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| 30984 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 641 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 641 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 641 |
| 30985 | of Levi. Thus this matter is twofold, and it reduceth itself | of Levi. Thus this matter is twofold, and it reduceth itself | of Levi. Thus this matter is twofold, and it reduceth itself |
| 30986 | to two persons. Judah and Levi were brethren, each of the | to two persons. Judah and Levi were brethren, each of the | to two persons. Judah and Levi were brethren, each of the |
| 30987 | other, and one father, that is to say, Jacob, and one mother | other, and one father, that is to say, Jacob, and one mother | other, and one father, that is to say, Jacob, and one mother |
| 30988 | produced them both. Since Llisabeth was a daughter of | produced them both. Since Llisabeth was a daughter of | produced them both. Since Llisabeth was a daughter of |
| 30989 | Levi, and Mary was descended from Judah, they are then | Levi, and Mary was descended from Judah, they are then | Levi, and Mary was descended from Judah, they are then |
| 30990 | daughters of two brethren ; are they not then kinswomen, each | daughters of two brethren ; are they not then kinswomen, each | daughters of two brethren ; are they not then kinswomen, each |
| 30991 | of the other ? | T have also stated that the little Virgin Mary Fol. 15 | of the other ? | T have also stated that the little Virgin Mary Fol. 15 | of the other ? | T have also stated that the little Virgin Mary Fol. 15 |
| 30992 | was in the Temple, and that she remained by herself before | was in the Temple, and that she remained by herself before | was in the Temple, and that she remained by herself before |
| 30993 | the Archangel Gabriel came to her with a sweet odour, and | the Archangel Gabriel came to her with a sweet odour, and | the Archangel Gabriel came to her with a sweet odour, and |
| 30994 | Zacharias, the husband of Elisabeth, spake unto her words of | Zacharias, the husband of Elisabeth, spake unto her words of | Zacharias, the husband of Elisabeth, spake unto her words of |
| 30995 | praise concerning the Virgin. Ⲓ have said that she was in | praise concerning the Virgin. Ⲓ have said that she was in | praise concerning the Virgin. I have said that she was in |
| 30996 | the Temple before the gift of the Lord was given unto her, | the Temple before the gift of the Lord was given unto her, | the Temple before the gift of the Lord was given unto her, |
| 30997 | and that there was no limit to her beauty, and the Temple | and that there was no limit to her beauty, and the Temple | and that there was no limit to her beauty, and the Temple |
| 30998 | was wont to be filled with angels because of her sweet odour, | was wont to be filled with angels because of her sweet odour, | was wont to be filled with angels because of her sweet odour, |
| 30999 | and they used to come to visit her for the sake of her conver- | and they used to come to visit her for the sake of her conver- | and they used to come to visit her for the sake of her conver- |
| 31000 | sation. And when Elisabeth heard these things she set out | sation. And when Elisabeth heard these things she set out | sation. And when Elisabeth heard these things she set out |
| 31001 | from Dériné and departed to Jerusalem, and she went into | from Dériné and departed to Jerusalem, and she went into | from Dériné and departed to Jerusalem, and she went into |
| 31002 | the Temple of the Lord. And when she saw Mary she | the Temple of the Lord. And when she saw Mary she | the Temple of the Lord. And when she saw Mary she |
| 31003 | marvelled at the grace of God which was on her face, and | marvelled at the grace of God which was on her face, and | marvelled at the grace of God which was on her face, and |
| 31004 | they saluted each other and sat down. And Elisabeth said | they saluted each other and sat down. And Elisabeth said | they saluted each other and sat down. And Elisabeth said |
| 31005 | unto Mary, ‘ Thy soul and body have been joined unto the | unto Mary, ‘ Thy soul and body have been joined unto the | unto Mary, ‘ Thy soul and body have been joined unto the |
| 31006 | Lord from thy childhood, and thou hast followed Him with | Lord from thy childhood, and thou hast followed Him with | Lord from thy childhood, and thou hast followed Him with |
| 31007 | thy whole heart so truly that the Redeemer of Israel shall | thy whole heart so truly that the Redeemer of Israel shall | thy whole heart so truly that the Redeemer of Israel shall |
| 31008 | proceed from thee.” And Mary said, © Blessed be the God of | proceed from thee.” And Mary said, © Blessed be the God of | proceed from thee.” And Mary said, © Blessed be the God of |
| 31009 | Israel, Who hath appointed me for Himself from my child- | Israel, Who hath appointed me for Himself from my child- | Israel, Who hath appointed me for Himself from my child- |
| 31010 | ⲛ︦ⲃ︦ | ⲛ︦ⲃ︦ | n︦v︦ |
| 31011 | hood | to minister unto Him with perfect service.” And the Fol. ⲓⲉ | hood | to minister unto Him with perfect service.” And the Fol. ⲓⲉ | hood | to minister unto Him with perfect service.” And the Fol. ie |
| 31012 | two women comforted each other from the Law and the | two women comforted each other from the Law and the | two women comforted each other from the Law and the |
| 31013 | Prophets for many days. And afterwards Elisabeth returned | Prophets for many days. And afterwards Elisabeth returned | Prophets for many days. And afterwards Elisabeth returned |
| 31014 | to Doriné to her ordinary life, and she made it a habit to | to Doriné to her ordinary life, and she made it a habit to | to Doriné to her ordinary life, and she made it a habit to |
| 31015 | visit the Virgin several times that year, and she ministered | visit the Virgin several times that year, and she ministered | visit the Virgin several times that year, and she ministered |
| 31016 | unto her every need until the day wherein Gabriel came unto | unto her every need until the day wherein Gabriel came unto | unto her every need until the day wherein Gabriel came unto |
| 31017 | Mary and said unto her, Behold, Elisabeth thy kinswoman | Mary and said unto her, Behold, Elisabeth thy kinswoman | Mary and said unto her, Behold, Elisabeth thy kinswoman |
| 31018 | hath conceived’! Behold, moreover, the matter is plain | hath conceived’! Behold, moreover, the matter is plain | hath conceived’! Behold, moreover, the matter is plain |
| 31019 | that Mary and Elisabeth were kinswomen, each of the other, | that Mary and Elisabeth were kinswomen, each of the other, | that Mary and Elisabeth were kinswomen, each of the other, |
| 31020 | 1 Luke i. 36. | 1 Luke i. 36. | 1 Luke i. 36. |
| 31021 | ⲙ | Ⲙ | M |
| 31022 | Ae | Ae | Ae |
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| 31023 | Fol. 1 | Fol. 1 | Fol. 1 |
| 31024 | Aa | Aa | Aa |
| 31025 | 642 DISCOURSE ON MARY THEOTOKOS | 642 DISCOURSE ON MARY THEOTOKOS | 642 DISCOURSE ON MARY THEOTOKOS |
| 31026 | from what is written in the Gospel, the which I have already | from what is written in the Gospel, the which I have already | from what is written in the Gospel, the which I have already |
| 31027 | declared to you. | declared to you. | declared to you. |
| 31028 | Behold now, let us return to the previous subject which we | Behold now, let us return to the previous subject which we | Behold now, let us return to the previous subject which we |
| 31029 | left [for a short time], because there is no trouble whatsoever | left [for a short time], because there is no trouble whatsoever | left [for a short time], because there is no trouble whatsoever |
| 31030 | in discussing the queen, who became the mother of the King, | in discussing the queen, who became the mother of the King, | in discussing the queen, who became the mother of the King, |
| 31031 | and he who listeneth is not wearied by her history. It is | and he who listeneth is not wearied by her history. It is | and he who listeneth is not wearied by her history. It is |
| 31032 | like unto one who goeth to draw water from a spring; as | like unto one who goeth to draw water from a spring; as | like unto one who goeth to draw water from a spring; as |
| 31033 | soon as he stretcheth forth his hand to draw therefrom the | soon as he stretcheth forth his hand to draw therefrom the | soon as he stretcheth forth his hand to draw therefrom the |
| 31034 | spring sendeth forth water in great abundance. And this is | spring sendeth forth water in great abundance. And this is | spring sendeth forth water in great abundance. And this is |
| 31035 | my own case when I begin [to describe] the hfe of the Virgin, | my own case when I begin [to describe] the hfe of the Virgin, | my own case when I begin [to describe] the hfe of the Virgin, |
| 31036 | for the fountain of my speech bubbleth up abundantly, and | for the fountain of my speech bubbleth up abundantly, and | for the fountain of my speech bubbleth up abundantly, and |
| 31037 | I ery out with the Prophet David, and I lift up my voce, | I ery out with the Prophet David, and I lift up my voce, | I ery out with the Prophet David, and I lift up my voce, |
| 31038 | saying, | ‘Thou hast made me wiser than all my teachers,’ * | saying, | ‘Thou hast made me wiser than all my teachers,’ * | saying, | ‘Thou hast made me wiser than all my teachers,’ * |
| 31039 | and again, Ⲧⲉ manifestation of Thy words is what ⲙⲛ- | and again, ⲧⲉ manifestation of Thy words is what ⲛⲉⲙ- | and again, te manifestation of Thy words is what nem- |
| 31040 | mineth us.’ 2 For I looked round about me, saying, ¢ Where | mineth us.’ 2 For I looked round about me, saying, ¢ Where | mineth us.’ 2 For I looked round about me, saying, ¢ Where |
| 31041 | shall I begin my discourse?” Then I remembered the words | shall I begin my discourse?” Then I remembered the words | shall I begin my discourse?” Then I remembered the words |
| 31042 | which the Saviour spake unto Ⲡⲓⲉ mother when He was | which the Saviour spake unto Ⲡⲓⲉ mother when He was | which the Saviour spake unto Pie mother when He was |
| 31043 | hanging upon the Cross, ‘Thou woman, behold thy son!’ | hanging upon the Cross, ‘Thou woman, behold thy son!’ | hanging upon the Cross, ‘Thou woman, behold thy son!’ |
| 31044 | referring to John. Then He turned to John, and said unto | referring to John. Then He turned to John, and said unto | referring to John. Then He turned to John, and said unto |
| 31045 | him, ¢ Behold thy mother!’® and from that day the disciple | him, ¢ Behold thy mother!’® and from that day the disciple | him, ¢ Behold thy mother!’® and from that day the disciple |
| 31046 | took her into his house and ministered unto her with service | took her into his house and ministered unto her with service | took her into his house and ministered unto her with service |
| 31047 | of every kind, even as doth a slave who serveth his lord. | of every kind, even as doth a slave who serveth his lord. | of every kind, even as doth a slave who serveth his lord. |
| 31048 | And she loved him even as a mother loveth her son. And | And she loved him even as a mother loveth her son. And | And she loved him even as a mother loveth her son. And |
| 31049 | she used to do many mighty works, and perform healings | she used to do many mighty works, and perform healings | she used to do many mighty works, and perform healings |
| 31050 | among the people, which were like unto those that were | among the people, which were like unto those that were | among the people, which were like unto those that were |
| 31051 | wrought by Jesus our God, but she never permitted the | wrought by Jesus our God, but she never permitted the | wrought by Jesus our God, but she never permitted the |
| 31052 | Apostles to know [about them], for she fled from the praise | Apostles to know [about them], for she fled from the praise | Apostles to know [about them], for she fled from the praise |
| 31053 | of men. And the Apostles were closely associated with her | of men. And the Apostles were closely associated with her | of men. And the Apostles were closely associated with her |
| 31054 | at all times when they were preaching. She gathered round | at all times when they were preaching. She gathered round | at all times when they were preaching. She gathered round |
| 31055 | about her a multitude of virgins, she assisted them, and she | about her a multitude of virgins, she assisted them, and she | about her a multitude of virgins, she assisted them, and she |
| 31056 | made them to rejoice in the bencfits of virginity—she who | made them to rejoice in the bencfits of virginity—she who | made them to rejoice in the bencfits of virginity—she who |
| 31057 | had drawn nigh unto her God, Who at length came and | | had drawn nigh unto her God, Who at length came and | | had drawn nigh unto her God, Who at length came and | |
| 31058 | Fol. 17a took up His abode in her womb for nine months—and she | Fol. 17a took up His abode in her womb for nine months—and she | Fol. 17a took up His abode in her womb for nine months—and she |
| 31059 | ⲗⲉ | ⲗⲉ | le |
| 31060 | 1 Ps, exix. 99. 2 Ps. exix. 130. 8 John xix. 26, | 1 Ps, exix. 99. 2 Ps. exix. 130. 8 John xix. 26, | 1 Ps, exix. 99. 2 Ps. exix. 130. 8 John xix. 26, |
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| 31062 | shewed the way, and that the entrance into heaven, to her | shewed the way, and that the entrance into heaven, to her | shewed the way, and that the entrance into heaven, to her |
| 31063 | beloved Son, was good and without obstacle. | beloved Son, was good and without obstacle. | beloved Son, was good and without obstacle. |
| 31064 | And it came to pass that for ten years after our Lord rose | And it came to pass that for ten years after our Lord rose | And it came to pass that for ten years after our Lord rose |
| 31065 | from the dead, according to what the Ancient History of | from the dead, according to what the Ancient History of | from the dead, according to what the Ancient History of |
| 31066 | Josephus! and Irenaeus? and the Ilebrew authorities say, | Josephus! and Irenaeus? and the Ilebrew authorities say, | Josephus! and Irenaeus? and the Ilebrew authorities say, |
| 31067 | John and Mary lived in the same house in Jerusalem. And | John and Mary lived in the same house in Jerusalem. And | John and Mary lived in the same house in Jerusalem. And |
| 31068 | it came to pass on a certain day, for so he saith, that the | it came to pass on a certain day, for so he saith, that the | it came to pass on a certain day, for so he saith, that the |
| 31069 | holy Virgin Mary called John and said unto him, Ⲉⲟ and | holy Virgin Mary called John and said unto him, Ⲉⲟ and | holy Virgin Mary called John and said unto him, Eo and |
| 31070 | summon to me Peter and James, and let them come to me | summon to me Peter and James, and let them come to me | summon to me Peter and James, and let them come to me |
| 31071 | here in this place.” And John went in haste and summoned | here in this place.” And John went in haste and summoned | here in this place.” And John went in haste and summoned |
| 31072 | them, and they came, and the three [ Apostles] sat down before | them, and they came, and the three [ Apostles] sat down before | them, and they came, and the three [ Apostles] sat down before |
| 31073 | her. And she said unto them, ¢ Hearken unto me, O ye | her. And she said unto them, ¢ Hearken unto me, O ye | her. And she said unto them, ¢ Hearken unto me, O ye |
| 31074 | whom God hath chosen to preach the Gospel throughout alt | whom God hath chosen to preach the Gospel throughout alt | whom God hath chosen to preach the Gospel throughout alt |
| 31075 | the world. Ye have seen with your own eyes the mighty | the world. Ye have seen with your own eyes the mighty | the world. Ye have seen with your own eyes the mighty |
| 31076 | deeds and wonders which God performed in the time when | deeds and wonders which God performed in the time when | deeds and wonders which God performed in the time when |
| 31077 | He was in the world with you, and ye have no need of any | He was in the world with you, and ye have no need of any | He was in the world with you, and ye have no need of any |
| 31078 | to bear testimony to you. | Ye three did He take up to the Fol. 175 | to bear testimony to you. | Ye three did He take up to the Fol. 175 | to bear testimony to you. | Ye three did He take up to the Fol. 175 |
| 31079 | Mount of Olives; and your ears did hear the Voice of the | Mount of Olives; and your ears did hear the Voice of the | Mount of Olives; and your ears did hear the Voice of the |
| 31080 | Father bearing witness concerning Him, saying, «This is My | Father bearing witness concerning Him, saying, «This is My | Father bearing witness concerning Him, saying, «This is My |
| 31081 | beloved Son, in Whom is My desire.” Ye saw the sufferings | beloved Son, in Whom is My desire.” Ye saw the sufferings | beloved Son, in Whom is My desire.” Ye saw the sufferings |
| 31082 | which the Jews inflicted upon Him when Ⲡⲉ was raised up | which the Jews inflicted upon Him when ⲡⲉ was raised up | which the Jews inflicted upon Him when pe was raised up |
| 31083 | on the Cross, and that they put Him to death, and that Iis | on the Cross, and that they put Him to death, and that Iis | on the Cross, and that they put Him to death, and that Iis |
| 31084 | Father raised Him up from the dead on the third day. And | Father raised Him up from the dead on the third day. And | Father raised Him up from the dead on the third day. And |
| 31085 | I went to the tomb, and He appeared unto me, and He spake | I went to the tomb, and He appeared unto me, and He spake | I went to the tomb, and He appeared unto me, and He spake |
| 31086 | unto me, saying, Ⲉⲟ and inform My brethren what things | unto me, saying, Ⲉⲟ and inform My brethren what things | unto me, saying, Eo and inform My brethren what things |
| 31087 | ye have seen. Let those whom My Father hath loved come | ye have seen. Let those whom My Father hath loved come | ye have seen. Let those whom My Father hath loved come |
| 31088 | to Galilee.” And He came in to you, the door being closed, | to Galilee.” And He came in to you, the door being closed, | to Galilee.” And He came in to you, the door being closed, |
| 31089 | and Ile spake unto you concerning the kingdom which is in | and Ile spake unto you concerning the kingdom which is in | and Ile spake unto you concerning the kingdom which is in |
| 31090 | the heavens. And at the end of forty days ye were all | the heavens. And at the end of forty days ye were all | the heavens. And at the end of forty days ye were all |
| 31091 | gathered together in one place on the Mount of Olives, and | gathered together in one place on the Mount of Olives, and | gathered together in one place on the Mount of Olives, and |
| 31092 | He was there with you. And the Lord came again to you, | He was there with you. And the Lord came again to you, | He was there with you. And the Lord came again to you, |
| 31093 | ! Born in Jerusalem in the winter of ⲇ.. 87-8; died early in the | ! Born in Jerusalem in the winter of ⲇ.. 87-8; died early in the | ! Born in Jerusalem in the winter of ḋ.. 87-8; died early in the |
| 31094 | second century. | second century. | second century. |
| 31095 | 2 Presumably the famous bishop of Lyons who flourished in the second | 2 Presumably the famous bishop of Lyons who flourished in the second | 2 Presumably the famous bishop of Lyons who flourished in the second |
| 31096 | half of the second century. | half of the second century. | half of the second century. |
| 31097 | ⲛⲧ | Ⲛ̀ⲧ | Ǹt |
| 31098 | Ac | Ac | Ac |
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| 31099 | Fol. 18a | Fol. 18a | Fol. 18a |
| 31100 | Ag | Ag | Ag |
| 31101 | Fol. 18 | Fol. 18 | Fol. 18 |
| 31102 | ⲗⲏ | ⲗⲏ | ly |
| 31103 | 644 DISCOURSE ON MARY THEOTOKOS | 644 DISCOURSE ON MARY THEOTOKOS | 644 DISCOURSE ON MARY THEOTOKOS |
| 31104 | and He said unto you, “I have fulfilled the dispensation | and He said unto you, “I have fulfilled the dispensation | and He said unto you, “I have fulfilled the dispensation |
| 31105 | which was laid down for Me in the world, and I am now | which was laid down for Me in the world, and I am now | which was laid down for Me in the world, and I am now |
| 31106 | going up to My Father.” And ye replied, “Wilt Thou | going up to My Father.” And ye replied, “Wilt Thou | going up to My Father.” And ye replied, “Wilt Thou |
| 31107 | depart and leave ns | orphans?” And He said, “ When I go | depart and leave ns | orphans?” And He said, “ When I go | depart and leave ns | orphans?” And He said, “ When I go |
| 31108 | I will send unto you the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, in My | I will send unto you the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, in My | I will send unto you the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, in My |
| 31109 | place, after many days, even until Pentecost. But behold, to | place, after many days, even until Pentecost. But behold, to | place, after many days, even until Pentecost. But behold, to |
| 31110 | her who was unto Me a dwelling-place I was a Son in the | her who was unto Me a dwelling-place I was a Son in the | her who was unto Me a dwelling-place I was a Son in the |
| 31111 | flesh, and she is under your care now. But I will be with | flesh, and she is under your care now. But I will be with | flesh, and she is under your care now. But I will be with |
| 31112 | you until the end of the world.” And when He had said | you until the end of the world.” And when He had said | you until the end of the world.” And when He had said |
| 31113 | these things unto us Ile separated Himself from us a little, | these things unto us Ile separated Himself from us a little, | these things unto us Ile separated Himself from us a little, |
| 31114 | and ascended the mountain on the east, and mounted upon | and ascended the mountain on the east, and mounted upon | and ascended the mountain on the east, and mounted upon |
| 31115 | the Cherubim, and departed into the heights in the flesh, | the Cherubim, and departed into the heights in the flesh, | the Cherubim, and departed into the heights in the flesh, |
| 31116 | the which He had received from me. And thousands of | the which He had received from me. And thousands of | the which He had received from me. And thousands of |
| 31117 | thousands, and tens of thousands of tens of thousands [of | thousands, and tens of thousands of tens of thousands [of | thousands, and tens of thousands of tens of thousands [of |
| 31118 | angels] sang hymns to Him, and they followed Him with | angels] sang hymns to Him, and they followed Him with | angels] sang hymns to Him, and they followed Him with |
| 31119 | their eyes until He entered heaven. And we saw two men | their eyes until He entered heaven. And we saw two men | their eyes until He entered heaven. And we saw two men |
| 31120 | who were standing close to Him, and they said, “Ye men, | who were standing close to Him, and they said, “Ye men, | who were standing close to Him, and they said, “Ye men, |
| 31121 | why are ye looking up into heaven? This is Jesus Whom | why are ye looking up into heaven? This is Jesus Whom | why are ye looking up into heaven? This is Jesus Whom |
| 31122 | they crucified, and Who is being carried up into heaven, and | they crucified, and Who is being carried up into heaven, and | they crucified, and Who is being carried up into heaven, and |
| 31123 | Ie it is Who shall come to judge the quick and the dead.” | Ie it is Who shall come to judge the quick and the dead.” | Ie it is Who shall come to judge the quick and the dead.” |
| 31124 | And after the end of ten days Ⲡⲉ | sent upon you the Holy | And after the end of ten days ⲡⲉ | sent upon you the Holy | And after the end of ten days pe | sent upon you the Holy |
| 31125 | Spirit, Who gave you power to do mighty works, according | Spirit, Who gave you power to do mighty works, according | Spirit, Who gave you power to do mighty works, according |
| 31126 | to your ability. Put not behind you the commandments of | to your ability. Put not behind you the commandments of | to your ability. Put not behind you the commandments of |
| 31127 | the Son of God; fear ye not the destruction of the kings | the Son of God; fear ye not the destruction of the kings | the Son of God; fear ye not the destruction of the kings |
| 31128 | and governors of the earth in such wise that ye shall put | and governors of the earth in such wise that ye shall put | and governors of the earth in such wise that ye shall put |
| 31129 | behind you the instructions of your Lord and Master. Now, | behind you the instructions of your Lord and Master. Now, | behind you the instructions of your Lord and Master. Now, |
| 31130 | therefore, be not grieved in your hearts at what 1 shall say | therefore, be not grieved in your hearts at what 1 shall say | therefore, be not grieved in your hearts at what 1 shall say |
| 31131 | unto you. | unto you. | unto you. |
| 31132 | ‘The time of my visitation hath drawn nigh, and I must lay | ‘The time of my visitation hath drawn nigh, and I must lay | ‘The time of my visitation hath drawn nigh, and I must lay |
| 31133 | down my body so that my soul and my spirit may depart to | down my body so that my soul and my spirit may depart to | down my body so that my soul and my spirit may depart to |
| 31134 | the Lord, in order that He may give unto me the things | the Lord, in order that He may give unto me the things | the Lord, in order that He may give unto me the things |
| 31135 | which He hath promised to me. For my Lord came unto | which He hath promised to me. For my Lord came unto | which He hath promised to me. For my Lord came unto |
| 31136 | me on the evening of the Sabbath (?), as I was standing in | me on the evening of the Sabbath (?), as I was standing in | me on the evening of the Sabbath (?), as I was standing in |
| 31137 | prayer, and He said unto me, “ Dost thou know Me?” And | prayer, and He said unto me, “ Dost thou know Me?” And | prayer, and He said unto me, “ Dost thou know Me?” And |
| 31138 | I said unto Him, “Thou art my Lord and my beloved Son ; | I said unto Him, “Thou art my Lord and my beloved Son ; | I said unto Him, “Thou art my Lord and my beloved Son ; |
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| 31140 | what is it that Thou commandest me to do?” And He said | what is it that Thou commandest me to do?” And He said | what is it that Thou commandest me to do?” And He said |
| 31141 | unto me, “Inform Peter and John concerning these things, | unto me, “Inform Peter and John concerning these things, | unto me, “Inform Peter and John concerning these things, |
| 31142 | for it is they who shall lay their hands upon thine eyes. | for it is they who shall lay their hands upon thine eyes. | for it is they who shall lay their hands upon thine eyes. |
| 31143 | Now three more days have yet to pass before I shall come | | Now three more days have yet to pass before I shall come | | Now three more days have yet to pass before I shall come | |
| 31144 | for thee and take thy soul and thy body into My city of the Fol. ϥ | for thee and take thy soul and thy body into My city of the Fol. Ϥ | for thee and take thy soul and thy body into My city of the Fol. F |
| 31145 | Jerusalem of heaven. And all My saints shall marvel at the | Jerusalem of heaven. And all My saints shall marvel at the | Jerusalem of heaven. And all My saints shall marvel at the |
| 31146 | glory which I shall give unto thee in that place, for it is | glory which I shall give unto thee in that place, for it is | glory which I shall give unto thee in that place, for it is |
| 31147 | thou who shalt make God and His angels to be reconciled | thou who shalt make God and His angels to be reconciled | thou who shalt make God and His angels to be reconciled |
| 31148 | with man. And thou shalt be more exalted than all the | with man. And thou shalt be more exalted than all the | with man. And thou shalt be more exalted than all the |
| 31149 | saints, and I will make My angels to hymn thee at all times, | saints, and I will make My angels to hymn thee at all times, | saints, and I will make My angels to hymn thee at all times, |
| 31150 | for thou resemblest them in thy purity and thy virginity. | for thou resemblest them in thy purity and thy virginity. | for thou resemblest them in thy purity and thy virginity. |
| 31151 | All the angels and all the hosts of heaven shall rejoice when | All the angels and all the hosts of heaven shall rejoice when | All the angels and all the hosts of heaven shall rejoice when |
| 31152 | thou comest to meet them. The Patriarchs and the Prophets | thou comest to meet them. The Patriarchs and the Prophets | thou comest to meet them. The Patriarchs and the Prophets |
| 31153 | shall come forth to meet thee, and they shall exult because | shall come forth to meet thee, and they shall exult because | shall come forth to meet thee, and they shall exult because |
| 31154 | the mother of the Lord hath come to them, for they were not | the mother of the Lord hath come to them, for they were not | the mother of the Lord hath come to them, for they were not |
| 31155 | able to see her in the flesh. Behold, when they see her they | able to see her in the flesh. Behold, when they see her they | able to see her in the flesh. Behold, when they see her they |
| 31156 | shall praise her through God the Father. All the virgins | shall praise her through God the Father. All the virgins | shall praise her through God the Father. All the virgins |
| 31157 | who are in the heavens shall rejoice with thee when thou | who are in the heavens shall rejoice with thee when thou | who are in the heavens shall rejoice with thee when thou |
| 31158 | shalt meet them, and those who have preserved their virginity | shalt meet them, and those who have preserved their virginity | shalt meet them, and those who have preserved their virginity |
| 31159 | shall come forth to thee, and shall bow in homage before thee, | shall come forth to thee, and shall bow in homage before thee, | shall come forth to thee, and shall bow in homage before thee, |
| 31160 | saying, Well hast thou come (i.e. Welcome)! O mother of | saying, Well hast thou come (i.e. Welcome)! O mother of | saying, Well hast thou come (i.e. Welcome)! O mother of |
| 31161 | Ao | Ao | Ao |
| 31162 | all | virgins! It was time for thee to come unto us, O thou Fol. 195 | all | virgins! It was time for thee to come unto us, O thou Fol. 195 | all | virgins! It was time for thee to come unto us, O thou Fol. 195 |
| 31163 | mother! Grieve thou not, O mother, about thy holy body, | mother! Grieve thou not, O mother, about thy holy body, | mother! Grieve thou not, O mother, about thy holy body, |
| 31164 | neither about what shall happen unto it, nor about where they | neither about what shall happen unto it, nor about where they | neither about what shall happen unto it, nor about where they |
| 31165 | shall lay it. "What man is there who hath been begotten by | shall lay it. "What man is there who hath been begotten by | shall lay it. "What man is there who hath been begotten by |
| 31166 | the flesh who shall not taste death, and whose body shall not | the flesh who shall not taste death, and whose body shall not | the flesh who shall not taste death, and whose body shall not |
| 31167 | return to the earth wherefrom I took him? T tasted death, | return to the earth wherefrom I took him? T tasted death, | return to the earth wherefrom I took him? T tasted death, |
| 31168 | but I rose from the dead on the third day, I destroyed him | but I rose from the dead on the third day, I destroyed him | but I rose from the dead on the third day, I destroyed him |
| 31169 | that held the power of death. I will hide thy body in the | that held the power of death. I will hide thy body in the | that held the power of death. I will hide thy body in the |
| 31170 | earth, and I will make My angels to keep it in the earth | earth, and I will make My angels to keep it in the earth | earth, and I will make My angels to keep it in the earth |
| 31171 | always, and no man whatsoever shall find thy body in the | always, and no man whatsoever shall find thy body in the | always, and no man whatsoever shall find thy body in the |
| 31172 | earth in the place wherein I shall place it, until the day | earth in the place wherein I shall place it, until the day | earth in the place wherein I shall place it, until the day |
| 31173 | wherein I shall raise it up incorruptible. And a sweet odour | wherein I shall raise it up incorruptible. And a sweet odour | wherein I shall raise it up incorruptible. And a sweet odour |
| 31174 | shall arise from out of thy body until the day wherein it shall | shall arise from out of thy body until the day wherein it shall | shall arise from out of thy body until the day wherein it shall |
| 31175 | rise up. They shall build a great and glorious church over | rise up. They shall build a great and glorious church over | rise up. They shall build a great and glorious church over |
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| 31178 | thy body, and it shall be more splendid than a palace of kings. | thy body, and it shall be more splendid than a palace of kings. | thy body, and it shall be more splendid than a palace of kings. |
| 31179 | Haste thee [to do] the commandment of the Apostles, and | | Haste thee [to do] the commandment of the Apostles, and | | Haste thee [to do] the commandment of the Apostles, and | |
| 31180 | Fol. Ϩⲟ ϥ give an ordinance to the virgins. I will come with My | Fol. Ϩⲟ ϥ give an ordinance to the virgins. I will come with My | Fol. Ho f give an ordinance to the virgins. I will come with My |
| 31181 | ⲙ︦ⲁ︦ angels, and I will hide thy body and thy soul; so then thou | ⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ angels, and I will hide thy body and thy soul; so then thou | nevma angels, and I will hide thy body and thy soul; so then thou |
| 31182 | shalt not be afraid of Death when he shall come to thee.” | shalt not be afraid of Death when he shall come to thee.” | shalt not be afraid of Death when he shall come to thee.” |
| 31183 | Now therefore call unto us all the virgins, and I will give | Now therefore call unto us all the virgins, and I will give | Now therefore call unto us all the virgins, and I will give |
| 31184 | them an ordinance.’ | them an ordinance.’ | them an ordinance.’ |
| 31185 | And the Apostles did according to what she told them; | And the Apostles did according to what she told them; | And the Apostles did according to what she told them; |
| 31186 | and when the virgins had come unto her they saluted her, | and when the virgins had come unto her they saluted her, | and when the virgins had come unto her they saluted her, |
| 31187 | and she said unto them, I declare unto you that I am about | and she said unto them, I declare unto you that I am about | and she said unto them, I declare unto you that I am about |
| 31188 | to depart to the Jerusalem of heaven’; and they paid no | to depart to the Jerusalem of heaven’; and they paid no | to depart to the Jerusalem of heaven’; and they paid no |
| 31189 | attention to the words. And Mary took hold of the hand of | attention to the words. And Mary took hold of the hand of | attention to the words. And Mary took hold of the hand of |
| 31190 | one of them who had waxed exceedingly old, that is to say, | one of them who had waxed exceedingly old, that is to say, | one of them who had waxed exceedingly old, that is to say, |
| 31191 | Mary Magdalene, out of whom the Christ had cast seven | Mary Magdalene, out of whom the Christ had cast seven | Mary Magdalene, out of whom the Christ had cast seven |
| 31192 | devils, and she said unto the virgins, ¢ Behold your mother | devils, and she said unto the virgins, ¢ Behold your mother | devils, and she said unto the virgins, ¢ Behold your mother |
| 31193 | from this time onwards. Give rest to her spirit, even as she | from this time onwards. Give rest to her spirit, even as she | from this time onwards. Give rest to her spirit, even as she |
| 31194 | hath given rest to me in my days. Observe the customs | hath given rest to me in my days. Observe the customs | hath given rest to me in my days. Observe the customs |
| 31195 | which ye arranged to keep with the Christ when ye were with | which ye arranged to keep with the Christ when ye were with | which ye arranged to keep with the Christ when ye were with |
| 31196 | Him. These things did she say unto the virgins, but she | Him. These things did she say unto the virgins, but she | Him. These things did she say unto the virgins, but she |
| 31197 | did not inform them about her death. And she turned to the | did not inform them about her death. And she turned to the | did not inform them about her death. And she turned to the |
| 31198 | Apostles, and she said unto Simon Peter, ‘Simon Peter, | Apostles, and she said unto Simon Peter, ‘Simon Peter, | Apostles, and she said unto Simon Peter, ‘Simon Peter, |
| 31199 | Fol. 0 whom the Lord loved, and preserved | for the kingdom that | Fol. 0 whom the Lord loved, and preserved | for the kingdom that | Fol. 0 whom the Lord loved, and preserved | for the kingdom that |
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| 31201 | is in the heavens, be merciful, even as your Father Who is in | is in the heavens, be merciful, even as your Father Who is in | is in the heavens, be merciful, even as your Father Who is in |
| 31202 | the heavens is merciful. James and John, watch over your | the heavens is merciful. James and John, watch over your | the heavens is merciful. James and John, watch over your |
| 31203 | holy Catholicus, and be kind and gracious to every man. | holy Catholicus, and be kind and gracious to every man. | holy Catholicus, and be kind and gracious to every man. |
| 31204 | And thou, O Peter, go thou into the house of thy disciple | And thou, O Peter, go thou into the house of thy disciple | And thou, O Peter, go thou into the house of thy disciple |
| 31205 | Bibros, and take the pieces of fine linen which thou didst | Bibros, and take the pieces of fine linen which thou didst | Bibros, and take the pieces of fine linen which thou didst |
| 31206 | commit to his care, and bring them hither to me.” And Peter | commit to his care, and bring them hither to me.” And Peter | commit to his care, and bring them hither to me.” And Peter |
| 31207 | did according as she told him, and he brought the pieces of | | did according as she told him, and he brought the pieces of | | did according as she told him, and he brought the pieces of | |
| 31208 | fine linen which had been committed to the care of Bifros | fine linen which had been committed to the care of Bifros | fine linen which had been committed to the care of Bifros |
| 31209 | (sic). And she said unto James, ¢ Rise up, take a stater, and | (sic). And she said unto James, ¢ Rise up, take a stater, and | (sic). And she said unto James, ¢ Rise up, take a stater, and |
| 31210 | go to the sellers of sweet perfumes, and bring its value in | go to the sellers of sweet perfumes, and bring its value in | go to the sellers of sweet perfumes, and bring its value in |
| 31211 | spices to me hither’; and he did according as she told him. | spices to me hither’; and he did according as she told him. | spices to me hither’; and he did according as she told him. |
| 31212 | And when the day wherein she was to be taken arrived, | And when the day wherein she was to be taken arrived, | And when the day wherein she was to be taken arrived, |
| 31213 | the Virgin Mary said unto John, ‘Rise up, light a great | the Virgin Mary said unto John, ‘Rise up, light a great | the Virgin Mary said unto John, ‘Rise up, light a great |
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| 31215 | number of lamps, both large and small, for the evening hath | number of lamps, both large and small, for the evening hath | number of lamps, both large and small, for the evening hath |
| 31216 | come.” And she took the pieces of fine linen, and spread | come.” And she took the pieces of fine linen, and spread | come.” And she took the pieces of fine linen, and spread |
| 31217 | them out upon the ground, and she poured out upon them | them out upon the ground, and she poured out upon them | them out upon the ground, and she poured out upon them |
| 31218 | her sweet spices, and she stood up on them, and said unto | her sweet spices, and she stood up on them, and said unto | her sweet spices, and she stood up on them, and said unto |
| 31219 | have mercy upon us.” And she spread out her hands towards | have mercy upon us.” And she spread out her hands towards | have mercy upon us.” And she spread out her hands towards |
| 31220 | the east, and she made supplication to the Lord, saying, | the east, and she made supplication to the Lord, saying, | the east, and she made supplication to the Lord, saying, |
| 31221 | ¢I give thanks unto Thee, O Lord God Almighty, and to | ¢I give thanks unto Thee, O Lord God Almighty, and to | ¢I give thanks unto Thee, O Lord God Almighty, and to |
| 31222 | Thine Only-begotten Son Jesus Christ, the Word of the | Thine Only-begotten Son Jesus Christ, the Word of the | Thine Only-begotten Son Jesus Christ, the Word of the |
| 31223 | Father, because He came to us, and built for Himself a fleshly | Father, because He came to us, and built for Himself a fleshly | Father, because He came to us, and built for Himself a fleshly |
| 31224 | tabernacle in my womb, according as He wished. I brought | tabernacle in my womb, according as He wished. I brought | tabernacle in my womb, according as He wished. I brought |
| 31225 | Him forth without pollution, without blemish. I nursed Him | Him forth without pollution, without blemish. I nursed Him | Him forth without pollution, without blemish. I nursed Him |
| 31226 | (or, reared Him) with anxious care, and it was He Who | (or, reared Him) with anxious care, and it was He Who | (or, reared Him) with anxious care, and it was He Who |
| 31227 | nourished me. I give thanks unto Him because Thy Holy | nourished me. I give thanks unto Him because Thy Holy | nourished me. I give thanks unto Him because Thy Holy |
| 31228 | Spirit came into me. And now, my Lord, the time hath come | Spirit came into me. And now, my Lord, the time hath come | Spirit came into me. And now, my Lord, the time hath come |
| 31229 | when Thou shalt draw nigh unto me, and shalt be gracious | when Thou shalt draw nigh unto me, and shalt be gracious | when Thou shalt draw nigh unto me, and shalt be gracious |
| 31230 | unto me. Scatter all the stones of stumbling that are before | unto me. Scatter all the stones of stumbling that are before | unto me. Scatter all the stones of stumbling that are before |
| 31231 | me, and [all] obstacles, and let all those that are in my path, | me, and [all] obstacles, and let all those that are in my path, | me, and [all] obstacles, and let all those that are in my path, |
| 31232 | both on the left hand and on the right hand, flee before me. | both on the left hand and on the right hand, flee before me. | both on the left hand and on the right hand, flee before me. |
| 31233 | Stand Thou near me with gladness. Let the powers of | Stand Thou near me with gladness. Let the powers of | Stand Thou near me with gladness. Let the powers of |
| 31234 | darkness be ashamed, for nothing of theirs hath been found | darkness be ashamed, for nothing of theirs hath been found | darkness be ashamed, for nothing of theirs hath been found |
| 31235 | in me. Open unto me the gates of righteousness, and let | in me. Open unto me the gates of righteousness, and let | in me. Open unto me the gates of righteousness, and let |
| 31236 | me go in through them, and I will make manifest Thy holy | me go in through them, and I will make manifest Thy holy | me go in through them, and I will make manifest Thy holy |
| 31237 | Name, O my God. Let the Dragon flee before me, for | Name, O my God. Let the Dragon flee before me, for | Name, O my God. Let the Dragon flee before me, for |
| 31238 | I have freedom of speech before Thee. May the river of | I have freedom of speech before Thee. May the river of | I have freedom of speech before Thee. May the river of |
| 31239 | fire be tranquil when I come unto Thee, and may it allow me | fire be tranquil when I come unto Thee, and may it allow me | fire be tranquil when I come unto Thee, and may it allow me |
| 31240 | © the Apostles, ‘Let us pray to | the Lord, so that He may Fol. ⲓ ϥ | © the Apostles, ‘Let us pray to | the Lord, so that He may Fol. Ⲓ ϥ | © the Apostles, ‘Let us pray to | the Lord, so that He may Fol. I f |
| 31241 | ⲙⲅ | ⲙⲅ | mġ |
| 31242 | to cross over it, for | unto Thee belong the power and the Fol. 21% | to cross over it, for | unto Thee belong the power and the Fol. 21% | to cross over it, for | unto Thee belong the power and the Fol. 21% |
| 31243 | glory for ever and ever. Amen. | glory for ever and ever. Amen. | glory for ever and ever. Amen. |
| 31244 | And when she had said these things she lay down upon the | And when she had said these things she lay down upon the | And when she had said these things she lay down upon the |
| 31245 | pieces of fine linen and the sweet spices, and her face was | pieces of fine linen and the sweet spices, and her face was | pieces of fine linen and the sweet spices, and her face was |
| 31246 | turned towards the east. And behold, the Lord Jesus Christ | turned towards the east. And behold, the Lord Jesus Christ | turned towards the east. And behold, the Lord Jesus Christ |
| 31247 | came unto her upon the Cherubim, with the angels before | came unto her upon the Cherubim, with the angels before | came unto her upon the Cherubim, with the angels before |
| 31248 | Him, and He came and stood at His mother’s head, and He | Him, and He came and stood at His mother’s head, and He | Him, and He came and stood at His mother’s head, and He |
| 31249 | said unto her, Ⲃⲉ not afraid of Death, for the Life of the | said unto her, Ⲃⲉ not afraid of Death, for the Life of the | said unto her, Ve not afraid of Death, for the Life of the |
| 31250 | whole world is with thee, but it is necessary that at least | whole world is with thee, but it is necessary that at least | whole world is with thee, but it is necessary that at least |
| 31251 | ⲙⲇ | ⲙⲇ | mḋ |
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| 31252 | Fol. 22a | Fol. 22a | Fol. 22a |
| 31253 | ⲙⲉ | ⲙⲏⲓ | myi |
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| 31255 | thou shouldst glance at him with thine eyes, and he will not | thou shouldst glance at him with thine eyes, and he will not | thou shouldst glance at him with thine eyes, and he will not |
| 31256 | come except he be commanded to do so’ And Jesus said | come except he be commanded to do so’ And Jesus said | come except he be commanded to do so’ And Jesus said |
| 31257 | unto Death, ¢ Come, O thou who art in the chambers of the | unto Death, ¢ Come, O thou who art in the chambers of the | unto Death, ¢ Come, O thou who art in the chambers of the |
| 31258 | south.” And when Mary saw him she cast her soul into the | south.” And when Mary saw him she cast her soul into the | south.” And when Mary saw him she cast her soul into the |
| 31259 | bosom of her Son, and He wrapped it up in a napkin (?) of • | bosom of her Son, and He wrapped it up in a napkin (?) of • | bosom of her Son, and He wrapped it up in a napkin (?) of • |
| 31260 | light. And the Apostles laid their hands upon her eyes, and | light. And the Apostles laid their hands upon her eyes, and | light. And the Apostles laid their hands upon her eyes, and |
| 31261 | she fell asleep with a good falling asleep on the night of the | she fell asleep with a good falling asleep on the night of the | she fell asleep with a good falling asleep on the night of the |
| 31262 | twentieth day of Tobe, in the peace of God! Amen. | twentieth day of Tobe, in the peace of God! Amen. | twentieth day of Tobe, in the peace of God! Amen. |
| 31263 | And the Lord said unto the Apostles, ¢ Take up her body | And the Lord said unto the Apostles, ¢ Take up her body | And the Lord said unto the Apostles, ¢ Take up her body |
| 31264 | carefully, and take it to the Valley of Jehosaphat, which is | carefully, and take it to the Valley of Jehosaphat, which is | carefully, and take it to the Valley of Jehosaphat, which is |
| 31265 | opposite the Mount of Olives, the place where I broke bread | opposite the Mount of Olives, the place where I broke bread | opposite the Mount of Olives, the place where I broke bread |
| 31266 | in days of old. Set down there the bier whereon is the body, | in days of old. Set down there the bier whereon is the body, | in days of old. Set down there the bier whereon is the body, |
| 31267 | and withdraw yourselves because of the threatening of the | and withdraw yourselves because of the threatening of the | and withdraw yourselves because of the threatening of the |
| 31268 | Jews, for they will pursue you wishing to slay you. And | Jews, for they will pursue you wishing to slay you. And | Jews, for they will pursue you wishing to slay you. And |
| 31269 | I will hide the body according as it pleaseth Me.” Thereupon | I will hide the body according as it pleaseth Me.” Thereupon | I will hide the body according as it pleaseth Me.” Thereupon |
| 31270 | the | Apostles took up the body and placed it upon a bier. | the | Apostles took up the body and placed it upon a bier. | the | Apostles took up the body and placed it upon a bier. |
| 31271 | And when the morning had come a great multitude was | And when the morning had come a great multitude was | And when the morning had come a great multitude was |
| 31272 | gathered together in the city, and the virgins cried out.! | gathered together in the city, and the virgins cried out.! | gathered together in the city, and the virgins cried out.! |
| 31273 | And straightway Peter and John lifted up the body to carry | And straightway Peter and John lifted up the body to carry | And straightway Peter and John lifted up the body to carry |
| 31274 | it out to the place of which the Saviour had told them, and | it out to the place of which the Saviour had told them, and | it out to the place of which the Saviour had told them, and |
| 31275 | a great multitude of people sang psalms and hymns before it, | a great multitude of people sang psalms and hymns before it, | a great multitude of people sang psalms and hymns before it, |
| 31276 | saying, ‘The Lord . ......,” and a multitude of angels sang | saying, ‘The Lord . ......,” and a multitude of angels sang | saying, ‘The Lord . ......,” and a multitude of angels sang |
| 31277 | hymns before her. And when they arrived at the Temple | hymns before her. And when they arrived at the Temple | hymns before her. And when they arrived at the Temple |
| 31278 | of the Jews all the members of the Sanhedrin were gathered | of the Jews all the members of the Sanhedrin were gathered | of the Jews all the members of the Sanhedrin were gathered |
| 31279 | together in the Temple on that day, and they heard the | together in the Temple on that day, and they heard the | together in the Temple on that day, and they heard the |
| 31280 | singing of the hymns over her holy body. And they said, | singing of the hymns over her holy body. And they said, | singing of the hymns over her holy body. And they said, |
| 31281 | ¢ Who is this who hath died in the city this day 7’ And [the | ¢ Who is this who hath died in the city this day 7’ And [the | ¢ Who is this who hath died in the city this day 7’ And [the |
| 31282 | people] said unto them, ‘It is the mother of the Nazarene, | people] said unto them, ‘It is the mother of the Nazarene, | people] said unto them, ‘It is the mother of the Nazarene, |
| 31283 | that is, Jesus, who hath died, and they are taking Ler out to | that is, Jesus, who hath died, and they are taking Ler out to | that is, Jesus, who hath died, and they are taking Ler out to |
| 31284 | bury her. And they passed a decree unanimously, saying, | bury her. And they passed a decree unanimously, saying, | bury her. And they passed a decree unanimously, saying, |
| 31285 | ¢We must not let her be buried in the city, lest mighty | ¢We must not let her be buried in the city, lest mighty | ¢We must not let her be buried in the city, lest mighty |
| 31286 | deeds be worked [at her tomb] similar to those which her | deeds be worked [at her tomb] similar to those which her | deeds be worked [at her tomb] similar to those which her |
| 31287 | Son performed, and lest the people believe in her, and they | Son performed, and lest the people believe in her, and they | Son performed, and lest the people believe in her, and they |
| 31288 | 14, e. they acted as wailing women, and raised the well-known death | 14, e. they acted as wailing women, and raised the well-known death | 14, e. they acted as wailing women, and raised the well-known death |
| 31289 | cry. | cry. | cry. |
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| 31291 | change our Law.” And the high priests and the scribes said, | change our Law.” And the high priests and the scribes said, | change our Law.” And the high priests and the scribes said, |
| 31292 | ‘Let us go and burn her body with fire, so that no man will | ‘Let us go and burn her body with fire, so that no man will | ‘Let us go and burn her body with fire, so that no man will |
| 31293 | ever be able to find it” And the Jews lighted a fire, and | ever be able to find it” And the Jews lighted a fire, and | ever be able to find it” And the Jews lighted a fire, and |
| 31294 | they pursued [the Apostles] with the bier whereon was the | they pursued [the Apostles] with the bier whereon was the | they pursued [the Apostles] with the bier whereon was the |
| 31295 | body of the Virgin. And when the Apostles had arrived at | body of the Virgin. And when the Apostles had arrived at | body of the Virgin. And when the Apostles had arrived at |
| 31296 | the Valley of Jehosaphat they looked behind them, | and they Fol. 22 ¢ | the Valley of Jehosaphat they looked behind them, | and they Fol. 22 ¢ | the Valley of Jehosaphat they looked behind them, | and they Fol. 22 ¢ |
| 31297 | saw the Jews pursuing them, and they dropped the bier upon | saw the Jews pursuing them, and they dropped the bier upon | saw the Jews pursuing them, and they dropped the bier upon |
| 31298 | the ground, for they were afraid that the godless Jews would | the ground, for they were afraid that the godless Jews would | the ground, for they were afraid that the godless Jews would |
| 31299 | kill them. And whilst the Jews were rushing on to overtake | kill them. And whilst the Jews were rushing on to overtake | kill them. And whilst the Jews were rushing on to overtake |
| 31300 | them the Apostles betook themselves to flight and escaped. | them the Apostles betook themselves to flight and escaped. | them the Apostles betook themselves to flight and escaped. |
| 31301 | Now the body of the holy Virgin they could not find, and all | Now the body of the holy Virgin they could not find, and all | Now the body of the holy Virgin they could not find, and all |
| 31302 | that they found was the wooden bier, and they lighted a fire | that they found was the wooden bier, and they lighted a fire | that they found was the wooden bier, and they lighted a fire |
| 31303 | and threw the bier into it. And they went into every place, | and threw the bier into it. And they went into every place, | and threw the bier into it. And they went into every place, |
| 31304 | saying, ¢ Perhaps her body hath been carried away secretly,’ | saying, ¢ Perhaps her body hath been carried away secretly,’ | saying, ¢ Perhaps her body hath been carried away secretly,’ |
| 31305 | but they could not find it. And a very strong sweet smell | but they could not find it. And a very strong sweet smell | but they could not find it. And a very strong sweet smell |
| 31306 | emanated from the place whereon the body of the Virgin had | emanated from the place whereon the body of the Virgin had | emanated from the place whereon the body of the Virgin had |
| 31307 | been laid, and a mighty voice came from heaven, saying unto | been laid, and a mighty voice came from heaven, saying unto | been laid, and a mighty voice came from heaven, saying unto |
| 31308 | them, ¢ Let no man give himself the trouble of seeking after | them, ¢ Let no man give himself the trouble of seeking after | them, ¢ Let no man give himself the trouble of seeking after |
| 31309 | the body of the Virgin until the great day of the appearing | the body of the Virgin until the great day of the appearing | the body of the Virgin until the great day of the appearing |
| 31310 | of the Saviour.” And the Jews fled greatly ashamed; and | of the Saviour.” And the Jews fled greatly ashamed; and | of the Saviour.” And the Jews fled greatly ashamed; and |
| 31311 | they came to the city and told their neighbours what had | they came to the city and told their neighbours what had | they came to the city and told their neighbours what had |
| 31312 | happened, and they commanded them, saying, ‘Tell no man | happened, and they commanded them, saying, ‘Tell no man | happened, and they commanded them, saying, ‘Tell no man |
| 31313 | whomsoever what hath happened.’ | whomsoever what hath happened.’ | whomsoever what hath happened.’ |
| 31314 | Now, therefore, O my beloved, these are the things which | Now, therefore, O my beloved, these are the things which | Now, therefore, O my beloved, these are the things which |
| 31315 | we were able to discover for our discourse on the life of the | we were able to discover for our discourse on the life of the | we were able to discover for our discourse on the life of the |
| 31316 | ⲙⲅ | ⲙⲅ | mġ |
| 31317 | holy Virgin Mary, The whole time of her life | was sixty Fol. 234 | holy Virgin Mary, The whole time of her life | was sixty Fol. 234 | holy Virgin Mary, The whole time of her life | was sixty Fol. 234 |
| 31318 | years. She gave birth to our Lord when she was fifteen years | years. She gave birth to our Lord when she was fifteen years | years. She gave birth to our Lord when she was fifteen years |
| 31319 | old, she followed the Saviour when He was preaching for | old, she followed the Saviour when He was preaching for | old, she followed the Saviour when He was preaching for |
| 31320 | three and a half years after she gave Him birth, and after | three and a half years after she gave Him birth, and after | three and a half years after she gave Him birth, and after |
| 31321 | | . the Saviour rose from the dead! she lived eleven years and | | . the Saviour rose from the dead! she lived eleven years and | | . the Saviour rose from the dead! she lived eleven years and |
| 31322 | a half more. She ended her life on the twentieth day of | a half more. She ended her life on the twentieth day of | a half more. She ended her life on the twentieth day of |
| 31323 | the month Tobe. Our Lord Jesus, the Christ, reigneth over | the month Tobe. Our Lord Jesus, the Christ, reigneth over | the month Tobe. Our Lord Jesus, the Christ, reigneth over |
| 31324 | us. And after the righteous Emperors, Constantine and his | us. And after the righteous Emperors, Constantine and his | us. And after the righteous Emperors, Constantine and his |
| 31325 | 1 154314111 years only = 80 years. Some words dealing with the | 1 154314111 years only = 80 years. Some words dealing with the | 1 154314111 years only = 80 years. Some words dealing with the |
| 31326 | other thirty years of Mary’s life must have dropped out of the text. | other thirty years of Mary’s life must have dropped out of the text. | other thirty years of Mary’s life must have dropped out of the text. |
| 31327 | bd | bd | bd |
| 31328 | ⲙⲧ | ⲙⲧ | mt |
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| 31329 | 650 DISCOURSE ON MARY THEOTOKOS | 650 DISCOURSE ON MARY THEOTOKOS | 650 DISCOURSE ON MARY THEOTOKOS |
| 31330 | son, rose up we built a holy church in the name of the holy | son, rose up we built a holy church in the name of the holy | son, rose up we built a holy church in the name of the holy |
| 31331 | Virgin Mary, the mother of the Lord, on the day of her holy | Virgin Mary, the mother of the Lord, on the day of her holy | Virgin Mary, the mother of the Lord, on the day of her holy |
| 31332 | commemoration. And let us send up to her thanksgiving, | commemoration. And let us send up to her thanksgiving, | commemoration. And let us send up to her thanksgiving, |
| 31333 | saying, ¢ Remember us, O true Queen, and do thou plead on | saying, ¢ Remember us, O true Queen, and do thou plead on | saying, ¢ Remember us, O true Queen, and do thou plead on |
| 31334 | our behalf before God, so that Ile may shew mercy unto us, | our behalf before God, so that Ile may shew mercy unto us, | our behalf before God, so that Ile may shew mercy unto us, |
| 31335 | and so that we may celebrate a festival to Him at all times.’ | and so that we may celebrate a festival to Him at all times.’ | and so that we may celebrate a festival to Him at all times.’ |
| 31336 | Let us give alms to the poor in the name of the Virgin, [so | Let us give alms to the poor in the name of the Virgin, [so | Let us give alms to the poor in the name of the Virgin, [so |
| 31337 | that] she may not forsake us in the place to which we are | that] she may not forsake us in the place to which we are | that] she may not forsake us in the place to which we are |
| 31338 | going. Let us ascribe glory unto her by the utterances of | going. Let us ascribe glory unto her by the utterances of | going. Let us ascribe glory unto her by the utterances of |
| 31339 | our lips, and let us say, ‘Through thee honours have been | our lips, and let us say, ‘Through thee honours have been | our lips, and let us say, ‘Through thee honours have been |
| 31340 | bestowed upon the city by our God.” And again, Ⲧⲉ death | bestowed upon the city by our God.” And again, ⲧⲉ death | bestowed upon the city by our God.” And again, te death |
| 31341 | Fol. 285 of the saints is precious | in the sight of the Lord’! And | Fol. 285 of the saints is precious | in the sight of the Lord’! And | Fol. 285 of the saints is precious | in the sight of the Lord’! And |
| 31342 | ⲙ︦ⲏ︦ again, ¢ The sound of rejoicing and salvation is in the habita- | 48 again, ¢ The sound of rejoicing and salvation is in the habita- | 48 again, ¢ The sound of rejoicing and salvation is in the habita- |
| 31343 | tion of the righteous.’? And now the time hath arrived for | tion of the righteous.’? And now the time hath arrived for | tion of the righteous.’? And now the time hath arrived for |
| 31344 | us to offer np the Holy Offering, the Body and Blood of | us to offer np the Holy Offering, the Body and Blood of | us to offer np the Holy Offering, the Body and Blood of |
| 31345 | Jesus the Christ, our Lord, and moderation in everything is | Jesus the Christ, our Lord, and moderation in everything is | Jesus the Christ, our Lord, and moderation in everything is |
| 31346 | good. By the Will of God we will give the remainder of the | good. By the Will of God we will give the remainder of the | good. By the Will of God we will give the remainder of the |
| 31347 | exegesis in the holy shrine. Let us then bring to an end our | exegesis in the holy shrine. Let us then bring to an end our | exegesis in the holy shrine. Let us then bring to an end our |
| 31348 | discourse at this place, and let us ascribe glory to the Holy | discourse at this place, and let us ascribe glory to the Holy | discourse at this place, and let us ascribe glory to the Holy |
| 31349 | Trinity, the Father, and the Son, and the Ⲙⲟ Spirit, life- | Trinity, the Father, and the Son, and the Ⲙⲟ Spirit, life- | Trinity, the Father, and the Son, and the Mo Spirit, life- |
| 31350 | giving and consubstantial, now and always, and for ever and | giving and consubstantial, now and always, and for ever and | giving and consubstantial, now and always, and for ever and |
| 31351 | ever, Amen. | ever, Amen. | ever, Amen. |
| 31352 | / | / | / |
| 31353 | COLOPHON | COLOPHON | COLOPHON |
| 31354 | May the Lord Jesus, the Christ, the True God, bless with | May the Lord Jesus, the Christ, the True God, bless with | May the Lord Jesus, the Christ, the True God, bless with |
| 31355 | life those who have undertaken the preparation of this gift, | life those who have undertaken the preparation of this gift, | life those who have undertaken the preparation of this gift, |
| 31356 | which is the choicest of heavenly gifts, and have placed it in | which is the choicest of heavenly gifts, and have placed it in | which is the choicest of heavenly gifts, and have placed it in |
| 31357 | the church of Ptjolpef,? in the nome of Pemdjé,* so that the | the church of Ptjolpef,? in the nome of Pemdjé,* so that the | the church of Ptjolpef,? in the nome of Pemdjé,* so that the |
| 31358 | 1 Ps. exvi. 15. ? Ps. cxviii. 15. | 1 Ps. exvi. 15. ? Ps. cxviii. 15. | 1 Ps. exvi. 15. ? Ps. cxviii. 15. |
| 31359 | 3 The site of this village is unknown. | 3 The site of this village is unknown. | 3 The site of this village is unknown. |
| 31360 | 4 The Coptic ⲡⲙ̄ϫⲏ is the transcription of the Egyptian | 4 The Coptic ⲡⲙϫⲏ is the transcription of the Egyptian | 4 The Coptic pmjy is the transcription of the Egyptian |
| 31361 | cf Yo or ⲁ Permetchet, later Pmetcha, | cf Yo or ⲁ Permetchet, later Pmetcha, | cf Yo or a Permetchet, later Pmetcha, |
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| 31362 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 651 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 651 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 651 |
| 31363 | Virgin Mary may make supplication to her Son on their | Virgin Mary may make supplication to her Son on their | Virgin Mary may make supplication to her Son on their |
| 31364 | behalf, that He may tear up the bill of indictment of their | behalf, that He may tear up the bill of indictment of their | behalf, that He may tear up the bill of indictment of their |
| 31365 | sins, and may write their names in the Book of Life. Amen. | sins, and may write their names in the Book of Life. Amen. | sins, and may write their names in the Book of Life. Amen. |
| 31366 | So be it ! | So be it ! | So be it ! |
| 31367 | ⲗⲑ the capital of Butchamui 4 i the XIXth Nome | ⲗⲑ the capital of Butchamui 4 i the XIXth Nome | lθ the capital of Butchamui 4 i the XIXth Nome |
| 31368 | A | A | A |
| 31369 | of Upper Egypt (Oxyrhynchites). The site of the town of Pemdjé is | of Upper Egypt (Oxyrhynchites). The site of the town of Pemdjé is | of Upper Egypt (Oxyrhynchites). The site of the town of Pemdjé is |
| 31370 | usually believed to be marked by the modern town of Bahnasi, which | usually believed to be marked by the modern town of Bahnasi, which | usually believed to be marked by the modern town of Bahnasi, which |
| 31371 | is situated about 130 miles to the south of Cairo. | is situated about 130 miles to the south of Cairo. | is situated about 130 miles to the south of Cairo. |
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| 31372 | DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS, ARCHBISHOP | DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS, ARCHBISHOP | DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS, ARCHBISHOP |
| 31373 | OF ANTIOCH, ON THE BIRTH OF OUR | OF ANTIOCH, ON THE BIRTH OF OUR | OF ANTIOCH, ON THE BIRTH OF OUR |
| 31374 | LORD AND ON THE VIRGIN MARY | LORD AND ON THE VIRGIN MARY | LORD AND ON THE VIRGIN MARY |
| 31375 | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7027) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7027) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7027) |
| 31376 | Fol. ϩⲓ THE DISCOURSE WHICH APA DEMETRIUS, | Fol. Ϩⲓ THE DISCOURSE WHICH APA DEMETRIUS, | Fol. Hi THE DISCOURSE WHICH APA DEMETRIUS, |
| 31377 | ⲙ︦ⲃ︦ ARCHBISHOP OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH, WHO | ⲙ︦ⲃ︦ ARCHBISHOP OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH, WHO | m︦v︦ ARCHBISHOP OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH, WHO |
| 31378 | ORDAINED THE GREAT JOIIN CHRYSOSTOM TO | ORDAINED THE GREAT JOIIN CHRYSOSTOM TO | ORDAINED THE GREAT JOIIN CHRYSOSTOM TO |
| 31379 | BE AN ELDER, PRONOUNCED ON THE BIRTH, | BE AN ELDER, PRONOUNCED ON THE BIRTH, | BE AN ELDER, PRONOUNCED ON THE BIRTH, |
| 31380 | ACCORDING TO THE FLESH, OF GOD THE | ACCORDING TO THE FLESH, OF GOD THE | ACCORDING TO THE FLESH, OF GOD THE |
| 31381 | WORD, ON THE TWENTY-NINTII DAY OF THE | WORD, ON THE TWENTY-NINTII DAY OF THE | WORD, ON THE TWENTY-NINTII DAY OF THE |
| 31382 | MONTH KHOIAKH,! AND ON MARY HIS MOTIIER, | MONTH KHOIAKH,! AND ON MARY HIS MOTIIER, | MONTH KHOIAKH,! AND ON MARY HIS MOTIIER, |
| 31383 | THE VIRGIN WHO BROUGHT HIM FORTH. IN | THE VIRGIN WHO BROUGHT HIM FORTH. IN | THE VIRGIN WHO BROUGHT HIM FORTH. IN |
| 31384 | TIIE PEACE OF GOD! AMEN. | TIIE PEACE OF GOD! AMEN. | TIIE PEACE OF GOD! AMEN. |
| 31385 | Now the beginning of the month of Khoiak is a joy unto | Now the beginning of the month of Khoiak is a joy unto | Now the beginning of the month of Khoiak is a joy unto |
| 31386 | Fol. ϥ us, | and the end thereof is a subject of gladness for all | Fol. Ϥ us, | and the end thereof is a subject of gladness for all | Fol. F us, | and the end thereof is a subject of gladness for all |
| 31387 | ⲙ︦ⲅ︦ mankind. For if we go [back] to the beginning of this | ⲙ︦ⲅ︦ mankind. For if we go [back] to the beginning of this | m︦ġ︦ mankind. For if we go [back] to the beginning of this |
| 31388 | month our whole body is wont to rejoice, because it indicateth | month our whole body is wont to rejoice, because it indicateth | month our whole body is wont to rejoice, because it indicateth |
| 31389 | to us the happiness of keeping a feast, for it was in this | to us the happiness of keeping a feast, for it was in this | to us the happiness of keeping a feast, for it was in this |
| 31390 | month that the Devil lost his power and strength, and was | month that the Devil lost his power and strength, and was | month that the Devil lost his power and strength, and was |
| 31391 | put to shame. The beginning of the month is the blossom of | put to shame. The beginning of the month is the blossom of | put to shame. The beginning of the month is the blossom of |
| 31392 | the fruits of the field, and the end thereof is the stablishing | the fruits of the field, and the end thereof is the stablishing | the fruits of the field, and the end thereof is the stablishing |
| 31393 | of our souls, and all mankind is occupied in keeping the feast. | of our souls, and all mankind is occupied in keeping the feast. | of our souls, and all mankind is occupied in keeping the feast. |
| 31394 | For the beginning of this month indicateth to us the birth, | For the beginning of this month indicateth to us the birth, | For the beginning of this month indicateth to us the birth, |
| 31395 | according to the flesh, of God the Word, and the end thereof | according to the flesh, of God the Word, and the end thereof | according to the flesh, of God the Word, and the end thereof |
| 31396 | indicateth to us manifestly that the Word of the Father was | indicateth to us manifestly that the Word of the Father was | indicateth to us manifestly that the Word of the Father was |
| 31397 | [then] brought forth. And who is it that sheweth us that | [then] brought forth. And who is it that sheweth us that | [then] brought forth. And who is it that sheweth us that |
| 31398 | the beginning of this month is a time for keeping a festival ? | the beginning of this month is a time for keeping a festival ? | the beginning of this month is a time for keeping a festival ? |
| 31399 | 1 This month begins on November 27. | 1 This month begins on November 27. | 1 This month begins on November 27. |
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| 31400 | DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS 653 | DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS 653 | DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS 653 |
| 31401 | It is David, the father, according to the flesh, of the Christ, | It is David, the father, according to the flesh, of the Christ, | It is David, the father, according to the flesh, of the Christ, |
| 31402 | who saith, ¢ Blow ye blasts on your trumpets in your new | who saith, ¢ Blow ye blasts on your trumpets in your new | who saith, ¢ Blow ye blasts on your trumpets in your new |
| 31403 | moons, the day which is appointed, which is our festival ; for | moons, the day which is appointed, which is our festival ; for | moons, the day which is appointed, which is our festival ; for |
| 31404 | it was a statute unto Israel, | and a decree from the God of Fol. 3 | it was a statute unto Israel, | and a decree from the God of Fol. 3 | it was a statute unto Israel, | and a decree from the God of Fol. 3 |
| 31405 | Jacob.’! And the matter is manifest, that He Whom the ⲙ︦ⲇ︦ | Jacob.’! And the matter is manifest, that He Whom the ⲙ︦ⲇ︦ | Jacob.’! And the matter is manifest, that He Whom the m︦ḋ︦ |
| 31406 | Virgin brought forth is He Who shall be the Only-begotten | Virgin brought forth is He Who shall be the Only-begotten | Virgin brought forth is He Who shall be the Only-begotten |
| 31407 | of all mankind. Now the Psalm of David also saith ⲡⲉⲩ | of all mankind. Now the Psalm of David also saith ⲡⲟⲩ | of all mankind. Now the Psalm of David also saith pou |
| 31408 | moons and sabbaths’. And, moreover, the Psalm of David | moons and sabbaths’. And, moreover, the Psalm of David | moons and sabbaths’. And, moreover, the Psalm of David |
| 31409 | maketh [us] to remember the Sabbath, and the day whereon | maketh [us] to remember the Sabbath, and the day whereon | maketh [us] to remember the Sabbath, and the day whereon |
| 31410 | this great mystery took place, for the day whereon the holy | this great mystery took place, for the day whereon the holy | this great mystery took place, for the day whereon the holy |
| 31411 | Virgin brought forth for us the Only-begotten of the Father | Virgin brought forth for us the Only-begotten of the Father | Virgin brought forth for us the Only-begotten of the Father |
| 31412 | was the day of the new moon of Khoiak, which in that year | was the day of the new moon of Khoiak, which in that year | was the day of the new moon of Khoiak, which in that year |
| 31413 | was Sunday, and according to what we have found written in | was Sunday, and according to what we have found written in | was Sunday, and according to what we have found written in |
| 31414 | a book which treateth of Chronology, He was born on that | a book which treateth of Chronology, He was born on that | a book which treateth of Chronology, He was born on that |
| 31415 | day. [The writer] saith, ‘The Psalm of David calleth to | day. [The writer] saith, ‘The Psalm of David calleth to | day. [The writer] saith, ‘The Psalm of David calleth to |
| 31416 | remembrance the Sabbath as if he would proclaim to all | remembrance the Sabbath as if he would proclaim to all | remembrance the Sabbath as if he would proclaim to all |
| 31417 | creation, saying, ¢“ Keep in remembrance this great festival, | creation, saying, ¢“ Keep in remembrance this great festival, | creation, saying, ¢“ Keep in remembrance this great festival, |
| 31418 | and do not forget this great festival this day.” | He said, On Fol. 2 | and do not forget this great festival this day.” | He said, On Fol. 2 | and do not forget this great festival this day.” | He said, On Fol. 2 |
| 31419 | the fifth, on the Sabbath.’ Tor I desire, O brethren, to ⲙⲉ | the fifth, on the Sabbath.’ Tor I desire, O brethren, to ⲙⲏⲓ | the fifth, on the Sabbath.’ Tor I desire, O brethren, to myi |
| 31420 | reveal unto you a great and marvellous mystery. If the | reveal unto you a great and marvellous mystery. If the | reveal unto you a great and marvellous mystery. If the |
| 31421 | commemoration of the one righteous man shall produce | commemoration of the one righteous man shall produce | commemoration of the one righteous man shall produce |
| 31422 | a good report, how much greater good, and how many more | a good report, how much greater good, and how many more | a good report, how much greater good, and how many more |
| 31423 | kinds of benefits shall there arise through the commemoration | kinds of benefits shall there arise through the commemoration | kinds of benefits shall there arise through the commemoration |
| 31424 | of all the righteous? However, let us lay aside mystery, and | of all the righteous? However, let us lay aside mystery, and | of all the righteous? However, let us lay aside mystery, and |
| 31425 | let us begin [our discourse] wherein we will glorify the Only- | let us begin [our discourse] wherein we will glorify the Only- | let us begin [our discourse] wherein we will glorify the Only- |
| 31426 | begotten of the Father. And we must bring into the midst 2 | begotten of the Father. And we must bring into the midst 2 | begotten of the Father. And we must bring into the midst 2 |
| 31427 | the birth of the Virgin, who was the Ark of the Governor, | the birth of the Virgin, who was the Ark of the Governor, | the birth of the Virgin, who was the Ark of the Governor, |
| 31428 | out of whom arose the Word of the Father, that is to say, the | out of whom arose the Word of the Father, that is to say, the | out of whom arose the Word of the Father, that is to say, the |
| 31429 | holy Virgin Mary. | holy Virgin Mary. | holy Virgin Mary. |
| 31430 | There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Joakim, | There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Joakim, | There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Joakim, |
| 31431 | and he had a wife, whose name was Susanna (sic), and both | and he had a wife, whose name was Susanna (sic), and both | and he had a wife, whose name was Susanna (sic), and both |
| 31432 | of them | were old, and they had become aged in their days. Fol. 234 | of them | were old, and they had become aged in their days. Fol. 234 | of them | were old, and they had become aged in their days. Fol. 234 |
| 31433 | And they drew nigh to God, now they were both together, ⲙ︦ⲅ︦ | And they drew nigh to God, now they were both together, ⲙ︦ⲅ︦ | And they drew nigh to God, now they were both together, m︦ġ︦ |
| 31434 | 1 Ps. Ixxxi. 3, 4; cf. Lev. xxiii. 24. | 1 Ps. Ixxxi. 3, 4; cf. Lev. xxiii. 24. | 1 Ps. Ixxxi. 3, 4; cf. Lev. xxiii. 24. |
| 31435 | ⲓ.. bring forward for consideration. | Ⲓ.. bring forward for consideration. | I.. bring forward for consideration. |
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| 31436 | 654 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 654 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 654 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS |
| 31437 | and they made supplication to God, saying, ‘O Thou Good | and they made supplication to God, saying, ‘O Thou Good | and they made supplication to God, saying, ‘O Thou Good |
| 31438 | and man-loving God, let not my wife be called * barren’, but | and man-loving God, let not my wife be called * barren’, but | and man-loving God, let not my wife be called * barren’, but |
| 31439 | give unto us the seed of men, for it was Thou Who didst say | give unto us the seed of men, for it was Thou Who didst say | give unto us the seed of men, for it was Thou Who didst say |
| 31440 | through the speech of Moses Thy servant, There shall no | through the speech of Moses Thy servant, There shall no | through the speech of Moses Thy servant, There shall no |
| 31441 | barren or childless person be in Israel’! And whilst he was | barren or childless person be in Israel’! And whilst he was | barren or childless person be in Israel’! And whilst he was |
| 31442 | saying these things, behold, a man of light appeared unto | saying these things, behold, a man of light appeared unto | saying these things, behold, a man of light appeared unto |
| 31443 | him from out of the darkness, saying, ¢ Joakim, Joakim, what | him from out of the darkness, saying, ¢ Joakim, Joakim, what | him from out of the darkness, saying, ¢ Joakim, Joakim, what |
| 31444 | aileth thee, and why is thy heart so grievously afflicted ?’ | aileth thee, and why is thy heart so grievously afflicted ?’ | aileth thee, and why is thy heart so grievously afflicted ?’ |
| 31445 | And Joakim said unto him, ¢ My Lord, I have become old in | And Joakim said unto him, ¢ My Lord, I have become old in | And Joakim said unto him, ¢ My Lord, I have become old in |
| 31446 | days, both I and my wife, and we have no child.’ And the | days, both I and my wife, and we have no child.’ And the | days, both I and my wife, and we have no child.’ And the |
| 31447 | man of light said unto him, ¢ Behold, thy wife shall conceive, | man of light said unto him, ¢ Behold, thy wife shall conceive, | man of light said unto him, ¢ Behold, thy wife shall conceive, |
| 31448 | and she shall bring forth a female child, the like of which no | | and she shall bring forth a female child, the like of which no | | and she shall bring forth a female child, the like of which no | |
| 31449 | Fol. 24 ϥ woman hath ever produced, neither shall any woman bring | Fol. 24 ϥ woman hath ever produced, neither shall any woman bring | Fol. 24 f woman hath ever produced, neither shall any woman bring |
| 31450 | ⲙ︦ⲍ︦ forth a daughter like unto her. Now take good heed, for | ⲙ︦ⲍ︦ forth a daughter like unto her. Now take good heed, for | m︦z︦ forth a daughter like unto her. Now take good heed, for |
| 31451 | on the day wherein she shall be born there shall be great joy | on the day wherein she shall be born there shall be great joy | on the day wherein she shall be born there shall be great joy |
| 31452 | unto thee, and thou shalt dedicate her to the Temple of the | unto thee, and thou shalt dedicate her to the Temple of the | unto thee, and thou shalt dedicate her to the Temple of the |
| 31453 | Lord, and thou shalt call her name “Mary”. And when | Lord, and thou shalt call her name “Mary”. And when | Lord, and thou shalt call her name “Mary”. And when |
| 31454 | the man of light had finished talking with him, Joakim rose | the man of light had finished talking with him, Joakim rose | the man of light had finished talking with him, Joakim rose |
| 31455 | up, and awoke Anna his wife, and told her all the words: | up, and awoke Anna his wife, and told her all the words: | up, and awoke Anna his wife, and told her all the words: |
| 31456 | which had been said concerning her. And his wife became | which had been said concerning her. And his wife became | which had been said concerning her. And his wife became |
| 31457 | white of face, and she said unto him, ¢ May the Will of God | white of face, and she said unto him, ¢ May the Will of God | white of face, and she said unto him, ¢ May the Will of God |
| 31458 | be done.’ | be done.’ | be done.’ |
| 31459 | And after these things Anna his wife conceived, and she | And after these things Anna his wife conceived, and she | And after these things Anna his wife conceived, and she |
| 31460 | gave birth to this Great Gift. And the day wherein she gave | gave birth to this Great Gift. And the day wherein she gave | gave birth to this Great Gift. And the day wherein she gave |
| 31461 | birth to her was the Sabbath, that i is to say, the fifteenth day | birth to her was the Sabbath, that i is to say, the fifteenth day | birth to her was the Sabbath, that i is to say, the fifteenth day |
| 31462 | of the month Athor,? a day whereon the people of the Jews | of the month Athor,? a day whereon the people of the Jews | of the month Athor,? a day whereon the people of the Jews |
| 31463 | were celebrating a festival. And on the eighth day, which | were celebrating a festival. And on the eighth day, which | were celebrating a festival. And on the eighth day, which |
| 31464 | fell on the [following] Sabbath, they registered her name | fell on the [following] Sabbath, they registered her name | fell on the [following] Sabbath, they registered her name |
| 31465 | and the gift of her [to the Temple], and they dedicated her | and the gift of her [to the Temple], and they dedicated her | and the gift of her [to the Temple], and they dedicated her |
| 31466 | to the Temple, for she was the first-born child.® For this is | to the Temple, for she was the first-born child.® For this is | to the Temple, for she was the first-born child.® For this is |
| 31467 | Fol.24 b the | Law of the Hebrews: they give the name to the newly | Fol.24 b the | Law of the Hebrews: they give the name to the newly | Fol.24 b the | Law of the Hebrews: they give the name to the newly |
| 31468 | ⲙⲛ̄ horn child on the eighth day after his birth, and it was for | ⲛⲉⲙ horn child on the eighth day after his birth, and it was for | nem horn child on the eighth day after his birth, and it was for |
| 31469 | this reason that they treated the woman child thus. And | this reason that they treated the woman child thus. And | this reason that they treated the woman child thus. And |
| 31470 | 1 Deut. vii. 14. 2 This month begins on October 2. | 1 Deut. vii. 14. 2 This month begins on October 2. | 1 Deut. vii. 14. 2 This month begins on October 2. |
| 31471 | ⲑ | Ⲑ | Ɵ |
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| 31472 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 655 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 655 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 655 |
| 31473 | when Mary had grown, and had completed her third year, | when Mary had grown, and had completed her third year, | when Mary had grown, and had completed her third year, |
| 31474 | and they were about to give her to the Temple of the Lord, a | and they were about to give her to the Temple of the Lord, a | and they were about to give her to the Temple of the Lord, a |
| 31475 | great miracle happened, the like of which had never taken | great miracle happened, the like of which had never taken | great miracle happened, the like of which had never taken |
| 31476 | place from the foundation of the world. At the moment | place from the foundation of the world. At the moment | place from the foundation of the world. At the moment |
| 31477 | when her mother Anna set her upon her feet, inside the door | when her mother Anna set her upon her feet, inside the door | when her mother Anna set her upon her feet, inside the door |
| 31478 | of the Temple, before the priests, she walked by herself into | of the Temple, before the priests, she walked by herself into | of the Temple, before the priests, she walked by herself into |
| 31479 | the Temple, and went on until she arrived in the place behind | the Temple, and went on until she arrived in the place behind | the Temple, and went on until she arrived in the place behind |
| 31480 | the veil of the altar, whereon were offered up the sacrifices | the veil of the altar, whereon were offered up the sacrifices | the veil of the altar, whereon were offered up the sacrifices |
| 31481 | of the Lord. And when she had gone into [this place] she | of the Lord. And when she had gone into [this place] she | of the Lord. And when she had gone into [this place] she |
| 31482 | did not turn back to come out again, neither did one thought | did not turn back to come out again, neither did one thought | did not turn back to come out again, neither did one thought |
| 31483 | of her parents rise up | in her heart, nor any thought of any Ⲣol. 5 | of her parents rise up | in her heart, nor any thought of any ⲣol. 5 | of her parents rise up | in her heart, nor any thought of any rol. 5 |
| 31484 | earthly thing. She progressed daily, and she was praised | earthly thing. She progressed daily, and she was praised | earthly thing. She progressed daily, and she was praised |
| 31485 | the other virgins who were in the Temple. And when she | the other virgins who were in the Temple. And when she | the other virgins who were in the Temple. And when she |
| 31486 | had grown, and was eight or ten years old, she became a | had grown, and was eight or ten years old, she became a | had grown, and was eight or ten years old, she became a |
| 31487 | type to the priests, and they were afraid to meet her, for her | type to the priests, and they were afraid to meet her, for her | type to the priests, and they were afraid to meet her, for her |
| 31488 | whole body was pure, and her heart was firm in the Lord. | whole body was pure, and her heart was firm in the Lord. | whole body was pure, and her heart was firm in the Lord. |
| 31489 | She was pure in her body and in her soul, she never put | She was pure in her body and in her soul, she never put | She was pure in her body and in her soul, she never put |
| 31490 | her face outside the door of the Temple, she never looked at a | her face outside the door of the Temple, she never looked at a | her face outside the door of the Temple, she never looked at a |
| 31491 | strange man, and she never moved herself to gaze upon the | strange man, and she never moved herself to gaze upon the | strange man, and she never moved herself to gaze upon the |
| 31492 | face of a young man. And she lived in chastity, and in the | face of a young man. And she lived in chastity, and in the | face of a young man. And she lived in chastity, and in the |
| 31493 | service of God, and in the ordered service of the Temple. | service of God, and in the ordered service of the Temple. | service of God, and in the ordered service of the Temple. |
| 31494 | Her apparel was dainty, Ⲙⲉⲓ tunic came down over her seal, | Her apparel was dainty, ⲙⲡⲁⲓ tunic came down over her seal, | Her apparel was dainty, mpai tunic came down over her seal, |
| 31495 | and her head-cloth came down over her eyes; she wore a | | and her head-cloth came down over her eyes; she wore a | | and her head-cloth came down over her eyes; she wore a | |
| 31496 | girdle round her tunic, and her tunic was never soiled or torn. Fol. 25 5 | girdle round her tunic, and her tunic was never soiled or torn. Fol. 25 5 | girdle round her tunic, and her tunic was never soiled or torn. Fol. 25 5 |
| 31497 | She never put antimony (eye-paint) on her eyes, and she did | She never put antimony (eye-paint) on her eyes, and she did | She never put antimony (eye-paint) on her eyes, and she did |
| 31498 | not lay the unguent made from the crocus flower on her cheeks. | not lay the unguent made from the crocus flower on her cheeks. | not lay the unguent made from the crocus flower on her cheeks. |
| 31499 | She did not put slippers on her feet as ornaments, and she | She did not put slippers on her feet as ornaments, and she | She did not put slippers on her feet as ornaments, and she |
| 31500 | wore neither armlets nor bracelets, nor trinkets nor jewellery | wore neither armlets nor bracelets, nor trinkets nor jewellery | wore neither armlets nor bracelets, nor trinkets nor jewellery |
| 31501 | on her arms and hands. She never craved for a large quantity | on her arms and hands. She never craved for a large quantity | on her arms and hands. She never craved for a large quantity |
| 31502 | of food, neither did she ever walk about in the market-place | of food, neither did she ever walk about in the market-place | of food, neither did she ever walk about in the market-place |
| 31503 | of her city. She never lusted for the works of this world. | of her city. She never lusted for the works of this world. | of her city. She never lusted for the works of this world. |
| 31504 | She never stripped herself naked, and she never washed in the | She never stripped herself naked, and she never washed in the | She never stripped herself naked, and she never washed in the |
| 31505 | [public] bath, and she never examined with careful attention | [public] bath, and she never examined with careful attention | [public] bath, and she never examined with careful attention |
| 31506 | the members of her body. But she was experienced in the | the members of her body. But she was experienced in the | the members of her body. But she was experienced in the |
| 31507 | fear of God, and the Christ walked with her, and watched | fear of God, and the Christ walked with her, and watched | fear of God, and the Christ walked with her, and watched |
| 31508 | ⲛ | ⲛ | n |
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| 31509 | Fol. 26a | Fol. 26a | Fol. 26a |
| 31510 | ⲛ︦ⲁ︦ | ⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ | nevma |
| 31511 | Fol. 26 b | Fol. 26 b | Fol. 26 b |
| 31512 | ⲛⲃ | ⲛⲃ | nv |
| 31513 | Fol. 27 a | Fol. 27 a | Fol. 27 a |
| 31514 | JC | JC | JC |
| 31515 | 656 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 656 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 656 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS |
| 31516 | over her in every place, for He knew that He had fashioned | over her in every place, for He knew that He had fashioned | over her in every place, for He knew that He had fashioned |
| 31517 | her to be for Him an ark and a dwelling-place. | her to be for Him an ark and a dwelling-place. | her to be for Him an ark and a dwelling-place. |
| 31518 | And she lived in the Temple in this | holy manner until | And she lived in the Temple in this | holy manner until | And she lived in the Temple in this | holy manner until |
| 31519 | she had completed her twelfth year. And when the priests | she had completed her twelfth year. And when the priests | she had completed her twelfth year. And when the priests |
| 31520 | who were in the Temple looked at her, and saw that she had | who were in the Temple looked at her, and saw that she had | who were in the Temple looked at her, and saw that she had |
| 31521 | become large of stature (i.e. grown up), they were afraid lest | become large of stature (i.e. grown up), they were afraid lest | become large of stature (i.e. grown up), they were afraid lest |
| 31522 | the way of women would come to her in the Temple, for | the way of women would come to her in the Temple, for | the way of women would come to her in the Temple, for |
| 31523 | they did not know of the dispensation which God had | they did not know of the dispensation which God had | they did not know of the dispensation which God had |
| 31524 | arranged should come to her. Then the priests took counsel | arranged should come to her. Then the priests took counsel | arranged should come to her. Then the priests took counsel |
| 31525 | and decided to commit her to the care of a man who | and decided to commit her to the care of a man who | and decided to commit her to the care of a man who |
| 31526 | would guard her until they saw what was to become of her. | would guard her until they saw what was to become of her. | would guard her until they saw what was to become of her. |
| 31527 | And they sat down, and they cast lots, and the lot fell upon | And they sat down, and they cast lots, and the lot fell upon | And they sat down, and they cast lots, and the lot fell upon |
| 31528 | the house of David; and they cast lots again for all those | the house of David; and they cast lots again for all those | the house of David; and they cast lots again for all those |
| 31529 | who belonged to that house, and the lot fell upon Joseph. | who belonged to that house, and the lot fell upon Joseph. | who belonged to that house, and the lot fell upon Joseph. |
| 31530 | Now Joseph was an old man, and he was a carpenter by | Now Joseph was an old man, and he was a carpenter by | Now Joseph was an old man, and he was a carpenter by |
| 31531 | trade, and he feared God, and he never at any time ate the | trade, and he feared God, and he never at any time ate the | trade, and he feared God, and he never at any time ate the |
| 31532 | bread of idleness. And he had no wife, for his wife was dead, | bread of idleness. And he had no wife, for his wife was dead, | bread of idleness. And he had no wife, for his wife was dead, |
| 31533 | and she had left him some wise sons and two daughters. | and she had left him some wise sons and two daughters. | and she had left him some wise sons and two daughters. |
| 31534 | And the priests | called him, and said unto him, ‘The lot | And the priests | called him, and said unto him, ‘The lot | And the priests | called him, and said unto him, ‘The lot |
| 31535 | hath fallen upon thee that Mary the virgin, the daughter of | hath fallen upon thee that Mary the virgin, the daughter of | hath fallen upon thee that Mary the virgin, the daughter of |
| 31536 | Joakim, shall be thy wife. Behold, we deliver her into thy | Joakim, shall be thy wife. Behold, we deliver her into thy | Joakim, shall be thy wife. Behold, we deliver her into thy |
| 31537 | hands; take care of her until the time when we can make | hands; take care of her until the time when we can make | hands; take care of her until the time when we can make |
| 31538 | a marriage feast” And the holy old man, whose grey hair | a marriage feast” And the holy old man, whose grey hair | a marriage feast” And the holy old man, whose grey hair |
| 31539 | was like unto the shoots of the tree of Paradise, that is to | was like unto the shoots of the tree of Paradise, that is to | was like unto the shoots of the tree of Paradise, that is to |
| 31540 | say, the Tree of Life which is in the middle of Paradise, made | say, the Tree of Life which is in the middle of Paradise, made | say, the Tree of Life which is in the middle of Paradise, made |
| 31541 | himself the protector of the garden wherein the Pearl stone | himself the protector of the garden wherein the Pearl stone | himself the protector of the garden wherein the Pearl stone |
| 31542 | was hidden, And he carried her to Nazareth, and took her | was hidden, And he carried her to Nazareth, and took her | was hidden, And he carried her to Nazareth, and took her |
| 31543 | into his own house, and she made his house into a place for | into his own house, and she made his house into a place for | into his own house, and she made his house into a place for |
| 31544 | prayer and a monastery. Ile took a virgin into his house to | prayer and a monastery. Ile took a virgin into his house to | prayer and a monastery. Ile took a virgin into his house to |
| 31545 | make her his wife, and she made his house into a church, and | make her his wife, and she made his house into a church, and | make her his wife, and she made his house into a church, and |
| 31546 | psalms, and prayers, and spiritual songs were said and sung | psalms, and prayers, and spiritual songs were said and sung | psalms, and prayers, and spiritual songs were said and sung |
| 31547 | therein. Ⲙⲉ took to himself a wife, and she became unto | therein. Ⲙⲏⲓ took to himself a wife, and she became unto | therein. Myi took to himself a wife, and she became unto |
| 31548 | him salvation. | him salvation. | him salvation. |
| 31549 | And 1t came to pass that after he had | taken her into his | And 1t came to pass that after he had | taken her into his | And 1t came to pass that after he had | taken her into his |
| 31550 | house she went into her own room and took up her abode | house she went into her own room and took up her abode | house she went into her own room and took up her abode |
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| 31551 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 657 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 657 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 657 |
| 31552 | therein, and she never came down the stairs except on the | therein, and she never came down the stairs except on the | therein, and she never came down the stairs except on the |
| 31553 | day wherein she departed to Toring,! and also on the day | day wherein she departed to Toring,! and also on the day | day wherein she departed to Toring,! and also on the day |
| 31554 | wherein Joseph took her to Bethlehem to register his own | wherein Joseph took her to Bethlehem to register his own | wherein Joseph took her to Bethlehem to register his own |
| 31555 | name, and the names of herself and her Child. And the | name, and the names of herself and her Child. And the | name, and the names of herself and her Child. And the |
| 31556 | registration read thus: ¢ Joseph, the son of David, and Mary | registration read thus: ¢ Joseph, the son of David, and Mary | registration read thus: ¢ Joseph, the son of David, and Mary |
| 31557 | his wife, and Jesus their Son.” Behold, O my beloved, and | his wife, and Jesus their Son.” Behold, O my beloved, and | his wife, and Jesus their Son.” Behold, O my beloved, and |
| 31558 | consider this great miracle. A woman, who is a virgin, with | consider this great miracle. A woman, who is a virgin, with | consider this great miracle. A woman, who is a virgin, with |
| 31559 | child, and it is not known what is in her. I marvel at thee, | child, and it is not known what is in her. I marvel at thee, | child, and it is not known what is in her. I marvel at thee, |
| 31560 | O thou aged Joseph, thou blessed carpenter. What was 1t | O thou aged Joseph, thou blessed carpenter. What was 1t | O thou aged Joseph, thou blessed carpenter. What was 1t |
| 31561 | that came into thy heart when thou didst write down [the | that came into thy heart when thou didst write down [the | that came into thy heart when thou didst write down [the |
| 31562 | name of] this young Child after thine, even though thou | name of] this young Child after thine, even though thou | name of] this young Child after thine, even though thou |
| 31563 | didst not know whence He came? Thou wast bound to | didst not know whence He came? Thou wast bound to | didst not know whence He came? Thou wast bound to |
| 31564 | write down [the name of thy] wife after thine own, because | write down [the name of thy] wife after thine own, because | write down [the name of thy] wife after thine own, because |
| 31565 | she was committed to thy care, but didst thou know whence | she was committed to thy care, but didst thou know whence | she was committed to thy care, but didst thou know whence |
| 31566 | was the Son she was carrying in her womb? [And Joseph | was the Son she was carrying in her womb? [And Joseph | was the Son she was carrying in her womb? [And Joseph |
| 31567 | replieth,] ¢ Faithful is He Who spake to me, saying, Take | replieth,] ¢ Faithful is He Who spake to me, saying, Take | replieth,] ¢ Faithful is He Who spake to me, saying, Take |
| 31568 | Mary, thy wife, | into thy house, for that which shall be Fol. 275 | Mary, thy wife, | into thy house, for that which shall be Fol. 275 | Mary, thy wife, | into thy house, for that which shall be Fol. 275 |
| 31569 | born of her is of the Holy Ghost’? Then must we not turn | born of her is of the Holy Ghost’? Then must we not turn | born of her is of the Holy Ghost’? Then must we not turn |
| 31570 | to the matter from another aspect ? The old man, the car- | to the matter from another aspect ? The old man, the car- | to the matter from another aspect ? The old man, the car- |
| 31571 | penter, took a door that was sealed into his house. He who | penter, took a door that was sealed into his house. He who | penter, took a door that was sealed into his house. He who |
| 31572 | had tasted marriage kept watch over the maiden who had | had tasted marriage kept watch over the maiden who had | had tasted marriage kept watch over the maiden who had |
| 31573 | never known man. The father of sons received to himself | never known man. The father of sons received to himself | never known man. The father of sons received to himself |
| 31574 | the Word of the Father. He who had had experience of | the Word of the Father. He who had had experience of | the Word of the Father. He who had had experience of |
| 31575 | the marriage in this world became the servant of the Spotless | the marriage in this world became the servant of the Spotless | the marriage in this world became the servant of the Spotless |
| 31576 | Lamb who carried the Only-begotten Son of God. When | Lamb who carried the Only-begotten Son of God. When | Lamb who carried the Only-begotten Son of God. When |
| 31577 | Joseph took Mary into his house the man unconsciously took | Joseph took Mary into his house the man unconsciously took | Joseph took Mary into his house the man unconsciously took |
| 31578 | to himself God. | to himself God. | to himself God. |
| 31579 | And she sat in his house, and she worked at weaving | And she sat in his house, and she worked at weaving | And she sat in his house, and she worked at weaving |
| 31580 | purple into the veil of the Temple, according to the rule | purple into the veil of the Temple, according to the rule | purple into the veil of the Temple, according to the rule |
| 31581 | concerning virgins. She never saw any man whatsoever, | concerning virgins. She never saw any man whatsoever, | concerning virgins. She never saw any man whatsoever, |
| 31582 | ⲛⲇ | ⲛⲇ | nḋ |
| 31583 | but | the angels came and ministered unto her, and they Fol. 254 | but | the angels came and ministered unto her, and they Fol. 254 | but | the angels came and ministered unto her, and they Fol. 254 |
| 31584 | passed the whole day standing before her in the form of | passed the whole day standing before her in the form of | passed the whole day standing before her in the form of |
| 31585 | young doves, and they gave her courage, and they comforted | young doves, and they gave her courage, and they comforted | young doves, and they gave her courage, and they comforted |
| 31586 | 1 The village near Jerusalem where Mary’s cousin Elisabeth lived. | 1 The village near Jerusalem where Mary’s cousin Elisabeth lived. | 1 The village near Jerusalem where Mary’s cousin Elisabeth lived. |
| 31587 | 2 Matt. i. 20. | 2 Matt. i. 20. | 2 Matt. i. 20. |
| 31588 | uu | uu | uu |
| 31589 | ⲛ︦ⲉ︦ | 55 | 55 |
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| 31590 | 658 - DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 658 - DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 658 - DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS |
| 31591 | her. And she sat in Joseph's house for three years, and his | her. And she sat in Joseph's house for three years, and his | her. And she sat in Joseph's house for three years, and his |
| 31592 | sons ministered unto her, and the angels were round about | sons ministered unto her, and the angels were round about | sons ministered unto her, and the angels were round about |
| 31593 | her at all times, for they earnestly desired to remain with | her at all times, for they earnestly desired to remain with | her at all times, for they earnestly desired to remain with |
| 31594 | her because of her purity, and they were in the form of | her because of her purity, and they were in the form of | her because of her purity, and they were in the form of |
| 31595 | doves or some other kind of holy bird. They flew about | doves or some other kind of holy bird. They flew about | doves or some other kind of holy bird. They flew about |
| 31596 | her in the place where she used to sit working at her handi- | her in the place where she used to sit working at her handi- | her in the place where she used to sit working at her handi- |
| 31597 | craft, and they would alight upon the window of her room, | craft, and they would alight upon the window of her room, | craft, and they would alight upon the window of her room, |
| 31598 | and they longed to hear her holy voice, which was sweet, and | and they longed to hear her holy voice, which was sweet, and | and they longed to hear her holy voice, which was sweet, and |
| 31599 | pretty, and holy. She blessed God, and she never ceased to | pretty, and holy. She blessed God, and she never ceased to | pretty, and holy. She blessed God, and she never ceased to |
| 31600 | Fol. 28b do so by day and by night. She blessed the Almighty, | and | Fol. 28b do so by day and by night. She blessed the Almighty, | and | Fol. 28b do so by day and by night. She blessed the Almighty, | and |
| 31601 | IE great tranquillity and the fear of God were round about the | IE great tranquillity and the fear of God were round about the | IE great tranquillity and the fear of God were round about the |
| 31602 | place wherein she lived her life of quiet contemplation. And | place wherein she lived her life of quiet contemplation. And | place wherein she lived her life of quiet contemplation. And |
| 31603 | all the Powers who were in the heavens were in a state of | all the Powers who were in the heavens were in a state of | all the Powers who were in the heavens were in a state of |
| 31604 | wonderment at her purity and her chastity, and they said, | wonderment at her purity and her chastity, and they said, | wonderment at her purity and her chastity, and they said, |
| 31605 | “We never before saw a woman like unto this.” Sarra (Sarah), | “We never before saw a woman like unto this.” Sarra (Sarah), | “We never before saw a woman like unto this.” Sarra (Sarah), |
| 31606 | the wife of Abraham, cannot compare with her, and she | the wife of Abraham, cannot compare with her, and she | the wife of Abraham, cannot compare with her, and she |
| 31607 | did not occupy herself with works of this kind. Rebecca, the | did not occupy herself with works of this kind. Rebecca, the | did not occupy herself with works of this kind. Rebecca, the |
| 31608 | wife of Isaac, resembled her somewhat, but she cannot compare | wife of Isaac, resembled her somewhat, but she cannot compare | wife of Isaac, resembled her somewhat, but she cannot compare |
| 31609 | with this virgin. Leah and Rachel were married women, and | with this virgin. Leah and Rachel were married women, and | with this virgin. Leah and Rachel were married women, and |
| 31610 | they bore sons, and they never attained the honourable estate of | they bore sons, and they never attained the honourable estate of | they bore sons, and they never attained the honourable estate of |
| 31611 | this virgin. And Anna, the mother of Samuel, only laboured | this virgin. And Anna, the mother of Samuel, only laboured | this virgin. And Anna, the mother of Samuel, only laboured |
| 31612 | for one day; she poured out her tears before God, and He | for one day; she poured out her tears before God, and He | for one day; she poured out her tears before God, and He |
| 31613 | Fol. 29a granted to her her petition. As for the Virgin, | from the | | Fol. 29a granted to her her petition. As for the Virgin, | from the | | Fol. 29a granted to her her petition. As for the Virgin, | from the | |
| 31614 | NT day wherein they placed her in the Temple, she never ceased | | NT day wherein they placed her in the Temple, she never ceased | | NT day wherein they placed her in the Temple, she never ceased | |
| 31615 | from her regular rule 1m respect of her prayers, and her fast- | from her regular rule 1m respect of her prayers, and her fast- | from her regular rule 1m respect of her prayers, and her fast- |
| 31616 | ings, and her acts and works, and her numerous habits of | ings, and her acts and works, and her numerous habits of | ings, and her acts and works, and her numerous habits of |
| 31617 | asceticism. | asceticism. | asceticism. |
| 31618 | And it came to pass after these things that the time | And it came to pass after these things that the time | And it came to pass after these things that the time |
| 31619 | arrived for God to remember His words to our holy fathers, | arrived for God to remember His words to our holy fathers, | arrived for God to remember His words to our holy fathers, |
| 31620 | the Prophets. And the Father took counsel with lis Holy | the Prophets. And the Father took counsel with lis Holy | the Prophets. And the Father took counsel with lis Holy |
| 31621 | Word, Who had proceeded from Him, and Who was of like | Word, Who had proceeded from Him, and Who was of like | Word, Who had proceeded from Him, and Who was of like |
| 31622 | substance with Himself, and Who had lived with Him in the | substance with Himself, and Who had lived with Him in the | substance with Himself, and Who had lived with Him in the |
| 31623 | same honourable estate from the beginning, and in the same | same honourable estate from the beginning, and in the same | same honourable estate from the beginning, and in the same |
| 31624 | glory, and in the same strength, and in the same power, and | glory, and in the same strength, and in the same power, and | glory, and in the same strength, and in the same power, and |
| 31625 | with the same nature, I mean His Only-begotten Son, Who | with the same nature, I mean His Only-begotten Son, Who | with the same nature, I mean His Only-begotten Son, Who |
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| 31626 | ON THE BIRTI OF OUR LORD 659 | ON THE BIRTI OF OUR LORD 659 | ON THE BIRTI OF OUR LORD 659 |
| 31627 | was like unto Him in the substance of His Godhead, saying, | was like unto Him in the substance of His Godhead, saying, | was like unto Him in the substance of His Godhead, saying, |
| 31628 | ¢ The time hath arrived, My beloved Son, for Thee to go down | ¢ The time hath arrived, My beloved Son, for Thee to go down | ¢ The time hath arrived, My beloved Son, for Thee to go down |
| 31629 | and to seek | after Thy sheep who have gone astray in the Fol. 295 | and to seek | after Thy sheep who have gone astray in the Fol. 295 | and to seek | after Thy sheep who have gone astray in the Fol. 295 |
| 31630 | world through sin. Ⲓ wish Thee to take good heed to Adam, ⲛ︦ⲏ︦ | world through sin. Ⲓ wish Thee to take good heed to Adam, 58 | world through sin. I wish Thee to take good heed to Adam, 58 |
| 31631 | and to open to him the gate of Paradise. Remember, My | and to open to him the gate of Paradise. Remember, My | and to open to him the gate of Paradise. Remember, My |
| 31632 | Son, that the time hath arrived for Thee to complete the | Son, that the time hath arrived for Thee to complete the | Son, that the time hath arrived for Thee to complete the |
| 31633 | sacrifice of Isaac,” which was insufficient to save the world. | sacrifice of Isaac,” which was insufficient to save the world. | sacrifice of Isaac,” which was insufficient to save the world. |
| 31634 | The daughter of Jephthah was offered ⲛⲣ but her blood | The daughter of Jephthah was offered ⲛⲣ but her blood | The daughter of Jephthah was offered nr but her blood |
| 31635 | [only] saved herself. For the blood of Abel crieth ⲟⲛ and | [only] saved herself. For the blood of Abel crieth ⲟⲛ and | [only] saved herself. For the blood of Abel crieth on and |
| 31636 | 1t awaiteth Thee to go down into the world, and to shed Thy | 1t awaiteth Thee to go down into the world, and to shed Thy | 1t awaiteth Thee to go down into the world, and to shed Thy |
| 31637 | Blood, in order that Thy Blood may cry out and Abel’s blood | Blood, in order that Thy Blood may cry out and Abel’s blood | Blood, in order that Thy Blood may cry out and Abel’s blood |
| 31638 | hold its peace. All the Prophets have awaited Thee, saying, | hold its peace. All the Prophets have awaited Thee, saying, | hold its peace. All the Prophets have awaited Thee, saying, |
| 31639 | How long, O Lord, before Thou wilt turn Thyself, and come | How long, O Lord, before Thou wilt turn Thyself, and come | How long, O Lord, before Thou wilt turn Thyself, and come |
| 31640 | down, and fulfil our prophecies and | our visions? Now, Fol. 30a | down, and fulfil our prophecies and | our visions? Now, Fol. 30a | down, and fulfil our prophecies and | our visions? Now, Fol. 30a |
| 31641 | therefore, O My Son, be not unmindful of Thy creation, and ⲛ︦ⲑ︦ | therefore, O My Son, be not unmindful of Thy creation, and ⲛ︦ⲑ︦ | therefore, O My Son, be not unmindful of Thy creation, and n︦θ︦ |
| 31642 | let it not perish. Behold, Thy throne is prepared for Thee, | let it not perish. Behold, Thy throne is prepared for Thee, | let it not perish. Behold, Thy throne is prepared for Thee, |
| 31643 | O My beloved Son, until Thou hast vanquished the Devil. | O My beloved Son, until Thou hast vanquished the Devil. | O My beloved Son, until Thou hast vanquished the Devil. |
| 31644 | Behold, Thine abode is prepared for Thee on the earth, that | Behold, Thine abode is prepared for Thee on the earth, that | Behold, Thine abode is prepared for Thee on the earth, that |
| 31645 | is to say, the Virgin Mary, whom Thou hast fashioned with | is to say, the Virgin Mary, whom Thou hast fashioned with | is to say, the Virgin Mary, whom Thou hast fashioned with |
| 31646 | Thine own hands. Behold, T have prepared for Thee a father | Thine own hands. Behold, T have prepared for Thee a father | Thine own hands. Behold, T have prepared for Thee a father |
| 31647 | on the earth, that is to say, the old man Joseph, the blessed | on the earth, that is to say, the old man Joseph, the blessed | on the earth, that is to say, the old man Joseph, the blessed |
| 31648 | carpenter, who shall be unto Thee a servant and an attendant. | carpenter, who shall be unto Thee a servant and an attendant. | carpenter, who shall be unto Thee a servant and an attendant. |
| 31649 | When Thou goest down upon the earth it shall rejoice to its | When Thou goest down upon the earth it shall rejoice to its | When Thou goest down upon the earth it shall rejoice to its |
| 31650 | foundations, and the Devil shall take to flight. Depart, | foundations, and the Devil shall take to flight. Depart, | foundations, and the Devil shall take to flight. Depart, |
| 31651 | My Son, in peace, and Thou shalt return in peace. None | My Son, in peace, and Thou shalt return in peace. None | My Son, in peace, and Thou shalt return in peace. None |
| 31652 | compelleth Thee to depart. It 1s I Who command Thee to | compelleth Thee to depart. It 1s I Who command Thee to | compelleth Thee to depart. It 1s I Who command Thee to |
| 31653 | fulfil My command. Be not un|mindful of the work of Fol. 3 | fulfil My command. Be not un|mindful of the work of Fol. 3 | fulfil My command. Be not un|mindful of the work of Fol. 3 |
| 31654 | Thy hands, which is about to perish. I declared with My | Thy hands, which is about to perish. I declared with My | Thy hands, which is about to perish. I declared with My |
| 31655 | own mouth that a flood of water should not [again] come | own mouth that a flood of water should not [again] come | own mouth that a flood of water should not [again] come |
| 31656 | upon the ⲉϥ but a deluge of sins hath increased on the | upon the ⲉϥ but a deluge of sins hath increased on the | upon the ef but a deluge of sins hath increased on the |
| 31657 | earth, and hath swallowed up all people in the water-floods of | earth, and hath swallowed up all people in the water-floods of | earth, and hath swallowed up all people in the water-floods of |
| 31658 | iniquity. The ark of Noah preserved a seed upon the earth, | iniquity. The ark of Noah preserved a seed upon the earth, | iniquity. The ark of Noah preserved a seed upon the earth, |
| 31659 | and behold, T have prepared for Thee the womb of the Virgin | and behold, T have prepared for Thee the womb of the Virgin | and behold, T have prepared for Thee the womb of the Virgin |
| 31660 | 1 Gen. xxii. 1-14. 2 Judges xi. 29-40. | 1 Gen. xxii. 1-14. 2 Judges xi. 29-40. | 1 Gen. xxii. 1-14. 2 Judges xi. 29-40. |
| 31661 | | 3 Gen. iv. 10; Matt. xxiii. 85; Heb. xi. 4; xii. 24 + Gen. ix. 11. | | 3 Gen. iv. 10; Matt. xxiii. 85; Heb. xi. 4; xii. 24 + Gen. ix. 11. | | 3 Gen. iv. 10; Matt. xxiii. 85; Heb. xi. 4; xii. 24 + Gen. ix. 11. |
| 31662 | ⲙⲛ | Ⲛⲉⲙ | Nem |
| 31663 | ⲙⲙ | ⲙⲙ | mm |
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| 31664 | Ⲕⲟⲓ. Ⲱ a | Ⲕⲟⲓ. Ⲱ a | Koi. Ō a |
| 31665 | ⲁ | ⲁ | a |
| 31666 | ⲥⲩ | ⲥⲩ | si |
| 31667 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 |
| 31668 | ⲁⲣ | ⲁⲣ | ar |
| 31669 | 660 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 660 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 660 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS |
| 31670 | Mary, and I will make Thee to be therein for nine months, | Mary, and I will make Thee to be therein for nine months, | Mary, and I will make Thee to be therein for nine months, |
| 31671 | so that Thou mayest deliver the whole world through her. | so that Thou mayest deliver the whole world through her. | so that Thou mayest deliver the whole world through her. |
| 31672 | We destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah,! and all the cities that | We destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah,! and all the cities that | We destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah,! and all the cities that |
| 31673 | were round about them, and up to this present they have not | were round about them, and up to this present they have not | were round about them, and up to this present they have not |
| 31674 | ceased to commit sin. Now therefore, O My beloved Son, | ceased to commit sin. Now therefore, O My beloved Son, | ceased to commit sin. Now therefore, O My beloved Son, |
| 31675 | make haste, get Thee down, and save the rest of mankind. | make haste, get Thee down, and save the rest of mankind. | make haste, get Thee down, and save the rest of mankind. |
| 31676 | We sent Jonah the prophet to Nineveh, the great city, and | We sent Jonah the prophet to Nineveh, the great city, and | We sent Jonah the prophet to Nineveh, the great city, and |
| 31677 | he preached unto her repentance, but his preaching | was not | he preached unto her repentance, but his preaching | was not | he preached unto her repentance, but his preaching | was not |
| 31678 | sufficient to save them after they had repented, and they | sufficient to save them after they had repented, and they | sufficient to save them after they had repented, and they |
| 31679 | made themselves corrupt again. One part of the world | made themselves corrupt again. One part of the world | made themselves corrupt again. One part of the world |
| 31680 | having been destroyed, [we might think] that the other | having been destroyed, [we might think] that the other | having been destroyed, [we might think] that the other |
| 31681 | parts would be afraid, and would abandon their sins; but | parts would be afraid, and would abandon their sins; but | parts would be afraid, and would abandon their sins; but |
| 31682 | they were not afraid ; on the contrary, they continue in their | they were not afraid ; on the contrary, they continue in their | they were not afraid ; on the contrary, they continue in their |
| 31683 | sins. Now therefore, O My beloved Son, come, get Thee | sins. Now therefore, O My beloved Son, come, get Thee | sins. Now therefore, O My beloved Son, come, get Thee |
| 31684 | down into the world, and save the rest of mankind. I gave | down into the world, and save the rest of mankind. I gave | down into the world, and save the rest of mankind. I gave |
| 31685 | the Law by Moses, but until Thou goest down into the world | the Law by Moses, but until Thou goest down into the world | the Law by Moses, but until Thou goest down into the world |
| 31686 | and fulfillest the Law, it will never be fulfilled (or, completed). | and fulfillest the Law, it will never be fulfilled (or, completed). | and fulfillest the Law, it will never be fulfilled (or, completed). |
| 31687 | All the Prophets prophesied coneerning Thee, but all their | All the Prophets prophesied coneerning Thee, but all their | All the Prophets prophesied coneerning Thee, but all their |
| 31688 | propheeies will be things of naught until Thou goest down and | | propheeies will be things of naught until Thou goest down and | | propheeies will be things of naught until Thou goest down and | |
| 31689 | dost confirm them. The whole world 1s expecting Thee, and | dost confirm them. The whole world 1s expecting Thee, and | dost confirm them. The whole world 1s expecting Thee, and |
| 31690 | all the earth is polluted with the error of idols ; if Thou dost | all the earth is polluted with the error of idols ; if Thou dost | all the earth is polluted with the error of idols ; if Thou dost |
| 31691 | | | | | | |
| 31692 | not go down, and pour out Thy Blood upon it, it will never | | not go down, and pour out Thy Blood upon it, it will never | | not go down, and pour out Thy Blood upon it, it will never | |
| 31693 | be purified. Those who are in the nethermost Amente await | be purified. Those who are in the nethermost Amente await | be purified. Those who are in the nethermost Amente await |
| 31694 | Thee, so that Thou mayest go and give | them redemption. | | Thee, so that Thou mayest go and give | them redemption. | | Thee, so that Thou mayest go and give | them redemption. | |
| 31695 | The time hath arrived for Thee to open the gate of Paradise, | | The time hath arrived for Thee to open the gate of Paradise, | | The time hath arrived for Thee to open the gate of Paradise, | |
| 31696 | and to make Adam to enter it again. Eve, the mother of all | and to make Adam to enter it again. Eve, the mother of all | and to make Adam to enter it again. Eve, the mother of all |
| 31697 | the living, awaiteth Thy departure into the body of Mary, | the living, awaiteth Thy departure into the body of Mary, | the living, awaiteth Thy departure into the body of Mary, |
| 31698 | and Thy taking upon Thyself a human body in her womb, | and Thy taking upon Thyself a human body in her womb, | and Thy taking upon Thyself a human body in her womb, |
| 31699 | and Thy giving of freedom unto the whole race of women. | and Thy giving of freedom unto the whole race of women. | and Thy giving of freedom unto the whole race of women. |
| 31700 | When Thou goest, My Son, Thou shalt give rest (or, satis- | When Thou goest, My Son, Thou shalt give rest (or, satis- | When Thou goest, My Son, Thou shalt give rest (or, satis- |
| 31701 | faetion) unto all nations. Get Thee gone, My Son, and pay | faetion) unto all nations. Get Thee gone, My Son, and pay | faetion) unto all nations. Get Thee gone, My Son, and pay |
| 31702 | diligent attention to the vine that hath become barren.’ | diligent attention to the vine that hath become barren.’ | diligent attention to the vine that hath become barren.’ |
| 31703 | After these things the Only-begotten hearkened unto the i | After these things the Only-begotten hearkened unto the i | After these things the Only-begotten hearkened unto the i |
| 31704 | 1 Gen. xix. 24. 3 Jonah iii. 4 ; Matt. xii. 41. | 1 Gen. xix. 24. 3 Jonah iii. 4 ; Matt. xii. 41. | 1 Gen. xix. 24. 3 Jonah iii. 4 ; Matt. xii. 41. |
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| 31707 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 661 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 661 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 661 |
| 31708 | command of His Father, and of His own free-will made Him- | command of His Father, and of His own free-will made Him- | command of His Father, and of His own free-will made Him- |
| 31709 | self ready to come down upon the earth, to fulfil the work | self ready to come down upon the earth, to fulfil the work | self ready to come down upon the earth, to fulfil the work |
| 31710 | which had been announced by the Law and the Prophets. | which had been announced by the Law and the Prophets. | which had been announced by the Law and the Prophets. |
| 31711 | For Paul, the chosen vessel, said, * When the time | was Fol 32« | For Paul, the chosen vessel, said, * When the time | was Fol 32« | For Paul, the chosen vessel, said, * When the time | was Fol 32« |
| 31712 | 2 : ) | 2 : ) | 2 : ) |
| 31713 | fulfilled, God sent lis Son, Ⲙⲉ proceeded from a woman, | fulfilled, God sent lis Son, ⲙⲏⲓ proceeded from a woman, | fulfilled, God sent lis Son, myi proceeded from a woman, |
| 31714 | [and] He made Himself to be under the Law, that He might | [and] He made Himself to be under the Law, that He might | [and] He made Himself to be under the Law, that He might |
| 31715 | purchase those who were under the Law’! What man is | purchase those who were under the Law’! What man is | purchase those who were under the Law’! What man is |
| 31716 | there who, on hearing these words of wonder, doth not marvel | there who, on hearing these words of wonder, doth not marvel | there who, on hearing these words of wonder, doth not marvel |
| 31717 | greatly thereat ? | greatly thereat ? | greatly thereat ? |
| 31718 | Now when 1 consider what happened to this virgin, my | Now when 1 consider what happened to this virgin, my | Now when 1 consider what happened to this virgin, my |
| 31719 | mind is disturbed, and I am seized with trembling, and | mind is disturbed, and I am seized with trembling, and | mind is disturbed, and I am seized with trembling, and |
| 31720 | I drop my hands helplessly, for 1 am unable to do anything. | I drop my hands helplessly, for 1 am unable to do anything. | I drop my hands helplessly, for 1 am unable to do anything. |
| 31721 | Many, many have wished to investigate this controversy, in | Many, many have wished to investigate this controversy, in | Many, many have wished to investigate this controversy, in |
| 31722 | the same way [as myself], but they have fallen into despair, | the same way [as myself], but they have fallen into despair, | the same way [as myself], but they have fallen into despair, |
| 31723 | and have known not [what to do]. For the matter is beyond the | and have known not [what to do]. For the matter is beyond the | and have known not [what to do]. For the matter is beyond the |
| 31724 | comprehension of human nature if one enquireth how did the | comprehension of human nature if one enquireth how did the | comprehension of human nature if one enquireth how did the |
| 31725 | ‘Word become flesh or how did the Word become man? | ‘Word become flesh or how did the Word become man? | ‘Word become flesh or how did the Word become man? |
| 31726 | It belongeth to us to believe that He is Perfect God and in | It belongeth to us to believe that He is Perfect God and in | It belongeth to us to believe that He is Perfect God and in |
| 31727 | ⲅ | ⲅ | ġ |
| 31728 | no way inferior to His Father. Ⲡⲉ is the Only-begotten | of Fol. 2 | no way inferior to His Father. Ⲡⲉ is the Only-begotten | of Fol. 2 | no way inferior to His Father. Pe is the Only-begotten | of Fol. 2 |
| 31729 | God the Father. He is the First-born of the womb of Mary | God the Father. He is the First-born of the womb of Mary | God the Father. He is the First-born of the womb of Mary |
| 31730 | His Mother, a Virgin. He is God, He became man, and Ile | His Mother, a Virgin. He is God, He became man, and Ile | His Mother, a Virgin. He is God, He became man, and Ile |
| 31731 | fulfilled every [function] appertaining to human nature, with | fulfilled every [function] appertaining to human nature, with | fulfilled every [function] appertaining to human nature, with |
| 31732 | the exception of sin. Ⲙⲉ was of like substance with His | the exception of sin. Ⲙⲏⲓ was of like substance with His | the exception of sin. Myi was of like substance with His |
| 31733 | Father, and He was not different from Ilis father according | Father, and He was not different from Ilis father according | Father, and He was not different from Ilis father according |
| 31734 | to the substance of divinity. He was a man, IIc was | to the substance of divinity. He was a man, IIc was | to the substance of divinity. He was a man, IIc was |
| 31735 | God, He advanced in every matter of childhood. He obeyed | God, He advanced in every matter of childhood. He obeyed | God, He advanced in every matter of childhood. He obeyed |
| 31736 | His parents. And when Ⲡⲉ wished to come to us, He spake | His parents. And when ⲡⲉ wished to come to us, He spake | His parents. And when pe wished to come to us, He spake |
| 31737 | unto the Archangel Gabriel, and said unto him, ¢ Come, fulfil | unto the Archangel Gabriel, and said unto him, ¢ Come, fulfil | unto the Archangel Gabriel, and said unto him, ¢ Come, fulfil |
| 31738 | the command of thy Lord. Come, perform the ministration | the command of thy Lord. Come, perform the ministration | the command of thy Lord. Come, perform the ministration |
| 31739 | of My service, and get thee gone to the holy Virgin Mary. | of My service, and get thee gone to the holy Virgin Mary. | of My service, and get thee gone to the holy Virgin Mary. |
| 31740 | Thou shalt indicate to her My presence. Thou shalt inform | Thou shalt indicate to her My presence. Thou shalt inform | Thou shalt indicate to her My presence. Thou shalt inform |
| 31741 | ⲇ | ⲇ | ḋ |
| 31742 | ϫⲉ | ϫⲉ | je |
| 31743 | her that I will dwell in her. | Take good heed how thou shalt Fol. 33 « | her that I will dwell in her. | Take good heed how thou shalt Fol. 33 « | her that I will dwell in her. | Take good heed how thou shalt Fol. 33 « |
| 31744 | talk to lier. Do not frighten her by thy appearance. Disturb | talk to lier. Do not frighten her by thy appearance. Disturb | talk to lier. Do not frighten her by thy appearance. Disturb |
| 31745 | 1 Gal. iv. 5. | 1 Gal. iv. 5. | 1 Gal. iv. 5. |
| 31746 | =< | =< | =< |
| 31747 | ⲍⲉ | ⲍⲉ | ze |
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| 31749 | ler not by thy words. Trouble not her mind, for she is a | ler not by thy words. Trouble not her mind, for she is a | ler not by thy words. Trouble not her mind, for she is a |
| 31750 | young maiden, and cannot bear any fright from thee. She | young maiden, and cannot bear any fright from thee. She | young maiden, and cannot bear any fright from thee. She |
| 31751 | will be a great marvel by producing a man-child, for hearken, | will be a great marvel by producing a man-child, for hearken, | will be a great marvel by producing a man-child, for hearken, |
| 31752 | a virgin shall give birth to a child without [the help of] male | a virgin shall give birth to a child without [the help of] male | a virgin shall give birth to a child without [the help of] male |
| 31753 | seed. Do not put before her any [threat of] punishment, as | seed. Do not put before her any [threat of] punishment, as | seed. Do not put before her any [threat of] punishment, as |
| 31754 | thou didst to Za[cha]rias.! Appear unto her with joy and | thou didst to Za[cha]rias.! Appear unto her with joy and | thou didst to Za[cha]rias.! Appear unto her with joy and |
| 31755 | cladness, speak to her with words of tenderness, tell her | cladness, speak to her with words of tenderness, tell her | cladness, speak to her with words of tenderness, tell her |
| 31756 | about My glory, which shall be to her. It is good to lide | about My glory, which shall be to her. It is good to lide | about My glory, which shall be to her. It is good to lide |
| 31757 | the private affairs of the king,* but it is a good thing to | the private affairs of the king,* but it is a good thing to | the private affairs of the king,* but it is a good thing to |
| 31758 | make manifest with glory the works of God.’ | make manifest with glory the works of God.’ | make manifest with glory the works of God.’ |
| 31759 | And when Gabriel came unto her, he did not appear unto | And when Gabriel came unto her, he did not appear unto | And when Gabriel came unto her, he did not appear unto |
| 31760 | her in his glory, neither did he go into her presence in the | her in his glory, neither did he go into her presence in the | her in his glory, neither did he go into her presence in the |
| 31761 | Fol. 335 form of a man, for he | knew that it was not her custom to | Fol. 335 form of a man, for he | knew that it was not her custom to | Fol. 335 form of a man, for he | knew that it was not her custom to |
| 31762 | QT | QT | QT |
| 31763 | ⲥ. | ⲥ. | s. |
| 31764 | Fol. 34 a | Fol. 34 a | Fol. 34 a |
| 31765 | A | A | A |
| 31766 | ϭⲓ | ϭⲓ | ċi |
| 31767 | see strange men. But he stood outside the door of her | see strange men. But he stood outside the door of her | see strange men. But he stood outside the door of her |
| 31768 | chamber, and he cried out to her, saying, Hail, thou maiden | chamber, and he cried out to her, saying, Hail, thou maiden | chamber, and he cried out to her, saying, Hail, thou maiden |
| 31769 | who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee” And when | who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee” And when | who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee” And when |
| 31770 | she heard the strange voice she was disturbed, and she said, | she heard the strange voice she was disturbed, and she said, | she heard the strange voice she was disturbed, and she said, |
| 31771 | “Of what kind is this salutation?’ And she was agitated | “Of what kind is this salutation?’ And she was agitated | “Of what kind is this salutation?’ And she was agitated |
| 31772 | about these things, and she marvelled concerning the voice | about these things, and she marvelled concerning the voice | about these things, and she marvelled concerning the voice |
| 31773 | which she had heard. And Gabriel cried out yet a second | which she had heard. And Gabriel cried out yet a second | which she had heard. And Gabriel cried out yet a second |
| 31774 | time, saying, ‘Hail, thon maiden who hast found favour! | time, saying, ‘Hail, thon maiden who hast found favour! | time, saying, ‘Hail, thon maiden who hast found favour! |
| 31775 | The Lord is with thee.” And when the angel saw that she | The Lord is with thee.” And when the angel saw that she | The Lord is with thee.” And when the angel saw that she |
| 31776 | was disturbed at [his] words, he began to enter into her | was disturbed at [his] words, he began to enter into her | was disturbed at [his] words, he began to enter into her |
| 31777 | presence with a joyful bearing, saying, ¢ Fear not, O Mary, | presence with a joyful bearing, saying, ¢ Fear not, O Mary, | presence with a joyful bearing, saying, ¢ Fear not, O Mary, |
| 31778 | for thou hast found favour with God. For behold, thou | for thou hast found favour with God. For behold, thou | for thou hast found favour with God. For behold, thou |
| 31779 | shalt conceive, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call Him Jesus.’ | shalt conceive, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call Him Jesus.’ | shalt conceive, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call Him Jesus.’ |
| 31780 | And the Virgin marvelled, saying, | ‘In what way can this | And the Virgin marvelled, saying, | ‘In what way can this | And the Virgin marvelled, saying, | ‘In what way can this |
| 31781 | possibly happen to me? I have never known a man, for | possibly happen to me? I have never known a man, for | possibly happen to me? I have never known a man, for |
| 31782 | [am a virgin.” And the archangel answered and said unto | [am a virgin.” And the archangel answered and said unto | [am a virgin.” And the archangel answered and said unto |
| 31783 | her, © Fear not, O Mary, for thou hast found favour with God. | her, © Fear not, O Mary, for thou hast found favour with God. | her, © Fear not, O Mary, for thou hast found favour with God. |
| 31784 | Be strong, and of good cheer, for that which thou shalt bring | Be strong, and of good cheer, for that which thou shalt bring | Be strong, and of good cheer, for that which thou shalt bring |
| 31785 | forth is holy, and He shall be called the Son of God. | forth is holy, and He shall be called the Son of God. | forth is holy, and He shall be called the Son of God. |
| 31786 | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou woman whose fruit shall give salvation | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou woman whose fruit shall give salvation | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou woman whose fruit shall give salvation |
| 31787 | 1 Luke i. 18-23. 2 Tobit xii. 7. | 1 Luke i. 18-23. 2 Tobit xii. 7. | 1 Luke i. 18-23. 2 Tobit xii. 7. |
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| 31788 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 663 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 663 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 663 |
| 31789 | to the world and to all mankind! Hail, thou who hast found | to the world and to all mankind! Hail, thou who hast found | to the world and to all mankind! Hail, thou who hast found |
| 31790 | favour! The Lord is with thee. | favour! The Lord is with thee. | favour! The Lord is with thee. |
| 31791 | “Hail, Mary, thou spotless dove! in whom there is ⲡⲟ | “Hail, Mary, thou spotless dove! in whom there is ⲡⲟ | “Hail, Mary, thou spotless dove! in whom there is po |
| 31792 | blemish, to whom is sent the choice, sweet odour by me, | blemish, to whom is sent the choice, sweet odour by me, | blemish, to whom is sent the choice, sweet odour by me, |
| 31793 | Gabriel. Hail, theu who hast found favour! The Lord is | Gabriel. Hail, theu who hast found favour! The Lord is | Gabriel. Hail, theu who hast found favour! The Lord is |
| 31794 | with thee! | with thee! | with thee! |
| 31795 | ‘Hail, Mary, who shalt clothe the whole world in the | ‘Hail, Mary, who shalt clothe the whole world in the | ‘Hail, Mary, who shalt clothe the whole world in the |
| 31796 | apparel of salvation! Hail, thou who hast found favour! | apparel of salvation! Hail, thou who hast found favour! | apparel of salvation! Hail, thou who hast found favour! |
| 31797 | The Lord is with thee. | The Lord is with thee. | The Lord is with thee. |
| 31798 | ¢ Hail, Mary, through whom salvation shall come | to the Fol. 345 | ¢ Hail, Mary, through whom salvation shall come | to the Fol. 345 | ¢ Hail, Mary, through whom salvation shall come | to the Fol. 345 |
| 31799 | whole world, because of thy walking in it! Hail, thou who SH | whole world, because of thy walking in it! Hail, thou who SH | whole world, because of thy walking in it! Hail, thou who SH |
| 31800 | hast found favour! The Lord is with thee, | hast found favour! The Lord is with thee, | hast found favour! The Lord is with thee, |
| 31801 | “Hail, Mary, who art the choicest thing in heaven and | “Hail, Mary, who art the choicest thing in heaven and | “Hail, Mary, who art the choicest thing in heaven and |
| 31802 | upon earth! Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord | upon earth! Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord | upon earth! Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord |
| 31803 | is with thee. | is with thee. | is with thee. |
| 31804 | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou tower in which is the King’s treasure! | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou tower in which is the King’s treasure! | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou tower in which is the King’s treasure! |
| 31805 | Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee. | Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee. | Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee. |
| 31806 | ¢ Hail, Mary, who hast given unto us a way of entrance into | ¢ Hail, Mary, who hast given unto us a way of entrance into | ¢ Hail, Mary, who hast given unto us a way of entrance into |
| 31807 | heaven! Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is | heaven! Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is | heaven! Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is |
| 31808 | with thee. | with thee. | with thee. |
| 31809 | ¢ Hail, Mary, who hast opened to us the door of Paradise, | ¢ Hail, Mary, who hast opened to us the door of Paradise, | ¢ Hail, Mary, who hast opened to us the door of Paradise, |
| 31810 | after it had been closed through the transgression of Adam | after it had been closed through the transgression of Adam | after it had been closed through the transgression of Adam |
| 31811 | and Eve! Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is | and Eve! Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is | and Eve! Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is |
| 31812 | with thee. | with thee. | with thee. |
| 31813 | ¢ Hail, thou second ark, which hath saved the world from | ¢ Hail, thou second ark, which hath saved the world from | ¢ Hail, thou second ark, which hath saved the world from |
| 31814 | the destruction of impiety! Hail, thou who hast found | the destruction of impiety! Hail, thou who hast found | the destruction of impiety! Hail, thou who hast found |
| 31815 | favour! The Lord is with thee. | favour! The Lord is with thee. | favour! The Lord is with thee. |
| 31816 | ¢ Hail, thou beautiful Lamb, who hast made to spring up | ¢ Hail, thou beautiful Lamb, who hast made to spring up | ¢ Hail, thou beautiful Lamb, who hast made to spring up |
| 31817 | for us the pure wool and the apparel of | incorruption! Fol. 35 | for us the pure wool and the apparel of | incorruption! Fol. 35 | for us the pure wool and the apparel of | incorruption! Fol. 35 |
| 31818 | Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee. EX | Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee. EX | Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee. EX |
| 31819 | ¢ Hail, thou vase of gold, wherein was the manna! Hail, | ¢ Hail, thou vase of gold, wherein was the manna! Hail, | ¢ Hail, thou vase of gold, wherein was the manna! Hail, |
| 31820 | thou who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee. | thou who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee. | thou who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee. |
| 31821 | ¢ Hail, thou who didst remove the enmity which existed | ¢ Hail, thou who didst remove the enmity which existed | ¢ Hail, thou who didst remove the enmity which existed |
| 31822 | between God and us! Hail, thou who hast found favour! | between God and us! Hail, thou who hast found favour! | between God and us! Hail, thou who hast found favour! |
| 31823 | | The Lord is with thee. | | The Lord is with thee. | | The Lord is with thee. |
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| 31824 | 664 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 664 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 664 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS |
| 31825 | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou sweet odour that hath mounted up before | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou sweet odour that hath mounted up before | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou sweet odour that hath mounted up before |
| 31826 | God Almighty until God hath become reconciled to His | God Almighty until God hath become reconciled to His | God Almighty until God hath become reconciled to His |
| 31827 | creation which He hath created! Hail, thou who hast found | creation which He hath created! Hail, thou who hast found | creation which He hath created! Hail, thou who hast found |
| 31828 | favour! The Lord is with thee. | favour! The Lord is with thee. | favour! The Lord is with thee. |
| 31829 | ¢ Hail, thou who art the tent of the Godhead, wherem the | ¢ Hail, thou who art the tent of the Godhead, wherem the | ¢ Hail, thou who art the tent of the Godhead, wherem the |
| 31830 | Only-begotten of the Father hath reposed! Hail, thou who | Only-begotten of the Father hath reposed! Hail, thou who | Only-begotten of the Father hath reposed! Hail, thou who |
| 31831 | hast found favour! The Liord is with thee. | hast found favour! The Liord is with thee. | hast found favour! The Liord is with thee. |
| 31832 | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou ark, whereof every part is covered with | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou ark, whereof every part is covered with | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou ark, whereof every part is covered with |
| 31833 | gold, and wherein God the Father sojourned in the form of | gold, and wherein God the Father sojourned in the form of | gold, and wherein God the Father sojourned in the form of |
| 31834 | His Holy Word! [Hail, thou who hast found favour! The | His Holy Word! [Hail, thou who hast found favour! The | His Holy Word! [Hail, thou who hast found favour! The |
| 31835 | Lord is with thee. ] | Lord is with thee. ] | Lord is with thee. ] |
| 31836 | Fol. 855 © Hail, Mary, thou bread that hath come forth | from | Fol. 855 © Hail, Mary, thou bread that hath come forth | from | Fol. 855 © Hail, Mary, thou bread that hath come forth | from |
| 31837 | ⲟ̄ heaven, to satisfy the hungry and to fill souls with good | ⲟⲓ heaven, to satisfy the hungry and to fill souls with good | oi heaven, to satisfy the hungry and to fill souls with good |
| 31838 | things! Ⲙⲁ thou who hast found favour! The Lord is | things! ⲙⲁ thou who hast found favour! The Lord is | things! ma thou who hast found favour! The Lord is |
| 31839 | with thee. | with thee. | with thee. |
| 31840 | ¢ Hail, Mary, who dost deliver every one from the storm of | ¢ Hail, Mary, who dost deliver every one from the storm of | ¢ Hail, Mary, who dost deliver every one from the storm of |
| 31841 | the Devil, and dost bring them into the haven of salvation. | the Devil, and dost bring them into the haven of salvation. | the Devil, and dost bring them into the haven of salvation. |
| 31842 | Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee. | Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee. | Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee. |
| 31843 | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou unpolluted bride without blemish, who | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou unpolluted bride without blemish, who | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou unpolluted bride without blemish, who |
| 31844 | hast prepared for us the path of salvation! Hail, thou who | hast prepared for us the path of salvation! Hail, thou who | hast prepared for us the path of salvation! Hail, thou who |
| 31845 | hast found favour! The Lord is with thee, | hast found favour! The Lord is with thee, | hast found favour! The Lord is with thee, |
| 31846 | ¢ Hail, Mary, through whom and by whom all the women | ¢ Hail, Mary, through whom and by whom all the women | ¢ Hail, Mary, through whom and by whom all the women |
| 31847 | in the world have acquired freedom of speech with her Lord! | | in the world have acquired freedom of speech with her Lord! | | in the world have acquired freedom of speech with her Lord! | |
| 31848 | Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is with | Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is with | Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is with |
| 31849 | thee. | | thee. | | thee. | |
| 31850 | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou holy table, whereon the rational sacri- | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou holy table, whereon the rational sacri- | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou holy table, whereon the rational sacri- |
| 31851 | fice 1s slain! Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord | fice 1s slain! Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord | fice 1s slain! Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord |
| 31852 | is with thee. | is with thee. | is with thee. |
| 31853 | Hail, Mary, the light of whose Son hath filled the whole | | Hail, Mary, the light of whose Son hath filled the whole | | Hail, Mary, the light of whose Son hath filled the whole | |
| 31854 | world! Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is | world! Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is | world! Hail, thou who hast found favour! The Lord is |
| 31855 | with thee. | | with thee. | | with thee. | |
| 31856 | Fol. 36a © Hail, Mary, whose holy birth-pangs were awaited by | Fol. 36a © Hail, Mary, whose holy birth-pangs were awaited by | Fol. 36a © Hail, Mary, whose holy birth-pangs were awaited by |
| 31857 | ⲟ︦ⲁ︦ heaven and by earth! Hail, thou who hast found favour! | | ⲟ︦ⲁ︦ heaven and by earth! Hail, thou who hast found favour! | | o︦a︦ heaven and by earth! Hail, thou who hast found favour! | |
| 31858 | The Lord is with thee. | The Lord is with thee. | The Lord is with thee. |
| 31859 | Ⲡⲁⲓ] Mary, thou good root, who hast made to blossom | Ⲫⲁⲓ Mary, thou good root, who hast made to blossom | Fai Mary, thou good root, who hast made to blossom |
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| 31860 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 665 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 665 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 665 |
| 31861 | for us the fruit of righteousness! Hail, thou who hast found | for us the fruit of righteousness! Hail, thou who hast found | for us the fruit of righteousness! Hail, thou who hast found |
| 31862 | favour! The Lord is with thee. | favour! The Lord is with thee. | favour! The Lord is with thee. |
| 31863 | ¢ Hail, Mary, who hast made to blossom the blessed seed | ¢ Hail, Mary, who hast made to blossom the blessed seed | ¢ Hail, Mary, who hast made to blossom the blessed seed |
| 31864 | of the fruit of righteousness of the Tree of Life! Hail, thou | of the fruit of righteousness of the Tree of Life! Hail, thou | of the fruit of righteousness of the Tree of Life! Hail, thou |
| 31865 | who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee. | who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee. | who hast found favour! The Lord is with thee. |
| 31866 | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou golden candlestick! Hail, thou who | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou golden candlestick! Hail, thou who | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou golden candlestick! Hail, thou who |
| 31867 | hast found favour! The Lord 1s with thee. | hast found favour! The Lord 1s with thee. | hast found favour! The Lord 1s with thee. |
| 31868 | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou new cistern wherein is salt, which will | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou new cistern wherein is salt, which will | ¢ Hail, Mary, thou new cistern wherein is salt, which will |
| 31869 | make sweet that which is bitter! Hail, thou who hast found | make sweet that which is bitter! Hail, thou who hast found | make sweet that which is bitter! Hail, thou who hast found |
| 31870 | favour! The Lord is with thee.’ | favour! The Lord is with thee.’ | favour! The Lord is with thee.’ |
| 31871 | Verily, if all [the peoples of] the world were to come to one | Verily, if all [the peoples of] the world were to come to one | Verily, if all [the peoples of] the world were to come to one |
| 31872 | place, and verily, if I were to go round about in every direc- | place, and verily, if I were to go round about in every direc- | place, and verily, if I were to go round about in every direc- |
| 31873 | tion, I should never come to the end of the [recital of the] | tion, I should never come to the end of the [recital of the] | tion, I should never come to the end of the [recital of the] |
| 31874 | blessings | which are thy due, O thou holy turtle-dove, who | blessings | which are thy due, O thou holy turtle-dove, who | blessings | which are thy due, O thou holy turtle-dove, who |
| 31875 | hast come forth from the dovecot of the Great King, and who | hast come forth from the dovecot of the Great King, and who | hast come forth from the dovecot of the Great King, and who |
| 31876 | hast produced the Bridegroom of the whole world. And even | hast produced the Bridegroom of the whole world. And even | hast produced the Bridegroom of the whole world. And even |
| 31877 | if all the wise men in all the world, and all the men learned | if all the wise men in all the world, and all the men learned | if all the wise men in all the world, and all the men learned |
| 31878 | in books, and all the orators in every part of all the world | in books, and all the orators in every part of all the world | in books, and all the orators in every part of all the world |
| 31879 | were to gather themselves together, they would not be able to | were to gather themselves together, they would not be able to | were to gather themselves together, they would not be able to |
| 31880 | declare sufliciently the honour that belongeth unto thee. Or, | declare sufliciently the honour that belongeth unto thee. Or, | declare sufliciently the honour that belongeth unto thee. Or, |
| 31881 | what could they say concerning the great glory which thou | what could they say concerning the great glory which thou | what could they say concerning the great glory which thou |
| 31882 | hast acquired through thy Son that would be adequate? | hast acquired through thy Son that would be adequate? | hast acquired through thy Son that would be adequate? |
| 31883 | They might say, * Heaven is high,” but it 1s not thy equal, | They might say, * Heaven is high,” but it 1s not thy equal, | They might say, * Heaven is high,” but it 1s not thy equal, |
| 31884 | for thy womb was loaded with Him Who filleth the heavens | for thy womb was loaded with Him Who filleth the heavens | for thy womb was loaded with Him Who filleth the heavens |
| 31885 | and the earth. And if people say unto me, ‘The earth is | and the earth. And if people say unto me, ‘The earth is | and the earth. And if people say unto me, ‘The earth is |
| 31886 | great,” I reply, Ⲙⲉ carth is His footstool.” And if people | great,” I reply, ⲙⲏⲓ carth is His footstool.” And if people | great,” I reply, myi carth is His footstool.” And if people |
| 31887 | would set the hosts of the heavens in comparison with thee, | would set the hosts of the heavens in comparison with thee, | would set the hosts of the heavens in comparison with thee, |
| 31888 | thou art greater | than they in thy purity. They call thee | thou art greater | than they in thy purity. They call thee | thou art greater | than they in thy purity. They call thee |
| 31889 | the ‘ark’; but the ark of old preserved only Noah and his | the ‘ark’; but the ark of old preserved only Noah and his | the ‘ark’; but the ark of old preserved only Noah and his |
| 31890 | sons, whilst thou hast saved the whole world, which was | sons, whilst thou hast saved the whole world, which was | sons, whilst thou hast saved the whole world, which was |
| 31891 | being destroyed by wickedness. They call thee the ⲱ of | being destroyed by wickedness. They call thee the ⲱ of | being destroyed by wickedness. They call thee the ō of |
| 31892 | the Covenant’, but in that ark there were [only] the Two | the Covenant’, but in that ark there were [only] the Two | the Covenant’, but in that ark there were [only] the Two |
| 31893 | Tables! which had been written by the fingers of God, | Tables! which had been written by the fingers of God, | Tables! which had been written by the fingers of God, |
| 31894 | . ! 1 Kings viii. 9. | . ! 1 Kings viii. 9. | . ! 1 Kings viii. 9. |
| 31895 | Fol. 36 b | Fol. 36 b | Fol. 36 b |
| 31896 | ⲟ︦ⲇ︦ (52) | ⲟ︦ⲇ︦ (52) | o︦ḋ︦ (52) |
| 31897 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 |
| 31898 | ⲟ︦ⲉ︦ | ⲟ︦ⲉ︦ | o︦e︦ |
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| 31899 | 666 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 666 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 666 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS |
| 31900 | whilst thou didst carry [the Lord of] the Universe, in the | whilst thou didst carry [the Lord of] the Universe, in the | whilst thou didst carry [the Lord of] the Universe, in the |
| 31901 | Word of His power. They call thee the vessel of gold’, | Word of His power. They call thee the vessel of gold’, | Word of His power. They call thee the vessel of gold’, |
| 31902 | but that vessel only held a very little manna,! which served | but that vessel only held a very little manna,! which served | but that vessel only held a very little manna,! which served |
| 31903 | as a memorial for the children of Israel, whilst thou didst | as a memorial for the children of Israel, whilst thou didst | as a memorial for the children of Israel, whilst thou didst |
| 31904 | contain Him that fed the whole world with the manna of the | contain Him that fed the whole world with the manna of the | contain Him that fed the whole world with the manna of the |
| 31905 | mind, which is His Body of God and His Blood of truth, | mind, which is His Body of God and His Blood of truth, | mind, which is His Body of God and His Blood of truth, |
| 31906 | Fol. 370 which He gave for us until He redeemed us | from our sins. | Fol. 370 which He gave for us until He redeemed us | from our sins. | Fol. 370 which He gave for us until He redeemed us | from our sins. |
| 31907 | ⲟ︦ⲉ︦ | ⲟ︦ⲉ︦ | o︦e︦ |
| 31908 | Tol. 38 a | Tol. 38 a | Tol. 38 a |
| 31909 | ⲟ︦ⲥ︦ | ϭⲟⲓⲥ | ċois |
| 31910 | And it came to pass after these things that Mary said unto | And it came to pass after these things that Mary said unto | And it came to pass after these things that Mary said unto |
| 31911 | the archangel, “Behold, thou art speaking to me in words | the archangel, “Behold, thou art speaking to me in words | the archangel, “Behold, thou art speaking to me in words |
| 31912 | that are beyond the measure of all men’s understanding, and | that are beyond the measure of all men’s understanding, and | that are beyond the measure of all men’s understanding, and |
| 31913 | thou art proclaiming to me a marvellous mystery. For I am | thou art proclaiming to me a marvellous mystery. For I am | thou art proclaiming to me a marvellous mystery. For I am |
| 31914 | a virgin, and can this thing possibly come to me who have | a virgin, and can this thing possibly come to me who have | a virgin, and can this thing possibly come to me who have |
| 31915 | never known man?’ And the angel answered and said unto | never known man?’ And the angel answered and said unto | never known man?’ And the angel answered and said unto |
| 31916 | her, ‘If thou wishest to verify the words which I have spoken | her, ‘If thou wishest to verify the words which I have spoken | her, ‘If thou wishest to verify the words which I have spoken |
| 31917 | unto thee, rise up and go to Elisabeth, the wife of Zacharias | unto thee, rise up and go to Elisabeth, the wife of Zacharias | unto thee, rise up and go to Elisabeth, the wife of Zacharias |
| 31918 | the priest, who dwelleth in Toring, for she is thy kinswoman, | the priest, who dwelleth in Toring, for she is thy kinswoman, | the priest, who dwelleth in Toring, for she is thy kinswoman, |
| 31919 | and thou shalt be convinced of the truth of the words which | and thou shalt be convinced of the truth of the words which | and thou shalt be convinced of the truth of the words which |
| 31920 | I have spoken, by her example. For I was sent unto | I have spoken, by her example. For I was sent unto | I have spoken, by her example. For I was sent unto |
| 31921 | Zacharias her husband, some days ago, and I proclaimed to | Zacharias her husband, some days ago, and I proclaimed to | Zacharias her husband, some days ago, and I proclaimed to |
| 31922 | him also tidings of great joy, saying, ¢ Behold, Elisabeth | | him also tidings of great joy, saying, ¢ Behold, Elisabeth | | him also tidings of great joy, saying, ¢ Behold, Elisabeth | |
| 31923 | thy wife shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name | thy wife shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name | thy wife shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name |
| 31924 | John.” 2 And when Zacharias shewed that he did not believe | John.” 2 And when Zacharias shewed that he did not believe | John.” 2 And when Zacharias shewed that he did not believe |
| 31925 | my words, I inflicted upon him the punishment of dumbness. | my words, I inflicted upon him the punishment of dumbness. | my words, I inflicted upon him the punishment of dumbness. |
| 31926 | Now Elisabeth conceived a son, and Zacharias was dumb | Now Elisabeth conceived a son, and Zacharias was dumb | Now Elisabeth conceived a son, and Zacharias was dumb |
| 31927 | according to the word of my mouth, and there was great joy | according to the word of my mouth, and there was great joy | according to the word of my mouth, and there was great joy |
| 31928 | in the house of Zacharias. And this is the sixth month since | in the house of Zacharias. And this is the sixth month since | in the house of Zacharias. And this is the sixth month since |
| 31929 | Elisabeth conceived a son, according to the word which I | Elisabeth conceived a son, according to the word which I | Elisabeth conceived a son, according to the word which I |
| 31930 | announced to him. And thou, O wise virgin, art exalted | announced to him. And thou, O wise virgin, art exalted | announced to him. And thou, O wise virgin, art exalted |
| 31931 | above all the created beings and things which God hath | above all the created beings and things which God hath | above all the created beings and things which God hath |
| 31932 | formed; but I am unable to pronounce [upon thee] a decree | formed; but I am unable to pronounce [upon thee] a decree | formed; but I am unable to pronounce [upon thee] a decree |
| 31933 | of judgement in the same manner as I did concerning him, | of judgement in the same manner as I did concerning him, | of judgement in the same manner as I did concerning him, |
| 31934 | Fol. 5p inasmuch as thou art the treasury | of my Lord. For the | Fol. 5p inasmuch as thou art the treasury | of my Lord. For the | Fol. 5p inasmuch as thou art the treasury | of my Lord. For the |
| 31935 | OH | OH | OH |
| 31936 | mystery that hath come to Zacharias hath come unto others | mystery that hath come to Zacharias hath come unto others | mystery that hath come to Zacharias hath come unto others |
| 31937 | 1 Exod. xvi. 33. 2 Luke i. 13-22. | 1 Exod. xvi. 33. 2 Luke i. 13-22. | 1 Exod. xvi. 33. 2 Luke i. 13-22. |
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| 31938 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 667 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 667 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 667 |
| 31939 | before him ; but the mystery which hath come to thee hath | before him ; but the mystery which hath come to thee hath | before him ; but the mystery which hath come to thee hath |
| 31940 | never before happened, even from the beginning of creation, | never before happened, even from the beginning of creation, | never before happened, even from the beginning of creation, |
| 31941 | and it shall never happen again.’ | and it shall never happen again.’ | and it shall never happen again.’ |
| 31942 | And when Mary heard these things she spake unto Gabriel | And when Mary heard these things she spake unto Gabriel | And when Mary heard these things she spake unto Gabriel |
| 31943 | with a face of gladness, saying, ¢ Behold, I am the servant of | with a face of gladness, saying, ¢ Behold, I am the servant of | with a face of gladness, saying, ¢ Behold, I am the servant of |
| 31944 | the Lord, let it be to me according to thy word’ And the | the Lord, let it be to me according to thy word’ And the | the Lord, let it be to me according to thy word’ And the |
| 31945 | angel departed from her. And Mary in no wise forgot to do | angel departed from her. And Mary in no wise forgot to do | angel departed from her. And Mary in no wise forgot to do |
| 31946 | what she had been told to do, and she rose up quickly to go | what she had been told to do, and she rose up quickly to go | what she had been told to do, and she rose up quickly to go |
| 31947 | to Toriné. And she took with her the daughter (sic) of Joseph | to Toriné. And she took with her the daughter (sic) of Joseph | to Toriné. And she took with her the daughter (sic) of Joseph |
| 31948 | to be a companion on the road, and she set out on the journey, | to be a companion on the road, and she set out on the journey, | to be a companion on the road, and she set out on the journey, |
| 31949 | and undertook the fatigue and hardship of the road from | and undertook the fatigue and hardship of the road from | and undertook the fatigue and hardship of the road from |
| 31950 | Nazareth to Toriné. And she went into the house of | Nazareth to Toriné. And she went into the house of | Nazareth to Toriné. And she went into the house of |
| 31951 | Zacharias, and saluted | Elisabeth. I marvel at thee, O virgin, Fol. 39 « | Zacharias, and saluted | Elisabeth. I marvel at thee, O virgin, Fol. 39 « | Zacharias, and saluted | Elisabeth. I marvel at thee, O virgin, Fol. 39 « |
| 31952 | how thou didst know where Toriné was, and who shewed thee ⲟ︦ⲑ︦ | how thou didst know where Toriné was, and who shewed thee ⲟ︦ⲑ︦ | how thou didst know where Toriné was, and who shewed thee o︦θ︦ |
| 31953 | the house of Zacharias, and why thou didst not lose thy way | the house of Zacharias, and why thou didst not lose thy way | the house of Zacharias, and why thou didst not lose thy way |
| 31954 | to the town, or wander into a strange house, for thou hadst | to the town, or wander into a strange house, for thou hadst | to the town, or wander into a strange house, for thou hadst |
| 31955 | not been shewn how to enter it, since thou wast not in the | not been shewn how to enter it, since thou wast not in the | not been shewn how to enter it, since thou wast not in the |
| 31956 | habit of frequenting it. The virgin saith: ‘I went to see | habit of frequenting it. The virgin saith: ‘I went to see | habit of frequenting it. The virgin saith: ‘I went to see |
| 31957 | this marvellous mystery which had been pointed out to me. | this marvellous mystery which had been pointed out to me. | this marvellous mystery which had been pointed out to me. |
| 31958 | When I found Elisabeth she was with child. And I saw | When I found Elisabeth she was with child. And I saw | When I found Elisabeth she was with child. And I saw |
| 31959 | with my own eyes that her womb, which had been barren, | with my own eyes that her womb, which had been barren, | with my own eyes that her womb, which had been barren, |
| 31960 | was thrust forward through the weight of the child which she | was thrust forward through the weight of the child which she | was thrust forward through the weight of the child which she |
| 31961 | was carrying in it, and that her breasts, which had been | was carrying in it, and that her breasts, which had been | was carrying in it, and that her breasts, which had been |
| 31962 | dry, were heavy with milk. And when I saw the joy and | dry, were heavy with milk. And when I saw the joy and | dry, were heavy with milk. And when I saw the joy and |
| 31963 | gladness about the delivery [that was to take place] in the | gladness about the delivery [that was to take place] in the | gladness about the delivery [that was to take place] in the |
| 31964 | house of the barren woman, and when I saw Zacharias dumb | house of the barren woman, and when I saw Zacharias dumb | house of the barren woman, and when I saw Zacharias dumb |
| 31965 | and his mouth closed, I believed | that the words which had Fol. 333 | and his mouth closed, I believed | that the words which had Fol. 333 | and his mouth closed, I believed | that the words which had Fol. 333 |
| 31966 | been spoken unto me [by the angel] were true. Nevertheless ⲡ | been spoken unto me [by the angel] were true. Nevertheless ⲡ | been spoken unto me [by the angel] were true. Nevertheless p |
| 31967 | I did marvel at the statement that I should give birth to | I did marvel at the statement that I should give birth to | I did marvel at the statement that I should give birth to |
| 31968 | a child without [the help of] a man.’ It was not merely a | a child without [the help of] a man.’ It was not merely a | a child without [the help of] a man.’ It was not merely a |
| 31969 | matter of making a woman who had been barren to conceive, | matter of making a woman who had been barren to conceive, | matter of making a woman who had been barren to conceive, |
| 31970 | for Isaac was given to Abraham when he was one hundred | for Isaac was given to Abraham when he was one hundred | for Isaac was given to Abraham when he was one hundred |
| 31971 | years old, and Sarra (Sarah) herself was ninety years old; | years old, and Sarra (Sarah) herself was ninety years old; | years old, and Sarra (Sarah) herself was ninety years old; |
| 31972 | and Isaac was sixty years old when he begat Jacob and Esau, | and Isaac was sixty years old when he begat Jacob and Esau, | and Isaac was sixty years old when he begat Jacob and Esau, |
| 31973 | and Rebecca was fifty years old; and Rachel was a barren | and Rebecca was fifty years old; and Rachel was a barren | and Rebecca was fifty years old; and Rachel was a barren |
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| 31974 | Fol. ⲟ ϥ | Fol. Ⲟⲓ ϥ | Fol. Oi f |
| 31975 | ⲡⲁ | ⲡⲁ | pa |
| 31976 | Fol. 40 | Fol. 40 | Fol. 40 |
| 31977 | ⲡⲃ | ⲡⲃ | pv |
| 31978 | 668 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 668 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 668 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS |
| 31979 | woman, and she bore Benjamin and Joseph; and Anna, the | woman, and she bore Benjamin and Joseph; and Anna, the | woman, and she bore Benjamin and Joseph; and Anna, the |
| 31980 | mother of Samuel, was a barren woman, and she gave birth to | mother of Samuel, was a barren woman, and she gave birth to | mother of Samuel, was a barren woman, and she gave birth to |
| 31981 | a prophet; but to make a virgin to bear a child without [the | a prophet; but to make a virgin to bear a child without [the | a prophet; but to make a virgin to bear a child without [the |
| 31982 | help of] a man was, indecd, a wonderful mystery. | help of] a man was, indecd, a wonderful mystery. | help of] a man was, indecd, a wonderful mystery. |
| 31983 | And Mary went and entered into the house of Zacharias, | And Mary went and entered into the house of Zacharias, | And Mary went and entered into the house of Zacharias, |
| 31984 | and saluted Elisabeth, and she found that Elisabeth was with | and saluted Elisabeth, and she found that Elisabeth was with | and saluted Elisabeth, and she found that Elisabeth was with |
| 31985 | child, and | that Zacharias was dumb, and that all the signs | child, and | that Zacharias was dumb, and that all the signs | child, and | that Zacharias was dumb, and that all the signs |
| 31986 | [of an approaching delivery] were present; and she saw that | [of an approaching delivery] were present; and she saw that | [of an approaching delivery] were present; and she saw that |
| 31987 | Zacharias had received the punishment of dumbness, and | Zacharias had received the punishment of dumbness, and | Zacharias had received the punishment of dumbness, and |
| 31988 | that he was sitting in silence. And she saw also that the | that he was sitting in silence. And she saw also that the | that he was sitting in silence. And she saw also that the |
| 31989 | aged barren woman was bowed by reason of the great weight | aged barren woman was bowed by reason of the great weight | aged barren woman was bowed by reason of the great weight |
| 31990 | of the child, and she saw that her breasts, which had been | of the child, and she saw that her breasts, which had been | of the child, and she saw that her breasts, which had been |
| 31991 | shrivelled and dried up for a long time past, were full and | shrivelled and dried up for a long time past, were full and | shrivelled and dried up for a long time past, were full and |
| 31992 | large and dripping with milk, and she saw that her womb, | large and dripping with milk, and she saw that her womb, | large and dripping with milk, and she saw that her womb, |
| 31993 | which had been shrivelled and dried up, was thrust forward, | which had been shrivelled and dried up, was thrust forward, | which had been shrivelled and dried up, was thrust forward, |
| 31994 | and she saw that she was carrying a child. And she saw the | and she saw that she was carrying a child. And she saw the | and she saw that she was carrying a child. And she saw the |
| 31995 | gladness and festivity which were in the house of Zacharias. | gladness and festivity which were in the house of Zacharias. | gladness and festivity which were in the house of Zacharias. |
| 31996 | And straightway, when she had gone in to Ⲕⲉ and | And straightway, when she had gone in to ⲕⲉ and | And straightway, when she had gone in to ke and |
| 31997 | had saluted her, she (i.e. Elisabeth) leaped up like a girl | had saluted her, she (i.e. Elisabeth) leaped up like a girl | had saluted her, she (i.e. Elisabeth) leaped up like a girl |
| 31998 | through the Holy Spirit Who had come upon her, and as she | through the Holy Spirit Who had come upon her, and as she | through the Holy Spirit Who had come upon her, and as she |
| 31999 | stood up John moved through gladness within her. And | stood up John moved through gladness within her. And | stood up John moved through gladness within her. And |
| 32000 | straightway | she cried out with a loud voice, and said, | straightway | she cried out with a loud voice, and said, | straightway | she cried out with a loud voice, and said, |
| 32001 | ¢ Blessed art thou among women! And blessed is the fruit | ¢ Blessed art thou among women! And blessed is the fruit | ¢ Blessed art thou among women! And blessed is the fruit |
| 32002 | which is in thee! As for me, who am I that the mother | which is in thee! As for me, who am I that the mother | which is in thee! As for me, who am I that the mother |
| 32003 | of my Lord should come to me?! And behold, when the | of my Lord should come to me?! And behold, when the | of my Lord should come to me?! And behold, when the |
| 32004 | sound of thy salutation reached my ears, the child moved | sound of thy salutation reached my ears, the child moved | sound of thy salutation reached my ears, the child moved |
| 32005 | within me through gladness.” And blessed was the woman | within me through gladness.” And blessed was the woman | within me through gladness.” And blessed was the woman |
| 32006 | who believed that there would be a fulfilment of the words | who believed that there would be a fulfilment of the words | who believed that there would be a fulfilment of the words |
| 32007 | which were said unto her by the Lord. | which were said unto her by the Lord. | which were said unto her by the Lord. |
| 32008 | O Elisabeth, whence didst thou know that the child which | O Elisabeth, whence didst thou know that the child which | O Elisabeth, whence didst thou know that the child which |
| 32009 | thou hadst conceived could bear witness, and that he moved in | thou hadst conceived could bear witness, and that he moved in | thou hadst conceived could bear witness, and that he moved in |
| 32010 | thy womb? Yor such a thing hath never been for a woman | thy womb? Yor such a thing hath never been for a woman | thy womb? Yor such a thing hath never been for a woman |
| 32011 | to know what is in her womb, before she hath brought it | to know what is in her womb, before she hath brought it | to know what is in her womb, before she hath brought it |
| 32012 | ! Luke i. 42, 43. | ! Luke i. 42, 43. | ! Luke i. 42, 43. |
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| 32013 | ⲩⲩ | ⲩⲩ | yi |
| 32014 | ON THE BIRTH OI' OUR LORD 669 | ON THE BIRTH OI' OUR LORD 669 | ON THE BIRTH OI' OUR LORD 669 |
| 32015 | forth and hath seen what kind of a child it is which she | forth and hath seen what kind of a child it is which she | forth and hath seen what kind of a child it is which she |
| 32016 | beareth, However, Zacharias cannot have told her what the | beareth, However, Zacharias cannot have told her what the | beareth, However, Zacharias cannot have told her what the |
| 32017 | angel had said unto him, for from the time when Zacharias | angel had said unto him, for from the time when Zacharias | angel had said unto him, for from the time when Zacharias |
| 32018 | shewed himself unbelieving in respect of the angel dumb- | shewed himself unbelieving in respect of the angel dumb- | shewed himself unbelieving in respect of the angel dumb- |
| 32019 | ness | appeared in him, and from the time when he was in Fol. 1 | ness | appeared in him, and from the time when he was in Fol. 1 | ness | appeared in him, and from the time when he was in Fol. 1 |
| 32020 | the Temple he never spoke to Elisabeth. Ⲟ Elisabeth, thou ⲛ︦ⲅ︦ | the Temple he never spoke to Elisabeth. Ⲟⲓ Elisabeth, thou ⲛⲧⲉⲕ | the Temple he never spoke to Elisabeth. Oi Elisabeth, thou ntek |
| 32021 | wast bound to take care for that which thou wast to bring | wast bound to take care for that which thou wast to bring | wast bound to take care for that which thou wast to bring |
| 32022 | forth; but whence didst thou know the words which the | forth; but whence didst thou know the words which the | forth; but whence didst thou know the words which the |
| 32023 | angel had spoken to Mary, saying, And blessed is she be- | angel had spoken to Mary, saying, And blessed is she be- | angel had spoken to Mary, saying, And blessed is she be- |
| 32024 | cause she hath believed that the words which have been | cause she hath believed that the words which have been | cause she hath believed that the words which have been |
| 32025 | spoken to her shall come to pass through the Lord 2°! Was | spoken to her shall come to pass through the Lord 2°! Was | spoken to her shall come to pass through the Lord 2°! Was |
| 32026 | she, peradventure, present when Gabriel spake unto her? | she, peradventure, present when Gabriel spake unto her? | she, peradventure, present when Gabriel spake unto her? |
| 32027 | Assuredly not. It was the Holy Spirit that came upon her, | Assuredly not. It was the Holy Spirit that came upon her, | Assuredly not. It was the Holy Spirit that came upon her, |
| 32028 | and she prophesied concerning the things that were hidden. | and she prophesied concerning the things that were hidden. | and she prophesied concerning the things that were hidden. |
| 32029 | And the two young women had known each other from the | And the two young women had known each other from the | And the two young women had known each other from the |
| 32030 | time when they were in their mother’s wombs, and they looked | time when they were in their mother’s wombs, and they looked | time when they were in their mother’s wombs, and they looked |
| 32031 | upon each other, and they rejoiced, and they wished to come | upon each other, and they rejoiced, and they wished to come | upon each other, and they rejoiced, and they wished to come |
| 32032 | forth before the time came. For this reason the IToly Spirit | forth before the time came. For this reason the IToly Spirit | forth before the time came. For this reason the IToly Spirit |
| 32033 | came upon them and Elisabeth prophesied. And when Mary | came upon them and Elisabeth prophesied. And when Mary | came upon them and Elisabeth prophesied. And when Mary |
| 32034 | was certain about the words of the angel she said, ¢ My soul 1s | was certain about the words of the angel she said, ¢ My soul 1s | was certain about the words of the angel she said, ¢ My soul 1s |
| 32035 | exalted in the Lord, and my spirit rejoiceth in God my | exalted in the Lord, and my spirit rejoiceth in God my | exalted in the Lord, and my spirit rejoiceth in God my |
| 32036 | Saviour; for Ⲙⲉ hath looked | upon the humility of His Fol. 415 | Saviour; for ⲙⲏⲓ hath looked | upon the humility of His Fol. 415 | Saviour; for myi hath looked | upon the humility of His Fol. 415 |
| 32037 | servant. For behold, from henceforth, all generations shall ⲛ︦ⲇ︦ | servant. For behold, from henceforth, all generations shall ⲛ︦ⲇ︦ | servant. For behold, from henceforth, all generations shall n︦ḋ︦ |
| 32038 | hold me to be justified. For He Who is mighty hath done | hold me to be justified. For He Who is mighty hath done | hold me to be justified. For He Who is mighty hath done |
| 32039 | great things for me, and His Name is holy. His mercy is | great things for me, and His Name is holy. His mercy is | great things for me, and His Name is holy. His mercy is |
| 32040 | from gencration to generation on those who fear Him. He | from gencration to generation on those who fear Him. He | from gencration to generation on those who fear Him. He |
| 32041 | hath performed a mighty deed with His arm, He hath | hath performed a mighty deed with His arm, He hath | hath performed a mighty deed with His arm, He hath |
| 32042 | scattered the proud in the thought of their hearts. He hath | scattered the proud in the thought of their hearts. He hath | scattered the proud in the thought of their hearts. He hath |
| 32043 | overthrown the dynasts on their thrones, and hath exalted | overthrown the dynasts on their thrones, and hath exalted | overthrown the dynasts on their thrones, and hath exalted |
| 32044 | those who are humble. He hath satisfied the hungry with | those who are humble. He hath satisfied the hungry with | those who are humble. He hath satisfied the hungry with |
| 32045 | good things, and He hath sent the rich away empty. He | good things, and He hath sent the rich away empty. He | good things, and He hath sent the rich away empty. He |
| 32046 | hath helped Israel, keeping in remembrance mercy, according | hath helped Israel, keeping in remembrance mercy, according | hath helped Israel, keeping in remembrance mercy, according |
| 32047 | to what He spake unto our fathers, Abraham and his seed, | to what He spake unto our fathers, Abraham and his seed, | to what He spake unto our fathers, Abraham and his seed, |
| 32048 | for ⲉⲩⲉⲓ. | for ⲉⲩⲓ. | for evi. |
| 32049 | ! Luke i. 45. 2 Luke i. 46-55. | ! Luke i. 45. 2 Luke i. 46-55. | ! Luke i. 45. 2 Luke i. 46-55. |
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| 32050 | 670 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 670 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 670 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS |
| 32051 | And Mary remained with Elisabeth for three months, and | And Mary remained with Elisabeth for three months, and | And Mary remained with Elisabeth for three months, and |
| 32052 | returned to her house. That Mary remained with Elisabeth | returned to her house. That Mary remained with Elisabeth | returned to her house. That Mary remained with Elisabeth |
| 32053 | Fol. 42 a for three months is an evident matter; but | did she not then | Fol. 42 a for three months is an evident matter; but | did she not then | Fol. 42 a for three months is an evident matter; but | did she not then |
| 32054 | ⲡ︦ⲉ︦ | 85 | 85 |
| 32055 | remain with her until she brought forth? Now although | remain with her until she brought forth? Now although | remain with her until she brought forth? Now although |
| 32056 | the Evangelist doth not make this [fact] perfectly clear, yet | the Evangelist doth not make this [fact] perfectly clear, yet | the Evangelist doth not make this [fact] perfectly clear, yet |
| 32057 | behold, the words that follow these statements will shew us | behold, the words that follow these statements will shew us | behold, the words that follow these statements will shew us |
| 32058 | [that she did]. He saith that ¢ the days of Elisabeth were | [that she did]. He saith that ¢ the days of Elisabeth were | [that she did]. He saith that ¢ the days of Elisabeth were |
| 32059 | fulfilled for her to bring forth’, and it is manifest that Mary | fulfilled for her to bring forth’, and it is manifest that Mary | fulfilled for her to bring forth’, and it is manifest that Mary |
| 32060 | would not have left her without seeing Elisabeth’s joy in the | would not have left her without seeing Elisabeth’s joy in the | would not have left her without seeing Elisabeth’s joy in the |
| 32061 | little child to whom she was about to give birth, for which | little child to whom she was about to give birth, for which | little child to whom she was about to give birth, for which |
| 32062 | very purpose Mary had gone thither. For if the man who is | very purpose Mary had gone thither. For if the man who is | very purpose Mary had gone thither. For if the man who is |
| 32063 | invited to a banquet, whether it be a feast for a birthday or | invited to a banquet, whether it be a feast for a birthday or | invited to a banquet, whether it be a feast for a birthday or |
| 32064 | for some other day of rejoicing, cannot possibly leave the man | for some other day of rejoicing, cannot possibly leave the man | for some other day of rejoicing, cannot possibly leave the man |
| 32065 | who hath bidden him to the banquet until he hath seen the | who hath bidden him to the banquet until he hath seen the | who hath bidden him to the banquet until he hath seen the |
| 32066 | end of the rejoicings and the festivities, how much more | end of the rejoicings and the festivities, how much more | end of the rejoicings and the festivities, how much more |
| 32067 | would the mother of Him Who is life, and Who filleth the | would the mother of Him Who is life, and Who filleth the | would the mother of Him Who is life, and Who filleth the |
| 32068 | heavens and the earth, be obliged to remain until she had | heavens and the earth, be obliged to remain until she had | heavens and the earth, be obliged to remain until she had |
| 32069 | completed the matter for the purpose of which she had come! | completed the matter for the purpose of which she had come! | completed the matter for the purpose of which she had come! |
| 32070 | Therefore most certainly Mary remained with Elisabeth until | Therefore most certainly Mary remained with Elisabeth until | Therefore most certainly Mary remained with Elisabeth until |
| 32071 | Fol. 4. ⲃ she had seen the little child, and had | spoken to Zacharias. | Fol. 4. Ⲃ she had seen the little child, and had | spoken to Zacharias. | Fol. 4. V she had seen the little child, and had | spoken to Zacharias. |
| 32072 | nc | nc | nc |
| 32073 | “And after these things,” Scripture saith, < Mary returned to | “And after these things,” Scripture saith, < Mary returned to | “And after these things,” Scripture saith, < Mary returned to |
| 32074 | her house,” ? and sat down [there] composedly until she had | her house,” ? and sat down [there] composedly until she had | her house,” ? and sat down [there] composedly until she had |
| 32075 | fulfilled eight months. | fulfilled eight months. | fulfilled eight months. |
| 32076 | And what happened after these things? ¢It came to pass,’ | And what happened after these things? ¢It came to pass,’ | And what happened after these things? ¢It came to pass,’ |
| 32077 | Scripture saith, ¢ that in those days an order came forth from the | Scripture saith, ¢ that in those days an order came forth from the | Scripture saith, ¢ that in those days an order came forth from the |
| 32078 | Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered for | Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered for | Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered for |
| 32079 | taxation, each according to his village ; this was the first regis- | taxation, each according to his village ; this was the first regis- | taxation, each according to his village ; this was the first regis- |
| 32080 | tration which took place, and Cyrentus was the governor of | tration which took place, and Cyrentus was the governor of | tration which took place, and Cyrentus was the governor of |
| 32081 | Syria. Aud everyone went tohave his name registeredaccording | Syria. Aud everyone went tohave his name registeredaccording | Syria. Aud everyone went tohave his name registeredaccording |
| 32082 | to his city, and Joseph went up also.”® And Joseph said unto | to his city, and Joseph went up also.”® And Joseph said unto | to his city, and Joseph went up also.”® And Joseph said unto |
| 32083 | Mary, What shall we do? Behold, they will lay hands on | Mary, What shall we do? Behold, they will lay hands on | Mary, What shall we do? Behold, they will lay hands on |
| 32084 | us, and make us go up to Bethlehem and have our names | us, and make us go up to Bethlehem and have our names | us, and make us go up to Bethlehem and have our names |
| 32085 | 1 Luke i. 57. | 1 Luke i. 57. | 1 Luke i. 57. |
| 32086 | 2 ¢ And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her | 2 ¢ And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her | 2 ¢ And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her |
| 32087 | house,’ Luke i. 56. 3 Luke ii. 1-4. | house,’ Luke i. 56. 3 Luke ii. 1-4. | house,’ Luke i. 56. 3 Luke ii. 1-4. |
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| 32088 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 671 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 671 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 671 |
| 32089 | registered in the taxing-list.” And she said unto him, ¢ How | registered in the taxing-list.” And she said unto him, ¢ How | registered in the taxing-list.” And she said unto him, ¢ How |
| 32090 | can we go | up? For, behold, the days are fulfilled for Fol. 43 | can we go | up? For, behold, the days are fulfilled for Fol. 43 | can we go | up? For, behold, the days are fulfilled for Fol. 43 |
| 32091 | me to bring forth” And the good old man said unto her, ⲛ︦ⲍ︦ | me to bring forth” And the good old man said unto her, ⲛ︦ⲍ︦ | me to bring forth” And the good old man said unto her, n︦z︦ |
| 32092 | ‘I believe that God will direct the journey for us.” And they | ‘I believe that God will direct the journey for us.” And they | ‘I believe that God will direct the journey for us.” And they |
| 32093 | rose up and left Nazareth, and they took the road to go up to | rose up and left Nazareth, and they took the road to go up to | rose up and left Nazareth, and they took the road to go up to |
| 32094 | Bethlehem, and they happened to arrive there on the Day of | Bethlehem, and they happened to arrive there on the Day of | Bethlehem, and they happened to arrive there on the Day of |
| 32095 | the Preparation, which is the great [day] of the fast. On | the Preparation, which is the great [day] of the fast. On | the Preparation, which is the great [day] of the fast. On |
| 32096 | that day no one asked them questions, and also they did not | that day no one asked them questions, and also they did not | that day no one asked them questions, and also they did not |
| 32097 | enquire for a place wherein to sojourn. And they found a | enquire for a place wherein to sojourn. And they found a | enquire for a place wherein to sojourn. And they found a |
| 32098 | caravanseral within the city where strangers lodged, and they | caravanseral within the city where strangers lodged, and they | caravanseral within the city where strangers lodged, and they |
| 32099 | also went in and camped there; but they could not find any | also went in and camped there; but they could not find any | also went in and camped there; but they could not find any |
| 32100 | room wherein to sleep because of the large number of people | room wherein to sleep because of the large number of people | room wherein to sleep because of the large number of people |
| 32101 | who were [already lodged therein]. And at dawn on the | who were [already lodged therein]. And at dawn on the | who were [already lodged therein]. And at dawn on the |
| 32102 | following morning, which was the Sabbath, and the first day | following morning, which was the Sabbath, and the first day | following morning, which was the Sabbath, and the first day |
| 32103 | of the new moon of the month of Khoiak, they unrolled their | of the new moon of the month of Khoiak, they unrolled their | of the new moon of the month of Khoiak, they unrolled their |
| 32104 | bedding by the side of a cattle-manger. | And the whole of Fol. 430 | bedding by the side of a cattle-manger. | And the whole of Fol. 430 | bedding by the side of a cattle-manger. | And the whole of Fol. 430 |
| 32105 | that day was passed by them in waiting for their turn to ⲡ︦ⲏ︦ | that day was passed by them in waiting for their turn to 88 | that day was passed by them in waiting for their turn to 88 |
| 32106 | come for their names to be registered. And that which was | come for their names to be registered. And that which was | come for their names to be registered. And that which was |
| 32107 | written above them in the register of taxes was as follows: | written above them in the register of taxes was as follows: | written above them in the register of taxes was as follows: |
| 32108 | “Joseph the carpenter, of the tribe of David, and Mary his | “Joseph the carpenter, of the tribe of David, and Mary his | “Joseph the carpenter, of the tribe of David, and Mary his |
| 32109 | wife, and Jesus their Son.” Blessed art thou, O Joseph, for | wife, and Jesus their Son.” Blessed art thou, O Joseph, for | wife, and Jesus their Son.” Blessed art thou, O Joseph, for |
| 32110 | thou didst attain to a position which had never before been | thou didst attain to a position which had never before been | thou didst attain to a position which had never before been |
| 32111 | reached by man. Thou didst attain to the honour of writing | reached by man. Thou didst attain to the honour of writing | reached by man. Thou didst attain to the honour of writing |
| 32112 | the Name of the Logos of the Father after thy name, as if | the Name of the Logos of the Father after thy name, as if | the Name of the Logos of the Father after thy name, as if |
| 32113 | He were [thy] Son. F¥rom what didst thou come, and to | He were [thy] Son. F¥rom what didst thou come, and to | He were [thy] Son. F¥rom what didst thou come, and to |
| 32114 | what didst thou attain? From being a carpenter, working | what didst thou attain? From being a carpenter, working | what didst thou attain? From being a carpenter, working |
| 32115 | at thy handicraft, with thy tools in thy hands, thou didst | at thy handicraft, with thy tools in thy hands, thou didst | at thy handicraft, with thy tools in thy hands, thou didst |
| 32116 | attain to making thyself the father of Him that hath created | attain to making thyself the father of Him that hath created | attain to making thyself the father of Him that hath created |
| 32117 | everything! When a man acquireth the rank of a king, or | everything! When a man acquireth the rank of a king, or | everything! When a man acquireth the rank of a king, or |
| 32118 | weareth a crown, after a time he passeth away, and his rank | weareth a crown, after a time he passeth away, and his rank | weareth a crown, after a time he passeth away, and his rank |
| 32119 | also passeth away with him. Ⲇⲃ for thee, not only shall thy | also passeth away with him. Ⲇⲃ for thee, not only shall thy | also passeth away with him. Dv for thee, not only shall thy |
| 32120 | sovereignty not pass away from thee after thy death, but it | sovereignty not pass away from thee after thy death, but it | sovereignty not pass away from thee after thy death, but it |
| 32121 | shall endure for ever. And we ourselves | who are sitting Fol. 44a | shall endure for ever. And we ourselves | who are sitting Fol. 44a | shall endure for ever. And we ourselves | who are sitting Fol. 44a |
| 32122 | upon lofty thrones, when our days are fulfilled, and we are ⲡ︦ⲑ︦ | upon lofty thrones, when our days are fulfilled, and we are ⲡ︦ⲑ︦ | upon lofty thrones, when our days are fulfilled, and we are p︦θ︦ |
| 32123 | obliged to sleep with our fathers, our honourable rank and | obliged to sleep with our fathers, our honourable rank and | obliged to sleep with our fathers, our honourable rank and |
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| 32124 | 672 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 672 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 672 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS |
| 32125 | our names sink into oblivion together. But as for thee, | our names sink into oblivion together. But as for thee, | our names sink into oblivion together. But as for thee, |
| 32126 | O righteous old man, thy name shall remain and endure | O righteous old man, thy name shall remain and endure | O righteous old man, thy name shall remain and endure |
| 32127 | for ever! How canst thou conceal the fact that thou wast | for ever! How canst thou conceal the fact that thou wast | for ever! How canst thou conceal the fact that thou wast |
| 32128 | the father and servant of Him that crcated everything with | the father and servant of Him that crcated everything with | the father and servant of Him that crcated everything with |
| 32129 | His own hands? | His own hands? | His own hands? |
| 32130 | Then after all these things and the registration of their | Then after all these things and the registration of their | Then after all these things and the registration of their |
| 32131 | names on the twenty-seventh day, on the day of the. ...... | names on the twenty-seventh day, on the day of the. ...... | names on the twenty-seventh day, on the day of the. ...... |
| 32132 | on the twenty-eighth day, which was the great day of the fast, | on the twenty-eighth day, which was the great day of the fast, | on the twenty-eighth day, which was the great day of the fast, |
| 32133 | they were not able to travel until the Sabbath was ended. And | they were not able to travel until the Sabbath was ended. And | they were not able to travel until the Sabbath was ended. And |
| 32134 | at midday of the twenty-eighth day Joseph looked into the | at midday of the twenty-eighth day Joseph looked into the | at midday of the twenty-eighth day Joseph looked into the |
| 32135 | face of Mary, and he saw that her whole body was shining | face of Mary, and he saw that her whole body was shining | face of Mary, and he saw that her whole body was shining |
| 32136 | brightly, and that she was greatly moved. And he spake unto | brightly, and that she was greatly moved. And he spake unto | brightly, and that she was greatly moved. And he spake unto |
| 32137 | her tenderly, saying, ¢ Why art thou disturbed this day?’ | her tenderly, saying, ¢ Why art thou disturbed this day?’ | her tenderly, saying, ¢ Why art thou disturbed this day?’ |
| 32138 | And she said unto him in a terrified manner, Ⲟ help me, | And she said unto him in a terrified manner, ⲟⲓ help me, | And she said unto him in a terrified manner, oi help me, |
| 32139 | for behold, the hidden fruit wisheth to come forth.” And | for behold, the hidden fruit wisheth to come forth.” And | for behold, the hidden fruit wisheth to come forth.” And |
| 32140 | Fol. 445 he | said unto her, Fear not, but be strong, for He Who | Fol. 445 he | said unto her, Fear not, but be strong, for He Who | Fol. 445 he | said unto her, Fear not, but be strong, for He Who |
| 32141 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 32142 | shall come forth from thy womb 1s He Who shall help thee.’ | shall come forth from thy womb 1s He Who shall help thee.’ | shall come forth from thy womb 1s He Who shall help thee.’ |
| 32143 | And after these things she was again greatly moved, because | And after these things she was again greatly moved, because | And after these things she was again greatly moved, because |
| 32144 | it was her first time of bringing forth, and she was a stranger | it was her first time of bringing forth, and she was a stranger | it was her first time of bringing forth, and she was a stranger |
| 32145 | in the place, and there was neither acquaintance nor kins- | in the place, and there was neither acquaintance nor kins- | in the place, and there was neither acquaintance nor kins- |
| 32146 | woman with her, and she had never seen a woman in this | woman with her, and she had never seen a woman in this | woman with her, and she had never seen a woman in this |
| 32147 | condition, and she had never been instructed in matters of this | condition, and she had never been instructed in matters of this | condition, and she had never been instructed in matters of this |
| 32148 | kind. | kind. | kind. |
| 32149 | And there was a very large star in the middle of the | And there was a very large star in the middle of the | And there was a very large star in the middle of the |
| 32150 | heavens, and 1t illumined the whole world, and the men | heavens, and 1t illumined the whole world, and the men | heavens, and 1t illumined the whole world, and the men |
| 32151 | who were in Bethlehem were examining it with much | who were in Bethlehem were examining it with much | who were in Bethlehem were examining it with much |
| 32152 | attention, and they spake unto one another, saying, ¢This | attention, and they spake unto one another, saying, ¢This | attention, and they spake unto one another, saying, ¢This |
| 32153 | star [indicateth] that a king is going to be born” And | star [indicateth] that a king is going to be born” And | star [indicateth] that a king is going to be born” And |
| 32154 | Mary and Joseph heard all the words that were spoken about | Mary and Joseph heard all the words that were spoken about | Mary and Joseph heard all the words that were spoken about |
| 32155 | this matter, and Mary rejoiced [as] they marvelled, for | this matter, and Mary rejoiced [as] they marvelled, for | this matter, and Mary rejoiced [as] they marvelled, for |
| 32156 | there is a caravanserai in heaven wherein God and His | there is a caravanserai in heaven wherein God and His | there is a caravanserai in heaven wherein God and His |
| 32157 | angels dwell. And Mary passed the whole of that night | angels dwell. And Mary passed the whole of that night | angels dwell. And Mary passed the whole of that night |
| 32158 | in a restless condition, and she was greatly perturbed. And | in a restless condition, and she was greatly perturbed. And | in a restless condition, and she was greatly perturbed. And |
| 32159 | Fol. 45a at the moment | of dawn on the twenty-ninth day of the | Fol. 45a at the moment | of dawn on the twenty-ninth day of the | Fol. 45a at the moment | of dawn on the twenty-ninth day of the |
| 32160 | gx month Khoiak, the fleecy cloud of light which overshadowed | gx month Khoiak, the fleecy cloud of light which overshadowed | gx month Khoiak, the fleecy cloud of light which overshadowed |
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| 32161 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 673 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 673 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 673 |
| 32162 | the good servant said, ‘Do an act of kindness for Me; | the good servant said, ‘Do an act of kindness for Me; | the good servant said, ‘Do an act of kindness for Me; |
| 32163 | enquire after a woman who knoweth how to take care of | enquire after a woman who knoweth how to take care of | enquire after a woman who knoweth how to take care of |
| 32164 | children who are newly born from the womb,” And Joseph | children who are newly born from the womb,” And Joseph | children who are newly born from the womb,” And Joseph |
| 32165 | said unto Mary, ¢ Fear not Him that spake unto thee, for | said unto Mary, ¢ Fear not Him that spake unto thee, for | said unto Mary, ¢ Fear not Him that spake unto thee, for |
| 32166 | thou shalt bear a faithful son, for He spake unto me, saying, | thou shalt bear a faithful son, for He spake unto me, saying, | thou shalt bear a faithful son, for He spake unto me, saying, |
| 32167 | He Who shall be brought forth by her is of the Holy Spirit.’ | He Who shall be brought forth by her is of the Holy Spirit.’ | He Who shall be brought forth by her is of the Holy Spirit.’ |
| 32168 | And when he had said these things unto her he walked | And when he had said these things unto her he walked | And when he had said these things unto her he walked |
| 32169 | out from the caravanserai, and he knew not whither he was | out from the caravanserai, and he knew not whither he was | out from the caravanserai, and he knew not whither he was |
| 32170 | walking. And he looked up, and he saw a tent outside the | walking. And he looked up, and he saw a tent outside the | walking. And he looked up, and he saw a tent outside the |
| 32171 | city, and there were a number of men in it, And he walked | city, and there were a number of men in it, And he walked | city, and there were a number of men in it, And he walked |
| 32172 | towards it, and he looked up, and he saw a woman standing | towards it, and he looked up, and he saw a woman standing | towards it, and he looked up, and he saw a woman standing |
| 32173 | on the roof of her house, and looking over the wall. And | on the roof of her house, and looking over the wall. And | on the roof of her house, and looking over the wall. And |
| 32174 | Joseph cried out unto her, saying, ‘I adjure thee, O thou | Joseph cried out unto her, saying, ‘I adjure thee, O thou | Joseph cried out unto her, saying, ‘I adjure thee, O thou |
| 32175 | woman, tell me if there be in this place a woman who | woman, tell me if there be in this place a woman who | woman, tell me if there be in this place a woman who |
| 32176 | knoweth how to act as a midwife; | and let her come and Fol. 453 | knoweth how to act as a midwife; | and let her come and Fol. 453 | knoweth how to act as a midwife; | and let her come and Fol. 453 |
| 32177 | sit with this young woman until she bringeth forth, and I will ϥ︦ⲃ︦ | sit with this young woman until she bringeth forth, and I will ϥ︦ⲃ︦ | sit with this young woman until she bringeth forth, and I will f︦v︦ |
| 32178 | give her her hire.” And straightway the Holy Spirit came | give her her hire.” And straightway the Holy Spirit came | give her her hire.” And straightway the Holy Spirit came |
| 32179 | upon this woman, and she said unto him, ¢ Thou art Joseph, | upon this woman, and she said unto him, ¢ Thou art Joseph, | upon this woman, and she said unto him, ¢ Thou art Joseph, |
| 32180 | the blessed and righteous old man, the husband of Mary, | the blessed and righteous old man, the husband of Mary, | the blessed and righteous old man, the husband of Mary, |
| 32181 | from whose womb the Word of the Father shall come forth.’ | from whose womb the Word of the Father shall come forth.’ | from whose womb the Word of the Father shall come forth.’ |
| 32182 | And he said unto her, ‘Come down’; and straightway, by | And he said unto her, ‘Come down’; and straightway, by | And he said unto her, ‘Come down’; and straightway, by |
| 32183 | the Holy Spirit Who came upon ler, she made haste, and | the Holy Spirit Who came upon ler, she made haste, and | the Holy Spirit Who came upon ler, she made haste, and |
| 32184 | came down, and put on her finest apparel as if she knew that | came down, and put on her finest apparel as if she knew that | came down, and put on her finest apparel as if she knew that |
| 32185 | ϯ she was going to meet God. And she came outside the door, | ϯ she was going to meet God. And she came outside the door, | ti she was going to meet God. And she came outside the door, |
| 32186 | , | and she stretched out her hands upwards to heaven, saying, | , | and she stretched out her hands upwards to heaven, saying, | , | and she stretched out her hands upwards to heaven, saying, |
| 32187 | ⲉ the Word of the Father, as I have left my door | ⲉ the Word of the Father, as I have left my door | e the Word of the Father, as I have left my door |
| 32188 | i | open, and followed Thee, even so do Thou open unto me a place | i | open, and followed Thee, even so do Thou open unto me a place | i | open, and followed Thee, even so do Thou open unto me a place |
| 32189 | i | of abode in Thy kingdom.” And whilst Joseph was outside | i | of abode in Thy kingdom.” And whilst Joseph was outside | i | of abode in Thy kingdom.” And whilst Joseph was outside |
| 32190 | 4 § the holy Virgin Mary brought forth the | Son of her first Fol. 464 | 4 § the holy Virgin Mary brought forth the | Son of her first Fol. 464 | 4 § the holy Virgin Mary brought forth the | Son of her first Fol. 464 |
| 32191 | i | labour; and she wrapped Him round with strips of stuff, and ϥ︦ⲅ︦ | i | labour; and she wrapped Him round with strips of stuff, and ϥ︦ⲅ︦ | i | labour; and she wrapped Him round with strips of stuff, and f︦ġ︦ |
| 32192 | i § laid Him to rest in the cattle-manger, for there was no room | i § laid Him to rest in the cattle-manger, for there was no room | i § laid Him to rest in the cattle-manger, for there was no room |
| 32193 | 4 | for them in the caravanserai. Hail, thou caravanserai, which | 4 | for them in the caravanserai. Hail, thou caravanserai, which | 4 | for them in the caravanserai. Hail, thou caravanserai, which |
| 32194 | i | thus became the Church wherein the Christ abideth! Hail, | i | thus became the Church wherein the Christ abideth! Hail, | i | thus became the Church wherein the Christ abideth! Hail, |
| 32195 | i | thou manger, thou first altar whereon the Christ offered up | i | thou manger, thou first altar whereon the Christ offered up | i | thou manger, thou first altar whereon the Christ offered up |
| 32196 | ol His sacrifice! Hail, ye strips of stuff of incorruptibility, | ol His sacrifice! Hail, ye strips of stuff of incorruptibility, | ol His sacrifice! Hail, ye strips of stuff of incorruptibility, |
| 32197 | Xx | Xx | Xx |
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| 32198 | Fol. 4 ⲃ | Fol. 4 ⲃ | Fol. 4 v |
| 32199 | ϥ︦ⲇ︦ | ϥ︦ⲇ︦ | f︦ḋ︦ |
| 32200 | Fol. 47 a | Fol. 47 a | Fol. 47 a |
| 32201 | qe | qe | qe |
| 32202 | 674 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 674 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 674 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS |
| 32203 | which God the Word wore until He had reconciled us to | which God the Word wore until He had reconciled us to | which God the Word wore until He had reconciled us to |
| 32204 | Him, and to His Father! Hail, thou manger! Hail, thou | Him, and to His Father! Hail, thou manger! Hail, thou | Him, and to His Father! Hail, thou manger! Hail, thou |
| 32205 | caravanserai, which became [an abode] upon earth and a | caravanserai, which became [an abode] upon earth and a | caravanserai, which became [an abode] upon earth and a |
| 32206 | holy Temple for God the Word! Hail, thou manger, which | holy Temple for God the Word! Hail, thou manger, which | holy Temple for God the Word! Hail, thou manger, which |
| 32207 | became a place of rest for God and men, through the journey | became a place of rest for God and men, through the journey | became a place of rest for God and men, through the journey |
| 32208 | which He made to us! Hail, ye strips of stuff which | which He made to us! Hail, ye strips of stuff which | which He made to us! Hail, ye strips of stuff which |
| 32209 | protected us against the destruction of the Devil! May he | protected us against the destruction of the Devil! May he | protected us against the destruction of the Devil! May he |
| 32210 | never approach me again ! | never approach me again ! | never approach me again ! |
| 32211 | And it came to pass after these things that Joseph arrived | And it came to pass after these things that Joseph arrived | And it came to pass after these things that Joseph arrived |
| 32212 | walking with that woman, | whose name was Salome. And | walking with that woman, | whose name was Salome. And | walking with that woman, | whose name was Salome. And |
| 32213 | they looked and saw the little Child in the manger, and they | they looked and saw the little Child in the manger, and they | they looked and saw the little Child in the manger, and they |
| 32214 | marvelled. And they saw also the Virgin sitting in a state | marvelled. And they saw also the Virgin sitting in a state | marvelled. And they saw also the Virgin sitting in a state |
| 32215 | of poverty, whilst her face was emitting rays of light, and | of poverty, whilst her face was emitting rays of light, and | of poverty, whilst her face was emitting rays of light, and |
| 32216 | they saw an ox and an ass protecting the little Child, and | they saw an ox and an ass protecting the little Child, and | they saw an ox and an ass protecting the little Child, and |
| 32217 | they saw that the whole caravanserai was filled with joy, for | they saw that the whole caravanserai was filled with joy, for | they saw that the whole caravanserai was filled with joy, for |
| 32218 | the Son of God was therein. And Salome went in to the | the Son of God was therein. And Salome went in to the | the Son of God was therein. And Salome went in to the |
| 32219 | manger, and she worshipped the Lord, saying, ‘Mine eyes | manger, and she worshipped the Lord, saying, ‘Mine eyes | manger, and she worshipped the Lord, saying, ‘Mine eyes |
| 32220 | have seen Thy salvation, O Lord, which hath come to deliver | have seen Thy salvation, O Lord, which hath come to deliver | have seen Thy salvation, O Lord, which hath come to deliver |
| 32221 | all the sinners who are on the earth, of whom I am the first.’ | all the sinners who are on the earth, of whom I am the first.’ | all the sinners who are on the earth, of whom I am the first.’ |
| 32222 | And after these things she went in to the Virgin, and she | And after these things she went in to the Virgin, and she | And after these things she went in to the Virgin, and she |
| 32223 | worshipped before her hands and her feet, saying, © Blessed | worshipped before her hands and her feet, saying, © Blessed | worshipped before her hands and her feet, saying, © Blessed |
| 32224 | art thou, O Mary the Virgin, who hast set the whole world | art thou, O Mary the Virgin, who hast set the whole world | art thou, O Mary the Virgin, who hast set the whole world |
| 32225 | free from the curse which was on us through the transgression | free from the curse which was on us through the transgression | free from the curse which was on us through the transgression |
| 32226 | of Eve. Ⲟ Mary, thon art the woman who hath been | of Eve. Ⲟⲓ Mary, thon art the woman who hath been | of Eve. Oi Mary, thon art the woman who hath been |
| 32227 | awaited during all the long | ageswhich have passed. And | awaited during all the long | ageswhich have passed. And | awaited during all the long | ageswhich have passed. And |
| 32228 | as for me, I shall never again return to my own house.’ | as for me, I shall never again return to my own house.’ | as for me, I shall never again return to my own house.’ |
| 32229 | Now this woman Salome was the first who recognized the | Now this woman Salome was the first who recognized the | Now this woman Salome was the first who recognized the |
| 32230 | Christ, and who worshipped Him, and believed on Him when | Christ, and who worshipped Him, and believed on Him when | Christ, and who worshipped Him, and believed on Him when |
| 32231 | He came upon the earth; and she did not return to her own | | He came upon the earth; and she did not return to her own | | He came upon the earth; and she did not return to her own | |
| 32232 | house until the day of her death. Whithersoever Christ went | house until the day of her death. Whithersoever Christ went | house until the day of her death. Whithersoever Christ went |
| 32233 | to preach, with His mother the Virgin, there she followed | to preach, with His mother the Virgin, there she followed | to preach, with His mother the Virgin, there she followed |
| 32234 | Him with His disciples until the day when they crucified | Him with His disciples until the day when they crucified | Him with His disciples until the day when they crucified |
| 32235 | Him and [the day of] His holy Resurrection. She saw them | Him and [the day of] His holy Resurrection. She saw them | Him and [the day of] His holy Resurrection. She saw them |
| 32236 | all, with His mother the Virgin. I wish very much that | all, with His mother the Virgin. I wish very much that | all, with His mother the Virgin. I wish very much that |
| 32237 | I might describe unto you fully the life of that woman, | I might describe unto you fully the life of that woman, | I might describe unto you fully the life of that woman, |
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| 32238 | sent | sent | sent |
| 32239 | wel | wel | wel |
| 32240 | {fed | {fed | {fed |
| 32241 | bend | bend | bend |
| 32242 | {hot | {hot | {hot |
| 32243 | mak | mak | mak |
| 32244 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 675 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 675 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 675 |
| 32245 | and her acts and deeds, and tell you from whom she was | and her acts and deeds, and tell you from whom she was | and her acts and deeds, and tell you from whom she was |
| 32246 | descended, and who were her kinsfollz; but we must not | | descended, and who were her kinsfollz; but we must not | | descended, and who were her kinsfollz; but we must not | |
| 32247 | scatter our words in another direction, and we must not | scatter our words in another direction, and we must not | scatter our words in another direction, and we must not |
| 32248 | forget the plan which we have laid down. For this reason | forget the plan which we have laid down. For this reason | forget the plan which we have laid down. For this reason |
| 32249 | I return to the subject of this feast which is spread out for | I return to the subject of this feast which is spread out for | I return to the subject of this feast which is spread out for |
| 32250 | us this day. | us this day. | us this day. |
| 32251 | And now, come thou into our midst, O Isaiah, thou mighty | And now, come thou into our midst, O Isaiah, thou mighty | And now, come thou into our midst, O Isaiah, thou mighty |
| 32252 | voice among the Prophets, and inform us this day what is | voice among the Prophets, and inform us this day what is | voice among the Prophets, and inform us this day what is |
| 32253 | the meaning of this manger, and the import of these ragged | the meaning of this manger, and the import of these ragged | the meaning of this manger, and the import of these ragged |
| 32254 | strips of stuff, and of these animals. ‘The ox,’ he saith, | strips of stuff, and of these animals. ‘The ox,’ he saith, | strips of stuff, and of these animals. ‘The ox,’ he saith, |
| 32255 | ‘knoweth his master, and the ass knoweth his master’s | ‘knoweth his master, and the ass knoweth his master’s | ‘knoweth his master, and the ass knoweth his master’s |
| 32256 | manger; [but] My people do not know Ⲙⲉ, and Israel | manger; [but] My people do not know ⲙⲏⲓ, and Israel | manger; [but] My people do not know myi, and Israel |
| 32257 | hath not found out who I am.”! And then the Evangelist | hath not found out who I am.”! And then the Evangelist | hath not found out who I am.”! And then the Evangelist |
| 32258 | said, ‘There were shepherds in that country who were in | said, ‘There were shepherds in that country who were in | said, ‘There were shepherds in that country who were in |
| 32259 | the fields, keeping watch by night over their flocks of sheep, | the fields, keeping watch by night over their flocks of sheep, | the fields, keeping watch by night over their flocks of sheep, |
| 32260 | and when they had seen the star they were afraid, for they | and when they had seen the star they were afraid, for they | and when they had seen the star they were afraid, for they |
| 32261 | were unable to sleep all that night. But they spake unto | were unable to sleep all that night. But they spake unto | were unable to sleep all that night. But they spake unto |
| 32262 | each other, saying, This [star] which hath appeared unto us is | each other, saying, This [star] which hath appeared unto us is | each other, saying, This [star] which hath appeared unto us is |
| 32263 | a great mystery. And just as they were saying these words, | a great mystery. And just as they were saying these words, | a great mystery. And just as they were saying these words, |
| 32264 | Fol. 470 | Fol. 470 | Fol. 470 |
| 32265 | qc | qc | qc |
| 32266 | behold, the angel of the Lord | appeared unto them, and the Fol. 48 a | behold, the angel of the Lord | appeared unto them, and the Fol. 48 a | behold, the angel of the Lord | appeared unto them, and the Fol. 48 a |
| 32267 | glory of the Lord shone upon them, and they were afraid | glory of the Lord shone upon them, and they were afraid | glory of the Lord shone upon them, and they were afraid |
| 32268 | with an exceedingly great fear’? And what man is there | with an exceedingly great fear’? And what man is there | with an exceedingly great fear’? And what man is there |
| 32269 | who would not be afraid if he saw an angel of the Lord | who would not be afraid if he saw an angel of the Lord | who would not be afraid if he saw an angel of the Lord |
| 32270 | standing in front of him, especially if he was arrayed in | standing in front of him, especially if he was arrayed in | standing in front of him, especially if he was arrayed in |
| 32271 | marvellous apparel? But through the visit of our Lord | marvellous apparel? But through the visit of our Lord | marvellous apparel? But through the visit of our Lord |
| 32272 | which He made to us, the angel straightway removed from | which He made to us, the angel straightway removed from | which He made to us, the angel straightway removed from |
| 32273 | them their fear, and he said unto them, ‘ Fear not. Tor behold, | them their fear, and he said unto them, ‘ Fear not. Tor behold, | them their fear, and he said unto them, ‘ Fear not. Tor behold, |
| 32274 | I proclaim unto you a great joy which shall be unto all people, | I proclaim unto you a great joy which shall be unto all people, | I proclaim unto you a great joy which shall be unto all people, |
| 32275 | for there is born unto you this day a Saviour, Who is Christ | for there is born unto you this day a Saviour, Who is Christ | for there is born unto you this day a Saviour, Who is Christ |
| 32276 | the Lord, in the city of David. And a sign (or, proof) unto | the Lord, in the city of David. And a sign (or, proof) unto | the Lord, in the city of David. And a sign (or, proof) unto |
| 32277 | you is this: Ye shall find the young Child wrapped in ragged | you is this: Ye shall find the young Child wrapped in ragged | you is this: Ye shall find the young Child wrapped in ragged |
| 32278 | strips of stuff, and lying in a manger’ And straichtway | strips of stuff, and lying in a manger’ And straichtway | strips of stuff, and lying in a manger’ And straichtway |
| 32279 | their eyes were opened, and they saw a multitude of angels | their eyes were opened, and they saw a multitude of angels | their eyes were opened, and they saw a multitude of angels |
| 32280 | 1 Isa. i. 3. 2 Luke ii. 8-18. | 1 Isa. i. 3. 2 Luke ii. 8-18. | 1 Isa. i. 3. 2 Luke ii. 8-18. |
| 32281 | xx? | xx? | xx? |
| 32282 | ϥ︦ⲍ︦ | ϥ︦ⲍ︦ | f︦z︦ |
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| 32283 | Fol. 48% | Fol. 48% | Fol. 48% |
| 32284 | ϥ︦ⲏ︦ | ϥ︦ⲏ︦ | f︦y︦ |
| 32285 | Fol. 49 a | Fol. 49 a | Fol. 49 a |
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| 32287 | blessing God, saying, ‘ Glory be to God in | the heights, and | blessing God, saying, ‘ Glory be to God in | the heights, and | blessing God, saying, ‘ Glory be to God in | the heights, and |
| 32288 | His peace [be] upon the earth, in men, according to His | His peace [be] upon the earth, in men, according to His | His peace [be] upon the earth, in men, according to His |
| 32289 | wish.” And when the angels had made this confession, they | wish.” And when the angels had made this confession, they | wish.” And when the angels had made this confession, they |
| 32290 | straightway departed into heaven. And when the senses of | straightway departed into heaven. And when the senses of | straightway departed into heaven. And when the senses of |
| 32291 | the shepherds had returned to them, they said unto each | the shepherds had returned to them, they said unto each | the shepherds had returned to them, they said unto each |
| 32292 | other, ¢ These beings who spake unto us were angels. Now | other, ¢ These beings who spake unto us were angels. Now | other, ¢ These beings who spake unto us were angels. Now |
| 32293 | therefore let us rise up and go to Bethlehem, and let us see | therefore let us rise up and go to Bethlehem, and let us see | therefore let us rise up and go to Bethlehem, and let us see |
| 32294 | this great mystery by which the Lord hath appeared unto us.’ | this great mystery by which the Lord hath appeared unto us.’ | this great mystery by which the Lord hath appeared unto us.’ |
| 32295 | Thereupon they came into Bethlehem, and the star drew | Thereupon they came into Bethlehem, and the star drew | Thereupon they came into Bethlehem, and the star drew |
| 32296 | onwards above them until it came over the place wherein the | onwards above them until it came over the place wherein the | onwards above them until it came over the place wherein the |
| 32297 | young Child was. And they saw Him with Mary His | young Child was. And they saw Him with Mary His | young Child was. And they saw Him with Mary His |
| 32298 | mother, and Joseph, and they knew that what had been | mother, and Joseph, and they knew that what had been | mother, and Joseph, and they knew that what had been |
| 32299 | told them was true; and the shepherds returned ascribing | told them was true; and the shepherds returned ascribing | told them was true; and the shepherds returned ascribing |
| 32300 | blessing and glory to | God because of all the things that | blessing and glory to | God because of all the things that | blessing and glory to | God because of all the things that |
| 32301 | they had seen. And Mary kept all these words, and laid | they had seen. And Mary kept all these words, and laid | they had seen. And Mary kept all these words, and laid |
| 32302 | them up in her heart. | them up in her heart. | them up in her heart. |
| 32303 | And when Herod saw the star, he knew that it was the | And when Herod saw the star, he knew that it was the | And when Herod saw the star, he knew that it was the |
| 32304 | star of a king, and he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with | star of a king, and he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with | star of a king, and he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with |
| 32305 | him, saying, ‘What is the meaning of this mystery which | him, saying, ‘What is the meaning of this mystery which | him, saying, ‘What is the meaning of this mystery which |
| 32306 | hath taken place?! Then behold certain Magi came out | hath taken place?! Then behold certain Magi came out | hath taken place?! Then behold certain Magi came out |
| 32307 | of the east, asking, ¢ Where is the King of the Jews Who | of the east, asking, ¢ Where is the King of the Jews Who | of the east, asking, ¢ Where is the King of the Jews Who |
| 32308 | hath been born? For we have seen His star in the east, and | hath been born? For we have seen His star in the east, and | hath been born? For we have seen His star in the east, and |
| 32309 | we have come to worship Him. And when Herod heard | we have come to worship Him. And when Herod heard | we have come to worship Him. And when Herod heard |
| 32310 | these things he marvelled. Then he called the Magi secretly, | these things he marvelled. Then he called the Magi secretly, | these things he marvelled. Then he called the Magi secretly, |
| 32311 | and enquired of them concerning the time of the star that | and enquired of them concerning the time of the star that | and enquired of them concerning the time of the star that |
| 32312 | had appeared. And Ⲙⲉ said unto them, ¢ Come ye, and shew | had appeared. And ⲙⲏⲓ said unto them, ¢ Come ye, and shew | had appeared. And myi said unto them, ¢ Come ye, and shew |
| 32313 | Fol. 495 me by means of your | art who this King is that hath been | Fol. 495 me by means of your | art who this King is that hath been | Fol. 495 me by means of your | art who this King is that hath been |
| 32314 | ⲣ̄ | ⲉⲣ | er |
| 32315 | born.” And the Magi answered, Ⲙⲉ is not a king of this | born.” And the Magi answered, ⲙⲏⲓ is not a king of this | born.” And the Magi answered, myi is not a king of this |
| 32316 | world, but a King Who will never come to an end, and His | world, but a King Who will never come to an end, and His | world, but a King Who will never come to an end, and His |
| 32317 | Kingdom shall never pass away. He 1s the King Who setteth | Kingdom shall never pass away. He 1s the King Who setteth | Kingdom shall never pass away. He 1s the King Who setteth |
| 32318 | all kings [upon their thrones], and Who removeth them | all kings [upon their thrones], and Who removeth them | all kings [upon their thrones], and Who removeth them |
| 32319 | [therefrom]. He is the King at Whose command heaven | [therefrom]. He is the King at Whose command heaven | [therefrom]. He is the King at Whose command heaven |
| 32320 | and earth shall pass away. He is the King Who shall give | and earth shall pass away. He is the King Who shall give | and earth shall pass away. He is the King Who shall give |
| 32321 | 1 See Matt. ii. | 1 See Matt. ii. | 1 See Matt. ii. |
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| 32322 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 677 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 677 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 677 |
| 32323 | judgement to the whole world in righteousness. He is the | judgement to the whole world in righteousness. He is the | judgement to the whole world in righteousness. He is the |
| 32324 | King Who exalteth one man and humbleth another. If thou | King Who exalteth one man and humbleth another. If thou | King Who exalteth one man and humbleth another. If thou |
| 32325 | wishest to know, then we will tell thee: He is Jesus the | wishest to know, then we will tell thee: He is Jesus the | wishest to know, then we will tell thee: He is Jesus the |
| 32326 | Christ, concerning Whom it is written, He shall be born in | Christ, concerning Whom it is written, He shall be born in | Christ, concerning Whom it is written, He shall be born in |
| 32327 | Bethlehem of Judea’’ When Herod heard these things | Bethlehem of Judea’’ When Herod heard these things | Bethlehem of Judea’’ When Herod heard these things |
| 32328 | from the Magi he was greatly disturbed, and he said unto | from the Magi he was greatly disturbed, and he said unto | from the Magi he was greatly disturbed, and he said unto |
| 32329 | them, ‘It is impossible. Ye shall [not] find | rest until ye rol 504 | them, ‘It is impossible. Ye shall [not] find | rest until ye rol 504 | them, ‘It is impossible. Ye shall [not] find | rest until ye rol 504 |
| 32330 | find him. Accept ye [these] gifts, and ye shall go secretly Px | find him. Accept ye [these] gifts, and ye shall go secretly Px | find him. Accept ye [these] gifts, and ye shall go secretly Px |
| 32331 | and enquire, and ye shall search carefully and diligently for | and enquire, and ye shall search carefully and diligently for | and enquire, and ye shall search carefully and diligently for |
| 32332 | the place wherein the great King hath been born, and ye | the place wherein the great King hath been born, and ye | the place wherein the great King hath been born, and ye |
| 32333 | shall give gifts unto Him; and when ye find Him, tell me | shall give gifts unto Him; and when ye find Him, tell me | shall give gifts unto Him; and when ye find Him, tell me |
| 32334 | also so that I may come and worship Him.” And he said | also so that I may come and worship Him.” And he said | also so that I may come and worship Him.” And he said |
| 32335 | these things unto them with deceit, for he wished to kill | these things unto them with deceit, for he wished to kill | these things unto them with deceit, for he wished to kill |
| 32336 | Him. And when the Magi had received the order from | Him. And when the Magi had received the order from | Him. And when the Magi had received the order from |
| 32337 | Herod the king they departed, and when they had journeyed | Herod the king they departed, and when they had journeyed | Herod the king they departed, and when they had journeyed |
| 32338 | a short distance from the city, behold, the star which they | a short distance from the city, behold, the star which they | a short distance from the city, behold, the star which they |
| 32339 | had seen in the east retreated before them, until it came and | had seen in the east retreated before them, until it came and | had seen in the east retreated before them, until it came and |
| 32340 | stood over the place where the young Child was. And they | stood over the place where the young Child was. And they | stood over the place where the young Child was. And they |
| 32341 | worshipped Him that had created everything which existeth, | worshipped Him that had created everything which existeth, | worshipped Him that had created everything which existeth, |
| 32342 | as He lay in a cattle-manger wrapped about in strips of ragged | as He lay in a cattle-manger wrapped about in strips of ragged | as He lay in a cattle-manger wrapped about in strips of ragged |
| 32343 | stuff, like [the child of] a poor man, | for there was no room Fol. 505 | stuff, like [the child of] a poor man, | for there was no room Fol. 505 | stuff, like [the child of] a poor man, | for there was no room Fol. 505 |
| 32344 | in the caravanserai wherein they could sleep. And the Magi ⲣ︦ⲃ︦ | in the caravanserai wherein they could sleep. And the Magi ⲣ︦ⲃ︦ | in the caravanserai wherein they could sleep. And the Magi r︦v︦ |
| 32345 | said, ‘Assuredly a piece of great good fortune hath come | said, ‘Assuredly a piece of great good fortune hath come | said, ‘Assuredly a piece of great good fortune hath come |
| 32346 | upon us despite our evil deeds.’ | upon us despite our evil deeds.’ | upon us despite our evil deeds.’ |
| 32347 | And Ⲓ myself marvel, O Magi, at what ye were and at | And ⲓ myself marvel, O Magi, at what ye were and at | And i myself marvel, O Magi, at what ye were and at |
| 32348 | what ye became. From being supporters (i.e. followers) of | what ye became. From being supporters (i.e. followers) of | what ye became. From being supporters (i.e. followers) of |
| 32349 | the books of Magianism, and from fighting against God, and | the books of Magianism, and from fighting against God, and | the books of Magianism, and from fighting against God, and |
| 32350 | provoking Him to wrath, ye were the first to come and | provoking Him to wrath, ye were the first to come and | provoking Him to wrath, ye were the first to come and |
| 32351 | worship Him. From corrupting the souls of kings, and | worship Him. From corrupting the souls of kings, and | worship Him. From corrupting the souls of kings, and |
| 32352 | deceiving them, and leading astray the souls of many, ye | deceiving them, and leading astray the souls of many, ye | deceiving them, and leading astray the souls of many, ye |
| 32353 | were the first to come and worship the King Christ. For | were the first to come and worship the King Christ. For | were the first to come and worship the King Christ. For |
| 32354 | this reason, having attained these great miracles, they brought | this reason, having attained these great miracles, they brought | this reason, having attained these great miracles, they brought |
| 32355 | unto Him gifts, gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. | And in Fol. 51a | unto Him gifts, gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. | And in Fol. 51a | unto Him gifts, gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. | And in Fol. 51a |
| 32356 | the night that followed they departed to their house. And ⲣ︦ⲅ︦ | the night that followed they departed to their house. And ⲣ︦ⲅ︦ | the night that followed they departed to their house. And r︦ġ︦ |
| 32357 | behold, on the morrow the angel of the Lord appeared unto | behold, on the morrow the angel of the Lord appeared unto | behold, on the morrow the angel of the Lord appeared unto |
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| 32359 | them in a dream, saying, ¢ Whither are ye going?’ And | them in a dream, saying, ¢ Whither are ye going?’ And | them in a dream, saying, ¢ Whither are ye going?’ And |
| 32360 | they said, ¢ Thou, the Lord, art Ⲙⲉ Who knoweth what we | they said, ¢ Thou, the Lord, art ⲙⲏⲓ Who knoweth what we | they said, ¢ Thou, the Lord, art myi Who knoweth what we |
| 32361 | are going to do.” And the angel said unto them, ¢ Return not | are going to do.” And the angel said unto them, ¢ Return not | are going to do.” And the angel said unto them, ¢ Return not |
| 32362 | to Herod, but depart into your own country by another | to Herod, but depart into your own country by another | to Herod, but depart into your own country by another |
| 32363 | road.” And they said unto him, ¢ We know not the road by | road.” And they said unto him, ¢ We know not the road by | road.” And they said unto him, ¢ We know not the road by |
| 32364 | which we shall depart” And the angel guided them, and | which we shall depart” And the angel guided them, and | which we shall depart” And the angel guided them, and |
| 32365 | they did not know whither they were going until he had | they did not know whither they were going until he had | they did not know whither they were going until he had |
| 32366 | taken them into their city, and [into] all the country of | taken them into their city, and [into] all the country of | taken them into their city, and [into] all the country of |
| 32367 | Persia. And a great fear came upon Herod, and he sought | Persia. And a great fear came upon Herod, and he sought | Persia. And a great fear came upon Herod, and he sought |
| 32368 | no more either the Christ or the Magi. And when each of | no more either the Christ or the Magi. And when each of | no more either the Christ or the Magi. And when each of |
| 32369 | the Magi had entered his own district, they made haste and | the Magi had entered his own district, they made haste and | the Magi had entered his own district, they made haste and |
| 32370 | Fol. 515 burned their books dealing with | Magianism, and they | Fol. 515 burned their books dealing with | Magianism, and they | Fol. 515 burned their books dealing with | Magianism, and they |
| 32371 | P> preached Christ Jesus in all the city, and in all the country | P> preached Christ Jesus in all the city, and in all the country | P> preached Christ Jesus in all the city, and in all the country |
| 32372 | of Persia. | of Persia. | of Persia. |
| 32373 | Then the angel of the Lord appeared unto Joseph after the | Then the angel of the Lord appeared unto Joseph after the | Then the angel of the Lord appeared unto Joseph after the |
| 32374 | Magi had departed, and said unto him, ‘Rise up, and get | Magi had departed, and said unto him, ‘Rise up, and get | Magi had departed, and said unto him, ‘Rise up, and get |
| 32375 | thee into Egypt, thou and the young Child and His mother, | thee into Egypt, thou and the young Child and His mother, | thee into Egypt, thou and the young Child and His mother, |
| 32376 | until I tell thee; for Ilerod will seek the young Child to | until I tell thee; for Ilerod will seek the young Child to | until I tell thee; for Ilerod will seek the young Child to |
| 32377 | destroy Him.”! And Joseph arose by night, and took Mary | destroy Him.”! And Joseph arose by night, and took Mary | destroy Him.”! And Joseph arose by night, and took Mary |
| 32378 | and Jesus and Salome, and they rose up and departed into | and Jesus and Salome, and they rose up and departed into | and Jesus and Salome, and they rose up and departed into |
| 32379 | Egypt. Whither didst thou go, O Thou of Whom God called | Egypt. Whither didst thou go, O Thou of Whom God called | Egypt. Whither didst thou go, O Thou of Whom God called |
| 32380 | Himself the Father? Or, whither didst Thou go, O Thou, | Himself the Father? Or, whither didst Thou go, O Thou, | Himself the Father? Or, whither didst Thou go, O Thou, |
| 32381 | before Whom heaven, and earth, and creation quake? Why | before Whom heaven, and earth, and creation quake? Why | before Whom heaven, and earth, and creation quake? Why |
| 32382 | didst Thou flee from this wolf Ⲙⲉ saith, ‘1 fled in order | didst Thou flee from this wolf ⲙⲏⲓ saith, ‘1 fled in order | didst Thou flee from this wolf myi saith, ‘1 fled in order |
| 32383 | that I might fulfil the whole nature of men, with the excep- | that I might fulfil the whole nature of men, with the excep- | that I might fulfil the whole nature of men, with the excep- |
| 32384 | Fol. 52a tion of sin only.” | He Who, if He but look upon the earth, | Fol. 52a tion of sin only.” | He Who, if He but look upon the earth, | Fol. 52a tion of sin only.” | He Who, if He but look upon the earth, |
| 32385 | PE maketh it to tremble to its foundations, He Who, if He but | PE maketh it to tremble to its foundations, He Who, if He but | PE maketh it to tremble to its foundations, He Who, if He but |
| 32386 | touch the hills, they smoke, fled before the man whose breath | touch the hills, they smoke, fled before the man whose breath | touch the hills, they smoke, fled before the man whose breath |
| 32387 | was in His hand! Ⲓ did not,” He saith, ‘flee because I was | was in His hand! ⲓ did not,” He saith, ‘flee because I was | was in His hand! i did not,” He saith, ‘flee because I was |
| 32388 | afraid ; but in order that I might go into the land of Egypt, | afraid ; but in order that I might go into the land of Egypt, | afraid ; but in order that I might go into the land of Egypt, |
| 32389 | and destroy therein the worship of idols, and prepare for | and destroy therein the worship of idols, and prepare for | and destroy therein the worship of idols, and prepare for |
| 32390 | Myself therein a people who were pure.’ | Myself therein a people who were pure.’ | Myself therein a people who were pure.’ |
| 32391 | Come thou into our midst this day, O Isaiah, thou greatest | Come thou into our midst this day, O Isaiah, thou greatest | Come thou into our midst this day, O Isaiah, thou greatest |
| 32392 | 1 Matt. ii. 18. | 1 Matt. ii. 18. | 1 Matt. ii. 18. |
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| 32393 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 679 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 679 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 679 |
| 32394 | of the Prophets, [come] into this festival this day and tell us | of the Prophets, [come] into this festival this day and tell us | of the Prophets, [come] into this festival this day and tell us |
| 32395 | the things which thou didst prophesy concerning the Christ | the things which thou didst prophesy concerning the Christ | the things which thou didst prophesy concerning the Christ |
| 32396 | and His mother the Virgin, from the beginning. He saith, | and His mother the Virgin, from the beginning. He saith, | and His mother the Virgin, from the beginning. He saith, |
| 32397 | ‘Behold, the Lord of Hosts cometh into Egypt, sitting upon | ‘Behold, the Lord of Hosts cometh into Egypt, sitting upon | ‘Behold, the Lord of Hosts cometh into Egypt, sitting upon |
| 32398 | the light cloud, and all the images graven by the hand [of | the light cloud, and all the images graven by the hand [of | the light cloud, and all the images graven by the hand [of |
| 32399 | man] in Egypt shall be shaken’! And again he saith, ¢ And | man] in Egypt shall be shaken’! And again he saith, ¢ And | man] in Egypt shall be shaken’! And again he saith, ¢ And |
| 32400 | all the men of Egypt shall become like unto women through | all the men of Egypt shall become like unto women through | all the men of Egypt shall become like unto women through |
| 32401 | fear and trembling, because of the hand | of the Lord of Fol 52 | fear and trembling, because of the hand | of the Lord of Fol 52 | fear and trembling, because of the hand | of the Lord of Fol 52 |
| 32402 | Hosts which hath been brought upon Ⲙⲉ. Before ever P€ | Hosts which hath been brought upon ⲙⲏⲓ. Before ever P€ | Hosts which hath been brought upon myi. Before ever P€ |
| 32403 | the Lord came into the world the Egyptians were mighty, | the Lord came into the world the Egyptians were mighty, | the Lord came into the world the Egyptians were mighty, |
| 32404 | and their sceptre was over a multitude of nations. It was a | and their sceptre was over a multitude of nations. It was a | and their sceptre was over a multitude of nations. It was a |
| 32405 | strong nation which, as was to be expected, was to be humbled, | strong nation which, as was to be expected, was to be humbled, | strong nation which, as was to be expected, was to be humbled, |
| 32406 | for the Egyptians were worshippers of idols, but they were | for the Egyptians were worshippers of idols, but they were | for the Egyptians were worshippers of idols, but they were |
| 32407 | neither afraid of God nor of any other people. And when the | neither afraid of God nor of any other people. And when the | neither afraid of God nor of any other people. And when the |
| 32408 | Christ came into the world, and came down into Egypt, the | Christ came into the world, and came down into Egypt, the | Christ came into the world, and came down into Egypt, the |
| 32409 | fear of Him, and the trembling caused by Him, came upon | fear of Him, and the trembling caused by Him, came upon | fear of Him, and the trembling caused by Him, came upon |
| 32410 | them. He purified the people, He was holy, He purified the | them. He purified the people, He was holy, He purified the | them. He purified the people, He was holy, He purified the |
| 32411 | nations, and He made the Sceptre of all the nations to come | nations, and He made the Sceptre of all the nations to come | nations, and He made the Sceptre of all the nations to come |
| 32412 | over them. Therefore he saith, ¢ Egypt’s labour [and] the | over them. Therefore he saith, ¢ Egypt’s labour [and] the | over them. Therefore he saith, ¢ Egypt’s labour [and] the |
| 32413 | merchandise of the people of Kish, and of the Sabeans, men | merchandise of the people of Kish, and of the Sabeans, men | merchandise of the people of Kish, and of the Sabeans, men |
| 32414 | of high stature, shall come to thee, and they shall pray unto | of high stature, shall come to thee, and they shall pray unto | of high stature, shall come to thee, and they shall pray unto |
| 32415 | thee, [saying,] For thou art the God, and they | know not pol. 534 | thee, [saying,] For thou art the God, and they | know not pol. 534 | thee, [saying,] For thou art the God, and they | know not pol. 534 |
| 32416 | that the God of Israel is our Saviour’? Ye see, [my Ⲙⲉ- PT | that the God of Israel is our Saviour’? Ye see, [my ⲙⲏⲓ- PT | that the God of Israel is our Saviour’? Ye see, [my myi- PT |
| 32417 | loved, ] how the prophecy hath made itself manifest. When | loved, ] how the prophecy hath made itself manifest. When | loved, ] how the prophecy hath made itself manifest. When |
| 32418 | the Word of the Father came down into Egypt, He came in | the Word of the Father came down into Egypt, He came in | the Word of the Father came down into Egypt, He came in |
| 32419 | humility. He did not come as one of high rank and dignity, | humility. He did not come as one of high rank and dignity, | humility. He did not come as one of high rank and dignity, |
| 32420 | neither did He wear the royal purple; but His kingdom | neither did He wear the royal purple; but His kingdom | neither did He wear the royal purple; but His kingdom |
| 32421 | is for ever and ever, and His dominion from generation to | is for ever and ever, and His dominion from generation to | is for ever and ever, and His dominion from generation to |
| 32422 | generation. He did not come seated on a waggon, but He | generation. He did not come seated on a waggon, but He | generation. He did not come seated on a waggon, but He |
| 32423 | walked on His feet, and His waggon was the cattle-manger. | walked on His feet, and His waggon was the cattle-manger. | walked on His feet, and His waggon was the cattle-manger. |
| 32424 | He, Who gave unto us the road whereby we may enter into | He, Who gave unto us the road whereby we may enter into | He, Who gave unto us the road whereby we may enter into |
| 32425 | heaven, instead of being arrayed in purple and in apparel | heaven, instead of being arrayed in purple and in apparel | heaven, instead of being arrayed in purple and in apparel |
| 32426 | unsoiled, was wrapped in strips of ragged stuff, even as we | unsoiled, was wrapped in strips of ragged stuff, even as we | unsoiled, was wrapped in strips of ragged stuff, even as we |
| 32427 | 1 Ysa. xix. 1. 2 Isa. xix. 16. 3 Isa. xlv. 14, 15. | 1 Ysa. xix. 1. 2 Isa. xix. 16. 3 Isa. xlv. 14, 15. | 1 Ysa. xix. 1. 2 Isa. xix. 16. 3 Isa. xlv. 14, 15. |
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| 32428 | Fol. 53d | Fol. 53d | Fol. 53d |
| 32429 | PH | PH | PH |
| 32430 | Fol. 54a | Fol. 54a | Fol. 54a |
| 32431 | ⲣ︦ⲑ︦ | ⲣ︦ⲑ︦ | r︦θ︦ |
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| 32433 | are. For this reason every man who is a servant of Him | are. For this reason every man who is a servant of Him | are. For this reason every man who is a servant of Him |
| 32434 | cannot possibly walk in pride. Then he saith again, ¢ There | cannot possibly walk in pride. Then he saith again, ¢ There | cannot possibly walk in pride. Then he saith again, ¢ There |
| 32435 | shall be an altar | to the Lord in Egypt, near the country | shall be an altar | to the Lord in Egypt, near the country | shall be an altar | to the Lord in Egypt, near the country |
| 32436 | of Kish, and they shall offer up a gift upon it unto the | of Kish, and they shall offer up a gift upon it unto the | of Kish, and they shall offer up a gift upon it unto the |
| 32437 | Ⲙⲟⲓ. | Ⲙⲟⲓ. | Moi. |
| 32438 | Now the sweetness of thy words, O Isaiah the Prophet, | Now the sweetness of thy words, O Isaiah the Prophet, | Now the sweetness of thy words, O Isaiah the Prophet, |
| 32439 | maketh us to forget the other portions of the narrative which | maketh us to forget the other portions of the narrative which | maketh us to forget the other portions of the narrative which |
| 32440 | we have begun to relate. Because Herod found that the | we have begun to relate. Because Herod found that the | we have begun to relate. Because Herod found that the |
| 32441 | Magi had made a laughing-stock of him, and that he was | Magi had made a laughing-stock of him, and that he was | Magi had made a laughing-stock of him, and that he was |
| 32442 | unable to overtake them on their road, he was filled with | unable to overtake them on their road, he was filled with | unable to overtake them on their road, he was filled with |
| 32443 | wrath by his father the Devil, for he was afraid, inasmuch | wrath by his father the Devil, for he was afraid, inasmuch | wrath by his father the Devil, for he was afraid, inasmuch |
| 32444 | as they were masters in the arts of the sorcerer, lest they | as they were masters in the arts of the sorcerer, lest they | as they were masters in the arts of the sorcerer, lest they |
| 32445 | should do evil things to him, and he did not know where the | should do evil things to him, and he did not know where the | should do evil things to him, and he did not know where the |
| 32446 | Christ was so that he might seek Him out. Thus he continued | Christ was so that he might seek Him out. Thus he continued | Christ was so that he might seek Him out. Thus he continued |
| 32447 | to feel two evil passions, anger because the Magi had made | to feel two evil passions, anger because the Magi had made | to feel two evil passions, anger because the Magi had made |
| 32448 | him a laughing-stock, and hatred towards the Christ, Whom | him a laughing-stock, and hatred towards the Christ, Whom | him a laughing-stock, and hatred towards the Christ, Whom |
| 32449 | he wished to kill. And he continued to expect the Magi to | he wished to kill. And he continued to expect the Magi to | he wished to kill. And he continued to expect the Magi to |
| 32450 | return | to him until fully two years had passed. Now it was | return | to him until fully two years had passed. Now it was | return | to him until fully two years had passed. Now it was |
| 32451 | not Herod who put restraint upon himself, but God Who set | not Herod who put restraint upon himself, but God Who set | not Herod who put restraint upon himself, but God Who set |
| 32452 | a restraint upon his heart, and prevented him from searching | a restraint upon his heart, and prevented him from searching | a restraint upon his heart, and prevented him from searching |
| 32453 | out the Christ at once, and He held him back until all the | out the Christ at once, and He held him back until all the | out the Christ at once, and He held him back until all the |
| 32454 | things that were written concerning the Christ were fulfilled. | things that were written concerning the Christ were fulfilled. | things that were written concerning the Christ were fulfilled. |
| 32455 | And they circumcised Christ on the eighth day, and they | And they circumcised Christ on the eighth day, and they | And they circumcised Christ on the eighth day, and they |
| 32456 | performed on Him all that the observance of the Law | performed on Him all that the observance of the Law | performed on Him all that the observance of the Law |
| 32457 | demanded. And they took Him into the Temple, and Simeon | demanded. And they took Him into the Temple, and Simeon | demanded. And they took Him into the Temple, and Simeon |
| 32458 | the priest received Him in his bosom, and he blessed Him. | the priest received Him in his bosom, and he blessed Him. | the priest received Him in his bosom, and he blessed Him. |
| 32459 | And He increased in stature like [any other] child, and He | And He increased in stature like [any other] child, and He | And He increased in stature like [any other] child, and He |
| 32460 | obeyed His parents, and performed all the other things which | obeyed His parents, and performed all the other things which | obeyed His parents, and performed all the other things which |
| 32461 | it was right for Him to do. After these things He departed | it was right for Him to do. After these things He departed | it was right for Him to do. After these things He departed |
| 32462 | into Egypt, Joseph being with Him. | into Egypt, Joseph being with Him. | into Egypt, Joseph being with Him. |
| 32463 | And when Herod saw that the Magi did not return unto | And when Herod saw that the Magi did not return unto | And when Herod saw that the Magi did not return unto |
| 32464 | him, he was exceedingly angry, and he sent and slew all the | him, he was exceedingly angry, and he sent and slew all the | him, he was exceedingly angry, and he sent and slew all the |
| 32465 | young children who were in Bethlehem and the region round | young children who were in Bethlehem and the region round | young children who were in Bethlehem and the region round |
| 32466 | 1 Isa. xix. 19, 21. | 1 Isa. xix. 19, 21. | 1 Isa. xix. 19, 21. |
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| 32467 | le | le | le |
| 32468 | d | d | d |
| 32469 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 681 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 681 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 681 |
| 32470 | about of two years of age and under. For the Evangelist | about of two years of age and under. For the Evangelist | about of two years of age and under. For the Evangelist |
| 32471 | “saith, | “According to the time when he enquired of the | “saith, | “According to the time when he enquired of the | “saith, | “According to the time when he enquired of the |
| 32472 | Magians,”! and it is evident that he delayed before he slew | Magians,”! and it is evident that he delayed before he slew | Magians,”! and it is evident that he delayed before he slew |
| 32473 | the young children. And when the sacrifice was made, all | the young children. And when the sacrifice was made, all | the young children. And when the sacrifice was made, all |
| 32474 | the people who belonged to Bethlehem, and to the region | the people who belonged to Bethlehem, and to the region | the people who belonged to Bethlehem, and to the region |
| 32475 | round about, mourned for their little children who had been | round about, mourned for their little children who had been | round about, mourned for their little children who had been |
| 32476 | slain, But all the denizens of heaven rejoiced over the sacrifice | slain, But all the denizens of heaven rejoiced over the sacrifice | slain, But all the denizens of heaven rejoiced over the sacrifice |
| 32477 | of the children which had taken place after the departure of | of the children which had taken place after the departure of | of the children which had taken place after the departure of |
| 32478 | Christ, [Who] said unto His Father, with rejoicing, ¢ Behold | Christ, [Who] said unto His Father, with rejoicing, ¢ Behold | Christ, [Who] said unto His Father, with rejoicing, ¢ Behold |
| 32479 | My first sacrifice which I have offered up unto Thee after My | My first sacrifice which I have offered up unto Thee after My | My first sacrifice which I have offered up unto Thee after My |
| 32480 | coming upon the earth. Now therefore, O My Father, accept | coming upon the earth. Now therefore, O My Father, accept | coming upon the earth. Now therefore, O My Father, accept |
| 32481 | from My hand My sacrifice [of the children] in place of the | from My hand My sacrifice [of the children] in place of the | from My hand My sacrifice [of the children] in place of the |
| 32482 | animals which are slaughtered for devils. Behold, I send up | animals which are slaughtered for devils. Behold, I send up | animals which are slaughtered for devils. Behold, I send up |
| 32483 | to Thee a great quantity of innocent blood, and I give these | to Thee a great quantity of innocent blood, and I give these | to Thee a great quantity of innocent blood, and I give these |
| 32484 | precious gifts unto Thee, O My Father, so that they may | precious gifts unto Thee, O My Father, so that they may | precious gifts unto Thee, O My Father, so that they may |
| 32485 | bless Thee and Thy holy | angels until I come unto Thee. | bless Thee and Thy holy | angels until I come unto Thee. | bless Thee and Thy holy | angels until I come unto Thee. |
| 32486 | Forsake not the world, O My Father, and those who dwell | Forsake not the world, O My Father, and those who dwell | Forsake not the world, O My Father, and those who dwell |
| 32487 | therein. Remember that Our hands have made them, and | therein. Remember that Our hands have made them, and | therein. Remember that Our hands have made them, and |
| 32488 | that all these creatures are the work of Our hands” And | that all these creatures are the work of Our hands” And | that all these creatures are the work of Our hands” And |
| 32489 | Herod saw that he had two sons whom he had called by his | Herod saw that he had two sons whom he had called by his | Herod saw that he had two sons whom he had called by his |
| 32490 | name Herod. And when he was about to yield up his spirit, | name Herod. And when he was about to yield up his spirit, | name Herod. And when he was about to yield up his spirit, |
| 32491 | the soldiers of his army spake unto him, saying, ¢ Which of | the soldiers of his army spake unto him, saying, ¢ Which of | the soldiers of his army spake unto him, saying, ¢ Which of |
| 32492 | thy sons shall reign after thee?’ Then Herod looked at his | thy sons shall reign after thee?’ Then Herod looked at his | thy sons shall reign after thee?’ Then Herod looked at his |
| 32493 | elder son, and said unto him, ¢ Rule thy people.’ 2 And the | elder son, and said unto him, ¢ Rule thy people.’ 2 And the | elder son, and said unto him, ¢ Rule thy people.’ 2 And the |
| 32494 | soldiers of the army set the royal crown upon his head, | soldiers of the army set the royal crown upon his head, | soldiers of the army set the royal crown upon his head, |
| 32495 | and they abolished his first name of Herod, and called him | and they abolished his first name of Herod, and called him | and they abolished his first name of Herod, and called him |
| 32496 | Archelaus,® according to that which his father had given unto | Archelaus,® according to that which his father had given unto | Archelaus,® according to that which his father had given unto |
| 32497 | him. And the Lord removed from his mind the intention | | him. And the Lord removed from his mind the intention | | him. And the Lord removed from his mind the intention | |
| 32498 | of seeking out Jesus. And the angel of the Lord appeared | of seeking out Jesus. And the angel of the Lord appeared | of seeking out Jesus. And the angel of the Lord appeared |
| 32499 | unto Joseph in Egypt, saying, ¢ Arise, take the young Child | unto Joseph in Egypt, saying, ¢ Arise, take the young Child | unto Joseph in Egypt, saying, ¢ Arise, take the young Child |
| 32500 | 1 Matt. ii. 16. | 1 Matt. ii. 16. | 1 Matt. ii. 16. |
| 32501 | ⲁⲣⲭⲉⲓ ⲉ ⲡⲉⲕⲗⲁⲟⲥ, a play on the name ⲁⲣⲭⲉⲗⲁⲟⲥ. | Ⲁⲣⲭⲉⲓ ⲉ ⲡⲉⲕⲗⲁⲟⲥ, a play on the name ⲁⲣⲭⲉⲗⲁⲟⲥ. | Arṡei e peklaos, a play on the name arkelaos. |
| 32502 | 3 He was the son of Herod by Malthace, a Samaritan woman, and was | 3 He was the son of Herod by Malthace, a Samaritan woman, and was | 3 He was the son of Herod by Malthace, a Samaritan woman, and was |
| 32503 | only named by Herod as his successor when the king discovered the | only named by Herod as his successor when the king discovered the | only named by Herod as his successor when the king discovered the |
| 32504 | treachery of Antipater, his eldest son. | treachery of Antipater, his eldest son. | treachery of Antipater, his eldest son. |
| 32505 | Fol. 540% | Fol. 540% | Fol. 540% |
| 32506 | ps | ps | ps |
| 32507 | Fol. 55 a | Fol. 55 a | Fol. 55 a |
| 32508 | pia | pia | pia |
| 32509 | Fol. 555 | Fol. 555 | Fol. 555 |
| 32510 | pik | pik | pik |
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| 32511 | Fol. 56a | Fol. 56a | Fol. 56a |
| 32512 | pic | pic | pic |
| 32513 | Fol. 56% | Fol. 56% | Fol. 56% |
| 32514 | ⲣⲓⲇ | ⲣⲓⲇ | riḋ |
| 32515 | 682 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 682 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 682 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS |
| 32516 | and His mother, and get ye into the land of Israel; for | and His mother, and get ye into the land of Israel; for | and His mother, and get ye into the land of Israel; for |
| 32517 | he who sought for the soul of the young Child is Ϥⲉ. And ° | he who sought for the soul of the young Child is Ϥⲉ. And ° | he who sought for the soul of the young Child is Fe. And ° |
| 32518 | straightway the good old man rose up, and took the young | straightway the good old man rose up, and took the young | straightway the good old man rose up, and took the young |
| 32519 | Child and Mary His mother, and departed into the land of | Child and Mary His mother, and departed into the land of | Child and Mary His mother, and departed into the land of |
| 32520 | Israel. And the young Child called Joseph My father’, | Israel. And the young Child called Joseph My father’, | Israel. And the young Child called Joseph My father’, |
| 32521 | and Joseph instructed Him like a son, and the Child obeyed | and Joseph instructed Him like a son, and the Child obeyed | and Joseph instructed Him like a son, and the Child obeyed |
| 32522 | him like a good son. | him like a good son. | him like a good son. |
| 32523 | Now Archelaus had two sons; the elder was called Philip, | Now Archelaus had two sons; the elder was called Philip, | Now Archelaus had two sons; the elder was called Philip, |
| 32524 | and the younger was called Ilerod, according to the name of | and the younger was called Ilerod, according to the name of | and the younger was called Ilerod, according to the name of |
| 32525 | his father 2; and Philip ® had a wife whose name was Herodias. | his father 2; and Philip ® had a wife whose name was Herodias. | his father 2; and Philip ® had a wife whose name was Herodias. |
| 32526 | And after a few days Archelaus died and Herod was set up | And after a few days Archelaus died and Herod was set up | And after a few days Archelaus died and Herod was set up |
| 32527 | in his place. And he was a young man of goodly presence, | in his place. And he was a young man of goodly presence, | in his place. And he was a young man of goodly presence, |
| 32528 | and all the army loved him, but he had no wife, and he | and all the army loved him, but he had no wife, and he | and all the army loved him, but he had no wife, and he |
| 32529 | committed very great sin, for he slept with his brother’s wife | committed very great sin, for he slept with his brother’s wife | committed very great sin, for he slept with his brother’s wife |
| 32530 | whilst his brother was still alive, but no one knew of this | whilst his brother was still alive, but no one knew of this | whilst his brother was still alive, but no one knew of this |
| 32531 | secret thing except John, the son of Zacharias the priest. | secret thing except John, the son of Zacharias the priest. | secret thing except John, the son of Zacharias the priest. |
| 32532 | And John lived in the desert of Toriné in those days, because | And John lived in the desert of Toriné in those days, because | And John lived in the desert of Toriné in those days, because |
| 32533 | at that time Herod was slaying the young children who were | at that time Herod was slaying the young children who were | at that time Herod was slaying the young children who were |
| 32534 | in Bethlehem. In secking for the Christ, he sought also for | in Bethlehem. In secking for the Christ, he sought also for | in Bethlehem. In secking for the Christ, he sought also for |
| 32535 | John so that he might kill him, but his mother took him, | | John so that he might kill him, but his mother took him, | | John so that he might kill him, but his mother took him, | |
| 32536 | and fled with him to the wilderness of Toriné. And Herod | and fled with him to the wilderness of Toriné. And Herod | and fled with him to the wilderness of Toriné. And Herod |
| 32537 | sent a message to Zacharias, the father of John, in the | sent a message to Zacharias, the father of John, in the | sent a message to Zacharias, the father of John, in the |
| 32538 | Temple, saying, ¢ Tell me where thy son is so that I may kill | Temple, saying, ¢ Tell me where thy son is so that I may kill | Temple, saying, ¢ Tell me where thy son is so that I may kill |
| 32539 | him.” And Zacharias said, ‘I know not. His mother hath | him.” And Zacharias said, ‘I know not. His mother hath | him.” And Zacharias said, ‘I know not. His mother hath |
| 32540 | taken him and fled with him.” And Herod was angry, and | taken him and fled with him.” And Herod was angry, and | taken him and fled with him.” And Herod was angry, and |
| 32541 | he sent and killed Zacharias the priest, in the inner part of | he sent and killed Zacharias the priest, in the inner part of | he sent and killed Zacharias the priest, in the inner part of |
| 32542 | the apse, in the holy place on the steps [leading up to] the | the apse, in the holy place on the steps [leading up to] the | the apse, in the holy place on the steps [leading up to] the |
| 32543 | altar. | altar. | altar. |
| 32544 | And it came to pass after these things that Philip died, | And it came to pass after these things that Philip died, | And it came to pass after these things that Philip died, |
| 32545 | and he left a daughter who was And | and he left a daughter who was And | and he left a daughter who was And |
| 32546 | 1 Matt. ii. 20. 2 The father of Archelaus (?). | 1 Matt. ii. 20. 2 The father of Archelaus (?). | 1 Matt. ii. 20. 2 The father of Archelaus (?). |
| 32547 | 3 The writer seems to confuse Herod, who was surnamed Philip, and | 3 The writer seems to confuse Herod, who was surnamed Philip, and | 3 The writer seems to confuse Herod, who was surnamed Philip, and |
| 32548 | was thie son of Herod the Great by Mariamne, the daughter of Simon the | was thie son of Herod the Great by Mariamne, the daughter of Simon the | was thie son of Herod the Great by Mariamne, the daughter of Simon the |
| 32549 | high priest, with Ierod Antipas, the son of Herod the Great by Malthace. | high priest, with Ierod Antipas, the son of Herod the Great by Malthace. | high priest, with Ierod Antipas, the son of Herod the Great by Malthace. |
| 32550 | See Matt. xiv. 3; Mark vi. 17 ; Luke iii, 19, | See Matt. xiv. 3; Mark vi. 17 ; Luke iii, 19, | See Matt. xiv. 3; Mark vi. 17 ; Luke iii, 19, |
| 32551 | * Presumably daughter of the Herodias of Matt. xiv. 6. | * Presumably daughter of the Herodias of Matt. xiv. 6. | * Presumably daughter of the Herodias of Matt. xiv. 6. |
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| 32552 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 683 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 683 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 683 |
| 32553 | Herod continued in sin, and John rebuked him, and sent | Herod continued in sin, and John rebuked him, and sent | Herod continued in sin, and John rebuked him, and sent |
| 32554 | warnings unto him daily through a messenger, saying, It is | warnings unto him daily through a messenger, saying, It is | warnings unto him daily through a messenger, saying, It is |
| 32555 | not lawful for thee to take thy brother’s wife’! O John, | not lawful for thee to take thy brother’s wife’! O John, | not lawful for thee to take thy brother’s wife’! O John, |
| 32556 | than whom among those who are born of women none is Fol. 57« | than whom among those who are born of women none is Fol. 57« | than whom among those who are born of women none is Fol. 57« |
| 32557 | areater,? I would that thou didst inform me who was the ⲣⲉ | areater,? I would that thou didst inform me who was the ⲣⲉ | areater,? I would that thou didst inform me who was the re |
| 32558 | messenger by whom thou didst send warnings daily to Herod ! | messenger by whom thou didst send warnings daily to Herod ! | messenger by whom thou didst send warnings daily to Herod ! |
| 32559 | For this took place before thou didst reveal thyself to men, | For this took place before thou didst reveal thyself to men, | For this took place before thou didst reveal thyself to men, |
| 32560 | and there existed no [other] man who would dare to utter | and there existed no [other] man who would dare to utter | and there existed no [other] man who would dare to utter |
| 32561 | words of this kind to the face of the king. I think, O my | words of this kind to the face of the king. I think, O my | words of this kind to the face of the king. I think, O my |
| 32562 | brethren, that it was an angel who acted as John’s messenger, | brethren, that it was an angel who acted as John’s messenger, | brethren, that it was an angel who acted as John’s messenger, |
| 32563 | and who sent to Herod and spake unto him the secrets of | and who sent to Herod and spake unto him the secrets of | and who sent to Herod and spake unto him the secrets of |
| 32564 | John. Therefore Herod did not know where John was, and | John. Therefore Herod did not know where John was, and | John. Therefore Herod did not know where John was, and |
| 32565 | he could not lay hold upon an envoy whom he could not see, | he could not lay hold upon an envoy whom he could not see, | he could not lay hold upon an envoy whom he could not see, |
| 32566 | and whose voice alone he heard. And, afterwards, when the | and whose voice alone he heard. And, afterwards, when the | and whose voice alone he heard. And, afterwards, when the |
| 32567 | holy forerunner [of Christ] had revealed himself unto men, | holy forerunner [of Christ] had revealed himself unto men, | holy forerunner [of Christ] had revealed himself unto men, |
| 32568 | he again rebuked Herod, but Herod was unable to speak unto | he again rebuked Herod, but Herod was unable to speak unto | he again rebuked Herod, but Herod was unable to speak unto |
| 32569 | him according to his evil wish, | because the multitude Fol. 570 | him according to his evil wish, | because the multitude Fol. 570 | him according to his evil wish, | because the multitude Fol. 570 |
| 32570 | regarded John as a prophet. Now I should very much like ⲣ | regarded John as a prophet. Now I should very much like ⲣ | regarded John as a prophet. Now I should very much like r |
| 32571 | to describe unto you what took place between Herod and | to describe unto you what took place between Herod and | to describe unto you what took place between Herod and |
| 32572 | John, but I am afraid that if T discuss this matter I shall | John, but I am afraid that if T discuss this matter I shall | John, but I am afraid that if T discuss this matter I shall |
| 32573 | entirely forget this great festival wherein we are engaged | entirely forget this great festival wherein we are engaged | entirely forget this great festival wherein we are engaged |
| 32574 | this day, namely, the festival of the holy Virgin Mary, who | this day, namely, the festival of the holy Virgin Mary, who | this day, namely, the festival of the holy Virgin Mary, who |
| 32575 | gave birth to God. | gave birth to God. | gave birth to God. |
| 32576 | There hath never been any other miracle as great as this on | There hath never been any other miracle as great as this on | There hath never been any other miracle as great as this on |
| 32577 | the earth; the finding of a virgin who was with child and | the earth; the finding of a virgin who was with child and | the earth; the finding of a virgin who was with child and |
| 32578 | who brought forth a man-child.> And more miraculous still | who brought forth a man-child.> And more miraculous still | who brought forth a man-child.> And more miraculous still |
| 32579 | 1s it that when they did what was decreed for her, and when | 1s it that when they did what was decreed for her, and when | 1s it that when they did what was decreed for her, and when |
| 32580 | they had given her to a man, he neither knew her nor was | they had given her to a man, he neither knew her nor was | they had given her to a man, he neither knew her nor was |
| 32581 | he scandalized to find that she was with child by some one | he scandalized to find that she was with child by some one | he scandalized to find that she was with child by some one |
| 32582 | else. More miraculous still is it that the man accepted the | else. More miraculous still is it that the man accepted the | else. More miraculous still is it that the man accepted the |
| 32583 | paternity [of the Child], and ministered unto the Child she | paternity [of the Child], and ministered unto the Child she | paternity [of the Child], and ministered unto the Child she |
| 32584 | brought forth. Now had it been myself I should have said | brought forth. Now had it been myself I should have said | brought forth. Now had it been myself I should have said |
| 32585 | unto her, ‘I wish to understand this matter which hath taken | unto her, ‘I wish to understand this matter which hath taken | unto her, ‘I wish to understand this matter which hath taken |
| 32586 | 1 Matt. xiv. 4. 2 Matt. xi. 11 ; Luke vii. 28. | 1 Matt. xiv. 4. 2 Matt. xi. 11 ; Luke vii. 28. | 1 Matt. xiv. 4. 2 Matt. xi. 11 ; Luke vii. 28. |
| 32587 | * Reading ⲛ̄ ⲟⲩϣⲏⲣⲉ ⲛ̄ ϩⲟⲟⲩⲧ( | * Reading ⲛ ⲟⲩϣⲏⲣⲓ ⲛ ϩⲱⲟⲩⲧ | * Reading n ouṡyri n hōout |
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| 32588 | 684 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 684 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 684 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS |
| 32589 | Fol. 5 place. Thou wast delivered over unto me as a | virgin, and | Fol. 5 place. Thou wast delivered over unto me as a | virgin, and | Fol. 5 place. Thou wast delivered over unto me as a | virgin, and |
| 32590 | P17 Ⲓ was going to make a marriage feast for thee. But now, | P17 ⲓ was going to make a marriage feast for thee. But now, | P17 i was going to make a marriage feast for thee. But now, |
| 32591 | before this feast could take place, I walk with thee, and I | before this feast could take place, I walk with thee, and I | before this feast could take place, I walk with thee, and I |
| 32592 | discover that thou art with child, and that thou hast come to | discover that thou art with child, and that thou hast come to | discover that thou art with child, and that thou hast come to |
| 32593 | thy time for bringing forth. However, no such [thoughts | thy time for bringing forth. However, no such [thoughts | thy time for bringing forth. However, no such [thoughts |
| 32594 | as] these rose up in his heart. | as] these rose up in his heart. | as] these rose up in his heart. |
| 32595 | O Isaiah, thou greatest of the Prophets, thou who hast | O Isaiah, thou greatest of the Prophets, thou who hast | O Isaiah, thou greatest of the Prophets, thou who hast |
| 32596 | talked with God on several occasions, and hast never kept | talked with God on several occasions, and hast never kept | talked with God on several occasions, and hast never kept |
| 32597 | silence concerning the miraculous virgin, what dost thou say ? | silence concerning the miraculous virgin, what dost thou say ? | silence concerning the miraculous virgin, what dost thou say ? |
| 32598 | He saith, Before she felt the pangs of childbirth she brought | He saith, Before she felt the pangs of childbirth she brought | He saith, Before she felt the pangs of childbirth she brought |
| 32599 | forth. Before the pains of childbirth came upon her she was | forth. Before the pains of childbirth came upon her she was | forth. Before the pains of childbirth came upon her she was |
| 32600 | delivered, and gave birth to a man-child. Who hath ever | delivered, and gave birth to a man-child. Who hath ever | delivered, and gave birth to a man-child. Who hath ever |
| 32601 | heard of such a thing ? Or, who hath ever seen a woman | heard of such a thing ? Or, who hath ever seen a woman | heard of such a thing ? Or, who hath ever seen a woman |
| 32602 | bring forth, and produce a whole nation at once ?’! And | bring forth, and produce a whole nation at once ?’! And | bring forth, and produce a whole nation at once ?’! And |
| 32603 | this is a most marvellous thing: she was obliged to go | this is a most marvellous thing: she was obliged to go | this is a most marvellous thing: she was obliged to go |
| 32604 | through the process of parturition, just like all other women, | through the process of parturition, just like all other women, | through the process of parturition, just like all other women, |
| 32605 | but, although she brought forth with pain and trouble, the | but, although she brought forth with pain and trouble, the | but, although she brought forth with pain and trouble, the |
| 32606 | Fol. 585 terror which is usually present in | all women who are in child- | Fol. 585 terror which is usually present in | all women who are in child- | Fol. 585 terror which is usually present in | all women who are in child- |
| 32607 | pir birth for the first time was absent from her. Ⲟ Mary, what | pir birth for the first time was absent from her. Ⲟⲓ Mary, what | pir birth for the first time was absent from her. Oi Mary, what |
| 32608 | didst thou intend to do when thou didst find thyself alone in | didst thou intend to do when thou didst find thyself alone in | didst thou intend to do when thou didst find thyself alone in |
| 32609 | the caravanseral, in a strange country, when thou hadst no | the caravanseral, in a strange country, when thou hadst no | the caravanseral, in a strange country, when thou hadst no |
| 32610 | man who was known to thee near thee, and when thou couldst | man who was known to thee near thee, and when thou couldst | man who was known to thee near thee, and when thou couldst |
| 32611 | not find a place wherein to lie down in the caravanserai? | not find a place wherein to lie down in the caravanserai? | not find a place wherein to lie down in the caravanserai? |
| 32612 | Didst thou remain alone without agitation, and without terror ? | Didst thou remain alone without agitation, and without terror ? | Didst thou remain alone without agitation, and without terror ? |
| 32613 | Didst thou not, peradventure, say in thine heart, ‘I am a woman | Didst thou not, peradventure, say in thine heart, ‘I am a woman | Didst thou not, peradventure, say in thine heart, ‘I am a woman |
| 32614 | like any other woman. Ⲓ see that I am with child, although | like any other woman. Ⲓ see that I am with child, although | like any other woman. I see that I am with child, although |
| 32615 | I am a virgin, for that which hath happened to me is a won- | I am a virgin, for that which hath happened to me is a won- | I am a virgin, for that which hath happened to me is a won- |
| 32616 | derful mystery. T feel [my] fruit moving. T feel the birth- | derful mystery. T feel [my] fruit moving. T feel the birth- | derful mystery. T feel [my] fruit moving. T feel the birth- |
| 32617 | pangs {lowing over me like the droppings of rain water, I feel | | pangs {lowing over me like the droppings of rain water, I feel | | pangs {lowing over me like the droppings of rain water, I feel | |
| 32618 | myself to be in a state of great misery, and I am sorrowing | myself to be in a state of great misery, and I am sorrowing | myself to be in a state of great misery, and I am sorrowing |
| 32619 | because of my absence from home and friends. I know not | because of my absence from home and friends. I know not | because of my absence from home and friends. I know not |
| 32620 | what to say, and I do not see any person who will take care | | what to say, and I do not see any person who will take care | | what to say, and I do not see any person who will take care | |
| 32621 | of me and provide me with oil and wine, and the other | | of me and provide me with oil and wine, and the other | | of me and provide me with oil and wine, and the other | |
| 32622 | ! Isa. Ixvi. 7. | ! Isa. Ixvi. 7. | ! Isa. Ixvi. 7. |
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| 32623 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 685 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 685 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 685 |
| 32624 | necessary things | which are prepared for women who are Ⲣⲟ. | necessary things | which are prepared for women who are ⲣⲟ. | necessary things | which are prepared for women who are ro. |
| 32625 | about to bring forth children for the first time. More PI® | about to bring forth children for the first time. More PI® | about to bring forth children for the first time. More PI® |
| 32626 | especially do I feel at this moment that T am without kinsfolk | especially do I feel at this moment that T am without kinsfolk | especially do I feel at this moment that T am without kinsfolk |
| 32627 | and am a stranger, and that I am obliged to entrust myself | and am a stranger, and that I am obliged to entrust myself | and am a stranger, and that I am obliged to entrust myself |
| 32628 | to a caravanserai. For when all other women who are about | to a caravanserai. For when all other women who are about | to a caravanserai. For when all other women who are about |
| 32629 | to bring forth for the first time arrive at the period of the | to bring forth for the first time arrive at the period of the | to bring forth for the first time arrive at the period of the |
| 32630 | ninthanonth, their parents attend to their wants, but 1 see no | ninthanonth, their parents attend to their wants, but 1 see no | ninthanonth, their parents attend to their wants, but 1 see no |
| 32631 | one round about me, and there is no other house except the | one round about me, and there is no other house except the | one round about me, and there is no other house except the |
| 32632 | caravanserai wherein I can take up my abode.’ | caravanserai wherein I can take up my abode.’ | caravanserai wherein I can take up my abode.’ |
| 32633 | Nevertheless, why art thou disturbed, O Mary? Behold, | Nevertheless, why art thou disturbed, O Mary? Behold, | Nevertheless, why art thou disturbed, O Mary? Behold, |
| 32634 | all the hosts of heaven stand before thee instead of parents | all the hosts of heaven stand before thee instead of parents | all the hosts of heaven stand before thee instead of parents |
| 32635 | according to the flesh, Behold, God, the Lord of all creation, | according to the flesh, Behold, God, the Lord of all creation, | according to the flesh, Behold, God, the Lord of all creation, |
| 32636 | is unto thee a Father, in the place of brethren and kinsfolk. | is unto thee a Father, in the place of brethren and kinsfolk. | is unto thee a Father, in the place of brethren and kinsfolk. |
| 32637 | Behold, He Who hath created the whole world with His own | Behold, He Who hath created the whole world with His own | Behold, He Who hath created the whole world with His own |
| 32638 | hands is present, and He will protect thee and will take the | hands is present, and He will protect thee and will take the | hands is present, and He will protect thee and will take the |
| 32639 | place of wine, and oil, and the | other necessaries of the body, Fol. 590 | place of wine, and oil, and the | other necessaries of the body, Fol. 590 | place of wine, and oil, and the | other necessaries of the body, Fol. 590 |
| 32640 | and He it is Who will give nourishment to the hungry Child PR | and He it is Who will give nourishment to the hungry Child PR | and He it is Who will give nourishment to the hungry Child PR |
| 32641 | Who shall come forth from thee. Instead of a house and | Who shall come forth from thee. Instead of a house and | Who shall come forth from thee. Instead of a house and |
| 32642 | a habitation the heaven of heavens shall be a house for thee | a habitation the heaven of heavens shall be a house for thee | a habitation the heaven of heavens shall be a house for thee |
| 32643 | and a habitation. Instead of couches, and feather pillows, | and a habitation. Instead of couches, and feather pillows, | and a habitation. Instead of couches, and feather pillows, |
| 32644 | and padded quilts and cushions, behold, the ineorruptible, | and padded quilts and cushions, behold, the ineorruptible, | and padded quilts and cushions, behold, the ineorruptible, |
| 32645 | celestial clothing hath been prepared for thee, and instead of | celestial clothing hath been prepared for thee, and instead of | celestial clothing hath been prepared for thee, and instead of |
| 32646 | attendants and servants, behold, the old man Joseph, the | attendants and servants, behold, the old man Joseph, the | attendants and servants, behold, the old man Joseph, the |
| 32647 | blessed carpenter, hath prepared himself to be unto thee | blessed carpenter, hath prepared himself to be unto thee | blessed carpenter, hath prepared himself to be unto thee |
| 32648 | a servant and attendant. Be not afraid, O Mary, the Lord | a servant and attendant. Be not afraid, O Mary, the Lord | a servant and attendant. Be not afraid, O Mary, the Lord |
| 32649 | is with thee, even as He hath been in the time that is past, | is with thee, even as He hath been in the time that is past, | is with thee, even as He hath been in the time that is past, |
| 32650 | for the words of Gabriel unto thee were, Hail, thou who | for the words of Gabriel unto thee were, Hail, thou who | for the words of Gabriel unto thee were, Hail, thou who |
| 32651 | hast found favour! The Lord is with thee’ : and the abun- | hast found favour! The Lord is with thee’ : and the abun- | hast found favour! The Lord is with thee’ : and the abun- |
| 32652 | dance of every good thing that is in the heavens shall suffice | dance of every good thing that is in the heavens shall suffice | dance of every good thing that is in the heavens shall suffice |
| 32653 | for thee. What other woman in all the world hath found | for thee. What other woman in all the world hath found | for thee. What other woman in all the world hath found |
| 32654 | favour as thou hast, O thou holy city, | wherein is set even the Fol. 604 | favour as thou hast, O thou holy city, | wherein is set even the Fol. 604 | favour as thou hast, O thou holy city, | wherein is set even the Fol. 604 |
| 32655 | throne of the Great King? Verily, O holy Virgin Mary, pra | throne of the Great King? Verily, O holy Virgin Mary, pra | throne of the Great King? Verily, O holy Virgin Mary, pra |
| 32656 | thou art far more highly exalted than all those who are | thou art far more highly exalted than all those who are | thou art far more highly exalted than all those who are |
| 32657 | 1 Luke i. 28. | 1 Luke i. 28. | 1 Luke i. 28. |
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| 32659 | exalted in the heavens and upon the earth. When I think of | exalted in the heavens and upon the earth. When I think of | exalted in the heavens and upon the earth. When I think of |
| 32660 | that which happened unto thee, I am as much stricken with | that which happened unto thee, I am as much stricken with | that which happened unto thee, I am as much stricken with |
| 32661 | amazement as I should be if T were to be transported from | amazement as I should be if T were to be transported from | amazement as I should be if T were to be transported from |
| 32662 | earth up to heaven. | earth up to heaven. | earth up to heaven. |
| 32663 | Now very many learned bishops, and theologians, and | Now very many learned bishops, and theologians, and | Now very many learned bishops, and theologians, and |
| 32664 | inspired men have wished to describe thy blessed and honour- | inspired men have wished to describe thy blessed and honour- | inspired men have wished to describe thy blessed and honour- |
| 32665 | able estate, and they have laboured hard and abandoned their | able estate, and they have laboured hard and abandoned their | able estate, and they have laboured hard and abandoned their |
| 32666 | task, because they could not find any end to thy honour and | task, because they could not find any end to thy honour and | task, because they could not find any end to thy honour and |
| 32667 | thy virtue, and they could not discover how to effect their | thy virtue, and they could not discover how to effect their | thy virtue, and they could not discover how to effect their |
| 32668 | plan, for they became powerless before the height of thy | plan, for they became powerless before the height of thy | plan, for they became powerless before the height of thy |
| 32669 | attainment. Behold, the impious Nestorius, {that ignorant] | attainment. Behold, the impious Nestorius, {that ignorant] | attainment. Behold, the impious Nestorius, {that ignorant] |
| 32670 | mouth! that deserved to be shut, and lo, it is already stopped | mouth! that deserved to be shut, and lo, it is already stopped | mouth! that deserved to be shut, and lo, it is already stopped |
| 32671 | with the unquenchable fire of Amente, meditated continually | with the unquenchable fire of Amente, meditated continually | with the unquenchable fire of Amente, meditated continually |
| 32672 | Fol. 604 upon the great mystery which had | taken place, but he became | Fol. 604 upon the great mystery which had | taken place, but he became | Fol. 604 upon the great mystery which had | taken place, but he became |
| 32673 | prb stupefied, and his mind became wholly unbalanced. And he | prb stupefied, and his mind became wholly unbalanced. And he | prb stupefied, and his mind became wholly unbalanced. And he |
| 32674 | fell into a depth of wickedness, and he received the sentence | fell into a depth of wickedness, and he received the sentence | fell into a depth of wickedness, and he received the sentence |
| 32675 | of judgement which he deserved. He became a stranger to | of judgement which he deserved. He became a stranger to | of judgement which he deserved. He became a stranger to |
| 32676 | [his] diocese in this world, and he made himself a stranger to | [his] diocese in this world, and he made himself a stranger to | [his] diocese in this world, and he made himself a stranger to |
| 32677 | the glory of the kingdom of heaven; and his name was | the glory of the kingdom of heaven; and his name was | the glory of the kingdom of heaven; and his name was |
| 32678 | clothed with darkness (or, oblivion), and another received his | clothed with darkness (or, oblivion), and another received his | clothed with darkness (or, oblivion), and another received his |
| 32679 | bishoprick. Whilst he was still alive he received the excom- | bishoprick. Whilst he was still alive he received the excom- | bishoprick. Whilst he was still alive he received the excom- |
| 32680 | munication which he deserved, and the banishment of shame | munication which he deserved, and the banishment of shame | munication which he deserved, and the banishment of shame |
| 32681 | which was his just due. Therefore, for this reason, O my | which was his just due. Therefore, for this reason, O my | which was his just due. Therefore, for this reason, O my |
| 32682 | beloved, let us not seek to pry info the dispensation of the | beloved, let us not seek to pry info the dispensation of the | beloved, let us not seek to pry info the dispensation of the |
| 32683 | Son of God, or into the manner in which it was effected. | Son of God, or into the manner in which it was effected. | Son of God, or into the manner in which it was effected. |
| 32684 | For he saith in the Book of Proverbs, ‘If thou forcest | For he saith in the Book of Proverbs, ‘If thou forcest | For he saith in the Book of Proverbs, ‘If thou forcest |
| 32685 | matters, fighting (or, strife) shall arise’? It must be said: | matters, fighting (or, strife) shall arise’? It must be said: | matters, fighting (or, strife) shall arise’? It must be said: |
| 32686 | The Virgin brought forth the Word of the Father without the | The Virgin brought forth the Word of the Father without the | The Virgin brought forth the Word of the Father without the |
| 32687 | assistance of a man, and the fact is evident, but the investiga- | assistance of a man, and the fact is evident, but the investiga- | assistance of a man, and the fact is evident, but the investiga- |
| 32688 | tion of the manner in which He came down, and of the means | tion of the manner in which He came down, and of the means | tion of the manner in which He came down, and of the means |
| 32689 | whereby he entered into the womb of the Virgin, is a thing | | whereby he entered into the womb of the Virgin, is a thing | | whereby he entered into the womb of the Virgin, is a thing | |
| 32690 | Fol. 61a that is difficult for us to understand. Moreover, another | Fol. 61a that is difficult for us to understand. Moreover, another | Fol. 61a that is difficult for us to understand. Moreover, another |
| 32691 | PRT mystery is that which Gabriel spake unto her, saying, “It is | PRT mystery is that which Gabriel spake unto her, saying, “It is | PRT mystery is that which Gabriel spake unto her, saying, “It is |
| 32692 | ⲡⲁⲧⲥⲓ perhaps ⲡⲁⲧⲉⲓⲙⲉ. 2 Prov. xxx. 33. | ⲡⲁⲧⲥⲓ perhaps ⲡⲁⲧⲉⲙⲓ. 2 Prov. xxx. 33. | patsi perhaps patemi. 2 Prov. xxx. 33. |
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| 32693 | ht ϯⲍ | ht ϯⲍ | ht tiz |
| 32694 | [ⲕ | ⲕ | k |
| 32695 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 687 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 687 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 687 |
| 32696 | the Holy Spirit that shall come upon thee, and the might of | the Holy Spirit that shall come upon thee, and the might of | the Holy Spirit that shall come upon thee, and the might of |
| 32697 | the Most High that shall envelop thee. Therefore He Whom | the Most High that shall envelop thee. Therefore He Whom | the Most High that shall envelop thee. Therefore He Whom |
| 32698 | thou shalt bring forth is holy, and He shall be called the Son | thou shalt bring forth is holy, and He shall be called the Son | thou shalt bring forth is holy, and He shall be called the Son |
| 32699 | of God’! These were the words that were entrusted to him | of God’! These were the words that were entrusted to him | of God’! These were the words that were entrusted to him |
| 32700 | to speak to the Virgin, and besides these he knew nothing | to speak to the Virgin, and besides these he knew nothing | to speak to the Virgin, and besides these he knew nothing |
| 32701 | whatsoever. And moreover, the Virgin herself also was | whatsoever. And moreover, the Virgin herself also was | whatsoever. And moreover, the Virgin herself also was |
| 32702 | marvelling at the salutation (or, greeting), and she was | marvelling at the salutation (or, greeting), and she was | marvelling at the salutation (or, greeting), and she was |
| 32703 | troubled, saying in her heart, ¢ Behold, the sweet odour hath | troubled, saying in her heart, ¢ Behold, the sweet odour hath | troubled, saying in her heart, ¢ Behold, the sweet odour hath |
| 32704 | reached me through the angel. And behold, his word is | reached me through the angel. And behold, his word is | reached me through the angel. And behold, his word is |
| 32705 | fulfilled, for lo, I have conceived, lo, my breasts are full of | fulfilled, for lo, I have conceived, lo, my breasts are full of | fulfilled, for lo, I have conceived, lo, my breasts are full of |
| 32706 | milk, and lo, my womb is swollen. But I know not whence | milk, and lo, my womb is swollen. But I know not whence | milk, and lo, my womb is swollen. But I know not whence |
| 32707 | this hath come to me.’ | this hath come to me.’ | this hath come to me.’ |
| 32708 | And now, O unbelieving heretic, if thou wilt not believe | | And now, O unbelieving heretic, if thou wilt not believe | | And now, O unbelieving heretic, if thou wilt not believe | |
| 32709 | after all these things which are full of wonder, arise, come | after all these things which are full of wonder, arise, come | after all these things which are full of wonder, arise, come |
| 32710 | with me, and let us go into the town of Bethlehem, and | with me, and let us go into the town of Bethlehem, and | with me, and let us go into the town of Bethlehem, and |
| 32711 | I will make thee to know Him as He lieth in the cattle- | I will make thee to know Him as He lieth in the cattle- | I will make thee to know Him as He lieth in the cattle- |
| 32712 | manger, and I will compel thee to believe through the ox and | manger, and I will compel thee to believe through the ox and | manger, and I will compel thee to believe through the ox and |
| 32713 | the ass, which protected Him in the manger. Behold, the | the ass, which protected Him in the manger. Behold, the | the ass, which protected Him in the manger. Behold, the |
| 32714 | shepherds put to shame thy impiety because the hosts of | shepherds put to shame thy impiety because the hosts of | shepherds put to shame thy impiety because the hosts of |
| 32715 | heaven appeared unto them as they blessed God, and all the | heaven appeared unto them as they blessed God, and all the | heaven appeared unto them as they blessed God, and all the |
| 32716 | denizens of the heavens rejoiced in His holy birth. Behold, | denizens of the heavens rejoiced in His holy birth. Behold, | denizens of the heavens rejoiced in His holy birth. Behold, |
| 32717 | the Magi also who came out of the east with His star going | the Magi also who came out of the east with His star going | the Magi also who came out of the east with His star going |
| 32718 | before them from the east until it came to Bethlehem, they | before them from the east until it came to Bethlehem, they | before them from the east until it came to Bethlehem, they |
| 32719 | saw Him and worshipped Him, and [when] they saw Him | saw Him and worshipped Him, and [when] they saw Him | saw Him and worshipped Him, and [when] they saw Him |
| 32720 | they presented unto Him their gifts, and confessed their sins | they presented unto Him their gifts, and confessed their sins | they presented unto Him their gifts, and confessed their sins |
| 32721 | unto Him. The God to Whom the Virgin gave birth tore in | unto Him. The God to Whom the Virgin gave birth tore in | unto Him. The God to Whom the Virgin gave birth tore in |
| 32722 | pieces the bill of indictment of their sins through the burning | pieces the bill of indictment of their sins through the burning | pieces the bill of indictment of their sins through the burning |
| 32723 | of their books on Magianism, and they regarded Him | as | of their books on Magianism, and they regarded Him | as | of their books on Magianism, and they regarded Him | as |
| 32724 | the King of earth, and acknowledged Him as the King of | the King of earth, and acknowledged Him as the King of | the King of earth, and acknowledged Him as the King of |
| 32725 | heaven. | heaven. | heaven. |
| 32726 | Behold, Mary the Virgin sat in the caravanserai, and she | Behold, Mary the Virgin sat in the caravanserai, and she | Behold, Mary the Virgin sat in the caravanserai, and she |
| 32727 | gave her breast to the Son of God Whom she had brought | gave her breast to the Son of God Whom she had brought | gave her breast to the Son of God Whom she had brought |
| 32728 | forth. And behold, Salome, who had forsaken her own house, | forth. And behold, Salome, who had forsaken her own house, | forth. And behold, Salome, who had forsaken her own house, |
| 32729 | ! Luke i. 35. | ! Luke i. 35. | ! Luke i. 35. |
| 32730 | Fol. 61% | Fol. 61% | Fol. 61% |
| 32731 | ⲣⲕⲇ | ⲣⲕⲇ | rkḋ |
| 32732 | Fol. 62 « | Fol. 62 « | Fol. 62 « |
| 32733 | ⲣⲕⲉ | ⲣⲕⲉ | rke |
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| 32735 | and her previous manner of life and conversation, [said], | and her previous manner of life and conversation, [said], | and her previous manner of life and conversation, [said], |
| 32736 | ¢ Blessed art thon, O Mary, out of whose soul a sword hath | ¢ Blessed art thon, O Mary, out of whose soul a sword hath | ¢ Blessed art thon, O Mary, out of whose soul a sword hath |
| 32737 | come forth, in order that the thoughts (or, cogitations) of | come forth, in order that the thoughts (or, cogitations) of | come forth, in order that the thoughts (or, cogitations) of |
| 32738 | many hearts may be revealed! The sword that hath | many hearts may be revealed! The sword that hath | many hearts may be revealed! The sword that hath |
| 32739 | come from thy soul 1s the Word of the Father, and the | come from thy soul 1s the Word of the Father, and the | come from thy soul 1s the Word of the Father, and the |
| 32740 | thoughts [of many hearts are the thoughts of the] heretics | thoughts [of many hearts are the thoughts of the] heretics | thoughts [of many hearts are the thoughts of the] heretics |
| 32741 | who are lovers of vainglory, and who would separate the | who are lovers of vainglory, and who would separate the | who are lovers of vainglory, and who would separate the |
| 32742 | Divinity of the Only-begotten of the Father from Him, and of | Divinity of the Only-begotten of the Father from Him, and of | Divinity of the Only-begotten of the Father from Him, and of |
| 32743 | the Jews who lie concerning His holy resurrection, and [of the | the Jews who lie concerning His holy resurrection, and [of the | the Jews who lie concerning His holy resurrection, and [of the |
| 32744 | holders of] all the other impious dogmas which that sword | holders of] all the other impious dogmas which that sword | holders of] all the other impious dogmas which that sword |
| 32745 | shall make manifest. I entreat thee, O Holy Virgin, to come | shall make manifest. I entreat thee, O Holy Virgin, to come | shall make manifest. I entreat thee, O Holy Virgin, to come |
| 32746 | and give me thy hand during this great and holy festival this | and give me thy hand during this great and holy festival this | and give me thy hand during this great and holy festival this |
| 32747 | day, and hide not thy power from me, in order that we may | day, and hide not thy power from me, in order that we may | day, and hide not thy power from me, in order that we may |
| 32748 | Fol. 620 eat of the good things, | and be filled, and rejoice, for it is | Fol. 620 eat of the good things, | and be filled, and rejoice, for it is | Fol. 620 eat of the good things, | and be filled, and rejoice, for it is |
| 32749 | PET the meat and drink of the Spirit which thou hast set before | PET the meat and drink of the Spirit which thou hast set before | PET the meat and drink of the Spirit which thou hast set before |
| 32750 | us on the table of the Son of God. Ⲟ gracious David, come | us on the table of the Son of God. Ⲟⲓ gracious David, come | us on the table of the Son of God. Oi gracious David, come |
| 32751 | and rejoice with us this day on this great festival. He saith, | and rejoice with us this day on this great festival. He saith, | and rejoice with us this day on this great festival. He saith, |
| 32752 | I have come. I cry out, ⲃ︦ the festival with those | I have come. I cry out, ⲃ the festival with those | I have come. I cry out, v the festival with those |
| 32753 | that make answer, even unto the horns of the altar! Thou | that make answer, even unto the horns of the altar! Thou | that make answer, even unto the horns of the altar! Thou |
| 32754 | art my God, I will praise Thee, and I will make Thee mani- | art my God, I will praise Thee, and I will make Thee mani- | art my God, I will praise Thee, and I will make Thee mani- |
| 32755 | fest. Thou art my God, Ⲓ will exalt Thee.’ O thou Isaiah, | fest. Thou art my God, ⲓ will exalt Thee.’ O thou Isaiah, | fest. Thou art my God, i will exalt Thee.’ O thou Isaiah, |
| 32756 | thou greatest voice of the Prophets, come hither and tell us | thou greatest voice of the Prophets, come hither and tell us | thou greatest voice of the Prophets, come hither and tell us |
| 32757 | what thon didst foretell concerning the Virgin, who produced | what thon didst foretell concerning the Virgin, who produced | what thon didst foretell concerning the Virgin, who produced |
| 32758 | God. He saith, ‘Open the gates, and let the people who | God. He saith, ‘Open the gates, and let the people who | God. He saith, ‘Open the gates, and let the people who |
| 32759 | keep righteousness, and who keep truth and judgement, enter | | keep righteousness, and who keep truth and judgement, enter | | keep righteousness, and who keep truth and judgement, enter | |
| 32760 | in; they shall hope in Thee, O God, for ⲉⲩⲉⲓ. Verily | in; they shall hope in Thee, O God, for ⲉⲩⲓ. Verily | in; they shall hope in Thee, O God, for evi. Verily |
| 32761 | great is the festival this day, for [it is in honour of] the | | great is the festival this day, for [it is in honour of] the | | great is the festival this day, for [it is in honour of] the | |
| 32762 | Fol. 63a woman who gave birth to God, Whom no place can contain, | Fol. 63a woman who gave birth to God, Whom no place can contain, | Fol. 63a woman who gave birth to God, Whom no place can contain, |
| 32763 | PRT Whom the earth cannot support! The womb of Mary the | PRT Whom the earth cannot support! The womb of Mary the | PRT Whom the earth cannot support! The womb of Mary the |
| 32764 | Virgin embraced Him that made the heavens to stand fast | Virgin embraced Him that made the heavens to stand fast | Virgin embraced Him that made the heavens to stand fast |
| 32765 | by His word, and all the powers [thereof] by the Spirit of | by His word, and all the powers [thereof] by the Spirit of | by His word, and all the powers [thereof] by the Spirit of |
| 32766 | 1 Psalm exviii. 27. The Psalter Oriental, No. 5000 reads ⲙⲁⲧⲁϩⲟ ⲉ | 1 Psalm exviii. 27. The Psalter Oriental, No. 5000 reads ⲙⲁⲧⲁϩⲟ ⲉ | 1 Psalm exviii. 27. The Psalter Oriental, No. 5000 reads mataho e |
| 32767 | ⲣⲁⲧϥ̄ ⲛ̄ ⲟⲩϣⲁ ϩⲛ̄ ⲛⲉⲧ ⲃⲁϩⲛ̄ ϣⲁ ϩⲣⲁⲓ̈ ⲉⲛⲧⲁⲛ̄ ⲙ̄ ⲡⲉⲑⲩⲥⲓⲁⲥⲧⲏⲣⲓⲟⲛ | ⲣⲁⲧϥ ⲛ ⲟⲩϣⲁ ϧⲉⲛ ⲛⲉⲧ ⲃⲁϩⲛ̄ ϣⲁ ϩⲣⲁⲓ ⲉⲧⲁⲛ ⲙ ⲡ̀ⲑⲩⲥⲓⲁⲥⲧⲏⲣⲓⲟⲛ | ratf n ouṡa xen net vahn ṡa hrai etan m p̀θisiastyrion |
| 32768 | (Fol. 128 1, 1. 12 ⲛ.) | (Fol. 128 1, 1. 12 ⲛ. | (Fol. 128 1, 1. 12 n. |
| 32769 | ⲁ) 28. 3 Isa. xxvi. 2, 4. | Ⲁ 28. 3 Isa. xxvi. 2, 4. | A 28. 3 Isa. xxvi. 2, 4. |
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| 32770 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 689 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 689 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 689 |
| 32771 | His mouth. Come ye, and let us look upon Him now seated | His mouth. Come ye, and let us look upon Him now seated | His mouth. Come ye, and let us look upon Him now seated |
| 32772 | upon the knees of Mary the Virgin, who giveth Him her | upon the knees of Mary the Virgin, who giveth Him her | upon the knees of Mary the Virgin, who giveth Him her |
| 32773 | breast. Him Who brought water out of the hard rock, and | breast. Him Who brought water out of the hard rock, and | breast. Him Who brought water out of the hard rock, and |
| 32774 | gave those who were athirst to drink in the desert, behold | gave those who were athirst to drink in the desert, behold | gave those who were athirst to drink in the desert, behold |
| 32775 | Him, I say, now sucking at the breast! And He Who | Him, I say, now sucking at the breast! And He Who | Him, I say, now sucking at the breast! And He Who |
| 32776 | created the earth, and the men who are upon it, [lieth] now | created the earth, and the men who are upon it, [lieth] now | created the earth, and the men who are upon it, [lieth] now |
| 32777 | like a little child in the bosom of Mary the Virgin. Behold, | like a little child in the bosom of Mary the Virgin. Behold, | like a little child in the bosom of Mary the Virgin. Behold, |
| 32778 | He is now lying in a caravanserai without a place whereon to | He is now lying in a caravanserai without a place whereon to | He is now lying in a caravanserai without a place whereon to |
| 32779 | lay His head. ‘Well did He say, Ⲧⲙⲉ foxes have their holes, | lay His head. ‘Well did He say, ⲧⲙⲏⲓ foxes have their holes, | lay His head. ‘Well did He say, tmyi foxes have their holes, |
| 32780 | and the birds of the heavens have their nests, but the son of | and the birds of the heavens have their nests, but the son of | and the birds of the heavens have their nests, but the son of |
| 32781 | man hath no place whereon to lay | His head.” ! | man hath no place whereon to lay | His head.” ! | man hath no place whereon to lay | His head.” ! |
| 32782 | This day, O my beloved, is Christ born unto us, and let us | This day, O my beloved, is Christ born unto us, and let us | This day, O my beloved, is Christ born unto us, and let us |
| 32783 | [this day] renew our birth through repentance. He came | [this day] renew our birth through repentance. He came | [this day] renew our birth through repentance. He came |
| 32784 | down unto us through His own wish to us-ward, and let us | down unto us through His own wish to us-ward, and let us | down unto us through His own wish to us-ward, and let us |
| 32785 | go towards Him with purity. He rested Himself in the | go towards Him with purity. He rested Himself in the | go towards Him with purity. He rested Himself in the |
| 32786 | manger out of which the cattle ate, and let us make our- | manger out of which the cattle ate, and let us make our- | manger out of which the cattle ate, and let us make our- |
| 32787 | selves perfect in incorruptibility. He increased in wisdom, | selves perfect in incorruptibility. He increased in wisdom, | selves perfect in incorruptibility. He increased in wisdom, |
| 32788 | and in stature, and in favour before His Father in the heavens, | and in stature, and in favour before His Father in the heavens, | and in stature, and in favour before His Father in the heavens, |
| 32789 | and with men upon the earth, and let us increase in the | and with men upon the earth, and let us increase in the | and with men upon the earth, and let us increase in the |
| 32790 | stature of perfection, and in virtue before God and His | stature of perfection, and in virtue before God and His | stature of perfection, and in virtue before God and His |
| 32791 | angels. He obeyed is father and His mother like a man, | angels. He obeyed is father and His mother like a man, | angels. He obeyed is father and His mother like a man, |
| 32792 | and let us obey His commandments and His statutes which | and let us obey His commandments and His statutes which | and let us obey His commandments and His statutes which |
| 32793 | Ⲡⲉ hath given unto us. He ate and drank like a man, so | ⲡⲉ hath given unto us. He ate and drank like a man, so | pe hath given unto us. He ate and drank like a man, so |
| 32794 | that He might make man | eat and drink at His table in Ilis Fol. 64 | that He might make man | eat and drink at His table in Ilis Fol. 64 | that He might make man | eat and drink at His table in Ilis Fol. 64 |
| 32795 | kingdom. Ⲡⲉ suffered [as] He walked on the way, so that ⲣ︦ⲕ︦ | kingdom. Ⲡⲉ suffered [as] He walked on the way, so that ⲁⲓⲕ | kingdom. Pe suffered [as] He walked on the way, so that aik |
| 32796 | ⲧⲉ might learn to suffer with Him, until at length we go up | ⲧⲉ might learn to suffer with Him, until at length we go up | te might learn to suffer with Him, until at length we go up |
| 32797 | into heaven with Him. He vested at the fountain, so that | into heaven with Him. He vested at the fountain, so that | into heaven with Him. He vested at the fountain, so that |
| 32798 | we too might rest by the rivers of the water of life which | we too might rest by the rivers of the water of life which | we too might rest by the rivers of the water of life which |
| 32799 | flowed down from Him. He held converse with the Samaritan | flowed down from Him. He held converse with the Samaritan | flowed down from Him. He held converse with the Samaritan |
| 32800 | woman, so that we might become the sons of His mother the | woman, so that we might become the sons of His mother the | woman, so that we might become the sons of His mother the |
| 32801 | Virgin. He opened the eyes of the man who was blind from | Virgin. He opened the eyes of the man who was blind from | Virgin. He opened the eyes of the man who was blind from |
| 32802 | his birth, so that we might open the eyes of our heart and | his birth, so that we might open the eyes of our heart and | his birth, so that we might open the eyes of our heart and |
| 32803 | soul and make ourselves to rise up out of the ruin [caused by] | soul and make ourselves to rise up out of the ruin [caused by] | soul and make ourselves to rise up out of the ruin [caused by] |
| 32804 | ! Matt. viii. 20 ; Luke ix. 58. | ! Matt. viii. 20 ; Luke ix. 58. | ! Matt. viii. 20 ; Luke ix. 58. |
| 32805 | ry | ry | ry |
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| 32806 | Fol. ⲟ | Fol. Ⲟⲓ | Fol. Oi |
| 32807 | ⲣⲗ | ⲣⲗ | rl |
| 32808 | Fol. 65 | Fol. 65 | Fol. 65 |
| 32809 | ⲛ̅ | ⲛ | n |
| 32810 | ⲓⲟ | ⲓⲟⲓ | ioi |
| 32811 | b | b | b |
| 32812 | 690 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 690 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 690 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS |
| 32813 | the Devil. He raised the dead, so that He might raise us up | the Devil. He raised the dead, so that He might raise us up | the Devil. He raised the dead, so that He might raise us up |
| 32814 | in our defeated state. He permitted sinful men to smite Him | in our defeated state. He permitted sinful men to smite Him | in our defeated state. He permitted sinful men to smite Him |
| 32815 | in the face, so that He might teach us to forgive those who | in the face, so that He might teach us to forgive those who | in the face, so that He might teach us to forgive those who |
| 32816 | sin against us. He permitted | sinful men to revile Him, so | sin against us. He permitted | sinful men to revile Him, so | sin against us. He permitted | sinful men to revile Him, so |
| 32817 | that we might [do likewise] and receive honour before His | that we might [do likewise] and receive honour before His | that we might [do likewise] and receive honour before His |
| 32818 | Father and Tis holy angels. They stripped His apparel off | Father and Tis holy angels. They stripped His apparel off | Father and Tis holy angels. They stripped His apparel off |
| 32819 | Him, and it was divided among the soldiers, so that He might | Him, and it was divided among the soldiers, so that He might | Him, and it was divided among the soldiers, so that He might |
| 32820 | array us in incorruptible raiment in the heavens. They set | array us in incorruptible raiment in the heavens. They set | array us in incorruptible raiment in the heavens. They set |
| 32821 | a crown of thorns upon His head, so that He might set up | a crown of thorns upon His head, so that He might set up | a crown of thorns upon His head, so that He might set up |
| 32822 | on our [heads] the good crown of His never-failing mercy | on our [heads] the good crown of His never-failing mercy | on our [heads] the good crown of His never-failing mercy |
| 32823 | when we shall go to meet His Good Father Who is in the | when we shall go to meet His Good Father Who is in the | when we shall go to meet His Good Father Who is in the |
| 32824 | heavens. They placed a reed in Ilis hand, and He was | heavens. They placed a reed in Ilis hand, and He was | heavens. They placed a reed in Ilis hand, and He was |
| 32825 | mocked by the unbelieving Jews, so that He might place in | mocked by the unbelieving Jews, so that He might place in | mocked by the unbelieving Jews, so that He might place in |
| 32826 | our hands the sceptre of dominion over the Devil and his | our hands the sceptre of dominion over the Devil and his | our hands the sceptre of dominion over the Devil and his |
| 32827 | wicked fiends. They placed upon Him a purple robe, | so | wicked fiends. They placed upon Him a purple robe, | so | wicked fiends. They placed upon Him a purple robe, | so |
| 32828 | that He might array us in glory and honour, and so that He | that He might array us in glory and honour, and so that He | that He might array us in glory and honour, and so that He |
| 32829 | might strip the Devil naked, and leave him in a state of | might strip the Devil naked, and leave him in a state of | might strip the Devil naked, and leave him in a state of |
| 32830 | shame and disgrace. He stood up before Pilate, so that He | shame and disgrace. He stood up before Pilate, so that He | shame and disgrace. He stood up before Pilate, so that He |
| 32831 | might bring us to stand up boldly in the holy resurrection. | might bring us to stand up boldly in the holy resurrection. | might bring us to stand up boldly in the holy resurrection. |
| 32832 | They cast Him into prison, so that He might bring us up out | They cast Him into prison, so that He might bring us up out | They cast Him into prison, so that He might bring us up out |
| 32833 | of the prison of Amente, and might give us as a gift to His | of the prison of Amente, and might give us as a gift to His | of the prison of Amente, and might give us as a gift to His |
| 32834 | Good Father. He ascended the wood of the Cross to be | Good Father. He ascended the wood of the Cross to be | Good Father. He ascended the wood of the Cross to be |
| 32835 | crucified for us, so that He might destroy in us sin, and teach | | crucified for us, so that He might destroy in us sin, and teach | | crucified for us, so that He might destroy in us sin, and teach | |
| 32836 | us to spread out our hands, and to pray to Him and to His | | us to spread out our hands, and to pray to Him and to His | | us to spread out our hands, and to pray to Him and to His | |
| 32837 | Good Father. They placed Him in a tomb, so that He might | Good Father. They placed Him in a tomb, so that He might | Good Father. They placed Him in a tomb, so that He might |
| 32838 | raise us up with Him, and forgive us our sins which we had | raise us up with Him, and forgive us our sins which we had | raise us up with Him, and forgive us our sins which we had |
| 32839 | committed in ignorance. He rose | from the dead, so that He | | committed in ignorance. He rose | from the dead, so that He | | committed in ignorance. He rose | from the dead, so that He | |
| 32840 | might teach us concerning His glorious resurrection. Ⲡⲉ | might teach us concerning His glorious resurrection. Ⲡⲉ | might teach us concerning His glorious resurrection. Pe |
| 32841 | went up into heaven, so that He might take us with Him at | | went up into heaven, so that He might take us with Him at | | went up into heaven, so that He might take us with Him at | |
| 32842 | His second appearance. Ⲙⲉ took His seat on the right hand | His second appearance. Ⲙⲏⲓ took His seat on the right hand | His second appearance. Myi took His seat on the right hand |
| 32843 | of His Father, so that He might make us to sit with Him | of His Father, so that He might make us to sit with Him | of His Father, so that He might make us to sit with Him |
| 32844 | upon the throne on the day when He shall judge the living | upon the throne on the day when He shall judge the living | upon the throne on the day when He shall judge the living |
| 32845 | and the dead. | and the dead. | and the dead. |
| 32846 | O my beloved, behold, let us understand this great sea of good- | O my beloved, behold, let us understand this great sea of good- | O my beloved, behold, let us understand this great sea of good- |
| 32847 | ness which hath come to us this day through the holy Virgin | ness which hath come to us this day through the holy Virgin | ness which hath come to us this day through the holy Virgin |
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| 32848 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 691 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 691 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 691 |
| 32849 | Mary, who gave birth to God. Come, O all ye women who | Mary, who gave birth to God. Come, O all ye women who | Mary, who gave birth to God. Come, O all ye women who |
| 32850 | have borne children, and give glory to the Virgin who brought | have borne children, and give glory to the Virgin who brought | have borne children, and give glory to the Virgin who brought |
| 32851 | forth God. Come, all ye who have tasted marriage, and give | forth God. Come, all ye who have tasted marriage, and give | forth God. Come, all ye who have tasted marriage, and give |
| 32852 | glory to her who hath brought forth a child without the help | glory to her who hath brought forth a child without the help | glory to her who hath brought forth a child without the help |
| 32853 | of a man. Come, O ye widows, and rejoice this day, because | of a man. Come, O ye widows, and rejoice this day, because | of a man. Come, O ye widows, and rejoice this day, because |
| 32854 | the Judge of the widow and the Helper of the needy hath | the Judge of the widow and the Helper of the needy hath | the Judge of the widow and the Helper of the needy hath |
| 32855 | arrived. Come, O ye virgins, and gaze | at the King of Fol. 66« | arrived. Come, O ye virgins, and gaze | at the King of Fol. 66« | arrived. Come, O ye virgins, and gaze | at the King of Fol. 66« |
| 32856 | glory, and at the glorious Virgin, [the mother of] the Christ, ⲣⲗⲅ | glory, and at the glorious Virgin, [the mother of] the Christ, ⲣⲗⲅ | glory, and at the glorious Virgin, [the mother of] the Christ, rlġ |
| 32857 | Who glorificth all virgins, and Who was born this day from | Who glorificth all virgins, and Who was born this day from | Who glorificth all virgins, and Who was born this day from |
| 32858 | the womb of the holy Virgin Mary, the Queen and Mother of | the womb of the holy Virgin Mary, the Queen and Mother of | the womb of the holy Virgin Mary, the Queen and Mother of |
| 32859 | all virgins, and the Lady of all creation. Come, O ye old | all virgins, and the Lady of all creation. Come, O ye old | all virgins, and the Lady of all creation. Come, O ye old |
| 32860 | men, and look at the mighty Sceptre, whereby ye establish | men, and look at the mighty Sceptre, whereby ye establish | men, and look at the mighty Sceptre, whereby ye establish |
| 32861 | yourselves, coming forth this day from the womb of Mary, | yourselves, coming forth this day from the womb of Mary, | yourselves, coming forth this day from the womb of Mary, |
| 32862 | the spotless Virgin. Come, O ye young men and children, | the spotless Virgin. Come, O ye young men and children, | the spotless Virgin. Come, O ye young men and children, |
| 32863 | and gaze upon this maiden who brought forth God. Come, | and gaze upon this maiden who brought forth God. Come, | and gaze upon this maiden who brought forth God. Come, |
| 32864 | O ye strangers, and look upon Him that made Himself | O ye strangers, and look upon Him that made Himself | O ye strangers, and look upon Him that made Himself |
| 32865 | +} a stranger, for our sakes, and upon His mother the virgin. | +} a stranger, for our sakes, and upon His mother the virgin. | +} a stranger, for our sakes, and upon His mother the virgin. |
| 32866 | Come, O all ye tribes of the carth, and all ye nations also, | Come, O all ye tribes of the carth, and all ye nations also, | Come, O all ye tribes of the carth, and all ye nations also, |
| 32867 | and look upon Him Who was born unto us this day in a cara- | and look upon Him Who was born unto us this day in a cara- | and look upon Him Who was born unto us this day in a cara- |
| 32868 | ⲉ vanserai, and Who when a babe was like the child of poor and | ⲉ vanserai, and Who when a babe was like the child of poor and | e vanserai, and Who when a babe was like the child of poor and |
| 32869 | needy [parents], and was wrapped in strips of ragged stuff, | needy [parents], and was wrapped in strips of ragged stuff, | needy [parents], and was wrapped in strips of ragged stuff, |
| 32870 | «| and was laid in a cattle-manger. Ⲟ all ye people of divers | «| and was laid in a cattle-manger. Ⲟⲓ all ye people of divers | «| and was laid in a cattle-manger. Oi all ye people of divers |
| 32871 | yf tongues in all the world, come ye | and look upon Him Who Fol. 665 | yf tongues in all the world, come ye | and look upon Him Who Fol. 665 | yf tongues in all the world, come ye | and look upon Him Who Fol. 665 |
| 32872 | [ⲉ confounded all tongues so that no man could hear (i. ⲉ. under- pA | ⲉ confounded all tongues so that no man could hear (i. Ⲉ. under- pA | e confounded all tongues so that no man could hear (i. E. under- pA |
| 32873 | stand) the tongue of his neighbour, coming forth this day | stand) the tongue of his neighbour, coming forth this day | stand) the tongue of his neighbour, coming forth this day |
| 32874 | from the womb of Mary the Virgin. The whole world | from the womb of Mary the Virgin. The whole world | from the womb of Mary the Virgin. The whole world |
| 32875 | rejoiceth this day, because He Who created it hath come down | rejoiceth this day, because He Who created it hath come down | rejoiceth this day, because He Who created it hath come down |
| 32876 | upon it. All the denizens of heaven rejoice this day, because | upon it. All the denizens of heaven rejoice this day, because | upon it. All the denizens of heaven rejoice this day, because |
| 32877 | He Who created the heavens by His wisdom came forth this | He Who created the heavens by His wisdom came forth this | He Who created the heavens by His wisdom came forth this |
| 32878 | day from the womb of Mary the Virgin. The Prophets | day from the womb of Mary the Virgin. The Prophets | day from the womb of Mary the Virgin. The Prophets |
| 32879 | rejoice this day, because He Who shall fulfil their prophecies | rejoice this day, because He Who shall fulfil their prophecies | rejoice this day, because He Who shall fulfil their prophecies |
| 32880 | came forth from Mary this day. Abel rejoiceth this day, | came forth from Mary this day. Abel rejoiceth this day, | came forth from Mary this day. Abel rejoiceth this day, |
| 32881 | because He Who shall avenge his blood on his brother hath | because He Who shall avenge his blood on his brother hath | because He Who shall avenge his blood on his brother hath |
| 32882 | come. In short, all creation rejoiceth this day at this great | come. In short, all creation rejoiceth this day at this great | come. In short, all creation rejoiceth this day at this great |
| 32883 | festival, which extendeth throughout the whole world, because | festival, which extendeth throughout the whole world, because | festival, which extendeth throughout the whole world, because |
| 32884 | ⲩⲩ | ⲩⲩ | yi |
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| 32885 | 692 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 692 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 692 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS |
| 32886 | the Word of the Father hath appeared in the little town of | the Word of the Father hath appeared in the little town of | the Word of the Father hath appeared in the little town of |
| 32887 | Bethlehem, and hath risen upon us from the holy Virgin | Bethlehem, and hath risen upon us from the holy Virgin | Bethlehem, and hath risen upon us from the holy Virgin |
| 32888 | Mary. | Mary. | Mary. |
| 32889 | Yol. 67« Now therefore, O my brethren, | as far as we can participate | Yol. 67« Now therefore, O my brethren, | as far as we can participate | Yol. 67« Now therefore, O my brethren, | as far as we can participate |
| 32890 | ⲣ︦ⲗ︦ⲉ︦ in this great mystery this day, which is the birthday of the | 135 in this great mystery this day, which is the birthday of the | 135 in this great mystery this day, which is the birthday of the |
| 32891 | Christ, the Word of the Father and the King of kings, let us | Christ, the Word of the Father and the King of kings, let us | Christ, the Word of the Father and the King of kings, let us |
| 32892 | perform the good deeds that appertain to this great and holy | perform the good deeds that appertain to this great and holy | perform the good deeds that appertain to this great and holy |
| 32893 | festival, Let this festival be unto us a twofold occasion for | festival, Let this festival be unto us a twofold occasion for | festival, Let this festival be unto us a twofold occasion for |
| 32894 | joy; first, because we are called Christians, and secondly, | joy; first, because we are called Christians, and secondly, | joy; first, because we are called Christians, and secondly, |
| 32895 | because we are servants of the Christ. Let us not go forth | because we are servants of the Christ. Let us not go forth | because we are servants of the Christ. Let us not go forth |
| 32896 | from [this] church wherein we have been listening to His | from [this] church wherein we have been listening to His | from [this] church wherein we have been listening to His |
| 32897 | holy words, and have been instructed thereby, and forget | holy words, and have been instructed thereby, and forget | holy words, and have been instructed thereby, and forget |
| 32898 | them before we arrive at the doors of our houses. Let us put | them before we arrive at the doors of our houses. Let us put | them before we arrive at the doors of our houses. Let us put |
| 32899 | on splendid apparel, suitable to the honour that befitteth this | on splendid apparel, suitable to the honour that befitteth this | on splendid apparel, suitable to the honour that befitteth this |
| 32900 | great festival this day, that is to say, righteousness, and | great festival this day, that is to say, righteousness, and | great festival this day, that is to say, righteousness, and |
| 32901 | charity, and judgement, and every good [quality]. Tor this | charity, and judgement, and every good [quality]. Tor this | charity, and judgement, and every good [quality]. Tor this |
| 32902 | is the apparel that pleaseth God, and this it 1s that is befit- | is the apparel that pleaseth God, and this it 1s that is befit- | is the apparel that pleaseth God, and this it 1s that is befit- |
| 32903 | ting for us to put on at this festival. Let us never permit | ting for us to put on at this festival. Let us never permit | ting for us to put on at this festival. Let us never permit |
| 32904 | Fol. 675 ourselves to be stripped bare of it through carelessness | (or, | Fol. 675 ourselves to be stripped bare of it through carelessness | (or, | Fol. 675 ourselves to be stripped bare of it through carelessness | (or, |
| 32905 | PAT apathy). Woe be unto those whom the Bridegroom shall see | PAT apathy). Woe be unto those whom the Bridegroom shall see | PAT apathy). Woe be unto those whom the Bridegroom shall see |
| 32906 | without the wedding garment on them when He cometh! | without the wedding garment on them when He cometh! | without the wedding garment on them when He cometh! |
| 32907 | For although they are seated in the midst of all those who | For although they are seated in the midst of all those who | For although they are seated in the midst of all those who |
| 32908 | have been invited to the feast according to their rank, He | have been invited to the feast according to their rank, He | have been invited to the feast according to their rank, He |
| 32909 | shall threaten them with a threat of severe punishment in the | shall threaten them with a threat of severe punishment in the | shall threaten them with a threat of severe punishment in the |
| 32910 | midst of all those who are sitting at meat, and He shall say | midst of all those who are sitting at meat, and He shall say | midst of all those who are sitting at meat, and He shall say |
| 32911 | unto them, Ⲁ friend, by what means hast thou entered | unto them, ⲁ friend, by what means hast thou entered | unto them, a friend, by what means hast thou entered |
| 32912 | this place not being arrayed in the wedding garment?’ And | this place not being arrayed in the wedding garment?’ And | this place not being arrayed in the wedding garment?’ And |
| 32913 | his mouth shall be stopped in the midst of all who are sitting | his mouth shall be stopped in the midst of all who are sitting | his mouth shall be stopped in the midst of all who are sitting |
| 32914 | at meat. And the King shall command those who are stand- | at meat. And the King shall command those who are stand- | at meat. And the King shall command those who are stand- |
| 32915 | ing in attendance to bind his feet, and to cast him forth into | ing in attendance to bind his feet, and to cast him forth into | ing in attendance to bind his feet, and to cast him forth into |
| 32916 | the outer darkness, where there shall be weeping and gnash- | the outer darkness, where there shall be weeping and gnash- | the outer darkness, where there shall be weeping and gnash- |
| 32917 | ing of teeth. Woe unto those who have fallen asleep | ing of teeth. Woe unto those who have fallen asleep | ing of teeth. Woe unto those who have fallen asleep |
| 32918 | through listlessness, and to whom shall come the voice, | through listlessness, and to whom shall come the voice, | through listlessness, and to whom shall come the voice, |
| 32919 | “Behold the Bridegroom! Come ye forth to meet Him. | “Behold the Bridegroom! Come ye forth to meet Him. | “Behold the Bridegroom! Come ye forth to meet Him. |
| 32920 | Those who are ready shall go in to the wedding feast, | | Those who are ready shall go in to the wedding feast, | | Those who are ready shall go in to the wedding feast, | |
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| 32921 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 693 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 693 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 693 |
| 32922 | and He shall shut the door. And those whose lamps have Fol. 8 ϥ | and He shall shut the door. And those whose lamps have Fol. 8 ϥ | and He shall shut the door. And those whose lamps have Fol. 8 f |
| 32923 | burned out shall come and shall krock, saying, ‘Lord, | burned out shall come and shall krock, saying, ‘Lord, | burned out shall come and shall krock, saying, ‘Lord, |
| 32924 | Lord, open unto us’ And they shall hear the voice full | Lord, open unto us’ And they shall hear the voice full | Lord, open unto us’ And they shall hear the voice full |
| 32925 | of threatening and terror, saying, ‘ Verily, I say unto you, | of threatening and terror, saying, ‘ Verily, I say unto you, | of threatening and terror, saying, ‘ Verily, I say unto you, |
| 32926 | I know you not.’ | I know you not.’ | I know you not.’ |
| 32927 | Now therefore let [the women] hearken to the following | Now therefore let [the women] hearken to the following | Now therefore let [the women] hearken to the following |
| 32928 | words which are spoken by the great master of the Church, | words which are spoken by the great master of the Church, | words which are spoken by the great master of the Church, |
| 32929 | Peter, the pillar of truth, who saith, ‘Let there be no adorn- | Peter, the pillar of truth, who saith, ‘Let there be no adorn- | Peter, the pillar of truth, who saith, ‘Let there be no adorn- |
| 32930 | ing which is outward, and scents, and gold ornaments, and | ing which is outward, and scents, and gold ornaments, and | ing which is outward, and scents, and gold ornaments, and |
| 32931 | [rich] apparel, and precious stones; but [let the adorning be | [rich] apparel, and precious stones; but [let the adorning be | [rich] apparel, and precious stones; but [let the adorning be |
| 32932 | of] the hidden man of the heart, with incorruptibility, and | of] the hidden man of the heart, with incorruptibility, and | of] the hidden man of the heart, with incorruptibility, and |
| 32933 | meekness of spirit, which before God is that which is precious. | meekness of spirit, which before God is that which is precious. | meekness of spirit, which before God is that which is precious. |
| 32934 | For after this manner did the women of old, and they adorned | For after this manner did the women of old, and they adorned | For after this manner did the women of old, and they adorned |
| 32935 | themselves, following the example of those who had been before | themselves, following the example of those who had been before | themselves, following the example of those who had been before |
| 32936 | them, and they inherited great riches, saying, In this way | them, and they inherited great riches, saying, In this way | them, and they inherited great riches, saying, In this way |
| 32937 | did the holy women who | trusted in God adorn themselves, | did the holy women who | trusted in God adorn themselves, | did the holy women who | trusted in God adorn themselves, |
| 32938 | even as Sarah, the holy wife of Abraham, who obeyed | even as Sarah, the holy wife of Abraham, who obeyed | even as Sarah, the holy wife of Abraham, who obeyed |
| 32939 | Abraham her husband, and she called him “My lord”. And | Abraham her husband, and she called him “My lord”. And | Abraham her husband, and she called him “My lord”. And |
| 32940 | he gave a proof to them in these words, saying, Ye shall be | he gave a proof to them in these words, saying, Ye shall be | he gave a proof to them in these words, saying, Ye shall be |
| 32941 | her daughters if ye do that which is good, and ye shall not be | her daughters if ye do that which is good, and ye shall not be | her daughters if ye do that which is good, and ye shall not be |
| 32942 | afraid with any fear whatsoever.”! So therefore every woman | afraid with any fear whatsoever.”! So therefore every woman | afraid with any fear whatsoever.”! So therefore every woman |
| 32943 | who followed good deeds of holy women like Sarah in the | who followed good deeds of holy women like Sarah in the | who followed good deeds of holy women like Sarah in the |
| 32944 | place wherein she was is now in the kingdom of heaven, and | place wherein she was is now in the kingdom of heaven, and | place wherein she was is now in the kingdom of heaven, and |
| 32945 | she shall obtain the selfsame good things in the habitation | she shall obtain the selfsame good things in the habitation | she shall obtain the selfsame good things in the habitation |
| 32946 | of those who rejoice, from which all sorrow of heart, and | of those who rejoice, from which all sorrow of heart, and | of those who rejoice, from which all sorrow of heart, and |
| 32947 | grief, and sighing have fled. But in any case, when ye have | grief, and sighing have fled. But in any case, when ye have | grief, and sighing have fled. But in any case, when ye have |
| 32948 | been into the church, and have displayed your works of vanity, | been into the church, and have displayed your works of vanity, | been into the church, and have displayed your works of vanity, |
| 32949 | and boasted yourselves over your observance of the festival, | and boasted yourselves over your observance of the festival, | and boasted yourselves over your observance of the festival, |
| 32950 | Pg | Pg | Pg |
| 32951 | Fol. 68b | Fol. 68b | Fol. 68b |
| 32952 | ⲣⲗⲏ | ⲣⲗⲏ | rly |
| 32953 | and when afterwards ye go out of the | church, and ye depart Fol. 69 | and when afterwards ye go out of the | church, and ye depart Fol. 69 | and when afterwards ye go out of the | church, and ye depart Fol. 69 |
| 32954 | unto your houses, and ye see the tables laden with good | unto your houses, and ye see the tables laden with good | unto your houses, and ye see the tables laden with good |
| 32955 | things of every kind, whilst a multitude of poor people stand | things of every kind, whilst a multitude of poor people stand | things of every kind, whilst a multitude of poor people stand |
| 32956 | outside your doors in great need and in want of food and | outside your doors in great need and in want of food and | outside your doors in great need and in want of food and |
| 32957 | clothing, and hungering and athirst, and ye do not turn your | clothing, and hungering and athirst, and ye do not turn your | clothing, and hungering and athirst, and ye do not turn your |
| 32958 | 1 1 Pet. iii. 3-6. | 1 1 Pet. iii. 3-6. | 1 1 Pet. iii. 3-6. |
| 32959 | ⲣⲙ | Ⲣⲙ | Rm |
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| 32960 | 694 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 694 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 694 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS |
| 32961 | faces towards them, and do not pay the smallest regard to | faces towards them, and do not pay the smallest regard to | faces towards them, and do not pay the smallest regard to |
| 32962 | them, what profit do ye gain in observing this festival | them, what profit do ye gain in observing this festival | them, what profit do ye gain in observing this festival |
| 32963 | as ye are doing ? For assuredly Isaiah, the mightiest voice | as ye are doing ? For assuredly Isaiah, the mightiest voice | as ye are doing ? For assuredly Isaiah, the mightiest voice |
| 32964 | among the Prophets, calleth this thing to mind in the | among the Prophets, calleth this thing to mind in the | among the Prophets, calleth this thing to mind in the |
| 32965 | following words, and speaketh as if he were God, saying, | following words, and speaketh as if he were God, saying, | following words, and speaketh as if he were God, saying, |
| 32966 | ‘Your new moons and your festivals doth my soul hate. Ye | ‘Your new moons and your festivals doth my soul hate. Ye | ‘Your new moons and your festivals doth my soul hate. Ye |
| 32967 | have become to me a satiety, and therefore I will not forgive | have become to me a satiety, and therefore I will not forgive | have become to me a satiety, and therefore I will not forgive |
| 32968 | you your sins’! | you your sins’! | you your sins’! |
| 32969 | Behold now, I see many standing among you here in this | Behold now, I see many standing among you here in this | Behold now, I see many standing among you here in this |
| 32970 | place with their faces made sad by what they have heard, | place with their faces made sad by what they have heard, | place with their faces made sad by what they have heard, |
| 32971 | Fol. 690 and their eyes are | filled with tears, but yet so soon as they | Fol. 690 and their eyes are | filled with tears, but yet so soon as they | Fol. 690 and their eyes are | filled with tears, but yet so soon as they |
| 32972 | ⲣ︦ⲙ︦ ⲁⲓⲉ outside the church they will forget forthwith the things | 140 ⲁⲓⲉ outside the church they will forget forthwith the things | 140 aie outside the church they will forget forthwith the things |
| 32973 | which they have heard, and they will tum again to their | which they have heard, and they will tum again to their | which they have heard, and they will tum again to their |
| 32974 | former works, nay, they will even add to them. But why do | former works, nay, they will even add to them. But why do | former works, nay, they will even add to them. But why do |
| 32975 | I say When they have come out of church ?’ For before the | I say When they have come out of church ?’ For before the | I say When they have come out of church ?’ For before the |
| 32976 | tears which are in their eyes are dried, they will find them- | tears which are in their eyes are dried, they will find them- | tears which are in their eyes are dried, they will find them- |
| 32977 | selves thinking about those who are coming out, and they | selves thinking about those who are coming out, and they | selves thinking about those who are coming out, and they |
| 32978 | will be directing their looks outside the church, thinking that | will be directing their looks outside the church, thinking that | will be directing their looks outside the church, thinking that |
| 32979 | they may perhaps find some foolish persons there like unto | they may perhaps find some foolish persons there like unto | they may perhaps find some foolish persons there like unto |
| 32980 | themselves, And they will stretch out their fingers to each | themselves, And they will stretch out their fingers to each | themselves, And they will stretch out their fingers to each |
| 32981 | other in order to display the gold rings that are on their | other in order to display the gold rings that are on their | other in order to display the gold rings that are on their |
| 32982 | fingers, and they will wave their hands to each other by way | fingers, and they will wave their hands to each other by way | fingers, and they will wave their hands to each other by way |
| 32983 | of speech [to shew] that they are not passing them by [with- | of speech [to shew] that they are not passing them by [with- | of speech [to shew] that they are not passing them by [with- |
| 32984 | out notice]. They make promises with their mouths whilst | out notice]. They make promises with their mouths whilst | out notice]. They make promises with their mouths whilst |
| 32985 | their hearts are filled with [thoughts of] adultery. Their | their hearts are filled with [thoughts of] adultery. Their | their hearts are filled with [thoughts of] adultery. Their |
| 32986 | hearts leap by reason of their excessive adulteries and lusts, | hearts leap by reason of their excessive adulteries and lusts, | hearts leap by reason of their excessive adulteries and lusts, |
| 32987 | and their lips speak words of depravity. Through their | and their lips speak words of depravity. Through their | and their lips speak words of depravity. Through their |
| 32988 | Fol. 70a excess of error | they desire to leave the church before they | Fol. 70a excess of error | they desire to leave the church before they | Fol. 70a excess of error | they desire to leave the church before they |
| 32989 | ⲣ︦ⲙ︦ⲁ︦ have received the benediction (or, peace). And such are the | ⲣⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ have received the benediction (or, peace). And such are the | rnevma have received the benediction (or, peace). And such are the |
| 32990 | people who say, * We are Christians. We stand up in church, | people who say, * We are Christians. We stand up in church, | people who say, * We are Christians. We stand up in church, |
| 32991 | and we pray, and we celebrate the festival of the Christ.” Let | and we pray, and we celebrate the festival of the Christ.” Let | and we pray, and we celebrate the festival of the Christ.” Let |
| 32992 | now those who belong to this class come and hearken unto | now those who belong to this class come and hearken unto | now those who belong to this class come and hearken unto |
| 32993 | Isaiah the Prophet, who saith, ‘When ye shall stretch out | Isaiah the Prophet, who saith, ‘When ye shall stretch out | Isaiah the Prophet, who saith, ‘When ye shall stretch out |
| 32994 | ! Isa, i. 14. | ! Isa, i. 14. | ! Isa, i. 14. |
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| 32995 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 695 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 695 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 695 |
| 32996 | your hands to me, I will turn mine eyes away from you; | your hands to me, I will turn mine eyes away from you; | your hands to me, I will turn mine eyes away from you; |
| 32997 | when ye shall multiply your supplications, I will not hearken | when ye shall multiply your supplications, I will not hearken | when ye shall multiply your supplications, I will not hearken |
| 32998 | unto you, for your hands are filled with blood, and your lips | unto you, for your hands are filled with blood, and your lips | unto you, for your hands are filled with blood, and your lips |
| 32999 | speak wickedness, and your tongues meditate violence.’ 1 Arve | speak wickedness, and your tongues meditate violence.’ 1 Arve | speak wickedness, and your tongues meditate violence.’ 1 Arve |
| 33000 | not these the rebukes which such men ought to hear? If | not these the rebukes which such men ought to hear? If | not these the rebukes which such men ought to hear? If |
| 33001 | thou wishest to keep the feast, O beloved, and to include | thou wishest to keep the feast, O beloved, and to include | thou wishest to keep the feast, O beloved, and to include |
| 33002 | thyself among the servants of the Christ, abandon thy former | thyself among the servants of the Christ, abandon thy former | thyself among the servants of the Christ, abandon thy former |
| 33003 | deeds, even as did the Magians, bless with the angels, even as | deeds, even as did the Magians, bless with the angels, even as | deeds, even as did the Magians, bless with the angels, even as |
| 33004 | did the shepherds, and leave the door open, even as did Salome. | did the shepherds, and leave the door open, even as did Salome. | did the shepherds, and leave the door open, even as did Salome. |
| 33005 | Follow thou Him, as did Joseph, and thou shalt obtain for- | Follow thou Him, as did Joseph, and thou shalt obtain for- | Follow thou Him, as did Joseph, and thou shalt obtain for- |
| 33006 | giveness of thy sins as did they of | old. Hearken unto Fol. 706 | giveness of thy sins as did they of | old. Hearken unto Fol. 706 | giveness of thy sins as did they of | old. Hearken unto Fol. 706 |
| 33007 | Solomon ; what doth he say? ¢Make ready works in thy pub | Solomon ; what doth he say? ¢Make ready works in thy pub | Solomon ; what doth he say? ¢Make ready works in thy pub |
| 33008 | way, and prepare thy field, and [then] build thy house.”* For | way, and prepare thy field, and [then] build thy house.”* For | way, and prepare thy field, and [then] build thy house.”* For |
| 33009 | the settlement and arrangement of matters beforehand is the | the settlement and arrangement of matters beforehand is the | the settlement and arrangement of matters beforehand is the |
| 33010 | acquiring of the whole armour of salvation. Do thou follow | acquiring of the whole armour of salvation. Do thou follow | acquiring of the whole armour of salvation. Do thou follow |
| 33011 | after the Christ, Who is the new building. For what | after the Christ, Who is the new building. For what | after the Christ, Who is the new building. For what |
| 33012 | shall we give Him in exchange for this great reaching out | shall we give Him in exchange for this great reaching out | shall we give Him in exchange for this great reaching out |
| 33013 | which He hath made towards us? Verily, if we were to | which He hath made towards us? Verily, if we were to | which He hath made towards us? Verily, if we were to |
| 33014 | forsake the world, and to depart into the desert, we should | forsake the world, and to depart into the desert, we should | forsake the world, and to depart into the desert, we should |
| 33015 | not by any means be giving unto Him a recompense for this | not by any means be giving unto Him a recompense for this | not by any means be giving unto Him a recompense for this |
| 33016 | deed, and still less for all the sufferings which He bore for us | deed, and still less for all the sufferings which He bore for us | deed, and still less for all the sufferings which He bore for us |
| 33017 | willingly. Tor this reason, and since we know well that we | willingly. Tor this reason, and since we know well that we | willingly. Tor this reason, and since we know well that we |
| 33018 | are not able to offer him any excuse (or, explanation) or any | are not able to offer him any excuse (or, explanation) or any | are not able to offer him any excuse (or, explanation) or any |
| 33019 | recompense, let us give thanks unto Him for being permitted | recompense, let us give thanks unto Him for being permitted | recompense, let us give thanks unto Him for being permitted |
| 33020 | to suffer with Him, so that we may be able to destroy the | to suffer with Him, so that we may be able to destroy the | to suffer with Him, so that we may be able to destroy the |
| 33021 | snares of the Devil and his evil passion. | snares of the Devil and his evil passion. | snares of the Devil and his evil passion. |
| 33022 | Now there will most certainly be | some one among the Fol. ⲧⲓ ϥ | Now there will most certainly be | some one among the Fol. ⲧⲓ ϥ | Now there will most certainly be | some one among the Fol. ti f |
| 33023 | well-fed and pleasure-loving people here present who will ⲣ︦ⲙ︦ | well-fed and pleasure-loving people here present who will 140 | well-fed and pleasure-loving people here present who will 140 |
| 33024 | say unto me, ‘In what way shall I be saved? Yor Ⲓ am | say unto me, ‘In what way shall I be saved? Yor ⲓ am | say unto me, ‘In what way shall I be saved? Yor i am |
| 33025 | worn out, and I have not sufficient strength to suffer in my | worn out, and I have not sufficient strength to suffer in my | worn out, and I have not sufficient strength to suffer in my |
| 33026 | | body. Moreover, I am a townsman (or, citizen), and Ⲓ am | | body. Moreover, I am a townsman (or, citizen), and ⲓ am | | body. Moreover, I am a townsman (or, citizen), and i am |
| 33027 | delicate in my body, and I have become weak because of my | delicate in my body, and I have become weak because of my | delicate in my body, and I have become weak because of my |
| 33028 | old age. What can I do?’ And I say unto such an one, | old age. What can I do?’ And I say unto such an one, | old age. What can I do?’ And I say unto such an one, |
| 33029 | I Isa. i. 15. 2 Prov, xxiv. 27. | I Isa. i. 15. 2 Prov, xxiv. 27. | I Isa. i. 15. 2 Prov, xxiv. 27. |
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| 33030 | Fol. ⲧⲓ | Fol. ⲧⲓ | Fol. ti |
| 33031 | ⲣⲙⲇ | ⲣⲙⲇ | rmḋ |
| 33032 | Fol. 72a | Fol. 72a | Fol. 72a |
| 33033 | ⲣⲙⲉ | ⲉⲣⲙⲉⲓ | ermei |
| 33034 | 696 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 696 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 696 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS |
| 33035 | “Thou art using thy blindness of heart as a pretext when | “Thou art using thy blindness of heart as a pretext when | “Thou art using thy blindness of heart as a pretext when |
| 33036 | thou sayest these things, for what He demandeth from us is | thou sayest these things, for what He demandeth from us is | thou sayest these things, for what He demandeth from us is |
| 33037 | always the same, that is to say, we must give up doing the | always the same, that is to say, we must give up doing the | always the same, that is to say, we must give up doing the |
| 33038 | evil works which we have been in the habit of doing, and we | evil works which we have been in the habit of doing, and we | evil works which we have been in the habit of doing, and we |
| 33039 | must not turn to them again. Yor the Word of God inviteth | must not turn to them again. Yor the Word of God inviteth | must not turn to them again. Yor the Word of God inviteth |
| 33040 | us at all times, saying, ¢ Turn ye unto Me, O sons who have | us at all times, saying, ¢ Turn ye unto Me, O sons who have | us at all times, saying, ¢ Turn ye unto Me, O sons who have |
| 33041 | gone astray, and I will receive you, and will not reject you, | gone astray, and I will receive you, and will not reject you, | gone astray, and I will receive you, and will not reject you, |
| 33042 | saith God, the Almighty’? It is not men who have said | saith God, the Almighty’? It is not men who have said | saith God, the Almighty’? It is not men who have said |
| 33043 | these things, but | God Almighty, Who hath spoken them | these things, but | God Almighty, Who hath spoken them | these things, but | God Almighty, Who hath spoken them |
| 33044 | by the mouth of His holy prophets. For behold, the prophet | by the mouth of His holy prophets. For behold, the prophet | by the mouth of His holy prophets. For behold, the prophet |
| 33045 | Isaiah is witness concerning the things which He hath spoken, | Isaiah is witness concerning the things which He hath spoken, | Isaiah is witness concerning the things which He hath spoken, |
| 33046 | saying, ‘For the mouth of the Lord of Hosts it is that | saying, ‘For the mouth of the Lord of Hosts it is that | saying, ‘For the mouth of the Lord of Hosts it is that |
| 33047 | sayeth these things’? For again in another place the Lord | sayeth these things’? For again in another place the Lord | sayeth these things’? For again in another place the Lord |
| 33048 | saith by His holy prophets, ‘[As] 1 live, saith the Lord, | saith by His holy prophets, ‘[As] 1 live, saith the Lord, | saith by His holy prophets, ‘[As] 1 live, saith the Lord, |
| 33049 | I do not desire the death of the sinner, but that he should | I do not desire the death of the sinner, but that he should | I do not desire the death of the sinner, but that he should |
| 33050 | turn from his sin, and live’ ?; and thou shalt be saved in the | turn from his sin, and live’ ?; and thou shalt be saved in the | turn from his sin, and live’ ?; and thou shalt be saved in the |
| 33051 | kingdom of God. | kingdom of God. | kingdom of God. |
| 33052 | For when once a man hath cast God behind him, he | For when once a man hath cast God behind him, he | For when once a man hath cast God behind him, he |
| 33053 | committeth a multitude of sins, and he will go so far as | committeth a multitude of sins, and he will go so far as | committeth a multitude of sins, and he will go so far as |
| 33054 | to worship idols, but God doth not forsake him utterly, and | to worship idols, but God doth not forsake him utterly, and | to worship idols, but God doth not forsake him utterly, and |
| 33055 | He looketh out for his repentance. For very many are | He looketh out for his repentance. For very many are | He looketh out for his repentance. For very many are |
| 33056 | corrupt, especially at this present time, but these are they | corrupt, especially at this present time, but these are they | corrupt, especially at this present time, but these are they |
| 33057 | who deserve to be hated because of their evil deeds which | who deserve to be hated because of their evil deeds which | who deserve to be hated because of their evil deeds which |
| 33058 | they have committed from the beginning, for the evil deeds | they have committed from the beginning, for the evil deeds | they have committed from the beginning, for the evil deeds |
| 33059 | which they have committed from the beginning are so evil | which they have committed from the beginning are so evil | which they have committed from the beginning are so evil |
| 33060 | that every one who heareth | of them placeth his hands over | that every one who heareth | of them placeth his hands over | that every one who heareth | of them placeth his hands over |
| 33061 | his ears. Nevertheless, the man loving God desireth to make | his ears. Nevertheless, the man loving God desireth to make | his ears. Nevertheless, the man loving God desireth to make |
| 33062 | their hearts incline to repentance, and to make them to turn | their hearts incline to repentance, and to make them to turn | their hearts incline to repentance, and to make them to turn |
| 33063 | from their state of carelessness, and to do the things that are | from their state of carelessness, and to do the things that are | from their state of carelessness, and to do the things that are |
| 33064 | good. Afterwards, their name, which is internal, is covered | good. Afterwards, their name, which is internal, is covered | good. Afterwards, their name, which is internal, is covered |
| 33065 | up in the earth, and [their] good name followeth them, and | up in the earth, and [their] good name followeth them, and | up in the earth, and [their] good name followeth them, and |
| 33066 | at length every man thinketh well of them and desireth to | at length every man thinketh well of them and desireth to | at length every man thinketh well of them and desireth to |
| 33067 | 1 Jer. xviii. 8. | 1 Jer. xviii. 8. | 1 Jer. xviii. 8. |
| 33068 | 2 Isa. i. 20; x1. 5; viii. 14; and compare Jer. ix. 12 ; Mic. iv. 4. | 2 Isa. i. 20; x1. 5; viii. 14; and compare Jer. ix. 12 ; Mic. iv. 4. | 2 Isa. i. 20; x1. 5; viii. 14; and compare Jer. ix. 12 ; Mic. iv. 4. |
| 33069 | $ Ezek. xviii, 21, 32; xxxiii. 11. | $ Ezek. xviii, 21, 32; xxxiii. 11. | $ Ezek. xviii, 21, 32; xxxiii. 11. |
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| 33070 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 697 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 697 | ON THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD 697 |
| 33071 | hear of their good deeds, which are theirs at the last. Get | hear of their good deeds, which are theirs at the last. Get | hear of their good deeds, which are theirs at the last. Get |
| 33072 | thee outside this city a little way, and go into the monastery, | thee outside this city a little way, and go into the monastery, | thee outside this city a little way, and go into the monastery, |
| 33073 | and thou wilt see a multitude of men who in days gone by | and thou wilt see a multitude of men who in days gone by | and thou wilt see a multitude of men who in days gone by |
| 33074 | passed their lives in the theatres, ‘and in places where races | passed their lives in the theatres, ‘and in places where races | passed their lives in the theatres, ‘and in places where races |
| 33075 | and feats of horsemanship were performed, and in committing | and feats of horsemanship were performed, and in committing | and feats of horsemanship were performed, and in committing |
| 33076 | fornication, but who subsequently renounced their former | fornication, but who subsequently renounced their former | fornication, but who subsequently renounced their former |
| 33077 | courses of life, and who at length became the equals of the | courses of life, and who at length became the equals of the | courses of life, and who at length became the equals of the |
| 33078 | angels, and who make people marvel at all their works. | angels, and who make people marvel at all their works. | angels, and who make people marvel at all their works. |
| 33079 | O my beloved, may we be made to stand up with Him, | O my beloved, may we be made to stand up with Him, | O my beloved, may we be made to stand up with Him, |
| 33080 | so that we may become | like unto those who are chosen Fol. 2 | so that we may become | like unto those who are chosen Fol. 2 | so that we may become | like unto those who are chosen Fol. 2 |
| 33081 | [to be] with Him Who hath drawn nigh for their salvation. ⲣ︦ⲙ︦ⲥ︦ | [to be] with Him Who hath drawn nigh for their salvation. ⲣ︦ⲙ︦ⲥ︦ | [to be] with Him Who hath drawn nigh for their salvation. r︦m︦s︦ |
| 33082 | Now I was not willing to utter the words of sorrow of heart | Now I was not willing to utter the words of sorrow of heart | Now I was not willing to utter the words of sorrow of heart |
| 33083 | during this great festival which extendeth this day through- | during this great festival which extendeth this day through- | during this great festival which extendeth this day through- |
| 33084 | out the whole world, but the Word of the Father Who hath | out the whole world, but the Word of the Father Who hath | out the whole world, but the Word of the Father Who hath |
| 33085 | honoured [me} hath come unto us for the salvation of our | honoured [me} hath come unto us for the salvation of our | honoured [me} hath come unto us for the salvation of our |
| 33086 | souls, in order that He may set us before Him being spotless. | souls, in order that He may set us before Him being spotless. | souls, in order that He may set us before Him being spotless. |
| 33087 | May the God of truth, Jesus the Christ, our Lord, Who | May the God of truth, Jesus the Christ, our Lord, Who | May the God of truth, Jesus the Christ, our Lord, Who |
| 33088 | hath come forth from this holy Virgin this day, make us all | hath come forth from this holy Virgin this day, make us all | hath come forth from this holy Virgin this day, make us all |
| 33089 | to be chosen before Him when we meet Him. For we all | to be chosen before Him when we meet Him. For we all | to be chosen before Him when we meet Him. For we all |
| 33090 | have need of His mercy, whether it be those who speak or | have need of His mercy, whether it be those who speak or | have need of His mercy, whether it be those who speak or |
| 33091 | those who hear, or whether they be small or great, or male, | those who hear, or whether they be small or great, or male, | those who hear, or whether they be small or great, or male, |
| 33092 | or female, or old man, or little child. Whosoever shall dedicate | or female, or old man, or little child. Whosoever shall dedicate | or female, or old man, or little child. Whosoever shall dedicate |
| 33093 | his heart to instruction (or, rebuke) shall be filled with good | his heart to instruction (or, rebuke) shall be filled with good | his heart to instruction (or, rebuke) shall be filled with good |
| 33094 | things. ‘Come, my children,” he saith, “hearken ye | unto me, Fol. 75 « | things. ‘Come, my children,” he saith, “hearken ye | unto me, Fol. 75 « | things. ‘Come, my children,” he saith, “hearken ye | unto me, Fol. 75 « |
| 33095 | and I will teach you the fear of the Lord.’? For the fear of ⲣ︦ⲙ︦ | and I will teach you the fear of the Lord.’? For the fear of 140 | and I will teach you the fear of the Lord.’? For the fear of 140 |
| 33096 | the Lord worketh for life, and the love of God is made | the Lord worketh for life, and the love of God is made | the Lord worketh for life, and the love of God is made |
| 33097 | manifest in man. We speak many things to your charity | manifest in man. We speak many things to your charity | manifest in man. We speak many things to your charity |
| 33098 | because of the coming to us of God the Word and His | because of the coming to us of God the Word and His | because of the coming to us of God the Word and His |
| 33099 | mother the Virgin, but chiefly because of our excessive | mother the Virgin, but chiefly because of our excessive | mother the Virgin, but chiefly because of our excessive |
| 33100 | carelessness (or, apathy) about this multitude of sorrowful | carelessness (or, apathy) about this multitude of sorrowful | carelessness (or, apathy) about this multitude of sorrowful |
| 33101 | words. May it be that we all shall find boldness of speech | words. May it be that we all shall find boldness of speech | words. May it be that we all shall find boldness of speech |
| 33102 | before Him when we meet Him, and that after our removal | before Him when we meet Him, and that after our removal | before Him when we meet Him, and that after our removal |
| 33103 | ~ from this life He may receive us to Himself in His tabernacle | ~ from this life He may receive us to Himself in His tabernacle | ~ from this life He may receive us to Himself in His tabernacle |
| 33104 | J | J | J |
| 33105 | for ever! | for ever! | for ever! |
| 33106 | 1 Prov. vii. 24. | 1 Prov. vii. 24. | 1 Prov. vii. 24. |
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| 33107 | 698 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 698 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS | 698 DISCOURSE BY DEMETRIUS |
| 33108 | Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy | Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy | Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy |
| 33109 | Ghost, for ever and ever. Amen. | Ghost, for ever and ever. Amen. | Ghost, for ever and ever. Amen. |
| 33110 | Bless us! | Bless us! | Bless us! |
| 33111 | [The Coptic text of the Colophon is published in Coptic | [The Coptic text of the Colophon is published in Coptic | [The Coptic text of the Colophon is published in Coptic |
| 33112 | Martyrdoms, London, 1914, pp. 223, 224, and see Plates XXV | Martyrdoms, London, 1914, pp. 223, 224, and see Plates XXV | Martyrdoms, London, 1914, pp. 223, 224, and see Plates XXV |
| 33113 | and XXVI; the English translation will be found on pp. 472, | and XXVI; the English translation will be found on pp. 472, | and XXVI; the English translation will be found on pp. 472, |
| 33114 | 473 of the same work. ] | 473 of the same work. ] | 473 of the same work. ] |
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| 33115 | THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS, | THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS, | THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS, |
| 33116 | BISHOP OF CYPRUS, ON THE HOLY | BISHOP OF CYPRUS, ON THE HOLY | BISHOP OF CYPRUS, ON THE HOLY |
| 33117 | VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS | VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS | VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS |
| 33118 | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6782) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6782) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6782) |
| 33119 | THE DISCOURSE WHICH SAINT APA EPIPHA- Fol. 104 1 | THE DISCOURSE WHICH SAINT APA EPIPHA- Fol. 104 1 | THE DISCOURSE WHICH SAINT APA EPIPHA- Fol. 104 1 |
| 33120 | NIUS, BISIIOP OF CYPRUS, PRONOUNCED ON ⲁ̄ | NIUS, BISIIOP OF CYPRUS, PRONOUNCED ON ⲁ | NIUS, BISIIOP OF CYPRUS, PRONOUNCED ON a |
| 33121 | THE HOLY VIRGIN MARY, WHO GAVE BIRTH | THE HOLY VIRGIN MARY, WHO GAVE BIRTH | THE HOLY VIRGIN MARY, WHO GAVE BIRTH |
| 33122 | TO GOD, ON THE DAY OF HER HOLY COM- | TO GOD, ON THE DAY OF HER HOLY COM- | TO GOD, ON THE DAY OF HER HOLY COM- |
| 33123 | MEMORATION, WHICH IS THE TWENTY-FIRST | MEMORATION, WHICH IS THE TWENTY-FIRST | MEMORATION, WHICH IS THE TWENTY-FIRST |
| 33124 | DAY OF THE MONTH TOBE! IN THE PEACE OF | DAY OF THE MONTH TOBE! IN THE PEACE OF | DAY OF THE MONTH TOBE! IN THE PEACE OF |
| 33125 | GOD. AMEN. | GOD. AMEN. | GOD. AMEN. |
| 33126 | VERILY, O my beloved, the world was deprived of a great | VERILY, O my beloved, the world was deprived of a great | VERILY, O my beloved, the world was deprived of a great |
| 33127 | and holy gift on this day, and the heavens | received a chosen Fol. 1 | and holy gift on this day, and the heavens | received a chosen Fol. 1 | and holy gift on this day, and the heavens | received a chosen Fol. 1 |
| 33128 | and most glorious pledge. Furthermore, it is right, on my own | and most glorious pledge. Furthermore, it is right, on my own | and most glorious pledge. Furthermore, it is right, on my own |
| 33129 | authority, to deliver an oration on the glory of this holy | authority, to deliver an oration on the glory of this holy | authority, to deliver an oration on the glory of this holy |
| 33130 | Virgin Mary, in whose honour we are celebrating a festival | Virgin Mary, in whose honour we are celebrating a festival | Virgin Mary, in whose honour we are celebrating a festival |
| 33131 | this day, for He Who dwelleth in the heavens took up His | this day, for He Who dwelleth in the heavens took up His | this day, for He Who dwelleth in the heavens took up His |
| 33132 | abode in her holy womb, and she became a resting-place for | abode in her holy womb, and she became a resting-place for | abode in her holy womb, and she became a resting-place for |
| 33133 | God the Word, and a resting-place for the King of glory. | God the Word, and a resting-place for the King of glory. | God the Word, and a resting-place for the King of glory. |
| 33134 | Verily the type of this holy Virgin is a great matter which | Verily the type of this holy Virgin is a great matter which | Verily the type of this holy Virgin is a great matter which |
| 33135 | meriteth wonder. But | Ⲓ appeal unto thee, O holy Virgin, Fol. 1051 | meriteth wonder. But | ⲓ appeal unto thee, O holy Virgin, Fol. 1051 | meriteth wonder. But | i appeal unto thee, O holy Virgin, Fol. 1051 |
| 33136 | thou God-bearer, not to take into account my feebleness, for ⲃ̄ | thou God-bearer, not to take into account my feebleness, for ⲃ | thou God-bearer, not to take into account my feebleness, for v |
| 33137 | I am quite unable to reach the apse of thy virtues by means | I am quite unable to reach the apse of thy virtues by means | I am quite unable to reach the apse of thy virtues by means |
| 33138 | of my poor tongue, and still less by the limitation of my infirm | of my poor tongue, and still less by the limitation of my infirm | of my poor tongue, and still less by the limitation of my infirm |
| 33139 | mind. Nevertheless I beseech thee, O thou habitation of the | mind. Nevertheless I beseech thee, O thou habitation of the | mind. Nevertheless I beseech thee, O thou habitation of the |
| 33140 | Only-begotten of the Father, to lend me thy hand in the | Only-begotten of the Father, to lend me thy hand in the | Only-begotten of the Father, to lend me thy hand in the |
| 33141 | matter which I have undertaken, so that I may set out on my | matter which I have undertaken, so that I may set out on my | matter which I have undertaken, so that I may set out on my |
| 33142 | way into the great treasury of thy virtues, which is worthy | of Fol. 105 2 | way into the great treasury of thy virtues, which is worthy | of Fol. 105 2 | way into the great treasury of thy virtues, which is worthy | of Fol. 105 2 |
| 33143 | wonder, and that I may speak thus with my poor tongue, | wonder, and that I may speak thus with my poor tongue, | wonder, and that I may speak thus with my poor tongue, |
| 33144 | 1 January 16. | 1 January 16. | 1 January 16. |
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| 33145 | 700 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS | 700 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS | 700 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS |
| 33146 | “Walk round about Zion, and go round about her’! Verily this | “Walk round about Zion, and go round about her’! Verily this | “Walk round about Zion, and go round about her’! Verily this |
| 33147 | woman Mary is the true Zion, or rather, she is far more than | woman Mary is the true Zion, or rather, she is far more than | woman Mary is the true Zion, or rather, she is far more than |
| 33148 | Zion, and she is greater than the heavenly Jerusalem, the city | Zion, and she is greater than the heavenly Jerusalem, the city | Zion, and she is greater than the heavenly Jerusalem, the city |
| 33149 | which the Lord hath chosen, for men cannot rejoice in Zion | which the Lord hath chosen, for men cannot rejoice in Zion | which the Lord hath chosen, for men cannot rejoice in Zion |
| 33150 | in the same way as in the holy Virgin. Now Zion was | in the same way as in the holy Virgin. Now Zion was | in the same way as in the holy Virgin. Now Zion was |
| 33151 | a well-founded city, which was built of bricks and mortar by | a well-founded city, which was built of bricks and mortar by | a well-founded city, which was built of bricks and mortar by |
| 33152 | Fol. 11a 1 the hands of men; | but as concerning this Virgin, no man | Fol. 11a 1 the hands of men; | but as concerning this Virgin, no man | Fol. 11a 1 the hands of men; | but as concerning this Virgin, no man |
| 33153 | ⲡ̄ | ⲡ | p |
| 33154 | knoweth where her foundations were laid, nor those of the | knoweth where her foundations were laid, nor those of the | knoweth where her foundations were laid, nor those of the |
| 33155 | building which was made in her by the hands of God, the | building which was made in her by the hands of God, the | building which was made in her by the hands of God, the |
| 33156 | great Artificer of heaven and earth, and of all things which | great Artificer of heaven and earth, and of all things which | great Artificer of heaven and earth, and of all things which |
| 33157 | are in them. | are in them. | are in them. |
| 33158 | Moreover, as concerning the Jerusalem of which the | Moreover, as concerning the Jerusalem of which the | Moreover, as concerning the Jerusalem of which the |
| 33159 | Psalmist spake, saying, ¢ Whither the tribes go up, the tribes | Psalmist spake, saying, ¢ Whither the tribes go up, the tribes | Psalmist spake, saying, ¢ Whither the tribes go up, the tribes |
| 33160 | of the Lord, to the testimony of Israel,’ ? what doth the | of the Lord, to the testimony of Israel,’ ? what doth the | of the Lord, to the testimony of Israel,’ ? what doth the |
| 33161 | phrase ‘for thither do the tribes go up’ mean cxcept that | phrase ‘for thither do the tribes go up’ mean cxcept that | phrase ‘for thither do the tribes go up’ mean cxcept that |
| 33162 | Fol. 11a 2 the true Israel | dwelleth in the Virgin, and that He | Fol. 11a 2 the true Israel | dwelleth in the Virgin, and that He | Fol. 11a 2 the true Israel | dwelleth in the Virgin, and that He |
| 33163 | delivereth all the tribes of the earth? And if thou dost | delivereth all the tribes of the earth? And if thou dost | delivereth all the tribes of the earth? And if thou dost |
| 33164 | say unto me, Ⲧⲉ Patriarchs were great men,” then I in | say unto me, ⲧⲉ Patriarchs were great men,” then I in | say unto me, te Patriarchs were great men,” then I in |
| 33165 | reply say, ‘They were great men, but they did not attain to | reply say, ‘They were great men, but they did not attain to | reply say, ‘They were great men, but they did not attain to |
| 33166 | the exalted state of this Virgin.’ And if thou dost bring | the exalted state of this Virgin.’ And if thou dost bring | the exalted state of this Virgin.’ And if thou dost bring |
| 33167 | forward into the discussion the company of the Great | forward into the discussion the company of the Great | forward into the discussion the company of the Great |
| 33168 | Prophets, [I admit that] they were glorious in every | Prophets, [I admit that] they were glorious in every | Prophets, [I admit that] they were glorious in every |
| 33169 | particular, but they did not attain to the cxalted honour | particular, but they did not attain to the cxalted honour | particular, but they did not attain to the cxalted honour |
| 33170 | of this Virgin. And if thou spcakest to me about the | of this Virgin. And if thou spcakest to me about the | of this Virgin. And if thou spcakest to me about the |
| 33171 | Fol. 110 1 honour of the | Martyrs, [I reply] that the honour of this | Fol. 110 1 honour of the | Martyrs, [I reply] that the honour of this | Fol. 110 1 honour of the | Martyrs, [I reply] that the honour of this |
| 33172 | ⲇ | ⲇ | ḋ |
| 33173 | Virgin is more exalted than theirs. And if thou speakest | Virgin is more exalted than theirs. And if thou speakest | Virgin is more exalted than theirs. And if thou speakest |
| 33174 | of the Apostles and sayest that they were great, I, never- | of the Apostles and sayest that they were great, I, never- | of the Apostles and sayest that they were great, I, never- |
| 33175 | theless, say the same thing ; their honour was not equal to | theless, say the same thing ; their honour was not equal to | theless, say the same thing ; their honour was not equal to |
| 33176 | that of this Virgin. And this is true not only as concerning | that of this Virgin. And this is true not only as concerning | that of this Virgin. And this is true not only as concerning |
| 33177 | men, but also as concerning all the angels of heaven, for with | men, but also as concerning all the angels of heaven, for with | men, but also as concerning all the angels of heaven, for with |
| 33178 | the exception of the Father, and the Son, and the Ⲙⲟ | the exception of the Father, and the Son, and the Ⲙⲟ | the exception of the Father, and the Son, and the Mo |
| 33179 | Ghost, there is none whose honour is equal to that of the | Ghost, there is none whose honour is equal to that of the | Ghost, there is none whose honour is equal to that of the |
| 33180 | Fol. 115 2 Virgin. But do not think that in saying | these things | Fol. 115 2 Virgin. But do not think that in saying | these things | Fol. 115 2 Virgin. But do not think that in saying | these things |
| 33181 | 1 Ps. xlviii, 12. 2 Ps. exxii. 4. | 1 Ps. xlviii, 12. 2 Ps. exxii. 4. | 1 Ps. xlviii, 12. 2 Ps. exxii. 4. |
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| 33182 | ON THE HOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 701 | ON THE HOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 701 | ON THE HOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 701 |
| 33183 | I am disparaging the saints, for I am not ; God forbid that | I am disparaging the saints, for I am not ; God forbid that | I am disparaging the saints, for I am not ; God forbid that |
| 33184 | I should do so. Nay, I would instruct you concerning the | I should do so. Nay, I would instruct you concerning the | I should do so. Nay, I would instruct you concerning the |
| 33185 | honour of this holy and spotless Virgin, and I would add to | honour of this holy and spotless Virgin, and I would add to | honour of this holy and spotless Virgin, and I would add to |
| 33186 | the words of the Holy Scriptures, in all conformity with | the words of the Holy Scriptures, in all conformity with | the words of the Holy Scriptures, in all conformity with |
| 33187 | them, so that thou mayest know the truth, Whether it | them, so that thou mayest know the truth, Whether it | them, so that thou mayest know the truth, Whether it |
| 33188 | be Prophet, or Patriarch, or Judge, or Apostle, or righteous | be Prophet, or Patriarch, or Judge, or Apostle, or righteous | be Prophet, or Patriarch, or Judge, or Apostle, or righteous |
| 33189 | King, in short, from Adam the first man, and the first | King, in short, from Adam the first man, and the first | King, in short, from Adam the first man, and the first |
| 33190 | created thing by the hands of God | Almighty, until this Fol 12« 1 | created thing by the hands of God | Almighty, until this Fol 12« 1 | created thing by the hands of God | Almighty, until this Fol 12« 1 |
| 33191 | present and until the end of the world, they were all made ⲉ̄ | present and until the end of the world, they were all made ⲉ | present and until the end of the world, they were all made e |
| 33192 | pure so that they micht become pleasing unto Him Whom | pure so that they micht become pleasing unto Him Whom | pure so that they micht become pleasing unto Him Whom |
| 33193 | this Virgin brought forth, that is to say, unto Whom she | this Virgin brought forth, that is to say, unto Whom she | this Virgin brought forth, that is to say, unto Whom she |
| 33194 | gave birth, the Christ Jesus, our Lord. And he at Whom | gave birth, the Christ Jesus, our Lord. And he at Whom | gave birth, the Christ Jesus, our Lord. And he at Whom |
| 33195 | the Seraphim could not gaze, and into Whose face the | the Seraphim could not gaze, and into Whose face the | the Seraphim could not gaze, and into Whose face the |
| 33196 | angels were never able to look, did the holy Virgin dandle | angels were never able to look, did the holy Virgin dandle | angels were never able to look, did the holy Virgin dandle |
| 33197 | on her hands, and she put her breast into the mouth of God, | on her hands, and she put her breast into the mouth of God, | on her hands, and she put her breast into the mouth of God, |
| 33198 | without hesitation, and she made | bold, and without fear Fol. 12« 2 | without hesitation, and she made | bold, and without fear Fol. 12« 2 | without hesitation, and she made | bold, and without fear Fol. 12« 2 |
| 33199 | called Him ¢ My Son’, and Ile called her also ¢ My mother’. | called Him ¢ My Son’, and Ile called her also ¢ My mother’. | called Him ¢ My Son’, and Ile called her also ¢ My mother’. |
| 33200 | But let not any man who may hear me uttering these | But let not any man who may hear me uttering these | But let not any man who may hear me uttering these |
| 33201 | things say in his simple mind, ‘If this Virgin is so highly | things say in his simple mind, ‘If this Virgin is so highly | things say in his simple mind, ‘If this Virgin is so highly |
| 33202 | exalted as this, she cannot then possibly be of this earth, | exalted as this, she cannot then possibly be of this earth, | exalted as this, she cannot then possibly be of this earth, |
| 33203 | and she cannot have been begotten by a man, but she must | and she cannot have been begotten by a man, but she must | and she cannot have been begotten by a man, but she must |
| 33204 | have come from heaven, according to the mad words of those | have come from heaven, according to the mad words of those | have come from heaven, according to the mad words of those |
| 33205 | who go about publicly stirring up schism. On the contrary, | who go about publicly stirring up schism. On the contrary, | who go about publicly stirring up schism. On the contrary, |
| 33206 | let him believe with a certain mind that the Virgin really | let him believe with a certain mind that the Virgin really | let him believe with a certain mind that the Virgin really |
| 33207 | and truly belonged to this earth, | and that she was produced, Fol. 1251 | and truly belonged to this earth, | and that she was produced, Fol. 1251 | and truly belonged to this earth, | and that she was produced, Fol. 1251 |
| 33208 | like all other folk, by a father and by a mother. And by the ⲅ̄ | like all other folk, by a father and by a mother. And by the 3 | like all other folk, by a father and by a mother. And by the 3 |
| 33209 | micht of Him that provideth us abundantly with speech, | micht of Him that provideth us abundantly with speech, | micht of Him that provideth us abundantly with speech, |
| 33210 | that is to say, the Holy Spirit, we will [now] give proofs | that is to say, the Holy Spirit, we will [now] give proofs | that is to say, the Holy Spirit, we will [now] give proofs |
| 33211 | in words concerning the parents of this Virgin, and the | in words concerning the parents of this Virgin, and the | in words concerning the parents of this Virgin, and the |
| 33212 | parents of her parents, of whom there were more than forty- | parents of her parents, of whom there were more than forty- | parents of her parents, of whom there were more than forty- |
| 33213 | two generations before the birth of this Virgin. Hearken | two generations before the birth of this Virgin. Hearken | two generations before the birth of this Virgin. Hearken |
| 33214 | now therefore unto me with diligent attention, O ye God- | now therefore unto me with diligent attention, O ye God- | now therefore unto me with diligent attention, O ye God- |
| 33215 | loving people, and do ye give steadfast heed unto my words, | loving people, and do ye give steadfast heed unto my words, | loving people, and do ye give steadfast heed unto my words, |
| 33216 | so that we may open the great | treasury which is filled with Fol. 127 2 | so that we may open the great | treasury which is filled with Fol. 127 2 | so that we may open the great | treasury which is filled with Fol. 127 2 |
| 33217 | genuine pearls, and so that we may pour into the ears of | genuine pearls, and so that we may pour into the ears of | genuine pearls, and so that we may pour into the ears of |
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| 33218 | Fol.18 a 1 | Fol.18 a 1 | Fol.18 a 1 |
| 33219 | Fol. 13a 2 | Fol. 13a 2 | Fol. 13a 2 |
| 33220 | Fol. ⲑ 1 | Fol. Ⲑ 1 | Fol. Ɵ 1 |
| 33221 | H | H | H |
| 33222 | Fol. 135 2 | Fol. 135 2 | Fol. 135 2 |
| 33223 | 702 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS | 702 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS | 702 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS |
| 33224 | your hearts words full of the benefits of the Holy Spirit | your hearts words full of the benefits of the Holy Spirit | your hearts words full of the benefits of the Holy Spirit |
| 33225 | of every kind. Take thercfore into your hands the glorious | of every kind. Take thercfore into your hands the glorious | of every kind. Take thercfore into your hands the glorious |
| 33226 | Book of Saint Apa Matthew, which belongeth to the greatest | Book of Saint Apa Matthew, which belongeth to the greatest | Book of Saint Apa Matthew, which belongeth to the greatest |
| 33227 | of the famous voices of the Evangelists, this keen-minded | of the famous voices of the Evangelists, this keen-minded | of the famous voices of the Evangelists, this keen-minded |
| 33228 | man who searched deeply into hidden mysteries, this great | man who searched deeply into hidden mysteries, this great | man who searched deeply into hidden mysteries, this great |
| 33229 | and powerful man who hath revealed unto us the genealogy | and powerful man who hath revealed unto us the genealogy | and powerful man who hath revealed unto us the genealogy |
| 33230 | of this holy Virgin. | And let us understand also the word, | of this holy Virgin. | And let us understand also the word, | of this holy Virgin. | And let us understand also the word, |
| 33231 | which is full of holy mystery, of the teacher of the Gentiles, | which is full of holy mystery, of the teacher of the Gentiles, | which is full of holy mystery, of the teacher of the Gentiles, |
| 33232 | the herald of piety, the teacher Paul, who crieth out, saying, | the herald of piety, the teacher Paul, who crieth out, saying, | the herald of piety, the teacher Paul, who crieth out, saying, |
| 33233 | ¢ For it is evident that our Lord sprang from Judah, of which | ¢ For it is evident that our Lord sprang from Judah, of which | ¢ For it is evident that our Lord sprang from Judah, of which |
| 33234 | tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood [coming] | tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood [coming] | tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood [coming] |
| 33235 | from ⲓ. From what is it evident, O thou wise man Paul ? | from ⲓ. From what is it evident, O thou wise man Paul ? | from i. From what is it evident, O thou wise man Paul ? |
| 33236 | Explain to me in what way did our Lord spring from Judah. | Explain to me in what way did our Lord spring from Judah. | Explain to me in what way did our Lord spring from Judah. |
| 33237 | ‘Who hath interpreted things | in this way, O maker of tents 7 | ‘Who hath interpreted things | in this way, O maker of tents 7 | ‘Who hath interpreted things | in this way, O maker of tents 7 |
| 33238 | Tell me where thou hast found the matter made manifest in | Tell me where thou hast found the matter made manifest in | Tell me where thou hast found the matter made manifest in |
| 33239 | this way. If thou reliest upon the words of his father Jacob, | this way. If thou reliest upon the words of his father Jacob, | this way. If thou reliest upon the words of his father Jacob, |
| 33240 | who cried out, saying, ⲇ lion's whelp is Judah,” ? and again, | who cried out, saying, ⲇ lion's whelp is Judah,” ? and again, | who cried out, saying, ḋ lion's whelp is Judah,” ? and again, |
| 33241 | ⲇ ruler shall never cease in Judah’3 [thou art in error], for | ⲇ ruler shall never cease in Judah’3 [thou art in error], for | ḋ ruler shall never cease in Judah’3 [thou art in error], for |
| 33242 | in these passages he referreth to the kings and the generals | in these passages he referreth to the kings and the generals | in these passages he referreth to the kings and the generals |
| 33243 | who were to arise from the seed of Judah, the son of Israel. | who were to arise from the seed of Judah, the son of Israel. | who were to arise from the seed of Judah, the son of Israel. |
| 33244 | The matter is certainly not thus, O my opponent. | Now I | The matter is certainly not thus, O my opponent. | Now I | The matter is certainly not thus, O my opponent. | Now I |
| 33245 | have several proofs from the Holy Scriptures which would | have several proofs from the Holy Scriptures which would | have several proofs from the Holy Scriptures which would |
| 33246 | make the whole truth to be quite clear and certain, but | make the whole truth to be quite clear and certain, but | make the whole truth to be quite clear and certain, but |
| 33247 | inasmuch as this is not the time in which to call all the saints | inasmuch as this is not the time in which to call all the saints | inasmuch as this is not the time in which to call all the saints |
| 33248 | into the midst, because the hour is now far advanced, and | into the midst, because the hour is now far advanced, and | into the midst, because the hour is now far advanced, and |
| 33249 | further since I must speak very concisely, I shall limit myself | further since I must speak very concisely, I shall limit myself | further since I must speak very concisely, I shall limit myself |
| 33250 | to this one Gospel, and shall restore for myself the whole | to this one Gospel, and shall restore for myself the whole | to this one Gospel, and shall restore for myself the whole |
| 33251 | truth from it. Afterwards I shall describe | to you the life | truth from it. Afterwards I shall describe | to you the life | truth from it. Afterwards I shall describe | to you the life |
| 33252 | of this Virgin, and then I shall bring my discourse to an end. | of this Virgin, and then I shall bring my discourse to an end. | of this Virgin, and then I shall bring my discourse to an end. |
| 33253 | Read now in the Gospel of Saint Matthew, and hear [what] | Read now in the Gospel of Saint Matthew, and hear [what] | Read now in the Gospel of Saint Matthew, and hear [what] |
| 33254 | he saith: ‘The Book of the generation of Jesus the Christ, | he saith: ‘The Book of the generation of Jesus the Christ, | he saith: ‘The Book of the generation of Jesus the Christ, |
| 33255 | the son of David, the son of Abraham.” From whom to | the son of David, the son of Abraham.” From whom to | the son of David, the son of Abraham.” From whom to |
| 33256 | whom, O Matthew ? Thou sayest, ¢ from Abraham to David, | whom, O Matthew ? Thou sayest, ¢ from Abraham to David, | whom, O Matthew ? Thou sayest, ¢ from Abraham to David, |
| 33257 | 1 Heb. vii. 14. 2 Gen. xlix, 9. 3 Gen. ϫ. 10. | 1 Heb. vii. 14. 2 Gen. xlix, 9. 3 Gen. Ϫ. 10. | 1 Heb. vii. 14. 2 Gen. xlix, 9. 3 Gen. G. 10. |
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