ Streams of water have come from mine eyes because I have¢ Streams of water have come from mine eyes because I have¢ Streams of water have come from mine eyes because I have
15583not kept Thy Law.” Wash away with tears the filth whichnot kept Thy Law.” Wash away with tears the filth whichnot kept Thy Law.” Wash away with tears the filth which
15584is in thy soul, smite upon thy breast, bend thy face to theis in thy soul, smite upon thy breast, bend thy face to theis in thy soul, smite upon thy breast, bend thy face to the
15585ground, and remember the things wherein thou hast sinned.ground, and remember the things wherein thou hast sinned.ground, and remember the things wherein thou hast sinned.
15586At one time or another thou hast been snared throughAt one time or another thou hast been snared throughAt one time or another thou hast been snared through
15587thine eyes, like David, and thou hast opened the windowsthine eyes, like David, and thou hast opened the windowsthine eyes, like David, and thou hast opened the windows
15588(or, shutters) wickedly, and thine eyes were [enemies] against(or, shutters) wickedly, and thine eyes were [enemies] against(or, shutters) wickedly, and thine eyes were [enemies] against
15589thy soul. Shut thou, with groanings and with tears, thethy soul. Shut thou, with groanings and with tears, thethy soul. Shut thou, with groanings and with tears, the
15590eye which hath seen wickedly, for it is in the habit of bring-eye which hath seen wickedly, for it is in the habit of bring-eye which hath seen wickedly, for it is in the habit of bring-
15591ing a man by means of little things to great things whereining a man by means of little things to great things whereining a man by means of little things to great things wherein
15592he falleth. Thou hast clean apparel; sit not down in everyhe falleth. Thou hast clean apparel; sit not down in everyhe falleth. Thou hast clean apparel; sit not down in every
15593place lest it be defiled. For if thou art careless about oneplace lest it be defiled. For if thou art careless about oneplace lest it be defiled. For if thou art careless about one
15594dirty spot, and about two, and about three, thou wilt finallydirty spot, and about two, and about three, thou wilt finallydirty spot, and about two, and about three, thou wilt finally
15595be like a man who possesseth a wholly dirty garment, andbe like a man who possesseth a wholly dirty garment, andbe like a man who possesseth a wholly dirty garment, and
15596it will not be cast away by thee even though it becomeit will not be cast away by thee even though it becomeit will not be cast away by thee even though it become
15597muddy throughout. And why? Therefore prayers are re-muddy throughout. And why? Therefore prayers are re-muddy throughout. And why? Therefore prayers are re-
15598quired that our foot may not trip over a stone, and thatquired that our foot may not trip over a stone, and thatquired that our foot may not trip over a stone, and that
15599a camp of the angels of the Lord may deliver us; and thata camp of the angels of the Lord may deliver us; and thata camp of the angels of the Lord may deliver us; and that
15600we may be able | to say confidently, ‘It was an angel whowe may be able | to say confidently, ‘It was an angel whowe may be able | to say confidently, ‘It was an angel who
15601delivered me from all these evils’ and that an angel maydelivered me from all these evils’ and that an angel maydelivered me from all these evils’ and that an angel may
15602call us as he called Abraham.call us as he called Abraham.call us as he called Abraham.
15603Now the angels love those who love their Lord. AndNow the angels love those who love their Lord. AndNow the angels love those who love their Lord. And
15604the prophet also said, ‘Take the harp and bring forth thethe prophet also said, ‘Take the harp and bring forth thethe prophet also said, ‘Take the harp and bring forth the
15605drum, the beautiful harp with the psaltery’ He givethdrum, the beautiful harp with the psaltery’ He givethdrum, the beautiful harp with the psaltery’ He giveth
15606one thing and demandeth three. And why? Because weone thing and demandeth three. And why? Because weone thing and demandeth three. And why? Because we
15607are constituted of three things, even as the Apostle said,are constituted of three things, even as the Apostle said,are constituted of three things, even as the Apostle said,
15608‘That we may be preserved perfect, body, and soul, and‘That we may be preserved perfect, body, and soul, and‘That we may be preserved perfect, body, and soul, and
15609spirit’; now the drum is the body, and the harp is thespirit’; now the drum is the body, and the harp is thespirit’; now the drum is the body, and the harp is the
15610spirit, and the psaltery is the soul. Now the drum hathspirit, and the psaltery is the soul. Now the drum hathspirit, and the psaltery is the soul. Now the drum hath
15611a mortal skin: put this to death so that thou shalt praisea mortal skin: put this to death so that thou shalt praisea mortal skin: put this to death so that thou shalt praise
15612God with the drum and with [all] four (sic) [instruments].God with the drum and with [all] four (sic) [instruments].God with the drum and with [all] four (sic) [instruments].
15613He delivered His Body over to sufferings, and disgrace,He delivered His Body over to sufferings, and disgrace,He delivered His Body over to sufferings, and disgrace,
15614and death, for thy sake. Take heed lest He say unto thee,and death, for thy sake. Take heed lest He say unto thee,and death, for thy sake. Take heed lest He say unto thee,
15615Fol.57 aFol.57 aFol.57 a
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15617342 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN342 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN342 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN
15618¢What advantage is there in My Blood that I should go¢What advantage is there in My Blood that I should go¢What advantage is there in My Blood that I should go
15619down into destruction?’ What are we able to do or whatdown into destruction?’ What are we able to do or whatdown into destruction?’ What are we able to do or what
15620shall be equal before Him to all these things which Heshall be equal before Him to all these things which Heshall be equal before Him to all these things which He
15621suffered for our sake?suffered for our sake?suffered for our sake?
15622Be then a tree which produceth fruit, so that thou mayestBe then a tree which produceth fruit, so that thou mayestBe then a tree which produceth fruit, so that thou mayest
15623be blessed by God, and thou shalt give unto Him fruitbe blessed by God, and thou shalt give unto Him fruitbe blessed by God, and thou shalt give unto Him fruit
15624according to thy power. And if it be that thou art unableaccording to thy power. And if it be that thou art unableaccording to thy power. And if it be that thou art unable
15625to give the full hundredfold, give a portion thereof, thatto give the full hundredfold, give a portion thereof, thatto give the full hundredfold, give a portion thereof, that
15626is to say, sixtyfold; and if even this amount be difficultis to say, sixtyfold; and if even this amount be difficultis to say, sixtyfold; and if even this amount be difficult
15627for thee, give one third, that is to say, thirtyfold. Onlyfor thee, give one third, that is to say, thirtyfold. Onlyfor thee, give one third, that is to say, thirtyfold. Only
15628give what thou hast the power to give, so that thou mayestgive what thou hast the power to give, so that thou mayestgive what thou hast the power to give, so that thou mayest
15629not be cut down like that tree which was without fruit, andnot be cut down like that tree which was without fruit, andnot be cut down like that tree which was without fruit, and
15630fall into the fire. If thou hast neither gold nor silver, thatfall into the fire. If thou hast neither gold nor silver, thatfall into the fire. If thou hast neither gold nor silver, that
15631is to say, a life of purity, see that thou dost not becomeis to say, a life of purity, see that thou dost not becomeis to say, a life of purity, see that thou dost not become
15632grass and reeds for the rivers of fire, see that thou dost notgrass and reeds for the rivers of fire, see that thou dost notgrass and reeds for the rivers of fire, see that thou dost not
15633make thyself that pillar which the Lord hated, see that thoumake thyself that pillar which the Lord hated, see that thoumake thyself that pillar which the Lord hated, see that thou
15634dost not set up | thy mind as an idol, and Ie accuse theedost not set up | thy mind as an idol, and Ie accuse theedost not set up | thy mind as an idol, and Ie accuse thee
15635in the Day of Judgement, so that thou mayest not be therein the Day of Judgement, so that thou mayest not be therein the Day of Judgement, so that thou mayest not be there
15636without witnesses and be rebuked, and mayest not have towithout witnesses and be rebuked, and mayest not have towithout witnesses and be rebuked, and mayest not have to
15637confess the things which thou knowest thou hast done andconfess the things which thou knowest thou hast done andconfess the things which thou knowest thou hast done and
15638said [before] others.said [before] others.said [before] others.
15639Weep thou beforehand in order.that thou mayest not hearWeep thou beforehand in order.that thou mayest not hearWeep thou beforehand in order.that thou mayest not hear
15640in the Other World [the words], ¢ Is it now that thou wouldstin the Other World [the words], ¢ Is it now that thou wouldstin the Other World [the words], ¢ Is it now that thou wouldst
15641repent? There is no time here for repentance.” Whilstrepent? There is no time here for repentance.” Whilstrepent? There is no time here for repentance.” Whilst
15642we still have the time let us cultivate good works. Forwe still have the time let us cultivate good works. Forwe still have the time let us cultivate good works. For
15643in the case of anything else if we lose it there is thein the case of anything else if we lose it there is thein the case of anything else if we lose it there is the
15644possibility that we shall recover it, but if we once lose thispossibility that we shall recover it, but if we once lose thispossibility that we shall recover it, but if we once lose this
15645opportunity we shall never be able [to find] another. Foropportunity we shall never be able [to find] another. Foropportunity we shall never be able [to find] another. For
15646this reason also Paul admonisheth us, saying, ¢ Whilst wethis reason also Paul admonisheth us, saying, ¢ Whilst wethis reason also Paul admonisheth us, saying, ¢ Whilst we
15647still have the time let us cultivate good works.” Let usstill have the time let us cultivate good works.” Let usstill have the time let us cultivate good works.” Let us
15648weep over the sins which we have committed. Let us makeweep over the sins which we have committed. Let us makeweep over the sins which we have committed. Let us make
15649a practice of raining down tears [from our eyes] until ita practice of raining down tears [from our eyes] until ita practice of raining down tears [from our eyes] until it
15650is casy for us [to do so]. Let us smite upon our hearts,is casy for us [to do so]. Let us smite upon our hearts,is casy for us [to do so]. Let us smite upon our hearts,
15651so that we may be saved from the gnashing of teeth whichso that we may be saved from the gnashing of teeth whichso that we may be saved from the gnashing of teeth which
15652is in the Other World. Let us weep like David that weis in the Other World. Let us weep like David that weis in the Other World. Let us weep like David that we
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15653ON VIRGINITY, REPENTANCE, ADMONITION 843ON VIRGINITY, REPENTANCE, ADMONITION 843ON VIRGINITY, REPENTANCE, ADMONITION 843
15654may be worthy of grace. For he not only wept but keptmay be worthy of grace. For he not only wept but keptmay be worthy of grace. For he not only wept but kept
15655vigil also, and he flooded his bed [with tears]. One nightvigil also, and he flooded his bed [with tears]. One nightvigil also, and he flooded his bed [with tears]. One night
15656he sinned, and he wept the whole night, and it is probablehe sinned, and he wept the whole night, and it is probablehe sinned, and he wept the whole night, and it is probable
15657that he made confession and said, ¢ Thou didst give me eyesthat he made confession and said, ¢ Thou didst give me eyesthat he made confession and said, ¢ Thou didst give me eyes
15658that I might see Thy light with them, but I have seenthat I might see Thy light with them, but I have seenthat I might see Thy light with them, but I have seen
15659with them in an evil manner. I have transgressed and erredwith them in an evil manner. I have transgressed and erredwith them in an evil manner. I have transgressed and erred
15660through the eye, for I have gazed with mine eyes in anthrough the eye, for I have gazed with mine eyes in anthrough the eye, for I have gazed with mine eyes in an
15661evil manner, and I opened the shutters thereof with evilevil manner, and I opened the shutters thereof with evilevil manner, and I opened the shutters thereof with evil
15662intent. For this reason I will cleanse them with tears’intent. For this reason I will cleanse them with tears’intent. For this reason I will cleanse them with tears’
15663In this way it is meet for us to weep, and to cleanse theIn this way it is meet for us to weep, and to cleanse theIn this way it is meet for us to weep, and to cleanse the
15664eye which hath looked with a wicked intent.eye which hath looked with a wicked intent.eye which hath looked with a wicked intent.
15665Thou hast seen the sore; thou hast good knowledge ofThou hast seen the sore; thou hast good knowledge ofThou hast seen the sore; thou hast good knowledge of
15666the cure [for it]. Take good heed to the windows (or,the cure [for it]. Take good heed to the windows (or,the cure [for it]. Take good heed to the windows (or,
15667shutters) of thy soul, not only of the eyes, but also of theshutters) of thy soul, not only of the eyes, but also of theshutters) of thy soul, not only of the eyes, but also of the
15668hearing and the mouth, for these are the openings throughhearing and the mouth, for these are the openings throughhearing and the mouth, for these are the openings through
15669which, according to our desire, bad things or good thingswhich, according to our desire, bad things or good thingswhich, according to our desire, bad things or good things
15670enter. Observe lest death go up into thy windows. Butenter. Observe lest death go up into thy windows. Butenter. Observe lest death go up into thy windows. But
15671let there be | at all times in front of thine eyes the com-let there be | at all times in front of thine eyes the com-let there be | at all times in front of thine eyes the com-
15672mandments which concern chastity of life, and in thinemandments which concern chastity of life, and in thinemandments which concern chastity of life, and in thine
15673ears let there be the similitude of the admonitions of God,ears let there be the similitude of the admonitions of God,ears let there be the similitude of the admonitions of God,
15674and in thy mouth hymns of praise and meditation on theand in thy mouth hymns of praise and meditation on theand in thy mouth hymns of praise and meditation on the
15675Old and the New Testaments. These windows it is meetOld and the New Testaments. These windows it is meetOld and the New Testaments. These windows it is meet
15676for us to open to God and to shut to sin.for us to open to God and to shut to sin.for us to open to God and to shut to sin.
15677Do thou say like that holy soul which said, ‘I will goDo thou say like that holy soul which said, ‘I will goDo thou say like that holy soul which said, ‘I will go
15678up into the palm-tree and lay hold of the height thereof,’up into the palm-tree and lay hold of the height thereof,’up into the palm-tree and lay hold of the height thereof,’
15679that thou mayest love integrity. And let thy heart be purethat thou mayest love integrity. And let thy heart be purethat thou mayest love integrity. And let thy heart be pure
15680that it may leap up towards heaven, and let it not creepthat it may leap up towards heaven, and let it not creepthat it may leap up towards heaven, and let it not creep
15681about among the things of earth. Observe that there areabout among the things of earth. Observe that there areabout among the things of earth. Observe that there are
15682also thorns on the palm, that is to say, rebukes against sin,also thorns on the palm, that is to say, rebukes against sin,also thorns on the palm, that is to say, rebukes against sin,
15683for ¢ the words of the wise men are like ox-goads, and likefor ¢ the words of the wise men are like ox-goads, and likefor ¢ the words of the wise men are like ox-goads, and like
15684iron bolts which are heated red hot’ Let those who wouldiron bolts which are heated red hot’ Let those who wouldiron bolts which are heated red hot’ Let those who would
15685be justified by means of these things repent in their hearts,be justified by means of these things repent in their hearts,be justified by means of these things repent in their hearts,
15686and flee from every [kind of] sin. But lay hold firmly onand flee from every [kind of] sin. But lay hold firmly onand flee from every [kind of] sin. But lay hold firmly on
15687the top of the palm-tree, so that when the winds of temptationsthe top of the palm-tree, so that when the winds of temptationsthe top of the palm-tree, so that when the winds of temptations
15688blow thou mayest always remain there without falling.blow thou mayest always remain there without falling.blow thou mayest always remain there without falling.
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15692Occupy thou thyself at all times with the Holy Scriptures,Occupy thou thyself at all times with the Holy Scriptures,Occupy thou thyself at all times with the Holy Scriptures,
15693for as when wine is drunk it silenceth griefs and changethfor as when wine is drunk it silenceth griefs and changethfor as when wine is drunk it silenceth griefs and changeth
15694[sorrow] into gladness, so also when spiritual wine is drunk[sorrow] into gladness, so also when spiritual wine is drunk[sorrow] into gladness, so also when spiritual wine is drunk
15695it shall change thy soul into gladness. Remember thouit shall change thy soul into gladness. Remember thouit shall change thy soul into gladness. Remember thou
15696God at all times, and with the holy man do thou say, ‘I haveGod at all times, and with the holy man do thou say, ‘I haveGod at all times, and with the holy man do thou say, ‘I have
15697set the Lord in front of me at all times, and He hath beenset the Lord in front of me at all times, and He hath beenset the Lord in front of me at all times, and He hath been
15698on my right hand so that I should not be moved.” Writeon my right hand so that I should not be moved.” Writeon my right hand so that I should not be moved.” Write
15699thou these words on thy hands, and let them be visiblethou these words on thy hands, and let them be visiblethou these words on thy hands, and let them be visible
15700before thine eyes. For if thou honourest God He will bebefore thine eyes. For if thou honourest God He will bebefore thine eyes. For if thou honourest God He will be
15701at thy right hand, and if thou treatest Him with contumelyat thy right hand, and if thou treatest Him with contumelyat thy right hand, and if thou treatest Him with contumely
15702through thy wicked actions, Satan shall be at thy rightthrough thy wicked actions, Satan shall be at thy rightthrough thy wicked actions, Satan shall be at thy right
15703hand. Thus when Judas treated Him with contumely, thehand. Thus when Judas treated Him with contumely, thehand. Thus when Judas treated Him with contumely, the
15704Book saith that Satan was standing at his right hand.Book saith that Satan was standing at his right hand.Book saith that Satan was standing at his right hand.
15705Glorify thou God at every hour, saying, | ‘I will exaltGlorify thou God at every hour, saying, | ‘I will exaltGlorify thou God at every hour, saying, | ‘I will exalt
15706Thee, O my God and King.” By deeds and not by wordsThee, O my God and King.” By deeds and not by wordsThee, O my God and King.” By deeds and not by words
15707only shalt thou exalt Him, For thus did David bless Him—only shalt thou exalt Him, For thus did David bless Him—only shalt thou exalt Him, For thus did David bless Him—
15708for ever, and for ever and ever. Not for months, nor forfor ever, and for ever and ever. Not for months, nor forfor ever, and for ever and ever. Not for months, nor for
15709a season, nor for a year, but always, for he knew that whena season, nor for a year, but always, for he knew that whena season, nor for a year, but always, for he knew that when
15710man finisheth God beginneth.man finisheth God beginneth.man finisheth God beginneth.
15711Perhaps, however, thou wilt say, ¢ How is it possible forPerhaps, however, thou wilt say, ¢ How is it possible forPerhaps, however, thou wilt say, ¢ How is it possible for
15712the heart to have sufficient strength in it to exalt God atthe heart to have sufficient strength in it to exalt God atthe heart to have sufficient strength in it to exalt God at
15713all times?’ [Let thy heart be] like unto that which Panlall times?’ [Let thy heart be] like unto that which Panlall times?’ [Let thy heart be] like unto that which Panl
15714had, who said, ¢I feel nothing whatsoever in my soul’; andhad, who said, ¢I feel nothing whatsoever in my soul’; andhad, who said, ¢I feel nothing whatsoever in my soul’; and
15715like that of David, who said, ¢ Cleanse Thou me from secretlike that of David, who said, ¢ Cleanse Thou me from secretlike that of David, who said, ¢ Cleanse Thou me from secret
15716faults’; and like that which our Redeemer commanded usfaults’; and like that which our Redeemer commanded usfaults’; and like that which our Redeemer commanded us
15717to have, saying, ¢ Blessed arc those who are pure in theirto have, saying, ¢ Blessed arc those who are pure in theirto have, saying, ¢ Blessed arc those who are pure in their
15718hearts, for they shall see God.” Thus he who sinneth nothearts, for they shall see God.” Thus he who sinneth nothearts, for they shall see God.” Thus he who sinneth not
15719exalteth God every day, and not in words only, but alsoexalteth God every day, and not in words only, but alsoexalteth God every day, and not in words only, but also
15720in deeds doth he shew forth the reality of the matter. Andin deeds doth he shew forth the reality of the matter. Andin deeds doth he shew forth the reality of the matter. And
15721a man must not fall into despair, though sickness attacka man must not fall into despair, though sickness attacka man must not fall into despair, though sickness attack
15722him, or the loss of possessions come upon him, or even death,him, or the loss of possessions come upon him, or even death,him, or the loss of possessions come upon him, or even death,
15723but he must say with Paul, “Who shall separate me frombut he must say with Paul, “Who shall separate me frombut he must say with Paul, “Who shall separate me from
15724the love of Christ?” &e.the love of Christ?” &e.the love of Christ?” &e.
15725The Lord did not abide without due care in the placeThe Lord did not abide without due care in the placeThe Lord did not abide without due care in the place
15726wherein was impurity, but in an upper chamber whichwherein was impurity, but in an upper chamber whichwherein was impurity, but in an upper chamber which
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15728was made ready and arranged in good order, therefore thouwas made ready and arranged in good order, therefore thouwas made ready and arranged in good order, therefore thou
15729shalt make ready thy soul that it may be a place of abodeshalt make ready thy soul that it may be a place of abodeshalt make ready thy soul that it may be a place of abode
15730for God. Remember thou that alarming and awful dayfor God. Remember thou that alarming and awful dayfor God. Remember thou that alarming and awful day
15731wherein every man shall rise up, and [God] shall givewherein every man shall rise up, and [God] shall givewherein every man shall rise up, and [God] shall give
15732judgement concerning the things which [a man] hath done,judgement concerning the things which [a man] hath done,judgement concerning the things which [a man] hath done,
15733in the place where sinners shall appear before the eyes ofin the place where sinners shall appear before the eyes ofin the place where sinners shall appear before the eyes of
15734men and of angels, and everything shall be revealed, wheremen and of angels, and everything shall be revealed, wheremen and of angels, and everything shall be revealed, where
15735they shall appear before those who knew not [of them],they shall appear before those who knew not [of them],they shall appear before those who knew not [of them],
15736where are the river of fire and the serpent which shootethwhere are the river of fire and the serpent which shootethwhere are the river of fire and the serpent which shooteth
15737forth poison, where every man shall | stand forth clearlyforth poison, where every man shall | stand forth clearlyforth poison, where every man shall | stand forth clearly
15738in the open, where the books of the hearts shall be openedin the open, where the books of the hearts shall be openedin the open, where the books of the hearts shall be opened
15739and read aloud in the middle of the theatre, with angels andand read aloud in the middle of the theatre, with angels andand read aloud in the middle of the theatre, with angels and
15740men round about. Then shall be laid bare the things whichmen round about. Then shall be laid bare the things whichmen round about. Then shall be laid bare the things which
15741are hidden and the things which are revealed, the thingsare hidden and the things which are revealed, the thingsare hidden and the things which are revealed, the things
15742which [were done] in the night and those which [were done]which [were done] in the night and those which [were done]which [were done] in the night and those which [were done]
15743in the day, those which we forget and those which wein the day, those which we forget and those which wein the day, those which we forget and those which we
15744remember and were committed when we knew temptation ;remember and were committed when we knew temptation ;remember and were committed when we knew temptation ;
15745for the things which are hidden here shall in that worldfor the things which are hidden here shall in that worldfor the things which are hidden here shall in that world
15746come into the light.come into the light.come into the light.
15747Understand that we are about to go from this world toUnderstand that we are about to go from this world toUnderstand that we are about to go from this world to
15748that Judge Whom no man can deceive, to a place wherethat Judge Whom no man can deceive, to a place wherethat Judge Whom no man can deceive, to a place where
15749not only our actions, but also our words and our thoughtsnot only our actions, but also our words and our thoughtsnot only our actions, but also our words and our thoughts
15750will be judged, where also the failings which were thoughtwill be judged, where also the failings which were thoughtwill be judged, where also the failings which were thought
15751to be trivial matters [will bring upon us] a terrible judgement.to be trivial matters [will bring upon us] a terrible judgement.to be trivial matters [will bring upon us] a terrible judgement.
15752Remember these things at all times, and forget not the flameRemember these things at all times, and forget not the flameRemember these things at all times, and forget not the flame
15753which is never quenched. Consider carefully at all timeswhich is never quenched. Consider carefully at all timeswhich is never quenched. Consider carefully at all times
15754Him Who shall come to judge the living and the dead.Him Who shall come to judge the living and the dead.Him Who shall come to judge the living and the dead.
15755Think, too, carefully of the thousands and tens of thousandsThink, too, carefully of the thousands and tens of thousandsThink, too, carefully of the thousands and tens of thousands
15756of angels who shall stand before that Judge! And thouof angels who shall stand before that Judge! And thouof angels who shall stand before that Judge! And thou
15757shalt hear beforehand [with thine] hearing the sound of theshalt hear beforehand [with thine] hearing the sound of theshalt hear beforehand [with thine] hearing the sound of the
15758last trumpet, and the awful voice of the Judge. And thoulast trumpet, and the awful voice of the Judge. And thoulast trumpet, and the awful voice of the Judge. And thou
15759shalt see beforehand with the eye those who are sent forthshalt see beforehand with the eye those who are sent forthshalt see beforehand with the eye those who are sent forth
15760into the outer darkness, and those others who remain outsideinto the outer darkness, and those others who remain outsideinto the outer darkness, and those others who remain outside
15761the door of the feast chamber, and this [is their fate] eventhe door of the feast chamber, and this [is their fate] eventhe door of the feast chamber, and this [is their fate] even
15762after the labour and patient endurance of virginity. Considerafter the labour and patient endurance of virginity. Considerafter the labour and patient endurance of virginity. Consider
15763gygygy
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15767carefully, too, those who like tares are bound and cast intocarefully, too, those who like tares are bound and cast intocarefully, too, those who like tares are bound and cast into
15768the furnace, and those who, being bound hand and foot arethe furnace, and those who, being bound hand and foot arethe furnace, and those who, being bound hand and foot are
15769carried outside, and those who are delivered over to the wormcarried outside, and those who are delivered over to the wormcarried outside, and those who are delivered over to the worm
15770which dieth not and to the gnashing of teeth. And observewhich dieth not and to the gnashing of teeth. And observewhich dieth not and to the gnashing of teeth. And observe
15771also another who is judged for scoffing and ribald jesting;also another who is judged for scoffing and ribald jesting;also another who is judged for scoffing and ribald jesting;
15772and another [who is judged] because he treated his neighbourand another [who is judged] because he treated his neighbourand another [who is judged] because he treated his neighbour
15773iniquitously, and also made his brother | to offend; andiniquitously, and also made his brother | to offend; andiniquitously, and also made his brother | to offend; and
15774another who is punished because of secret sins; and anotheranother who is punished because of secret sins; and anotheranother who is punished because of secret sins; and another
15775[who is judged] for a vain word; and others who are con-[who is judged] for a vain word; and others who are con-[who is judged] for a vain word; and others who are con-
15776demned for evil will; and another who is expelled fromdemned for evil will; and another who is expelled fromdemned for evil will; and another who is expelled from
15777the Kingdom for blasphemy ; and others who endure frightfulthe Kingdom for blasphemy ; and others who endure frightfulthe Kingdom for blasphemy ; and others who endure frightful
15778tortures because they nursed their wrath; and another whotortures because they nursed their wrath; and another whotortures because they nursed their wrath; and another who
15779standeth in everlasting shame; and others who have deniedstandeth in everlasting shame; and others who have deniedstandeth in everlasting shame; and others who have denied
15780their Lord and hear the words ‘I never knew you’, becausetheir Lord and hear the words ‘I never knew you’, becausetheir Lord and hear the words ‘I never knew you’, because
15781they did that which Christ abominateth.they did that which Christ abominateth.they did that which Christ abominateth.
15782Now these things being thus, it is necessary for us toNow these things being thus, it is necessary for us toNow these things being thus, it is necessary for us to
15783become like men who make rivers of tears to flow each day, andbecome like men who make rivers of tears to flow each day, andbecome like men who make rivers of tears to flow each day, and
15784to say like the prophet, Who will make my head to becometo say like the prophet, Who will make my head to becometo say like the prophet, Who will make my head to become
15785water, and my eyes fountains of tears, so that I may weep forwater, and my eyes fountains of tears, so that I may weep forwater, and my eyes fountains of tears, so that I may weep for
15786my sins day and night?’ Now in order that we may savemy sins day and night?’ Now in order that we may savemy sins day and night?’ Now in order that we may save
15787ourselves from the torture which is to come, let us comeourselves from the torture which is to come, let us comeourselves from the torture which is to come, let us come
15788before His presence with thanksgiving, and through extremebefore His presence with thanksgiving, and through extremebefore His presence with thanksgiving, and through extreme
15789carefulness in respect of our good lives whilst we are here,carefulness in respect of our good lives whilst we are here,carefulness in respect of our good lives whilst we are here,
15790let us cause the compassion of our Lord to incline towardslet us cause the compassion of our Lord to incline towardslet us cause the compassion of our Lord to incline towards
15791our souls. For it is written, ‘In Sheol who shall give thanksour souls. For it is written, ‘In Sheol who shall give thanksour souls. For it is written, ‘In Sheol who shall give thanks
15792unto Thee?’unto Thee?’unto Thee?’
15793Our Tord hath given to us by nature every member inOur Tord hath given to us by nature every member inOur Tord hath given to us by nature every member in
15794double, two eyes, two cars, two hands, two feet, so that ifdouble, two eyes, two cars, two hands, two feet, so that ifdouble, two eyes, two cars, two hands, two feet, so that if
15795it happen that one of them be injured, we are consoled byit happen that one of them be injured, we are consoled byit happen that one of them be injured, we are consoled by
15796the use of the other. He hath, however, given unto us onlythe use of the other. He hath, however, given unto us onlythe use of the other. He hath, however, given unto us only
15797one soul, and if we lose that with what shall we live? Itone soul, and if we lose that with what shall we live? Itone soul, and if we lose that with what shall we live? It
15798is meet that we should cherish this carefully, and that weis meet that we should cherish this carefully, and that weis meet that we should cherish this carefully, and that we
15799should not hold anything which is visible to be of greatershould not hold anything which is visible to be of greatershould not hold anything which is visible to be of greater
15800value than its redemption, because it is that which shallvalue than its redemption, because it is that which shallvalue than its redemption, because it is that which shall
15801rise with us and be judged before that awful throne ofrise with us and be judged before that awful throne ofrise with us and be judged before that awful throne of
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15803the Judge. If at that time thou shalt say, ‘Riches andthe Judge. If at that time thou shalt say, ‘Riches andthe Judge. If at that time thou shalt say, ‘Riches and
15804possessions have led me astray,’ the Judge shall say untopossessions have led me astray,’ the Judge shall say untopossessions have led me astray,’ the Judge shall say unto
15805thee, < Hast thou not heard [the words], What shall a manthee, < Hast thou not heard [the words], What shall a manthee, < Hast thou not heard [the words], What shall a man
15806profit if he gain the whole world and lose his soul?’ And,profit if he gain the whole world and lose his soul?’ And,profit if he gain the whole world and lose his soul?’ And,
15807if thou say, | <The Calumniator led me astray,” He shallif thou say, | <The Calumniator led me astray,” He shallif thou say, | <The Calumniator led me astray,” He shall
15808say unto thee, ‘This that thou sayest, He led me astray,say unto thee, ‘This that thou sayest, He led me astray,say unto thee, ‘This that thou sayest, He led me astray,
15809did not even do Eve any good.’did not even do Eve any good.’did not even do Eve any good.’
15810Now therefore, holding fast these things in our souls, letNow therefore, holding fast these things in our souls, letNow therefore, holding fast these things in our souls, let
15811us have understanding, and let us be watchful before theus have understanding, and let us be watchful before theus have understanding, and let us be watchful before the
15812darkness overtake us, and before that great and terribledarkness overtake us, and before that great and terribledarkness overtake us, and before that great and terrible
15813day come concerning which the prophet said, ¢ Behold, Heday come concerning which the prophet said, ¢ Behold, Heday come concerning which the prophet said, ¢ Behold, He
15814cometh! And who shall be able to bear the day of Hiscometh! And who shall be able to bear the day of Hiscometh! And who shall be able to bear the day of His
15815coming ? For that day shall be awful, a day of blacknesscoming ? For that day shall be awful, a day of blacknesscoming ? For that day shall be awful, a day of blackness
15816and thick darkness’ But thou sayest, How is it possibleand thick darkness’ But thou sayest, How is it possibleand thick darkness’ But thou sayest, How is it possible
15817for us to save ourselves from these evils which are described ?for us to save ourselves from these evils which are described ?for us to save ourselves from these evils which are described ?
15818I, even I, will tell thee. Thou canst not do it by keepingI, even I, will tell thee. Thou canst not do it by keepingI, even I, will tell thee. Thou canst not do it by keeping
15819thy body in purity only, but by rewarding with good thethy body in purity only, but by rewarding with good thethy body in purity only, but by rewarding with good the
15820evil which cometh upon thee, and by bearing patiently falseevil which cometh upon thee, and by bearing patiently falseevil which cometh upon thee, and by bearing patiently false
15821accusations when they are made against thee, and by returningaccusations when they are made against thee, and by returningaccusations when they are made against thee, and by returning
15822a blessing for a curse, and by not imagining exalted attributesa blessing for a curse, and by not imagining exalted attributesa blessing for a curse, and by not imagining exalted attributes
15823[for thyself] when thou art fasting, for it is not abstinence[for thyself] when thou art fasting, for it is not abstinence[for thyself] when thou art fasting, for it is not abstinence
15824from good only, but abstinence from sins, which makethfrom good only, but abstinence from sins, which makethfrom good only, but abstinence from sins, which maketh
15825perfect fasting.perfect fasting.perfect fasting.
15826It is meet that we should search the Scriptures. ForIt is meet that we should search the Scriptures. ForIt is meet that we should search the Scriptures. For
15827observe how the prophet first of all saw a rod of walnutobserve how the prophet first of all saw a rod of walnutobserve how the prophet first of all saw a rod of walnut
15828wood, and afterwards a blazing cauldron, in order that hewood, and afterwards a blazing cauldron, in order that hewood, and afterwards a blazing cauldron, in order that he
15829might make manifest that the fire would receive him thatmight make manifest that the fire would receive him thatmight make manifest that the fire would receive him that
15830was not afraid of the rod and did not correct his ways. Andwas not afraid of the rod and did not correct his ways. Andwas not afraid of the rod and did not correct his ways. And
15831thus also did Moses make manifest the pillar of fire whenthus also did Moses make manifest the pillar of fire whenthus also did Moses make manifest the pillar of fire when
15832he actually cried out saying, ‘He who desireth the Law,he actually cried out saying, ‘He who desireth the Law,he actually cried out saying, ‘He who desireth the Law,
15833and will be obedient thereto, shall see the light, him whoand will be obedient thereto, shall see the light, him whoand will be obedient thereto, shall see the light, him who
15834is disobedient the fire shall find’ Read ye in the Doctrineis disobedient the fire shall find’ Read ye in the Doctrineis disobedient the fire shall find’ Read ye in the Doctrine
15835of our Redeemer, and learn that when we depart from thisof our Redeemer, and learn that when we depart from thisof our Redeemer, and learn that when we depart from this
15836world no man shall be able to help us, and no brother shallworld no man shall be able to help us, and no brother shallworld no man shall be able to help us, and no brother shall
15837redeem his brother from the tortures which never cease, andredeem his brother from the tortures which never cease, andredeem his brother from the tortures which never cease, and
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15841no friend [shall help] his friend, and fathers shall not [beno friend [shall help] his friend, and fathers shall not [beno friend [shall help] his friend, and fathers shall not [be
15842able to help their] sons, and sons | shall not [be able to helpable to help their] sons, and sons | shall not [be able to helpable to help their] sons, and sons | shall not [be able to help
15843their] fathers.their] fathers.their] fathers.
15844Why need I say these things? If Noah, and Job, andWhy need I say these things? If Noah, and Job, andWhy need I say these things? If Noah, and Job, and
15845Daniel were to come there they would not be able toDaniel were to come there they would not be able toDaniel were to come there they would not be able to
15846persuade that Judge. But thou wilt say, Where is thepersuade that Judge. But thou wilt say, Where is thepersuade that Judge. But thou wilt say, Where is the
15847proof of this?’ [And I reply]: ¢Observe that man whoproof of this?’ [And I reply]: ¢Observe that man whoproof of this?’ [And I reply]: ¢Observe that man who
15848was not arrayed in the apparel of the feast. When he waswas not arrayed in the apparel of the feast. When he waswas not arrayed in the apparel of the feast. When he was
15849cast outside by the bridegroom no man dared to bringcast outside by the bridegroom no man dared to bringcast outside by the bridegroom no man dared to bring
15850forward an entreaty on his behalf. And consider also himforward an entreaty on his behalf. And consider also himforward an entreaty on his behalf. And consider also him
15851unto whom the talent was entrusted and who did not trafficunto whom the talent was entrusted and who did not trafficunto whom the talent was entrusted and who did not traffic
15852therewith : when he was cast out into the darkness not onetherewith : when he was cast out into the darkness not onetherewith : when he was cast out into the darkness not one
15853man made entreaty on his behalf. And observe, too, theman made entreaty on his behalf. And observe, too, theman made entreaty on his behalf. And observe, too, the
15854case of the five virgins, for when they remained outsidecase of the five virgins, for when they remained outsidecase of the five virgins, for when they remained outside
15855the door the wise virgins were unable to make entreaty onthe door the wise virgins were unable to make entreaty onthe door the wise virgins were unable to make entreaty on
15856their behalf. Moreover, Christ called them foolish’. Fortheir behalf. Moreover, Christ called them foolish’. Fortheir behalf. Moreover, Christ called them foolish’. For
15857after they had trampled down the flame of desire, and afterafter they had trampled down the flame of desire, and afterafter they had trampled down the flame of desire, and after
15858they had quenched the furnace of delight, and after fasting,they had quenched the furnace of delight, and after fasting,they had quenched the furnace of delight, and after fasting,
15859and vigil, and sleeping on the ground, they were calledand vigil, and sleeping on the ground, they were calledand vigil, and sleeping on the ground, they were called
15860‘foolish virgins’, and rightly so. Because, having guarded‘foolish virgins’, and rightly so. Because, having guarded‘foolish virgins’, and rightly so. Because, having guarded
15861carefully the great thing, that is to say their virginity, theycarefully the great thing, that is to say their virginity, theycarefully the great thing, that is to say their virginity, they
15862did not perform the act of courtesy which ariseth out ofdid not perform the act of courtesy which ariseth out ofdid not perform the act of courtesy which ariseth out of
15863a small matter. Observe also the Judge who placeth thea small matter. Observe also the Judge who placeth thea small matter. Observe also the Judge who placeth the
15864sheep on His right hand in the Day of Judgement, andsheep on His right hand in the Day of Judgement, andsheep on His right hand in the Day of Judgement, and
15865the goats, which are without fruit, on His left. And tothe goats, which are without fruit, on His left. And tothe goats, which are without fruit, on His left. And to
15866those who were on His right hand He said, ¢Come, yethose who were on His right hand He said, ¢Come, yethose who were on His right hand He said, ¢Come, ye
15867blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom which hath beenblessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom which hath beenblessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom which hath been
15868prepared for you,’ whilst those who were on His left handprepared for you,’ whilst those who were on His left handprepared for you,’ whilst those who were on His left hand
15869He sent into the outer darkness. And there was none ableHe sent into the outer darkness. And there was none ableHe sent into the outer darkness. And there was none able
15870to help any one of them.to help any one of them.to help any one of them.
15871For true indeed is that which the [Book] saith, ¢ Behold,For true indeed is that which the [Book] saith, ¢ Behold,For true indeed is that which the [Book] saith, ¢ Behold,
15872a man cometh, and his work is before him.” And again,a man cometh, and his work is before him.” And again,a man cometh, and his work is before him.” And again,
15873thou hast heard of that rich man who would not shewthou hast heard of that rich man who would not shewthou hast heard of that rich man who would not shew
15874loving-kindness to Lazarus, and who, suffering agonies inloving-kindness to Lazarus, and who, suffering agonies inloving-kindness to Lazarus, and who, suffering agonies in
15875the place of torment, desired eagerly a drop of water, andthe place of torment, desired eagerly a drop of water, andthe place of torment, desired eagerly a drop of water, and
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15877thou knowest | that not even Abraham himself was ablethou knowest | that not even Abraham himself was ablethou knowest | that not even Abraham himself was able
15878to shew mercy unto him at that time, and give him reliefto shew mercy unto him at that time, and give him reliefto shew mercy unto him at that time, and give him relief
15879from his tortures.from his tortures.from his tortures.
15880Therefore let us help ourselves with this example, andTherefore let us help ourselves with this example, andTherefore let us help ourselves with this example, and
15881let us give praise to God in our deeds and lives whilst welet us give praise to God in our deeds and lives whilst welet us give praise to God in our deeds and lives whilst we
15882live, before we depart into the darkness. It is far betterlive, before we depart into the darkness. It is far betterlive, before we depart into the darkness. It is far better
15883to make the tongue dry by fasting here, than to keep itto make the tongue dry by fasting here, than to keep itto make the tongue dry by fasting here, than to keep it
15884wet and to have to ask there for a drop of water, whichwet and to have to ask there for a drop of water, whichwet and to have to ask there for a drop of water, which
15885they will not give, when one is suffering agonies and endlessthey will not give, when one is suffering agonies and endlessthey will not give, when one is suffering agonies and endless
15886torture. For through the small labours of this world wetorture. For through the small labours of this world wetorture. For through the small labours of this world we
15887can escape great tortures [in the next]. We well understandcan escape great tortures [in the next]. We well understandcan escape great tortures [in the next]. We well understand
15888that we cannot endure here the burning fever which lasteththat we cannot endure here the burning fever which lasteththat we cannot endure here the burning fever which lasteth
15889for three days, and that when we see the punishments whichfor three days, and that when we see the punishments whichfor three days, and that when we see the punishments which
15890are inflicted by judges in this world, we are undone, andare inflicted by judges in this world, we are undone, andare inflicted by judges in this world, we are undone, and
15891quake with fear, although in this world, even when thequake with fear, although in this world, even when thequake with fear, although in this world, even when the
15892punishments are exceedingly severe, the judges have hardlypunishments are exceedingly severe, the judges have hardlypunishments are exceedingly severe, the judges have hardly
15893the power to punish for more than fifty years; imaginethe power to punish for more than fifty years; imaginethe power to punish for more than fifty years; imagine
15894thou, then, how very much more severe will be the judgementthou, then, how very much more severe will be the judgementthou, then, how very much more severe will be the judgement
15895of God, which will not last for fifty years only, and theof God, which will not last for fifty years only, and theof God, which will not last for fifty years only, and the
15896tortures which it will prolong for endless ages.tortures which it will prolong for endless ages.tortures which it will prolong for endless ages.
15897Therefore let us enter in through the strait gate in orderTherefore let us enter in through the strait gate in orderTherefore let us enter in through the strait gate in order
15898that we may be able to journey [subsequently] in a widethat we may be able to journey [subsequently] in a widethat we may be able to journey [subsequently] in a wide
15899space, knowing that all visible things which are pleasantspace, knowing that all visible things which are pleasantspace, knowing that all visible things which are pleasant
15900are like a dream, and that they are subject to parturitionare like a dream, and that they are subject to parturitionare like a dream, and that they are subject to parturition
15901and birth-pangs. For although we possess health of bodyand birth-pangs. For although we possess health of bodyand birth-pangs. For although we possess health of body
15902and strength, sickness can dissipate our joy in them, andand strength, sickness can dissipate our joy in them, andand strength, sickness can dissipate our joy in them, and
15903old age is a foe to the beauty of the body, and if we delightold age is a foe to the beauty of the body, and if we delightold age is a foe to the beauty of the body, and if we delight
15904in an abundant table, when the evening hath come thein an abundant table, when the evening hath come thein an abundant table, when the evening hath come the
15905pleasure therein waneth. And most certainly everythingpleasure therein waneth. And most certainly everythingpleasure therein waneth. And most certainly everything
15906which appertaineth to time is more fragile than the web ofwhich appertaineth to time is more fragile than the web ofwhich appertaineth to time is more fragile than the web of
15907the spider, and is snatched away from us more quickly thanthe spider, and is snatched away from us more quickly thanthe spider, and is snatched away from us more quickly than
15908dreams, For this reason our Redeemer ascribed blessing todreams, For this reason our Redeemer ascribed blessing todreams, For this reason our Redeemer ascribed blessing to
15909those who are afflicted, [and He did so] in order that thethose who are afflicted, [and He did so] in order that thethose who are afflicted, [and He did so] in order that the
15910pleasure in the things which are fair might not lay fastpleasure in the things which are fair might not lay fastpleasure in the things which are fair might not lay fast
15911hold upon him that is involved in them. |hold upon him that is involved in them. |hold upon him that is involved in them. |
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15915350 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN350 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN350 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN
15916Therefore as Abraham obeyed [the words], <Get theeTherefore as Abraham obeyed [the words], <Get theeTherefore as Abraham obeyed [the words], <Get thee
15917forth from thy country,’ let us depart from the customaryforth from thy country,’ let us depart from the customaryforth from thy country,’ let us depart from the customary
15918use of the things which are pleasant to our senses, so that,use of the things which are pleasant to our senses, so that,use of the things which are pleasant to our senses, so that,
15919by meditation upon the mortality of our members which areby meditation upon the mortality of our members which areby meditation upon the mortality of our members which are
15920on the earth, we may make ourselves to become inhabitantson the earth, we may make ourselves to become inhabitantson the earth, we may make ourselves to become inhabitants
15921of our City which is above. Let us subdue our body andof our City which is above. Let us subdue our body andof our City which is above. Let us subdue our body and
15922bring it into subjection, in order that it may not make ourbring it into subjection, in order that it may not make ourbring it into subjection, in order that it may not make our
15923soul to be subject to the Calumniator. By constant medita-soul to be subject to the Calumniator. By constant medita-soul to be subject to the Calumniator. By constant medita-
15924tion on the Psalms let us put to sleep the lusts which leaption on the Psalms let us put to sleep the lusts which leaption on the Psalms let us put to sleep the lusts which leap
15925up in us like wild beasts, and let us carry at all times deathup in us like wild beasts, and let us carry at all times deathup in us like wild beasts, and let us carry at all times death
15926in our bodies. Let us remember him who said, ‘Play thein our bodies. Let us remember him who said, ‘Play thein our bodies. Let us remember him who said, ‘Play the
15927man, stand up, be watchful’ For no man who is a sleeperman, stand up, be watchful’ For no man who is a sleeperman, stand up, be watchful’ For no man who is a sleeper
15928is crowned, neither doth he who is inert and cowardly receiveis crowned, neither doth he who is inert and cowardly receiveis crowned, neither doth he who is inert and cowardly receive
15929the erown, but he who beareth and suffereth the burden andthe erown, but he who beareth and suffereth the burden andthe erown, but he who beareth and suffereth the burden and
15930wounds of blows, he who is found to have grown old inwounds of blows, he who is found to have grown old inwounds of blows, he who is found to have grown old in
15931fighting and who sheweth in his body bloody scars andfighting and who sheweth in his body bloody scars andfighting and who sheweth in his body bloody scars and
15932marks of wounds.marks of wounds.marks of wounds.
15933Now therefore we learn by experience that the work ofNow therefore we learn by experience that the work ofNow therefore we learn by experience that the work of
15934the Calumniator is evil and bitter, for he fleeth from him’the Calumniator is evil and bitter, for he fleeth from him’the Calumniator is evil and bitter, for he fleeth from him’
15935that is alive to his cunning devices, and he plundereththat is alive to his cunning devices, and he plundereththat is alive to his cunning devices, and he plundereth
15936him that is asleep. Therefore did the wise man say, ¢ Thouhim that is asleep. Therefore did the wise man say, ¢ Thouhim that is asleep. Therefore did the wise man say, ¢ Thou
15937shalt give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thineshalt give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thineshalt give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine
15938eyelids, so that thou mayest be delivered like a gazelle fromeyelids, so that thou mayest be delivered like a gazelle fromeyelids, so that thou mayest be delivered like a gazelle from
15939the hunters’ trap, and like a bird from the snare” Let usthe hunters’ trap, and like a bird from the snare” Let usthe hunters’ trap, and like a bird from the snare” Let us
15940flee at all times from the traps of this world, and from theflee at all times from the traps of this world, and from theflee at all times from the traps of this world, and from the
15941care thereof, and let us be like men who have forsaken thecare thereof, and let us be like men who have forsaken thecare thereof, and let us be like men who have forsaken the
15942world, and let nothing appertaining to the body be foundworld, and let nothing appertaining to the body be foundworld, and let nothing appertaining to the body be found
15943with us, for the ambushes of the Crafty One are many.with us, for the ambushes of the Crafty One are many.with us, for the ambushes of the Crafty One are many.
15944And [the Book] saith, ‘Our Adversary roareth like a lion,And [the Book] saith, ‘Our Adversary roareth like a lion,And [the Book] saith, ‘Our Adversary roareth like a lion,
15945and gocth about and seeketh’—not a man to bite, and notand gocth about and seeketh’—not a man to bite, and notand gocth about and seeketh’—not a man to bite, and not
15946a man to break, but—*one whom he can swallow up’. Tleea man to break, but—*one whom he can swallow up’. Tleea man to break, but—*one whom he can swallow up’. Tlee
15947from the cunning of the Crafty One, and say, ¢ Throughfrom the cunning of the Crafty One, and say, ¢ Throughfrom the cunning of the Crafty One, and say, ¢ Through
15948Thee Ⲓ shall be delivered from the robber, and by my GodThee ⲓ shall be delivered from the robber, and by my GodThee i shall be delivered from the robber, and by my God
15949I shall pass over a wall.” Flee not from | labour that thouI shall pass over a wall.” Flee not from | labour that thouI shall pass over a wall.” Flee not from | labour that thou
15950fall not from the crown. The merchant is not sluggish, andfall not from the crown. The merchant is not sluggish, andfall not from the crown. The merchant is not sluggish, and
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15952he endureth the waves in order that he may find profit. Thehe endureth the waves in order that he may find profit. Thehe endureth the waves in order that he may find profit. The
15953athlete who goeth down into the contest beareth blows,athlete who goeth down into the contest beareth blows,athlete who goeth down into the contest beareth blows,
15954because his eye looketh [beyond them] to the crown, andbecause his eye looketh [beyond them] to the crown, andbecause his eye looketh [beyond them] to the crown, and
15955the husbandman doth not rejoice in crops unless he haththe husbandman doth not rejoice in crops unless he haththe husbandman doth not rejoice in crops unless he hath
15956beforehand sweated at the season of sowing. Thus also mustbeforehand sweated at the season of sowing. Thus also mustbeforehand sweated at the season of sowing. Thus also must
15957it be with those who pursue heaven, and tribulations mustit be with those who pursue heaven, and tribulations mustit be with those who pursue heaven, and tribulations must
15958be accounted as nothing to them, because they must bebe accounted as nothing to them, because they must bebe accounted as nothing to them, because they must be
15959strong in the hope of the good things which are to come.strong in the hope of the good things which are to come.strong in the hope of the good things which are to come.
15960Therefore let us look out at all times and wait, so that,Therefore let us look out at all times and wait, so that,Therefore let us look out at all times and wait, so that,
15961when the Bridegroom shall come to the feast and we hearwhen the Bridegroom shall come to the feast and we hearwhen the Bridegroom shall come to the feast and we hear
15962His voice, we may rise up prepared to meet Him, even asHis voice, we may rise up prepared to meet Him, even asHis voice, we may rise up prepared to meet Him, even as
15963He said, Ⲃⲉ ye like unto men who are awaiting their lord.”He said, Ⲃⲉ ye like unto men who are awaiting their lord.”He said, Ve ye like unto men who are awaiting their lord.”
15964From this our Redeemer ascribed blessing to him that isFrom this our Redeemer ascribed blessing to him that isFrom this our Redeemer ascribed blessing to him that is
15965vigilant, saying, ‘Blessed is that servant whose lord shallvigilant, saying, ‘Blessed is that servant whose lord shallvigilant, saying, ‘Blessed is that servant whose lord shall
15966come and find him watching.’ And as He blessed him thatcome and find him watching.’ And as He blessed him thatcome and find him watching.’ And as He blessed him that
159671s vigilant, so did He contemn and chide him that is un-1s vigilant, so did He contemn and chide him that is un-1s vigilant, so did He contemn and chide him that is un-
15968faithful, saying, ‘If that wicked servant shall begin to say,faithful, saying, ‘If that wicked servant shall begin to say,faithful, saying, ‘If that wicked servant shall begin to say,
15969My lord tarrieth in coming, and he begin to beat his com-My lord tarrieth in coming, and he begin to beat his com-My lord tarrieth in coming, and he begin to beat his com-
15970panions, and to eat and to drink with the drunkards, hispanions, and to eat and to drink with the drunkards, hispanions, and to eat and to drink with the drunkards, his
15971lord shall come on a day when he expecteth him not, andlord shall come on a day when he expecteth him not, andlord shall come on a day when he expecteth him not, and
15972in an hour which he knoweth not, and shall cut him asunder,in an hour which he knoweth not, and shall cut him asunder,in an hour which he knoweth not, and shall cut him asunder,
15973and set his portion with the unbelievers” Now if he whoand set his portion with the unbelievers” Now if he whoand set his portion with the unbelievers” Now if he who
15974saith He tarrieth’ is cut asunder, what shall happen untosaith He tarrieth’ is cut asunder, what shall happen untosaith He tarrieth’ is cut asunder, what shall happen unto
15975him who never expecteth Him to come at all ?him who never expecteth Him to come at all ?him who never expecteth Him to come at all ?
15976Therefore it is meet for us to be chaste, and to be readyTherefore it is meet for us to be chaste, and to be readyTherefore it is meet for us to be chaste, and to be ready
15977for departure, and we must say at all times, ‘My heart isfor departure, and we must say at all times, ‘My heart isfor departure, and we must say at all times, ‘My heart is
15978ready, O God, my heart is ready.” We are [engaged] inready, O God, my heart is ready.” We are [engaged] inready, O God, my heart is ready.” We are [engaged] in
15979a great battle in this world, for the wicked march arounda great battle in this world, for the wicked march arounda great battle in this world, for the wicked march around
15980us, and the sinners stretch their bows. One shooteth anus, and the sinners stretch their bows. One shooteth anus, and the sinners stretch their bows. One shooteth an
15981arrow into our sense of hearing that it may incline favourablyarrow into our sense of hearing that it may incline favourablyarrow into our sense of hearing that it may incline favourably
15982to | the Calumniator, and another shooteth an arrow intoto | the Calumniator, and another shooteth an arrow intoto | the Calumniator, and another shooteth an arrow into
15983the sense of sight that it may gaze lasciviously, and anotherthe sense of sight that it may gaze lasciviously, and anotherthe sense of sight that it may gaze lasciviously, and another
15984shooteth an arrow into the tongue that it may vilify theshooteth an arrow into the tongue that it may vilify theshooteth an arrow into the tongue that it may vilify the
15985brethren, and another shooteth an arrow into the belly thatbrethren, and another shooteth an arrow into the belly thatbrethren, and another shooteth an arrow into the belly that
15986it may incite it to greed, and another shooteth an arrowit may incite it to greed, and another shooteth an arrowit may incite it to greed, and another shooteth an arrow
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15989352 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN352 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN352 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN
15990into the hand [to move it to] plunder and robbery, andinto the hand [to move it to] plunder and robbery, andinto the hand [to move it to] plunder and robbery, and
15991another shooteth an arrow into the feet so that they mayanother shooteth an arrow into the feet so that they mayanother shooteth an arrow into the feet so that they may
15992run [to do] wickedness.run [to do] wickedness.run [to do] wickedness.
15993Because of these [arrows] Paul clothed us with the armourBecause of these [arrows] Paul clothed us with the armourBecause of these [arrows] Paul clothed us with the armour
15994of the Spirit, and wrote, ‘Put on armour and a helmet inof the Spirit, and wrote, ‘Put on armour and a helmet inof the Spirit, and wrote, ‘Put on armour and a helmet in
15995order that ye may be able to quench all the flaming arrowsorder that ye may be able to quench all the flaming arrowsorder that ye may be able to quench all the flaming arrows
15996of the Evil One.” Let us be persuaded by the voice ofof the Evil One.” Let us be persuaded by the voice ofof the Evil One.” Let us be persuaded by the voice of
15997the prophet, who saith, ‘These things I require of thee,the prophet, who saith, ‘These things I require of thee,the prophet, who saith, ‘These things I require of thee,
15998[saith] the Lord. That thou doest judgement, and lovest[saith] the Lord. That thou doest judgement, and lovest[saith] the Lord. That thou doest judgement, and lovest
15999goodness, and makest thyself ready to go after the Lordgoodness, and makest thyself ready to go after the Lordgoodness, and makest thyself ready to go after the Lord
16000thy God.” Therefore forgetting the things which are behindthy God.” Therefore forgetting the things which are behindthy God.” Therefore forgetting the things which are behind
16001us, we reach out to the things which are before us, to theus, we reach out to the things which are before us, to theus, we reach out to the things which are before us, to the
16002good things, so that we may eat what our hands havegood things, so that we may eat what our hands havegood things, so that we may eat what our hands have
16003worked for, and may rejoice in the Lord.worked for, and may rejoice in the Lord.worked for, and may rejoice in the Lord.
16004Therefore let us not waste the time of our life in emptyTherefore let us not waste the time of our life in emptyTherefore let us not waste the time of our life in empty
16005matters, but as men who have a Lord, let us serve Him withmatters, but as men who have a Lord, let us serve Him withmatters, but as men who have a Lord, let us serve Him with
16006exact service. For behold, He teacheth us, and remindethexact service. For behold, He teacheth us, and remindethexact service. For behold, He teacheth us, and remindeth
16007us, and testifieth to us, and threateneth, and persuadeth andus, and testifieth to us, and threateneth, and persuadeth andus, and testifieth to us, and threateneth, and persuadeth and
16008admonisheth us, and if we will allow ourselves to be persuadedadmonisheth us, and if we will allow ourselves to be persuadedadmonisheth us, and if we will allow ourselves to be persuaded
16009by Him, He will bestow upon us the Kingdom of Heavenby Him, He will bestow upon us the Kingdom of Heavenby Him, He will bestow upon us the Kingdom of Heaven
16010as the wages of our obedience. Let us gird up our loins,as the wages of our obedience. Let us gird up our loins,as the wages of our obedience. Let us gird up our loins,
16011then, in truth, and let us cultivate the service of this Goodthen, in truth, and let us cultivate the service of this Goodthen, in truth, and let us cultivate the service of this Good
16012Lord. Let us think how much the Redeemer suffered forLord. Let us think how much the Redeemer suffered forLord. Let us think how much the Redeemer suffered for
16013our sakes, that is, to be born, to suck milk at the breast,our sakes, that is, to be born, to suck milk at the breast,our sakes, that is, to be born, to suck milk at the breast,
16014to eat, to drink, to sleep, to rise up, to be baptized, to endureto eat, to drink, to sleep, to rise up, to be baptized, to endureto eat, to drink, to sleep, to rise up, to be baptized, to endure
16015guile, to be alarmed and troubled, to be scourged, to beguile, to be alarmed and troubled, to be scourged, to beguile, to be alarmed and troubled, to be scourged, to be
16016held up to disgrace, and at length to die. For observe, Heheld up to disgrace, and at length to die. For observe, Heheld up to disgrace, and at length to die. For observe, He
16017bore all these things from the sinners who rose up againstbore all these things from the sinners who rose up againstbore all these things from the sinners who rose up against
16018Him, and up to this present ye have not in your contendingHim, and up to this present ye have not in your contendingHim, and up to this present ye have not in your contending
16019resisted sin unto blood.resisted sin unto blood.resisted sin unto blood.
16020And how many were the good deeds which He wroughtAnd how many were the good deeds which He wroughtAnd how many were the good deeds which He wrought
16021for our sakes! The healing of sicknesses, the cleansing | offor our sakes! The healing of sicknesses, the cleansing | offor our sakes! The healing of sicknesses, the cleansing | of
16022the lepers, the resurrection of the dead, the persecuting andthe lepers, the resurrection of the dead, the persecuting andthe lepers, the resurrection of the dead, the persecuting and
16023driving out of the devils, the walking of the lame; anddriving out of the devils, the walking of the lame; anddriving out of the devils, the walking of the lame; and
16024finally He bestowed upon us the Ascension into heaven, sofinally He bestowed upon us the Ascension into heaven, sofinally He bestowed upon us the Ascension into heaven, so
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16026that through our lives of good deeds we might follow inthat through our lives of good deeds we might follow inthat through our lives of good deeds we might follow in
16027His footsteps. For it is meet that we should be in ourHis footsteps. For it is meet that we should be in ourHis footsteps. For it is meet that we should be in our
16028lives that which we have been described as being, thelives that which we have been described as being, thelives that which we have been described as being, the
16029Scripture calling us ‘strangers and sojourners’, so that weScripture calling us ‘strangers and sojourners’, so that weScripture calling us ‘strangers and sojourners’, so that we
16030may despise the things which pass away.may despise the things which pass away.may despise the things which pass away.
16031Lust is like a dog which, if thou feed it, will abide withLust is like a dog which, if thou feed it, will abide withLust is like a dog which, if thou feed it, will abide with
16032thee. For this reason Paul said, ‘Stand up against thethee. For this reason Paul said, ‘Stand up against thethee. For this reason Paul said, ‘Stand up against the
16033Calumniator, and he will flee from you.” Let us not remainCalumniator, and he will flee from you.” Let us not remainCalumniator, and he will flee from you.” Let us not remain
16034[idle] whilst we go down into Sheol where the building up[idle] whilst we go down into Sheol where the building up[idle] whilst we go down into Sheol where the building up
16035of repentance hath no power. For neither when a manof repentance hath no power. For neither when a manof repentance hath no power. For neither when a man
16036gnasheth his teeth there, nor when his tongue is on fire,gnasheth his teeth there, nor when his tongue is on fire,gnasheth his teeth there, nor when his tongue is on fire,
16037will any moisten [it] with a drop of water on the tip of hiswill any moisten [it] with a drop of water on the tip of hiswill any moisten [it] with a drop of water on the tip of his
16038finger, but he will hear the words which that rich man heard.finger, but he will hear the words which that rich man heard.finger, but he will hear the words which that rich man heard.
16039Now therefore, since we see that all these things fly awayNow therefore, since we see that all these things fly awayNow therefore, since we see that all these things fly away
16040and pass like a dream, and that we live [here] by the Divineand pass like a dream, and that we live [here] by the Divineand pass like a dream, and that we live [here] by the Divine
16041Decree, and that we are bound in any case to depart, letDecree, and that we are bound in any case to depart, letDecree, and that we are bound in any case to depart, let
16042us take care concerning our road, and let us take with usus take care concerning our road, and let us take with usus take care concerning our road, and let us take with us
16043provisions for the life which is for ever. Let us arrayprovisions for the life which is for ever. Let us arrayprovisions for the life which is for ever. Let us array
16044ourselves in the apparel which will go with us, the whichourselves in the apparel which will go with us, the whichourselves in the apparel which will go with us, the which
16045Paul counselleth us [to take], that is, mercy, and compassion,Paul counselleth us [to take], that is, mercy, and compassion,Paul counselleth us [to take], that is, mercy, and compassion,
16046and goodness. For in that Other World we shall not haveand goodness. For in that Other World we shall not haveand goodness. For in that Other World we shall not have
16047need of gold, but of shade wherein to refresh ourselves.need of gold, but of shade wherein to refresh ourselves.need of gold, but of shade wherein to refresh ourselves.
16048In that Other World leaves will not be required, but fruit,In that Other World leaves will not be required, but fruit,In that Other World leaves will not be required, but fruit,
16049not words, but deeds. ‘For not every one who saith untonot words, but deeds. ‘For not every one who saith untonot words, but deeds. ‘For not every one who saith unto
16050Me, My Lord, my Lord [shall enter in], but he who doethMe, My Lord, my Lord [shall enter in], but he who doethMe, My Lord, my Lord [shall enter in], but he who doeth
16051the will of My Father.’the will of My Father.’the will of My Father.’
16052Therefore let us not deceive ourselves. For supposing thatTherefore let us not deceive ourselves. For supposing thatTherefore let us not deceive ourselves. For supposing that
16053we live our whole life in this world in [fulfilling our] lustswe live our whole life in this world in [fulfilling our] lustswe live our whole life in this world in [fulfilling our] lusts
16054and in pleasure, what is this in comparison to | the laboursand in pleasure, what is this in comparison to | the laboursand in pleasure, what is this in comparison to | the labours
16055[in the Other World] which are never completed, and are[in the Other World] which are never completed, and are[in the Other World] which are never completed, and are
16056never ending, and never pass away? In this world bothnever ending, and never pass away? In this world bothnever ending, and never pass away? In this world both
16057good things and evil things come to an end, but in thegood things and evil things come to an end, but in thegood things and evil things come to an end, but in the
16058Other World tortures never pass away. Here if the bodyOther World tortures never pass away. Here if the bodyOther World tortures never pass away. Here if the body
16059burneth, the soul escapeth, but in the Other World, whenburneth, the soul escapeth, but in the Other World, whenburneth, the soul escapeth, but in the Other World, when
16060the indestructible body riseth up the soul shall be torturedthe indestructible body riseth up the soul shall be torturedthe indestructible body riseth up the soul shall be tortured
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16065therein always, for sinners also shall rise in indestruetibility,therein always, for sinners also shall rise in indestruetibility,therein always, for sinners also shall rise in indestruetibility,
16066not that they may be honoured, but that they may be punishednot that they may be honoured, but that they may be punishednot that they may be honoured, but that they may be punished
16067with deathless tortures. For if we are not able to bearwith deathless tortures. For if we are not able to bearwith deathless tortures. For if we are not able to bear
16068excessive heat in the bath, what shall we do in that riverexcessive heat in the bath, what shall we do in that riverexcessive heat in the bath, what shall we do in that river
16069of fire? For the fire shall try us all, [to find out] if ourof fire? For the fire shall try us all, [to find out] if ourof fire? For the fire shall try us all, [to find out] if our
16070gold be pure [or not]. It is meet also that the stamp (orgold be pure [or not]. It is meet also that the stamp (orgold be pure [or not]. It is meet also that the stamp (or
16071seal) should be seen, lest the treasure of virginity hath beenseal) should be seen, lest the treasure of virginity hath beenseal) should be seen, lest the treasure of virginity hath been
16072filched away. It is meet also that that whieh is hidden,filched away. It is meet also that that whieh is hidden,filched away. It is meet also that that whieh is hidden,
16073as well as that which is revealed, should be seen; for weas well as that which is revealed, should be seen; for weas well as that which is revealed, should be seen; for we
16074must all give the word with confidence, and no man is ablemust all give the word with confidence, and no man is ablemust all give the word with confidence, and no man is able
16075to escape the wrath of that Judge.to escape the wrath of that Judge.to escape the wrath of that Judge.
16076But perhaps thou wilt say, ‘ How is it possible for a soulBut perhaps thou wilt say, ‘ How is it possible for a soulBut perhaps thou wilt say, ‘ How is it possible for a soul
16077to burn everlastingly in that Other World? How couldto burn everlastingly in that Other World? How couldto burn everlastingly in that Other World? How could
16078the body burn in this world with fire continually? For ifthe body burn in this world with fire continually? For ifthe body burn in this world with fire continually? For if
16079the body be brought exceedingly low in this world the soulthe body be brought exceedingly low in this world the soulthe body be brought exceedingly low in this world the soul
16080departeth.” [I reply,] In the Other World, because [thedeparteth.” [I reply,] In the Other World, because [thedeparteth.” [I reply,] In the Other World, because [the
16081body] is never brought low, it followeth of necessity thatbody] is never brought low, it followeth of necessity thatbody] is never brought low, it followeth of necessity that
16082the soul shall be punished in that burning everlastingly.the soul shall be punished in that burning everlastingly.the soul shall be punished in that burning everlastingly.
16083Doth there, then, exist the man who for the sake of dreamsDoth there, then, exist the man who for the sake of dreamsDoth there, then, exist the man who for the sake of dreams
16084would wish to be tortured everlastingly? Tor what com-would wish to be tortured everlastingly? Tor what com-would wish to be tortured everlastingly? Tor what com-
16085parison ean be made between dreams and these things whichparison ean be made between dreams and these things whichparison ean be made between dreams and these things which
16086are to be expected [in that Other World]? For if the thingsare to be expected [in that Other World]? For if the thingsare to be expected [in that Other World]? For if the things
16087[here] are thus transitory, then most assuredly the things[here] are thus transitory, then most assuredly the things[here] are thus transitory, then most assuredly the things
16088which are [there are] abiding.which are [there are] abiding.which are [there are] abiding.
16089Come ye, therefore, whilst we have the time, and let usCome ye, therefore, whilst we have the time, and let usCome ye, therefore, whilst we have the time, and let us
16090bind up and heal the wounds of the soul by means of tears,bind up and heal the wounds of the soul by means of tears,bind up and heal the wounds of the soul by means of tears,
16091and let us not be | our own enemies by abiding in wickednesses.and let us not be | our own enemies by abiding in wickednesses.and let us not be | our own enemies by abiding in wickednesses.
16092For one buildeth up, and another scattereth. What profitFor one buildeth up, and another scattereth. What profitFor one buildeth up, and another scattereth. What profit
16093have they exeept labour in vain ? For if the prophet Jeremiahhave they exeept labour in vain ? For if the prophet Jeremiahhave they exeept labour in vain ? For if the prophet Jeremiah
16094lamented concerning that temple which was built of stones,lamented concerning that temple which was built of stones,lamented concerning that temple which was built of stones,
16095saying, ‘ Let me weep bitterly, and ye shall not make strongsaying, ‘ Let me weep bitterly, and ye shall not make strongsaying, ‘ Let me weep bitterly, and ye shall not make strong
16096your consolations towards me,” how mueh more is it meetyour consolations towards me,” how mueh more is it meetyour consolations towards me,” how mueh more is it meet
16097for us to weep over the soul, which is far more holy thanfor us to weep over the soul, which is far more holy thanfor us to weep over the soul, which is far more holy than
16098that temple? In the soul there is, it is true, no ark ofthat temple? In the soul there is, it is true, no ark ofthat temple? In the soul there is, it is true, no ark of
16099gold, but in it there dwell the Father, and the Son, andgold, but in it there dwell the Father, and the Son, andgold, but in it there dwell the Father, and the Son, and
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16101the Holy Spirit. If we feel pain for those who die, andthe Holy Spirit. If we feel pain for those who die, andthe Holy Spirit. If we feel pain for those who die, and
16102weep for them, who is there so devoid of feeling that heweep for them, who is there so devoid of feeling that heweep for them, who is there so devoid of feeling that he
16103will not weep over his own soul? Ie who feedeth his bodywill not weep over his own soul? Ie who feedeth his bodywill not weep over his own soul? Ie who feedeth his body
16104with dainties killeth his soul, but he who careth for his soulwith dainties killeth his soul, but he who careth for his soulwith dainties killeth his soul, but he who careth for his soul
16105to live doth not make his body to be in a healthy state.to live doth not make his body to be in a healthy state.to live doth not make his body to be in a healthy state.
16106For this reason we ought not to lament for the dead, butFor this reason we ought not to lament for the dead, butFor this reason we ought not to lament for the dead, but
16107we ought to repent for our soul’s sake, and pour out floodswe ought to repent for our soul’s sake, and pour out floodswe ought to repent for our soul’s sake, and pour out floods
16108of tears; we must remember that the time is shortening,of tears; we must remember that the time is shortening,of tears; we must remember that the time is shortening,
16109and that the Judge is already at the door, for even if Heand that the Judge is already at the door, for even if Heand that the Judge is already at the door, for even if He
16110be afar off it will not be meet for us to rely upon [this].be afar off it will not be meet for us to rely upon [this].be afar off it will not be meet for us to rely upon [this].
16111Therefore let us wake up from dreams, for whether theyTherefore let us wake up from dreams, for whether theyTherefore let us wake up from dreams, for whether they
16112be pleasant, or whether they be painful, they are nothingbe pleasant, or whether they be painful, they are nothingbe pleasant, or whether they be painful, they are nothing
16113more than dreams. It is not meet for a man to sleep whenmore than dreams. It is not meet for a man to sleep whenmore than dreams. It is not meet for a man to sleep when
16114he seeth the sun, but he must produce fruits which are equalhe seeth the sun, but he must produce fruits which are equalhe seeth the sun, but he must produce fruits which are equal
16115to repentance, even as it is written. Now as it is easy forto repentance, even as it is written. Now as it is easy forto repentance, even as it is written. Now as it is easy for
16116us to immerse ourselves in water, so it is easy for the soul tous to immerse ourselves in water, so it is easy for the soul tous to immerse ourselves in water, so it is easy for the soul to
16117repent. That thief did not need a long time [to repent], andrepent. That thief did not need a long time [to repent], andrepent. That thief did not need a long time [to repent], and
16118the martyrs were crowned in a short time.the martyrs were crowned in a short time.the martyrs were crowned in a short time.
16119If now the things which are hard and which | lead toIf now the things which are hard and which | lead toIf now the things which are hard and which | lead to
16120death pierce us, so long as we have the bandages of redemp-death pierce us, so long as we have the bandages of redemp-death pierce us, so long as we have the bandages of redemp-
16121tion let us not despair of our lives. Tor the falling of a mantion let us not despair of our lives. Tor the falling of a mantion let us not despair of our lives. Tor the falling of a man
16122is not in itself a very evil thing, but the not wishing tois not in itself a very evil thing, but the not wishing tois not in itself a very evil thing, but the not wishing to
16123rise up again on the part of him that falleth [is evil]. Thatrise up again on the part of him that falleth [is evil]. Thatrise up again on the part of him that falleth [is evil]. That
16124we should go astray is human, but that we should not repentwe should go astray is human, but that we should not repentwe should go astray is human, but that we should not repent
16125is of Satan and destruction. For this reason the Good Lordis of Satan and destruction. For this reason the Good Lordis of Satan and destruction. For this reason the Good Lord
16126cried out by the hand of the prophet, ‘Is there no balmcried out by the hand of the prophet, ‘Is there no balmcried out by the hand of the prophet, ‘Is there no balm
16127in Gilead? Or are there no physicians there?’ For ifin Gilead? Or are there no physicians there?’ For ifin Gilead? Or are there no physicians there?’ For if
16128our body is sick we seek out physicians, we take care toour body is sick we seek out physicians, we take care toour body is sick we seek out physicians, we take care to
16129provide ourselves with herbs, and we use every endeavourprovide ourselves with herbs, and we use every endeavourprovide ourselves with herbs, and we use every endeavour
16130in order that the member which is sick shall be healed. Inin order that the member which is sick shall be healed. Inin order that the member which is sick shall be healed. In
16131respect of our soul, however, which is sick, we are careless,respect of our soul, however, which is sick, we are careless,respect of our soul, however, which is sick, we are careless,
16132and we take no care at all about that which is of the greatestand we take no care at all about that which is of the greatestand we take no care at all about that which is of the greatest
16133importance and of the highest value.importance and of the highest value.importance and of the highest value.
16134Let us, therefore, fear Him that is able to destroy bothLet us, therefore, fear Him that is able to destroy bothLet us, therefore, fear Him that is able to destroy both
16135the body and the soul in Gehenna, and before the time ofthe body and the soul in Gehenna, and before the time ofthe body and the soul in Gehenna, and before the time of
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16139punishment (or, torture). Come ye, let us cast ourselvespunishment (or, torture). Come ye, let us cast ourselvespunishment (or, torture). Come ye, let us cast ourselves
16140into the sea of the merey of God, saying with that holyinto the sea of the merey of God, saying with that holyinto the sea of the merey of God, saying with that holy
16141man, ‘ Cleanse me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” Nowman, ‘ Cleanse me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” Nowman, ‘ Cleanse me, and I shall be whiter than snow.” Now
16142our Good Shepherd standeth and seeketh to pluck us fromour Good Shepherd standeth and seeketh to pluck us fromour Good Shepherd standeth and seeketh to pluck us from
16143the mouth of the lion before he shall swallow us, and Hethe mouth of the lion before he shall swallow us, and Hethe mouth of the lion before he shall swallow us, and He
16144also crieth out now, saying unto us, My son, thou hastalso crieth out now, saying unto us, My son, thou hastalso crieth out now, saying unto us, My son, thou hast
16145sinned, sin no more, Shall not he who hath fallen rise upsinned, sin no more, Shall not he who hath fallen rise upsinned, sin no more, Shall not he who hath fallen rise up
16146[again]? Shall not he who hath gone backward return?[again]? Shall not he who hath gone backward return?[again]? Shall not he who hath gone backward return?
16147Return ye to Me, My sons, and I will heal your brokenReturn ye to Me, My sons, and I will heal your brokenReturn ye to Me, My sons, and I will heal your broken
16148[bones].” For He is not a liar Who said, ‘I did not come[bones].” For He is not a liar Who said, ‘I did not come[bones].” For He is not a liar Who said, ‘I did not come
16149to judge the world’; only let us return. For He desirethto judge the world’; only let us return. For He desirethto judge the world’; only let us return. For He desireth
16150not the death of a sinner, but that he should repent and live.not the death of a sinner, but that he should repent and live.not the death of a sinner, but that he should repent and live.
16151No man loveth a woman as much as God loveth the soulNo man loveth a woman as much as God loveth the soulNo man loveth a woman as much as God loveth the soul
16152that repenteth before Him, | for He loveth it so greatly thatthat repenteth before Him, | for He loveth it so greatly thatthat repenteth before Him, | for He loveth it so greatly that
16153even after it hath played the whore away from Him Heeven after it hath played the whore away from Him Heeven after it hath played the whore away from Him He
16154crieth out to it, saying, ¢ Come thou back to Me.” So greatcrieth out to it, saying, ¢ Come thou back to Me.” So greatcrieth out to it, saying, ¢ Come thou back to Me.” So great
16155is the loving mercy of our Lord.is the loving mercy of our Lord.is the loving mercy of our Lord.
16156And of those who repent He repulseth not one, but HeAnd of those who repent He repulseth not one, but HeAnd of those who repent He repulseth not one, but He
16157giveth the hand [to them], and saith, ‘To-day if ye willgiveth the hand [to them], and saith, ‘To-day if ye willgiveth the hand [to them], and saith, ‘To-day if ye will
16158hear My voice.” For if through severe pain the physicianhear My voice.” For if through severe pain the physicianhear My voice.” For if through severe pain the physician
16159be driven away [by the sufferer], he doth not neglect himbe driven away [by the sufferer], he doth not neglect himbe driven away [by the sufferer], he doth not neglect him
16160because he hath been treated with contempt, nay, on thebecause he hath been treated with contempt, nay, on thebecause he hath been treated with contempt, nay, on the
16161contrary, he applieth to him his aids with the more insistence,contrary, he applieth to him his aids with the more insistence,contrary, he applieth to him his aids with the more insistence,
16162and he is not angry with the man who may very possiblyand he is not angry with the man who may very possiblyand he is not angry with the man who may very possibly
16163have struck him. How much more, then, is this the casehave struck him. How much more, then, is this the casehave struck him. How much more, then, is this the case
16164with that Physician of our souls? Most assuredly I amwith that Physician of our souls? Most assuredly I amwith that Physician of our souls? Most assuredly I am
16165convinced that no man need be in despair concerning hisconvinced that no man need be in despair concerning hisconvinced that no man need be in despair concerning his
16166soul, And also how very many times doth the athlete fallsoul, And also how very many times doth the athlete fallsoul, And also how very many times doth the athlete fall
16167before he at length goeth up crowned from the contest!before he at length goeth up crowned from the contest!before he at length goeth up crowned from the contest!
16168And the Greek who hath been wounded in war and healedAnd the Greek who hath been wounded in war and healedAnd the Greek who hath been wounded in war and healed
16169becometh a very much more successful fighter than thosebecometh a very much more successful fighter than thosebecometh a very much more successful fighter than those
16170who have never fallen in the war. And many of the mer-who have never fallen in the war. And many of the mer-who have never fallen in the war. And many of the mer-
16171chants who have lost their cargoes in the sea have come backchants who have lost their cargoes in the sea have come backchants who have lost their cargoes in the sea have come back
16172and carried on their trade again, and have gotten wealthand carried on their trade again, and have gotten wealthand carried on their trade again, and have gotten wealth
16173from the sea,from the sea,from the sea,
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16175Did God, think ye, prepare the fire for us? CertainlyDid God, think ye, prepare the fire for us? CertainlyDid God, think ye, prepare the fire for us? Certainly
16176not. It was for the Calumniator and his angels only. Letnot. It was for the Calumniator and his angels only. Letnot. It was for the Calumniator and his angels only. Let
16177us not kindle a fire against ourselves, and we shall [not]us not kindle a fire against ourselves, and we shall [not]us not kindle a fire against ourselves, and we shall [not]
16178hear from Him [the words], ¢ Depart ye into the light ofhear from Him [the words], ¢ Depart ye into the light ofhear from Him [the words], ¢ Depart ye into the light of
16179your fire, and into the flame of your burning.” There isyour fire, and into the flame of your burning.” There isyour fire, and into the flame of your burning.” There is
16180no sickness, not even one, which cannot be healed by theno sickness, not even one, which cannot be healed by theno sickness, not even one, which cannot be healed by the
16181medicines of our Physician. But perhaps thou wilt say,medicines of our Physician. But perhaps thou wilt say,medicines of our Physician. But perhaps thou wilt say,
16182‘I am not able entirely to make manifest a changing (or,‘I am not able entirely to make manifest a changing (or,‘I am not able entirely to make manifest a changing (or,
16183conversion) to goodness.” If thou art not able to becomeconversion) to goodness.” If thou art not able to becomeconversion) to goodness.” If thou art not able to become
16184like the sun, be thou like the moon; and if thou art notlike the sun, be thou like the moon; and if thou art notlike the sun, be thou like the moon; and if thou art not
16185able to become like the moon, be thou like a star. Onlyable to become like the moon, be thou like a star. Onlyable to become like the moon, be thou like a star. Only
16186draw thyself up from the earth, and begin | to make thyself Fol. 652draw thyself up from the earth, and begin | to make thyself Fol. 652draw thyself up from the earth, and begin | to make thyself Fol. 652
16187to be like the light-giving stars. It is better that thouto be like the light-giving stars. It is better that thouto be like the light-giving stars. It is better that thou
16188shouldst acquire even a very few spiritual excellences thanshouldst acquire even a very few spiritual excellences thanshouldst acquire even a very few spiritual excellences than
16189that thou shouldst possess none at all. Let the cup of coldthat thou shouldst possess none at all. Let the cup of coldthat thou shouldst possess none at all. Let the cup of cold
16190water be offered by thee to God, and the visiting of the sickwater be offered by thee to God, and the visiting of the sickwater be offered by thee to God, and the visiting of the sick
16191and of those who are in prison.and of those who are in prison.and of those who are in prison.
16192Now if they judge us for words and thoughts, all theNow if they judge us for words and thoughts, all theNow if they judge us for words and thoughts, all the
16193more shall we receive a reward for our righteousnessesmore shall we receive a reward for our righteousnessesmore shall we receive a reward for our righteousnesses
16194(i. e., alms), even though the spiritual excellences which we(i. e., alms), even though the spiritual excellences which we(i. e., alms), even though the spiritual excellences which we
16195practise be few. Therefore let us work for a short time inpractise be few. Therefore let us work for a short time inpractise be few. Therefore let us work for a short time in
16196order that we may not lose the good things which are fororder that we may not lose the good things which are fororder that we may not lose the good things which are for
16197ever. And moreover, myriads are the labours which it wouldever. And moreover, myriads are the labours which it wouldever. And moreover, myriads are the labours which it would
16198be meet for us to undergo in order that we should be worthybe meet for us to undergo in order that we should be worthybe meet for us to undergo in order that we should be worthy
16199to see the Christ when He cometh in His glory, for we shallto see the Christ when He cometh in His glory, for we shallto see the Christ when He cometh in His glory, for we shall
16200see the King not by representations, but face to face.see the King not by representations, but face to face.see the King not by representations, but face to face.
16201If in this world we admire the beauty of the body whichIf in this world we admire the beauty of the body whichIf in this world we admire the beauty of the body which
16202is ashes and worms, and the constitution whereof is humouris ashes and worms, and the constitution whereof is humouris ashes and worms, and the constitution whereof is humour
16203and watery matter, how very much more shall we admire—and watery matter, how very much more shall we admire—and watery matter, how very much more shall we admire—
16204if it be that we are accounted worthy to see [it]—thatif it be that we are accounted worthy to see [it]—thatif it be that we are accounted worthy to see [it]—that
16205intransient and unchangeable beauty [of Christ]! For ifintransient and unchangeable beauty [of Christ]! For ifintransient and unchangeable beauty [of Christ]! For if
16206when Peter saw in the mountain a very little of that beautywhen Peter saw in the mountain a very little of that beautywhen Peter saw in the mountain a very little of that beauty
16207he said, Lord, it is a good thing for us to be here,” whathe said, Lord, it is a good thing for us to be here,” whathe said, Lord, it is a good thing for us to be here,” what
16208shall we say who expect to see the full beauty of His glory?shall we say who expect to see the full beauty of His glory?shall we say who expect to see the full beauty of His glory?
16209If in this world we admire him who standeth by the sideIf in this world we admire him who standeth by the sideIf in this world we admire him who standeth by the side
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16212of the king, when we look upon the ornament of gold, andof the king, when we look upon the ornament of gold, andof the king, when we look upon the ornament of gold, and
16213the purple raiment, and the crown, it is meet that wethe purple raiment, and the crown, it is meet that wethe purple raiment, and the crown, it is meet that we
16214should be like him (?), when we ourselves stand by theshould be like him (?), when we ourselves stand by theshould be like him (?), when we ourselves stand by the
16215side of Him that hath the power to judge the world inside of Him that hath the power to judge the world inside of Him that hath the power to judge the world in
16216righteousness.righteousness.righteousness.
16217Tell me now. If a man were to call upon thee to becomeTell me now. If a man were to call upon thee to becomeTell me now. If a man were to call upon thee to become
16218a king [in a certain country], and there were to meet theea king [in a certain country], and there were to meet theea king [in a certain country], and there were to meet thee
16219on thy way [thither] mountains, and great toil, and diffi-on thy way [thither] mountains, and great toil, and diffi-on thy way [thither] mountains, and great toil, and diffi-
16220culty, | wouldst thou not endure everything that thouculty, | wouldst thou not endure everything that thouculty, | wouldst thou not endure everything that thou
16221mightest not lose the kingdom, even though it might possiblymightest not lose the kingdom, even though it might possiblymightest not lose the kingdom, even though it might possibly
16222be one that would soon pass [from thy hands]? I thinkbe one that would soon pass [from thy hands]? I thinkbe one that would soon pass [from thy hands]? I think
16223that thou wouldst. Therefore from this time onwards thouthat thou wouldst. Therefore from this time onwards thouthat thou wouldst. Therefore from this time onwards thou
16224shalt not say, ¢I have fallen into sin, and I cannot possiblyshalt not say, ¢I have fallen into sin, and I cannot possiblyshalt not say, ¢I have fallen into sin, and I cannot possibly
16225turn again to God” Now even David on one occasion fell,turn again to God” Now even David on one occasion fell,turn again to God” Now even David on one occasion fell,
16226but he rose up [again] in such wise that, a very long timebut he rose up [again] in such wise that, a very long timebut he rose up [again] in such wise that, a very long time
16227after his death, he became a support for the children of Israelafter his death, he became a support for the children of Israelafter his death, he became a support for the children of Israel
16228at the time when their city was besieged by the Assyrians,at the time when their city was besieged by the Assyrians,at the time when their city was besieged by the Assyrians,
16229even as it is written, ¢ For I will protect this city, and I willeven as it is written, ¢ For I will protect this city, and I willeven as it is written, ¢ For I will protect this city, and I will
16230deliver it, for My sake, and for the sake of David Mydeliver it, for My sake, and for the sake of David Mydeliver it, for My sake, and for the sake of David My
16231servant.’servant.’servant.’
16232If therefore the enemy hath cast thee down, rise up, andIf therefore the enemy hath cast thee down, rise up, andIf therefore the enemy hath cast thee down, rise up, and
16233return in repentance, and He will go forth to meet thee,return in repentance, and He will go forth to meet thee,return in repentance, and He will go forth to meet thee,
16234and will accept thee, even as the father met the son whoand will accept thee, even as the father met the son whoand will accept thee, even as the father met the son who
16235had squandered his possessions. Let us understand that afterhad squandered his possessions. Let us understand that afterhad squandered his possessions. Let us understand that after
16236Solomon became king, and he had planted [gardens] andSolomon became king, and he had planted [gardens] andSolomon became king, and he had planted [gardens] and
16237had built [the Temple], and had enjoyed the things whichhad built [the Temple], and had enjoyed the things whichhad built [the Temple], and had enjoyed the things which
16238he had lusted after, and had become richer than all the kingshe had lusted after, and had become richer than all the kingshe had lusted after, and had become richer than all the kings
16239who were before him, he said, Ⲁ is vanity, and vanity,who were before him, he said, ⲁ is vanity, and vanity,who were before him, he said, a is vanity, and vanity,
16240and trouble of spirit.” Tell me. Supposing that a numberand trouble of spirit.” Tell me. Supposing that a numberand trouble of spirit.” Tell me. Supposing that a number
16241of vain people were about to praise us, I mean the peopleof vain people were about to praise us, I mean the peopleof vain people were about to praise us, I mean the people
16242who sit in the theatre, should we not move in every possiblewho sit in the theatre, should we not move in every possiblewho sit in the theatre, should we not move in every possible
16243way, and take the greatest care to snatch for ourselves thatway, and take the greatest care to snatch for ourselves thatway, and take the greatest care to snatch for ourselves that
16244empty praise? How much more, then, is it meet for us,empty praise? How much more, then, is it meet for us,empty praise? How much more, then, is it meet for us,
16245amid all the labours and tribulations which come upon usamid all the labours and tribulations which come upon usamid all the labours and tribulations which come upon us
16246in this world, not only not to notice or to be grieved [byin this world, not only not to notice or to be grieved [byin this world, not only not to notice or to be grieved [by
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16248them}, but to rejoice, even to the same degree, that we shallthem}, but to rejoice, even to the same degree, that we shallthem}, but to rejoice, even to the same degree, that we shall
16249be applauded and praised by those crowds of angels whobe applauded and praised by those crowds of angels whobe applauded and praised by those crowds of angels who
16250are in that theatre of the Other World, before that Righteousare in that theatre of the Other World, before that Righteousare in that theatre of the Other World, before that Righteous
16251Judge, Who rejoiceth in the praise of His servants?Judge, Who rejoiceth in the praise of His servants?Judge, Who rejoiceth in the praise of His servants?
16252I am afraid lest peradventure the tax-gatherers and theI am afraid lest peradventure the tax-gatherers and theI am afraid lest peradventure the tax-gatherers and the
16253harlots shall precede us in the Kingdom of Heaven. Nowharlots shall precede us in the Kingdom of Heaven. Nowharlots shall precede us in the Kingdom of Heaven. Now
16254we have | in the Scriptures various kinds of medicines.we have | in the Scriptures various kinds of medicines.we have | in the Scriptures various kinds of medicines.
16255When Ahab sinned he saved himself from wrath by theWhen Ahab sinned he saved himself from wrath by theWhen Ahab sinned he saved himself from wrath by the
16256medicine of repentance. The Ninevites [saved themselves]medicine of repentance. The Ninevites [saved themselves]medicine of repentance. The Ninevites [saved themselves]
16257by the medicine of fasting. Belshazzar escaped from theby the medicine of fasting. Belshazzar escaped from theby the medicine of fasting. Belshazzar escaped from the
16258decree of doom through the medicine of mercy; and thedecree of doom through the medicine of mercy; and thedecree of doom through the medicine of mercy; and the
16259harlot was able to placate our Lord by the medicine of tears.harlot was able to placate our Lord by the medicine of tears.harlot was able to placate our Lord by the medicine of tears.
16260Paul, having turned from his sin, became the teacher of thePaul, having turned from his sin, became the teacher of thePaul, having turned from his sin, became the teacher of the
16261penitent, and that thief became a dweller in Paradise becausepenitent, and that thief became a dweller in Paradise becausepenitent, and that thief became a dweller in Paradise because
16262he believed in our Lord. Let us take these medicines forhe believed in our Lord. Let us take these medicines forhe believed in our Lord. Let us take these medicines for
16263ourselves, and with them let us heal and bind up our wounds,ourselves, and with them let us heal and bind up our wounds,ourselves, and with them let us heal and bind up our wounds,
16264saying at the same time, ¢ Heal us, O Lord, and we shallsaying at the same time, ¢ Heal us, O Lord, and we shallsaying at the same time, ¢ Heal us, O Lord, and we shall
16265be healed. Heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee.’be healed. Heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee.’be healed. Heal my soul, for I have sinned against Thee.’
16266Now when the Physician receiveth us He saith, ‘I, even I,Now when the Physician receiveth us He saith, ‘I, even I,Now when the Physician receiveth us He saith, ‘I, even I,
16267am He Who blotteth out thy sins, and I will not rememberam He Who blotteth out thy sins, and I will not rememberam He Who blotteth out thy sins, and I will not remember
16268them again.’them again.’them again.’
16269Observe thou how many medicines the Physician hathObserve thou how many medicines the Physician hathObserve thou how many medicines the Physician hath
16270prepared for thee, therefore choose thou the one which thouprepared for thee, therefore choose thou the one which thouprepared for thee, therefore choose thou the one which thou
16271wishest for. He hath shewn thee a variety of medicineswishest for. He hath shewn thee a variety of medicineswishest for. He hath shewn thee a variety of medicines
16272in accordance with the variety of thy sins. If thou art notin accordance with the variety of thy sins. If thou art notin accordance with the variety of thy sins. If thou art not
16273able to shew mercy like Belshazzar, then repent even asable to shew mercy like Belshazzar, then repent even asable to shew mercy like Belshazzar, then repent even as
16274Ahab. If thou art not able to fast like the Ninevites, thenAhab. If thou art not able to fast like the Ninevites, thenAhab. If thou art not able to fast like the Ninevites, then
16275even like the harlot do thou shed tears, in order that thoueven like the harlot do thou shed tears, in order that thoueven like the harlot do thou shed tears, in order that thou
16276mayest be washed clean of thy sins. And again, if thoumayest be washed clean of thy sins. And again, if thoumayest be washed clean of thy sins. And again, if thou
16277thinkest that this is difficult, although it is very easy tothinkest that this is difficult, although it is very easy tothinkest that this is difficult, although it is very easy to
16278him that is sensitive in conscience, confess thou thy sins,him that is sensitive in conscience, confess thou thy sins,him that is sensitive in conscience, confess thou thy sins,
16279and cast thy hope upon the mercy of God. And take refugeand cast thy hope upon the mercy of God. And take refugeand cast thy hope upon the mercy of God. And take refuge
16280with David, saying, ¢ Have mercy upon me, O God, accordingwith David, saying, ¢ Have mercy upon me, O God, accordingwith David, saying, ¢ Have mercy upon me, O God, according
16281to the greatness of Thy mercy.’to the greatness of Thy mercy.’to the greatness of Thy mercy.’
16282For it is not the sting of a viper whereto I could applyFor it is not the sting of a viper whereto I could applyFor it is not the sting of a viper whereto I could apply
16283Fol. ⲐⲈFol. ⲐⲈFol. ƟE
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16285Fol. 670Fol. 670Fol. 670
16286360 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN360 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN360 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN
16287the medicine which is suitable, neither is it a splashing ofthe medicine which is suitable, neither is it a splashing ofthe medicine which is suitable, neither is it a splashing of
16288mud which I conld wash away with water, but it is the stingmud which I conld wash away with water, but it is the stingmud which I conld wash away with water, but it is the sting
16289of the Calumniator | which hath produced in thee the boilof the Calumniator | which hath produced in thee the boilof the Calumniator | which hath produced in thee the boil
16290of sin which requireth the mercy of the Lover of men.of sin which requireth the mercy of the Lover of men.of sin which requireth the mercy of the Lover of men.
16291Only, do thou draw nigh to Him, and entreat Him forOnly, do thou draw nigh to Him, and entreat Him forOnly, do thou draw nigh to Him, and entreat Him for
16292mercy, for He wisheth to pour out mercy in abundance onmercy, for He wisheth to pour out mercy in abundance onmercy, for He wisheth to pour out mercy in abundance on
16293those who beseech Him with fervour [to do so]. For Hethose who beseech Him with fervour [to do so]. For Hethose who beseech Him with fervour [to do so]. For He
16294it was Who said, ‘If the wicked man will turn away fromit was Who said, ‘If the wicked man will turn away fromit was Who said, ‘If the wicked man will turn away from
16295his evil way, I will not remember against him his iniquitieshis evil way, I will not remember against him his iniquitieshis evil way, I will not remember against him his iniquities
16296which he hath committed.” Only shew Him thy sickness,which he hath committed.” Only shew Him thy sickness,which he hath committed.” Only shew Him thy sickness,
16297and say, ‘ Have mercy upon me, O God, have mercy uponand say, ‘ Have mercy upon me, O God, have mercy uponand say, ‘ Have mercy upon me, O God, have mercy upon
16298me. Have mercy on the body and on the soul. Have mercyme. Have mercy on the body and on the soul. Have mercyme. Have mercy on the body and on the soul. Have mercy
16299upon me, both here and in the Other World. Have mercyupon me, both here and in the Other World. Have mercyupon me, both here and in the Other World. Have mercy
16300upon me, both because of the sickness and feebleness ofupon me, both because of the sickness and feebleness ofupon me, both because of the sickness and feebleness of
16301nature, and because of Thy goodness.” Only let Him makenature, and because of Thy goodness.” Only let Him makenature, and because of Thy goodness.” Only let Him make
16302thee feel the sickness, and thou shalt be healed.thee feel the sickness, and thou shalt be healed.thee feel the sickness, and thou shalt be healed.
16303For this Physician desireth thy life, Who brought backFor this Physician desireth thy life, Who brought backFor this Physician desireth thy life, Who brought back
16304the sheep that had gone astray, and Who sent out into thethe sheep that had gone astray, and Who sent out into thethe sheep that had gone astray, and Who sent out into the
16305highways to call to the good and the wicked. Behold now,highways to call to the good and the wicked. Behold now,highways to call to the good and the wicked. Behold now,
16306He offereth to sell thee the Kingdom of Heaven. If thouHe offereth to sell thee the Kingdom of Heaven. If thouHe offereth to sell thee the Kingdom of Heaven. If thou
16307hast not the wherewithal to buy it in copper money, buyhast not the wherewithal to buy it in copper money, buyhast not the wherewithal to buy it in copper money, buy
16308it with sighings; He will exchange the Kingdom of Heavenit with sighings; He will exchange the Kingdom of Heavenit with sighings; He will exchange the Kingdom of Heaven
16309with thee even for broken pieces of bread. Tor behold, thewith thee even for broken pieces of bread. Tor behold, thewith thee even for broken pieces of bread. Tor behold, the
16310prophet crieth out, saying, Who is he that will buy life?prophet crieth out, saying, Who is he that will buy life?prophet crieth out, saying, Who is he that will buy life?
16311Who is he that wisheth to see good days?’ Ye who haveWho is he that wisheth to see good days?’ Ye who haveWho is he that wisheth to see good days?’ Ye who have
16312no money take life for yourselves without money. Thouno money take life for yourselves without money. Thouno money take life for yourselves without money. Thou
16313hast, he saith, neither money, nor repentance, nor fasting,hast, he saith, neither money, nor repentance, nor fasting,hast, he saith, neither money, nor repentance, nor fasting,
16314nor tears, nor any other of the things which are required.nor tears, nor any other of the things which are required.nor tears, nor any other of the things which are required.
16315Keep thy soul from evil, and thy lips that they speak notKeep thy soul from evil, and thy lips that they speak notKeep thy soul from evil, and thy lips that they speak not
16316guile, and these things shall suffice thee for salvation. See,guile, and these things shall suffice thee for salvation. See,guile, and these things shall suffice thee for salvation. See,
16317moreover, if thou dost fast that thou art not lifted up. Andmoreover, if thou dost fast that thou art not lifted up. Andmoreover, if thou dost fast that thou art not lifted up. And
16318if thou doest good deeds seek not the praise of men, for itif thou doest good deeds seek not the praise of men, for itif thou doest good deeds seek not the praise of men, for it
16319is an empty thing. But when thy fast hath passed reckonis an empty thing. But when thy fast hath passed reckonis an empty thing. But when thy fast hath passed reckon
16320up what thou hast profited | by thine abstinence, for per-up what thou hast profited | by thine abstinence, for per-up what thou hast profited | by thine abstinence, for per-
16321adventure thou hast come forth therefrom even as thou didstadventure thou hast come forth therefrom even as thou didstadventure thou hast come forth therefrom even as thou didst
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16323go in. See what sin thou hast washed away from thy soul,go in. See what sin thou hast washed away from thy soul,go in. See what sin thou hast washed away from thy soul,
16324or in what matter thou hast advantage, or what rectitudeor in what matter thou hast advantage, or what rectitudeor in what matter thou hast advantage, or what rectitude
16325thou hast acquired, or what breach thou hast repaired. [See]thou hast acquired, or what breach thou hast repaired. [See]thou hast acquired, or what breach thou hast repaired. [See]
16326if thou hast ceased from thy wrath, and from speakingif thou hast ceased from thy wrath, and from speakingif thou hast ceased from thy wrath, and from speaking
16327against thy brother, and from calumniating him, and fromagainst thy brother, and from calumniating him, and fromagainst thy brother, and from calumniating him, and from
16328hating him secretly, and ‘if thou hast ceased from beinghating him secretly, and ‘if thou hast ceased from beinghating him secretly, and ‘if thou hast ceased from being
16329negligent, and if thou hast done any of the other fair things.negligent, and if thou hast done any of the other fair things.negligent, and if thou hast done any of the other fair things.
16330Now if thou hast only restrained thyself from eating, andNow if thou hast only restrained thyself from eating, andNow if thou hast only restrained thyself from eating, and
16331if thou hast not corrected the other wickednesses, thon hastif thou hast not corrected the other wickednesses, thon hastif thou hast not corrected the other wickednesses, thon hast
16332become no better through thy fast and thine abstinence.become no better through thy fast and thine abstinence.become no better through thy fast and thine abstinence.
16333For, behold, I say unto thee, ‘ Perhaps thou wilt say, I amFor, behold, I say unto thee, ‘ Perhaps thou wilt say, I amFor, behold, I say unto thee, ‘ Perhaps thou wilt say, I am
16334not able to lead a life of abstinence.” Why hast thou notnot able to lead a life of abstinence.” Why hast thou notnot able to lead a life of abstinence.” Why hast thou not
16335become reconciled to thine enemies? Why hast thou remainedbecome reconciled to thine enemies? Why hast thou remainedbecome reconciled to thine enemies? Why hast thou remained
16336in thine envy and jealousy ? Or why hast thou nursed thyin thine envy and jealousy ? Or why hast thou nursed thyin thine envy and jealousy ? Or why hast thou nursed thy
16337wrath against him that hath transgressed and vexed thee?wrath against him that hath transgressed and vexed thee?wrath against him that hath transgressed and vexed thee?
16338This last is the most evil and destructive of all sins, ItThis last is the most evil and destructive of all sins, ItThis last is the most evil and destructive of all sins, It
16339is quite possible that there may be a reason for other sins,is quite possible that there may be a reason for other sins,is quite possible that there may be a reason for other sins,
16340even though it may not be a true one[, but for the nursingeven though it may not be a true one[, but for the nursingeven though it may not be a true one[, but for the nursing
16341of wrath there is none]. Now he who nurseth his wrathof wrath there is none]. Now he who nurseth his wrathof wrath there is none]. Now he who nurseth his wrath
16342by day, and by night, and at all seasons, committeth sin.by day, and by night, and at all seasons, committeth sin.by day, and by night, and at all seasons, committeth sin.
16343If thou wilt remember these things, no disgrace, and noIf thou wilt remember these things, no disgrace, and noIf thou wilt remember these things, no disgrace, and no
16344passion shall be able to rouse thee and make thee to laypassion shall be able to rouse thee and make thee to laypassion shall be able to rouse thee and make thee to lay
16345hold upon wrath against [any] man, although he shall havehold upon wrath against [any] man, although he shall havehold upon wrath against [any] man, although he shall have
16346injured thee even to the death. For because a man hathinjured thee even to the death. For because a man hathinjured thee even to the death. For because a man hath
16347entreated thee evilly, or hath insulted thee, that is no reasonentreated thee evilly, or hath insulted thee, that is no reasonentreated thee evilly, or hath insulted thee, that is no reason
16348why thou shouldst insult God, Who commanded thee towhy thou shouldst insult God, Who commanded thee towhy thou shouldst insult God, Who commanded thee to
16349endure all evils. For because thou treatest with contemptendure all evils. For because thou treatest with contemptendure all evils. For because thou treatest with contempt
16350His commandment, everything which hath been done byHis commandment, everything which hath been done byHis commandment, everything which hath been done by
16351thee shall be revealed in the congregation of the wholethee shall be revealed in the congregation of the wholethee shall be revealed in the congregation of the whole
16352world. Therefore, before we fall into the pit of sin, let usworld. Therefore, before we fall into the pit of sin, let usworld. Therefore, before we fall into the pit of sin, let us
16353flee from the punishment which is to come. |flee from the punishment which is to come. |flee from the punishment which is to come. |
16354Let us understand that no man is able to deliver us fromLet us understand that no man is able to deliver us fromLet us understand that no man is able to deliver us from
16355that Hall of Judgement, neither Moses, nor Noah, northat Hall of Judgement, neither Moses, nor Noah, northat Hall of Judgement, neither Moses, nor Noah, nor
16356Daniel, and not even the Patriarch Abraham, who lovedDaniel, and not even the Patriarch Abraham, who lovedDaniel, and not even the Patriarch Abraham, who loved
16357children, shall be able to deliver us from that punishment,children, shall be able to deliver us from that punishment,children, shall be able to deliver us from that punishment,
163583 A3 A3 A
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16361362 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN362 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN362 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN
16362Let us understand that we are guilty of many sins, bothLet us understand that we are guilty of many sins, bothLet us understand that we are guilty of many sins, both
16363openly and secretly. Ifor this reason [David] saith, ¢ If thouopenly and secretly. Ifor this reason [David] saith, ¢ If thouopenly and secretly. Ifor this reason [David] saith, ¢ If thou
16364shalt lay np sins, O Lord, who shall be able to stand ?° Andshalt lay np sins, O Lord, who shall be able to stand ?° Andshalt lay np sins, O Lord, who shall be able to stand ?° And
16365why should I speak of the sins that are secret? For if Hewhy should I speak of the sins that are secret? For if Hewhy should I speak of the sins that are secret? For if He
16366were to take vengeance on us for the sins that are open,were to take vengeance on us for the sins that are open,were to take vengeance on us for the sins that are open,
16367what possible excuse (or, defenee) could there be for us or towhat possible excuse (or, defenee) could there be for us or towhat possible excuse (or, defenee) could there be for us or to
16368what kind of forgiveness should we be equal? For if Ⲡⲉwhat kind of forgiveness should we be equal? For if ⲡⲉwhat kind of forgiveness should we be equal? For if pe
16369were to enquire into our carelessness in prayers, or ourwere to enquire into our carelessness in prayers, or ourwere to enquire into our carelessness in prayers, or our
16370curtailment of the fast, or our failing to divide with Himcurtailment of the fast, or our failing to divide with Himcurtailment of the fast, or our failing to divide with Him
16371the honour when we stand before Him (now we do notthe honour when we stand before Him (now we do notthe honour when we stand before Him (now we do not
16372honour Him even as soldiers do their captains, though ithonour Him even as soldiers do their captains, though ithonour Him even as soldiers do their captains, though it
16373is meet for us to fear Him and to honour Him more thanis meet for us to fear Him and to honour Him more thanis meet for us to fear Him and to honour Him more than
16374servants fear their lords and honour them. And we do notservants fear their lords and honour them. And we do notservants fear their lords and honour them. And we do not
16375even behave towards Him as a friend doth to his friend.even behave towards Him as a friend doth to his friend.even behave towards Him as a friend doth to his friend.
16376Now we hold converse with our friends with respectfulNow we hold converse with our friends with respectfulNow we hold converse with our friends with respectful
16377solicitude, but when we pray to God about our sins wesolicitude, but when we pray to God about our sins wesolicitude, but when we pray to God about our sins we
16378entreat forgiveness secretly and scornfully, and whilst weentreat forgiveness secretly and scornfully, and whilst weentreat forgiveness secretly and scornfully, and whilst we
16379place our knees on the earth, our mind wandereth abroad),place our knees on the earth, our mind wandereth abroad),place our knees on the earth, our mind wandereth abroad),
16380if He were to seek to take vengeance on us for this only,if He were to seek to take vengeance on us for this only,if He were to seek to take vengeance on us for this only,
16381how could we hide ourselves [from it]?how could we hide ourselves [from it]?how could we hide ourselves [from it]?
16382Now what if He were to bring into the midst the aceusa-Now what if He were to bring into the midst the aceusa-Now what if He were to bring into the midst the aceusa-
16383tions which we make against each other? And if, moreover,tions which we make against each other? And if, moreover,tions which we make against each other? And if, moreover,
16384He were to enquire into the idle wandering of our gaze, andHe were to enquire into the idle wandering of our gaze, andHe were to enquire into the idle wandering of our gaze, and
16385were to take vengeance for our evil thoughts, and if thewere to take vengeance for our evil thoughts, and if thewere to take vengeance for our evil thoughts, and if the
16386Judge were to take vengeance for our blasphemies, shouldJudge were to take vengeance for our blasphemies, shouldJudge were to take vengeance for our blasphemies, should
16387we ever be able to open our mouth at all? Moreover, ifwe ever be able to open our mouth at all? Moreover, ifwe ever be able to open our mouth at all? Moreover, if
16388He were | [to take vengeance] for the vain glory which weHe were | [to take vengeance] for the vain glory which weHe were | [to take vengeance] for the vain glory which we
16389seek, that is, that we should be praised for our fasting andseek, that is, that we should be praised for our fasting andseek, that is, that we should be praised for our fasting and
16390our prayers, and for our good deeds—if we ever do any—our prayers, and for our good deeds—if we ever do any—our prayers, and for our good deeds—if we ever do any—
16391think ye then that we should ever be able to lift up our gazethink ye then that we should ever be able to lift up our gazethink ye then that we should ever be able to lift up our gaze
16392to the heavens?to the heavens?to the heavens?
16393Now if He were to regard us as sinners because of ourNow if He were to regard us as sinners because of ourNow if He were to regard us as sinners because of our
16394guile towards eaeh other, for when our brother is presentguile towards eaeh other, for when our brother is presentguile towards eaeh other, for when our brother is present
16395we speak to him like a brother, and when he is absent wewe speak to him like a brother, and when he is absent wewe speak to him like a brother, and when he is absent we
16396backbite him, then most assuredly we should be liable tobackbite him, then most assuredly we should be liable tobackbite him, then most assuredly we should be liable to
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16398be punished. And if He were to take vengeance for ourbe punished. And if He were to take vengeance for ourbe punished. And if He were to take vengeance for our
16399swearings, and falsehoods, and oppressions, and wrath, andswearings, and falsehoods, and oppressions, and wrath, andswearings, and falsehoods, and oppressions, and wrath, and
16400anger without reason, and the breakings of oaths, and theanger without reason, and the breakings of oaths, and theanger without reason, and the breakings of oaths, and the
16401distress which we cause our friends who behave well towardsdistress which we cause our friends who behave well towardsdistress which we cause our friends who behave well towards
16402us, and carelessness in respect of the assemblies, and ourus, and carelessness in respect of the assemblies, and ourus, and carelessness in respect of the assemblies, and our
16403curtailing of His words when He speaketh to us throughcurtailing of His words when He speaketh to us throughcurtailing of His words when He speaketh to us through
16404the Scriptures (for we forsake Him and hold converse withthe Scriptures (for we forsake Him and hold converse withthe Scriptures (for we forsake Him and hold converse with
16405our companions), what severe judgements are there to whichour companions), what severe judgements are there to whichour companions), what severe judgements are there to which
16406we should not be condemned ?we should not be condemned ?we should not be condemned ?
16407And this is the case even with Gehenna before our eyes!And this is the case even with Gehenna before our eyes!And this is the case even with Gehenna before our eyes!
16408If Gehenna were not threatening us, when should we everIf Gehenna were not threatening us, when should we everIf Gehenna were not threatening us, when should we ever
16409remember our sins? Therefore it is meet for us to setremember our sins? Therefore it is meet for us to setremember our sins? Therefore it is meet for us to set
16410before our eyes that judgement which is everlasting, forbefore our eyes that judgement which is everlasting, forbefore our eyes that judgement which is everlasting, for
16411behold, He hath told thee beforehand of the penalty so thatbehold, He hath told thee beforehand of the penalty so thatbehold, He hath told thee beforehand of the penalty so that
16412thou mightest fly from the danger. Now if He telleth theethou mightest fly from the danger. Now if He telleth theethou mightest fly from the danger. Now if He telleth thee
16413to deny thyself thou makest weakness of body the excuseto deny thyself thou makest weakness of body the excuseto deny thyself thou makest weakness of body the excuse
16414[for not doing so]. And if He telleth thee to give alms[for not doing so]. And if He telleth thee to give alms[for not doing so]. And if He telleth thee to give alms
16415thou dost also plead poverty as the reason [for not doing so].thou dost also plead poverty as the reason [for not doing so].thou dost also plead poverty as the reason [for not doing so].
16416And if He telleth thee to attend regularly the assemblingAnd if He telleth thee to attend regularly the assemblingAnd if He telleth thee to attend regularly the assembling
16417of the Church, thou bringest forth anxiety about affairs ofof the Church, thou bringest forth anxiety about affairs ofof the Church, thou bringest forth anxiety about affairs of
16418business as an excuse [for not doing so].business as an excuse [for not doing so].business as an excuse [for not doing so].
16419Now if He telleth thee not to be angry, and not to nurseNow if He telleth thee not to be angry, and not to nurseNow if He telleth thee not to be angry, and not to nurse
16420thy wrath, what hast thou to plead in this case wherein thouthy wrath, what hast thou to plead in this case wherein thouthy wrath, what hast thou to plead in this case wherein thou
16421hast no reason, neither bodily weakness, | nor poverty, norhast no reason, neither bodily weakness, | nor poverty, norhast no reason, neither bodily weakness, | nor poverty, nor
16422ignorance, nor anxiety concerning matters of business, thatignorance, nor anxiety concerning matters of business, thatignorance, nor anxiety concerning matters of business, that
16423preventeth thee from carrying out this excellent behest ‘Thoupreventeth thee from carrying out this excellent behest ‘Thoupreventeth thee from carrying out this excellent behest ‘Thou
16424shalt not be angry’? Therefore this sin of nursing thyshalt not be angry’? Therefore this sin of nursing thyshalt not be angry’? Therefore this sin of nursing thy
16425wrath is without excuse. How canst thon lift up thine eyeswrath is without excuse. How canst thon lift up thine eyeswrath is without excuse. How canst thon lift up thine eyes
16426to heaven, or move thy tongue to petition for forgiveness ?to heaven, or move thy tongue to petition for forgiveness ?to heaven, or move thy tongue to petition for forgiveness ?
16427Thou hast acted wickedly, thou hast cheated, thou hastThou hast acted wickedly, thou hast cheated, thou hastThou hast acted wickedly, thou hast cheated, thou hast
16428oppressed, thou hast hearkened unto evil things, and thouoppressed, thou hast hearkened unto evil things, and thouoppressed, thou hast hearkened unto evil things, and thou
16429hast defrauded men in great matters; abide thou the penaltyhast defrauded men in great matters; abide thou the penaltyhast defrauded men in great matters; abide thou the penalty
16430of the Lord of Allof the Lord of Allof the Lord of All
16431Now if in the case of a servant who hath abused theeNow if in the case of a servant who hath abused theeNow if in the case of a servant who hath abused thee
16432thou dost not strike him, but dost make an accusationthou dost not strike him, but dost make an accusationthou dost not strike him, but dost make an accusation
16433Fol. 69 aFol. 69 aFol. 69 a
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16436against him to his lord, shouldst thou not do this all theagainst him to his lord, shouldst thou not do this all theagainst him to his lord, shouldst thou not do this all the
16437more in the case of Him Who said, ¢ Vengeanee is mine,more in the case of Him Who said, ¢ Vengeanee is mine,more in the case of Him Who said, ¢ Vengeanee is mine,
16438and I will repay, saith the Lord’?and I will repay, saith the Lord’?and I will repay, saith the Lord’?
16439Thou hast fasted from meats, see what sin thou hastThou hast fasted from meats, see what sin thou hastThou hast fasted from meats, see what sin thou hast
16440washed away from thee thereby, or in what thing thouwashed away from thee thereby, or in what thing thouwashed away from thee thereby, or in what thing thou
16441hast pleased thy Lord, or what spiritual excellence thou hasthast pleased thy Lord, or what spiritual excellence thou hasthast pleased thy Lord, or what spiritual excellence thou hast
16442acquired, or what breaches thou hast repaired. Now there-acquired, or what breaches thou hast repaired. Now there-acquired, or what breaches thou hast repaired. Now there-
16443fore, because thou knowest that thou shalt stand before thefore, because thou knowest that thou shalt stand before thefore, because thou knowest that thou shalt stand before the
16444awful Throne, where no tongue can prevail, and no advocateawful Throne, where no tongue can prevail, and no advocateawful Throne, where no tongue can prevail, and no advocate
16445avail when thy soul passeth through that unquenchable fire,avail when thy soul passeth through that unquenchable fire,avail when thy soul passeth through that unquenchable fire,
16446send thither beforehand dew, and pour out fountains of tears.send thither beforehand dew, and pour out fountains of tears.send thither beforehand dew, and pour out fountains of tears.
16447Thou hast a well, from the depth of thy heart draw upThou hast a well, from the depth of thy heart draw upThou hast a well, from the depth of thy heart draw up
16448sufferings and sighings. Shake thou the twin pupils ofsufferings and sighings. Shake thou the twin pupils ofsufferings and sighings. Shake thou the twin pupils of
16449thine eyes, and make streams of water to burst forth! Letthine eyes, and make streams of water to burst forth! Letthine eyes, and make streams of water to burst forth! Let
16450thy tears be in proportion to thy sins. If thou hast trans-thy tears be in proportion to thy sins. If thou hast trans-thy tears be in proportion to thy sins. If thou hast trans-
16451gressed but a little, a little weeping will suffice; but if thygressed but a little, a little weeping will suffice; but if thygressed but a little, a little weeping will suffice; but if thy
16452sins are very great thou must increase the stream of tears,sins are very great thou must increase the stream of tears,sins are very great thou must increase the stream of tears,
16453If, moreover, thou thyself hast purity, and thou hast noIf, moreover, thou thyself hast purity, and thou hast noIf, moreover, thou thyself hast purity, and thou hast no
16454need to weep, then lend to others | thy tears, and weep onneed to weep, then lend to others | thy tears, and weep onneed to weep, then lend to others | thy tears, and weep on
16455thy brother’s behalf.thy brother’s behalf.thy brother’s behalf.
16456O that thou wouldst weep because of thine own sins!O that thou wouldst weep because of thine own sins!O that thou wouldst weep because of thine own sins!
16457Where sin entered in from that same place must come theWhere sin entered in from that same place must come theWhere sin entered in from that same place must come the
16458fountain of healing and the unloosing of sin. It is motfountain of healing and the unloosing of sin. It is motfountain of healing and the unloosing of sin. It is mot
16459here sin, and in heaven repentance (now the Redeemer ofhere sin, and in heaven repentance (now the Redeemer ofhere sin, and in heaven repentance (now the Redeemer of
16460us all hath power upon earth to forgive sins), and for thisus all hath power upon earth to forgive sins), and for thisus all hath power upon earth to forgive sins), and for this
16461reason ‘let him that thinketh he standeth take heed thatreason ‘let him that thinketh he standeth take heed thatreason ‘let him that thinketh he standeth take heed that
16462he fall not’, and let him that is nigh to falling make hastehe fall not’, and let him that is nigh to falling make hastehe fall not’, and let him that is nigh to falling make haste
16463to stand up. And let him that hath fallen not sink utterly.to stand up. And let him that hath fallen not sink utterly.to stand up. And let him that hath fallen not sink utterly.
16464If any man hath become crooked by his fall, there existethIf any man hath become crooked by his fall, there existethIf any man hath become crooked by his fall, there existeth
16465Him Who straighteneth the crooked ones, the Lord.Him Who straighteneth the crooked ones, the Lord.Him Who straighteneth the crooked ones, the Lord.
16466Now it happeneth that a man inclineth to fall, even asNow it happeneth that a man inclineth to fall, even asNow it happeneth that a man inclineth to fall, even as
16467the holy man said, ¢ Within a very little my feet had slipped,’the holy man said, ¢ Within a very little my feet had slipped,’the holy man said, ¢ Within a very little my feet had slipped,’
16468and again, Ⲓ said, my feet tottered, but Thy grace, O Lord,and again, ⲓ said, my feet tottered, but Thy grace, O Lord,and again, i said, my feet tottered, but Thy grace, O Lord,
16469held me up” Now there are some who are thrust out toheld me up” Now there are some who are thrust out toheld me up” Now there are some who are thrust out to
16470fall, for [the Book saith], ‘I was thrust out that I might fall,fall, for [the Book saith], ‘I was thrust out that I might fall,fall, for [the Book saith], ‘I was thrust out that I might fall,
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16472but the Lord held me up.’ There is also he who hath fallen :but the Lord held me up.’ There is also he who hath fallen :but the Lord held me up.’ There is also he who hath fallen :
16473[for him is] the consolation that he need not remain in his[for him is] the consolation that he need not remain in his[for him is] the consolation that he need not remain in his
16474fallen state. And there is, peradventure, he that hath fallenfallen state. And there is, peradventure, he that hath fallenfallen state. And there is, peradventure, he that hath fallen
16475and hath not risen up.and hath not risen up.and hath not risen up.
16476But see that thou dost not become sluggish when thouBut see that thou dost not become sluggish when thouBut see that thou dost not become sluggish when thou
16477seest the goodness of God. For God is a Judge of truth,seest the goodness of God. For God is a Judge of truth,seest the goodness of God. For God is a Judge of truth,
16478and He is mighty, and longsuffering, and as a Lover of manand He is mighty, and longsuffering, and as a Lover of manand He is mighty, and longsuffering, and as a Lover of man
16479He receiveth at all times those who repent. Nevertheless,He receiveth at all times those who repent. Nevertheless,He receiveth at all times those who repent. Nevertheless,
16480His sword He whetteth, and His bow He stretcheth, if yeHis sword He whetteth, and His bow He stretcheth, if yeHis sword He whetteth, and His bow He stretcheth, if ye
16481do not repent! At this time [His sword] He whettethdo not repent! At this time [His sword] He whettethdo not repent! At this time [His sword] He whetteth
16482only, but He cutteth not therewith, so that when thou seestonly, but He cutteth not therewith, so that when thou seestonly, but He cutteth not therewith, so that when thou seest
16483His sword, which is sharp and glittering, thou mayest beHis sword, which is sharp and glittering, thou mayest beHis sword, which is sharp and glittering, thou mayest be
16484afraid and receive no experience of its eutting power. Heafraid and receive no experience of its eutting power. Heafraid and receive no experience of its eutting power. He
16485terrifieth thee so that thou mayest stand up and make thyselfterrifieth thee so that thou mayest stand up and make thyselfterrifieth thee so that thou mayest stand up and make thyself
16486abounding in repentance. And thus also is it with the bowabounding in repentance. And thus also is it with the bowabounding in repentance. And thus also is it with the bow
16487which is stretched, but He shooteth no arrow, [for Hewhich is stretched, but He shooteth no arrow, [for Hewhich is stretched, but He shooteth no arrow, [for He
16488wisheth] thee to be afraid of the mere form of the bowwisheth] thee to be afraid of the mere form of the bowwisheth] thee to be afraid of the mere form of the bow
16489which He hath stretched. | But thou mayest not despisewhich He hath stretched. | But thou mayest not despisewhich He hath stretched. | But thou mayest not despise
16490the Judge, or hold in contempt the bow. For He is ready,the Judge, or hold in contempt the bow. For He is ready,the Judge, or hold in contempt the bow. For He is ready,
16491and if thou art sluggish He will shoot the arrow, notwith-and if thou art sluggish He will shoot the arrow, notwith-and if thou art sluggish He will shoot the arrow, notwith-
16492standing that He is longsuffering.standing that He is longsuffering.standing that He is longsuffering.
16493Hearken thou unto our Redeemer, Who said, Make termsHearken thou unto our Redeemer, Who said, Make termsHearken thou unto our Redeemer, Who said, Make terms
16494with him that hath a case against thee, whilst thou art inwith him that hath a case against thee, whilst thou art inwith him that hath a case against thee, whilst thou art in
16495the way with him,” for in this world thy fellow-litigant isthe way with him,” for in this world thy fellow-litigant isthe way with him,” for in this world thy fellow-litigant is
16496always with thee, and thou art not able to flee from him.always with thee, and thou art not able to flee from him.always with thee, and thou art not able to flee from him.
16497And this doth Paul teach thee, saying, ‘The body lustethAnd this doth Paul teach thee, saying, ‘The body lustethAnd this doth Paul teach thee, saying, ‘The body lusteth
16498against the spirit, and the spirit lusteth against the body,against the spirit, and the spirit lusteth against the body,against the spirit, and the spirit lusteth against the body,
16499and the spirit shall gain the mastery over the flesh whichand the spirit shall gain the mastery over the flesh whichand the spirit shall gain the mastery over the flesh which
16500cometh to an end.” He eompareth the lust of the worldcometh to an end.” He eompareth the lust of the worldcometh to an end.” He eompareth the lust of the world
16501with the kingdom of heaven ; the body decayeth in the carth,with the kingdom of heaven ; the body decayeth in the carth,with the kingdom of heaven ; the body decayeth in the carth,
16502but the soul is made in the image of God, and it is meet forbut the soul is made in the image of God, and it is meet forbut the soul is made in the image of God, and it is meet for
16503it to be like unto Him. Therefore make thou terms withit to be like unto Him. Therefore make thou terms withit to be like unto Him. Therefore make thou terms with
16504him that hath a case against thee whilst thou art with himhim that hath a case against thee whilst thou art with himhim that hath a case against thee whilst thou art with him
16505in the way in this world, for if this way come to an end,in the way in this world, for if this way come to an end,in the way in this world, for if this way come to an end,
16506thou wilt not again have time for repentance. And see,thou wilt not again have time for repentance. And see,thou wilt not again have time for repentance. And see,
16507Fol. 70aFol. 70aFol. 70a
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16510lest peradventure he who hath a case against thee deliverlest peradventure he who hath a case against thee deliverlest peradventure he who hath a case against thee deliver
16511thee over to the judge, and the judge hand thee over tothee over to the judge, and the judge hand thee over tothee over to the judge, and the judge hand thee over to
16512those who beat [criminals], that is to say, to the hosts whothose who beat [criminals], that is to say, to the hosts whothose who beat [criminals], that is to say, to the hosts who
16513inflict punishments, and thou fall into prison, that is to say,inflict punishments, and thou fall into prison, that is to say,inflict punishments, and thou fall into prison, that is to say,
16514into the outer darkness, until thou shalt pay to the lastinto the outer darkness, until thou shalt pay to the lastinto the outer darkness, until thou shalt pay to the last
16515farthing. And thou shalt be punished not only for thefarthing. And thou shalt be punished not only for thefarthing. And thou shalt be punished not only for the
16516things which thou hast done, but thou shalt also be judgedthings which thou hast done, but thou shalt also be judgedthings which thou hast done, but thou shalt also be judged
16517for the thoughts which thou didst think.for the thoughts which thou didst think.for the thoughts which thou didst think.
16518Now therefore that we know all these things, let us assistNow therefore that we know all these things, let us assistNow therefore that we know all these things, let us assist
16519ourselves in this world. In the Other World it will be forourselves in this world. In the Other World it will be forourselves in this world. In the Other World it will be for
16520us to know how bitter are lusts, when we see by experienceus to know how bitter are lusts, when we see by experienceus to know how bitter are lusts, when we see by experience
16521how many evils have been prepared for us through them,how many evils have been prepared for us through them,how many evils have been prepared for us through them,
16522for we shall know how we have placed these things forfor we shall know how we have placed these things forfor we shall know how we have placed these things for
16523ourselves. Let us make supplication to God, the Mercifulourselves. Let us make supplication to God, the Mercifulourselves. Let us make supplication to God, the Merciful
16524One, that we may not be handed over to the devils, andOne, that we may not be handed over to the devils, andOne, that we may not be handed over to the devils, and
16525let us | say with that holy man, ¢ Deliver Thou me not overlet us | say with that holy man, ¢ Deliver Thou me not overlet us | say with that holy man, ¢ Deliver Thou me not over
16526to my enemies.” For it is they who stir us up to sin, andto my enemies.” For it is they who stir us up to sin, andto my enemies.” For it is they who stir us up to sin, and
16527it is they who become our accusers. Now it is not onlyit is they who become our accusers. Now it is not onlyit is they who become our accusers. Now it is not only
16528the Calumniator who openeth his mouth against us, but alsothe Calumniator who openeth his mouth against us, but alsothe Calumniator who openeth his mouth against us, but also
16529those devils of his, who say, ¢ Were not we ourselves ministersthose devils of his, who say, ¢ Were not we ourselves ministersthose devils of his, who say, ¢ Were not we ourselves ministers
16530unto thee in respect of anger, and vain glory, and the slauderingunto thee in respect of anger, and vain glory, and the slauderingunto thee in respect of anger, and vain glory, and the slaudering
16531of thy brethren?’ Let us therefore be afraid of that dayof thy brethren?’ Let us therefore be afraid of that dayof thy brethren?’ Let us therefore be afraid of that day
16532wherein they shall reckon against us severe judgements.wherein they shall reckon against us severe judgements.wherein they shall reckon against us severe judgements.
16533Let us not abide [with them], that they may not becomeLet us not abide [with them], that they may not becomeLet us not abide [with them], that they may not become
16534to us witnesses of iniquity, but from this time onwards letto us witnesses of iniquity, but from this time onwards letto us witnesses of iniquity, but from this time onwards let
16535us entreat our Lord with passion and with weeping.us entreat our Lord with passion and with weeping.us entreat our Lord with passion and with weeping.
16536Now although the body is weak, yet great is Ⲙⲉ whoNow although the body is weak, yet great is ⲙⲏⲓ whoNow although the body is weak, yet great is myi who
16537is able to help us, and to redeem us, and to bring us tois able to help us, and to redeem us, and to bring us tois able to help us, and to redeem us, and to bring us to
16538His Kingdom. It is meet that we should love our Lord,His Kingdom. It is meet that we should love our Lord,His Kingdom. It is meet that we should love our Lord,
16539as the Beautiful One, and as the Good One, and as the Oneas the Beautiful One, and as the Good One, and as the Oneas the Beautiful One, and as the Good One, and as the One
16540Who loveth those who serve Him with the whole serviceWho loveth those who serve Him with the whole serviceWho loveth those who serve Him with the whole service
16541of their souls. And we children of men love people for theof their souls. And we children of men love people for theof their souls. And we children of men love people for the
16542three following reasons: either for beauty’s sake, or becausethree following reasons: either for beauty’s sake, or becausethree following reasons: either for beauty’s sake, or because
16543they entreat us well, or because they themselves love us.they entreat us well, or because they themselves love us.they entreat us well, or because they themselves love us.
16544What, then, 1s more beautiful than our Lord, even as DavidWhat, then, 1s more beautiful than our Lord, even as DavidWhat, then, 1s more beautiful than our Lord, even as David
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16546said, ‘He is more comely in His visage than the childrensaid, ‘He is more comely in His visage than the childrensaid, ‘He is more comely in His visage than the children
16547of men.” Or who is as good as He Who hath prepared forof men.” Or who is as good as He Who hath prepared forof men.” Or who is as good as He Who hath prepared for
16548those who love Him that which the eye hath not seen, northose who love Him that which the eye hath not seen, northose who love Him that which the eye hath not seen, nor
16549the ear heard, nor hath gone up in the heart of man ?the ear heard, nor hath gone up in the heart of man ?the ear heard, nor hath gone up in the heart of man ?
16550Now who hath ever loved us as He hath? Or whatNow who hath ever loved us as He hath? Or whatNow who hath ever loved us as He hath? Or what
16551father hath loved his sons as He hath, so that He cricthfather hath loved his sons as He hath, so that He cricthfather hath loved his sons as He hath, so that He cricth
16552out and saith, Doth a woman ever forget her child? Yes,out and saith, Doth a woman ever forget her child? Yes,out and saith, Doth a woman ever forget her child? Yes,
16553it is possible that she may, but I, even I, do not forgetit is possible that she may, but I, even I, do not forgetit is possible that she may, but I, even I, do not forget
16554thee, saith the Lord.” This Good Lord | did David love,thee, saith the Lord.” This Good Lord | did David love,thee, saith the Lord.” This Good Lord | did David love,
16555and he was most urgent to see Him, saying, ¢ When shalland he was most urgent to see Him, saying, ¢ When shalland he was most urgent to see Him, saying, ¢ When shall
16556I come and see Thy face ?’ For he could not endure tarryingI come and see Thy face ?’ For he could not endure tarryingI come and see Thy face ?’ For he could not endure tarrying
16557in this world, but he was burning to depart from this worldin this world, but he was burning to depart from this worldin this world, but he was burning to depart from this world
16558that he might see Him Whom he loved. And this arosethat he might see Him Whom he loved. And this arosethat he might see Him Whom he loved. And this arose
16559from the desire of a wise soul which was at all times flyingfrom the desire of a wise soul which was at all times flyingfrom the desire of a wise soul which was at all times flying
16560aloft to heaven; do thou also love this thing.aloft to heaven; do thou also love this thing.aloft to heaven; do thou also love this thing.
16561For everything which is visible fleeth like a shadow andFor everything which is visible fleeth like a shadow andFor everything which is visible fleeth like a shadow and
16562passeth away. And at all times do thou be mindful of thepasseth away. And at all times do thou be mindful of thepasseth away. And at all times do thou be mindful of the
16563life which is everlasting, and of that Kingdom which diethlife which is everlasting, and of that Kingdom which diethlife which is everlasting, and of that Kingdom which dieth
16564not, and of that enjoyment [which thou shalt have] withnot, and of that enjoyment [which thou shalt have] withnot, and of that enjoyment [which thou shalt have] with
16565the angels, and that praise which passeth not away, and thatthe angels, and that praise which passeth not away, and thatthe angels, and that praise which passeth not away, and that
16566abiding with Christ wherefrom all troubles are removed.abiding with Christ wherefrom all troubles are removed.abiding with Christ wherefrom all troubles are removed.
16567And moreover, see thou and understand that this world isAnd moreover, see thou and understand that this world isAnd moreover, see thou and understand that this world is
16568absolutely nothing, and that it is full of vexations, and envy,absolutely nothing, and that it is full of vexations, and envy,absolutely nothing, and that it is full of vexations, and envy,
16569and calumny, and pains, and weariness, and sicknesses, andand calumny, and pains, and weariness, and sicknesses, andand calumny, and pains, and weariness, and sicknesses, and
16570old age, and sin, and death. David saw that these and suchold age, and sin, and death. David saw that these and suchold age, and sin, and death. David saw that these and such
16571like things were found in the world, and he wished to escapelike things were found in the world, and he wished to escapelike things were found in the world, and he wished to escape
16572from them, and desiring this greatly he said, ¢ When shallfrom them, and desiring this greatly he said, ¢ When shallfrom them, and desiring this greatly he said, ¢ When shall
16573I come and see the face of God,” [and the place] whereI come and see the face of God,” [and the place] whereI come and see the face of God,” [and the place] where
16574dwell rest, and peace, and love, and longsuffering, anddwell rest, and peace, and love, and longsuffering, anddwell rest, and peace, and love, and longsuffering, and
16575beauty, and freedom from care, and freedom from anxiety,beauty, and freedom from care, and freedom from anxiety,beauty, and freedom from care, and freedom from anxiety,
16576and all the good things which no speech can describe ?and all the good things which no speech can describe ?and all the good things which no speech can describe ?
16577Now therefore, because thou thyself hast the hope ofNow therefore, because thou thyself hast the hope ofNow therefore, because thou thyself hast the hope of
16578enjoying all these things, be not careless about thy life, andenjoying all these things, be not careless about thy life, andenjoying all these things, be not careless about thy life, and
16579treat it not with contempt. If He were a wretched person,treat it not with contempt. If He were a wretched person,treat it not with contempt. If He were a wretched person,
16580or a poor man who ought to be despised by thee, then in allor a poor man who ought to be despised by thee, then in allor a poor man who ought to be despised by thee, then in all
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16585probability thou wouldst do rightly in | being careless andprobability thou wouldst do rightly in | being careless andprobability thou wouldst do rightly in | being careless and
16586sluggish in respect of Him. But since He is the Great andsluggish in respect of Him. But since He is the Great andsluggish in respect of Him. But since He is the Great and
16587Glorious One, and the Lord of the whole Kingdom, HimGlorious One, and the Lord of the whole Kingdom, HimGlorious One, and the Lord of the whole Kingdom, Him
16588Whom thou awaitest, . . . let thy lamp be lighted everyWhom thou awaitest, . . . let thy lamp be lighted everyWhom thou awaitest, . . . let thy lamp be lighted every
16589day, and being prepared, go forth to meet thy Lord, so thatday, and being prepared, go forth to meet thy Lord, so thatday, and being prepared, go forth to meet thy Lord, so that
16590thou mayest hear from Him [the words], ¢ Enter into the joythou mayest hear from Him [the words], ¢ Enter into the joythou mayest hear from Him [the words], ¢ Enter into the joy
16591of thy Lord ’—to Whom be glory for ever and ever, Amen.of thy Lord ’—to Whom be glory for ever and ever, Amen.of thy Lord ’—to Whom be glory for ever and ever, Amen.
16592It is meet for us at all times to be wakeful and to pray.It is meet for us at all times to be wakeful and to pray.It is meet for us at all times to be wakeful and to pray.
16593For if, when God said to Satan ¢ Thou shalt not draw nighFor if, when God said to Satan ¢ Thou shalt not draw nighFor if, when God said to Satan ¢ Thou shalt not draw nigh
16594to Job’, the Devil was pertinacious and thought that heto Job’, the Devil was pertinacious and thought that heto Job’, the Devil was pertinacious and thought that he
16595would conquer him and overthrow him, how much the morewould conquer him and overthrow him, how much the morewould conquer him and overthrow him, how much the more
16596will he be pertinacious in the case of us, who ourselves, of ourwill he be pertinacious in the case of us, who ourselves, of ourwill he be pertinacious in the case of us, who ourselves, of our
16597own desire, place ourselves under his hand, and vanquishown desire, place ourselves under his hand, and vanquishown desire, place ourselves under his hand, and vanquish
16598us and overthrow us according as he wisheth? Thereforeus and overthrow us according as he wisheth? Thereforeus and overthrow us according as he wisheth? Therefore
16599vigilanee is required. For the Greek who is in militaryvigilanee is required. For the Greek who is in militaryvigilanee is required. For the Greek who is in military
16600service doth not sleep upon a bed, but on the ground. Theservice doth not sleep upon a bed, but on the ground. Theservice doth not sleep upon a bed, but on the ground. The
16601huntsman also doth not pass the whole night in sleeping, buthuntsman also doth not pass the whole night in sleeping, buthuntsman also doth not pass the whole night in sleeping, but
16602in standing up. The husbandman and the vineyard keeperin standing up. The husbandman and the vineyard keeperin standing up. The husbandman and the vineyard keeper
16603manifest extreme wakefulness, so that nothing may injuremanifest extreme wakefulness, so that nothing may injuremanifest extreme wakefulness, so that nothing may injure
16604the vineyard of their lord. And thus was Jacob who said,the vineyard of their lord. And thus was Jacob who said,the vineyard of their lord. And thus was Jacob who said,
166051 bore the burning heat of the sun in the daytime, and the1 bore the burning heat of the sun in the daytime, and the1 bore the burning heat of the sun in the daytime, and the
16606cold of the frost in the night season, and sleep departed fromcold of the frost in the night season, and sleep departed fromcold of the frost in the night season, and sleep departed from
16607my eyes.” And what was the cause of his vigil except thatmy eyes.” And what was the cause of his vigil except thatmy eyes.” And what was the cause of his vigil except that
16608no sheep might be eaten by a wild beast ? Now if he mani-no sheep might be eaten by a wild beast ? Now if he mani-no sheep might be eaten by a wild beast ? Now if he mani-
16609fested such earnest care for a dumb animal, is it meet thatfested such earnest care for a dumb animal, is it meet thatfested such earnest care for a dumb animal, is it meet that
16610we ourselves should be like unto those who have no solicitudewe ourselves should be like unto those who have no solicitudewe ourselves should be like unto those who have no solicitude
16611for the rational soul, that soul which is more valuable thanfor the rational soul, that soul which is more valuable thanfor the rational soul, that soul which is more valuable than
16612all the world, that soul which shall stand up with us beforeall the world, that soul which shall stand up with us beforeall the world, that soul which shall stand up with us before
16613that awful Throne of God, that it may make an apology forthat awful Throne of God, that it may make an apology forthat awful Throne of God, that it may make an apology for
16614the things which have been done in the body ? |the things which have been done in the body ? |the things which have been done in the body ? |
16615For this reason also the Patriarch Jacob himself placedFor this reason also the Patriarch Jacob himself placedFor this reason also the Patriarch Jacob himself placed
16616a stone for his pillow when he lay down to sleep at Bethel,a stone for his pillow when he lay down to sleep at Bethel,a stone for his pillow when he lay down to sleep at Bethel,
16617in order that he might see that spiritual stone in his dream.in order that he might see that spiritual stone in his dream.in order that he might see that spiritual stone in his dream.
16618And through this he was held to be worthy to see thatAnd through this he was held to be worthy to see thatAnd through this he was held to be worthy to see that
16619ladder, and the angels who were going up and coming downladder, and the angels who were going up and coming downladder, and the angels who were going up and coming down
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16621on it, for they were carrying up our prayers, and wereon it, for they were carrying up our prayers, and wereon it, for they were carrying up our prayers, and were
16622bringing down gifts from the Lord for those who werebringing down gifts from the Lord for those who werebringing down gifts from the Lord for those who were
16623worthy thereof. The athlete is not anointed with unguents,worthy thereof. The athlete is not anointed with unguents,worthy thereof. The athlete is not anointed with unguents,
16624for sweet-smelling spices and perfumes of this kind belongfor sweet-smelling spices and perfumes of this kind belongfor sweet-smelling spices and perfumes of this kind belong
16625to the effeminate. For no impure thing is wanting in theto the effeminate. For no impure thing is wanting in theto the effeminate. For no impure thing is wanting in the
16626soul when the body enjoyeth scent in this manner. For assoul when the body enjoyeth scent in this manner. For assoul when the body enjoyeth scent in this manner. For as
16627the man with a loathsome disease covereth his hands and histhe man with a loathsome disease covereth his hands and histhe man with a loathsome disease covereth his hands and his
16628apparel with uncleanness, so also is the impurity of the soulapparel with uncleanness, so also is the impurity of the soulapparel with uncleanness, so also is the impurity of the soul
16629recognizable from the scents of the body.recognizable from the scents of the body.recognizable from the scents of the body.
16630Therefore it is meet that we should choose a life ofTherefore it is meet that we should choose a life ofTherefore it is meet that we should choose a life of
16631strenuous deeds, so that we may not rejoice in pleasure andstrenuous deeds, so that we may not rejoice in pleasure andstrenuous deeds, so that we may not rejoice in pleasure and
16632in the lusts. For what pleasure hath he who lieth down onin the lusts. For what pleasure hath he who lieth down onin the lusts. For what pleasure hath he who lieth down on
16633an ivory couch inlaid with stamped work in metal, exceptan ivory couch inlaid with stamped work in metal, exceptan ivory couch inlaid with stamped work in metal, except
16634empty care ? And this, moreover, inviteth the wrath of God.empty care ? And this, moreover, inviteth the wrath of God.empty care ? And this, moreover, inviteth the wrath of God.
16635Other sinners may possibly have pleasure, although it fliethOther sinners may possibly have pleasure, although it fliethOther sinners may possibly have pleasure, although it flieth
16636away like a dream; this sinner, however, hath no pleasureaway like a dream; this sinner, however, hath no pleasureaway like a dream; this sinner, however, hath no pleasure
16637at all [therein]. For this reason the prophet in condemningat all [therein]. For this reason the prophet in condemningat all [therein]. For this reason the prophet in condemning
16638such effeminacy as this spake, saying, ¢ Those who lie uponsuch effeminacy as this spake, saying, ¢ Those who lie uponsuch effeminacy as this spake, saying, ¢ Those who lie upon
16639ivory couches, and wanton on their beds.” Wouldst thou seeivory couches, and wanton on their beds.” Wouldst thou seeivory couches, and wanton on their beds.” Wouldst thou see
16640the royal couch which was filled with spiritual excellence ?the royal couch which was filled with spiritual excellence ?the royal couch which was filled with spiritual excellence ?
16641Look, then, on that of David, whereon were tears, likeLook, then, on that of David, whereon were tears, likeLook, then, on that of David, whereon were tears, like
16642pearls, the whole night long!pearls, the whole night long!pearls, the whole night long!
16643Now these things were written [concerning these men]Now these things were written [concerning these men]Now these things were written [concerning these men]
16644for our reproof and admonition, | in order that we mightfor our reproof and admonition, | in order that we mightfor our reproof and admonition, | in order that we might
16645travel in their footsteps, and might escape and save ourselvestravel in their footsteps, and might escape and save ourselvestravel in their footsteps, and might escape and save ourselves
16646from the judgement which is to come. Therefore, before wefrom the judgement which is to come. Therefore, before wefrom the judgement which is to come. Therefore, before we
16647enter into that Hall of Judgement, let us put off from us theenter into that Hall of Judgement, let us put off from us theenter into that Hall of Judgement, let us put off from us the
16648burdens of our follies, for in the Other World there is noburdens of our follies, for in the Other World there is noburdens of our follies, for in the Other World there is no
16649place for repentance. He wisheth us to be ready [always],place for repentance. He wisheth us to be ready [always],place for repentance. He wisheth us to be ready [always],
16650and for this reason He hath hidden from us the day of ourand for this reason He hath hidden from us the day of ourand for this reason He hath hidden from us the day of our
16651departure, so that we may always be in a state of meditation.departure, so that we may always be in a state of meditation.departure, so that we may always be in a state of meditation.
16652If in the Halls of Judgement in this world those who areIf in the Halls of Judgement in this world those who areIf in the Halls of Judgement in this world those who are
16653fettered are dissolved and parched with fear if they hear thefettered are dissolved and parched with fear if they hear thefettered are dissolved and parched with fear if they hear the
16654voice only of him that maketh the proclamation, how muchvoice only of him that maketh the proclamation, how muchvoice only of him that maketh the proclamation, how much
16655more shall those suffer who are about to stand before themore shall those suffer who are about to stand before themore shall those suffer who are about to stand before the
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16660throne of that Awful Judge ? Much have ye suffered inthrone of that Awful Judge ? Much have ye suffered inthrone of that Awful Judge ? Much have ye suffered in
16661silence in these things which have been spoken. Now at allsilence in these things which have been spoken. Now at allsilence in these things which have been spoken. Now at all
16662times conscience smiteth sinners, but especially when wetimes conscience smiteth sinners, but especially when wetimes conscience smiteth sinners, but especially when we
16663speak unto you concerning that Judgement. But perhapsspeak unto you concerning that Judgement. But perhapsspeak unto you concerning that Judgement. But perhaps
16664the rebukes which are [made] in words will benefit them.the rebukes which are [made] in words will benefit them.the rebukes which are [made] in words will benefit them.
16665Would that that rich man had been rebuked in this world,Would that that rich man had been rebuked in this world,Would that that rich man had been rebuked in this world,
16666for then his tongue would not have been on fire, and hefor then his tongue would not have been on fire, and hefor then his tongue would not have been on fire, and he
16667would not have been tormented !would not have been tormented !would not have been tormented !
16668Dost thou earnestly desire to keep virginity ? Keep theDost thou earnestly desire to keep virginity ? Keep theDost thou earnestly desire to keep virginity ? Keep the
16669commandments, and God will bestow it upon thee. If thoncommandments, and God will bestow it upon thee. If thoncommandments, and God will bestow it upon thee. If thon
16670sayest when thou prayest, ¢ Lord, keep me as the apple of thesayest when thou prayest, ¢ Lord, keep me as the apple of thesayest when thou prayest, ¢ Lord, keep me as the apple of the
16671ⲟⲩⲉ, He shall say, ‘ Keep thou My commandments, and Myⲟⲩⲉⲓ, He shall say, ‘ Keep thou My commandments, and Myouei, He shall say, ‘ Keep thou My commandments, and My
16672judgements, and My words as the light of thine eyes” Andjudgements, and My words as the light of thine eyes” Andjudgements, and My words as the light of thine eyes” And
16673if thou wouldst be thus [kept], cast away from thee allif thou wouldst be thus [kept], cast away from thee allif thou wouldst be thus [kept], cast away from thee all
16674anxiety, and say, Ⲙⲉ Who is nigh unto me is as nigh toanxiety, and say, ⲙⲏⲓ Who is nigh unto me is as nigh toanxiety, and say, myi Who is nigh unto me is as nigh to
16675me as the apple of mine eyes.’me as the apple of mine eyes.’me as the apple of mine eyes.’
16676Now having laid thine hand on the ploughshare, turn thouNow having laid thine hand on the ploughshare, turn thouNow having laid thine hand on the ploughshare, turn thou
16677not behind thee lest thou become a pillar of salt. Let thynot behind thee lest thou become a pillar of salt. Let thynot behind thee lest thou become a pillar of salt. Let thy
16678tongue be meditating at all times on the judgement which istongue be meditating at all times on the judgement which istongue be meditating at all times on the judgement which is
16679to come. Thou shalt speak no empty words. Thou shalt notto come. Thou shalt speak no empty words. Thou shalt notto come. Thou shalt speak no empty words. Thou shalt not
16680be vanquished by wrath, nor by grief, nor by any of thebe vanquished by wrath, nor by grief, nor by any of thebe vanquished by wrath, nor by grief, nor by any of the
16681destroying passions, | especially since thou wilt thereby be-destroying passions, | especially since thou wilt thereby be-destroying passions, | especially since thou wilt thereby be-
16682come involved in punishments in the Other World, so thatcome involved in punishments in the Other World, so thatcome involved in punishments in the Other World, so that
16683through the fear of that Judge Who shall come thon mayestthrough the fear of that Judge Who shall come thon mayestthrough the fear of that Judge Who shall come thon mayest
16684the more reach forward to the things which are before thee.the more reach forward to the things which are before thee.the more reach forward to the things which are before thee.
16685Let the Law of God be in thy mouth at all times, so thatLet the Law of God be in thy mouth at all times, so thatLet the Law of God be in thy mouth at all times, so that
16686thy words may come forth according to His Will. Set thouthy words may come forth according to His Will. Set thouthy words may come forth according to His Will. Set thou
16687the Lawgiver over thy mouth at every hour, and He shall bethe Lawgiver over thy mouth at every hour, and He shall bethe Lawgiver over thy mouth at every hour, and He shall be
16688unto thee a Dwelling-place, and a Counsellor, and One like-unto thee a Dwelling-place, and a Counsellor, and One like-unto thee a Dwelling-place, and a Counsellor, and One like-
16689minded to thyself. And if thou seest a man faring delicately,minded to thyself. And if thou seest a man faring delicately,minded to thyself. And if thou seest a man faring delicately,
16690and enjoying himself, and also making himself a ruler, knowand enjoying himself, and also making himself a ruler, knowand enjoying himself, and also making himself a ruler, know
16691thou that very quickly he will wither like the light grass ofthou that very quickly he will wither like the light grass ofthou that very quickly he will wither like the light grass of
16692the field. He enjoyeth himself with the things which arethe field. He enjoyeth himself with the things which arethe field. He enjoyeth himself with the things which are
16693transitory, but do thou enjoy thyself in the Lord.transitory, but do thou enjoy thyself in the Lord.transitory, but do thou enjoy thyself in the Lord.
16694Very many of the virgins have testified as martyrs. SinceVery many of the virgins have testified as martyrs. SinceVery many of the virgins have testified as martyrs. Since
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16696these have despised death, wilt not thou persist against lustthese have despised death, wilt not thou persist against lustthese have despised death, wilt not thou persist against lust
16697and conquer? That thou must put to death thy members isand conquer? That thou must put to death thy members isand conquer? That thou must put to death thy members is
16698required of thee ; and thou must [be free] not only from lustrequired of thee ; and thou must [be free] not only from lustrequired of thee ; and thou must [be free] not only from lust
16699and anger, but a measure must be set to the tongue. Seeand anger, but a measure must be set to the tongue. Seeand anger, but a measure must be set to the tongue. See
16700that thy conscience doth not make thee liable before the time.that thy conscience doth not make thee liable before the time.that thy conscience doth not make thee liable before the time.
16701For the Judge shall come, and everything shall be revealed.For the Judge shall come, and everything shall be revealed.For the Judge shall come, and everything shall be revealed.
16702In this world thou dost not wish to be stripped bare evenIn this world thou dost not wish to be stripped bare evenIn this world thou dost not wish to be stripped bare even
16703before one man, and when we are stripped bare in the Otherbefore one man, and when we are stripped bare in the Otherbefore one man, and when we are stripped bare in the Other
16704World before the tens of thousands [of angels], where shallWorld before the tens of thousands [of angels], where shallWorld before the tens of thousands [of angels], where shall
16705we be able to hide ourselves ?we be able to hide ourselves ?we be able to hide ourselves ?
16706John the virgin was a pure man, and because of this he layJohn the virgin was a pure man, and because of this he layJohn the virgin was a pure man, and because of this he lay
16707on the breast of his Lord. He who betrotheth his soul toon the breast of his Lord. He who betrotheth his soul toon the breast of his Lord. He who betrotheth his soul to
16708Christ guardeth [his] purity. The tree shall be known byChrist guardeth [his] purity. The tree shall be known byChrist guardeth [his] purity. The tree shall be known by
16709the fruit ; the righteous man speaketh faith openly. Rememberthe fruit ; the righteous man speaketh faith openly. Rememberthe fruit ; the righteous man speaketh faith openly. Remember
16710at all times this good confession, and take into thy mind theat all times this good confession, and take into thy mind theat all times this good confession, and take into thy mind the
16711Last Day. See that thou dost not become smeared with dirtLast Day. See that thou dost not become smeared with dirtLast Day. See that thou dost not become smeared with dirt
16712through thy tongue, for the tongue polluteth the whole body,through thy tongue, for the tongue polluteth the whole body,through thy tongue, for the tongue polluteth the whole body,
16713and when the body is polluted, it followeth of necessity thatand when the body is polluted, it followeth of necessity thatand when the body is polluted, it followeth of necessity that
16714the mind is destroyed. Well did Paul say, ‘Men who destroythe mind is destroyed. Well did Paul say, ‘Men who destroythe mind is destroyed. Well did Paul say, ‘Men who destroy
16715their minds, and destroy understandings | with wicked writingstheir minds, and destroy understandings | with wicked writingstheir minds, and destroy understandings | with wicked writings
16716and converse.’and converse.’and converse.’
16717Seck thou Paul even as did Thekla, in order that thouSeck thou Paul even as did Thekla, in order that thouSeck thou Paul even as did Thekla, in order that thou
16718mayest be persuaded [to do] the things which were spoken bymayest be persuaded [to do] the things which were spoken bymayest be persuaded [to do] the things which were spoken by
16719Paul. Thou hast need of wings, and if these be not to theePaul. Thou hast need of wings, and if these be not to theePaul. Thou hast need of wings, and if these be not to thee
16720thou hast promised vainly. Let {he gaze of the eyes testifythou hast promised vainly. Let {he gaze of the eyes testifythou hast promised vainly. Let {he gaze of the eyes testify
16721to the chastity which is within, Let [thy] gaze inclineto the chastity which is within, Let [thy] gaze inclineto the chastity which is within, Let [thy] gaze incline
16722downwards that the mind may be on high. Extreme careful-downwards that the mind may be on high. Extreme careful-downwards that the mind may be on high. Extreme careful-
16723ness is required by us, for our Adversary is very crafty. Andness is required by us, for our Adversary is very crafty. Andness is required by us, for our Adversary is very crafty. And
16724if he drove us out of the Paradise which was upon earth, heif he drove us out of the Paradise which was upon earth, heif he drove us out of the Paradise which was upon earth, he
16725cannot be prevented [from obstructing us] now that we wouldcannot be prevented [from obstructing us] now that we wouldcannot be prevented [from obstructing us] now that we would
16726go up to heaven.go up to heaven.go up to heaven.
16727See that thou dost not mingle water with the wine: letSee that thou dost not mingle water with the wine: letSee that thou dost not mingle water with the wine: let
16728the Holy Scripture be to thee in the place of water, and thethe Holy Scripture be to thee in the place of water, and thethe Holy Scripture be to thee in the place of water, and the
16729doctrine of our Lord in the place of wine. Hearken thoudoctrine of our Lord in the place of wine. Hearken thoudoctrine of our Lord in the place of wine. Hearken thou
16730unto him who said, ¢ I would that ye should be without care,unto him who said, ¢ I would that ye should be without care,unto him who said, ¢ I would that ye should be without care,
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16734and that we should not be in trepidation.” Now therefore, ifand that we should not be in trepidation.” Now therefore, ifand that we should not be in trepidation.” Now therefore, if
16735thou dost eagerly desire to ascend into the Kingdom of Heaventhou dost eagerly desire to ascend into the Kingdom of Heaventhou dost eagerly desire to ascend into the Kingdom of Heaven
16736in this earthly body, and to fly up into the heavens, reduce thyin this earthly body, and to fly up into the heavens, reduce thyin this earthly body, and to fly up into the heavens, reduce thy
16737body so that it may be easy for it to fly and to ascend thither.body so that it may be easy for it to fly and to ascend thither.body so that it may be easy for it to fly and to ascend thither.
16738If a horse eateth a very large meal he cannot run, and theIf a horse eateth a very large meal he cannot run, and theIf a horse eateth a very large meal he cannot run, and the
16739athlete doth not eat all that he desireth. And if Israel hadathlete doth not eat all that he desireth. And if Israel hadathlete doth not eat all that he desireth. And if Israel had
16740not over-caten he would not have waxed fat and kicked.Xnot over-caten he would not have waxed fat and kicked.Xnot over-caten he would not have waxed fat and kicked.X
16741Lift up thy gaze to where He is Whom thou lovest, soLift up thy gaze to where He is Whom thou lovest, soLift up thy gaze to where He is Whom thou lovest, so
16742that by means of celestial love thou mayest vanquish ter-that by means of celestial love thou mayest vanquish ter-that by means of celestial love thou mayest vanquish ter-
16743restrial love. On this earth we have fastings, and prayers,restrial love. On this earth we have fastings, and prayers,restrial love. On this earth we have fastings, and prayers,
16744and vigils which assist us, and the Scriptures which admonishand vigils which assist us, and the Scriptures which admonishand vigils which assist us, and the Scriptures which admonish
16745us. He who curtaileth [his efforts] in the contests is notus. He who curtaileth [his efforts] in the contests is notus. He who curtaileth [his efforts] in the contests is not
16746crowned. Herein hast thou a pledge of the life which iscrowned. Herein hast thou a pledge of the life which iscrowned. Herein hast thou a pledge of the life which is
16747beyond, that thou hast not a wife. Thou hast not to be inbeyond, that thou hast not a wife. Thou hast not to be inbeyond, that thou hast not a wife. Thou hast not to be in
16748fear concerning the pains of her parturition, thou hast not tofear concerning the pains of her parturition, thou hast not tofear concerning the pains of her parturition, thou hast not to
16749weep for one child who is dead, nor for another who is sick,weep for one child who is dead, nor for another who is sick,weep for one child who is dead, nor for another who is sick,
16750nor for thy daughter lest she should be deserted, but thou artnor for thy daughter lest she should be deserted, but thou artnor for thy daughter lest she should be deserted, but thou art
16751freed from begetting children, and from bringing them up,freed from begetting children, and from bringing them up,freed from begetting children, and from bringing them up,
16752and from anxiety, and from the vexation of these things. Onand from anxiety, and from the vexation of these things. Onand from anxiety, and from the vexation of these things. On
16753the contrary, thou dost follow in the footsteps of that Bride-the contrary, thou dost follow in the footsteps of that Bride-the contrary, thou dost follow in the footsteps of that Bride-
16754groom Who leadeth to the Kingdom, | which passeth not away,groom Who leadeth to the Kingdom, | which passeth not away,groom Who leadeth to the Kingdom, | which passeth not away,
16755after Him Who said, ‘If ye will walk with Me in truth,after Him Who said, ‘If ye will walk with Me in truth,after Him Who said, ‘If ye will walk with Me in truth,
16756I also will walk with you in integrity. But if ye turn asideI also will walk with you in integrity. But if ye turn asideI also will walk with you in integrity. But if ye turn aside
16757from Me, I also will act in wrath and in anger.’from Me, I also will act in wrath and in anger.’from Me, I also will act in wrath and in anger.’
16758Await thou at all times thy Lord Who is coming. For ifAwait thou at all times thy Lord Who is coming. For ifAwait thou at all times thy Lord Who is coming. For if
16759he who said, Ⲙⲉ tarrieth in coming,” was cut asunder, whathe who said, ⲙⲏⲓ tarrieth in coming,” was cut asunder, whathe who said, myi tarrieth in coming,” was cut asunder, what
16760shall happen unto him that doth not expect Him to come atshall happen unto him that doth not expect Him to come atshall happen unto him that doth not expect Him to come at
16761all? Dost thou wish to be like unto Christ? Then followall? Dost thou wish to be like unto Christ? Then followall? Dost thou wish to be like unto Christ? Then follow
16762in His footsteps, for strait is the door whereby the righteousin His footsteps, for strait is the door whereby the righteousin His footsteps, for strait is the door whereby the righteous
16763enter in. Iearken thou unto Daniel, who said, ‘I Danielenter in. Iearken thou unto Daniel, who said, ‘I Danielenter in. Iearken thou unto Daniel, who said, ‘I Daniel
16764was sitting in grief for three weeks of days. Bread I didwas sitting in grief for three weeks of days. Bread I didwas sitting in grief for three weeks of days. Bread I did
16765nol eat, and wine did not enter my mouth.” And John also,nol eat, and wine did not enter my mouth.” And John also,nol eat, and wine did not enter my mouth.” And John also,
16766who dwelt in the desert, possessed nothing in order that hewho dwelt in the desert, possessed nothing in order that hewho dwelt in the desert, possessed nothing in order that he
16767! Deut. xxxii, 15.! Deut. xxxii, 15.! Deut. xxxii, 15.
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16769might not be taken by [the goods of this world]; for he wasmight not be taken by [the goods of this world]; for he wasmight not be taken by [the goods of this world]; for he was
16770a lamp, and therefore was afraid of the coming of the winds.a lamp, and therefore was afraid of the coming of the winds.a lamp, and therefore was afraid of the coming of the winds.
16771Remember thou these teachings.Remember thou these teachings.Remember thou these teachings.
16772Thou hast chosen for thyself a heavenly course of life,Thou hast chosen for thyself a heavenly course of life,Thou hast chosen for thyself a heavenly course of life,
16773fight thou therefore the good fight in faith, looking forwardfight thou therefore the good fight in faith, looking forwardfight thou therefore the good fight in faith, looking forward
16774to the victory, and through victory to the crown, and throughto the victory, and through victory to the crown, and throughto the victory, and through victory to the crown, and through
16775the crown to Him that ordereth the contest. Only, let thethe crown to Him that ordereth the contest. Only, let thethe crown to Him that ordereth the contest. Only, let the
16776labour [be performed] with knowledge. For it is a fearfullabour [be performed] with knowledge. For it is a fearfullabour [be performed] with knowledge. For it is a fearful
16777thing to fall into the hands of the Living God. If thou hastthing to fall into the hands of the Living God. If thou hastthing to fall into the hands of the Living God. If thou hast
16778looked in times past at the images of the Emperors, thou wiltlooked in times past at the images of the Emperors, thou wiltlooked in times past at the images of the Emperors, thou wilt
16779haveobserved that the countenances of some of them are pleasanthaveobserved that the countenances of some of them are pleasanthaveobserved that the countenances of some of them are pleasant
16780to the sight, and that some of them are frightful and savage;to the sight, and that some of them are frightful and savage;to the sight, and that some of them are frightful and savage;
16781even thus is it in the Other World, for according to the lifeeven thus is it in the Other World, for according to the lifeeven thus is it in the Other World, for according to the life
16782which a man leadeth in this world doth he appear there.which a man leadeth in this world doth he appear there.which a man leadeth in this world doth he appear there.
16783As then we flee from that shame which is for ever, let usAs then we flee from that shame which is for ever, let usAs then we flee from that shame which is for ever, let us
16784say, like the prophet, ‘Keep me, O God, for in Thee havesay, like the prophet, ‘Keep me, O God, for in Thee havesay, like the prophet, ‘Keep me, O God, for in Thee have
16785I put my trust, for of my good deeds Thou hast no need’I put my trust, for of my good deeds Thou hast no need’I put my trust, for of my good deeds Thou hast no need’
16786For He hath no need of the things which are ours, but He isFor He hath no need of the things which are ours, but He isFor He hath no need of the things which are ours, but He is
16787anxious concerning our redemption. Let us offer unto Him |anxious concerning our redemption. Let us offer unto Him |anxious concerning our redemption. Let us offer unto Him |
16788our soul as a living sacrifice, even as it is written, ‘Notour soul as a living sacrifice, even as it is written, ‘Notour soul as a living sacrifice, even as it is written, ‘Not
16789through fire, but by longsuffering.” Now he who endureththrough fire, but by longsuffering.” Now he who endureththrough fire, but by longsuffering.” Now he who endureth
16790to the end shall live, and moreover, weary thyself for everto the end shall live, and moreover, weary thyself for everto the end shall live, and moreover, weary thyself for ever
16791that thou mayest live for ever and ever. For this reason,that thou mayest live for ever and ever. For this reason,that thou mayest live for ever and ever. For this reason,
16792even as we would choose for ourselves to live without disturb-even as we would choose for ourselves to live without disturb-even as we would choose for ourselves to live without disturb-
16793ance and without distraction, let us run well in order that weance and without distraction, let us run well in order that weance and without distraction, let us run well in order that we
16794may overtake. For the debt for which we should be liablemay overtake. For the debt for which we should be liablemay overtake. For the debt for which we should be liable
16795would not be small, if after we have promised God that wewould not be small, if after we have promised God that wewould not be small, if after we have promised God that we
16796will travel in this path, we were to turn back.will travel in this path, we were to turn back.will travel in this path, we were to turn back.
16797Therefore let thy tongue and thy gaze be well ordered, andTherefore let thy tongue and thy gaze be well ordered, andTherefore let thy tongue and thy gaze be well ordered, and
16798lift thou up thy hands reverently in prayer. And by thylift thou up thy hands reverently in prayer. And by thylift thou up thy hands reverently in prayer. And by thy
16799behaviour, and by thy conversation, and by thy patientbehaviour, and by thy conversation, and by thy patientbehaviour, and by thy conversation, and by thy patient
16800endurance, and by thy persistence in self-denial, and by thyendurance, and by thy persistence in self-denial, and by thyendurance, and by thy persistence in self-denial, and by thy
16801love of labours, and by thy love for the brotherhood, and bylove of labours, and by thy love for the brotherhood, and bylove of labours, and by thy love for the brotherhood, and by
16802thy health in the faith, make thou thyself to be known asthy health in the faith, make thou thyself to be known asthy health in the faith, make thou thyself to be known as
16803a disciple of Christ. And at all times do thou be meditatinga disciple of Christ. And at all times do thou be meditatinga disciple of Christ. And at all times do thou be meditating
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16806374 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN374 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN374 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN
16807upon that judgement which is to come. Now all these thingsupon that judgement which is to come. Now all these thingsupon that judgement which is to come. Now all these things
16808are little and are easy to be described, but they are very greatare little and are easy to be described, but they are very greatare little and are easy to be described, but they are very great
16809when they come to be performed in very deed.when they come to be performed in very deed.when they come to be performed in very deed.
16810Now [the Book] saith, ‘The kingdom of heaven is likeNow [the Book] saith, ‘The kingdom of heaven is likeNow [the Book] saith, ‘The kingdom of heaven is like
16811unto the five virgins who were famous.” Ile doth not sayunto the five virgins who were famous.” Ile doth not sayunto the five virgins who were famous.” Ile doth not say
16812that it is like the sun, or the moon, or the ornament of thethat it is like the sun, or the moon, or the ornament of thethat it is like the sun, or the moon, or the ornament of the
16813stars, or gold, or silver, or any one of the beautiful thingsstars, or gold, or silver, or any one of the beautiful thingsstars, or gold, or silver, or any one of the beautiful things
16814which are transient. For what is there that is greater thanwhich are transient. For what is there that is greater thanwhich are transient. For what is there that is greater than
16815the riches of the kingdom which are without care ? For thisthe riches of the kingdom which are without care ? For thisthe riches of the kingdom which are without care ? For this
16816reason Paul, the sponsor of the Church, admonished [us],reason Paul, the sponsor of the Church, admonished [us],reason Paul, the sponsor of the Church, admonished [us],
16817saying, ‘I desire that ye be without care.” Therefore issaying, ‘I desire that ye be without care.” Therefore issaying, ‘I desire that ye be without care.” Therefore is
16818prayer necessary at all times, for if a man be sick he shall beprayer necessary at all times, for if a man be sick he shall beprayer necessary at all times, for if a man be sick he shall be
16819healed in the spirit, and if he be well, let him take good heedhealed in the spirit, and if he be well, let him take good heedhealed in the spirit, and if he be well, let him take good heed
16820that he fall not, and let him say like that holy man, ¢ Seventhat he fall not, and let him say like that holy man, ¢ Seventhat he fall not, and let him say like that holy man, ¢ Seven
16821times in the day have I praised Thee because of Thy righteoustimes in the day have I praised Thee because of Thy righteoustimes in the day have I praised Thee because of Thy righteous
16822judgements.’judgements.’judgements.’
16823For it is a beautiful thing that by means of prayer weFor it is a beautiful thing that by means of prayer weFor it is a beautiful thing that by means of prayer we
16824can always hold converse with God. And if | converse withcan always hold converse with God. And if | converse withcan always hold converse with God. And if | converse with
16825a good man profiteth, how very much more shall we profit ifa good man profiteth, how very much more shall we profit ifa good man profiteth, how very much more shall we profit if
16826our converse be with God by day and by night! For who isour converse be with God by day and by night! For who isour converse be with God by day and by night! For who is
16827able to sin when he is convinced that God is near him ?able to sin when he is convinced that God is near him ?able to sin when he is convinced that God is near him ?
16828Therefore [see] that sin doth not find itself able to glide inTherefore [see] that sin doth not find itself able to glide inTherefore [see] that sin doth not find itself able to glide in
16829by means of error. Let us remember him that said, ‘Pray yeby means of error. Let us remember him that said, ‘Pray yeby means of error. Let us remember him that said, ‘Pray ye
16830at all times, and let it not be a weariness to you” Now theat all times, and let it not be a weariness to you” Now theat all times, and let it not be a weariness to you” Now the
16831prayer with the lips is good, but the prayer of works is better,prayer with the lips is good, but the prayer of works is better,prayer with the lips is good, but the prayer of works is better,
16832and it helpeth those who have need of us, and it is acceptableand it helpeth those who have need of us, and it is acceptableand it helpeth those who have need of us, and it is acceptable
16833to God.to God.to God.
16834Meditate thou on thy death; put to death thy membersMeditate thou on thy death; put to death thy membersMeditate thou on thy death; put to death thy members
16835which are on the earth, for the day of the Lord cometh likewhich are on the earth, for the day of the Lord cometh likewhich are on the earth, for the day of the Lord cometh like
16836a thief. For if, when those who require thy soul come, thoua thief. For if, when those who require thy soul come, thoua thief. For if, when those who require thy soul come, thou
16837begin to say unto them, ‘Permit ye me to fast and to givebegin to say unto them, ‘Permit ye me to fast and to givebegin to say unto them, ‘Permit ye me to fast and to give
16838alms,’ thy Lord shall say unto thee, ¢ Have I not already toldalms,’ thy Lord shall say unto thee, ¢ Have I not already toldalms,’ thy Lord shall say unto thee, ¢ Have I not already told
16839thee to take good heed ? Have ye not heard [the words],thee to take good heed ? Have ye not heard [the words],thee to take good heed ? Have ye not heard [the words],
16840Repent, for the day of the Lord hath drawn nigh? Did yeRepent, for the day of the Lord hath drawn nigh? Did yeRepent, for the day of the Lord hath drawn nigh? Did ye
16841not hear Paul, who said, ¢ Whilst we have the time let usnot hear Paul, who said, ¢ Whilst we have the time let usnot hear Paul, who said, ¢ Whilst we have the time let us
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16843cultivate good works’? For he who is diligent hath no needcultivate good works’? For he who is diligent hath no needcultivate good works’? For he who is diligent hath no need
16844of a long time for repentance. That thief did not live a longof a long time for repentance. That thief did not live a longof a long time for repentance. That thief did not live a long
16845time, but he believed, and gained the treasure of the kingdom;time, but he believed, and gained the treasure of the kingdom;time, but he believed, and gained the treasure of the kingdom;
16846and the martyrs, those of them who poured out their blood,and the martyrs, those of them who poured out their blood,and the martyrs, those of them who poured out their blood,
16847were crowned in a very short time. Do thou pour out tearswere crowned in a very short time. Do thou pour out tearswere crowned in a very short time. Do thou pour out tears
16848in abundance.in abundance.in abundance.
16849No liar is He Who said, ¢ I wish all the children of men toNo liar is He Who said, ¢ I wish all the children of men toNo liar is He Who said, ¢ I wish all the children of men to
16850live.” For this reason He doth not admonish us through thelive.” For this reason He doth not admonish us through thelive.” For this reason He doth not admonish us through the
16851Holy Scriptures only, but He correcteth us through theHoly Scriptures only, but He correcteth us through theHoly Scriptures only, but He correcteth us through the
16852penalties which Ⲙⲉ bringeth upon others. And moreover,penalties which ⲙⲏⲓ bringeth upon others. And moreover,penalties which myi bringeth upon others. And moreover,
16853for this reason the physicians also make their cuttings in thefor this reason the physicians also make their cuttings in thefor this reason the physicians also make their cuttings in the
16854presence of all men. And the governors also, when they sitpresence of all men. And the governors also, when they sitpresence of all men. And the governors also, when they sit
16855upon the high throne, hack criminals in pieces, in order thatupon the high throne, hack criminals in pieces, in order thatupon the high throne, hack criminals in pieces, in order that
16856we through the wickednesses of others may become better men.we through the wickednesses of others may become better men.we through the wickednesses of others may become better men.
16857Therefore being firmly fixed in the faith, let us advance toTherefore being firmly fixed in the faith, let us advance toTherefore being firmly fixed in the faith, let us advance to
16858knowledge ; and from knowledge let us come to love; andknowledge ; and from knowledge let us come to love; andknowledge ; and from knowledge let us come to love; and
16859from love to the inheritance which | is with the saints. And Fol. 756from love to the inheritance which | is with the saints. And Fol. 756from love to the inheritance which | is with the saints. And Fol. 756
16860let us strip off sin and array ourselves in righteousness, beinglet us strip off sin and array ourselves in righteousness, beinglet us strip off sin and array ourselves in righteousness, being
16861constant in prayer, even as it is written, ¢ Who at any timeconstant in prayer, even as it is written, ¢ Who at any timeconstant in prayer, even as it is written, ¢ Who at any time
16862suffered injury because he was watching ?’suffered injury because he was watching ?’suffered injury because he was watching ?’
16863And behold, even though the wolves be a long way off, theAnd behold, even though the wolves be a long way off, theAnd behold, even though the wolves be a long way off, the
16864shepherds watch and keep guard, and their dogs are readyshepherds watch and keep guard, and their dogs are readyshepherds watch and keep guard, and their dogs are ready
16865[to spring]. Therefore is it a good thing that we should be[to spring]. Therefore is it a good thing that we should be[to spring]. Therefore is it a good thing that we should be
16866vigilant at all times, for although there may be no recom-vigilant at all times, for although there may be no recom-vigilant at all times, for although there may be no recom-
16867pense for thy labours, the exercise (or training), will do theepense for thy labours, the exercise (or training), will do theepense for thy labours, the exercise (or training), will do thee
16868no harm. Hearken now unto good counsels. Now ourno harm. Hearken now unto good counsels. Now ourno harm. Hearken now unto good counsels. Now our
16869fathers according to the body feel great anxiety concerningfathers according to the body feel great anxiety concerningfathers according to the body feel great anxiety concerning
16870us in childhood, for they suffer with the suffering, and say,us in childhood, for they suffer with the suffering, and say,us in childhood, for they suffer with the suffering, and say,
16871‘Who is sick and I myself am not sick?” And for this‘Who is sick and I myself am not sick?” And for this‘Who is sick and I myself am not sick?” And for this
16872reason we must apply the medicine of the Word.reason we must apply the medicine of the Word.reason we must apply the medicine of the Word.
16873Now when once the soul hath been seized by sin, and itNow when once the soul hath been seized by sin, and itNow when once the soul hath been seized by sin, and it
16874remaineth without pain, it addeth greatly to its sickness.remaineth without pain, it addeth greatly to its sickness.remaineth without pain, it addeth greatly to its sickness.
16875For as the flame which hath once laid hold upon fuel de-For as the flame which hath once laid hold upon fuel de-For as the flame which hath once laid hold upon fuel de-
16876voureth everything, even so is sin; when once it hath laidvoureth everything, even so is sin; when once it hath laidvoureth everything, even so is sin; when once it hath laid
16877hold upon the thoughts of the soul and there is none to cuthold upon the thoughts of the soul and there is none to cuthold upon the thoughts of the soul and there is none to cut
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16880it off, it can afterwards only be healed with the greatestit off, it can afterwards only be healed with the greatestit off, it can afterwards only be healed with the greatest
16881difficulty, becanse with growth (or, addition) sluggishnessdifficulty, becanse with growth (or, addition) sluggishnessdifficulty, becanse with growth (or, addition) sluggishness
16882cometh. Now in this way, on many occasions, many whocometh. Now in this way, on many occasions, many whocometh. Now in this way, on many occasions, many who
16883did not at the beginning extinguish the sparks, have suffereddid not at the beginning extinguish the sparks, have suffereddid not at the beginning extinguish the sparks, have suffered
16884great overthrow, for they had not restrained their sin so thatgreat overthrow, for they had not restrained their sin so thatgreat overthrow, for they had not restrained their sin so that
16885it might not advance. And sin is like unto the horse whichit might not advance. And sin is like unto the horse whichit might not advance. And sin is like unto the horse which
16886hath bitten through its bridle, and thrown its rider from thehath bitten through its bridle, and thrown its rider from thehath bitten through its bridle, and thrown its rider from the
16887rock. For sick folk have a great prospect of recovery so longrock. For sick folk have a great prospect of recovery so longrock. For sick folk have a great prospect of recovery so long
16888as they remain with their physicians ; but when once theyas they remain with their physicians ; but when once theyas they remain with their physicians ; but when once they
16889have no one to care about the sickness, and to check it, theyhave no one to care about the sickness, and to check it, theyhave no one to care about the sickness, and to check it, they
16890abide subsequently unhealed. And this doth not happenabide subsequently unhealed. And this doth not happenabide subsequently unhealed. And this doth not happen
16891through the law of the siekness, but because of neglect ofthrough the law of the siekness, but because of neglect ofthrough the law of the siekness, but because of neglect of
16892Him that can heal [it].Him that can heal [it].Him that can heal [it].
16893Therefore | it is meet to curb sin from the very beginning,Therefore | it is meet to curb sin from the very beginning,Therefore | it is meet to curb sin from the very beginning,
16894like a fierce and obstinate horse. Tor after our departurelike a fierce and obstinate horse. Tor after our departurelike a fierce and obstinate horse. Tor after our departure
16895from this world we can neither repent nor correct our ways,from this world we can neither repent nor correct our ways,from this world we can neither repent nor correct our ways,
16896even as the athlete eannot be crowned when the contest iseven as the athlete eannot be crowned when the contest iseven as the athlete eannot be crowned when the contest is
16897ended. Therefore let us snatch for ourselves the glory of theended. Therefore let us snatch for ourselves the glory of theended. Therefore let us snatch for ourselves the glory of the
16898crown in this world that we may escape the disgrace of thecrown in this world that we may escape the disgrace of thecrown in this world that we may escape the disgrace of the
16899next, for disgrace is more evil than burning. For if thenext, for disgrace is more evil than burning. For if thenext, for disgrace is more evil than burning. For if the
16900servant of a man burn he suffereth loss, but every disgrace isservant of a man burn he suffereth loss, but every disgrace isservant of a man burn he suffereth loss, but every disgrace is
16901more severe than burning. Now if we seek not to be dis-more severe than burning. Now if we seek not to be dis-more severe than burning. Now if we seek not to be dis-
16902graced no one shall disgrace us. It is said, ¢ Thou shalt notgraced no one shall disgrace us. It is said, ¢ Thou shalt notgraced no one shall disgrace us. It is said, ¢ Thou shalt not
16903revile the man who turneth from his sins.” For if in thisrevile the man who turneth from his sins.” For if in thisrevile the man who turneth from his sins.” For if in this
16904world it is not seemly for us to revile the adulterer whoseworld it is not seemly for us to revile the adulterer whoseworld it is not seemly for us to revile the adulterer whose
16905disgrace is not forgotten, how much more in that synagoguedisgrace is not forgotten, how much more in that synagoguedisgrace is not forgotten, how much more in that synagogue
16906of the Other World, where there is no bribe and nothingof the Other World, where there is no bribe and nothingof the Other World, where there is no bribe and nothing
16907else, should he be able to do away for himself that disgrace?else, should he be able to do away for himself that disgrace?else, should he be able to do away for himself that disgrace?
16908Therefore open thou thy mouth with the word of God, andTherefore open thou thy mouth with the word of God, andTherefore open thou thy mouth with the word of God, and
16909not with idle words. For if instead of an idle word we givenot with idle words. For if instead of an idle word we givenot with idle words. For if instead of an idle word we give
16910a portion of the Psalms, how much more should we givea portion of the Psalms, how much more should we givea portion of the Psalms, how much more should we give
16911instead of a deed which we have sinfully committed? Letinstead of a deed which we have sinfully committed? Letinstead of a deed which we have sinfully committed? Let
16912not the pleasure of the things which are seen lead us astray;not the pleasure of the things which are seen lead us astray;not the pleasure of the things which are seen lead us astray;
16913for as we cannot overtake our own shadows, so also we cannotfor as we cannot overtake our own shadows, so also we cannotfor as we cannot overtake our own shadows, so also we cannot
16914[overtake] the deeds of men. Now some of them are dis-[overtake] the deeds of men. Now some of them are dis-[overtake] the deeds of men. Now some of them are dis-
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16916solved before our death, and others afterwards, and moresolved before our death, and others afterwards, and moresolved before our death, and others afterwards, and more
16917rapidly than a mountain torrent they are exhausted, andrapidly than a mountain torrent they are exhausted, andrapidly than a mountain torrent they are exhausted, and
16918fly away.fly away.fly away.
16919Now the things which are about to be change not, neitherNow the things which are about to be change not, neitherNow the things which are about to be change not, neither
16920do they become old, nor are they transformed, but they. aredo they become old, nor are they transformed, but they. aredo they become old, nor are they transformed, but they. are
16921joyous at all times, and in their beauty they abide. Marveljoyous at all times, and in their beauty they abide. Marveljoyous at all times, and in their beauty they abide. Marvel
16922not at the wealth which doth not abide with those whonot at the wealth which doth not abide with those whonot at the wealth which doth not abide with those who
16923possess it, but which forsaketh them, and leapeth from thispossess it, but which forsaketh them, and leapeth from thispossess it, but which forsaketh them, and leapeth from this
16924man to another, and also from that man to another. Andman to another, and also from that man to another. Andman to another, and also from that man to another. And
16925it is meet that we should despise all these transitory things,it is meet that we should despise all these transitory things,it is meet that we should despise all these transitory things,
16926for it should be sufficient for us to hear him who said, ¢ Godfor it should be sufficient for us to hear him who said, ¢ Godfor it should be sufficient for us to hear him who said, ¢ God
16927is the Judge of | truth, the Mighty One, and the Long-is the Judge of | truth, the Mighty One, and the Long-is the Judge of | truth, the Mighty One, and the Long-
16928suffering One.” Frequent vigil is necessary for thee [if]suffering One.” Frequent vigil is necessary for thee [if]suffering One.” Frequent vigil is necessary for thee [if]
16929thou wouldst guard thyself against thieves, for thinethou wouldst guard thyself against thieves, for thinethou wouldst guard thyself against thieves, for thine
16930Adversary, the Calumniator, seeketh to cast thee down sAdversary, the Calumniator, seeketh to cast thee down sAdversary, the Calumniator, seeketh to cast thee down s
16931that thou mayest not ascend to that place wherefrom he fell.that thou mayest not ascend to that place wherefrom he fell.that thou mayest not ascend to that place wherefrom he fell.
16932His nets are many. Flee from his snares, and from hisHis nets are many. Flee from his snares, and from hisHis nets are many. Flee from his snares, and from his
16933traps, so that thou mayest be able to say, ¢ He shall delivertraps, so that thou mayest be able to say, ¢ He shall delivertraps, so that thou mayest be able to say, ¢ He shall deliver
16934thee (me ?) from the snare of stumbling, and from the wordsthee (me ?) from the snare of stumbling, and from the wordsthee (me ?) from the snare of stumbling, and from the words
16935of emptiness.’of emptiness.’of emptiness.’
16936Thou hast need at all times not only of a lamp, but alsoThou hast need at all times not only of a lamp, but alsoThou hast need at all times not only of a lamp, but also
16937of a light [therein] because of the craftinesses which areof a light [therein] because of the craftinesses which areof a light [therein] because of the craftinesses which are
16938from afar; for although thou hast feet thou wilt not be ablefrom afar; for although thou hast feet thou wilt not be ablefrom afar; for although thou hast feet thou wilt not be able
16939to walk unless the Lamp of the Law is with thee. Andto walk unless the Lamp of the Law is with thee. Andto walk unless the Lamp of the Law is with thee. And
16940although thou hast hands and eyes thou wilt be able neitheralthough thou hast hands and eyes thou wilt be able neitheralthough thou hast hands and eyes thou wilt be able neither
16941to work nor to see whilst the light is not near thee. Thouto work nor to see whilst the light is not near thee. Thouto work nor to see whilst the light is not near thee. Thou
16942travellest on the road every day, and the light is necessarytravellest on the road every day, and the light is necessarytravellest on the road every day, and the light is necessary
16943for thee, that thou mayest not fall from the rock if thoufor thee, that thou mayest not fall from the rock if thoufor thee, that thou mayest not fall from the rock if thou
16944meetest thieves. Be thou above the snares at all times,meetest thieves. Be thou above the snares at all times,meetest thieves. Be thou above the snares at all times,
16945saying, ‘Skip about, and dwell on the mountains, like asaying, ‘Skip about, and dwell on the mountains, like asaying, ‘Skip about, and dwell on the mountains, like a
16946goat’; and ¢ Would that I had wings like doves, so thatgoat’; and ¢ Would that I had wings like doves, so thatgoat’; and ¢ Would that I had wings like doves, so that
16947I could fly away, and dwell, and be afar off !”I could fly away, and dwell, and be afar off !”I could fly away, and dwell, and be afar off !”
16948The nature of the pupil of the eye is the eye, whatever itThe nature of the pupil of the eye is the eye, whatever itThe nature of the pupil of the eye is the eye, whatever it
16949may be. Thou shalt be chaste as a virgin under the tamarindmay be. Thou shalt be chaste as a virgin under the tamarindmay be. Thou shalt be chaste as a virgin under the tamarind
16950trees, so that thou mayest arrive in the bed-chamber. Also,trees, so that thou mayest arrive in the bed-chamber. Also,trees, so that thou mayest arrive in the bed-chamber. Also,
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16953Fol. 77aFol. 77aFol. 77a
16954378 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN378 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN378 THE DISCOURSE OF MAR JOHN
16955as the tongue is restrained between the two high hedges ofas the tongue is restrained between the two high hedges ofas the tongue is restrained between the two high hedges of
16956the lips, and like a modest virgin, let us utter every word inthe lips, and like a modest virgin, let us utter every word inthe lips, and like a modest virgin, let us utter every word in
16957knowledge and in order. And seeing beforehand the Judgeknowledge and in order. And seeing beforehand the Judgeknowledge and in order. And seeing beforehand the Judge
16958Who is to come, let us say, ¢ What then is the river of fireWho is to come, let us say, ¢ What then is the river of fireWho is to come, let us say, ¢ What then is the river of fire
16959like? And the outer darkness? And the gnashing oflike? And the outer darkness? And the gnashing oflike? And the outer darkness? And the gnashing of
16960teeth?’ In thy mind shalt thou receive [the knowledgeteeth?’ In thy mind shalt thou receive [the knowledgeteeth?’ In thy mind shalt thou receive [the knowledge
16961thereof], and thou shalt be able to please God.thereof], and thou shalt be able to please God.thereof], and thou shalt be able to please God.
16962Now because [the loins of] the Bridegroom are girded up,Now because [the loins of] the Bridegroom are girded up,Now because [the loins of] the Bridegroom are girded up,
16963guard thou for Him thy conseience in purity | until He comeguard thou for Him thy conseience in purity | until He comeguard thou for Him thy conseience in purity | until He come
16964in His glory. And sing thou a Psalm, saying, Ⲙ︦ soul isin His glory. And sing thou a Psalm, saying, ⲙ soul isin His glory. And sing thou a Psalm, saying, m soul is
16965in Thy hands always, and Thy Law have I not forgotten.’in Thy hands always, and Thy Law have I not forgotten.’in Thy hands always, and Thy Law have I not forgotten.’
16966Inasmuch as thou art above snares thou shalt not fall intoInasmuch as thou art above snares thou shalt not fall intoInasmuch as thou art above snares thou shalt not fall into
16967them, so that thou mayest be able to say, Ⲁ soul haththem, so that thou mayest be able to say, ⲁ soul haththem, so that thou mayest be able to say, a soul hath
16968escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler” At allescaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler” At allescaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler” At all
16969times fear thou God, as the righteous Judge; and if thoutimes fear thou God, as the righteous Judge; and if thoutimes fear thou God, as the righteous Judge; and if thou
16970dost not love the dwelling with angels, be afraid lest thoudost not love the dwelling with angels, be afraid lest thoudost not love the dwelling with angels, be afraid lest thou
16971be tortured with Satan. See how death cometh, light thybe tortured with Satan. See how death cometh, light thybe tortured with Satan. See how death cometh, light thy
16972lamp, and let thy lamp burn with a good flame, so that thoulamp, and let thy lamp burn with a good flame, so that thoulamp, and let thy lamp burn with a good flame, so that thou
16973mayest not tarry [through] sleep. Consider not the labours,mayest not tarry [through] sleep. Consider not the labours,mayest not tarry [through] sleep. Consider not the labours,
16974but look upon Paradise; reckon not the sufferings, but be ofbut look upon Paradise; reckon not the sufferings, but be ofbut look upon Paradise; reckon not the sufferings, but be of
16975good courage with victory. Thou shalt not be anxious aboutgood courage with victory. Thou shalt not be anxious aboutgood courage with victory. Thou shalt not be anxious about
16976the stripes, but the honour. Thou shalt not see those whothe stripes, but the honour. Thou shalt not see those whothe stripes, but the honour. Thou shalt not see those who
16977have fallen, but be thou like unto those who were trainedhave fallen, but be thou like unto those who were trainedhave fallen, but be thou like unto those who were trained
16978and who conquered, who were crowned not with the [crownsand who conquered, who were crowned not with the [crownsand who conquered, who were crowned not with the [crowns
16979of] earth, but with those of heaven.of] earth, but with those of heaven.of] earth, but with those of heaven.
16980The martyrs offered themselves to God, but let us offer theThe martyrs offered themselves to God, but let us offer theThe martyrs offered themselves to God, but let us offer the
16981labours which are great. Thou thinkest sleep pleasant, butlabours which are great. Thou thinkest sleep pleasant, butlabours which are great. Thou thinkest sleep pleasant, but
16982understand thou the sweetness of the spiritual song. If thouunderstand thou the sweetness of the spiritual song. If thouunderstand thou the sweetness of the spiritual song. If thou
16983find it to be a hardship to sleep upon the ground, observe thoufind it to be a hardship to sleep upon the ground, observe thoufind it to be a hardship to sleep upon the ground, observe thou
16984that the martyrs fell down on coals of fire. If thy mouth bethat the martyrs fell down on coals of fire. If thy mouth bethat the martyrs fell down on coals of fire. If thy mouth be
16985bitter through fasting, ponder thou that to Him Who createdbitter through fasting, ponder thou that to Him Who createdbitter through fasting, ponder thou that to Him Who created
16986sweetness did they give gall for thy sake. And if thousweetness did they give gall for thy sake. And if thousweetness did they give gall for thy sake. And if thou
16987weep it is for thyself, for hitherto thou hast not poured outweep it is for thyself, for hitherto thou hast not poured outweep it is for thyself, for hitherto thou hast not poured out
16988tears, like Paul, for the redemption of others.tears, like Paul, for the redemption of others.tears, like Paul, for the redemption of others.
16989Give courage to thy soul with all these things. Labour isGive courage to thy soul with all these things. Labour isGive courage to thy soul with all these things. Labour is
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16990ON VIRGINITY, REPENTANCE, ADMONITION 379ON VIRGINITY, REPENTANCE, ADMONITION 379ON VIRGINITY, REPENTANCE, ADMONITION 379
16991for a little time, but the rest is everlasting. Conquer thefor a little time, but the rest is everlasting. Conquer thefor a little time, but the rest is everlasting. Conquer the
16992world by hope. Tribulation receiveth enjoyment. Considerworld by hope. Tribulation receiveth enjoyment. Considerworld by hope. Tribulation receiveth enjoyment. Consider
16993that lust is of time, that everlasting punishment is preparedthat lust is of time, that everlasting punishment is preparedthat lust is of time, that everlasting punishment is prepared
16994for thee, and flee from pleasure because of the penalty | whichfor thee, and flee from pleasure because of the penalty | whichfor thee, and flee from pleasure because of the penalty | which
16995is attached to the fight. Let not thy members become arrowsis attached to the fight. Let not thy members become arrowsis attached to the fight. Let not thy members become arrows
16996for the Calumniator, neither through thy sight, nor throughfor the Calumniator, neither through thy sight, nor throughfor the Calumniator, neither through thy sight, nor through
16997thy mouth, nor through thy hand, nor through thy belly, lestthy mouth, nor through thy hand, nor through thy belly, lestthy mouth, nor through thy hand, nor through thy belly, lest
16998with the arrows which come from thyself he shoot theewith the arrows which come from thyself he shoot theewith the arrows which come from thyself he shoot thee
16999through and through. Now consider that nation which,through and through. Now consider that nation which,through and through. Now consider that nation which,
17000through fasting, passed over the Sea of Sedge (Red Sea),through fasting, passed over the Sea of Sedge (Red Sea),through fasting, passed over the Sea of Sedge (Red Sea),
17001which through drunkenness worshipped the calf, and waswhich through drunkenness worshipped the calf, and waswhich through drunkenness worshipped the calf, and was
17002swallowed up in the pit of wickedness; and have under-swallowed up in the pit of wickedness; and have under-swallowed up in the pit of wickedness; and have under-
17003standing concerning sins, and flee from falls. For if Godstanding concerning sins, and flee from falls. For if Godstanding concerning sins, and flee from falls. For if God
17004doth not spare the natural branches He will not spare thee.doth not spare the natural branches He will not spare thee.doth not spare the natural branches He will not spare thee.
17005May our Lord then grant unto all of us to find mereyMay our Lord then grant unto all of us to find mereyMay our Lord then grant unto all of us to find merey
17006before Him, through the supplication and prayer of all Hisbefore Him, through the supplication and prayer of all Hisbefore Him, through the supplication and prayer of all His
17007saints, and through the grace and love for man of our Lordsaints, and through the grace and love for man of our Lordsaints, and through the grace and love for man of our Lord
17008Jesus Christ, to Whom be glory and dominion, together withJesus Christ, to Whom be glory and dominion, together withJesus Christ, to Whom be glory and dominion, together with
17009His Father and His Holy Spirit, now, and always, and forHis Father and His Holy Spirit, now, and always, and forHis Father and His Holy Spirit, now, and always, and for
17010ever and ever. Amen.ever and ever. Amen.ever and ever. Amen.
17011Here endeth the Discourse of Mar John, Bishop of Con-Here endeth the Discourse of Mar John, Bishop of Con-Here endeth the Discourse of Mar John, Bishop of Con-
17012stantinople, which was pronounced by him on Virginity, andstantinople, which was pronounced by him on Virginity, andstantinople, which was pronounced by him on Virginity, and
17013Repentance, and Admonition.Repentance, and Admonition.Repentance, and Admonition.
17014Fol. 778Fol. 778Fol. 778
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17015TRANSLATION OF THE SYRIAC VERSION! OFTRANSLATION OF THE SYRIAC VERSION! OFTRANSLATION OF THE SYRIAC VERSION! OF
17016THE DISCOURSE OF PROKLOS, BISHOP OFTHE DISCOURSE OF PROKLOS, BISHOP OFTHE DISCOURSE OF PROKLOS, BISHOP OF
17017CONSTANTINOPLE, WHICH HE DELIVEREDCONSTANTINOPLE, WHICH HE DELIVEREDCONSTANTINOPLE, WHICH HE DELIVERED
17018ON THE SUNDAY PRECEDING LENT.ON THE SUNDAY PRECEDING LENT.ON THE SUNDAY PRECEDING LENT.
17019(From a MS. in the Vatican.)(From a MS. in the Vatican.)(From a MS. in the Vatican.)
17020Rica are the beautiful streams of the Divine Goodness. Cod. Syr. Vat.Rica are the beautiful streams of the Divine Goodness. Cod. Syr. Vat.Rica are the beautiful streams of the Divine Goodness. Cod. Syr. Vat.
17021Innumerable are the benefits of spiritual assemblings. A Fol47acol1Innumerable are the benefits of spiritual assemblings. A Fol47acol1Innumerable are the benefits of spiritual assemblings. A Fol47acol1
17022glorious thing is the merchandise of the Ecclesiasticalglorious thing is the merchandise of the Ecclesiasticalglorious thing is the merchandise of the Ecclesiastical
17023Market and beloved in the honour of the feast at theMarket and beloved in the honour of the feast at theMarket and beloved in the honour of the feast at the
17024altar. Glorious are the profits 2 of the Cross. Indescribablealtar. Glorious are the profits 2 of the Cross. Indescribablealtar. Glorious are the profits 2 of the Cross. Indescribable
17025is the trodden-out® produce of Salvation. Unenvied andis the trodden-out® produce of Salvation. Unenvied andis the trodden-out® produce of Salvation. Unenvied and
17026abundant is the treasure of the celestial gifts. Graceabundant is the treasure of the celestial gifts. Graceabundant is the treasure of the celestial gifts. Grace
17027knoweth no poverty, for Christ doth not borrow richesknoweth no poverty, for Christ doth not borrow richesknoweth no poverty, for Christ doth not borrow riches
17028from [any] other place.from [any] other place.from [any] other place.
17029And, O my beloved, look into, if thou wishest, the DivineAnd, O my beloved, look into, if thou wishest, the DivineAnd, O my beloved, look into, if thou wishest, the Divine
17030Books, and thou shalt know with exactness the immeasurable-Books, and thou shalt know with exactness the immeasurable-Books, and thou shalt know with exactness the immeasurable-
17031ness of the riches, and the greatness of the gift of theness of the riches, and the greatness of the gift of theness of the riches, and the greatness of the gift of the
17032Giver. For they shall teach thee with exactness | how, at Fol. 47acol.2Giver. For they shall teach thee with exactness | how, at Fol. 47acol.2Giver. For they shall teach thee with exactness | how, at Fol. 47acol.2
17033divers times and in multitudinous ways, our Lord Jesusdivers times and in multitudinous ways, our Lord Jesusdivers times and in multitudinous ways, our Lord Jesus
17034Christ hath never ceased to confer benefits upon the humanChrist hath never ceased to confer benefits upon the humanChrist hath never ceased to confer benefits upon the human
17035race since the beginning. For first of all Adam, [who] wasrace since the beginning. For first of all Adam, [who] wasrace since the beginning. For first of all Adam, [who] was
17036driven forth from Paradise; He took [him], and after hedriven forth from Paradise; He took [him], and after hedriven forth from Paradise; He took [him], and after he
17037had been condemned,* He made him a fellow-occupant of Hishad been condemned,* He made him a fellow-occupant of Hishad been condemned,* He made him a fellow-occupant of His
17038throne in heaven. Abel, who had been slain as a sacrifice;throne in heaven. Abel, who had been slain as a sacrifice;throne in heaven. Abel, who had been slain as a sacrifice;
17039after his death He made the shepherd to become theafter his death He made the shepherd to become theafter his death He made the shepherd to become the
17040accuser of the murderer (?). He saw Noah sailing in theaccuser of the murderer (?). He saw Noah sailing in theaccuser of the murderer (?). He saw Noah sailing in the
17041ark, and He preserved him [as] the spark of the race.ark, and He preserved him [as] the spark of the race.ark, and He preserved him [as] the spark of the race.
17042He found Abraham a sojourner in a strange land, andHe found Abraham a sojourner in a strange land, andHe found Abraham a sojourner in a strange land, and
170431 Translated from the text published by Chabot. Rendiconti della Reale1 Translated from the text published by Chabot. Rendiconti della Reale1 Translated from the text published by Chabot. Rendiconti della Reale
17044Accademia dei Lincei. Serie Quinta. Vol.V. Rome, 1896, p. 191.Accademia dei Lincei. Serie Quinta. Vol.V. Rome, 1896, p. 191.Accademia dei Lincei. Serie Quinta. Vol.V. Rome, 1896, p. 191.
170452 Or, merchandise. ⲃ The allusion is to the treading-out of grapes.2 Or, merchandise. Ⲃ The allusion is to the treading-out of grapes.2 Or, merchandise. V The allusion is to the treading-out of grapes.
170464 The text is not clear, and this rendering is unsatisfactory.4 The text is not clear, and this rendering is unsatisfactory.4 The text is not clear, and this rendering is unsatisfactory.
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17047Fol. 470 col. 1Fol. 470 col. 1Fol. 470 col. 1
17048582 THE DISCOURSE OF PROKLOS582 THE DISCOURSE OF PROKLOS582 THE DISCOURSE OF PROKLOS
17049He made him the Father of Nations. He saw Joseph inHe made him the Father of Nations. He saw Joseph inHe made him the Father of Nations. He saw Joseph in
17050bonds, and He set him up for ever as a pattern of chastity.bonds, and He set him up for ever as a pattern of chastity.bonds, and He set him up for ever as a pattern of chastity.
17051He found Moses a fugitive from Egypt, and He madeHe found Moses a fugitive from Egypt, and He madeHe found Moses a fugitive from Egypt, and He made
17052him the governor of a people which could not be counted.him the governor of a people which could not be counted.him the governor of a people which could not be counted.
17053Joshua, the spy of Palestine, He made to be the man whoJoshua, the spy of Palestine, He made to be the man whoJoshua, the spy of Palestine, He made to be the man who
17054put a bridle on the Sun and Moon. He took David fromput a bridle on the Sun and Moon. He took David fromput a bridle on the Sun and Moon. He took David from
17055[following] a small flock, and made him the root of kings,[following] a small flock, and made him the root of kings,[following] a small flock, and made him the root of kings,
17056and the head of the generations of the Awful Mystery.and the head of the generations of the Awful Mystery.and the head of the generations of the Awful Mystery.
17057The she-ass of Balaam, though she was without reason,The she-ass of Balaam, though she was without reason,The she-ass of Balaam, though she was without reason,
17058Ⲡⲉ made to be endowed with the faculty of speech. [For]ⲡⲉ made to be endowed with the faculty of speech. [For]pe made to be endowed with the faculty of speech. [For]
17059the Red Sea, because of the necessity, He gave sailors (?).the Red Sea, because of the necessity, He gave sailors (?).the Red Sea, because of the necessity, He gave sailors (?).
17060He made the dry rod of Aaron to be the mother of blossomsHe made the dry rod of Aaron to be the mother of blossomsHe made the dry rod of Aaron to be the mother of blossoms
17061out of the ordinary course of nature. He set up a serpentout of the ordinary course of nature. He set up a serpentout of the ordinary course of nature. He set up a serpent
17062of brass [to be] a marvellous physician in the wilderness.of brass [to be] a marvellous physician in the wilderness.of brass [to be] a marvellous physician in the wilderness.
17063Elijah, a fugitive slave on the earth, He made to | beElijah, a fugitive slave on the earth, He made to | beElijah, a fugitive slave on the earth, He made to | be
17064mounted on a heavenly chariot. He made the flame of themounted on a heavenly chariot. He made the flame of themounted on a heavenly chariot. He made the flame of the
17065Babylonian furnace to be the nurse of the Three Children.Babylonian furnace to be the nurse of the Three Children.Babylonian furnace to be the nurse of the Three Children.
17066Ⲡⲉ made the lions that were in the pit to stand up likeⲠⲉ made the lions that were in the pit to stand up likePe made the lions that were in the pit to stand up like
17067disciples before the instruction of Daniel. He turned thedisciples before the instruction of Daniel. He turned thedisciples before the instruction of Daniel. He turned the
17068fish of the sea into the couch of prophecy. He changedfish of the sea into the couch of prophecy. He changedfish of the sea into the couch of prophecy. He changed
17069the house of Rahab the harlot into an altar of the love ofthe house of Rahab the harlot into an altar of the love ofthe house of Rahab the harlot into an altar of the love of
17070receiving strangers. The tongue sufficeth not to relate [thereceiving strangers. The tongue sufficeth not to relate [thereceiving strangers. The tongue sufficeth not to relate [the
17071instances of His love], for the wealth thereof surpassethinstances of His love], for the wealth thereof surpassethinstances of His love], for the wealth thereof surpasseth
17072speech.speech.speech.
17073Now therefore, every house of the merchandise of salva-Now therefore, every house of the merchandise of salva-Now therefore, every house of the merchandise of salva-
17074tion is filled at the Ecclesiastical Festival, For there aretion is filled at the Ecclesiastical Festival, For there aretion is filled at the Ecclesiastical Festival, For there are
17075terrestrial gifts and celestial rewards, and here are theterrestrial gifts and celestial rewards, and here are theterrestrial gifts and celestial rewards, and here are the
17076selling of passions and the acquisition of spiritual excellences.selling of passions and the acquisition of spiritual excellences.selling of passions and the acquisition of spiritual excellences.
17077There are the offerings of possessions and the selling ofThere are the offerings of possessions and the selling ofThere are the offerings of possessions and the selling of
17078reward[s], [and here]! ... There are (sic) the cloud whichreward[s], [and here]! ... There are (sic) the cloud whichreward[s], [and here]! ... There are (sic) the cloud which
17079produceth rain [and] the Gospel healing, and here are theproduceth rain [and] the Gospel healing, and here are theproduceth rain [and] the Gospel healing, and here are the
17080Trinity uncreate and the Apostolic Trumpets. There,Trinity uncreate and the Apostolic Trumpets. There,Trinity uncreate and the Apostolic Trumpets. There,
17081instead of savage passions, hymns of praise set to tomesinstead of savage passions, hymns of praise set to tomesinstead of savage passions, hymns of praise set to tomes
17082of music arc sung. Here are the dismissal of Adam ofof music arc sung. Here are the dismissal of Adam ofof music arc sung. Here are the dismissal of Adam of
170833 Some words are omitted here.3 Some words are omitted here.3 Some words are omitted here.
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17084ON THE SUNDAY PRECEDING LENT 383ON THE SUNDAY PRECEDING LENT 383ON THE SUNDAY PRECEDING LENT 383
17085the dust and the lightning flashings of the Lord fromthe dust and the lightning flashings of the Lord fromthe dust and the lightning flashings of the Lord from
17086heaven. There are the expulsion of the old tyrant andheaven. There are the expulsion of the old tyrant andheaven. There are the expulsion of the old tyrant and
17087the worship of the Virgin mystery. Here the hand-writtenthe worship of the Virgin mystery. Here the hand-writtenthe worship of the Virgin mystery. Here the hand-written
17088list of sins is torn up, and a bill of freedom is orderedlist of sins is torn up, and a bill of freedom is orderedlist of sins is torn up, and a bill of freedom is ordered
17089and written. There arc the death of the passions and theand written. There arc the death of the passions and theand written. There arc the death of the passions and the
17090joy of souls.joy of souls.joy of souls.
17091O festival, he who is below. . . .! And all his merchandise. |O festival, he who is below. . . .! And all his merchandise. |O festival, he who is below. . . .! And all his merchandise. |
17092There with a loud voice repentance is preached, [and thereThere with a loud voice repentance is preached, [and thereThere with a loud voice repentance is preached, [and there
17093are] the beneficial binding up of the Forty Days’ Fast, [and]are] the beneficial binding up of the Forty Days’ Fast, [and]are] the beneficial binding up of the Forty Days’ Fast, [and]
17094the reward of the wages of continence and angelic virginity,the reward of the wages of continence and angelic virginity,the reward of the wages of continence and angelic virginity,
17095[and] the almsgiving which is acceptable, [and] the happiness[and] the almsgiving which is acceptable, [and] the happiness[and] the almsgiving which is acceptable, [and] the happiness
17096of simplicity (or, integrity), [and] the incalculable wunder-of simplicity (or, integrity), [and] the incalculable wunder-of simplicity (or, integrity), [and] the incalculable wunder-
17097standing of longsuffering, [and] the patient endurance whichstanding of longsuffering, [and] the patient endurance whichstanding of longsuffering, [and] the patient endurance which
17098cannot be wrecked, [and] the faith which is without perversity,cannot be wrecked, [and] the faith which is without perversity,cannot be wrecked, [and] the faith which is without perversity,
17099[and] the incomprehensibility of the coming [of our Lord] in[and] the incomprehensibility of the coming [of our Lord] in[and] the incomprehensibility of the coming [of our Lord] in
17100the flesh. Now in whatsoever way thou shalt thresh thethe flesh. Now in whatsoever way thou shalt thresh thethe flesh. Now in whatsoever way thou shalt thresh the
17101matter with the mind, thou wilt find that this miracle 1s inmatter with the mind, thou wilt find that this miracle 1s inmatter with the mind, thou wilt find that this miracle 1s in
17102the greatest degree beyond all possibility of investigation.the greatest degree beyond all possibility of investigation.the greatest degree beyond all possibility of investigation.
17103For the mind is too feeble which sceketh to discover howFor the mind is too feeble which sceketh to discover howFor the mind is too feeble which sceketh to discover how
17104God, Who is immutable, became man, and how the Word,God, Who is immutable, became man, and how the Word,God, Who is immutable, became man, and how the Word,
17105Who cannot mingle [with anything], became united untoWho cannot mingle [with anything], became united untoWho cannot mingle [with anything], became united unto
17106clay, and how the impassible God became a form in theclay, and how the impassible God became a form in theclay, and how the impassible God became a form in the
17107flesh without having changed: because He is of the Fatherflesh without having changed: because He is of the Fatherflesh without having changed: because He is of the Father
17108Who hath no beginning, and because He cannot be depicted.Who hath no beginning, and because He cannot be depicted.Who hath no beginning, and because He cannot be depicted.
17109For He Himself is very God, and, without falsehood, man ;For He Himself is very God, and, without falsehood, man ;For He Himself is very God, and, without falsehood, man ;
17110with the Father because He is equal in substance; withwith the Father because He is equal in substance; withwith the Father because He is equal in substance; with
17111myself because He is equal in race, [except] that He hathmyself because He is equal in race, [except] that He hathmyself because He is equal in race, [except] that He hath
17112not sinned. Of Divine Nature. Uncreate is He. [His]not sinned. Of Divine Nature. Uncreate is He. [His]not sinned. Of Divine Nature. Uncreate is He. [His]
17113assumption [of humanity] is without falsehood. And Heassumption [of humanity] is without falsehood. And Heassumption [of humanity] is without falsehood. And He
17114is One, the Son, and is not divided into Two Natures, butis One, the Son, and is not divided into Two Natures, butis One, the Son, and is not divided into Two Natures, but
17115the Adorable Government hath united to the Two Naturesthe Adorable Government hath united to the Two Naturesthe Adorable Government hath united to the Two Natures
17116One Person. One is the Son, even though the hereticsOne Person. One is the Son, even though the hereticsOne Person. One is the Son, even though the heretics
17117Fol. 47 b col. 2Fol. 47 b col. 2Fol. 47 b col. 2
17118scoff, and the Jews rave, | and the heathen are shaken [in Fol.48acol.1scoff, and the Jews rave, | and the heathen are shaken [in Fol.48acol.1scoff, and the Jews rave, | and the heathen are shaken [in Fol.48acol.1
17119derision]. He was not separated from the Father, andderision]. He was not separated from the Father, andderision]. He was not separated from the Father, and
171201 If correctly published the text is corrupt.1 If correctly published the text is corrupt.1 If correctly published the text is corrupt.
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17123dwelt with the children of men. He took upon Himselfdwelt with the children of men. He took upon Himselfdwelt with the children of men. He took upon Himself
17124flesh, and was not changed. He became man, and was notflesh, and was not changed. He became man, and was notflesh, and was not changed. He became man, and was not
17125separated (or, divided). The whole of Him was in heaven,separated (or, divided). The whole of Him was in heaven,separated (or, divided). The whole of Him was in heaven,
17126the whole of Him was on earth, and in every place is thethe whole of Him was on earth, and in every place is thethe whole of Him was on earth, and in every place is the
17127whole of Him, for the Divine Nature cannot be divided.whole of Him, for the Divine Nature cannot be divided.whole of Him, for the Divine Nature cannot be divided.
17128He endured sufferings in that which He put on (i e., flesh);He endured sufferings in that which He put on (i e., flesh);He endured sufferings in that which He put on (i e., flesh);
17129He was free from sufferings because of that which He was.He was free from sufferings because of that which He was.He was free from sufferings because of that which He was.
17130We say the Son, not God, Who is of grace, but by NatureWe say the Son, not God, Who is of grace, but by NatureWe say the Son, not God, Who is of grace, but by Nature
17131God the Word: as the Son of the Father in Nature in-God the Word: as the Son of the Father in Nature in-God the Word: as the Son of the Father in Nature in-
17132divisible ; Wisdom, as the Governor of things divine anddivisible ; Wisdom, as the Governor of things divine anddivisible ; Wisdom, as the Governor of things divine and
17133human ; Power, as the Preserver of all things which exist;human ; Power, as the Preserver of all things which exist;human ; Power, as the Preserver of all things which exist;
17134Truth, as the veritable Form of the Father; Image, asTruth, as the veritable Form of the Father; Image, asTruth, as the veritable Form of the Father; Image, as
17135equal in substance with His Begetter Who is immutable ;equal in substance with His Begetter Who is immutable ;equal in substance with His Begetter Who is immutable ;
17136Light, as the Sun of souls; Life, for in Him we live, andLight, as the Sun of souls; Life, for in Him we live, andLight, as the Sun of souls; Life, for in Him we live, and
17137move, and have our being; Righteousness (or, Justice), asmove, and have our being; Righteousness (or, Justice), asmove, and have our being; Righteousness (or, Justice), as
17138He Who rewardeth every man according to his works;He Who rewardeth every man according to his works;He Who rewardeth every man according to his works;
17139Holiness, as the destroyer of sin; Salvation, as He WhoHoliness, as the destroyer of sin; Salvation, as He WhoHoliness, as the destroyer of sin; Salvation, as He Who
17140by blood bought the world; Resurrection, as the Restorerby blood bought the world; Resurrection, as the Restorerby blood bought the world; Resurrection, as the Restorer
17141of him that had been cast into the grave.of him that had been cast into the grave.of him that had been cast into the grave.
17142But is it necessary that I should say other things?But is it necessary that I should say other things?But is it necessary that I should say other things?
17143I say, however, O Jew, and I am not ashamed, and I willI say, however, O Jew, and I am not ashamed, and I willI say, however, O Jew, and I am not ashamed, and I will
17144cry with a loud voice: it was the adorable Dispensationcry with a loud voice: it was the adorable Dispensationcry with a loud voice: it was the adorable Dispensation
17145of God that negotiated my | redemption. For what He was,of God that negotiated my | redemption. For what He was,of God that negotiated my | redemption. For what He was,
17146He was because of Himself. What He became, He becameHe was because of Himself. What He became, He becameHe was because of Himself. What He became, He became
17147because of me. He wrought wonderful things as God, andbecause of me. He wrought wonderful things as God, andbecause of me. He wrought wonderful things as God, and
17148He bore sufferings as the Son of man, In what He wasHe bore sufferings as the Son of man, In what He wasHe bore sufferings as the Son of man, In what He was
17149He remained. And because He loved He became man,He remained. And because He loved He became man,He remained. And because He loved He became man,
17150because of the leaven of that which had been formed (i.e.,because of the leaven of that which had been formed (i.e.,because of the leaven of that which had been formed (i.e.,
17151the lump) He is the Son of man, for in truth havingthe lump) He is the Son of man, for in truth havingthe lump) He is the Son of man, for in truth having
17152taken flesh from a woman He was born [like a man].taken flesh from a woman He was born [like a man].taken flesh from a woman He was born [like a man].
17153He is the Way, like a guide, to the Father; the Door,He is the Way, like a guide, to the Father; the Door,He is the Way, like a guide, to the Father; the Door,
17154like one who leads into the Paradise; the Shepherd, likelike one who leads into the Paradise; the Shepherd, likelike one who leads into the Paradise; the Shepherd, like
17155him that sccketh [the sheep] which he hath lost; the Ram,him that sccketh [the sheep] which he hath lost; the Ram,him that sccketh [the sheep] which he hath lost; the Ram,
17156like one who is sacrificed on behalf of the world; the Lamb,like one who is sacrificed on behalf of the world; the Lamb,like one who is sacrificed on behalf of the world; the Lamb,
17157as the Purifier of the uncleanness of the world.as the Purifier of the uncleanness of the world.as the Purifier of the uncleanness of the world.
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17158ON THE SUNDAY PRECEDING LENT 385ON THE SUNDAY PRECEDING LENT 385ON THE SUNDAY PRECEDING LENT 385
17159The Divine Dispensation of God [worketh] in many ways.The Divine Dispensation of God [worketh] in many ways.The Divine Dispensation of God [worketh] in many ways.
17160High priest, that is, He was God, [and] He was. WithoutHigh priest, that is, He was God, [and] He was. WithoutHigh priest, that is, He was God, [and] He was. Without
17161mother, that is, He was superior to us. Without father,mother, that is, He was superior to us. Without father,mother, that is, He was superior to us. Without father,
17162that is, He was like unto us. He was not reckoned amongthat is, He was like unto us. He was not reckoned amongthat is, He was like unto us. He was not reckoned among
17163the generations in any place. Above Ie was ineffable :the generations in any place. Above Ie was ineffable :the generations in any place. Above Ie was ineffable :
17164below (i1.e., on the earth) He was ⲡⲉⲩⲉⲓ expounded, andbelow (i1.e., on the earth) He was ⲡⲟⲩⲓ expounded, andbelow (i1.e., on the earth) He was poui expounded, and
17165in every place He could not be interpreted. Body, soul,in every place He could not be interpreted. Body, soul,in every place He could not be interpreted. Body, soul,
17166mind, He assumed, that through all these He mightmind, He assumed, that through all these He mightmind, He assumed, that through all these He might
17167become (?) a likeness [of ourselves].become (?) a likeness [of ourselves].become (?) a likeness [of ourselves].
17168Because of these things, and because He redeemed [thee],Because of these things, and because He redeemed [thee],Because of these things, and because He redeemed [thee],
17169be ashamed, O Jew, and also because of the sufferingsbe ashamed, O Jew, and also because of the sufferingsbe ashamed, O Jew, and also because of the sufferings
17170which He bore for thee, and the miracles [which Hewhich He bore for thee, and the miracles [which Hewhich He bore for thee, and the miracles [which He
17171wrought] on thy behalf. But [thou sayest], Are theywrought] on thy behalf. But [thou sayest], Are theywrought] on thy behalf. But [thou sayest], Are they
17172miracles? And, O fighter against God, what hast thoumiracles? And, O fighter against God, what hast thoumiracles? And, O fighter against God, what hast thou
17173to shew in this respect which can be compared with whatto shew in this respect which can be compared with whatto shew in this respect which can be compared with what
17174we have ? Which | miracle is more worthy of admiration :we have ? Which | miracle is more worthy of admiration :we have ? Which | miracle is more worthy of admiration :
17175the heaven which rained bread, or the God Who put onthe heaven which rained bread, or the God Who put onthe heaven which rained bread, or the God Who put on
17176flesh? The sea which was divided by the passage [of theflesh? The sea which was divided by the passage [of theflesh? The sea which was divided by the passage [of the
17177Israelites], or the Virgin who, after giving birth to a child,Israelites], or the Virgin who, after giving birth to a child,Israelites], or the Virgin who, after giving birth to a child,
17178was still a virgin ? The rod which turned a rock into awas still a virgin ? The rod which turned a rock into awas still a virgin ? The rod which turned a rock into a
17179watery deep, or the Cross which bought and sanctifiedwatery deep, or the Cross which bought and sanctifiedwatery deep, or the Cross which bought and sanctified
17180the world ? Be ashamed of [these] miracles [, O Jew], andthe world ? Be ashamed of [these] miracles [, O Jew], andthe world ? Be ashamed of [these] miracles [, O Jew], and
17181worship thou Him that put on flesh.worship thou Him that put on flesh.worship thou Him that put on flesh.
17182But [thou sayest,] are these | things [truly] miracles ?But [thou sayest,] are these | things [truly] miracles ?But [thou sayest,] are these | things [truly] miracles ?
17183These (i.e., the following) I say [are] miracles. The con-These (i.e., the following) I say [are] miracles. The con-These (i.e., the following) I say [are] miracles. The con-
17184ception which took place without seed. Birth-pangs whichception which took place without seed. Birth-pangs whichception which took place without seed. Birth-pangs which
17185did not follow carnal union. The Virgin undestroyed.did not follow carnal union. The Virgin undestroyed.did not follow carnal union. The Virgin undestroyed.
17186Virgin and mother, and virgin again. The course of theVirgin and mother, and virgin again. The course of theVirgin and mother, and virgin again. The course of the
17187star [in the Kast]. The praise of the angels. The fearstar [in the Kast]. The praise of the angels. The fearstar [in the Kast]. The praise of the angels. The fear
17188of the shepherds. The presentation of the offerings of theof the shepherds. The presentation of the offerings of theof the shepherds. The presentation of the offerings of the
17189Magians. The obedience (or, submission) of the sea. TheMagians. The obedience (or, submission) of the sea. TheMagians. The obedience (or, submission) of the sea. The
17190flight of the winds. The walking on the sea. The stillingflight of the winds. The walking on the sea. The stillingflight of the winds. The walking on the sea. The stilling
17191of the storm. The leaping of the paralytic. The keenof the storm. The leaping of the paralytic. The keenof the storm. The leaping of the paralytic. The keen
17192sight of the blind men. The smiting of the devils. Thesight of the blind men. The smiting of the devils. Thesight of the blind men. The smiting of the devils. The
17193resurrection of the dead. The tottering of Creation. Theresurrection of the dead. The tottering of Creation. Theresurrection of the dead. The tottering of Creation. The
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17198lamentation of the heavens. The darkening of the Sun.lamentation of the heavens. The darkening of the Sun.lamentation of the heavens. The darkening of the Sun.
17199The rending of the rocks. The cleaving of the Temple.The rending of the rocks. The cleaving of the Temple.The rending of the rocks. The cleaving of the Temple.
17200The overthrow of Sheol. The emptying of the graves.The overthrow of Sheol. The emptying of the graves.The overthrow of Sheol. The emptying of the graves.
17201The death of the thief. The fixing of the handwritingThe death of the thief. The fixing of the handwritingThe death of the thief. The fixing of the handwriting
17202[on the Cross]. The dissolution of the Synagogue. The[on the Cross]. The dissolution of the Synagogue. The[on the Cross]. The dissolution of the Synagogue. The
17203growth of the Church. The increase of the fear of God.growth of the Church. The increase of the fear of God.growth of the Church. The increase of the fear of God.
17204The worship of the Cross. And when thou hast vomitedThe worship of the Cross. And when thou hast vomitedThe worship of the Cross. And when thou hast vomited
17205forth error, proclaim, with Moses, ‘This is my God, andforth error, proclaim, with Moses, ‘This is my God, andforth error, proclaim, with Moses, ‘This is my God, and
17206I will worship Him’—to Him be praise, and honour, forI will worship Him’—to Him be praise, and honour, forI will worship Him’—to Him be praise, and honour, for
17207ever and ever. Amen.ever and ever. Amen.ever and ever. Amen.
17208Here endeth the Discourse of the SabbathHere endeth the Discourse of the SabbathHere endeth the Discourse of the Sabbath
17209which bringeth in the Fast.which bringeth in the Fast.which bringeth in the Fast.
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17210THE HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS,THE HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS,THE HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS,
17211BISHOP OF CYZICUS, ON THE INCAR-BISHOP OF CYZICUS, ON THE INCAR-BISHOP OF CYZICUS, ON THE INCAR-
17212NATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRISTNATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRISTNATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
17213ON THE DAY OF THE FESTIVAL OFON THE DAY OF THE FESTIVAL OFON THE DAY OF THE FESTIVAL OF
17214THE NATIVITY.THE NATIVITY.THE NATIVITY.
17215(Brit. Mus. MS. No. 16,200 (A), with variants from(Brit. Mus. MS. No. 16,200 (A), with variants from(Brit. Mus. MS. No. 16,200 (A), with variants from
17216Oriental No. 749 (B).)Oriental No. 749 (B).)Oriental No. 749 (B).)
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17225AE NY: ϭⲚϯ• HILCh:: ONNL: ⲣϥAE NY: ϭⲚϯ• HILCh:: ONNL: ⲣϥAE NY: ċNti• HILCh:: ONNL: rf
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17229ⲟⲟⲩ ARAN. BNELP: NEAT: ϯⲦϯⲫⲡ ⲫⲟⲟⲩ ARAN. BNELP: NEAT: ϯⲦϯⲫⲡ ⲫoou ARAN. BNELP: NEAT: tiTtifp f
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17231ⲈⲦ OLHSWE: ANAL ⲱⲓ AVEC: ⲗⲱⲉⲧ OLHSWE: ANAL ⲱⲓ AVEC: ⲗⲱet OLHSWE: ANAL ōi AVEC: lō
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17233ⲱⲕ︦Ⲉⲫ• ANTINAT PENT. LPAI HEAL:ⲱⲕ︦Ⲉⲫ• ANTINAT PENT. LPAI HEAL:ōk︦Ef• ANTINAT PENT. LPAI HEAL:
17234! HE Cid: 2 nnn: ⲉ oly: + A;! HE Cid: 2 nnn: ⲉ oly: + A;! HE Cid: 2 nnn: e oly: + A;
172355 LAMP; ⲉ ⲏ ϯ ⲧ ϣϧⲩ ϭ( bs ⲃ Aw (Caps;5 LAMP; ⲉ ⲓⲉ ϯ ⲧ ϣϧⲩ ϭ bs ⲃ Aw (Caps;5 LAMP; e ie ti t ṡxi ċ bs v Aw (Caps;
17236* 0F14.C00; ⲟ PLT: OT Tw Ly ⲙ ϣ̄.* 0F14.C00; ⲟⲓ PLT: OT Tw Ly ⲙ ϣ.* 0F14.C00; oi PLT: OT Tw Ly m ṡ.
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17238ⲉ PL: HY: V 04.0:4L; BAN DANETE:ⲉ PL: HY: V 04.0:4L; BAN DANETE:e PL: HY: V 04.0:4L; BAN DANETE:
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17246388 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS388 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS388 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS
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17248ALAY: TTF: Ait: ϭⲟϥ ⲃⲗ REL: YAR:ALAY: TTF: Ait: ϭⲟϥ ⲃⲗ REL: YAR:ALAY: TTF: Ait: ċof vl REL: YAR:
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1725100: RMI: Art: Mh: 1d hd: OAPDO0P:° Ant:00: RMI: Art: Mh: 1d hd: OAPDO0P:° Ant:00: RMI: Art: Mh: 1d hd: OAPDO0P:° Ant:
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17253AVY: AHPPAOAT: NAMA: OAHALPATI LES HTD:AVY: AHPPAOAT: NAMA: OAHALPATI LES HTD:AVY: AHPPAOAT: NAMA: OAHALPATI LES HTD:
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17262R20 HANA? ONLTPU- $A: ⲎⲡionⲞi ANU:R20 HANA? ONLTPU- $A: ⲏⲡionⲟⲓi ANU:R20 HANA? ONLTPU- $A: ypionoii ANU:
17263ⲗⲏϭ). 2 APIO. ARNNIE THOT ⲂⲀⲗⲏϭ. 2 APIO. ARNNIE THOT ⲃⲁlyċ. 2 APIO. ARNNIE THOT ba
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17270! HAAN: ⲈⲦ. 500A: Sy by 5 DAHLDG.L;! HAAN: ⲉⲧ. 500A: Sy by 5 DAHLDG.L;! HAAN: et. 500A: Sy by 5 DAHLDG.L;
17271ⲉ HAI NTL; ⲧ ⲟⲋ; 8 HATED: > 092;ⲉ HAI NTL; ⲧ ⲟⲋ; 8 HATED: > 092;e HAI NTL; t o6; 8 HATED: > 092;
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17273“Aha: ⲟ 92.99 1 HOE; ⲙ ⲎⲱⲫⲎl⁘“Aha: ⲟⲓ 92.99 1 HOE; ⲙ ⲎⲱⲫⲎl⁘“Aha: oi 92.99 1 HOE; m YōfYl⁘
172743 mia; ⲱ ϯⲏ .Ⲱ3: ⲟ AHAANN: HANS;3 mia; ⲱ ϯⲏ .ⲱ3: ⲟⲓ AHAANN: HANS;3 mia; ō tiy .ō3: oi AHAANN: HANS;
172752 ϣⲏ ϭⲣ ⲃ ⲗ︦ Ⲁ * HI: ⲇ. 5 RC:2 ϣⲏ ϭⲣ ⲃ ⲗ ⲁ * HI: ⲇ. 5 RC:2 ṡy ċr v l a * HI: ḋ. 5 RC:
172765 AIH: 2 ⲫϥ: ⲑ 0Oa7.0: ⲑ ⲫ. 5 WHAT LY:5 AIH: 2 ⲫϥ: ⲑ 0Oa7.0: ⲑ ⲫ. 5 WHAT LY:5 AIH: 2 ff: θ 0Oa7.0: θ f. 5 WHAT LY:
17277= gaye; 5 ING;= gaye; 5 ING;= gaye; 5 ING;
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17278ON THE INCARNATION OF OUR LORD 389ON THE INCARNATION OF OUR LORD 389ON THE INCARNATION OF OUR LORD 389
17279+OAL: APY: NON: TOAL: ⲱⲛⲓ APM:+OAL: APY: NON: TOAL: ⲱⲛⲓ APM:+OAL: APY: NON: TOAL: ōni APM:
17280ⲡⲥ* ⲏⲡ HCA: WE: OANA: EPL:ⲡⲥ* ⲏⲡ HCA: WE: OANA: EPL:p·s* yp HCA: WE: OANA: EPL:
17281ANA: FOAL: AACNART: AND: hEOT: Toit:ANA: FOAL: AACNART: AND: hEOT: Toit:ANA: FOAL: AACNART: AND: hEOT: Toit:
17282+4: OAMPe: HAE: ⲱϯ 94905. HO AE:+4: OAMPe: HAE: ⲱϯ 94905. HO AE:+4: OAMPe: HAE: ōti 94905. HO AE:
17283Ⲟⲩ : AINA HUG: ANA: ANGE. £190:ⲟⲩ : AINA HUG: ANA: ANGE. £190:ou : AINA HUG: ANA: ANGE. £190:
17284ⲱⲗ ϭⲟⲗⲡ : ADDY ⲗ Tht: HEAR:ⲱⲗⲓ ϭⲟⲗⲡ : ADDY ⲗ Tht: HEAR:ōli ċolp : ADDY l Tht: HEAR:
17285ⲗϭⲟ ϯ ⲱⲁ̃ϭ ⲧⲡ ALE: A0OAL° AOE: ⲱϯⲗϭⲟ ϯ ⲱⲁ̃ϭ ⲧⲡ ALE: A0OAL° AOE: ⲱϯlċo ti ōaċ tp ALE: A0OAL° AOE: ōti
17286NAF: Ⲉϥ Ⲛ︦ ϭⲟϥ ⲏϯⲱⲀϭⲝ: ⲱⲗϥⲏ:NAF: ⲉϥ ⲛ ϭⲟϥ ⲏϯⲱⲀϭⲝ: ⲱⲗϥⲏ:NAF: ef n ċof ytiōAċks: ōlfy:
17287ⲟⲑ ϭⲟⲟⲑϯ NAL ϭⲟⲗⲡ :: FNL LBA:ⲟⲑ ϭⲟⲟⲑϯ NAL ϭⲟⲗⲡ :: FNL LBA:oθ ċooθti NAL ċolp :: FNL LBA:
17288REL +: ⲫ. ARLE: REA: OLN: AIHAP:REL +: ⲫ. ARLE: REA: OLN: AIHAP:REL +: f. ARLE: REA: OLN: AIHAP:
17289OAIPANL: ϯ ALF: KREC-NAMTI: ⲗⲛϭⲟ:OAIPANL: ϯ ALF: KREC-NAMTI: ⲗⲛϭⲟ:OAIPANL: ti ALF: KREC-NAMTI: lnċo:
17290EXE: nobh oN, SED ANN: ATOAR:EXE: nobh oN, SED ANN: ATOAR:EXE: nobh oN, SED ANN: ATOAR:
17291ⲗϭⲟ ⲗ RADI AT: NAIL: ⲱ Adet:ⲗϭⲟ ⲗ RADI AT: NAIL: ⲱ Adet:lċo l RADI AT: NAIL: ō Adet:
17292KEPAWOEYT ATE: AHEAYH: TF: BP] Norh:KEPAWOEYT ATE: AHEAYH: TF: BP] Norh:KEPAWOEYT ATE: AHEAYH: TF: BP] Norh:
17293ABUL: ARE: HRC IN: HARRY ⲱⲃABUL: ARE: HRC IN: HARRY ⲱⲃABUL: ARE: HRC IN: HARRY ōb
17294MC: AMG: Anh: fn: Bhgn: ⲀMC: AMG: Anh: fn: Bhgn: ⲁMC: AMG: Anh: fn: Bhgn: a
17295ⲱⲡ) ⲟ APTONT: ALE: ⲏⲗ̄ϭⲟ Ⲁ Ϥ︦ hi:ⲱⲡ ⲟⲓ APTONT: ALE: ⲏⲗ̄ϭⲟ ⲁ ϥ hi:ōp oi APTONT: ALE: ylċo a f hi:
17296ⲱⲡ Ⲱ︦ AMPS: 2 ONTU-.% dN: ⲈϯⲱⲗⲈ:ⲱⲡ ⲱ AMPS: 2 ONTU-.% dN: ⲈϯⲱⲗⲈ:ōp ō AMPS: 2 ONTU-.% dN: EtiōlE:
17297ALY: ASIN ANCA: HME: FR Md: QOHALY: ASIN ANCA: HME: FR Md: QOHALY: ASIN ANCA: HME: FR Md: QOH
17298ⲗⲩ GND: A940: HOR: +102: OAT: HTH:ⲗⲩ GND: A940: HOR: +102: OAT: HTH:li GND: A940: HOR: +102: OAT: HTH:
17299ⲟϯ • HOLD Wee: ⲏⲫⲫϩϯⲧ: Ⲁⲛ HAAN:ⲟϯ • HOLD Wee: ⲏⲫⲫϩϯⲧ: ⲁⲛ HAAN:oti • HOLD Wee: yffhtit: an HAAN:
17300HCA: ⲕⲋ :5 HOE: ⲡ ATHANDL : NAb:HCA: ⲕⲋ :5 HOE: ⲡ ATHANDL : NAb:HCA: k6 :5 HOE: p ATHANDL : NAb:
17301NYSE: AN: YARW:.® HMM:® AND ⲡϭⲟⲓⲏϩϯ:NYSE: AN: YARW:.® HMM:® AND ⲡϭⲟⲓⲏϩϯ:NYSE: AN: YARW:.® HMM:® AND pċoiyhti:
17302! @A973Y: 2 Omitted. Sef; ⲉⲡϭ HARON:! @A973Y: 2 Omitted. Sef; ⲉⲡϭ HARON:! @A973Y: 2 Omitted. Sef; epċ HARON:
17303ⲉ ϭⲓ 7 la: Sn: ° oko; ⲟ ϣⲟ. oF:ⲉ ϭⲓ 7 la: Sn: ° oko; ⲟⲓ ϣⲟ. oF:e ċi 7 la: Sn: ° oko; oi ṡo. oF:
173041 00m; 2 ap30-1; ⲑ ϣⲫϭϥ ⲙ UAPY1 00m; 2 ap30-1; ⲑ ϣⲫϭϥ ⲙ UAPY1 00m; 2 ap30-1; θ ṡfċf m UAPY
17305ⲃ Ⲁ ϧⲟ ⲝ ⲟϯ. (sic). ⲓ ϣⲡ "wae: TINⲃ ⲁ ϧⲟ ⲝ ⲟϯ. (sic). Ⲓ ϣⲡ "wae: TINv a xo ks oti. (sic). I ṡp "wae: TIN
17306ⲟ ⲝ ⲙ ⲣⲟϥ. ⲙ ⲉⲧⲥ 3 AMAd: ⲃ ⲏϭⲣⲣ.ⲟⲓ ⲝ ⲙ ⲣⲟϥ. Ⲙ ⲉⲧⲥ 3 AMAd: ⲃ ⲏϭⲣⲣ.oi ks m rof. M ets 3 AMAd: v yċrr.
173073 Rid 208; ϩⲏⲧ. ⲭⲁⲧ 5 AZAD:3 Rid 208; ϩⲏⲧ. ⲭⲁⲧ 5 AZAD:3 Rid 208; hyt. kat 5 AZAD:
17308ph = P10: ⲑ H72m; ⲑ ϭⲟⲧph = P10: ⲑ H72m; ⲑ ϭⲟⲧph = P10: θ H72m; θ ċot
17309B Fol. 39 ϥB Fol. 39 ϥB Fol. 39 f
17310col. 2col. 2col. 2
17311A Fol. 118%A Fol. 118%A Fol. 118%
17312col. 1col. 1col. 1
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17313390 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS390 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS390 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS
17314ANN: ⲏⲡ veoh: AAN: 8%: ⲱⲗANN: ⲏⲡ veoh: AAN: 8%: ⲱⲗⲓANN: yp veoh: AAN: 8%: ōli
17315TEC: $A: AUD: Dh ⲱⲗⲗ︦⳪o: Ⲃⲱ ANP: ATE:TEC: $A: AUD: Dh ⲱⲗⲗ︦⳪o: ⲃⲱ ANP: ATE:TEC: $A: AUD: Dh ōll︦⳪o: vō ANP: ATE:
17316ARILANDL: AIHANDCH: AUD: BNC: ANA:ARILANDL: AIHANDCH: AUD: BNC: ANA:ARILANDL: AIHANDCH: AUD: BNC: ANA:
17317ⲱⲗⲗ⳪ⲟ: A299. ⲎⲖ Ⲃⲱ ⲛϭⲟⲡ NATH:ⲱⲗⲗ⳪ⲟ: A299. ⲎⲖ ⲃⲱ ⲛϭⲟⲡ NATH:ōll⳪o: A299. YL vō nċop NATH:
17318ϯⲕⲏ NABEUL: ⲟⲫⲫϯ: ONAGHN: ong:ϯⲭⲏ NABEUL: ⲟⲫⲫϯ: ONAGHN: ong:tiky NABEUL: offti: ONAGHN: ong:
17319BrLovo Ⲛⲱ|ⲗϯ: ⲟⲛϧ; AGA: irl WIC OABrLovo Ⲛⲱⲗϯ: ⲟⲛϧ; AGA: irl WIC OABrLovo Nōlti: onx; AGA: irl WIC OA
17320Aol ⲙⲑ ϭⲟⲡ :: ⲙⲉϩ ⲫ otk: PHOTAol ⲙⲑ ϭⲟⲡ :: ⲙⲉϩ ⲫ otk: PHOTAol mθ ċop :: meh f otk: PHOT
17321AFPAINCT:S AUG: AN: aN: ONE: HN: HYIC:AFPAINCT:S AUG: AN: aN: ONE: HN: HYIC:AFPAINCT:S AUG: AN: aN: ONE: HN: HYIC:
17322OhE: AAPA: AL: ⲱϯ PHT: HULL:OhE: AAPA: AL: ⲱϯ PHT: HULL:OhE: AAPA: AL: ōti PHT: HULL:
17323ⲛϭⲟⲡⲣⲟ AAR ϯ NAN: AMPED:ⲛϭⲟⲡⲣⲟ AAR ϯ NAN: AMPED:nċopro AAR ti NAN: AMPED:
17324HNYARU::" AAD: hao: ATE. Foi: DiHNYARU::" AAD: hao: ATE. Foi: DiHNYARU::" AAD: hao: ATE. Foi: Di
17325ⲁⲩⲁ... NNN: VIET: HN:ⲁⲩⲁ... NNN: VIET: HN:ava... NNN: VIET: HN:
17326ⲗϭⲟⲗⲡ : ⲡⲃ Ⲁⲛ AND NATEATDY ATH:ⲗϭⲟⲗⲡ : ⲡⲃ ⲁⲛ AND NATEATDY ATH:lċolp : pv an AND NATEATDY ATH:
17327ϭⲟⲗ : ork: Nh ANAL ⲱⲡ⳪ϭⲟϯⲎ: TART. ⲱⲡϭⲟⲗ : ork: Nh ANAL ⲱⲡ⳪ϭⲟϯⲎ: TART. Ⲱⲡċol : ork: Nh ANAL ōp⳪ċotiY: TART. Ōp
17328ⲙⲡ ⲏⲡⲓ ϭⲟⲗⲡ ⲱⲏϯϭⲟ ⲃⲓ *ⲏⲡ iiⲛ̀ⲡ ⲏⲡⲓ ϭⲟⲗⲡ ⲱⲏϯϭⲟ ⲃⲓ *ⲏⲡ iiǹp ypi ċolp ōytiċo bi *yp ii
17329ⲗⲩ ⲗⲏ Ⲁ •⁖• ⲏϯⲰϮⲞⲰ: ⲒⲖϭⲟϤ ORTHEAUⲗⲩ ⲗⲏ ⲁ •⁖• ⲏϯⲰϮⲞⲰ: ⲒⲖϭⲟϤ ORTHEAUli ly a •⁖• ytiŌTiOŌ: ILċoF ORTHEAU
17330ⲟⲟⲣ ⲗⲟ 5 ϩⲏ ϣⲱⲡⲣ Ant: AAN:ⲟⲟⲣ ⲗⲟ 5 ϩⲏ ϣⲱⲡⲣ Ant: AAN:oor lo 5 hy ṡōpr Ant: AAN:
17331ⲗⲟ ⲧ OAUAT. sⲏⲱ3: AAD: Al: NEEL:ⲗⲟ ⲧ OAUAT. sⲏⲱ3: AAD: Al: NEEL:lo t OAUAT. syō3: AAD: Al: NEEL:
17332ⲱϭⲟⲗ: AN: Uri: Ad: E@ANr. AN. 38%:ⲱϭⲟⲗ: AN: Uri: Ad: E@ANr. AN. 38%:ōċol: AN: Uri: Ad: E@ANr. AN. 38%:
17333HAAR thd: © AFD: ϣⲗ⳪ⲟ: A: thet: ⲗHAAR thd: © AFD: ϣⲗ⳪ⲟ: A: thet: ⲗHAAR thd: © AFD: ṡl⳪o: A: thet: l
17334oak: ⲡⲥ ADT HAAN: Aoi: Aho: Nf:oak: ⲡⲥ ADT HAAN: Aoi: Aho: Nf:oak: p·s ADT HAAN: Aoi: Aho: Nf:
17335AOD: NAVEL: OAD; ϭⲱⲗⲡ ϣⲗⲖϯ: ⲡⲩ-
17336ⲁ ⲉ AED: AN HAAN: | AN: ARGO: ⲡϯ: AA:AOD: NAVEL: OAD; ϭⲱⲗⲡ ϣⲗⲖϯ: ⲡⲩⲁ ⲉ AED: AN HAAN: | AN: ARGO: ⲡϯ: AA:AOD: NAVEL: OAD; ċōlp ṡlLti: pia e AED: AN HAAN: | AN: ARGO: pti: AA:
17337ⲛⲁ.. ⲱϯ- Ly X04 + Is omitted hereⲛⲁ.. ⲱϯ- Ly X04 + Is omitted herena.. ōti- Ly X04 + Is omitted here
17338and placed after Ⲱ︦ 97°10 SAIPAN: ¢ £0: 9710%:and placed after ⲱ 97°10 SAIPAN: ¢ £0: 9710%:and placed after ō 97°10 SAIPAN: ¢ £0: 9710%:
173397 HOUND (Ⲱ︦ ⲗϯⲢ ⲛ pi: ANA: &TH: inn:7 HOUND ⲱ ⲗϯⲢ ⲛ pi: ANA: &TH: inn:7 HOUND ō ltiR n pi: ANA: &TH: inn:
17340ⲟ mah; 1 Hav £m; ETE 13 ARZIAADCⲟⲓ mah; 1 Hav £m; ETE 13 ARZIAADCoi mah; 1 Hav £m; ETE 13 ARZIAADC
17341AIRY ⲟ RI; © oAPAT: ⲅ ϣⲣ ⲉ.AIRY ⲟⲓ RI; © oAPAT: ⲅ ϣⲣ ⲉ.AIRY oi RI; © oAPAT: ġ ṡr e.
173425 @AYRY: (sic). Is omitted. ϧ ⲛⲁϯ ⲗϧⲟ;5 @AYRY: (sic). Is omitted. Ϧ ⲛⲁϯ ⲗϧⲟ;5 @AYRY: (sic). Is omitted. X nati lxo;
17343* Ag nav; HH* Ag nav; HH* Ag nav; HH
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17344ON THE INCARNATION OF OUR LORD 391ON THE INCARNATION OF OUR LORD 391ON THE INCARNATION OF OUR LORD 391
17345NATE. ⲂⲀ ANCHE? AAD: AFP. ⲡⲗⲟⲩNATE. Ⲃⲁ ANCHE? AAD: AFP. ⲡⲗⲟⲩNATE. Ba ANCHE? AAD: AFP. plou
17346ANE: dM: Akl OAAN: AN: Nid: | Aho:ANE: dM: Akl OAAN: AN: Nid: | Aho:ANE: dM: Akl OAAN: AN: Nid: | Aho:
17347FR NAIL dL: BP: ϭⲟ ⲛϭⲟⲡ :;FR NAIL dL: BP: ϭⲟ ⲛϭⲟⲡ :;FR NAIL dL: BP: ċo nċop :;
17348AND: ⲦⲡⲥⲗⲀ: ⲛⲟⲩ ⲛⲏⲗϭⲟ.ϥ:*ⲛⲣϣⲟ:AND: ⲦⲡⲥⲗⲀ: ⲛ̀ⲟⲩ ⲛⲏⲗϭⲟ. Ϥ: *ⲛⲣϣⲟ:AND: Tp·slA: ǹou nylċo. F: *nrṡo:
17349OCI: NONGENT: AfPAN: Trak: Ⲗ̄ⲫϣ⳪ⲟ:OCI: NONGENT: AfPAN: Trak: Ⲗ̄ⲫϣ⳪ⲟ:OCI: NONGENT: AfPAN: Trak: Lfṡ⳪o:
17350Aft: 8 Nao: BRAT: AVIRUT AMF: ANAL:Aft: 8 Nao: BRAT: AVIRUT AMF: ANAL:Aft: 8 Nao: BRAT: AVIRUT AMF: ANAL:
17351ϭⲟⲡϥⲣϯ RAED Ofnh: SBN: ⲏϯϢϮⲱϭⲟⲡϥⲣϯ RAED Ofnh: SBN: ⲏϯϢϮⲱċopfrti RAED Ofnh: SBN: ytiṠTiō
17352NHS FAL: ERE NA OMA AAPL LU:NHS FAL: ERE NA OMA AAPL LU:NHS FAL: ERE NA OMA AAPL LU:
17353ϭⲟ NAKA: 2aP1: *ϨⲚ OADNCT:: ADPY:ϭⲟ NAKA: 2aP1: *ϧⲉⲛ OADNCT:: ADPY:ċo NAKA: 2aP1: *xen OADNCT:: ADPY:
17354EPNNN: Pet? ATH: ERO L: ONCHAU:EPNNN: Pet? ATH: ERO L: ONCHAU:EPNNN: Pet? ATH: ERO L: ONCHAU:
17355JAP: ⲏ] ⁖• WI: ⲱⲃⲫⲱ AC: ATE: Khd:®JAP: ⲓⲉ ⁖• WI: ⲱⲃⲫⲱ AC: ATE: Khd:®JAP: ie ⁖• WI: ōvfō AC: ATE: Khd:®
17356CANN: ⲱϯϭⲟⲢϤ: RTH: BLAM dog hd: ⲃⲓCANN: ⲱϯϭⲟⲢϤ: RTH: BLAM dog hd: ⲃⲓCANN: ōtiċoRF: RTH: BLAM dog hd: bi
17357OLH4LPY: NTH: RAVHN: iv: OED: BAH:OLH4LPY: NTH: RAVHN: iv: OED: BAH:OLH4LPY: NTH: RAVHN: iv: OED: BAH:
17358ⲃ︦ Ⲉϥ 0 ⲗ ⲈϯiⲢn ⲏⲗ̄︦ϭⲟⲫⲛϯϥ AhOD:ⲃ ⲉϥ 0 ⲗ ⲉ̀ϯiⲣn ⲏⲗ̄︦ϭⲟⲫⲛϯϥ AhOD:v ef 0 l ètiirn yl︦ċofntif AhOD:
17359ⲩⲩ ⲡⲟ︦ⲏⲡϭⲫϣ. ⲏⲗⲓ ⲂϯⲱⲰⲰ: ⲗⲏ ::ⲩⲩ ⲡⲟ︦ⲏⲡϭⲫϣ. ⲏⲗⲓ ⲂϯⲱⲰⲰ: ⲗⲏ ::yi po︦ypċfṡ. yli VtiōŌŌ: ly ::
17360ANG: ϯ ⲧⲩ ⲫ ⲗⲅ NALA TUESANG: ϯ ⲧⲩ ⲫ ⲗⲅ NALA TUESANG: ti ti f lġ NALA TUES
17361ⲉⲙ. | AFPANYAL ANID: ⲗⲃ MORNⲉⲙ. | AFPANYAL ANID: ⲗⲃ MORNem. | AFPANYAL ANID: lv MORN
17362ⲟ :. ϭⲟⲗⲡ- REOANYA: THEM: Aho;ⲟⲓ :. Ϭⲟⲗⲡ- REOANYA: THEM: Aho;oi :. Ċolp- REOANYA: THEM: Aho;
17363AAN: NHEMHOY: AUD: ϭⲟ ϯⲱ. EAH:AAN: NHEMHOY: AUD: ϭⲟ ϯⲱ. EAH:AAN: NHEMHOY: AUD: ċo tiō. EAH:
17364SLA: HAAN: BADE: NATE: HMA NAIVESLA: HAAN: BADE: NATE: HMA NAIVESLA: HAAN: BADE: NATE: HMA NAIVE
17365Ⲛⲡ⳪ⲟ: Hi: ϭⲟϤϤⲢϯ • BAL: ATED HEAT:Ⲛⲡ⳪ⲟ: Hi: ϭⲟϤϤⲢϯ • BAL: ATED HEAT:Np⳪o: Hi: ċoFFRti • BAL: ATED HEAT:
17366NATEAT:? | ATR” ⲥⲉϩ HO AK: ⲗϭⲟⲏ: AAN:NATEAT:? | ATR” ⲥⲉϩ HO AK: ⲗϭⲟⲏ: AAN:NATEAT:? | ATR” seh HO AK: lċoy: AAN:
17367AMET ATHY: OAFPRA: ϯ ⲱ* AND.AMET ATHY: OAFPRA: ϯ ⲱ* AND.AMET ATHY: OAFPRA: ti ō* AND.
17368! @ LAN: 2 act: 5 Fe 1 * H&I":! @ LAN: 2 act: 5 Fe 1 * H&I":! @ LAN: 2 act: 5 Fe 1 * H&I":
173695 ATCT ⲉ HP. Lav; “PIU 5 AHTO0A:5 ATCT ⲉ HP. Lav; “PIU 5 AHTO0A:5 ATCT e HP. Lav; “PIU 5 AHTO0A:
173705 ⲃⲟϥ. ϥϯ ϧⲟⲉⲟⲥ: ⲙ ⲗ 40%: 2 ϭϯϯϯϯ:5 ⲃⲟϥ. Ϥ̀ϯ ϧⲟⲉⲟⲥ: ⲙ ⲗ 40%: 2 ϭϯϯϯϯ:5 vof. F̀ti xoeos: m l 40%: 2 ċtitititi:
173715 2hd.: ⲙ eCas 5 ATE 15 24. Ⲑ5 2hd.: ⲙ eCas 5 ATE 15 24. Ⲑ5 2hd.: m eCas 5 ATE 15 24. Ɵ
17372Vg: &0A: OHNITY ⲟ ϯϯ ⲑ ϣϣ. ⲭ;Vg: &0A: OHNITY ⲟⲓ ϯϯ ⲑ ϣϣ. Ⲭ;Vg: &0A: OHNITY oi titi θ ṡṡ. K;
17373ⲟ moo NENL: ⲗⲓ ϯⲱ] gmt ⲗⲓ * Hlav;ⲟⲓ moo NENL: ⲗⲓ ϯⲱ gmt ⲗⲓ * Hlav;oi moo NENL: li tiō gmt li * Hlav;
17374ⲙ ϯ. Q&T: Daath at ϯϯ 5 N&TLAU-ⲙ ϯ. Q&T: Daath at ϯϯ 5 N&TLAU-m ti. Q&T: Daath at titi 5 N&TLAU-
17375% mut: 7 H.C: = JAY:% mut: 7 H.C: = JAY:% mut: 7 H.C: = JAY:
17376B Fol. 38B Fol. 38B Fol. 38
17377col. 2col. 2col. 2
17378ATFol. 119 aATFol. 119 aATFol. 119 a
17379col. 2col. 2col. 2
17380B Fol. 100 ϥB Fol. 100 ϥB Fol. 100 f
17381col. 1col. 1col. 1
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17382A Fol, 1A Fol, 1A Fol, 1
17383col. 1col. 1col. 1
17384B Fol. 100 aB Fol. 100 aB Fol. 100 a
17385col. 2col. 2col. 2
17386392 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS392 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS392 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS
17387ⲩⲕ ⲱⲗ ϭⲟϥϯϯⲛ • ARVO: ONT YN: BAH: 2nn:2ⲩⲕ ⲱⲗⲓ ϭⲟϥϯϯⲛ • ARVO: ONT YN: BAH: 2nn:2yk ōli ċoftitin • ARVO: ONT YN: BAH: 2nn:2
17388]10t: ⲱϯ AEOF: ϭⲟⲗⲡ OAOLT:S]10t: ⲱϯ AEOF: ϭⲟⲗⲡ OAOLT:S]10t: ōti AEOF: ċolp OAOLT:S
17389TF: ATE: TRA: ONAN: PALL: @.AF: TWO:TF: ATE: TRA: ONAN: PALL: @.AF: TWO:TF: ATE: TRA: ONAN: PALL: @.AF: TWO:
17390ont: ANA: NM ⲱϯ NHTWIO: ONHO:ont: ANA: NM ⲱϯ NHTWIO: ONHO:ont: ANA: NM ōti NHTWIO: ONHO:
17391AHA-NM:: NNeo; En: ⲱⲓ) HOEK: Ⲱ︦AHA-NM:: NNeo; En: ⲱⲓ HOEK: ⲱAHA-NM:: NNeo; En: ōi HOEK: ō
17392ORY Ⲱⲏⲛ: ϤⲈϯϯ• HMLATLS HR: TIC:ORY Ⲱⲏⲛ: ϤⲈϯϯ• HMLATLS HR: TIC:ORY Ōyn: FEtiti• HMLATLS HR: TIC:
17393ANOLE: OF): AGRE: Aho: ϣⲗϯANOLE: OF): AGRE: Aho: ϣⲗϯANOLE: OF): AGRE: Aho: ṡlti
17394ⲏⲗ Ⲃϭⲟⲱϯ :: OHNMU-L: 008: NAWIV-: AN:ⲏⲗ Ⲃϭⲟⲱϯ :: OHNMU-L: 008: NAWIV-: AN:yl Vċoōti :: OHNMU-L: 008: NAWIV-: AN:
17395ⲱⲗⲖ Ⲃⲱ • OALYN: HAINN: @ht: Ohtt:ⲱⲗⲖ ⲃⲱ • OALYN: HAINN: @ht: Ohtt:ōlL vō • OALYN: HAINN: @ht: Ohtt:
17396HAM ϥ : TONAL: AFCA: ϯⲱ ⲱⲡⲓHAM ϥ : TONAL: AFCA: ϯⲱ ⲱⲡⲓHAM f : TONAL: AFCA: tiō ōpi
17397NA L-N=t: ⲧϯ ϯⲃⲱ ϭⲟⲛⲗ DHT: HLH | 04:NA L-N=t: ⲧϯ ϯⲃⲱ ϭⲟⲛⲗ DHT: HLH | 04:NA L-N=t: tti tivō ċonl DHT: HLH | 04:
17398AKA: ANN: AN: ARTE: TOMY ⲖϭⲞnl• REO TALLAKA: ANN: AN: ARTE: TOMY ⲖϭⲞnl• REO TALLAKA: ANN: AN: ARTE: TOMY LċOnl• REO TALL
17399Nie: 110 ⲱⲡ Ade: LH: LHOY: ANE:Nie: 110 ⲱⲡ Ade: LH: LHOY: ANE:Nie: 110 ōp Ade: LH: LHOY: ANE:
17400OAL: HOE: ϭⲟⲗ AU: PRE: ONNRY: dMNé:OAL: HOE: ϭⲟⲗ AU: PRE: ONNRY: dMNé:OAL: HOE: ċol AU: PRE: ONNRY: dMNé:
17401HEN: HAE: ONNRY: Ls: ̃ⲢϯⲫHEN: HAE: ONNRY: Ls: ̃ⲢϯⲫHEN: HAE: ONNRY: Ls: ̃Rtif
17402ORL AA: ATP; NATEAT 798: ONATH: NRL:ORL AA: ATP; NATEAT 798: ONATH: NRL:ORL AA: ATP; NATEAT 798: ONATH: NRL:
17403Ad: MYTH ⲗⲗϯ• HAT ANAL Ϥⲡ: ACU:Ad: MYTH ⲗⲗϯ• HAT ANAL Ϥⲡ: ACU:Ad: MYTH llti• HAT ANAL Fp: ACU:
17404ϭⲟⲟ OALTAP N: ⲱⲏ|ⲡⲟⲟⲏ: ⲡⲟ AD:ϭⲟⲟ OALTAP N: ⲱⲏⲡⲟⲟⲏ: ⲡⲟ AD:ċoo OALTAP N: ōypooy: po AD:
17405ⲏ Ⲃⲟ NALE: BHINN. ⲱⲗⲡϭⲟϥⲧϯ.: OCA:ⲓⲉ Ⲃⲟ NALE: BHINN. ⲱⲗⲡϭⲟϥⲧϯ.: OCA:ie Bo NALE: BHINN. ōlpċoftti.: OCA:
17406APC: HAAN ANAL ϯⲱ* ⲫⲓ OARTDIAPC: HAAN ANAL ϯⲱ* ⲫⲓ OARTDIAPC: HAAN ANAL tiō* fi OARTDI
17407APAD: AhPO: FOO Fa OM: ANAPI: ARN:APAD: AhPO: FOO Fa OM: ANAPI: ARN:APAD: AhPO: FOO Fa OM: ANAPI: ARN:
17408ⲫϯⲀⲱ : ⲱϯ ϭⲟⲛⲧ FUND ⲡⲗⲛ:ⲫϯⲀⲱ: ⲱϯ ϭⲟⲛⲧ FUND ⲡⲗⲛ:ftiAō: ōti ċont FUND pln:
17409APANYN: ASAT AND FUE oAtY:APANYN: ASAT AND FUE oAtY:APANYN: ASAT AND FUE oAtY:
17410ⲱ AIF 4 Ut ⲟⲩⲁ. ⲉ Aov&ANT:ⲱ AIF 4 Ut ⲟⲩⲁⲓ. Ⲉ Aov&ANT:ō AIF 4 Ut ouai. E Aov&ANT:
174115 04: 5 (bHE: 7 1.Lav; 8 SmAT: 5 ANDL:5 04: 5 (bHE: 7 1.Lav; 8 SmAT: 5 ANDL:5 04: 5 (bHE: 7 1.Lav; 8 SmAT: 5 ANDL:
17412Rr wf (TA ⲙ AMAME: 12 p29; ⲑ mah: ⲉ ⲗⲱ.Rr wf (TA ⲙ AMAME: 12 p29; ⲑ mah: ⲉ ⲗⲱ.Rr wf (TA m AMAME: 12 p29; θ mah: e lō.
17413Bran 5 HALT: V ang ls; ⲟ goYC:Bran 5 HALT: V ang ls; ⲟⲓ goYC:Bran 5 HALT: V ang ls; oi goYC:
17414ⲑ Hak: ⲑ Ts omitted. * @(Hhav'H: 2 MANIC FTL:ⲑ Hak: ⲑ Ts omitted. * @(Hhav'H: 2 MANIC FTL:θ Hak: θ Ts omitted. * @(Hhav'H: 2 MANIC FTL:
174155 HIN: ⲗ. 5H ⲑ oAan: % hel ⲗ5 HIN: ⲗ. 5H ⲑ oAan: % hel ⲗ5 HIN: l. 5H θ oAan: % hel l
174163 hel3 hel3 hel
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17417ON THE INCARNATION OF OUR LORD 393ON THE INCARNATION OF OUR LORD 393ON THE INCARNATION OF OUR LORD 393
17418ⲃ ⲏⲧ AN: BN: ⲫⲱ HAL:ⲃ ⲏⲧ AN: BN: ⲫⲱ HAL:v yt AN: BN: fō HAL:
17419ANNE: OANAT ⲫ ALPNNT: OLPNNN:ANNE: OANAT ⲫ ALPNNT: OLPNNN:ANNE: OANAT f ALPNNT: OLPNNN:
17420EMO: ATF. owt: OME: hao: ⲡⲓ ;EMO: ATF. owt: OME: hao: ⲡⲁⲓ ;EMO: ATF. owt: OME: hao: pai ;
17421Tordg: aA: ⲏⲡ AAN: AAR: 2 ϯⲱ :Tordg: aA: ⲏⲡ AAN: AAR: 2 ϯⲱ :Tordg: aA: yp AAN: AAR: 2 tiō :
17422Obit AVGE:® SPE. BATS AhE®: | ⲱObit AVGE:® SPE. BATS AhE®: | ⲱObit AVGE:® SPE. BATS AhE®: | ō
17423CAR: NOD; Ⲛⲟⲟⲓⲩ• ϥ HANA: oⲑⲡ: ⲫⲓⲁ;CAR: NOD; Ⲛⲟⲟⲓⲩ• ϥ HANA: oⲑⲡ: ⲫⲓⲁ;CAR: NOD; Nooii• f HANA: oθp: fia;
17424HAPATIE: od: AGE: Kora: ER@ 0:HAPATIE: od: AGE: Kora: ER@ 0:HAPATIE: od: AGE: Kora: ER@ 0:
17425NHEM:® Ⲁ ARTY: ATPLEN: OL: NHLN.: 1°NHEM:® ⲁ ARTY: ATPLEN: OL: NHLN.: 1°NHEM:® a ARTY: ATPLEN: OL: NHLN.: 1°
17426AMEOL:! ⲱⲛⲓ 2 PHEM: ⲗⲱ “H3BAN:AMEOL:! ⲱⲛⲓ 2 PHEM: ⲗⲱ “H3BAN:AMEOL:! ōni 2 PHEM: lō “H3BAN:
17427O1A: AST ⲏⲃ NYY: BARC:O1A: AST ⲏⲃ NYY: BARC:O1A: AST yb NYY: BARC:
17428ATHANDL: ϭⲩⲗ• ANALY AHEM: ⲫ︦ϯATHANDL: ϭⲩⲗ• ANALY AHEM: ⲫⲛⲟⲩϯATHANDL: ċil• ANALY AHEM: fnouti
17429ECnni: ohn: Ⲛⲏ Ⲗ::5 ON: HEM: An: NF:ECnni: ohn: ⲛⲱ ⲗ::5 ON: HEM: An: NF:ECnni: ohn: nō l::5 ON: HEM: An: NF:
17430KAT RNOD: HAP: 0 90 REOLC: ON: HEN:KAT RNOD: HAP: 0 90 REOLC: ON: HEN:KAT RNOD: HAP: 0 90 REOLC: ON: HEN:
17431ⲏⲁ ARC: oh ϩⲃⲁϯⲣ RHA: AGRE:ⲏⲁ ARC: oh ϩⲃⲁϯⲣ RHA: AGRE:ya ARC: oh hvatir RHA: AGRE:
17432LEKTP:: ON: HEM: HUN: EAPRA: OALYTIE::LEKTP:: ON: HEM: HUN: EAPRA: OALYTIE::LEKTP:: ON: HEM: HUN: EAPRA: OALYTIE::
17433ON: ..3 HEM: +2UoTr: Neo: N20: HELE:ON: ..3 HEM: +2UoTr: Neo: N20: HELE:ON: ..3 HEM: +2UoTr: Neo: N20: HELE:
17434JAA: ATNCN: ONHTED eh: ALTAPP: 2JAA: ATNCN: ONHTED eh: ALTAPP: 2JAA: ATNCN: ONHTED eh: ALTAPP: 2
17435ⲗⲫⲫϩϯ :⁖ ATH: $4140:2 ⲏⲡ ϯⲱⲗⲫⲫϩϯ :⁖ ATH: $4140:2 ⲏⲡ ϯⲱlffhti :⁖ ATH: $4140:2 yp tiō
17436NYARU: ⲛⲇ RA: HUN. OF2: ⲱⲱⲘⲡ : NH:NYARU: ⲛⲇ RA: HUN. OF2: ⲱⲱⲘⲡ : NH:NYARU: nḋ RA: HUN. OF2: ōōMp : NH:
17437ⲏ ⲱⲗ ϯ TO ALE ANALY ⲱⲘⲡ: ADAM:ⲓⲉ ⲱⲗⲓ ϯ TO ALE ANALY ⲱⲘⲡ: ADAM:ie ōli ti TO ALE ANALY ōMp: ADAM:
17438ATF: HAVEN: NANA: AUD: OFUIPM: Nang;ATF: HAVEN: NANA: AUD: OFUIPM: Nang;ATF: HAVEN: NANA: AUD: OFUIPM: Nang;
17439AOC): Ag Ⲛⲏ HILHOT ANY: det:AOC): Ag ⲛⲱ HILHOT ANY: det:AOC): Ag nō HILHOT ANY: det:
17440! @HLNAM: 2 wan: 3 14m. ⲉⲫ.ϯ:! @HLNAM: 2 wan: 3 14m. ⲉⲫ.ϯ:! @HLNAM: 2 wan: 3 14m. ef.ti:
17441Spies ⲉ N0k: *ⲃ 5 of: Heb:Spies ⲉ N0k: *ⲃ 5 of: Heb:Spies e N0k: *v 5 of: Heb:
17442° On the margin R®1: $f: i.e. in the Psalms, ⲟ of HEM:° On the margin R®1: $f: i.e. in the Psalms, ⲟⲓ of HEM:° On the margin R®1: $f: i.e. in the Psalms, oi of HEM:
174431 Ⲛ︦ ⲐⲈⲰ and adds AZHLéE: 2 On the margin #61: HEDE:1 ⲛ ⲐⲈⲰ and adds AZHLéE: 2 On the margin #61: HEDE:1 n ƟEŌ and adds AZHLéE: 2 On the margin #61: HEDE:
17444i.e. in the Pentateuch (Genesis). * of: HEM: *ⲱ HELO:i.e. in the Pentateuch (Genesis). * of: HEM: *ⲱ HELO:i.e. in the Pentateuch (Genesis). * of: HEM: *ō HELO:
17445ⲉ ⲫϯ. CF: ⲉ m0; HL: 7 A080: (Isaiah).ⲉ ⲫϯ. CF: ⲉ m0; HL: 7 A080: (Isaiah).e fti. CF: e m0; HL: 7 A080: (Isaiah).
174468 Ts omitted. ⲱ hg; * On the margin £2: 1%;8 Ts omitted. Ⲱ hg; * On the margin £2: 1%;8 Ts omitted. Ō hg; * On the margin £2: 1%;
17447ⲓ Ved ot = ATdle: ϯϯ 5 ⲱϣ ϯ.:ⲓ Ved ot = ATdle: ϯϯ 5 ⲱϣ ϯ.:i Ved ot = ATdle: titi 5 ōṡ ti.:
174483 AMA: 5 mam; ⲙ il: Ao3 AMA: 5 mam; ⲙ il: Ao3 AMA: 5 mam; m il: Ao
174493E3E3E
17450A Fol. 119A Fol. 119A Fol. 119
17451col. 2col. 2col. 2
17452B Fol. 100 ⲟB Fol. 100 ⲟⲓB Fol. 100 oi
17453col. 1col. 1col. 1
17454A Fol. 120 aA Fol. 120 aA Fol. 120 a
17455col. 1col. 1col. 1
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17456B Fol. 10B Fol. 10B Fol. 10
17457col, 2col, 2col, 2
17458A Fol. 120 aA Fol. 120 aA Fol. 120 a
17459col, 2col, 2col, 2
17460394 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS394 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS394 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS
17461NANT ⲁⲃⲱⲕ. RDO: FOAL: ⲗ Pre:NANT ⲁⲃⲱⲕ. RDO: FOAL: ⲗ Pre:NANT avōk. RDO: FOAL: l Pre:
17462ⲗ. Di OMHOY: ANT ⲗⲟ Adke:?ⲗ. Di OMHOY: ANT ⲗⲟ Adke:?l. Di OMHOY: ANT lo Adke:?
17463Ⲛϭⲟ ⲱ Ⲛⲛ⳪ⲟ• AUD: Rod AGOINLONIY ANA:Ⲛϭⲟ ⲱ Ⲛⲛ⳪ⲟ• AUD: Rod AGOINLONIY ANA:Nċo ō Nn⳪o• AUD: Rod AGOINLONIY ANA:
17464ANAND AAPAPEYYY. AA: Ort: NCW: £1940:ANAND AAPAPEYYY. AA: Ort: NCW: £1940:ANAND AAPAPEYYY. AA: Ort: NCW: £1940:
17465AHANA: YP: ANA: ONYP: ⲡⲓ ϯⲱⲗⲫ: 9400;AHANA: YP: ANA: ONYP: ⲡⲁⲓ ϯⲱⲗⲫ: 9400;AHANA: YP: ANA: ONYP: pai tiōlf: 9400;
17466HHO: OAD: 14: HHWIO: AA: OAT: OAL:HHO: OAD: 14: HHWIO: AA: OAT: OAL:HHO: OAD: 14: HHWIO: AA: OAT: OAL:
17467TAWA RECETNN: AUD 3 ϭⲟϥ RANT AOAL:TAWA RECETNN: AUD 3 ϭⲟϥ RANT AOAL:TAWA RECETNN: AUD 3 ċof RANT AOAL:
17468TWO: AOwY: ⲟⲛ HL: NAAT ⲡⲥ ::TWO: AOwY: ⲟⲛ HL: NAAT ⲡⲥ ::TWO: AOwY: on HL: NAAT p·s ::
17469ONAA: 2A. ADT NAAR: HPAP" AA: NENG:ONAA: 2A. ADT NAAR: HPAP" AA: NENG:ONAA: 2A. ADT NAAR: HPAP" AA: NENG:
17470EARLS Ⲁ̃︦ⲧⲛⲫⲫ. ⲡϯ ⲱ3: ⲏⲗϭⲟ|ⲗⲟⲩ:EARLS Ⲁ̃︦ⲧⲛⲫⲫ. ⲡϯ ⲱ3: ⲏⲗϭⲟⲗⲟⲩ:EARLS A︦tnff. pti ō3: ylċolou:
17471ϯⲗⲧ⳪ⲟ: ϯ. • ϩⲖ AACPH: ⲗⲏϭ Ⲏⲡϯ•ϯⲗⲧ⳪ⲟ: ϯ. • ϩⲖ AACPH: ⲗⲏϭ Ⲏⲡϯ•tilt⳪o: ti. • hL AACPH: lyċ Ypti•
17472NR Cot: EOC: HAVA: YAR: ATELY ARCLT:!NR Cot: EOC: HAVA: YAR: ATELY ARCLT:!NR Cot: EOC: HAVA: YAR: ATELY ARCLT:!
17473ⲕϭⲟϩϯ: YARUE ARCATN: Ⲁϯⲗⲗ.:: ϭⲟⲕϭⲟϩϯ: YARUE ARCATN: Ⲁϯⲗⲗ.:: ϭⲟkċohti: YARUE ARCATN: Atill.:: ċo
17474ANCAP TY: ARN: Bid: ϯ KAT. OK ANT:ANCAP TY: ARN: Bid: ϯ KAT. OK ANT:ANCAP TY: ARN: Bid: ti KAT. OK ANT:
17475ⲡⲟϥ @®r: oh: HETNC: ait: RAT:ⲡⲟϥ @®r: oh: HETNC: ait: RAT:pof @®r: oh: HETNC: ait: RAT:
17476fA 0: ⲗⲱ ANID: EL: ⲎⲏⲡⲀⲀi AAP AUAMY:fA 0: ⲗⲱ ANID: EL: ⲎⲏⲡⲀⲀi AAP AUAMY:fA 0: lō ANID: EL: YypAAi AAP AUAMY:
17477RAE: ONON: BN: ANID: +] LID: RAH:RAE: ONON: BN: ANID: +] LID: RAH:RAE: ONON: BN: ANID: +] LID: RAH:
17478ⲗ̃ϯϯϭⲟ • Ort oak: HANFCAP: ⲫϯ :ⲗ̃ϯϯϭⲟ • Ort oak: HANFCAP: ⲫϯ :ltitiċo • Ort oak: HANFCAP: fti :
17479Bayou: KTH: BNA: Ϥ︦ HERA: ⲡⲗϭⲟ:Bayou: KTH: BNA: ϥ HERA: ⲡⲗϭⲟ:Bayou: KTH: BNA: f HERA: plċo:
17480ⲗⲏ ⲔⲀ Or: ⲱⲗϯ: HIE: HEM®RA:ⲗⲏ ⲕⲁ Or: ⲱⲗϯ: HIE: HEM®RA:ly ka Or: ōlti: HIE: HEM®RA:
17481MG: ALLELE: Non: ⲑ ATHANDL:MG: ALLELE: Non: ⲑ ATHANDL:MG: ALLELE: Non: θ ATHANDL:
17482ATHA: ANTCAP: AT: FRAY YAR: ϭⲟϩϯ:ATHA: ANTCAP: AT: FRAY YAR: ϭⲟϩϯ:ATHA: ANTCAP: AT: FRAY YAR: ċohti:
17483OM: HAINA: MF: OKA: NAALIT:OM: HAINA: MF: OKA: NAALIT:OM: HAINA: MF: OKA: NAALIT:
17484OED: NTH: 3 ⲏⲗ HIE? ⲙⲟ Ad:OED: NTH: 3 ⲏⲗ HIE? ⲙⲟ Ad:OED: NTH: 3 yl HIE? mo Ad:
17485Lad: > 0c: 0d: tA ePh: © Is omitted.Lad: > 0c: 0d: tA ePh: © Is omitted.Lad: > 0c: 0d: tA ePh: © Is omitted.
174865 ϣⲁⲡⲟ ⲏ ︦5ⲟ ϯ 5 LAL: ϯⲱ.5 ϣⲁⲡⲟ ⲓⲉ ︦5ⲟⲓ ϯ 5 LAL: ϯⲱ.5 ṡapo ie ︦5oi ti 5 LAL: tiō.
17487ⲟ OAT: 1 Ts omitted. 2 ϣϢⲫϣ: ⲑ HENNE:Ⲟⲓ OAT: 1 Ts omitted. 2 ϣϢⲫϣ: ⲑ HENNE:Oi OAT: 1 Ts omitted. 2 ṡṠfṡ: θ HENNE:
17488“ani. ⲟ ϭϩ ⲥⲏ 16 777.2: 7 ϯⲐϧⲟϩ:«ani. Ⲟⲓ ϭϩ ⲥⲏ 16 777.2:7 ϯⲐϧⲟϩ:«ani. Oi ċh sy 16 777.2:7 tiƟxoh:
17489Ts omitted. ⲱ oid; Kavd; ⲱ (Yao:Ts omitted. Ⲱ oid; Kavd; ⲱ (Yao:Ts omitted. Ō oid; Kavd; ō (Yao:
17490olf:olf:olf:
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17491ON THE INCARNATION OF OUR LORD 395ON THE INCARNATION OF OUR LORD 395ON THE INCARNATION OF OUR LORD 395
17492ASPNYN: NAM: FAVE Ϥ︦ ϭⲟⲗⲡ ⲫASPNYN: NAM: FAVE ϥ ϭⲟⲗⲡ ⲫASPNYN: NAM: FAVE f ċolp f
17493ATPAUD 2 RAPANYN: Ⲛ⳪nϭo• AN: RTH: AFPARN:ATPAUD 2 RAPANYN: Ⲛ⳪nϭo• AN: RTH: AFPARN:ATPAUD 2 RAPANYN: Nċoisnċo• AN: RTH: AFPARN:
17494oak: nh ANAL ONARTE:D PET ONHTWIO:oak: nh ANAL ONARTE:D PET ONHTWIO:oak: nh ANAL ONARTE:D PET ONHTWIO:
17495A: NWI: ONKATHH: tN: CAPER: Mbt: NCEP:A: NWI: ONKATHH: tN: CAPER: Mbt: NCEP:A: NWI: ONKATHH: tN: CAPER: Mbt: NCEP:
17496ATH: ERAAD: NANAN: Ϣⲡ : A%H: nner:ATH: ERAAD: NANAN: ϣⲡ : A%H: nner:ATH: ERAAD: NANAN: ṡp : A%H: nner:
17497ⲗⲟⲓ. HA APR: APLANAD: [RA ⲱϩⲗⲟⲓ. HA APR: APLANAD: [RA ⲱϩloi. HA APR: APLANAD: [RA ōh
17498ANNAN: ⲏⲗ AAD: ⲗⲏϭⲟ: ⲱⲗϯ: ANA:ANNAN: ⲏⲗ AAD: ⲗⲏϭⲟ: ⲱⲗϯ: ANA:ANNAN: yl AAD: lyċo: ōlti: ANA:
17499ANNAN: HAPPANPN:® OAMPO: HAZPANPN:ANNAN: HAPPANPN:® OAMPO: HAZPANPN:ANNAN: HAPPANPN:® OAMPO: HAZPANPN:
17500Ameo: oak: HUN: nahh: AFD: ⲱⲡ ⲑⲓAmeo: oak: HUN: nahh: AFD: ⲱⲡ ⲑⲓAmeo: oak: HUN: nahh: AFD: ōp θi
17501£100: ⲱⲗϯ• NAR] RO: ATY ONAN: ⲓϯ£100: ⲱⲗϯ• NAR] RO: ATY ONAN: ⲓϯ£100: ōlti• NAR] RO: ATY ONAN: iti
17502Enh: ohk: HAART: Ⲉ • OFPhN:Enh: ohk: HAART: ⲉ • OFPhN:Enh: ohk: HAART: e • OFPhN:
17503®NAL: ⲂϤⲫ• OAT: HiredAL:® EhO]®::°®NAL: ⲂϤⲫ• OAT: HiredAL:® EhO]®::°®NAL: VFf• OAT: HiredAL:® EhO]®::°
17504ORNAMN: PATE: TNC: LREAY ⲱⲫϯ HLALORNAMN: PATE: TNC: LREAY ⲱⲫϯ HLALORNAMN: PATE: TNC: LREAY ōfti HLAL
17505AMPLY ARPA: EFNAL: ⲱϣⲱⲟϥⲡⲥ : ALP:AMPLY ARPA: EFNAL: ⲱϣⲱⲟϥⲡⲥ : ALP:AMPLY ARPA: EFNAL: ōṡōofp·s : ALP:
17506naPNC: E+: OAP: Ehdhi: No: Wi:naPNC: E+: OAP: Ehdhi: No: Wi:naPNC: E+: OAP: Ehdhi: No: Wi:
17507ONAL: 1h ASPO FEY LHP ONMAAA:ONAL: 1h ASPO FEY LHP ONMAAA:ONAL: 1h ASPO FEY LHP ONMAAA:
17508PAhON:Y ONHP: nibdvk: E$Qe09: Neo; hat.PAhON:Y ONHP: nibdvk: E$Qe09: Neo; hat.PAhON:Y ONHP: nibdvk: E$Qe09: Neo; hat.
17509ONAON: EBregh: AN: Lh: ORE: AA:ONAON: EBregh: AN: Lh: ORE: AA:ONAON: EBregh: AN: Lh: ORE: AA:
17510HN@OH: ALRC:® ϭⲟϥⲡⲟtn⁖ OANNN: DANE:HN@OH: ALRC:® ϭⲟϥⲡⲟtn⁖ OANNN: DANE:HN@OH: ALRC:® ċofpotn⁖ OANNN: DANE:
17511ⲗⲩ Ⲁ ATER: ⲔⲀ • Add: NEO: ANA:ⲗⲩ ⲁ ATER: ⲕⲁ • Add: NEO: ANA:li a ATER: ka • Add: NEO: ANA:
17512ⲱ⳪ⲟⲏⲓⲙϯ: 3 £5005: Anti: Aho: ϭⲟⲗⲡ ::ⲱ⳪ⲟⲏⲓⲙϯ: 3 £5005: Anti: Aho: ϭⲟⲗⲡ ::ō⳪oyimti: 3 £5005: Anti: Aho: ċolp ::
17513ⲱⲰⲡ⳪o: NA: NIPH07%: HATNA: TONG. FOAL?ⲱⲰⲡ⳪o: NA: NIPH07%: HATNA: TONG. FOAL?ōŌp⳪o: NA: NIPH07%: HATNA: TONG. FOAL?
17514ⲗⲟ : NU-: FOIA? PAD ⲗⲗ 35 ϭⲟⲧ :ⲗⲟ : NU-: FOIA? PAD ⲗⲗ 35 ϭⲟⲧ :lo : NU-: FOIA? PAD ll 35 ċot :
17515006A: ⲡⲟ : EN: AHPAA: LE: MM:006A: ⲡⲟ : EN: AHPAA: LE: MM:006A: po : EN: AHPAA: LE: MM:
17516! AIAN: 2 RIOD 3 4; ! OTCHE:! AIAN: 2 RIOD 3 4; ! OTCHE:! AIAN: 2 RIOD 3 4; ! OTCHE:
175175 H&OPH: ⲉ om: 77101: ” m-&F: HOS: NAL:5 H&OPH: ⲉ om: 77101: ” m-&F: HOS: NAL:5 H&OPH: e om: 77101: ” m-&F: HOS: NAL:
175185 m&EiMEET: ⲑ ALhoLP; e268; ⲙ 01 NaF5 m&EiMEET: ⲑ ALhoLP; e268; ⲙ 01 NaF5 m&EiMEET: θ ALhoLP; e268; m 01 NaF
175192 29CH: 1B 2192: ⲉ ϣϣⲟⲗⲛϯ; ⲑ ⲡⲱ. Ⲩϯ:2 29CH: 1B 2192: ⲉ ϣϣⲟⲗⲛϯ; ⲑ ⲡⲱ. Ⲩϯ:2 29CH: 1B 2192: e ṡṡolnti; θ pō. Yti:
17520ⲉ ϯⲣ ⲉⲱⲛ *ⲗⲋ PML: ⲱϣϭⲟⲏ ϧⲏⲧ;ⲉ ϯⲣ ⲉⲱⲛ *ⲗⲋ PML: ⲱϣϭⲟⲏ ϧⲏⲧ;e tir eōn *l6 PML: ōṡċoy xyt;
17521ⲟ ⲯϣⲗ ⲃ ⲏ ars: Allao; 219730: 2 H&A:ⲟⲓ ⲯϣⲗ ⲃ ⲓⲉ ars: Allao; 219730: 2 H&A:oi psṡl v ie ars: Allao; 219730: 2 H&A:
17522B Fol. 101 ϥB Fol. 101 ϥB Fol. 101 f
17523col. 1col. 1col. 1
17524A Fol. 120%A Fol. 120%A Fol. 120%
17525col. 1col. 1col. 1
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17526396 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS396 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS396 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROCLUS
17527NET: ATR: ⲏⲣ RTT: ATPR: Att:NET: ATR: ⲏⲣ RTT: ATPR: Att:NET: ATR: yr RTT: ATPR: Att:
17528ATE ho: ARNM: 0004: Ⲃⲗ|ⲕ:: oO|Ennw:ATE ho: ARNM: 0004: Ⲃⲗⲕ:: oO|Ennw:ATE ho: ARNM: 0004: Vlk:: oO|Ennw:
17529bra KILANRL: OAR: RAN: ROMPO: HE: ATR:bra KILANRL: OAR: RAN: ROMPO: HE: ATR:bra KILANRL: OAR: RAN: ROMPO: HE: ATR:
17530ⲟϯ BAL: OATHIHD:' OAT. ALNODA:ⲟϯ BAL: OATHIHD:' OAT. ALNODA:oti BAL: OATHIHD:' OAT. ALNODA:
17531okt: HATNAD AFPAR: AhieAA: Nahvtk: BNorA:okt: HATNAD AFPAR: AhieAA: Nahvtk: BNorA:okt: HATNAD AFPAR: AhieAA: Nahvtk: BNorA:
17532Nt: OLOOA: ⲱϯⲱ ϯ • 06+: ⲓⲣⲓ ϭⲟⲥNt: OLOOA: ⲱϯⲱ ϯ • 06+: ⲓⲣⲓ ϭⲟⲥNt: OLOOA: ōtiō ti • 06+: iri ċos
17533ⲏ︦ • © UR: HPENT: ⲱϯ Ⲛϭⲟⲗⲡ :ⲓⲉ • © UR: HPENT: ⲱϯ Ⲛϭⲟⲗⲡ :ie • © UR: HPENT: ōti Nċolp :
17534ϭ︦ⲥ︦ EFLLIN: ARAPEAH: Ty: ONVY:3ϭⲟⲓⲥ EFLLIN: ARAPEAH: Ty: ONVY:3ċois EFLLIN: ARAPEAH: Ty: ONVY:3
17535ONYL-: OHPLAT:* RAAT: ARCS: TNGY:ONYL-: OHPLAT:* RAAT: ARCS: TNGY:ONYL-: OHPLAT:* RAAT: ARCS: TNGY:
17536na; ENA: 1+: A9PE: nNChEh: APH:na; ENA: 1+: A9PE: nNChEh: APH:na; ENA: 1+: A9PE: nNChEh: APH:
17537Ⲛⲏ HAE: ϭⲟⲗ AA: Nd T. OAH:ⲛⲱ HAE: ϭⲟⲗ AA: Nd T. OAH:nō HAE: ċol AA: Nd T. OAH:
17538ONIN 004M. PLN: ⲗⲟⲗϭⲟ: ϩⲗϭⲟ: ⲗ.ONIN 004M. PLN: ⲗⲟⲗϭⲟ: ϩⲗϭⲟ: ⲗ.ONIN 004M. PLN: lolċo: hlċo: l.
17539ⲓ WANTED 2 ϣⲱϯ; ⲱⲱⲧⲒ WANTED 2 ϣⲱϯ; ⲱⲱⲧI WANTED 2 ṡōti; ōōt
17540‘ OOAHPSNT: 5 ϧⲱⲗ;‘ OOAHPSNT: 5 ϧⲱⲗ;‘ OOAHPSNT: 5 xōl;
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17541TRANSLATION OF THE ETHIOPIC VERSION OF Fol BigsTRANSLATION OF THE ETHIOPIC VERSION OF Fol BigsTRANSLATION OF THE ETHIOPIC VERSION OF Fol Bigs
17542col, &col, &col, &
17543THE HOMILY WHICH PROKLOS, BISHOP OFTHE HOMILY WHICH PROKLOS, BISHOP OFTHE HOMILY WHICH PROKLOS, BISHOP OF
17544THE CITY OF CYZICUS, PREACHED IN CON-THE CITY OF CYZICUS, PREACHED IN CON-THE CITY OF CYZICUS, PREACHED IN CON-
17545STANTINOPLE,ON THE DAY OF THE FESTIVALSTANTINOPLE,ON THE DAY OF THE FESTIVALSTANTINOPLE,ON THE DAY OF THE FESTIVAL
17546OF THE NATIVITY, ON THE INCARNATIONOF THE NATIVITY, ON THE INCARNATIONOF THE NATIVITY, ON THE INCARNATION
17547OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, WHEN NES-OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, WHEN NES-OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, WHEN NES-
17548TORIUS WAS PRESENT.TORIUS WAS PRESENT.TORIUS WAS PRESENT.
17549May the festival of the Virgin this day make to blossomMay the festival of the Virgin this day make to blossomMay the festival of the Virgin this day make to blossom
17550our tongue, O my brethren! May it be called upon to giveour tongue, O my brethren! May it be called upon to giveour tongue, O my brethren! May it be called upon to give
17551praise, and may it become unto us this day, and unto thosepraise, and may it become unto us this day, and unto thosepraise, and may it become unto us this day, and unto those
17552who have gathered together [here], a guide of salvation,who have gathered together [here], a guide of salvation,who have gathered together [here], a guide of salvation,
17553a faithful one. For pure and without blemish is His word,a faithful one. For pure and without blemish is His word,a faithful one. For pure and without blemish is His word,
17554and He Whom we preach is the glory of the generation ofand He Whom we preach is the glory of the generation ofand He Whom we preach is the glory of the generation of
17555women. And there is honour to them because of the Virgin,women. And there is honour to them because of the Virgin,women. And there is honour to them because of the Virgin,
17556and through this honour the Synods of the Church are glad,and through this honour the Synods of the Church are glad,and through this honour the Synods of the Church are glad,
17557and earth and sea erown the Virgin. The sea [because on]and earth and sea erown the Virgin. The sea [because on]and earth and sea erown the Virgin. The sea [because on]
17558its back multitudes of ships eome and go, and the earthits back multitudes of ships eome and go, and the earthits back multitudes of ships eome and go, and the earth
17559because it receiveth the footsteps of those who journey overbecause it receiveth the footsteps of those who journey overbecause it receiveth the footsteps of those who journey over
17560it with gladness; and creation exulteth and rejoiceth. Womenit with gladness; and creation exulteth and rejoiceth. Womenit with gladness; and creation exulteth and rejoiceth. Women
17561are held in high honour, and men utter cries of gladnessare held in high honour, and men utter cries of gladnessare held in high honour, and men utter cries of gladness
17562throughout all the earth, for, to oppose the multitudes of sinsthroughout all the earth, for, to oppose the multitudes of sinsthroughout all the earth, for, to oppose the multitudes of sins
17563which are exceedingly many in this world, grace and righteous-which are exceedingly many in this world, grace and righteous-which are exceedingly many in this world, grace and righteous-
17564ness have been gathered together by Saint Mary, who is theness have been gathered together by Saint Mary, who is theness have been gathered together by Saint Mary, who is the
17565vessel of virginity which eannot be destroyed. She is thevessel of virginity which eannot be destroyed. She is thevessel of virginity which eannot be destroyed. She is the
17566garden of the spirit of the | Second Adam. She is the uniongarden of the spirit of the | Second Adam. She is the uniongarden of the spirit of the | Second Adam. She is the union
17567of existence, and she is the possessor of salvation, wherebyof existence, and she is the possessor of salvation, wherebyof existence, and she is the possessor of salvation, whereby
17568she hath purchased us. [She is] the pure edifice wherein oneshe hath purchased us. [She is] the pure edifice wherein oneshe hath purchased us. [She is] the pure edifice wherein one
17569liveth daintily. [She is] the Word, the flesh, and is indeed theliveth daintily. [She is] the Word, the flesh, and is indeed theliveth daintily. [She is] the Word, the flesh, and is indeed the
17570wood of the bush, wherein was a soul, which the fire consumedwood of the bush, wherein was a soul, which the fire consumedwood of the bush, wherein was a soul, which the fire consumed
17571not. [She is] the Deity, whereof in truth the cloud hathnot. [She is] the Deity, whereof in truth the cloud hathnot. [She is] the Deity, whereof in truth the cloud hath
17572Fol. 118 aFol. 118 aFol. 118 a
17573col. 1col. 1col. 1
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17575col, 2col, 2col, 2
17576398 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROKLOS398 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROKLOS398 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROKLOS
17577been stripped away. And she carried with her flesh Himbeen stripped away. And she carried with her flesh Himbeen stripped away. And she carried with her flesh Him
17578Who was above the Cherubim, and Who eame [down] fromWho was above the Cherubim, and Who eame [down] fromWho was above the Cherubim, and Who eame [down] from
17579heaven. [She is] the pure rain [upon] the wool, wherefromheaven. [She is] the pure rain [upon] the wool, wherefromheaven. [She is] the pure rain [upon] the wool, wherefrom
17580the Shepherd clothed Himself in the garb of the Lamb,the Shepherd clothed Himself in the garb of the Lamb,the Shepherd clothed Himself in the garb of the Lamb,
17581Mary, the handmaiden, mother and virgin.Mary, the handmaiden, mother and virgin.Mary, the handmaiden, mother and virgin.
17582She is heaven, and she became the bridge from God toShe is heaven, and she became the bridge from God toShe is heaven, and she became the bridge from God to
17583man, [the bridge] of His incarnation in our life, wherein wasman, [the bridge] of His incarnation in our life, wherein wasman, [the bridge] of His incarnation in our life, wherein was
17584woven the awful fabric of His flesh. His apparel was mira-woven the awful fabric of His flesh. His apparel was mira-woven the awful fabric of His flesh. His apparel was mira-
17585culous, the Fashioner thereof was the Holy Spirit, the threadculous, the Fashioner thereof was the Holy Spirit, the threadculous, the Fashioner thereof was the Holy Spirit, the thread
17586thereof was from above, the shadow of the Power, the fibrethereof was from above, the shadow of the Power, the fibrethereof was from above, the shadow of the Power, the fibre
17587thereof existed from the beginning, the flesh of Adam, thethereof existed from the beginning, the flesh of Adam, thethereof existed from the beginning, the flesh of Adam, the
17588web thereof was of the virgin, [whose] flesh was pure, andweb thereof was of the virgin, [whose] flesh was pure, andweb thereof was of the virgin, [whose] flesh was pure, and
17589the Weaver was His Grace which He put on. And Histhe Weaver was His Grace which He put on. And Histhe Weaver was His Grace which He put on. And His
17590Maker was the Word which was obedient to His FatherMaker was the Word which was obedient to His FatherMaker was the Word which was obedient to His Father
17591which is in heaven.which is in heaven.which is in heaven.
17592The womb of the Virgin was not too strait for Him in anyThe womb of the Virgin was not too strait for Him in anyThe womb of the Virgin was not too strait for Him in any
17593respect, and He was brought forth by a woman, God, notrespect, and He was brought forth by a woman, God, notrespect, and He was brought forth by a woman, God, not
17594stripped of flesh, and not man an inferior, but God with Hisstripped of flesh, and not man an inferior, but God with Hisstripped of flesh, and not man an inferior, but God with His
17595flesh. And He Who was in times past the | door, the doorflesh. And He Who was in times past the | door, the doorflesh. And He Who was in times past the | door, the door
17596of man, redeemed him; He Who was brought forth workedof man, redeemed him; He Who was brought forth workedof man, redeemed him; He Who was brought forth worked
17597righteousness. By the obedience of a woman at His comingrighteousness. By the obedience of a woman at His comingrighteousness. By the obedience of a woman at His coming
17598He healed woman, who had disobeyed His word, of theHe healed woman, who had disobeyed His word, of theHe healed woman, who had disobeyed His word, of the
17599venomous vomit of the serpent, and by woman, by whomvenomous vomit of the serpent, and by woman, by whomvenomous vomit of the serpent, and by woman, by whom
17600was brought forth Cain, the first worker of sin, was broughtwas brought forth Cain, the first worker of sin, was broughtwas brought forth Cain, the first worker of sin, was brought
17601forth our Redeemer Jesus Christ, without seed of offspring.forth our Redeemer Jesus Christ, without seed of offspring.forth our Redeemer Jesus Christ, without seed of offspring.
17602And the Lover of man was not ashamed to be brought forthAnd the Lover of man was not ashamed to be brought forthAnd the Lover of man was not ashamed to be brought forth
17603by a woman, for what He had made was life, and He Whoby a woman, for what He had made was life, and He Whoby a woman, for what He had made was life, and He Who
17604was the Creator did not destroy His habitation in her womb,was the Creator did not destroy His habitation in her womb,was the Creator did not destroy His habitation in her womb,
17605and He was without disgrace. Had she not remained aand He was without disgrace. Had she not remained aand He was without disgrace. Had she not remained a
17606virgin after giving birth to God, verily lle Who was broughtvirgin after giving birth to God, verily lle Who was broughtvirgin after giving birth to God, verily lle Who was brought
17607forth by her would have been an ordinary man, and His birthforth by her would have been an ordinary man, and His birthforth by her would have been an ordinary man, and His birth
17608would not have been miraculous. But, seeing that after shewould not have been miraculous. But, seeing that after shewould not have been miraculous. But, seeing that after she
17609had given birth to im she continued to be a virgin, verilyhad given birth to im she continued to be a virgin, verilyhad given birth to im she continued to be a virgin, verily
17610Ie Who was born of her was a miraculous Being, for throughIe Who was born of her was a miraculous Being, for throughIe Who was born of her was a miraculous Being, for through
17611a closed barrier God came. Thomas, His disciple, havinga closed barrier God came. Thomas, His disciple, havinga closed barrier God came. Thomas, His disciple, having
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17612ON THE INCARNATION OF OUR LORD 399ON THE INCARNATION OF OUR LORD 399ON THE INCARNATION OF OUR LORD 399
17613perceived the nature of His substance, eried out and said,perceived the nature of His substance, eried out and said,perceived the nature of His substance, eried out and said,
17614‘My Lord and my God.’!‘My Lord and my God.’!‘My Lord and my God.’!
17615Thou shalt not be ashamed of His birth from a woman,Thou shalt not be ashamed of His birth from a woman,Thou shalt not be ashamed of His birth from a woman,
17616for a woman became the means of salvation. If He had notfor a woman became the means of salvation. If He had notfor a woman became the means of salvation. If He had not
17617been born of a woman, His mother, He could not have diedbeen born of a woman, His mother, He could not have diedbeen born of a woman, His mother, He could not have died
17618in His flesh. And if He had not died in His flesh, He couldin His flesh. And if He had not died in His flesh, He couldin His flesh. And if He had not died in His flesh, He could
17619not have destroyed by His death him that hath dominionnot have destroyed by His death him that hath dominionnot have destroyed by His death him that hath dominion
17620over death, Diabolos. |over death, Diabolos. |over death, Diabolos. |
17621The materials used by the architect when he buildeth themThe materials used by the architect when he buildeth themThe materials used by the architect when he buildeth them
17622into a building are not disgraced, and the brickmaker dothinto a building are not disgraced, and the brickmaker dothinto a building are not disgraced, and the brickmaker doth
17623not destroy the clay whereof the bricks are made when henot destroy the clay whereof the bricks are made when henot destroy the clay whereof the bricks are made when he
17624restoreth old brickwork, and in like manner by His birthrestoreth old brickwork, and in like manner by His birthrestoreth old brickwork, and in like manner by His birth
17625from a pure virgin He was not destroyed. When He createdfrom a pure virgin He was not destroyed. When He createdfrom a pure virgin He was not destroyed. When He created
17626her Ⲡⲉ was not defiled, and similarly, when Ile was born ofher ⲡⲉ was not defiled, and similarly, when Ile was born ofher pe was not defiled, and similarly, when Ile was born of
17627her He was not destroyed.her He was not destroyed.her He was not destroyed.
17628Hail, Belly, wherein was written the freedom of all theHail, Belly, wherein was written the freedom of all theHail, Belly, wherein was written the freedom of all the
17629world! Hail, Womb, wherein was wrought the shield againstworld! Hail, Womb, wherein was wrought the shield againstworld! Hail, Womb, wherein was wrought the shield against
17630death! Hail, Field, wherein germinated the Crop of thedeath! Hail, Field, wherein germinated the Crop of thedeath! Hail, Field, wherein germinated the Crop of the
17631Ploughman without seed! Hail, Palace, wherein lived GodPloughman without seed! Hail, Palace, wherein lived GodPloughman without seed! Hail, Palace, wherein lived God
17632the High-Priest, Whose nature is unchanging, and Who, inthe High-Priest, Whose nature is unchanging, and Who, inthe High-Priest, Whose nature is unchanging, and Who, in
17633His mercy, arrayed Himself after the manner of the orderHis mercy, arrayed Himself after the manner of the orderHis mercy, arrayed Himself after the manner of the order
17634of Melchisedek !of Melchisedek !of Melchisedek !
17635And now, we say, the Word became flesh, and althoughAnd now, we say, the Word became flesh, and althoughAnd now, we say, the Word became flesh, and although
17636the Jews have refused to believe in God, yet did God makethe Jews have refused to believe in God, yet did God makethe Jews have refused to believe in God, yet did God make
17637flesh, and put it on [Himself], even though the Arami?flesh, and put it on [Himself], even though the Arami?flesh, and put it on [Himself], even though the Arami?
17638vainly imagine it to be a mystery.® Because of this thingvainly imagine it to be a mystery.® Because of this thingvainly imagine it to be a mystery.® Because of this thing
17639it is written, Ⲧⲟ the Jews a stumbling-block, and to theit is written, ⲧⲟⲓ the Jews a stumbling-block, and to theit is written, toi the Jews a stumbling-block, and to the
17640Nations (or, Heathen) madness,’ * that is to say, the Cross,Nations (or, Heathen) madness,’ * that is to say, the Cross,Nations (or, Heathen) madness,’ * that is to say, the Cross,
17641which is marvellous above all speech. If the | Word did notwhich is marvellous above all speech. If the | Word did notwhich is marvellous above all speech. If the | Word did not
17642dwell in the womb we shall not sit [in] our flesh on the greatdwell in the womb we shall not sit [in] our flesh on the greatdwell in the womb we shall not sit [in] our flesh on the great
17643throne. If God suffered disgrace by dwelling in the womb,throne. If God suffered disgrace by dwelling in the womb,throne. If God suffered disgrace by dwelling in the womb,
176441 John xx. 28. .1 John xx. 28. .1 John xx. 28. .
176452 Originally the ‘Aramean’, ws S0%r, but later the word meant2 Originally the ‘Aramean’, ws S0%r, but later the word meant2 Originally the ‘Aramean’, ws S0%r, but later the word meant
17646‘pagan’, and finally ¢ Greek’.‘pagan’, and finally ¢ Greek’.‘pagan’, and finally ¢ Greek’.
176473 i, ⲑ, an impossible, ununderstandable thing. + 1 Cor, i. 23,3 i, ⲑ, an impossible, ununderstandable thing. + 1 Cor, i. 23,3 i, θ, an impossible, ununderstandable thing. + 1 Cor, i. 23,
17648Fol. 1185Fol. 1185Fol. 1185
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17651col, 2col, 2col, 2
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17654400 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROKLOS400 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROKLOS400 HOMILY PREACHED BY PROKLOS
17655the angels who are sent to the children of men sufferthe angels who are sent to the children of men sufferthe angels who are sent to the children of men suffer
17656degradation in their office.degradation in their office.degradation in their office.
17657He Who in His own nature could not suffer pain, byHe Who in His own nature could not suffer pain, byHe Who in His own nature could not suffer pain, by
17658reason of His compassion for us, became one who could sufferreason of His compassion for us, became one who could sufferreason of His compassion for us, became one who could suffer
17659pain in His flesh. He Who was the Lord Christ did notpain in His flesh. He Who was the Lord Christ did notpain in His flesh. He Who was the Lord Christ did not
17660thereby acquire the qualities (or, attributes) thereof—Godthereby acquire the qualities (or, attributes) thereof—Godthereby acquire the qualities (or, attributes) thereof—God
17661forbid |—but for our sakes, being God, He became a man,forbid |—but for our sakes, being God, He became a man,forbid |—but for our sakes, being God, He became a man,
17662and even thus do we believe. And we do not preach a manand even thus do we believe. And we do not preach a manand even thus do we believe. And we do not preach a man
17663who became God, having changed himself, but we believewho became God, having changed himself, but we believewho became God, having changed himself, but we believe
17664in God, Who became incarnate, and Who made a handmaidenin God, Who became incarnate, and Who made a handmaidenin God, Who became incarnate, and Who made a handmaiden
17665to be [His] mother.to be [His] mother.to be [His] mother.
17666Now, in His Divine Nature, He had no mother, and in HisNow, in His Divine Nature, He had no mother, and in HisNow, in His Divine Nature, He had no mother, and in His
17667fleshly nature He had no father on the earth; for He is offleshly nature He had no father on the earth; for He is offleshly nature He had no father on the earth; for He is of
17668like substance with the Father. How can one liken Himlike substance with the Father. How can one liken Himlike substance with the Father. How can one liken Him
17669to Melchisedek, [the names] of whose father and motherto Melchisedek, [the names] of whose father and motherto Melchisedek, [the names] of whose father and mother
17670were not written [in genealogies], if He was an ordinary (or,were not written [in genealogies], if He was an ordinary (or,were not written [in genealogies], if He was an ordinary (or,
17671humble) man? Christ was not without a mother, for Ⲡⲉhumble) man? Christ was not without a mother, for ⲡⲉhumble) man? Christ was not without a mother, for pe
17672had a mother on the earth. And as He was God His Beinghad a mother on the earth. And as He was God His Beinghad a mother on the earth. And as He was God His Being
17673was not of the flesh, because He had no [earthly] | father, forwas not of the flesh, because He had no [earthly] | father, forwas not of the flesh, because He had no [earthly] | father, for
17674He had a Father in heaven. Now, in his eharacter of Christ,He had a Father in heaven. Now, in his eharacter of Christ,He had a Father in heaven. Now, in his eharacter of Christ,
17675He had no mother in heaven above, for He is the Creator,He had no mother in heaven above, for He is the Creator,He had no mother in heaven above, for He is the Creator,
17676and He had no father [on earth] below, for He was createdand He had no father [on earth] below, for He was createdand He had no father [on earth] below, for He was created
17677in His flesh.in His flesh.in His flesh.
17678The salutation of the angel caused Mary to be greatlyThe salutation of the angel caused Mary to be greatlyThe salutation of the angel caused Mary to be greatly
17679ashamed ; now ‘ Gabriel’ was the name of the angel who salutedashamed ; now ‘ Gabriel’ was the name of the angel who salutedashamed ; now ‘ Gabriel’ was the name of the angel who saluted
17680Mary, and the interpretation thereof in Hebrew is ‘he is God’.Mary, and the interpretation thereof in Hebrew is ‘he is God’.Mary, and the interpretation thereof in Hebrew is ‘he is God’.
17681He saluted her first of all in order that His incarnation mightHe saluted her first of all in order that His incarnation mightHe saluted her first of all in order that His incarnation might
17682be believed [by her]. Understand, O man, the means wherebybe believed [by her]. Understand, O man, the means wherebybe believed [by her]. Understand, O man, the means whereby
17683He came, and glorify the power of Him that became incar-He came, and glorify the power of Him that became incar-He came, and glorify the power of Him that became incar-
17684nate. Mueh did the first generation of man owe as the debtnate. Mueh did the first generation of man owe as the debtnate. Mueh did the first generation of man owe as the debt
17685for his sin, for through Adam the Devil made us sinners andfor his sin, for through Adam the Devil made us sinners andfor his sin, for through Adam the Devil made us sinners and
17686slaves, The Devil had taken possession of us, and he boreslaves, The Devil had taken possession of us, and he boreslaves, The Devil had taken possession of us, and he bore
17687the testimony [which was against] us, and he set down onthe testimony [which was against] us, and he set down onthe testimony [which was against] us, and he set down on
17688his bill of indictment the suffering of our flesh. And the Evilhis bill of indictment the suffering of our flesh. And the Evilhis bill of indictment the suffering of our flesh. And the Evil
17689One stood up and wrote a statement of claim against us, andOne stood up and wrote a statement of claim against us, andOne stood up and wrote a statement of claim against us, and
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17691he acted craftily in respect of us, and he watched the bill ofhe acted craftily in respect of us, and he watched the bill ofhe acted craftily in respect of us, and he watched the bill of
17692our debts increasing, and [at last] he demanded us in death.our debts increasing, and [at last] he demanded us in death.our debts increasing, and [at last] he demanded us in death.
17693Now from all this it follows of necessity that there cannotNow from all this it follows of necessity that there cannotNow from all this it follows of necessity that there cannot
17694be two [Persons]. One Person hath redeemed all of us frombe two [Persons]. One Person hath redeemed all of us frombe two [Persons]. One Person hath redeemed all of us from
17695our litigation, and similarly One [Person], our Lord, wasour litigation, and similarly One [Person], our Lord, wasour litigation, and similarly One [Person], our Lord, was
17696given for the redemption of us all. For to Him is allgiven for the redemption of us all. For to Him is allgiven for the redemption of us all. For to Him is all
17697righteousness to save man, and degraded man did He de-righteousness to save man, and degraded man did He de-righteousness to save man, and degraded man did He de-
17698liver | from a state of helplessness. For us He redeemed theliver | from a state of helplessness. For us He redeemed theliver | from a state of helplessness. For us He redeemed the
17699debt. From a state of helplessness He bought us into a statedebt. From a state of helplessness He bought us into a statedebt. From a state of helplessness He bought us into a state
17700of divinity; for there was no being of flesh who could redeemof divinity; for there was no being of flesh who could redeemof divinity; for there was no being of flesh who could redeem
17701us. Therefore it was necessary for Him that had no sin inus. Therefore it was necessary for Him that had no sin inus. Therefore it was necessary for Him that had no sin in
17702Himself to die in His flesh because of our sin. This wasHimself to die in His flesh because of our sin. This wasHimself to die in His flesh because of our sin. This was
17703the means whereby He Who is Himself the Creator Whothe means whereby He Who is Himself the Creator Whothe means whereby He Who is Himself the Creator Who
17704created saved us from our sins. Nothing is impossible withcreated saved us from our sins. Nothing is impossible withcreated saved us from our sins. Nothing is impossible with
17705His graciousness, nothing is [too great] for Him to give.His graciousness, nothing is [too great] for Him to give.His graciousness, nothing is [too great] for Him to give.
17706Now He obtained strength and gladness of life for sinners,Now He obtained strength and gladness of life for sinners,Now He obtained strength and gladness of life for sinners,
17707and caused the overthrow of death, which was right. Andand caused the overthrow of death, which was right. Andand caused the overthrow of death, which was right. And
17708according to the design which He Himself knew, He becameaccording to the design which He Himself knew, He becameaccording to the design which He Himself knew, He became
17709incarnate, and He became a man like unto ourselves, and Heincarnate, and He became a man like unto ourselves, and Heincarnate, and He became a man like unto ourselves, and He
17710died in the flesh wherewith He had clothed Himself. Anddied in the flesh wherewith He had clothed Himself. Anddied in the flesh wherewith He had clothed Himself. And
17711He redeemed {us| by that which He had put on, accordingHe redeemed {us| by that which He had put on, accordingHe redeemed {us| by that which He had put on, according
17712to that which Paul saith, ‘For in Him we have found ourto that which Paul saith, ‘For in Him we have found ourto that which Paul saith, ‘For in Him we have found our
17713redemption by His Blood, [and] the remission of our sins’.redemption by His Blood, [and] the remission of our sins’.redemption by His Blood, [and] the remission of our sins’.
17714This thing could not have been wrought by any other thanThis thing could not have been wrought by any other thanThis thing could not have been wrought by any other than
17715He. He is not mortal, for He is the Being Who cannot die.He. He is not mortal, for He is the Being Who cannot die.He. He is not mortal, for He is the Being Who cannot die.
17716And like unto Him there is no other in respect of His flesh;And like unto Him there is no other in respect of His flesh;And like unto Him there is no other in respect of His flesh;
17717there 1s none who shall be, and there is none who hath been,there 1s none who shall be, and there is none who hath been,there 1s none who shall be, and there is none who hath been,
17718He Who was brought forth by the Virgin, that is, God.He Who was brought forth by the Virgin, that is, God.He Who was brought forth by the Virgin, that is, God.
17719Who became incarnate, standeth alone. And He was [not]Who became incarnate, standeth alone. And He was [not]Who became incarnate, standeth alone. And He was [not]
17720of weight like unto the many who were weighed with Him,of weight like unto the many who were weighed with Him,of weight like unto the many who were weighed with Him,
17721for He Who redeemed | us is greater than we, greater thanfor He Who redeemed | us is greater than we, greater thanfor He Who redeemed | us is greater than we, greater than
17722all of us, in every matter, and in every computation. Heall of us, in every matter, and in every computation. Heall of us, in every matter, and in every computation. He
17723redeemed us [and made us] to be redeemed men becauseredeemed us [and made us] to be redeemed men becauseredeemed us [and made us] to be redeemed men because
17724He was the Son Who was equal with His Father, and HeHe was the Son Who was equal with His Father, and HeHe was the Son Who was equal with His Father, and He
177251 Rom. iii. 25.1 Rom. iii. 25.1 Rom. iii. 25.
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17734saved us because He was the Creator, Whose power issaved us because He was the Creator, Whose power issaved us because He was the Creator, Whose power is
17735infinite.infinite.infinite.
17736And because He was the Loving One He did not disdainAnd because He was the Loving One He did not disdainAnd because He was the Loving One He did not disdain
17737to shew mercy upon us, nay, He suffered for us openly; andto shew mercy upon us, nay, He suffered for us openly; andto shew mercy upon us, nay, He suffered for us openly; and
17738because He was the High Priest, He brought us to Hisbecause He was the High Priest, He brought us to Hisbecause He was the High Priest, He brought us to His
17739faithful Father as something for which He had made petition,faithful Father as something for which He had made petition,faithful Father as something for which He had made petition,
17740and would not be denied from possessing, Where can beand would not be denied from possessing, Where can beand would not be denied from possessing, Where can be
17741found another who is like unto Him, or who shall be comparedfound another who is like unto Him, or who shall be comparedfound another who is like unto Him, or who shall be compared
17742with Him ? Nowhere.with Him ? Nowhere.with Him ? Nowhere.
17743And consider His love towards the men who wished toAnd consider His love towards the men who wished toAnd consider His love towards the men who wished to
17744condemn Him to death! After they had crucified Him Hecondemn Him to death! After they had crucified Him Hecondemn Him to death! After they had crucified Him He
17745made their dead to live, and He changed the transgressionsmade their dead to live, and He changed the transgressionsmade their dead to live, and He changed the transgressions
17746of those who slew Him into [their] salvation. He savedof those who slew Him into [their] salvation. He savedof those who slew Him into [their] salvation. He saved
17747degraded man from his helpless state, and because he wasdegraded man from his helpless state, and because he wasdegraded man from his helpless state, and because he was
17748degraded He wished to save him, even as Paul saith, ¢ Wedegraded He wished to save him, even as Paul saith, ¢ Wedegraded He wished to save him, even as Paul saith, ¢ We
17749have all sinned,’! and our sins have brought us nigh untohave all sinned,’! and our sins have brought us nigh untohave all sinned,’! and our sins have brought us nigh unto
17750the Devil, and the Devil hath given us over unto death.?the Devil, and the Devil hath given us over unto death.?the Devil, and the Devil hath given us over unto death.?
17751And the generation of man was in great suffering, and thereAnd the generation of man was in great suffering, and thereAnd the generation of man was in great suffering, and there
17752was none to deliver [him], and those who had been sent, thewas none to deliver [him], and those who had been sent, thewas none to deliver [him], and those who had been sent, the
17753keepers of medicine,? the Prophets, were unable to heal him. |keepers of medicine,? the Prophets, were unable to heal him. |keepers of medicine,? the Prophets, were unable to heal him. |
17754And when they saw that the wound was waxing sore in theAnd when they saw that the wound was waxing sore in theAnd when they saw that the wound was waxing sore in the
17755whole nature of man, they cried out unto the Keeper of medi-whole nature of man, they cried out unto the Keeper of medi-whole nature of man, they cried out unto the Keeper of medi-
17756cine* Who was in the heavens, and spake, and one said,cine* Who was in the heavens, and spake, and one said,cine* Who was in the heavens, and spake, and one said,
17757¢ Lord, bow the heavens, and come down.”® And another¢ Lord, bow the heavens, and come down.”® And another¢ Lord, bow the heavens, and come down.”® And another
17758said, © Heal Thou me, and I shall be healed.’ ® And anothersaid, © Heal Thou me, and I shall be healed.’ ® And anothersaid, © Heal Thou me, and I shall be healed.’ ® And another
17759said, ‘Lift up Thy power, and come, deliver us’? Andsaid, ‘Lift up Thy power, and come, deliver us’? Andsaid, ‘Lift up Thy power, and come, deliver us’? And
17760another said, ¢ Thus shall God dwell with man’? Andanother said, ¢ Thus shall God dwell with man’? Andanother said, ¢ Thus shall God dwell with man’? And
17761another said, ‘Let Thy mercy find us quickly.’® And anotheranother said, ‘Let Thy mercy find us quickly.’® And anotheranother said, ‘Let Thy mercy find us quickly.’® And another
17762said, ¢ Woe is me, O Lord, for the good man hath perishedsaid, ¢ Woe is me, O Lord, for the good man hath perishedsaid, ¢ Woe is me, O Lord, for the good man hath perished
17763from the earth.’ 1° And another [said], Ⲟ Lord, look Thou tofrom the earth.’ 1° And another [said], ⲟⲓ Lord, look Thou tofrom the earth.’ 1° And another [said], oi Lord, look Thou to
17764my help; O Lord, hasten to my help.” And another said,my help; O Lord, hasten to my help.” And another said,my help; O Lord, hasten to my help.” And another said,
17765! Rom. iii. 23. 2 Heb. ii. 14. ϯ, ⲑ. physicians,! Rom. iii. 23. 2 Heb. ii. 14. Ϯ, ⲑ. physicians,! Rom. iii. 23. 2 Heb. ii. 14. Ti, θ. physicians,
17766ⲉ The Physician, Christ. ϭ Ps. exliv. 5. 6 Jor. xvii. 14ⲉ The Physician, Christ. Ϭ Ps. exliv. 5. 6 Jor. xvii. 14e The Physician, Christ. Ċ Ps. exliv. 5. 6 Jor. xvii. 14
177677 Ps. Ixxx. 2. 8 Tzek. xliii. 7. 9 Ps. xc. 14.7 Ps. Ixxx. 2. 8 Tzek. xliii. 7. 9 Ps. xc. 14.7 Ps. Ixxx. 2. 8 Tzek. xliii. 7. 9 Ps. xc. 14.
1776810 py, xii, 1. nl pg, Ixxi. 12.10 py, xii, 1. nl pg, Ixxi. 12.10 py, xii, 1. nl pg, Ixxi. 12.
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17770Ⲙⲉ Who 1s shall come, and shall not tarry.”? And anotherⲙⲏⲓ Who 1s shall come, and shall not tarry.”? And anothermyi Who 1s shall come, and shall not tarry.”? And another
17771said, Ⲓ have gone astray like a sheep which is lost, secksaid, ⲓ have gone astray like a sheep which is lost, secksaid, i have gone astray like a sheep which is lost, seck
17772Thou Thy servant.” 2Thou Thy servant.” 2Thou Thy servant.” 2
17773With all these [prayers], however, ereation was not healed,With all these [prayers], however, ereation was not healed,With all these [prayers], however, ereation was not healed,
17774nay, she was oppressed. But He Who is in truth King innay, she was oppressed. But He Who is in truth King innay, she was oppressed. But He Who is in truth King in
17775His Being, and Whose Being is eternity, came, and He gaveHis Being, and Whose Being is eternity, came, and He gaveHis Being, and Whose Being is eternity, came, and He gave
17776Himself [to be] the redemption, and He Who put on fleshHimself [to be] the redemption, and He Who put on fleshHimself [to be] the redemption, and He Who put on flesh
17777of the virgin gave the price of death for the gencration ofof the virgin gave the price of death for the gencration ofof the virgin gave the price of death for the gencration of
17778man, and He bought him for ever from the curse of the Law.man, and He bought him for ever from the curse of the Law.man, and He bought him for ever from the curse of the Law.
17779Now, He Who redeemed us was not | an ordinary man,Now, He Who redeemed us was not | an ordinary man,Now, He Who redeemed us was not | an ordinary man,
17780O Jew, for the race of man was in bondage to sin, but HeO Jew, for the race of man was in bondage to sin, but HeO Jew, for the race of man was in bondage to sin, but He
17781redeemed us; and the Lord was not a mediator through theredeemed us; and the Lord was not a mediator through theredeemed us; and the Lord was not a mediator through the
17782flesh, for the flesh is an enemy. O Manichean, had He notflesh, for the flesh is an enemy. O Manichean, had He notflesh, for the flesh is an enemy. O Manichean, had He not
17783put on [the flesh], He could not have saved us. But in theput on [the flesh], He could not have saved us. But in theput on [the flesh], He could not have saved us. But in the
17784womb of the virgin, there did He put on that which hadwomb of the virgin, there did He put on that which hadwomb of the virgin, there did He put on that which had
17785sinned, and there took place the awful change in Him thatsinned, and there took place the awful change in Him thatsinned, and there took place the awful change in Him that
17786redeemed us. And it was not the Spirit which became in-redeemed us. And it was not the Spirit which became in-redeemed us. And it was not the Spirit which became in-
17787carnate, but He, the Son, took flesh from the virgin, and thecarnate, but He, the Son, took flesh from the virgin, and thecarnate, but He, the Son, took flesh from the virgin, and the
17788Spirit overshadowed the Son as He became incarnate of her.Spirit overshadowed the Son as He became incarnate of her.Spirit overshadowed the Son as He became incarnate of her.
17789Now if thou sayest, [There are] ¢ Two Christs’ and ¢ TwoNow if thou sayest, [There are] ¢ Two Christs’ and ¢ TwoNow if thou sayest, [There are] ¢ Two Christs’ and ¢ Two
17790Words’, know that it is not so in the Trinity wherein we believe,Words’, know that it is not so in the Trinity wherein we believe,Words’, know that it is not so in the Trinity wherein we believe,
17791but in a Tetrad. Now, therefore, hold not in abhorrence thebut in a Tetrad. Now, therefore, hold not in abhorrence thebut in a Tetrad. Now, therefore, hold not in abhorrence the
17792garment of His flesh which was woven in heaven above, andgarment of His flesh which was woven in heaven above, andgarment of His flesh which was woven in heaven above, and
17793become not a disciple of Arius, for this man blasphemouslybecome not a disciple of Arius, for this man blasphemouslybecome not a disciple of Arius, for this man blasphemously
17794divided Him Whose Being is a Trinity, and thou shalt notdivided Him Whose Being is a Trinity, and thou shalt notdivided Him Whose Being is a Trinity, and thou shalt not
17795separate blasphemously the substance of the Being of Christ.separate blasphemously the substance of the Being of Christ.separate blasphemously the substance of the Being of Christ.
17796Who was it that appeared unto those who sat in the darknessWho was it that appeared unto those who sat in the darknessWho was it that appeared unto those who sat in the darkness
17797and shadow of death 72 And who is he who dwelleth in theand shadow of death 72 And who is he who dwelleth in theand shadow of death 72 And who is he who dwelleth in the
17798shadow ? Hearken unto Paul who saith, ¢ Who hath de-shadow ? Hearken unto Paul who saith, ¢ Who hath de-shadow ? Hearken unto Paul who saith, ¢ Who hath de-
17799livered us from the shadow.”* And again he saith, ‘For yelivered us from the shadow.”* And again he saith, ‘For yelivered us from the shadow.”* And again he saith, ‘For ye
17800are the | first of darkness.”® And who is He that appeared ?are the | first of darkness.”® And who is He that appeared ?are the | first of darkness.”® And who is He that appeared ?
17801David taught us, saying, Blessed is He Who cometh in theDavid taught us, saying, Blessed is He Who cometh in theDavid taught us, saying, Blessed is He Who cometh in the
17802Name of the Lord’® And who is He that shall come? LetName of the Lord’® And who is He that shall come? LetName of the Lord’® And who is He that shall come? Let
178031 Cf. Isa. xlvi. 13. 2 Ps. exix. 176. 3 Isa. ix, 2.1 Cf. Isa. xlvi. 13. 2 Ps. exix. 176. 3 Isa. ix, 2.1 Cf. Isa. xlvi. 13. 2 Ps. exix. 176. 3 Isa. ix, 2.
178044 Col. i. 13. 51 Cor. xv. 20; Col. i. 18. ⲉ Ps. exviii. 26.4 Col. i. 13. 51 Cor. xv. 20; Col. i. 18. Ⲉ Ps. exviii. 26.4 Col. i. 13. 51 Cor. xv. 20; Col. i. 18. E Ps. exviii. 26.
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17812us hearken unto David again: God hath declared Himself.us hearken unto David again: God hath declared Himself.us hearken unto David again: God hath declared Himself.
17813The Lord hath appeared unto us.’ [His] Being was joinedThe Lord hath appeared unto us.’ [His] Being was joinedThe Lord hath appeared unto us.’ [His] Being was joined
17814in union, and He remained without change. Ⲙⲉ came toin union, and He remained without change. Ⲙⲏⲓ came toin union, and He remained without change. Myi came to
17815save him (i.e., man), and His own death was necessary.save him (i.e., man), and His own death was necessary.save him (i.e., man), and His own death was necessary.
17816[Besides] all this, how was it possible for an ordinary man[Besides] all this, how was it possible for an ordinary man[Besides] all this, how was it possible for an ordinary man
17817to save him (i.e, man) ? It was impossible for God, histo save him (i.e, man) ? It was impossible for God, histo save him (i.e, man) ? It was impossible for God, his
17818Mediator, to suffer in the flesh, but being God He becameMediator, to suffer in the flesh, but being God He becameMediator, to suffer in the flesh, but being God He became
17819man, and through His Divinity He saved him ; and in thatman, and through His Divinity He saved him ; and in thatman, and through His Divinity He saved him ; and in that
17820He had become inearnate He suffered in the flesh. And forHe had become inearnate He suffered in the flesh. And forHe had become inearnate He suffered in the flesh. And for
17821this reason when the Church saw Him, as they were crowningthis reason when the Church saw Him, as they were crowningthis reason when the Church saw Him, as they were crowning
17822Him with the erown of thorns, weeping for the Temple, sheHim with the erown of thorns, weeping for the Temple, sheHim with the erown of thorns, weeping for the Temple, she
17823cried out, © O children of Jerusalem, get ye forth and see thecried out, © O children of Jerusalem, get ye forth and see thecried out, © O children of Jerusalem, get ye forth and see the
17824crown wherewith His mother hath crowned Him.” For Hecrown wherewith His mother hath crowned Him.” For Hecrown wherewith His mother hath crowned Him.” For He
17825put on the erown of thorns, and He made whole him that hadput on the erown of thorns, and He made whole him that hadput on the erown of thorns, and He made whole him that had
17826suffered from the thorns. Ⲡⲉ Who was in the bosom of Hissuffered from the thorns. Ⲡⲉ Who was in the bosom of Hissuffered from the thorns. Pe Who was in the bosom of His
17827Father was in the womb of the virgin. He Who was in | theFather was in the womb of the virgin. He Who was in | theFather was in the womb of the virgin. He Who was in | the
17828arms of His mother was glorified on the wings of spirits.arms of His mother was glorified on the wings of spirits.arms of His mother was glorified on the wings of spirits.
17829He before Whom the angels bowed in homage reclined atHe before Whom the angels bowed in homage reclined atHe before Whom the angels bowed in homage reclined at
17830meat with the tax-gatherers. He upon Whom [not] one ofmeat with the tax-gatherers. He upon Whom [not] one ofmeat with the tax-gatherers. He upon Whom [not] one of
17831the Seraphim dared to look did Pilate examine in the hall ofthe Seraphim dared to look did Pilate examine in the hall ofthe Seraphim dared to look did Pilate examine in the hall of
17832judgement. And creation trembled because of Him. Theyjudgement. And creation trembled because of Him. Theyjudgement. And creation trembled because of Him. They
17833set up the Cross. No place was empty of Him. He wasset up the Cross. No place was empty of Him. He wasset up the Cross. No place was empty of Him. He was
17834shut in the grave. And heaven was laid out (or, rent) likeshut in the grave. And heaven was laid out (or, rent) likeshut in the grave. And heaven was laid out (or, rent) like
17835sackeloth. And in His Divinity He was watching, He wassackeloth. And in His Divinity He was watching, He wassackeloth. And in His Divinity He was watching, He was
17836counted among the dead; He moved about in Sheol. Andcounted among the dead; He moved about in Sheol. Andcounted among the dead; He moved about in Sheol. And
17837He Who was treated with contumely like a thief here belowHe Who was treated with contumely like a thief here belowHe Who was treated with contumely like a thief here below
17838was proclaimed holy above, for He is holy.was proclaimed holy above, for He is holy.was proclaimed holy above, for He is holy.
17839But I see [the mystery of] the miracles of Him Who wasBut I see [the mystery of] the miracles of Him Who wasBut I see [the mystery of] the miracles of Him Who was
17840thus, and I preach His Divinity, Emmanuel did not openthus, and I preach His Divinity, Emmanuel did not openthus, and I preach His Divinity, Emmanuel did not open
17841the door of the virgin, like a man; He did not burst the boltthe door of the virgin, like a man; He did not burst the boltthe door of the virgin, like a man; He did not burst the bolt
17842of her virginity, for He was God. As He entered the wombof her virginity, for He was God. As He entered the wombof her virginity, for He was God. As He entered the womb
17843without corruptible matter, so was He produced, and so waswithout corruptible matter, so was He produced, and so waswithout corruptible matter, so was He produced, and so was
17844He conceived ; He came in without eorruptible matter, andHe conceived ; He came in without eorruptible matter, andHe conceived ; He came in without eorruptible matter, and
17845Ife went ont without corruptible matter, even as Ezekiel theIfe went ont without corruptible matter, even as Ezekiel theIfe went ont without corruptible matter, even as Ezekiel the
17846Prophet saith, Ⲙⲉ brought me by the way of the gate ofProphet saith, ⲙⲏⲓ brought me by the way of the gate ofProphet saith, myi brought me by the way of the gate of
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17848saints, outside the door which looketh towards the east, and itsaints, outside the door which looketh towards the east, and itsaints, outside the door which looketh towards the east, and it
17849was | closed. And God said unto me, Son of man, this gatewas | closed. And God said unto me, Son of man, this gatewas | closed. And God said unto me, Son of man, this gate
17850is closed, and it shall not be opened. And no one shall go inis closed, and it shall not be opened. And no one shall go inis closed, and it shall not be opened. And no one shall go in
17851through it except the God of Israel. He alone shall go inthrough it except the God of Israel. He alone shall go inthrough it except the God of Israel. He alone shall go in
17852through it, and come out from it, and it shall remain closed.’ ?through it, and come out from it, and it shall remain closed.’ ?through it, and come out from it, and it shall remain closed.’ ?
17853Behold, then, the true and open testimony concerning theBehold, then, the true and open testimony concerning theBehold, then, the true and open testimony concerning the
17854holy God-bearer, Mary. And now, from this time onwards,holy God-bearer, Mary. And now, from this time onwards,holy God-bearer, Mary. And now, from this time onwards,
17855let there be cast aside all contention and unbelief, and let uslet there be cast aside all contention and unbelief, and let uslet there be cast aside all contention and unbelief, and let us
17856expound the knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, so that Godexpound the knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, so that Godexpound the knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, so that God
17857may give us a portion in the kingdom of heaven, in Christmay give us a portion in the kingdom of heaven, in Christmay give us a portion in the kingdom of heaven, in Christ
17858Jesus our Lord, to Whom, and to the Father, and to theJesus our Lord, to Whom, and to the Father, and to theJesus our Lord, to Whom, and to the Father, and to the
17859Holy Spirit, be glory and power, for ever and ever. Amen.Holy Spirit, be glory and power, for ever and ever. Amen.Holy Spirit, be glory and power, for ever and ever. Amen.
17860! Ezek. xliv. 1-8.! Ezek. xliv. 1-8.! Ezek. xliv. 1-8.
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17863THE DISCOURSE OF THE BLESSED MANTHE DISCOURSE OF THE BLESSED MANTHE DISCOURSE OF THE BLESSED MAN
17864ALEXANDER ON THE INCARNATIONALEXANDER ON THE INCARNATIONALEXANDER ON THE INCARNATION
17865OF OUR LORD, AND ON THE SOULOF OUR LORD, AND ON THE SOULOF OUR LORD, AND ON THE SOUL
17866AND BODY.AND BODY.AND BODY.
17867(Brit. Mus. MS. Add. 17,192.)(Brit. Mus. MS. Add. 17,192.)(Brit. Mus. MS. Add. 17,192.)
17868ⲇϯ isan .ⲇⲟⲟⲩⲓ ramⲇϯ isan .ⲇⲟⲟⲩⲓ ramḋti isan .ḋooui ram
17869:mbaasara den Ⲁⲇ maine:mbaasara den Ⲁⲇ maine:mbaasara den Ad maine
17870ⲉⲇ Asa xan Ava .ⲁϤϧⲓⲉⲇ Asa xan Ava .ⲁϤϧⲓeḋ Asa xan Ava .aFxi
17871iden amar ⲥ ⲓⲟ- rely = hl =niden amar ⲥ ⲓⲟⲓ- rely = hl =niden amar s ioi- rely = hl =n
17872ⲙ ay aa .Ⲁⲁ̃ⲇ ⲅⲁⲓ ⲥⲛ ⲇⲙ ay aa .Ⲁⲁ̃ⲇ ⲅⲁⲓ ⲥⲛ ⲇm ay aa .Aad ġai sn ḋ
17873ϫⲛ ARK La sara ,@ ⲛ. Are ⲓⲙ imranϣⲁⲛ ARK La sara ,@ ⲛ. Are ⲓⲙ imranṡan ARK La sara ,@ n. Are im imran
17874ai lan cain ⲥⲟ ⲓⲱ ⲅⲓ̈ⲥⲇ ⲛⲇⲇai lan cain ⲥⲟⲓ ⲓⲱ ⲅⲓ̈ⲥⲇ ⲛⲇⲇai lan cain soi iō gisḋ nḋḋ
17875~oms dls la iam wi = ⲅ ⲓϫ~oms dls la iam wi = ⲅ ⲓϫ~oms dls la iam wi = ġ ig
17876ⲓⲇ ⲓ) ⲇⲩ haar ⲥ ⲙⲱ icaⲓⲇ ⲓ ⲇⲩ haar ⲥ ⲙⲱ icaiḋ i ḋi haar s mō ica
17877ⲙⲓⲛ ⲕⲱ ome ⲇ ⲅ ⲅ ⲅ ϫⲙⲓⲛ ⲭⲱ ome ⲇ ⲅ ⲅ ⲅ ϫmin kō ome ḋ ġ ġ ġ g
17878liam ome ⲛⲇ •ⲇϫϤⲛ ⲕⲟ (ⲛ Khasliam ome ⲛⲇ •ⲇϫϤⲛ ⲕⲟⲓ ⲛ Khasliam ome nḋ •ḋgFn koi n Khas
17879asm hme ly woud ⲇⲩ ⲉⲙ dleasm hme ly woud ⲇⲩ ⲉⲙ dleasm hme ly woud ḋi em dle
17880: ⲅⲁⲇ. la ul,: ⲕⲁⲇ. la ul,: kaḋ. la ul,
17881rasta .ⲛⲁⲙϫⲥⲟ da rn) os ⲇ ⲅⲇⲙⲱrasta .ⲛⲁⲙϫⲥⲟ da rn) os ⲇ ⲅⲇⲙⲱrasta .namgso da rn) os ḋ ġḋmō
17882la ..ⲇⲱ oasy wloaaly wy ru), .ⲅⲁⲙⲛⲛⲓla ..ⲇⲱ oasy wloaaly wy ru), .ⲅⲁⲙⲛⲛⲓla ..ḋō oasy wloaaly wy ru), .ġamnni
17883~lsanly ⲱⲛ ira ⲅⲓⲁ. ⲓⲛⲇ.~lsanly ⲱⲛ ira ⲅⲓⲁ. ⲓⲛⲇ.~lsanly ōn ira gia. inḋ.
17884hrise .ⲩⲓⲱⲁⲇⲓ ⲓⲇⲁϫⲙⲟ ..ϫ ⲙⲓhrise .ⲩⲓⲱⲁⲇⲓ ⲓⲇⲁϫⲙⲟ ..ϫ ⲙⲓhrise .yiōaḋi iḋagmo ..g mi

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