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| 37728 | Fol. 18 b | Fol. 18 b | Fol. 18 b |
| 37729 | Aa | Aa | Aa |
| 37730 | Fol. 19a | Fol. 19a | Fol. 19a |
| 37731 | Ae | Ae | Ae |
| 37732 | Yol, 194 | Yol, 194 | Yol, 194 |
| 37733 | AC | AC | AC |
| 37734 | 824 THE MARTYRDOM OF | 824 THE MARTYRDOM OF | 824 THE MARTYRDOM OF |
| 37735 | imperial palace, and I will make His word to be a lie, and | imperial palace, and I will make His word to be a lie, and | imperial palace, and I will make His word to be a lie, and |
| 37736 | 1 will make you to know that He is a liar.” | | 1 will make you to know that He is a liar.” | | 1 will make you to know that He is a liar.” | |
| 37737 | And the Emperor commanded Basilius and the other two | And the Emperor commanded Basilius and the other two | And the Emperor commanded Basilius and the other two |
| 37738 | men who were with him to be shut up in prison, and he | men who were with him to be shut up in prison, and he | men who were with him to be shut up in prison, and he |
| 37739 | betook himself to his expedition into Persia. And he came | betook himself to his expedition into Persia. And he came | betook himself to his expedition into Persia. And he came |
| 37740 | to Jerusalem, and he saw the ruins of the Temple, and that | to Jerusalem, and he saw the ruins of the Temple, and that | to Jerusalem, and he saw the ruins of the Temple, and that |
| 37741 | there was not one wall standing round about it; and it was | there was not one wall standing round about it; and it was | there was not one wall standing round about it; and it was |
| 37742 | in the same state as when Vespasian destroyed it at the time | in the same state as when Vespasian destroyed it at the time | in the same state as when Vespasian destroyed it at the time |
| 37743 | of the destruction which he wrought against the Jews. And | of the destruction which he wrought against the Jews. And | of the destruction which he wrought against the Jews. And |
| 37744 | Julian commanded his servants to clear out the place in order | Julian commanded his servants to clear out the place in order | Julian commanded his servants to clear out the place in order |
| 37745 | that he might build an exceedingly splendid palace thereon. | that he might build an exceedingly splendid palace thereon. | that he might build an exceedingly splendid palace thereon. |
| 37746 | And he appointed a count over the Temple who should clear | And he appointed a count over the Temple who should clear | And he appointed a count over the Temple who should clear |
| 37747 | the site so that he might lay the foundations and build [the | the site so that he might lay the foundations and build [the | the site so that he might lay the foundations and build [the |
| 37748 | palace]. And he betook himself to Persia, and waged war | palace]. And he betook himself to Persia, and waged war | palace]. And he betook himself to Persia, and waged war |
| 37749 | there, and he left the holy men shut up in prison. And they | there, and he left the holy men shut up in prison. And they | there, and he left the holy men shut up in prison. And they |
| 37750 | cleared out the ruins of the Temple, of which not one stone | cleared out the ruins of the Temple, of which not one stone | cleared out the ruins of the Temple, of which not one stone |
| 37751 | remained that had not been torn away from the other, | remained that had not been torn away from the other, | remained that had not been torn away from the other, |
| 37752 | according to the word of our Saviour; and they began to | according to the word of our Saviour; and they began to | according to the word of our Saviour; and they began to |
| 37753 | build, | and they used to work on the building from sunrise | build, | and they used to work on the building from sunrise | build, | and they used to work on the building from sunrise |
| 37754 | to sunset. [When] the workmen arrived in the morning they | to sunset. [When] the workmen arrived in the morning they | to sunset. [When] the workmen arrived in the morning they |
| 37755 | used to find the portion which had been built up [the day | used to find the portion which had been built up [the day | used to find the portion which had been built up [the day |
| 37756 | before] thrown down, but this was not done by the hand of | before] thrown down, but this was not done by the hand of | before] thrown down, but this was not done by the hand of |
| 37757 | man. And they continued to work for two months of days | man. And they continued to work for two months of days | man. And they continued to work for two months of days |
| 37758 | with the same result, and they were miserable, for their work | with the same result, and they were miserable, for their work | with the same result, and they were miserable, for their work |
| 37759 | did not progress, according to the Divine Providence that | did not progress, according to the Divine Providence that | did not progress, according to the Divine Providence that |
| 37760 | hindered them. And the Jews there spake to the workmen, | hindered them. And the Jews there spake to the workmen, | hindered them. And the Jews there spake to the workmen, |
| 37761 | saying, ¢ Burn the tombs in which the Christians have buried | saying, ¢ Burn the tombs in which the Christians have buried | saying, ¢ Burn the tombs in which the Christians have buried |
| 37762 | [bodies], and then ye will be able to build’; and they | [bodies], and then ye will be able to build’; and they | [bodies], and then ye will be able to build’; and they |
| 37763 | hearkened unto them, and burned the tombs. And when they | hearkened unto them, and burned the tombs. And when they | hearkened unto them, and burned the tombs. And when they |
| 37764 | came to the tombs wherein were John the Baptist and Elisha | came to the tombs wherein were John the Baptist and Elisha | came to the tombs wherein were John the Baptist and Elisha |
| 37765 | the Prophet the fire would not touch them. And for many, | the Prophet the fire would not touch them. And for many, | the Prophet the fire would not touch them. And for many, |
| 37766 | many days the fire filled the region round about them, but | many days the fire filled the region round about them, but | many days the fire filled the region round about them, but |
| 37767 | it would not touch them. And certain of the brethren gave | it would not touch them. And certain of the brethren gave | it would not touch them. And certain of the brethren gave |
| 37768 | unto him (i.e. the count?) | money, and entreated him to | unto him (i.e. the count?) | money, and entreated him to | unto him (i.e. the count?) | money, and entreated him to |
| 37769 | allow them to take away the bones of the holy men; and he | allow them to take away the bones of the holy men; and he | allow them to take away the bones of the holy men; and he |
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| 37770 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 825 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 825 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 825 |
| 37771 | took the money and did even as they spake unto him. And | took the money and did even as they spake unto him. And | took the money and did even as they spake unto him. And |
| 37772 | he let them have their will, and made them come by night | he let them have their will, and made them come by night | he let them have their will, and made them come by night |
| 37773 | and carry away the bones of the holy men John the Baptist | and carry away the bones of the holy men John the Baptist | and carry away the bones of the holy men John the Baptist |
| 37774 | and Elisha the Prophet. And the hand of the Lord was with | and Elisha the Prophet. And the hand of the Lord was with | and Elisha the Prophet. And the hand of the Lord was with |
| 37775 | them, and they were moved [thereby] to take the bones to | them, and they were moved [thereby] to take the bones to | them, and they were moved [thereby] to take the bones to |
| 37776 | Egypt unto Athanasius, because he very much desired to sec | Egypt unto Athanasius, because he very much desired to sec | Egypt unto Athanasius, because he very much desired to sec |
| 37777 | them. And they came to the sea, and they embarked in | them. And they came to the sea, and they embarked in | them. And they came to the sea, and they embarked in |
| 37778 | a ship hurriedly, and they sailed and came to Rakote very | a ship hurriedly, and they sailed and came to Rakote very | a ship hurriedly, and they sailed and came to Rakote very |
| 37779 | quickly, and they gave the bones to Athanasius, and he | quickly, and they gave the bones to Athanasius, and he | quickly, and they gave the bones to Athanasius, and he |
| 37780 | rejoiced over them as if he could see them, that is to say, as | rejoiced over them as if he could see them, that is to say, as | rejoiced over them as if he could see them, that is to say, as |
| 37781 | if he were looking upon John the Baptist and Elisha in the | if he were looking upon John the Baptist and Elisha in the | if he were looking upon John the Baptist and Elisha in the |
| 37782 | flesh. And he hid the bones in the baptistery, and looked | flesh. And he hid the bones in the baptistery, and looked | flesh. And he hid the bones in the baptistery, and looked |
| 37783 | forward to the time when he would be able to build a | forward to the time when he would be able to build a | forward to the time when he would be able to build a |
| 37784 | martyrium over them. | martyrium over them. | martyrium over them. |
| 37785 | And Saint Athanasius used to eat by | day in the garden Fol. 20 ϥ | And Saint Athanasius used to eat by | day in the garden Fol. 20 ϥ | And Saint Athanasius used to eat by | day in the garden Fol. 20 f |
| 37786 | of our fathers with the brethren, and daily he invited the A | of our fathers with the brethren, and daily he invited the A | of our fathers with the brethren, and daily he invited the A |
| 37787 | chief clergy [to come there], and he ate with those who came | chief clergy [to come there], and he ate with those who came | chief clergy [to come there], and he ate with those who came |
| 37788 | to him of their own accord. And they did not only eat, but | to him of their own accord. And they did not only eat, but | to him of their own accord. And they did not only eat, but |
| 37789 | they hearkened also unto the words of the wisdom which | they hearkened also unto the words of the wisdom which | they hearkened also unto the words of the wisdom which |
| 37790 | God had given unto him, according to that which is written, | God had given unto him, according to that which is written, | God had given unto him, according to that which is written, |
| 37791 | ¢ Everything to the glory of God’! Whether at the moment | ¢ Everything to the glory of God’! Whether at the moment | ¢ Everything to the glory of God’! Whether at the moment |
| 37792 | of fasting, or at the moment of eating and of drinking, he | of fasting, or at the moment of eating and of drinking, he | of fasting, or at the moment of eating and of drinking, he |
| 37793 | ate [and] he drank by the word of God at all times. Ile ate | ate [and] he drank by the word of God at all times. Ile ate | ate [and] he drank by the word of God at all times. Ile ate |
| 37794 | then with the brethren, and with the clergy, and with the | then with the brethren, and with the clergy, and with the | then with the brethren, and with the clergy, and with the |
| 37795 | chief ‘lovers of work’ of the Church in the garden which he | chief ‘lovers of work’ of the Church in the garden which he | chief ‘lovers of work’ of the Church in the garden which he |
| 37796 | had in the quarter of the city which was called © ITermes’, | had in the quarter of the city which was called © ITermes’, | had in the quarter of the city which was called © ITermes’, |
| 37797 | [and which was situated] to the south of the city. It was | [and which was situated] to the south of the city. It was | [and which was situated] to the south of the city. It was |
| 37798 | open towards (i. e. faced) the dunghills and the open spaces | open towards (i. e. faced) the dunghills and the open spaces | open towards (i. e. faced) the dunghills and the open spaces |
| 37799 | formed by waste ground. And he was wont to say, ‘If I can | formed by waste ground. And he was wont to say, ‘If I can | formed by waste ground. And he was wont to say, ‘If I can |
| 37800 | find the time I will clear away the dunghills and will build | | find the time I will clear away the dunghills and will build | | find the time I will clear away the dunghills and will build | |
| 37801 | | on the site where they stand a martyrium to John the Fol. 20 | | on the site where they stand a martyrium to John the Fol. 20 | | on the site where they stand a martyrium to John the Fol. 20 |
| 37802 | Baptist.” And at that moment Theophilus was standing by An | Baptist.” And at that moment Theophilus was standing by An | Baptist.” And at that moment Theophilus was standing by An |
| 37803 | the table eating, because he acted as secretary to him, and he | the table eating, because he acted as secretary to him, and he | the table eating, because he acted as secretary to him, and he |
| 37804 | 1 Cor. x. 31. | 1 Cor. x. 31. | 1 Cor. x. 31. |
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| 37805 | 826 THE MARTYRDOM OF | 826 THE MARTYRDOM OF | 826 THE MARTYRDOM OF |
| 37806 | heard the words which Athanasius said, and kept them in his | heard the words which Athanasius said, and kept them in his | heard the words which Athanasius said, and kept them in his |
| 37807 | heart. And Julian, according as he was impelled by wrath | heart. And Julian, according as he was impelled by wrath | heart. And Julian, according as he was impelled by wrath |
| 37808 | to go to Persia, [went thither], and the Christ Jesus God | to go to Persia, [went thither], and the Christ Jesus God | to go to Persia, [went thither], and the Christ Jesus God |
| 37809 | gave him into the hands of the Persians because he had left | gave him into the hands of the Persians because he had left | gave him into the hands of the Persians because he had left |
| 37810 | the holy men shut up in prison when he departed to Persia. | the holy men shut up in prison when he departed to Persia. | the holy men shut up in prison when he departed to Persia. |
| 37811 | And the death that he died took place thus: He saw one | And the death that he died took place thus: He saw one | And the death that he died took place thus: He saw one |
| 37812 | night a multitude of soldiers coming against him in the air, | night a multitude of soldiers coming against him in the air, | night a multitude of soldiers coming against him in the air, |
| 37813 | and, behold, a spear transfixed him in his loins, and he knew | and, behold, a spear transfixed him in his loins, and he knew | and, behold, a spear transfixed him in his loins, and he knew |
| 37814 | that they (i. e. the soldiers) were the holy men (Mercurius and | that they (i. e. the soldiers) were the holy men (Mercurius and | that they (i. e. the soldiers) were the holy men (Mercurius and |
| 37815 | his friends). And he took his blood and threw it up towards | his friends). And he took his blood and threw it up towards | his friends). And he took his blood and threw it up towards |
| 37816 | heaven, saying, < Take this, O Chuist, for Thou hast taken the | heaven, saying, < Take this, O Chuist, for Thou hast taken the | heaven, saying, < Take this, O Chuist, for Thou hast taken the |
| 37817 | Fol. 21a whole world” And having uttered [this] | blasphemy he | Fol. 21a whole world” And having uttered [this] | blasphemy he | Fol. 21a whole world” And having uttered [this] | blasphemy he |
| 37818 | Xo | Xo | Xo |
| 37819 | straightway fell down, and God took away his rule from the | straightway fell down, and God took away his rule from the | straightway fell down, and God took away his rule from the |
| 37820 | people, and delivered us, and the Romans occupied their | people, and delivered us, and the Romans occupied their | people, and delivered us, and the Romans occupied their |
| 37821 | country. Three days before the death of Julian, Basilius in | country. Three days before the death of Julian, Basilius in | country. Three days before the death of Julian, Basilius in |
| 37822 | prison saw a vision, and he awoke and spake unto his com- | prison saw a vision, and he awoke and spake unto his com- | prison saw a vision, and he awoke and spake unto his com- |
| 37823 | panions, saying, ¢This night I have seen the holy martyr | panions, saying, ¢This night I have seen the holy martyr | panions, saying, ¢This night I have seen the holy martyr |
| 37824 | Saint Mercurius. He went into his martyrium, and drawing | Saint Mercurius. He went into his martyrium, and drawing | Saint Mercurius. He went into his martyrium, and drawing |
| 37825 | forth his spear said, “Shall I permit this lawless man to | forth his spear said, “Shall I permit this lawless man to | forth his spear said, “Shall I permit this lawless man to |
| 37826 | blaspheme the God of heaven in this manner?” And having | blaspheme the God of heaven in this manner?” And having | blaspheme the God of heaven in this manner?” And having |
| 37827 | said these words he departed, and I ceased to see him.” And | said these words he departed, and I ceased to see him.” And | said these words he departed, and I ceased to see him.” And |
| 37828 | the two companions of Basilius answered, saying, ‘In very | the two companions of Basilius answered, saying, ‘In very | the two companions of Basilius answered, saying, ‘In very |
| 37829 | truth we also ourselves have just seen this very same vision.’ | truth we also ourselves have just seen this very same vision.’ | truth we also ourselves have just seen this very same vision.’ |
| 37830 | And when they perecived this purpose which God had shewn | And when they perecived this purpose which God had shewn | And when they perecived this purpose which God had shewn |
| 37831 | Fol. 21 b them they believed, and they said unto each other, | ¢ Let us | Fol. 21 b them they believed, and they said unto each other, | ¢ Let us | Fol. 21 b them they believed, and they said unto each other, | ¢ Let us |
| 37832 | ⲙ | ⲙ | m |
| 37833 | send in to the martyrium of Saint Mereurius and see if his | send in to the martyrium of Saint Mereurius and see if his | send in to the martyrium of Saint Mereurius and see if his |
| 37834 | spear 1s fixed in its place or not.” And they sent, and finding | spear 1s fixed in its place or not.” And they sent, and finding | spear 1s fixed in its place or not.” And they sent, and finding |
| 37835 | not the spear they believed in the vision. And after three | not the spear they believed in the vision. And after three | not the spear they believed in the vision. And after three |
| 37836 | days letters were sent to Antioch, saying, ⲓⲉ king hath | days letters were sent to Antioch, saying, ⲓⲉ king hath | days letters were sent to Antioch, saying, ie king hath |
| 37837 | died in battle’! And as the result of a vote [directed] by | died in battle’! And as the result of a vote [directed] by | died in battle’! And as the result of a vote [directed] by |
| 37838 | God the whole Senate took Jovianus and made him Emperor | God the whole Senate took Jovianus and made him Emperor | God the whole Senate took Jovianus and made him Emperor |
| 37839 | in place of Julian; now Jovianus was a believer, and he had | in place of Julian; now Jovianus was a believer, and he had | in place of Julian; now Jovianus was a believer, and he had |
| 37840 | been a man of God from his youth. And he set at liberty | been a man of God from his youth. And he set at liberty | been a man of God from his youth. And he set at liberty |
| 37841 | 3 June 26, ⲇ.. 363. | 3 June 26, ⲇ.. 363. | 3 June 26, ḋ.. 363. |
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| 37842 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 827 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 827 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 827 |
| 37843 | immediately the holy men, Basilius, the pillar of truth, the - | immediately the holy men, Basilius, the pillar of truth, the - | immediately the holy men, Basilius, the pillar of truth, the - |
| 37844 | Cappadocian, and the brethren. Thus then, according to the | Cappadocian, and the brethren. Thus then, according to the | Cappadocian, and the brethren. Thus then, according to the |
| 37845 | word of Basilius, Julian did not return. In the peace of God. | word of Basilius, Julian did not return. In the peace of God. | word of Basilius, Julian did not return. In the peace of God. |
| 37846 | May the prayer and supplication of this great general, Saint | May the prayer and supplication of this great general, Saint | May the prayer and supplication of this great general, Saint |
| 37847 | Mercurius, come upon us, and may we all be saved [thereby]. | Mercurius, come upon us, and may we all be saved [thereby]. | Mercurius, come upon us, and may we all be saved [thereby]. |
| 37848 | [Here follow in the MS. the extracts from the Psalins and | [Here follow in the MS. the extracts from the Psalins and | [Here follow in the MS. the extracts from the Psalins and |
| 37849 | the passages from the Holy Scriptures which arc to be sung | the passages from the Holy Scriptures which arc to be sung | the passages from the Holy Scriptures which arc to be sung |
| 37850 | and read on the day of the festival of Saint Mercurius. | and read on the day of the festival of Saint Mercurius. | and read on the day of the festival of Saint Mercurius. |
| 37851 | These are: Ps. vill. 6, 7; xxi. 4, 5; Luke xiv. 25-35 ; Matt. ii. | These are: Ps. vill. 6, 7; xxi. 4, 5; Luke xiv. 25-35 ; Matt. ii. | These are: Ps. vill. 6, 7; xxi. 4, 5; Luke xiv. 25-35 ; Matt. ii. |
| 37852 | 1-12; Mark 1. 1-11; and Matt. vii. 5-13. The Colophon | 1-12; Mark 1. 1-11; and Matt. vii. 5-13. The Colophon | 1-12; Mark 1. 1-11; and Matt. vii. 5-13. The Colophon |
| 37853 | states that the MS. was written by the most miserable of | states that the MS. was written by the most miserable of | states that the MS. was written by the most miserable of |
| 37854 | sinners and the most wretched and unworthy among men, | sinners and the most wretched and unworthy among men, | sinners and the most wretched and unworthy among men, |
| 37855 | Aurillios (Aurelius) Victor, the deacon, the son of the blessed | Aurillios (Aurelius) Victor, the deacon, the son of the blessed | Aurillios (Aurelius) Victor, the deacon, the son of the blessed |
| 37856 | Mercurius, deacon of the church of Saint Mercurius, the great | Mercurius, deacon of the church of Saint Mercurius, the great | Mercurius, deacon of the church of Saint Mercurius, the great |
| 37857 | General, in the city of Asna in Upper Egypt, who asks for | General, in the city of Asna in Upper Egypt, who asks for | General, in the city of Asna in Upper Egypt, who asks for |
| 37858 | the prayers of those who shall read the book, &c.] | the prayers of those who shall read the book, &c.] | the prayers of those who shall read the book, &c.] |
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| 37859 | Fol. Ⲓ | Fol. Ⲓ | Fol. I |
| 37860 | Fol. 1b | Fol. 1b | Fol. 1b |
| 37861 | THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF | THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF | THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF |
| 37862 | MERCURIUS THE GENERAL | MERCURIUS THE GENERAL | MERCURIUS THE GENERAL |
| 37863 | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6802) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6802) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6802) |
| 37864 | THE MARTYRDOM OF SAINT MERCURIUS THE | THE MARTYRDOM OF SAINT MERCURIUS THE | THE MARTYRDOM OF SAINT MERCURIUS THE |
| 37865 | GENERAL, WHO COMPLETED HIS GLORIOUS | GENERAL, WHO COMPLETED HIS GLORIOUS | GENERAL, WHO COMPLETED HIS GLORIOUS |
| 37866 | STRIFE ON THE TWENTIETH DAY OF THE MONTIL | STRIFE ON THE TWENTIETH DAY OF THE MONTIL | STRIFE ON THE TWENTIETH DAY OF THE MONTIL |
| 37867 | ATOR, IN THE PEACE OF GOD. MAY HIS HOLY | ATOR, IN THE PEACE OF GOD. MAY HIS HOLY | ATOR, IN THE PEACE OF GOD. MAY HIS HOLY |
| 37868 | BLESSINGS BE WITH US. AMEN. | BLESSINGS BE WITH US. AMEN. | BLESSINGS BE WITH US. AMEN. |
| 37869 | ⲩ it came to pass in the twelfth year [of the reign] of | Ⲩ it came to pass in the twelfth year [of the reign] of | Y it came to pass in the twelfth year [of the reign] of |
| 37870 | the Emperor Decius, Valerianus and Maximinianus being | the Emperor Decius, Valerianus and Maximinianus being | the Emperor Decius, Valerianus and Maximinianus being |
| 37871 | Cacsars and rulers with absolute authority, a persecution | Cacsars and rulers with absolute authority, a persecution | Cacsars and rulers with absolute authority, a persecution |
| 37872 | arose of all the... .... and of every one who confessed the | arose of all the... .... and of every one who confessed the | arose of all the... .... and of every one who confessed the |
| 37873 | Christ. And he published an edict in every city, and in every | Christ. And he published an edict in every city, and in every | Christ. And he published an edict in every city, and in every |
| 37874 | country, and in every province compelling every race of men | country, and in every province compelling every race of men | country, and in every province compelling every race of men |
| 37875 | ..ⲧ to offer up sacrifice to the gods. ......... [in the | ..ⲧ to offer up sacrifice to the gods. ......... [in the | ..t to offer up sacrifice to the gods. ......... [in the |
| 37876 | whole world at that time. And these were the words which | whole world at that time. And these were the words which | whole world at that time. And these were the words which |
| 37877 | were written in this ordinance: ¢ Decius, Valerianus, and | were written in this ordinance: ¢ Decius, Valerianus, and | were written in this ordinance: ¢ Decius, Valerianus, and |
| 37878 | Maxentius, the great Emperors who rule with absolute autho- | Maxentius, the great Emperors who rule with absolute autho- | Maxentius, the great Emperors who rule with absolute autho- |
| 37879 | rity, and who are masters of the whole world, hereby issue | rity, and who are masters of the whole world, hereby issue | rity, and who are masters of the whole world, hereby issue |
| 37880 | a decree to [all those who are] in the world, and in the | a decree to [all those who are] in the world, and in the | a decree to [all those who are] in the world, and in the |
| 37881 | countries and provinces under our dominion, ..... victory | countries and provinces under our dominion, ..... victory | countries and provinces under our dominion, ..... victory |
| 37882 | 2. the glorious gods have made manifest to | 2. the glorious gods have made manifest to | 2. the glorious gods have made manifest to |
| 37883 | as they have had a care for us through their benevolent provi- | as they have had a care for us through their benevolent provi- | as they have had a care for us through their benevolent provi- |
| 37884 | dence, more especially in the matter of the great victory | dence, more especially in the matter of the great victory | dence, more especially in the matter of the great victory |
| 37885 | which they give unto us in the contest of war, and they | which they give unto us in the contest of war, and they | which they give unto us in the contest of war, and they |
| 37886 | deliver us from out of the hands of our enemies, who rise up | deliver us from out of the hands of our enemies, who rise up | deliver us from out of the hands of our enemies, who rise up |
| 37887 | against us from time to time, and who make the dominion of | against us from time to time, and who make the dominion of | against us from time to time, and who make the dominion of |
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| 37889 | the Romans glorious in every country, and the barbarians | the Romans glorious in every country, and the barbarians | the Romans glorious in every country, and the barbarians |
| 37890 | become subject unto ⲙ... ....... | become subject unto ⲙ... ....... | become subject unto m... ....... |
| 37891 | [The rest is wanting, as also is the text of the First, and | [The rest is wanting, as also is the text of the First, and | [The rest is wanting, as also is the text of the First, and |
| 37892 | that of a part of the Second Miracle. ] | that of a part of the Second Miracle. ] | that of a part of the Second Miracle. ] |
| 37893 | [Tne ⲥⲟⲛ MIiracLE.] | [Tne ⲥⲟⲛ MIiracLE.] | [Tne son MIiracLE.] |
| 37894 | ‘I will teach thee” And he came forward immediately Fol. 24 | ‘I will teach thee” And he came forward immediately Fol. 24 | ‘I will teach thee” And he came forward immediately Fol. 24 |
| 37895 | to leap upon the animal, and to beat the man, who was a poor ⲕ̄ | to leap upon the animal, and to beat the man, who was a poor ⲕ | to leap upon the animal, and to beat the man, who was a poor k |
| 37896 | workman. And straightway Saint Mercurius turned himself | workman. And straightway Saint Mercurius turned himself | workman. And straightway Saint Mercurius turned himself |
| 37897 | on the bier, and the mule, whercon the man was riding, | on the bier, and the mule, whercon the man was riding, | on the bier, and the mule, whercon the man was riding, |
| 37898 | backed, and his feet were at once caught up in the saddle, and | backed, and his feet were at once caught up in the saddle, and | backed, and his feet were at once caught up in the saddle, and |
| 37899 | the animal ran away and fled with him, with the man hanging | the animal ran away and fled with him, with the man hanging | the animal ran away and fled with him, with the man hanging |
| 37900 | [head downwards] ..... blind. And the mule took the voice | [head downwards] ..... blind. And the mule took the voice | [head downwards] ..... blind. And the mule took the voice |
| 37901 | of men, and she cried out, saying, Ⲟ thou man of perdition, | of men, and she cried out, saying, ⲟⲓ thou man of perdition, | of men, and she cried out, saying, oi thou man of perdition, |
| 37902 | and O ye pagans, whose god hath been destroyed, come ye out | and O ye pagans, whose god hath been destroyed, come ye out | and O ye pagans, whose god hath been destroyed, come ye out |
| 37903 | and look upon the holy martyr Mercurius, and the punish- | and look upon the holy martyr Mercurius, and the punish- | and look upon the holy martyr Mercurius, and the punish- |
| 37904 | ment (?) of your son, and believe ye on Jesus the Christ, the | ment (?) of your son, and believe ye on Jesus the Christ, the | ment (?) of your son, and believe ye on Jesus the Christ, the |
| 37905 | God of heaven and of earth.” And again the mule took to | God of heaven and of earth.” And again the mule took to | God of heaven and of earth.” And again the mule took to |
| 37906 | flight with him, and did not return . . . .... [five or six lines | flight with him, and did not return . . . .... [five or six lines | flight with him, and did not return . . . .... [five or six lines |
| 37907 | wanting]. | O how very many were the wonderful things and Fol. 2 | wanting]. | O how very many were the wonderful things and Fol. 2 | wanting]. | O how very many were the wonderful things and Fol. 2 |
| 37908 | sights which took place that day! There was not a single ⲁ | sights which took place that day! There was not a single ⲁ | sights which took place that day! There was not a single a |
| 37909 | man who remained in all the city; for whether he werc small | man who remained in all the city; for whether he werc small | man who remained in all the city; for whether he werc small |
| 37910 | or whether he were great, they came forth before the holy | or whether he were great, they came forth before the holy | or whether he were great, they came forth before the holy |
| 37911 | martyr, being driven out by [his] power. And the man, and | martyr, being driven out by [his] power. And the man, and | martyr, being driven out by [his] power. And the man, and |
| 37912 | his wife, and his daughter gave chase to the mule, and they | his wife, and his daughter gave chase to the mule, and they | his wife, and his daughter gave chase to the mule, and they |
| 37913 | suffered trouble, ........ [seven or eight lines wanting] | suffered trouble, ........ [seven or eight lines wanting] | suffered trouble, ........ [seven or eight lines wanting] |
| 37914 | with him, and she took the image of gold which she used to | with him, and she took the image of gold which she used to | with him, and she took the image of gold which she used to |
| 37915 | worship, now it was in two halves, and [she] came out into | worship, now it was in two halves, and [she] came out into | worship, now it was in two halves, and [she] came out into |
| 37916 | the midst of the city, and every one was looking at her idol. | the midst of the city, and every one was looking at her idol. | the midst of the city, and every one was looking at her idol. |
| 37917 | And her daughter went to her like one of those who are | And her daughter went to her like one of those who are | And her daughter went to her like one of those who are |
| 37918 | demented, and she cried out, saying, Ⲟ Saint Mercurins, | demented, and she cried out, saying, ⲟⲓ Saint Mercurins, | demented, and she cried out, saying, oi Saint Mercurins, |
| 37919 | look thou upon my wretched state, and upon my great dis- | look thou upon my wretched state, and upon my great dis- | look thou upon my wretched state, and upon my great dis- |
| 37920 | grace, and the disgrace of my image, and have mercy upon | grace, and the disgrace of my image, and have mercy upon | grace, and the disgrace of my image, and have mercy upon |
| 37921 | me.” And when she had come out, her daughter told her, | me.” And when she had come out, her daughter told her, | me.” And when she had come out, her daughter told her, |
| 37922 | saying, Saint [Mercurtus] .......... [five or six lines | saying, Saint [Mercurtus] .......... [five or six lines | saying, Saint [Mercurtus] .......... [five or six lines |
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| 37923 | Fol. 3 a | Fol. 3 a | Fol. 3 a |
| 37924 | ⲕⲃ | ⲕⲃ | kv |
| 37925 | Fol. 3b | Fol. 3b | Fol. 3b |
| 37926 | RT | RT | RT |
| 37927 | 830 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF | 830 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF | 830 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF |
| 37928 | wanting] | the eoffin, she cried out, saying, Ⲟ thou martyr, | wanting] | the eoffin, she cried out, saying, ⲟⲓ thou martyr, | wanting] | the eoffin, she cried out, saying, oi thou martyr, |
| 37929 | who didst receive the [power?] from the King, the Christ, | who didst receive the [power?] from the King, the Christ, | who didst receive the [power?] from the King, the Christ, |
| 37930 | forgive me. I will believe in thee, and in thy God, Whose | forgive me. I will believe in thee, and in thy God, Whose | forgive me. I will believe in thee, and in thy God, Whose |
| 37931 | Name I am not worthy to utter from my polluted mouth.’ | Name I am not worthy to utter from my polluted mouth.’ | Name I am not worthy to utter from my polluted mouth.’ |
| 37932 | And straightway the white matter ran down from her eyes as | And straightway the white matter ran down from her eyes as | And straightway the white matter ran down from her eyes as |
| 37933 | if she were shedding tears, and she was able to see, and her | if she were shedding tears, and she was able to see, and her | if she were shedding tears, and she was able to see, and her |
| 37934 | eyesight was restored, and it beeame even as it had been | eyesight was restored, and it beeame even as it had been | eyesight was restored, and it beeame even as it had been |
| 37935 | originally. And afterwards she hacked to pieees the image, | originally. And afterwards she hacked to pieees the image, | originally. And afterwards she hacked to pieees the image, |
| 37936 | and she pounded the fragments of it together, and she eried | and she pounded the fragments of it together, and she eried | and she pounded the fragments of it together, and she eried |
| 37937 | out, saying, ‘O Apollo, take shame to thyself! O Christ, | out, saying, ‘O Apollo, take shame to thyself! O Christ, | out, saying, ‘O Apollo, take shame to thyself! O Christ, |
| 37938 | take honour to Thysell! May His martyr do the same!’ | take honour to Thysell! May His martyr do the same!’ | take honour to Thysell! May His martyr do the same!’ |
| 37939 | And when her parents saw the healing which had taken | And when her parents saw the healing which had taken | And when her parents saw the healing which had taken |
| 37940 | place during the night, they eried out, saying, ‘We are | place during the night, they eried out, saying, ‘We are | place during the night, they eried out, saying, ‘We are |
| 37941 | Christians | Alike are the God of heaven and His holy | Christians | Alike are the God of heaven and His holy | Christians | Alike are the God of heaven and His holy |
| 37942 | martyr, Saint Mereurius. Glory be unto IIim for ever and | martyr, Saint Mereurius. Glory be unto IIim for ever and | martyr, Saint Mereurius. Glory be unto IIim for ever and |
| 37943 | ever! Amen. | ever! Amen. | ever! Amen. |
| 37944 | Tur Tairp MiracLE oF SAINT MERCURIUS. | Tur Tairp MiracLE oF SAINT MERCURIUS. | Tur Tairp MiracLE oF SAINT MERCURIUS. |
| 37945 | And it eame to pass after these things that the Christian | And it eame to pass after these things that the Christian | And it eame to pass after these things that the Christian |
| 37946 | folk held converse together, saying, Let us take the body of | folk held converse together, saying, Let us take the body of | folk held converse together, saying, Let us take the body of |
| 37947 | the martyr into the ⲉⲓ and a few of them answered and | the martyr into the ⲓ and a few of them answered and | the martyr into the i and a few of them answered and |
| 37948 | said, ¢ Perhaps | the heart of the righteous man will not be | said, ¢ Perhaps | the heart of the righteous man will not be | said, ¢ Perhaps | the heart of the righteous man will not be |
| 37949 | persuaded [to allow this].” And after these things they began | persuaded [to allow this].” And after these things they began | persuaded [to allow this].” And after these things they began |
| 37950 | to strive each against the other, and straightway the righteous | to strive each against the other, and straightway the righteous | to strive each against the other, and straightway the righteous |
| 37951 | man moved of his own aecord, and he departed into the eity. | man moved of his own aecord, and he departed into the eity. | man moved of his own aecord, and he departed into the eity. |
| 37952 | And the mule eried out, saying, ‘Sing praises to the martyr.’ | And the mule eried out, saying, ‘Sing praises to the martyr.’ | And the mule eried out, saying, ‘Sing praises to the martyr.’ |
| 37953 | And the father of the young man who had been dragged at | And the father of the young man who had been dragged at | And the father of the young man who had been dragged at |
| 37954 | the saddle of the mule eried out, saying, Ⲓ beseech thee, | the saddle of the mule eried out, saying, ⲓ beseech thee, | the saddle of the mule eried out, saying, i beseech thee, |
| 37955 | O my lord the martyr, as thou hast given light unto my | O my lord the martyr, as thou hast given light unto my | O my lord the martyr, as thou hast given light unto my |
| 37956 | daughter, let thy merey assist also another ehild of mine, | daughter, let thy merey assist also another ehild of mine, | daughter, let thy merey assist also another ehild of mine, |
| 37957 | who 1s suffering, and is hung up (?).” And straightway the | who 1s suffering, and is hung up (?).” And straightway the | who 1s suffering, and is hung up (?).” And straightway the |
| 37958 | martyr put himself upon the ground, and he rose up and | martyr put himself upon the ground, and he rose up and | martyr put himself upon the ground, and he rose up and |
| 37959 | stood upon his feet, and there was not any [sign of] ⲥⲟⲓ- | stood upon his feet, and there was not any [sign of] ⲥⲟⲓ- | stood upon his feet, and there was not any [sign of] soi- |
| 37960 | ruption in his body, neither was there in it any mark of | ruption in his body, neither was there in it any mark of | ruption in his body, neither was there in it any mark of |
| 37961 | a wound, and 1t had suffered in no way whatsoever. And | a wound, and 1t had suffered in no way whatsoever. And | a wound, and 1t had suffered in no way whatsoever. And |
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| 37963 | the elergy and the ‘lovers of work’ sang hymns before him, | the elergy and the ‘lovers of work’ sang hymns before him, | the elergy and the ‘lovers of work’ sang hymns before him, |
| 37964 | and censers (?) filled with burning incense of the choicest | and censers (?) filled with burning incense of the choicest | and censers (?) filled with burning incense of the choicest |
| 37965 | kind were there, and branches of shrubs with sweet-smelling | kind were there, and branches of shrubs with sweet-smelling | kind were there, and branches of shrubs with sweet-smelling |
| 37966 | flowers, [and these went with him] until they brought him | flowers, [and these went with him] until they brought him | flowers, [and these went with him] until they brought him |
| 37967 | into the city. And a certain man wished to take him into | into the city. And a certain man wished to take him into | into the city. And a certain man wished to take him into |
| 37968 | his house, but the righteous man would not be persuaded to | his house, but the righteous man would not be persuaded to | his house, but the righteous man would not be persuaded to |
| 37969 | allow this; now his body was as heavy as lead, and the | allow this; now his body was as heavy as lead, and the | allow this; now his body was as heavy as lead, and the |
| 37970 | people were not able to move it at all. And the multitude | people were not able to move it at all. And the multitude | people were not able to move it at all. And the multitude |
| 37971 | cried out, saying, Ⲡⲉ will not be persuaded to allow this; | cried out, saying, ⲡⲉ will not be persuaded to allow this; | cried out, saying, pe will not be persuaded to allow this; |
| 37972 | let us take him into the | church’; and he went with them, Fol. 4 « | let us take him into the | church’; and he went with them, Fol. 4 « | let us take him into the | church’; and he went with them, Fol. 4 « |
| 37973 | and they took him into the church, and they left him there nx | and they took him into the church, and they left him there nx | and they took him into the church, and they left him there nx |
| 37974 | until a martyrium worthy of him was built. Glory be unto | until a martyrium worthy of him was built. Glory be unto | until a martyrium worthy of him was built. Glory be unto |
| 37975 | him for ever and ever! Amen. | him for ever and ever! Amen. | him for ever and ever! Amen. |
| 37976 | Tur Ⲕⲟⲙⲕⲧⲏ MiricLE OF SAINT MERCURIUS. | Tur Ⲕⲟⲙⲕⲧⲏ MiricLE OF SAINT MERCURIUS. | Tur Komkty MiricLE OF SAINT MERCURIUS. |
| 37977 | And it came to pass after seven days, during which all the | And it came to pass after seven days, during which all the | And it came to pass after seven days, during which all the |
| 37978 | multitude of the city had eaten and drunk, and had kept the | multitude of the city had eaten and drunk, and had kept the | multitude of the city had eaten and drunk, and had kept the |
| 37979 | festival with exceedingly great joy because of the manifesta- | festival with exceedingly great joy because of the manifesta- | festival with exceedingly great joy because of the manifesta- |
| 37980 | tion of the body of the saint, that the father of the maiden | tion of the body of the saint, that the father of the maiden | tion of the body of the saint, that the father of the maiden |
| 37981 | unto whom the saint had given the light went to the bishop | unto whom the saint had given the light went to the bishop | unto whom the saint had given the light went to the bishop |
| 37982 | and asked him for holy baptism. And when the bishop had | and asked him for holy baptism. And when the bishop had | and asked him for holy baptism. And when the bishop had |
| 37983 | appointed to him a certain number of days wherein to fast, he | appointed to him a certain number of days wherein to fast, he | appointed to him a certain number of days wherein to fast, he |
| 37984 | baptized him and all his house, in the Name of the Ⲛⲓ) | baptized him and all his house, in the Name of the ⲛⲁⲓ | baptized him and all his house, in the Name of the nai |
| 37985 | and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. And when the | and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. And when the | and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. And when the |
| 37986 | number of his kinsfolk who had received baptism with him | number of his kinsfolk who had received baptism with him | number of his kinsfolk who had received baptism with him |
| 37987 | openly was made clear, it was found that fifty-three souls had | openly was made clear, it was found that fifty-three souls had | openly was made clear, it was found that fifty-three souls had |
| 37988 | been baptized. | been baptized. | been baptized. |
| 37989 | And after all these things, behold, Saint Mercurius ap- | And after all these things, behold, Saint Mercurius ap- | And after all these things, behold, Saint Mercurius ap- |
| 37990 | peared unto the poor man as he did formerly, and he said unto | peared unto the poor man as he did formerly, and he said unto | peared unto the poor man as he did formerly, and he said unto |
| 37991 | him, | ¢ Why art thou lying here leading a life of ease? Why pol. 4, | him, | ¢ Why art thou lying here leading a life of ease? Why pol. 4, | him, | ¢ Why art thou lying here leading a life of ease? Why pol. 4, |
| 37992 | dost thou not get up and make bricks for my shrine ⲇ ⲕ︦ⲉ︦ | dost thou not get up and make bricks for my shrine ⲇ 25 | dost thou not get up and make bricks for my shrine ḋ 25 |
| 37993 | the man said unto him, ‘My lord, I am a poor man, and | the man said unto him, ‘My lord, I am a poor man, and | the man said unto him, ‘My lord, I am a poor man, and |
| 37994 | T have no workmen, and I have neither beasts of burden nor | T have no workmen, and I have neither beasts of burden nor | T have no workmen, and I have neither beasts of burden nor |
| 37995 | money for the expenses [of the same].” And the saint said | money for the expenses [of the same].” And the saint said | money for the expenses [of the same].” And the saint said |
| 37996 | unto him, ‘I will give unto thee whatsoever thou hast need | unto him, ‘I will give unto thee whatsoever thou hast need | unto him, ‘I will give unto thee whatsoever thou hast need |
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| 37997 | Fol. b a | Fol. b a | Fol. b a |
| 37998 | RC | RC | RC |
| 37999 | 832 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF | 832 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF | 832 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF |
| 38000 | of, only thou must remain a poor man. When thou goest | of, only thou must remain a poor man. When thou goest | of, only thou must remain a poor man. When thou goest |
| 38001 | into my house, if thou shalt have no doubt in thy mind, thou | into my house, if thou shalt have no doubt in thy mind, thou | into my house, if thou shalt have no doubt in thy mind, thou |
| 38002 | shalt sce my power. And when thou hast risen up early | shalt sce my power. And when thou hast risen up early | shalt sce my power. And when thou hast risen up early |
| 38003 | to-morrow morning, come thou to the eastern part of the first | to-morrow morning, come thou to the eastern part of the first | to-morrow morning, come thou to the eastern part of the first |
| 38004 | of the quarters of the city, and thou shalt find there the young | of the quarters of the city, and thou shalt find there the young | of the quarters of the city, and thou shalt find there the young |
| 38005 | man [who owneth] the mule and who shall go thither by | man [who owneth] the mule and who shall go thither by | man [who owneth] the mule and who shall go thither by |
| 38006 | chance, because he is wishful to meet thee and to talk about | chance, because he is wishful to meet thee and to talk about | chance, because he is wishful to meet thee and to talk about |
| 38007 | my body. Say thou unto him, “Whatsoever thou hast in | my body. Say thou unto him, “Whatsoever thou hast in | my body. Say thou unto him, “Whatsoever thou hast in |
| 38008 | thine hand give thon unto me, for I have need thereof.” | thine hand give thon unto me, for I have need thereof.” | thine hand give thon unto me, for I have need thereof.” |
| 38009 | And he shall give unto thee three oboli, which he is wishing | And he shall give unto thee three oboli, which he is wishing | And he shall give unto thee three oboli, which he is wishing |
| 38010 | to give as alms. Assuredly I will not permit thee to lack | to give as alms. Assuredly I will not permit thee to lack | to give as alms. Assuredly I will not permit thee to lack |
| 38011 | anything, and they shall bring [money] unto thee [in such | anything, and they shall bring [money] unto thee [in such | anything, and they shall bring [money] unto thee [in such |
| 38012 | a quantity] that thou wilt not know what to do therewith. | a quantity] that thou wilt not know what to do therewith. | a quantity] that thou wilt not know what to do therewith. |
| 38013 | And if he shall ask thee, ©“ Whence didst thou know that I had | And if he shall ask thee, ©“ Whence didst thou know that I had | And if he shall ask thee, ©“ Whence didst thou know that I had |
| 38014 | anythmg in my Ⲙ say thou unto him, “It was Ⲙⲉ- | anythmg in my ⲙ say thou unto him, “It was ⲙⲏⲓ- | anythmg in my m say thou unto him, “It was myi- |
| 38015 | curius, who healed thee, and it was he who told me to speak | curius, who healed thee, and it was he who told me to speak | curius, who healed thee, and it was he who told me to speak |
| 38016 | unto thee.” And, moreover, the young man shall | speak | unto thee.” And, moreover, the young man shall | speak | unto thee.” And, moreover, the young man shall | speak |
| 38017 | unto his father, saying, Thou knowest at the moment when | unto his father, saying, Thou knowest at the moment when | unto his father, saying, Thou knowest at the moment when |
| 38018 | thou didst entreat me how Ⲓ made haste, and hearkened | thou didst entreat me how ⲓ made haste, and hearkened | thou didst entreat me how i made haste, and hearkened |
| 38019 | unto thee, and how I gave hight (i.c. sight) to thy danghter. | unto thee, and how I gave hight (i.c. sight) to thy danghter. | unto thee, and how I gave hight (i.c. sight) to thy danghter. |
| 38020 | And again I gave thee thy son, safe and sound. If there be | And again I gave thee thy son, safe and sound. If there be | And again I gave thee thy son, safe and sound. If there be |
| 38021 | anything that is lacking, make use of thy friend the martyr, | anything that is lacking, make use of thy friend the martyr, | anything that is lacking, make use of thy friend the martyr, |
| 38022 | for the honour of a friend [resteth] upon a friend, and the | for the honour of a friend [resteth] upon a friend, and the | for the honour of a friend [resteth] upon a friend, and the |
| 38023 | martyr is wont to perform abundantly. Tor to-morrow, | martyr is wont to perform abundantly. Tor to-morrow, | martyr is wont to perform abundantly. Tor to-morrow, |
| 38024 | however, this is abundance. If he shall give work unto | however, this is abundance. If he shall give work unto | however, this is abundance. If he shall give work unto |
| 38025 | thee, do thou do it; and if he will not hearken unto thee, | thee, do thou do it; and if he will not hearken unto thee, | thee, do thou do it; and if he will not hearken unto thee, |
| 38026 | feed thyself on the three oboh until we come to thee, | feed thyself on the three oboh until we come to thee, | feed thyself on the three oboh until we come to thee, |
| 38027 | by the Will of God, for 1 will come unto thee again and | by the Will of God, for 1 will come unto thee again and | by the Will of God, for 1 will come unto thee again and |
| 38028 | will not tarry.” And when the [saint] had said these things | will not tarry.” And when the [saint] had said these things | will not tarry.” And when the [saint] had said these things |
| 38029 | unto him he came out from him in peace. | unto him he came out from him in peace. | unto him he came out from him in peace. |
| 38030 | And when the morning of the next day had come, the | And when the morning of the next day had come, the | And when the morning of the next day had come, the |
| 38031 | poor man rose up, and he walked into the first quarter | poor man rose up, and he walked into the first quarter | poor man rose up, and he walked into the first quarter |
| 38032 | of the city, and came upon the young man, and took [from | of the city, and came upon the young man, and took [from | of the city, and came upon the young man, and took [from |
| 38033 | him] the three oboli, and told him everything which Saint | him] the three oboli, and told him everything which Saint | him] the three oboli, and told him everything which Saint |
| 38034 | Mercurins had said unto him in the dream; and the young | Mercurins had said unto him in the dream; and the young | Mercurins had said unto him in the dream; and the young |
| 38035 | ⲟ] | ⲟⲓ | oi |
| 38036 | lot | lot | lot |
| 38037 | nf | nf | nf |
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| 38038 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 833 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 833 | SAINT MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 833 |
| 38039 | man went and told | his father in fear. And when lus father ror. 55 | man went and told | his father in fear. And when lus father ror. 55 | man went and told | his father in fear. And when lus father ror. 55 |
| 38040 | had heard these things he glorified God and is holy martyr | had heard these things he glorified God and is holy martyr | had heard these things he glorified God and is holy martyr |
| 38041 | Saint Meveurins. And he was not nnmindful in the least | Saint Meveurins. And he was not nnmindful in the least | Saint Meveurins. And he was not nnmindful in the least |
| 38042 | degree, for he made ready his camels, and a large number | degree, for he made ready his camels, and a large number | degree, for he made ready his camels, and a large number |
| 38043 | of hired workmen, and a large number of waggons, and he | of hired workmen, and a large number of waggons, and he | of hired workmen, and a large number of waggons, and he |
| 38044 | collected a very large quantity of materials for building, and | collected a very large quantity of materials for building, and | collected a very large quantity of materials for building, and |
| 38045 | delivered them over into the hands of the poor man, so that | delivered them over into the hands of the poor man, so that | delivered them over into the hands of the poor man, so that |
| 38046 | the men might make bricks. And he gave hum tools for | the men might make bricks. And he gave hum tools for | the men might make bricks. And he gave hum tools for |
| 38047 | digeing up the ground, and everything of which he had need. | digeing up the ground, and everything of which he had need. | digeing up the ground, and everything of which he had need. |
| 38048 | And it came to pass on a certain day that, whilst the beasts | And it came to pass on a certain day that, whilst the beasts | And it came to pass on a certain day that, whilst the beasts |
| 38049 | were ocenpied in ploughing, suddenly one of the oxen attacked | were ocenpied in ploughing, suddenly one of the oxen attacked | were ocenpied in ploughing, suddenly one of the oxen attacked |
| 38050 | the other, and gored him with his horns. And when the poor | the other, and gored him with his horns. And when the poor | the other, and gored him with his horns. And when the poor |
| 38051 | man saw what had happened he was greatly grieved, and he | man saw what had happened he was greatly grieved, and he | man saw what had happened he was greatly grieved, and he |
| 38052 | said, Woe nnto me because of this thing, for the archon’s | said, Woe nnto me because of this thing, for the archon’s | said, Woe nnto me because of this thing, for the archon’s |
| 38053 | servant hath slain his beast! Would that 1 had never related | servant hath slain his beast! Would that 1 had never related | servant hath slain his beast! Would that 1 had never related |
| 38054 | this dream to the young man, and would that he had not told | this dream to the young man, and would that he had not told | this dream to the young man, and would that he had not told |
| 38055 | it to his father, because he trusted me in this matter, and now | it to his father, because he trusted me in this matter, and now | it to his father, because he trusted me in this matter, and now |
| 38056 | this serious calamity hath come upon me.” And whilst he was | this serious calamity hath come upon me.” And whilst he was | this serious calamity hath come upon me.” And whilst he was |
| 38057 | saying these things, behold, Saint | Mereurins took the form | saying these things, behold, Saint | Mereurins took the form | saying these things, behold, Saint | Mereurins took the form |
| 38058 | of an archon of the city, and came ont for a walk, and he | of an archon of the city, and came ont for a walk, and he | of an archon of the city, and came ont for a walk, and he |
| 38059 | saw the poor man, and went up to him, and {feigning to be | saw the poor man, and went up to him, and {feigning to be | saw the poor man, and went up to him, and {feigning to be |
| 38060 | surprised at what he saw said mato him, Ⲟ man, why didst | surprised at what he saw said mato him, ⲟⲓ man, why didst | surprised at what he saw said mato him, oi man, why didst |
| 38061 | thou let thy beasts be so close together that one of them | thou let thy beasts be so close together that one of them | thou let thy beasts be so close together that one of them |
| 38062 | could gore the other? Lis master will hold thee hable for | could gore the other? Lis master will hold thee hable for | could gore the other? Lis master will hold thee hable for |
| 38063 | him.” And the labourer grieved exceedingly; and again he | him.” And the labourer grieved exceedingly; and again he | him.” And the labourer grieved exceedingly; and again he |
| 38064 | olorified the God of Saint Mereurius. And when the people | olorified the God of Saint Mereurius. And when the people | olorified the God of Saint Mereurius. And when the people |
| 38065 | unto whom the ox belonged heard [of this] they eame to sce | unto whom the ox belonged heard [of this] they eame to sce | unto whom the ox belonged heard [of this] they eame to sce |
| 38066 | what had happened, and they were exceedingly sorrowful, | what had happened, and they were exceedingly sorrowful, | what had happened, and they were exceedingly sorrowful, |
| 38067 | beeanse the animal was a very fine one, and was very strong. | beeanse the animal was a very fine one, and was very strong. | beeanse the animal was a very fine one, and was very strong. |
| 38068 | And Saint Mereurins was sitting some way off, and no one | And Saint Mereurins was sitting some way off, and no one | And Saint Mereurins was sitting some way off, and no one |
| 38069 | saw him except the poor man, And a very large number of | saw him except the poor man, And a very large number of | saw him except the poor man, And a very large number of |
| 38070 | heople collected round about the animal, and they took him | heople collected round about the animal, and they took him | heople collected round about the animal, and they took him |
| 38071 | nto the city, into a place where he would be by himself ; | nto the city, into a place where he would be by himself ; | nto the city, into a place where he would be by himself ; |
| 38072 | nd they put food before him to make him eat, but he would | nd they put food before him to make him eat, but he would | nd they put food before him to make him eat, but he would |
| 38073 | ot taste the food at all. And his master was very much | ot taste the food at all. And his master was very much | ot taste the food at all. And his master was very much |
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| 38075 | ⲛⲍ | ⲛⲍ | nz |
| 38076 | Fol. ϥ | Fol. Ϥ | Fol. F |
| 38077 | ⲙ̄ⲙ | ⲙ̄ⲙ | mm |
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| 38079 | Fol. 6b grieved | about him, for he was a powerful animal, and his | Fol. 6b grieved | about him, for he was a powerful animal, and his | Fol. 6b grieved | about him, for he was a powerful animal, and his |
| 38080 | ⲕ︦ⲑ︦ body was goodly and large. And when the people had | ⲕ︦ⲑ︦ body was goodly and large. And when the people had | k︦θ︦ body was goodly and large. And when the people had |
| 38081 | departed to their houses the poor man remained behind and | departed to their houses the poor man remained behind and | departed to their houses the poor man remained behind and |
| 38082 | was alone with the animal ; and he was exceedingly sorrowful, | was alone with the animal ; and he was exceedingly sorrowful, | was alone with the animal ; and he was exceedingly sorrowful, |
| 38083 | and he was meditating upon his poverty. And suddenly, | and he was meditating upon his poverty. And suddenly, | and he was meditating upon his poverty. And suddenly, |
| 38084 | behold, Saint Mercurius came in, and he smiled a holy smile, | behold, Saint Mercurius came in, and he smiled a holy smile, | behold, Saint Mercurius came in, and he smiled a holy smile, |
| 38085 | and stood up by the side of the animal of the poor man, | and stood up by the side of the animal of the poor man, | and stood up by the side of the animal of the poor man, |
| 38086 | because he was in the habit of appearing unto him face to | because he was in the habit of appearing unto him face to | because he was in the habit of appearing unto him face to |
| 38087 | face. And the saint said unto him with a smile, ‘Thou hast | face. And the saint said unto him with a smile, ‘Thou hast | face. And the saint said unto him with a smile, ‘Thou hast |
| 38088 | not tarried in becoming fatigued, O brother.” And the man | not tarried in becoming fatigued, O brother.” And the man | not tarried in becoming fatigued, O brother.” And the man |
| 38089 | said unto him, ¢ Come, and see what hath happened.’ And | said unto him, ¢ Come, and see what hath happened.’ And | said unto him, ¢ Come, and see what hath happened.’ And |
| 38090 | after these things Saint Mercurius moved the ox with his feet, | after these things Saint Mercurius moved the ox with his feet, | after these things Saint Mercurius moved the ox with his feet, |
| 38091 | and he said unto him, ‘In the Name of Jesus the Christ, | and he said unto him, ‘In the Name of Jesus the Christ, | and he said unto him, ‘In the Name of Jesus the Christ, |
| 38092 | my Lord, rise up, and perform thy work without suffering.’ | my Lord, rise up, and perform thy work without suffering.’ | my Lord, rise up, and perform thy work without suffering.’ |
| 38093 | And the ox rose up with great vigour, just as if he had not | And the ox rose up with great vigour, just as if he had not | And the ox rose up with great vigour, just as if he had not |
| 38094 | received any injury whatsoever, and he ate some of the grass | received any injury whatsoever, and he ate some of the grass | received any injury whatsoever, and he ate some of the grass |
| 38095 | that was there. And straightway Saint Mercurius rebuked | that was there. And straightway Saint Mercurius rebuked | that was there. And straightway Saint Mercurius rebuked |
| 38096 | the ox which had fought with the other ox, and he said unto | the ox which had fought with the other ox, and he said unto | the ox which had fought with the other ox, and he said unto |
| 38097 | Fol. 7a him, “Thy horn shall fall out of thy head, | and thou shalt | Fol. 7a him, “Thy horn shall fall out of thy head, | and thou shalt | Fol. 7a him, “Thy horn shall fall out of thy head, | and thou shalt |
| 38098 | A | A | A |
| 38099 | never again have the power to drive it into any man or animal, | never again have the power to drive it into any man or animal, | never again have the power to drive it into any man or animal, |
| 38100 | and thou shalt be gentle for evermore.” And straightway | and thou shalt be gentle for evermore.” And straightway | and thou shalt be gentle for evermore.” And straightway |
| 38101 | his horn withered away and fell out of his head, and he | his horn withered away and fell out of his head, and he | his horn withered away and fell out of his head, and he |
| 38102 | became gentle and docile. And the poor man cast himself | became gentle and docile. And the poor man cast himself | became gentle and docile. And the poor man cast himself |
| 38103 | down before Saint Mercurius, and said unto him, ‘IT thank | down before Saint Mercurius, and said unto him, ‘IT thank | down before Saint Mercurius, and said unto him, ‘IT thank |
| 38104 | thee, O my lord Mercurius, thou martyr of Christ Jesus, for | thee, O my lord Mercurius, thou martyr of Christ Jesus, for | thee, O my lord Mercurius, thou martyr of Christ Jesus, for |
| 38105 | the sake of whose Holy Name thou didst become a martyr’; | the sake of whose Holy Name thou didst become a martyr’; | the sake of whose Holy Name thou didst become a martyr’; |
| 38106 | and straightway Saint Mercurius hid himself (i.e. disappeared) | and straightway Saint Mercurius hid himself (i.e. disappeared) | and straightway Saint Mercurius hid himself (i.e. disappeared) |
| 38107 | from him. And the man came out, rejoicing and saying, | from him. And the man came out, rejoicing and saying, | from him. And the man came out, rejoicing and saying, |
| 38108 | ¢ Saint Mercurius hath appeared unto me and hath healed | ¢ Saint Mercurius hath appeared unto me and hath healed | ¢ Saint Mercurius hath appeared unto me and hath healed |
| 38109 | the ox, and hath rebuked the quarrelsome animal that attacked | the ox, and hath rebuked the quarrelsome animal that attacked | the ox, and hath rebuked the quarrelsome animal that attacked |
| 38110 | him, and he hath become a rational creature” And the | him, and he hath become a rational creature” And the | him, and he hath become a rational creature” And the |
| 38111 | multitade came to see what had taken place, and they all | multitade came to see what had taken place, and they all | multitade came to see what had taken place, and they all |
| 38112 | cried out, ‘One is the God of Saint Mercurius. Glory be | cried out, ‘One is the God of Saint Mercurius. Glory be | cried out, ‘One is the God of Saint Mercurius. Glory be |
| 38113 | unto Him for ever and ever. Amen.’ | unto Him for ever and ever. Amen.’ | unto Him for ever and ever. Amen.’ |
| 38114 | aa ⲧⲧ ⲩⲄϧ ⲥ | aa ⲧⲧ ⲩⲄϧ ⲥ | aa tt yĠx s |
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| 38115 | MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 835 | MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 835 | MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 835 |
| 38116 | Tre Fiera MIRACLE OF SAINT MERCURIUS. | Tre Fiera MIRACLE OF SAINT MERCURIUS. | Tre Fiera MIRACLE OF SAINT MERCURIUS. |
| 38117 | And it came to pass after these things that the people | And it came to pass after these things that the people | And it came to pass after these things that the people |
| 38118 | began to work at the making of bricks for the shrine | of Fol. 7» | began to work at the making of bricks for the shrine | of Fol. 7» | began to work at the making of bricks for the shrine | of Fol. 7» |
| 38119 | Saint Mercurius, and, behold, the pagan archon himself came Aa | Saint Mercurius, and, behold, the pagan archon himself came Aa | Saint Mercurius, and, behold, the pagan archon himself came Aa |
| 38120 | and put himself near to the workmen who were making the | and put himself near to the workmen who were making the | and put himself near to the workmen who were making the |
| 38121 | bricks for the shrine of Saint Mercurius. And he quickly | bricks for the shrine of Saint Mercurius. And he quickly | bricks for the shrine of Saint Mercurius. And he quickly |
| 38122 | prepared for himself a place on his property for making | prepared for himself a place on his property for making | prepared for himself a place on his property for making |
| 38123 | bricks, which was nigh unto theirs, for he wished to build an | bricks, which was nigh unto theirs, for he wished to build an | bricks, which was nigh unto theirs, for he wished to build an |
| 38124 | entrance hall (or, portico) to his house. And he came one | entrance hall (or, portico) to his house. And he came one | entrance hall (or, portico) to his house. And he came one |
| 38125 | day and sat down by the workmen who were making bricks | day and sat down by the workmen who were making bricks | day and sat down by the workmen who were making bricks |
| 38126 | for him, and he rose up and examined the bricks, and when | for him, and he rose up and examined the bricks, and when | for him, and he rose up and examined the bricks, and when |
| 38127 | at length he came to the bricks that were being made for the | at length he came to the bricks that were being made for the | at length he came to the bricks that were being made for the |
| 38128 | saint he felt that he would rather have [a few of] those than | saint he felt that he would rather have [a few of] those than | saint he felt that he would rather have [a few of] those than |
| 38129 | all his own put together. And he said, moreover, [within | all his own put together. And he said, moreover, [within | all his own put together. And he said, moreover, [within |
| 38130 | himself] Ⲓ will carry away one hundred loads of these bricks | himself] ⲓ will carry away one hundred loads of these bricks | himself] i will carry away one hundred loads of these bricks |
| 38131 | which [are made by] the Christians, and 1 will give orders to | which [are made by] the Christians, and 1 will give orders to | which [are made by] the Christians, and 1 will give orders to |
| 38132 | the workmen to set them aside [for me]. And if they say | the workmen to set them aside [for me]. And if they say | the workmen to set them aside [for me]. And if they say |
| 38133 | we cannot permit thee to take them away, I will beat them, | we cannot permit thee to take them away, I will beat them, | we cannot permit thee to take them away, I will beat them, |
| 38134 | and then carry away the bricks by force, and I will see what | and then carry away the bricks by force, and I will see what | and then carry away the bricks by force, and I will see what |
| 38135 | this person Mercurius shall do unto me.” And he departed to | this person Mercurius shall do unto me.” And he departed to | this person Mercurius shall do unto me.” And he departed to |
| 38136 | is house on that day. And when a few days had passed | is house on that day. And when a few days had passed | is house on that day. And when a few days had passed |
| 38137 | he went and looked at the bricks of the saint, and he heaved | he went and looked at the bricks of the saint, and he heaved | he went and looked at the bricks of the saint, and he heaved |
| 38138 | leep sighs because both small and great in the city had | leep sighs because both small and great in the city had | leep sighs because both small and great in the city had |
| 38139 | turned themselves into day-labourers, and were working [at | turned themselves into day-labourers, and were working [at | turned themselves into day-labourers, and were working [at |
| 38140 | the brick-making | because they were eager to | [help in] building Fol. 8 « | the brick-making | because they were eager to | [help in] building Fol. 8 « | the brick-making | because they were eager to | [help in] building Fol. 8 « |
| 38141 | she martyrium for the saint. And, moreover, the alien pagan XG | she martyrium for the saint. And, moreover, the alien pagan XG | she martyrium for the saint. And, moreover, the alien pagan XG |
| 38142 | :oveted with a great covetousness, which was of the devil, the | :oveted with a great covetousness, which was of the devil, the | :oveted with a great covetousness, which was of the devil, the |
| 38143 | oricks of the holy man. After these things he called to the | oricks of the holy man. After these things he called to the | oricks of the holy man. After these things he called to the |
| 38144 | hoor man unto whom Saint Mercurius used to appear, and he | hoor man unto whom Saint Mercurius used to appear, and he | hoor man unto whom Saint Mercurius used to appear, and he |
| 38145 | aid unto him, Come, shew me the limit of my stack of | aid unto him, Come, shew me the limit of my stack of | aid unto him, Come, shew me the limit of my stack of |
| 38146 | wicks and of thine, for I wish to add a building to my | wicks and of thine, for I wish to add a building to my | wicks and of thine, for I wish to add a building to my |
| 38147 | ouse.” And the man said unto him, ‘Thy men know the | ouse.” And the man said unto him, ‘Thy men know the | ouse.” And the man said unto him, ‘Thy men know the |
| 38148 | umber of thy bricks.” And the archon said unto him, ‘I | umber of thy bricks.” And the archon said unto him, ‘I | umber of thy bricks.” And the archon said unto him, ‘I |
| 38149 | ave taken no man with me except thyself, but, according to | ave taken no man with me except thyself, but, according to | ave taken no man with me except thyself, but, according to |
| 38150 | ⲑ ⲏ | ⲑ ⲓⲉ | θ ie |
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| 38151 | Fol. 8 | Fol. 8 | Fol. 8 |
| 38152 | Ac | Ac | Ac |
| 38153 | 836 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF | 836 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF | 836 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF |
| 38154 | my own opinion, up to this place the bricks belong to me.’ | my own opinion, up to this place the bricks belong to me.’ | my own opinion, up to this place the bricks belong to me.’ |
| 38155 | And the poor man became greatly terrified, and said unto | And the poor man became greatly terrified, and said unto | And the poor man became greatly terrified, and said unto |
| 38156 | the [pagan], ¢ Punish not thine own soul, and lay not a finger | the [pagan], ¢ Punish not thine own soul, and lay not a finger | the [pagan], ¢ Punish not thine own soul, and lay not a finger |
| 38157 | on the bricks of this holy man, lest some calamity befall thee. | on the bricks of this holy man, lest some calamity befall thee. | on the bricks of this holy man, lest some calamity befall thee. |
| 38158 | Nevertheless, if thou dost determine to take them, I know | Nevertheless, if thou dost determine to take them, I know | Nevertheless, if thou dost determine to take them, I know |
| 38159 | thy might and thy strength.’ And the pagan struck the | thy might and thy strength.’ And the pagan struck the | thy might and thy strength.’ And the pagan struck the |
| 38160 | poor man a blow, and said unto him, ‘It is not as thou | poor man a blow, and said unto him, ‘It is not as thou | poor man a blow, and said unto him, ‘It is not as thou |
| 38161 | sayest. That one (i.e. the saint) shall strike a blow at thee, | sayest. That one (i.e. the saint) shall strike a blow at thee, | sayest. That one (i.e. the saint) shall strike a blow at thee, |
| 38162 | and I shall carry away more than these, [and then] I shall | and I shall carry away more than these, [and then] I shall | and I shall carry away more than these, [and then] I shall |
| 38163 | know thy strength, and [the strength] of that one, and what | know thy strength, and [the strength] of that one, and what | know thy strength, and [the strength] of that one, and what |
| 38164 | le will do unto me.” And the [poor] man said | unto him, | le will do unto me.” And the [poor] man said | unto him, | le will do unto me.” And the [poor] man said | unto him, |
| 38165 | “Do whatsoever pleaseth thee. Behold, the God of Saint | “Do whatsoever pleaseth thee. Behold, the God of Saint | “Do whatsoever pleaseth thee. Behold, the God of Saint |
| 38166 | Mercurius is looking at thee, and thou wilt certainly nof | Mercurius is looking at thee, and thou wilt certainly nof | Mercurius is looking at thee, and thou wilt certainly nof |
| 38167 | overcome Him.” And the archon straightway, with arrogance, | overcome Him.” And the archon straightway, with arrogance, | overcome Him.” And the archon straightway, with arrogance, |
| 38168 | sent a message to his servant, and he went and brought | sent a message to his servant, and he went and brought | sent a message to his servant, and he went and brought |
| 38169 | camels, and he walked before them in a haughty manner, | camels, and he walked before them in a haughty manner, | camels, and he walked before them in a haughty manner, |
| 38170 | and he loaded the camels with the bricks of the saint. And | and he loaded the camels with the bricks of the saint. And | and he loaded the camels with the bricks of the saint. And |
| 38171 | as he was standing before a very large male camel which | as he was standing before a very large male camel which | as he was standing before a very large male camel which |
| 38172 | belonged to him, he ordered with great arrogance his servant | belonged to him, he ordered with great arrogance his servant | belonged to him, he ordered with great arrogance his servant |
| 38173 | to load this camel with bricks, and he said, ‘Let me now | to load this camel with bricks, and he said, ‘Let me now | to load this camel with bricks, and he said, ‘Let me now |
| 38174 | see the power of this Mercurius.” And straightway, before | see the power of this Mercurius.” And straightway, before | see the power of this Mercurius.” And straightway, before |
| 38175 | the words ceased in his mouth, the camel in front of which | the words ceased in his mouth, the camel in front of which | the words ceased in his mouth, the camel in front of which |
| 38176 | he was standing opened his mouth, and seizing the pagan | he was standing opened his mouth, and seizing the pagan | he was standing opened his mouth, and seizing the pagan |
| 38177 | archon he cast him down under him, and then lay down (or, | archon he cast him down under him, and then lay down (or, | archon he cast him down under him, and then lay down (or, |
| 38178 | rolled) upon him. And behold, straightway Saint Mercurius | rolled) upon him. And behold, straightway Saint Mercurius | rolled) upon him. And behold, straightway Saint Mercurius |
| 38179 | came riding upon his horse of the spirit,! and he stood by the | came riding upon his horse of the spirit,! and he stood by the | came riding upon his horse of the spirit,! and he stood by the |
| 38180 | camel who had gained the mastery over the man, and he smote | camel who had gained the mastery over the man, and he smote | camel who had gained the mastery over the man, and he smote |
| 38181 | him with his spear in his left leg, and | | him with his spear in his left leg, and | | him with his spear in his left leg, and | |
| 38182 | [One leaf wanting—pages Ax and ⲗ︦ⲉ︦] | [One leaf wanting—pages Ax and ⲗ︦ⲉ︦ | [One leaf wanting—pages Ax and l︦e︦ |
| 38183 | Fol. 9« ‘now he threateneth me, for thou art he who shall give | Fol. 9« ‘now he threateneth me, for thou art he who shall give | Fol. 9« ‘now he threateneth me, for thou art he who shall give |
| 38184 | Ac | Ac | Ac |
| 38185 | a mark (or, sign) in my martyrium, and thou shalt hang | a mark (or, sign) in my martyrium, and thou shalt hang | a mark (or, sign) in my martyrium, and thou shalt hang |
| 38186 | [therein] head downwards.” And the multitude followed after | [therein] head downwards.” And the multitude followed after | [therein] head downwards.” And the multitude followed after |
| 38187 | him in fear and trembling until he entered (?) the lower part | him in fear and trembling until he entered (?) the lower part | him in fear and trembling until he entered (?) the lower part |
| 38188 | ! i.e. a phantom horse. | ! i.e. a phantom horse. | ! i.e. a phantom horse. |
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| 38190 | of the shrine hanging head downwards. And the man cried | of the shrine hanging head downwards. And the man cried | of the shrine hanging head downwards. And the man cried |
| 38191 | out, saying, ‘ My lord, Saint Mercurius, forgive me because of | out, saying, ‘ My lord, Saint Mercurius, forgive me because of | out, saying, ‘ My lord, Saint Mercurius, forgive me because of |
| 38192 | my ignorance, and I will give unto thee all my bricks for the | my ignorance, and I will give unto thee all my bricks for the | my ignorance, and I will give unto thee all my bricks for the |
| 38193 | building of thy shrine. And I will give unto thee the finest | building of thy shrine. And I will give unto thee the finest | building of thy shrine. And I will give unto thee the finest |
| 38194 | wood of every kind, and all the materials which I have | wood of every kind, and all the materials which I have | wood of every kind, and all the materials which I have |
| 38195 | collected in my house, and all the members of my house shall | collected in my house, and all the members of my house shall | collected in my house, and all the members of my house shall |
| 38196 | become Christians. And I will set at liberty my servants, and | become Christians. And I will set at liberty my servants, and | become Christians. And I will set at liberty my servants, and |
| 38197 | they shall become free men, and I myself will become the | they shall become free men, and I myself will become the | they shall become free men, and I myself will become the |
| 38198 | door-keeper of thy shrine until the day of my death.” And | door-keeper of thy shrine until the day of my death.” And | door-keeper of thy shrine until the day of my death.” And |
| 38199 | when the man had said these words the camel let him down | when the man had said these words the camel let him down | when the man had said these words the camel let him down |
| 38200 | on the ground, and Saint Mercurius laid his hands upon his | on the ground, and Saint Mercurius laid his hands upon his | on the ground, and Saint Mercurius laid his hands upon his |
| 38201 | wounds, and he healed him, and he set him free, and there was | wounds, and he healed him, and he set him free, and there was | wounds, and he healed him, and he set him free, and there was |
| 38202 | no sign of any wound whatsoever in all his body. And great | no sign of any wound whatsoever in all his body. And great | no sign of any wound whatsoever in all his body. And great |
| 38203 | fear seized upon every one who had been standing by and | fear seized upon every one who had been standing by and | fear seized upon every one who had been standing by and |
| 38204 | looking on whilst | the camel was inflicting wounds on the Fol. 9 | looking on whilst | the camel was inflicting wounds on the Fol. 9 | looking on whilst | the camel was inflicting wounds on the Fol. 9 |
| 38205 | archon. And the archon made a confession before them and AT | archon. And the archon made a confession before them and AT | archon. And the archon made a confession before them and AT |
| 38206 | said, Ⲓ saw Saint Mercurius driving his spear into me,” but | said, ⲓ saw Saint Mercurius driving his spear into me,” but | said, i saw Saint Mercurius driving his spear into me,” but |
| 38207 | when the man examined his body he could not find in it the | when the man examined his body he could not find in it the | when the man examined his body he could not find in it the |
| 38208 | mark of any wound whatsoever. And the people enquired of | mark of any wound whatsoever. And the people enquired of | mark of any wound whatsoever. And the people enquired of |
| 38209 | him, saying, ¢ Where is the wound in thy body ? Assuredly | him, saying, ¢ Where is the wound in thy body ? Assuredly | him, saying, ¢ Where is the wound in thy body ? Assuredly |
| 38210 | thou didst ery out, saying, “Behold, the righteous man | thou didst ery out, saying, “Behold, the righteous man | thou didst ery out, saying, “Behold, the righteous man |
| 38211 | speared me In my legs with his ⲉⲣⲉ. And the archon | speared me In my legs with his ⲉⲣⲉ. And the archon | speared me In my legs with his ere. And the archon |
| 38212 | said unto them, ‘From the very moment wherein the camel | said unto them, ‘From the very moment wherein the camel | said unto them, ‘From the very moment wherein the camel |
| 38213 | dropped me, and [the saint] laid his hands upon all my body, | dropped me, and [the saint] laid his hands upon all my body, | dropped me, and [the saint] laid his hands upon all my body, |
| 38214 | I became healed” And immediately the archon went to the | I became healed” And immediately the archon went to the | I became healed” And immediately the archon went to the |
| 38215 | bishop, who baptized him, and all the people of his house, | bishop, who baptized him, and all the people of his house, | bishop, who baptized him, and all the people of his house, |
| 38216 | and all his slaves, whom he set at liberty, and they left | and all his slaves, whom he set at liberty, and they left | and all his slaves, whom he set at liberty, and they left |
| 38217 | in peace. And he gave to the shrine of the saint all the | in peace. And he gave to the shrine of the saint all the | in peace. And he gave to the shrine of the saint all the |
| 38218 | materials which he had collected for the building of his own | materials which he had collected for the building of his own | materials which he had collected for the building of his own |
| 38219 | house, and the wood, and the stone, and all his bricks. And | house, and the wood, and the stone, and all his bricks. And | house, and the wood, and the stone, and all his bricks. And |
| 38220 | he sent them into the shrine, together with fine gold, and | he sent them into the shrine, together with fine gold, and | he sent them into the shrine, together with fine gold, and |
| 38221 | many cart-loads of materials. And he himself worked with | many cart-loads of materials. And he himself worked with | many cart-loads of materials. And he himself worked with |
| 38222 | his own hands among the workmen, and all his men did | his own hands among the workmen, and all his men did | his own hands among the workmen, and all his men did |
| 38223 | likewise, and all his beasts worked [for the saint] for nothing. | likewise, and all his beasts worked [for the saint] for nothing. | likewise, and all his beasts worked [for the saint] for nothing. |
| 38224 | And Ⲙⲉ said unto those who were working, © Continue, and | And ⲙⲏⲓ said unto those who were working, © Continue, and | And myi said unto those who were working, © Continue, and |
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| 38225 | Fol. 10 a | Fol. 10 a | Fol. 10 a |
| 38226 | AH | AH | AH |
| 38227 | Fol. Ⲓ ⲃ | Fol. Ⲓ ⲃ | Fol. I v |
| 38228 | Ae | Ae | Ae |
| 38229 | 838 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF | 838 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF | 838 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF |
| 38230 | build the house of this mighty man.” And he died, according | build the house of this mighty man.” And he died, according | build the house of this mighty man.” And he died, according |
| 38231 | to the fate of all men, before the martyrium | was completed. | to the fate of all men, before the martyrium | was completed. | to the fate of all men, before the martyrium | was completed. |
| 38232 | Glory be to God, and to IIis holy martyr Saint Mercurius ! | Glory be to God, and to IIis holy martyr Saint Mercurius ! | Glory be to God, and to IIis holy martyr Saint Mercurius ! |
| 38233 | Tue Sixt MiracLE oF SAINT MERCURIUS. | Tue Sixt MiracLE oF SAINT MERCURIUS. | Tue Sixt MiracLE oF SAINT MERCURIUS. |
| 38234 | And it came to pass that, when the building of the | And it came to pass that, when the building of the | And it came to pass that, when the building of the |
| 38235 | martyrium of Saint Mercurins had once been begun, it | martyrium of Saint Mercurins had once been begun, it | martyrium of Saint Mercurins had once been begun, it |
| 38236 | progressed rapidly, for the materials were abundant, and | progressed rapidly, for the materials were abundant, and | progressed rapidly, for the materials were abundant, and |
| 38237 | the workmen on the shrine of the saint were many. And | the workmen on the shrine of the saint were many. And | the workmen on the shrine of the saint were many. And |
| 38238 | after these things a certain man in the city eame and | after these things a certain man in the city eame and | after these things a certain man in the city eame and |
| 38239 | walked about the shrine, and when he saw the timber and | walked about the shrine, and when he saw the timber and | walked about the shrine, and when he saw the timber and |
| 38240 | bricks for the shrine of the martyrium he marvelled, and he | bricks for the shrine of the martyrium he marvelled, and he | bricks for the shrine of the martyrium he marvelled, and he |
| 38241 | coveted some of the wood which was lying about. And he | coveted some of the wood which was lying about. And he | coveted some of the wood which was lying about. And he |
| 38242 | said, ‘I have need of this fine plank of wood, and T am going | said, ‘I have need of this fine plank of wood, and T am going | said, ‘I have need of this fine plank of wood, and T am going |
| 38243 | to carry it off.” And he went to where the wood was, and | to carry it off.” And he went to where the wood was, and | to carry it off.” And he went to where the wood was, and |
| 38244 | lifted it up on his back, and he walked away with it until he | lifted it up on his back, and he walked away with it until he | lifted it up on his back, and he walked away with it until he |
| 38245 | came to within a short distance of the city. Ⲡⲉ then lost his | came to within a short distance of the city. Ⲡⲉ then lost his | came to within a short distance of the city. Pe then lost his |
| 38246 | way, and did not know where he was walking, beeause the | way, and did not know where he was walking, beeause the | way, and did not know where he was walking, beeause the |
| 38247 | saint had made his mind to wander, and at length he came | saint had made his mind to wander, and at length he came | saint had made his mind to wander, and at length he came |
| 38248 | and stood at the door of the poor man, the steward of | and stood at the door of the poor man, the steward of | and stood at the door of the poor man, the steward of |
| 38249 | Saint Mereurius, unto whom the saint used to appear. Now | Saint Mereurius, unto whom the saint used to appear. Now | Saint Mereurius, unto whom the saint used to appear. Now |
| 38250 | the man who had stolen the wood did not know whither he | the man who had stolen the wood did not know whither he | the man who had stolen the wood did not know whither he |
| 38251 | was going. And, behold, the saint spake unto the steward, | was going. And, behold, the saint spake unto the steward, | was going. And, behold, the saint spake unto the steward, |
| 38252 | and said unto him, ‘What doest thou | sitting here [idle]? | and said unto him, ‘What doest thou | sitting here [idle]? | and said unto him, ‘What doest thou | sitting here [idle]? |
| 38253 | Behold, the wood is being stolen from my shrine! Rise up, | Behold, the wood is being stolen from my shrine! Rise up, | Behold, the wood is being stolen from my shrine! Rise up, |
| 38254 | and go to the door of thy house, and there thon shalt find the | and go to the door of thy house, and there thon shalt find the | and go to the door of thy house, and there thon shalt find the |
| 38255 | man with the wood on his back, and he is staggering about | man with the wood on his back, and he is staggering about | man with the wood on his back, and he is staggering about |
| 38256 | hither and thither, and he doth not know whither he is | hither and thither, and he doth not know whither he is | hither and thither, and he doth not know whither he is |
| 38257 | going. Now it is I who have made him lose his way, and | going. Now it is I who have made him lose his way, and | going. Now it is I who have made him lose his way, and |
| 38258 | I have prevented him from knowing where he was going, | I have prevented him from knowing where he was going, | I have prevented him from knowing where he was going, |
| 38259 | until at length he came to this place. Thou wilt sce him | until at length he came to this place. Thou wilt sce him | until at length he came to this place. Thou wilt sce him |
| 38260 | there carrying the wood which he hath stolen.” And when | there carrying the wood which he hath stolen.” And when | there carrying the wood which he hath stolen.” And when |
| 38261 | the thief saw the house in front of him, and that one had | the thief saw the house in front of him, and that one had | the thief saw the house in front of him, and that one had |
| 38262 | opened the door to him, he recognized that the opener of the | opened the door to him, he recognized that the opener of the | opened the door to him, he recognized that the opener of the |
| 38263 | door was the steward of the martyrium, for his understanding | door was the steward of the martyrium, for his understanding | door was the steward of the martyrium, for his understanding |
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| 38265 | had returned unto him. And straightway he cried out, | had returned unto him. And straightway he cried out, | had returned unto him. And straightway he cried out, |
| 38266 | saying, ‘One is the God of Saint Mercurius! Have mercy | saying, ‘One is the God of Saint Mercurius! Have mercy | saying, ‘One is the God of Saint Mercurius! Have mercy |
| 38267 | upon me, and be not angry with me, and bring [not] evil | upon me, and be not angry with me, and bring [not] evil | upon me, and be not angry with me, and bring [not] evil |
| 38268 | upon me. I have sinned against thee and I have stolen thy | upon me. I have sinned against thee and I have stolen thy | upon me. I have sinned against thee and I have stolen thy |
| 38269 | wood.” And, behold, the saint spoke again unto the steward, | wood.” And, behold, the saint spoke again unto the steward, | wood.” And, behold, the saint spoke again unto the steward, |
| 38270 | saying, ‘Speak thou unto the man in this wise: Why | saying, ‘Speak thou unto the man in this wise: Why | saying, ‘Speak thou unto the man in this wise: Why |
| 38271 | didst thou dare to come and commit this outrageous robbery | didst thou dare to come and commit this outrageous robbery | didst thou dare to come and commit this outrageous robbery |
| 38272 | at my shrine? Moreover, the wood which thou didst go and | at my shrine? Moreover, the wood which thou didst go and | at my shrine? Moreover, the wood which thou didst go and |
| 38273 | steal was given unto my shrine [by men] for the redemption | steal was given unto my shrine [by men] for the redemption | steal was given unto my shrine [by men] for the redemption |
| 38274 | and salvation of their souls. But through the compassion of | and salvation of their souls. But through the compassion of | and salvation of their souls. But through the compassion of |
| 38275 | God, behold, I will set thee frec. Take the wood and carry it | God, behold, I will set thee frec. Take the wood and carry it | God, behold, I will set thee frec. Take the wood and carry it |
| 38276 | away and lay it in the place wherein thou didst find it, and | away and lay it in the place wherein thou didst find it, and | away and lay it in the place wherein thou didst find it, and |
| 38277 | then get thee to thine own house. And when the morning | then get thee to thine own house. And when the morning | then get thee to thine own house. And when the morning |
| 38278 | hath come let him proclaim what hath been | done to him, in Fol. 11 « | hath come let him proclaim what hath been | done to him, in Fol. 11 « | hath come let him proclaim what hath been | done to him, in Fol. 11 « |
| 38279 | order that others may fear, and may not again steal the ⲙ̄ | order that others may fear, and may not again steal the ⲙ | order that others may fear, and may not again steal the m |
| 38280 | building materials from my shrine, lest T bring evil upon | building materials from my shrine, lest T bring evil upon | building materials from my shrine, lest T bring evil upon |
| 38281 | them.” And when the saint had said these things he | them.” And when the saint had said these things he | them.” And when the saint had said these things he |
| 38282 | disappeared from the steward. | disappeared from the steward. | disappeared from the steward. |
| 38283 | And the poor man rose up, and came forth, and he | And the poor man rose up, and came forth, and he | And the poor man rose up, and came forth, and he |
| 38284 | found the man with the wood on his back, standing by | found the man with the wood on his back, standing by | found the man with the wood on his back, standing by |
| 38285 | the door of his house; now the thief knew not whither | the door of his house; now the thief knew not whither | the door of his house; now the thief knew not whither |
| 38286 | he had come. And he was saying, Ⲟ Saint Mecreurius, | he had come. And he was saying, ⲟⲓ Saint Mecreurius, | he had come. And he was saying, oi Saint Mecreurius, |
| 38287 | have compassion upon me, and have mercy upon me, for | have compassion upon me, and have mercy upon me, for | have compassion upon me, and have mercy upon me, for |
| 38288 | I have smned, O my lord” And the poor man spake unto | I have smned, O my lord” And the poor man spake unto | I have smned, O my lord” And the poor man spake unto |
| 38289 | him, saying, Ⲟ my beloved brother, whence camest thou | him, saying, ⲟⲓ my beloved brother, whence camest thou | him, saying, oi my beloved brother, whence camest thou |
| 38290 | carrying [this] wood on thy back ? Ⲓ say unto thee this | carrying [this] wood on thy back ? ⲓ say unto thee this | carrying [this] wood on thy back ? i say unto thee this |
| 38291 | . wood belongeth to Saint Mercurius ; moreover, tell me all that | . wood belongeth to Saint Mercurius ; moreover, tell me all that | . wood belongeth to Saint Mercurius ; moreover, tell me all that |
| 38292 | Ⲡⲁ happened unto thee.” And the man told him how he | ⲡⲁ happened unto thee.” And the man told him how he | pa happened unto thee.” And the man told him how he |
| 38293 | had carried off the wood, and how Saint Mercurius had made | had carried off the wood, and how Saint Mercurius had made | had carried off the wood, and how Saint Mercurius had made |
| 38294 | his mind to wander so much that he at length arrived at the | his mind to wander so much that he at length arrived at the | his mind to wander so much that he at length arrived at the |
| 38295 | door of the house of the poor man without knowing what he | door of the house of the poor man without knowing what he | door of the house of the poor man without knowing what he |
| 38296 | was doing. And the man unto whom Saint Mercurius | was | was doing. And the man unto whom Saint Mercurius | was | was doing. And the man unto whom Saint Mercurius | was |
| 38297 | wont to appear] announced to the man who had stolen the | wont to appear] announced to the man who had stolen the | wont to appear] announced to the man who had stolen the |
| 38298 | wood everything which Saint Mercurius had declared unto him. Fol. 11 » | wood everything which Saint Mercurius had declared unto him. Fol. 11 » | wood everything which Saint Mercurius had declared unto him. Fol. 11 » |
| 38299 | And when the thief had heard these words he marvelled | and ⲙ︦ⲁ︦ | And when the thief had heard these words he marvelled | and ⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ | And when the thief had heard these words he marvelled | and nevma |
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| 38300 | 840 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF | 840 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF | 840 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF |
| 38301 | said, ‘I will not do it for one day only, but if the God of | said, ‘I will not do it for one day only, but if the God of | said, ‘I will not do it for one day only, but if the God of |
| 38302 | Saint Mercurius will graciously grant unto me health, I will | Saint Mercurius will graciously grant unto me health, I will | Saint Mercurius will graciously grant unto me health, I will |
| 38303 | never cease to labour at his shrine until it be finished. And | never cease to labour at his shrine until it be finished. And | never cease to labour at his shrine until it be finished. And |
| 38304 | . I will proclaim his mighty power in every place whereinto | . I will proclaim his mighty power in every place whereinto | . I will proclaim his mighty power in every place whereinto |
| 38305 | I shall go.” And straightway his senses returned unto him, | I shall go.” And straightway his senses returned unto him, | I shall go.” And straightway his senses returned unto him, |
| 38306 | and he departed to his house, and glorified God and His | and he departed to his house, and glorified God and His | and he departed to his house, and glorified God and His |
| 38307 | holy martyr, and he lay down and slept until the morning. | holy martyr, and he lay down and slept until the morning. | holy martyr, and he lay down and slept until the morning. |
| 38308 | And when daylight appeared [the thief] proclaimed in all | And when daylight appeared [the thief] proclaimed in all | And when daylight appeared [the thief] proclaimed in all |
| 38309 | the city what had happened. And he went to the place | the city what had happened. And he went to the place | the city what had happened. And he went to the place |
| 38310 | where the wood had been brought, and he lifted it up on his | where the wood had been brought, and he lifted it up on his | where the wood had been brought, and he lifted it up on his |
| 38311 | shoulders—now cvery one was looking at him—and he carried | shoulders—now cvery one was looking at him—and he carried | shoulders—now cvery one was looking at him—and he carried |
| 38312 | it to the shrine of the saint, and laid it down in the place | it to the shrine of the saint, and laid it down in the place | it to the shrine of the saint, and laid it down in the place |
| 38313 | wherefrom he had taken it. And great fear fell upon every | wherefrom he had taken it. And great fear fell upon every | wherefrom he had taken it. And great fear fell upon every |
| 38314 | one who saw him, and no other man again laid a hand upon | one who saw him, and no other man again laid a hand upon | one who saw him, and no other man again laid a hand upon |
| 38315 | any other material for the shrine until it was completed. | any other material for the shrine until it was completed. | any other material for the shrine until it was completed. |
| 38316 | And the man [who had stolen the wood] did not cease to toil | And the man [who had stolen the wood] did not cease to toil | And the man [who had stolen the wood] did not cease to toil |
| 38317 | in mixing mud and making bricks for the shrine of the saint | in mixing mud and making bricks for the shrine of the saint | in mixing mud and making bricks for the shrine of the saint |
| 38318 | until [the building] was completed. And he glorified the | until [the building] was completed. And he glorified the | until [the building] was completed. And he glorified the |
| 38319 | Fol. 12.4 God of Saint | Mercurius. | Fol. 12.4 God of Saint | Mercurius. | Fol. 12.4 God of Saint | Mercurius. |
| 38320 | ⲙⲃ | ⲙⲃ | mv |
| 38321 | Tue ⲃⲉⲩⲃⲛⲧⲏ ⲀⲠⲇⲥ̅ⲃ oF SAINT MERCURIUS. | Tue ⲃⲉⲩⲃⲛⲧⲏ ⲀⲠⲇⲥ̅ⲃ oF SAINT MERCURIUS. | Tue vevvnty APdsv oF SAINT MERCURIUS. |
| 38322 | Hearken also, O my beloved, to the following great miracle, | Hearken also, O my beloved, to the following great miracle, | Hearken also, O my beloved, to the following great miracle, |
| 38323 | which is to the glory of the God of Saint Mercurius. And it | which is to the glory of the God of Saint Mercurius. And it | which is to the glory of the God of Saint Mercurius. And it |
| 38324 | came to pass that when the building of the shrine had been | came to pass that when the building of the shrine had been | came to pass that when the building of the shrine had been |
| 38325 | successfully finished, and it had been beautified with adorn- | successfully finished, and it had been beautified with adorn- | successfully finished, and it had been beautified with adorn- |
| 38326 | ments of every kind, they made and placed in it a screen (or, | ments of every kind, they made and placed in it a screen (or, | ments of every kind, they made and placed in it a screen (or, |
| 38327 | grating) made of skouebe wood. Now there were three large | grating) made of skouebe wood. Now there were three large | grating) made of skouebe wood. Now there were three large |
| 38328 | shouele trees which were the property of the woman unto | shouele trees which were the property of the woman unto | shouele trees which were the property of the woman unto |
| 38329 | whom Saint Mercurius had given the light, and these had | whom Saint Mercurius had given the light, and these had | whom Saint Mercurius had given the light, and these had |
| 38330 | belonged to her blessed husband, who before his death had | belonged to her blessed husband, who before his death had | belonged to her blessed husband, who before his death had |
| 38331 | intended them to be made nto a large 2. And besides | intended them to be made nto a large 2. And besides | intended them to be made nto a large 2. And besides |
| 38332 | [these], when God visited him, according to the fate of every | [these], when God visited him, according to the fate of every | [these], when God visited him, according to the fate of every |
| 38333 | man, and he died, he left very large possessions to her. Theve- | man, and he died, he left very large possessions to her. Theve- | man, and he died, he left very large possessions to her. Theve- |
| 38334 | upon the apse was made of good and sound shouebe wood. | upon the apse was made of good and sound shouebe wood. | upon the apse was made of good and sound shouebe wood. |
| 38335 | And when a very large number of men had been gathered | And when a very large number of men had been gathered | And when a very large number of men had been gathered |
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| 38336 | MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 841 | MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 841 | MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 841 |
| 38337 | together to lift it up into its place, a few of the workmen said | together to lift it up into its place, a few of the workmen said | together to lift it up into its place, a few of the workmen said |
| 38338 | among themselves in a jesting manner, ‘I really do wish that | among themselves in a jesting manner, ‘I really do wish that | among themselves in a jesting manner, ‘I really do wish that |
| 38339 | the heart of Saint Mercurins would be gracious unto us who | the heart of Saint Mercurins would be gracious unto us who | the heart of Saint Mercurins would be gracious unto us who |
| 38340 | are building his martyrium, and that he would make the | are building his martyrium, and that he would make the | are building his martyrium, and that he would make the |
| 38341 | shouebe-wood apse to put forth | branches, laden with fruit, | shouebe-wood apse to put forth | branches, laden with fruit, | shouebe-wood apse to put forth | branches, laden with fruit, |
| 38342 | just as if it were growing, so that we might eat thereof.’ | just as if it were growing, so that we might eat thereof.’ | just as if it were growing, so that we might eat thereof.’ |
| 38343 | And suddenly, whilst yet the words were coming out of their | And suddenly, whilst yet the words were coming out of their | And suddenly, whilst yet the words were coming out of their |
| 38344 | mouths, the wood sent forth branches laden with very fine ripe | mouths, the wood sent forth branches laden with very fine ripe | mouths, the wood sent forth branches laden with very fine ripe |
| 38345 | fruit. And when the multitude saw what had taken place, | fruit. And when the multitude saw what had taken place, | fruit. And when the multitude saw what had taken place, |
| 38346 | they eried out with a loud voice, and glorified God, and His holy | they eried out with a loud voice, and glorified God, and His holy | they eried out with a loud voice, and glorified God, and His holy |
| 38347 | martyr who doeth great and mighty and marvellous things. | martyr who doeth great and mighty and marvellous things. | martyr who doeth great and mighty and marvellous things. |
| 38348 | And certain zealous men brought away some of the fruit, and | And certain zealous men brought away some of the fruit, and | And certain zealous men brought away some of the fruit, and |
| 38349 | laid it up for themselves in their houses as a phylactery. And | laid it up for themselves in their houses as a phylactery. And | laid it up for themselves in their houses as a phylactery. And |
| 38350 | O how very many were the cures which were performed by | O how very many were the cures which were performed by | O how very many were the cures which were performed by |
| 38351 | means of that fruit! And the multitudes ate, and drank, and | means of that fruit! And the multitudes ate, and drank, and | means of that fruit! And the multitudes ate, and drank, and |
| 38352 | gave thanks unto God and to His holy martyr, Saint Mercurius. | gave thanks unto God and to His holy martyr, Saint Mercurius. | gave thanks unto God and to His holy martyr, Saint Mercurius. |
| 38353 | And every person who was in the city and in its neighbour- | And every person who was in the city and in its neighbour- | And every person who was in the city and in its neighbour- |
| 38354 | hood, both small and great, heard of this, and they came with | hood, both small and great, heard of this, and they came with | hood, both small and great, heard of this, and they came with |
| 38355 | one accord to sce the great miracle; and both men and | one accord to sce the great miracle; and both men and | one accord to sce the great miracle; and both men and |
| 38356 | women came and saw what had happened, and [learned] that | women came and saw what had happened, and [learned] that | women came and saw what had happened, and [learned] that |
| 38357 | it had been done by the righteous man. | it had been done by the righteous man. | it had been done by the righteous man. |
| 38358 | And there was in the city a certain Jew who was called | And there was in the city a certain Jew who was called | And there was in the city a certain Jew who was called |
| 38359 | Gaipios, and he behaved in an | uncouth and savage manner | Gaipios, and he behaved in an | uncouth and savage manner | Gaipios, and he behaved in an | uncouth and savage manner |
| 38360 | to every man, more especially to the Christians. And he too | to every man, more especially to the Christians. And he too | to every man, more especially to the Christians. And he too |
| 38361 | heard of the wonderful thing which had taken place in the | heard of the wonderful thing which had taken place in the | heard of the wonderful thing which had taken place in the |
| 38362 | shrine of the saint, and he said, ‘I will go and see if these | shrine of the saint, and he said, ‘I will go and see if these | shrine of the saint, and he said, ‘I will go and see if these |
| 38363 | things which these Christians are saying are true or not; | things which these Christians are saying are true or not; | things which these Christians are saying are true or not; |
| 38364 | peradventure they are telling lies” And he commanded onc | peradventure they are telling lies” And he commanded onc | peradventure they are telling lies” And he commanded onc |
| 38365 | of his slaves to saddle a white she-mule, and he mounted her, | of his slaves to saddle a white she-mule, and he mounted her, | of his slaves to saddle a white she-mule, and he mounted her, |
| 38366 | and he said unto his servant, ¢ Come, and let us see the stupid | and he said unto his servant, ¢ Come, and let us see the stupid | and he said unto his servant, ¢ Come, and let us see the stupid |
| 38367 | fraud which the Christians are celebrating.” Thereupon they | fraud which the Christians are celebrating.” Thereupon they | fraud which the Christians are celebrating.” Thereupon they |
| 38368 | set out together, and went on until they came to the shrine of | set out together, and went on until they came to the shrine of | set out together, and went on until they came to the shrine of |
| 38369 | Saint Mercurius, and the Jew went into the shrine riding | Saint Mercurius, and the Jew went into the shrine riding | Saint Mercurius, and the Jew went into the shrine riding |
| 38370 | upon his beast. And onc of the Christian young men who | upon his beast. And onc of the Christian young men who | upon his beast. And onc of the Christian young men who |
| 38371 | cleaned and tended the shrine said unto him, ¢ Whither goest | cleaned and tended the shrine said unto him, ¢ Whither goest | cleaned and tended the shrine said unto him, ¢ Whither goest |
| 38372 | Fol. 12» | Fol. 12» | Fol. 12» |
| 38373 | ⲙⲅ | ⲙⲅ | mġ |
| 38374 | Fol. 13 « | Fol. 13 « | Fol. 13 « |
| 38375 | ⲙⲇ | ⲙⲇ | mḋ |
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| 38376 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 |
| 38377 | ⲙⲉ | ⲙⲏⲓ | myi |
| 38378 | Tol. ϥ | Tol. Ϥ | Tol. F |
| 38379 | ⲙⲅ | ⲙⲅ | mġ |
| 38380 | 842 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF | 842 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF | 842 THE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF |
| 38381 | thou, O godless man, with this beast? Wouldst thou go | thou, O godless man, with this beast? Wouldst thou go | thou, O godless man, with this beast? Wouldst thou go |
| 38382 | into the church of God [riding upon an ass]?’ And the Jew | into the church of God [riding upon an ass]?’ And the Jew | into the church of God [riding upon an ass]?’ And the Jew |
| 38383 | paid not the smallest regard to him, nor to his words, but he | paid not the smallest regard to him, nor to his words, but he | paid not the smallest regard to him, nor to his words, but he |
| 38384 | went in and stood still, and looked up | into the apse, which | went in and stood still, and looked up | into the apse, which | went in and stood still, and looked up | into the apse, which |
| 38385 | was laden with fruit and leaves that seemed to be growing | was laden with fruit and leaves that seemed to be growing | was laden with fruit and leaves that seemed to be growing |
| 38386 | upon a tree in the ground. And the Jew said, ¢ Who is it | upon a tree in the ground. And the Jew said, ¢ Who is it | upon a tree in the ground. And the Jew said, ¢ Who is it |
| 38387 | that hath been adding leaves which are out of season to the | that hath been adding leaves which are out of season to the | that hath been adding leaves which are out of season to the |
| 38388 | crowns ? They tell lies about the saint in saying that it is he | crowns ? They tell lies about the saint in saying that it is he | crowns ? They tell lies about the saint in saying that it is he |
| 38389 | who hath done this.” And the incorruptible young man, who | who hath done this.” And the incorruptible young man, who | who hath done this.” And the incorruptible young man, who |
| 38390 | had at first spoken to the Jew about [bringing] the beast upon | had at first spoken to the Jew about [bringing] the beast upon | had at first spoken to the Jew about [bringing] the beast upon |
| 38391 | which he was riding [into the shrine], answered and said unto | which he was riding [into the shrine], answered and said unto | which he was riding [into the shrine], answered and said unto |
| 38392 | him, Ⲙⲉ who shall destroy thee forthwith is he who maketh | him, ⲙⲏⲓ who shall destroy thee forthwith is he who maketh | him, myi who shall destroy thee forthwith is he who maketh |
| 38393 | manifest all the miracles.” And straightway [the Jew] was | manifest all the miracles.” And straightway [the Jew] was | manifest all the miracles.” And straightway [the Jew] was |
| 38394 | filled with wrath, and in a mighty passion he rode his | filled with wrath, and in a mighty passion he rode his | filled with wrath, and in a mighty passion he rode his |
| 38395 | beast at the young man in order to trample him under foot. | beast at the young man in order to trample him under foot. | beast at the young man in order to trample him under foot. |
| 38396 | And straightway the feet of the mule sank down into the | And straightway the feet of the mule sank down into the | And straightway the feet of the mule sank down into the |
| 38397 | ground, as if it had been mud, and the Jew fell upon his face, | ground, as if it had been mud, and the Jew fell upon his face, | ground, as if it had been mud, and the Jew fell upon his face, |
| 38398 | and cut himself on the stones and bricks which were lying | and cut himself on the stones and bricks which were lying | and cut himself on the stones and bricks which were lying |
| 38399 | scattered about on the floor of the building. And, behold, | scattered about on the floor of the building. And, behold, | scattered about on the floor of the building. And, behold, |
| 38400 | straightway Saint Mercurius came to the door, and he was | straightway Saint Mercurius came to the door, and he was | straightway Saint Mercurius came to the door, and he was |
| 38401 | accompanied by an angel, and he was holding his spear in his | accompanied by an angel, and he was holding his spear in his | accompanied by an angel, and he was holding his spear in his |
| 38402 | hand. | And he said unto the Jew, ¢ What docst thou in this | hand. | And he said unto the Jew, ¢ What docst thou in this | hand. | And he said unto the Jew, ¢ What docst thou in this |
| 38403 | place, O thou man ?. .. This place is not one in which to stable | place, O thou man ?. .. This place is not one in which to stable | place, O thou man ?. .. This place is not one in which to stable |
| 38404 | beasts, [though] thou hast brought thy mule into it. The | beasts, [though] thou hast brought thy mule into it. The | beasts, [though] thou hast brought thy mule into it. The |
| 38405 | leaves (or, foliage) are out of season, and so likewise is the | leaves (or, foliage) are out of season, and so likewise is the | leaves (or, foliage) are out of season, and so likewise is the |
| 38406 | fruit. Thou hast come into this place for the purpose of | fruit. Thou hast come into this place for the purpose of | fruit. Thou hast come into this place for the purpose of |
| 38407 | driving away those who are working at my shrine. Thou | driving away those who are working at my shrine. Thou | driving away those who are working at my shrine. Thou |
| 38408 | wilt neither work thyself [for me] nor wilt thou let others | wilt neither work thyself [for me] nor wilt thou let others | wilt neither work thyself [for me] nor wilt thou let others |
| 38409 | work.” And straightway the saint thrust his spear into the | work.” And straightway the saint thrust his spear into the | work.” And straightway the saint thrust his spear into the |
| 38410 | middle of the body of the Jew, and his bowels came out, but | middle of the body of the Jew, and his bowels came out, but | middle of the body of the Jew, and his bowels came out, but |
| 38411 | no man saw the saint except the Jew, whom the saint was | no man saw the saint except the Jew, whom the saint was | no man saw the saint except the Jew, whom the saint was |
| 38412 | piercing. All they saw was a man lying stretched out upon | piercing. All they saw was a man lying stretched out upon | piercing. All they saw was a man lying stretched out upon |
| 38413 | the ground in a state of unconsciousness, and knowing nothing | the ground in a state of unconsciousness, and knowing nothing | the ground in a state of unconsciousness, and knowing nothing |
| 38414 | whatsoever about what had happened to him. | whatsoever about what had happened to him. | whatsoever about what had happened to him. |
| 38415 | And it came to pass that after a time the Jew cried out | And it came to pass that after a time the Jew cried out | And it came to pass that after a time the Jew cried out |
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| 38416 | MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 843 | MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 843 | MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 843 |
| 38417 | with a loud voice, saying, Ⲟ Saint Mercurius, help thou me | with a loud voice, saying, ⲟⲓ Saint Mercurius, help thou me | with a loud voice, saying, oi Saint Mercurius, help thou me |
| 38418 | in this hour of necessity, and I will never, never again be | in this hour of necessity, and I will never, never again be | in this hour of necessity, and I will never, never again be |
| 38419 | ignorant concerning any of the saint’s deeds. And if thou | ignorant concerning any of the saint’s deeds. And if thou | ignorant concerning any of the saint’s deeds. And if thou |
| 38420 | wilt shew mercy unto me, and wilt bring me out of this | wilt shew mercy unto me, and wilt bring me out of this | wilt shew mercy unto me, and wilt bring me out of this |
| 38421 | sickness, I will become a Christian. And | I will make and | sickness, I will become a Christian. And | I will make and | sickness, I will become a Christian. And | I will make and |
| 38422 | dedicate a stele to thee whereon thou shalt be represented in | dedicate a stele to thee whereon thou shalt be represented in | dedicate a stele to thee whereon thou shalt be represented in |
| 38423 | all thy glory, and I will make thee [to appear as thou art] | all thy glory, and I will make thee [to appear as thou art] | all thy glory, and I will make thee [to appear as thou art] |
| 38424 | now, with thy spear thrust into me; and I will also make | now, with thy spear thrust into me; and I will also make | now, with thy spear thrust into me; and I will also make |
| 38425 | a figure of myself lying prostrate under thy feet, in great | a figure of myself lying prostrate under thy feet, in great | a figure of myself lying prostrate under thy feet, in great |
| 38426 | shame and helplessness.! And I will gild thy figure with the | shame and helplessness.! And I will gild thy figure with the | shame and helplessness.! And I will gild thy figure with the |
| 38427 | finest gold, and will [inlay it] with precious stones which | finest gold, and will [inlay it] with precious stones which | finest gold, and will [inlay it] with precious stones which |
| 38428 | shall sparkle like fire, that is to say, with chrysolites, and the | shall sparkle like fire, that is to say, with chrysolites, and the | shall sparkle like fire, that is to say, with chrysolites, and the |
| 38429 | figure of thy spear I will inlay with precious stones of great | figure of thy spear I will inlay with precious stones of great | figure of thy spear I will inlay with precious stones of great |
| 38430 | price, that 1s to say, with diamonds. Help thou me, O my | price, that 1s to say, with diamonds. Help thou me, O my | price, that 1s to say, with diamonds. Help thou me, O my |
| 38431 | Lord Mercurius.” And having said these words he fell back | Lord Mercurius.” And having said these words he fell back | Lord Mercurius.” And having said these words he fell back |
| 38432 | prostrate and lay there haif dead. | prostrate and lay there haif dead. | prostrate and lay there haif dead. |
| 38433 | And after these things the angel of the Lord spake unto | And after these things the angel of the Lord spake unto | And after these things the angel of the Lord spake unto |
| 38434 | Saint Mercurius, saying, ¢ Withdraw thy spear from him, if | Saint Mercurius, saying, ¢ Withdraw thy spear from him, if | Saint Mercurius, saying, ¢ Withdraw thy spear from him, if |
| 38435 | he will truly believe in our King the Christ. Far better is | he will truly believe in our King the Christ. Far better is | he will truly believe in our King the Christ. Far better is |
| 38436 | the sinner [who repenteth] that he hath sinned than a righteous | the sinner [who repenteth] that he hath sinned than a righteous | the sinner [who repenteth] that he hath sinned than a righteous |
| 38437 | man, and there is joy among the angels over a sinner who | man, and there is joy among the angels over a sinner who | man, and there is joy among the angels over a sinner who |
| 38438 | shall repent of | his sins, even according to what the Saviour | shall repent of | his sins, even according to what the Saviour | shall repent of | his sins, even according to what the Saviour |
| 38439 | told His disciples when He was with them, saying, Ⲡⲉ Thy | told His disciples when He was with them, saying, ⲡⲉ Thy | told His disciples when He was with them, saying, pe Thy |
| 38440 | mercy come to him, for he 1s without knowledge.” ’* And | mercy come to him, for he 1s without knowledge.” ’* And | mercy come to him, for he 1s without knowledge.” ’* And |
| 38441 | the saint released the Jew. And when his senses returned to | the saint released the Jew. And when his senses returned to | the saint released the Jew. And when his senses returned to |
| 38442 | him, he related unto the multitude that were gathered together | him, he related unto the multitude that were gathered together | him, he related unto the multitude that were gathered together |
| 38443 | everything that had happened to him, and they glorified God | everything that had happened to him, and they glorified God | everything that had happened to him, and they glorified God |
| 38444 | Who worketh these miracles by the hand of His holy martyr. | Who worketh these miracles by the hand of His holy martyr. | Who worketh these miracles by the hand of His holy martyr. |
| 38445 | And after these things the man rose up, and departed to | And after these things the man rose up, and departed to | And after these things the man rose up, and departed to |
| 38446 | his house, and he related to his wife and to his servants | his house, and he related to his wife and to his servants | his house, and he related to his wife and to his servants |
| 38447 | everything that had happened unto him ; now he had no son, | everything that had happened unto him ; now he had no son, | everything that had happened unto him ; now he had no son, |
| 38448 | for [his wife] was barren. And on the morrow he said unto | for [his wife] was barren. And on the morrow he said unto | for [his wife] was barren. And on the morrow he said unto |
| 38449 | his wife, ¢ Whatsoever God willeth let it come to me.” And | his wife, ¢ Whatsoever God willeth let it come to me.” And | his wife, ¢ Whatsoever God willeth let it come to me.” And |
| 38450 | 1 See Plate XIV. 2 Luke xv, 10. | 1 See Plate XIV. 2 Luke xv, 10. | 1 See Plate XIV. 2 Luke xv, 10. |
| 38451 | 3 Compare Luke xxiii. 34. | 3 Compare Luke xxiii. 34. | 3 Compare Luke xxiii. 34. |
| 38452 | Fol. 14 » | Fol. 14 » | Fol. 14 » |
| 38453 | ⲙ︦ⲍ︦ | ⲙ︦ⲍ︦ | m︦z︦ |
| 38454 | Fol. 15 a | Fol. 15 a | Fol. 15 a |
| 38455 | ⲙⲏ | ⲙⲏ | my |
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| 38456 | Fol. 15 b | Fol. 15 b | Fol. 15 b |
| 38457 | ⲛ︦ⲅ︦ (sie) | ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲕ (sie) | ǹtek (sie) |
| 38458 | Fol. 16 a | Fol. 16 a | Fol. 16 a |
| 38459 | ⲛ︦ⲁ︦ | ⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ | nevma |
| 38460 | 844 TIIE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF | 844 TIIE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF | 844 TIIE MARTYRDOM AND MIRACLES OF |
| 38461 | he took his wife and his servants, and he went to the bishop, | he took his wife and his servants, and he went to the bishop, | he took his wife and his servants, and he went to the bishop, |
| 38462 | who baptized them in the Name of the Father, and of the | who baptized them in the Name of the Father, and of the | who baptized them in the Name of the Father, and of the |
| 38463 | Son, and of the Holy Ghost. And the bishop called | the | Son, and of the Holy Ghost. And the bishop called | the | Son, and of the Holy Ghost. And the bishop called | the |
| 38464 | name of the Jew Zacharias, and that of his wife Elisabeth. | name of the Jew Zacharias, and that of his wife Elisabeth. | name of the Jew Zacharias, and that of his wife Elisabeth. |
| 38465 | And when he had gone into his house he knew his wife, and | And when he had gone into his house he knew his wife, and | And when he had gone into his house he knew his wife, and |
| 38466 | she conceived two male children at one time. And when nine | she conceived two male children at one time. And when nine | she conceived two male children at one time. And when nine |
| 38467 | months were fulfilled, she brought forth male twins. And she | months were fulfilled, she brought forth male twins. And she | months were fulfilled, she brought forth male twins. And she |
| 38468 | called the first-born Mercurius, after the name of the saint, | called the first-born Mercurius, after the name of the saint, | called the first-born Mercurius, after the name of the saint, |
| 38469 | because, [said she], I have obtained salvation through him”; | because, [said she], I have obtained salvation through him”; | because, [said she], I have obtained salvation through him”; |
| 38470 | and the second she called John, after the name of the Baptist. | and the second she called John, after the name of the Baptist. | and the second she called John, after the name of the Baptist. |
| 38471 | And after all these things the Jew summoned an artificer in | And after all these things the Jew summoned an artificer in | And after all these things the Jew summoned an artificer in |
| 38472 | metals, and gave unto him ten pounds of fine gold, and a | metals, and gave unto him ten pounds of fine gold, and a | metals, and gave unto him ten pounds of fine gold, and a |
| 38473 | number of very fine precious stones, and the artificer made | number of very fine precious stones, and the artificer made | number of very fine precious stones, and the artificer made |
| 38474 | a portrait figure of Saint Mercurius, holding in his hand his | a portrait figure of Saint Mercurius, holding in his hand his | a portrait figure of Saint Mercurius, holding in his hand his |
| 38475 | spear, which was inlaid with diamonds. And he made also | spear, which was inlaid with diamonds. And he made also | spear, which was inlaid with diamonds. And he made also |
| 38476 | a figure of himself (i.e. of the Jew) in gold, inlaid with | a figure of himself (i.e. of the Jew) in gold, inlaid with | a figure of himself (i.e. of the Jew) in gold, inlaid with |
| 38477 | precious stones, [lying] at the feet of Saint Mercurius, who | precious stones, [lying] at the feet of Saint Mercurius, who | precious stones, [lying] at the feet of Saint Mercurius, who |
| 38478 | was thrusting his spear into his body. And the Jew took | | was thrusting his spear into his body. And the Jew took | | was thrusting his spear into his body. And the Jew took | |
| 38479 | this stele into the church, and after it had been consecrated | this stele into the church, and after it had been consecrated | this stele into the church, and after it had been consecrated |
| 38480 | at the shrine he deposited it in the sanctuary, where it | at the shrine he deposited it in the sanctuary, where it | at the shrine he deposited it in the sanctuary, where it |
| 38481 | remaineth to this day. And it is at this moment a testimony | remaineth to this day. And it is at this moment a testimony | remaineth to this day. And it is at this moment a testimony |
| 38482 | of the miracles of the holy martyr, Saint Mercurtus. In the | of the miracles of the holy martyr, Saint Mercurtus. In the | of the miracles of the holy martyr, Saint Mercurtus. In the |
| 38483 | peace of God! Amen. | peace of God! Amen. | peace of God! Amen. |
| 38484 | Tue Eigurn MiracLeE or Sart MERCURIUS. | Tue Eigurn MiracLeE or Sart MERCURIUS. | Tue Eigurn MiracLeE or Sart MERCURIUS. |
| 38485 | And it came to pass that, after the shrine of the saint had | And it came to pass that, after the shrine of the saint had | And it came to pass that, after the shrine of the saint had |
| 38486 | been consecrated, the report of the miracles which were per- | been consecrated, the report of the miracles which were per- | been consecrated, the report of the miracles which were per- |
| 38487 | formed therein spread abroad into every region. And a great | formed therein spread abroad into every region. And a great | formed therein spread abroad into every region. And a great |
| 38488 | multitude of people came to visit his holy relics, and wor- | multitude of people came to visit his holy relics, and wor- | multitude of people came to visit his holy relics, and wor- |
| 38489 | shipped them, and those who were sick obtained healing, and | shipped them, and those who were sick obtained healing, and | shipped them, and those who were sick obtained healing, and |
| 38490 | departed to their houses. And he (the saint) cast out devils, | departed to their houses. And he (the saint) cast out devils, | departed to their houses. And he (the saint) cast out devils, |
| 38491 | and the people paid many vows and gave offerings to his | and the people paid many vows and gave offerings to his | and the people paid many vows and gave offerings to his |
| 38492 | shrine. And there was a certain archon who lived on an | shrine. And there was a certain archon who lived on an | shrine. And there was a certain archon who lived on an |
| 38493 | estate which was nigh unto this place, and who was called, | estate which was nigh unto this place, and who was called, | estate which was nigh unto this place, and who was called, |
| 38494 | according to his name, that is to say, ‘Kuri[o]s Hermapollo.’ | according to his name, that is to say, ‘Kuri[o]s Hermapollo.’ | according to his name, that is to say, ‘Kuri[o]s Hermapollo.’ |
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| 38495 | MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 845 | MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 845 | MERCURIUS THE GENERAL 845 |
| 38496 | And lie had | a little daughter, who was an only child, for he Fol. 16 » | And lie had | a little daughter, who was an only child, for he Fol. 16 » | And lie had | a little daughter, who was an only child, for he Fol. 16 » |
| 38497 | had not begotten a son, and had no child except her. He [ⲛ︦ⲃ︦ | had not begotten a son, and had no child except her. He ⲛ︦ⲃ︦ | had not begotten a son, and had no child except her. He n︦v︦ |
| 38498 | had brought her up [from the time when] she was a little | had brought her up [from the time when] she was a little | had brought her up [from the time when] she was a little |
| 38499 | orphan, and he was wont to regard ler in the same way as | orphan, and he was wont to regard ler in the same way as | orphan, and he was wont to regard ler in the same way as |
| 38500 | he regarded God. And he heard of the mighty deeds and | he regarded God. And he heard of the mighty deeds and | he regarded God. And he heard of the mighty deeds and |
| 38501 | miracles of Saint Mercurius, and he rose up and took as a | miracles of Saint Mercurius, and he rose up and took as a | miracles of Saint Mercurius, and he rose up and took as a |
| 38502 | little benefaction thirty oboli, and he went into the shrine of | little benefaction thirty oboli, and he went into the shrine of | little benefaction thirty oboli, and he went into the shrine of |
| 38503 | the saint, and he prayed, and gave the thirty oboli to the | the saint, and he prayed, and gave the thirty oboli to the | the saint, and he prayed, and gave the thirty oboli to the |
| 38504 | steward of the shrine. And the clergy made a great feast in | steward of the shrine. And the clergy made a great feast in | steward of the shrine. And the clergy made a great feast in |
| 38505 | his honour, for they were very hospitable men, and they | his honour, for they were very hospitable men, and they | his honour, for they were very hospitable men, and they |
| 38506 | drank a large quantity of wine, and they ate very much food, | drank a large quantity of wine, and they ate very much food, | drank a large quantity of wine, and they ate very much food, |
| 38507 | and they pleased the archon very greatly. And when at | and they pleased the archon very greatly. And when at | and they pleased the archon very greatly. And when at |
| 38508 | length the opportunity offered itself the archon said, ⲟⲃ | length the opportunity offered itself the archon said, ⲟⲃ | length the opportunity offered itself the archon said, ob |
| 38509 | what thing have ye need ? Tell me, and I will dedicate it | what thing have ye need ? Tell me, and I will dedicate it | what thing have ye need ? Tell me, and I will dedicate it |
| 38510 | to this shrine.” And the clergy and the steward said unto | to this shrine.” And the clergy and the steward said unto | to this shrine.” And the clergy and the steward said unto |
| 38511 | him, Ⲛⲉ wish to have a good bier whereon we can carry | him, ⲛⲉ wish to have a good bier whereon we can carry | him, ne wish to have a good bier whereon we can carry |
| 38512 | the body of the martyr.’ And the | archon made answer, Fol. 17 « | the body of the martyr.’ And the | archon made answer, Fol. 17 « | the body of the martyr.’ And the | archon made answer, Fol. 17 « |
| 38513 | saying, ‘If the God of Saint Merecurius will fulfil the petition [We] | saying, ‘If the God of Saint Merecurius will fulfil the petition [We] | saying, ‘If the God of Saint Merecurius will fulfil the petition [We] |
| 38514 | which I shall make, T will have made a bier for the martyr. | which I shall make, T will have made a bier for the martyr. | which I shall make, T will have made a bier for the martyr. |
| 38515 | I will decorate it with the finest carvings in ivory, and it | I will decorate it with the finest carvings in ivory, and it | I will decorate it with the finest carvings in ivory, and it |
| 38516 | shall be like unto the couches of the Roman Emperors” And | shall be like unto the couches of the Roman Emperors” And | shall be like unto the couches of the Roman Emperors” And |
| 38517 | after these things the archon laid himself down to sleep in | after these things the archon laid himself down to sleep in | after these things the archon laid himself down to sleep in |
| 38518 | the night, and behold, Saint Mercurius appeared unto him in | the night, and behold, Saint Mercurius appeared unto him in | the night, and behold, Saint Mercurius appeared unto him in |
| 38519 | the form of a general, and he said unto him, ¢ When thou | the form of a general, and he said unto him, ¢ When thou | the form of a general, and he said unto him, ¢ When thou |
| 38520 | shalt have risen up, and mounted thy beast, and entered into | shalt have risen up, and mounted thy beast, and entered into | shalt have risen up, and mounted thy beast, and entered into |
| 38521 | thy house, do not omit to have this bier made for me even | thy house, do not omit to have this bier made for me even | thy house, do not omit to have this bier made for me even |
| 38522 | as thou hast promised. For I know that thou art liable to | as thou hast promised. For I know that thou art liable to | as thou hast promised. For I know that thou art liable to |
| 38523 | be a little careless about the ordering of the bier concerning | be a little careless about the ordering of the bier concerning | be a little careless about the ordering of the bier concerning |
| 38524 | which the clergy informed thee in the evening. Now I will | which the clergy informed thee in the evening. Now I will | which the clergy informed thee in the evening. Now I will |
| 38525 | not make a bargain with thee, but I know that after a certain | not make a bargain with thee, but I know that after a certain | not make a bargain with thee, but I know that after a certain |
| 38526 | time thou shalt beget {a son]. Come to my shrine, and I will | time thou shalt beget {a son]. Come to my shrine, and I will | time thou shalt beget {a son]. Come to my shrine, and I will |
| 38527 | shew mercy unto thee.” And the archon awoke from his | shew mercy unto thee.” And the archon awoke from his | shew mercy unto thee.” And the archon awoke from his |
| 38528 | dream, and he marvelled exceedingly. | | dream, and he marvelled exceedingly. | | dream, and he marvelled exceedingly. | |
| 38529 | And when the morning was come the archon went into the Fol. 17 1 | And when the morning was come the archon went into the Fol. 17 1 | And when the morning was come the archon went into the Fol. 17 1 |
| 38530 | church and worshipped before the body of the martyr, and ⲛ︦ⲇ︦ | church and worshipped before the body of the martyr, and ⲛ︦ⲇ︦ | church and worshipped before the body of the martyr, and n︦ḋ︦ |
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| 38534 | he came forth and mounted his beast, and departed to his | he came forth and mounted his beast, and departed to his | he came forth and mounted his beast, and departed to his |
| 38535 | own house. And when the day had arrived whereon the | own house. And when the day had arrived whereon the | own house. And when the day had arrived whereon the |
| 38536 | archon was to come into the martyrium of the saint, a certain | archon was to come into the martyrium of the saint, a certain | archon was to come into the martyrium of the saint, a certain |
| 38537 | archon of the city, hearing that his daughter was a virgin, | archon of the city, hearing that his daughter was a virgin, | archon of the city, hearing that his daughter was a virgin, |
| 38538 | and that she was very beautiful, sent some of the people of | and that she was very beautiful, sent some of the people of | and that she was very beautiful, sent some of the people of |
| 38539 | the city to him, saying, Ⲓ wish to take thy daughter to be | the city to him, saying, ⲓ wish to take thy daughter to be | the city to him, saying, i wish to take thy daughter to be |
| 38540 | my son’s wife. And I will give thee [for her] a crown (or, | my son’s wife. And I will give thee [for her] a crown (or, | my son’s wife. And I will give thee [for her] a crown (or, |
| 38541 | sceptre) in gold and silver, and men slaves and women slaves, | sceptre) in gold and silver, and men slaves and women slaves, | sceptre) in gold and silver, and men slaves and women slaves, |
| 38542 | and camels, and ships with crews that sail on the sea, in such | and camels, and ships with crews that sail on the sea, in such | and camels, and ships with crews that sail on the sea, in such |
| 38543 | numbers as befit the honour of thy greatness’ Then the | numbers as befit the honour of thy greatness’ Then the | numbers as befit the honour of thy greatness’ Then the |
| 38544 | mother of the maiden, that is to say, the wife of the archon, | mother of the maiden, that is to say, the wife of the archon, | mother of the maiden, that is to say, the wife of the archon, |
| 38545 | called to him, and she informed him of the matter. And the | called to him, and she informed him of the matter. And the | called to him, and she informed him of the matter. And the |
| 38546 | archon said, ‘If I cannot find a young man whom I can | archon said, ‘If I cannot find a young man whom I can | archon said, ‘If I cannot find a young man whom I can |
| 38547 | bring into my house, and to whom I can transfer all my | bring into my house, and to whom I can transfer all my | bring into my house, and to whom I can transfer all my |
| 38548 | income, I shall never | be able to let her leave ⲙⲉ : and | income, I shall never | be able to let her leave ⲙⲏⲓ : and | income, I shall never | be able to let her leave myi : and |
| 38549 | besides her I have no other child. I regard her as I regard | besides her I have no other child. I regard her as I regard | besides her I have no other child. I regard her as I regard |
| 38550 | God.” Then the wife of the archon told everything [which | God.” Then the wife of the archon told everything [which | God.” Then the wife of the archon told everything [which |
| 38551 | the archon said] to the women who had come [from the other | the archon said] to the women who had come [from the other | the archon said] to the women who had come [from the other |
| 38552 | archon], and they departed sorrowfully, and reported the | archon], and they departed sorrowfully, and reported the | archon], and they departed sorrowfully, and reported the |
| 38553 | matter to the young man and to his parents, and they were | matter to the young man and to his parents, and they were | matter to the young man and to his parents, and they were |
| 38554 | grieved exceedingly, and spake never a word. | grieved exceedingly, and spake never a word. | grieved exceedingly, and spake never a word. |
| 38555 | And when the evening had come the parents of the young | And when the evening had come the parents of the young | And when the evening had come the parents of the young |
| 38556 | man called to their son, and they spake unto him about several | man called to their son, and they spake unto him about several | man called to their son, and they spake unto him about several |
| 38557 | other maidens in the city, but they did not please the young | other maidens in the city, but they did not please the young | other maidens in the city, but they did not please the young |
| 38558 | man ; on the contrary, he was sad of heart because of the | man ; on the contrary, he was sad of heart because of the | man ; on the contrary, he was sad of heart because of the |
| 38559 | maiden. Now he knew that she was exceedingly beautiful. | maiden. Now he knew that she was exceedingly beautiful. | maiden. Now he knew that she was exceedingly beautiful. |
| 38560 | And the young man was still a minor, and he attended school | And the young man was still a minor, and he attended school | And the young man was still a minor, and he attended school |
| 38561 | (or, college), and was under the direction of his master. And | (or, college), and was under the direction of his master. And | (or, college), and was under the direction of his master. And |
| 38562 | the master was in the habit of sending the young man daily | the master was in the habit of sending the young man daily | the master was in the habit of sending the young man daily |
| 38563 | to the maiden, and he told her the things which his master | to the maiden, and he told her the things which his master | to the maiden, and he told her the things which his master |
| 38564 | wrote down for him upon his writing tablet. And besides | wrote down for him upon his writing tablet. And besides | wrote down for him upon his writing tablet. And besides |
| 38565 | this the young man, because of the intensity of his love for | this the young man, because of the intensity of his love for | this the young man, because of the intensity of his love for |
| 38566 | her, would spend the whole night lying on his bed pondering | her, would spend the whole night lying on his bed pondering | her, would spend the whole night lying on his bed pondering |
| 38567 | ! Rendering doubtful in places. | ! Rendering doubtful in places. | ! Rendering doubtful in places. |
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| 38569 | what he could possibly do to obtain possession of the | maiden, Fol. 18» | what he could possibly do to obtain possession of the | maiden, Fol. 18» | what he could possibly do to obtain possession of the | maiden, Fol. 18» |
| 38570 | _either by lawful matrimony or by fornication. In short, he W€ | _either by lawful matrimony or by fornication. In short, he W€ | _either by lawful matrimony or by fornication. In short, he W€ |
| 38571 | continued to be in a very sorrowful state, but he told no man | continued to be in a very sorrowful state, but he told no man | continued to be in a very sorrowful state, but he told no man |
| 38572 | [the cause] of his sorrow. | [the cause] of his sorrow. | [the cause] of his sorrow. |
| 38573 | And it came to pass that in less than a month after these | And it came to pass that in less than a month after these | And it came to pass that in less than a month after these |
| 38574 | things had taken place the mother of the young man died, | things had taken place the mother of the young man died, | things had taken place the mother of the young man died, |
| 38575 | and because of his great grief for the young man’s mother | and because of his great grief for the young man’s mother | and because of his great grief for the young man’s mother |
| 38576 | the archon did not again seek out a wife for his son. And | the archon did not again seek out a wife for his son. And | the archon did not again seek out a wife for his son. And |
| 38577 | as for the young man, his mind never ceased to run upon the | as for the young man, his mind never ceased to run upon the | as for the young man, his mind never ceased to run upon the |
| 38578 | maiden, and he pined away daily, and at length he came nigh | maiden, and he pined away daily, and at length he came nigh | maiden, and he pined away daily, and at length he came nigh |
| 38579 | to die. And he paid visits to many magicians, for he wished | to die. And he paid visits to many magicians, for he wished | to die. And he paid visits to many magicians, for he wished |
| 38580 | to compel the minds of the parents of the maiden to incline | to compel the minds of the parents of the maiden to incline | to compel the minds of the parents of the maiden to incline |
| 38581 | to the giving of her to him, but he did not attain this object. | to the giving of her to him, but he did not attain this object. | to the giving of her to him, but he did not attain this object. |
| 38582 | And at last he found a mighty magician who said, Ⲧ will | And at last he found a mighty magician who said, ⲧ will | And at last he found a mighty magician who said, t will |
| 38583 | make thee to see her, and thou shalt have speech with her | make thee to see her, and thou shalt have speech with her | make thee to see her, and thou shalt have speech with her |
| 38584 | several times mouth to mouth.” And the young man by | several times mouth to mouth.” And the young man by | several times mouth to mouth.” And the young man by |
| 38585 | reason of the intensity of the desire of his heart for [the | reason of the intensity of the desire of his heart for [the | reason of the intensity of the desire of his heart for [the |
| 38586 | maiden] | | maiden] | | maiden] | |
| 38587 | [One leaf, or more, wanting] | [One leaf, or more, wanting] | [One leaf, or more, wanting] |
| 38588 | the corner. And they made the wooden supports to stand on Fol. 19 « | the corner. And they made the wooden supports to stand on Fol. 19 « | the corner. And they made the wooden supports to stand on Fol. 19 « |
| 38589 | bases, and they carved leaves in ivory [and affixed them to [*] | bases, and they carved leaves in ivory [and affixed them to [*] | bases, and they carved leaves in ivory [and affixed them to [*] |
| 38590 | them]. And they made the bier, and they fastened to it the | them]. And they made the bier, and they fastened to it the | them]. And they made the bier, and they fastened to it the |
| 38591 | image of the martyr made in brilliant precious stones, and three | image of the martyr made in brilliant precious stones, and three | image of the martyr made in brilliant precious stones, and three |
| 38592 | crosses of gold and three crosses of silver. At length the bier | crosses of gold and three crosses of silver. At length the bier | crosses of gold and three crosses of silver. At length the bier |
| 38593 | was finished satisfactorily, and with great splendour, and he laid | was finished satisfactorily, and with great splendour, and he laid | was finished satisfactorily, and with great splendour, and he laid |
| 38594 | the bier upon his beasts by night, and he and his wife, and | the bier upon his beasts by night, and he and his wife, and | the bier upon his beasts by night, and he and his wife, and |
| 38595 | his sick daughter, and his servant set out and arrived at the | his sick daughter, and his servant set out and arrived at the | his sick daughter, and his servant set out and arrived at the |
| 38596 | shrine of the saint on the third day, which was [the day of] | shrine of the saint on the third day, which was [the day of] | shrine of the saint on the third day, which was [the day of] |
| 38597 | the festival of Saint Mercurius, that is to say, the twentieth | the festival of Saint Mercurius, that is to say, the twentieth | the festival of Saint Mercurius, that is to say, the twentieth |
| 38598 | day of the month Athor. And when the clergy saw the bier | day of the month Athor. And when the clergy saw the bier | day of the month Athor. And when the clergy saw the bier |
| 38599 | they marvelled exceedingly, and they sang hymns of praise, | they marvelled exceedingly, and they sang hymns of praise, | they marvelled exceedingly, and they sang hymns of praise, |
| 38600 | and they took it into the church. And the archon, and his | and they took it into the church. And the archon, and his | and they took it into the church. And the archon, and his |
| 38601 | wife, and his daughter went into the martyrium, and they | wife, and his daughter went into the martyrium, and they | wife, and his daughter went into the martyrium, and they |
| 38602 | worshipped before the body of the saint with great joy. And | worshipped before the body of the saint with great joy. And | worshipped before the body of the saint with great joy. And |
| 38603 | the steward took them away into a place by themselves, where | the steward took them away into a place by themselves, where | the steward took them away into a place by themselves, where |
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| 38606 | Fol. 20 a | Fol. 20 a | Fol. 20 a |
| 38607 | [2] | [2] | [2] |
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| 38609 | they rested | from the fatigue of the journey. And their | they rested | from the fatigue of the journey. And their | they rested | from the fatigue of the journey. And their |
| 38610 | daughter was suffering greatly, because her disease, which | daughter was suffering greatly, because her disease, which | daughter was suffering greatly, because her disease, which |
| 38611 | was like unto that caused by a devil, was aggravated by the | was like unto that caused by a devil, was aggravated by the | was like unto that caused by a devil, was aggravated by the |
| 38612 | church. | church. | church. |
| 38613 | And, behold, Saint Mercurius arrayed himself in the garb | And, behold, Saint Mercurius arrayed himself in the garb | And, behold, Saint Mercurius arrayed himself in the garb |
| 38614 | of a general, and he went to the city of the archon, and | of a general, and he went to the city of the archon, and | of a general, and he went to the city of the archon, and |
| 38615 | entered into the house of the young man who had brought | entered into the house of the young man who had brought | entered into the house of the young man who had brought |
| 38616 | the serious sickness upon the maiden. And he appeared unto | the serious sickness upon the maiden. And he appeared unto | the serious sickness upon the maiden. And he appeared unto |
| 38617 | him in a very terrifying manner, with his drawn sword in his | him in a very terrifying manner, with his drawn sword in his | him in a very terrifying manner, with his drawn sword in his |
| 38618 | hand, and he struck him thrice with [the flat] of the sword, | hand, and he struck him thrice with [the flat] of the sword, | hand, and he struck him thrice with [the flat] of the sword, |
| 38619 | being full of wrath. And the young man awoke from his | being full of wrath. And the young man awoke from his | being full of wrath. And the young man awoke from his |
| 38620 | sleep, and he saw the holy man standing over him, face to | sleep, and he saw the holy man standing over him, face to | sleep, and he saw the holy man standing over him, face to |
| 38621 | face, and he rose up quickly upon his bed so that he might | face, and he rose up quickly upon his bed so that he might | face, and he rose up quickly upon his bed so that he might |
| 38622 | leap to his feet and make his escape. And straightway Ⲓⲉ | leap to his feet and make his escape. And straightway Ⲓⲉ | leap to his feet and make his escape. And straightway Ie |
| 38623 | fell upon his face at the feet of the saint, who continued to | fell upon his face at the feet of the saint, who continued to | fell upon his face at the feet of the saint, who continued to |
| 38624 | beat him very severely for a long time. And the young man | beat him very severely for a long time. And the young man | beat him very severely for a long time. And the young man |
| 38625 | kissed the feet of the saint, saying, Woe unto me! I am | kissed the feet of the saint, saying, Woe unto me! I am | kissed the feet of the saint, saying, Woe unto me! I am |
| 38626 | a sinful man!’ And he wept, and he said, ¢ What is the sin | a sinful man!’ And he wept, and he said, ¢ What is the sin | a sinful man!’ And he wept, and he said, ¢ What is the sin |
| 38627 | which TI have committed against thee, O my Ⲓⲟⲓ And | which TI have committed against thee, O my Ⲓⲟⲓ And | which TI have committed against thee, O my Ioi And |
| 38628 | the holy man said | unto him, ¢ Hast thou never heard what | the holy man said | unto him, ¢ Hast thou never heard what | the holy man said | unto him, ¢ Hast thou never heard what |
| 38629 | is written : “Thou shalt not curse the governor of thy people, | is written : “Thou shalt not curse the governor of thy people, | is written : “Thou shalt not curse the governor of thy people, |
| 38630 | neither shalt thou [raise] thine hand against the anointed of | neither shalt thou [raise] thine hand against the anointed of | neither shalt thou [raise] thine hand against the anointed of |
| 38631 | the Ⲙⲟ And the young man said, ¢ It is thus written, | the Ⲙⲟ And the young man said, ¢ It is thus written, | the Mo And the young man said, ¢ It is thus written, |
| 38632 | my lord. But tell me thy name, and do thou make me to | my lord. But tell me thy name, and do thou make me to | my lord. But tell me thy name, and do thou make me to |
| 38633 | know my sin, for Ⲓ repent of my sin, and I know that there | know my sin, for ⲓ repent of my sin, and I know that there | know my sin, for i repent of my sin, and I know that there |
| 38634 | is repentance [for me]. And the holy man said unto him, | is repentance [for me]. And the holy man said unto him, | is repentance [for me]. And the holy man said unto him, |
| 38635 | ‘YT am Mercurius, who work these miracles in this city of | ‘YT am Mercurius, who work these miracles in this city of | ‘YT am Mercurius, who work these miracles in this city of |
| 38636 | Caesarea. I have come to scourge thee and thy magician, | Caesarea. I have come to scourge thee and thy magician, | Caesarea. I have come to scourge thee and thy magician, |
| 38637 | who hath caused this severe illness to fall wrongfully upon | who hath caused this severe illness to fall wrongfully upon | who hath caused this severe illness to fall wrongfully upon |
| 38638 | the daughter of Hermapollo of this city. But inasmuch as | the daughter of Hermapollo of this city. But inasmuch as | the daughter of Hermapollo of this city. But inasmuch as |
| 38639 | 1 see repentance in thee, I will not destroy thee this time. | 1 see repentance in thee, I will not destroy thee this time. | 1 see repentance in thee, I will not destroy thee this time. |
| 38640 | Only take heed, and when thou risest in the morning forget | Only take heed, and when thou risest in the morning forget | Only take heed, and when thou risest in the morning forget |
| 38641 | not to go unto the magician who is causing [this] sinful thing, | not to go unto the magician who is causing [this] sinful thing, | not to go unto the magician who is causing [this] sinful thing, |
| 38642 | ! Exod. xxii. 28 @cois ob ⲕⲥⲕⲟⲗⲟⲩⲫϭⲉⲓ5, kal dpxovras ⲧⲟ ⲗⲟⲓ Gov ob Kak | ! Exod. xxii. 28 @cois ob ⲕⲥⲕⲟⲗⲟⲩⲫϭⲉⲓ5, kal dpxovras ⲧⲟⲓ ⲗⲟⲓ Gov ob Kak | ! Exod. xxii. 28 @cois ob k·skoloufċei5, kal dpxovras toi loi Gov ob Kak |
| 38643 | os | os | os |
| 38644 | ⲉ̀ⲣⲉ. | ⲉ̀ⲣⲉ. | ère. |
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| 38646 | [and bid him cease]. And when thou comest to my shrine thy | [and bid him cease]. And when thou comest to my shrine thy | [and bid him cease]. And when thou comest to my shrine thy |
| 38647 | joy shall be fulfilled in every particular.’ And the young man | joy shall be fulfilled in every particular.’ And the young man | joy shall be fulfilled in every particular.’ And the young man |
| 38648 | said unto the saint, Ⲓ myself will come joyfully, but perhaps | said unto the saint, ⲓ myself will come joyfully, but perhaps | said unto the saint, i myself will come joyfully, but perhaps |
| 38649 | that magician will not agree to come.” And Saint Mercurius | that magician will not agree to come.” And Saint Mercurius | that magician will not agree to come.” And Saint Mercurius |
| 38650 | answered and said unto him, ¢ Deliver thyself, | and do not Fol. 3 | answered and said unto him, ¢ Deliver thyself, | and do not Fol. 3 | answered and said unto him, ¢ Deliver thyself, | and do not Fol. 3 |
| 38651 | permit that man to come and assume authority over thee.’ rl | permit that man to come and assume authority over thee.’ rl | permit that man to come and assume authority over thee.’ rl |
| 38652 | Then the holy man disappeared from him. | Then the holy man disappeared from him. | Then the holy man disappeared from him. |
| 38653 | And when the morning had come the young man went to | And when the morning had come the young man went to | And when the morning had come the young man went to |
| 38654 | [his] father, and said unto him, ¢ My father, help me. Ⲓ wish | [his] father, and said unto him, ¢ My father, help me. Ⲓ wish | [his] father, and said unto him, ¢ My father, help me. I wish |
| 38655 | to go to the shrine of Saint Mercurius and pray.” And his | to go to the shrine of Saint Mercurius and pray.” And his | to go to the shrine of Saint Mercurius and pray.” And his |
| 38656 | father cherished him exceedingly, for he had no ‘other child | father cherished him exceedingly, for he had no ‘other child | father cherished him exceedingly, for he had no ‘other child |
| 38657 | besides him, and he said unto him, ¢ Go, my son, but do not | besides him, and he said unto him, ¢ Go, my son, but do not | besides him, and he said unto him, ¢ Go, my son, but do not |
| 38658 | tarry in coming back, for my bowels yearn for thee, O thou | tarry in coming back, for my bowels yearn for thee, O thou | tarry in coming back, for my bowels yearn for thee, O thou |
| 38659 | light of mine eyes.” And he gave him a large quantity of | light of mine eyes.” And he gave him a large quantity of | light of mine eyes.” And he gave him a large quantity of |
| 38660 | goods, and three male slaves to escort him on his way. And | goods, and three male slaves to escort him on his way. And | goods, and three male slaves to escort him on his way. And |
| 38661 | he travelled on his way in great haste, and came to the city | he travelled on his way in great haste, and came to the city | he travelled on his way in great haste, and came to the city |
| 38662 | wherein lived the man who was a magician. And the young | wherein lived the man who was a magician. And the young | wherein lived the man who was a magician. And the young |
| 38663 | man said unto him, ¢ Magician, rise up, let us go to the shrine | man said unto him, ¢ Magician, rise up, let us go to the shrine | man said unto him, ¢ Magician, rise up, let us go to the shrine |
| 38664 | ⲟⲃ Saint Mercurius, and pray there’; and he related to the | ⲟⲃ Saint Mercurius, and pray there’; and he related to the | ob Saint Mercurius, and pray there’; and he related to the |
| 38665 | magician everything which had happened unto him. And | magician everything which had happened unto him. And | magician everything which had happened unto him. And |
| 38666 | when the magician heard that the man and his daughter were | when the magician heard that the man and his daughter were | when the magician heard that the man and his daughter were |
| 38667 | in the martyrium of the saint he was afraid, and he said, < If | in the martyrium of the saint he was afraid, and he said, < If | in the martyrium of the saint he was afraid, and he said, < If |
| 38668 | thou wert to kill me at this moment I would not come [with | thou wert to kill me at this moment I would not come [with | thou wert to kill me at this moment I would not come [with |
| 38669 | thee] to the shrine of Saint Mercurius, for it hath been revealed | thee] to the shrine of Saint Mercurius, for it hath been revealed | thee] to the shrine of Saint Mercurius, for it hath been revealed |
| 38670 | unto me that the father of the | maiden will kill me because of Fol. 21 « | unto me that the father of the | maiden will kill me because of Fol. 21 « | unto me that the father of the | maiden will kill me because of Fol. 21 « |
| 38671 | [the illness of] his daughter” And straightway the young [7 | [the illness of] his daughter” And straightway the young [7 | [the illness of] his daughter” And straightway the young [7 |
| 38672 | man continued his journey, with great strenuousness, until he | man continued his journey, with great strenuousness, until he | man continued his journey, with great strenuousness, until he |
| 38673 | ‘came to the martyrium of the saint in great fear; and he | ‘came to the martyrium of the saint in great fear; and he | ‘came to the martyrium of the saint in great fear; and he |
| 38674 | worshipped before the body of the saint, and he saw the | worshipped before the body of the saint, and he saw the | worshipped before the body of the saint, and he saw the |
| 38675 | maiden lying as it were on the body of the saint, and her | maiden lying as it were on the body of the saint, and her | maiden lying as it were on the body of the saint, and her |
| 38676 | father and her mother were crying to the saint to help her, | father and her mother were crying to the saint to help her, | father and her mother were crying to the saint to help her, |
| 38677 | and he afforded her some relief (?). And the young man | and he afforded her some relief (?). And the young man | and he afforded her some relief (?). And the young man |
| 38678 | called the steward, and gave to him ten ⲟⲟ. And the | called the steward, and gave to him ten ⲟⲟ. And the | called the steward, and gave to him ten oo. And the |
| 38679 | archon, who was the father of the maiden, looked [behind] | archon, who was the father of the maiden, looked [behind] | archon, who was the father of the maiden, looked [behind] |
| 38680 | nd saw the young man, and he recognized him, and he went | nd saw the young man, and he recognized him, and he went | nd saw the young man, and he recognized him, and he went |
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| 38683 | to him, knowing nothing about the matter, and saluted him, | to him, knowing nothing about the matter, and saluted him, | to him, knowing nothing about the matter, and saluted him, |
| 38684 | and enquired of him concerning the health of his house. And | and enquired of him concerning the health of his house. And | and enquired of him concerning the health of his house. And |
| 38685 | when the two of them had prayed the archon urged the | when the two of them had prayed the archon urged the | when the two of them had prayed the archon urged the |
| 38686 | young man, and took him to the upper chamber wherein he | young man, and took him to the upper chamber wherein he | young man, and took him to the upper chamber wherein he |
| 38687 | lodged, and they ate and drank together, and the young man | lodged, and they ate and drank together, and the young man | lodged, and they ate and drank together, and the young man |
| 38688 | saw the maiden, and he rejoiced exceedingly; but he was | saw the maiden, and he rejoiced exceedingly; but he was | saw the maiden, and he rejoiced exceedingly; but he was |
| 38689 | grieved for her because she had suffered torments, and the | grieved for her because she had suffered torments, and the | grieved for her because she had suffered torments, and the |
| 38690 | Fol. 21 b heart of | her parents was shamed because [she had not | Fol. 21 b heart of | her parents was shamed because [she had not | Fol. 21 b heart of | her parents was shamed because [she had not |
| 38691 | ⲉ recovered] from her illness. And besides this the young man | ⲉ recovered] from her illness. And besides this the young man | e recovered] from her illness. And besides this the young man |
| 38692 | was afraid that the martyr would not appear, and, in short, | was afraid that the martyr would not appear, and, in short, | was afraid that the martyr would not appear, and, in short, |
| 38693 | there was very great anxiety in the heart of the young man. | there was very great anxiety in the heart of the young man. | there was very great anxiety in the heart of the young man. |
| 38694 | And Saint Mercurius appeared to the father of the maiden, | And Saint Mercurius appeared to the father of the maiden, | And Saint Mercurius appeared to the father of the maiden, |
| 38695 | and he lifted him up as he lay upon his bed, and he took him | and he lifted him up as he lay upon his bed, and he took him | and he lifted him up as he lay upon his bed, and he took him |
| 38696 | outside the place wherein he slept, and he said unto him, | outside the place wherein he slept, and he said unto him, | outside the place wherein he slept, and he said unto him, |
| 38697 | ¢ Give thy daughter to the young man who is with thee, | ¢ Give thy daughter to the young man who is with thee, | ¢ Give thy daughter to the young man who is with thee, |
| 38698 | if thou wishest to have her healed, and do not seek out evil in | if thou wishest to have her healed, and do not seek out evil in | if thou wishest to have her healed, and do not seek out evil in |
| 38699 | him, lest some other trouble, far more serious than this, come | him, lest some other trouble, far more serious than this, come | him, lest some other trouble, far more serious than this, come |
| 38700 | upon her” And he informed him that after three [months] | upon her” And he informed him that after three [months] | upon her” And he informed him that after three [months] |
| 38701 | had passed his (the young man’s) father would die, and that | had passed his (the young man’s) father would die, and that | had passed his (the young man’s) father would die, and that |
| 38702 | the young man would attain full age, and he said, ‘ Neglect | the young man would attain full age, and he said, ‘ Neglect | the young man would attain full age, and he said, ‘ Neglect |
| 38703 | not to take him for thy daughter after the death of his father.” | not to take him for thy daughter after the death of his father.” | not to take him for thy daughter after the death of his father.” |
| 38704 | And the saint told him how the young man had caused magic | And the saint told him how the young man had caused magic | And the saint told him how the young man had caused magic |
| 38705 | to be worked upon his daughter, and how she had fallen sick | to be worked upon his daughter, and how she had fallen sick | to be worked upon his daughter, and how she had fallen sick |
| 38706 | through his longing for her; and he also told him how he | through his longing for her; and he also told him how he | through his longing for her; and he also told him how he |
| 38707 | himself had appeared to the young man, and how he had | himself had appeared to the young man, and how he had | himself had appeared to the young man, and how he had |
| 38708 | chastised him with his own hand, and concerning everything | chastised him with his own hand, and concerning everything | chastised him with his own hand, and concerning everything |
| 38709 | which had happened to the young man until he came to the | which had happened to the young man until he came to the | which had happened to the young man until he came to the |
| 38710 | martyrinm. And when Saint Mercurins had said these | martyrinm. And when Saint Mercurins had said these | martyrinm. And when Saint Mercurins had said these |
| 38711 | Fol. 22 a things | he disappeared. And the archon awoke from his | Fol. 22 a things | he disappeared. And the archon awoke from his | Fol. 22 a things | he disappeared. And the archon awoke from his |
| 38712 | 2] dream, and he smelled a very strong sweet smell, and he said, | 2] dream, and he smelled a very strong sweet smell, and he said, | 2] dream, and he smelled a very strong sweet smell, and he said, |
| 38713 | ¢ Verily it is Saint Mecreurius himself who hath come and | ¢ Verily it is Saint Mecreurius himself who hath come and | ¢ Verily it is Saint Mecreurius himself who hath come and |
| 38714 | appearcd unto we.” And he continued to think about the | appearcd unto we.” And he continued to think about the | appearcd unto we.” And he continued to think about the |
| 38715 | young man, and about what he lad done to his daughter, | young man, and about what he lad done to his daughter, | young man, and about what he lad done to his daughter, |
| 38716 | because of his desire for her, and about the giving of his | because of his desire for her, and about the giving of his | because of his desire for her, and about the giving of his |
| 38717 | daughter to him, and he pondered and wondered whether or | daughter to him, and he pondered and wondered whether or | daughter to him, and he pondered and wondered whether or |
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| 38719 | not it would be the wish of the saint to make the mystery | not it would be the wish of the saint to make the mystery | not it would be the wish of the saint to make the mystery |
| 38720 | clear, and whether he should keep [the matter] secret. | clear, and whether he should keep [the matter] secret. | clear, and whether he should keep [the matter] secret. |
| 38721 | And whilst he was meditating upon these matters a | And whilst he was meditating upon these matters a | And whilst he was meditating upon these matters a |
| 38722 | trumpet was sounded to make all those who were sleeping | trumpet was sounded to make all those who were sleeping | trumpet was sounded to make all those who were sleeping |
| 38723 | in the shrine to get up, and to come to church, and to sing | in the shrine to get up, and to come to church, and to sing | in the shrine to get up, and to come to church, and to sing |
| 38724 | hymns with the lovers of work’ (?), because it was the day of | hymns with the lovers of work’ (?), because it was the day of | hymns with the lovers of work’ (?), because it was the day of |
| 38725 | the great festival of the saint, that is to say, the twentieth | the great festival of the saint, that is to say, the twentieth | the great festival of the saint, that is to say, the twentieth |
| 38726 | day of the month Athor. And the people rose up, and arrayed | day of the month Athor. And the people rose up, and arrayed | day of the month Athor. And the people rose up, and arrayed |
| 38727 | themselves in white garments with joy, and they came into | themselves in white garments with joy, and they came into | themselves in white garments with joy, and they came into |
| 38728 | the church, and they continued to sing hymns until the day | the church, and they continued to sing hymns until the day | the church, and they continued to sing hymns until the day |
| 38729 | came. And the archon also rose up, and he called his wife | came. And the archon also rose up, and he called his wife | came. And the archon also rose up, and he called his wife |
| 38730 | and his daughter, and they came to the shrine, followed by | and his daughter, and they came to the shrine, followed by | and his daughter, and they came to the shrine, followed by |
| 38731 | their slaves, and the young man also came with his slaves, | their slaves, and the young man also came with his slaves, | their slaves, and the young man also came with his slaves, |
| 38732 | and they went in | and worshipped at the body of the saint; | and they went in | and worshipped at the body of the saint; | and they went in | and worshipped at the body of the saint; |
| 38733 | and they rejoiced. And the young man looked at the bier and | and they rejoiced. And the young man looked at the bier and | and they rejoiced. And the young man looked at the bier and |
| 38734 | marvelled at its beauty, and he found the magician tied to the | marvelled at its beauty, and he found the magician tied to the | marvelled at its beauty, and he found the magician tied to the |
| 38735 | bier of the martyr like a muzzled dog. And when he saw the | bier of the martyr like a muzzled dog. And when he saw the | bier of the martyr like a muzzled dog. And when he saw the |
| 38736 | young man he cried out, saying, ¢ Woe is me, O my lord | young man he cried out, saying, ¢ Woe is me, O my lord | young man he cried out, saying, ¢ Woe is me, O my lord |
| 38737 | brother. Come and look upon my most wretched state.” And | brother. Come and look upon my most wretched state.” And | brother. Come and look upon my most wretched state.” And |
| 38738 | the young man said unto him, ¢ Wherefore hast thou come into | the young man said unto him, ¢ Wherefore hast thou come into | the young man said unto him, ¢ Wherefore hast thou come into |
| 38739 | this place 7” And the magician said unto him, Ⲟ my brother, | this place 7” And the magician said unto him, ⲟⲓ my brother, | this place 7” And the magician said unto him, oi my brother, |
| 38740 | it came to pass when thou didst depart from me that Saint | it came to pass when thou didst depart from me that Saint | it came to pass when thou didst depart from me that Saint |
| 38741 | Mercurius came to me, and he gagged me, and he brought me | Mercurius came to me, and he gagged me, and he brought me | Mercurius came to me, and he gagged me, and he brought me |
| 38742 | hither, and tied me up to this bier, and the people treat me | hither, and tied me up to this bier, and the people treat me | hither, and tied me up to this bier, and the people treat me |
| 38743 | with scorn.” And forthwith he cried out, Ⲡⲉⲓ me, [O] my | with scorn.” And forthwith he cried out, ⲡⲁⲓ me, [O] my | with scorn.” And forthwith he cried out, pai me, [O] my |
| 38744 | beloved brother, for even whilst Ⲓ am talking to thee the saint | beloved brother, for even whilst ⲓ am talking to thee the saint | beloved brother, for even whilst i am talking to thee the saint |
| 38745 | fis slapping my face, and I am greatly shamed.” [And the | fis slapping my face, and I am greatly shamed.” [And the | fis slapping my face, and I am greatly shamed.” [And the |
| 38746 | young man] said unto him, ¢ Have they not informed thee | young man] said unto him, ¢ Have they not informed thee | young man] said unto him, ¢ Have they not informed thee |
| 38747 | concerning the mystery—that it hath been revealed ? Why | concerning the mystery—that it hath been revealed ? Why | concerning the mystery—that it hath been revealed ? Why |
| 38748 | lost thou seek to make it manifest?” And behold, immediately, | lost thou seek to make it manifest?” And behold, immediately, | lost thou seek to make it manifest?” And behold, immediately, |
| 38749 | a demon leaped upon the magician, and | he overpowered | a demon leaped upon the magician, and | he overpowered | a demon leaped upon the magician, and | he overpowered |
| 38750 | 1m, and thrust him to the ground, and cried out, saying, | 1m, and thrust him to the ground, and cried out, saying, | 1m, and thrust him to the ground, and cried out, saying, |
| 38751 | Let me alone. Ⲓ will teach him! Saint Mercurius hath | Let me alone. Ⲓ will teach him! Saint Mercurius hath | Let me alone. I will teach him! Saint Mercurius hath |
| 38752 | ommanded me [to do so], for very great are the blasphemies | ommanded me [to do so], for very great are the blasphemies | ommanded me [to do so], for very great are the blasphemies |
| 38753 | vhich he hath made (i. e. uttered) against God Who made | vhich he hath made (i. e. uttered) against God Who made | vhich he hath made (i. e. uttered) against God Who made |
| 38754 | 312 | 312 | 312 |
| 38755 | Tol. 3 | Tol. 3 | Tol. 3 |
| 38756 | [2] | [2] | [2] |
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| 38758 | [2] | [2] | [2] |
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| 38760 | him.” And behold, a devil took possession of a woman also, | him.” And behold, a devil took possession of a woman also, | him.” And behold, a devil took possession of a woman also, |
| 38761 | even in the presence of the body of the saint. | even in the presence of the body of the saint. | even in the presence of the body of the saint. |
| 38762 | And when the Eucharist was ended all the people gathered | And when the Eucharist was ended all the people gathered | And when the Eucharist was ended all the people gathered |
| 38763 | themselves together to see how the saint had put to shame | themselves together to see how the saint had put to shame | themselves together to see how the saint had put to shame |
| 38764 | the devils. And the archon eame and sat down. And the | the devils. And the archon eame and sat down. And the | the devils. And the archon eame and sat down. And the |
| 38765 | woman who was possessed of the devil eried out, Ⲟ Ilerma- | woman who was possessed of the devil eried out, ⲟⲓ Ilerma- | woman who was possessed of the devil eried out, oi Ilerma- |
| 38766 | pollo, . . ...... 1 the evil of this magician, for it is he who | pollo, . . ...... 1 the evil of this magician, for it is he who | pollo, . . ...... 1 the evil of this magician, for it is he who |
| 38767 | hath enchanted (or, bewitched) thy daughter. And, more- | hath enchanted (or, bewitched) thy daughter. And, more- | hath enchanted (or, bewitched) thy daughter. And, more- |
| 38768 | over, give thou thy daughter to the young man, aecording to | over, give thou thy daughter to the young man, aecording to | over, give thou thy daughter to the young man, aecording to |
| 38769 | what thou wast told in [thy] dream, otherwise she will never | what thou wast told in [thy] dream, otherwise she will never | what thou wast told in [thy] dream, otherwise she will never |
| 38770 | be healed. And do not thou negleet to aceept the person ⲟⲃ | be healed. And do not thou negleet to aceept the person ⲟⲃ | be healed. And do not thou negleet to aceept the person ob |
| 38771 | the young man for thy daughter’s sake, for his father hath | the young man for thy daughter’s sake, for his father hath | the young man for thy daughter’s sake, for his father hath |
| 38772 | only another three months [to live]. And after these things | only another three months [to live]. And after these things | only another three months [to live]. And after these things |
| 38773 | thy heart shall have rest’ And the heart of the arehon’s | thy heart shall have rest’ And the heart of the arehon’s | thy heart shall have rest’ And the heart of the arehon’s |
| 38774 | wife wondered by reason of the things which she had heard ; | | wife wondered by reason of the things which she had heard ; | | wife wondered by reason of the things which she had heard ; | |
| 38775 | Fol. 23 b and behold, immediately the mother (?) of the maiden looked | Fol. 23 b and behold, immediately the mother (?) of the maiden looked | Fol. 23 b and behold, immediately the mother (?) of the maiden looked |
| 38776 | kd | kd | kd |
| 38777 | upon her, she was relieved of the torturing pain, and she was | upon her, she was relieved of the torturing pain, and she was | upon her, she was relieved of the torturing pain, and she was |
| 38778 | as if she had never been 1ll at all. And the woman through | as if she had never been 1ll at all. And the woman through | as if she had never been 1ll at all. And the woman through |
| 38779 | whom Saint Mercurius had spoken said unto the magician, | whom Saint Mercurius had spoken said unto the magician, | whom Saint Mercurius had spoken said unto the magician, |
| 38780 | ‘From this moment onwards thou shalt never dwell among | ‘From this moment onwards thou shalt never dwell among | ‘From this moment onwards thou shalt never dwell among |
| 38781 | men, but thou shalt flee to a remote place, and thither shalt | men, but thou shalt flee to a remote place, and thither shalt | men, but thou shalt flee to a remote place, and thither shalt |
| 38782 | thou abide by thyself in the wilderness until the day of thy | thou abide by thyself in the wilderness until the day of thy | thou abide by thyself in the wilderness until the day of thy |
| 38783 | death” And he (Mereurius) rebuked the spirit which was in | death” And he (Mereurius) rebuked the spirit which was in | death” And he (Mereurius) rebuked the spirit which was in |
| 38784 | him, and east him out, and he made good his faeulty of | him, and east him out, and he made good his faeulty of | him, and east him out, and he made good his faeulty of |
| 38785 | sight, and the magician departed into the desert, and there he | sight, and the magician departed into the desert, and there he | sight, and the magician departed into the desert, and there he |
| 38786 | dwelt until the day of his death. | dwelt until the day of his death. | dwelt until the day of his death. |
| 38787 | And when the day of the festival was over Hermapollo | And when the day of the festival was over Hermapollo | And when the day of the festival was over Hermapollo |
| 38788 | mounted his beast, and he, and his wife, and his daughter, and | mounted his beast, and he, and his wife, and his daughter, and | mounted his beast, and he, and his wife, and his daughter, and |
| 38789 | his slave[s], and the young man, and his slave[s] departed, | his slave[s], and the young man, and his slave[s] departed, | his slave[s], and the young man, and his slave[s] departed, |
| 38790 | and they came to their native city. And the archon announeed | and they came to their native city. And the archon announeed | and they came to their native city. And the archon announeed |
| 38791 | to his wife everything which the saint had said to him in the | to his wife everything which the saint had said to him in the | to his wife everything which the saint had said to him in the |
| 38792 | dream. And when his wife knew (or, understood) what the | dream. And when his wife knew (or, understood) what the | dream. And when his wife knew (or, understood) what the |
| 38793 | archon told her of the dream she saw that what he had told | archon told her of the dream she saw that what he had told | archon told her of the dream she saw that what he had told |
| 38794 | 1 Text illegible. | 1 Text illegible. | 1 Text illegible. |
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| 38796 | | her was the same as that which the saint spake by the mouth | | her was the same as that which the saint spake by the mouth | | her was the same as that which the saint spake by the mouth |
| 38797 | of the woman who was possessed of a devil. And when the | of the woman who was possessed of a devil. And when the | of the woman who was possessed of a devil. And when the |
| 38798 | people heard [these things] a great trembling of heart took | people heard [these things] a great trembling of heart took | people heard [these things] a great trembling of heart took |
| 38799 | place in their midst, and they sent | messengers to him, Fol. 24 a | place in their midst, and they sent | messengers to him, Fol. 24 a | place in their midst, and they sent | messengers to him, Fol. 24 a |
| 38800 | and they ate and drank with him. And they told him, say- [%) | and they ate and drank with him. And they told him, say- [%) | and they ate and drank with him. And they told him, say- [%) |
| 38801 | ing, ¢ Cease to be anxious, and we will arrange the marriage | ing, ¢ Cease to be anxious, and we will arrange the marriage | ing, ¢ Cease to be anxious, and we will arrange the marriage |
| 38802 | according to what Saint Mercurius spake unto us’ And | according to what Saint Mercurius spake unto us’ And | according to what Saint Mercurius spake unto us’ And |
| 38803 | when the young man heard these things he rejoiced exceed- | when the young man heard these things he rejoiced exceed- | when the young man heard these things he rejoiced exceed- |
| 38804 | RT ERIE | RT ERIE | RT ERIE |
| 38805 | ingly ; and when the feast was ended the young man went | ingly ; and when the feast was ended the young man went | ingly ; and when the feast was ended the young man went |
| 38806 | into his house, and he told his father everything, and his | into his house, and he told his father everything, and his | into his house, and he told his father everything, and his |
| 38807 | father rejoiced exceedingly. And when the morning had | father rejoiced exceedingly. And when the morning had | father rejoiced exceedingly. And when the morning had |
| 38808 | come the father of the young man gathered together all the | come the father of the young man gathered together all the | come the father of the young man gathered together all the |
| 38809 | rich noblemen of the city, and they came to the house | rich noblemen of the city, and they came to the house | rich noblemen of the city, and they came to the house |
| 38810 | of Kuri[o]s Hermapollo, and they spake to him concerning | of Kuri[o]s Hermapollo, and they spake to him concerning | of Kuri[o]s Hermapollo, and they spake to him concerning |
| 38811 | his daughter. And they agreed together, and the archon | his daughter. And they agreed together, and the archon | his daughter. And they agreed together, and the archon |
| 38812 | -ⲙ | -ⲙ | -m |
| 38813 | gave her a large quantity of gold and silver, and numerous | gave her a large quantity of gold and silver, and numerous | gave her a large quantity of gold and silver, and numerous |
| 38814 | ornaments of jewellery, and men slaves and women slaves, and | ornaments of jewellery, and men slaves and women slaves, and | ornaments of jewellery, and men slaves and women slaves, and |
| 38815 | boats and ships with crews that sailed the sea. And they | boats and ships with crews that sailed the sea. And they | boats and ships with crews that sailed the sea. And they |
| 38816 | | brought singers, and players upon pipes and tambourines and | | brought singers, and players upon pipes and tambourines and | | brought singers, and players upon pipes and tambourines and |
| 38817 | i [other] musical instruments, and play actors, and acrobats | i [other] musical instruments, and play actors, and acrobats | i [other] musical instruments, and play actors, and acrobats |
| 38818 | ‘and buffoons, and they celebrated the wedding with very | ‘and buffoons, and they celebrated the wedding with very | ‘and buffoons, and they celebrated the wedding with very |
| 38819 | | great pomp and ceremony. And one week later a very large | | great pomp and ceremony. And one week later a very large | | great pomp and ceremony. And one week later a very large |
| 38820 | ‘number of rich men and a very large number of archons were | ‘number of rich men and a very large number of archons were | ‘number of rich men and a very large number of archons were |
| 38821 | ‘invited, and they celebrated the | wedding with great splen- Fol. 24 | ‘invited, and they celebrated the | wedding with great splen- Fol. 24 | ‘invited, and they celebrated the | wedding with great splen- Fol. 24 |
| 38822 | dour and they rejoiced exceedingly. And within three months [7] | dour and they rejoiced exceedingly. And within three months [7] | dour and they rejoiced exceedingly. And within three months [7] |
| 38823 | after the wedding the father of the young man died at a | after the wedding the father of the young man died at a | after the wedding the father of the young man died at a |
| 38824 | ripe old age. And when the days of mourning were fulfilled, | ripe old age. And when the days of mourning were fulfilled, | ripe old age. And when the days of mourning were fulfilled, |
| 38825 | the young man took his gold and his silver, and all his | the young man took his gold and his silver, and all his | the young man took his gold and his silver, and all his |
| 38826 | possessions, and his slaves, and brought them to the house of | possessions, and his slaves, and brought them to the house of | possessions, and his slaves, and brought them to the house of |
| 38827 | his father-in-law, and they remained together until the day of | his father-in-law, and they remained together until the day of | his father-in-law, and they remained together until the day of |
| 38828 | their death. And they (i.e. the young man and his wife) used | their death. And they (i.e. the young man and his wife) used | their death. And they (i.e. the young man and his wife) used |
| 38829 | ‘to come every year to the shrine of Saint Mercurius, on the | ‘to come every year to the shrine of Saint Mercurius, on the | ‘to come every year to the shrine of Saint Mercurius, on the |
| 38830 | ⲡⲁⲩ of his holy festival, and pray there and give thanks unto | ⲡⲁⲩ of his holy festival, and pray there and give thanks unto | pav of his holy festival, and pray there and give thanks unto |
| 38831 | God, to Whom belongeth mighty miracles. And, O my | God, to Whom belongeth mighty miracles. And, O my | God, to Whom belongeth mighty miracles. And, O my |
| 38832 | beloved, ye sec these great and gracious acts which God | beloved, ye sec these great and gracious acts which God | beloved, ye sec these great and gracious acts which God |
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| 38834 | performeth for His chosen ones from time to time! And, O | performeth for His chosen ones from time to time! And, O | performeth for His chosen ones from time to time! And, O |
| 38835 | ye God-loving people, I wish I could set a few of them before | ye God-loving people, I wish I could set a few of them before | ye God-loving people, I wish I could set a few of them before |
| 38836 | you; but I know that I have not the strength to complete the | you; but I know that I have not the strength to complete the | you; but I know that I have not the strength to complete the |
| 38837 | description of the miracles [of any one] of the saints, especially | description of the miracles [of any one] of the saints, especially | description of the miracles [of any one] of the saints, especially |
| 38838 | those of the martyr Saint Mercurius! And, moreover, modera- | those of the martyr Saint Mercurius! And, moreover, modera- | those of the martyr Saint Mercurius! And, moreover, modera- |
| 38839 | tion is good in everything. Blessed be every one who readeth | tion is good in everything. Blessed be every one who readeth | tion is good in everything. Blessed be every one who readeth |
| 38840 | [The rest is wanting] | [The rest is wanting] | [The rest is wanting] |
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| 38841 | THE ENCOMIUM OF ACACIUS, BISHOP OF | THE ENCOMIUM OF ACACIUS, BISHOP OF | THE ENCOMIUM OF ACACIUS, BISHOP OF |
| 38842 | CAESAREA, ON MERCURIUS THE | CAESAREA, ON MERCURIUS THE | CAESAREA, ON MERCURIUS THE |
| 38843 | MARTYR | MARTYR | MARTYR |
| 38844 | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6802) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6802) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 6802) |
| 38845 | THE ENCOMIUM WHICH SAINT APA ACACIUS,! Fol. 25 a | THE ENCOMIUM WHICH SAINT APA ACACIUS,! Fol. 25 a | THE ENCOMIUM WHICH SAINT APA ACACIUS,! Fol. 25 a |
| 38846 | BISHOP OF CAESAREA, PRONOUNCED IN THE ⲁ︦ | BISHOP OF CAESAREA, PRONOUNCED IN THE ⲁ | BISHOP OF CAESAREA, PRONOUNCED IN THE a |
| 38847 | MARTYRIUM WHICH WAS BUILT IN THE NAME | MARTYRIUM WHICH WAS BUILT IN THE NAME | MARTYRIUM WHICH WAS BUILT IN THE NAME |
| 38848 | OF SAINT MERCURIUS, ON THE DAY OF HIS | OF SAINT MERCURIUS, ON THE DAY OF HIS | OF SAINT MERCURIUS, ON THE DAY OF HIS |
| 38849 | HOLY COMMEMORATION, THAT IS TO SAY, THE | HOLY COMMEMORATION, THAT IS TO SAY, THE | HOLY COMMEMORATION, THAT IS TO SAY, THE |
| 38850 | TWENTIETH DAY OF THE MONTH ATHOR, | TWENTIETH DAY OF THE MONTH ATHOR, | TWENTIETH DAY OF THE MONTH ATHOR, |
| 38851 | WHEREIN HE PRAISED THE NUMEROUS | WHEREIN HE PRAISED THE NUMEROUS | WHEREIN HE PRAISED THE NUMEROUS |
| 38852 | . MIGHTY DEEDS AND MIRACLES WHICH TOOK | . MIGHTY DEEDS AND MIRACLES WHICH TOOK | . MIGHTY DEEDS AND MIRACLES WHICH TOOK |
| 38853 | PLACE THROUGH THE HOLY MARTYR, SAINT | PLACE THROUGH THE HOLY MARTYR, SAINT | PLACE THROUGH THE HOLY MARTYR, SAINT |
| 38854 | MERCURIUS. IN THE PEACE OF GOD. MAY | MERCURIUS. IN THE PEACE OF GOD. MAY | MERCURIUS. IN THE PEACE OF GOD. MAY |
| 38855 | HIS HOLY BLESSING BE WITH US ALL TO- | HIS HOLY BLESSING BE WITH US ALL TO- | HIS HOLY BLESSING BE WITH US ALL TO- |
| 38856 | ! GETHER. AMEN. | ! GETHER. AMEN. | ! GETHER. AMEN. |
| 38857 | VERILY, ¢ the light hath risen upon the righteous,” in respect | VERILY, ¢ the light hath risen upon the righteous,” in respect | VERILY, ¢ the light hath risen upon the righteous,” in respect |
| 38858 | ⲉ ⲟⲃ this Saint Mercurius, according to the words which the | ⲉ ⲟⲃ this Saint Mercurius, according to the words which the | e ob this Saint Mercurius, according to the words which the |
| 38859 | sacred singer, the father of the Christ according to the flesh, | sacred singer, the father of the Christ according to the flesh, | sacred singer, the father of the Christ according to the flesh, |
| 38860 | the righteous king, the hymn-writer, David spake.? He crieth | the righteous king, the hymn-writer, David spake.? He crieth | the righteous king, the hymn-writer, David spake.? He crieth |
| 38861 | out, he crieth out | with his sweet voice, and he singeth to Fol. 25 ¢ | out, he crieth out | with his sweet voice, and he singeth to Fol. 25 ¢ | out, he crieth out | with his sweet voice, and he singeth to Fol. 25 ¢ |
| 38862 | his harp with the plectrum in his hand, saying, ¢ The light [ⲃ︦] | his harp with the plectrum in his hand, saying, ¢ The light ⲃ | his harp with the plectrum in his hand, saying, ¢ The light v |
| 38863 | hath risen upon the righteous.’® And again he saith, ¢ The | hath risen upon the righteous.’® And again he saith, ¢ The | hath risen upon the righteous.’® And again he saith, ¢ The |
| 38864 | light hath risen in the darkness for those who are right in | light hath risen in the darkness for those who are right in | light hath risen in the darkness for those who are right in |
| 38865 | their hearts”? The Christ Himself saith in the Gospel, | their hearts”? The Christ Himself saith in the Gospel, | their hearts”? The Christ Himself saith in the Gospel, |
| 38866 | “Then shall the righteous shine like the sun in the kingdom | “Then shall the righteous shine like the sun in the kingdom | “Then shall the righteous shine like the sun in the kingdom |
| 38867 | ! Perhaps Acacius the ‘one-eyed’ who ascended the episcopal throne | ! Perhaps Acacius the ‘one-eyed’ who ascended the episcopal throne | ! Perhaps Acacius the ‘one-eyed’ who ascended the episcopal throne |
| 38868 | about A. Dp. 340. ‘ | about A. Dp. 340. ‘ | about A. Dp. 340. ‘ |
| 38869 | 2 Ps. xevii. 11. 3 Ps. exii. 4. | 2 Ps. xevii. 11. 3 Ps. exii. 4. | 2 Ps. xevii. 11. 3 Ps. exii. 4. |
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| 38870 | Fol. 26 « | Fol. 26 « | Fol. 26 « |
| 38871 | A | A | A |
| 38872 | Fol. 26 b | Fol. 26 b | Fol. 26 b |
| 38873 | x | x | x |
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| 38875 | of their Father’! Now Saint Mercurius ............ ⲉ | of their Father’! Now Saint Mercurius ............ Ⲉ | of their Father’! Now Saint Mercurius ............ E |
| 38876 | was a pagan before thou didst know the Christ well. And | was a pagan before thou didst know the Christ well. And | was a pagan before thou didst know the Christ well. And |
| 38877 | having buckled on his armour he went forth to fight against | having buckled on his armour he went forth to fight against | having buckled on his armour he went forth to fight against |
| 38878 | the Barbarians. Now before these things he served as an | the Barbarians. Now before these things he served as an | the Barbarians. Now before these things he served as an |
| 38879 | officer under Decius, the lawless Emperor. He took in his | officer under Decius, the lawless Emperor. He took in his | officer under Decius, the lawless Emperor. He took in his |
| 38880 | hands arrows, and ceased (?) not to destroy the Barbarians | hands arrows, and ceased (?) not to destroy the Barbarians | hands arrows, and ceased (?) not to destroy the Barbarians |
| 38881 | with them. And the angel of the Lord came down from | with them. And the angel of the Lord came down from | with them. And the angel of the Lord came down from |
| 38882 | heaven, and gave unto him a sword, saying, ¢ Destroy the | heaven, and gave unto him a sword, saying, ¢ Destroy the | heaven, and gave unto him a sword, saying, ¢ Destroy the |
| 38883 | Barbarians [with this] .............. [several | Barbarians [with this] .............. [several | Barbarians [with this] .............. [several |
| 38884 | words are wanting here] | it is seemly that we should | words are wanting here] | it is seemly that we should | words are wanting here] | it is seemly that we should |
| 38885 | manifest great readiness of disposition towards them (i.e. the | manifest great readiness of disposition towards them (i.e. the | manifest great readiness of disposition towards them (i.e. the |
| 38886 | gods), and that we should pay honour and glory unto them | gods), and that we should pay honour and glory unto them | gods), and that we should pay honour and glory unto them |
| 38887 | according to their merit, and offer gifts and offerings in | according to their merit, and offer gifts and offerings in | according to their merit, and offer gifts and offerings in |
| 38888 | return for the good things which they have performed for us | return for the good things which they have performed for us | return for the good things which they have performed for us |
| 38889 | in times past. We order the doors of all the temples to be | in times past. We order the doors of all the temples to be | in times past. We order the doors of all the temples to be |
| 38890 | opened, in every city and in every town, from Rdmania [in | opened, in every city and in every town, from Rdmania [in | opened, in every city and in every town, from Rdmania [in |
| 38891 | the north] to Pilak (Philae) and Ⲕⲉ in the south, and | the north] to Pilak (Philae) and ⲕⲉ in the south, and | the north] to Pilak (Philae) and ke in the south, and |
| 38892 | incense to be offered up therein to the glorious gods, and | incense to be offered up therein to the glorious gods, and | incense to be offered up therein to the glorious gods, and |
| 38893 | their worship to be performed therein with great zeal. And | their worship to be performed therein with great zeal. And | their worship to be performed therein with great zeal. And |
| 38894 | we command that no Christian shall be allowed to appear | we command that no Christian shall be allowed to appear | we command that no Christian shall be allowed to appear |
| 38895 | in any sacred place, and that the governors of the provinces | in any sacred place, and that the governors of the provinces | in any sacred place, and that the governors of the provinces |
| 38896 | shall pursue the Christians in every place, whether bishop, | shall pursue the Christians in every place, whether bishop, | shall pursue the Christians in every place, whether bishop, |
| 38897 | or preshyter, or reader, or monk, or layman, or male, or | or preshyter, or reader, or monk, or layman, or male, or | or preshyter, or reader, or monk, or layman, or male, or |
| 38898 | female, or soldier, or peasant, or civil officer ; in short, every | female, or soldier, or peasant, or civil officer ; in short, every | female, or soldier, or peasant, or civil officer ; in short, every |
| 38899 | class of man [that existeth] for thé | administering of my | class of man [that existeth] for thé | administering of my | class of man [that existeth] for thé | administering of my |
| 38900 | kingdom, and shall compel them to offer up sacrifices to the | kingdom, and shall compel them to offer up sacrifices to the | kingdom, and shall compel them to offer up sacrifices to the |
| 38901 | glorious gods. And whosoever shall gainsay (or, resist) my | glorious gods. And whosoever shall gainsay (or, resist) my | glorious gods. And whosoever shall gainsay (or, resist) my |
| 38902 | command him shall they deliver over unto severe tortures of | command him shall they deliver over unto severe tortures of | command him shall they deliver over unto severe tortures of |
| 38903 | various kinds until he dieth.’ | various kinds until he dieth.’ | various kinds until he dieth.’ |
| 38904 | Then Decius, the lawless Emperor, ordered the herald to | Then Decius, the lawless Emperor, ordered the herald to | Then Decius, the lawless Emperor, ordered the herald to |
| 38905 | make a proclamation throughout the whole city, saying, | make a proclamation throughout the whole city, saying, | make a proclamation throughout the whole city, saying, |
| 38906 | ‘Take heed, O all ye people, whether soldier or peasant, and | ‘Take heed, O all ye people, whether soldier or peasant, and | ‘Take heed, O all ye people, whether soldier or peasant, and |
| 38907 | 1 Matt. xiii. 48. ? Text mutilated. | 1 Matt. xiii. 48. ? Text mutilated. | 1 Matt. xiii. 48. ? Text mutilated. |
| 38908 | ⲇ portion of the Nile Valley which lies between the First and Second | Ⲇ portion of the Nile Valley which lies between the First and Second | Ḋ portion of the Nile Valley which lies between the First and Second |
| 38909 | Cataracts. | Cataracts. | Cataracts. |
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| 38910 | ON MERCURIUS THE MARTYR 857 | ON MERCURIUS THE MARTYR 857 | ON MERCURIUS THE MARTYR 857 |
| 38911 | every man of every class and of every age whatsoever, and | every man of every class and of every age whatsoever, and | every man of every class and of every age whatsoever, and |
| 38912 | come, all of you, to the temple of the gods and offer up | come, all of you, to the temple of the gods and offer up | come, all of you, to the temple of the gods and offer up |
| 38913 | sacrifice to them therein. Build firmly altars at the gate of | sacrifice to them therein. Build firmly altars at the gate of | sacrifice to them therein. Build firmly altars at the gate of |
| 38914 | the temple, offer up sacrifices upon them, frankincense, and | the temple, offer up sacrifices upon them, frankincense, and | the temple, offer up sacrifices upon them, frankincense, and |
| 38915 | bulls, and goats, and feathered fowl, and let the firmament be | bulls, and goats, and feathered fowl, and let the firmament be | bulls, and goats, and feathered fowl, and let the firmament be |
| 38916 | filled full with the smoke of the heavy fumes of their burning | filled full with the smoke of the heavy fumes of their burning | filled full with the smoke of the heavy fumes of their burning |
| 38917 | carcases.” And there was great quaking among the Chris- | carcases.” And there was great quaking among the Chris- | carcases.” And there was great quaking among the Chris- |
| 38918 | tians, for [the servants of Decius] pursued them, and beat | tians, for [the servants of Decius] pursued them, and beat | tians, for [the servants of Decius] pursued them, and beat |
| 38919 | them, and dragged them to the gates [of the temples], and | them, and dragged them to the gates [of the temples], and | them, and dragged them to the gates [of the temples], and |
| 38920 | to the secret shrines, and they compelled | them to offer up Fol. 27 « | to the secret shrines, and they compelled | them to offer up Fol. 27 « | to the secret shrines, and they compelled | them to offer up Fol. 27 « |
| 38921 | sacrifices. And there was very great trouble in every place, ⲉ̄ | sacrifices. And there was very great trouble in every place, ⲉ | sacrifices. And there was very great trouble in every place, e |
| 38922 | for the tyrant commanded [his soldiers] to produce before | for the tyrant commanded [his soldiers] to produce before | for the tyrant commanded [his soldiers] to produce before |
| 38923 | him every kind of terrifying instrument of torture in order | him every kind of terrifying instrument of torture in order | him every kind of terrifying instrument of torture in order |
| 38924 | that when the Christians saw them they might fear the | that when the Christians saw them they might fear the | that when the Christians saw them they might fear the |
| 38925 | glittering swords, and the iron beds, and the instruments for | glittering swords, and the iron beds, and the instruments for | glittering swords, and the iron beds, and the instruments for |
| 38926 | drawing out the sinews, and the knives for slitting and | drawing out the sinews, and the knives for slitting and | drawing out the sinews, and the knives for slitting and |
| 38927 | cutting out the tongue, and the metal helmets, and the sharp | cutting out the tongue, and the metal helmets, and the sharp | cutting out the tongue, and the metal helmets, and the sharp |
| 38928 | butchers’ knives, and the brazen cauldrons filled with boiling | butchers’ knives, and the brazen cauldrons filled with boiling | butchers’ knives, and the brazen cauldrons filled with boiling |
| 38929 | bitumen, and the brazen cauldrons filled with [boiling] | bitumen, and the brazen cauldrons filled with [boiling] | bitumen, and the brazen cauldrons filled with [boiling] |
| 38930 | oil (?), and the wheels with knives attached thereto, and all | oil (?), and the wheels with knives attached thereto, and all | oil (?), and the wheels with knives attached thereto, and all |
| 38931 | the other terrifying instruments of torture. And that im- | the other terrifying instruments of torture. And that im- | the other terrifying instruments of torture. And that im- |
| 38932 | pious Emperor said, “ Whosoever shall gainsay (or, resist) my | pious Emperor said, “ Whosoever shall gainsay (or, resist) my | pious Emperor said, “ Whosoever shall gainsay (or, resist) my |
| 38933 | command I will gouge out his eyes, I will tear out his tongue, | command I will gouge out his eyes, I will tear out his tongue, | command I will gouge out his eyes, I will tear out his tongue, |
| 38934 | 1 will take out his entrails, 1 will cut through the soles of | 1 will take out his entrails, 1 will cut through the soles of | 1 will take out his entrails, 1 will cut through the soles of |
| 38935 | his feet, and I will take out his brains, and the rest | of his Fol. 275 | his feet, and I will take out his brains, and the rest | of his Fol. 275 | his feet, and I will take out his brains, and the rest | of his Fol. 275 |
| 38936 | body 1 will give to the fire that it may consume it’ And ⲅ̄ | body 1 will give to the fire that it may consume it’ And 3 | body 1 will give to the fire that it may consume it’ And 3 |
| 38937 | when the men who were pious saw these things great despair | when the men who were pious saw these things great despair | when the men who were pious saw these things great despair |
| 38938 | laid hold upon them, and they were afraid, and they dropped | laid hold upon them, and they were afraid, and they dropped | laid hold upon them, and they were afraid, and they dropped |
| 38939 | their hands by their sides in helplessness. Every man was | their hands by their sides in helplessness. Every man was | their hands by their sides in helplessness. Every man was |
| 38940 | delivering his neighbour over unto death, fathers were deliver- | delivering his neighbour over unto death, fathers were deliver- | delivering his neighbour over unto death, fathers were deliver- |
| 38941 | ing their sons over unto death, and forgot the truth (i. ⲉ. tie) | ing their sons over unto death, and forgot the truth (i. Ⲉ. tie) | ing their sons over unto death, and forgot the truth (i. E. tie) |
| 38942 | of nature, and brethren dragged out [brethren], and thrust | of nature, and brethren dragged out [brethren], and thrust | of nature, and brethren dragged out [brethren], and thrust |
| 38943 | them forward, and delivered them over unto death. And every | them forward, and delivered them over unto death. And every | them forward, and delivered them over unto death. And every |
| 38944 | one who confessed the Name of Jesus was greatly disturbed. | one who confessed the Name of Jesus was greatly disturbed. | one who confessed the Name of Jesus was greatly disturbed. |
| 38945 | And there was in the army a certain valiant young man | And there was in the army a certain valiant young man | And there was in the army a certain valiant young man |
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| 38947 | whose name was Mercurius, and he was an officer in the | whose name was Mercurius, and he was an officer in the | whose name was Mercurius, and he was an officer in the |
| 38948 | Martusian regiment, and he feared God. He was exceedingly | Martusian regiment, and he feared God. He was exceedingly | Martusian regiment, and he feared God. He was exceedingly |
| 38949 | goodly in appearance, and the whole army loved him because | goodly in appearance, and the whole army loved him because | goodly in appearance, and the whole army loved him because |
| 38950 | Fol. 28 ϥ of his intelligence and his cultivated manners. | He was by | Fol. 28 ϥ of his intelligence and his cultivated manners. | He was by | Fol. 28 f of his intelligence and his cultivated manners. | He was by |
| 38951 | ⲋ̄ race a native of Cappadocia, and he was a Christian from his | ⲋ race a native of Cappadocia, and he was a Christian from his | 6 race a native of Cappadocia, and he was a Christian from his |
| 38952 | childhood, and his parents were Christians. He was a mighty | childhood, and his parents were Christians. He was a mighty | childhood, and his parents were Christians. He was a mighty |
| 38953 | man in battle, and God was with him in all his works. And | man in battle, and God was with him in all his works. And | man in battle, and God was with him in all his works. And |
| 38954 | when the tribune saw that he was far advanced in his know- | when the tribune saw that he was far advanced in his know- | when the tribune saw that he was far advanced in his know- |
| 38955 | ledge of the theory and practice of the craft of the soldier he | ledge of the theory and practice of the craft of the soldier he | ledge of the theory and practice of the craft of the soldier he |
| 38956 | made him a commander! of his regiment. And when the | made him a commander! of his regiment. And when the | made him a commander! of his regiment. And when the |
| 38957 | Emperor saw the valour of the young man he loved him, and | Emperor saw the valour of the young man he loved him, and | Emperor saw the valour of the young man he loved him, and |
| 38958 | clave to him, and took counsel with him about the affairs of the | clave to him, and took counsel with him about the affairs of the | clave to him, and took counsel with him about the affairs of the |
| 38959 | Government. And it came to pass after these things, when | Government. And it came to pass after these things, when | Government. And it came to pass after these things, when |
| 38960 | the persecution had spread abroad, that the heathen Bar- | the persecution had spread abroad, that the heathen Bar- | the persecution had spread abroad, that the heathen Bar- |
| 38961 | barians revolted against the Romans. And the Emperor | barians revolted against the Romans. And the Emperor | barians revolted against the Romans. And the Emperor |
| 38962 | Decius and the whole Senate found themselves in a position | Decius and the whole Senate found themselves in a position | Decius and the whole Senate found themselves in a position |
| 38963 | of great difficulty through their great lack of troops and | of great difficulty through their great lack of troops and | of great difficulty through their great lack of troops and |
| 38964 | equipment, and through the defeat which had come upon | equipment, and through the defeat which had come upon | equipment, and through the defeat which had come upon |
| 38965 | Fol. 2s 5 them suddenly. For the Barbarians | had fought against | Fol. 2s 5 them suddenly. For the Barbarians | had fought against | Fol. 2s 5 them suddenly. For the Barbarians | had fought against |
| 38966 | fi them with such success that they captured the great country | fi them with such success that they captured the great country | fi them with such success that they captured the great country |
| 38967 | of Armenia which was on the frontier between them and the | of Armenia which was on the frontier between them and the | of Armenia which was on the frontier between them and the |
| 38968 | Romans. And the Emperor Decius commanded the soldiers | Romans. And the Emperor Decius commanded the soldiers | Romans. And the Emperor Decius commanded the soldiers |
| 38969 | of every troop and regiment to be called up to go to the war | of every troop and regiment to be called up to go to the war | of every troop and regiment to be called up to go to the war |
| 38970 | and to fight against the Barbarians. Then the Emperor | and to fight against the Barbarians. Then the Emperor | and to fight against the Barbarians. Then the Emperor |
| 38971 | reserved for his own command certain armies and regiments, | reserved for his own command certain armies and regiments, | reserved for his own command certain armies and regiments, |
| 38972 | and he marched out to do battle with the Barbarians. He | and he marched out to do battle with the Barbarians. He | and he marched out to do battle with the Barbarians. He |
| 38973 | crossed the Euphrates, the great river, which is on the frontiers | crossed the Euphrates, the great river, which is on the frontiers | crossed the Euphrates, the great river, which is on the frontiers |
| 38974 | of Armenia, and he conquered the Barbarians in the twinkling | of Armenia, and he conquered the Barbarians in the twinkling | of Armenia, and he conquered the Barbarians in the twinkling |
| 38975 | of an eye, and defeated their king and his army. | of an eye, and defeated their king and his army. | of an eye, and defeated their king and his army. |
| 38976 | And it was at that time that the great valour of this noble | And it was at that time that the great valour of this noble | And it was at that time that the great valour of this noble |
| 38977 | man, Saint Mercurius, the true believer, the commander of the | man, Saint Mercurius, the true believer, the commander of the | man, Saint Mercurius, the true believer, the commander of the |
| 38978 | Martusian regiment, was revealed. He was a man who was | Martusian regiment, was revealed. He was a man who was | Martusian regiment, was revealed. He was a man who was |
| 38979 | perfect in his service of God, and in his daily life and conver- | perfect in his service of God, and in his daily life and conver- | perfect in his service of God, and in his daily life and conver- |
| 38980 | ⲧⲣⲓⲙⲏⲕⲓⲣⲓⲟⲥ, for ⲡⲣⲓⲙⲏⲕⲓⲣⲓⲟⲥ = primicerius (7); see ⲛⲣⲏⲙⲓⲕⲓ‐ | ⲧⲣⲓⲙⲏⲕⲓⲣⲓⲟⲥ, for ⲡⲣⲓⲙⲏⲕⲓⲣⲓⲟⲥ = primicerius (7); see ⲛⲣⲏⲙⲓⲕⲓⲣⲓⲟⲥ, ⲣ. 864, note, and ⲡⲣⲓⲙⲏⲕⲩⲣⲓ ⲟⲥ, ⲣ. 234, 1. 25. | trimykirios, for primykirios = primicerius (7); see nrymikirios, r. 864, note, and primykiri os, r. 234, 1. 25. |
| 38981 | ⲣⲓⲟⲥ, ⲣ. 864, note, and ⲡⲣⲓⲙⲏⲕⲩⲣⲓ ⲟⲥ, ⲣ. 234, 1. 25. | ||
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| 38983 | sation he practised piety of every kind. The Word of God | sation he practised piety of every kind. The Word of God | sation he practised piety of every kind. The Word of God |
| 38984 | was sweeter than honey in his | mouth every moment. And Fol. 29¢« | was sweeter than honey in his | mouth every moment. And Fol. 29¢« | was sweeter than honey in his | mouth every moment. And Fol. 29¢« |
| 38985 | it came to pass that onc night when he was sleeping among | it came to pass that onc night when he was sleeping among | it came to pass that onc night when he was sleeping among |
| 38986 | his troops, having finished reciting his prayers, he lost con- | his troops, having finished reciting his prayers, he lost con- | his troops, having finished reciting his prayers, he lost con- |
| 38987 | sciousness for a little while. And behold, the angel of the | sciousness for a little while. And behold, the angel of the | sciousness for a little while. And behold, the angel of the |
| 38988 | Lord stood over him, and touched his side, and awoke Lim. | Lord stood over him, and touched his side, and awoke Lim. | Lord stood over him, and touched his side, and awoke Lim. |
| 38989 | And the angel had a sword in his right hand, and his appear- | And the angel had a sword in his right hand, and his appear- | And the angel had a sword in his right hand, and his appear- |
| 38990 | ance was awe-inspiring, and he was arrayed in the panoply of | ance was awe-inspiring, and he was arrayed in the panoply of | ance was awe-inspiring, and he was arrayed in the panoply of |
| 38991 | war which was marvellous [to behold] ; and when Saint Mer- | war which was marvellous [to behold] ; and when Saint Mer- | war which was marvellous [to behold] ; and when Saint Mer- |
| 38992 | curius saw him he was greatly afraid. And the angel | curius saw him he was greatly afraid. And the angel | curius saw him he was greatly afraid. And the angel |
| 38993 | answered and said unto him, ¢ Mercurius.” And Mercurius | answered and said unto him, ¢ Mercurius.” And Mercurius | answered and said unto him, ¢ Mercurius.” And Mercurius |
| 38994 | said unto him, ¢ Behold me, O Lord.” And Mercurius opened | said unto him, ¢ Behold me, O Lord.” And Mercurius opened | said unto him, ¢ Behold me, O Lord.” And Mercurius opened |
| 38995 | his eyes, and when he saw the angel he was greatly afraid, | his eyes, and when he saw the angel he was greatly afraid, | his eyes, and when he saw the angel he was greatly afraid, |
| 38996 | and he thought that he was one of the imperial officers or a | and he thought that he was one of the imperial officers or a | and he thought that he was one of the imperial officers or a |
| 38997 | general. And the angel reached out to him the sword which | general. And the angel reached out to him the sword which | general. And the angel reached out to him the sword which |
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| 38999 | was in his hand, now it was in his | hand and drawn from Fol. 295 | was in his hand, now it was in his | hand and drawn from Fol. 295 | was in his hand, now it was in his | hand and drawn from Fol. 295 |
| 39000 | its sheath, saying unto him, ¢ Take this drawn sword which is | its sheath, saying unto him, ¢ Take this drawn sword which is | its sheath, saying unto him, ¢ Take this drawn sword which is |
| 39001 | in my hand, for by means of it thou shalt destroy the whole | in my hand, for by means of it thou shalt destroy the whole | in my hand, for by means of it thou shalt destroy the whole |
| 39002 | host of the Barbarians. I am the Commander-in-Chief of the | host of the Barbarians. I am the Commander-in-Chief of the | host of the Barbarians. I am the Commander-in-Chief of the |
| 39003 | hosts of the Lord. Ⲓ have come to help thee and thy fellow | hosts of the Lord. Ⲓ have come to help thee and thy fellow | hosts of the Lord. I have come to help thee and thy fellow |
| 39004 | soldiers who believe in the Lord Jesus the Christ. Now | soldiers who believe in the Lord Jesus the Christ. Now | soldiers who believe in the Lord Jesus the Christ. Now |
| 39005 | therefore conquer and prevail, for I will be with thee until | therefore conquer and prevail, for I will be with thee until | therefore conquer and prevail, for I will be with thee until |
| 39006 | the end of thy strife, in peace. Behold, the time hath come, | the end of thy strife, in peace. Behold, the time hath come, | the end of thy strife, in peace. Behold, the time hath come, |
| 39007 | and behold, the contest is arranged. Strive in such wise that | and behold, the contest is arranged. Strive in such wise that | and behold, the contest is arranged. Strive in such wise that |
| 39008 | thou mayest receive thy strength,! for no athlete receiveth the | thou mayest receive thy strength,! for no athlete receiveth the | thou mayest receive thy strength,! for no athlete receiveth the |
| 39009 | crown unless he hath striven skilfully, and the husbandman | crown unless he hath striven skilfully, and the husbandman | crown unless he hath striven skilfully, and the husbandman |
| 39010 | who hath toiled strenuously is he who receiveth the fruits | who hath toiled strenuously is he who receiveth the fruits | who hath toiled strenuously is he who receiveth the fruits |
| 39011 | first. Now, therefore, hearken unto the words which I shall | first. Now, therefore, hearken unto the words which I shall | first. Now, therefore, hearken unto the words which I shall |
| 39012 | speak unto thee, and delay not to place thy confidence in the | speak unto thee, and delay not to place thy confidence in the | speak unto thee, and delay not to place thy confidence in the |
| 39013 | Lord thy God. For a mighty contest is prepared for thee, | Lord thy God. For a mighty contest is prepared for thee, | Lord thy God. For a mighty contest is prepared for thee, |
| 39014 | ⲓ̄ | ⲓ | i |
| 39015 | and thou shalt be a valiant | martyr. The fame of thy Fol. 30a | and thou shalt be a valiant | martyr. The fame of thy Fol. 30a | and thou shalt be a valiant | martyr. The fame of thy Fol. 30a |
| 39016 | martyrdom shall be bruited abroad throughout the whole | martyrdom shall be bruited abroad throughout the whole | martyrdom shall be bruited abroad throughout the whole |
| 39017 | world, and every one who heareth concerning it shall marvel | world, and every one who heareth concerning it shall marvel | world, and every one who heareth concerning it shall marvel |
| 39018 | at thy valour, and they shall glorify God because of the | at thy valour, and they shall glorify God because of the | at thy valour, and they shall glorify God because of the |
| 39019 | ! Read ⲙ̄ ⲡⲉⲕⲗⲟⲙ, ‘thy crown’ (2). | ! Read ⲙ ⲡⲭⲗⲟⲙ, ‘thy crown’ (2). | ! Read m pklom, ‘thy crown’ (2). |
| 39020 | ⲛ︦ⲁ︦ | Ⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ | Nevma |
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| 39022 | mighty deeds, and miracles, and works of valour which the | mighty deeds, and miracles, and works of valour which the | mighty deeds, and miracles, and works of valour which the |
| 39023 | Lord thy God shall have performed for thee. Great tortures | Lord thy God shall have performed for thee. Great tortures | Lord thy God shall have performed for thee. Great tortures |
| 39024 | await thee at the hands of the lawless Emperor, and cruel | await thee at the hands of the lawless Emperor, and cruel | await thee at the hands of the lawless Emperor, and cruel |
| 39025 | tribulations ; but endure patiently, and thou shalt receive a | tribulations ; but endure patiently, and thou shalt receive a | tribulations ; but endure patiently, and thou shalt receive a |
| 39026 | crown incorruptible. Whosoever is held to be worthy to | crown incorruptible. Whosoever is held to be worthy to | crown incorruptible. Whosoever is held to be worthy to |
| 39027 | touch thy body shall be saved. And if any man shall be in | touch thy body shall be saved. And if any man shall be in | touch thy body shall be saved. And if any man shall be in |
| 39028 | any need or necessity, or shall be suffering torture (?), or [in | any need or necessity, or shall be suffering torture (?), or [in | any need or necessity, or shall be suffering torture (?), or [in |
| 39029 | peril] in the desert, or in peril by sea or by river, or in tribu- | peril] in the desert, or in peril by sea or by river, or in tribu- | peril] in the desert, or in peril by sea or by river, or in tribu- |
| 39030 | lation, or in prison, if he remember thy name with faith, and | lation, or in prison, if he remember thy name with faith, and | lation, or in prison, if he remember thy name with faith, and |
| 39031 | call upon thee, he shall be saved. Whosoever shall build | call upon thee, he shall be saved. Whosoever shall build | call upon thee, he shall be saved. Whosoever shall build |
| 39032 | Fol. 30 ba | shrine in thy name, and shall give an offering in thy | Fol. 30 ba | shrine in thy name, and shall give an offering in thy | Fol. 30 ba | shrine in thy name, and shall give an offering in thy |
| 39033 | ⲓ︦ⲃ︦ name on the day of thy commemoration, on them will I | ⲓ︦ⲃ︦ name on the day of thy commemoration, on them will I | i︦v︦ name on the day of thy commemoration, on them will I |
| 39034 | bestow my blessing and happiness in their habitations, and | bestow my blessing and happiness in their habitations, and | bestow my blessing and happiness in their habitations, and |
| 39035 | I will never allow them to lack anything whatsoever. Of the | I will never allow them to lack anything whatsoever. Of the | I will never allow them to lack anything whatsoever. Of the |
| 39036 | man who shall make a copy of the book of thy martyrdom | man who shall make a copy of the book of thy martyrdom | man who shall make a copy of the book of thy martyrdom |
| 39037 | I will tear up the bill of indictment of his sins, and I will | I will tear up the bill of indictment of his sins, and I will | I will tear up the bill of indictment of his sins, and I will |
| 39038 | nevermore remember all the evil deeds which he hath com- | nevermore remember all the evil deeds which he hath com- | nevermore remember all the evil deeds which he hath com- |
| 39039 | mitted, and I will bestow him upon thee as a son in my | mitted, and I will bestow him upon thee as a son in my | mitted, and I will bestow him upon thee as a son in my |
| 39040 | kingdom. And behold, I will bestow upon thee three crowns ; | kingdom. And behold, I will bestow upon thee three crowns ; | kingdom. And behold, I will bestow upon thee three crowns ; |
| 39041 | one for thy riches (sic), one for the sufferings which thou hast | one for thy riches (sic), one for the sufferings which thou hast | one for thy riches (sic), one for the sufferings which thou hast |
| 39042 | endured in My Name, and one for thy virginity. Be strong | endured in My Name, and one for thy virginity. Be strong | endured in My Name, and one for thy virginity. Be strong |
| 39043 | and prevail, for T am with thee.” And when the archangel | and prevail, for T am with thee.” And when the archangel | and prevail, for T am with thee.” And when the archangel |
| 39044 | had said these things unto him he went up into heaven | had said these things unto him he went up into heaven | had said these things unto him he went up into heaven |
| 39045 | surrounded with splendour. Now, when these men who were | surrounded with splendour. Now, when these men who were | surrounded with splendour. Now, when these men who were |
| 39046 | round about Saint Mercurius saw the | great vision which | round about Saint Mercurius saw the | great vision which | round about Saint Mercurius saw the | great vision which |
| 39047 | be] | be] | be] |
| 39048 | IS | IS | IS |
| 39049 | = | = | = |
| 39050 | @ | @ | @ |
| 39051 | = | = | = |
| 39052 | = | = | = |
| 39053 | ⲅ︦ appeared, they became like unto those who are dead. | 3 appeared, they became like unto those who are dead. | 3 appeared, they became like unto those who are dead. |
| 39054 | And on the morrow the Emperor Decius commanded his | And on the morrow the Emperor Decius commanded his | And on the morrow the Emperor Decius commanded his |
| 39055 | officers to set the hosts and troops in battle array, and | officers to set the hosts and troops in battle array, and | officers to set the hosts and troops in battle array, and |
| 39056 | when they had arrayed themselves in the panoply of war | when they had arrayed themselves in the panoply of war | when they had arrayed themselves in the panoply of war |
| 39057 | to attack the Barbarians in battle. Then the truly valiant | to attack the Barbarians in battle. Then the truly valiant | to attack the Barbarians in battle. Then the truly valiant |
| 39058 | man Saint Mereurins set out to attack the host of the | man Saint Mereurins set out to attack the host of the | man Saint Mereurins set out to attack the host of the |
| 39059 | Barbarians, and he rushed in among them through the power | Barbarians, and he rushed in among them through the power | Barbarians, and he rushed in among them through the power |
| 39060 | of God which was with him. And he lifted up his eyes to | of God which was with him. And he lifted up his eyes to | of God which was with him. And he lifted up his eyes to |
| 39061 | heaven, and saw the Archangel Michael, who was in the form | heaven, and saw the Archangel Michael, who was in the form | heaven, and saw the Archangel Michael, who was in the form |
| 39062 | of a general of the army. There was a drawn sword in his | of a general of the army. There was a drawn sword in his | of a general of the army. There was a drawn sword in his |
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| 39064 | right hand, and he reached it out to Saint Mercurius, saying | right hand, and he reached it out to Saint Mercurius, saying | right hand, and he reached it out to Saint Mercurius, saying |
| 39065 | unto him, Ⲃⲉ of good cheer! Take this sword, and make | unto him, Ⲃⲉ of good cheer! Take this sword, and make | unto him, Ve of good cheer! Take this sword, and make |
| 39066 | thy way to the Barbarians, and slaughter them therewith in | thy way to the Barbarians, and slaughter them therewith in | thy way to the Barbarians, and slaughter them therewith in |
| 39067 | the Name of the | Christ Who shall give strength unto thee.” Fol. 31 5 | the Name of the | Christ Who shall give strength unto thee.” Fol. 31 5 | the Name of the | Christ Who shall give strength unto thee.” Fol. 31 5 |
| 39068 | And Saint Mercurius stretched out his hand and took the ⲓ︦ⲇ︦ | And Saint Mercurius stretched out his hand and took the ⲓ︦ⲇ︦ | And Saint Mercurius stretched out his hand and took the i︦ḋ︦ |
| 39069 | sword from the hand of the Archangel Michael, and he set | sword from the hand of the Archangel Michael, and he set | sword from the hand of the Archangel Michael, and he set |
| 39070 | out for the hosts of the Barbarians. And he slaughtered | out for the hosts of the Barbarians. And he slaughtered | out for the hosts of the Barbarians. And he slaughtered |
| 39071 | them in the Name of the Christ, giving them no quarter, until | them in the Name of the Christ, giving them no quarter, until | them in the Name of the Christ, giving them no quarter, until |
| 39072 | his hand stuck to the sword by reason of the great quantity | his hand stuck to the sword by reason of the great quantity | his hand stuck to the sword by reason of the great quantity |
| 39073 | of blood [upon it]. And he destroyed the Barbarians with an | of blood [upon it]. And he destroyed the Barbarians with an | of blood [upon it]. And he destroyed the Barbarians with an |
| 39074 | exceedingly great and severe slaughter that day. And the | exceedingly great and severe slaughter that day. And the | exceedingly great and severe slaughter that day. And the |
| 39075 | remnant betook themselves to flicht and made themselves | remnant betook themselves to flicht and made themselves | remnant betook themselves to flicht and made themselves |
| 39076 | invisible, and these fire from heaven consumed. And when | invisible, and these fire from heaven consumed. And when | invisible, and these fire from heaven consumed. And when |
| 39077 | the Emperor saw the deeds of valour which Saint Mercurius | the Emperor saw the deeds of valour which Saint Mercurius | the Emperor saw the deeds of valour which Saint Mercurius |
| 39078 | performed, through the strength of God, which was with him, | performed, through the strength of God, which was with him, | performed, through the strength of God, which was with him, |
| 39079 | he rejoiced exceedingly over the victory and the conquest which | he rejoiced exceedingly over the victory and the conquest which | he rejoiced exceedingly over the victory and the conquest which |
| 39080 | had accrued to the Romans. And the Emperor bestowed | had accrued to the Romans. And the Emperor bestowed | had accrued to the Romans. And the Emperor bestowed |
| 39081 | upon Saint Mercurius great | honours and very many posses- Fol. 32 ϥ | upon Saint Mercurius great | honours and very many posses- Fol. 32 ϥ | upon Saint Mercurius great | honours and very many posses- Fol. 32 f |
| 39082 | sions, and he determined to make him the captain of the ⲓ︦ⲉ︦ | sions, and he determined to make him the captain of the ⲓ︦ⲉ︦ | sions, and he determined to make him the captain of the i︦e︦ |
| 39083 | Martusian regiment. | Martusian regiment. | Martusian regiment. |
| 39084 | And it came to pass after these things that the Emperor | And it came to pass after these things that the Emperor | And it came to pass after these things that the Emperor |
| 39085 | Decius commanded all his army, and all the troops and | Decius commanded all his army, and all the troops and | Decius commanded all his army, and all the troops and |
| 39086 | companies thereof, and the exarchs, and the generals, and the | companies thereof, and the exarchs, and the generals, and the | companies thereof, and the exarchs, and the generals, and the |
| 39087 | patricians, and all the Romans of senatorial rank, to assemble | patricians, and all the Romans of senatorial rank, to assemble | patricians, and all the Romans of senatorial rank, to assemble |
| 39088 | in the temple of Apollo, and to offer up sacrifice. Then, | in the temple of Apollo, and to offer up sacrifice. Then, | in the temple of Apollo, and to offer up sacrifice. Then, |
| 39089 | when the blessed man perceived the grievous error which had | when the blessed man perceived the grievous error which had | when the blessed man perceived the grievous error which had |
| 39090 | obtained dominion over the Emperor and over the army | obtained dominion over the Emperor and over the army | obtained dominion over the Emperor and over the army |
| 39091 | through the Devil, he withdrew himself from them, and he | through the Devil, he withdrew himself from them, and he | through the Devil, he withdrew himself from them, and he |
| 39092 | went into his house, and he made supplication unto the Lord, | went into his house, and he made supplication unto the Lord, | went into his house, and he made supplication unto the Lord, |
| 39093 | saying, Ⲟ Lord Almighty, the Father of our Lord Jesus the | saying, ⲟⲓ Lord Almighty, the Father of our Lord Jesus the | saying, oi Lord Almighty, the Father of our Lord Jesus the |
| 39094 | Christ, take good heed unto Thy clay which Thou hast | Christ, take good heed unto Thy clay which Thou hast | Christ, take good heed unto Thy clay which Thou hast |
| 39095 | fashioned, and scatter Thou abroad the | stumbling-blocks Fol. 32 | fashioned, and scatter Thou abroad the | stumbling-blocks Fol. 32 | fashioned, and scatter Thou abroad the | stumbling-blocks Fol. 32 |
| 39096 | which the Devil hath cast into the hearts of all mankind, ⲓ︦ⲋ︦ | which the Devil hath cast into the hearts of all mankind, ⲓ︦ⲋ︦ | which the Devil hath cast into the hearts of all mankind, i︦6︦ |
| 39097 | Stablish Thou the hearts of the people, and of [every] one | Stablish Thou the hearts of the people, and of [every] one | Stablish Thou the hearts of the people, and of [every] one |
| 39098 | who feareth Thy Holy Name. O Lord, give Thou strength | who feareth Thy Holy Name. O Lord, give Thou strength | who feareth Thy Holy Name. O Lord, give Thou strength |
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| 39099 | Fol. 3 ϥ | Fol. 3 ϥ | Fol. 3 f |
| 39100 | ϥ | ϥ | f |
| 39101 | Fol. 33 | Fol. 33 | Fol. 33 |
| 39102 | YH | YH | YH |
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| 39104 | to Thy Church, so that every one may believe in Thy Holy | to Thy Church, so that every one may believe in Thy Holy | to Thy Church, so that every one may believe in Thy Holy |
| 39105 | Name. Glory be unto Thee, and unto Thy Good Father, and | Name. Glory be unto Thee, and unto Thy Good Father, and | Name. Glory be unto Thee, and unto Thy Good Father, and |
| 39106 | unto the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen.’ | unto the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen.’ | unto the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen.’ |
| 39107 | And it came to pass that when the Emperor had come to | And it came to pass that when the Emperor had come to | And it came to pass that when the Emperor had come to |
| 39108 | the door of the temple, the whole army was gathered together | the door of the temple, the whole army was gathered together | the door of the temple, the whole army was gathered together |
| 39109 | side it to offer up sacrifice, cach one according to his rank. | side it to offer up sacrifice, cach one according to his rank. | side it to offer up sacrifice, cach one according to his rank. |
| 39110 | And when it came to the turn of Saint Mereurius to offer up | And when it came to the turn of Saint Mereurius to offer up | And when it came to the turn of Saint Mereurius to offer up |
| 39111 | sacrifice, he was not to be found among the soldiers. And | sacrifice, he was not to be found among the soldiers. And | sacrifice, he was not to be found among the soldiers. And |
| 39112 | when the Emperor had sought for him, he found him in his | when the Emperor had sought for him, he found him in his | when the Emperor had sought for him, he found him in his |
| 39113 | house sitting in sackeloth and ashes, and he was grieving | house sitting in sackeloth and ashes, and he was grieving | house sitting in sackeloth and ashes, and he was grieving |
| 39114 | exceedingly over the great schism which had arisen | through- | exceedingly over the great schism which had arisen | through- | exceedingly over the great schism which had arisen | through- |
| 39115 | out all the world through the Devil. Then certain of the | out all the world through the Devil. Then certain of the | out all the world through the Devil. Then certain of the |
| 39116 | soldiers of the regiment of Mercurius made their way to the | soldiers of the regiment of Mercurius made their way to the | soldiers of the regiment of Mercurius made their way to the |
| 39117 | Emperor, and they laid information against the blessed Mer- | Emperor, and they laid information against the blessed Mer- | Emperor, and they laid information against the blessed Mer- |
| 39118 | curius, saying, Ⲟ our Lord Emperor, live for ever! Thy | curius, saying, ⲟⲓ our Lord Emperor, live for ever! Thy | curius, saying, oi our Lord Emperor, live for ever! Thy |
| 39119 | glorious sovereignty hath commanded all classes of men to | glorious sovereignty hath commanded all classes of men to | glorious sovereignty hath commanded all classes of men to |
| 39120 | offer up ⲃⲛⲉⲙ ⲉ to the glorious gods. Behold now, there are | offer up ⲃⲛⲉⲙ ⲉ to the glorious gods. Behold now, there are | offer up vnem e to the glorious gods. Behold now, there are |
| 39121 | those who are mgh unto thee, and who are attached to thy | those who are mgh unto thee, and who are attached to thy | those who are mgh unto thee, and who are attached to thy |
| 39122 | personal service, who treat thy glorious deerce with contempt, | personal service, who treat thy glorious deerce with contempt, | personal service, who treat thy glorious deerce with contempt, |
| 39123 | to wit, Mereuvius, who is under the rule of thy kingdom, and | to wit, Mereuvius, who is under the rule of thy kingdom, and | to wit, Mereuvius, who is under the rule of thy kingdom, and |
| 39124 | whom thou hast exalted to honour, and thou hast bestowed | whom thou hast exalted to honour, and thou hast bestowed | whom thou hast exalted to honour, and thou hast bestowed |
| 39125 | upon him the vank of Count, and hast set him over the | upon him the vank of Count, and hast set him over the | upon him the vank of Count, and hast set him over the |
| 39126 | regiment. So great is this honour that the whole of the | regiment. So great is this honour that the whole of the | regiment. So great is this honour that the whole of the |
| 39127 | Roman army, when it heard of it, glorified him, and put | Roman army, when it heard of it, glorified him, and put | Roman army, when it heard of it, glorified him, and put |
| 39128 | itself into subjection to hum because of the great | honour | itself into subjection to hum because of the great | honour | itself into subjection to hum because of the great | honour |
| 39129 | which thon hadst conferred upon him. Behold, he hath | which thon hadst conferred upon him. Behold, he hath | which thon hadst conferred upon him. Behold, he hath |
| 39130 | treated thy sovereign power with eontempt, and he hath not | treated thy sovereign power with eontempt, and he hath not | treated thy sovereign power with eontempt, and he hath not |
| 39131 | joined us in the temple to offer up sacrifices to the gods; but | joined us in the temple to offer up sacrifices to the gods; but | joined us in the temple to offer up sacrifices to the gods; but |
| 39132 | he hath gone into his house, and stripped off himself the | he hath gone into his house, and stripped off himself the | he hath gone into his house, and stripped off himself the |
| 39133 | signin of his rank, and hath thereby disgraced the Roman | signin of his rank, and hath thereby disgraced the Roman | signin of his rank, and hath thereby disgraced the Roman |
| 39134 | fame, and hath cast a blemish on the holy law. We found | fame, and hath cast a blemish on the holy law. We found | fame, and hath cast a blemish on the holy law. We found |
| 39135 | him mn sackeloth and ashes, and praying | him mn sackeloth and ashes, and praying | him mn sackeloth and ashes, and praying |
| 39136 | to the Lord his God with tears. And he was persuading | to the Lord his God with tears. And he was persuading | to the Lord his God with tears. And he was persuading |
| 39137 | every one to turn away from the worship of the gods, and was | every one to turn away from the worship of the gods, and was | every one to turn away from the worship of the gods, and was |
| 39138 | making them follow Jesus the Nazarene, Whom they erneifted, | making them follow Jesus the Nazarene, Whom they erneifted, | making them follow Jesus the Nazarene, Whom they erneifted, |
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| 39140 | and he said, “1t 1s Ite Who is God; He created the heavens | and he said, “1t 1s Ite Who is God; He created the heavens | and he said, “1t 1s Ite Who is God; He created the heavens |
| 39141 | and the earth’; in this wise he was making every one withdraw | and the earth’; in this wise he was making every one withdraw | and the earth’; in this wise he was making every one withdraw |
| 39142 | from the gods.’ | from the gods.’ | from the gods.’ |
| 39143 | And the Emperor spake unto those who related these things | And the Emperor spake unto those who related these things | And the Emperor spake unto those who related these things |
| 39144 | unto him, saying unto them, ‘These | things which ye say Fol. 3ta | unto him, saying unto them, ‘These | things which ye say Fol. 3ta | unto him, saying unto them, ‘These | things which ye say Fol. 3ta |
| 39145 | unto me about Mereurins, who was attached to me, to the © | unto me about Mereurins, who was attached to me, to the © | unto me about Mereurins, who was attached to me, to the © |
| 39146 | effect that he treateth me with contempt, may he true; ⲡⲉⲩⲉⲓ- | effect that he treateth me with contempt, may he true; ⲡⲟⲩⲓ- | effect that he treateth me with contempt, may he true; poui- |
| 39147 | theless, let two of the officers who are here go and summon | theless, let two of the officers who are here go and summon | theless, let two of the officers who are here go and summon |
| 39148 | him hither, so that T may know that these things which ye | him hither, so that T may know that these things which ye | him hither, so that T may know that these things which ye |
| 39149 | say unto me abont him are really true or not.” Then they | say unto me abont him are really true or not.” Then they | say unto me abont him are really true or not.” Then they |
| 39150 | brought the blessed Mereurius into the presence of the Em- | brought the blessed Mereurius into the presence of the Em- | brought the blessed Mereurius into the presence of the Em- |
| 39151 | peror Decius. His eyes were filled with tears, he was arrayed | peror Decius. His eyes were filled with tears, he was arrayed | peror Decius. His eyes were filled with tears, he was arrayed |
| 39152 | in the garb of humiliation, and they set him in the presence | in the garb of humiliation, and they set him in the presence | in the garb of humiliation, and they set him in the presence |
| 39153 | of the Emperor. When Decius saw him in the ϩⲱ of | of the Emperor. When Decius saw him in the ϩⲱ of | of the Emperor. When Decius saw him in the hō of |
| 39154 | humiliation he shook his head, and he found it very diflicult | humiliation he shook his head, and he found it very diflicult | humiliation he shook his head, and he found it very diflicult |
| 39155 | to understand what had happened [unto him]. Then he | to understand what had happened [unto him]. Then he | to understand what had happened [unto him]. Then he |
| 39156 | spake unto ⲙ- tell me what hath | spake unto ⲙ- tell me what hath | spake unto m- tell me what hath |
| 39157 | happened unto thee, and what excuse thon hadst for treating | happened unto thee, and what excuse thon hadst for treating | happened unto thee, and what excuse thon hadst for treating |
| 39158 | with contempt the great honours and the high rank which | with contempt the great honours and the high rank which | with contempt the great honours and the high rank which |
| 39159 | [ have bestowed upon thee. Ⲓ held thee to be worthy of the | [ have bestowed upon thee. Ⲓ held thee to be worthy of the | [ have bestowed upon thee. I held thee to be worthy of the |
| 39160 | forethought of the gods, and thou hast reckoned as dross the | forethought of the gods, and thou hast reckoned as dross the | forethought of the gods, and thou hast reckoned as dross the |
| 39161 | high rank which I conferred upon thee, which was above that | high rank which I conferred upon thee, which was above that | high rank which I conferred upon thee, which was above that |
| 39162 | of | every one else in the Army. Furthermore, explain unto Fol. 34 | of | every one else in the Army. Furthermore, explain unto Fol. 34 | of | every one else in the Army. Furthermore, explain unto Fol. 34 |
| 39163 | me whence this error hath come to thee. The whole of the ⲙ̄ | me whence this error hath come to thee. The whole of the ⲙ | me whence this error hath come to thee. The whole of the m |
| 39164 | Roman army is assembled mn the temple to offer sacrifice to | Roman army is assembled mn the temple to offer sacrifice to | Roman army is assembled mn the temple to offer sacrifice to |
| 39165 | the righticons gods, and it 1s thou only who hast separated | the righticons gods, and it 1s thou only who hast separated | the righticons gods, and it 1s thou only who hast separated |
| 39166 | thyself from the troops. And further, tell me what is | thyself from the troops. And further, tell me what is | thyself from the troops. And further, tell me what is |
| 39167 | the country of which thou art a native. Did thy parents | the country of which thou art a native. Did thy parents | the country of which thou art a native. Did thy parents |
| 39168 | call thee by this name [of Mereurius] 7’ | call thee by this name [of Mereurius] 7’ | call thee by this name [of Mereurius] 7’ |
| 39169 | And the blessed Mereurius answered and said unto the | And the blessed Mereurius answered and said unto the | And the blessed Mereurius answered and said unto the |
| 39170 | Emperor, ‘Thou wishest to know of what country 1 am a | Emperor, ‘Thou wishest to know of what country 1 am a | Emperor, ‘Thou wishest to know of what country 1 am a |
| 39171 | native: listen, then, [and I will tell thee] about my origin | native: listen, then, [and I will tell thee] about my origin | native: listen, then, [and I will tell thee] about my origin |
| 39172 | (or, kin). Ⲓ am a native of Cappadocia, so far as this world | (or, kin). Ⲓ am a native of Cappadocia, so far as this world | (or, kin). I am a native of Cappadocia, so far as this world |
| 39173 | is concerned ; but as for my own native city, I belong {o the | is concerned ; but as for my own native city, I belong {o the | is concerned ; but as for my own native city, I belong {o the |
| 39174 | heavenly Jerusalem, the mother city of the saints. The name | heavenly Jerusalem, the mother city of the saints. The name | heavenly Jerusalem, the mother city of the saints. The name |
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| 39175 | 864. THE ENCOMIUM OF ACACIUS | 864. THE ENCOMIUM OF ACACIUS | 864. THE ENCOMIUM OF ACACIUS |
| 39176 | which my pavents gave unto me origmally was Philopator, | which my pavents gave unto me origmally was Philopator, | which my pavents gave unto me origmally was Philopator, |
| 39177 | Fol. 35 a the | interpretation whereof is “lover of his father”, but | Fol. 35 a the | interpretation whereof is “lover of his father”, but | Fol. 35 a the | interpretation whereof is “lover of his father”, but |
| 39178 | BX when I became a soldier Ⲓ was called Mercurius by the | BX when I became a soldier ⲓ was called Mercurius by the | BX when I became a soldier i was called Mercurius by the |
| 39179 | commander! of my regiment. I am a servant of Jesus the | commander! of my regiment. I am a servant of Jesus the | commander! of my regiment. I am a servant of Jesus the |
| 39180 | Christ, my Lord, the Son of the Living God.” And when | Christ, my Lord, the Son of the Living God.” And when | Christ, my Lord, the Son of the Living God.” And when |
| 39181 | the Emperor heard these things he remained stupefied for | the Emperor heard these things he remained stupefied for | the Emperor heard these things he remained stupefied for |
| 39182 | a very considerable time. Then he shook his head, saying, | a very considerable time. Then he shook his head, saying, | a very considerable time. Then he shook his head, saying, |
| 39183 | ¢Cast away from thee this silly boasting and this mad idea of | ¢Cast away from thee this silly boasting and this mad idea of | ¢Cast away from thee this silly boasting and this mad idea of |
| 39184 | thine, and get thee into the temple, and offer up sacrifice to | thine, and get thee into the temple, and offer up sacrifice to | thine, and get thee into the temple, and offer up sacrifice to |
| 39185 | the great god Apollo. Then get thee back to thy troop, | the great god Apollo. Then get thee back to thy troop, | the great god Apollo. Then get thee back to thy troop, |
| 39186 | where thy fellow soldiers are, and take up thy rank and duty | where thy fellow soldiers are, and take up thy rank and duty | where thy fellow soldiers are, and take up thy rank and duty |
| 39187 | as before.” And the holy man Mercurius said unto the lawless | as before.” And the holy man Mercurius said unto the lawless | as before.” And the holy man Mercurius said unto the lawless |
| 39188 | Emperor, ¢ Let this fact be quite plain before thee, O lawless | Emperor, ¢ Let this fact be quite plain before thee, O lawless | Emperor, ¢ Let this fact be quite plain before thee, O lawless |
| 39189 | Emperor : I will not offer up sacrifice unto thy [god] Apollo, | Emperor : I will not offer up sacrifice unto thy [god] Apollo, | Emperor : I will not offer up sacrifice unto thy [god] Apollo, |
| 39190 | Fol. 385 » that vain thing, and forsake my God, Who 1s the | Creator of | Fol. 385 » that vain thing, and forsake my God, Who 1s the | Creator of | Fol. 385 » that vain thing, and forsake my God, Who 1s the | Creator of |
| 39191 | ⲕ︦ⲃ︦ the heavens and the earth, and of everything [in them]. For | ⲕ︦ⲃ︦ the heavens and the earth, and of everything [in them]. For | k︦v︦ the heavens and the earth, and of everything [in them]. For |
| 39192 | I am a Christian. Ⲧⲟ the liberty and the life of the soldier | I am a Christian. Ⲧⲟⲓ the liberty and the life of the soldier | I am a Christian. Toi the liberty and the life of the soldier |
| 39193 | of this world I bid farewell, and as for the high rank [which | of this world I bid farewell, and as for the high rank [which | of this world I bid farewell, and as for the high rank [which |
| 39194 | thon gavest me] I need it not. I am a servant of the Christ | thon gavest me] I need it not. I am a servant of the Christ | thon gavest me] I need it not. I am a servant of the Christ |
| 39195 | Jesus, the Son of the Living God.’ | Jesus, the Son of the Living God.’ | Jesus, the Son of the Living God.’ |
| 39196 | And the Emperor Decius answered and said unto him, | And the Emperor Decius answered and said unto him, | And the Emperor Decius answered and said unto him, |
| 39197 | “ Mercurius, up to the present I did not believe the things | “ Mercurius, up to the present I did not believe the things | “ Mercurius, up to the present I did not believe the things |
| 39198 | which thy accusers told me concerning thee, for I knew well | which thy accusers told me concerning thee, for I knew well | which thy accusers told me concerning thee, for I knew well |
| 39199 | how envious [of thee] were those ⲃⲟ made accusations | how envious [of thee] were those ⲃⲟ made accusations | how envious [of thee] were those bo made accusations |
| 39200 | against thee, and that they did so because they saw the great | against thee, and that they did so because they saw the great | against thee, and that they did so because they saw the great |
| 39201 | honour which I had conferred upon thee over the whole | honour which I had conferred upon thee over the whole | honour which I had conferred upon thee over the whole |
| 39202 | regiment, and over the whole army. Now, therefore, hearken | regiment, and over the whole army. Now, therefore, hearken | regiment, and over the whole army. Now, therefore, hearken |
| 39203 | unto me: Sacrifice to the gods. Do not let the matter force | unto me: Sacrifice to the gods. Do not let the matter force | unto me: Sacrifice to the gods. Do not let the matter force |
| 39204 | me to forget the friendly disposition which T had towards | me to forget the friendly disposition which T had towards | me to forget the friendly disposition which T had towards |
| 39205 | Fol. 36 a thee, and to deprive | thee of thy vank, and to inflict severe | Fol. 36 a thee, and to deprive | thee of thy vank, and to inflict severe | Fol. 36 a thee, and to deprive | thee of thy vank, and to inflict severe |
| 39206 | RC tortures upon thee.” And the blessed Mercurius answered | RC tortures upon thee.” And the blessed Mercurius answered | RC tortures upon thee.” And the blessed Mercurius answered |
| 39207 | and said unto the Emperor, ¢ The friendship of this world is | and said unto the Emperor, ¢ The friendship of this world is | and said unto the Emperor, ¢ The friendship of this world is |
| 39208 | of no account whatsoever, and it is a thing inimical to God. | of no account whatsoever, and it is a thing inimical to God. | of no account whatsoever, and it is a thing inimical to God. |
| 39209 | Similarly, these honours are for a season only, but the glory of | Similarly, these honours are for a season only, but the glory of | Similarly, these honours are for a season only, but the glory of |
| 39210 | ⲛⲡⲣⲏⲙⲓⲕⲓⲣⲓ ⲟⲥ. | ⲛⲡⲣⲏⲙⲓⲕⲓⲣⲓ ⲟⲥ. | nprymikiri os. |
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| 39211 | ⲛϫⲓϫⲓ ⲙⲙⲱ ϫⲓ ϫⲓⲙ ϣⲱ ⲱⲱⲱ ⲙⲛ ⲙⲣ ⲙ ⲙⲟϥ ⲙ -ⲭ ⲙⲙⲙ ⲙⲙⲙ ⲙ ⲉ ⲙⲉⲥ ⲉϥⲉⲉϥⲉⲏ ⲧⲉ | ⲛϫⲓϫⲓ ⲙⲙⲱ ϭⲓ ϫⲓⲙ ϣⲱ ⲱⲱⲱ ⲛⲉⲙ ⲙⲣ ⲙ ⲙⲟϥ ⲙ -ⲭ ⲙⲙⲙ ⲙⲙⲙ ⲙ ⲉ ⲙⲡⲁⲥ ⲉϥⲉⲉϥⲉⲏ ⲧⲉ | njiji mmō ċi jim ṡō ōōō nem mr m mof m -k mmm mmm m e mpas efeefey te |
| 39212 | -ⲙ- | -ⲙ- | -m- |
| 39213 | ⲟⲛ MERCURIUS THE MARTYR 865 | ⲟⲛ MERCURIUS THE MARTYR 865 | on MERCURIUS THE MARTYR 865 |
| 39214 | God endureth for ever. Now, therefore, trouble not thyself | God endureth for ever. Now, therefore, trouble not thyself | God endureth for ever. Now, therefore, trouble not thyself |
| 39215 | to no purpose, for I am a Christian, and I will not offer up | to no purpose, for I am a Christian, and I will not offer up | to no purpose, for I am a Christian, and I will not offer up |
| 39216 | sacrifice to thine abominable god ; moreover, whatsoever thou | sacrifice to thine abominable god ; moreover, whatsoever thou | sacrifice to thine abominable god ; moreover, whatsoever thou |
| 39217 | wishest to do unto me that do.” And Decius said unto him, | wishest to do unto me that do.” And Decius said unto him, | wishest to do unto me that do.” And Decius said unto him, |
| 39218 | Ⲟ Mercurtus, offer up sacrifice, and do not die a terrible | ⲟⲓ Mercurtus, offer up sacrifice, and do not die a terrible | oi Mercurtus, offer up sacrifice, and do not die a terrible |
| 39219 | death.” And the blessed Mercurius said unto him, Ⲟ Em- | death.” And the blessed Mercurius said unto him, ⲟⲓ Em- | death.” And the blessed Mercurius said unto him, oi Em- |
| 39220 | peror, let [this] one word be sufficient for thee. I will not | peror, let [this] one word be sufficient for thee. I will not | peror, let [this] one word be sufficient for thee. I will not |
| 39221 | hearken unto thee and serve strange gods, and cast my God, | hearken unto thee and serve strange gods, and cast my God, | hearken unto thee and serve strange gods, and cast my God, |
| 39222 | Jesus | the Christ, behind my back.’ And when Decius Fol. 36 | Jesus | the Christ, behind my back.’ And when Decius Fol. 36 | Jesus | the Christ, behind my back.’ And when Decius Fol. 36 |
| 39223 | heard these things he was exceedingly wroth, and he com- | heard these things he was exceedingly wroth, and he com- | heard these things he was exceedingly wroth, and he com- |
| 39224 | manded them to strip off his apparel, and to make ten soldiers | manded them to strip off his apparel, and to make ten soldiers | manded them to strip off his apparel, and to make ten soldiers |
| 39225 | lay him on the ground, and all of them to beat him with | lay him on the ground, and all of them to beat him with | lay him on the ground, and all of them to beat him with |
| 39226 | leather whips at once; [and they did so] until the ground | leather whips at once; [and they did so] until the ground | leather whips at once; [and they did so] until the ground |
| 39227 | under him [was soaked with] his blood. And Decius the | under him [was soaked with] his blood. And Decius the | under him [was soaked with] his blood. And Decius the |
| 39228 | Emperor said unto him, ¢ Mercurius, thou findest tortures to | Emperor said unto him, ¢ Mercurius, thou findest tortures to | Emperor said unto him, ¢ Mercurius, thou findest tortures to |
| 39229 | be troublesome things. Are they worse than thy offering of | be troublesome things. Are they worse than thy offering of | be troublesome things. Are they worse than thy offering of |
| 39230 | sacrifice or no?’ And the blessed Mercurius answered, | sacrifice or no?’ And the blessed Mercurius answered, | sacrifice or no?’ And the blessed Mercurius answered, |
| 39231 | saying, ‘As long as I have with me my Lord Jesus the | saying, ‘As long as I have with me my Lord Jesus the | saying, ‘As long as I have with me my Lord Jesus the |
| 39232 | Christ to help me, I shall not sink under thy tortures. For | Christ to help me, I shall not sink under thy tortures. For | Christ to help me, I shall not sink under thy tortures. For |
| 39233 | I am a servant of my Lord Jesus the Christ, Who helpeth me, | I am a servant of my Lord Jesus the Christ, Who helpeth me, | I am a servant of my Lord Jesus the Christ, Who helpeth me, |
| 39234 | and Who is the King of what is in heaven and of what is on | and Who is the King of what is in heaven and of what is on | and Who is the King of what is in heaven and of what is on |
| 39235 | the earth.’ | the earth.’ | the earth.’ |
| 39236 | And when the Emperor Decius heard these things he said, | And when the Emperor Decius heard these things he said, | And when the Emperor Decius heard these things he said, |
| 39237 | ¢ Mercurius, hearken unto me. Offer sacrifice unto the gods, | ¢ Mercurius, hearken unto me. Offer sacrifice unto the gods, | ¢ Mercurius, hearken unto me. Offer sacrifice unto the gods, |
| 39238 | ⲕⲇ | ⲕⲇ | kḋ |
| 39239 | and take heed | to these terrible tortures, in order that thou rol. 37 a | and take heed | to these terrible tortures, in order that thou rol. 37 a | and take heed | to these terrible tortures, in order that thou rol. 37 a |
| 39240 | mayest [not] die an evil death. Up to this point I have had | mayest [not] die an evil death. Up to this point I have had | mayest [not] die an evil death. Up to this point I have had |
| 39241 | compassion upon thee, and have been long-suffering in respect | compassion upon thee, and have been long-suffering in respect | compassion upon thee, and have been long-suffering in respect |
| 39242 | of thee. For I did not wish to do thee harm, especially | of thee. For I did not wish to do thee harm, especially | of thee. For I did not wish to do thee harm, especially |
| 39243 | because thou wast my friend during the attack upon me in | because thou wast my friend during the attack upon me in | because thou wast my friend during the attack upon me in |
| 39244 | the war. Hearken unto me, and offer up sacrifice to the gods. | the war. Hearken unto me, and offer up sacrifice to the gods. | the war. Hearken unto me, and offer up sacrifice to the gods. |
| 39245 | Destroy not thy early manhood by [these] divers tortures. | Destroy not thy early manhood by [these] divers tortures. | Destroy not thy early manhood by [these] divers tortures. |
| 39246 | I am considering carefully thy youth and thy friendship [in | I am considering carefully thy youth and thy friendship [in | I am considering carefully thy youth and thy friendship [in |
| 39247 | speaking thus].” And the blessed Mercurius answered and | speaking thus].” And the blessed Mercurius answered and | speaking thus].” And the blessed Mercurius answered and |
| 39248 | said, ¢ Every suffering which shall be unto me through con- | said, ¢ Every suffering which shall be unto me through con- | said, ¢ Every suffering which shall be unto me through con- |
| 39249 | fessing [my] God will add to my holy reward, for the | fessing [my] God will add to my holy reward, for the | fessing [my] God will add to my holy reward, for the |
| 39250 | ⲑ ⲕ | ⲑ ⲕ | θ k |
| 39251 | ⲕ︦ⲉ︦ | 25 | 25 |
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| 39252 | Fol. ⲧ | Fol. Ⲧ | Fol. T |
| 39253 | RC | RC | RC |
| 39254 | Fol. 38 a | Fol. 38 a | Fol. 38 a |
| 39255 | ⲕⲍ | ⲕⲍ | kz |
| 39256 | 866 THE ENCOMIUM OF ACACIUS | 866 THE ENCOMIUM OF ACACIUS | 866 THE ENCOMIUM OF ACACIUS |
| 39257 | sufferings of this present are not worthy of the glory which | sufferings of this present are not worthy of the glory which | sufferings of this present are not worthy of the glory which |
| 39258 | shall be revealed unto ⲛ. And when the Emperor Decins | shall be revealed unto ⲛ. And when the Emperor Decins | shall be revealed unto n. And when the Emperor Decins |
| 39259 | heard these things he said unto Mercurius, Since thou hast | heard these things he said unto Mercurius, Since thou hast | heard these things he said unto Mercurius, Since thou hast |
| 39260 | stablished thy heart on words of folly, and reckonest Roman | stablished thy heart on words of folly, and reckonest Roman | stablished thy heart on words of folly, and reckonest Roman |
| 39261 | honours to be as dross, | honours to be as dross, | honours to be as dross, |
| 39262 | and since thou wilt not permit thyself | and since thou wilt not permit thyself | and since thou wilt not permit thyself |
| 39263 | to sacrifice to the righteous gods, according to the ordinance | to sacrifice to the righteous gods, according to the ordinance | to sacrifice to the righteous gods, according to the ordinance |
| 39264 | of the Senate, and wilt not obey the Tmperial Law, I will | of the Senate, and wilt not obey the Tmperial Law, I will | of the Senate, and wilt not obey the Tmperial Law, I will |
| 39265 | punish thee according to thy foolishness, and I shall see | punish thee according to thy foolishness, and I shall see | punish thee according to thy foolishness, and I shall see |
| 39266 | whether the God in Whom thou believest can save thee from | whether the God in Whom thou believest can save thee from | whether the God in Whom thou believest can save thee from |
| 39267 | my hands” And Saint Mereurins said unto the Emperor, | my hands” And Saint Mereurins said unto the Emperor, | my hands” And Saint Mereurins said unto the Emperor, |
| 39268 | “It is written in [the Book shall | “It is written in [the Book shall | “It is written in [the Book shall |
| 39269 | separate us from the love of God? Not tribulation, or | separate us from the love of God? Not tribulation, or | separate us from the love of God? Not tribulation, or |
| 39270 | affliction, or persecution, or hunger, or nakedness, or danger, | affliction, or persecution, or hunger, or nakedness, or danger, | affliction, or persecution, or hunger, or nakedness, or danger, |
| 39271 | or the sword. Even as it is written, For Thy sake they slay | or the sword. Even as it is written, For Thy sake they slay | or the sword. Even as it is written, For Thy sake they slay |
| 39272 | us all the day long. For we are persuaded that neither death, | us all the day long. For we are persuaded that neither death, | us all the day long. For we are persuaded that neither death, |
| 39273 | nor life, nor angel, nor principality, nor power, nor things | nor life, nor angel, nor principality, nor power, nor things | nor life, nor angel, nor principality, nor power, nor things |
| 39274 | which are, nor things which shall be, shall be able to separate | which are, nor things which shall be, shall be able to separate | which are, nor things which shall be, shall be able to separate |
| 39275 | us from | the love of the Christ.””’ * | us from | the love of the Christ.””’ * | us from | the love of the Christ.””’ * |
| 39276 | And when the blessed Mercurius had said these things the | And when the blessed Mercurius had said these things the | And when the blessed Mercurius had said these things the |
| 39277 | Emperor Decius was wroth, and he commanded [his men] to | Emperor Decius was wroth, and he commanded [his men] to | Emperor Decius was wroth, and he commanded [his men] to |
| 39278 | put Mercurius on the rack and to rack him. And the | put Mercurius on the rack and to rack him. And the | put Mercurius on the rack and to rack him. And the |
| 39279 | executioners racked him until the bones of his back were | executioners racked him until the bones of his back were | executioners racked him until the bones of his back were |
| 39280 | pulled asunder, yet the blessed man never ceased to bless God, | pulled asunder, yet the blessed man never ceased to bless God, | pulled asunder, yet the blessed man never ceased to bless God, |
| 39281 | saying, Ⲟ Lord Jesus the Christ, the Only-begotten of the | saying, ⲟⲓ Lord Jesus the Christ, the Only-begotten of the | saying, oi Lord Jesus the Christ, the Only-begotten of the |
| 39282 | Father, Who wast born of the holy virgin Mary, Who didst | Father, Who wast born of the holy virgin Mary, Who didst | Father, Who wast born of the holy virgin Mary, Who didst |
| 39283 | take flesh upon Thyself of the true lamb, and didst at length | take flesh upon Thyself of the true lamb, and didst at length | take flesh upon Thyself of the true lamb, and didst at length |
| 39284 | deliver the whole race of Adam, and didst set ns free from the | deliver the whole race of Adam, and didst set ns free from the | deliver the whole race of Adam, and didst set ns free from the |
| 39285 | slavery of our sins, I give thanks unto Thee that Thou hast | slavery of our sins, I give thanks unto Thee that Thou hast | slavery of our sins, I give thanks unto Thee that Thou hast |
| 39286 | made us worthy of Thy great goodness. Iearken Thou unto | made us worthy of Thy great goodness. Iearken Thou unto | made us worthy of Thy great goodness. Iearken Thou unto |
| 39287 | me this day. I am Thy servant Mercurius. Make Thou me | me this day. I am Thy servant Mercurius. Make Thou me | me this day. I am Thy servant Mercurius. Make Thou me |
| 39288 | to be worthy of Thine invitation, and of the participation in | to be worthy of Thine invitation, and of the participation in | to be worthy of Thine invitation, and of the participation in |
| 39289 | Thy holy sufferings, and of the faithfnl witness of Thy God- | Thy holy sufferings, and of the faithfnl witness of Thy God- | Thy holy sufferings, and of the faithfnl witness of Thy God- |
| 39290 | Fol. 386 head. Now, therefore, | O my Lord, forsake me not, and go | Fol. 386 head. Now, therefore, | O my Lord, forsake me not, and go | Fol. 386 head. Now, therefore, | O my Lord, forsake me not, and go |
| 39291 | KH | KH | KH |
| 39292 | 1 Rom. viii. 18. 2 Rom. viii. 35-9. | 1 Rom. viii. 18. 2 Rom. viii. 35-9. | 1 Rom. viii. 18. 2 Rom. viii. 35-9. |
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| 39293 | ON MERCURIUS THE MARTYR 867 | ON MERCURIUS THE MARTYR 867 | ON MERCURIUS THE MARTYR 867 |
| 39294 | not Thou far from me, for tribulations await me, and fetters | not Thou far from me, for tribulations await me, and fetters | not Thou far from me, for tribulations await me, and fetters |
| 39295 | have fallen upon me. But give Thou me strength, O my | have fallen upon me. But give Thou me strength, O my | have fallen upon me. But give Thou me strength, O my |
| 39296 | Lord, until I have finished my contest in peace. Let not my | Lord, until I have finished my contest in peace. Let not my | Lord, until I have finished my contest in peace. Let not my |
| 39297 | enemies rejoice over me, and let not them say among the | enemies rejoice over me, and let not them say among the | enemies rejoice over me, and let not them say among the |
| 39298 | heathen, Where is their Ⲉⲟ And when he had said | heathen, Where is their Ⲉⲟ And when he had said | heathen, Where is their Eo And when he had said |
| 39299 | these things, behold, a voice came unto him, saying, ¢ Be of | these things, behold, a voice came unto him, saying, ¢ Be of | these things, behold, a voice came unto him, saying, ¢ Be of |
| 39300 | good cheer, O My athlete Mercurius. Bear patiently, O My | good cheer, O My athlete Mercurius. Bear patiently, O My | good cheer, O My athlete Mercurius. Bear patiently, O My |
| 39301 | chosen hero, for T will be with thee, Ⲓ will give strength unto | chosen hero, for T will be with thee, ⲓ will give strength unto | chosen hero, for T will be with thee, i will give strength unto |
| 39302 | thee, and I will be with thee as a Protector. I will help thee | thee, and I will be with thee as a Protector. I will help thee | thee, and I will be with thee as a Protector. I will help thee |
| 39303 | in every suffering which thou shalt endure in My Name. Be | in every suffering which thou shalt endure in My Name. Be | in every suffering which thou shalt endure in My Name. Be |
| 39304 | not dismayed, neither be thou downhearted at the tortures. | not dismayed, neither be thou downhearted at the tortures. | not dismayed, neither be thou downhearted at the tortures. |
| 39305 | I will be with thee; I will give strength unto thee, until | I will be with thee; I will give strength unto thee, until | I will be with thee; I will give strength unto thee, until |
| 39306 | | thou hast completed thy contest bravely.” Then straightway | | thou hast completed thy contest bravely.” Then straightway | | thou hast completed thy contest bravely.” Then straightway |
| 39307 | | the | Archangel Michael kissed him, and made the Sign of Fol. 39 « | | the | Archangel Michael kissed him, and made the Sign of Fol. 39 « | | the | Archangel Michael kissed him, and made the Sign of Fol. 39 « |
| 39308 | the Cross over his whole body, and immediately the rack split © | the Cross over his whole body, and immediately the rack split © | the Cross over his whole body, and immediately the rack split © |
| 39309 | asunder and became two parts, and the fetters wherewith he | asunder and became two parts, and the fetters wherewith he | asunder and became two parts, and the fetters wherewith he |
| 39310 | was bound were burst asunder, and he leaped up, and stood | was bound were burst asunder, and he leaped up, and stood | was bound were burst asunder, and he leaped up, and stood |
| 39311 | upon his feet, and there was no injury on him; on the | upon his feet, and there was no injury on him; on the | upon his feet, and there was no injury on him; on the |
| 39312 | contrary, he was glonfying God. | contrary, he was glonfying God. | contrary, he was glonfying God. |
| 39313 | And when the Emperor saw what had taken place he was | And when the Emperor saw what had taken place he was | And when the Emperor saw what had taken place he was |
| 39314 | filled with wrath, and he said, ‘Since this man said, “We | filled with wrath, and he said, ‘Since this man said, “We | filled with wrath, and he said, ‘Since this man said, “We |
| 39315 | have a panoply in which to fight,” I hereby give the order for | have a panoply in which to fight,” I hereby give the order for | have a panoply in which to fight,” I hereby give the order for |
| 39316 | him to be stretched out on four stakes, and to suspend him | him to be stretched out on four stakes, and to suspend him | him to be stretched out on four stakes, and to suspend him |
| 39317 | between heaven and earth one ⲥⲱⲃⲓ. And when they had | between heaven and earth one ⲥⲱⲃⲓ. And when they had | between heaven and earth one sōvi. And when they had |
| 39318 | done this unto him the Emperor said, © Where is now thy | done this unto him the Emperor said, © Where is now thy | done this unto him the Emperor said, © Where is now thy |
| 39319 | panoply in which to fight, wherein thou didst put thy trust ? | panoply in which to fight, wherein thou didst put thy trust ? | panoply in which to fight, wherein thou didst put thy trust ? |
| 39320 | I swear by the greatest of the great gods, Zeus, that thou | I swear by the greatest of the great gods, Zeus, that thou | I swear by the greatest of the great gods, Zeus, that thou |
| 39321 | hast been well handled.” And the holy man looked up into | hast been well handled.” And the holy man looked up into | hast been well handled.” And the holy man looked up into |
| 39322 | heaven and said, Ⲟ Lord, help me, | T am Thy servant.’ Fol. 39 | heaven and said, ⲟⲓ Lord, help me, | T am Thy servant.’ Fol. 39 | heaven and said, oi Lord, help me, | T am Thy servant.’ Fol. 39 |
| 39323 | . And the Emperor further commanded them to make gashes ⲗ̄ | . And the Emperor further commanded them to make gashes ⲗ | . And the Emperor further commanded them to make gashes l |
| 39324 | in his body with sharp knives and goads of iron, and after- | in his body with sharp knives and goads of iron, and after- | in his body with sharp knives and goads of iron, and after- |
| 39325 | 1 Ps. xxix, 10; exv. 2; Joel ii. 17. | 1 Ps. xxix, 10; exv. 2; Joel ii. 17. | 1 Ps. xxix, 10; exv. 2; Joel ii. 17. |
| 39326 | * Rendering doubtful. The four stakes were probably well sharpened, | * Rendering doubtful. The four stakes were probably well sharpened, | * Rendering doubtful. The four stakes were probably well sharpened, |
| 39327 | and the martyr's body probably rested on their points at the height of | and the martyr's body probably rested on their points at the height of | and the martyr's body probably rested on their points at the height of |
| 39328 | one cubit from the ground. | one cubit from the ground. | one cubit from the ground. |
| 39329 | 3K 2 | 3K 2 | 3K 2 |
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| 39330 | 868 THE ENCOMIUM OF ACACIUS | 868 THE ENCOMIUM OF ACACIUS | 868 THE ENCOMIUM OF ACACIUS |
| 39331 | wards to sprinkle burning coals of fire upon it, so that little | wards to sprinkle burning coals of fire upon it, so that little | wards to sprinkle burning coals of fire upon it, so that little |
| 39332 | by little it might be consumed; and [when they did these | by little it might be consumed; and [when they did these | by little it might be consumed; and [when they did these |
| 39333 | things] the fiery coals were extinguished by the blood which | things] the fiery coals were extinguished by the blood which | things] the fiery coals were extinguished by the blood which |
| 39334 | flowed from the righteous man. And the holy man bore up | flowed from the righteous man. And the holy man bore up | flowed from the righteous man. And the holy man bore up |
| 39335 | under this new torture with great fortitude. Then Decius | under this new torture with great fortitude. Then Decius | under this new torture with great fortitude. Then Decius |
| 39336 | made them carry him away, saying, ‘Let him die quickly’; | made them carry him away, saying, ‘Let him die quickly’; | made them carry him away, saying, ‘Let him die quickly’; |
| 39337 | and the soldiers bore him away quickly into a place of darkness. | and the soldiers bore him away quickly into a place of darkness. | and the soldiers bore him away quickly into a place of darkness. |
| 39338 | And when they were carrying him away he was half dead, but | And when they were carrying him away he was half dead, but | And when they were carrying him away he was half dead, but |
| 39339 | there was a little breath left in him, although they thought he | there was a little breath left in him, although they thought he | there was a little breath left in him, although they thought he |
| 39340 | was dead. | was dead. | was dead. |
| 39341 | And behold, a very short time after this, the angel of the | And behold, a very short time after this, the angel of the | And behold, a very short time after this, the angel of the |
| 39342 | Lord appeared unto him, and said unto him, ¢ Peace be unto | Lord appeared unto him, and said unto him, ¢ Peace be unto | Lord appeared unto him, and said unto him, ¢ Peace be unto |
| 39343 | Fol. 40 « thee, O thou mighty | athlete!’ And when he had said this | Fol. 40 « thee, O thou mighty | athlete!’ And when he had said this | Fol. 40 « thee, O thou mighty | athlete!’ And when he had said this |
| 39344 | ⲗ︦ⲁ︦ | ⲗ︦ⲁ︦ | l︦a︦ |
| 39345 | he healed the wounds which were in his body, and made him | he healed the wounds which were in his body, and made him | he healed the wounds which were in his body, and made him |
| 39346 | to stand up, and he was so sound and well that when he rose | to stand up, and he was so sound and well that when he rose | to stand up, and he was so sound and well that when he rose |
| 39347 | and stood up he [was able to] glorify God Who had helped | and stood up he [was able to] glorify God Who had helped | and stood up he [was able to] glorify God Who had helped |
| 39348 | him. And after these things the Emperor made them to set | him. And after these things the Emperor made them to set | him. And after these things the Emperor made them to set |
| 39349 | him before the tribune. And when the Emperor [saw] him | him before the tribune. And when the Emperor [saw] him | him before the tribune. And when the Emperor [saw] him |
| 39350 | he said unto him, ¢ Hast thou been rescued from my hands? | he said unto him, ¢ Hast thou been rescued from my hands? | he said unto him, ¢ Hast thou been rescued from my hands? |
| 39351 | Thou art half dead. By what means now wilt thou walk? | Thou art half dead. By what means now wilt thou walk? | Thou art half dead. By what means now wilt thou walk? |
| 39352 | Perhaps even there are no wounds on thy body ?’ Then he | Perhaps even there are no wounds on thy body ?’ Then he | Perhaps even there are no wounds on thy body ?’ Then he |
| 39353 | commanded his spearmen to examine carefully the body of | commanded his spearmen to examine carefully the body of | commanded his spearmen to examine carefully the body of |
| 39354 | Mercurius, and they said unto the Emperor, We swear by | Mercurius, and they said unto the Emperor, We swear by | Mercurius, and they said unto the Emperor, We swear by |
| 39355 | thine own power, O pious Emperor, that his entire body is in | thine own power, O pious Emperor, that his entire body is in | thine own power, O pious Emperor, that his entire body is in |
| 39356 | a healthy state, and that there is no sign of injury upon it, | a healthy state, and that there is no sign of injury upon it, | a healthy state, and that there is no sign of injury upon it, |
| 39357 | and that it is as if it had never been touched.” And Decius | and that it is as if it had never been touched.” And Decius | and that it is as if it had never been touched.” And Decius |
| 39358 | Fol. 40 » said, ‘ Assuredly he will say, | “It was Christ Who healed | Fol. 40 » said, ‘ Assuredly he will say, | “It was Christ Who healed | Fol. 40 » said, ‘ Assuredly he will say, | “It was Christ Who healed |
| 39359 | ⲗ︦ⲁ︦ me.” Did ye not take a physician into the prison to treat | ⲗ︦ⲁ︦ me.” Did ye not take a physician into the prison to treat | l︦a︦ me.” Did ye not take a physician into the prison to treat |
| 39360 | him with medicines?’ And they said, ‘By thy glorious | him with medicines?’ And they said, ‘By thy glorious | him with medicines?’ And they said, ‘By thy glorious |
| 39361 | majesty which ruleth the whole world, it was none of the men | majesty which ruleth the whole world, it was none of the men | majesty which ruleth the whole world, it was none of the men |
| 39362 | who heal that cured him. We thought that he would die, | who heal that cured him. We thought that he would die, | who heal that cured him. We thought that he would die, |
| 39363 | and how he is alive and how he hath been relieved we do not | and how he is alive and how he hath been relieved we do not | and how he is alive and how he hath been relieved we do not |
| 39364 | understand at all. The magic of the Christians is exceedingly | understand at all. The magic of the Christians is exceedingly | understand at all. The magic of the Christians is exceedingly |
| 39365 | powerful. Yesterday he was a dead man, and to-day he | powerful. Yesterday he was a dead man, and to-day he | powerful. Yesterday he was a dead man, and to-day he |
| 39366 | standeth up whole and well.” And the Emperor was filled | standeth up whole and well.” And the Emperor was filled | standeth up whole and well.” And the Emperor was filled |
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| 39367 | ON MERCURIUS THE MARTYR 869 | ON MERCURIUS THE MARTYR 869 | ON MERCURIUS THE MARTYR 869 |
| 39368 | with wrath, and he said unto Mercurius, Ⲧⲉ me truly who | with wrath, and he said unto Mercurius, ⲧⲉ me truly who | with wrath, and he said unto Mercurius, te me truly who |
| 39369 | it was that healed thee without magic.’ And Saint Mercurius | it was that healed thee without magic.’ And Saint Mercurius | it was that healed thee without magic.’ And Saint Mercurius |
| 39370 | answered and said, ‘It was my Lord Jesus the Christ, the | answered and said, ‘It was my Lord Jesus the Christ, the | answered and said, ‘It was my Lord Jesus the Christ, the |
| 39371 | Physician of souls and bodies, who bestowed a cure upon me : | Physician of souls and bodies, who bestowed a cure upon me : | Physician of souls and bodies, who bestowed a cure upon me : |
| 39372 | for it is said, “The man who useth magical drugs, and the | for it is said, “The man who useth magical drugs, and the | for it is said, “The man who useth magical drugs, and the |
| 39373 | men who use incantations, and the worshippers of idols shall | men who use incantations, and the worshippers of idols shall | men who use incantations, and the worshippers of idols shall |
| 39374 | be | strangers unto Him ; and He shall bind them with fetters Fol. 41a | be | strangers unto Him ; and He shall bind them with fetters Fol. 41a | be | strangers unto Him ; and He shall bind them with fetters Fol. 41a |
| 39375 | that cannot be loosened, and shall deliver them over to the Aw | that cannot be loosened, and shall deliver them over to the Aw | that cannot be loosened, and shall deliver them over to the Aw |
| 39376 | fire of Gehenna, because they know not the God Who made | fire of Gehenna, because they know not the God Who made | fire of Gehenna, because they know not the God Who made |
| 39377 | them.” 1 | them.” 1 | them.” 1 |
| 39378 | And [the Emperor] said, ‘1 am going to inflict the most | And [the Emperor] said, ‘1 am going to inflict the most | And [the Emperor] said, ‘1 am going to inflict the most |
| 39379 | terrible tortures upon thy body ; let me see if the Christ, on | terrible tortures upon thy body ; let me see if the Christ, on | terrible tortures upon thy body ; let me see if the Christ, on |
| 39380 | Whom thou believest, will heal thee” And Saint Mercurius | Whom thou believest, will heal thee” And Saint Mercurius | Whom thou believest, will heal thee” And Saint Mercurius |
| 39381 | said, Ⲓ believe on my Lord Jesus the Christ; even though | said, ⲓ believe on my Lord Jesus the Christ; even though | said, i believe on my Lord Jesus the Christ; even though |
| 39382 | thou shalt inflict multitudes of punishments upon me, thou | thou shalt inflict multitudes of punishments upon me, thou | thou shalt inflict multitudes of punishments upon me, thou |
| 39383 | shalt not make me to be troubled. For He said, © Fear not | shalt not make me to be troubled. For He said, © Fear not | shalt not make me to be troubled. For He said, © Fear not |
| 39384 | those who can kill your bodies, [but] who have no power to | those who can kill your bodies, [but] who have no power to | those who can kill your bodies, [but] who have no power to |
| 39385 | kill your souls; but fear Him Who hath the power to destroy | kill your souls; but fear Him Who hath the power to destroy | kill your souls; but fear Him Who hath the power to destroy |
| 39386 | both your souls and your bodies in Gehenna.”’’% Then the | both your souls and your bodies in Gehenna.”’’% Then the | both your souls and your bodies in Gehenna.”’’% Then the |
| 39387 | Emperor commanded [the executioners] to bring a red-hot | Emperor commanded [the executioners] to bring a red-hot | Emperor commanded [the executioners] to bring a red-hot |
| 39388 | iron and to apply it to his members, and to apply blazing | iron and to apply it to his members, and to apply blazing | iron and to apply it to his members, and to apply blazing |
| 39389 | torches to his | ribs; and when they had done this, instead of Fol. 41 b | torches to his | ribs; and when they had done this, instead of Fol. 41 b | torches to his | ribs; and when they had done this, instead of Fol. 41 b |
| 39390 | smoke, a sweet odour arose and it spread about among all Aa | smoke, a sweet odour arose and it spread about among all Aa | smoke, a sweet odour arose and it spread about among all Aa |
| 39391 | those who were in that place. Now although they tortured | those who were in that place. Now although they tortured | those who were in that place. Now although they tortured |
| 39392 | him horribly he neither uttered a groan nor wept. And the | him horribly he neither uttered a groan nor wept. And the | him horribly he neither uttered a groan nor wept. And the |
| 39393 | Emperor said unto him, ¢ Where is thy Physician now ? Let | Emperor said unto him, ¢ Where is thy Physician now ? Let | Emperor said unto him, ¢ Where is thy Physician now ? Let |
| 39394 | Him come and heal thee. And thou didst also say, If I die | Him come and heal thee. And thou didst also say, If I die | Him come and heal thee. And thou didst also say, If I die |
| 39395 | He is able to raise me up [again] And Saint Mercurius | He is able to raise me up [again] And Saint Mercurius | He is able to raise me up [again] And Saint Mercurius |
| 39396 | sald unto him, ¢ Do whatsoever thou wishest. Ⲕⲟⲛ thou hast | sald unto him, ¢ Do whatsoever thou wishest. Ⲕⲟⲛ thou hast | sald unto him, ¢ Do whatsoever thou wishest. Kon thou hast |
| 39397 | power over my body, but God is the master of my soul. And | power over my body, but God is the master of my soul. And | power over my body, but God is the master of my soul. And |
| 39398 | even if thou shalt destroy my body, my soul shall endure, it | even if thou shalt destroy my body, my soul shall endure, it | even if thou shalt destroy my body, my soul shall endure, it |
| 39399 | being incorruptible.” And the Emperor further ordered them | being incorruptible.” And the Emperor further ordered them | being incorruptible.” And the Emperor further ordered them |
| 39400 | to hang him up head downwards, and to bring a large stone | to hang him up head downwards, and to bring a large stone | to hang him up head downwards, and to bring a large stone |
| 39401 | 1 Compare Rev. xxi. . 2 Matt. x, 28. | 1 Compare Rev. xxi. . 2 Matt. x, 28. | 1 Compare Rev. xxi. . 2 Matt. x, 28. |
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| 39402 | Fol. 4 a | Fol. 4 a | Fol. 4 a |
| 39403 | ⲗ︦ⲉ︦ | ⲗ︦ⲉ︦ | l︦e︦ |
| 39404 | Fol. 42» | Fol. 42» | Fol. 42» |
| 39405 | Ac | Ac | Ac |
| 39406 | Fol. 43 a | Fol. 43 a | Fol. 43 a |
| 39407 | 870 THE ENCOMIUM OF ACACIUS | 870 THE ENCOMIUM OF ACACIUS | 870 THE ENCOMIUM OF ACACIUS |
| 39408 | and to suspend it from his neck, so that he might beeome | and to suspend it from his neck, so that he might beeome | and to suspend it from his neck, so that he might beeome |
| 39409 | suffocated and die quickly. And the power of God dwelt in | suffocated and die quickly. And the power of God dwelt in | suffocated and die quickly. And the power of God dwelt in |
| 39410 | the martyr, and [Tis] grace, and he subsisted | for a long time | the martyr, and [Tis] grace, and he subsisted | for a long time | the martyr, and [Tis] grace, and he subsisted | for a long time |
| 39411 | under this punishment. | under this punishment. | under this punishment. |
| 39412 | And when the Emperor Decius saw that he bore the pain | And when the Emperor Decius saw that he bore the pain | And when the Emperor Decius saw that he bore the pain |
| 39413 | with fortitude, and that the torture in no way affected | with fortitude, and that the torture in no way affected | with fortitude, and that the torture in no way affected |
| 39414 | him, he ordered them to remove the stone which was attached | him, he ordered them to remove the stone which was attached | him, he ordered them to remove the stone which was attached |
| 39415 | to his neck, and to bring a leather whip with four thongs, and | to his neck, and to bring a leather whip with four thongs, and | to his neck, and to bring a leather whip with four thongs, and |
| 39416 | to beat him until the ground [under him] was saturated with | to beat him until the ground [under him] was saturated with | to beat him until the ground [under him] was saturated with |
| 39417 | his blood. And the noble man bore up under this torture also, | his blood. And the noble man bore up under this torture also, | his blood. And the noble man bore up under this torture also, |
| 39418 | and he was even like unto an adamantine stone in his fortitude. | and he was even like unto an adamantine stone in his fortitude. | and he was even like unto an adamantine stone in his fortitude. |
| 39419 | And Mercurius said, ‘I give thanks unto Thee, O my Lord, | And Mercurius said, ‘I give thanks unto Thee, O my Lord, | And Mercurius said, ‘I give thanks unto Thee, O my Lord, |
| 39420 | that Thou hast held me to be worthy to suffer for Thy holy | that Thou hast held me to be worthy to suffer for Thy holy | that Thou hast held me to be worthy to suffer for Thy holy |
| 39421 | Name.” And when the Emperor saw that his resolution was | Name.” And when the Emperor saw that his resolution was | Name.” And when the Emperor saw that his resolution was |
| 39422 | immovable, and that he could never persuade him to offer up | immovable, and that he could never persuade him to offer up | immovable, and that he could never persuade him to offer up |
| 39423 | sacrifice [to the gods], he came to a decision, for it was urgent | sacrifice [to the gods], he came to a decision, for it was urgent | sacrifice [to the gods], he came to a decision, for it was urgent |
| 39424 | for him to go to Rome, and he passed the sentence of death | for him to go to Rome, and he passed the sentence of death | for him to go to Rome, and he passed the sentence of death |
| 39425 | upon him, and ordered them to dispatch him with the | upon him, and ordered them to dispatch him with the | upon him, and ordered them to dispatch him with the |
| 39426 | sword, | saying, ‘Mercurius having treated the gods with | sword, | saying, ‘Mercurius having treated the gods with | sword, | saying, ‘Mercurius having treated the gods with |
| 39427 | seorn, and despised the holy dogma of our compassion, and | seorn, and despised the holy dogma of our compassion, and | seorn, and despised the holy dogma of our compassion, and |
| 39428 | esteemed our power of no account, [I] hereby command that | esteemed our power of no account, [I] hereby command that | esteemed our power of no account, [I] hereby command that |
| 39429 | he be taken to the city of Cappadocia, and that he be beheaded | he be taken to the city of Cappadocia, and that he be beheaded | he be taken to the city of Cappadocia, and that he be beheaded |
| 39430 | there, in the sight of all men. For unto every one who, | there, in the sight of all men. For unto every one who, | there, in the sight of all men. For unto every one who, |
| 39431 | having received honour from the Enrperor, shall contradict his | having received honour from the Enrperor, shall contradict his | having received honour from the Enrperor, shall contradict his |
| 39432 | command, shall stripes be given, and finally he shall be de- | command, shall stripes be given, and finally he shall be de- | command, shall stripes be given, and finally he shall be de- |
| 39433 | livered over to the sword.” When those who had been | livered over to the sword.” When those who had been | livered over to the sword.” When those who had been |
| 39434 | appointed to remove him lifted him up, and set him on | appointed to remove him lifted him up, and set him on | appointed to remove him lifted him up, and set him on |
| 39435 | a beast, they had to tie him on because the body of the | a beast, they had to tie him on because the body of the | a beast, they had to tie him on because the body of the |
| 39436 | martyr swayed about from side to side, for he was, as it were, | martyr swayed about from side to side, for he was, as it were, | martyr swayed about from side to side, for he was, as it were, |
| 39437 | dead. And they journeyed on the high road, and after a few | dead. And they journeyed on the high road, and after a few | dead. And they journeyed on the high road, and after a few |
| 39438 | days they reached the city of Caesarea, and in this state they | days they reached the city of Caesarea, and in this state they | days they reached the city of Caesarea, and in this state they |
| 39439 | carried him along, | little by little. And the Lord stood by | carried him along, | little by little. And the Lord stood by | carried him along, | little by little. And the Lord stood by |
| 39440 | him, and He said unto him, © Mercurius, come, take thy rest | him, and He said unto him, © Mercurius, come, take thy rest | him, and He said unto him, © Mercurius, come, take thy rest |
| 39441 | with Me, since thou hast finished thy course, and hast kept | with Me, since thou hast finished thy course, and hast kept | with Me, since thou hast finished thy course, and hast kept |
| 39442 | the faith ; receive thou the crown of the athlete’s craft, and | the faith ; receive thou the crown of the athlete’s craft, and | the faith ; receive thou the crown of the athlete’s craft, and |
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| 39443 | ON MERCURIUS THE MARTYR 871 | ON MERCURIUS THE MARTYR 871 | ON MERCURIUS THE MARTYR 871 |
| 39444 | that which hath been allotted to thee thou shalt inherit.” And | that which hath been allotted to thee thou shalt inherit.” And | that which hath been allotted to thee thou shalt inherit.” And |
| 39445 | when the Lord had appeared unto him the martyr became | when the Lord had appeared unto him the martyr became | when the Lord had appeared unto him the martyr became |
| 39446 | strong, and he said unto those who were in charge of him, | strong, and he said unto those who were in charge of him, | strong, and he said unto those who were in charge of him, |
| 39447 | ‘Do quickly that which ye have been commanded to do. | ‘Do quickly that which ye have been commanded to do. | ‘Do quickly that which ye have been commanded to do. |
| 39448 | The Lord Who calleth every man to repentance shall make | The Lord Who calleth every man to repentance shall make | The Lord Who calleth every man to repentance shall make |
| 39449 | you to be worthy of His grace. Ⲕⲟⲓ He is rich, and Ile is | you to be worthy of His grace. Ⲕⲟⲓ He is rich, and Ile is | you to be worthy of His grace. Koi He is rich, and Ile is |
| 39450 | wont to be gracious unto those who go to Him willingly, and | wont to be gracious unto those who go to Him willingly, and | wont to be gracious unto those who go to Him willingly, and |
| 39451 | without ill will’ And when he had said these things they | without ill will’ And when he had said these things they | without ill will’ And when he had said these things they |
| 39452 | took off his head, and he completed the good confession of | took off his head, and he completed the good confession of | took off his head, and he completed the good confession of |
| 39453 | our Saviour on the twentieth day of November, which is | our Saviour on the twentieth day of November, which is | our Saviour on the twentieth day of November, which is |
| 39454 | Athor. | | Athor. | | Athor. | |
| 39455 | And a great miracle took place which is worthy of mention. Fol. 43 » | And a great miracle took place which is worthy of mention. Fol. 43 » | And a great miracle took place which is worthy of mention. Fol. 43 » |
| 39456 | After the martyr had ended [his course] his body became as Ng | After the martyr had ended [his course] his body became as Ng | After the martyr had ended [his course] his body became as Ng |
| 39457 | white as snow, and it emitted a sweet smell which was like | white as snow, and it emitted a sweet smell which was like | white as snow, and it emitted a sweet smell which was like |
| 39458 | unto choice incense, and because of this sign very many men | unto choice incense, and because of this sign very many men | unto choice incense, and because of this sign very many men |
| 39459 | became Christians. And they laid the holy man in a promi- | became Christians. And they laid the holy man in a promi- | became Christians. And they laid the holy man in a promi- |
| 39460 | nent place, wherein very many works of power and miracles | nent place, wherein very many works of power and miracles | nent place, wherein very many works of power and miracles |
| 39461 | were performed. Glory be to God the Father, and to His | were performed. Glory be to God the Father, and to His | were performed. Glory be to God the Father, and to His |
| 39462 | Only-begotten Son, Jesus the Christ, our Lord, and to the | Only-begotten Son, Jesus the Christ, our Lord, and to the | Only-begotten Son, Jesus the Christ, our Lord, and to the |
| 39463 | Holy Spirit, now and always, for ever and ever. Amen. | Holy Spirit, now and always, for ever and ever. Amen. | Holy Spirit, now and always, for ever and ever. Amen. |
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| 39464 | Fol. 2 « | Fol. 2 « | Fol. 2 « |
| 39465 | ⲁ | ⲁ | a |
| 39466 | A DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL | A DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL | A DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL |
| 39467 | GABRIEL BY CELESTINUS, ARCH- | GABRIEL BY CELESTINUS, ARCH- | GABRIEL BY CELESTINUS, ARCH- |
| 39468 | BISHOP OF ROME | BISHOP OF ROME | BISHOP OF ROME |
| 39469 | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7028) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7028) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7028) |
| 39470 | THE DISCOURSE WHICH THE GLORIOUS | THE DISCOURSE WHICH THE GLORIOUS | THE DISCOURSE WHICH THE GLORIOUS |
| 39471 | PATRIARCH, WHO BECAME A HABITATION FOR | PATRIARCH, WHO BECAME A HABITATION FOR | PATRIARCH, WHO BECAME A HABITATION FOR |
| 39472 | THE HOLY SPIRIT, APA CELESTINUS, THE | THE HOLY SPIRIT, APA CELESTINUS, THE | THE HOLY SPIRIT, APA CELESTINUS, THE |
| 39473 | ARCHBISHOP OF THE GREAT CITY OF ROME, | ARCHBISHOP OF THE GREAT CITY OF ROME, | ARCHBISHOP OF THE GREAT CITY OF ROME, |
| 39474 | PRONOUNCED ON THE GREAT HONOUR OF THE | PRONOUNCED ON THE GREAT HONOUR OF THE | PRONOUNCED ON THE GREAT HONOUR OF THE |
| 39475 | MESSENGER OF GOOD TIDINGS OF THE WORDS | MESSENGER OF GOOD TIDINGS OF THE WORDS | MESSENGER OF GOOD TIDINGS OF THE WORDS |
| 39476 | OF LIGHT, THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL, ON THE | OF LIGHT, THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL, ON THE | OF LIGHT, THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL, ON THE |
| 39477 | DAY OF HIS HOLY FESTIVAL, WHICH IS THE | DAY OF HIS HOLY FESTIVAL, WHICH IS THE | DAY OF HIS HOLY FESTIVAL, WHICH IS THE |
| 39478 | TWENTIETH DAY OF THE MONTH KHOIAK? (sic). | TWENTIETH DAY OF THE MONTH KHOIAK? (sic). | TWENTIETH DAY OF THE MONTH KHOIAK? (sic). |
| 39479 | AND IIE SPAKE ALSO CONCERNING THE DEEDS | AND IIE SPAKE ALSO CONCERNING THE DEEDS | AND IIE SPAKE ALSO CONCERNING THE DEEDS |
| 39480 | OF POWER AND THE MARVELLOUS THINGS | OF POWER AND THE MARVELLOUS THINGS | OF POWER AND THE MARVELLOUS THINGS |
| 39481 | THAT TOOK PLACE IN IIS HOLY SHRINE | THAT TOOK PLACE IN IIS HOLY SHRINE | THAT TOOK PLACE IN IIS HOLY SHRINE |
| 39482 | WHICH HAD BEEN BUILT IN [HIS HONOUR] IN | WHICH HAD BEEN BUILT IN [HIS HONOUR] IN | WHICH HAD BEEN BUILT IN [HIS HONOUR] IN |
| 39483 | THE CITY OF ROME. AND [HE SPAKE] ALSO | THE CITY OF ROME. AND [HE SPAKE] ALSO | THE CITY OF ROME. AND [HE SPAKE] ALSO |
| 39484 | ABOUT THE WORDS WHICH ‘ARE WRITTEN IN | ABOUT THE WORDS WHICH ‘ARE WRITTEN IN | ABOUT THE WORDS WHICH ‘ARE WRITTEN IN |
| 39485 | THE LAW, <WHATSOEVER THING THOU | THE LAW, <WHATSOEVER THING THOU | THE LAW, <WHATSOEVER THING THOU |
| 39486 | WOULDST NOT WISH TO BE DONE UNTO THEE, | WOULDST NOT WISH TO BE DONE UNTO THEE, | WOULDST NOT WISH TO BE DONE UNTO THEE, |
| 39487 | THAT DO NOT UNTO ANY ONE’: AND [HE | THAT DO NOT UNTO ANY ONE’: AND [HE | THAT DO NOT UNTO ANY ONE’: AND [HE |
| 39488 | SPAKE] ALSO CONCERNING [THE WORDS], THE | SPAKE] ALSO CONCERNING [THE WORDS], THE | SPAKE] ALSO CONCERNING [THE WORDS], THE |
| 39489 | GREATEST SIN [OF ALL] IS A LYING TESTI- | GREATEST SIN [OF ALL] IS A LYING TESTI- | GREATEST SIN [OF ALL] IS A LYING TESTI- |
| 39490 | ⲙⲟⲛ ESPECIALLY THE CONFIRMATION OF | ⲙⲟⲛ ESPECIALLY THE CONFIRMATION OF | mon ESPECIALLY THE CONFIRMATION OF |
| 39491 | THE LIE BY MEANS OF FALSE SWEARING. | THE LIE BY MEANS OF FALSE SWEARING. | THE LIE BY MEANS OF FALSE SWEARING. |
| 39492 | 1 December 18 or 19. | 1 December 18 or 19. | 1 December 18 or 19. |
| 39493 | ? Compare Lev. xix. 18; Matt. v. 43; xix, 19; Mark xii. 31 ; Luke x. | ? Compare Lev. xix. 18; Matt. v. 43; xix, 19; Mark xii. 31 ; Luke x. | ? Compare Lev. xix. 18; Matt. v. 43; xix, 19; Mark xii. 31 ; Luke x. |
| 39494 | 27 ; Rom. xiii, 9; Gal. v. 14 ; Jas. ii. 8. | 27 ; Rom. xiii, 9; Gal. v. 14 ; Jas. ii. 8. | 27 ; Rom. xiii, 9; Gal. v. 14 ; Jas. ii. 8. |
| 39495 | 3 Compare Exod. xx, 16; Prov. xxv. 18; Zech. viii. 17. | 3 Compare Exod. xx, 16; Prov. xxv. 18; Zech. viii. 17. | 3 Compare Exod. xx, 16; Prov. xxv. 18; Zech. viii. 17. |
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| 39496 | DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL 873 | DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL 873 | DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL 873 |
| 39497 | AND [HE SPAKE] ALSO CONCERNING [THE | AND [HE SPAKE] ALSO CONCERNING [THE | AND [HE SPAKE] ALSO CONCERNING [THE |
| 39498 | WORDS], PRAYER HELPETH A MAN, AND | WORDS], PRAYER HELPETH A MAN, AND | WORDS], PRAYER HELPETH A MAN, AND |
| 39499 | DELIVERETH HIM FROM THE SNARES OF | DELIVERETH HIM FROM THE SNARES OF | DELIVERETH HIM FROM THE SNARES OF |
| 39500 | SATAN. IN THE PEACE ⲟⲛ GOD! BLESS US. | SATAN. IN THE PEACE ⲟⲛ GOD! BLESS US. | SATAN. IN THE PEACE on GOD! BLESS US. |
| 39501 | AMEN. AMEN. | AMEN. AMEN. | AMEN. AMEN. |
| 39502 | THanks be unto God! Now His grace hath acted as | THanks be unto God! Now His grace hath acted as | THanks be unto God! Now His grace hath acted as |
| 39503 | a protector | to us, and He hath prepared us by His invisible Fol. 2 » | a protector | to us, and He hath prepared us by His invisible Fol. 2 » | a protector | to us, and He hath prepared us by His invisible Fol. 2 » |
| 39504 | hand, and hath brought us into the circle of this year of our ⲃ̄ | hand, and hath brought us into the circle of this year of our ⲃ | hand, and hath brought us into the circle of this year of our v |
| 39505 | lives, and hath brought us together in the shrine of the | lives, and hath brought us together in the shrine of the | lives, and hath brought us together in the shrine of the |
| 39506 | announcer of glad tidings of the worlds of light, the holy | announcer of glad tidings of the worlds of light, the holy | announcer of glad tidings of the worlds of light, the holy |
| 39507 | Archangel Gabriel. For this reason I will take (i. e. borrow) | Archangel Gabriel. For this reason I will take (i. e. borrow) | Archangel Gabriel. For this reason I will take (i. e. borrow) |
| 39508 | the voice of the holy hymn-writer David, the collector of the | the voice of the holy hymn-writer David, the collector of the | the voice of the holy hymn-writer David, the collector of the |
| 39509 | words (?) that are sweet, and the righteous king, and I will | words (?) that are sweet, and the righteous king, and I will | words (?) that are sweet, and the righteous king, and I will |
| 39510 | say with my poor tongue, ¢ This is the day which the Lord hath | say with my poor tongue, ¢ This is the day which the Lord hath | say with my poor tongue, ¢ This is the day which the Lord hath |
| 39511 | made ; let us gather ourselves together and rejoice and be glad | made ; let us gather ourselves together and rejoice and be glad | made ; let us gather ourselves together and rejoice and be glad |
| 39512 | in ⲓ And [to] Judah [he] saith, ¢ Celebrate thy feast, and | in ⲓ And [to] Judah [he] saith, ¢ Celebrate thy feast, and | in i And [to] Judah [he] saith, ¢ Celebrate thy feast, and |
| 39513 | give the things which thou hast vowed”? Therefore blessed | give the things which thou hast vowed”? Therefore blessed | give the things which thou hast vowed”? Therefore blessed |
| 39514 | be God, for He hath made us worthy, and hath gathered us | be God, for He hath made us worthy, and hath gathered us | be God, for He hath made us worthy, and hath gathered us |
| 39515 | together in the shrine of Ilis holy steward and messenger | together in the shrine of Ilis holy steward and messenger | together in the shrine of Ilis holy steward and messenger |
| 39516 | of glad tidings of the worlds of light, the holy Archangel | | of glad tidings of the worlds of light, the holy Archangel | | of glad tidings of the worlds of light, the holy Archangel | |
| 39517 | Gabriel. Let us assemble then in purity of heart and purity Fol. 5 « | Gabriel. Let us assemble then in purity of heart and purity Fol. 5 « | Gabriel. Let us assemble then in purity of heart and purity Fol. 5 « |
| 39518 | of body, and let us celebrate the festival of him whose festival ⲛⲅ̄ | of body, and let us celebrate the festival of him whose festival ⲛⲧⲉⲕ | of body, and let us celebrate the festival of him whose festival ntek |
| 39519 | both God and His angels keep. Let us cast out from us | both God and His angels keep. Let us cast out from us | both God and His angels keep. Let us cast out from us |
| 39520 | every blemish and all hypocrisy, and let us celebrate the | every blemish and all hypocrisy, and let us celebrate the | every blemish and all hypocrisy, and let us celebrate the |
| 39521 | festival of the Archangel Michael, and let us cry out and say | festival of the Archangel Michael, and let us cry out and say | festival of the Archangel Michael, and let us cry out and say |
| 39522 | with the sacred Psalmist David, ¢ Bless the Lord, O all ye | with the sacred Psalmist David, ¢ Bless the Lord, O all ye | with the sacred Psalmist David, ¢ Bless the Lord, O all ye |
| 39523 | His angels, ye mighty ones of power, who perform their | His angels, ye mighty ones of power, who perform their | His angels, ye mighty ones of power, who perform their |
| 39524 | words.”* Verily, O holy Archangel Gabriel, great is the glory | words.”* Verily, O holy Archangel Gabriel, great is the glory | words.”* Verily, O holy Archangel Gabriel, great is the glory |
| 39525 | which God hath given unto thee over all the spiritual and | which God hath given unto thee over all the spiritual and | which God hath given unto thee over all the spiritual and |
| 39526 | angel hosts that are in the heights of heaven, O thou arch- | angel hosts that are in the heights of heaven, O thou arch- | angel hosts that are in the heights of heaven, O thou arch- |
| 39527 | angel who wast called by this name of ¢ Gabriel” by God | angel who wast called by this name of ¢ Gabriel” by God | angel who wast called by this name of ¢ Gabriel” by God |
| 39528 | from the beginning, and who dost continue to serve the | from the beginning, and who dost continue to serve the | from the beginning, and who dost continue to serve the |
| 39529 | 1 Compare Jas. v. 16. Ⲣⲃ. exvili. 24. | 1 Compare Jas. v. 16. Ⲣⲃ. exvili. 24. | 1 Compare Jas. v. 16. Rv. exvili. 24. |
| 39530 | $ Compare Ps. 1. 14; Ixxvi. 11. 4 Ps. ciii. 20. | $ Compare Ps. 1. 14; Ixxvi. 11. 4 Ps. ciii. 20. | $ Compare Ps. 1. 14; Ixxvi. 11. 4 Ps. ciii. 20. |
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| 39531 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 |
| 39532 | ⲇ︦ | ⲇ | ḋ |
| 39533 | Fol. 4 a | Fol. 4 a | Fol. 4 a |
| 39534 | m | m | m |
| 39535 | 874 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 874 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 874 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL |
| 39536 | offspring of God, that 1s to say, the Word. | Now the inter- | offspring of God, that 1s to say, the Word. | Now the inter- | offspring of God, that 1s to say, the Word. | Now the inter- |
| 39537 | pretation [of the name] of Gabriel is ¢ God and man’, according | pretation [of the name] of Gabriel is ¢ God and man’, according | pretation [of the name] of Gabriel is ¢ God and man’, according |
| 39538 | to the type of our Lord,! Who came in humility, and Who | to the type of our Lord,! Who came in humility, and Who | to the type of our Lord,! Who came in humility, and Who |
| 39539 | put on the flesh for our sakes. He was God and man, and | put on the flesh for our sakes. He was God and man, and | put on the flesh for our sakes. He was God and man, and |
| 39540 | His Godhood was not separated from His manhood, not even | His Godhood was not separated from His manhood, not even | His Godhood was not separated from His manhood, not even |
| 39541 | for the twinkling of an eye, God forbid! But He was God | for the twinkling of an eye, God forbid! But He was God | for the twinkling of an eye, God forbid! But He was God |
| 39542 | and man, completely and at the same time, in the womb of | and man, completely and at the same time, in the womb of | and man, completely and at the same time, in the womb of |
| 39543 | His mother. She brought Him forth: He was God and man. | His mother. She brought Him forth: He was God and man. | His mother. She brought Him forth: He was God and man. |
| 39544 | They crucified Him: He was God and man. Ⲙⲉ became the | They crucified Him: He was God and man. Ⲙⲏⲓ became the | They crucified Him: He was God and man. Myi became the |
| 39545 | very same flesh [as man], in Godhood in the same nature, | very same flesh [as man], in Godhood in the same nature, | very same flesh [as man], in Godhood in the same nature, |
| 39546 | indivisible, immutable, inseparable each from the other. | indivisible, immutable, inseparable each from the other. | indivisible, immutable, inseparable each from the other. |
| 39547 | Come now, O Nestorius, thou truly godless man, thou | Come now, O Nestorius, thou truly godless man, thou | Come now, O Nestorius, thou truly godless man, thou |
| 39548 | mouthless person, who didst deserve to be buried, fill thyself | mouthless person, who didst deserve to be buried, fill thyself | mouthless person, who didst deserve to be buried, fill thyself |
| 39549 | full of shame, and hold thyself to be covered with disgrace! | full of shame, and hold thyself to be covered with disgrace! | full of shame, and hold thyself to be covered with disgrace! |
| 39550 | Come now, and look at the King Christ. He is One One.? | Come now, and look at the King Christ. He is One One.? | Come now, and look at the King Christ. He is One One.? |
| 39551 | He is God and man. Kings and their armies come and bow | He is God and man. Kings and their armies come and bow | He is God and man. Kings and their armies come and bow |
| 39552 | down to Him in worship, and the whole world partaketh of | | down to Him in worship, and the whole world partaketh of | | down to Him in worship, and the whole world partaketh of | |
| 39553 | lis Body and of His Blood. They cry out in the voice of | lis Body and of His Blood. They cry out in the voice of | lis Body and of His Blood. They cry out in the voice of |
| 39554 | that blessed man, saying, ‘Remember Thou me, O Lord, | that blessed man, saying, ‘Remember Thou me, O Lord, | that blessed man, saying, ‘Remember Thou me, O Lord, |
| 39555 | when Thou shalt come into Thy kingdom.’® And thou, | when Thou shalt come into Thy kingdom.’® And thou, | when Thou shalt come into Thy kingdom.’® And thou, |
| 39556 | O thou profane man, didst languish in thy misery (7), and | O thou profane man, didst languish in thy misery (7), and | O thou profane man, didst languish in thy misery (7), and |
| 39557 | didst die in exile because of thy blasphemy, and because of | didst die in exile because of thy blasphemy, and because of | didst die in exile because of thy blasphemy, and because of |
| 39558 | thy tongue which was full of poison. | thy tongue which was full of poison. | thy tongue which was full of poison. |
| 39559 | Now we had well nigh gone and forgotten thy honour and | Now we had well nigh gone and forgotten thy honour and | Now we had well nigh gone and forgotten thy honour and |
| 39560 | thy glory, O thou great Archangel Gabriel. But shew unto | thy glory, O thou great Archangel Gabriel. But shew unto | thy glory, O thou great Archangel Gabriel. But shew unto |
| 39561 | us consideration, for I am exceedingly helpless in my actions, | us consideration, for I am exceedingly helpless in my actions, | us consideration, for I am exceedingly helpless in my actions, |
| 39562 | and my feeble tongue ⲓ̀ⲃ unable to describe the glory which | and my feeble tongue ⲓ̀ⲃ unable to describe the glory which | and my feeble tongue ìb unable to describe the glory which |
| 39563 | God hath given unto thee, O Gabriel, thou archangel of joy. | God hath given unto thee, O Gabriel, thou archangel of joy. | God hath given unto thee, O Gabriel, thou archangel of joy. |
| 39564 | What tongue of flesh and what human mouth is there that | What tongue of flesh and what human mouth is there that | What tongue of flesh and what human mouth is there that |
| 39565 | can describe thy honour, O thou holy priest of the Great | can describe thy honour, O thou holy priest of the Great | can describe thy honour, O thou holy priest of the Great |
| 39566 | King? Tet my withered (?) face rejoice, O Gabriel, thou | King? Tet my withered (?) face rejoice, O Gabriel, thou | King? Tet my withered (?) face rejoice, O Gabriel, thou |
| 39567 | 1 ⲛϥ = ‘man of God’. See Dan. viii. 16; ix. 21; Luke i, 19, 26. | 1 ⲛⲧⲉϥ = ‘man of God’. See Dan. viii. 16; ix. 21; Luke i, 19, 26. | 1 ntef = ‘man of God’. See Dan. viii. 16; ix. 21; Luke i, 19, 26. |
| 39568 | LBL ol. | LBL ol. | LBL ol. |
| 39569 | # Compare , n ⲓ ⲉ N Maspero, Mission Arch. i. 594. | # Compare , n ⲓ ⲉ N Maspero, Mission Arch. i. 594. | # Compare , n i e N Maspero, Mission Arch. i. 594. |
| 39570 | ⲛ | Ⲛ | N |
| 39571 | ⲠⲦⲛⲕⲉ xxiii. 42. 4 See Evagrius, I. E. i. 7. | ⲠⲦⲛⲕⲉ xxiii. 42. 4 See Evagrius, I. E. i. 7. | PTnke xxiii. 42. 4 See Evagrius, I. E. i. 7. |
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| 39572 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 875 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 875 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 875 |
| 39573 | messenger of glad tidings of the angel hosts, | O thou true Fol 40 | messenger of glad tidings of the angel hosts, | O thou true Fol 40 | messenger of glad tidings of the angel hosts, | O thou true Fol 40 |
| 39574 | all | all | all |
| 39575 | ministrant, who dost minister to the offspring of his Lord, | ministrant, who dost minister to the offspring of his Lord, | ministrant, who dost minister to the offspring of his Lord, |
| 39576 | O thou orator of the truth, thou herald of the kingdom which | O thou orator of the truth, thou herald of the kingdom which | O thou orator of the truth, thou herald of the kingdom which |
| 39577 | is in the heavens! I wish to see thee, O holy Archangel | is in the heavens! I wish to see thee, O holy Archangel | is in the heavens! I wish to see thee, O holy Archangel |
| 39578 | Gabriel, who didst hold converse with the Virgin; O thou | Gabriel, who didst hold converse with the Virgin; O thou | Gabriel, who didst hold converse with the Virgin; O thou |
| 39579 | traveller for the journey from heaven of God, the Almighty | traveller for the journey from heaven of God, the Almighty | traveller for the journey from heaven of God, the Almighty |
| 39580 | One of mankind, I desire to see thee. Ⲟ thou who didst hold | One of mankind, I desire to see thee. Ⲟⲓ thou who didst hold | One of mankind, I desire to see thee. Oi thou who didst hold |
| 39581 | converse with the Queen of Women, I wish to see thy face | converse with the Queen of Women, I wish to see thy face | converse with the Queen of Women, I wish to see thy face |
| 39582 | resplendent with joy. Thou didst hold converse with the | resplendent with joy. Thou didst hold converse with the | resplendent with joy. Thou didst hold converse with the |
| 39583 | choicest woman in heaven and in earth, thou didst say unto | choicest woman in heaven and in earth, thou didst say unto | choicest woman in heaven and in earth, thou didst say unto |
| 39584 | her, ¢ Hail, O thou who hast found favour! The Lord 1s with | her, ¢ Hail, O thou who hast found favour! The Lord 1s with | her, ¢ Hail, O thou who hast found favour! The Lord 1s with |
| 39585 | thee’! O thou Commander-in-Chief of the King of kings, | thee’! O thou Commander-in-Chief of the King of kings, | thee’! O thou Commander-in-Chief of the King of kings, |
| 39586 | my feeble tongue is incapable of describing thy glory! I | my feeble tongue is incapable of describing thy glory! I | my feeble tongue is incapable of describing thy glory! I |
| 39587 | will, however, say, ¢ Blessed be God, the Merciful, who did | will, however, say, ¢ Blessed be God, the Merciful, who did | will, however, say, ¢ Blessed be God, the Merciful, who did |
| 39588 | say with His mouth of God (i. e. divine mouth), “In the place | say with His mouth of God (i. e. divine mouth), “In the place | say with His mouth of God (i. e. divine mouth), “In the place |
| 39589 | where two | or three are in My Name, there am I in their Fol.5 a | where two | or three are in My Name, there am I in their Fol.5 a | where two | or three are in My Name, there am I in their Fol.5 a |
| 39590 | midst.” 2 If God is with two or three, then who shall be able T | midst.” 2 If God is with two or three, then who shall be able T | midst.” 2 If God is with two or three, then who shall be able T |
| 39591 | to estimate this day His joy, and that of His Good Father, | to estimate this day His joy, and that of His Good Father, | to estimate this day His joy, and that of His Good Father, |
| 39592 | and that of the Holy Spirit, when they sce this great multi- | and that of the Holy Spirit, when they sce this great multi- | and that of the Holy Spirit, when they sce this great multi- |
| 39593 | tude of listeners who are gathered together to glorify His | tude of listeners who are gathered together to glorify His | tude of listeners who are gathered together to glorify His |
| 39594 | great and holy Archangel Gabriel, the archangel of joy r Let | great and holy Archangel Gabriel, the archangel of joy r Let | great and holy Archangel Gabriel, the archangel of joy r Let |
| 39595 | us then drive away from us all violence, and all backbiting, | us then drive away from us all violence, and all backbiting, | us then drive away from us all violence, and all backbiting, |
| 39596 | and all blasphemy, and all hatred, and all lying, and every | and all blasphemy, and all hatred, and all lying, and every | and all blasphemy, and all hatred, and all lying, and every |
| 39597 | evil deed, for those who do them [fall] under a curse. Ⲕⲟⲩ | evil deed, for those who do them [fall] under a curse. Ⲕⲟⲩ | evil deed, for those who do them [fall] under a curse. Kou |
| 39598 | every man who uttereth a lie is like unto the Devil, who | every man who uttereth a lie is like unto the Devil, who | every man who uttereth a lie is like unto the Devil, who |
| 39599 | never stood in the truth. ast thou never heard what is | never stood in the truth. ast thou never heard what is | never stood in the truth. ast thou never heard what is |
| 39600 | written, ‘The Lord shall destroy | every one who uttereth Fol. 55 | written, ‘The Lord shall destroy | every one who uttereth Fol. 55 | written, ‘The Lord shall destroy | every one who uttereth Fol. 55 |
| 39601 | a lie?’ 3 and also, Every one who uttereth a lie is not of the ⲏ︦ | a lie?’ 3 and also, Every one who uttereth a lie is not of the ⲓⲉ | a lie?’ 3 and also, Every one who uttereth a lie is not of the ie |
| 39602 | truth, but is of Satan.” * Therefore, he who uttereth a lie, | truth, but is of Satan.” * Therefore, he who uttereth a lie, | truth, but is of Satan.” * Therefore, he who uttereth a lie, |
| 39603 | or taketh a false oath about the possessions of this world, | or taketh a false oath about the possessions of this world, | or taketh a false oath about the possessions of this world, |
| 39604 | [which] he must depart and leave, is like unto Judas the | [which] he must depart and leave, is like unto Judas the | [which] he must depart and leave, is like unto Judas the |
| 39605 | Iscariot, who betrayed his Lord for the sake of money. Hast | Iscariot, who betrayed his Lord for the sake of money. Hast | Iscariot, who betrayed his Lord for the sake of money. Hast |
| 39606 | 1 Luke i. 30. 2 Matt. xviii. 20. | 1 Luke i. 30. 2 Matt. xviii. 20. | 1 Luke i. 30. 2 Matt. xviii. 20. |
| 39607 | 3 Compare Ps, v.6; lil. 4, 5. * 1John ii. 21, 22. | 3 Compare Ps, v.6; lil. 4, 5. * 1John ii. 21, 22. | 3 Compare Ps, v.6; lil. 4, 5. * 1John ii. 21, 22. |
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| 39608 | Ⲉⲟ. Ⲉ | Ⲉⲟ. Ⲉ | Eo. E |
| 39609 | Eol. 6 b | Eol. 6 b | Eol. 6 b |
| 39610 | ⲓ̄ | ⲓ | i |
| 39611 | 876 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 876 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 876 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL |
| 39612 | thou not heard what is written, ¢ Cursed is the man who shall | thou not heard what is written, ¢ Cursed is the man who shall | thou not heard what is written, ¢ Cursed is the man who shall |
| 39613 | utter the Name of the Lord over a matter which is ⲅ | utter the Name of the Lord over a matter which is ⲅ | utter the Name of the Lord over a matter which is ġ |
| 39614 | Now 1 wish to speak to you for the benefit of your souls, | Now 1 wish to speak to you for the benefit of your souls, | Now 1 wish to speak to you for the benefit of your souls, |
| 39615 | but it is our God of the Archangel Gabriel, whose feast we | but it is our God of the Archangel Gabriel, whose feast we | but it is our God of the Archangel Gabriel, whose feast we |
| 39616 | are celebrating this day, Who urgeth me on. For all the | are celebrating this day, Who urgeth me on. For all the | are celebrating this day, Who urgeth me on. For all the |
| 39617 | angels whom God sent under the Old [Covenant] ministered | angels whom God sent under the Old [Covenant] ministered | angels whom God sent under the Old [Covenant] ministered |
| 39618 | unto men who died ; but it was thou thyself, O holy archangel, | unto men who died ; but it was thou thyself, O holy archangel, | unto men who died ; but it was thou thyself, O holy archangel, |
| 39619 | whom the Father sent under the New Covenant unto Mary, | whom the Father sent under the New Covenant unto Mary, | whom the Father sent under the New Covenant unto Mary, |
| 39620 | the holy Virgin, to announce to her the birth, according to | the holy Virgin, to announce to her the birth, according to | the holy Virgin, to announce to her the birth, according to |
| 39621 | the flesh, of His Only-begotten Son. O thou Archangel | the flesh, of His Only-begotten Son. O thou Archangel | the flesh, of His Only-begotten Son. O thou Archangel |
| 39622 | Gabriel, to whom honour is meet, O thon wise herald, O thou | Gabriel, to whom honour is meet, O thon wise herald, O thou | Gabriel, to whom honour is meet, O thon wise herald, O thou |
| 39623 | holy innocent, whose | wings are laden with sweet odour, | holy innocent, whose | wings are laden with sweet odour, | holy innocent, whose | wings are laden with sweet odour, |
| 39624 | O thou master of the house who art ready, and who preparedst | O thou master of the house who art ready, and who preparedst | O thou master of the house who art ready, and who preparedst |
| 39625 | a house for Him that laid the foundation of all the world ! | a house for Him that laid the foundation of all the world ! | a house for Him that laid the foundation of all the world ! |
| 39626 | God looked through all creation, and He found among the | God looked through all creation, and He found among the | God looked through all creation, and He found among the |
| 39627 | whole race of women none who could be compared with | whole race of women none who could be compared with | whole race of women none who could be compared with |
| 39628 | Mary, and He was pleased to dwell in her under a dispensa- | Mary, and He was pleased to dwell in her under a dispensa- | Mary, and He was pleased to dwell in her under a dispensa- |
| 39629 | tion, until He had redeemed our race. God looked through | tion, until He had redeemed our race. God looked through | tion, until He had redeemed our race. God looked through |
| 39630 | all the hosts of angels in heaven, and He found no one who | all the hosts of angels in heaven, and He found no one who | all the hosts of angels in heaven, and He found no one who |
| 39631 | conld be compared with thee in the dispensation of thy holy | conld be compared with thee in the dispensation of thy holy | conld be compared with thee in the dispensation of thy holy |
| 39632 | name [Ⲟ Gabriel]. For this reason He sent thee to His | name ⲟⲓ Gabriel]. For this reason He sent thee to His | name oi Gabriel]. For this reason He sent thee to His |
| 39633 | Mother, the Virgin, to give her glad tidings, and a being | Mother, the Virgin, to give her glad tidings, and a being | Mother, the Virgin, to give her glad tidings, and a being |
| 39634 | corporeal was sent unto the holy and believing woman. | corporeal was sent unto the holy and believing woman. | corporeal was sent unto the holy and believing woman. |
| 39635 | He sent the messenger of the glad tidings of life to the | He sent the messenger of the glad tidings of life to the | He sent the messenger of the glad tidings of life to the |
| 39636 | Queen of the race of women. And Gabriel was sent, and | Queen of the race of women. And Gabriel was sent, and | Queen of the race of women. And Gabriel was sent, and |
| 39637 | upon him rested the clond of life, wherein was the life of | upon him rested the clond of life, wherein was the life of | upon him rested the clond of life, wherein was the life of |
| 39638 | every man, and it was his duty to make it to dwell for nine | every man, and it was his duty to make it to dwell for nine | every man, and it was his duty to make it to dwell for nine |
| 39639 | months in the womb of her who was the choicest woman | months in the womb of her who was the choicest woman | months in the womb of her who was the choicest woman |
| 39640 | of heaven and earth. And when the [arch]angel appeared | of heaven and earth. And when the [arch]angel appeared | of heaven and earth. And when the [arch]angel appeared |
| 39641 | unto her, he said unto her, ‘Hail, O thou who hast found | unto her, he said unto her, ‘Hail, O thou who hast found | unto her, he said unto her, ‘Hail, O thou who hast found |
| 39642 | favour! The Lord is with thee. Behold, thou shalt conceive, | favour! The Lord is with thee. Behold, thou shalt conceive, | favour! The Lord is with thee. Behold, thou shalt conceive, |
| 39643 | and thou shalt bring forth | a Son, and thou shalt call His | and thou shalt bring forth | a Son, and thou shalt call His | and thou shalt bring forth | a Son, and thou shalt call His |
| 39644 | Name Jesus”? And immediately he had said these words to | Name Jesus”? And immediately he had said these words to | Name Jesus”? And immediately he had said these words to |
| 39645 | 1 Compare Exod. xx. 7. 2 Luke i. 31. | 1 Compare Exod. xx. 7. 2 Luke i. 31. | 1 Compare Exod. xx. 7. 2 Luke i. 31. |
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| 39646 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 877 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 877 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 877 |
| 39647 | her, she conceived through the hearing of her ears, and | her, she conceived through the hearing of her ears, and | her, she conceived through the hearing of her ears, and |
| 39648 | through the salutation of the Archangel Gabriel, and the | through the salutation of the Archangel Gabriel, and the | through the salutation of the Archangel Gabriel, and the |
| 39649 | Son of God went down into her womb, she being unconscious | Son of God went down into her womb, she being unconscious | Son of God went down into her womb, she being unconscious |
| 39650 | of it. | of it. | of it. |
| 39651 | I beseech thee, O holy Archangel Gabriel, thou messenger | I beseech thee, O holy Archangel Gabriel, thou messenger | I beseech thee, O holy Archangel Gabriel, thou messenger |
| 39652 | of the good tidings of life, when thou comest into our midst | of the good tidings of life, when thou comest into our midst | of the good tidings of life, when thou comest into our midst |
| 39653 | this day, wherein this great festival is celebrated everywhere, | this day, wherein this great festival is celebrated everywhere, | this day, wherein this great festival is celebrated everywhere, |
| 39654 | bless thou this great multitude which is gathered together in | bless thou this great multitude which is gathered together in | bless thou this great multitude which is gathered together in |
| 39655 | thy Holy Name. For, behold, thy Lord, and the Lord of us | thy Holy Name. For, behold, thy Lord, and the Lord of us | thy Holy Name. For, behold, thy Lord, and the Lord of us |
| 39656 | all, is with us this day, together with all His holy angels, | all, is with us this day, together with all His holy angels, | all, is with us this day, together with all His holy angels, |
| 39657 | and His Mother, the Virgin, and they celebrate the festival | and His Mother, the Virgin, and they celebrate the festival | and His Mother, the Virgin, and they celebrate the festival |
| 39658 | mn thine honour. And all the incorporeal angel hosts rejoice | mn thine honour. And all the incorporeal angel hosts rejoice | mn thine honour. And all the incorporeal angel hosts rejoice |
| 39659 | with thee on the day of the revelation of thy holy mame. | with thee on the day of the revelation of thy holy mame. | with thee on the day of the revelation of thy holy mame. |
| 39660 | O Gabriel, thou consolation of the angel hosts, thou object of | O Gabriel, thou consolation of the angel hosts, thou object of | O Gabriel, thou consolation of the angel hosts, thou object of |
| 39661 | boasting of the ranks of angels who are in the heavens, great | boasting of the ranks of angels who are in the heavens, great | boasting of the ranks of angels who are in the heavens, great |
| 39662 | is the honour which God hath given unto thee | in heaven | is the honour which God hath given unto thee | in heaven | is the honour which God hath given unto thee | in heaven |
| 39663 | and on earth. In heaven thou art called ‘ messenger of glad | and on earth. In heaven thou art called ‘ messenger of glad | and on earth. In heaven thou art called ‘ messenger of glad |
| 39664 | tidings of the worlds of light’, and on earth thou art called | tidings of the worlds of light’, and on earth thou art called | tidings of the worlds of light’, and on earth thou art called |
| 39665 | ‘angel of joy’, because of the great and marvellous services | ‘angel of joy’, because of the great and marvellous services | ‘angel of joy’, because of the great and marvellous services |
| 39666 | which have been entrusted unto thee, O Gabriel, thou truly | which have been entrusted unto thee, O Gabriel, thou truly | which have been entrusted unto thee, O Gabriel, thou truly |
| 39667 | faithful ministrant. For when persecution (ⲍ) rose up against | faithful ministrant. For when persecution ⲍ rose up against | faithful ministrant. For when persecution z rose up against |
| 39668 | Daniel the Prophet, and they cast him down into a pit of | Daniel the Prophet, and they cast him down into a pit of | Daniel the Prophet, and they cast him down into a pit of |
| 39669 | lions, and he was in sore affliction through hunger and thirst, | lions, and he was in sore affliction through hunger and thirst, | lions, and he was in sore affliction through hunger and thirst, |
| 39670 | the holy Archangel Gabriel had pity upon him, by the com- | the holy Archangel Gabriel had pity upon him, by the com- | the holy Archangel Gabriel had pity upon him, by the com- |
| 39671 | mand of his Lord. And he seized Habakkuk by the hair of | mand of his Lord. And he seized Habakkuk by the hair of | mand of his Lord. And he seized Habakkuk by the hair of |
| 39672 | the head—now he had the dinner in his hand—and by the | the head—now he had the dinner in his hand—and by the | the head—now he had the dinner in his hand—and by the |
| 39673 | fervour of the Spirit he transported him from Judea to | fervour of the Spirit he transported him from Judea to | fervour of the Spirit he transported him from Judea to |
| 39674 | Babylon, a distance of forty caravan stages, and took him | Babylon, a distance of forty caravan stages, and took him | Babylon, a distance of forty caravan stages, and took him |
| 39675 | straightway into the den of the lions, and gave the dinner to | straightway into the den of the lions, and gave the dinner to | straightway into the den of the lions, and gave the dinner to |
| 39676 | Daniel. And Daniel ate, and blessed God, saying, ‘Thou | Daniel. And Daniel ate, and blessed God, saying, ‘Thou | Daniel. And Daniel ate, and blessed God, saying, ‘Thou |
| 39677 | hast | remembered me, O Lord, O Thou Who forsakest not | hast | remembered me, O Lord, O Thou Who forsakest not | hast | remembered me, O Lord, O Thou Who forsakest not |
| 39678 | those who love Thee.” ! | those who love Thee.” ! | those who love Thee.” ! |
| 39679 | And it was also Gabriel who shut the mouths of the lions, | And it was also Gabriel who shut the mouths of the lions, | And it was also Gabriel who shut the mouths of the lions, |
| 39680 | so that during the seven days? in which he (Daniel) was at | so that during the seven days? in which he (Daniel) was at | so that during the seven days? in which he (Daniel) was at |
| 39681 | 1 Bel and the Dragon, . 33-8. 2 Bel and the Dragon, v. 39. | 1 Bel and the Dragon, . 33-8. 2 Bel and the Dragon, v. 39. | 1 Bel and the Dragon, . 33-8. 2 Bel and the Dragon, v. 39. |
| 39682 | Fol. 7 a | Fol. 7 a | Fol. 7 a |
| 39683 | [EN | [EN | [EN |
| 39684 | Fol. 7% | Fol. 7% | Fol. 7% |
| 39685 | ⲃ | ⲃ | v |
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| 39686 | Fol. ⲑ ϥ | Fol. Ⲑ ϥ | Fol. Ɵ f |
| 39687 | 878 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 878 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 878 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL |
| 39688 | the bottom of the pit of the lions they attacked him not. | the bottom of the pit of the lions they attacked him not. | the bottom of the pit of the lions they attacked him not. |
| 39689 | And it was the Archangel Gabriel who appeared unto Daniel, | And it was the Archangel Gabriel who appeared unto Daniel, | And it was the Archangel Gabriel who appeared unto Daniel, |
| 39690 | and taught him [the meaning] of the vision, even as it is | and taught him [the meaning] of the vision, even as it is | and taught him [the meaning] of the vision, even as it is |
| 39691 | written, ¢ Gabriel, make me to understand the vision’!; and, | written, ¢ Gabriel, make me to understand the vision’!; and, | written, ¢ Gabriel, make me to understand the vision’!; and, |
| 39692 | ¢ Behold, the man Gabriel came to me, and gave me strength | ¢ Behold, the man Gabriel came to me, and gave me strength | ¢ Behold, the man Gabriel came to me, and gave me strength |
| 39693 | according to the former [measure]’.?2 It was the Archangel | according to the former [measure]’.?2 It was the Archangel | according to the former [measure]’.?2 It was the Archangel |
| 39694 | Gabriel who appeared unto Zacharias in the Temple, and | Gabriel who appeared unto Zacharias in the Temple, and | Gabriel who appeared unto Zacharias in the Temple, and |
| 39695 | announced to lim the birth of John, and when he made | announced to lim the birth of John, and when he made | announced to lim the birth of John, and when he made |
| 39696 | himself unbelieving he caused dumbness to make its appear- | himself unbelieving he caused dumbness to make its appear- | himself unbelieving he caused dumbness to make its appear- |
| 39697 | ance in him. And it was Gabriel who appeared unto the | ance in him. And it was Gabriel who appeared unto the | ance in him. And it was Gabriel who appeared unto the |
| 39698 | shepherds, and proclaimed unto them the glad tidings, that is | shepherds, and proclaimed unto them the glad tidings, that is | shepherds, and proclaimed unto them the glad tidings, that is |
| 39699 | to say, the news of the birth of God the Word, of the truly | to say, the news of the birth of God the Word, of the truly | to say, the news of the birth of God the Word, of the truly |
| 39700 | spotless lamb, the God-bearer Mary.* It was the Archangel | spotless lamb, the God-bearer Mary.* It was the Archangel | spotless lamb, the God-bearer Mary.* It was the Archangel |
| 39701 | Gabriel who brought out the Hebrews from captivity, and | Gabriel who brought out the Hebrews from captivity, and | Gabriel who brought out the Hebrews from captivity, and |
| 39702 | delivered the people in the land of their servitude. | And he | delivered the people in the land of their servitude. | And he | delivered the people in the land of their servitude. | And he |
| 39703 | saved them in the desert, and wrought all these signs by the | saved them in the desert, and wrought all these signs by the | saved them in the desert, and wrought all these signs by the |
| 39704 | hand of Moses, the greatest of the Prophets. And Gabriel is | hand of Moses, the greatest of the Prophets. And Gabriel is | hand of Moses, the greatest of the Prophets. And Gabriel is |
| 39705 | the faithful messenger who ⲙ̄ equipped for service in the | the faithful messenger who ⲙ equipped for service in the | the faithful messenger who m equipped for service in the |
| 39706 | midst of the angel host, and it is he who bringeth glad | midst of the angel host, and it is he who bringeth glad | midst of the angel host, and it is he who bringeth glad |
| 39707 | tidings among the angels. And Gabriel is the body-guard (?)® | tidings among the angels. And Gabriel is the body-guard (?)® | tidings among the angels. And Gabriel is the body-guard (?)® |
| 39708 | of God Almighty, and the steward of the kingdom which 1s | of God Almighty, and the steward of the kingdom which 1s | of God Almighty, and the steward of the kingdom which 1s |
| 39709 | in the heavens. Ⲟ Gabriel, thou faithful messenger of glad | in the heavens. Ⲟⲓ Gabriel, thou faithful messenger of glad | in the heavens. Oi Gabriel, thou faithful messenger of glad |
| 39710 | tidings, who 1s there that can declare thy glory? What | tidings, who 1s there that can declare thy glory? What | tidings, who 1s there that can declare thy glory? What |
| 39711 | tongue of flesh belonging to the men who are on the carth | tongue of flesh belonging to the men who are on the carth | tongue of flesh belonging to the men who are on the carth |
| 39712 | can declare thy great glory, O thou Archangel Gabriel | can declare thy great glory, O thou Archangel Gabriel | can declare thy great glory, O thou Archangel Gabriel |
| 39713 | Thou standest before God at all times, according to what thou | Thou standest before God at all times, according to what thou | Thou standest before God at all times, according to what thou |
| 39714 | thyself didst testify to Zacharias in the Temple, saying, | thyself didst testify to Zacharias in the Temple, saying, | thyself didst testify to Zacharias in the Temple, saying, |
| 39715 | ‘I am Gabriel who stand before God.”® And what human | ‘I am Gabriel who stand before God.”® And what human | ‘I am Gabriel who stand before God.”® And what human |
| 39716 | heart, even though it be that of the wisest man on earth, | heart, even though it be that of the wisest man on earth, | heart, even though it be that of the wisest man on earth, |
| 39717 | can make manifest unto us thy honour, O thou Archangel | can make manifest unto us thy honour, O thou Archangel | can make manifest unto us thy honour, O thou Archangel |
| 39718 | Gabriel, unto whom belongeth the face that radiateth gladness | Gabriel, unto whom belongeth the face that radiateth gladness | Gabriel, unto whom belongeth the face that radiateth gladness |
| 39719 | Fol. 8 band | joy? | Fol. 8 band | joy? | Fol. 8 band | joy? |
| 39720 | ⲓ︦ⲇ︦ | ⲓ︦ⲇ︦ | i︦ḋ︦ |
| 39721 | 1 Dan, viii. 16. 2 Dan. ix. 21. ¢ Luke ⲓ̀. 19, 20. | 1 Dan, viii. 16. 2 Dan. ix. 21. ¢ Luke ⲓ. 19, 20. | 1 Dan, viii. 16. 2 Dan. ix. 21. ¢ Luke i. 19, 20. |
| 39722 | 4 Luke i. 19. ⲙⲓⲧⲁⲧⲱⲣ seems to be an incomplete word. | 4 Luke i. 19. ⲙⲓⲧⲁⲧⲱⲣ seems to be an incomplete word. | 4 Luke i. 19. mitatōr seems to be an incomplete word. |
| 39723 | a ⲧ ⲭⲻ | a ⲧ ⲭⲻ | a t kⲻ |
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| 39724 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 879 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 879 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 879 |
| 39725 | Moreover, there is no hononr which is like unto thine, for | Moreover, there is no hononr which is like unto thine, for | Moreover, there is no hononr which is like unto thine, for |
| 39726 | thou standest before (God at all times, and thou dost make | thou standest before (God at all times, and thou dost make | thou standest before (God at all times, and thou dost make |
| 39727 | supplication unto Him on behalf of the whole race of Adam. | supplication unto Him on behalf of the whole race of Adam. | supplication unto Him on behalf of the whole race of Adam. |
| 39728 | And at the moment when all the orders of angels, and these | And at the moment when all the orders of angels, and these | And at the moment when all the orders of angels, and these |
| 39729 | Cherubim and Seraphim cast themselves down before God, | Cherubim and Seraphim cast themselves down before God, | Cherubim and Seraphim cast themselves down before God, |
| 39730 | and confess the glory, and honour, and power of God, the | and confess the glory, and honour, and power of God, the | and confess the glory, and honour, and power of God, the |
| 39731 | King of heaven and earth, and they cry out always, saying, | King of heaven and earth, and they cry out always, saying, | King of heaven and earth, and they cry out always, saying, |
| 39732 | ‘Holy art Thou, Holy art Thou, Holy art Thou, Lord of | ‘Holy art Thou, Holy art Thou, Holy art Thou, Lord of | ‘Holy art Thou, Holy art Thou, Holy art Thou, Lord of |
| 39733 | Hosts, the heavens and the earth are full of Thy glory,’ ? | Hosts, the heavens and the earth are full of Thy glory,’ ? | Hosts, the heavens and the earth are full of Thy glory,’ ? |
| 39734 | [at that moment I say] the great Commander-in-Chief, the | [at that moment I say] the great Commander-in-Chief, the | [at that moment I say] the great Commander-in-Chief, the |
| 39735 | messenger of the good tidings of life, Gabriel, and the great | messenger of the good tidings of life, Gabriel, and the great | messenger of the good tidings of life, Gabriel, and the great |
| 39736 | Commander-in-Chief Michael, the governor of the heavens, | Commander-in-Chief Michael, the governor of the heavens, | Commander-in-Chief Michael, the governor of the heavens, |
| 39737 | cast, themselves down before God, Who is seated on His | cast, themselves down before God, Who is seated on His | cast, themselves down before God, Who is seated on His |
| 39738 | throne, | saying, Ⲟ Lord God Almighty, have mercy on Thy | throne, | saying, ⲟⲓ Lord God Almighty, have mercy on Thy | throne, | saying, oi Lord God Almighty, have mercy on Thy |
| 39739 | people. ⲉⲛ compassion on Thy likeness and image. Redeem | people. Ⲉⲛ compassion on Thy likeness and image. Redeem | people. En compassion on Thy likeness and image. Redeem |
| 39740 | the work of Thy hands. Accept not the accusation of the | the work of Thy hands. Accept not the accusation of the | the work of Thy hands. Accept not the accusation of the |
| 39741 | Enemy against them, for he hateth Thy servants. Give | Enemy against them, for he hateth Thy servants. Give | Enemy against them, for he hateth Thy servants. Give |
| 39742 | strength unto the men whom Thou hast created according | strength unto the men whom Thou hast created according | strength unto the men whom Thou hast created according |
| 39743 | to Thine image and likeness. Bless the work of their hands. | to Thine image and likeness. Bless the work of their hands. | to Thine image and likeness. Bless the work of their hands. |
| 39744 | Increase the fruits of their ground. Send unto them the | Increase the fruits of their ground. Send unto them the | Increase the fruits of their ground. Send unto them the |
| 39745 | dew and rain at all times. Make thou the waters of the | dew and rain at all times. Make thou the waters of the | dew and rain at all times. Make thou the waters of the |
| 39746 | river [Nile] to rise for them, according to Thy will. Forgive | river [Nile] to rise for them, according to Thy will. Forgive | river [Nile] to rise for them, according to Thy will. Forgive |
| 39747 | them their foolish wickednesses. Make not a reckoning with | them their foolish wickednesses. Make not a reckoning with | them their foolish wickednesses. Make not a reckoning with |
| 39748 | them of their iniquities, for Thou well knowest that it is | them of their iniquities, for Thou well knowest that it is | them of their iniquities, for Thou well knowest that it is |
| 39749 | [their] ignorance of the [wiles of the] Devil which hath led | [their] ignorance of the [wiles of the] Devil which hath led | [their] ignorance of the [wiles of the] Devil which hath led |
| 39750 | astray their hearts from Thee.” And they neither cease from | astray their hearts from Thee.” And they neither cease from | astray their hearts from Thee.” And they neither cease from |
| 39751 | their prostration on their faces, nor from their invocations of | their prostration on their faces, nor from their invocations of | their prostration on their faces, nor from their invocations of |
| 39752 | Him by day and by night until | He hath forgiven Ⲡⲓⲉ | Him by day and by night until | He hath forgiven Ⲡⲓⲉ | Him by day and by night until | He hath forgiven Pie |
| 39753 | image and Iis likeness, and this His loving-kindness and | image and Iis likeness, and this His loving-kindness and | image and Iis likeness, and this His loving-kindness and |
| 39754 | compassion come upon them (i.e. men) through their supphi- | compassion come upon them (i.e. men) through their supphi- | compassion come upon them (i.e. men) through their supphi- |
| 39755 | cation. | cation. | cation. |
| 39756 | But, I beseech thee, O holy archangel, forgive me, for | But, I beseech thee, O holy archangel, forgive me, for | But, I beseech thee, O holy archangel, forgive me, for |
| 39757 | I have made bold to undertake a work of which I am un- | I have made bold to undertake a work of which I am un- | I have made bold to undertake a work of which I am un- |
| 39758 | 1 Isa, vi. 3. | 1 Isa, vi. 3. | 1 Isa, vi. 3. |
| 39759 | Fol. 9a | Fol. 9a | Fol. 9a |
| 39760 | ⲉ | ⲉ | e |
| 39761 | Fol. ⲃ | Fol. Ⲃ | Fol. V |
| 39762 | Ic | Ic | Ic |
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| 39763 | Fol. 10 a | Fol. 10 a | Fol. 10 a |
| 39764 | ⲅ | ⲅ | ġ |
| 39765 | Fol. 10% | Fol. 10% | Fol. 10% |
| 39766 | ⲓⲏ | ⲓⲏ | iy |
| 39767 | 880 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 880 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 880 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL |
| 39768 | worthy, and which is beyond the measure of my ability, | worthy, and which is beyond the measure of my ability, | worthy, and which is beyond the measure of my ability, |
| 39769 | that is to say, to declare thy honour; nevertheless the excuse | that is to say, to declare thy honour; nevertheless the excuse | that is to say, to declare thy honour; nevertheless the excuse |
| 39770 | of my halting tongue shall not prevent me from singing | of my halting tongue shall not prevent me from singing | of my halting tongue shall not prevent me from singing |
| 39771 | a little song in thine honour. And He Who is in truth the | a little song in thine honour. And He Who is in truth the | a little song in thine honour. And He Who is in truth the |
| 39772 | Great King shall be able to [pay unto thee] honour according | Great King shall be able to [pay unto thee] honour according | Great King shall be able to [pay unto thee] honour according |
| 39773 | to thy merit. I will now turn back, and will declare unto | to thy merit. I will now turn back, and will declare unto | to thy merit. I will now turn back, and will declare unto |
| 39774 | you certain of the works of power and of the marvellous deeds | you certain of the works of power and of the marvellous deeds | you certain of the works of power and of the marvellous deeds |
| 39775 | of the great Archangel Gabriel, which took place in the holy | of the great Archangel Gabriel, which took place in the holy | of the great Archangel Gabriel, which took place in the holy |
| 39776 | martyrinm wherein we are gathered together to the glory of | martyrinm wherein we are gathered together to the glory of | martyrinm wherein we are gathered together to the glory of |
| 39777 | God and of His great and holy Archangel Gabriel, whose | God and of His great and holy Archangel Gabriel, whose | God and of His great and holy Archangel Gabriel, whose |
| 39778 | festival we are celebrating this day. | festival we are celebrating this day. | festival we are celebrating this day. |
| 39779 | There was a certain rich man in this city whose ⲙⲙⲉ was | There was a certain rich man in this city whose ⲛⲙⲏⲓ was | There was a certain rich man in this city whose nmyi was |
| 39780 | Philip, and this man was | exceedingly rich in gold and | Philip, and this man was | exceedingly rich in gold and | Philip, and this man was | exceedingly rich in gold and |
| 39781 | silver, and in flocks and herds. And according to what was | silver, and in flocks and herds. And according to what was | silver, and in flocks and herds. And according to what was |
| 39782 | commonly reported about him, he possessed more than fifty | commonly reported about him, he possessed more than fifty | commonly reported about him, he possessed more than fifty |
| 39783 | denarii of gold, for he was a very great merchant, and he | denarii of gold, for he was a very great merchant, and he | denarii of gold, for he was a very great merchant, and he |
| 39784 | carried on business in many countries. Aud a very large | carried on business in many countries. Aud a very large | carried on business in many countries. Aud a very large |
| 39785 | number of men in his employ used to work mn foreign coun- | number of men in his employ used to work mn foreign coun- | number of men in his employ used to work mn foreign coun- |
| 39786 | tries, and they brought to him great quantities of merchandise | tries, and they brought to him great quantities of merchandise | tries, and they brought to him great quantities of merchandise |
| 39787 | from all lands. And the people used to shower upon him | from all lands. And the people used to shower upon him | from all lands. And the people used to shower upon him |
| 39788 | blessings mnumecrable because of the good works that he did. | blessings mnumecrable because of the good works that he did. | blessings mnumecrable because of the good works that he did. |
| 39789 | And this good man was naturally charitable, and he was very | And this good man was naturally charitable, and he was very | And this good man was naturally charitable, and he was very |
| 39790 | generous to the poor whom he loved, and he used frequently | generous to the poor whom he loved, and he used frequently | generous to the poor whom he loved, and he used frequently |
| 39791 | to give large gifts and alms to the poor and to the orphans, | to give large gifts and alms to the poor and to the orphans, | to give large gifts and alms to the poor and to the orphans, |
| 39792 | and bestdes these he gave large offerings to the shrine of the | and bestdes these he gave large offerings to the shrine of the | and bestdes these he gave large offerings to the shrine of the |
| 39793 | holy Archangel Gabriel. Now he lived hard by the shrine of | holy Archangel Gabriel. Now he lived hard by the shrine of | holy Archangel Gabriel. Now he lived hard by the shrine of |
| 39794 | the holy Archangel Gabriel, and there was a certain poor man | the holy Archangel Gabriel, and there was a certain poor man | the holy Archangel Gabriel, and there was a certain poor man |
| 39795 | who lived near him, | whose name was Stephen, and he begged | who lived near him, | whose name was Stephen, and he begged | who lived near him, | whose name was Stephen, and he begged |
| 39796 | his bread day by day. And Philip, the rich man, in his | his bread day by day. And Philip, the rich man, in his | his bread day by day. And Philip, the rich man, in his |
| 39797 | goodness used to provide the poor man with everything | goodness used to provide the poor man with everything | goodness used to provide the poor man with everything |
| 39798 | which he needed, for the love of God, and as I have already | which he needed, for the love of God, and as I have already | which he needed, for the love of God, and as I have already |
| 39799 | said he Irved near him. Now the poor man Stephen knew | said he Irved near him. Now the poor man Stephen knew | said he Irved near him. Now the poor man Stephen knew |
| 39800 | how to read and write well, and the rich man Philip was | how to read and write well, and the rich man Philip was | how to read and write well, and the rich man Philip was |
| 39801 | uneducated, and did not know how to read or write. Aud | uneducated, and did not know how to read or write. Aud | uneducated, and did not know how to read or write. Aud |
| 39802 | Philip often made the poor man conduct his correspondence | Philip often made the poor man conduct his correspondence | Philip often made the poor man conduct his correspondence |
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| 39803 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF Ⲕⲁ 881 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ⲕⲁ 881 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ka 881 |
| 39804 | for him with his customers, and with the men who did | for him with his customers, and with the men who did | for him with his customers, and with the men who did |
| 39805 | business under his directions, and he trusted him with all his | business under his directions, and he trusted him with all his | business under his directions, and he trusted him with all his |
| 39806 | confidential matters; and Stephen wrote letters about every | confidential matters; and Stephen wrote letters about every | confidential matters; and Stephen wrote letters about every |
| 39807 | matter which concerned Philip’s business. And very often | matter which concerned Philip’s business. And very often | matter which concerned Philip’s business. And very often |
| 39808 | the men who bought from the rich man and sold to him gave | the men who bought from the rich man and sold to him gave | the men who bought from the rich man and sold to him gave |
| 39809 | much money to the poor | man secretly, to make him to keep Fol. ⲓ | much money to the poor | man secretly, to make him to keep Fol. Ⲓ | much money to the poor | man secretly, to make him to keep Fol. I |
| 39810 | the rich man ignorant of his various transactions in business, ⲓ̅ⲑ̅ | the rich man ignorant of his various transactions in business, ⲓ̅ⲑ̅ | the rich man ignorant of his various transactions in business, iθ |
| 39811 | and to prevent him from knowing what [moneys] he should | and to prevent him from knowing what [moneys] he should | and to prevent him from knowing what [moneys] he should |
| 39812 | be receiving from them day by day. In this wise the poor | be receiving from them day by day. In this wise the poor | be receiving from them day by day. In this wise the poor |
| 39813 | man gradually became a rich man, but the riches which he | man gradually became a rich man, but the riches which he | man gradually became a rich man, but the riches which he |
| 39814 | had gathered together wrongfully were scattered abroad sud- | had gathered together wrongfully were scattered abroad sud- | had gathered together wrongfully were scattered abroad sud- |
| 39815 | denly, even as I shall now make clear unto you, according to | denly, even as I shall now make clear unto you, according to | denly, even as I shall now make clear unto you, according to |
| 39816 | the words of the honey-sweet writer David, who saith, ‘Trust | the words of the honey-sweet writer David, who saith, ‘Trust | the words of the honey-sweet writer David, who saith, ‘Trust |
| 39817 | not in wrongdoing, neither set thy heart to snatch at riches; | not in wrongdoing, neither set thy heart to snatch at riches; | not in wrongdoing, neither set thy heart to snatch at riches; |
| 39818 | if [riches] come unto thee, set not thy heart upon them.’ | if [riches] come unto thee, set not thy heart upon them.’ | if [riches] come unto thee, set not thy heart upon them.’ |
| 39819 | And when the poor man had, little by little, gained wealth, | And when the poor man had, little by little, gained wealth, | And when the poor man had, little by little, gained wealth, |
| 39820 | he found bread, and ate thereof. And on a certain day he | he found bread, and ate thereof. And on a certain day he | he found bread, and ate thereof. And on a certain day he |
| 39821 | went to the rich man, and said unto him, Ⲓ wish thee to do | went to the rich man, and said unto him, ⲓ wish thee to do | went to the rich man, and said unto him, i wish thee to do |
| 39822 | me a favour. Give unto me a little gold, for I want to | me a favour. Give unto me a little gold, for I want to | me a favour. Give unto me a little gold, for I want to |
| 39823 | become a merchant and, together with my sons, to traffic | become a merchant and, together with my sons, to traffic | become a merchant and, together with my sons, to traffic |
| 39824 | therewith, and when | the time [cometh] wherein thou shalt Fol. 115 | therewith, and when | the time [cometh] wherein thou shalt Fol. 115 | therewith, and when | the time [cometh] wherein thou shalt Fol. 115 |
| 39825 | ask for thy gold to be returned I will give it unto thee, ⲕ̄ | ask for thy gold to be returned I will give it unto thee, ⲕ | ask for thy gold to be returned I will give it unto thee, k |
| 39826 | together with thy share of the profit which I shall make, and | together with thy share of the profit which I shall make, and | together with thy share of the profit which I shall make, and |
| 39827 | I shall be under an obligation to thee.” And the rich man | I shall be under an obligation to thee.” And the rich man | I shall be under an obligation to thee.” And the rich man |
| 39828 | said unto him, ‘Go, and prepare thy bond for me, setting out | said unto him, ‘Go, and prepare thy bond for me, setting out | said unto him, ‘Go, and prepare thy bond for me, setting out |
| 39829 | therein of what thou hast need, and I will give it unto thee.’ | therein of what thou hast need, and I will give it unto thee.’ | therein of what thou hast need, and I will give it unto thee.’ |
| 39830 | And the poor man sat down, and prepared the bond [asking] | And the poor man sat down, and prepared the bond [asking] | And the poor man sat down, and prepared the bond [asking] |
| 39831 | the rich man for seven hundred oboli, and he swore by God | the rich man for seven hundred oboli, and he swore by God | the rich man for seven hundred oboli, and he swore by God |
| 39832 | Almighty that, when the business was done, he would give | Almighty that, when the business was done, he would give | Almighty that, when the business was done, he would give |
| 39833 | unto the rich man one half of the profit which he should | unto the rich man one half of the profit which he should | unto the rich man one half of the profit which he should |
| 39834 | make on them. And the rich man took the bond, and gave | make on them. And the rich man took the bond, and gave | make on them. And the rich man took the bond, and gave |
| 39835 | the seven hundred oboli to the poor man, who went and | the seven hundred oboli to the poor man, who went and | the seven hundred oboli to the poor man, who went and |
| 39836 | traded with them for three years. And although he gained | traded with them for three years. And although he gained | traded with them for three years. And although he gained |
| 39837 | 1 Pps, Ixii. 10. | 1 Pps, Ixii. 10. | 1 Pps, Ixii. 10. |
| 39838 | Ho | Ho | Ho |
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| 39839 | Fol. 12 a | Fol. 12 a | Fol. 12 a |
| 39840 | Ra | Ra | Ra |
| 39841 | Fol. 12 b | Fol. 12 b | Fol. 12 b |
| 39842 | wf | wf | wf |
| 39843 | 882 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 882 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 882 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL |
| 39844 | a very large sum of money thereby he made no attempt to | a very large sum of money thereby he made no attempt to | a very large sum of money thereby he made no attempt to |
| 39845 | give any of it to the rich man, either as capital or as interest. | give any of it to the rich man, either as capital or as interest. | give any of it to the rich man, either as capital or as interest. |
| 39846 | And when many days had passed, | the rich man brought the | And when many days had passed, | the rich man brought the | And when many days had passed, | the rich man brought the |
| 39847 | poor man into his house to set his accounts in order for him. | poor man into his house to set his accounts in order for him. | poor man into his house to set his accounts in order for him. |
| 39848 | And when he had opened the chest wherein the bonds (or, | And when he had opened the chest wherein the bonds (or, | And when he had opened the chest wherein the bonds (or, |
| 39849 | contracts) and the ledgers were kept, he set Stephen to search | contracts) and the ledgers were kept, he set Stephen to search | contracts) and the ledgers were kept, he set Stephen to search |
| 39850 | for the documents of which he was in need. And when | for the documents of which he was in need. And when | for the documents of which he was in need. And when |
| 39851 | Stephen, the man of whom we are speaking, found his own | Stephen, the man of whom we are speaking, found his own | Stephen, the man of whom we are speaking, found his own |
| 39852 | bound he slipped it inside his under garment (or, shirt), without | bound he slipped it inside his under garment (or, shirt), without | bound he slipped it inside his under garment (or, shirt), without |
| 39853 | the rich man, on account of his innocence and want of suspicion, | the rich man, on account of his innocence and want of suspicion, | the rich man, on account of his innocence and want of suspicion, |
| 39854 | knowing anything about it; and he came out of the house | knowing anything about it; and he came out of the house | knowing anything about it; and he came out of the house |
| 39855 | without the rich [man] knowing [that he had it]. | without the rich [man] knowing [that he had it]. | without the rich [man] knowing [that he had it]. |
| 39856 | Thus day by day the poor man waxed rich httle by little, | Thus day by day the poor man waxed rich httle by little, | Thus day by day the poor man waxed rich httle by little, |
| 39857 | but the riches which are gathered together by means of | but the riches which are gathered together by means of | but the riches which are gathered together by means of |
| 39858 | wrongdoing perish quickly and become scattered, even as | wrongdoing perish quickly and become scattered, even as | wrongdoing perish quickly and become scattered, even as |
| 39859 | I have already said. And when Stephen went into his own | I have already said. And when Stephen went into his own | I have already said. And when Stephen went into his own |
| 39860 | house he rent his bond and tore it up into little pieces, and | house he rent his bond and tore it up into little pieces, and | house he rent his bond and tore it up into little pieces, and |
| 39861 | he said in his heart, through his evil thoughts which Satan | he said in his heart, through his evil thoughts which Satan | he said in his heart, through his evil thoughts which Satan |
| 39862 | thrust into his mind, Ⲅⲉⲙ I shall | never now pay this | thrust into his mind, Ⲅⲉⲙ I shall | never now pay this | thrust into his mind, Gem I shall | never now pay this |
| 39863 | man any part of the seven hundred oboli which I owe him. | man any part of the seven hundred oboli which I owe him. | man any part of the seven hundred oboli which I owe him. |
| 39864 | And if he shall say unto me, “ Give me the oboli,” I will say | And if he shall say unto me, “ Give me the oboli,” I will say | And if he shall say unto me, “ Give me the oboli,” I will say |
| 39865 | unto him, “I owe thee nothing. Produce [my] bond (or, | unto him, “I owe thee nothing. Produce [my] bond (or, | unto him, “I owe thee nothing. Produce [my] bond (or, |
| 39866 | contract) which thou must hold if I really owe thee [money], | contract) which thou must hold if I really owe thee [money], | contract) which thou must hold if I really owe thee [money], |
| 39867 | and if thou canst not do so I owe thee nothing. I have no | and if thou canst not do so I owe thee nothing. I have no | and if thou canst not do so I owe thee nothing. I have no |
| 39868 | need of gold for myself.” Then I will take them for myself | need of gold for myself.” Then I will take them for myself | need of gold for myself.” Then I will take them for myself |
| 39869 | and become rich thereby, and they will suffice me for a very | and become rich thereby, and they will suffice me for a very | and become rich thereby, and they will suffice me for a very |
| 39870 | long time. I will eat with them, and I will drink, and I will | long time. I will eat with them, and I will drink, and I will | long time. I will eat with them, and I will drink, and I will |
| 39871 | heal my soul” And he did not remember that which is | heal my soul” And he did not remember that which is | heal my soul” And he did not remember that which is |
| 39872 | written, saying, ‘Thou fool, thy soul shall be taken from | written, saying, ‘Thou fool, thy soul shall be taken from | written, saying, ‘Thou fool, thy soul shall be taken from |
| 39873 | thee. The things which thou hast prepared, whose shall | thee. The things which thou hast prepared, whose shall | thee. The things which thou hast prepared, whose shall |
| 39874 | they be ?’?! | they be ?’?! | they be ?’?! |
| 39875 | We are, however, delaying our narrative. Now when four | We are, however, delaying our narrative. Now when four | We are, however, delaying our narrative. Now when four |
| 39876 | years had passed, and the rich man saw that the poor man had | years had passed, and the rich man saw that the poor man had | years had passed, and the rich man saw that the poor man had |
| 39877 | 1 Take xii. 20. | 1 Take xii. 20. | 1 Take xii. 20. |
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| 39878 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 883 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 883 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 883 |
| 39879 | paid him nothing, | either as regards principal or interest, he Fol. 13a | paid him nothing, | either as regards principal or interest, he Fol. 13a | paid him nothing, | either as regards principal or interest, he Fol. 13a |
| 39880 | made haste and sent a message unto Stephen by his servants, | made haste and sent a message unto Stephen by his servants, | made haste and sent a message unto Stephen by his servants, |
| 39881 | summoning him to him. And when the poor man had come to | summoning him to him. And when the poor man had come to | summoning him to him. And when the poor man had come to |
| 39882 | him, he said unto him, ¢ Give me the seven hundred oboli | him, he said unto him, ¢ Give me the seven hundred oboli | him, he said unto him, ¢ Give me the seven hundred oboli |
| 39883 | which thou owest me, for T am in need of them.” And that | which thou owest me, for T am in need of them.” And that | which thou owest me, for T am in need of them.” And that |
| 39884 | godless man began to make a denial to the pious rich man, | godless man began to make a denial to the pious rich man, | godless man began to make a denial to the pious rich man, |
| 39885 | saying, ‘I have no money whatsoever of thine, and thou didst | saying, ‘I have no money whatsoever of thine, and thou didst | saying, ‘I have no money whatsoever of thine, and thou didst |
| 39886 | never give me any.” And the rich man said unto him angrily, | never give me any.” And the rich man said unto him angrily, | never give me any.” And the rich man said unto him angrily, |
| 39887 | Ⲟ thou wicked man, behold, have I not in my hands the | ⲟⲓ thou wicked man, behold, have I not in my hands the | oi thou wicked man, behold, have I not in my hands the |
| 39888 | bond (or, contract) which thou didst make with me, for seven | bond (or, contract) which thou didst make with me, for seven | bond (or, contract) which thou didst make with me, for seven |
| 39889 | hundred oboli? Behold, it is five years since I gave them to | hundred oboli? Behold, it is five years since I gave them to | hundred oboli? Behold, it is five years since I gave them to |
| 39890 | thee. Not only hast thou not paid me any interest on them, | thee. Not only hast thou not paid me any interest on them, | thee. Not only hast thou not paid me any interest on them, |
| 39891 | but lo, thou now wishest to take possession altogether of that | but lo, thou now wishest to take possession altogether of that | but lo, thou now wishest to take possession altogether of that |
| 39892 | which belongeth to another.” And the poor man | answered | which belongeth to another.” And the poor man | answered | which belongeth to another.” And the poor man | answered |
| 39893 | and said, < If the bond is in thy possession, produce it here so | and said, < If the bond is in thy possession, produce it here so | and said, < If the bond is in thy possession, produce it here so |
| 39894 | that 1 may see it, and then I will go and deliver unto [thee] | that 1 may see it, and then I will go and deliver unto [thee] | that 1 may see it, and then I will go and deliver unto [thee] |
| 39895 | my house and my children, and thou wilt be master of seven | my house and my children, and thou wilt be master of seven | my house and my children, and thou wilt be master of seven |
| 39896 | hundred oboli” .And the rich man examined all the bonds | hundred oboli” .And the rich man examined all the bonds | hundred oboli” .And the rich man examined all the bonds |
| 39897 | and all the [other] documents [in the chest], and when he | and all the [other] documents [in the chest], and when he | and all the [other] documents [in the chest], and when he |
| 39898 | could not find the bond he knew forthwith that it had been | could not find the bond he knew forthwith that it had been | could not find the bond he knew forthwith that it had been |
| 39899 | stolen and carried away. And he said unto the poor man, | stolen and carried away. And he said unto the poor man, | stolen and carried away. And he said unto the poor man, |
| 39900 | “I know of a certainty that it is thou who hast carried it | “I know of a certainty that it is thou who hast carried it | “I know of a certainty that it is thou who hast carried it |
| 39901 | away by theft. But if thou art bold enough in thy heart to | away by theft. But if thou art bold enough in thy heart to | away by theft. But if thou art bold enough in thy heart to |
| 39902 | cay that I did not give thee seven hundred oboli, come and | cay that I did not give thee seven hundred oboli, come and | cay that I did not give thee seven hundred oboli, come and |
| 39903 | let us go to the shrine of the holy Archangel Gabriel which is | let us go to the shrine of the holy Archangel Gabriel which is | let us go to the shrine of the holy Archangel Gabriel which is |
| 39904 | in our quarter of the city, and [if] thou wilt swear unto me | in our quarter of the city, and [if] thou wilt swear unto me | in our quarter of the city, and [if] thou wilt swear unto me |
| 39905 | [there], and wilt convince me, I will make no further claim | [there], and wilt convince me, I will make no further claim | [there], and wilt convince me, I will make no further claim |
| 39906 | upon thee.’ | upon thee.’ | upon thee.’ |
| 39907 | Then that fool thrust aside all fear of the Lord from him, | Then that fool thrust aside all fear of the Lord from him, | Then that fool thrust aside all fear of the Lord from him, |
| 39908 | and the [remembrance of] the very many benefits which he | and the [remembrance of] the very many benefits which he | and the [remembrance of] the very many benefits which he |
| 39909 | RE | RE | RE |
| 39910 | Fol. 13 b | Fol. 13 b | Fol. 13 b |
| 39911 | RA | RA | RA |
| 39912 | had received from | the rich and pious man, and he forgot Fol. 14 « | had received from | the rich and pious man, and he forgot Fol. 14 « | had received from | the rich and pious man, and he forgot Fol. 14 « |
| 39913 | altogether that which is written, saying, ‘The Lord shall | altogether that which is written, saying, ‘The Lord shall | altogether that which is written, saying, ‘The Lord shall |
| 39914 | destroy every one who uttereth a lie”! And he said unto | destroy every one who uttereth a lie”! And he said unto | destroy every one who uttereth a lie”! And he said unto |
| 39915 | ⲧ Ps. Ixiii. 11; Prov. xix. 9. | ⲧ Ps. Ixiii. 11; Prov. xix. 9. | t Ps. Ixiii. 11; Prov. xix. 9. |
| 39916 | ⲙ | Ⲙ | M |
| 39917 | ⲕ︦ⲉ︦ | 25 | 25 |
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| 39918 | Fol. 14 p | Fol. 14 p | Fol. 14 p |
| 39919 | RC | RC | RC |
| 39920 | Fol, 15 a | Fol, 15 a | Fol, 15 a |
| 39921 | 884 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 884 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 884 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL |
| 39922 | the rich man, ‘Let us [go], and I will swear to thee’; | the rich man, ‘Let us [go], and I will swear to thee’; | the rich man, ‘Let us [go], and I will swear to thee’; |
| 39923 | and straightway they walked to the shrine of the Archangel | and straightway they walked to the shrine of the Archangel | and straightway they walked to the shrine of the Archangel |
| 39924 | Gabriel. And when they arrived there [they found] a great | Gabriel. And when they arrived there [they found] a great | Gabriel. And when they arrived there [they found] a great |
| 39925 | multitude of people gathered together, and they wondered | multitude of people gathered together, and they wondered | multitude of people gathered together, and they wondered |
| 39926 | what had happened. And the rich man said unto the poor | what had happened. And the rich man said unto the poor | what had happened. And the rich man said unto the poor |
| 39927 | man, ¢ Give me the seven hundred oboli which I gave unto thee. | man, ¢ Give me the seven hundred oboli which I gave unto thee. | man, ¢ Give me the seven hundred oboli which I gave unto thee. |
| 39928 | Swear not to a lie lest evil come upon thee.” And that fool | Swear not to a lie lest evil come upon thee.” And that fool | Swear not to a lie lest evil come upon thee.” And that fool |
| 39929 | said, ‘I owe thee nothing.” And the rich man said unto him, | said, ‘I owe thee nothing.” And the rich man said unto him, | said, ‘I owe thee nothing.” And the rich man said unto him, |
| 39930 | “If thon owest me nothing, swear it to me so that I may | “If thon owest me nothing, swear it to me so that I may | “If thon owest me nothing, swear it to me so that I may |
| 39931 | depart.” And that godless man held in contempt the powers | depart.” And that godless man held in contempt the powers | depart.” And that godless man held in contempt the powers |
| 39932 | of the holy Archangel Gabriel | in respect of moneys which | of the holy Archangel Gabriel | in respect of moneys which | of the holy Archangel Gabriel | in respect of moneys which |
| 39933 | were lost (i.e. bad debts). And in his foolish stupidity he | were lost (i.e. bad debts). And in his foolish stupidity he | were lost (i.e. bad debts). And in his foolish stupidity he |
| 39934 | laid his hand upon the door of the altar-chamber, and he | laid his hand upon the door of the altar-chamber, and he | laid his hand upon the door of the altar-chamber, and he |
| 39935 | swore an oath, saying, ‘I swear by the mighty power of the | swore an oath, saying, ‘I swear by the mighty power of the | swore an oath, saying, ‘I swear by the mighty power of the |
| 39936 | Archangel Gabriel that I owe thee nothing, and that thou | Archangel Gabriel that I owe thee nothing, and that thou | Archangel Gabriel that I owe thee nothing, and that thou |
| 39937 | didst never give unto me the seven hundred oboli for which | didst never give unto me the seven hundred oboli for which | didst never give unto me the seven hundred oboli for which |
| 39938 | thou art harassing me.” And straightway, whilst yet the | thou art harassing me.” And straightway, whilst yet the | thou art harassing me.” And straightway, whilst yet the |
| 39939 | words were in his mouth, a power smote him, and he fell | words were in his mouth, a power smote him, and he fell | words were in his mouth, a power smote him, and he fell |
| 39940 | headlong on his face, and both his eyes became blind, and his | headlong on his face, and both his eyes became blind, and his | headlong on his face, and both his eyes became blind, and his |
| 39941 | face was turned round behind him, and his tongue filled his | face was turned round behind him, and his tongue filled his | face was turned round behind him, and his tongue filled his |
| 39942 | mouth. And he fell down on the pavement of the sanctuary, | mouth. And he fell down on the pavement of the sanctuary, | mouth. And he fell down on the pavement of the sanctuary, |
| 39943 | and he bit his own tongue and lips in great agony, and he | and he bit his own tongue and lips in great agony, and he | and he bit his own tongue and lips in great agony, and he |
| 39944 | foamed at the mouth like a man who is possessed of a devil. | foamed at the mouth like a man who is possessed of a devil. | foamed at the mouth like a man who is possessed of a devil. |
| 39945 | And when the multitude saw what had happened | they | And when the multitude saw what had happened | they | And when the multitude saw what had happened | they |
| 39946 | marvelled and were greatly amazed, and they cried out with | marvelled and were greatly amazed, and they cried out with | marvelled and were greatly amazed, and they cried out with |
| 39947 | a loud voice, saying, ‘One is the God of the Archangel | a loud voice, saying, ‘One is the God of the Archangel | a loud voice, saying, ‘One is the God of the Archangel |
| 39948 | Gabriel.” And after a considerable space of time, during | Gabriel.” And after a considerable space of time, during | Gabriel.” And after a considerable space of time, during |
| 39949 | which he was suffering torture, the poor man Stephen cried | which he was suffering torture, the poor man Stephen cried | which he was suffering torture, the poor man Stephen cried |
| 39950 | out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Forgive me, O my Lord | out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Forgive me, O my Lord | out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Forgive me, O my Lord |
| 39951 | Archangel Gabriel, that I dared to swear a false oath in thy | Archangel Gabriel, that I dared to swear a false oath in thy | Archangel Gabriel, that I dared to swear a false oath in thy |
| 39952 | name. This rich man did lend me seven hundred oboli five | name. This rich man did lend me seven hundred oboli five | name. This rich man did lend me seven hundred oboli five |
| 39953 | years ago, and I worked (i.e. traded) with them, and Ihave | years ago, and I worked (i.e. traded) with them, and Ihave | years ago, and I worked (i.e. traded) with them, and Ihave |
| 39954 | not given him anything at all for them. And having found | not given him anything at all for them. And having found | not given him anything at all for them. And having found |
| 39955 | a favourable opportunity I stole and carried away the bond, | a favourable opportunity I stole and carried away the bond, | a favourable opportunity I stole and carried away the bond, |
| 39956 | and T deceived him, wishing to keep possession of the oboli | and T deceived him, wishing to keep possession of the oboli | and T deceived him, wishing to keep possession of the oboli |
| 39957 | ⲛⲕ | ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲕ | ǹtek |
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| 39958 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 885 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 885 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 885 |
| 39959 | and to become rich thereby. Woe is me! What shall 1 do? | and to become rich thereby. Woe is me! What shall 1 do? | and to become rich thereby. Woe is me! What shall 1 do? |
| 39960 | For Ⲓ have sworn a false oath.” And straightway he sent | For ⲓ have sworn a false oath.” And straightway he sent | For i have sworn a false oath.” And straightway he sent |
| 39961 | a messenger to his house in haste, and his wife brought seven | a messenger to his house in haste, and his wife brought seven | a messenger to his house in haste, and his wife brought seven |
| 39962 | hundred oboli, and gave them to the rich man. And the | hundred oboli, and gave them to the rich man. And the | hundred oboli, and gave them to the rich man. And the |
| 39963 | man Stephen | remained in a state of torture the whole day, Fol. 155 | man Stephen | remained in a state of torture the whole day, Fol. 155 | man Stephen | remained in a state of torture the whole day, Fol. 155 |
| 39964 | and it seemed to him as if a spear was being driven into his KH | and it seemed to him as if a spear was being driven into his KH | and it seemed to him as if a spear was being driven into his KH |
| 39965 | body, and he yielded up his spirit in the most miserable way | body, and he yielded up his spirit in the most miserable way | body, and he yielded up his spirit in the most miserable way |
| 39966 | that it is possible for a man to do. He swore a false oath, and | that it is possible for a man to do. He swore a false oath, and | that it is possible for a man to do. He swore a false oath, and |
| 39967 | he gained nothing at all thereby except the destruction of | he gained nothing at all thereby except the destruction of | he gained nothing at all thereby except the destruction of |
| 39968 | both his soul and his body. Thus ye see, O my beloved, the | both his soul and his body. Thus ye see, O my beloved, the | both his soul and his body. Thus ye see, O my beloved, the |
| 39969 | manner in which the power of the Archangel Gabriel pre- | manner in which the power of the Archangel Gabriel pre- | manner in which the power of the Archangel Gabriel pre- |
| 39970 | vaileth, in whose honour we are celebrating the festival this | vaileth, in whose honour we are celebrating the festival this | vaileth, in whose honour we are celebrating the festival this |
| 39971 | day, and that he who sweareth a false oath in his name shall | day, and that he who sweareth a false oath in his name shall | day, and that he who sweareth a false oath in his name shall |
| 39972 | surely die in misery. Let us put ourselves far away from | surely die in misery. Let us put ourselves far away from | surely die in misery. Let us put ourselves far away from |
| 39973 | lying, that evil vice, and especially from those who confirm | lying, that evil vice, and especially from those who confirm | lying, that evil vice, and especially from those who confirm |
| 39974 | the lie by a false oath. Do ye not hear the Lord crying out | the lie by a false oath. Do ye not hear the Lord crying out | the lie by a false oath. Do ye not hear the Lord crying out |
| 39975 | to every one, Ⲡⲉ your words be Yea, Yea, and Nay, Nay, | to every one, ⲡⲉ your words be Yea, Yea, and Nay, Nay, | to every one, pe your words be Yea, Yea, and Nay, Nay, |
| 39976 | so that judgement may not be passed on ⲣⲟⲛ And let | so that judgement may not be passed on ⲣⲟⲛ And let | so that judgement may not be passed on ron And let |
| 39977 | us take care to guard our life against | the terrible oaths Fol. 16a | us take care to guard our life against | the terrible oaths Fol. 16a | us take care to guard our life against | the terrible oaths Fol. 16a |
| 39978 | which we are in the habit of swearing, especially concerning Re | which we are in the habit of swearing, especially concerning Re | which we are in the habit of swearing, especially concerning Re |
| 39979 | subjects of the most trivial character, lest we receive great | subjects of the most trivial character, lest we receive great | subjects of the most trivial character, lest we receive great |
| 39980 | condemnation and punishment everlasting in the place wherein | condemnation and punishment everlasting in the place wherein | condemnation and punishment everlasting in the place wherein |
| 39981 | a man will not be deemed worthy of visitation.? | a man will not be deemed worthy of visitation.? | a man will not be deemed worthy of visitation.? |
| 39982 | And this maketh me remember that I promised to relate | And this maketh me remember that I promised to relate | And this maketh me remember that I promised to relate |
| 39983 | unto you a few of the works of power and of the miracles of | unto you a few of the works of power and of the miracles of | unto you a few of the works of power and of the miracles of |
| 39984 | the great Archangel Gabriel, whose festival we are celebrating | the great Archangel Gabriel, whose festival we are celebrating | the great Archangel Gabriel, whose festival we are celebrating |
| 39985 | this day, to the glory of God and of His great Archangel | this day, to the glory of God and of His great Archangel | this day, to the glory of God and of His great Archangel |
| 39986 | Gabriel, the messenger of glad tidings. Now there was | Gabriel, the messenger of glad tidings. Now there was | Gabriel, the messenger of glad tidings. Now there was |
| 39987 | another man in this city who had been blind in both eyes | another man in this city who had been blind in both eyes | another man in this city who had been blind in both eyes |
| 39988 | from his childhood. And when he heard about the works of | from his childhood. And when he heard about the works of | from his childhood. And when he heard about the works of |
| 39989 | power and the miracles of the Archangel Gabriel, he asked | power and the miracles of the Archangel Gabriel, he asked | power and the miracles of the Archangel Gabriel, he asked |
| 39990 | the servants of his household to take him into the shrine of | the servants of his household to take him into the shrine of | the servants of his household to take him into the shrine of |
| 39991 | the Archangel Gabriel, saying, ¢ Assuredly his mercy will | the Archangel Gabriel, saying, ¢ Assuredly his mercy will | the Archangel Gabriel, saying, ¢ Assuredly his mercy will |
| 39992 | come to me, and he will graciously give me the light of mince | come to me, and he will graciously give me the light of mince | come to me, and he will graciously give me the light of mince |
| 39993 | 1 Matt. v. 7 Jas. v. 12. 2 Rendering doubtful. | 1 Matt. v. 7 Jas. v. 12. 2 Rendering doubtful. | 1 Matt. v. 7 Jas. v. 12. 2 Rendering doubtful. |
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