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| 33258 | ϣϣ ⲛⲃ ES | ϣϣ ⲛⲃ ES | ṡṡ nv ES |
| 33259 | ON THE IIOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 703 | ON THE IIOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 703 | ON THE IIOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 703 |
| 33260 | fourteen generations, and thou makest David the first | fourteen generations, and thou makest David the first | fourteen generations, and thou makest David the first |
| 33261 | [ancestor] towards Abraham. Listen now, and | I will shew Fol. 14a 1 | [ancestor] towards Abraham. Listen now, and | I will shew Fol. 14a 1 | [ancestor] towards Abraham. Listen now, and | I will shew Fol. 14a 1 |
| 33262 | you. ¢Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and © | you. ¢Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and © | you. ¢Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and © |
| 33263 | Jacob begat Isaac (sic) and his brethren; and Judah begat | Jacob begat Isaac (sic) and his brethren; and Judah begat | Jacob begat Isaac (sic) and his brethren; and Judah begat |
| 33264 | Phares and Zara by Thamar’! Pay great attention now to | Phares and Zara by Thamar’! Pay great attention now to | Phares and Zara by Thamar’! Pay great attention now to |
| 33265 | this passage in truth. Tell me now why he mentioneth | this passage in truth. Tell me now why he mentioneth | this passage in truth. Tell me now why he mentioneth |
| 33266 | Thamar in this passage. He doth not mention Sarah, the | Thamar in this passage. He doth not mention Sarah, the | Thamar in this passage. He doth not mention Sarah, the |
| 33267 | wife of Abraham, he doth not mention Leah, and Rachel, and | wife of Abraham, he doth not mention Leah, and Rachel, and | wife of Abraham, he doth not mention Leah, and Rachel, and |
| 33268 | Rebecca, those glorious | women! and he doth not mention Fol. 144 2 | Rebecca, those glorious | women! and he doth not mention Fol. 144 2 | Rebecca, those glorious | women! and he doth not mention Fol. 144 2 |
| 33269 | [the daughter of] Saua, the first wife of Judah, but he doth | [the daughter of] Saua, the first wife of Judah, but he doth | [the daughter of] Saua, the first wife of Judah, but he doth |
| 33270 | say ‘by Thamar’. Of what kin was Thamar? Hearken, | say ‘by Thamar’. Of what kin was Thamar? Hearken, | say ‘by Thamar’. Of what kin was Thamar? Hearken, |
| 33271 | and I will tell thee. She was not descended from Israel, but | and I will tell thee. She was not descended from Israel, but | and I will tell thee. She was not descended from Israel, but |
| 33272 | from an alien people who knew not God. He saith, Judah | from an alien people who knew not God. He saith, Judah | from an alien people who knew not God. He saith, Judah |
| 33273 | took for his first-born son Er a wife whose name was Thamar. | took for his first-born son Er a wife whose name was Thamar. | took for his first-born son Er a wife whose name was Thamar. |
| 33274 | Afterwards Er died, and Onan his brother took her. And | Afterwards Er died, and Onan his brother took her. And | Afterwards Er died, and Onan his brother took her. And |
| 33275 | Onan did | evil before the Lord, and the Lord slew him.’ % Fol. ⲓ | Onan did | evil before the Lord, and the Lord slew him.’ % Fol. Ⲓ | Onan did | evil before the Lord, and the Lord slew him.’ % Fol. I |
| 33276 | And Judah said unto Thamar, ‘Dwell thou in the house of ⲓ̄ | And Judah said unto Thamar, ‘Dwell thou in the house of ⲓ | And Judah said unto Thamar, ‘Dwell thou in the house of i |
| 33277 | thy parents, and remain a widow until my son Sélom (Shelah) | thy parents, and remain a widow until my son Sélom (Shelah) | thy parents, and remain a widow until my son Sélom (Shelah) |
| 33278 | shall have grown up, and then I will take thee for him to | shall have grown up, and then I will take thee for him to | shall have grown up, and then I will take thee for him to |
| 33279 | wife.” And when very many days had passed by, and Thamar | wife.” And when very many days had passed by, and Thamar | wife.” And when very many days had passed by, and Thamar |
| 33280 | saw that his son S¢lém (Shelah) had grown up, and that he | saw that his son S¢lém (Shelah) had grown up, and that he | saw that his son S¢lém (Shelah) had grown up, and that he |
| 33281 | did not take her to wife, she was angry with Judah, since no | did not take her to wife, she was angry with Judah, since no | did not take her to wife, she was angry with Judah, since no |
| 33282 | one else had taken her to dwell with him. For at that time, | one else had taken her to dwell with him. For at that time, | one else had taken her to dwell with him. For at that time, |
| 33283 | when the husband of a woman died, | from the hour of his Fol. 145 2 | when the husband of a woman died, | from the hour of his Fol. 145 2 | when the husband of a woman died, | from the hour of his Fol. 145 2 |
| 33284 | death no man, except the brother of him that had died, was | death no man, except the brother of him that had died, was | death no man, except the brother of him that had died, was |
| 33285 | able to take her to wife. | able to take her to wife. | able to take her to wife. |
| 33286 | And further, when Thamar saw that Judah had deceived | And further, when Thamar saw that Judah had deceived | And further, when Thamar saw that Judah had deceived |
| 33287 | her, and she heard that he was coming along the road to | her, and she heard that he was coming along the road to | her, and she heard that he was coming along the road to |
| 33288 | go to his sheep-shearing, she rose up, and putting off the | go to his sheep-shearing, she rose up, and putting off the | go to his sheep-shearing, she rose up, and putting off the |
| 33289 | garb of a widow which she was wearing, she dressed herself | garb of a widow which she was wearing, she dressed herself | garb of a widow which she was wearing, she dressed herself |
| 33290 | in the attire of a harlot, and covered her face, and sat down | in the attire of a harlot, and covered her face, and sat down | in the attire of a harlot, and covered her face, and sat down |
| 33291 | by the side of the | highway. And when Judah saw her, Fol. 154 1 | by the side of the | highway. And when Judah saw her, Fol. 154 1 | by the side of the | highway. And when Judah saw her, Fol. 154 1 |
| 33292 | he thought that she was a whore, for he did not recognize ⲓ︦ⲁ︦ | he thought that she was a whore, for he did not recognize ⲓ︦ⲁ︦ | he thought that she was a whore, for he did not recognize i︦a︦ |
| 33293 | 1 Matt. i. 3. 2 Gen. xxxviii. 6-10. | 1 Matt. i. 3. 2 Gen. xxxviii. 6-10. | 1 Matt. i. 3. 2 Gen. xxxviii. 6-10. |
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| 33294 | Fol. 15a 2 | Fol. 15a 2 | Fol. 15a 2 |
| 33295 | Fol. 150 1 | Fol. 150 1 | Fol. 150 1 |
| 33296 | ⲧ | ⲧ | t |
| 33297 | Fol.15 | Fol.15 | Fol.15 |
| 33298 | Fol. ⲑ | Fol. Ⲑ | Fol. Ɵ |
| 33299 | [IT | [IT | [IT |
| 33300 | 704 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS | 704 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS | 704 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS |
| 33301 | her because her face was covered. And when the words | her because her face was covered. And when the words | her because her face was covered. And when the words |
| 33302 | whieh he spake unto her, and those which she spake unto | whieh he spake unto her, and those which she spake unto | whieh he spake unto her, and those which she spake unto |
| 33303 | him, were ended, he gave her a pledge, and went in to her, | him, were ended, he gave her a pledge, and went in to her, | him, were ended, he gave her a pledge, and went in to her, |
| 33304 | and afterwards he departed on his way. And when he eame | and afterwards he departed on his way. And when he eame | and afterwards he departed on his way. And when he eame |
| 33305 | among the sheep, he sent to her a young he-goat, but [his | among the sheep, he sent to her a young he-goat, but [his | among the sheep, he sent to her a young he-goat, but [his |
| 33306 | messenger | eould not find her. And when subsequently | the | messenger | eould not find her. And when subsequently | the | messenger | eould not find her. And when subsequently | the |
| 33307 | man asked, ¢ Where is the whore who was sitting here Ⲉⲩ | man asked, ¢ Where is the whore who was sitting here ⲉⲩ | man asked, ¢ Where is the whore who was sitting here ev |
| 33308 | said unto him, ¢ There is no whore here.” Verily the story is | said unto him, ¢ There is no whore here.” Verily the story is | said unto him, ¢ There is no whore here.” Verily the story is |
| 33309 | good, and its purpose is exeeedingly beneficial ; but this is not | good, and its purpose is exeeedingly beneficial ; but this is not | good, and its purpose is exeeedingly beneficial ; but this is not |
| 33310 | the moment in which to explain it in partieulars, because we | the moment in which to explain it in partieulars, because we | the moment in which to explain it in partieulars, because we |
| 33311 | must not turn aside from our subjeet. Now take Thamar | must not turn aside from our subjeet. Now take Thamar | must not turn aside from our subjeet. Now take Thamar |
| 33312 | as the type of the Christian Church, and take Judah as the | as the type of the Christian Church, and take Judah as the | as the type of the Christian Church, and take Judah as the |
| 33313 | type of the Father Almighty, and the | three witnesses! | type of the Father Almighty, and the | three witnesses! | type of the Father Almighty, and the | three witnesses! |
| 33314 | whieh he gave to Thamar beeome similitudes of the Father, | whieh he gave to Thamar beeome similitudes of the Father, | whieh he gave to Thamar beeome similitudes of the Father, |
| 33315 | and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. And the shepherd whom | and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. And the shepherd whom | and the Son, and the Holy Ghost. And the shepherd whom |
| 33316 | Judah sent to Thamar with the young he-goat is Moses, and | Judah sent to Thamar with the young he-goat is Moses, and | Judah sent to Thamar with the young he-goat is Moses, and |
| 33317 | the he-goat is the Law which he gave, whieh Thamar did | the he-goat is the Law which he gave, whieh Thamar did | the he-goat is the Law which he gave, whieh Thamar did |
| 33318 | not aceept, but she held fast to that whieh she had. The | not aceept, but she held fast to that whieh she had. The | not aceept, but she held fast to that whieh she had. The |
| 33319 | Chureh saith, ‘The faith of the Holy Trinity 1s sufficient to | Chureh saith, ‘The faith of the Holy Trinity 1s sufficient to | Chureh saith, ‘The faith of the Holy Trinity 1s sufficient to |
| 33320 | save me and my sons. | save me and my sons. | save me and my sons. |
| 33321 | And after ‘eertain days | a report was received by Judah, | And after ‘eertain days | a report was received by Judah, | And after ‘eertain days | a report was received by Judah, |
| 33322 | saying, ‘Behold, Thamar, thy son’s wife, is with child by | saying, ‘Behold, Thamar, thy son’s wife, is with child by | saying, ‘Behold, Thamar, thy son’s wife, is with child by |
| 33323 | fornieation.” And when he heard of the matter, to speak | fornieation.” And when he heard of the matter, to speak | fornieation.” And when he heard of the matter, to speak |
| 33324 | briefly, he gave the eommand, ¢ Tale her out, and burn her in | briefly, he gave the eommand, ¢ Tale her out, and burn her in | briefly, he gave the eommand, ¢ Tale her out, and burn her in |
| 33325 | the fire’ : and they took her out to destroy her. And she | the fire’ : and they took her out to destroy her. And she | the fire’ : and they took her out to destroy her. And she |
| 33326 | took with her the three silent witnesses, whieh, however, spake | took with her the three silent witnesses, whieh, however, spake | took with her the three silent witnesses, whieh, however, spake |
| 33327 | more loudly than a multitude of witnesses, and these were | more loudly than a multitude of witnesses, and these were | more loudly than a multitude of witnesses, and these were |
| 33328 | the staff, the signet ring, and the neeklace, whieh are | the | the staff, the signet ring, and the neeklace, whieh are | the | the staff, the signet ring, and the neeklace, whieh are | the |
| 33329 | Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. And | Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. And | Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. And |
| 33330 | she sent these to Judah, saying, ¢ Identify these things, and | she sent these to Judah, saying, ¢ Identify these things, and | she sent these to Judah, saying, ¢ Identify these things, and |
| 33331 | [say] whose they are. Deny not, by God, with the denial of | [say] whose they are. Deny not, by God, with the denial of | [say] whose they are. Deny not, by God, with the denial of |
| 33332 | thy tongue” And when Judah saw them he reeognized | thy tongue” And when Judah saw them he reeognized | thy tongue” And when Judah saw them he reeognized |
| 33333 | them, and he eonfessed, saying, ‘They belong to me.” For | them, and he eonfessed, saying, ‘They belong to me.” For | them, and he eonfessed, saying, ‘They belong to me.” For |
| 33334 | 1 The signet, the necklace (or, collar), and the staff, Gen. xxxviii. 18. | 1 The signet, the necklace (or, collar), and the staff, Gen. xxxviii. 18. | 1 The signet, the necklace (or, collar), and the staff, Gen. xxxviii. 18. |
| 33335 | 2 Gen. xxxviii. 24. | 2 Gen. xxxviii. 24. | 2 Gen. xxxviii. 24. |
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| 33336 | ON THE HOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 705 | ON THE HOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 705 | ON THE HOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 705 |
| 33337 | he made no denial, neither did he desire the vain applause | he made no denial, neither did he desire the vain applause | he made no denial, neither did he desire the vain applause |
| 33338 | of men by putting to death his bride. If he had wished | of men by putting to death his bride. If he had wished | of men by putting to death his bride. If he had wished |
| 33339 | to do this of what avail would the testimony of the staff, and | to do this of what avail would the testimony of the staff, and | to do this of what avail would the testimony of the staff, and |
| 33340 | the | ring, and the necklace have been? Was there then in Fol. 16 a2 | the | ring, and the necklace have been? Was there then in Fol. 16 a2 | the | ring, and the necklace have been? Was there then in Fol. 16 a2 |
| 33341 | the country no other staff, or ring, or necklace, save those | the country no other staff, or ring, or necklace, save those | the country no other staff, or ring, or necklace, save those |
| 33342 | of Judah? But Judah did not think thus, and he said, | of Judah? But Judah did not think thus, and he said, | of Judah? But Judah did not think thus, and he said, |
| 33343 | ‘Thamar is more justified than I.” And add to this the | ‘Thamar is more justified than I.” And add to this the | ‘Thamar is more justified than I.” And add to this the |
| 33344 | fact that Judah did not recognize Thamar when he lay with | fact that Judah did not recognize Thamar when he lay with | fact that Judah did not recognize Thamar when he lay with |
| 33345 | her, and she had never lain with any man [beforc]. And | her, and she had never lain with any man [beforc]. And | her, and she had never lain with any man [beforc]. And |
| 33346 | through his absolution from this offence, and the confession | through his absolution from this offence, and the confession | through his absolution from this offence, and the confession |
| 33347 | of his penitence for what | he had done, and his approval Fol. 165 1 | of his penitence for what | he had done, and his approval Fol. 165 1 | of his penitence for what | he had done, and his approval Fol. 165 1 |
| 33348 | of the righteous judgement upon his offence, he obtained so ⲓ̄ⲇ︦ | of the righteous judgement upon his offence, he obtained so ⲓ̄ⲇ︦ | of the righteous judgement upon his offence, he obtained so iḋ︦ |
| 33349 | high a degree of honour that kings were made to descend | high a degree of honour that kings were made to descend | high a degree of honour that kings were made to descend |
| 33350 | from his seed, and even the King of kings, the Christ, Who | from his seed, and even the King of kings, the Christ, Who | from his seed, and even the King of kings, the Christ, Who |
| 33351 | was pierced for us, [was descended] from him, according to | was pierced for us, [was descended] from him, according to | was pierced for us, [was descended] from him, according to |
| 33352 | the words of the wise man Paul. And Scripture saith: After- | the words of the wise man Paul. And Scripture saith: After- | the words of the wise man Paul. And Scripture saith: After- |
| 33353 | wards Thamar brought forth two sons at the same time.l | wards Thamar brought forth two sons at the same time.l | wards Thamar brought forth two sons at the same time.l |
| 33354 | The first stretched out his hand, and the midwife bound round | The first stretched out his hand, and the midwife bound round | The first stretched out his hand, and the midwife bound round |
| 33355 | it a scarlet thread, and | after he had withdrawn his hand, his Fol. 160 2 | it a scarlet thread, and | after he had withdrawn his hand, his Fol. 160 2 | it a scarlet thread, and | after he had withdrawn his hand, his Fol. 160 2 |
| 33356 | brother came out, according to what the Evangelist saith, | brother came out, according to what the Evangelist saith, | brother came out, according to what the Evangelist saith, |
| 33357 | ¢And Judah begat Phares and Zara by Thamar’? Now | ¢And Judah begat Phares and Zara by Thamar’? Now | ¢And Judah begat Phares and Zara by Thamar’? Now |
| 33358 | let us continue in the narrative a little further so that our | let us continue in the narrative a little further so that our | let us continue in the narrative a little further so that our |
| 33359 | discourse may come to an end, and we will complete our nar- | discourse may come to an end, and we will complete our nar- | discourse may come to an end, and we will complete our nar- |
| 33360 | rative with the wonderful words of the Evangelist Matthew, | rative with the wonderful words of the Evangelist Matthew, | rative with the wonderful words of the Evangelist Matthew, |
| 33361 | in order that we may know that, although the matter that | in order that we may know that, although the matter that | in order that we may know that, although the matter that |
| 33362 | has been mentioned was disreputable, it is shewn to have | has been mentioned was disreputable, it is shewn to have | has been mentioned was disreputable, it is shewn to have |
| 33363 | been one that was highly applauded. | been one that was highly applauded. | been one that was highly applauded. |
| 33364 | And when he hath mentioned | Thamar, Matthew is not Fol. 17 a t | And when he hath mentioned | Thamar, Matthew is not Fol. 17 a t | And when he hath mentioned | Thamar, Matthew is not Fol. 17 a t |
| 33365 | wholly content, for having advanced a little further after ⲙ | wholly content, for having advanced a little further after ⲙ | wholly content, for having advanced a little further after m |
| 33366 | these things he saith, ¢ Phares begat Esrdom; and Esrém | these things he saith, ¢ Phares begat Esrdom; and Esrém | these things he saith, ¢ Phares begat Esrdom; and Esrém |
| 33367 | begat Aram; and Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab | begat Aram; and Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab | begat Aram; and Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab |
| 33368 | begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmén; and Salmon | begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmén; and Salmon | begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmén; and Salmon |
| 33369 | (© begat Boes of Rachab.’® Now it is good for us to digress | (© begat Boes of Rachab.’® Now it is good for us to digress | (© begat Boes of Rachab.’® Now it is good for us to digress |
| 33370 | ϫ) Ⲙⲁ. i. 3. Ⲙⲁ. i. 4,5 | ϫ ⲙⲁ. i. 3. Ⲙⲁ. i. 4,5 | g ma. i. 3. Ma. i. 4,5 |
| 33371 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
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| 33372 | Fol. ⲧ 2 | Fol. Ⲧ 2 | Fol. T 2 |
| 33373 | 706 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS | 706 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS | 706 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS |
| 33374 | in our discourse a little at this point, so that we may | find | in our discourse a little at this point, so that we may | find | in our discourse a little at this point, so that we may | find |
| 33375 | out who Rahab was, or from what place she came. There | out who Rahab was, or from what place she came. There | out who Rahab was, or from what place she came. There |
| 33376 | is no need for us to heap up many words, for all we have to | is no need for us to heap up many words, for all we have to | is no need for us to heap up many words, for all we have to |
| 33377 | do is to follow the Scriptures confidently. Who is Rahab, | do is to follow the Scriptures confidently. Who is Rahab, | do is to follow the Scriptures confidently. Who is Rahab, |
| 33378 | except Rahab the harlot, who received into her house the | except Rahab the harlot, who received into her house the | except Rahab the harlot, who received into her house the |
| 33379 | envoys of Joshua the son of Nun, who had sent them to spy | envoys of Joshua the son of Nun, who had sent them to spy | envoys of Joshua the son of Nun, who had sent them to spy |
| 33380 | out Jericho 7! And after many other words between her and | out Jericho 7! And after many other words between her and | out Jericho 7! And after many other words between her and |
| 33381 | Fol. 171 1 those men, she delivered them out of the hand | of [the people | Fol. 171 1 those men, she delivered them out of the hand | of [the people | Fol. 171 1 those men, she delivered them out of the hand | of [the people |
| 33382 | ic | ic | ic |
| 33383 | Fol. 170 2 | Fol. 170 2 | Fol. 170 2 |
| 33384 | Fol. 18 « 1 | Fol. 18 « 1 | Fol. 18 « 1 |
| 33385 | iT | iT | iT |
| 33386 | Fol. 18a 2 | Fol. 18a 2 | Fol. 18a 2 |
| 33387 | of] Jericho, and she said unto them, ¢ According as I have | of] Jericho, and she said unto them, ¢ According as I have | of] Jericho, and she said unto them, ¢ According as I have |
| 33388 | done this good unto you, and have delivered you, ye shall | done this good unto you, and have delivered you, ye shall | done this good unto you, and have delivered you, ye shall |
| 33389 | swear unto me that ye will spare me and the house of my | swear unto me that ye will spare me and the house of my | swear unto me that ye will spare me and the house of my |
| 33390 | father.” And they swore an oath to her, and they gave to her | father.” And they swore an oath to her, and they gave to her | father.” And they swore an oath to her, and they gave to her |
| 33391 | a sign, namely, that she was to tie a red cord to her window | a sign, namely, that she was to tie a red cord to her window | a sign, namely, that she was to tie a red cord to her window |
| 33392 | whereby she helped them to escape, for her house was on the | whereby she helped them to escape, for her house was on the | whereby she helped them to escape, for her house was on the |
| 33393 | wall. Behold, O ye who are listening, in what way the facts | wall. Behold, O ye who are listening, in what way the facts | wall. Behold, O ye who are listening, in what way the facts |
| 33394 | concerning these two women are similar. Rahab was a | concerning these two women are similar. Rahab was a | concerning these two women are similar. Rahab was a |
| 33395 | harlot, | who received every one into her house, and Thamar | harlot, | who received every one into her house, and Thamar | harlot, | who received every one into her house, and Thamar |
| 33396 | dressed herself in the garb of a whore. Likewise, Rahab | dressed herself in the garb of a whore. Likewise, Rahab | dressed herself in the garb of a whore. Likewise, Rahab |
| 33397 | tied a red cord to her window, and it became a protection for | tied a red cord to her window, and it became a protection for | tied a red cord to her window, and it became a protection for |
| 33398 | her, and a red thread was tied round the hand of the son | her, and a red thread was tied round the hand of the son | her, and a red thread was tied round the hand of the son |
| 33399 | of Thamar. After the Israelites took the city [of Jericho], | of Thamar. After the Israelites took the city [of Jericho], | of Thamar. After the Israelites took the city [of Jericho], |
| 33400 | they destroyed it, but they preserved the house of Rahab, | they destroyed it, but they preserved the house of Rahab, | they destroyed it, but they preserved the house of Rahab, |
| 33401 | and it was kept safe, and she herself was numbered among | and it was kept safe, and she herself was numbered among | and it was kept safe, and she herself was numbered among |
| 33402 | Israel, and is numbered to this | day. She was the harlot | Israel, and is numbered to this | day. She was the harlot | Israel, and is numbered to this | day. She was the harlot |
| 33403 | whom Salmén took to wife, and he ‘begat Boes of her. | whom Salmén took to wife, and he ‘begat Boes of her. | whom Salmén took to wife, and he ‘begat Boes of her. |
| 33404 | And afterwards, Matthew saith, ‘Boes begat Ⲓⲉ of | And afterwards, Matthew saith, ‘Boes begat Ⲓⲉ of | And afterwards, Matthew saith, ‘Boes begat Ie of |
| 33405 | Ruth”? Verily how marvellous are these matters. Those | Ruth”? Verily how marvellous are these matters. Those | Ruth”? Verily how marvellous are these matters. Those |
| 33406 | who are sinners, according to the earth, are the princes of the | who are sinners, according to the earth, are the princes of the | who are sinners, according to the earth, are the princes of the |
| 33407 | Scriptures! Let us consider now in this place who Ruth was. | Scriptures! Let us consider now in this place who Ruth was. | Scriptures! Let us consider now in this place who Ruth was. |
| 33408 | Now Ruth was not an Israelitess, but she was descended from | Now Ruth was not an Israelitess, but she was descended from | Now Ruth was not an Israelitess, but she was descended from |
| 33409 | the children of Moab. | And Moab was the eldest son of Lot, | the children of Moab. | And Moab was the eldest son of Lot, | the children of Moab. | And Moab was the eldest son of Lot, |
| 33410 | whom he begot of his own daughter,? and he was descended | whom he begot of his own daughter,? and he was descended | whom he begot of his own daughter,? and he was descended |
| 33411 | from the seed of Sodom, through his mother, that is to say, | from the seed of Sodom, through his mother, that is to say, | from the seed of Sodom, through his mother, that is to say, |
| 33412 | 1 Joshua ii. 1-22; vi. 17. 2 Matt. i. 5. ® Gen. xix. 37. | 1 Joshua ii. 1-22; vi. 17. 2 Matt. i. 5. ® Gen. xix. 37. | 1 Joshua ii. 1-22; vi. 17. 2 Matt. i. 5. ® Gen. xix. 37. |
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| 33413 | ON THE HOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 707 | ON THE HOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 707 | ON THE HOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 707 |
| 33414 | the wife of Lot. Now 1 hear the Scriptures saying in a | the wife of Lot. Now 1 hear the Scriptures saying in a | the wife of Lot. Now 1 hear the Scriptures saying in a |
| 33415 | concise manner, ‘ Neither a Moabite nor an Ammonite shall | concise manner, ‘ Neither a Moabite nor an Ammonite shall | concise manner, ‘ Neither a Moabite nor an Ammonite shall |
| 33416 | enter the house of Ⲉⲟ and yet Ruth herself was a Moabitess, | enter the house of Ⲉⲟ and yet Ruth herself was a Moabitess, | enter the house of Eo and yet Ruth herself was a Moabitess, |
| 33417 | and she obtained such great honour that | the Christ sprang Fol. 1851 | and she obtained such great honour that | the Christ sprang Fol. 1851 | and she obtained such great honour that | the Christ sprang Fol. 1851 |
| 33418 | from her seed! Verily the things that appertain to our lives ⲓ︦ⲏ︦ | from her seed! Verily the things that appertain to our lives ⲓ︦ⲏ︦ | from her seed! Verily the things that appertain to our lives i︦y︦ |
| 33419 | are imaginings only. | are imaginings only. | are imaginings only. |
| 33420 | And the Evangelist Matthew is not content with what is | And the Evangelist Matthew is not content with what is | And the Evangelist Matthew is not content with what is |
| 33421 | given above, but he continueth to the end, saying, ¢And | given above, but he continueth to the end, saying, ¢And | given above, but he continueth to the end, saying, ¢And |
| 33422 | 16béd begat Jesse ; and Jesse begat David; and David begat | 16béd begat Jesse ; and Jesse begat David; and David begat | 16béd begat Jesse ; and Jesse begat David; and David begat |
| 33423 | Solomon of the wife of Uriah.’2 Who now is this wife of | Solomon of the wife of Uriah.’2 Who now is this wife of | Solomon of the wife of Uriah.’2 Who now is this wife of |
| 33424 | Uriah except Bersabee (Bathsheba) ?° But because the name | Uriah except Bersabee (Bathsheba) ?° But because the name | Uriah except Bersabee (Bathsheba) ?° But because the name |
| 33425 | of Bersabe (sic) is not known unto | all men, for this reason rol. 18 2 | of Bersabe (sic) is not known unto | all men, for this reason rol. 18 2 | of Bersabe (sic) is not known unto | all men, for this reason rol. 18 2 |
| 33426 | Matthew saith, Ⲧⲉ wife of Uriah,” and doth not mention | Matthew saith, ⲧⲉ wife of Uriah,” and doth not mention | Matthew saith, te wife of Uriah,” and doth not mention |
| 33427 | her name, and the cause for this is very clearly manifest. | her name, and the cause for this is very clearly manifest. | her name, and the cause for this is very clearly manifest. |
| 33428 | And Matthew saith, ‘David begat Solomon of the wife of | And Matthew saith, ‘David begat Solomon of the wife of | And Matthew saith, ‘David begat Solomon of the wife of |
| 33429 | Uriah ; and Solomon begat Rehoboam ; and Rehoboam begat | Uriah ; and Solomon begat Rehoboam ; and Rehoboam begat | Uriah ; and Solomon begat Rehoboam ; and Rehoboam begat |
| 33430 | Abia; and Abia begat Asaph; and Asaph begat Josaphat ; | Abia; and Abia begat Asaph; and Asaph begat Josaphat ; | Abia; and Abia begat Asaph; and Asaph begat Josaphat ; |
| 33431 | and Josaphat begat | Joram ; and Joram begat Ozias; and Fol.19a 1 | and Josaphat begat | Joram ; and Joram begat Ozias; and Fol.19a 1 | and Josaphat begat | Joram ; and Joram begat Ozias; and Fol.19a 1 |
| 33432 | Ozias begat Toatham ; and Ioatham begat Achaz ; and Achaz ⲓⲑ | Ozias begat Toatham ; and Ioatham begat Achaz ; and Achaz ⲓⲑ | Ozias begat Toatham ; and Ioatham begat Achaz ; and Achaz iθ |
| 33433 | begat Ezekias; and Ezekias begat Manasse; and Manasse | begat Ezekias; and Ezekias begat Manasse; and Manasse | begat Ezekias; and Ezekias begat Manasse; and Manasse |
| 33434 | begat Amos; and Amos begat Josias; and Josias begat | begat Amos; and Amos begat Josias; and Josias begat | begat Amos; and Amos begat Josias; and Josias begat |
| 33435 | Jechonias and his brethren at [the time of the] removal to | Jechonias and his brethren at [the time of the] removal to | Jechonias and his brethren at [the time of the] removal to |
| 33436 | Babylon. And after the removal to Babylon, Jechonias | Babylon. And after the removal to Babylon, Jechonias | Babylon. And after the removal to Babylon, Jechonias |
| 33437 | begat | Zalathiel ; and Zalathiel begat Zorobabel ; and Soro- Fol. 19a 2 | begat | Zalathiel ; and Zalathiel begat Zorobabel ; and Soro- Fol. 19a 2 | begat | Zalathiel ; and Zalathiel begat Zorobabel ; and Soro- Fol. 19a 2 |
| 33438 | babel (sic) begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eleakim ; and | babel (sic) begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eleakim ; and | babel (sic) begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eleakim ; and |
| 33439 | Eleakim begat Azor; and Azor begat ⲃⲁⲕ and Saddk | Eleakim begat Azor; and Azor begat ⲃⲁⲕ and Saddk | Eleakim begat Azor; and Azor begat vak and Saddk |
| 33440 | begat Achim; and Achim begat ⲛ and Eliud begat | begat Achim; and Achim begat ⲛ and Eliud begat | begat Achim; and Achim begat n and Eliud begat |
| 33441 | Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Mathan; and Mathan begat | Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Mathan; and Mathan begat | Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Mathan; and Mathan begat |
| 33442 | Jacob ; and Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, who | Jacob ; and Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, who | Jacob ; and Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, who |
| 33443 | brought forth the Christ Jesus from her body.’ * | | brought forth the Christ Jesus from her body.’ * | | brought forth the Christ Jesus from her body.’ * | |
| 33444 | Therefore all the generations from Abraham to David are Fol. 195 1 | Therefore all the generations from Abraham to David are Fol. 195 1 | Therefore all the generations from Abraham to David are Fol. 195 1 |
| 33445 | fourteen generations, and from David to the removal to ⲕ̄ | fourteen generations, and from David to the removal to ⲕ | fourteen generations, and from David to the removal to k |
| 33446 | Babylon are fourteen generations. Thou canst see what his | Babylon are fourteen generations. Thou canst see what his | Babylon are fourteen generations. Thou canst see what his |
| 33447 | 1 Deut. xxiii. 3; Neh. Ϫⲓ. 1, 2 Matt. i. 5, 6. | 1 Deut. xxiii. 3; Neh. Ϭⲓ. 1, 2 Matt. i. 5, 6. | 1 Deut. xxiii. 3; Neh. Ċi. 1, 2 Matt. i. 5, 6. |
| 33448 | 3 2 Sam. xi. 3. + Matt. i. 6-16. | 3 2 Sam. xi. 3. + Matt. i. 6-16. | 3 2 Sam. xi. 3. + Matt. i. 6-16. |
| 33449 | A | A | A |
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| 33450 | Fol. 9 2 | Fol. 9 2 | Fol. 9 2 |
| 33451 | Fol. 204 1 | Fol. 204 1 | Fol. 204 1 |
| 33452 | RX | RX | RX |
| 33453 | Fol. 204 2 | Fol. 204 2 | Fol. 204 2 |
| 33454 | Fol. 200 1 | Fol. 200 1 | Fol. 200 1 |
| 33455 | ⲕ︦ⲃ︦ | ⲕ︦ⲃ︦ | k︦v︦ |
| 33456 | 708 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS | 708 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS | 708 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS |
| 33457 | result ig, and how the matter concludeth, and that there are | result ig, and how the matter concludeth, and that there are | result ig, and how the matter concludeth, and that there are |
| 33458 | forty and two generations from Abraham to the Christ. Of all | forty and two generations from Abraham to the Christ. Of all | forty and two generations from Abraham to the Christ. Of all |
| 33459 | these generations which passed the Evangelist mentions no | these generations which passed the Evangelist mentions no | these generations which passed the Evangelist mentions no |
| 33460 | women except the | four who have been referred to above, | women except the | four who have been referred to above, | women except the | four who have been referred to above, |
| 33461 | namely, Thamar, and Rahab, and Ruth, and Bersabee. And | namely, Thamar, and Rahab, and Ruth, and Bersabee. And | namely, Thamar, and Rahab, and Ruth, and Bersabee. And |
| 33462 | that he hath mentioned these is not due to the subject of the | that he hath mentioned these is not due to the subject of the | that he hath mentioned these is not due to the subject of the |
| 33463 | worship of God, but to the reason which we stated carly in | worship of God, but to the reason which we stated carly in | worship of God, but to the reason which we stated carly in |
| 33464 | our discourse. Thamar was descended from the Philistines, | our discourse. Thamar was descended from the Philistines, | our discourse. Thamar was descended from the Philistines, |
| 33465 | and knew not God, and she, who was treated as a whore by | and knew not God, and she, who was treated as a whore by | and knew not God, and she, who was treated as a whore by |
| 33466 | Judah, and by whom she conceived, was not descended from | Judah, and by whom she conceived, was not descended from | Judah, and by whom she conceived, was not descended from |
| 33467 | the seed of Abraham | the blessed. Rahab, likewise, was | the seed of Abraham | the blessed. Rahab, likewise, was | the seed of Abraham | the blessed. Rahab, likewise, was |
| 33468 | descended from a foreign tribe, and was of the race of the | descended from a foreign tribe, and was of the race of the | descended from a foreign tribe, and was of the race of the |
| 33469 | people of Jericho, but she was not rejected because of her | people of Jericho, but she was not rejected because of her | people of Jericho, but she was not rejected because of her |
| 33470 | sins. And Salmon, who consorted with her, and begat Boes | sins. And Salmon, who consorted with her, and begat Boes | sins. And Salmon, who consorted with her, and begat Boes |
| 33471 | of her, was descended from the tribe of Judah. And Ruth was | of her, was descended from the tribe of Judah. And Ruth was | of her, was descended from the tribe of Judah. And Ruth was |
| 33472 | descended from a Moabite, and from an abominable native of | descended from a Moabite, and from an abominable native of | descended from a Moabite, and from an abominable native of |
| 33473 | Sodom, and Boes was descended from a tribe of Israel, and | Sodom, and Boes was descended from a tribe of Israel, and | Sodom, and Boes was descended from a tribe of Israel, and |
| 33474 | derived his origin from the same tribe as Judah. | And | derived his origin from the same tribe as Judah. | And | derived his origin from the same tribe as Judah. | And |
| 33475 | Bersabee was descended from the sons of Khet, who were | Bersabee was descended from the sons of Khet, who were | Bersabee was descended from the sons of Khet, who were |
| 33476 | denounced by God.! And David was of royal rank, and was | denounced by God.! And David was of royal rank, and was | denounced by God.! And David was of royal rank, and was |
| 33477 | descended from the tribe of Judah, according to the statement | descended from the tribe of Judah, according to the statement | descended from the tribe of Judah, according to the statement |
| 33478 | in the table of genealogy in [the Gospel of] Saint Matthew | in the table of genealogy in [the Gospel of] Saint Matthew | in the table of genealogy in [the Gospel of] Saint Matthew |
| 33479 | the Evangelist. | the Evangelist. | the Evangelist. |
| 33480 | Now these things happened in this wise in order that the | Now these things happened in this wise in order that the | Now these things happened in this wise in order that the |
| 33481 | righteous might not feel offended at sinners; and that those | righteous might not feel offended at sinners; and that those | righteous might not feel offended at sinners; and that those |
| 33482 | who have been begotten by righteous and well-conducted | who have been begotten by righteous and well-conducted | who have been begotten by righteous and well-conducted |
| 33483 | parents, who were properly married to suitable wives, might | parents, who were properly married to suitable wives, might | parents, who were properly married to suitable wives, might |
| 33484 | not | be offended at those who were brought forth by light | not | be offended at those who were brought forth by light | not | be offended at those who were brought forth by light |
| 33485 | women, or who were begotten by parents irregularly married | women, or who were begotten by parents irregularly married | women, or who were begotten by parents irregularly married |
| 33486 | (who even themselves are in despair about themselves, and | (who even themselves are in despair about themselves, and | (who even themselves are in despair about themselves, and |
| 33487 | very often those who are of the circumeision of the seed of | very often those who are of the circumeision of the seed of | very often those who are of the circumeision of the seed of |
| 33488 | Abraham separate themselves from them), and that the | | Abraham separate themselves from them), and that the | | Abraham separate themselves from them), and that the | |
| 33489 | matter might be evident to every one, namely, that it was | matter might be evident to every one, namely, that it was | matter might be evident to every one, namely, that it was |
| 33490 | for this reason, and many other good purposes, that the | for this reason, and many other good purposes, that the | for this reason, and many other good purposes, that the |
| 33491 | ! Compare Gen, xxvii. 46. | ! Compare Gen, xxvii. 46. | ! Compare Gen, xxvii. 46. |
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| 33493 | Christ was produced by women of this kind; | and that Fol. 3 | Christ was produced by women of this kind; | and that Fol. 3 | Christ was produced by women of this kind; | and that Fol. 3 |
| 33494 | those who were produced in sin, and those who were produced | those who were produced in sin, and those who were produced | those who were produced in sin, and those who were produced |
| 33495 | m righteousness, might be bound together in one communion, | m righteousness, might be bound together in one communion, | m righteousness, might be bound together in one communion, |
| 33496 | and that they all might have good hope. For He came | and that they all might have good hope. For He came | and that they all might have good hope. For He came |
| 33497 | to gather together those who were scattered, and those who | to gather together those who were scattered, and those who | to gather together those who were scattered, and those who |
| 33498 | were in despair about themselves, and He was produced by | were in despair about themselves, and He was produced by | were in despair about themselves, and He was produced by |
| 33499 | a virgin only, who produced Him from the seed | of two Fol. 214 1 | a virgin only, who produced Him from the seed | of two Fol. 214 1 | a virgin only, who produced Him from the seed | of two Fol. 214 1 |
| 33500 | kinds, which were bound together, that is to say, pious seed ⲕ︦ⲅ︦ | kinds, which were bound together, that is to say, pious seed ⲕ︦ⲅ︦ | kinds, which were bound together, that is to say, pious seed k︦ġ︦ |
| 33501 | and impious seed. Now those who are in despair about | and impious seed. Now those who are in despair about | and impious seed. Now those who are in despair about |
| 33502 | themselves at this time, and who have been saved by mercy, | themselves at this time, and who have been saved by mercy, | themselves at this time, and who have been saved by mercy, |
| 33503 | are of the seed of righteousness, and these are they who are | are of the seed of righteousness, and these are they who are | are of the seed of righteousness, and these are they who are |
| 33504 | fixed firmly in the wall of the spiritual edifice, and are with | fixed firmly in the wall of the spiritual edifice, and are with | fixed firmly in the wall of the spiritual edifice, and are with |
| 33505 | all the others who are with the Stone in the corner! And | all the others who are with the Stone in the corner! And | all the others who are with the Stone in the corner! And |
| 33506 | that he who is of the circumcision | may not boast himself, Fol. Ϩⲓ 2 | that he who is of the circumcision | may not boast himself, Fol. Ϩⲓ 2 | that he who is of the circumcision | may not boast himself, Fol. Hi 2 |
| 33507 | He of His own accord made the Christ, the Tree of Life, | He of His own accord made the Christ, the Tree of Life, | He of His own accord made the Christ, the Tree of Life, |
| 33508 | to blossom for us. And in order that those of the seed of | to blossom for us. And in order that those of the seed of | to blossom for us. And in order that those of the seed of |
| 33509 | Israel who believe in Christ may know that He is the true | Israel who believe in Christ may know that He is the true | Israel who believe in Christ may know that He is the true |
| 33510 | Stone, the chosen one for the corner, that is to say, our Lord | Stone, the chosen one for the corner, that is to say, our Lord | Stone, the chosen one for the corner, that is to say, our Lord |
| 33511 | Jesus Christ, this same Christ came to us, and swept away | Jesus Christ, this same Christ came to us, and swept away | Jesus Christ, this same Christ came to us, and swept away |
| 33512 | the two walls from each other, that is to say, circumcision and | the two walls from each other, that is to say, circumcision and | the two walls from each other, that is to say, circumcision and |
| 33513 | uncircumeision, righteousness and lawlessness, and yoked | uncircumeision, righteousness and lawlessness, and yoked | uncircumeision, righteousness and lawlessness, and yoked |
| 33514 | them together in one union. | them together in one union. | them together in one union. |
| 33515 | And this same | Evangelist Matthew saith, ‘Now the Fol. ⲓ | And this same | Evangelist Matthew saith, ‘Now the Fol. Ⲓ | And this same | Evangelist Matthew saith, ‘Now the Fol. I |
| 33516 | bringing forth of Jesus the Christ was in this wise’? ⲕ︦ⲇ︦ | bringing forth of Jesus the Christ was in this wise’? ⲕ︦ⲇ︦ | bringing forth of Jesus the Christ was in this wise’? k︦ḋ︦ |
| 33517 | O Matthew, who hast the mouth that declareth every pleasant | O Matthew, who hast the mouth that declareth every pleasant | O Matthew, who hast the mouth that declareth every pleasant |
| 33518 | thing about our Lord, tell me, what is [the meaning of] this | thing about our Lord, tell me, what is [the meaning of] this | thing about our Lord, tell me, what is [the meaning of] this |
| 33519 | phrase which thou sayest at the end, ‘was in this wise’? | phrase which thou sayest at the end, ‘was in this wise’? | phrase which thou sayest at the end, ‘was in this wise’? |
| 33520 | Matthew saith: I say that Jesus was descended from two | Matthew saith: I say that Jesus was descended from two | Matthew saith: I say that Jesus was descended from two |
| 33521 | kinds [of men], the sinful and the righteous, the worshippers | kinds [of men], the sinful and the righteous, the worshippers | kinds [of men], the sinful and the righteous, the worshippers |
| 33522 | of God and those who knew not God. Therefore, true | indeed Fol. 214 2 | of God and those who knew not God. Therefore, true | indeed Fol. 214 2 | of God and those who knew not God. Therefore, true | indeed Fol. 214 2 |
| 33523 | is the saying of the Lord, ‘I did not come to invite the | is the saying of the Lord, ‘I did not come to invite the | is the saying of the Lord, ‘I did not come to invite the |
| 33524 | righteous, but the sinners to repentance’? And according | righteous, but the sinners to repentance’? And according | righteous, but the sinners to repentance’? And according |
| 33525 | 1 The allusion is to Ps. cxviii. 22; Matt. xxi. 42; Mark xii. 10; Luke | 1 The allusion is to Ps. cxviii. 22; Matt. xxi. 42; Mark xii. 10; Luke | 1 The allusion is to Ps. cxviii. 22; Matt. xxi. 42; Mark xii. 10; Luke |
| 33526 | xx. 17; Acts iv. 11; 1 Pet. ii. 7. | xx. 17; Acts iv. 11; 1 Pet. ii. 7. | xx. 17; Acts iv. 11; 1 Pet. ii. 7. |
| 33527 | 2 Matt. i. 18. 3 Matt, ix. 13; Mark ii, 17 ; Luke v. 32. | 2 Matt. i. 18. 3 Matt, ix. 13; Mark ii, 17 ; Luke v. 32. | 2 Matt. i. 18. 3 Matt, ix. 13; Mark ii, 17 ; Luke v. 32. |
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| 33528 | Fol. 224 1 | Fol. 224 1 | Fol. 224 1 |
| 33529 | RE | RE | RE |
| 33530 | Fol. 3 2 | Fol. 3 2 | Fol. 3 2 |
| 33531 | Fol. 22 4 1 | Fol. 22 4 1 | Fol. 22 4 1 |
| 33532 | ⲕ︦ⲥ︦ | ⲕ︦ⲥ︦ | k︦s︦ |
| 33533 | Fol. 220 2 | Fol. 220 2 | Fol. 220 2 |
| 33534 | 710 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS | 710 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS | 710 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS |
| 33535 | as Ilis infinite mercy spreadeth over every one, Ⲡⲉ sheweth | as Ilis infinite mercy spreadeth over every one, ⲡⲉ sheweth | as Ilis infinite mercy spreadeth over every one, pe sheweth |
| 33536 | mercy to the righteous, He forgiveth the sinner, He loveth | mercy to the righteous, He forgiveth the sinner, He loveth | mercy to the righteous, He forgiveth the sinner, He loveth |
| 33537 | the righteous, Ⲙⲉ hath compassion on the sinner, He speaketh | the righteous, ⲙⲏⲓ hath compassion on the sinner, He speaketh | the righteous, myi hath compassion on the sinner, He speaketh |
| 33538 | words of good cheer to the sinner, and He healeth his wounds | words of good cheer to the sinner, and He healeth his wounds | words of good cheer to the sinner, and He healeth his wounds |
| 33539 | which are putrefying and stinking. For this reason is it not | which are putrefying and stinking. For this reason is it not | which are putrefying and stinking. For this reason is it not |
| 33540 | for thee to say, O man, ‘Behold, | the Word made Itself flesh, | for thee to say, O man, ‘Behold, | the Word made Itself flesh, | for thee to say, O man, ‘Behold, | the Word made Itself flesh, |
| 33541 | and dwelt with us, in order that Ⲡⲉ might shew mercy unto | and dwelt with us, in order that ⲡⲉ might shew mercy unto | and dwelt with us, in order that pe might shew mercy unto |
| 33542 | all men together, both the sinners and the righteous?’ Ⲡⲉ | all men together, both the sinners and the righteous?’ ⲡⲉ | all men together, both the sinners and the righteous?’ pe |
| 33543 | rejecteth no man who goeth unto ⲓⲙ with repentance. And | rejecteth no man who goeth unto ⲓⲙ with repentance. And | rejecteth no man who goeth unto im with repentance. And |
| 33544 | thou knowest that the harlot anointed His feet with unguent, | thou knowest that the harlot anointed His feet with unguent, | thou knowest that the harlot anointed His feet with unguent, |
| 33545 | and wiped them with her hair, and He blotted out her sins | and wiped them with her hair, and He blotted out her sins | and wiped them with her hair, and He blotted out her sins |
| 33546 | and iniquities.) The Magi came to ITim, they worshipped Him, | and iniquities.) The Magi came to ITim, they worshipped Him, | and iniquities.) The Magi came to ITim, they worshipped Him, |
| 33547 | and Ⲡⲉ made them citizens of the kingdom of heaven. | And | and ⲡⲉ made them citizens of the kingdom of heaven. | And | and pe made them citizens of the kingdom of heaven. | And |
| 33548 | this holy Evangelist, who speaketh to us in this holy Gospel, | this holy Evangelist, who speaketh to us in this holy Gospel, | this holy Evangelist, who speaketh to us in this holy Gospel, |
| 33549 | himself beareth witness concerning Him, for he was a tax- | himself beareth witness concerning Him, for he was a tax- | himself beareth witness concerning Him, for he was a tax- |
| 33550 | gatherer, and when he forsook the collecting of taxes, He | gatherer, and when he forsook the collecting of taxes, He | gatherer, and when he forsook the collecting of taxes, He |
| 33551 | bestowed upon him the holy Gospel.? And even the thief | bestowed upon him the holy Gospel.? And even the thief | bestowed upon him the holy Gospel.? And even the thief |
| 33552 | who had shed blood, as soon as he made supplication to Him | who had shed blood, as soon as he made supplication to Him | who had shed blood, as soon as he made supplication to Him |
| 33553 | in the hour of his necessity, saying, ‘Remember me, O Ⲙⲟ | in the hour of his necessity, saying, ‘Remember me, O Ⲙⲟ | in the hour of his necessity, saying, ‘Remember me, O Mo |
| 33554 | straightway Ⲡⲉ took him to Paradise. | straightway ⲡⲉ took him to Paradise. | straightway pe took him to Paradise. |
| 33555 | For this reason, O | man, be not in despair concerning | For this reason, O | man, be not in despair concerning | For this reason, O | man, be not in despair concerning |
| 33556 | thyself. Whether thou art a fornicator, or a robber, or | thyself. Whether thou art a fornicator, or a robber, or | thyself. Whether thou art a fornicator, or a robber, or |
| 33557 | thou fallest into sin of any kind, only turn to the Lord, and | thou fallest into sin of any kind, only turn to the Lord, and | thou fallest into sin of any kind, only turn to the Lord, and |
| 33558 | He will forgive thee; for there is ⲙⲟ sin which doth not | He will forgive thee; for there is ⲙⲟ sin which doth not | He will forgive thee; for there is mo sin which doth not |
| 33559 | become powerless before God, the Physician of our souls. | become powerless before God, the Physician of our souls. | become powerless before God, the Physician of our souls. |
| 33560 | Even though I wish to take my greatest fill of food at thy | Even though I wish to take my greatest fill of food at thy | Even though I wish to take my greatest fill of food at thy |
| 33561 | table, which is full of good things of all kinds of the Holy | table, which is full of good things of all kinds of the Holy | table, which is full of good things of all kinds of the Holy |
| 33562 | Spirit, O Saint | Matthew, yet I see another table, which is | Spirit, O Saint | Matthew, yet I see another table, which is | Spirit, O Saint | Matthew, yet I see another table, which is |
| 33563 | overladen, by my side, and it urgeth me to go to it, and to | overladen, by my side, and it urgeth me to go to it, and to | overladen, by my side, and it urgeth me to go to it, and to |
| 33564 | taste the sweetness of the food {upon it]. And if I be filled | taste the sweetness of the food {upon it]. And if I be filled | taste the sweetness of the food {upon it]. And if I be filled |
| 33565 | with the great number of things which I have eaten, and | with the great number of things which I have eaten, and | with the great number of things which I have eaten, and |
| 33566 | thou hast sated me with the sweetness of thy good things, | thou hast sated me with the sweetness of thy good things, | thou hast sated me with the sweetness of thy good things, |
| 33567 | ! Luke vii. 37-48. | ! Luke vii. 37-48. | ! Luke vii. 37-48. |
| 33568 | 7 Matt. ix. 9; x. 3; Mark iii, 18; Luke vi. 15; Acts i. 13. | 7 Matt. ix. 9; x. 3; Mark iii, 18; Luke vi. 15; Acts i. 13. | 7 Matt. ix. 9; x. 3; Mark iii, 18; Luke vi. 15; Acts i. 13. |
| 33569 | 3 Luke xxiii. 42. | 3 Luke xxiii. 42. | 3 Luke xxiii. 42. |
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| 33570 | ON THE HOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 711 | ON THE HOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 711 | ON THE HOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 711 |
| 33571 | O Matthew the Evangelist, yet I see thy fellow Evangelist, | O Matthew the Evangelist, yet I see thy fellow Evangelist, | O Matthew the Evangelist, yet I see thy fellow Evangelist, |
| 33572 | Luke, the physician and healer of all the sick | by means of Fol. 2 | Luke, the physician and healer of all the sick | by means of Fol. 2 | Luke, the physician and healer of all the sick | by means of Fol. 2 |
| 33573 | ⲡ︦ | ⲡ | p |
| 33574 | spiritual medicines, and he inviteth me and draweth me to $ | spiritual medicines, and he inviteth me and draweth me to $ | spiritual medicines, and he inviteth me and draweth me to $ |
| 33575 | the cup of his wisdom. For even the rich men of this world, | the cup of his wisdom. For even the rich men of this world, | the cup of his wisdom. For even the rich men of this world, |
| 33576 | because of the savour and sweetness of the meats that | because of the savour and sweetness of the meats that | because of the savour and sweetness of the meats that |
| 33577 | are prepared for them, are wont to eat thereof again and | are prepared for them, are wont to eat thereof again and | are prepared for them, are wont to eat thereof again and |
| 33578 | again, and they enjoy themselves fully and live delicately on | again, and they enjoy themselves fully and live delicately on | again, and they enjoy themselves fully and live delicately on |
| 33579 | the things that perish. Ⲓ entreat thee, O Saint Luke the | the things that perish. Ⲓ entreat thee, O Saint Luke the | the things that perish. I entreat thee, O Saint Luke the |
| 33580 | theologian, to forgive me because I have forgotten thee in | theologian, to forgive me because I have forgotten thee in | theologian, to forgive me because I have forgotten thee in |
| 33581 | my discourse | up to now; nevertheless teach thou me thy Fol. 234 2 | my discourse | up to now; nevertheless teach thou me thy Fol. 234 2 | my discourse | up to now; nevertheless teach thou me thy Fol. 234 2 |
| 33582 | spiritual words which thou hast framed concerning the Virgin, | spiritual words which thou hast framed concerning the Virgin, | spiritual words which thou hast framed concerning the Virgin, |
| 33583 | who is worthy of perpetual adoration. Luke saith, I have | who is worthy of perpetual adoration. Luke saith, I have | who is worthy of perpetual adoration. Luke saith, I have |
| 33584 | spoken thus: ‘In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was | spoken thus: ‘In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was | spoken thus: ‘In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was |
| 33585 | sent by God to a Virgin, whose name was Mary’! And | sent by God to a Virgin, whose name was Mary’! And | sent by God to a Virgin, whose name was Mary’! And |
| 33586 | what is the sixth month, O great teacher, Luke the physician * | what is the sixth month, O great teacher, Luke the physician * | what is the sixth month, O great teacher, Luke the physician * |
| 33587 | Turn back a little in this discourse, and thou wilt know what | Turn back a little in this discourse, and thou wilt know what | Turn back a little in this discourse, and thou wilt know what |
| 33588 | the | sixth month is. “And it came to pass that when the Fol. ⲓ | the | sixth month is. “And it came to pass that when the Fol. Ⲓ | the | sixth month is. “And it came to pass that when the Fol. I |
| 33589 | days of the ministration of Zacharias in the Temple had come KH | days of the ministration of Zacharias in the Temple had come KH | days of the ministration of Zacharias in the Temple had come KH |
| 33590 | to an end, he departed to his house. And after these days | to an end, he departed to his house. And after these days | to an end, he departed to his house. And after these days |
| 33591 | Elisabeth his wife conceived, and she hid herself for five | Elisabeth his wife conceived, and she hid herself for five | Elisabeth his wife conceived, and she hid herself for five |
| 33592 | months, saying, This is what the Lord hath done for me in | months, saying, This is what the Lord hath done for me in | months, saying, This is what the Lord hath done for me in |
| 33593 | the days when He looked to remove my reproach from among | the days when He looked to remove my reproach from among | the days when He looked to remove my reproach from among |
| 33594 | men’? So then it was in the sixth month after Elisabeth | men’? So then it was in the sixth month after Elisabeth | men’? So then it was in the sixth month after Elisabeth |
| 33595 | had conceived that Gabriel appeared to the | Virgin. And Fol. 2352 | had conceived that Gabriel appeared to the | Virgin. And Fol. 2352 | had conceived that Gabriel appeared to the | Virgin. And Fol. 2352 |
| 33596 | the day on which Elisabeth conceived John, the lamp of the | the day on which Elisabeth conceived John, the lamp of the | the day on which Elisabeth conceived John, the lamp of the |
| 33597 | truth, was the seventh day of the month Athér.®> Of this | truth, was the seventh day of the month Athér.®> Of this | truth, was the seventh day of the month Athér.®> Of this |
| 33598 | fact we are informed by certain Hebrew documents (or, | fact we are informed by certain Hebrew documents (or, | fact we are informed by certain Hebrew documents (or, |
| 33599 | copies), which are to be depended upon. And the day on | copies), which are to be depended upon. And the day on | copies), which are to be depended upon. And the day on |
| 33600 | which John was born was the twenty-seventh day of the | which John was born was the twenty-seventh day of the | which John was born was the twenty-seventh day of the |
| 33601 | month Epép,* and according to this John was, in his life | month Epép,* and according to this John was, in his life | month Epép,* and according to this John was, in his life |
| 33602 | in the flesh, six months older than our Saviour. The day on | in the flesh, six months older than our Saviour. The day on | in the flesh, six months older than our Saviour. The day on |
| 33603 | which the Virgin conceived the Living Word was the seventh | which the Virgin conceived the Living Word was the seventh | which the Virgin conceived the Living Word was the seventh |
| 33604 | day | of the month Parmoute,’ according to the narrative Fol.24a 1 | day | of the month Parmoute,’ according to the narrative Fol.24a 1 | day | of the month Parmoute,’ according to the narrative Fol.24a 1 |
| 33605 | 1 Luke i. 26. 2 Luke i. 23-5. 3 November 3. ⲙⲟ | 1 Luke i. 26. 2 Luke i. 23-5. 3 November 3. ⲙⲟ | 1 Luke i. 26. 2 Luke i. 23-5. 3 November 3. mo |
| 33606 | 4 July 21. 5 April 2. | 4 July 21. 5 April 2. | 4 July 21. 5 April 2. |
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| 33607 | 712 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS | 712 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS | 712 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS |
| 33608 | found in the writings of the honourable and apostolic | found in the writings of the honourable and apostolic | found in the writings of the honourable and apostolic |
| 33609 | Saint Hippolytus! the Roman. | Saint Hippolytus! the Roman. | Saint Hippolytus! the Roman. |
| 33610 | And when Gabriel had goue into her presence at the | And when Gabriel had goue into her presence at the | And when Gabriel had goue into her presence at the |
| 33611 | first hour, he rejoiced and was glad, and he said, Hail, | first hour, he rejoiced and was glad, and he said, Hail, | first hour, he rejoiced and was glad, and he said, Hail, |
| 33612 | 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. |
| 33613 | Hail, thou queen, and mother of the King! Hail, bearer | Hail, thou queen, and mother of the King! Hail, bearer | Hail, thou queen, and mother of the King! Hail, bearer |
| 33614 | Fol. 24a 2 of God! Hail, thou rational | dove! Hail, thou ark that | Fol. 24a 2 of God! Hail, thou rational | dove! Hail, thou ark that | Fol. 24a 2 of God! Hail, thou rational | dove! Hail, thou ark that |
| 33615 | bearest up the Creator of all things! Hail, thou true vine, | bearest up the Creator of all things! Hail, thou true vine, | bearest up the Creator of all things! Hail, thou true vine, |
| 33616 | who hast made to flourish in her abode the grapes of the | who hast made to flourish in her abode the grapes of the | who hast made to flourish in her abode the grapes of the |
| 33617 | Father!” And Mary was disturbed at the address, and she | Father!” And Mary was disturbed at the address, and she | Father!” And Mary was disturbed at the address, and she |
| 33618 | pondered within herself what this salutation might mean. | pondered within herself what this salutation might mean. | pondered within herself what this salutation might mean. |
| 33619 | And the angel said unto her, ¢ Fear not, Mary, for thou hast | And the angel said unto her, ¢ Fear not, Mary, for thou hast | And the angel said unto her, ¢ Fear not, Mary, for thou hast |
| 33620 | found favour with God. For behold, thou shalt conceive, | found favour with God. For behold, thou shalt conceive, | found favour with God. For behold, thou shalt conceive, |
| 33621 | Fol. 245 1 and thou shalt bear a | Son, and thou shalt call His Name | Fol. 245 1 and thou shalt bear a | Son, and thou shalt call His Name | Fol. 245 1 and thou shalt bear a | Son, and thou shalt call His Name |
| 33622 | ⲛ̄ | ⲛ | n |
| 33623 | JESUS. This Son shall called the | JESUS. This Son shall called the | JESUS. This Son shall called the |
| 33624 | Son of the Ilighest’? As soon as she heard the words, | Son of the Ilighest’? As soon as she heard the words, | Son of the Ilighest’? As soon as she heard the words, |
| 33625 | “Thou shalt conceive,” the Virgin was disturbed greatly, and | “Thou shalt conceive,” the Virgin was disturbed greatly, and | “Thou shalt conceive,” the Virgin was disturbed greatly, and |
| 33626 | she was afraid, for she thought that she was looking at some | she was afraid, for she thought that she was looking at some | she was afraid, for she thought that she was looking at some |
| 33627 | lying phantom. And straightway she dropped the work which | lying phantom. And straightway she dropped the work which | lying phantom. And straightway she dropped the work which |
| 33628 | was in her hands, and she made haste to lower her eyes, and | was in her hands, and she made haste to lower her eyes, and | was in her hands, and she made haste to lower her eyes, and |
| 33629 | Fol. 24 6 2 she also began to pray quickly, and she offered up | her | Fol. 24 6 2 she also began to pray quickly, and she offered up | her | Fol. 24 6 2 she also began to pray quickly, and she offered up | her |
| 33630 | petitions to God in very great agitation of mind, because | petitions to God in very great agitation of mind, because | petitions to God in very great agitation of mind, because |
| 33631 | it had never been her habit to hold converse with men, and | it had never been her habit to hold converse with men, and | it had never been her habit to hold converse with men, and |
| 33632 | because she was a little maiden, and was at that time only | because she was a little maiden, and was at that time only | because she was a little maiden, and was at that time only |
| 33633 | fifteen years of age. | fifteen years of age. | fifteen years of age. |
| 33634 | And Gabriel took away fear from her, and he spake unto | And Gabriel took away fear from her, and he spake unto | And Gabriel took away fear from her, and he spake unto |
| 33635 | her gently, saying, ‘Why art thou troubled at my words, | her gently, saying, ‘Why art thou troubled at my words, | her gently, saying, ‘Why art thou troubled at my words, |
| 33636 | O Virgmm? Knowest thou not that nothing is impossible | O Virgmm? Knowest thou not that nothing is impossible | O Virgmm? Knowest thou not that nothing is impossible |
| 33637 | Fol. 25a 1 with | God? Believe me, I am one of the Seven Arch- | Fol. 25a 1 with | God? Believe me, I am one of the Seven Arch- | Fol. 25a 1 with | God? Believe me, I am one of the Seven Arch- |
| 33638 | Aa | Aa | Aa |
| 33639 | angels who stand before God at all times, and Gabriel is | angels who stand before God at all times, and Gabriel is | angels who stand before God at all times, and Gabriel is |
| 33640 | my name. Open thy mouth, and receive into thee the | my name. Open thy mouth, and receive into thee the | my name. Open thy mouth, and receive into thee the |
| 33641 | cloud of light; and thou shalt conceive and bear a Son, | cloud of light; and thou shalt conceive and bear a Son, | cloud of light; and thou shalt conceive and bear a Son, |
| 33642 | ! Hippolytus Romanus, the author of the famous Paschal Table and | ! Hippolytus Romanus, the author of the famous Paschal Table and | ! Hippolytus Romanus, the author of the famous Paschal Table and |
| 33643 | Chronology, who flourished in the second century of our era. | Chronology, who flourished in the second century of our era. | Chronology, who flourished in the second century of our era. |
| 33644 | 2 Luke i. 30 ff. | 2 Luke i. 30 ff. | 2 Luke i. 30 ff. |
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| 33646 | and thou shalt call His Name JESUS, and the Lord God | and thou shalt call His Name JESUS, and the Lord God | and thou shalt call His Name JESUS, and the Lord God |
| 33647 | shall give unto Him the throne of David His father! And | shall give unto Him the throne of David His father! And | shall give unto Him the throne of David His father! And |
| 33648 | He shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and there | He shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and there | He shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and there |
| 33649 | [89] | [89] | [89] |
| 33650 | shall be no end to His | kingdom. Receive my words, Fol. 35. | shall be no end to His | kingdom. Receive my words, Fol. 35. | shall be no end to His | kingdom. Receive my words, Fol. 35. |
| 33651 | O holy Virgin, and dispute them not, lest the same sentence | O holy Virgin, and dispute them not, lest the same sentence | O holy Virgin, and dispute them not, lest the same sentence |
| 33652 | that fell upon Zacharias fall also upon thee. But if thou | that fell upon Zacharias fall also upon thee. But if thou | that fell upon Zacharias fall also upon thee. But if thou |
| 33653 | wishest to know and to test my words, rise up and go to | wishest to know and to test my words, rise up and go to | wishest to know and to test my words, rise up and go to |
| 33654 | Elisabeth ; get thee to thy kinswoman, get thee to the | Elisabeth ; get thee to thy kinswoman, get thee to the | Elisabeth ; get thee to thy kinswoman, get thee to the |
| 33655 | barren old woman, get thee unto her in whom the way of | barren old woman, get thee unto her in whom the way of | barren old woman, get thee unto her in whom the way of |
| 33656 | women had ceased through old age. And when thou hast | women had ceased through old age. And when thou hast | women had ceased through old age. And when thou hast |
| 33657 | gone to her thou shalt see with thine own | eyes the large Fol. 255 1 | gone to her thou shalt see with thine own | eyes the large Fol. 255 1 | gone to her thou shalt see with thine own | eyes the large Fol. 255 1 |
| 33658 | size of her womb, and the young child leaping with joy in Ab | size of her womb, and the young child leaping with joy in Ab | size of her womb, and the young child leaping with joy in Ab |
| 33659 | her body. And she is filled with the Holy Spirit, and she | her body. And she is filled with the Holy Spirit, and she | her body. And she is filled with the Holy Spirit, and she |
| 33660 | will declare unto thee the whole truth. For she hath con- | will declare unto thee the whole truth. For she hath con- | will declare unto thee the whole truth. For she hath con- |
| 33661 | ceived a child in her old age, and this is her sixth month.’ | ceived a child in her old age, and this is her sixth month.’ | ceived a child in her old age, and this is her sixth month.’ |
| 33662 | And Mary answered and said unto the angel, ‘How can | And Mary answered and said unto the angel, ‘How can | And Mary answered and said unto the angel, ‘How can |
| 33663 | this possibly happen to me, [for] I have never known man ? | this possibly happen to me, [for] I have never known man ? | this possibly happen to me, [for] I have never known man ? |
| 33664 | If the barren woman | bath conceived she hath done so in Fol. 251 2 | If the barren woman | bath conceived she hath done so in Fol. 251 2 | If the barren woman | bath conceived she hath done so in Fol. 251 2 |
| 33665 | the natural order of things and by the law of marriage. | the natural order of things and by the law of marriage. | the natural order of things and by the law of marriage. |
| 33666 | Now the thing that hath happened to Elisabeth is ⲙ | Now the thing that hath happened to Elisabeth is ⲙ | Now the thing that hath happened to Elisabeth is m |
| 33667 | vellous; but that which thou proclaimest to me is beyond | vellous; but that which thou proclaimest to me is beyond | vellous; but that which thou proclaimest to me is beyond |
| 33668 | all marvel and all thought.” And the angel continued to | all marvel and all thought.” And the angel continued to | all marvel and all thought.” And the angel continued to |
| 33669 | talk to Mary, and he said, ‘It is the Holy Spirit that shall | talk to Mary, and he said, ‘It is the Holy Spirit that shall | talk to Mary, and he said, ‘It is the Holy Spirit that shall |
| 33670 | come upon thee, and it is the power of the Most High that | come upon thee, and it is the power of the Most High that | come upon thee, and it is the power of the Most High that |
| 33671 | shall overshadow thee’? And the Virgin was encouraged, | shall overshadow thee’? And the Virgin was encouraged, | shall overshadow thee’? And the Virgin was encouraged, |
| 33672 | '§ saying, ‘God can do | everything.” And further, she said Fol. 26 1 | '§ saying, ‘God can do | everything.” And further, she said Fol. 26 1 | '§ saying, ‘God can do | everything.” And further, she said Fol. 26 1 |
| 33673 | unto the angel, ‘Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; ⲗⲅ | unto the angel, ‘Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; ⲗⲅ | unto the angel, ‘Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; lġ |
| 33674 | let it be unto me according to thy word.” But we will say | let it be unto me according to thy word.” But we will say | let it be unto me according to thy word.” But we will say |
| 33675 | ⲡⲟ more on this point, because the time hath arrived when | ⲡⲟ more on this point, because the time hath arrived when | po more on this point, because the time hath arrived when |
| 33676 | we must continue our discourse, and bring to an end our | we must continue our discourse, and bring to an end our | we must continue our discourse, and bring to an end our |
| 33677 | words about [these] holy mysteries. Let us, however, say | words about [these] holy mysteries. Let us, however, say | words about [these] holy mysteries. Let us, however, say |
| 33678 | with the blessed woman Elisabeth, ¢ Blessed art thou among | | with the blessed woman Elisabeth, ¢ Blessed art thou among | | with the blessed woman Elisabeth, ¢ Blessed art thou among | |
| 33679 | women, and blessed is the fruit which is in thee. Who Fol. 26a 2 | women, and blessed is the fruit which is in thee. Who Fol. 26a 2 | women, and blessed is the fruit which is in thee. Who Fol. 26a 2 |
| 33680 | 1 Luke i. 31, 32, 2 Luke i. 35. | 1 Luke i. 31, 32, 2 Luke i. 35. | 1 Luke i. 31, 32, 2 Luke i. 35. |
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| 33681 | Fol. 260 1 | Fol. 260 1 | Fol. 260 1 |
| 33682 | Aa | Aa | Aa |
| 33683 | Fol. Ϩⲟ 2 | Fol. Ϩⲟ 2 | Fol. Ho 2 |
| 33684 | Fol. 27 a 1 | Fol. 27 a 1 | Fol. 27 a 1 |
| 33685 | ⲗⲉ | ⲗⲉ | le |
| 33686 | Fol. 27a 2 | Fol. 27a 2 | Fol. 27a 2 |
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| 33688 | am I that the mother of my Lord should come unto me? | am I that the mother of my Lord should come unto me? | am I that the mother of my Lord should come unto me? |
| 33689 | Verily at all times blessed shalt thou be among women.’ ! | Verily at all times blessed shalt thou be among women.’ ! | Verily at all times blessed shalt thou be among women.’ ! |
| 33690 | And again, ¢ Thou who hast carried the Blessed One shalt be | And again, ¢ Thou who hast carried the Blessed One shalt be | And again, ¢ Thou who hast carried the Blessed One shalt be |
| 33691 | blessed in heaven and upon the earth. Thy womb is blessed | blessed in heaven and upon the earth. Thy womb is blessed | blessed in heaven and upon the earth. Thy womb is blessed |
| 33692 | because ⲓ hath carried for nine months Him that filleth | because ⲓ hath carried for nine months Him that filleth | because i hath carried for nine months Him that filleth |
| 33693 | heaven and earth. Blessed are thy breasts wherewith thou | heaven and earth. Blessed are thy breasts wherewith thou | heaven and earth. Blessed are thy breasts wherewith thou |
| 33694 | didst nourish | the Creator for three years. Blessed is thy | didst nourish | the Creator for three years. Blessed is thy | didst nourish | the Creator for three years. Blessed is thy |
| 33695 | mouth which hath held sweet converse with the Son of God.’ | mouth which hath held sweet converse with the Son of God.’ | mouth which hath held sweet converse with the Son of God.’ |
| 33696 | If I were to begin to make mention of all thy members, the | If I were to begin to make mention of all thy members, the | If I were to begin to make mention of all thy members, the |
| 33697 | internal and the external, the whole period of my life would | internal and the external, the whole period of my life would | internal and the external, the whole period of my life would |
| 33698 | not suffice me for the declaration of all thy virtues. | not suffice me for the declaration of all thy virtues. | not suffice me for the declaration of all thy virtues. |
| 33699 | But I beseech thee, O Virgin, who didst give birth to God, | But I beseech thee, O Virgin, who didst give birth to God, | But I beseech thee, O Virgin, who didst give birth to God, |
| 33700 | to help me, | Epiphanius, thy worthless servant, and to make | to help me, | Epiphanius, thy worthless servant, and to make | to help me, | Epiphanius, thy worthless servant, and to make |
| 33701 | supplication to Christ on behalf of all the people of my city, | supplication to Christ on behalf of all the people of my city, | supplication to Christ on behalf of all the people of my city, |
| 33702 | nay more, of the whole world, and to be nigh unto me at all | nay more, of the whole world, and to be nigh unto me at all | nay more, of the whole world, and to be nigh unto me at all |
| 33703 | times. Ⲕⲟⲓ unto thee more than to all the saints belongeth | times. Ⲕⲟⲓ unto thee more than to all the saints belongeth | times. Koi unto thee more than to all the saints belongeth |
| 33704 | the power to make supplication unto Him, so that He may | the power to make supplication unto Him, so that He may | the power to make supplication unto Him, so that He may |
| 33705 | fill the hungry with bread, and may heal the sick, and may | fill the hungry with bread, and may heal the sick, and may | fill the hungry with bread, and may heal the sick, and may |
| 33706 | lead those who have gone astray back into His holy fold. | lead those who have gone astray back into His holy fold. | lead those who have gone astray back into His holy fold. |
| 33707 | And unto us all together may He grant | that we walk in | And unto us all together may He grant | that we walk in | And unto us all together may He grant | that we walk in |
| 33708 | the ways that please Him at all times, and that we may | the ways that please Him at all times, and that we may | the ways that please Him at all times, and that we may |
| 33709 | cast away from us the old man? and his wickedness, Why | cast away from us the old man? and his wickedness, Why | cast away from us the old man? and his wickedness, Why |
| 33710 | dost thou distract thy mind so greatly, and labour for the | dost thou distract thy mind so greatly, and labour for the | dost thou distract thy mind so greatly, and labour for the |
| 33711 | things of men? Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.? | things of men? Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.? | things of men? Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof.? |
| 33712 | Three cubits of earth are all that remain to thee, and a few | Three cubits of earth are all that remain to thee, and a few | Three cubits of earth are all that remain to thee, and a few |
| 33713 | clods will be cast upon thee to preserve thy miserable carcase. | clods will be cast upon thee to preserve thy miserable carcase. | clods will be cast upon thee to preserve thy miserable carcase. |
| 33714 | Whose law dost thou transgress ? Remember the judgement | | Whose law dost thou transgress ? Remember the judgement | | Whose law dost thou transgress ? Remember the judgement | |
| 33715 | of God and the moment when all the deeds which thou hast | of God and the moment when all the deeds which thou hast | of God and the moment when all the deeds which thou hast |
| 33716 | committed shall compass thee round about. What help wilt | committed shall compass thee round about. What help wilt | committed shall compass thee round about. What help wilt |
| 33717 | thou be able to obtain? The Judge Who shall preside will | thou be able to obtain? The Judge Who shall preside will | thou be able to obtain? The Judge Who shall preside will |
| 33718 | not accept possessions from thy hand and let thee go free. | not accept possessions from thy hand and let thee go free. | not accept possessions from thy hand and let thee go free. |
| 33719 | Riches shall have been unto thee a means of enjoyment and | Riches shall have been unto thee a means of enjoyment and | Riches shall have been unto thee a means of enjoyment and |
| 33720 | the cause of the punishment [that shall last] for ever. Thy | the cause of the punishment [that shall last] for ever. Thy | the cause of the punishment [that shall last] for ever. Thy |
| 33721 | 1 Luke i. 42, 2 Eph. iv. 22; Col. iii. 9. 3 Matt. vi. 34. | 1 Luke i. 42, 2 Eph. iv. 22; Col. iii. 9. 3 Matt. vi. 34. | 1 Luke i. 42, 2 Eph. iv. 22; Col. iii. 9. 3 Matt. vi. 34. |
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| 33722 | ON THE HOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 715 | ON THE HOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 715 | ON THE HOLY VIRGIN, MARY THEOTOKOS 715 |
| 33723 | glory and thy honour shall be [thy] betrayers. Thou shalt | glory and thy honour shall be [thy] betrayers. Thou shalt | glory and thy honour shall be [thy] betrayers. Thou shalt |
| 33724 | not find an advocate who will plead for thee. Thou shalt | not find an advocate who will plead for thee. Thou shalt | not find an advocate who will plead for thee. Thou shalt |
| 33725 | suffer anguish, and be in despair, and shalt be stupefied | suffer anguish, and be in despair, and shalt be stupefied | suffer anguish, and be in despair, and shalt be stupefied |
| 33726 | through fear. Behold the tears of the | orphan whom thou Fol. ⲓ | through fear. Behold the tears of the | orphan whom thou Fol. Ⲓ | through fear. Behold the tears of the | orphan whom thou Fol. I |
| 33727 | hast oppressed! Behold the sighings of the widow whose Ae | hast oppressed! Behold the sighings of the widow whose Ae | hast oppressed! Behold the sighings of the widow whose Ae |
| 33728 | house thou hast plundered! Behold the poor men whose wages | house thou hast plundered! Behold the poor men whose wages | house thou hast plundered! Behold the poor men whose wages |
| 33729 | thou hast filched ! Behold the slaves whom thou hast oppressed | thou hast filched ! Behold the slaves whom thou hast oppressed | thou hast filched ! Behold the slaves whom thou hast oppressed |
| 33730 | mercilessly! In short, all the sins which thou hast com- | mercilessly! In short, all the sins which thou hast com- | mercilessly! In short, all the sins which thou hast com- |
| 33731 | mitted thou shalt find inhabiting thy soul, even as thou hast | mitted thou shalt find inhabiting thy soul, even as thou hast | mitted thou shalt find inhabiting thy soul, even as thou hast |
| 33732 | made them to do. Remember the day wherein [thy] natural | made them to do. Remember the day wherein [thy] natural | made them to do. Remember the day wherein [thy] natural |
| 33733 | disposition shall be revealed in heaven. Remember the glorious | disposition shall be revealed in heaven. Remember the glorious | disposition shall be revealed in heaven. Remember the glorious |
| 33734 | presence of Christ, according to what | our Saviour said, Fol. 2 | presence of Christ, according to what | our Saviour said, Fol. 2 | presence of Christ, according to what | our Saviour said, Fol. 2 |
| 33735 | “Those who have done what is good [shall have] the resur- | “Those who have done what is good [shall have] the resur- | “Those who have done what is good [shall have] the resur- |
| 33736 | rection of life, and those who have done evil the resurrection | rection of life, and those who have done evil the resurrection | rection of life, and those who have done evil the resurrection |
| 33737 | of judgement.’! What shall I say unto thee, O my ⲥ- | of judgement.’! What shall I say unto thee, O my ⲥ- | of judgement.’! What shall I say unto thee, O my s- |
| 33738 | loved? Behold, the kingdom which is in the heavens is | loved? Behold, the kingdom which is in the heavens is | loved? Behold, the kingdom which is in the heavens is |
| 33739 | prepared, and so likewise is Gehenna. Let the {hope for | prepared, and so likewise is Gehenna. Let the {hope for | prepared, and so likewise is Gehenna. Let the {hope for |
| 33740 | the] enjoyment of the kingdom which is in the heavens spur | the] enjoyment of the kingdom which is in the heavens spur | the] enjoyment of the kingdom which is in the heavens spur |
| 33741 | thee on. Let the threat of the fire of Gehenna stir thee up | thee on. Let the threat of the fire of Gehenna stir thee up | thee on. Let the threat of the fire of Gehenna stir thee up |
| 33742 | to turn away from the works of the Devil, and to walk in | to turn away from the works of the Devil, and to walk in | to turn away from the works of the Devil, and to walk in |
| 33743 | the | ways that please the Lord at all times. Then shalt Fol. 28a 1 | the | ways that please the Lord at all times. Then shalt Fol. 28a 1 | the | ways that please the Lord at all times. Then shalt Fol. 28a 1 |
| 33744 | thou inherit the things that shall never pass away, the which Ag | thou inherit the things that shall never pass away, the which Ag | thou inherit the things that shall never pass away, the which Ag |
| 33745 | eye hath not seen, nor the ear heard, nor hath the imagining | eye hath not seen, nor the ear heard, nor hath the imagining | eye hath not seen, nor the ear heard, nor hath the imagining |
| 33746 | of them entered into the mind of man, that is to say, the | of them entered into the mind of man, that is to say, the | of them entered into the mind of man, that is to say, the |
| 33747 | things which God hath prepared for those who love Him? | things which God hath prepared for those who love Him? | things which God hath prepared for those who love Him? |
| 33748 | through the grace and love of man of our Lord Jesus, the | through the grace and love of man of our Lord Jesus, the | through the grace and love of man of our Lord Jesus, the |
| 33749 | Christ, to Whom, as is meet, and to His | Good Father, and Fol. 28 a2 | Christ, to Whom, as is meet, and to His | Good Father, and Fol. 28 a2 | Christ, to Whom, as is meet, and to His | Good Father, and Fol. 28 a2 |
| 33750 | the Holy Spirit, the Life-giver, be glory, now and always, | the Holy Spirit, the Life-giver, be glory, now and always, | the Holy Spirit, the Life-giver, be glory, now and always, |
| 33751 | and for ever and ever. Amen. | and for ever and ever. Amen. | and for ever and ever. Amen. |
| 33752 | COLOPHON | COLOPHON | COLOPHON |
| 33753 | O my fathers, and my brethren, and every one who shall Fol. 250 1 | O my fathers, and my brethren, and every one who shall Fol. 250 1 | O my fathers, and my brethren, and every one who shall Fol. 250 1 |
| 33754 | read the volume of this book, do an act of grace, and pray ⲗⲏ | read the volume of this book, do an act of grace, and pray ⲗⲏ | read the volume of this book, do an act of grace, and pray ly |
| 33755 | 1 John v. 29. ? Isa. Ixiv. 4; 1 Cor. ii. 9. | 1 John v. 29. ? Isa. Ixiv. 4; 1 Cor. ii. 9. | 1 John v. 29. ? Isa. Ixiv. 4; 1 Cor. ii. 9. |
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| 33756 | 716 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS | 716 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS | 716 THE DISCOURSE OF APA EPIPHANIUS |
| 33757 | for our God-loving sister, who loved to give charities and | for our God-loving sister, who loved to give charities and | for our God-loving sister, who loved to give charities and |
| 33758 | alms to the poor, [the name of the sister has been scraped | alms to the poor, [the name of the sister has been scraped | alms to the poor, [the name of the sister has been scraped |
| 33759 | off the vellum] because she undertook the preparation thereof | off the vellum] because she undertook the preparation thereof | off the vellum] because she undertook the preparation thereof |
| 33760 | with [the wages of] her own labour, and she gave it to the | with [the wages of] her own labour, and she gave it to the | with [the wages of] her own labour, and she gave it to the |
| 33761 | shrine of [the name of the church, &e., in all four lines, | shrine of [the name of the church, &e., in all four lines, | shrine of [the name of the church, &e., in all four lines, |
| 33762 | are scraped out] in order that the Archangel Michael, and | are scraped out] in order that the Archangel Michael, and | are scraped out] in order that the Archangel Michael, and |
| 33763 | Saint John, and the holy Virgin Mary, may entreat the | Saint John, and the holy Virgin Mary, may entreat the | Saint John, and the holy Virgin Mary, may entreat the |
| 33764 | Christ on her behalf, and may bless her, and [the names of | Christ on her behalf, and may bless her, and [the names of | Christ on her behalf, and may bless her, and [the names of |
| 33765 | ber husband and family are scraped out] and moreover, when | ber husband and family are scraped out] and moreover, when | ber husband and family are scraped out] and moreover, when |
| 33766 | they shall come out of the | body, according to what is | they shall come out of the | body, according to what is | they shall come out of the | body, according to what is |
| 33767 | ordained for every man, God may tear up the bill of indictment | ordained for every man, God may tear up the bill of indictment | ordained for every man, God may tear up the bill of indictment |
| 33768 | of their sins, and may write their names in the Book of Life, | of their sins, and may write their names in the Book of Life, | of their sins, and may write their names in the Book of Life, |
| 33769 | and may give unto them the things of heaven in the place of | and may give unto them the things of heaven in the place of | and may give unto them the things of heaven in the place of |
| 33770 | the things of earth, and the things of eternity in the place of | the things of earth, and the things of eternity in the place of | the things of earth, and the things of eternity in the place of |
| 33771 | the things of time, and may reward them one hundred fold in | the things of time, and may reward them one hundred fold in | the things of time, and may reward them one hundred fold in |
| 33772 | the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of all the righteous, for the | the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of all the righteous, for the | the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of all the righteous, for the |
| 33773 | vifts which they have made. So be it! | vifts which they have made. So be it! | vifts which they have made. So be it! |
| 33774 | ⲑ ⲟ ⲑ ⲟ ⲑ ⲟ ⲑ ⲑ ⲑ ⲑ ⲟ | ⲑ ⲟⲓ ⲑ ⲟⲓ ⲑ ⲟⲓ ⲑ ⲑ ⲑ ⲑ ⲟⲓ | θ oi θ oi θ oi θ θ θ θ oi |
| 33775 | ⲑ ⲑ ⲟ ae ⲑⲟ ⲟ ϩⲱ ⲑ ⲉ | ⲑ ⲑ ⲟⲓ ae ⲑⲟ ⲟⲓ ϩⲱ ⲑ ⲉ | θ θ oi ae θo oi hō θ e |
| 33776 | Of your charity remember me, the least of all men, whose | Of your charity remember me, the least of all men, whose | Of your charity remember me, the least of all men, whose |
| 33777 | name is not worthy of mention in this volume [three lines, | name is not worthy of mention in this volume [three lines, | name is not worthy of mention in this volume [three lines, |
| 33778 | including the seribe’s name, erased]. Behold, repentance | including the seribe’s name, erased]. Behold, repentance | including the seribe’s name, erased]. Behold, repentance |
| 33779 | hath made me free! I made bold, and I wrote this book | hath made me free! I made bold, and I wrote this book | hath made me free! I made bold, and I wrote this book |
| 33780 | while I was in Rite Piom (7), in the seven hundred and sixth | while I was in Rite Piom (7), in the seven hundred and sixth | while I was in Rite Piom (7), in the seven hundred and sixth |
| 33781 | vear of Diocletian (A.D. 990). | vear of Diocletian (A.D. 990). | vear of Diocletian (A.D. 990). |
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| 33782 | DISCOURSE OF SAINT CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP | DISCOURSE OF SAINT CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP | DISCOURSE OF SAINT CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP |
| 33783 | OF RAKOTE, ON THE VIRGIN MARY | OF RAKOTE, ON THE VIRGIN MARY | OF RAKOTE, ON THE VIRGIN MARY |
| 33784 | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6782) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6782) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6782) |
| 33785 | THE DISCOURSE WHICH OUR HOLY FATHER, Fol. 29 1 | THE DISCOURSE WHICH OUR HOLY FATHER, Fol. 29 1 | THE DISCOURSE WHICH OUR HOLY FATHER, Fol. 29 1 |
| 33786 | WHO WAS GLORIOUS IN EVERY WAY, APA ⲙⲉ | WHO WAS GLORIOUS IN EVERY WAY, APA ⲙⲏⲓ | WHO WAS GLORIOUS IN EVERY WAY, APA myi |
| 33787 | CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP ⲞⲚ RAKOTE (ALEXANDRIA), | CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP ⲟⲛ RAKOTE (ALEXANDRIA), | CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP on RAKOTE (ALEXANDRIA), |
| 33788 | PRONOUNCED IN HONOUR OF SAINT MARY, | PRONOUNCED IN HONOUR OF SAINT MARY, | PRONOUNCED IN HONOUR OF SAINT MARY, |
| 33789 | THE PERPETUAL VIRGIN, THE GOD-BEARER | THE PERPETUAL VIRGIN, THE GOD-BEARER | THE PERPETUAL VIRGIN, THE GOD-BEARER |
| 33790 | IN VERY TRUTH, WHEREIN HE MADE MANIFEST | IN VERY TRUTH, WHEREIN HE MADE MANIFEST | IN VERY TRUTH, WHEREIN HE MADE MANIFEST |
| 33791 | THE GREAT GLORY AND HONOUR WHICH SHE | THE GREAT GLORY AND HONOUR WHICH SHE | THE GREAT GLORY AND HONOUR WHICH SHE |
| 33792 | HATH RECEIVED FROM GOD. IN THE PEACE | HATH RECEIVED FROM GOD. IN THE PEACE | HATH RECEIVED FROM GOD. IN THE PEACE |
| 33793 | OF GOD! AMEN, | OF GOD! AMEN, | OF GOD! AMEN, |
| 33794 | O ⲙⲅ beloved, ye God-loving people, open ye the ears of Fol. 29¢ 2 | O ⲙⲅ beloved, ye God-loving people, open ye the ears of Fol. 29¢ 2 | O mġ beloved, ye God-loving people, open ye the ears of Fol. 29¢ 2 |
| 33795 | your hearts, and hearken unto [the story of] the honour of | your hearts, and hearken unto [the story of] the honour of | your hearts, and hearken unto [the story of] the honour of |
| 33796 | the mother of God, the Queen of all women, the true Bride, | the mother of God, the Queen of all women, the true Bride, | the mother of God, the Queen of all women, the true Bride, |
| 33797 | whom the Son of God held ⲙ high esteem. He came and | whom the Son of God held ⲙ high esteem. He came and | whom the Son of God held m high esteem. He came and |
| 33798 | dwelt in her womb for nine months, and she bore Him for | dwelt in her womb for nine months, and she bore Him for | dwelt in her womb for nine months, and she bore Him for |
| 33799 | our sakes in Bethlehem. She wrapped Him in strips of | our sakes in Bethlehem. She wrapped Him in strips of | our sakes in Bethlehem. She wrapped Him in strips of |
| 33800 | ragged stuff, she laid Him in a cattle | manger; and the Fol. 294 1 | ragged stuff, she laid Him in a cattle | manger; and the Fol. 294 1 | ragged stuff, she laid Him in a cattle | manger; and the Fol. 294 1 |
| 33801 | beasts looked upon Him and recognized Him, and they ⲙ︦ⲋ︦ | beasts looked upon Him and recognized Him, and they ⲙ︦ⲋ︦ | beasts looked upon Him and recognized Him, and they m︦6︦ |
| 33802 | protected Him. Thou didst stretch out thy right arm, thou | protected Him. Thou didst stretch out thy right arm, thou | protected Him. Thou didst stretch out thy right arm, thou |
| 33803 | didst take Him and make to lie on thy left arm. Thou didst | didst take Him and make to lie on thy left arm. Thou didst | didst take Him and make to lie on thy left arm. Thou didst |
| 33804 | bend thy neck, and let thy hair fall down over Him. Thou | bend thy neck, and let thy hair fall down over Him. Thou | bend thy neck, and let thy hair fall down over Him. Thou |
| 33805 | didst kiss His mouth in the same way as the Father | didst kiss His mouth in the same way as the Father | didst kiss His mouth in the same way as the Father |
| 33806 | kissed His mouth in heaven, and thou didst seat Him upon | kissed His mouth in heaven, and thou didst seat Him upon | kissed His mouth in heaven, and thou didst seat Him upon |
| 33807 | thy knees. He lifted up His eyes to thy face. He stretched | thy knees. He lifted up His eyes to thy face. He stretched | thy knees. He lifted up His eyes to thy face. He stretched |
| 33808 | out His hand, He | took thy breast, and He drew into His Fol. 20 & 2 | out His hand, He | took thy breast, and He drew into His Fol. 20 & 2 | out His hand, He | took thy breast, and He drew into His Fol. 20 & 2 |
| 33809 | mouth the milk which was sweeter than manna. The savour | mouth the milk which was sweeter than manna. The savour | mouth the milk which was sweeter than manna. The savour |
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| 33810 | Fol. 3. | Fol. 3. | Fol. 3. |
| 33811 | ⲙ | Ⲙ | M |
| 33812 | Fol. 3 2 | Fol. 3 2 | Fol. 3 2 |
| 33813 | Fol. 3 1 | Fol. 3 1 | Fol. 3 1 |
| 33814 | ⲙⲏ | ⲙⲏ | my |
| 33815 | Fol. 3 2 | Fol. 3 2 | Fol. 3 2 |
| 33816 | 718 DISCOURSE OF SAINT CYRIL | 718 DISCOURSE OF SAINT CYRIL | 718 DISCOURSE OF SAINT CYRIL |
| 33817 | of thy sacrifice was sweeter unto Him than the savour of the | of thy sacrifice was sweeter unto Him than the savour of the | of thy sacrifice was sweeter unto Him than the savour of the |
| 33818 | saerifiee of Noah. Having drunk from thy spotless breasts, | saerifiee of Noah. Having drunk from thy spotless breasts, | saerifiee of Noah. Having drunk from thy spotless breasts, |
| 33819 | Ⲡⲉ called thee ‘ My mother’. | ⲡⲉ called thee ‘ My mother’. | pe called thee ‘ My mother’. |
| 33820 | Come ye and behold God ealling Mary ¢ My mother’ and | Come ye and behold God ealling Mary ¢ My mother’ and | Come ye and behold God ealling Mary ¢ My mother’ and |
| 33821 | kissing her mouth. And as she kissed Ilis mouth she ealled | kissing her mouth. And as she kissed Ilis mouth she ealled | kissing her mouth. And as she kissed Ilis mouth she ealled |
| 33822 | Him | always ¢ My Lord, and my Son’. She worshipped Him, | Him | always ¢ My Lord, and my Son’. She worshipped Him, | Him | always ¢ My Lord, and my Son’. She worshipped Him, |
| 33823 | for when she used to give Him her breast she bowed down her | for when she used to give Him her breast she bowed down her | for when she used to give Him her breast she bowed down her |
| 33824 | head toward Him, whilst Ⲡⲉ stood up like a tower; and after- | head toward Him, whilst ⲡⲉ stood up like a tower; and after- | head toward Him, whilst pe stood up like a tower; and after- |
| 33825 | wards she worshipped Him, saying, ‘My Lord, and my Son.’ | wards she worshipped Him, saying, ‘My Lord, and my Son.’ | wards she worshipped Him, saying, ‘My Lord, and my Son.’ |
| 33826 | Then after these things she used to take hold of His hand | Then after these things she used to take hold of His hand | Then after these things she used to take hold of His hand |
| 33827 | and lead Him along the roads, saying, My sweet Son, walk | and lead Him along the roads, saying, My sweet Son, walk | and lead Him along the roads, saying, My sweet Son, walk |
| 33828 | a little way,” in the same manner as all other | babes are | a little way,” in the same manner as all other | babes are | a little way,” in the same manner as all other | babes are |
| 33829 | taught to walk. And He, Jesus, the Very God, followed | taught to walk. And He, Jesus, the Very God, followed | taught to walk. And He, Jesus, the Very God, followed |
| 33830 | after her untroubled, He clung to her with Iis little fingers, | after her untroubled, He clung to her with Iis little fingers, | after her untroubled, He clung to her with Iis little fingers, |
| 33831 | He stopped from time to time, and He hung on to the skirts | He stopped from time to time, and He hung on to the skirts | He stopped from time to time, and He hung on to the skirts |
| 33832 | of Mary His mother—He upon Whom the whole universe | of Mary His mother—He upon Whom the whole universe | of Mary His mother—He upon Whom the whole universe |
| 33833 | hangeth! He would lift His eyes up to her -Ⲙⲉ upon | hangeth! He would lift His eyes up to her -ⲙⲏⲓ upon | hangeth! He would lift His eyes up to her -myi upon |
| 33834 | Whom the whole universe hangeth and through Whom it is | Whom the whole universe hangeth and through Whom it is | Whom the whole universe hangeth and through Whom it is |
| 33835 | kept in good order—and she would eatch Him up to herself, | kept in good order—and she would eatch Him up to herself, | kept in good order—and she would eatch Him up to herself, |
| 33836 | and lift Hint up in her arms, and walk along with Him. | and lift Hint up in her arms, and walk along with Him. | and lift Hint up in her arms, and walk along with Him. |
| 33837 | Come, O all ye women, | and look upon Mary, and see | Come, O all ye women, | and look upon Mary, and see | Come, O all ye women, | and look upon Mary, and see |
| 33838 | God, Who clave her side, lifting Tis face up and kissing | God, Who clave her side, lifting Tis face up and kissing | God, Who clave her side, lifting Tis face up and kissing |
| 33839 | her! Walk, walk, O daughter of Sion, I mean thee, | her! Walk, walk, O daughter of Sion, I mean thee, | her! Walk, walk, O daughter of Sion, I mean thee, |
| 33840 | O Mary. Behold, the King, the Christ, is on thee, for | O Mary. Behold, the King, the Christ, is on thee, for | O Mary. Behold, the King, the Christ, is on thee, for |
| 33841 | the King, the Christ, is with thee, He is sitting in thine | the King, the Christ, is with thee, He is sitting in thine | the King, the Christ, is with thee, He is sitting in thine |
| 33842 | arms! The Father hath made Himself a fellow worker with | arms! The Father hath made Himself a fellow worker with | arms! The Father hath made Himself a fellow worker with |
| 33843 | thee. The Son hath made Himself a kinsman of thine. The | thee. The Son hath made Himself a kinsman of thine. The | thee. The Son hath made Himself a kinsman of thine. The |
| 33844 | Holy Spirit hath made Himself inseparable from thee. The | Holy Spirit hath made Himself inseparable from thee. The | Holy Spirit hath made Himself inseparable from thee. The |
| 33845 | angels are subjeet unto thee, for He loveth | thee, and hath | angels are subjeet unto thee, for He loveth | thee, and hath | angels are subjeet unto thee, for He loveth | thee, and hath |
| 33846 | sojourned with thee because of thy purity. For thou alone | sojourned with thee because of thy purity. For thou alone | sojourned with thee because of thy purity. For thou alone |
| 33847 | among all women hast found favour with God, for the Lord | among all women hast found favour with God, for the Lord | among all women hast found favour with God, for the Lord |
| 33848 | is with thee. Tift up thine hands and thine arms into the | is with thee. Tift up thine hands and thine arms into the | is with thee. Tift up thine hands and thine arms into the |
| 33849 | height. Take from God the Father the Image of His Son | height. Take from God the Father the Image of His Son | height. Take from God the Father the Image of His Son |
| 33850 | and earry it on thine head. The Holy Spirit shall guide | and earry it on thine head. The Holy Spirit shall guide | and earry it on thine head. The Holy Spirit shall guide |
| 33851 | thee on thy way, and thou shalt walk through all the world, | thee on thy way, and thou shalt walk through all the world, | thee on thy way, and thou shalt walk through all the world, |
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| 33852 | ON THE VIRGIN MARY 719 | ON THE VIRGIN MARY 719 | ON THE VIRGIN MARY 719 |
| 33853 | and preach, and say, Ⲟ ye people, | know ye Him, for Ife Fol. 31¢ 1 | and preach, and say, ⲟⲓ ye people, | know ye Him, for Ife Fol. 31¢ 1 | and preach, and say, oi ye people, | know ye Him, for Ife Fol. 31¢ 1 |
| 33854 | is the Only Son of God, Whom I bave brought forth) ⲙ︦ⲑ︦ | is the Only Son of God, Whom I bave brought forth) ⲙ︦ⲑ︦ | is the Only Son of God, Whom I bave brought forth) m︦θ︦ |
| 33855 | O Mary, I know that thou wast overjoyed in thine own | O Mary, I know that thou wast overjoyed in thine own | O Mary, I know that thou wast overjoyed in thine own |
| 33856 | manner. For unto every [other] woman who hath made a | manner. For unto every [other] woman who hath made a | manner. For unto every [other] woman who hath made a |
| 33857 | petition to Him God hath given according to the measure | petition to Him God hath given according to the measure | petition to Him God hath given according to the measure |
| 33858 | of mankind. But unto thee, O thou who hast asked Him to | of mankind. But unto thee, O thou who hast asked Him to | of mankind. But unto thee, O thou who hast asked Him to |
| 33859 | grant thee wisdom, God hath given thee Mis Gift, which is | grant thee wisdom, God hath given thee Mis Gift, which is | grant thee wisdom, God hath given thee Mis Gift, which is |
| 33860 | His Son. Thou didst hunger, and He gave thee milk in | His Son. Thou didst hunger, and He gave thee milk in | His Son. Thou didst hunger, and He gave thee milk in |
| 33861 | thy | breasts in the heavens. Thou thyself wast brought Fol. ⲓ 2 | thy | breasts in the heavens. Thou thyself wast brought Fol. Ⲓ 2 | thy | breasts in the heavens. Thou thyself wast brought Fol. I 2 |
| 33862 | forth by Eve, but thou didst bring forth God, the King of | forth by Eve, but thou didst bring forth God, the King of | forth by Eve, but thou didst bring forth God, the King of |
| 33863 | beings celestial and of beings terrestrial. Thou wast of no | beings celestial and of beings terrestrial. Thou wast of no | beings celestial and of beings terrestrial. Thou wast of no |
| 33864 | account in the world and in the affairs thereof, but God | account in the world and in the affairs thereof, but God | account in the world and in the affairs thereof, but God |
| 33865 | hath bestowed upon thee the heavens and the earth. When | hath bestowed upon thee the heavens and the earth. When | hath bestowed upon thee the heavens and the earth. When |
| 33866 | thou didst bow the knee to thy Son, and didst worship Him, | thou didst bow the knee to thy Son, and didst worship Him, | thou didst bow the knee to thy Son, and didst worship Him, |
| 33867 | straightway the angels worshipped thee. | straightway the angels worshipped thee. | straightway the angels worshipped thee. |
| 33868 | O Mary, nine and thirty years didst | thou complete, and Fol. 31 v 1 | O Mary, nine and thirty years didst | thou complete, and Fol. 31 v 1 | O Mary, nine and thirty years didst | thou complete, and Fol. 31 v 1 |
| 33869 | God glorified thee. Declare unto me this mystery, O Mary. ⲛ̄ | God glorified thee. Declare unto me this mystery, O Mary. Ⲛ | God glorified thee. Declare unto me this mystery, O Mary. N |
| 33870 | She saith : © Hearken, and I will tell thee. From my child- | She saith : © Hearken, and I will tell thee. From my child- | She saith : © Hearken, and I will tell thee. From my child- |
| 33871 | hood upwards I lived a quiet life. Ⲓ was of no account in | hood upwards I lived a quiet life. Ⲓ was of no account in | hood upwards I lived a quiet life. I was of no account in |
| 33872 | the world and in the affairs thereof. My womb grew large | the world and in the affairs thereof. My womb grew large | the world and in the affairs thereof. My womb grew large |
| 33873 | without [the help of] a man, and my breasts became full of | without [the help of] a man, and my breasts became full of | without [the help of] a man, and my breasts became full of |
| 33874 | , § milk. Ⲓ never held converse with any young man. I suffered | , § milk. Ⲓ never held converse with any young man. I suffered | , § milk. I never held converse with any young man. I suffered |
| 33875 | I no pain when I brought forth. T was not frightened. Ⲓ saw | I no pain when I brought forth. T was not frightened. Ⲓ saw | I no pain when I brought forth. T was not frightened. I saw |
| 33876 | my | Child. Ⲓ did not know whence I had conceived Him. Fol. 1 2 | my | Child. Ⲓ did not know whence I had conceived Him. Fol. 1 2 | my | Child. I did not know whence I had conceived Him. Fol. 1 2 |
| 33877 | I knew that Ⲡⲉ Whom I had brought forth was God. | I knew that ⲡⲉ Whom I had brought forth was God. | I knew that pe Whom I had brought forth was God. |
| 33878 | Gabriel, the Archangel, was afraid, although he had ⲙ- | Gabriel, the Archangel, was afraid, although he had ⲙ- | Gabriel, the Archangel, was afraid, although he had m- |
| 33879 | nounced these happenings unto me, for he knew that they | nounced these happenings unto me, for he knew that they | nounced these happenings unto me, for he knew that they |
| 33880 | were something new. I, however, was not afraid; on the | were something new. I, however, was not afraid; on the | were something new. I, however, was not afraid; on the |
| 33881 | contrary, I rejoiced, for I experienced gladness. When he | contrary, I rejoiced, for I experienced gladness. When he | contrary, I rejoiced, for I experienced gladness. When he |
| 33882 | saluted me he trembled, but I was filled with joy.’ <He | saluted me he trembled, but I was filled with joy.’ <He | saluted me he trembled, but I was filled with joy.’ <He |
| 33883 | came,” saith Mary, Ⲙⲉ opened my | mouth, he went down Fol. 3 | came,” saith Mary, ⲙⲏⲓ opened my | mouth, he went down Fol. 3 | came,” saith Mary, myi opened my | mouth, he went down Fol. 3 |
| 33884 | into my womb. And the holy Archangel clave to me, he ⲛ︦ⲁ︦ | into my womb. And the holy Archangel clave to me, he ⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ | into my womb. And the holy Archangel clave to me, he nevma |
| 33885 | directed me, and he ministered unto that which was inside | directed me, and he ministered unto that which was inside | directed me, and he ministered unto that which was inside |
| 33886 | my innermost part. When I used to sing a hymn at even- | my innermost part. When I used to sing a hymn at even- | my innermost part. When I used to sing a hymn at even- |
| 33887 | tide angels sang with me. When also T used to bow my | tide angels sang with me. When also T used to bow my | tide angels sang with me. When also T used to bow my |
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| 33888 | Fol. 32 a 2 | Fol. 32 a 2 | Fol. 32 a 2 |
| 33889 | Fol. 32 0 1 | Fol. 32 0 1 | Fol. 32 0 1 |
| 33890 | ub | ub | ub |
| 33891 | Fol. 32 b 2 | Fol. 32 b 2 | Fol. 32 b 2 |
| 33892 | Fol. 33¢ 1 | Fol. 33¢ 1 | Fol. 33¢ 1 |
| 33893 | ⲛⲅ | ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲕ | ǹtek |
| 33894 | Fol, 83a 2 | Fol, 83a 2 | Fol, 83a 2 |
| 33895 | 720 DISCOURSE OF SAINT CYRIL | 720 DISCOURSE OF SAINT CYRIL | 720 DISCOURSE OF SAINT CYRIL |
| 33896 | knees at dawn the powers (or, hosts) of heaven would | knees at dawn the powers (or, hosts) of heaven would | knees at dawn the powers (or, hosts) of heaven would |
| 33897 | worship that which was in my innermost part. At the | worship that which was in my innermost part. At the | worship that which was in my innermost part. At the |
| 33898 | third hour | the Trinity would give me strength until the | third hour | the Trinity would give me strength until the | third hour | the Trinity would give me strength until the |
| 33899 | sixth hour of the day, and joy and gladness were with me. | sixth hour of the day, and joy and gladness were with me. | sixth hour of the day, and joy and gladness were with me. |
| 33900 | When Ⲓ ate the manna of pearls came to me, and again | When ⲓ ate the manna of pearls came to me, and again | When i ate the manna of pearls came to me, and again |
| 33901 | when the sun was about to set it was the manna of the | when the sun was about to set it was the manna of the | when the sun was about to set it was the manna of the |
| 33902 | sweet smell [that came]. I did not know that He, unto | sweet smell [that came]. I did not know that He, unto | sweet smell [that came]. I did not know that He, unto |
| 33903 | Whom I was singing the hymns, was He to Whom all the | Whom I was singing the hymns, was He to Whom all the | Whom I was singing the hymns, was He to Whom all the |
| 33904 | world ascribed glory, [an ignorance] which I shared with all | world ascribed glory, [an ignorance] which I shared with all | world ascribed glory, [an ignorance] which I shared with all |
| 33905 | those whom I knew. | those whom I knew. | those whom I knew. |
| 33906 | And the whole world ascribed glory to me, and they cried | And the whole world ascribed glory to me, and they cried | And the whole world ascribed glory to me, and they cried |
| 33907 | out, saying, | ‘ Right well is it, O Virgin, who hast declared | out, saying, | ‘ Right well is it, O Virgin, who hast declared | out, saying, | ‘ Right well is it, O Virgin, who hast declared |
| 33908 | unto us the advent to us of our Saviour, the Christ! Right | unto us the advent to us of our Saviour, the Christ! Right | unto us the advent to us of our Saviour, the Christ! Right |
| 33909 | well 1s it that thou art held worthy to be the throne of God! | well 1s it that thou art held worthy to be the throne of God! | well 1s it that thou art held worthy to be the throne of God! |
| 33910 | Right well is it tbat thou hast delivered the whole world | Right well is it tbat thou hast delivered the whole world | Right well is it tbat thou hast delivered the whole world |
| 33911 | through thy childbirth Ⲛⲓ well is it, O virgin maiden, | through thy childbirth ⲛⲁⲓ well is it, O virgin maiden, | through thy childbirth nai well is it, O virgin maiden, |
| 33912 | that God abideth with thee! Right well is it, O mother of | that God abideth with thee! Right well is it, O mother of | that God abideth with thee! Right well is it, O mother of |
| 33913 | all the monks and of all the nuns!” | Thou hast set free all | all the monks and of all the nuns!” | Thou hast set free all | all the monks and of all the nuns!” | Thou hast set free all |
| 33914 | mankind who were fast bound in the Devil’s hand. Thou | mankind who were fast bound in the Devil’s hand. Thou | mankind who were fast bound in the Devil’s hand. Thou |
| 33915 | didst hate the married life, and yet thou art made the mother | didst hate the married life, and yet thou art made the mother | didst hate the married life, and yet thou art made the mother |
| 33916 | of the True Bridegroom. Thou didst mortify thy body with | of the True Bridegroom. Thou didst mortify thy body with | of the True Bridegroom. Thou didst mortify thy body with |
| 33917 | ascetic exercises, and thy spirit rejoiced, for God was with | ascetic exercises, and thy spirit rejoiced, for God was with | ascetic exercises, and thy spirit rejoiced, for God was with |
| 33918 | thee. Since He Who is uprightness loveth thee, then there | thee. Since He Who is uprightness loveth thee, then there | thee. Since He Who is uprightness loveth thee, then there |
| 33919 | remaineth nothing that is not subject unto thee. Since thy | remaineth nothing that is not subject unto thee. Since thy | remaineth nothing that is not subject unto thee. Since thy |
| 33920 | legs carried God when He was in | thy pure womb, then | legs carried God when He was in | thy pure womb, then | legs carried God when He was in | thy pure womb, then |
| 33921 | most assuredly they shall become pillars in the midst of the | most assuredly they shall become pillars in the midst of the | most assuredly they shall become pillars in the midst of the |
| 33922 | lieavenly Jerusalem. Since thy legs carried God when He | | lieavenly Jerusalem. Since thy legs carried God when He | | lieavenly Jerusalem. Since thy legs carried God when He | |
| 33923 | was a little Child, then most assuredly thou art at this | was a little Child, then most assuredly thou art at this | was a little Child, then most assuredly thou art at this |
| 33924 | moment standing before the altar of sacrifice of thy Son. | moment standing before the altar of sacrifice of thy Son. | moment standing before the altar of sacrifice of thy Son. |
| 33925 | Since thou didst cover His face with thy garments to shield it | Since thou didst cover His face with thy garments to shield it | Since thou didst cover His face with thy garments to shield it |
| 33926 | from the wind and snow, then most assuredly the Cherubim | from the wind and snow, then most assuredly the Cherubim | from the wind and snow, then most assuredly the Cherubim |
| 33927 | and the Seraphim shall stand by the altar of | sacrifice, and | and the Seraphim shall stand by the altar of | sacrifice, and | and the Seraphim shall stand by the altar of | sacrifice, and |
| 33928 | cover thy face with the splendour of their wings. Since | cover thy face with the splendour of their wings. Since | cover thy face with the splendour of their wings. Since |
| 33929 | thou didst carry Him in thy bosom, and didst hold Him on | thou didst carry Him in thy bosom, and didst hold Him on | thou didst carry Him in thy bosom, and didst hold Him on |
| 33930 | thy knees, then assuredly thou art sitting now upon a throne | thy knees, then assuredly thou art sitting now upon a throne | thy knees, then assuredly thou art sitting now upon a throne |
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| 33931 | 0. | 0. | 0. |
| 33932 | ⲛ | Ⲛ | N |
| 33933 | him | him | him |
| 33934 | ⲱ | ⲱ | ō |
| 33935 | Ju | Ju | Ju |
| 33936 | ⲛ | ⲛ | n |
| 33937 | prop | prop | prop |
| 33938 | ON THE VIRGIN MARY 721 | ON THE VIRGIN MARY 721 | ON THE VIRGIN MARY 721 |
| 33939 | of glory, and the Cherubim and the Seraphim are standing | of glory, and the Cherubim and the Seraphim are standing | of glory, and the Cherubim and the Seraphim are standing |
| 33940 | and singing hymns to Him Whom thou didst bring forth. | and singing hymns to Him Whom thou didst bring forth. | and singing hymns to Him Whom thou didst bring forth. |
| 33941 | Since thou didst nourish Him with the milk which was in | Since thou didst nourish Him with the milk which was in | Since thou didst nourish Him with the milk which was in |
| 33942 | thy virgin breasts, then assuredly His Body of God and His | thy virgin breasts, then assuredly His Body of God and His | thy virgin breasts, then assuredly His Body of God and His |
| 33943 | precious | Blood shall be placed in thy mouth. Of what Fol 335 1 | precious | Blood shall be placed in thy mouth. Of what Fol 335 1 | precious | Blood shall be placed in thy mouth. Of what Fol 335 1 |
| 33944 | kind is the honour which shall be shewn to thee, O thou ⲛ︦ⲇ︦ | kind is the honour which shall be shewn to thee, O thou ⲛ︦ⲇ︦ | kind is the honour which shall be shewn to thee, O thou n︦ḋ︦ |
| 33945 | woman unto whom are subject the denizens of heaven, and | woman unto whom are subject the denizens of heaven, and | woman unto whom are subject the denizens of heaven, and |
| 33946 | the beings of earth, and the starry luminaries, and the angels | the beings of earth, and the starry luminaries, and the angels | the beings of earth, and the starry luminaries, and the angels |
| 33947 | who are in the heights, because of Him Who dwelt in thee ? | who are in the heights, because of Him Who dwelt in thee ? | who are in the heights, because of Him Who dwelt in thee ? |
| 33948 | Hearken unto Him, Who is on the right hand of His Father | Hearken unto Him, Who is on the right hand of His Father | Hearken unto Him, Who is on the right hand of His Father |
| 33949 | in the heavens, calling Mary ‘My mother’. He obeyed | in the heavens, calling Mary ‘My mother’. He obeyed | in the heavens, calling Mary ‘My mother’. He obeyed |
| 33950 | Joseph as a father, with all obedience in everything. | The Fol. 3306 2 | Joseph as a father, with all obedience in everything. | The Fol. 3306 2 | Joseph as a father, with all obedience in everything. | The Fol. 3306 2 |
| 33951 | angels acted as servants for Him, but He was subject to His | angels acted as servants for Him, but He was subject to His | angels acted as servants for Him, but He was subject to His |
| 33952 | mother according to the flesh. All these things shall be | mother according to the flesh. All these things shall be | mother according to the flesh. All these things shall be |
| 33953 | thine, O Mary, thou perfect Virgin. | thine, O Mary, thou perfect Virgin. | thine, O Mary, thou perfect Virgin. |
| 33954 | Come, O all ye women who desire virginity, emulate the | Come, O all ye women who desire virginity, emulate the | Come, O all ye women who desire virginity, emulate the |
| 33955 | example of Mary, the mother of thy Lord. Consider ye her | example of Mary, the mother of thy Lord. Consider ye her | example of Mary, the mother of thy Lord. Consider ye her |
| 33956 | coarse and meagre food and her sleeping on the ground. | She Fol. 3¢ « 1 | coarse and meagre food and her sleeping on the ground. | She Fol. 3¢ « 1 | coarse and meagre food and her sleeping on the ground. | She Fol. 3¢ « 1 |
| 33957 | craved for none of the things of this world. The mention of ⲛ︦ⲉ︦ | craved for none of the things of this world. The mention of 55 | craved for none of the things of this world. The mention of 55 |
| 33958 | her was always in the mouths of the priests. She never | her was always in the mouths of the priests. She never | her was always in the mouths of the priests. She never |
| 33959 | washed herself in a [public] bath. She never adorned herself | washed herself in a [public] bath. She never adorned herself | washed herself in a [public] bath. She never adorned herself |
| 33960 | with face-paint, and eye-paint, and powder. She never | with face-paint, and eye-paint, and powder. She never | with face-paint, and eye-paint, and powder. She never |
| 33961 | decked herself out in brightly coloured raiment, as do all | decked herself out in brightly coloured raiment, as do all | decked herself out in brightly coloured raiment, as do all |
| 33962 | [other] women who love fine clothes. She never tasted | [other] women who love fine clothes. She never tasted | [other] women who love fine clothes. She never tasted |
| 33963 | wine. She used to sit always with her face turned | towards Fol. 81a 2 | wine. She used to sit always with her face turned | towards Fol. 81a 2 | wine. She used to sit always with her face turned | towards Fol. 81a 2 |
| 33964 | the east, for she was always awaiting the Creator of the | the east, for she was always awaiting the Creator of the | the east, for she was always awaiting the Creator of the |
| 33965 | world. She never met and talked to any one, except her? | world. She never met and talked to any one, except her? | world. She never met and talked to any one, except her? |
| 33966 | father, and her mother, and her brethren. For this reason, | father, and her mother, and her brethren. For this reason, | father, and her mother, and her brethren. For this reason, |
| 33967 | when Gabriel spake unto her, she was troubled at his words, | when Gabriel spake unto her, she was troubled at his words, | when Gabriel spake unto her, she was troubled at his words, |
| 33968 | and said, ¢ How can this possibly happen to me, seeing that | and said, ¢ How can this possibly happen to me, seeing that | and said, ¢ How can this possibly happen to me, seeing that |
| 33969 | I have never known a man?’ And Gabriel said unto her, | I have never known a man?’ And Gabriel said unto her, | I have never known a man?’ And Gabriel said unto her, |
| 33970 | «It 1s the Holy Spirit that shall come upon thee, and the | «It 1s the Holy Spirit that shall come upon thee, and the | «It 1s the Holy Spirit that shall come upon thee, and the |
| 33971 | power of the Most High shall overshadow thee ; | therefore He Fol. 845 1 | power of the Most High shall overshadow thee ; | therefore He Fol. 845 1 | power of the Most High shall overshadow thee ; | therefore He Fol. 845 1 |
| 33972 | to Whom thou shalt give birth,! O Mary, shall deliver from nc | to Whom thou shalt give birth,! O Mary, shall deliver from nc | to Whom thou shalt give birth,! O Mary, shall deliver from nc |
| 33973 | 1 Luke i. 84, 35. | 1 Luke i. 84, 35. | 1 Luke i. 84, 35. |
| 33974 | 3a | 3a | 3a |
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| 33975 | 722 DISCOURSE OF SAINT CYRIL | 722 DISCOURSE OF SAINT CYRIL | 722 DISCOURSE OF SAINT CYRIL |
| 33976 | captivity the race of Adam, through His Body of God and | captivity the race of Adam, through His Body of God and | captivity the race of Adam, through His Body of God and |
| 33977 | His precious Blood. He to Whom thou shalt give birth, | His precious Blood. He to Whom thou shalt give birth, | His precious Blood. He to Whom thou shalt give birth, |
| 33978 | O Mary the Virgin, hath fashioned every ⲟⲙⲉ with His | O Mary the Virgin, hath fashioned every ⲟⲙⲓ with His | O Mary the Virgin, hath fashioned every omi with His |
| 33979 | divine Hands.’ | divine Hands.’ | divine Hands.’ |
| 33980 | How can the remembrance of thee be hidden? Or, how | How can the remembrance of thee be hidden? Or, how | How can the remembrance of thee be hidden? Or, how |
| 33981 | canst thou be forgotten, O wise Virgin? Thy name shall be | canst thou be forgotten, O wise Virgin? Thy name shall be | canst thou be forgotten, O wise Virgin? Thy name shall be |
| 33982 | proclaimed throughout all the world over the holy table by | proclaimed throughout all the world over the holy table by | proclaimed throughout all the world over the holy table by |
| 33983 | Fol. 345 2 bishops | and presbyters, saying these words, “We commemorate | Fol. 345 2 bishops | and presbyters, saying these words, “We commemorate | Fol. 345 2 bishops | and presbyters, saying these words, “We commemorate |
| 33984 | Thy holy birth of Mary the Virgin.’ Blessed art thou, | Thy holy birth of Mary the Virgin.’ Blessed art thou, | Thy holy birth of Mary the Virgin.’ Blessed art thou, |
| 33985 | O Mary, thou who art the object of the boasting of the | O Mary, thou who art the object of the boasting of the | O Mary, thou who art the object of the boasting of the |
| 33986 | angels, thou subject of the talk of the Archangels, thou | angels, thou subject of the talk of the Archangels, thou | angels, thou subject of the talk of the Archangels, thou |
| 33987 | subject of the hymn of the Cherubim and Seraphim, thou | subject of the hymn of the Cherubim and Seraphim, thou | subject of the hymn of the Cherubim and Seraphim, thou |
| 33988 | woman who art praised by all the saints! On the day | woman who art praised by all the saints! On the day | woman who art praised by all the saints! On the day |
| 33989 | wherein thou didst give birth to the Son of God, Who hath | wherein thou didst give birth to the Son of God, Who hath | wherein thou didst give birth to the Son of God, Who hath |
| 33990 | existed for ever, and Who hath neither beginning nor end, we | existed for ever, and Who hath neither beginning nor end, we | existed for ever, and Who hath neither beginning nor end, we |
| 33991 | heard the hymns of joy and blessing among the hosts of | heard the hymns of joy and blessing among the hosts of | heard the hymns of joy and blessing among the hosts of |
| 33992 | Fol. 35a 1 heaven, who said, ‘Glory to | God in the highest! His | Fol. 35a 1 heaven, who said, ‘Glory to | God in the highest! His | Fol. 35a 1 heaven, who said, ‘Glory to | God in the highest! His |
| 33993 | ⲙⲍ peace be upon earth in men of His will.” All peoples saw | ⲙⲍ peace be upon earth in men of His will.” All peoples saw | mz peace be upon earth in men of His will.” All peoples saw |
| 33994 | the glory of God to Whom thou didst give birth. Therefore | the glory of God to Whom thou didst give birth. Therefore | the glory of God to Whom thou didst give birth. Therefore |
| 33995 | blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of | blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of | blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of |
| 33996 | thy body, O thou whose womb hath received into itself this | thy body, O thou whose womb hath received into itself this | thy body, O thou whose womb hath received into itself this |
| 33997 | indescribable [Being]! Blessed art thou, O Virgin, the | indescribable [Being]! Blessed art thou, O Virgin, the | indescribable [Being]! Blessed art thou, O Virgin, the |
| 33998 | entrance to whose womb carrieth Him to Whom heaven | entrance to whose womb carrieth Him to Whom heaven | entrance to whose womb carrieth Him to Whom heaven |
| 33999 | Fol.35¢ 21s a throne and the earth a footstool, even | as He said, | Fol.35¢ 21s a throne and the earth a footstool, even | as He said, | Fol.35¢ 21s a throne and the earth a footstool, even | as He said, |
| 34000 | ‘Heaven is My throne, and the earth is My footstool’? | ‘Heaven is My throne, and the earth is My footstool’? | ‘Heaven is My throne, and the earth is My footstool’? |
| 34001 | As for thee, thy womb served both as heaven and earth, | As for thee, thy womb served both as heaven and earth, | As for thee, thy womb served both as heaven and earth, |
| 34002 | for the entranee thereto received into itself Him that filleth | for the entranee thereto received into itself Him that filleth | for the entranee thereto received into itself Him that filleth |
| 34003 | heaven and earth, Who is like unto thee, O wise Virgin ? | heaven and earth, Who is like unto thee, O wise Virgin ? | heaven and earth, Who is like unto thee, O wise Virgin ? |
| 34004 | O what a thing is this at which to marvel and to be | O what a thing is this at which to marvel and to be | O what a thing is this at which to marvel and to be |
| 34005 | amazed ! In heaven He had no mother, and on earth Ⲡⲉ | amazed ! In heaven He had no mother, and on earth ⲡⲉ | amazed ! In heaven He had no mother, and on earth pe |
| 34006 | Fol. 356 1 was without a father! | He was God in heaven, and on earth | Fol. 356 1 was without a father! | He was God in heaven, and on earth | Fol. 356 1 was without a father! | He was God in heaven, and on earth |
| 34007 | ⲛ︦ⲏ︦ Ⲏⲑ was the Only-begotten ! | 58 Ⲏⲑ was the Only-begotten ! | 58 Yθ was the Only-begotten ! |
| 34008 | O holy Virgin, I cannot content myself in heaping blessings | O holy Virgin, I cannot content myself in heaping blessings | O holy Virgin, I cannot content myself in heaping blessings |
| 34009 | Ⲡⲉϥ. xvi. 1. | ⲡⲉϥ. xvi. 1. | pef. xvi. 1. |
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| 34010 | ON THE VIRGIN MARY 723 | ON THE VIRGIN MARY 723 | ON THE VIRGIN MARY 723 |
| 34011 | upon thee ; my heart cannot understand the greatness of thine | upon thee ; my heart cannot understand the greatness of thine | upon thee ; my heart cannot understand the greatness of thine |
| 34012 | exaltedness, O thou who didst carry in thy womb Him before | exaltedness, O thou who didst carry in thy womb Him before | exaltedness, O thou who didst carry in thy womb Him before |
| 34013 | Whom the Seraphim stand up! What tongue of flesh can | Whom the Seraphim stand up! What tongue of flesh can | Whom the Seraphim stand up! What tongue of flesh can |
| 34014 | declare the majesty of thine exaltedness, O thou cruse of oil | declare the majesty of thine exaltedness, O thou cruse of oil | declare the majesty of thine exaltedness, O thou cruse of oil |
| 34015 | wherein the fire burned, and was not consumed, | O thou place Fol. 35 2 | wherein the fire burned, and was not consumed, | O thou place Fol. 35 2 | wherein the fire burned, and was not consumed, | O thou place Fol. 35 2 |
| 34016 | of sojourn of God and Iis habitation, O thou concerning | of sojourn of God and Iis habitation, O thou concerning | of sojourn of God and Iis habitation, O thou concerning |
| 34017 | whom the prophets proclaimed, saying, ¢ This is the gate of | whom the prophets proclaimed, saying, ¢ This is the gate of | whom the prophets proclaimed, saying, ¢ This is the gate of |
| 34018 | the Lord, wherein the righteous enter!’! The Lord looked | the Lord, wherein the righteous enter!’! The Lord looked | the Lord, wherein the righteous enter!’! The Lord looked |
| 34019 | out of heaven upon the world, and among the whole race of | out of heaven upon the world, and among the whole race of | out of heaven upon the world, and among the whole race of |
| 34020 | women He found none like unto thee, and for this reason His | women He found none like unto thee, and for this reason His | women He found none like unto thee, and for this reason His |
| 34021 | Only-begotten Son sojourned in thee. Hail, mother of the | Only-begotten Son sojourned in thee. Hail, mother of the | Only-begotten Son sojourned in thee. Hail, mother of the |
| 34022 | Lord, | who hast found favour with God! Hail, blessing, and Fol. 36 « 1 | Lord, | who hast found favour with God! Hail, blessing, and Fol. 36 « 1 | Lord, | who hast found favour with God! Hail, blessing, and Fol. 36 « 1 |
| 34023 | joy and gladness! Hail, palladium of the True King! Hail, ⲛ︦ⲑ︦ | joy and gladness! Hail, palladium of the True King! Hail, ⲛ︦ⲑ︦ | joy and gladness! Hail, palladium of the True King! Hail, n︦θ︦ |
| 34024 | laboratory of the True Physician! Hail, thou who didst | laboratory of the True Physician! Hail, thou who didst | laboratory of the True Physician! Hail, thou who didst |
| 34025 | bring forth to us Life, thyself being a Virgin ! | bring forth to us Life, thyself being a Virgin ! | bring forth to us Life, thyself being a Virgin ! |
| 34026 | O my beloved, what a hidden mystery is this which was | O my beloved, what a hidden mystery is this which was | O my beloved, what a hidden mystery is this which was |
| 34027 | revealed from heaven! In the beginning God created the | revealed from heaven! In the beginning God created the | revealed from heaven! In the beginning God created the |
| 34028 | heavens and the earth in six days, and rested from | all His Fol. 36 a 2 | heavens and the earth in six days, and rested from | all His Fol. 36 a 2 | heavens and the earth in six days, and rested from | all His Fol. 36 a 2 |
| 34029 | labours on the seventh day, and on the seventh day of the | labours on the seventh day, and on the seventh day of the | labours on the seventh day, and on the seventh day of the |
| 34030 | new month, according to the Law (i.e. reckoning of the | new month, according to the Law (i.e. reckoning of the | new month, according to the Law (i.e. reckoning of the |
| 34031 | Romans), that is to say, the seventh day of the month | Romans), that is to say, the seventh day of the month | Romans), that is to say, the seventh day of the month |
| 34032 | Parmoute, our Lord came down from heaven, and took [upon | Parmoute, our Lord came down from heaven, and took [upon | Parmoute, our Lord came down from heaven, and took [upon |
| 34033 | Himself] flesh of this Virgin. Ⲟ wise Virgin, I beseech thee | Himself] flesh of this Virgin. Ⲟⲓ wise Virgin, I beseech thee | Himself] flesh of this Virgin. Oi wise Virgin, I beseech thee |
| 34034 | to bring the favour of God, Who is thy Son, upon us, and | to bring the favour of God, Who is thy Son, upon us, and | to bring the favour of God, Who is thy Son, upon us, and |
| 34035 | may He forgive us our sins, and deliver us from all the | may He forgive us our sins, and deliver us from all the | may He forgive us our sins, and deliver us from all the |
| 34036 | crafts | of the Adversary the Devil. Take us all to thyself, Fol. 365 1 | crafts | of the Adversary the Devil. Take us all to thyself, Fol. 365 1 | crafts | of the Adversary the Devil. Take us all to thyself, Fol. 365 1 |
| 34037 | lest the Devil take delight in us, and draw us down into the © | lest the Devil take delight in us, and draw us down into the © | lest the Devil take delight in us, and draw us down into the © |
| 34038 | Gehenna of fire. O Mary, do thou draw nigh unto the King, | Gehenna of fire. O Mary, do thou draw nigh unto the King, | Gehenna of fire. O Mary, do thou draw nigh unto the King, |
| 34039 | the Christ, [so] that He may receive thy supplication on our | the Christ, [so] that He may receive thy supplication on our | the Christ, [so] that He may receive thy supplication on our |
| 34040 | behalf, for He is thy Son and thy Beloved, and thou didst | behalf, for He is thy Son and thy Beloved, and thou didst | behalf, for He is thy Son and thy Beloved, and thou didst |
| 34041 | 7: © bear Him, and He called thee ‘My mother’. Verily, O Mary | 7: © bear Him, and He called thee ‘My mother’. Verily, O Mary | 7: © bear Him, and He called thee ‘My mother’. Verily, O Mary |
| 34042 | the Virgin, thy honour is greater than that of all | the other Fol. 6 | the Virgin, thy honour is greater than that of all | the other Fol. 6 | the Virgin, thy honour is greater than that of all | the other Fol. 6 |
| 34043 | 1 women in the world. He Who breathed breath into every | 1 women in the world. He Who breathed breath into every | 1 women in the world. He Who breathed breath into every |
| 34044 | 1 Ps. exviil. 20 ; Isa, xxvi. 1, 2. | 1 Ps. exviil. 20 ; Isa, xxvi. 1, 2. | 1 Ps. exviil. 20 ; Isa, xxvi. 1, 2. |
| 34045 | ⲇⲁ | ⲇⲁ | ḋa |
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| 34046 | 724 DISCOURSE OF SAINT CYRIL | 724 DISCOURSE OF SAINT CYRIL | 724 DISCOURSE OF SAINT CYRIL |
| 34047 | created being called thee ‘My mother’! Thou art more | created being called thee ‘My mother’! Thou art more | created being called thee ‘My mother’! Thou art more |
| 34048 | exalted than the Cherubim and the Seraphim, thou art more | exalted than the Cherubim and the Seraphim, thou art more | exalted than the Cherubim and the Seraphim, thou art more |
| 34049 | blessed than the Thrones, because the Christ loved thee. He | blessed than the Thrones, because the Christ loved thee. He | blessed than the Thrones, because the Christ loved thee. He |
| 34050 | sojourned with thee because thou art Saint Mary, the perpetual | sojourned with thee because thou art Saint Mary, the perpetual | sojourned with thee because thou art Saint Mary, the perpetual |
| 34051 | Virgin. And she will do these things for us with her beloved | Virgin. And she will do these things for us with her beloved | Virgin. And she will do these things for us with her beloved |
| 34052 | Son, Jesus the Christ, our Lord, so that . . . . | Son, Jesus the Christ, our Lord, so that . . . . | Son, Jesus the Christ, our Lord, so that . . . . |
| 34053 | [The rest is wanting] | [The rest is wanting] | [The rest is wanting] |
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| 34054 | THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE, THE | THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE, THE | THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE, THE |
| 34055 | GREAT BISHOP OF PSOI | GREAT BISHOP OF PSOI | GREAT BISHOP OF PSOI |
| 34056 | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7597) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7597) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7597) |
| 34057 | THE TEACHING OF OUR HOLY FATHER APA Fol 2a | THE TEACHING OF OUR HOLY FATHER APA Fol 2a | THE TEACHING OF OUR HOLY FATHER APA Fol 2a |
| 34058 | PSOTE,! THE GREAT BISHOP OF Ⲣⲟ WHICH ⲁ̄ | PSOTE,! THE GREAT BISHOP OF ⲣⲟ WHICH ⲁ | PSOTE,! THE GREAT BISHOP OF ro WHICH a |
| 34059 | HE PRONOUNCED ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE | HE PRONOUNCED ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE | HE PRONOUNCED ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE |
| 34060 | WEEK, WHEN ARIANUS, THE GOVERNOR OF | WEEK, WHEN ARIANUS, THE GOVERNOR OF | WEEK, WHEN ARIANUS, THE GOVERNOR OF |
| 34061 | THEBAIS, HAD SENT MESSENGERS TO HIM TO | THEBAIS, HAD SENT MESSENGERS TO HIM TO | THEBAIS, HAD SENT MESSENGERS TO HIM TO |
| 34062 | CUT OFF HIS HEAD. HE BESOUGHT THE IM- | CUT OFF HIS HEAD. HE BESOUGHT THE IM- | CUT OFF HIS HEAD. HE BESOUGHT THE IM- |
| 34063 | PERTAL VELETARIUS AND THE SOLDIERS OF | PERTAL VELETARIUS AND THE SOLDIERS OF | PERTAL VELETARIUS AND THE SOLDIERS OF |
| 34064 | THE GOVERNOR TO PERMIT THEMSELVES TO | THE GOVERNOR TO PERMIT THEMSELVES TO | THE GOVERNOR TO PERMIT THEMSELVES TO |
| 34065 | BE INSTRUCTED BY HIM, AND HE PASSED THE | BE INSTRUCTED BY HIM, AND HE PASSED THE | BE INSTRUCTED BY HIM, AND HE PASSED THE |
| 34066 | WHOLE NIGHT IN PREACHING A HOMILY TO | WHOLE NIGHT IN PREACHING A HOMILY TO | WHOLE NIGHT IN PREACHING A HOMILY TO |
| 34067 | THE PEOPLE. | THE PEOPLE. | THE PEOPLE. |
| 34068 | I ⲃⲁⲓ you, O my beloved sons and daughters, and | I ⲃⲁⲓ you, O my beloved sons and daughters, and | I vai you, O my beloved sons and daughters, and |
| 34069 | I salute you at the same time with the salutation of God. | I salute you at the same time with the salutation of God. | I salute you at the same time with the salutation of God. |
| 34070 | I command you this day with the commandments of life, | I command you this day with the commandments of life, | I command you this day with the commandments of life, |
| 34071 | to make you to walk in them at all times, so that ye may | to make you to walk in them at all times, so that ye may | to make you to walk in them at all times, so that ye may |
| 34072 | continue to perform my intention; for I know by this that | continue to perform my intention; for I know by this that | continue to perform my intention; for I know by this that |
| 34073 | 1 The day of his commemoration is the 27th of Choiak ; see Add, MS. | 1 The day of his commemoration is the 27th of Choiak ; see Add, MS. | 1 The day of his commemoration is the 27th of Choiak ; see Add, MS. |
| 34074 | 5996, fol. 144 b, quoted by W. E. Crum, Catalogue, p. 15, col. 2 (No. 59). | 5996, fol. 144 b, quoted by W. E. Crum, Catalogue, p. 15, col. 2 (No. 59). | 5996, fol. 144 b, quoted by W. E. Crum, Catalogue, p. 15, col. 2 (No. 59). |
| 34075 | ⲡⲥⲟⲓ, mews, pos, Ϣⲱⲓ are the Coptic forms of the Ptolemaic city | ⲡⲥⲟⲓ, mews, pos, Ϣⲱⲓ are the Coptic forms of the Ptolemaic city | p·soi, mews, pos, Ṡōi are the Coptic forms of the Ptolemaic city |
| 34076 | o | o | o |
| 34077 | called by the Greeks ⲝ̅, Egyptian St [ ⲉ or Ⲡⲧⲟⲗⲉ ⲏⲟ i ‘Eppelov, the | called by the Greeks 60, Egyptian St [ ⲉ or Ⲡⲧⲟⲗⲉ ⲏⲟ i ‘Eppelov, the | called by the Greeks 60, Egyptian St [ e or Ptole yo i ‘Eppelov, the |
| 34078 | : fa | : fa | : fa |
| 34079 | Egyptian Pst, Proumis-t [ϯϯ ⲉ He The Arab | Egyptian Pst, Proumis-t ϯϯ ⲉ He The Arab | Egyptian Pst, Proumis-t titi e He The Arab |
| 34080 | writers give as the equivalents of the city Menshiyah datz)! and | writers give as the equivalents of the city Menshiyah datz)! and | writers give as the equivalents of the city Menshiyah datz)! and |
| 34081 | Al-Absii , both in Upper Egypt. See Brugsch, Geog. Inschriften, | Al-Absii , both in Upper Egypt. See Brugsch, Geog. Inschriften, | Al-Absii , both in Upper Egypt. See Brugsch, Geog. Inschriften, |
| 34082 | plate 40, Nos. 973-6. | plate 40, Nos. 973-6. | plate 40, Nos. 973-6. |
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| 34083 | Fol. 2b | Fol. 2b | Fol. 2b |
| 34084 | Fol. 3a | Fol. 3a | Fol. 3a |
| 34085 | ⲅ̄ | 3 | 3 |
| 34086 | 726 THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE | 726 THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE | 726 THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE |
| 34087 | I shall never return again to you in the flesh. O my beloved | I shall never return again to you in the flesh. O my beloved | I shall never return again to you in the flesh. O my beloved |
| 34088 | sons, fight the good fight, for the contest in this world is of | sons, fight the good fight, for the contest in this world is of | sons, fight the good fight, for the contest in this world is of |
| 34089 | various kinds. Woe unto the man who shall continue to | various kinds. Woe unto the man who shall continue to | various kinds. Woe unto the man who shall continue to |
| 34090 | follow his evil works, but especially let there be woe unto | follow his evil works, but especially let there be woe unto | follow his evil works, but especially let there be woe unto |
| 34091 | those who | devote their whole attention to the things which | those who | devote their whole attention to the things which | those who | devote their whole attention to the things which |
| 34092 | they are going to leave behind them, whether it be buildings, | they are going to leave behind them, whether it be buildings, | they are going to leave behind them, whether it be buildings, |
| 34093 | or estates, or any work of oppression. Now behold, ye see | or estates, or any work of oppression. Now behold, ye see | or estates, or any work of oppression. Now behold, ye see |
| 34094 | me this day. Whether I have done what is good, or whether | me this day. Whether I have done what is good, or whether | me this day. Whether I have done what is good, or whether |
| 34095 | I have committed acts of violence or deeds of evil, behold, | I have committed acts of violence or deeds of evil, behold, | I have committed acts of violence or deeds of evil, behold, |
| 34096 | messengers have been sent hither for me, to take me away | messengers have been sent hither for me, to take me away | messengers have been sent hither for me, to take me away |
| 34097 | from you, by the impious king. Ⲓ testify to you that from | from you, by the impious king. Ⲓ testify to you that from | from you, by the impious king. I testify to you that from |
| 34098 | my childhood upwards the angel of the Lord hath appeared | my childhood upwards the angel of the Lord hath appeared | my childhood upwards the angel of the Lord hath appeared |
| 34099 | unto me scveral times whilst I was pasturing my father’s | unto me scveral times whilst I was pasturing my father’s | unto me scveral times whilst I was pasturing my father’s |
| 34100 | sheep, and he never ceased to recite the Scriptures to me in | sheep, and he never ceased to recite the Scriptures to me in | sheep, and he never ceased to recite the Scriptures to me in |
| 34101 | my abode until I knew them all by heart. | my abode until I knew them all by heart. | my abode until I knew them all by heart. |
| 34102 | Behold now, moreover, through the command of the Good | Behold now, moreover, through the command of the Good | Behold now, moreover, through the command of the Good |
| 34103 | God, I already know that my blood shall be shed for the sake | God, I already know that my blood shall be shed for the sake | God, I already know that my blood shall be shed for the sake |
| 34104 | of the sweet Name of my Lord Jesus the Christ, according | of the sweet Name of my Lord Jesus the Christ, according | of the sweet Name of my Lord Jesus the Christ, according |
| 34105 | as these things have been revealed unto me. But I am afraid | as these things have been revealed unto me. But I am afraid | as these things have been revealed unto me. But I am afraid |
| 34106 | of the road whereby 1 shall depart to God, and of the Powers | of the road whereby 1 shall depart to God, and of the Powers | of the road whereby 1 shall depart to God, and of the Powers |
| 34107 | that stand on it, because I am flesh and blood, like every other | that stand on it, because I am flesh and blood, like every other | that stand on it, because I am flesh and blood, like every other |
| 34108 | man, and no one is sinless in the sight of God. And the | man, and no one is sinless in the sight of God. And the | man, and no one is sinless in the sight of God. And the |
| 34109 | laws which are laid down for us in the Statutes of the | laws which are laid down for us in the Statutes of the | laws which are laid down for us in the Statutes of the |
| 34110 | Church are found written down for us, and they say, ‘It is | Church are found written down for us, and they say, ‘It is | Church are found written down for us, and they say, ‘It is |
| 34111 | right that a bishop should not be blameworthy in anything '1 | right that a bishop should not be blameworthy in anything '1 | right that a bishop should not be blameworthy in anything '1 |
| 34112 | Now who is there whom God could not reprove for his sins ? | Now who is there whom God could not reprove for his sins ? | Now who is there whom God could not reprove for his sins ? |
| 34113 | For Scripture saith, ‘ How long will they speak the same | For Scripture saith, ‘ How long will they speak the same | For Scripture saith, ‘ How long will they speak the same |
| 34114 | words of scoffing ?’# Whatsoever a man shall utter he must | words of scoffing ?’# Whatsoever a man shall utter he must | words of scoffing ?’# Whatsoever a man shall utter he must |
| 34115 | account for at the impartial tribunal of God Almighty, the | account for at the impartial tribunal of God Almighty, the | account for at the impartial tribunal of God Almighty, the |
| 34116 | place where neither name nor apparel shall be of any use to | place where neither name nor apparel shall be of any use to | place where neither name nor apparel shall be of any use to |
| 34117 | us, and where each man shall receive according to his works, | | us, and where each man shall receive according to his works, | | us, and where each man shall receive according to his works, | |
| 34118 | O my children, know ye the repentance whereunto ye are to | O my children, know ye the repentance whereunto ye are to | O my children, know ye the repentance whereunto ye are to |
| 34119 | cling, and according to the works of which ye are to walk, | cling, and according to the works of which ye are to walk, | cling, and according to the works of which ye are to walk, |
| 34120 | ! 1 Tim. iii. 2; Titus i. 7. 2 Cf. Matt. xii. 34. | ! 1 Tim. iii. 2; Titus i. 7. 2 Cf. Matt. xii. 34. | ! 1 Tim. iii. 2; Titus i. 7. 2 Cf. Matt. xii. 34. |
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| 34121 | THE GREAT BISHOP OF PSOI ⲓ | THE GREAT BISHOP OF PSOI ⲓ | THE GREAT BISHOP OF PSOI i |
| 34122 | for the ways of going to God are difficult and bring [us] into | for the ways of going to God are difficult and bring [us] into | for the ways of going to God are difficult and bring [us] into |
| 34123 | tribulation ; | for ‘narrow is the gate’! through which the rol. 35 | tribulation ; | for ‘narrow is the gate’! through which the rol. 35 | tribulation ; | for ‘narrow is the gate’! through which the rol. 35 |
| 34124 | Lord leadeth His chosen, according to the word of the stone | Lord leadeth His chosen, according to the word of the stone | Lord leadeth His chosen, according to the word of the stone |
| 34125 | of truth, Matthew the lvangelist. And there is especially | of truth, Matthew the lvangelist. And there is especially | of truth, Matthew the lvangelist. And there is especially |
| 34126 | the great terror of the difficulty and of the great abomina- | the great terror of the difficulty and of the great abomina- | the great terror of the difficulty and of the great abomina- |
| 34127 | tion of this river of fire, whereon roll waves upon waves [of | tion of this river of fire, whereon roll waves upon waves [of | tion of this river of fire, whereon roll waves upon waves [of |
| 34128 | flame], and of the burning flames from which no man can | flame], and of the burning flames from which no man can | flame], and of the burning flames from which no man can |
| 34129 | escape. For whether a man be righteous or a sinner, all | escape. For whether a man be righteous or a sinner, all | escape. For whether a man be righteous or a sinner, all |
| 34130 | must be dipped in this river of fire before they can reach the | must be dipped in this river of fire before they can reach the | must be dipped in this river of fire before they can reach the |
| 34131 | awful throne. Ⲟ this river of fire which is full of trembling | awful throne. Ⲟⲓ this river of fire which is full of trembling | awful throne. Oi this river of fire which is full of trembling |
| 34132 | and horror! O this throne of terror! Every one must stand | and horror! O this throne of terror! Every one must stand | and horror! O this throne of terror! Every one must stand |
| 34133 | before it in fear, and trembling, and anxiety, and perturbation, | before it in fear, and trembling, and anxiety, and perturbation, | before it in fear, and trembling, and anxiety, and perturbation, |
| 34134 | and the knocking of the knees together. | and the knocking of the knees together. | and the knocking of the knees together. |
| 34135 | Woe unto me, O my sons, for before I stand naked before | Woe unto me, O my sons, for before I stand naked before | Woe unto me, O my sons, for before I stand naked before |
| 34136 | the throne my evil deeds shall stand there before me, in the | the throne my evil deeds shall stand there before me, in the | the throne my evil deeds shall stand there before me, in the |
| 34137 | order in which I committed them, and I shall see them! | order in which I committed them, and I shall see them! | order in which I committed them, and I shall see them! |
| 34138 | Woe unto me at that moment when He Who seeth truly, and | Woe unto me at that moment when He Who seeth truly, and | Woe unto me at that moment when He Who seeth truly, and |
| 34139 | Who | knoweth everything beforchand, shall pass sentence of | Who | knoweth everything beforchand, shall pass sentence of | Who | knoweth everything beforchand, shall pass sentence of |
| 34140 | judgement upon me! Woe unto me when He Who is without | judgement upon me! Woe unto me when He Who is without | judgement upon me! Woe unto me when He Who is without |
| 34141 | anger shall be wroth with me, and shall say unto me, © Alas | anger shall be wroth with me, and shall say unto me, © Alas | anger shall be wroth with me, and shall say unto me, © Alas |
| 34142 | for this old man and his grey hairs!’ Alas for this name | for this old man and his grey hairs!’ Alas for this name | for this old man and his grey hairs!’ Alas for this name |
| 34143 | [of monk], and this Christian garb ! even [the rank of] bishop | [of monk], and this Christian garb ! even [the rank of] bishop | [of monk], and this Christian garb ! even [the rank of] bishop |
| 34144 | will not benefit me at all. Behold, our sins shall stand before | will not benefit me at all. Behold, our sins shall stand before | will not benefit me at all. Behold, our sins shall stand before |
| 34145 | us, one after the other, even as we committed them. Then | us, one after the other, even as we committed them. Then | us, one after the other, even as we committed them. Then |
| 34146 | what shall we say? Shall we not keep silence? Shall not | what shall we say? Shall we not keep silence? Shall not | what shall we say? Shall we not keep silence? Shall not |
| 34147 | we fail to find a word to utter on that day? Is there any | we fail to find a word to utter on that day? Is there any | we fail to find a word to utter on that day? Is there any |
| 34148 | kind of denial which we can set before Him ? What shall we | kind of denial which we can set before Him ? What shall we | kind of denial which we can set before Him ? What shall we |
| 34149 | do? If we deny our wickedness, then shall the angels who | do? If we deny our wickedness, then shall the angels who | do? If we deny our wickedness, then shall the angels who |
| 34150 | shall stand by that awful throne with us contradict us through | shall stand by that awful throne with us contradict us through | shall stand by that awful throne with us contradict us through |
| 34151 | our own angels who will act as our opponents, saying, | our own angels who will act as our opponents, saying, | our own angels who will act as our opponents, saying, |
| 34152 | ¢ Thou didst commit this sin on such and such a day, and in | ¢ Thou didst commit this sin on such and such a day, and in | ¢ Thou didst commit this sin on such and such a day, and in |
| 34153 | such and such a way, and I was standing by thee.” Woe | such and such a way, and I was standing by thee.” Woe | such and such a way, and I was standing by thee.” Woe |
| 34154 | unto every man whose angel shall reveal his character before | unto every man whose angel shall reveal his character before | unto every man whose angel shall reveal his character before |
| 34155 | ! Matt. vii. 14. | ! Matt. vii. 14. | ! Matt. vii. 14. |
| 34156 | ⲇ | Ⲇ | Ḋ |
| 34157 | Fol. 4c | Fol. 4c | Fol. 4c |
| 34158 | ⲉ̄ | ⲉ | e |
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| 34159 | Fol. 4b | Fol. 4b | Fol. 4b |
| 34160 | ⲅ̄ | 3 | 3 |
| 34161 | ⲟⲓ. | ⲟⲓ. | oi. |
| 34162 | ⲛϥ | Ⲛ̀ⲧⲉϥ | Ǹtef |
| 34163 | 728 THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE | 728 THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE | 728 THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE |
| 34164 | the throne of the Christ, | and before God and His angels, | the throne of the Christ, | and before God and His angels, | the throne of the Christ, | and before God and His angels, |
| 34165 | and before the hosts of heaven! Woe unto the bishop who | and before the hosts of heaven! Woe unto the bishop who | and before the hosts of heaven! Woe unto the bishop who |
| 34166 | doth not instruct his people thoroughly, and his city, and his | doth not instruct his people thoroughly, and his city, and his | doth not instruct his people thoroughly, and his city, and his |
| 34167 | diocese, for assuredly these things shall be required of him! | diocese, for assuredly these things shall be required of him! | diocese, for assuredly these things shall be required of him! |
| 34168 | And also, [woe be unto the bishop] who shall forget (or, | And also, [woe be unto the bishop] who shall forget (or, | And also, [woe be unto the bishop] who shall forget (or, |
| 34169 | neglect) the churches of God which are deserted, and the | neglect) the churches of God which are deserted, and the | neglect) the churches of God which are deserted, and the |
| 34170 | widows, and the orphans! Woe unto the abbot who shall | widows, and the orphans! Woe unto the abbot who shall | widows, and the orphans! Woe unto the abbot who shall |
| 34171 | permit a rich man to lead him into shame, who shall destroy | permit a rich man to lead him into shame, who shall destroy | permit a rich man to lead him into shame, who shall destroy |
| 34172 | the truth, and shall pervert judgement, and shall hesitate to | the truth, and shall pervert judgement, and shall hesitate to | the truth, and shall pervert judgement, and shall hesitate to |
| 34173 | vive a decision according to the word of truth, and who shall | vive a decision according to the word of truth, and who shall | vive a decision according to the word of truth, and who shall |
| 34174 | ignore those whom he seeth, and those who are brought unto | ignore those whom he seeth, and those who are brought unto | ignore those whom he seeth, and those who are brought unto |
| 34175 | him! Woe unto the judge who shall pervert judgement for | him! Woe unto the judge who shall pervert judgement for | him! Woe unto the judge who shall pervert judgement for |
| 34176 | the sake of a gift, and who shall accept the person of the rich | the sake of a gift, and who shall accept the person of the rich | the sake of a gift, and who shall accept the person of the rich |
| 34177 | man, and condemn the poor man who hath nothing to give | man, and condemn the poor man who hath nothing to give | man, and condemn the poor man who hath nothing to give |
| 34178 | [him]. Woe unto those [priests] who shall deceive laymen, | [him]. Woe unto those [priests] who shall deceive laymen, | [him]. Woe unto those [priests] who shall deceive laymen, |
| 34179 | and who shall appoint themselves to any work connected with | and who shall appoint themselves to any work connected with | and who shall appoint themselves to any work connected with |
| 34180 | the church, whilst pretending that they only wish to act as | the church, whilst pretending that they only wish to act as | the church, whilst pretending that they only wish to act as |
| 34181 | judges on its behalf, or to decide about certain of the ordi- | judges on its behalf, or to decide about certain of the ordi- | judges on its behalf, or to decide about certain of the ordi- |
| 34182 | nances thereof! Let the laity drive such a man out of | this | nances thereof! Let the laity drive such a man out of | this | nances thereof! Let the laity drive such a man out of | this |
| 34183 | occupation, and let him not offer up any decision on your | occupation, and let him not offer up any decision on your | occupation, and let him not offer up any decision on your |
| 34184 | behalf before God. Woe unto him that acteth deceitfully, | behalf before God. Woe unto him that acteth deceitfully, | behalf before God. Woe unto him that acteth deceitfully, |
| 34185 | as, for example, the head of the congregation, that is to say, | as, for example, the head of the congregation, that is to say, | as, for example, the head of the congregation, that is to say, |
| 34186 | the father of the monastery, who shall sell the works of God | the father of the monastery, who shall sell the works of God | the father of the monastery, who shall sell the works of God |
| 34187 | for money, or anything else, or who, knowing that there are | for money, or anything else, or who, knowing that there are | for money, or anything else, or who, knowing that there are |
| 34188 | certain brethren who rail at God, sparcth them, and doth not | certain brethren who rail at God, sparcth them, and doth not | certain brethren who rail at God, sparcth them, and doth not |
| 34189 | expel them from the congregation! Woe unto the presbyter | expel them from the congregation! Woe unto the presbyter | expel them from the congregation! Woe unto the presbyter |
| 34190 | who doth neglect his people, and doth neither rebuke them | who doth neglect his people, and doth neither rebuke them | who doth neglect his people, and doth neither rebuke them |
| 34191 | nor teach them the things that would do good to their souls; | nor teach them the things that would do good to their souls; | nor teach them the things that would do good to their souls; |
| 34192 | assuredly the souls of his people shall be required of him, and | assuredly the souls of his people shall be required of him, and | assuredly the souls of his people shall be required of him, and |
| 34193 | he will have to defend them! Woe unto the deacon who | he will have to defend them! Woe unto the deacon who | he will have to defend them! Woe unto the deacon who |
| 34194 | shall profane the altar, and who shall devour the possessions | shall profane the altar, and who shall devour the possessions | shall profane the altar, and who shall devour the possessions |
| 34195 | of the Church, and shall perform the works (i.e. service) | of the Church, and shall perform the works (i.e. service) | of the Church, and shall perform the works (i.e. service) |
| 34196 | of God apathetically! Woe unto the layman who shall | of God apathetically! Woe unto the layman who shall | of God apathetically! Woe unto the layman who shall |
| 34197 | commit fornication, or who shall have union with the erring | commit fornication, or who shall have union with the erring | commit fornication, or who shall have union with the erring |
| 34198 | woman, or who shall look upon their forms shamelessly, or | woman, or who shall look upon their forms shamelessly, or | woman, or who shall look upon their forms shamelessly, or |
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| 34199 | THE GREAT BISHOP OF PSOI 729 | THE GREAT BISHOP OF PSOI 729 | THE GREAT BISHOP OF PSOI 729 |
| 34200 | who shall cast the results of their lust upon the earth,! | and Fol. 55 | who shall cast the results of their lust upon the earth,! | and Fol. 55 | who shall cast the results of their lust upon the earth,! | and Fol. 55 |
| 34201 | those whose hands ? shall serve them as wives, and those who ⲏ̅ | those whose hands ? shall serve them as wives, and those who ⲓⲉ | those whose hands ? shall serve them as wives, and those who ie |
| 34202 | shall pollute themselves with the irrational beasts. Men of | shall pollute themselves with the irrational beasts. Men of | shall pollute themselves with the irrational beasts. Men of |
| 34203 | this kind are those who pollute the temple of God. These | this kind are those who pollute the temple of God. These | this kind are those who pollute the temple of God. These |
| 34204 | are they whom God shall destroy by the breath of His mouth | are they whom God shall destroy by the breath of His mouth | are they whom God shall destroy by the breath of His mouth |
| 34205 | and by the smoke of His wrath. | and by the smoke of His wrath. | and by the smoke of His wrath. |
| 34206 | My sons, do not by any means be envious of these, so that | My sons, do not by any means be envious of these, so that | My sons, do not by any means be envious of these, so that |
| 34207 | God may not abominate you speedily. Be not careless in | God may not abominate you speedily. Be not careless in | God may not abominate you speedily. Be not careless in |
| 34208 | anything, for all the carelessnesses of this world turn into | anything, for all the carelessnesses of this world turn into | anything, for all the carelessnesses of this world turn into |
| 34209 | punishments in the world which is to come. And we all | punishments in the world which is to come. And we all | punishments in the world which is to come. And we all |
| 34210 | know that our flesh is weak, and that our miserable souls are | know that our flesh is weak, and that our miserable souls are | know that our flesh is weak, and that our miserable souls are |
| 34211 | not able to bear the stripes which God shall lay upon us in | not able to bear the stripes which God shall lay upon us in | not able to bear the stripes which God shall lay upon us in |
| 34212 | the Righteous Judgement of our sins. If we continue in our | the Righteous Judgement of our sins. If we continue in our | the Righteous Judgement of our sins. If we continue in our |
| 34213 | sins God shall inflict pain upon us, more especially in the | sins God shall inflict pain upon us, more especially in the | sins God shall inflict pain upon us, more especially in the |
| 34214 | punishments which He shall bring upon us. O my sons, | punishments which He shall bring upon us. O my sons, | punishments which He shall bring upon us. O my sons, |
| 34215 | the end of each will come to him, and I shall find mine own | the end of each will come to him, and I shall find mine own | the end of each will come to him, and I shall find mine own |
| 34216 | end this day. For I know that they will take me to the feet | end this day. For I know that they will take me to the feet | end this day. For I know that they will take me to the feet |
| 34217 | of the governor, and that he will pass judgement | upon me Fol. 6 « | of the governor, and that he will pass judgement | upon me Fol. 6 « | of the governor, and that he will pass judgement | upon me Fol. 6 « |
| 34218 | for the sake of the Name of my Lord, to force me to renounce | for the sake of the Name of my Lord, to force me to renounce | for the sake of the Name of my Lord, to force me to renounce |
| 34219 | Him, but it shall never happen that I will renounce Him! | Him, but it shall never happen that I will renounce Him! | Him, but it shall never happen that I will renounce Him! |
| 34220 | I am prepared for him (i.e. the governor) to cut off my | I am prepared for him (i.e. the governor) to cut off my | I am prepared for him (i.e. the governor) to cut off my |
| 34221 | head for the Name of my True King and Saviour, Jesus the | head for the Name of my True King and Saviour, Jesus the | head for the Name of my True King and Saviour, Jesus the |
| 34222 | Christ, For this reason I adjure you, O my beloved sons, to | Christ, For this reason I adjure you, O my beloved sons, to | Christ, For this reason I adjure you, O my beloved sons, to |
| 34223 | continue to remember me, according to the love of God, and | continue to remember me, according to the love of God, and | continue to remember me, according to the love of God, and |
| 34224 | to continue to do diligently the things that are good for your | to continue to do diligently the things that are good for your | to continue to do diligently the things that are good for your |
| 34225 | own salvation ; for the salvation of every man [consisteth] in | own salvation ; for the salvation of every man [consisteth] in | own salvation ; for the salvation of every man [consisteth] in |
| 34226 | the performance of the Law of God. For he who performeth | the performance of the Law of God. For he who performeth | the performance of the Law of God. For he who performeth |
| 34227 | the Law is a friend of God, whether he be in this world or | the Law is a friend of God, whether he be in this world or | the Law is a friend of God, whether he be in this world or |
| 34228 | in the next; whosoever transgresseth the Law is an enemy of | in the next; whosoever transgresseth the Law is an enemy of | in the next; whosoever transgresseth the Law is an enemy of |
| 34229 | ! i.e. who shall leave their offspring through fornication unprovided | ! i.e. who shall leave their offspring through fornication unprovided | ! i.e. who shall leave their offspring through fornication unprovided |
| 34230 | for, and allow them to perish or to be killed. | for, and allow them to perish or to be killed. | for, and allow them to perish or to be killed. |
| 34231 | | ome nN FNS RINE A | | ome nN FNS RINE A | | ome nN FNS RINE A |
| 34232 | Ⲁϥ , Book of Overthrowing Aapep, xxvili. 27. | ⲁϥ , Book of Overthrowing Aapep, xxvili. 27. | af , Book of Overthrowing Aapep, xxvili. 27. |
| 34233 | ⲑ | Ⲑ | Ɵ |
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| 34234 | Fol. 6b | Fol. 6b | Fol. 6b |
| 34235 | Fol. 7 a | Fol. 7 a | Fol. 7 a |
| 34236 | x | x | x |
| 34237 | 730 THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE | 730 THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE | 730 THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE |
| 34238 | God, whether he be in this world or in that which is to come. | God, whether he be in this world or in that which is to come. | God, whether he be in this world or in that which is to come. |
| 34239 | Ye yourselves have heard the voice of the Gospel : in one | Ye yourselves have heard the voice of the Gospel : in one | Ye yourselves have heard the voice of the Gospel : in one |
| 34240 | place it blesseth, and in another it curseth, and is angry, and | place it blesseth, and in another it curseth, and is angry, and | place it blesseth, and in another it curseth, and is angry, and |
| 34241 | revileth, In one place [we have] ‘Blessed are the ⲣⲟⲟⲩ | revileth, In one place [we have] ‘Blessed are the ⲣⲟⲟⲩ | revileth, In one place [we have] ‘Blessed are the roou |
| 34242 | that is to say, those who have not put the Law of God | | that is to say, those who have not put the Law of God | | that is to say, those who have not put the Law of God | |
| 34243 | behind them. | behind them. | behind them. |
| 34244 | Woe unto those whom the world hath deceived by means | Woe unto those whom the world hath deceived by means | Woe unto those whom the world hath deceived by means |
| 34245 | of the things of vanity, that is to say, woe unto thieves, and | of the things of vanity, that is to say, woe unto thieves, and | of the things of vanity, that is to say, woe unto thieves, and |
| 34246 | murderers, and whoremongers, and adulterers, and magicians, | murderers, and whoremongers, and adulterers, and magicians, | murderers, and whoremongers, and adulterers, and magicians, |
| 34247 | and sorcerers, and necromancers, and soothsayers, and those | and sorcerers, and necromancers, and soothsayers, and those | and sorcerers, and necromancers, and soothsayers, and those |
| 34248 | who divine by means of cups! These are they whose hope is | who divine by means of cups! These are they whose hope is | who divine by means of cups! These are they whose hope is |
| 34249 | in the men who are magicians, and they set their minds upon | in the men who are magicians, and they set their minds upon | in the men who are magicians, and they set their minds upon |
| 34250 | them, saying that they will be able to endow them with | them, saying that they will be able to endow them with | them, saying that they will be able to endow them with |
| 34251 | strength in their tribulation. O ye silly, ignorant, and | strength in their tribulation. O ye silly, ignorant, and | strength in their tribulation. O ye silly, ignorant, and |
| 34252 | senseless men, tell me how [the matter standeth]. If God | senseless men, tell me how [the matter standeth]. If God | senseless men, tell me how [the matter standeth]. If God |
| 34253 | wisheth to bring an illness upon a man as a trial and as | wisheth to bring an illness upon a man as a trial and as | wisheth to bring an illness upon a man as a trial and as |
| 34254 | a lesson to him, is it not for the man, who is but dust and | a lesson to him, is it not for the man, who is but dust and | a lesson to him, is it not for the man, who is but dust and |
| 34255 | ashes, to bear 1t7 Or, is he to turn backwards the com- | ashes, to bear 1t7 Or, is he to turn backwards the com- | ashes, to bear 1t7 Or, is he to turn backwards the com- |
| 34256 | mandment of God? But the guile and deceits of the Devil | mandment of God? But the guile and deceits of the Devil | mandment of God? But the guile and deceits of the Devil |
| 34257 | are the things that draw a man backwards, and they smile at | are the things that draw a man backwards, and they smile at | are the things that draw a man backwards, and they smile at |
| 34258 | him, one after the other, for the Devil wisheth to take him | | him, one after the other, for the Devil wisheth to take him | | him, one after the other, for the Devil wisheth to take him | |
| 34259 | down into the pit into which he was forced to descend | down into the pit into which he was forced to descend | down into the pit into which he was forced to descend |
| 34260 | because of [his] disobedience. Behold now, ye see me in | because of [his] disobedience. Behold now, ye see me in | because of [his] disobedience. Behold now, ye see me in |
| 34261 | your midst this day, and I wish to fill myself with [the sight | your midst this day, and I wish to fill myself with [the sight | your midst this day, and I wish to fill myself with [the sight |
| 34262 | of] your gladness, and the sight of “your sweet faces. O my | of] your gladness, and the sight of “your sweet faces. O my | of] your gladness, and the sight of “your sweet faces. O my |
| 34263 | sons, in a very short time now the soldiers of the governor | sons, in a very short time now the soldiers of the governor | sons, in a very short time now the soldiers of the governor |
| 34264 | will seize me, according to his order. And behold, the | will seize me, according to his order. And behold, the | will seize me, according to his order. And behold, the |
| 34265 | governor will come from Silt (Lycopolis), and go to Tkdou | governor will come from Silt (Lycopolis), and go to Tkdou | governor will come from Silt (Lycopolis), and go to Tkdou |
| 34266 | (Antaeopolis), and they will take me to him; and they will | (Antaeopolis), and they will take me to him; and they will | (Antaeopolis), and they will take me to him; and they will |
| 34267 | take off my head in that place for the sake of the Name of | take off my head in that place for the sake of the Name of | take off my head in that place for the sake of the Name of |
| 34268 | Emmanuel, which, being interpreted, meaneth ¢ God with us’. | Emmanuel, which, being interpreted, meaneth ¢ God with us’. | Emmanuel, which, being interpreted, meaneth ¢ God with us’. |
| 34269 | Strive ye earnestly, O my sons, so that ye may walk in | Strive ye earnestly, O my sons, so that ye may walk in | Strive ye earnestly, O my sons, so that ye may walk in |
| 34270 | the ways of the Lord, and put not His commandments behind | the ways of the Lord, and put not His commandments behind | the ways of the Lord, and put not His commandments behind |
| 34271 | ! Luke vi. 20 (?). | ! Luke vi. 20 (?). | ! Luke vi. 20 (?). |
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| 34272 | THE GREAT BISHOP OF ⲣⲟⲓ 731 | THE GREAT BISHOP OF ⲣⲟⲓ 731 | THE GREAT BISHOP OF roi 731 |
| 34273 | your backs in the smallest degree, lest ye bring upon me, | your backs in the smallest degree, lest ye bring upon me, | your backs in the smallest degree, lest ye bring upon me, |
| 34274 | as well as upon yourselves, a sentence of doom which can | as well as upon yourselves, a sentence of doom which can | as well as upon yourselves, a sentence of doom which can |
| 34275 | never be removed. For, it is written, ‘The disobedient is | never be removed. For, it is written, ‘The disobedient is | never be removed. For, it is written, ‘The disobedient is |
| 34276 | a son of perdition,’! and perdition belongeth unto the | a son of perdition,’! and perdition belongeth unto the | a son of perdition,’! and perdition belongeth unto the |
| 34277 | Devil and his demons. | And the kingdom of God is in the Fol. 7 | Devil and his demons. | And the kingdom of God is in the Fol. 7 | Devil and his demons. | And the kingdom of God is in the Fol. 7 |
| 34278 | heavens, and it is that which He hath prepared for those who | heavens, and it is that which He hath prepared for those who | heavens, and it is that which He hath prepared for those who |
| 34279 | shall do His Will, even as He saith in the Gospel according | shall do His Will, even as He saith in the Gospel according | shall do His Will, even as He saith in the Gospel according |
| 34280 | to Matthew, ¢ Behold, Thy mother and Thy brethren are | to Matthew, ¢ Behold, Thy mother and Thy brethren are | to Matthew, ¢ Behold, Thy mother and Thy brethren are |
| 34281 | standing outside wishing to see Thee’? And Ⲡⲉ said, ¢ Who- | standing outside wishing to see Thee’? And ⲡⲉ said, ¢ Who- | standing outside wishing to see Thee’? And pe said, ¢ Who- |
| 34282 | soever shall do the Will of My Father Which is in the | soever shall do the Will of My Father Which is in the | soever shall do the Will of My Father Which is in the |
| 34283 | heavens, the same is My brother, and My sister, and My | heavens, the same is My brother, and My sister, and My | heavens, the same is My brother, and My sister, and My |
| 34284 | mother.” 3 Similarly, He might have inverted the words and | mother.” 3 Similarly, He might have inverted the words and | mother.” 3 Similarly, He might have inverted the words and |
| 34285 | said of those who shall put the Law and the Prophets behind | said of those who shall put the Law and the Prophets behind | said of those who shall put the Law and the Prophets behind |
| 34286 | their backs, < Whosoever shall not do the Will of My Father | their backs, < Whosoever shall not do the Will of My Father | their backs, < Whosoever shall not do the Will of My Father |
| 34287 | Which is in the heavens, the same is My enemy. And as he | Which is in the heavens, the same is My enemy. And as he | Which is in the heavens, the same is My enemy. And as he |
| 34288 | hath hated Me, even so will T hate him. And as he hath | hath hated Me, even so will T hate him. And as he hath | hath hated Me, even so will T hate him. And as he hath |
| 34289 | denied Me in this world, I will deny him before the angels | denied Me in this world, I will deny him before the angels | denied Me in this world, I will deny him before the angels |
| 34290 | in the world that is everlasting. And as he hath forgotten to | in the world that is everlasting. And as he hath forgotten to | in the world that is everlasting. And as he hath forgotten to |
| 34291 | keep My Law, I also will forget him when he is in the dark- | keep My Law, I also will forget him when he is in the dark- | keep My Law, I also will forget him when he is in the dark- |
| 34292 | ness wherein there is no ray of light whatsoever.’ | ness wherein there is no ray of light whatsoever.’ | ness wherein there is no ray of light whatsoever.’ |
| 34293 | For He said with His mouth wherein there is no he, ¢ Love | For He said with His mouth wherein there is no he, ¢ Love | For He said with His mouth wherein there is no he, ¢ Love |
| 34294 | ⲓⲃ | ⲓⲃ | ib |
| 34295 | not the world, nor | the things which are in the world; for Fol.s« | not the world, nor | the things which are in the world; for Fol.s« | not the world, nor | the things which are in the world; for Fol.s« |
| 34296 | the world shall pass away, and the desires thereof.”* For | the world shall pass away, and the desires thereof.”* For | the world shall pass away, and the desires thereof.”* For |
| 34297 | as it is in the case of a man to whom a span of life hath been | as it is in the case of a man to whom a span of life hath been | as it is in the case of a man to whom a span of life hath been |
| 34298 | allotted, now he is not told ¢ thou shalt die at such and such a | allotted, now he is not told ¢ thou shalt die at such and such a | allotted, now he is not told ¢ thou shalt die at such and such a |
| 34299 | moment’, neither is he told thy neighbour shall die at such | moment’, neither is he told thy neighbour shall die at such | moment’, neither is he told thy neighbour shall die at such |
| 34300 | and such a time’; even so is it in the case of the world, for no | and such a time’; even so is it in the case of the world, for no | and such a time’; even so is it in the case of the world, for no |
| 34301 | one knoweth when the period of its duration shall be fulfilled, | one knoweth when the period of its duration shall be fulfilled, | one knoweth when the period of its duration shall be fulfilled, |
| 34302 | and the time of its end shall come, save Him Who hath | and the time of its end shall come, save Him Who hath | and the time of its end shall come, save Him Who hath |
| 34303 | defined the completion of the period, that is to say, God | defined the completion of the period, that is to say, God | defined the completion of the period, that is to say, God |
| 34304 | Almighty. Nothing whatsoever shall remain when the world | Almighty. Nothing whatsoever shall remain when the world | Almighty. Nothing whatsoever shall remain when the world |
| 34305 | hath passed away except God, the Master of the Universe, | hath passed away except God, the Master of the Universe, | hath passed away except God, the Master of the Universe, |
| 34306 | 1 Compare 2 Thess. ii. 3, and compare Matt. xxv. 30; Eph. v. 6. | 1 Compare 2 Thess. ii. 3, and compare Matt. xxv. 30; Eph. v. 6. | 1 Compare 2 Thess. ii. 3, and compare Matt. xxv. 30; Eph. v. 6. |
| 34307 | 2 Matt. xii. 47 ; Mark iii. 32 ; Luke viii. 20. | 2 Matt. xii. 47 ; Mark iii. 32 ; Luke viii. 20. | 2 Matt. xii. 47 ; Mark iii. 32 ; Luke viii. 20. |
| 34308 | 3 Matt. xii. 50 ; Mark iii. 35. * 1 John ii. 15. 17. | 3 Matt. xii. 50 ; Mark iii. 35. * 1 John ii. 15. 17. | 3 Matt. xii. 50 ; Mark iii. 35. * 1 John ii. 15. 17. |
| 34309 | ic | ic | ic |
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| 34310 | Fol. 8 & | Fol. 8 & | Fol. 8 & |
| 34311 | N | N | N |
| 34312 | Fol. Ya | Fol. Ya | Fol. Ya |
| 34313 | ⲓⲉ | ⲓⲉ | ie |
| 34314 | 732 THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE | 732 THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE | 732 THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE |
| 34315 | the Lord of everything which hath been and which shall be. | the Lord of everything which hath been and which shall be. | the Lord of everything which hath been and which shall be. |
| 34316 | And blessed are those who shall die in the Lord now, hence- | And blessed are those who shall die in the Lord now, hence- | And blessed are those who shall die in the Lord now, hence- |
| 34317 | forth, and for ever. But woe unto those who shall dic in | forth, and for ever. But woe unto those who shall dic in | forth, and for ever. But woe unto those who shall dic in |
| 34318 | [their] wickedness, for no other opportunity for repentance | [their] wickedness, for no other opportunity for repentance | [their] wickedness, for no other opportunity for repentance |
| 34319 | shall be afforded to them! nay, the sin, and the wickedness, | shall be afforded to them! nay, the sin, and the wickedness, | shall be afforded to them! nay, the sin, and the wickedness, |
| 34320 | and the other kinds of impiety which they have committed | and the other kinds of impiety which they have committed | and the other kinds of impiety which they have committed |
| 34321 | are the things that shall condemn them, and it is death that | are the things that shall condemn them, and it is death that | are the things that shall condemn them, and it is death that |
| 34322 | shall walk before them, For Seripture saith in the Psalms, | shall walk before them, For Seripture saith in the Psalms, | shall walk before them, For Seripture saith in the Psalms, |
| 34323 | ¢ Death shall shepherd them”! And again, ‘He who hateth | ¢ Death shall shepherd them”! And again, ‘He who hateth | ¢ Death shall shepherd them”! And again, ‘He who hateth |
| 34324 | the righteous | committeth sin.” 2 It saith too in the Catholic | the righteous | committeth sin.” 2 It saith too in the Catholic | the righteous | committeth sin.” 2 It saith too in the Catholic |
| 34325 | [Epistle], Ⲙⲉ who hateth his brother is a slayer of man.’ 3 | [Epistle], ⲙⲏⲓ who hateth his brother is a slayer of man.’ 3 | [Epistle], myi who hateth his brother is a slayer of man.’ 3 |
| 34326 | Then how great will be the condemnation of him that hateth | Then how great will be the condemnation of him that hateth | Then how great will be the condemnation of him that hateth |
| 34327 | Him Who created him! Every man who committeth sin | Him Who created him! Every man who committeth sin | Him Who created him! Every man who committeth sin |
| 34328 | hateth the God Who hath created him, and those who do not | hateth the God Who hath created him, and those who do not | hateth the God Who hath created him, and those who do not |
| 34329 | hate the Christ Jesus do not commit sin. I declare unto you | hate the Christ Jesus do not commit sin. I declare unto you | hate the Christ Jesus do not commit sin. I declare unto you |
| 34330 | a true saying: If ye examine your own understanding [ye | a true saying: If ye examine your own understanding [ye | a true saying: If ye examine your own understanding [ye |
| 34331 | will find that] every man who is a sinner is a hater of his | will find that] every man who is a sinner is a hater of his | will find that] every man who is a sinner is a hater of his |
| 34332 | own soul. | own soul. | own soul. |
| 34333 | In what way doth a man [shew that] he hateth his own | In what way doth a man [shew that] he hateth his own | In what way doth a man [shew that] he hateth his own |
| 34334 | soul 7 Now very often a man saith unto me, Ⲛⲟ man ever | soul 7 Now very often a man saith unto me, ⲛⲟⲓ man ever | soul 7 Now very often a man saith unto me, noi man ever |
| 34335 | hated his own soul.” I myself know this quite well, but | hated his own soul.” I myself know this quite well, but | hated his own soul.” I myself know this quite well, but |
| 34336 | direct thy attention to me, O simple brother. A certain man | direct thy attention to me, O simple brother. A certain man | direct thy attention to me, O simple brother. A certain man |
| 34337 | saith this day, I cherish my soul,” and he eateth and drinketh | saith this day, I cherish my soul,” and he eateth and drinketh | saith this day, I cherish my soul,” and he eateth and drinketh |
| 34338 | all his days. And when he dieth his soul is taken away and | all his days. And when he dieth his soul is taken away and | all his days. And when he dieth his soul is taken away and |
| 34339 | made into material for the blazing fire and into food for | made into material for the blazing fire and into food for | made into material for the blazing fire and into food for |
| 34340 | worms, because of the sins which | he committed during the | worms, because of the sins which | he committed during the | worms, because of the sins which | he committed during the |
| 34341 | time when he was in the world. Now he saith in his folly, | time when he was in the world. Now he saith in his folly, | time when he was in the world. Now he saith in his folly, |
| 34342 | ‘1 love my soul,” yet notwithstanding he loveth to commit | ‘1 love my soul,” yet notwithstanding he loveth to commit | ‘1 love my soul,” yet notwithstanding he loveth to commit |
| 34343 | sin against it daily, And he knoweth not that the things | sin against it daily, And he knoweth not that the things | sin against it daily, And he knoweth not that the things |
| 34344 | which he doeth daily ave written down in the books which | which he doeth daily ave written down in the books which | which he doeth daily ave written down in the books which |
| 34345 | never grow old, and cannot be destroyed, for they are books | never grow old, and cannot be destroyed, for they are books | never grow old, and cannot be destroyed, for they are books |
| 34346 | of the spirit, and in these our sins are written down one by | of the spirit, and in these our sins are written down one by | of the spirit, and in these our sins are written down one by |
| 34347 | one, And since every sin hath a different character, and the | one, And since every sin hath a different character, and the | one, And since every sin hath a different character, and the |
| 34348 | 1 Ps. bv. 15; xlix. 14. 2 Cf. Mie. iii. 2-4. 3 1 John iii. 15. | 1 Ps. bv. 15; xlix. 14. 2 Cf. Mie. iii. 2-4. 3 1 John iii. 15. | 1 Ps. bv. 15; xlix. 14. 2 Cf. Mie. iii. 2-4. 3 1 John iii. 15. |
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| 34350 | gravity of each varieth, even so the characters of the punish- | gravity of each varieth, even so the characters of the punish- | gravity of each varieth, even so the characters of the punish- |
| 34351 | ments and their severity are different, to say nothing of the | ments and their severity are different, to say nothing of the | ments and their severity are different, to say nothing of the |
| 34352 | monsters with horrible faces which are on the roads, and the | monsters with horrible faces which are on the roads, and the | monsters with horrible faces which are on the roads, and the |
| 34353 | merciless avengers, and the dekans, who are without form, | merciless avengers, and the dekans, who are without form, | merciless avengers, and the dekans, who are without form, |
| 34354 | and who preside over [the infliction of] punishment. With | and who preside over [the infliction of] punishment. With | and who preside over [the infliction of] punishment. With |
| 34355 | mercilessness and very great frenzy they strip the skin off | mercilessness and very great frenzy they strip the skin off | mercilessness and very great frenzy they strip the skin off |
| 34356 | each man. | each man. | each man. |
| 34357 | Remember the father of every sinner, [the Devil]. He | Remember the father of every sinner, [the Devil]. He | Remember the father of every sinner, [the Devil]. He |
| 34358 | goeth round and about, and raveneth likea lion ; he wandereth | goeth round and about, and raveneth likea lion ; he wandereth | goeth round and about, and raveneth likea lion ; he wandereth |
| 34359 | about with his nets, and he cometh in many forms, and he | about with his nets, and he cometh in many forms, and he | about with his nets, and he cometh in many forms, and he |
| 34360 | wisheth to swallow up our souls. And the snares of death | wisheth to swallow up our souls. And the snares of death | wisheth to swallow up our souls. And the snares of death |
| 34361 | are in his hands when he cometh into | the heart of a man, | are in his hands when he cometh into | the heart of a man, | are in his hands when he cometh into | the heart of a man, |
| 34362 | and he sendeth therein the passion of wickedness. And he | and he sendeth therein the passion of wickedness. And he | and he sendeth therein the passion of wickedness. And he |
| 34363 | hasteneth impudently to a man in his early years, and he | hasteneth impudently to a man in his early years, and he | hasteneth impudently to a man in his early years, and he |
| 34364 | cometh with an apology before the face of those who are | cometh with an apology before the face of those who are | cometh with an apology before the face of those who are |
| 34365 | older. Afterwards he cometh in the lust of the eye, and in | older. Afterwards he cometh in the lust of the eye, and in | older. Afterwards he cometh in the lust of the eye, and in |
| 34366 | jealousy (or, envy) of heart. He cometh also in avarice (?), | jealousy (or, envy) of heart. He cometh also in avarice (?), | jealousy (or, envy) of heart. He cometh also in avarice (?), |
| 34367 | and in pride, and in vainglory, and in lasciviousness, and in | and in pride, and in vainglory, and in lasciviousness, and in | and in pride, and in vainglory, and in lasciviousness, and in |
| 34368 | gluttony, and in wantoning, and in the love of the Sacrament, | gluttony, and in wantoning, and in the love of the Sacrament, | gluttony, and in wantoning, and in the love of the Sacrament, |
| 34369 | [and] in arrogance, [and] in fornications, and in adulteries, | [and] in arrogance, [and] in fornications, and in adulteries, | [and] in arrogance, [and] in fornications, and in adulteries, |
| 34370 | and in magic, and in sorcery. All these things are wont to | and in magic, and in sorcery. All these things are wont to | and in magic, and in sorcery. All these things are wont to |
| 34371 | attack a man during the first and second periods of his life. | attack a man during the first and second periods of his life. | attack a man during the first and second periods of his life. |
| 34372 | And when he cometh to the third period, that is to say, to | And when he cometh to the third period, that is to say, to | And when he cometh to the third period, that is to say, to |
| 34373 | old age, the Devil attacketh him with babbling, and littleness | old age, the Devil attacketh him with babbling, and littleness | old age, the Devil attacketh him with babbling, and littleness |
| 34374 | of heart (or, lack of courage), and the swearing of false oaths, | of heart (or, lack of courage), and the swearing of false oaths, | of heart (or, lack of courage), and the swearing of false oaths, |
| 34375 | as his strength faileth and he knoweth that it is old age that | as his strength faileth and he knoweth that it is old age that | as his strength faileth and he knoweth that it is old age that |
| 34376 | cometh [upon him] ; and he maketh him to crave for food, | cometh [upon him] ; and he maketh him to crave for food, | cometh [upon him] ; and he maketh him to crave for food, |
| 34377 | and to suffer from hunger and thirst like the dogs. These and | and to suffer from hunger and thirst like the dogs. These and | and to suffer from hunger and thirst like the dogs. These and |
| 34378 | other such like things doth the Devil | make to come upon | other such like things doth the Devil | make to come upon | other such like things doth the Devil | make to come upon |
| 34379 | man in the third period of his life. But blessed is the man | man in the third period of his life. But blessed is the man | man in the third period of his life. But blessed is the man |
| 34380 | whom the Devil shall tempt, and who shall overcome the | whom the Devil shall tempt, and who shall overcome the | whom the Devil shall tempt, and who shall overcome the |
| 34381 | Devil with repentance, for great shall be his reward from God | Devil with repentance, for great shall be his reward from God | Devil with repentance, for great shall be his reward from God |
| 34382 | on the day of his coming forth from the body. | on the day of his coming forth from the body. | on the day of his coming forth from the body. |
| 34383 | O my beloved sons, behold, ye see that the lights have | O my beloved sons, behold, ye see that the lights have | O my beloved sons, behold, ye see that the lights have |
| 34384 | burned low, and that the sun hath begun to rise. ⲉϯ us | burned low, and that the sun hath begun to rise. Ⲉϯ us | burned low, and that the sun hath begun to rise. Eti us |
| 34385 | Fol. 90 | Fol. 90 | Fol. 90 |
| 34386 | ic | ic | ic |
| 34387 | Fol. 10a | Fol. 10a | Fol. 10a |
| 34388 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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| 34389 | 734 THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE | 734 THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE | 734 THE TEACHING OF APA PSOTE |
| 34390 | offer up the Holy Offering, for the time hath arrived for | offer up the Holy Offering, for the time hath arrived for | offer up the Holy Offering, for the time hath arrived for |
| 34391 | us to partake of the Holy Mysteries, the Body and Blood | us to partake of the Holy Mysteries, the Body and Blood | us to partake of the Holy Mysteries, the Body and Blood |
| 34392 | of the Christ, before I am taken from you. For, behold, | of the Christ, before I am taken from you. For, behold, | of the Christ, before I am taken from you. For, behold, |
| 34393 | the Imperial Veletarius said unto the soldiers of the governor, | the Imperial Veletarius said unto the soldiers of the governor, | the Imperial Veletarius said unto the soldiers of the governor, |
| 34394 | ¢ Let us take him and depart, for daylight hath appeared.’ | ¢ Let us take him and depart, for daylight hath appeared.’ | ¢ Let us take him and depart, for daylight hath appeared.’ |
| 34395 | And when the blessed Apa Psote, the bishop, had said these | And when the blessed Apa Psote, the bishop, had said these | And when the blessed Apa Psote, the bishop, had said these |
| 34396 | things he made the Sign of the Cross over the people three | things he made the Sign of the Cross over the people three | things he made the Sign of the Cross over the people three |
| 34397 | times, in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the | times, in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the | times, in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the |
| 34398 | Holy Ghost. And he administered the Holy Mysteries to | Holy Ghost. And he administered the Holy Mysteries to | Holy Ghost. And he administered the Holy Mysteries to |
| 34399 | them, and gave them the Benediction; and he dismissed | them, and gave them the Benediction; and he dismissed | them, and gave them the Benediction; and he dismissed |
| 34400 | them, and they went to their houses glorifying his Lord | them, and they went to their houses glorifying his Lord | them, and they went to their houses glorifying his Lord |
| 34401 | Jesus, the Christ, to Whom be glory, and to His Good | Jesus, the Christ, to Whom be glory, and to His Good | Jesus, the Christ, to Whom be glory, and to His Good |
| 34402 | Father, and to the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen. | Father, and to the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen. | Father, and to the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen. |
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| 34403 | A DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION | A DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION | A DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION |
| 34404 | OF GOD AND ON THE FREEDOM | OF GOD AND ON THE FREEDOM | OF GOD AND ON THE FREEDOM |
| 34405 | OF SPEECH OF THE ARCHANGEL | OF SPEECH OF THE ARCHANGEL | OF SPEECH OF THE ARCHANGEL |
| 34406 | MICHAEL, BY SEVERUS, ARCHBISHOP | MICHAEL, BY SEVERUS, ARCHBISHOP | MICHAEL, BY SEVERUS, ARCHBISHOP |
| 34407 | OF ANTIOCH | OF ANTIOCH | OF ANTIOCH |
| 34408 | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7597) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7597) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7597) |
| 34409 | THE DISCOURSE WHICH THE MAN, WHO Fol 10b | THE DISCOURSE WHICH THE MAN, WHO Fol 10b | THE DISCOURSE WHICH THE MAN, WHO Fol 10b |
| 34410 | WAS TRULY INSPIRED BY THE CHRIST, THE ⲙ | WAS TRULY INSPIRED BY THE CHRIST, THE ⲙ | WAS TRULY INSPIRED BY THE CHRIST, THE m |
| 34411 | HOLY PATRIARCH AND ARCHBISHOP ⲞⲚ AN- | HOLY PATRIARCH AND ARCHBISHOP ⲟⲛ AN- | HOLY PATRIARCH AND ARCHBISHOP on AN- |
| 34412 | TIOCH, SAINT SEVERUS,;! PRONOUNCED ON THE | TIOCH, SAINT SEVERUS,;! PRONOUNCED ON THE | TIOCH, SAINT SEVERUS,;! PRONOUNCED ON THE |
| 34413 | COMPASSION OF GOD AND THE BOLDNESS OF | COMPASSION OF GOD AND THE BOLDNESS OF | COMPASSION OF GOD AND THE BOLDNESS OF |
| 34414 | THE HOLY ARCHANGEL MICHAEL. HE ALSO | THE HOLY ARCHANGEL MICHAEL. HE ALSO | THE HOLY ARCHANGEL MICHAEL. HE ALSO |
| 34415 | SPAKE A LITTLE CONCERNING HOLY SUNDAY | SPAKE A LITTLE CONCERNING HOLY SUNDAY | SPAKE A LITTLE CONCERNING HOLY SUNDAY |
| 34416 | ⲓ.. EASTER SUNDAY), BECAUSE THE FESTIVAL | ⲓ.. EASTER SUNDAY), BECAUSE THE FESTIVAL | i.. EASTER SUNDAY), BECAUSE THE FESTIVAL |
| 34417 | OF THE ARCHANGEL FELL BY CHANCE ON THE | OF THE ARCHANGEL FELL BY CHANCE ON THE | OF THE ARCHANGEL FELL BY CHANCE ON THE |
| 34418 | SAME DAY THAT YEAR. HE SPAKE ALSO CON- | SAME DAY THAT YEAR. HE SPAKE ALSO CON- | SAME DAY THAT YEAR. HE SPAKE ALSO CON- |
| 34419 | CERNING MATTHEW THE MERCHANT, AND HIS | CERNING MATTHEW THE MERCHANT, AND HIS | CERNING MATTHEW THE MERCHANT, AND HIS |
| 34420 | WIFE, AND HIS SONS. THIS DISCOURSE WAS | WIFE, AND HIS SONS. THIS DISCOURSE WAS | WIFE, AND HIS SONS. THIS DISCOURSE WAS |
| 34421 | PRONOUNCED ON THE TWELFTH DAY OF THE | PRONOUNCED ON THE TWELFTH DAY OF THE | PRONOUNCED ON THE TWELFTH DAY OF THE |
| 34422 | MONTH HATHOR,? WHEN ALL THE PEOPLE OF | MONTH HATHOR,? WHEN ALL THE PEOPLE OF | MONTH HATHOR,? WHEN ALL THE PEOPLE OF |
| 34423 | THE CITY WERE ASSEMBLED AND WERE CELE- | THE CITY WERE ASSEMBLED AND WERE CELE- | THE CITY WERE ASSEMBLED AND WERE CELE- |
| 34424 | BRATING THE FESTIVAL OF THE HOLY ARCH- | BRATING THE FESTIVAL OF THE HOLY ARCH- | BRATING THE FESTIVAL OF THE HOLY ARCH- |
| 34425 | ANGEL MICHAEL IN PEACE. | ANGEL MICHAEL IN PEACE. | ANGEL MICHAEL IN PEACE. |
| 34426 | Hear ye the Psalmist David, who indicateth to us that we are | Hear ye the Psalmist David, who indicateth to us that we are | Hear ye the Psalmist David, who indicateth to us that we are |
| 34427 | all to gather together at this holy festival to-day. And I see | all to gather together at this holy festival to-day. And I see | all to gather together at this holy festival to-day. And I see |
| 34428 | also that this festival is a double one, and I see that tranquillity | also that this festival is a double one, and I see that tranquillity | also that this festival is a double one, and I see that tranquillity |
| 34429 | ! He sat from 512-19, 2 November 8. | ! He sat from 512-19, 2 November 8. | ! He sat from 512-19, 2 November 8. |
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| 34431 | existeth, and that there are no winds of fire [blowing] upon | existeth, and that there are no winds of fire [blowing] upon | existeth, and that there are no winds of fire [blowing] upon |
| 34432 | us to disturb us; on the contrary, we are prepared to receive | us to disturb us; on the contrary, we are prepared to receive | us to disturb us; on the contrary, we are prepared to receive |
| 34433 | Fol. 11a those who together will do | good to our souls, whether it be | Fol. 11a those who together will do | good to our souls, whether it be | Fol. 11a those who together will do | good to our souls, whether it be |
| 34434 | ⲛ︦ⲑ︦ to us who speak or to you who hearken. And assuredly in | ⲛ︦ⲑ︦ to us who speak or to you who hearken. And assuredly in | n︦θ︦ to us who speak or to you who hearken. And assuredly in |
| 34435 | us shall be fulfilled these words, ‘One yieldeth a hundred- | us shall be fulfilled these words, ‘One yieldeth a hundred- | us shall be fulfilled these words, ‘One yieldeth a hundred- |
| 34436 | fold, and another sixtyfold, and another thirtyfold.”! And | fold, and another sixtyfold, and another thirtyfold.”! And | fold, and another sixtyfold, and another thirtyfold.”! And |
| 34437 | T know that He Who is the true Giver of rewards, our Lord | T know that He Who is the true Giver of rewards, our Lord | T know that He Who is the true Giver of rewards, our Lord |
| 34438 | Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God, is not remote from us, for | Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God, is not remote from us, for | Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God, is not remote from us, for |
| 34439 | He spake by His true mouth, saying, ‘In the place where | He spake by His true mouth, saying, ‘In the place where | He spake by His true mouth, saying, ‘In the place where |
| 34440 | two or three are gathered together in My Name, there I am | two or three are gathered together in My Name, there I am | two or three are gathered together in My Name, there I am |
| 34441 | with them in their midst.”2 And inasmuch as God is with | with them in their midst.”2 And inasmuch as God is with | with them in their midst.”2 And inasmuch as God is with |
| 34442 | us this day, let us apply to ourselves the word of God which | us this day, let us apply to ourselves the word of God which | us this day, let us apply to ourselves the word of God which |
| 34443 | He spake unto us by the mouth of the sacred singer David, | He spake unto us by the mouth of the sacred singer David, | He spake unto us by the mouth of the sacred singer David, |
| 34444 | who saith, Ⲃⲉ ye quiet, and know that I am God. I will | who saith, Ⲃⲉ ye quiet, and know that I am God. I will | who saith, Ve ye quiet, and know that I am God. I will |
| 34445 | be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the | be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the | be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the |
| 34446 | ⲥ. | ⲥ. | s. |
| 34447 | Ye know, O my beloved, that to-day is the festival of | Ye know, O my beloved, that to-day is the festival of | Ye know, O my beloved, that to-day is the festival of |
| 34448 | the salvation of us all, that is to say, the Sunday of the | the salvation of us all, that is to say, the Sunday of the | the salvation of us all, that is to say, the Sunday of the |
| 34449 | Fol. 11 deliverance of the whole | world. It is right therefore for | Fol. 11 deliverance of the whole | world. It is right therefore for | Fol. 11 deliverance of the whole | world. It is right therefore for |
| 34450 | ⲓ̄ us to address a few words of adoration to the Christ, Who | ⲓ us to address a few words of adoration to the Christ, Who | i us to address a few words of adoration to the Christ, Who |
| 34451 | hath existed before all worlds. Ⲓ hear Scripture at this | hath existed before all worlds. Ⲓ hear Scripture at this | hath existed before all worlds. I hear Scripture at this |
| 34452 | moment saying in the Gospel, The angel of the Lord came | moment saying in the Gospel, The angel of the Lord came | moment saying in the Gospel, The angel of the Lord came |
| 34453 | down from heaven, and he went, and rolled away the stone, | down from heaven, and he went, and rolled away the stone, | down from heaven, and he went, and rolled away the stone, |
| 34454 | and sat upon it. And his appearange was like unto that of | and sat upon it. And his appearange was like unto that of | and sat upon it. And his appearange was like unto that of |
| 34455 | a flash of lightning, and his apparel was white as the snow. | a flash of lightning, and his apparel was white as the snow. | a flash of lightning, and his apparel was white as the snow. |
| 34456 | Then he said unto the women, Fear ye not; for I know | Then he said unto the women, Fear ye not; for I know | Then he said unto the women, Fear ye not; for I know |
| 34457 | that ye are seeking Jesus, Whom they crucified ; Ⲡⲉ is not | that ye are seeking Jesus, Whom they crucified ; ⲡⲉ is not | that ye are seeking Jesus, Whom they crucified ; pe is not |
| 34458 | here, for He hath risen, according to what He ⲉⲓ | here, for He hath risen, according to what He ⲓ | here, for He hath risen, according to what He i |
| 34459 | Furthermore, let us celebrate the festival this day in the | Furthermore, let us celebrate the festival this day in the | Furthermore, let us celebrate the festival this day in the |
| 34460 | festival of the Resurrection of the Lord, morc especially | festival of the Resurrection of the Lord, morc especially | festival of the Resurrection of the Lord, morc especially |
| 34461 | because the Lord is present with us, and also His glorious | because the Lord is present with us, and also His glorious | because the Lord is present with us, and also His glorious |
| 34462 | Archangel Michael, who maketh supplication to God to | Archangel Michael, who maketh supplication to God to | Archangel Michael, who maketh supplication to God to |
| 34463 | forgive us our sins. For verily he is the intercessor with | forgive us our sins. For verily he is the intercessor with | forgive us our sins. For verily he is the intercessor with |
| 34464 | 1 Matt. xiii. 8 ; Mark iv. 8, 20. 2 Matt. xviii. 20. | 1 Matt. xiii. 8 ; Mark iv. 8, 20. 2 Matt. xviii. 20. | 1 Matt. xiii. 8 ; Mark iv. 8, 20. 2 Matt. xviii. 20. |
| 34465 | 3 Ps. xlvi. 10, 4 Matt. xxviii. 2-6. | 3 Ps. xlvi. 10, 4 Matt. xxviii. 2-6. | 3 Ps. xlvi. 10, 4 Matt. xxviii. 2-6. |
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| 34466 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 737 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 737 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 737 |
| 34467 | God on our behalf, and he pleadeth until God delivereth | God on our behalf, and he pleadeth until God delivereth | God on our behalf, and he pleadeth until God delivereth |
| 34468 | us from every | tribulation. And if we wish to be sure | us from every | tribulation. And if we wish to be sure | us from every | tribulation. And if we wish to be sure |
| 34469 | that it is he who maketh supplication on behalf of the | that it is he who maketh supplication on behalf of the | that it is he who maketh supplication on behalf of the |
| 34470 | whole race of Adam, hearken and I will shew you [that it | whole race of Adam, hearken and I will shew you [that it | whole race of Adam, hearken and I will shew you [that it |
| 34471 | 1s so]. | 1s so]. | 1s so]. |
| 34472 | There! was a certain merchant in the country of Entiké | There! was a certain merchant in the country of Entiké | There! was a certain merchant in the country of Entiké |
| 34473 | whose name was Gedson, and he was a very rich man, and | whose name was Gedson, and he was a very rich man, and | whose name was Gedson, and he was a very rich man, and |
| 34474 | he was the owner of a very large business. His method of | he was the owner of a very large business. His method of | he was the owner of a very large business. His method of |
| 34475 | business was as follows: he bought certain produets in one | business was as follows: he bought certain produets in one | business was as follows: he bought certain produets in one |
| 34476 | country, and, taking them to another, he sold them in | country, and, taking them to another, he sold them in | country, and, taking them to another, he sold them in |
| 34477 | accordance with [his] skill in the craft of the merchant. | accordance with [his] skill in the craft of the merchant. | accordance with [his] skill in the craft of the merchant. |
| 34478 | Besides all these things he was a Hellén (i.e. pagan), and | Besides all these things he was a Hellén (i.e. pagan), and | Besides all these things he was a Hellén (i.e. pagan), and |
| 34479 | he knew not God. Now whilst he was still living in his | he knew not God. Now whilst he was still living in his | he knew not God. Now whilst he was still living in his |
| 34480 | paganism, God, Who is a treasury filled with compassion | paganism, God, Who is a treasury filled with compassion | paganism, God, Who is a treasury filled with compassion |
| 34481 | of every kind, and Who dehvereth every one who hopeth in | of every kind, and Who dehvereth every one who hopeth in | of every kind, and Who dehvereth every one who hopeth in |
| 34482 | Him, wished to deliver this man. And it came to pass that | Him, wished to deliver this man. And it came to pass that | Him, wished to deliver this man. And it came to pass that |
| 34483 | on a certain occasion he loaded up all his merchandise in | on a certain occasion he loaded up all his merchandise in | on a certain occasion he loaded up all his merchandise in |
| 34484 | a ship, and went in the beginning of the month of Hathor | a ship, and went in the beginning of the month of Hathor | a ship, and went in the beginning of the month of Hathor |
| 34485 | to a city in the country | of the Philippians, the name of | to a city in the country | of the Philippians, the name of | to a city in the country | of the Philippians, the name of |
| 34486 | which was Galonia, where he wished to dispose of his mer- | which was Galonia, where he wished to dispose of his mer- | which was Galonia, where he wished to dispose of his mer- |
| 34487 | chandise. And he made [the voyage], and arrived [there] | chandise. And he made [the voyage], and arrived [there] | chandise. And he made [the voyage], and arrived [there] |
| 34488 | during the festival of the holy Archangel [Michael]. Now | during the festival of the holy Archangel [Michael]. Now | during the festival of the holy Archangel [Michael]. Now |
| 34489 | the evening of the eleventh day of Hathor was the time for | the evening of the eleventh day of Hathor was the time for | the evening of the eleventh day of Hathor was the time for |
| 34490 | lighting the festival lamps. And the merchant saw that the | lighting the festival lamps. And the merchant saw that the | lighting the festival lamps. And the merchant saw that the |
| 34491 | shrine had been cleaned and decorated, and that it was | shrine had been cleaned and decorated, and that it was | shrine had been cleaned and decorated, and that it was |
| 34492 | brightly illuminated with a very large number of lamps, and | brightly illuminated with a very large number of lamps, and | brightly illuminated with a very large number of lamps, and |
| 34493 | that great crowds of people were thronging there, and they | that great crowds of people were thronging there, and they | that great crowds of people were thronging there, and they |
| 34494 | sang hymns and psalms from the evening until the dawn. | sang hymns and psalms from the evening until the dawn. | sang hymns and psalms from the evening until the dawn. |
| 34495 | And when the day was come the people began to celebrate | And when the day was come the people began to celebrate | And when the day was come the people began to celebrate |
| 34496 | the festival, and the bishop, and the clergy, and all the | the festival, and the bishop, and the clergy, and all the | the festival, and the bishop, and the clergy, and all the |
| 34497 | magistrates of the city were gathered together, and they | magistrates of the city were gathered together, and they | magistrates of the city were gathered together, and they |
| 34498 | decorated all the city, and every house, and every quarter (or, | decorated all the city, and every house, and every quarter (or, | decorated all the city, and every house, and every quarter (or, |
| 34499 | street). And when the merchant saw these things he ⲁⲓ- | street). And when the merchant saw these things he ⲁⲓ- | street). And when the merchant saw these things he ai- |
| 34500 | 1 Compare the Memphitic version published from a Zouche MS., with | 1 Compare the Memphitic version published from a Zouche MS., with | 1 Compare the Memphitic version published from a Zouche MS., with |
| 34501 | translation, in my Saint Michael the Archangel, London, 1894, pp. 63 ff. | translation, in my Saint Michael the Archangel, London, 1894, pp. 63 ff. | translation, in my Saint Michael the Archangel, London, 1894, pp. 63 ff. |
| 34502 | 3B | 3B | 3B |
| 34503 | Fol. 12 a | Fol. 12 a | Fol. 12 a |
| 34504 | [EN | [EN | [EN |
| 34505 | Fol. 12% | Fol. 12% | Fol. 12% |
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| 34508 | velled, for he was a pagan, and he did not like a thing of | velled, for he was a pagan, and he did not like a thing of | velled, for he was a pagan, and he did not like a thing of |
| 34509 | this kind; and it seemed to him as if he had been transferred | this kind; and it seemed to him as if he had been transferred | this kind; and it seemed to him as if he had been transferred |
| 34510 | from this world into another, by reason of the things which | from this world into another, by reason of the things which | from this world into another, by reason of the things which |
| 34511 | Fol. 13a he saw | and heard, and he was greatly disturbed in his | Fol. 13a he saw | and heard, and he was greatly disturbed in his | Fol. 13a he saw | and heard, and he was greatly disturbed in his |
| 34512 | ⲕⲅ | ⲕⲅ | kġ |
| 34513 | mind. And he went to two men and said unto them, ¢ What | mind. And he went to two men and said unto them, ¢ What | mind. And he went to two men and said unto them, ¢ What |
| 34514 | is it that hath been happening from the day before yesterday | is it that hath been happening from the day before yesterday | is it that hath been happening from the day before yesterday |
| 34515 | until to-day? And the men, [who] were Christians, spake | until to-day? And the men, [who] were Christians, spake | until to-day? And the men, [who] were Christians, spake |
| 34516 | unto him, saying, ‘It is the festival of the Archangel | unto him, saying, ‘It is the festival of the Archangel | unto him, saying, ‘It is the festival of the Archangel |
| 34517 | Michael, which we celebrate in his honour, for it is he | Michael, which we celebrate in his honour, for it is he | Michael, which we celebrate in his honour, for it is he |
| 34518 | who maketh supplication to God on our behalf that He | who maketh supplication to God on our behalf that He | who maketh supplication to God on our behalf that He |
| 34519 | will save us all’ And the merchant said unto the | will save us all’ And the merchant said unto the | will save us all’ And the merchant said unto the |
| 34520 | Christians, “Where is he, for T myself would entreat him | Christians, “Where is he, for T myself would entreat him | Christians, “Where is he, for T myself would entreat him |
| 34521 | to deliver me from every evil thing?” And the men said | to deliver me from every evil thing?” And the men said | to deliver me from every evil thing?” And the men said |
| 34522 | unto him, ¢ Thou wilt not be able to see him unless thou | unto him, ¢ Thou wilt not be able to see him unless thou | unto him, ¢ Thou wilt not be able to see him unless thou |
| 34523 | becomest a Christian ; but ⲓ thou wilt become a Christian | becomest a Christian ; but ⲓ thou wilt become a Christian | becomest a Christian ; but i thou wilt become a Christian |
| 34524 | thou mayest entreat him, and he will deliver thee from | thou mayest entreat him, and he will deliver thee from | thou mayest entreat him, and he will deliver thee from |
| 34525 | every evil thing.” And the merchant said unto them, ¢ Take | every evil thing.” And the merchant said unto them, ¢ Take | every evil thing.” And the merchant said unto them, ¢ Take |
| 34526 | two pieces of money, one for each of yon, and take me with | two pieces of money, one for each of yon, and take me with | two pieces of money, one for each of yon, and take me with |
| 34527 | Fol. 130 you to the shrine of the | Archangel Michael, and ⲛ | Fol. 130 you to the shrine of the | Archangel Michael, and ⲛ | Fol. 130 you to the shrine of the | Archangel Michael, and n |
| 34528 | RA | RA | RA |
| 34529 | become even as ye are.” And the men said unto him, ‘Ye | become even as ye are.” And the men said unto him, ‘Ye | become even as ye are.” And the men said unto him, ‘Ye |
| 34530 | cannot become as we are except our father the bishop baptize | cannot become as we are except our father the bishop baptize | cannot become as we are except our father the bishop baptize |
| 34531 | you.” And the merchant, by the Providence of God Who | you.” And the merchant, by the Providence of God Who | you.” And the merchant, by the Providence of God Who |
| 34532 | had called him, entreated them, saying, Ⲣⲟ an act of grace, | had called him, entreated them, saying, ⲣⲟ an act of grace, | had called him, entreated them, saying, ro an act of grace, |
| 34533 | and take me to the bishop.’ | and take me to the bishop.’ | and take me to the bishop.’ |
| 34534 | And it came to pass on the morrow that the men of the | And it came to pass on the morrow that the men of the | And it came to pass on the morrow that the men of the |
| 34535 | city brought the merchant to the bishop, and they related to | city brought the merchant to the bishop, and they related to | city brought the merchant to the bishop, and they related to |
| 34536 | him all that had happened to him. And the bishop said unto | him all that had happened to him. And the bishop said unto | him all that had happened to him. And the bishop said unto |
| 34537 | the merchant, © From what city art thou, O my son, or from | the merchant, © From what city art thou, O my son, or from | the merchant, © From what city art thou, O my son, or from |
| 34538 | what country ?” And the merchant said, Ⲓ am from the | what country ?” And the merchant said, ⲓ am from the | what country ?” And the merchant said, i am from the |
| 34539 | country of Entiké, And the bishop said, My son, dost | country of Entiké, And the bishop said, My son, dost | country of Entiké, And the bishop said, My son, dost |
| 34540 | thou really wish to transfer thyself from thine own service | thou really wish to transfer thyself from thine own service | thou really wish to transfer thyself from thine own service |
| 34541 | (or, religion), and to be numbered among us?’ And he | (or, religion), and to be numbered among us?’ And he | (or, religion), and to be numbered among us?’ And he |
| 34542 | said, ¢ Because of what I have seen with my own eyes | said, ¢ Because of what I have seen with my own eyes | said, ¢ Because of what I have seen with my own eyes |
| 34543 | J o pl | J o pl | J o pl |
| 34544 | Fol. ϥ and | what I have heard with my own ears, it pleaseth | Fol. Ϥ and | what I have heard with my own ears, it pleaseth | Fol. F and | what I have heard with my own ears, it pleaseth |
| 34545 | K€ mc to transfer myself to thy service’ And the bishop | K€ mc to transfer myself to thy service’ And the bishop | K€ mc to transfer myself to thy service’ And the bishop |
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| 34546 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 739 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 739 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 739 |
| 34547 | said unto him, ‘What God dost thou worship?’ And | said unto him, ‘What God dost thou worship?’ And | said unto him, ‘What God dost thou worship?’ And |
| 34548 | the pagan said unto him, ‘I worship the great luminary | the pagan said unto him, ‘I worship the great luminary | the pagan said unto him, ‘I worship the great luminary |
| 34549 | the sun, because it is he who illumineth the world by his | the sun, because it is he who illumineth the world by his | the sun, because it is he who illumineth the world by his |
| 34550 | power.” And the bishop said unto him, ¢ When the sun | power.” And the bishop said unto him, ¢ When the sun | power.” And the bishop said unto him, ¢ When the sun |
| 34551 | setteth the night cometh, and tribulation falleth upon us; | setteth the night cometh, and tribulation falleth upon us; | setteth the night cometh, and tribulation falleth upon us; |
| 34552 | where dost thou find the sun to deliver thee out of thy | where dost thou find the sun to deliver thee out of thy | where dost thou find the sun to deliver thee out of thy |
| 34553 | tribulation ?° The merchant said unto bim, Ⲧ beseech | tribulation ?° The merchant said unto bim, ⲧ beseech | tribulation ?° The merchant said unto bim, t beseech |
| 34554 | thee to permit thy compassion to come upon me, even as | thee to permit thy compassion to come upon me, even as | thee to permit thy compassion to come upon me, even as |
| 34555 | upon all the people of the city.” And the bishop said | upon all the people of the city.” And the bishop said | upon all the people of the city.” And the bishop said |
| 34556 | unto him, ¢ Hast thou a wife or son?’ The merchant said | unto him, ¢ Hast thou a wife or son?’ The merchant said | unto him, ¢ Hast thou a wife or son?’ The merchant said |
| 34557 | unto him, ‘My father, my wife and my sons are in my | unto him, ‘My father, my wife and my sons are in my | unto him, ‘My father, my wife and my sons are in my |
| 34558 | own city.” And the bishop said unto him, “If this be so, | own city.” And the bishop said unto him, “If this be so, | own city.” And the bishop said unto him, “If this be so, |
| 34559 | my son, I will not baptize thee now, lest | thy wife be Fol. 11+ | my son, I will not baptize thee now, lest | thy wife be Fol. 11+ | my son, I will not baptize thee now, lest | thy wife be Fol. 11+ |
| 34560 | | not persuaded to [become a Christian] with thee, for in ®€ | | not persuaded to [become a Christian] with thee, for in ®€ | | not persuaded to [become a Christian] with thee, for in ®€ |
| 34561 | | this case a scandal would arise among us, and she would | | this case a scandal would arise among us, and she would | | this case a scandal would arise among us, and she would |
| 34562 | I | separate herself from thee, or she would make thee to | I | separate herself from thee, or she would make thee to | I | separate herself from thee, or she would make thee to |
| 34563 | : | deny the baptism which thou hadst received. For from the | : | deny the baptism which thou hadst received. For from the | : | deny the baptism which thou hadst received. For from the |
| 34564 | 1} very beginning transgression hath been due to the wife. | 1} very beginning transgression hath been due to the wife. | 1} very beginning transgression hath been due to the wife. |
| 34565 | I} And when the merchant had heard these things he was | I} And when the merchant had heard these things he was | I} And when the merchant had heard these things he was |
| 34566 | ⲉ exceedingly grieved. And after he had received a blessing | ⲉ exceedingly grieved. And after he had received a blessing | e exceedingly grieved. And after he had received a blessing |
| 34567 | ef from the hands of the bishop he came forth from him, and | ef from the hands of the bishop he came forth from him, and | ef from the hands of the bishop he came forth from him, and |
| 34568 | embarked in his ship to go to his own house. And when he | embarked in his ship to go to his own house. And when he | embarked in his ship to go to his own house. And when he |
| 34569 | had reached the middle of the great, decp sea, the Devil (who | had reached the middle of the great, decp sea, the Devil (who | had reached the middle of the great, decp sea, the Devil (who |
| 34570 | is the hater of everything that is good, and who was envious | is the hater of everything that is good, and who was envious | is the hater of everything that is good, and who was envious |
| 34571 | of him with a great envy and wrath, because he had made | of him with a great envy and wrath, because he had made | of him with a great envy and wrath, because he had made |
| 34572 | his heart right with God, and had turned to Him to deliver | his heart right with God, and had turned to Him to deliver | his heart right with God, and had turned to Him to deliver |
| 34573 | him from destruction), through the hatred of his heart | him from destruction), through the hatred of his heart | him from destruction), through the hatred of his heart |
| 34574 | towards him, raised up a mighty storm against him. And | towards him, raised up a mighty storm against him. And | towards him, raised up a mighty storm against him. And |
| 34575 | he made the waves of the sea to beat upon the ship with | he made the waves of the sea to beat upon the ship with | he made the waves of the sea to beat upon the ship with |
| 34576 | such violence | that it was about to sink into the sea. And Fol. 5 | such violence | that it was about to sink into the sea. And Fol. 5 | such violence | that it was about to sink into the sea. And Fol. 5 |
| 34577 | the merchant was afraid, and he did not find (i.e. know) what ⲕ︦ⲍ︦ | the merchant was afraid, and he did not find (i.e. know) what ⲕ︦ⲍ︦ | the merchant was afraid, and he did not find (i.e. know) what k︦z︦ |
| 34578 | he should do nor to whom to appeal for help. And he cried | he should do nor to whom to appeal for help. And he cried | he should do nor to whom to appeal for help. And he cried |
| 34579 | out, shedding tears as he did so, ‘My lord, thou holy Arch- | out, shedding tears as he did so, ‘My lord, thou holy Arch- | out, shedding tears as he did so, ‘My lord, thou holy Arch- |
| 34580 | angel Michael, help me in this great necessity wherein I am, | angel Michael, help me in this great necessity wherein I am, | angel Michael, help me in this great necessity wherein I am, |
| 34581 | and [deliver me] from the great tribulations which are round | and [deliver me] from the great tribulations which are round | and [deliver me] from the great tribulations which are round |
| 34582 | ⲑ ⲃ | ⲑ ⲃ | θ v |
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| 34583 | 740 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD | 740 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD | 740 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD |
| 34584 | about me. Ⲟ my lord Michael, Ⲓ solemnly declare this day, | about me. Ⲟⲓ my lord Michael, ⲓ solemnly declare this day, | about me. Oi my lord Michael, i solemnly declare this day, |
| 34585 | by the glory which I saw in thy shrine, that if thou wilt | by the glory which I saw in thy shrine, that if thou wilt | by the glory which I saw in thy shrine, that if thou wilt |
| 34586 | deliver me on this occasion I will return with my wife and | deliver me on this occasion I will return with my wife and | deliver me on this occasion I will return with my wife and |
| 34587 | my children, and we will be Christians until the day of our | my children, and we will be Christians until the day of our | my children, and we will be Christians until the day of our |
| 34588 | death.” And straightway a voice came to him from the sky, | death.” And straightway a voice came to him from the sky, | death.” And straightway a voice came to him from the sky, |
| 34589 | saying, ¢ Fear not, no evil shall befall thee.” And imme- | saying, ¢ Fear not, no evil shall befall thee.” And imme- | saying, ¢ Fear not, no evil shall befall thee.” And imme- |
| 34590 | diately after the voice [had spoken] a great calm took place, | diately after the voice [had spoken] a great calm took place, | diately after the voice [had spoken] a great calm took place, |
| 34591 | and the waves ceased to boil up, and the ship became steady, | and the waves ceased to boil up, and the ship became steady, | and the waves ceased to boil up, and the ship became steady, |
| 34592 | and there was no further pitching and rolling. And straight- | and there was no further pitching and rolling. And straight- | and there was no further pitching and rolling. And straight- |
| 34593 | Fol. 15% way, | through the grace of God and the supplication of the | Fol. 15% way, | through the grace of God and the supplication of the | Fol. 15% way, | through the grace of God and the supplication of the |
| 34594 | ⲏ Archangel Michael, the ship sailed swiftly over its course | ⲓⲉ Archangel Michael, the ship sailed swiftly over its course | ie Archangel Michael, the ship sailed swiftly over its course |
| 34595 | until it at length arrived at the city of its destination | until it at length arrived at the city of its destination | until it at length arrived at the city of its destination |
| 34596 | In peace. | In peace. | In peace. |
| 34597 | And when the merchant had come into his house he | And when the merchant had come into his house he | And when the merchant had come into his house he |
| 34598 | told his wife and his children the things which he had | told his wife and his children the things which he had | told his wife and his children the things which he had |
| 34599 | seen, and the things which he had heard, and the things | seen, and the things which he had heard, and the things | seen, and the things which he had heard, and the things |
| 34600 | which had happened to him in the city of Galonia of the | which had happened to him in the city of Galonia of the | which had happened to him in the city of Galonia of the |
| 34601 | Philippians. And afterwards he continued to discourse to | Philippians. And afterwards he continued to discourse to | Philippians. And afterwards he continued to discourse to |
| 34602 | them, little by little, saying, ¢ Verily, I have discovered that | them, little by little, saying, ¢ Verily, I have discovered that | them, little by little, saying, ¢ Verily, I have discovered that |
| 34603 | the sun which we have been worshipping is not a god at all, | the sun which we have been worshipping is not a god at all, | the sun which we have been worshipping is not a god at all, |
| 34604 | but that he is a servant of the God of the Galileans.” Now | but that he is a servant of the God of the Galileans.” Now | but that he is a servant of the God of the Galileans.” Now |
| 34605 | his eldest son was an educated youth, and he said unto his | his eldest son was an educated youth, and he said unto his | his eldest son was an educated youth, and he said unto his |
| 34606 | father, Ⲓ will ascertain whether this is so or not at once.’ | father, ⲓ will ascertain whether this is so or not at once.’ | father, i will ascertain whether this is so or not at once.’ |
| 34607 | And the youth went up on to the roof of his house, and he | And the youth went up on to the roof of his house, and he | And the youth went up on to the roof of his house, and he |
| 34608 | cried out to the sun, saying, ‘I adjure thee, by thy great | cried out to the sun, saying, ‘I adjure thee, by thy great | cried out to the sun, saying, ‘I adjure thee, by thy great |
| 34609 | Fol. 16 4 light and thy heat which fill all this | world, to inform me | Fol. 16 4 light and thy heat which fill all this | world, to inform me | Fol. 16 4 light and thy heat which fill all this | world, to inform me |
| 34610 | ⲙ︦ⲑ︦ if thou art not the True God, or if thou art His servant, | ⲙ︦ⲑ︦ if thou art not the True God, or if thou art His servant, | m︦θ︦ if thou art not the True God, or if thou art His servant, |
| 34611 | according to what my father hath told me.” And straightway | according to what my father hath told me.” And straightway | according to what my father hath told me.” And straightway |
| 34612 | there came to him a voice, saying, Well done, O youth, who | there came to him a voice, saying, Well done, O youth, who | there came to him a voice, saying, Well done, O youth, who |
| 34613 | dost seek after the True God. I am not God—far be it | dost seek after the True God. I am not God—far be it | dost seek after the True God. I am not God—far be it |
| 34614 | from me [to say so], as the Greeks say; but I am a | from me [to say so], as the Greeks say; but I am a | from me [to say so], as the Greeks say; but I am a |
| 34615 | servant of His, and I obey His command. Nevertheless, if | servant of His, and I obey His command. Nevertheless, if | servant of His, and I obey His command. Nevertheless, if |
| 34616 | thou art sceking after the True God, behold, thy father hath | thou art sceking after the True God, behold, thy father hath | thou art sceking after the True God, behold, thy father hath |
| 34617 | learned to know Ilim since he was in Kalonia, the city of the | learned to know Ilim since he was in Kalonia, the city of the | learned to know Ilim since he was in Kalonia, the city of the |
| 34618 | Philippians. And thee thyself also doth Ⲡⲉ call to Him, | Philippians. And thee thyself also doth ⲡⲉ call to Him, | Philippians. And thee thyself also doth pe call to Him, |
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| 34619 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 741 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 741 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 741 |
| 34620 | for thou art suitable [for doing] a great service for Him.’ | for thou art suitable [for doing] a great service for Him.’ | for thou art suitable [for doing] a great service for Him.’ |
| 34621 | And when the voice had said these words it became silent. | And when the voice had said these words it became silent. | And when the voice had said these words it became silent. |
| 34622 | And the youth said unto his father, ‘Is it true that thou | And the youth said unto his father, ‘Is it true that thou | And the youth said unto his father, ‘Is it true that thou |
| 34623 | hast only known God from the time when thou didst enter | hast only known God from the time when thou didst enter | hast only known God from the time when thou didst enter |
| 34624 | that country? Now I am with thee, and we will go thither | that country? Now I am with thee, and we will go thither | that country? Now I am with thee, and we will go thither |
| 34625 | together with joy.” | And his father said unto Toulé his Fol. ⲑ | together with joy.” | And his father said unto Toulé his Fol. Ⲑ | together with joy.” | And his father said unto Toulé his Fol. Ɵ |
| 34626 | wife, If thou art displeased, behold, we have eight thousand A | wife, If thou art displeased, behold, we have eight thousand A | wife, If thou art displeased, behold, we have eight thousand A |
| 34627 | pieces of money; take them for thyself if it be that thy heart | pieces of money; take them for thyself if it be that thy heart | pieces of money; take them for thyself if it be that thy heart |
| 34628 | 1s not in unity with me. I myself will take a thousand | 1s not in unity with me. I myself will take a thousand | 1s not in unity with me. I myself will take a thousand |
| 34629 | pieces of money, and I will go and obtain forgiveness of | pieces of money, and I will go and obtain forgiveness of | pieces of money, and I will go and obtain forgiveness of |
| 34630 | my sins.” And his wife said unto him, Ⲟ my brother, | my sins.” And his wife said unto him, ⲟⲓ my brother, | my sins.” And his wife said unto him, oi my brother, |
| 34631 | I am ready to go with thee to any place where thou wishest | I am ready to go with thee to any place where thou wishest | I am ready to go with thee to any place where thou wishest |
| 34632 | to ϩⲟ Thereupon they made all their preparations, and | to ϩⲟ Thereupon they made all their preparations, and | to ho Thereupon they made all their preparations, and |
| 34633 | they embarked in a ship and came to the city of Kalonia. | they embarked in a ship and came to the city of Kalonia. | they embarked in a ship and came to the city of Kalonia. |
| 34634 | And when they met the two Christian men who had acted | And when they met the two Christian men who had acted | And when they met the two Christian men who had acted |
| 34635 | as his guides, and whom he had found during his first visit, | as his guides, and whom he had found during his first visit, | as his guides, and whom he had found during his first visit, |
| 34636 | he talked to them, and they took him, and his wife, and his | he talked to them, and they took him, and his wife, and his | he talked to them, and they took him, and his wife, and his |
| 34637 | sons to the bishop. And when the bishop saw them he | sons to the bishop. And when the bishop saw them he | sons to the bishop. And when the bishop saw them he |
| 34638 | rejoiced exceedingly over the conversion of their souls, and | rejoiced exceedingly over the conversion of their souls, and | rejoiced exceedingly over the conversion of their souls, and |
| 34639 | he asked them, saying, ¢ Have ye prepared yourselves with | he asked them, saying, ¢ Have ye prepared yourselves with | he asked them, saying, ¢ Have ye prepared yourselves with |
| 34640 | all your hearts to become Christians?’ And they answered | | all your hearts to become Christians?’ And they answered | | all your hearts to become Christians?’ And they answered | |
| 34641 | and said unto him, ‘Yea, by the Will of God and through Fol. ⲧ | and said unto him, ‘Yea, by the Will of God and through Fol. Ⲧ | and said unto him, ‘Yea, by the Will of God and through Fol. T |
| 34642 | thy prayers, we are ready to become Christians all together.” Aa | thy prayers, we are ready to become Christians all together.” Aa | thy prayers, we are ready to become Christians all together.” Aa |
| 34643 | Then the bishop caused preparations to be made in the | Then the bishop caused preparations to be made in the | Then the bishop caused preparations to be made in the |
| 34644 | baptistery of the shrine of the Archangel Michael, and he | baptistery of the shrine of the Archangel Michael, and he | baptistery of the shrine of the Archangel Michael, and he |
| 34645 | baptized them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, | baptized them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, | baptized them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, |
| 34646 | and of the Holy Ghost, the Consubstantial Trinity. And he | and of the Holy Ghost, the Consubstantial Trinity. And he | and of the Holy Ghost, the Consubstantial Trinity. And he |
| 34647 | changed the merchant’s name at the holy font—mnow his | changed the merchant’s name at the holy font—mnow his | changed the merchant’s name at the holy font—mnow his |
| 34648 | former name was Gedson—and he called him Matthew ’. | former name was Gedson—and he called him Matthew ’. | former name was Gedson—and he called him Matthew ’. |
| 34649 | And the name of his wife was Toulé, and her he called | And the name of his wife was Toulé, and her he called | And the name of his wife was Toulé, and her he called |
| 34650 | ¢ Irene’, and of the four sons he called the name of the | ¢ Irene’, and of the four sons he called the name of the | ¢ Irene’, and of the four sons he called the name of the |
| 34651 | eldest ‘John’, and the second ‘Stephen’, and the third | eldest ‘John’, and the second ‘Stephen’, and the third | eldest ‘John’, and the second ‘Stephen’, and the third |
| 34652 | “Joseph , and the fourth ‘Daniel’. And after they had | “Joseph , and the fourth ‘Daniel’. And after they had | “Joseph , and the fourth ‘Daniel’. And after they had |
| 34653 | received baptism they passed twenty days in the city, and | received baptism they passed twenty days in the city, and | received baptism they passed twenty days in the city, and |
| 34654 | the bishop instructed them in the dogmas of the Orthodox | the bishop instructed them in the dogmas of the Orthodox | the bishop instructed them in the dogmas of the Orthodox |
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| 34655 | Fol. 17 b | Fol. 17 b | Fol. 17 b |
| 34656 | Ab | Ab | Ab |
| 34657 | Fol. 18 ϥ | Fol. 18 ϥ | Fol. 18 f |
| 34658 | AT | AT | AT |
| 34659 | Fol. 18% | Fol. 18% | Fol. 18% |
| 34660 | Ab (sic) | Ab (sic) | Ab (sic) |
| 34661 | 742 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD | 742 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD | 742 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD |
| 34662 | Faith, | And by reason of his great joy Matthew gave six | Faith, | And by reason of his great joy Matthew gave six | Faith, | And by reason of his great joy Matthew gave six |
| 34663 | thonsand pieees of money to the shrine of the Archangel | thonsand pieees of money to the shrine of the Archangel | thonsand pieees of money to the shrine of the Archangel |
| 34664 | Michael, saying, ‘I give these moneys for the redemption of | Michael, saying, ‘I give these moneys for the redemption of | Michael, saying, ‘I give these moneys for the redemption of |
| 34665 | my own soul and the souls of my ehildren, and that they | my own soul and the souls of my ehildren, and that they | my own soul and the souls of my ehildren, and that they |
| 34666 | may serve as an offering in the shrine of the archangel, for | may serve as an offering in the shrine of the archangel, for | may serve as an offering in the shrine of the archangel, for |
| 34667 | it was he who made entreaty to Christ on my behalf until | it was he who made entreaty to Christ on my behalf until | it was he who made entreaty to Christ on my behalf until |
| 34668 | He granted me knowledge to go unto Him, and to make | He granted me knowledge to go unto Him, and to make | He granted me knowledge to go unto Him, and to make |
| 34669 | me to be worthy of His grace” And after these things he | me to be worthy of His grace” And after these things he | me to be worthy of His grace” And after these things he |
| 34670 | received a blessing from our father the bishop, as did also his | received a blessing from our father the bishop, as did also his | received a blessing from our father the bishop, as did also his |
| 34671 | wife and his sons. And they eame out from the city, and | wife and his sons. And they eame out from the city, and | wife and his sons. And they eame out from the city, and |
| 34672 | the magistrates thereof set them on their way, and they | the magistrates thereof set them on their way, and they | the magistrates thereof set them on their way, and they |
| 34673 | rejoieed with them over the eonversion of their souls. And | rejoieed with them over the eonversion of their souls. And | rejoieed with them over the eonversion of their souls. And |
| 34674 | by the Will of God and His holy Archangel Michael they | by the Will of God and His holy Archangel Michael they | by the Will of God and His holy Archangel Michael they |
| 34675 | arrived ⲙ̀ their eity, and they rejoiced with their kinsfoll, | arrived ⲙ their eity, and they rejoiced with their kinsfoll, | arrived m their eity, and they rejoiced with their kinsfoll, |
| 34676 | and their kinsfolk rejoiced with them. | And after they had | and their kinsfolk rejoiced with them. | And after they had | and their kinsfolk rejoiced with them. | And after they had |
| 34677 | come into their house they gave great gifts and charities | come into their house they gave great gifts and charities | come into their house they gave great gifts and charities |
| 34678 | to the poor and destitute. And all the people of the eity | to the poor and destitute. And all the people of the eity | to the poor and destitute. And all the people of the eity |
| 34679 | blessed them, even as it is written, ‘There is nothing hidden | blessed them, even as it is written, ‘There is nothing hidden | blessed them, even as it is written, ‘There is nothing hidden |
| 34680 | that shall not be revealed,” that 1s to say, these holy people | that shall not be revealed,” that 1s to say, these holy people | that shall not be revealed,” that 1s to say, these holy people |
| 34681 | made their most excellent virtues to light up [the eity]. And | made their most excellent virtues to light up [the eity]. And | made their most excellent virtues to light up [the eity]. And |
| 34682 | after two months that distinguished man Matthew died ; he | after two months that distinguished man Matthew died ; he | after two months that distinguished man Matthew died ; he |
| 34683 | came at the eleventh hour, and received the hire of a whole | came at the eleventh hour, and received the hire of a whole | came at the eleventh hour, and received the hire of a whole |
| 34684 | day, through the supplication of the holy Arehangel Miehael. | day, through the supplication of the holy Arehangel Miehael. | day, through the supplication of the holy Arehangel Miehael. |
| 34685 | And a few days after the distinguished man Matthew had | And a few days after the distinguished man Matthew had | And a few days after the distinguished man Matthew had |
| 34686 | gone to his rest the enemy of God and man, and the opponent | gone to his rest the enemy of God and man, and the opponent | gone to his rest the enemy of God and man, and the opponent |
| 34687 | of the angels, that is to say, the Devil, stirred up a great | of the angels, that is to say, the Devil, stirred up a great | of the angels, that is to say, the Devil, stirred up a great |
| 34688 | nobleman of the eity against his wife [Irene] and against his | nobleman of the eity against his wife [Irene] and against his | nobleman of the eity against his wife [Irene] and against his |
| 34689 | sons in an | execedingly eruel way, and he earried away their | sons in an | execedingly eruel way, and he earried away their | sons in an | execedingly eruel way, and he earried away their |
| 34690 | possessions (7) from them by foree, and robbed them of every- | possessions (7) from them by foree, and robbed them of every- | possessions (7) from them by foree, and robbed them of every- |
| 34691 | thing that they had, and he even took away their granary | thing that they had, and he even took away their granary | thing that they had, and he even took away their granary |
| 34692 | from them. And John, the eldest son, who was wise, said | from them. And John, the eldest son, who was wise, said | from them. And John, the eldest son, who was wise, said |
| 34693 | unto his mother and his brethren, ¢ Rise up, and let us fulfil | unto his mother and his brethren, ¢ Rise up, and let us fulfil | unto his mother and his brethren, ¢ Rise up, and let us fulfil |
| 34694 | the word which our Saviour spake, saying, ¢ When they | the word which our Saviour spake, saying, ¢ When they | the word which our Saviour spake, saying, ¢ When they |
| 34695 | 1 Matt. x. 26. | 1 Matt. x. 26. | 1 Matt. x. 26. |
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| 34696 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 743 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 743 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 743 |
| 34697 | persecute you in [one] city flee to another”! For, behold, | persecute you in [one] city flee to another”! For, behold, | persecute you in [one] city flee to another”! For, behold, |
| 34698 | they are persecuting us and afflicting us in this city, let us | they are persecuting us and afflicting us in this city, let us | they are persecuting us and afflicting us in this city, let us |
| 34699 | flee to another and save ourselves. And since they are | flee to another and save ourselves. And since they are | flee to another and save ourselves. And since they are |
| 34700 | afflicting us in this place, let us depart to the city of Entia, | afflicting us in this place, let us depart to the city of Entia, | afflicting us in this place, let us depart to the city of Entia, |
| 34701 | and take up our abode there, and be safe.” Thereupon they | and take up our abode there, and be safe.” Thereupon they | and take up our abode there, and be safe.” Thereupon they |
| 34702 | rose up, and took their father’s possessions, and fled to Xntia, | rose up, and took their father’s possessions, and fled to Xntia, | rose up, and took their father’s possessions, and fled to Xntia, |
| 34703 | the metropolis of the country, and took up their abode there. | the metropolis of the country, and took up their abode there. | the metropolis of the country, and took up their abode there. |
| 34704 | And John and his mother and his brethren gave large gifts | And John and his mother and his brethren gave large gifts | And John and his mother and his brethren gave large gifts |
| 34705 | to the poor, and to | those who were destitute, and to every rol. 194 | to the poor, and to | those who were destitute, and to every rol. 194 | to the poor, and to | those who were destitute, and to every rol. 194 |
| 34706 | one who was suffering from sickness. And the Devil, who Xa | one who was suffering from sickness. And the Devil, who Xa | one who was suffering from sickness. And the Devil, who Xa |
| 34707 | hateth what is good, could not contain himself [when] he saw | hateth what is good, could not contain himself [when] he saw | hateth what is good, could not contain himself [when] he saw |
| 34708 | the charities which they were performing, and he ravened | the charities which they were performing, and he ravened | the charities which they were performing, and he ravened |
| 34709 | like a lion. And a few days after these things the house of | like a lion. And a few days after these things the house of | like a lion. And a few days after these things the house of |
| 34710 | one of the magistrates of the city was broken into, and a large | one of the magistrates of the city was broken into, and a large | one of the magistrates of the city was broken into, and a large |
| 34711 | amount of valuable goods belonging thereto was carried away | amount of valuable goods belonging thereto was carried away | amount of valuable goods belonging thereto was carried away |
| 34712 | in the night, and the magistrate reported the matter to the | in the night, and the magistrate reported the matter to the | in the night, and the magistrate reported the matter to the |
| 34713 | governor. And the governor enquired concerning the matter | governor. And the governor enquired concerning the matter | governor. And the governor enquired concerning the matter |
| 34714 | of the officers (or, guardians) who were set over the various | of the officers (or, guardians) who were set over the various | of the officers (or, guardians) who were set over the various |
| 34715 | wards of the city, and of those who were set to watch over | wards of the city, and of those who were set to watch over | wards of the city, and of those who were set to watch over |
| 34716 | the regions round about the city. And whilst they were | the regions round about the city. And whilst they were | the regions round about the city. And whilst they were |
| 34717 | making these enquiries, behold, the enemy of righteousness, | making these enquiries, behold, the enemy of righteousness, | making these enquiries, behold, the enemy of righteousness, |
| 34718 | that is to say, the Devil, took the form of an informer, and | that is to say, the Devil, took the form of an informer, and | that is to say, the Devil, took the form of an informer, and |
| 34719 | cried out, saying, ‘These strange young men, the four of | cried out, saying, ‘These strange young men, the four of | cried out, saying, ‘These strange young men, the four of |
| 34720 | them, who have come and taken up their abode in this city, | them, who have come and taken up their abode in this city, | them, who have come and taken up their abode in this city, |
| 34721 | are they who have robbed the house of the magistrate ; | are they who have robbed the house of the magistrate ; | are they who have robbed the house of the magistrate ; |
| 34722 | behold, they dwell in the quarter [called] ϫⲉⲛⲉ. | Pursue Fol. 19 5 | behold, they dwell in the quarter [called] ϫⲉⲛⲁ. | Pursue Fol. 19 5 | behold, they dwell in the quarter [called] jena. | Pursue Fol. 19 5 |
| 34723 | them forthwith, and when ye have examined them closely the Aa | them forthwith, and when ye have examined them closely the Aa | them forthwith, and when ye have examined them closely the Aa |
| 34724 | truth shall be revealed.’ | truth shall be revealed.’ | truth shall be revealed.’ |
| 34725 | And immediately, the matter having spread abroad, the | And immediately, the matter having spread abroad, the | And immediately, the matter having spread abroad, the |
| 34726 | neighbours seized the young men and delivered them into | neighbours seized the young men and delivered them into | neighbours seized the young men and delivered them into |
| 34727 | i | i | i |
| 34728 | ⲅ | ⲅ | ġ |
| 34729 | of | of | of |
| 34730 | the hands of the guards, and the guards took them to the | the hands of the guards, and the guards took them to the | the hands of the guards, and the guards took them to the |
| 34731 | governor, because the matter was one of which they could | governor, because the matter was one of which they could | governor, because the matter was one of which they could |
| 34732 | take no cognizance. And when the young men had been | take no cognizance. And when the young men had been | take no cognizance. And when the young men had been |
| 34733 | 1 Matt. x. 23. | 1 Matt. x. 23. | 1 Matt. x. 23. |
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| 34734 | Fol. 20 a | Fol. 20 a | Fol. 20 a |
| 34735 | ⲗⲉ | ⲗⲉ | le |
| 34736 | Fol. Ϩⲟ | Fol. Ϩⲟ | Fol. Ho |
| 34737 | Ac | Ac | Ac |
| 34738 | 744 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD | 744 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD | 744 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD |
| 34739 | dragged into the market-place they lifted up their eyes, | dragged into the market-place they lifted up their eyes, | dragged into the market-place they lifted up their eyes, |
| 34740 | saying, Ⲟ God of the Archangel Michael, perform an act of | saying, ⲟⲓ God of the Archangel Michael, perform an act of | saying, oi God of the Archangel Michael, perform an act of |
| 34741 | power for us. Thou, O our God, knowest everything, and | power for us. Thou, O our God, knowest everything, and | power for us. Thou, O our God, knowest everything, and |
| 34742 | that we did not know Thee from the beginning. And now | that we did not know Thee from the beginning. And now | that we did not know Thee from the beginning. And now |
| 34743 | we confess Thee, and Thy Archangel Michael, and we declare | we confess Thee, and Thy Archangel Michael, and we declare | we confess Thee, and Thy Archangel Michael, and we declare |
| 34744 | that Thou art the Living God. We are innocent of the | that Thou art the Living God. We are innocent of the | that Thou art the Living God. We are innocent of the |
| 34745 | lying charge which hath been framed against us this day. | lying charge which hath been framed against us this day. | lying charge which hath been framed against us this day. |
| 34746 | O thou holy Archangel Michael, in whom we have believed, | O thou holy Archangel Michael, in whom we have believed, | O thou holy Archangel Michael, in whom we have believed, |
| 34747 | forsake us not, for thou art he to whom we have clung from | forsake us not, for thou art he to whom we have clung from | forsake us not, for thou art he to whom we have clung from |
| 34748 | the moment when we were held to be worthy of the holy seal, | the moment when we were held to be worthy of the holy seal, | the moment when we were held to be worthy of the holy seal, |
| 34749 | which is in Christ, that is to say, the holy pledge of Chris- | which is in Christ, that is to say, the holy pledge of Chris- | which is in Christ, that is to say, the holy pledge of Chris- |
| 34750 | tianity. O God, in Whom we have | believed, help Thou us.’ | tianity. O God, in Whom we have | believed, help Thou us.’ | tianity. O God, in Whom we have | believed, help Thou us.’ |
| 34751 | And whilst they were saying [these words] a voice came unto | And whilst they were saying [these words] a voice came unto | And whilst they were saying [these words] a voice came unto |
| 34752 | them from heaven, saying, © Fear not, O John, and ye his | them from heaven, saying, © Fear not, O John, and ye his | them from heaven, saying, © Fear not, O John, and ye his |
| 34753 | brethren, for no evil shall befall you. Ⲓ am Michael unto | brethren, for no evil shall befall you. Ⲓ am Michael unto | brethren, for no evil shall befall you. I am Michael unto |
| 34754 | whom ye have made your appeal” And they said, ‘May | whom ye have made your appeal” And they said, ‘May | whom ye have made your appeal” And they said, ‘May |
| 34755 | thy grace be upon us.” And Michael said unto them, ‘Tet | thy grace be upon us.” And Michael said unto them, ‘Tet | thy grace be upon us.” And Michael said unto them, ‘Tet |
| 34756 | your hearts be strong; fear ye not at all. T tell you that | your hearts be strong; fear ye not at all. T tell you that | your hearts be strong; fear ye not at all. T tell you that |
| 34757 | through Jesus the Christ, in Whose Name ye received | through Jesus the Christ, in Whose Name ye received | through Jesus the Christ, in Whose Name ye received |
| 34758 | baptism, no evil shall befall you. Nay more, I will continue | baptism, no evil shall befall you. Nay more, I will continue | baptism, no evil shall befall you. Nay more, I will continue |
| 34759 | to watch over you, and I will deliver you, and not you only, | to watch over you, and I will deliver you, and not you only, | to watch over you, and I will deliver you, and not you only, |
| 34760 | but every one who shall cry out and say, “O God of the | but every one who shall cry out and say, “O God of the | but every one who shall cry out and say, “O God of the |
| 34761 | Archangel Michael, help us,” and I will come unto him | Archangel Michael, help us,” and I will come unto him | Archangel Michael, help us,” and I will come unto him |
| 34762 | quickly by the command of God, and I will grant him his | quickly by the command of God, and I will grant him his | quickly by the command of God, and I will grant him his |
| 34763 | petition, and 1 will not permit any evil whatsoever to befall | petition, and 1 will not permit any evil whatsoever to befall | petition, and 1 will not permit any evil whatsoever to befall |
| 34764 | him.’ | | him.’ | | him.’ | |
| 34765 | And when the Archangel Michael had said these things | And when the Archangel Michael had said these things | And when the Archangel Michael had said these things |
| 34766 | unto them he gave them [the salutation of] peace, and hid | unto them he gave them [the salutation of] peace, and hid | unto them he gave them [the salutation of] peace, and hid |
| 34767 | himself from them. Then the guard brought the young men | himself from them. Then the guard brought the young men | himself from them. Then the guard brought the young men |
| 34768 | before the governor so that he might pass judgement upon | before the governor so that he might pass judgement upon | before the governor so that he might pass judgement upon |
| 34769 | them, and when he had set them before the judgement-seat | them, and when he had set them before the judgement-seat | them, and when he had set them before the judgement-seat |
| 34770 | they said with one voice, Ⲟ God of the holy Archangel | they said with one voice, ⲟⲓ God of the holy Archangel | they said with one voice, oi God of the holy Archangel |
| 34771 | Michael, help us; O our Lord, Thou knowest that we are | Michael, help us; O our Lord, Thou knowest that we are | Michael, help us; O our Lord, Thou knowest that we are |
| 34772 | innocent of this deed wherewith they have charged ns. | innocent of this deed wherewith they have charged ns. | innocent of this deed wherewith they have charged ns. |
| 34773 | Nevertheless, Thy Will be done, O Lord!” And immediately, | Nevertheless, Thy Will be done, O Lord!” And immediately, | Nevertheless, Thy Will be done, O Lord!” And immediately, |
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| 34774 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 745 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 745 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 745 |
| 34775 | before the words were ended in their mouths, behold, the holy | before the words were ended in their mouths, behold, the holy | before the words were ended in their mouths, behold, the holy |
| 34776 | Archangel Michael took the form of an imperial nobleman of | Archangel Michael took the form of an imperial nobleman of | Archangel Michael took the form of an imperial nobleman of |
| 34777 | King Gesanthos, the king of Entia (7), the [chief] city of the | King Gesanthos, the king of Entia (7), the [chief] city of the | King Gesanthos, the king of Entia (7), the [chief] city of the |
| 34778 | district, and came [there]. And when the governor saw the | district, and came [there]. And when the governor saw the | district, and came [there]. And when the governor saw the |
| 34779 | Archangel Michael walking towards him in the form of an | Archangel Michael walking towards him in the form of an | Archangel Michael walking towards him in the form of an |
| 34780 | officer of Gesanthos the king, he rose up straightway and | officer of Gesanthos the king, he rose up straightway and | officer of Gesanthos the king, he rose up straightway and |
| 34781 | stood before him, and gave place to his royal rank, | saying, | stood before him, and gave place to his royal rank, | saying, | stood before him, and gave place to his royal rank, | saying, |
| 34782 | “I beseech thee, my lord nobleman, to turn and seat thyself | “I beseech thee, my lord nobleman, to turn and seat thyself | “I beseech thee, my lord nobleman, to turn and seat thyself |
| 34783 | here with me, and to listen to this defence.” And the holy | here with me, and to listen to this defence.” And the holy | here with me, and to listen to this defence.” And the holy |
| 34784 | Archangel Michael, inasmuch as he had come for this very | Archangel Michael, inasmuch as he had come for this very | Archangel Michael, inasmuch as he had come for this very |
| 34785 | purpose, sat down at the right hand of the governor, and the | purpose, sat down at the right hand of the governor, and the | purpose, sat down at the right hand of the governor, and the |
| 34786 | governor gave the order to place before him at the tribunal | governor gave the order to place before him at the tribunal | governor gave the order to place before him at the tribunal |
| 34787 | the four young men all together. And as soon as they had set | the four young men all together. And as soon as they had set | the four young men all together. And as soon as they had set |
| 34788 | the young men before him at the tribunal the governor spake | the young men before him at the tribunal the governor spake | the young men before him at the tribunal the governor spake |
| 34789 | unto them with anger and abuse, saying, ‘This matter is one | unto them with anger and abuse, saying, ‘This matter is one | unto them with anger and abuse, saying, ‘This matter is one |
| 34790 | which is due to the Devil . . . . . Make haste and bring | which is due to the Devil . . . . . Make haste and bring | which is due to the Devil . . . . . Make haste and bring |
| 34791 | hither to me the property of ⲟ the archon, which ye | hither to me the property of ⲟⲓ the archon, which ye | hither to me the property of oi the archon, which ye |
| 34792 | have taken, and do not die a terrible death. Testimony hath | have taken, and do not die a terrible death. Testimony hath | have taken, and do not die a terrible death. Testimony hath |
| 34793 | been borne against you that it is you who have carried away | been borne against you that it is you who have carried away | been borne against you that it is you who have carried away |
| 34794 | the property of the archon, and if ye do not produce it here | the property of the archon, and if ye do not produce it here | the property of the archon, and if ye do not produce it here |
| 34795 | before me ye shall die an evil death.” And with one voice | before me ye shall die an evil death.” And with one voice | before me ye shall die an evil death.” And with one voice |
| 34796 | they said unto the governor, ¢ As the True God, Jesus the | they said unto the governor, ¢ As the True God, Jesus the | they said unto the governor, ¢ As the True God, Jesus the |
| 34797 | Christ, liveth, and His holy Archangel | Michael, in this | Christ, liveth, and His holy Archangel | Michael, in this | Christ, liveth, and His holy Archangel | Michael, in this |
| 34798 | affair we have never taken any part whatsoever, neither | affair we have never taken any part whatsoever, neither | affair we have never taken any part whatsoever, neither |
| 34799 | have we any knowledge thereof. For in very truth, | have we any knowledge thereof. For in very truth, | have we any knowledge thereof. For in very truth, |
| 34800 | O governor, stealing is held by us to be an abominable | O governor, stealing is held by us to be an abominable | O governor, stealing is held by us to be an abominable |
| 34801 | thing, according to the precepts of our fathers and their | thing, according to the precepts of our fathers and their | thing, according to the precepts of our fathers and their |
| 34802 | teaching.’ | teaching.’ | teaching.’ |
| 34803 | And the Archangel Michael, who was in the form of a | And the Archangel Michael, who was in the form of a | And the Archangel Michael, who was in the form of a |
| 34804 | nobleman, spake unto the governor, saying, ¢ If thou wishest | nobleman, spake unto the governor, saying, ¢ If thou wishest | nobleman, spake unto the governor, saying, ¢ If thou wishest |
| 34805 | [to know] the truth, let them seize the little brother of these | [to know] the truth, let them seize the little brother of these | [to know] the truth, let them seize the little brother of these |
| 34806 | men, and take him into the house of this man Prosthuros, | men, and take him into the house of this man Prosthuros, | men, and take him into the house of this man Prosthuros, |
| 34807 | who hath a savage hatred against these sinless men, and let | who hath a savage hatred against these sinless men, and let | who hath a savage hatred against these sinless men, and let |
| 34808 | him ery ont, saying, “In the Name of Jesus the Christ, and | him ery ont, saying, “In the Name of Jesus the Christ, and | him ery ont, saying, “In the Name of Jesus the Christ, and |
| 34809 | the mighty miracles of the Archangel Michael, let the property | the mighty miracles of the Archangel Michael, let the property | the mighty miracles of the Archangel Michael, let the property |
| 34810 | Fol. 21 a | Fol. 21 a | Fol. 21 a |
| 34811 | Ag | Ag | Ag |
| 34812 | Fol. 21 b | Fol. 21 b | Fol. 21 b |
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| 34813 | 746 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD | 746 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD | 746 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD |
| 34814 | ⲟⲃ Sulém the archon appear which hath been earried off, and | ⲟⲃ Sulém the archon appear which hath been earried off, and | ob Sulém the archon appear which hath been earried off, and |
| 34815 | which myself and my brethren have been accused of ⲃⲉ; | which myself and my brethren have been accused of ⲃⲉ; | which myself and my brethren have been accused of ve; |
| 34816 | and I declare unto thee that the truth shall appear imme- | and I declare unto thee that the truth shall appear imme- | and I declare unto thee that the truth shall appear imme- |
| 34817 | Fol. 22a diately” And the governor | made the two soldiers and the | Fol. 22a diately” And the governor | made the two soldiers and the | Fol. 22a diately” And the governor | made the two soldiers and the |
| 34818 | Ae attendants to take hold of the hand of the young man, and | Ae attendants to take hold of the hand of the young man, and | Ae attendants to take hold of the hand of the young man, and |
| 34819 | they went into the house of Prosthuros. And straightway | they went into the house of Prosthuros. And straightway | they went into the house of Prosthuros. And straightway |
| 34820 | the young man eried out, saying, ‘in the Name of Jesus the | the young man eried out, saying, ‘in the Name of Jesus the | the young man eried out, saying, ‘in the Name of Jesus the |
| 34821 | Christ, the God of those who are in the heavens and of those | Christ, the God of those who are in the heavens and of those | Christ, the God of those who are in the heavens and of those |
| 34822 | who are on the earth, and in the name of the Arehangel | who are on the earth, and in the name of the Arehangel | who are on the earth, and in the name of the Arehangel |
| 34823 | Michael and of his great power, let Thy grace come upon us, | Michael and of his great power, let Thy grace come upon us, | Michael and of his great power, let Thy grace come upon us, |
| 34824 | O God, and do Thou send forth from heaven Thy holy Arch- | O God, and do Thou send forth from heaven Thy holy Arch- | O God, and do Thou send forth from heaven Thy holy Arch- |
| 34825 | angel Michael, and let him reveal the property of ⲙⲙ the | angel Michael, and let him reveal the property of ⲙⲙ the | angel Michael, and let him reveal the property of mm the |
| 34826 | archon ; for the stripes which I and my brethren have received | archon ; for the stripes which I and my brethren have received | archon ; for the stripes which I and my brethren have received |
| 34827 | from this mereiless man Prosthuros are not few.” And imme- | from this mereiless man Prosthuros are not few.” And imme- | from this mereiless man Prosthuros are not few.” And imme- |
| 34828 | diately he had said these things a volee eame unto him, and | diately he had said these things a volee eame unto him, and | diately he had said these things a volee eame unto him, and |
| 34829 | unto those who were with him, and also to the soldiers who | unto those who were with him, and also to the soldiers who | unto those who were with him, and also to the soldiers who |
| 34830 | were close to him, and to the guards who were holding him, | were close to him, and to the guards who were holding him, | were close to him, and to the guards who were holding him, |
| 34831 | saying thus, Ⲟ ye men who have come secking alter the | saying thus, ⲟⲓ ye men who have come secking alter the | saying thus, oi ye men who have come secking alter the |
| 34832 | Fol. 220 property which hath been carried off | from the house of | Fol. 220 property which hath been carried off | from the house of | Fol. 220 property which hath been carried off | from the house of |
| 34833 | ⲙ̄ Sulém the archon, come ye down ⲙ̀ⲙⲟ this cellar, and ye | ⲙ Sulém the archon, come ye down ⲙⲙⲟ this cellar, and ye | m Sulém the archon, come ye down mmo this cellar, and ye |
| 34834 | shall find that for which ye are seeking, so that the truth | shall find that for which ye are seeking, so that the truth | shall find that for which ye are seeking, so that the truth |
| 34835 | may be revealed to every one, for these men are innoeent of | may be revealed to every one, for these men are innoeent of | may be revealed to every one, for these men are innoeent of |
| 34836 | the charge which is laid against them; and when this hath | the charge which is laid against them; and when this hath | the charge which is laid against them; and when this hath |
| 34837 | been done the truth shall be revealed through the greatness | been done the truth shall be revealed through the greatness | been done the truth shall be revealed through the greatness |
| 34838 | of the strength of the Archangel Michael” And immediately | of the strength of the Archangel Michael” And immediately | of the strength of the Archangel Michael” And immediately |
| 34839 | the people heard the voiee they went down into the eellar, | the people heard the voiee they went down into the eellar, | the people heard the voiee they went down into the eellar, |
| 34840 | and they found the property of the arehon in a ecllar under | and they found the property of the arehon in a ecllar under | and they found the property of the arehon in a ecllar under |
| 34841 | the house of Prosthuros, the merciless man who had behaved | the house of Prosthuros, the merciless man who had behaved | the house of Prosthuros, the merciless man who had behaved |
| 34842 | arrogantly towards the young men, that is to say, towards | arrogantly towards the young men, that is to say, towards | arrogantly towards the young men, that is to say, towards |
| 34843 | John and lus brethren. | John and lus brethren. | John and lus brethren. |
| 34844 | And straightway the governor released the young men, and | And straightway the governor released the young men, and | And straightway the governor released the young men, and |
| 34845 | they departed to their house, and glorified God and His | they departed to their house, and glorified God and His | they departed to their house, and glorified God and His |
| 34846 | Archangel Michael. And the archangel hid himself forth- | Archangel Michael. And the archangel hid himself forth- | Archangel Michael. And the archangel hid himself forth- |
| 34847 | Fol. 23 « With from the [sight of the] governor, and he appeared unto | Fol. 23 « With from the [sight of the] governor, and he appeared unto | Fol. 23 « With from the [sight of the] governor, and he appeared unto |
| 34848 | ⲙ︦ⲁ︦ the four | brethren who were eoming to their house. And | ⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ the four | brethren who were eoming to their house. And | nevma the four | brethren who were eoming to their house. And |
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| 34849 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 747 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 747 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 747 |
| 34850 | the holy Archangel Michael, the eommander-in-chief of the | the holy Archangel Michael, the eommander-in-chief of the | the holy Archangel Michael, the eommander-in-chief of the |
| 34851 | army of the Lord, spake unto them, saying, Ⲟ John and thy | army of the Lord, spake unto them, saying, ⲟⲓ John and thy | army of the Lord, spake unto them, saying, oi John and thy |
| 34852 | brethren, behold, I have saved you [onee], and ye have suffered | brethren, behold, I have saved you [onee], and ye have suffered | brethren, behold, I have saved you [onee], and ye have suffered |
| 34853 | no harm, and I will save you again, and ye shall put the | no harm, and I will save you again, and ye shall put the | no harm, and I will save you again, and ye shall put the |
| 34854 | Devil to shame. And, moreover, I will give you boldness | Devil to shame. And, moreover, I will give you boldness | Devil to shame. And, moreover, I will give you boldness |
| 34855 | and fatherhood, and ye shall be heads over all people. And | and fatherhood, and ye shall be heads over all people. And | and fatherhood, and ye shall be heads over all people. And |
| 34856 | furthermore ye shall become fathers to King Gesanthos.” | furthermore ye shall become fathers to King Gesanthos.” | furthermore ye shall become fathers to King Gesanthos.” |
| 34857 | And John and his brethren related to their mother everything | And John and his brethren related to their mother everything | And John and his brethren related to their mother everything |
| 34858 | that had happened to them, and she said, ¢ Let the Will of | that had happened to them, and she said, ¢ Let the Will of | that had happened to them, and she said, ¢ Let the Will of |
| 34859 | God be [done]. Besides, O my sons, let us not at any time | God be [done]. Besides, O my sons, let us not at any time | God be [done]. Besides, O my sons, let us not at any time |
| 34860 | abandon what is good, so that that which is good may be | abandon what is good, so that that which is good may be | abandon what is good, so that that which is good may be |
| 34861 | a means of salvation for us in this world, and in that whieh is | a means of salvation for us in this world, and in that whieh is | a means of salvation for us in this world, and in that whieh is |
| 34862 | to eome.’ | to eome.’ | to eome.’ |
| 34863 | And it came to pass that within ten days of the time in | And it came to pass that within ten days of the time in | And it came to pass that within ten days of the time in |
| 34864 | which these things happened John eame and walked aeross | which these things happened John eame and walked aeross | which these things happened John eame and walked aeross |
| 34865 | the | market-place of the town, and he saw two men who Fol. 23% | the | market-place of the town, and he saw two men who Fol. 23% | the | market-place of the town, and he saw two men who Fol. 23% |
| 34866 | were elad in the livery of King Gesanthos, and they were ⲙ︦ⲃ︦ | were elad in the livery of King Gesanthos, and they were ⲙ︦ⲃ︦ | were elad in the livery of King Gesanthos, and they were m︦v︦ |
| 34867 | demanding from every person one hundred oboli on penalty | demanding from every person one hundred oboli on penalty | demanding from every person one hundred oboli on penalty |
| 34868 | of death. And John said unto the soldiers, ¢ Will a man be | of death. And John said unto the soldiers, ¢ Will a man be | of death. And John said unto the soldiers, ¢ Will a man be |
| 34869 | seized and put to death or be in any danger if he giveth two | seized and put to death or be in any danger if he giveth two | seized and put to death or be in any danger if he giveth two |
| 34870 | hundred ⲟⲟ And the soldiers said unto lim, ‘No. | hundred ⲟⲟ And the soldiers said unto lim, ‘No. | hundred oo And the soldiers said unto lim, ‘No. |
| 34871 | And John said unto them, ¢Wait for me a little, O my | And John said unto them, ¢Wait for me a little, O my | And John said unto them, ¢Wait for me a little, O my |
| 34872 | brethren.” And straightway he went into his house, and he | brethren.” And straightway he went into his house, and he | brethren.” And straightway he went into his house, and he |
| 34873 | took two hundred oboli, and four other oboli, and gave them | took two hundred oboli, and four other oboli, and gave them | took two hundred oboli, and four other oboli, and gave them |
| 34874 | to two men, and they gave them to the soldiers of the king, | to two men, and they gave them to the soldiers of the king, | to two men, and they gave them to the soldiers of the king, |
| 34875 | and the four other oboli he gave to the soldiers. And the | and the four other oboli he gave to the soldiers. And the | and the four other oboli he gave to the soldiers. And the |
| 34876 | Devil did not know what to do when he saw the deeds of | Devil did not know what to do when he saw the deeds of | Devil did not know what to do when he saw the deeds of |
| 34877 | charity which the four young men were performing. | charity which the four young men were performing. | charity which the four young men were performing. |
| 34878 | And it eame to pass after these things that a certain man, | And it eame to pass after these things that a certain man, | And it eame to pass after these things that a certain man, |
| 34879 | who lived hard by the house of the holy men, invited a friend | who lived hard by the house of the holy men, invited a friend | who lived hard by the house of the holy men, invited a friend |
| 34880 | of his to his house, [and he went and] he ate and drank with | of his to his house, [and he went and] he ate and drank with | of his to his house, [and he went and] he ate and drank with |
| 34881 | him until the evening. And the guest rose up and came | him until the evening. And the guest rose up and came | him until the evening. And the guest rose up and came |
| 34882 | forth from the house of his neighbour, and he entered | the Fol. 24 « | forth from the house of his neighbour, and he entered | the Fol. 24 « | forth from the house of his neighbour, and he entered | the Fol. 24 « |
| 34883 | market-place of the town in order to pass into his house. ⲙ︦ⲅ︦ | market-place of the town in order to pass into his house. ⲙ︦ⲅ︦ | market-place of the town in order to pass into his house. m︦ġ︦ |
| 34884 | And whilst he was walking along the path a cerastes stung | And whilst he was walking along the path a cerastes stung | And whilst he was walking along the path a cerastes stung |
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| 34886 | him, and he died. And when the night watchman was going | him, and he died. And when the night watchman was going | him, and he died. And when the night watchman was going |
| 34887 | his rounds to safeguard the town he found the man lying | his rounds to safeguard the town he found the man lying | his rounds to safeguard the town he found the man lying |
| 34888 | stretched out dead upon the ground. And he lighted a lamp, | stretched out dead upon the ground. And he lighted a lamp, | stretched out dead upon the ground. And he lighted a lamp, |
| 34889 | and examined the whole body, and he found therein no | and examined the whole body, and he found therein no | and examined the whole body, and he found therein no |
| 34890 | wound whatsoever; and he had the body prepared for | wound whatsoever; and he had the body prepared for | wound whatsoever; and he had the body prepared for |
| 34891 | burial and buried in a tomb. And the Devil went round | burial and buried in a tomb. And the Devil went round | burial and buried in a tomb. And the Devil went round |
| 34892 | about throughout the whole city proclaiming and saying, | about throughout the whole city proclaiming and saying, | about throughout the whole city proclaiming and saying, |
| 34893 | ‘This murder hath been committed by the four young men | ‘This murder hath been committed by the four young men | ‘This murder hath been committed by the four young men |
| 34894 | who have come into the town during these [last] days’; | who have come into the town during these [last] days’; | who have come into the town during these [last] days’; |
| 34895 | and the report reached the governor, and the governor [made | and the report reached the governor, and the governor [made | and the report reached the governor, and the governor [made |
| 34896 | known] the matter to King Gesanthos. And when the king | known] the matter to King Gesanthos. And when the king | known] the matter to King Gesanthos. And when the king |
| 34897 | heard of this matter he commanded immediately that the four | heard of this matter he commanded immediately that the four | heard of this matter he commanded immediately that the four |
| 34898 | young men should be brought before him all together. And | young men should be brought before him all together. And | young men should be brought before him all together. And |
| 34899 | Hol. ϩⲉ the soldiers arrested the young men, and they put halters | on | Hol. Ⲣⲏϯ the soldiers arrested the young men, and they put halters | on | Hol. Ryti the soldiers arrested the young men, and they put halters | on |
| 34900 | ⲙ︦ⲇ︦ their necks, and brought them out through the open space of | ⲙ︦ⲇ︦ their necks, and brought them out through the open space of | m︦ḋ︦ their necks, and brought them out through the open space of |
| 34901 | all the town to take them to the feet of King Gesanthos, | all the town to take them to the feet of King Gesanthos, | all the town to take them to the feet of King Gesanthos, |
| 34902 | And straightway there came a voice to them, saying, Ⲟ John, | And straightway there came a voice to them, saying, ⲟⲓ John, | And straightway there came a voice to them, saying, oi John, |
| 34903 | and ye his brethren, fear ye not when ye shall go into the | and ye his brethren, fear ye not when ye shall go into the | and ye his brethren, fear ye not when ye shall go into the |
| 34904 | presence of the king, for no evil shall befall you. The time | presence of the king, for no evil shall befall you. The time | presence of the king, for no evil shall befall you. The time |
| 34905 | of suffering hath passed, and the season of fatherhood hath | of suffering hath passed, and the season of fatherhood hath | of suffering hath passed, and the season of fatherhood hath |
| 34906 | drawn nigh unto you through the Lord” And straightway | drawn nigh unto you through the Lord” And straightway | drawn nigh unto you through the Lord” And straightway |
| 34907 | they brought the young men before the king, and the young | they brought the young men before the king, and the young | they brought the young men before the king, and the young |
| 34908 | men made supplication to God and to the holy Archangel | men made supplication to God and to the holy Archangel | men made supplication to God and to the holy Archangel |
| 34909 | Michael to deliver them, , | Michael to deliver them, , | Michael to deliver them, , |
| 34910 | And behold, straightway the mighty and holy Archangel | And behold, straightway the mighty and holy Archangel | And behold, straightway the mighty and holy Archangel |
| 34911 | Michael, whose name is sweet in the mouth of every one, took | Michael, whose name is sweet in the mouth of every one, took | Michael, whose name is sweet in the mouth of every one, took |
| 34912 | the form of a mighty general in the service of Kaéstantinos | the form of a mighty general in the service of Kaéstantinos | the form of a mighty general in the service of Kaéstantinos |
| 34913 | (Constantine), Emperor of the Romans, and came into [the | (Constantine), Emperor of the Romans, and came into [the | (Constantine), Emperor of the Romans, and came into [the |
| 34914 | presence], and great majesty clothed him. And when | presence], and great majesty clothed him. And when | presence], and great majesty clothed him. And when |
| 34915 | Gesanthos saw him he rose and stood up before him, and | Gesanthos saw him he rose and stood up before him, and | Gesanthos saw him he rose and stood up before him, and |
| 34916 | ⲓ. 25 a he yielded place to his royal | rank, and after these things | ⲓ. 25 a he yielded place to his royal | rank, and after these things | i. 25 a he yielded place to his royal | rank, and after these things |
| 34917 | ⲙⲉ they sat down together. And King Gesanthos commanded | ⲙⲏⲓ they sat down together. And King Gesanthos commanded | myi they sat down together. And King Gesanthos commanded |
| 34918 | them to bring in the four brethren before him, and he said | them to bring in the four brethren before him, and he said | them to bring in the four brethren before him, and he said |
| 34919 | unto them, ¢ For what reason did ye rise up against this man | unto them, ¢ For what reason did ye rise up against this man | unto them, ¢ For what reason did ye rise up against this man |
| 34920 | and slay him?’ And the four brethren answered and said, | and slay him?’ And the four brethren answered and said, | and slay him?’ And the four brethren answered and said, |
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| 34921 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 749 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 749 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 749 |
| 34922 | ‘[We have not committed] this murder of which thou accusest | ‘[We have not committed] this murder of which thou accusest | ‘[We have not committed] this murder of which thou accusest |
| 34923 | us; we are innocent.” And the king commanded [his men] | us; we are innocent.” And the king commanded [his men] | us; we are innocent.” And the king commanded [his men] |
| 34924 | to bring the instruments for the infliction of torture and to | to bring the instruments for the infliction of torture and to | to bring the instruments for the infliction of torture and to |
| 34925 | torture them. And the Archangel Michael, inasmuch as he | torture them. And the Archangel Michael, inasmuch as he | torture them. And the Archangel Michael, inasmuch as he |
| 34926 | taketh care of every one who is a true servant of the Lord, | taketh care of every one who is a true servant of the Lord, | taketh care of every one who is a true servant of the Lord, |
| 34927 | was pleased to make manifest the glory of these holy men, | was pleased to make manifest the glory of these holy men, | was pleased to make manifest the glory of these holy men, |
| 34928 | nay more, to save alive the town of the king and the whole | nay more, to save alive the town of the king and the whole | nay more, to save alive the town of the king and the whole |
| 34929 | multitude. And as he saved Nineveh, whose population | multitude. And as he saved Nineveh, whose population | multitude. And as he saved Nineveh, whose population |
| 34930 | amounted to twelve times ten thousand people! even so was | amounted to twelve times ten thousand people! even so was | amounted to twelve times ten thousand people! even so was |
| 34931 | it pleasing to God to save this town from destruction. | Then Fol. 255 | it pleasing to God to save this town from destruction. | Then Fol. 255 | it pleasing to God to save this town from destruction. | Then Fol. 255 |
| 34932 | the Archangel Michael answered and said unto Gesanthos, | the Archangel Michael answered and said unto Gesanthos, | the Archangel Michael answered and said unto Gesanthos, |
| 34933 | “It would be a most marvellous event for us in this town | “It would be a most marvellous event for us in this town | “It would be a most marvellous event for us in this town |
| 34934 | supposing that a contradiction [of this charge] were to take | supposing that a contradiction [of this charge] were to take | supposing that a contradiction [of this charge] were to take |
| 34935 | place in the following manner. Supposing they were to bring | place in the following manner. Supposing they were to bring | place in the following manner. Supposing they were to bring |
| 34936 | the man who hath died and to set him before the whole multi- | the man who hath died and to set him before the whole multi- | the man who hath died and to set him before the whole multi- |
| 34937 | tude of the town, and we asked him, “What happened unto | tude of the town, and we asked him, “What happened unto | tude of the town, and we asked him, “What happened unto |
| 34938 | thee?” and straightway he told the truth before all the | thee?” and straightway he told the truth before all the | thee?” and straightway he told the truth before all the |
| 34939 | multitude! Therefore let them bring him that hath died | multitude! Therefore let them bring him that hath died | multitude! Therefore let them bring him that hath died |
| 34940 | and let us ask him. I declare that [if we do this] the truth | and let us ask him. I declare that [if we do this] the truth | and let us ask him. I declare that [if we do this] the truth |
| 34941 | shall become manifest, and the liar shall be put to shame.’ | shall become manifest, and the liar shall be put to shame.’ | shall become manifest, and the liar shall be put to shame.’ |
| 34942 | Then, when the king had heard these things from the | Then, when the king had heard these things from the | Then, when the king had heard these things from the |
| 34943 | archangel—now he did not know that he was Michael, but | archangel—now he did not know that he was Michael, but | archangel—now he did not know that he was Michael, but |
| 34944 | he told [him] that he was one of the Emperor’s most honour- | he told [him] that he was one of the Emperor’s most honour- | he told [him] that he was one of the Emperor’s most honour- |
| 34945 | able noblemen, as we have already said, although the arch- | able noblemen, as we have already said, although the arch- | able noblemen, as we have already said, although the arch- |
| 34946 | angel hath far higher rank than any nobleman of this world— | angel hath far higher rank than any nobleman of this world— | angel hath far higher rank than any nobleman of this world— |
| 34947 | he commanded [his men] to go into the tomb | and to bring | he commanded [his men] to go into the tomb | and to bring | he commanded [his men] to go into the tomb | and to bring |
| 34948 | out the dead man, and to set him before him and before all | out the dead man, and to set him before him and before all | out the dead man, and to set him before him and before all |
| 34949 | the multitude that were gathered together unto him. And | the multitude that were gathered together unto him. And | the multitude that were gathered together unto him. And |
| 34950 | Michael the archangel rose up before the king and before all | Michael the archangel rose up before the king and before all | Michael the archangel rose up before the king and before all |
| 34951 | the multitude of the city, and he who was in the form of | the multitude of the city, and he who was in the form of | the multitude of the city, and he who was in the form of |
| 34952 | a general cried out to the youngest of the four young men, | a general cried out to the youngest of the four young men, | a general cried out to the youngest of the four young men, |
| 34953 | saying, ¢ O Daniel, thou brother of John, come, my son, and | saying, ¢ O Daniel, thou brother of John, come, my son, and | saying, ¢ O Daniel, thou brother of John, come, my son, and |
| 34954 | say thou unto this dead man, “Who is it that slew thee? | say thou unto this dead man, “Who is it that slew thee? | say thou unto this dead man, “Who is it that slew thee? |
| 34955 | 1 Jonah iv, 11. | 1 Jonah iv, 11. | 1 Jonah iv, 11. |
| 34956 | ⲙⲅ | ⲙⲅ | mġ |
| 34957 | Fol. 26 ϥ | Fol. 26 ϥ | Fol. 26 f |
| 34958 | LEY | LEY | LEY |
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| 34960 | Tell the truth before the king and all the ⲙⲙⲙ. And | Tell the truth before the king and all the ⲙⲙⲙ. And | Tell the truth before the king and all the mmm. And |
| 34961 | the young man Daniel was one of those whom they were | the young man Daniel was one of those whom they were | the young man Daniel was one of those whom they were |
| 34962 | going to torture, and he rose up and went to the dead man, | going to torture, and he rose up and went to the dead man, | going to torture, and he rose up and went to the dead man, |
| 34963 | and took hold of his hand, saying, Ⲟ man, tell us who it | and took hold of his hand, saying, ⲟⲓ man, tell us who it | and took hold of his hand, saying, oi man, tell us who it |
| 34964 | was that slew thee. Speak the truth, and do not permit | was that slew thee. Speak the truth, and do not permit | was that slew thee. Speak the truth, and do not permit |
| 34965 | innocent blood to be shed unavenged through thee.” And | innocent blood to be shed unavenged through thee.” And | innocent blood to be shed unavenged through thee.” And |
| 34966 | the Good God made the soul of the dead man to return | | the Good God made the soul of the dead man to return | | the Good God made the soul of the dead man to return | |
| 34967 | again to his body for the salvation of the whole town and | again to his body for the salvation of the whole town and | again to his body for the salvation of the whole town and |
| 34968 | the king, and through the great power of God and of His | the king, and through the great power of God and of His | the king, and through the great power of God and of His |
| 34969 | Fol. 26 b holy | Archangel Michael the man came to life again. And | Fol. 26 b holy | Archangel Michael the man came to life again. And | Fol. 26 b holy | Archangel Michael the man came to life again. And |
| 34970 | ⲙⲏ he cried out in the midst of all the multitude, saying with | ⲙⲏ he cried out in the midst of all the multitude, saying with | my he cried out in the midst of all the multitude, saying with |
| 34971 | a loud voice, * Woe unto thee, O Gesanthos! Art thou so | a loud voice, * Woe unto thee, O Gesanthos! Art thou so | a loud voice, * Woe unto thee, O Gesanthos! Art thou so |
| 34972 | utterly bold as to sit by the side of the general of the King | utterly bold as to sit by the side of the general of the King | utterly bold as to sit by the side of the general of the King |
| 34973 | of all those who are in heaven and on the earth, the holy | of all those who are in heaven and on the earth, the holy | of all those who are in heaven and on the earth, the holy |
| 34974 | Archangel Michael ? It 1s he who maketh supplication at | Archangel Michael ? It 1s he who maketh supplication at | Archangel Michael ? It 1s he who maketh supplication at |
| 34975 | all times for the whole race of men and animals, it is he | all times for the whole race of men and animals, it is he | all times for the whole race of men and animals, it is he |
| 34976 | who maketh supplication for the fruits of the earth until God | who maketh supplication for the fruits of the earth until God | who maketh supplication for the fruits of the earth until God |
| 34977 | sendeth the good dew upon them for the sustenance of men | sendeth the good dew upon them for the sustenance of men | sendeth the good dew upon them for the sustenance of men |
| 34978 | and beasts, and also for the sustenance of everything that | and beasts, and also for the sustenance of everything that | and beasts, and also for the sustenance of everything that |
| 34979 | breatheth and blesseth God.” And he who had come to life | breatheth and blesseth God.” And he who had come to life | breatheth and blesseth God.” And he who had come to life |
| 34980 | also said, ¢ Forgive these men, . . . they are holier than I, | also said, ¢ Forgive these men, . . . they are holier than I, | also said, ¢ Forgive these men, . . . they are holier than I, |
| 34981 | and the Archangel Michael will inform thee concerning | and the Archangel Michael will inform thee concerning | and the Archangel Michael will inform thee concerning |
| 34982 | everything which hath happened to me.’ | everything which hath happened to me.’ | everything which hath happened to me.’ |
| 34983 | And straightway the Archangel Michael revealed himsclf | And straightway the Archangel Michael revealed himsclf | And straightway the Archangel Michael revealed himsclf |
| 34984 | Fol. 27 a in his angelic | glory, and he ⲅⲉⲙ ⲫ into heaven whilst all | Fol. 27 a in his angelic | glory, and he ⲅⲉⲙ ⲫ into heaven whilst all | Fol. 27 a in his angelic | glory, and he gem f into heaven whilst all |
| 34985 | ⲙ︦ⲑ︦ the people were looking at him, and he took the soul of the | ⲙ︦ⲑ︦ the people were looking at him, and he took the soul of the | m︦θ︦ the people were looking at him, and he took the soul of the |
| 34986 | man with him. And afterwards the Archangel Michael | man with him. And afterwards the Archangel Michael | man with him. And afterwards the Archangel Michael |
| 34987 | spake down to the king and the multitude, saying, < Behold, | spake down to the king and the multitude, saying, < Behold, | spake down to the king and the multitude, saying, < Behold, |
| 34988 | T will make supplication to the Lord on behalf of thy soul | T will make supplication to the Lord on behalf of thy soul | T will make supplication to the Lord on behalf of thy soul |
| 34989 | and the souls of all the multitude of this city for the sake | and the souls of all the multitude of this city for the sake | and the souls of all the multitude of this city for the sake |
| 34990 | of these young men ; therefore let John and his brethren be | of these young men ; therefore let John and his brethren be | of these young men ; therefore let John and his brethren be |
| 34991 | held in honour by thee, for thou and all thy city have been | held in honour by thee, for thou and all thy city have been | held in honour by thee, for thou and all thy city have been |
| 34992 | saved through them. And as for this man whom thou sayest | saved through them. And as for this man whom thou sayest | saved through them. And as for this man whom thou sayest |
| 34993 | they killed, they did not kill him, but he died like any ordi- | they killed, they did not kill him, but he died like any ordi- | they killed, they did not kill him, but he died like any ordi- |
| 34994 | nary man through the bite of a cerastes” And when the | nary man through the bite of a cerastes” And when the | nary man through the bite of a cerastes” And when the |
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| 34995 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 751 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 751 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 751 |
| 34996 | heart of the king had returned to him Ⲙⲉ rose up, and brought | heart of the king had returned to him ⲙⲏⲓ rose up, and brought | heart of the king had returned to him myi rose up, and brought |
| 34997 | in John and his brethren, and Ⲙⲉ kissed them, saying, | in John and his brethren, and ⲙⲏⲓ kissed them, saying, | in John and his brethren, and myi kissed them, saying, |
| 34998 | ¢ Blessed is the hour wherein ye entered this city, O John | ¢ Blessed is the hour wherein ye entered this city, O John | ¢ Blessed is the hour wherein ye entered this city, O John |
| 34999 | and | ye his brethren, against whom we have meditated evil Fol. 274 | and | ye his brethren, against whom we have meditated evil Fol. 274 | and | ye his brethren, against whom we have meditated evil Fol. 274 |
| 35000 | things ; behold, very many great benefits have accrued to us | things ; behold, very many great benefits have accrued to us | things ; behold, very many great benefits have accrued to us |
| 35001 | through you.” And the king caused his palace to be decorated | through you.” And the king caused his palace to be decorated | through you.” And the king caused his palace to be decorated |
| 35002 | with garlands, and all the people arrayed themselves in festal | with garlands, and all the people arrayed themselves in festal | with garlands, and all the people arrayed themselves in festal |
| 35003 | apparel and rejoiced with very great joy for seven whole | apparel and rejoiced with very great joy for seven whole | apparel and rejoiced with very great joy for seven whole |
| 35004 | days. And the king said unto John, Speak, and we all | days. And the king said unto John, Speak, and we all | days. And the king said unto John, Speak, and we all |
| 35005 | will hearken unto thee” And John spake unto the king, | will hearken unto thee” And John spake unto the king, | will hearken unto thee” And John spake unto the king, |
| 35006 | saying, ¢ Write a letter to Constantine, the Emperor of the | saying, ¢ Write a letter to Constantine, the Emperor of the | saying, ¢ Write a letter to Constantine, the Emperor of the |
| 35007 | Romans, and [ask him] to send unto us an archbishop to | Romans, and [ask him] to send unto us an archbishop to | Romans, and [ask him] to send unto us an archbishop to |
| 35008 | sanctify us and all our city, and let him give unto us the | sanctify us and all our city, and let him give unto us the | sanctify us and all our city, and let him give unto us the |
| 35009 | things which shall conduce to the salvation of our souls.’ | things which shall conduce to the salvation of our souls.’ | things which shall conduce to the salvation of our souls.’ |
| 35010 | And Gesanthos the king wrote a letter to Constantine, | And Gesanthos the king wrote a letter to Constantine, | And Gesanthos the king wrote a letter to Constantine, |
| 35011 | the Emperor of the Romans, [wherein] was written thus : | the Emperor of the Romans, [wherein] was written thus : | the Emperor of the Romans, [wherein] was written thus : |
| 35012 | ¢ Gesanthos, who is called the King of | Endiké, maketh bold | ¢ Gesanthos, who is called the King of | Endiké, maketh bold | ¢ Gesanthos, who is called the King of | Endiké, maketh bold |
| 35013 | to write to Constantine, the great Emperor of the Romans, | to write to Constantine, the great Emperor of the Romans, | to write to Constantine, the great Emperor of the Romans, |
| 35014 | the servant of Jesus the Christ. Greeting! A great act of | the servant of Jesus the Christ. Greeting! A great act of | the servant of Jesus the Christ. Greeting! A great act of |
| 35015 | grace hath come to us through the Good God, Who hath | grace hath come to us through the Good God, Who hath | grace hath come to us through the Good God, Who hath |
| 35016 | remembered us, and hath brought us out of the darkness of | remembered us, and hath brought us out of the darkness of | remembered us, and hath brought us out of the darkness of |
| 35017 | the service of idols, and hath drawn us to Him through the | the service of idols, and hath drawn us to Him through the | the service of idols, and hath drawn us to Him through the |
| 35018 | supplication of His great Archangel Michael, and hath made | supplication of His great Archangel Michael, and hath made | supplication of His great Archangel Michael, and hath made |
| 35019 | us worthy to look upon Him face to face. And he hath made | us worthy to look upon Him face to face. And he hath made | us worthy to look upon Him face to face. And he hath made |
| 35020 | the man who was dead to talk with us once again after he | the man who was dead to talk with us once again after he | the man who was dead to talk with us once again after he |
| 35021 | had been buried, and he ascended up into the heights of | had been buried, and he ascended up into the heights of | had been buried, and he ascended up into the heights of |
| 35022 | heaven in glory when we all were looking on. Therefore we | heaven in glory when we all were looking on. Therefore we | heaven in glory when we all were looking on. Therefore we |
| 35023 | beseech thy divine person to send unto us from before thee | beseech thy divine person to send unto us from before thee | beseech thy divine person to send unto us from before thee |
| 35024 | . one of the great bishops to enlighten us concerning the | . one of the great bishops to enlighten us concerning the | . one of the great bishops to enlighten us concerning the |
| 35025 | Orthodox Faith, and to teach us the way whereby we may go | Orthodox Faith, and to teach us the way whereby we may go | Orthodox Faith, and to teach us the way whereby we may go |
| 35026 | it | it | it |
| 35027 | Fol. 28 ϥ | Fol. 28 ϥ | Fol. 28 f |
| 35028 | ⲛ︦ⲁ︦ | ⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ | nevma |
| 35029 | to God, and to give us | the holy seal [of baptism]. If Fol. 2x80 | to God, and to give us | the holy seal [of baptism]. If Fol. 2x80 | to God, and to give us | the holy seal [of baptism]. If Fol. 2x80 |
| 35030 | thou wilt perform this good deed for us thou shalt receive | thou wilt perform this good deed for us thou shalt receive | thou wilt perform this good deed for us thou shalt receive |
| 35031 | crowns of glory from the True King, the Christ, and the | crowns of glory from the True King, the Christ, and the | crowns of glory from the True King, the Christ, and the |
| 35032 | God-loving Emperor shall be saved by the might of God.’ | God-loving Emperor shall be saved by the might of God.’ | God-loving Emperor shall be saved by the might of God.’ |
| 35033 | . And the king sent off the letter to Constantine in all haste, | . And the king sent off the letter to Constantine in all haste, | . And the king sent off the letter to Constantine in all haste, |
| 35034 | ⲛⲃ | ⲛⲃ | nv |
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| 35035 | Fol. 29 a | Fol. 29 a | Fol. 29 a |
| 35036 | ⲛ︦ | ⲛ | n |
| 35037 | 752 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD | 752 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD | 752 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD |
| 35038 | and the Emperor received it, and when he had taken ⲙ and | and the Emperor received it, and when he had taken ⲙ and | and the Emperor received it, and when he had taken m and |
| 35039 | read it he marvelled exceedingly at the greatness of God’s | read it he marvelled exceedingly at the greatness of God’s | read it he marvelled exceedingly at the greatness of God’s |
| 35040 | love for man and at the beneficence of the Archangel Michael. | love for man and at the beneficence of the Archangel Michael. | love for man and at the beneficence of the Archangel Michael. |
| 35041 | And with very great carefulness he made haste and wrote | And with very great carefulness he made haste and wrote | And with very great carefulness he made haste and wrote |
| 35042 | a letter to John, the Archbishop of Ephesus, wherein he wrote | a letter to John, the Archbishop of Ephesus, wherein he wrote | a letter to John, the Archbishop of Ephesus, wherein he wrote |
| 35043 | the following: ‘Before all things I kiss the holy hand | the following: ‘Before all things I kiss the holy hand | the following: ‘Before all things I kiss the holy hand |
| 35044 | wherewith thou hast touched the holy Flesh of the Son of | wherewith thou hast touched the holy Flesh of the Son of | wherewith thou hast touched the holy Flesh of the Son of |
| 35045 | God. Greeting! Now a great joy hath come unto us from | God. Greeting! Now a great joy hath come unto us from | God. Greeting! Now a great joy hath come unto us from |
| 35046 | the | True God, our Lord Jesus the Christ, and behold, we | the | True God, our Lord Jesus the Christ, and behold, we | the | True God, our Lord Jesus the Christ, and behold, we |
| 35047 | ourselves send on the news of that joy to thy fatherhood, so | ourselves send on the news of that joy to thy fatherhood, so | ourselves send on the news of that joy to thy fatherhood, so |
| 35048 | that thou mayest rejoice the more with us. For the sake of | that thou mayest rejoice the more with us. For the sake of | that thou mayest rejoice the more with us. For the sake of |
| 35049 | God then bear thou a little inconvenience, and go to the town | God then bear thou a little inconvenience, and go to the town | God then bear thou a little inconvenience, and go to the town |
| 35050 | of Endiké, and administer thy healing medicine of the doctrine | of Endiké, and administer thy healing medicine of the doctrine | of Endiké, and administer thy healing medicine of the doctrine |
| 35051 | of Christ unto those who dwell therein, and bring thou them | of Christ unto those who dwell therein, and bring thou them | of Christ unto those who dwell therein, and bring thou them |
| 35052 | out from the service of filthy idols. Devote thou thyself [to | out from the service of filthy idols. Devote thou thyself [to | out from the service of filthy idols. Devote thou thyself [to |
| 35053 | this work] with all thy heart, for thy trouble shall not be | this work] with all thy heart, for thy trouble shall not be | this work] with all thy heart, for thy trouble shall not be |
| 35054 | utterly wasted, nay, it shall be unto thee for a crown of glory | utterly wasted, nay, it shall be unto thee for a crown of glory | utterly wasted, nay, it shall be unto thee for a crown of glory |
| 35055 | before the Great King, the Christ. Do this therefore for the | before the Great King, the Christ. Do this therefore for the | before the Great King, the Christ. Do this therefore for the |
| 35056 | sake of Christ, Who suffered on behalf of the whole race of | sake of Christ, Who suffered on behalf of the whole race of | sake of Christ, Who suffered on behalf of the whole race of |
| 35057 | Adam. Thou shalt give thyself the trouble to go to them | Adam. Thou shalt give thyself the trouble to go to them | Adam. Thou shalt give thyself the trouble to go to them |
| 35058 | and treat them with the healing medicine of thy spiritual | and treat them with the healing medicine of thy spiritual | and treat them with the healing medicine of thy spiritual |
| 35059 | ointment, and thou shalt teach them the matters of the holy | ointment, and thou shalt teach them the matters of the holy | ointment, and thou shalt teach them the matters of the holy |
| 35060 | Fol. 29 b theology which is full of the Holy | Spirit. Thou shalt give | Fol. 29 b theology which is full of the Holy | Spirit. Thou shalt give | Fol. 29 b theology which is full of the Holy | Spirit. Thou shalt give |
| 35061 | ⲛⲇ | ⲛⲇ | nḋ |
| 35062 | them the holy seal which 1s in the Christ, and shalt baptize | them the holy seal which 1s in the Christ, and shalt baptize | them the holy seal which 1s in the Christ, and shalt baptize |
| 35063 | them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the | them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the | them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the |
| 35064 | Toly Spirit, the Holy Trinity in Unity, and Unity in the | Toly Spirit, the Holy Trinity in Unity, and Unity in the | Toly Spirit, the Holy Trinity in Unity, and Unity in the |
| 35065 | Holy and Consubstantial Trinity. And this shall be unto | Holy and Consubstantial Trinity. And this shall be unto | Holy and Consubstantial Trinity. And this shall be unto |
| 35066 | thee a praiseworthy act before the Christ Jesus and IIis holy | thee a praiseworthy act before the Christ Jesus and IIis holy | thee a praiseworthy act before the Christ Jesus and IIis holy |
| 35067 | angels.’ | angels.’ | angels.’ |
| 35068 | And Constantine the Emperor sent the epistle with haste | And Constantine the Emperor sent the epistle with haste | And Constantine the Emperor sent the epistle with haste |
| 35069 | to the Archbishop of Ephesus. And when the archbishop | to the Archbishop of Ephesus. And when the archbishop | to the Archbishop of Ephesus. And when the archbishop |
| 35070 | had received it he read it, and rejoiced exceedingly in the | had received it he read it, and rejoiced exceedingly in the | had received it he read it, and rejoiced exceedingly in the |
| 35071 | Holy Spirit because of the gift of God Alnighty, and because | Holy Spirit because of the gift of God Alnighty, and because | Holy Spirit because of the gift of God Alnighty, and because |
| 35072 | of the conversion of the town to God through the supplication | of the conversion of the town to God through the supplication | of the conversion of the town to God through the supplication |
| 35073 | of the holy Archangel Michael. And straightway the arch- | of the holy Archangel Michael. And straightway the arch- | of the holy Archangel Michael. And straightway the arch- |
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| 35074 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 753 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 753 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 753 |
| 35075 | bishop took with him a deacon, and two presbyters, and a | bishop took with him a deacon, and two presbyters, and a | bishop took with him a deacon, and two presbyters, and a |
| 35076 | reader, and | three singers, and twelve ¢ labourers’, and priests Fol. 30 « | reader, and | three singers, and twelve ¢ labourers’, and priests Fol. 30 « | reader, and | three singers, and twelve ¢ labourers’, and priests Fol. 30 « |
| 35077 | also. And he took with him everything necessary for the ⲛ︦ⲉ︦ | also. And he took with him everything necessary for the 55 | also. And he took with him everything necessary for the 55 |
| 35078 | equipment of the baptistery and for the service of the altar, | equipment of the baptistery and for the service of the altar, | equipment of the baptistery and for the service of the altar, |
| 35079 | and a table of gold, and four vessels of silver which were | and a table of gold, and four vessels of silver which were | and a table of gold, and four vessels of silver which were |
| 35080 | plated with gold, and a censer of gold, and a napkin worked | plated with gold, and a censer of gold, and a napkin worked | plated with gold, and a censer of gold, and a napkin worked |
| 35081 | with fine gold, and some coverings made of pure silk, and the | with fine gold, and some coverings made of pure silk, and the | with fine gold, and some coverings made of pure silk, and the |
| 35082 | Four Gospels, and the Book of the Acts of the Apostles, and | Four Gospels, and the Book of the Acts of the Apostles, and | Four Gospels, and the Book of the Acts of the Apostles, and |
| 35083 | the Apostolic Epistles—in short, everything that was neces- | the Apostolic Epistles—in short, everything that was neces- | the Apostolic Epistles—in short, everything that was neces- |
| 35084 | sary for the service of the altar. And they prayed to God, | sary for the service of the altar. And they prayed to God, | sary for the service of the altar. And they prayed to God, |
| 35085 | and set out on the road joyfully. | and set out on the road joyfully. | and set out on the road joyfully. |
| 35086 | And when they had drawn nigh to the city, [the arrival of] | And when they had drawn nigh to the city, [the arrival of] | And when they had drawn nigh to the city, [the arrival of] |
| 35087 | the archbishop was announced to the king. And the king and | the archbishop was announced to the king. And the king and | the archbishop was announced to the king. And the king and |
| 35088 | all the multitude of the city came out from it, and made | all the multitude of the city came out from it, and made | all the multitude of the city came out from it, and made |
| 35089 | obeisance to him, and they received a blessing at his hand, | obeisance to him, and they received a blessing at his hand, | obeisance to him, and they received a blessing at his hand, |
| 35090 | and the king himself received a blessing from the arch- | and the king himself received a blessing from the arch- | and the king himself received a blessing from the arch- |
| 35091 | bishop. | And when the archbishop saw John he straightway Fol. 30 5 | bishop. | And when the archbishop saw John he straightway Fol. 30 5 | bishop. | And when the archbishop saw John he straightway Fol. 30 5 |
| 35092 | kissed him, and said unto him, ¢ Rightly shall the good tree WE | kissed him, and said unto him, ¢ Rightly shall the good tree WE | kissed him, and said unto him, ¢ Rightly shall the good tree WE |
| 35093 | which yieldeth fruit be in the paradise of delight.” And the | which yieldeth fruit be in the paradise of delight.” And the | which yieldeth fruit be in the paradise of delight.” And the |
| 35094 | king related to the archbishop everything that had happened | king related to the archbishop everything that had happened | king related to the archbishop everything that had happened |
| 35095 | through John and his brethren, saying, ¢ For the sake of | through John and his brethren, saying, ¢ For the sake of | through John and his brethren, saying, ¢ For the sake of |
| 35096 | this man and his brethren hath God had mercy upon us.’ | this man and his brethren hath God had mercy upon us.’ | this man and his brethren hath God had mercy upon us.’ |
| 35097 | Wherefore the archbishop went into the city in great awe. | Wherefore the archbishop went into the city in great awe. | Wherefore the archbishop went into the city in great awe. |
| 35098 | And the king entreated him [to come], and he brought him | And the king entreated him [to come], and he brought him | And the king entreated him [to come], and he brought him |
| 35099 | into the palace, for as yet no church had been built in the | into the palace, for as yet no church had been built in the | into the palace, for as yet no church had been built in the |
| 35100 | city. And on the morrow the archbishop said unto the king, | city. And on the morrow the archbishop said unto the king, | city. And on the morrow the archbishop said unto the king, |
| 35101 | ‘Before everything else let us build a church.” And the | ‘Before everything else let us build a church.” And the | ‘Before everything else let us build a church.” And the |
| 35102 | king said unto the archbishop, ¢ My father, there is a new | king said unto the archbishop, ¢ My father, there is a new | king said unto the archbishop, ¢ My father, there is a new |
| 35103 | site whereon we can build one. Come and inspect it, and if, | site whereon we can build one. Come and inspect it, and if, | site whereon we can build one. Come and inspect it, and if, |
| 35104 | peradventure, it be suitable thou canst build a church there.’ | peradventure, it be suitable thou canst build a church there.’ | peradventure, it be suitable thou canst build a church there.’ |
| 35105 | And the archbishop | went with the king, and the archbishop Fol. 31 « | And the archbishop | went with the king, and the archbishop Fol. 31 « | And the archbishop | went with the king, and the archbishop Fol. 31 « |
| 35106 | approved [of the site] with the exception of the small walled 11g | approved [of the site] with the exception of the small walled 11g | approved [of the site] with the exception of the small walled 11g |
| 35107 | building which was in the middle of it, and [the king] ordered | building which was in the middle of it, and [the king] ordered | building which was in the middle of it, and [the king] ordered |
| 35108 | it to be pulled down. And the king made the heralds to sum- | it to be pulled down. And the king made the heralds to sum- | it to be pulled down. And the king made the heralds to sum- |
| 35109 | mon every man from every part of the city, and ordered them | mon every man from every part of the city, and ordered them | mon every man from every part of the city, and ordered them |
| 35110 | She | She | She |
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| 35111 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 |
| 35112 | ⲛ︦ⲏ︦ | 58 | 58 |
| 35113 | Fol. 32 « | Fol. 32 « | Fol. 32 « |
| 35114 | ⲛ︦ⲑ︦ | ⲛ︦ⲑ︦ | n︦θ︦ |
| 35115 | 754 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD | 754 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD | 754 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD |
| 35116 | to assemble and to do work [on the church], whether archon, or | to assemble and to do work [on the church], whether archon, or | to assemble and to do work [on the church], whether archon, or |
| 35117 | rich man, or poor man, and even the king worked with his | rich man, or poor man, and even the king worked with his | rich man, or poor man, and even the king worked with his |
| 35118 | own hands; and they knew that they would receive their | own hands; and they knew that they would receive their | own hands; and they knew that they would receive their |
| 35119 | reward through the Christ. And by the Will of God the | reward through the Christ. And by the Will of God the | reward through the Christ. And by the Will of God the |
| 35120 | church was completed in twenty-six days, and the arch- | church was completed in twenty-six days, and the arch- | church was completed in twenty-six days, and the arch- |
| 35121 | bishop consecrated the shrine in the name of the holy | bishop consecrated the shrine in the name of the holy | bishop consecrated the shrine in the name of the holy |
| 35122 | Theotokos Mary. | Theotokos Mary. | Theotokos Mary. |
| 35123 | And when the archbishop saw the great size of the multi- | And when the archbishop saw the great size of the multi- | And when the archbishop saw the great size of the multi- |
| 35124 | tude who wished to receive baptism, he said unto the king, | tude who wished to receive baptism, he said unto the king, | tude who wished to receive baptism, he said unto the king, |
| 35125 | “Where shall we baptize this multitude?’ Tor as yet no | “Where shall we baptize this multitude?’ Tor as yet no | “Where shall we baptize this multitude?’ Tor as yet no |
| 35126 | church with a bath for baptisms in it had been built in the | church with a bath for baptisms in it had been built in the | church with a bath for baptisms in it had been built in the |
| 35127 | city. And the exceedingly wise John | answered and said unto | city. And the exceedingly wise John | answered and said unto | city. And the exceedingly wise John | answered and said unto |
| 35128 | the archbishop and the king, ¢ In the lake of water which is | the archbishop and the king, ¢ In the lake of water which is | the archbishop and the king, ¢ In the lake of water which is |
| 35129 | to the east of the city, for I tell you that it is suitable for | to the east of the city, for I tell you that it is suitable for | to the east of the city, for I tell you that it is suitable for |
| 35130 | this honour.” And straightway a voice came from heaven, and | this honour.” And straightway a voice came from heaven, and | this honour.” And straightway a voice came from heaven, and |
| 35131 | every one heard it, saying, ¢ This is ordained by God, O John, | every one heard it, saying, ¢ This is ordained by God, O John, | every one heard it, saying, ¢ This is ordained by God, O John, |
| 35132 | thou wise one, thou son of the Apostles’ And the arch- | thou wise one, thou son of the Apostles’ And the arch- | thou wise one, thou son of the Apostles’ And the arch- |
| 35133 | bishop and the king rejoiced greatly over what they had | bishop and the king rejoiced greatly over what they had | bishop and the king rejoiced greatly over what they had |
| 35134 | heard, and they made the heralds order all the people of the | heard, and they made the heralds order all the people of the | heard, and they made the heralds order all the people of the |
| 35135 | city to be gathered together to the lake of water to recetve | city to be gathered together to the lake of water to recetve | city to be gathered together to the lake of water to recetve |
| 35136 | forgiveness for their sins. And the archbishop went to the | forgiveness for their sins. And the archbishop went to the | forgiveness for their sins. And the archbishop went to the |
| 35137 | lake of water, and he made ready everything according to | lake of water, and he made ready everything according to | lake of water, and he made ready everything according to |
| 35138 | the Canon of the Church. And afterwards he prayed over | the Canon of the Church. And afterwards he prayed over | the Canon of the Church. And afterwards he prayed over |
| 35139 | the lake, and the deacon followed him, | doing everything | the lake, and the deacon followed him, | doing everything | the lake, and the deacon followed him, | doing everything |
| 35140 | that was ordered in connection with the bath for baptisms. | that was ordered in connection with the bath for baptisms. | that was ordered in connection with the bath for baptisms. |
| 35141 | And a very great miracle took place at that moment, for | And a very great miracle took place at that moment, for | And a very great miracle took place at that moment, for |
| 35142 | when the archbishop came to the words of consecration the | when the archbishop came to the words of consecration the | when the archbishop came to the words of consecration the |
| 35143 | whole multitude heard a great choir of singers above the | whole multitude heard a great choir of singers above the | whole multitude heard a great choir of singers above the |
| 35144 | waters, and they repeated the words of consecration after the | waters, and they repeated the words of consecration after the | waters, and they repeated the words of consecration after the |
| 35145 | archbishop. And afterwards a voice cried out, saying, | archbishop. And afterwards a voice cried out, saying, | archbishop. And afterwards a voice cried out, saying, |
| 35146 | “Whosoever receiveth baptism in this water shall reccive at | “Whosoever receiveth baptism in this water shall reccive at | “Whosoever receiveth baptism in this water shall reccive at |
| 35147 | once the forgiveness of his sins.” And when the archbishop | once the forgiveness of his sins.” And when the archbishop | once the forgiveness of his sins.” And when the archbishop |
| 35148 | had finished the holy prayers he commanded that the whole | had finished the holy prayers he commanded that the whole | had finished the holy prayers he commanded that the whole |
| 35149 | multitude should hasten down to the lake, and should all | multitude should hasten down to the lake, and should all | multitude should hasten down to the lake, and should all |
| 35150 | receive baptism. And they all cried out, saying, ‘We are | receive baptism. And they all cried out, saying, ‘We are | receive baptism. And they all cried out, saying, ‘We are |
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| 35151 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 755 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 755 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 755 |
| 35152 | baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of | baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of | baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of |
| 35153 | the Holy Spirit.’ | the Holy Spirit.’ | the Holy Spirit.’ |
| 35154 | And when the king and all the multitude had received | And when the king and all the multitude had received | And when the king and all the multitude had received |
| 35155 | assembled in the church. And the archbishop shaved the | assembled in the church. And the archbishop shaved the | assembled in the church. And the archbishop shaved the |
| 35156 | head of John and consecrated him bishop, and he also | head of John and consecrated him bishop, and he also | head of John and consecrated him bishop, and he also |
| 35157 | appointed his three brothers to be elders. And the king | appointed his three brothers to be elders. And the king | appointed his three brothers to be elders. And the king |
| 35158 | had a son whose name was Achillas, and him the arch- | had a son whose name was Achillas, and him the arch- | had a son whose name was Achillas, and him the arch- |
| 35159 | Ⲫⲓ̀ⲉⲃⲟⲣ appointed to be a deacon. And all the multitude | Ⲫⲓ̀ⲉⲃⲟⲣ appointed to be a deacon. And all the multitude | Fìevor appointed to be a deacon. And all the multitude |
| 35160 | rejoiced in the Lord, and they said, ‘Behold and see this | rejoiced in the Lord, and they said, ‘Behold and see this | rejoiced in the Lord, and they said, ‘Behold and see this |
| 35161 | stranger who came to this city, and was considered to be | stranger who came to this city, and was considered to be | stranger who came to this city, and was considered to be |
| 35162 | a man of no importance whatsoever, and, lo, he is now | a man of no importance whatsoever, and, lo, he is now | a man of no importance whatsoever, and, lo, he is now |
| 35163 | sitting with the archbishop, and is, as it were, a father to | sitting with the archbishop, and is, as it were, a father to | sitting with the archbishop, and is, as it were, a father to |
| 35164 | all this multitude” Then the archbishop made ready the | all this multitude” Then the archbishop made ready the | all this multitude” Then the archbishop made ready the |
| 35165 | Offering, and elevated the Offering upon the altar, and he | Offering, and elevated the Offering upon the altar, and he | Offering, and elevated the Offering upon the altar, and he |
| 35166 | baptism, the archbishop gave them [the Benediction, and they Fol. 32 | baptism, the archbishop gave them [the Benediction, and they Fol. 32 | baptism, the archbishop gave them [the Benediction, and they Fol. 32 |
| 35167 | z | z | z |
| 35168 | resented it. | And the king and all the multitude marvelled Fol. 35 « | resented it. | And the king and all the multitude marvelled Fol. 35 « | resented it. | And the king and all the multitude marvelled Fol. 35 « |
| 35169 | because they had never been accustomed to a ceremony of | because they had never been accustomed to a ceremony of | because they had never been accustomed to a ceremony of |
| 35170 | this kind, and they had never seen zeal of this kind displayed. | this kind, and they had never seen zeal of this kind displayed. | this kind, and they had never seen zeal of this kind displayed. |
| 35171 | Now this was the first time the Offering was ever offered up | Now this was the first time the Offering was ever offered up | Now this was the first time the Offering was ever offered up |
| 35172 | n that country. And the archbishop administered the Sacra- | n that country. And the archbishop administered the Sacra- | n that country. And the archbishop administered the Sacra- |
| 35173 | ment to all the people, and he gave them the Benediction, | ment to all the people, and he gave them the Benediction, | ment to all the people, and he gave them the Benediction, |
| 35174 | and each departed to his own house. And the archbishop | and each departed to his own house. And the archbishop | and each departed to his own house. And the archbishop |
| 35175 | femained in that city for one month of days after this work, | femained in that city for one month of days after this work, | femained in that city for one month of days after this work, |
| 35176 | nd he catechized the people daily, and taught them the | nd he catechized the people daily, and taught them the | nd he catechized the people daily, and taught them the |
| 35177 | Whole Law of the Church; and after this he returned to | Whole Law of the Church; and after this he returned to | Whole Law of the Church; and after this he returned to |
| 35178 | ais city in peace. And Gesanthos and all the multitude of | ais city in peace. And Gesanthos and all the multitude of | ais city in peace. And Gesanthos and all the multitude of |
| 35179 | he city glorified John and his brethren, and they progressed | he city glorified John and his brethren, and they progressed | he city glorified John and his brethren, and they progressed |
| 35180 | ⲓ | ⲓ | i |
| 35181 | n the knowledge of the teaching (or, doctrine) of the Lord. | n the knowledge of the teaching (or, doctrine) of the Lord. | n the knowledge of the teaching (or, doctrine) of the Lord. |
| 35182 | And within a few days the holy bishop John said unto the | And within a few days the holy bishop John said unto the | And within a few days the holy bishop John said unto the |
| 35183 | sing, | ‘Let us build a church in the name of the holy Fol. 330 | sing, | ‘Let us build a church in the name of the holy Fol. 330 | sing, | ‘Let us build a church in the name of the holy Fol. 330 |
| 35184 | Archangel Michael, because it is through his supplication that | Archangel Michael, because it is through his supplication that | Archangel Michael, because it is through his supplication that |
| 35185 | Ive have all been saved.’ And the king said unto him, Ⲣⲟ | Ive have all been saved.’ And the king said unto him, ⲣⲟ | Ive have all been saved.’ And the king said unto him, ro |
| 35186 | Fhatsoever thou wishest, O my father, and we will hearken | Fhatsoever thou wishest, O my father, and we will hearken | Fhatsoever thou wishest, O my father, and we will hearken |
| 35187 | into thee,” And the holy bishop John laid the foundation of | into thee,” And the holy bishop John laid the foundation of | into thee,” And the holy bishop John laid the foundation of |
| 35188 | I (ⲙⲟⲩ chureh, and all the people of the city rejoiced with him, | I ⲙⲟⲩ chureh, and all the people of the city rejoiced with him, | I mou chureh, and all the people of the city rejoiced with him, |
| 35189 | | 3c? | | 3c? | | 3c? |
| 35190 | | | | | | |
| 35191 | ⲝⲃ | ⲝⲃ | ksv |
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| 35192 | 756 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOL | 756 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOL | 756 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOL |
| 35193 | and they helped him in everything which he comma] | and they helped him in everything which he comma] | and they helped him in everything which he comma] |
| 35194 | them to do. And he finished the church, [and provided itl | them to do. And he finished the church, [and provided itl | them to do. And he finished the church, [and provided itl |
| 35195 | with everything with great zeal, and he put on its roof ot | with everything with great zeal, and he put on its roof ot | with everything with great zeal, and he put on its roof ot |
| 35196 | the eighth day of the month. And the holy bishop Wi | the eighth day of the month. And the holy bishop Wi | the eighth day of the month. And the holy bishop Wi |
| 35197 | consecrated it in the name of the holy Archangel Michael! | consecrated it in the name of the holy Archangel Michael! | consecrated it in the name of the holy Archangel Michael! |
| 35198 | and the day of its dedication fell by chance upon the twelfth | and the day of its dedication fell by chance upon the twelfth | and the day of its dedication fell by chance upon the twelfth |
| 35199 | Fol. 84a day of the month Hathor. And all the | people of the city | Fol. 84a day of the month Hathor. And all the | people of the city | Fol. 84a day of the month Hathor. And all the | people of the city |
| 35200 | ZT assembled therein; moreover, the feast became unto them | ZT assembled therein; moreover, the feast became unto them | ZT assembled therein; moreover, the feast became unto them |
| 35201 | a double one, for the festival of its founding and of its dedi, | a double one, for the festival of its founding and of its dedi, | a double one, for the festival of its founding and of its dedi, |
| 35202 | cation were celebrated on the same day in the new church: | cation were celebrated on the same day in the new church: | cation were celebrated on the same day in the new church: |
| 35203 | And after the dedication the holy bishop John went into the | | And after the dedication the holy bishop John went into the | | And after the dedication the holy bishop John went into the | |
| 35204 | temple with the king, and with all the multitude of the city! | temple with the king, and with all the multitude of the city! | temple with the king, and with all the multitude of the city! |
| 35205 | and they overthrew it, and burnt the statue of Zeus with fire | and they overthrew it, and burnt the statue of Zeus with fire | and they overthrew it, and burnt the statue of Zeus with fire |
| 35206 | And the demon who dwelt in the idol cried out, saying | And the demon who dwelt in the idol cried out, saying | And the demon who dwelt in the idol cried out, saying |
| 35207 | ‘Thou art afflicting me exceedingly, O John, [for] thot | ‘Thou art afflicting me exceedingly, O John, [for] thot | ‘Thou art afflicting me exceedingly, O John, [for] thot |
| 35208 | hast turned me out of my dwelling.” And the king madé | hast turned me out of my dwelling.” And the king madé | hast turned me out of my dwelling.” And the king madé |
| 35209 | the people to build on the site of the temple a splendid | the people to build on the site of the temple a splendid | the people to build on the site of the temple a splendid |
| 35210 | church, and he made them to dedicate it in the name of the | church, and he made them to dedicate it in the name of the | church, and he made them to dedicate it in the name of the |
| 35211 | Twelve Apostles. And Saint John turned every one to the | Twelve Apostles. And Saint John turned every one to the | Twelve Apostles. And Saint John turned every one to the |
| 35212 | Fol. 3¢ b Orthodox Faith, and every one glorified | God through him® | Fol. 3¢ b Orthodox Faith, and every one glorified | God through him® | Fol. 3¢ b Orthodox Faith, and every one glorified | God through him® |
| 35213 | 22 And when the Emperor Constantine had heard of everything | 22 And when the Emperor Constantine had heard of everything | 22 And when the Emperor Constantine had heard of everything |
| 35214 | which John had done, he glorified God exceedingly, and he | which John had done, he glorified God exceedingly, and he | which John had done, he glorified God exceedingly, and he |
| 35215 | wrote to him a letter, wherein he besought him to bless hin! | wrote to him a letter, wherein he besought him to bless hin! | wrote to him a letter, wherein he besought him to bless hin! |
| 35216 | and all his kingdom, and he addressed him in it as ¢ the ⲡⲉⲛ | and all his kingdom, and he addressed him in it as ¢ the ⲡⲉⲛ | and all his kingdom, and he addressed him in it as ¢ the pen |
| 35217 | Daniel, the destroyer of idols’. And the country of Ⲕⲱ | Daniel, the destroyer of idols’. And the country of ⲭⲱ | Daniel, the destroyer of idols’. And the country of kō |
| 35218 | praised Saint John the bishop all his days, because of the | praised Saint John the bishop all his days, because of the | praised Saint John the bishop all his days, because of the |
| 35219 | multitude of the miracles which God worked by his hands. b | multitude of the miracles which God worked by his hands. b | multitude of the miracles which God worked by his hands. b |
| 35220 | Ye see then, O my beloved, how great is the goodness ⲟ | Ye see then, O my beloved, how great is the goodness ⲟⲓ | Ye see then, O my beloved, how great is the goodness oi |
| 35221 | God, and how great is the boldness of the holy Archange I | God, and how great is the boldness of the holy Archange I | God, and how great is the boldness of the holy Archange I |
| 35222 | Michael, who cometh to every one who feareth God, anc! | Michael, who cometh to every one who feareth God, anc! | Michael, who cometh to every one who feareth God, anc! |
| 35223 | Fol. 35 a Who keepeth Iis commandment. | For our father Daniel said ¢ | Fol. 35 a Who keepeth Iis commandment. | For our father Daniel said ¢ | Fol. 35 a Who keepeth Iis commandment. | For our father Daniel said ¢ |
| 35224 | ⲕ︦ⲉ︦ *Ⲛⲟⲃⲉ standeth with me except Michael, our archon.’! And} | 25 *ⲛⲟⲃⲓ standeth with me except Michael, our archon.’! And} | 25 *novi standeth with me except Michael, our archon.’! And} |
| 35225 | again, ‘ The angel of the Lord laid hold upon Ambo | again, ‘ The angel of the Lord laid hold upon Ambo | again, ‘ The angel of the Lord laid hold upon Ambo |
| 35226 | 1 Dan. x. 21. | 1 Dan. x. 21. | 1 Dan. x. 21. |
| 35227 | ——— | ——— | ——— |
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| 35228 | ⲛ AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 757 | ⲛ AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 757 | n AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 757 |
| 35229 | “vas in his hand, and took him to the pit of lions, and he | “vas in his hand, and took him to the pit of lions, and he | “vas in his hand, and took him to the pit of lions, and he |
| 35230 | rave the food to Daniel’! And again it saith in the Acts of | rave the food to Daniel’! And again it saith in the Acts of | rave the food to Daniel’! And again it saith in the Acts of |
| 35231 | ‘he Apostles, ¢ The angel of the Lord opened the door of the | ‘he Apostles, ¢ The angel of the Lord opened the door of the | ‘he Apostles, ¢ The angel of the Lord opened the door of the |
| 35232 | urison by night, and brought Peter ⲟⲛ. The holy Arch- | urison by night, and brought Peter ⲟⲛ. The holy Arch- | urison by night, and brought Peter on. The holy Arch- |
| 35233 | ngel Michael ministered unto each one of the martyrs until | ngel Michael ministered unto each one of the martyrs until | ngel Michael ministered unto each one of the martyrs until |
| 35234 | hey completed their strife, and they departed to heaven in | hey completed their strife, and they departed to heaven in | hey completed their strife, and they departed to heaven in |
| 35235 | ⲉ tlory through the supplication of Michael. The sun riseth | ⲉ tlory through the supplication of Michael. The sun riseth | e tlory through the supplication of Michael. The sun riseth |
| 35236 | japon all the world through the supplication of Michael. | japon all the world through the supplication of Michael. | japon all the world through the supplication of Michael. |
| 35237 | he great spring of Edem (Eden) sent forth its waters into the | he great spring of Edem (Eden) sent forth its waters into the | he great spring of Edem (Eden) sent forth its waters into the |
| 35238 | our Rivers through the supplication of Michael. The earth | our Rivers through the supplication of Michael. The earth | our Rivers through the supplication of Michael. The earth |
| 35239 | eareth its fruits through the supplication of Michael. | The Fol. 35 ¢ | eareth its fruits through the supplication of Michael. | The Fol. 35 ¢ | eareth its fruits through the supplication of Michael. | The Fol. 35 ¢ |
| 35240 | hole world was reconciled again to God [by Michael], and ZF | hole world was reconciled again to God [by Michael], and ZF | hole world was reconciled again to God [by Michael], and ZF |
| 35241 | e it is who delivereth every one from the snares of the Devil. | e it is who delivereth every one from the snares of the Devil. | e it is who delivereth every one from the snares of the Devil. |
| 35242 | e find the intercession of Michael in the strenuous work | e find the intercession of Michael in the strenuous work | e find the intercession of Michael in the strenuous work |
| 35243 | f our hands. We find the intercession of the archangel in | f our hands. We find the intercession of the archangel in | f our hands. We find the intercession of the archangel in |
| 35244 | e quietness of the oxen, and the growth of the lambs. We | e quietness of the oxen, and the growth of the lambs. We | e quietness of the oxen, and the growth of the lambs. We |
| 35245 | nd the intercession of Michael in the growth of the wool of | nd the intercession of Michael in the growth of the wool of | nd the intercession of Michael in the growth of the wool of |
| 35246 | te sheep, and in the milk of the goats. We find the inter- | te sheep, and in the milk of the goats. We find the inter- | te sheep, and in the milk of the goats. We find the inter- |
| 35247 | ssion of the archangel in the growth of all the fruits of the | ssion of the archangel in the growth of all the fruits of the | ssion of the archangel in the growth of all the fruits of the |
| 35248 | eld. Through the intercession of Michael the trees bring | eld. Through the intercession of Michael the trees bring | eld. Through the intercession of Michael the trees bring |
| 35249 | wth their fruits. We find the intercession of Michael in | wth their fruits. We find the intercession of Michael in | wth their fruits. We find the intercession of Michael in |
| 35250 | e body of the vine and in the gladness [which is] in ths | e body of the vine and in the gladness [which is] in ths | e body of the vine and in the gladness [which is] in ths |
| 35251 | ine. We find the intercession of Michael in the joy, and in | ine. We find the intercession of Michael in the joy, and in | ine. We find the intercession of Michael in the joy, and in |
| 35252 | e fatness, and in the savour of the olives. We find the | e fatness, and in the savour of the olives. We find the | e fatness, and in the savour of the olives. We find the |
| 35253 | _atercession of Michael in the slumber of a man, and in his | _atercession of Michael in the slumber of a man, and in his | _atercession of Michael in the slumber of a man, and in his |
| 35254 | 2st by night. We find the intercession of Michael | in the Fol. 36 4 | 2st by night. We find the intercession of Michael | in the Fol. 36 4 | 2st by night. We find the intercession of Michael | in the Fol. 36 4 |
| 35255 | ~vinds which stir up the seas, from which he delivereth [men]. 2% | ~vinds which stir up the seas, from which he delivereth [men]. 2% | ~vinds which stir up the seas, from which he delivereth [men]. 2% |
| 35256 | Ⲧⲉ find the intercession of the archangel in the flight of the | ⲧⲉ find the intercession of the archangel in the flight of the | te find the intercession of the archangel in the flight of the |
| 35257 | ⲉ ⲙⲱ in the heavens, and in the motion of those upon the | ⲉ ⲙⲱ in the heavens, and in the motion of those upon the | e mō in the heavens, and in the motion of those upon the |
| 35258 | arth. We find the intercession of Michael in the union of | arth. We find the intercession of Michael in the union of | arth. We find the intercession of Michael in the union of |
| 35259 | oly matrimony, wherein men beget their children for bless- | oly matrimony, wherein men beget their children for bless- | oly matrimony, wherein men beget their children for bless- |
| 35260 | ng. We find the intercession of Michael in the war that | ng. We find the intercession of Michael in the war that | ng. We find the intercession of Michael in the war that |
| 35261 | estroyeth the ungodly, and establisheth peace, and delivereth | estroyeth the ungodly, and establisheth peace, and delivereth | estroyeth the ungodly, and establisheth peace, and delivereth |
| 35262 | ⲉ Bel and the Dragon, vv. 23 ff. 2 Acts v. 19; xii. 7. | ⲉ Bel and the Dragon, vv. 23 ff. 2 Acts v. 19; xii. 7. | e Bel and the Dragon, vv. 23 ff. 2 Acts v. 19; xii. 7. |
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| 35263 | Fol. ⲑ | Fol. Ⲑ | Fol. Ɵ |
| 35264 | LH | LH | LH |
| 35265 | ⲥ | ⲥ | s |
| 35266 | Fol. 37 a | Fol. 37 a | Fol. 37 a |
| 35267 | 758 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD | 758 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD | 758 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD |
| 35268 | the righteous. We find the intercession of Michael in the | the righteous. We find the intercession of Michael in the | the righteous. We find the intercession of Michael in the |
| 35269 | midst of brethren [who live] together, and he is among | midst of brethren [who live] together, and he is among | midst of brethren [who live] together, and he is among |
| 35270 | them. We find the intercession of Michael among the | them. We find the intercession of Michael among the | them. We find the intercession of Michael among the |
| 35271 | ascetics in the desert (or, mountain), and it giveth them | ascetics in the desert (or, mountain), and it giveth them | ascetics in the desert (or, mountain), and it giveth them |
| 35272 | strength. We find the intercession of Michael in the | strength. We find the intercession of Michael in the | strength. We find the intercession of Michael in the |
| 35273 | assembly of the monks, and it at the same time acteth as | assembly of the monks, and it at the same time acteth as | assembly of the monks, and it at the same time acteth as |
| 35274 | a peace-maker. We find the intercession of the archangel | a peace-maker. We find the intercession of the archangel | a peace-maker. We find the intercession of the archangel |
| 35275 | in the prayer of the bishops, and elders, | and deacons at the | in the prayer of the bishops, and elders, | and deacons at the | in the prayer of the bishops, and elders, | and deacons at the |
| 35276 | holy table. We find the intercession of Michael in the voice | holy table. We find the intercession of Michael in the voice | holy table. We find the intercession of Michael in the voice |
| 35277 | of the readers and the leaders of the choir when they sing | of the readers and the leaders of the choir when they sing | of the readers and the leaders of the choir when they sing |
| 35278 | their hymns in church. We find the intercession of Michael | their hymns in church. We find the intercession of Michael | their hymns in church. We find the intercession of Michael |
| 35279 | when he is gentle towards those who are weary, and when he | when he is gentle towards those who are weary, and when he | when he is gentle towards those who are weary, and when he |
| 35280 | giveth them strength. We find the intercession of the arch- | giveth them strength. We find the intercession of the arch- | giveth them strength. We find the intercession of the arch- |
| 35281 | angel when he giveth help unto those who are vexed by | angel when he giveth help unto those who are vexed by | angel when he giveth help unto those who are vexed by |
| 35282 | processes in the law-court. We find the intercession of | processes in the law-court. We find the intercession of | processes in the law-court. We find the intercession of |
| 35283 | Michael when he giveth relief to those who suffer ⲫⲙⲏⲓ- | Michael when he giveth relief to those who suffer ⲫⲙⲏⲓ- | Michael when he giveth relief to those who suffer fmyi- |
| 35284 | ment. In short, he giveth strength to the living in their | ment. In short, he giveth strength to the living in their | ment. In short, he giveth strength to the living in their |
| 35285 | necessity, and as for the dead, he entreateth God at all times | necessity, and as for the dead, he entreateth God at all times | necessity, and as for the dead, he entreateth God at all times |
| 35286 | on their behalf that He will shew mercy upon them. For of | on their behalf that He will shew mercy upon them. For of | on their behalf that He will shew mercy upon them. For of |
| 35287 | all the righteous who are in the heavens, unto which of them | all the righteous who are in the heavens, unto which of them | all the righteous who are in the heavens, unto which of them |
| 35288 | did [not] the Archangel Michael go when they were in | did [not] the Archangel Michael go when they were in | did [not] the Archangel Michael go when they were in |
| 35289 | trouble and help them ? And unto which of all the martyrs | trouble and help them ? And unto which of all the martyrs | trouble and help them ? And unto which of all the martyrs |
| 35290 | who are in heaven did not Michael go, and give them | who are in heaven did not Michael go, and give them | who are in heaven did not Michael go, and give them |
| 35291 | strength, and deliver them from all their tribulations? | For | strength, and deliver them from all their tribulations? | For | strength, and deliver them from all their tribulations? | For |
| 35292 | the archangel standeth by every one who cricth up to God | the archangel standeth by every one who cricth up to God | the archangel standeth by every one who cricth up to God |
| 35293 | with all his heart, and helpeth him. | with all his heart, and helpeth him. | with all his heart, and helpeth him. |
| 35294 | Behold then, O my beloved, we know of a certainty of the | Behold then, O my beloved, we know of a certainty of the | Behold then, O my beloved, we know of a certainty of the |
| 35295 | love of God towards man, and of the loving-kindness | love of God towards man, and of the loving-kindness | love of God towards man, and of the loving-kindness |
| 35296 | (or, compassion) of the Archangel Michael for all mankind, | (or, compassion) of the Archangel Michael for all mankind, | (or, compassion) of the Archangel Michael for all mankind, |
| 35297 | and that he is a minister on their behalf before the Father, | and that he is a minister on their behalf before the Father, | and that he is a minister on their behalf before the Father, |
| 35298 | and that he causeth Him to shew mercy towards every one, | and that he causeth Him to shew mercy towards every one, | and that he causeth Him to shew mercy towards every one, |
| 35299 | and to make straight his ways. And as for us, let us, O my | and to make straight his ways. And as for us, let us, O my | and to make straight his ways. And as for us, let us, O my |
| 35300 | beloved, give unto him the things for which he wisheth, and | beloved, give unto him the things for which he wisheth, and | beloved, give unto him the things for which he wisheth, and |
| 35301 | let us make entreaty unto him by means of them, so that he | let us make entreaty unto him by means of them, so that he | let us make entreaty unto him by means of them, so that he |
| 35302 | may love us exceedingly, and may make intercession for us | may love us exceedingly, and may make intercession for us | may love us exceedingly, and may make intercession for us |
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| 35303 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 759 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 759 | AND ON THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 759 |
| 35304 | with God, and may let us live together in one fraternal bond. | with God, and may let us live together in one fraternal bond. | with God, and may let us live together in one fraternal bond. |
| 35305 | Let us keep our marriage bond holy and undefiled, and let | Let us keep our marriage bond holy and undefiled, and let | Let us keep our marriage bond holy and undefiled, and let |
| 35306 | there be no fornication whatsoever among us. Let there be | there be no fornication whatsoever among us. Let there be | there be no fornication whatsoever among us. Let there be |
| 35307 | no slanderous gossiping | on our lips, for it is a sharp spear, Fol. 37» | no slanderous gossiping | on our lips, for it is a sharp spear, Fol. 37» | no slanderous gossiping | on our lips, for it is a sharp spear, Fol. 37» |
| 35308 | and it is a hateful thing before God. Fornication is death in ⲟ̄ | and it is a hateful thing before God. Fornication is death in ⲟⲓ | and it is a hateful thing before God. Fornication is death in oi |
| 35309 | poverty and a friend of the Devil. TFornication is a thing | poverty and a friend of the Devil. TFornication is a thing | poverty and a friend of the Devil. TFornication is a thing |
| 35310 | that is hated by the Christians, and it is an enemy unto God | that is hated by the Christians, and it is an enemy unto God | that is hated by the Christians, and it is an enemy unto God |
| 35311 | and His angels, and a friend of perdition. Consider the sons | and His angels, and a friend of perdition. Consider the sons | and His angels, and a friend of perdition. Consider the sons |
| 35312 | of Eli the priest; when once they loved fornication destruc- | of Eli the priest; when once they loved fornication destruc- | of Eli the priest; when once they loved fornication destruc- |
| 35313 | tion came upon them! Observe also the sons of King David ; | tion came upon them! Observe also the sons of King David ; | tion came upon them! Observe also the sons of King David ; |
| 35314 | when once they loved fornication more than holy matrimony | when once they loved fornication more than holy matrimony | when once they loved fornication more than holy matrimony |
| 35315 | God cut them off, shortness of life laid hold upon them, and not | God cut them off, shortness of life laid hold upon them, and not | God cut them off, shortness of life laid hold upon them, and not |
| 35316 | one of them saw his children in Israel. Amnén slept with | one of them saw his children in Israel. Amnén slept with | one of them saw his children in Israel. Amnén slept with |
| 35317 | his half-sister [Tamar], and Absalom slew him.? Similarly | his half-sister [Tamar], and Absalom slew him.? Similarly | his half-sister [Tamar], and Absalom slew him.? Similarly |
| 35318 | Absalom slept with | the concubines of his father, and God Fol 38a | Absalom slept with | the concubines of his father, and God Fol 38a | Absalom slept with | the concubines of his father, and God Fol 38a |
| 35319 | brought upon him a rebellion, and he died in the fight? OX | brought upon him a rebellion, and he died in the fight? OX | brought upon him a rebellion, and he died in the fight? OX |
| 35320 | Adonias (Adonijah)* also made Abisats (Abishag), the | Adonias (Adonijah)* also made Abisats (Abishag), the | Adonias (Adonijah)* also made Abisats (Abishag), the |
| 35321 | Somanite,® his father’s wife, to be with child (?), and he died | Somanite,® his father’s wife, to be with child (?), and he died | Somanite,® his father’s wife, to be with child (?), and he died |
| 35322 | because of her. | because of her. | because of her. |
| 35323 | Now therefore, O my beloved sons, let us cast forth from | Now therefore, O my beloved sons, let us cast forth from | Now therefore, O my beloved sons, let us cast forth from |
| 35324 | us all perverse ways, and let us be without impurity, and sin, | us all perverse ways, and let us be without impurity, and sin, | us all perverse ways, and let us be without impurity, and sin, |
| 35325 | and scandalous gossip. Ⲙⲟ matrimony never defiled [any] | and scandalous gossip. Ⲙⲟ matrimony never defiled [any] | and scandalous gossip. Mo matrimony never defiled [any] |
| 35326 | man.” Observe that Moses spake with God several times, | man.” Observe that Moses spake with God several times, | man.” Observe that Moses spake with God several times, |
| 35327 | and yet he had his wife and his children, and these did not | and yet he had his wife and his children, and these did not | and yet he had his wife and his children, and these did not |
| 35328 | hinder him from going into the darkness to speak unto God. | hinder him from going into the darkness to speak unto God. | hinder him from going into the darkness to speak unto God. |
| 35329 | But do not make us to multiply our words overmuch concern- | But do not make us to multiply our words overmuch concern- | But do not make us to multiply our words overmuch concern- |
| 35330 | ing these things, and let the witnesses of the Old and the | ing these things, and let the witnesses of the Old and the | ing these things, and let the witnesses of the Old and the |
| 35331 | New [Testaments] be sufficient for us. And further, let us | New [Testaments] be sufficient for us. And further, let us | New [Testaments] be sufficient for us. And further, let us |
| 35332 | bring to an end | our discourse on the Archangel Michael, Fol. 335 | bring to an end | our discourse on the Archangel Michael, Fol. 335 | bring to an end | our discourse on the Archangel Michael, Fol. 335 |
| 35333 | whose festival we are celebrating this day. This festival of | whose festival we are celebrating this day. This festival of | whose festival we are celebrating this day. This festival of |
| 35334 | to-day hath no need of the rich man who weareth splendid | to-day hath no need of the rich man who weareth splendid | to-day hath no need of the rich man who weareth splendid |
| 35335 | apparel, whilst the poor man hideth himself from the draught | apparel, whilst the poor man hideth himself from the draught | apparel, whilst the poor man hideth himself from the draught |
| 35336 | ) ϯ Sam. ii. 12 ff, 2 2 Sam. xiii. 28. | ) ϯ Sam. ii. 12 ff, 2 2 Sam. xiii. 28. | ) ti Sam. ii. 12 ff, 2 2 Sam. xiii. 28. |
| 35337 | 3 2 Sam. xvi, 22; xviii. 15, 4 1 Kings i. 5; ii. 12 ff, | 3 2 Sam. xvi, 22; xviii. 15, 4 1 Kings i. 5; ii. 12 ff, | 3 2 Sam. xvi, 22; xviii. 15, 4 1 Kings i. 5; ii. 12 ff, |
| 35338 | 5 ¢ Abishag the Shunammite,” 1 Kings ii. 17 (LXX) Ⲁⲇⲃⲉⲓϭⲉ̀ tip | 5 ¢ Abishag the Shunammite,” 1 Kings ii. 17 (LXX) Ⲁⲇⲃⲉⲓϭⲉ̀ tip | 5 ¢ Abishag the Shunammite,” 1 Kings ii. 17 (LXX) Adveiċè tip |
| 35339 | SwpavelTiv. | SwpavelTiv. | SwpavelTiv. |
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| 35340 | 760 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD | 760 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD | 760 DISCOURSE ON THE COMPASSION OF GOD |
| 35341 | of the door. This festival hath no need of the rich man who | of the door. This festival hath no need of the rich man who | of the door. This festival hath no need of the rich man who |
| 35342 | is sated with wine, whilst the poor man lacketh bread as he | is sated with wine, whilst the poor man lacketh bread as he | is sated with wine, whilst the poor man lacketh bread as he |
| 35343 | lieth in [his] quarter. This festival to-day hath no need of | lieth in [his] quarter. This festival to-day hath no need of | lieth in [his] quarter. This festival to-day hath no need of |
| 35344 | the person who eateth by himself in gladness, whilst the poor | the person who eateth by himself in gladness, whilst the poor | the person who eateth by himself in gladness, whilst the poor |
| 35345 | man in prison lacketh food. This festival to-day hath no | man in prison lacketh food. This festival to-day hath no | man in prison lacketh food. This festival to-day hath no |
| 35346 | need of the person who maketh merry and rejoiceth in his | need of the person who maketh merry and rejoiceth in his | need of the person who maketh merry and rejoiceth in his |
| 35347 | house by himself, whilst the poor man remaineth in his | house by himself, whilst the poor man remaineth in his | house by himself, whilst the poor man remaineth in his |
| 35348 | house with no man to visit him. These commandments are | house with no man to visit him. These commandments are | house with no man to visit him. These commandments are |
| 35349 | not of men, but of God. For God shall judge the whole | not of men, but of God. For God shall judge the whole | not of men, but of God. For God shall judge the whole |
| 35350 | Fol. 39 a race of men | by the six commandments which are in the | Fol. 39 a race of men | by the six commandments which are in the | Fol. 39 a race of men | by the six commandments which are in the |
| 35351 | OT holy Gospels. Moreover, Ⲟ my beloved, let us supplicate | OT holy Gospels. Moreover, ⲟⲓ my beloved, let us supplicate | OT holy Gospels. Moreover, oi my beloved, let us supplicate |
| 35352 | the holy Archangel Michael with a right heart, so that God | the holy Archangel Michael with a right heart, so that God | the holy Archangel Michael with a right heart, so that God |
| 35353 | may receive his prayers on our behalf, and so that He may | may receive his prayers on our behalf, and so that He may | may receive his prayers on our behalf, and so that He may |
| 35354 | forgive us the sins which we have committed in times past, | forgive us the sins which we have committed in times past, | forgive us the sins which we have committed in times past, |
| 35355 | and may give unto us restoration for the future. And now | and may give unto us restoration for the future. And now | and may give unto us restoration for the future. And now |
| 35356 | I see that the moment hath arrived for us to go and fulfil | I see that the moment hath arrived for us to go and fulfil | I see that the moment hath arrived for us to go and fulfil |
| 35357 | that which it is incumbent upon us to do, that is to say, | that which it is incumbent upon us to do, that is to say, | that which it is incumbent upon us to do, that is to say, |
| 35358 | [the offering up of] the Holy Offering. This we must do, | [the offering up of] the Holy Offering. This we must do, | [the offering up of] the Holy Offering. This we must do, |
| 35359 | and receive the Holy Mysteries, the Body and Blood of our | and receive the Holy Mysteries, the Body and Blood of our | and receive the Holy Mysteries, the Body and Blood of our |
| 35360 | Lord Jesus the Christ, to Whom be all glory, which is meet, | Lord Jesus the Christ, to Whom be all glory, which is meet, | Lord Jesus the Christ, to Whom be all glory, which is meet, |
| 35361 | and to the Father with Him, and to the Holy Spirit, life- | and to the Father with Him, and to the Holy Spirit, life- | and to the Father with Him, and to the Holy Spirit, life- |
| 35362 | 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 |
| 35363 | ever. Amen. | ever. Amen. | ever. Amen. |
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| 35364 | THE DISCOURSE OF CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP | THE DISCOURSE OF CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP | THE DISCOURSE OF CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP |
| 35365 | OF JERUSALEM, ON THE CROSS | OF JERUSALEM, ON THE CROSS | OF JERUSALEM, ON THE CROSS |
| 35366 | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6799) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6799) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6799) |
| 35367 | THE DISCOURSE WHICH SAINT CYRIL, ARCH- Fol. 2a 1 | THE DISCOURSE WHICH SAINT CYRIL, ARCH- Fol. 2a 1 | THE DISCOURSE WHICH SAINT CYRIL, ARCH- Fol. 2a 1 |
| 35368 | BISHOP OF JERUSALEM, PRONOUNCED CON- [X] | BISHOP OF JERUSALEM, PRONOUNCED CON- [X] | BISHOP OF JERUSALEM, PRONOUNCED CON- [X] |
| 35369 | CERNING THE CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS THE | CERNING THE CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS THE | CERNING THE CROSS OF OUR LORD JESUS THE |
| 35370 | CHRIST, ON THE DAY OF ITS DISCOVERY, WHICH | CHRIST, ON THE DAY OF ITS DISCOVERY, WHICH | CHRIST, ON THE DAY OF ITS DISCOVERY, WHICH |
| 35371 | IS THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF THE MONTH | IS THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF THE MONTH | IS THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF THE MONTH |
| 35372 | THOTH.! AND HE SPAKE ALSO ABOUT THE | THOTH.! AND HE SPAKE ALSO ABOUT THE | THOTH.! AND HE SPAKE ALSO ABOUT THE |
| 35373 | WORD WHICH THE LORD SPAKE IN THE LAW | WORD WHICH THE LORD SPAKE IN THE LAW | WORD WHICH THE LORD SPAKE IN THE LAW |
| 35374 | OF MOSES, ‘CELEBRATE A FEAST TO ME THREE | OF MOSES, ‘CELEBRATE A FEAST TO ME THREE | OF MOSES, ‘CELEBRATE A FEAST TO ME THREE |
| 35375 | TIMES EACH YEAR’2 AND HE SPAKE ALSO | TIMES EACH YEAR’2 AND HE SPAKE ALSO | TIMES EACH YEAR’2 AND HE SPAKE ALSO |
| 35376 | ABOUT THE HONOUR OF THE CROSS, WHICH | ABOUT THE HONOUR OF THE CROSS, WHICH | ABOUT THE HONOUR OF THE CROSS, WHICH |
| 35377 | APPEARED ABOVE THE GRAVE OF THE SAVIOUR. | APPEARED ABOVE THE GRAVE OF THE SAVIOUR. | APPEARED ABOVE THE GRAVE OF THE SAVIOUR. |
| 35378 | AND HE SPAKE ALSO ABOUT ISAAC THE SAMA- | AND HE SPAKE ALSO ABOUT ISAAC THE SAMA- | AND HE SPAKE ALSO ABOUT ISAAC THE SAMA- |
| 35379 | RITAN, WHOM HE BAPTIZED. AND HE PRO- | RITAN, WHOM HE BAPTIZED. AND HE PRO- | RITAN, WHOM HE BAPTIZED. AND HE PRO- |
| 35380 | NOUNCED DISCOURSES IN THE SHRINE OF | NOUNCED DISCOURSES IN THE SHRINE OF | NOUNCED DISCOURSES IN THE SHRINE OF |
| 35381 | THE RESURRECTION, | THAT IS TO SAY, SAINT Fol. 2a 2 | THE RESURRECTION, | THAT IS TO SAY, SAINT Fol. 2a 2 | THE RESURRECTION, | THAT IS TO SAY, SAINT Fol. 2a 2 |
| 35382 | EIRENE. HE CELEBRATED THE FESTIVAL OF | EIRENE. HE CELEBRATED THE FESTIVAL OF | EIRENE. HE CELEBRATED THE FESTIVAL OF |
| 35383 | THE CROSS WITH ALL THE ORTHODOX PEOPLE, | THE CROSS WITH ALL THE ORTHODOX PEOPLE, | THE CROSS WITH ALL THE ORTHODOX PEOPLE, |
| 35384 | WHO WERE GATHERED TOGETHER INTO THE | WHO WERE GATHERED TOGETHER INTO THE | WHO WERE GATHERED TOGETHER INTO THE |
| 35385 | . HOLY CHURCH. IN THE PEACE OF GOD. | . HOLY CHURCH. IN THE PEACE OF GOD. | . HOLY CHURCH. IN THE PEACE OF GOD. |
| 35386 | AMEN. | AMEN. | AMEN. |
| 35387 | ‘Tur Lord reigneth ; let the earth rejoice; let the isles, | ‘Tur Lord reigneth ; let the earth rejoice; let the isles, | ‘Tur Lord reigneth ; let the earth rejoice; let the isles, |
| 35388 | . which are many, be Ϩⲁ The Lord reigneth; He hath | . which are many, be ϧⲁ The Lord reigneth; He hath | . which are many, be xa The Lord reigneth; He hath |
| 35389 | arrayed Himself in splendour. The Lord reigneth; He hath | arrayed Himself in splendour. The Lord reigneth; He hath | arrayed Himself in splendour. The Lord reigneth; He hath |
| 35390 | arrayed Himself in strength, He hath girded Himself there- | arrayed Himself in strength, He hath girded Himself there- | arrayed Himself in strength, He hath girded Himself there- |
| 35391 | ⲧⲓ. Ⲟ [my] hearers, who love instruction, who love | ⲧⲓ. Ⲟⲓ [my] hearers, who love instruction, who love | ti. Oi [my] hearers, who love instruction, who love |
| 35392 | 1 September 14. ? Exod. xxiii. 14, 17 ; Deut. xvi. 16. | 1 September 14. ? Exod. xxiii. 14, 17 ; Deut. xvi. 16. | 1 September 14. ? Exod. xxiii. 14, 17 ; Deut. xvi. 16. |
| 35393 | 3 Ps. xevii. 1. 4 Ps. xciil. 1. | 3 Ps. xevii. 1. 4 Ps. xciil. 1. | 3 Ps. xevii. 1. 4 Ps. xciil. 1. |
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| 35394 | Ⲣⲟ. | ⲣⲟ. | ro. |
| 35395 | ⲃ | Ⲃ | V |
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| 35397 | reasoning, and who love God, I observe that the understandings | reasoning, and who love God, I observe that the understandings | reasoning, and who love God, I observe that the understandings |
| 35398 | [of men] are different, each from the other, and even so is it in | [of men] are different, each from the other, and even so is it in | [of men] are different, each from the other, and even so is it in |
| 35399 | the case of the holy | Prophets. David, the father of the | the case of the holy | Prophets. David, the father of the | the case of the holy | Prophets. David, the father of the |
| 35400 | Christ according to the flesh, said, ¢ The Lord reigneth ; let | Christ according to the flesh, said, ¢ The Lord reigneth ; let | Christ according to the flesh, said, ¢ The Lord reigneth ; let |
| 35401 | the earth rejoice; and let the isles, which are many, be glad.’ | the earth rejoice; and let the isles, which are many, be glad.’ | the earth rejoice; and let the isles, which are many, be glad.’ |
| 35402 | He spake also in the same spirit, saying, ‘ The Lord reigneth | He spake also in the same spirit, saying, ‘ The Lord reigneth | He spake also in the same spirit, saying, ‘ The Lord reigneth |
| 35403 | from the ⲟⲟ) For it is the Holy Spirit, Who spake by | from the ⲟⲟ For it is the Holy Spirit, Who spake by | from the oo For it is the Holy Spirit, Who spake by |
| 35404 | the mouths of all His Prophets, Who maketh Himself manifest, | the mouths of all His Prophets, Who maketh Himself manifest, | the mouths of all His Prophets, Who maketh Himself manifest, |
| 35405 | like the tongues of fire on the day of the holy Pentecost? | like the tongues of fire on the day of the holy Pentecost? | like the tongues of fire on the day of the holy Pentecost? |
| 35406 | Fol. 2 2 Moreover David, the righteous king, | saith, ‘The Lord | Fol. 2 2 Moreover David, the righteous king, | saith, ‘The Lord | Fol. 2 2 Moreover David, the righteous king, | saith, ‘The Lord |
| 35407 | Fol. 3 a1 | Fol. 3 a1 | Fol. 3 a1 |
| 35408 | ⲅ | ⲅ | ġ |
| 35409 | reigneth ; let the nations rage furiously.’® Ⲟ David, thon | reigneth ; let the nations rage furiously.’® ⲟⲓ David, thon | reigneth ; let the nations rage furiously.’® oi David, thon |
| 35410 | hymn-writer, only a little way back thou didst say, ‘The | hymn-writer, only a little way back thou didst say, ‘The | hymn-writer, only a little way back thou didst say, ‘The |
| 35411 | Lord reigneth ; let the earth rejoice,” * but thou dost not say | Lord reigneth ; let the earth rejoice,” * but thou dost not say | Lord reigneth ; let the earth rejoice,” * but thou dost not say |
| 35412 | ‘rejoicing in all the earth’. And again thou dost speak, | ‘rejoicing in all the earth’. And again thou dost speak, | ‘rejoicing in all the earth’. And again thou dost speak, |
| 35413 | making a distinction between the islands and gladness and | making a distinction between the islands and gladness and | making a distinction between the islands and gladness and |
| 35414 | the tribulation of heart of the men who do what is evil. For | the tribulation of heart of the men who do what is evil. For | the tribulation of heart of the men who do what is evil. For |
| 35415 | wrath in a man is wont to bring in its train sorrow of heart. | wrath in a man is wont to bring in its train sorrow of heart. | wrath in a man is wont to bring in its train sorrow of heart. |
| 35416 | But simple readings will not delight the hearts of those who | But simple readings will not delight the hearts of those who | But simple readings will not delight the hearts of those who |
| 35417 | listen if | they do not find the interpretations thereof or that | listen if | they do not find the interpretations thereof or that | listen if | they do not find the interpretations thereof or that |
| 35418 | which shall declare unto them the meanings thereof. And | which shall declare unto them the meanings thereof. And | which shall declare unto them the meanings thereof. And |
| 35419 | behold, we will invoke the Holy Spirit, Who is One and is the | behold, we will invoke the Holy Spirit, Who is One and is the | behold, we will invoke the Holy Spirit, Who is One and is the |
| 35420 | same as the Father and the Son, so that He may open the | same as the Father and the Son, so that He may open the | same as the Father and the Son, so that He may open the |
| 35421 | eyes of our hearts in order that we may be able to understand | eyes of our hearts in order that we may be able to understand | eyes of our hearts in order that we may be able to understand |
| 35422 | a few particulars of His true knowledge, which He spake by | a few particulars of His true knowledge, which He spake by | a few particulars of His true knowledge, which He spake by |
| 35423 | the mouth of IIis holy Prophets. Now I mysclf alone am | the mouth of IIis holy Prophets. Now I mysclf alone am | the mouth of IIis holy Prophets. Now I mysclf alone am |
| 35424 | not capable of doing this. We will, however, keep with joy | not capable of doing this. We will, however, keep with joy | not capable of doing this. We will, however, keep with joy |
| 35425 | the festival of the Cross together with all the orthodox | the festival of the Cross together with all the orthodox | the festival of the Cross together with all the orthodox |
| 35426 | Fol 3a 2 people who | have assembled in this holy place this day from | Fol 3a 2 people who | have assembled in this holy place this day from | Fol 3a 2 people who | have assembled in this holy place this day from |
| 35427 | all parts of the country to glorify the Cross, and to worship | all parts of the country to glorify the Cross, and to worship | all parts of the country to glorify the Cross, and to worship |
| 35428 | and to bow down before Him Who ascended the Cross, our | and to bow down before Him Who ascended the Cross, our | and to bow down before Him Who ascended the Cross, our |
| 35429 | Saviour, Jesus the Christ, in order that He may permit | Saviour, Jesus the Christ, in order that He may permit | Saviour, Jesus the Christ, in order that He may permit |
| 35430 | all of us to enquire into His law and to understand His | all of us to enquire into His law and to understand His | all of us to enquire into His law and to understand His |
| 35431 | commandments. | commandments. | commandments. |
| 35432 | 1 Ps. xevi. 10, 12. 2 Acts ii. 3. | 1 Ps. xevi. 10, 12. 2 Acts ii. 3. | 1 Ps. xevi. 10, 12. 2 Acts ii. 3. |
| 35433 | 3 Compare Ps. ii. 1; xlvi. 6; xecix 1. ⲉ 1. | 3 Compare Ps. ii. 1; xlvi. 6; xecix 1. Ⲉ 1. | 3 Compare Ps. ii. 1; xlvi. 6; xecix 1. E 1. |
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| 35434 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 763 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 763 | BY CYRIL, ARCHBISHOP OF JERUSALEM 763 |
| 35435 | Seeing that the Lord hath become King, we must know | Seeing that the Lord hath become King, we must know | Seeing that the Lord hath become King, we must know |
| 35436 | that He hath taken heed to time in order that He may | that He hath taken heed to time in order that He may | that He hath taken heed to time in order that He may |
| 35437 | manifestly become the King therein. Did not Daniel (sic) | manifestly become the King therein. Did not Daniel (sic) | manifestly become the King therein. Did not Daniel (sic) |
| 35438 | the prophet, the man | beloved, say, ¢ His kingdom is an ⲉⲩⲉⲓ- Fol. 34 1 | the prophet, the man | beloved, say, ¢ His kingdom is an ⲉⲩⲓ- Fol. 34 1 | the prophet, the man | beloved, say, ¢ His kingdom is an evi- Fol. 34 1 |
| 35439 | lasting kingdom, and His sovereignty (or, dominion) is from xX | lasting kingdom, and His sovereignty (or, dominion) is from xX | lasting kingdom, and His sovereignty (or, dominion) is from xX |
| 35440 | generation to generation, and His power is from sea to sea, | generation to generation, and His power is from sea to sea, | generation to generation, and His power is from sea to sea, |
| 35441 | and from the river to the end of the world?’ And again, | and from the river to the end of the world?’ And again, | and from the river to the end of the world?’ And again, |
| 35442 | 4 ¢ The Lord is the King of all the earth”? And again, ¢ God | 4 ¢ The Lord is the King of all the earth”? And again, ¢ God | 4 ¢ The Lord is the King of all the earth”? And again, ¢ God |
| 35443 | is our King from everlasting.’® If thou wishest to know, | is our King from everlasting.’® If thou wishest to know, | is our King from everlasting.’® If thou wishest to know, |
| 35444 | O thou heretic who art a hater of God, that the Christ is the | O thou heretic who art a hater of God, that the Christ is the | O thou heretic who art a hater of God, that the Christ is the |
| 35445 | King of kings, hearken unto Matthew and Luke the Evange- | King of kings, hearken unto Matthew and Luke the Evange- | King of kings, hearken unto Matthew and Luke the Evange- |
| 35446 | lists, who say, | ¢ When the Christ was born the Magi came Fol. 3b 2 | lists, who say, | ¢ When the Christ was born the Magi came Fol. 3b 2 | lists, who say, | ¢ When the Christ was born the Magi came Fol. 3b 2 |
| 35447 | out from the place of the sunrise to Jerusalem, saying, Where | out from the place of the sunrise to Jerusalem, saying, Where | out from the place of the sunrise to Jerusalem, saying, Where |
| 35448 | is the King of the Jews Who hath been born? For we have | is the King of the Jews Who hath been born? For we have | is the King of the Jews Who hath been born? For we have |
| 35449 | seen His star in the place of the sunrise, and we have come | seen His star in the place of the sunrise, and we have come | seen His star in the place of the sunrise, and we have come |
| 35450 | to worship Him. And they presented great gifts unto Him | to worship Him. And they presented great gifts unto Him | to worship Him. And they presented great gifts unto Him |
| 35451 | as Ⲕⲓⲏ. And if thou wishest to hear I will tell thee. | as Ⲕⲓⲏ. And if thou wishest to hear I will tell thee. | as Kiy. And if thou wishest to hear I will tell thee. |
| 35452 | Now the case 1s like that of the king against whom a tyrant | Now the case 1s like that of the king against whom a tyrant | Now the case 1s like that of the king against whom a tyrant |
| 35453 | riseth up, wishing to have the mastery over him and his | riseth up, wishing to have the mastery over him and his | riseth up, wishing to have the mastery over him and his |
| 35454 | country. | The tyrant taketh captive his soldiers and slayeth Fol. 4 a 1 | country. | The tyrant taketh captive his soldiers and slayeth Fol. 4 a 1 | country. | The tyrant taketh captive his soldiers and slayeth Fol. 4 a 1 |
| 35455 | them, and he taketh his cities, and placeth them under his ⲉ̄ | them, and he taketh his cities, and placeth them under his ⲉ | them, and he taketh his cities, and placeth them under his e |
| 35456 | own rule, and maketh them pay him tribute. Then doth that | own rule, and maketh them pay him tribute. Then doth that | own rule, and maketh them pay him tribute. Then doth that |
| 35457 | king become exceedingly sorrowful because of all his host | king become exceedingly sorrowful because of all his host | king become exceedingly sorrowful because of all his host |
| 35458 | which another king hath carried away. And he taketh | which another king hath carried away. And he taketh | which another king hath carried away. And he taketh |
| 35459 | counsel with himself, saying, ¢ How can I possibly fight against | counsel with himself, saying, ¢ How can I possibly fight against | counsel with himself, saying, ¢ How can I possibly fight against |
| 35460 | this tyrant Ⲕⲟⲓ those who are in his power are turned into | this tyrant Ⲕⲟⲓ those who are in his power are turned into | this tyrant Koi those who are in his power are turned into |
| 35461 | slaves of his, and they obey him.” If, however, this king | slaves of his, and they obey him.” If, however, this king | slaves of his, and they obey him.” If, however, this king |
| 35462 | go out to war, and fight against the tyrant, and conquer him, | go out to war, and fight against the tyrant, and conquer him, | go out to war, and fight against the tyrant, and conquer him, |
| 35463 | and seize the soldiers of his | host, and set all of them free Fol.4 «2 | and seize the soldiers of his | host, and set all of them free Fol.4 «2 | and seize the soldiers of his | host, and set all of them free Fol.4 «2 |
| 35464 | from the power of the tyrant who had carried them off into | from the power of the tyrant who had carried them off into | from the power of the tyrant who had carried them off into |
| 35465 | captivity, they (i.e. these soldiers) will blow blasts on their | captivity, they (i.e. these soldiers) will blow blasts on their | captivity, they (i.e. these soldiers) will blow blasts on their |
| 35466 | | trumpets, and they shout joyfully that their own king hath | | trumpets, and they shout joyfully that their own king hath | | trumpets, and they shout joyfully that their own king hath |
| 35467 | delivered them, and that he hath become king over them | delivered them, and that he hath become king over them | delivered them, and that he hath become king over them |
| 35468 | Ea | Ea | Ea |
| 35469 | ϯ | ϯ | ti |
| 35470 | | 1 Dan. vii. 27 ; Ps. lxxii. 8; exlv. 13. ? Ps. xlvii. 2. | | 1 Dan. vii. 27 ; Ps. lxxii. 8; exlv. 13. ? Ps. xlvii. 2. | | 1 Dan. vii. 27 ; Ps. lxxii. 8; exlv. 13. ? Ps. xlvii. 2. |
| 35471 | 3 Ps. xli, 13; cvi. 48; Hab, i. 12, 4 Matt. ii. 1-11 ; Luke ii. 8. | 3 Ps. xli, 13; cvi. 48; Hab, i. 12, 4 Matt. ii. 1-11 ; Luke ii. 8. | 3 Ps. xli, 13; cvi. 48; Hab, i. 12, 4 Matt. ii. 1-11 ; Luke ii. 8. |
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| 35473 | once again. In times of old Sin had power and ruled in the | once again. In times of old Sin had power and ruled in the | once again. In times of old Sin had power and ruled in the |
| 35474 | world, and lawlessness transacted its business therein, and evil | world, and lawlessness transacted its business therein, and evil | world, and lawlessness transacted its business therein, and evil |
| 35475 | choked the lawful mastering influence, which was the mind. | choked the lawful mastering influence, which was the mind. | choked the lawful mastering influence, which was the mind. |
| 35476 | And the Tyrant led them all away captive, and slew them, | And the Tyrant led them all away captive, and slew them, | And the Tyrant led them all away captive, and slew them, |
| 35477 | Fol. 4b 1 and each | one did what seemed to be good in his own eyes; | Fol. 4b 1 and each | one did what seemed to be good in his own eyes; | Fol. 4b 1 and each | one did what seemed to be good in his own eyes; |
| 35478 | ⲅ̄ in short, the chatterings of the Devil were spread abroad | 3 in short, the chatterings of the Devil were spread abroad | 3 in short, the chatterings of the Devil were spread abroad |
| 35479 | over the whole world, and there was no one that resisted the | over the whole world, and there was no one that resisted the | over the whole world, and there was no one that resisted the |
| 35480 | Tyrant who did these things unto them. Now had they fled | Tyrant who did these things unto them. Now had they fled | Tyrant who did these things unto them. Now had they fled |
| 35481 | away they would have ceased to be under the yoke of that | away they would have ceased to be under the yoke of that | away they would have ceased to be under the yoke of that |
| 35482 | Tyrant, and they would have been saved, but they did not do | Tyrant, and they would have been saved, but they did not do | Tyrant, and they would have been saved, but they did not do |
| 35483 | so, and that which is written was fulfilled in them, saying, | so, and that which is written was fulfilled in them, saying, | so, and that which is written was fulfilled in them, saying, |
| 35484 | ‘They forsook the fountain of the waters of life’!; and | ‘They forsook the fountain of the waters of life’!; and | ‘They forsook the fountain of the waters of life’!; and |
| 35485 | again, ‘It was death that pastured them.’? Therefore the | again, ‘It was death that pastured them.’? Therefore the | again, ‘It was death that pastured them.’? Therefore the |
| 35486 | Fol. 4b 2 prophet cried out, | saying, ‘ Not him that saveth, and not | Fol. 4b 2 prophet cried out, | saying, ‘ Not him that saveth, and not | Fol. 4b 2 prophet cried out, | saying, ‘ Not him that saveth, and not |
| 35487 | him that delivereth—men cannot save them.”® For, for no | him that delivereth—men cannot save them.”® For, for no | him that delivereth—men cannot save them.”® For, for no |
| 35488 | men, whether it be those who have been crushed under the | men, whether it be those who have been crushed under the | men, whether it be those who have been crushed under the |
| 35489 | weight of poverty, or those who have been fettered by some | weight of poverty, or those who have been fettered by some | weight of poverty, or those who have been fettered by some |
| 35490 | disease (or, sickness), or those who have been ruined in the | disease (or, sickness), or those who have been ruined in the | disease (or, sickness), or those who have been ruined in the |
| 35491 | law-courts, can death make an excuse for everything which | law-courts, can death make an excuse for everything which | law-courts, can death make an excuse for everything which |
| 35492 | they have done, neither can the angels save them. For the | they have done, neither can the angels save them. For the | they have done, neither can the angels save them. For the |
| 35493 | angels are immaterial beings, and they have neither bones nor | angels are immaterial beings, and they have neither bones nor | angels are immaterial beings, and they have neither bones nor |
| 35494 | flesh, and they are immortal ; and the ministers are flames | flesh, and they are immortal ; and the ministers are flames | flesh, and they are immortal ; and the ministers are flames |
| 35495 | of fire, and they are slaves in the service of those who created | of fire, and they are slaves in the service of those who created | of fire, and they are slaves in the service of those who created |
| 35496 | Fol 5 « 1 them, and they are unable to set free those who are in | cap- | Fol 5 « 1 them, and they are unable to set free those who are in | cap- | Fol 5 « 1 them, and they are unable to set free those who are in | cap- |
| 35497 | ⲋ̄ tivity. But if the Lord of the slaves wished to make them | ⲋ tivity. But if the Lord of the slaves wished to make them | 6 tivity. But if the Lord of the slaves wished to make them |
| 35498 | free He could make them so in the twinkling of His eye. | free He could make them so in the twinkling of His eye. | free He could make them so in the twinkling of His eye. |
| 35499 | Turthermore, the King of the denizens of heaven and the | Turthermore, the King of the denizens of heaven and the | Turthermore, the King of the denizens of heaven and the |
| 35500 | beings of earth paid good heed to those who had been led | beings of earth paid good heed to those who had been led | beings of earth paid good heed to those who had been led |
| 35501 | away captive by the wicked Tyrant, that is to say, the wicked | away captive by the wicked Tyrant, that is to say, the wicked | away captive by the wicked Tyrant, that is to say, the wicked |
| 35502 | Devil, who had conquered the men who had performed his | Devil, who had conquered the men who had performed his | Devil, who had conquered the men who had performed his |
| 35503 | will. Thereupon the King of glory came forth from heaven, | will. Thereupon the King of glory came forth from heaven, | will. Thereupon the King of glory came forth from heaven, |
| 35504 | but He did not bring with Him great multitudes to enable | but He did not bring with Him great multitudes to enable | but He did not bring with Him great multitudes to enable |
| 35505 | 1 Jer, ii. 18. 2 Compare Ps. xlix. 14. | 1 Jer, ii. 18. 2 Compare Ps. xlix. 14. | 1 Jer, ii. 18. 2 Compare Ps. xlix. 14. |
| 35506 | 3 Compare Ps. xlix. 7. 8 ; Job xxxvi. 18, 19. | 3 Compare Ps. xlix. 7. 8 ; Job xxxvi. 18, 19. | 3 Compare Ps. xlix. 7. 8 ; Job xxxvi. 18, 19. |
| 35507 | 4 Ps, civ. 4; Heb. i. 7. | 4 Ps, civ. 4; Heb. i. 7. | 4 Ps, civ. 4; Heb. i. 7. |
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