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| 39994 | 886 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 886 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 886 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL |
| 39995 | Fol. 16 b eyes.” And they took him into the shrine | of the Arch- | Fol. 16 b eyes.” And they took him into the shrine | of the Arch- | Fol. 16 b eyes.” And they took him into the shrine | of the Arch- |
| 39996 | A | A | A |
| 39997 | Fol. 17 a | Fol. 17 a | Fol. 17 a |
| 39998 | Aa | Aa | Aa |
| 39999 | angel Gabriel, and he was saying, ‘ Assuredly his mercy shall | angel Gabriel, and he was saying, ‘ Assuredly his mercy shall | angel Gabriel, and he was saying, ‘ Assuredly his mercy shall |
| 40000 | come to me.” And when he had gone inside he cast himself | come to me.” And when he had gone inside he cast himself | come to me.” And when he had gone inside he cast himself |
| 40001 | on his face before the holy altar, and he wept, saying, Ⲟ my | on his face before the holy altar, and he wept, saying, ⲟⲓ my | on his face before the holy altar, and he wept, saying, oi my |
| 40002 | lord, thou holy Archangel Gabriel, shew compassion upon my | lord, thou holy Archangel Gabriel, shew compassion upon my | lord, thou holy Archangel Gabriel, shew compassion upon my |
| 40003 | misery, and graciously grant unto me the light of my eyes, | misery, and graciously grant unto me the light of my eyes, | misery, and graciously grant unto me the light of my eyes, |
| 40004 | for I suffer exceedingly.” And whilst he was weeping, and | for I suffer exceedingly.” And whilst he was weeping, and | for I suffer exceedingly.” And whilst he was weeping, and |
| 40005 | saying these words, he felt the hand of a man touch his | saying these words, he felt the hand of a man touch his | saying these words, he felt the hand of a man touch his |
| 40006 | eyes.! And when all the people who were gathered together | eyes.! And when all the people who were gathered together | eyes.! And when all the people who were gathered together |
| 40007 | in the shrine of the Archangel Gabriel saw that the man | in the shrine of the Archangel Gabriel saw that the man | in the shrine of the Archangel Gabriel saw that the man |
| 40008 | who was blind could see, and that he was uttering loud | who was blind could see, and that he was uttering loud | who was blind could see, and that he was uttering loud |
| 40009 | cries for joy, saying, ‘One is the God of the holy Arch- | cries for joy, saying, ‘One is the God of the holy Arch- | cries for joy, saying, ‘One is the God of the holy Arch- |
| 40010 | angel Gabriel, for His mercy hath come to me, and He | angel Gabriel, for His mercy hath come to me, and He | angel Gabriel, for His mercy hath come to me, and He |
| 40011 | hath | bestowed upon me the light of my eyes’ the | hath | bestowed upon me the light of my eyes’ the | hath | bestowed upon me the light of my eyes’ the |
| 40012 | whole multitude rushed to him, and the people asked him, | whole multitude rushed to him, and the people asked him, | whole multitude rushed to him, and the people asked him, |
| 40013 | saying, Tell us what hath happened unto thee, and how it is | saying, Tell us what hath happened unto thee, and how it is | saying, Tell us what hath happened unto thee, and how it is |
| 40014 | that thou canst sce.” And Ⲙⲉ told them the good news and | that thou canst sce.” And ⲙⲏⲓ told them the good news and | that thou canst sce.” And myi told them the good news and |
| 40015 | about everything which had happened unto him, saying, ¢ It | about everything which had happened unto him, saying, ¢ It | about everything which had happened unto him, saying, ¢ It |
| 40016 | happened to me after I had come unto this holy shrine. | happened to me after I had come unto this holy shrine. | happened to me after I had come unto this holy shrine. |
| 40017 | I cast myself down before the holy altar, and I made entreaty | I cast myself down before the holy altar, and I made entreaty | I cast myself down before the holy altar, and I made entreaty |
| 40018 | to the holy Archangel Gabriel. And straightway I felt the | to the holy Archangel Gabriel. And straightway I felt the | to the holy Archangel Gabriel. And straightway I felt the |
| 40019 | hand of a man come down over my face, and it made the | hand of a man come down over my face, and it made the | hand of a man come down over my face, and it made the |
| 40020 | Sign of the Cross over my eyes, and straightway I was able | Sign of the Cross over my eyes, and straightway I was able | Sign of the Cross over my eyes, and straightway I was able |
| 40021 | to see. And I heard a voice saying unto me, Behold, | to see. And I heard a voice saying unto me, Behold, | to see. And I heard a voice saying unto me, Behold, |
| 40022 | I grant unto thee the light of thine eyes, according to the | I grant unto thee the light of thine eyes, according to the | I grant unto thee the light of thine eyes, according to the |
| 40023 | supplication which thou didst make to me.” And I said | supplication which thou didst make to me.” And I said | supplication which thou didst make to me.” And I said |
| 40024 | unto him, “Who art thou, my lord?” And he said unto | unto him, “Who art thou, my lord?” And he said unto | unto him, “Who art thou, my lord?” And he said unto |
| 40025 | Fol. 17 5 me, | Ⲓ am Gabriel, the archangel.” These are the words | Fol. 17 5 me, | ⲓ am Gabriel, the archangel.” These are the words | Fol. 17 5 me, | i am Gabriel, the archangel.” These are the words |
| 40026 | Aw which I heard, but I saw no man talking to me.” And when | Aw which I heard, but I saw no man talking to me.” And when | Aw which I heard, but I saw no man talking to me.” And when |
| 40027 | the people heard these things they lifted up their voices and | the people heard these things they lifted up their voices and | the people heard these things they lifted up their voices and |
| 40028 | cried out loudly, saying, ‘One is the God of the Archangel | cried out loudly, saying, ‘One is the God of the Archangel | cried out loudly, saying, ‘One is the God of the Archangel |
| 40029 | Gabriel.” And the man who had recovered his sight remained | Gabriel.” And the man who had recovered his sight remained | Gabriel.” And the man who had recovered his sight remained |
| 40030 | in the shrine of the Archangel Gabriel, and ministered therein | in the shrine of the Archangel Gabriel, and ministered therein | in the shrine of the Archangel Gabriel, and ministered therein |
| 40031 | until the day of his death. | until the day of his death. | until the day of his death. |
| 40032 | ! Some words seem to have fallen out of the text here. | ! Some words seem to have fallen out of the text here. | ! Some words seem to have fallen out of the text here. |
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| 40033 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 887 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 887 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 887 |
| 40034 | And there was another man, who was rich in gold and in | And there was another man, who was rich in gold and in | And there was another man, who was rich in gold and in |
| 40035 | silver, and he was dumb, and he after a time fell sick of | silver, and he was dumb, and he after a time fell sick of | silver, and he was dumb, and he after a time fell sick of |
| 40036 | the disease which is called ‘gout’, and he suffered excru- | the disease which is called ‘gout’, and he suffered excru- | the disease which is called ‘gout’, and he suffered excru- |
| 40037 | ciating pains in his feet by day and by night. And he had | ciating pains in his feet by day and by night. And he had | ciating pains in his feet by day and by night. And he had |
| 40038 | spent ample means on the physicians, and was in no way | spent ample means on the physicians, and was in no way | spent ample means on the physicians, and was in no way |
| 40039 | benefited thereby ; on the contrary, his disease became more | benefited thereby ; on the contrary, his disease became more | benefited thereby ; on the contrary, his disease became more |
| 40040 | severe. And when he heard of the works of power and the | severe. And when he heard of the works of power and the | severe. And when he heard of the works of power and the |
| 40041 | miracles which took place in the shrine of the holy | Arch- Tol. 18a | miracles which took place in the shrine of the holy | Arch- Tol. 18a | miracles which took place in the shrine of the holy | Arch- Tol. 18a |
| 40042 | angel Gabriel, he made his slaves take him up and carry him Aa | angel Gabriel, he made his slaves take him up and carry him Aa | angel Gabriel, he made his slaves take him up and carry him Aa |
| 40043 | into his holy shrine. And he lay down in the shrine, and he | into his holy shrine. And he lay down in the shrine, and he | into his holy shrine. And he lay down in the shrine, and he |
| 40044 | was in great pain, and he cried out, saying, ¢ My lord, thou | was in great pain, and he cried out, saying, ¢ My lord, thou | was in great pain, and he cried out, saying, ¢ My lord, thou |
| 40045 | holy Archangel Gabriel, have compassion upon me, and | holy Archangel Gabriel, have compassion upon me, and | holy Archangel Gabriel, have compassion upon me, and |
| 40046 | graciously heal me, for I am suffering exceedingly great pain.’ | graciously heal me, for I am suffering exceedingly great pain.’ | graciously heal me, for I am suffering exceedingly great pain.’ |
| 40047 | And there was likewise another man there who was paralysed | And there was likewise another man there who was paralysed | And there was likewise another man there who was paralysed |
| 40048 | in his legs, and he had always to drag himself along the | in his legs, and he had always to drag himself along the | in his legs, and he had always to drag himself along the |
| 40049 | ground like a child. And he was in the shrine lying down, | ground like a child. And he was in the shrine lying down, | ground like a child. And he was in the shrine lying down, |
| 40050 | and he was entreating the archangel to grant him healing, | and he was entreating the archangel to grant him healing, | and he was entreating the archangel to grant him healing, |
| 40051 | and he was lying down by the side of the blind man in the | and he was lying down by the side of the blind man in the | and he was lying down by the side of the blind man in the |
| 40052 | shrine, and he was suffering agony in his feet, and the two | shrine, and he was suffering agony in his feet, and the two | shrine, and he was suffering agony in his feet, and the two |
| 40053 | men were seeking for healing at the hands of the holy | men were seeking for healing at the hands of the holy | men were seeking for healing at the hands of the holy |
| 40054 | Archangel Gabriel. And at that moment the archangel had | Archangel Gabriel. And at that moment the archangel had | Archangel Gabriel. And at that moment the archangel had |
| 40055 | compassion upon them, and he was pleased in his | benevolence Fol. 18 | compassion upon them, and he was pleased in his | benevolence Fol. 18 | compassion upon them, and he was pleased in his | benevolence Fol. 18 |
| 40056 | to bestow healing upon both of them at the same moment. Ae | to bestow healing upon both of them at the same moment. Ae | to bestow healing upon both of them at the same moment. Ae |
| 40057 | Thereupon he appeared unto the paralysed man in a dream, | Thereupon he appeared unto the paralysed man in a dream, | Thereupon he appeared unto the paralysed man in a dream, |
| 40058 | and he was in the form of a man of light, whose face was | and he was in the form of a man of light, whose face was | and he was in the form of a man of light, whose face was |
| 40059 | emitting rays of light. And he said unto the man who was | emitting rays of light. And he said unto the man who was | emitting rays of light. And he said unto the man who was |
| 40060 | paralysed, Ⲙ thou wishest earnestly to be healed and to | paralysed, ⲙ thou wishest earnestly to be healed and to | paralysed, m thou wishest earnestly to be healed and to |
| 40061 | recover [thy] health stay where thou art until all the people | recover [thy] health stay where thou art until all the people | recover [thy] health stay where thou art until all the people |
| 40062 | who are in the shrine have lain down. And when thou art | who are in the shrine have lain down. And when thou art | who are in the shrine have lain down. And when thou art |
| 40063 | sure that they are all asleep rise up, uncover thy hands and | sure that they are all asleep rise up, uncover thy hands and | sure that they are all asleep rise up, uncover thy hands and |
| 40064 | thy feet, and go to the bed of the rich man who is suffering | thy feet, and go to the bed of the rich man who is suffering | thy feet, and go to the bed of the rich man who is suffering |
| 40065 | pain in his feet, and begin to lift up (or, carry off) the bed | pain in his feet, and begin to lift up (or, carry off) the bed | pain in his feet, and begin to lift up (or, carry off) the bed |
| 40066 | whereon he is, and thou shalt find healing. Thou shalt walk | whereon he is, and thou shalt find healing. Thou shalt walk | whereon he is, and thou shalt find healing. Thou shalt walk |
| 40067 | on thy feet, and thou shalt recover straightway, and thou | on thy feet, and thou shalt recover straightway, and thou | on thy feet, and thou shalt recover straightway, and thou |
| 40068 | shalt depart to thy house like one who hath never | suffered Fol. 194 | shalt depart to thy house like one who hath never | suffered Fol. 194 | shalt depart to thy house like one who hath never | suffered Fol. 194 |
| 40069 | from illness.’ Ac | from illness.’ Ac | from illness.’ Ac |
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| 40070 | Fol. 19d | Fol. 19d | Fol. 19d |
| 40071 | Ag | Ag | Ag |
| 40072 | ¥ol. 204 | ¥ol. 204 | ¥ol. 204 |
| 40073 | AH | AH | AH |
| 40074 | 888 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 888 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 888 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL |
| 40075 | And when the man awoke from his dream he marvelled, | And when the man awoke from his dream he marvelled, | And when the man awoke from his dream he marvelled, |
| 40076 | and he said within himself, ¢ Verily I have been deceived by | and he said within himself, ¢ Verily I have been deceived by | and he said within himself, ¢ Verily I have been deceived by |
| 40077 | this dream, If I were to do this, and to go and carry away | this dream, If I were to do this, and to go and carry away | this dream, If I were to do this, and to go and carry away |
| 40078 | the rich man’s clothes, he would certainly wake up, and his | the rich man’s clothes, he would certainly wake up, and his | the rich man’s clothes, he would certainly wake up, and his |
| 40079 | slave would seize me. And, moreover, 1 am helpless, being | slave would seize me. And, moreover, 1 am helpless, being | slave would seize me. And, moreover, 1 am helpless, being |
| 40080 | paralysed, and they would deliver me over into the hands of | paralysed, and they would deliver me over into the hands of | paralysed, and they would deliver me over into the hands of |
| 40081 | the BEparch of the city, and he would kill me. T should be | the BEparch of the city, and he would kill me. T should be | the BEparch of the city, and he would kill me. T should be |
| 40082 | going in quest of healing for my body, and should ruin my | going in quest of healing for my body, and should ruin my | going in quest of healing for my body, and should ruin my |
| 40083 | soul through the tortures which they would inflict upon me. | soul through the tortures which they would inflict upon me. | soul through the tortures which they would inflict upon me. |
| 40084 | No, I will never do this thing.” And on the coming night | No, I will never do this thing.” And on the coming night | No, I will never do this thing.” And on the coming night |
| 40085 | the Archangel Gabriel came to him, wearing royal apparel of | the Archangel Gabriel came to him, wearing royal apparel of | the Archangel Gabriel came to him, wearing royal apparel of |
| 40086 | great magnificence, and he was shining more brightly than | great magnificence, and he was shining more brightly than | great magnificence, and he was shining more brightly than |
| 40087 | the sun. And he spake unto the paralytic—now a very strong | the sun. And he spake unto the paralytic—now a very strong | the sun. And he spake unto the paralytic—now a very strong |
| 40088 | sweet odour | issued from his mouth—and said unto him, | sweet odour | issued from his mouth—and said unto him, | sweet odour | issued from his mouth—and said unto him, |
| 40089 | ‘Tor what reason hast thou been careless, and hast not done | ‘Tor what reason hast thou been careless, and hast not done | ‘Tor what reason hast thou been careless, and hast not done |
| 40090 | that which I commanded thee ? Be certain of this thing : if | that which I commanded thee ? Be certain of this thing : if | that which I commanded thee ? Be certain of this thing : if |
| 40091 | thou wilt not obey me never till thy dying day shalt thou be | thou wilt not obey me never till thy dying day shalt thou be | thou wilt not obey me never till thy dying day shalt thou be |
| 40092 | relieved of thy disease. If, however, thou wilt do what | relieved of thy disease. If, however, thou wilt do what | relieved of thy disease. If, however, thou wilt do what |
| 40093 | 1 command thee thou shalt recover thy health forthwith.’ | 1 command thee thou shalt recover thy health forthwith.’ | 1 command thee thou shalt recover thy health forthwith.’ |
| 40094 | And when the archangel had said these things unto him he | And when the archangel had said these things unto him he | And when the archangel had said these things unto him he |
| 40095 | departed from him immediately ; and the paralytic woke up | departed from him immediately ; and the paralytic woke up | departed from him immediately ; and the paralytic woke up |
| 40096 | trembling and afraid. And be strengthened his heart boldly, | trembling and afraid. And be strengthened his heart boldly, | trembling and afraid. And be strengthened his heart boldly, |
| 40097 | saying, ¢ Verily it was the Archangel Gabriel who spake unto | saying, ¢ Verily it was the Archangel Gabriel who spake unto | saying, ¢ Verily it was the Archangel Gabriel who spake unto |
| 40098 | me. Now, therefore, even though it happen that [the slaves | me. Now, therefore, even though it happen that [the slaves | me. Now, therefore, even though it happen that [the slaves |
| 40099 | of the rich man] seize me and put me to death, I will not be | of the rich man] seize me and put me to death, I will not be | of the rich man] seize me and put me to death, I will not be |
| 40100 | disobedient on this occasion. Let the will of the Lord be | disobedient on this occasion. Let the will of the Lord be | disobedient on this occasion. Let the will of the Lord be |
| 40101 | done” Thus the paralytic hid the matter in his heart, and he | done” Thus the paralytic hid the matter in his heart, and he | done” Thus the paralytic hid the matter in his heart, and he |
| 40102 | informed no man of what had taken place. | informed no man of what had taken place. | informed no man of what had taken place. |
| 40103 | And when the evening was come | the paralytic waited | And when the evening was come | the paralytic waited | And when the evening was come | the paralytic waited |
| 40104 | until all the people who slept in the shrine were asleep, and | until all the people who slept in the shrine were asleep, and | until all the people who slept in the shrine were asleep, and |
| 40105 | then he rose up, and stripped his hands and his feet, and | then he rose up, and stripped his hands and his feet, and | then he rose up, and stripped his hands and his feet, and |
| 40106 | he went to the deaf man, who was suffering [from gout] in | he went to the deaf man, who was suffering [from gout] in | he went to the deaf man, who was suffering [from gout] in |
| 40107 | his feet, and he seized the clothing which was on him and | his feet, and he seized the clothing which was on him and | his feet, and he seized the clothing which was on him and |
| 40108 | began to pull it off him. And the man who was diseased | began to pull it off him. And the man who was diseased | began to pull it off him. And the man who was diseased |
| 40109 | mm his feet and who was dumb awoke from his sleep in a state | mm his feet and who was dumb awoke from his sleep in a state | mm his feet and who was dumb awoke from his sleep in a state |
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| 40110 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 889 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 889 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 889 |
| 40111 | of fright, and God and the Archangel Gabriel had compassion | of fright, and God and the Archangel Gabriel had compassion | of fright, and God and the Archangel Gabriel had compassion |
| 40112 | upon him, and the fetter of his tongue was broken straight- | upon him, and the fetter of his tongue was broken straight- | upon him, and the fetter of his tongue was broken straight- |
| 40113 | way, and le spake, although he had never uttered a word | way, and le spake, although he had never uttered a word | way, and le spake, although he had never uttered a word |
| 40114 | before, and he cried out with a loud voice to his slaves, saying, | before, and he cried out with a loud voice to his slaves, saying, | before, and he cried out with a loud voice to his slaves, saying, |
| 40115 | “Get up quickly and seize this thief who hath come and | “Get up quickly and seize this thief who hath come and | “Get up quickly and seize this thief who hath come and |
| 40116 | carried off my clothes which were on me.” And the paralytic | carried off my clothes which were on me.” And the paralytic | carried off my clothes which were on me.” And the paralytic |
| 40117 | trembled lest the slaves of the rich man should seize him, | trembled lest the slaves of the rich man should seize him, | trembled lest the slaves of the rich man should seize him, |
| 40118 | and straightway | the power of control came to his hands and Fol. 20% | and straightway | the power of control came to his hands and Fol. 20% | and straightway | the power of control came to his hands and Fol. 20% |
| 40119 | his feet, and he leaped up from the ground, and took to flight Xe | his feet, and he leaped up from the ground, and took to flight Xe | his feet, and he leaped up from the ground, and took to flight Xe |
| 40120 | on his feet like unto a trained runner until he reached the | on his feet like unto a trained runner until he reached the | on his feet like unto a trained runner until he reached the |
| 40121 | place wherein he slept. So likewise also was it with the man | place wherein he slept. So likewise also was it with the man | place wherein he slept. So likewise also was it with the man |
| 40122 | who had gout in his feet, for the power of control came to | who had gout in his feet, for the power of control came to | who had gout in his feet, for the power of control came to |
| 40123 | him, and he jumped down from his bed like a man who | him, and he jumped down from his bed like a man who | him, and he jumped down from his bed like a man who |
| 40124 | had never ailed at all, and pursued the paralytic and his | had never ailed at all, and pursued the paralytic and his | had never ailed at all, and pursued the paralytic and his |
| 40125 | servants, and he wished to seize hin. And after a little time, | servants, and he wished to seize hin. And after a little time, | servants, and he wished to seize hin. And after a little time, |
| 40126 | when they had realized the act of grace which had been | when they had realized the act of grace which had been | when they had realized the act of grace which had been |
| 40127 | vouchsafed to the two of them, that is to say, to the rich man | vouchsafed to the two of them, that is to say, to the rich man | vouchsafed to the two of them, that is to say, to the rich man |
| 40128 | who had been relieved of his gout and also of his dumbness, | who had been relieved of his gout and also of his dumbness, | who had been relieved of his gout and also of his dumbness, |
| 40129 | and to the paralytic, and that they had gotten control of | and to the paralytic, and that they had gotten control of | and to the paralytic, and that they had gotten control of |
| 40130 | their limbs, the two men came forward, and they acknow- | their limbs, the two men came forward, and they acknow- | their limbs, the two men came forward, and they acknow- |
| 40131 | ledged the healing which had come to them both, and they | ledged the healing which had come to them both, and they | ledged the healing which had come to them both, and they |
| 40132 | cried out both together, | One is the God of the holy Arch- Fol. 214 | cried out both together, | One is the God of the holy Arch- Fol. 214 | cried out both together, | One is the God of the holy Arch- Fol. 214 |
| 40133 | angel Gabriel.’ ⲙ̄ | angel Gabriel.’ ⲙ | angel Gabriel.’ m |
| 40134 | And when the whole multitude of people who were gathered | And when the whole multitude of people who were gathered | And when the whole multitude of people who were gathered |
| 40135 | together in the shrine of the holy Archangel Gabriel had | together in the shrine of the holy Archangel Gabriel had | together in the shrine of the holy Archangel Gabriel had |
| 40136 | seen this great miracle they were filled with very great fear, | seen this great miracle they were filled with very great fear, | seen this great miracle they were filled with very great fear, |
| 40137 | and stupefaction came upon them. Then they asked the | and stupefaction came upon them. Then they asked the | and stupefaction came upon them. Then they asked the |
| 40138 | paralytic, ¢ What happened to thee to make thee act thus?’ | paralytic, ¢ What happened to thee to make thee act thus?’ | paralytic, ¢ What happened to thee to make thee act thus?’ |
| 40139 | And he declared unto them everything that had happened to | And he declared unto them everything that had happened to | And he declared unto them everything that had happened to |
| 40140 | him, saving, ¢ Behold, this is what happened to me. It was | him, saving, ¢ Behold, this is what happened to me. It was | him, saving, ¢ Behold, this is what happened to me. It was |
| 40141 | the Archangel Gabriel, who appeared unto me twice, dressed | the Archangel Gabriel, who appeared unto me twice, dressed | the Archangel Gabriel, who appeared unto me twice, dressed |
| 40142 | in a garb of light, who did this” And all the people who | in a garb of light, who did this” And all the people who | in a garb of light, who did this” And all the people who |
| 40143 | were gathered together in the shrine of the holy Archangel | were gathered together in the shrine of the holy Archangel | were gathered together in the shrine of the holy Archangel |
| 40144 | Gabriel lifted up their voices and cried out, saying, Ⲟⲡⲉ is Fol. 21 5 | Gabriel lifted up their voices and cried out, saying, Ⲟⲡⲉ is Fol. 21 5 | Gabriel lifted up their voices and cried out, saying, Ope is Fol. 21 5 |
| 40145 | the God of the | valiant archangel! Great are the works of ⲙ︦ⲁ︦ | the God of the | valiant archangel! Great are the works of ⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ | the God of the | valiant archangel! Great are the works of nevma |
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| 40152 | a | a | a |
| 40153 | 890 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 890 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 890 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL |
| 40154 | power of the messenger of the glad tidings of life, Gabriel, | power of the messenger of the glad tidings of life, Gabriel, | power of the messenger of the glad tidings of life, Gabriel, |
| 40155 | whose name is most honourable.” And the men who had | whose name is most honourable.” And the men who had | whose name is most honourable.” And the men who had |
| 40156 | obtained healing remained in the shrine of the Archangel | obtained healing remained in the shrine of the Archangel | obtained healing remained in the shrine of the Archangel |
| 40157 | Gabriel, and they prayed and fasted therein until the day of | Gabriel, and they prayed and fasted therein until the day of | Gabriel, and they prayed and fasted therein until the day of |
| 40158 | their death. What shall I say about the miracles which thou | their death. What shall I say about the miracles which thou | their death. What shall I say about the miracles which thou |
| 40159 | hast wrought, O thou mighty orator of God the Word, thou | hast wrought, O thou mighty orator of God the Word, thou | hast wrought, O thou mighty orator of God the Word, thou |
| 40160 | holy Archangel Gabriel ? Verily, if T were to carry out my | holy Archangel Gabriel ? Verily, if T were to carry out my | holy Archangel Gabriel ? Verily, if T were to carry out my |
| 40161 | intention to its full extent, I would do my utmost to describe | intention to its full extent, I would do my utmost to describe | intention to its full extent, I would do my utmost to describe |
| 40162 | each and every one of thy miracles, and I would not narrate | each and every one of thy miracles, and I would not narrate | each and every one of thy miracles, and I would not narrate |
| 40163 | a part of them only. However, I must only describe a few, | a part of them only. However, I must only describe a few, | a part of them only. However, I must only describe a few, |
| 40164 | and I therefore make a selection from the great and important | and I therefore make a selection from the great and important | and I therefore make a selection from the great and important |
| 40165 | works which thou hast performed, to the glory of the Christ | works which thou hast performed, to the glory of the Christ | works which thou hast performed, to the glory of the Christ |
| 40166 | our Saviour and of His great and holy Archangel Gabriel, | our Saviour and of His great and holy Archangel Gabriel, | our Saviour and of His great and holy Archangel Gabriel, |
| 40167 | whose festival we are celebrating this day. | whose festival we are celebrating this day. | whose festival we are celebrating this day. |
| 40168 | There was a certain man who lived in a village which was | There was a certain man who lived in a village which was | There was a certain man who lived in a village which was |
| 40169 | about six or eight miles distant from the city, and this man | about six or eight miles distant from the city, and this man | about six or eight miles distant from the city, and this man |
| 40170 | had an only son | who had arrived at the age of manhood. | had an only son | who had arrived at the age of manhood. | had an only son | who had arrived at the age of manhood. |
| 40171 | After a time he fell sick of the disease of the gout (7), and | After a time he fell sick of the disease of the gout (7), and | After a time he fell sick of the disease of the gout (7), and |
| 40172 | he suffered excruciating pains in his hands and his feet, both | he suffered excruciating pains in his hands and his feet, both | he suffered excruciating pains in his hands and his feet, both |
| 40173 | by day and by night, and he was wholly unable to lift up his | by day and by night, and he was wholly unable to lift up his | by day and by night, and he was wholly unable to lift up his |
| 40174 | head. And he passed six years lying upon a bed, and never | head. And he passed six years lying upon a bed, and never | head. And he passed six years lying upon a bed, and never |
| 40175 | once rose up from it during that period. And his parents | once rose up from it during that period. And his parents | once rose up from it during that period. And his parents |
| 40176 | and his kinsfolk often fell into despair about him, and said, | and his kinsfolk often fell into despair about him, and said, | and his kinsfolk often fell into despair about him, and said, |
| 40177 | “Verily death would be far better for him than this suffering | “Verily death would be far better for him than this suffering | “Verily death would be far better for him than this suffering |
| 40178 | which attacketh him.” And his parents spent very large | which attacketh him.” And his parents spent very large | which attacketh him.” And his parents spent very large |
| 40179 | sums of money on physicians, from whom he received no | sums of money on physicians, from whom he received no | sums of money on physicians, from whom he received no |
| 40180 | benefit whatsoever; on the contrary, he became worse. And | benefit whatsoever; on the contrary, he became worse. And | benefit whatsoever; on the contrary, he became worse. And |
| 40181 | when his father heard of the works of power and the miracles | when his father heard of the works of power and the miracles | when his father heard of the works of power and the miracles |
| 40182 | that were taking place in the shrine of the holy Archangel | that were taking place in the shrine of the holy Archangel | that were taking place in the shrine of the holy Archangel |
| 40183 | Gabriel, which was in the city of Rome, he made a vow, | Gabriel, which was in the city of Rome, he made a vow, | Gabriel, which was in the city of Rome, he made a vow, |
| 40184 | saying, ‘If the God of the Archangel Gabriel will hearken | saying, ‘If the God of the Archangel Gabriel will hearken | saying, ‘If the God of the Archangel Gabriel will hearken |
| 40185 | unto my supplication, and will graciously bestow healing upon | unto my supplication, and will graciously bestow healing upon | unto my supplication, and will graciously bestow healing upon |
| 40186 | Fol. 22 » my son, I will give six | oboli to thy shrine yearly until the day | Fol. 22 » my son, I will give six | oboli to thy shrine yearly until the day | Fol. 22 » my son, I will give six | oboli to thy shrine yearly until the day |
| 40187 | ⲙⲅ | ⲙⲅ | mġ |
| 40188 | of my death. For I know well, O my lord Archangel, that | of my death. For I know well, O my lord Archangel, that | of my death. For I know well, O my lord Archangel, that |
| 40189 | thou art [able] to do everything. Now I cannot bring my | thou art [able] to do everything. Now I cannot bring my | thou art [able] to do everything. Now I cannot bring my |
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| 40190 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 891 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 891 | BY CELESTINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ROME 891 |
| 40191 | son to thy shrine, for he is neither able to walk nor to ride | son to thy shrine, for he is neither able to walk nor to ride | son to thy shrine, for he is neither able to walk nor to ride |
| 40192 | a beast because of the pain that is upon him, but I believe | a beast because of the pain that is upon him, but I believe | a beast because of the pain that is upon him, but I believe |
| 40193 | that thy holy power filleth every place. Ⲡⲉ thy mercy come | that thy holy power filleth every place. Ⲡⲉ thy mercy come | that thy holy power filleth every place. Pe thy mercy come |
| 40194 | to me, and grant unto me the healing of my little son, and | to me, and grant unto me the healing of my little son, and | to me, and grant unto me the healing of my little son, and |
| 40195 | [if thou wilt] I will acknowledge thy power until the day of | [if thou wilt] I will acknowledge thy power until the day of | [if thou wilt] I will acknowledge thy power until the day of |
| 40196 | my death.” And straichtway the Archangel Gabriel hearkened | my death.” And straichtway the Archangel Gabriel hearkened | my death.” And straichtway the Archangel Gabriel hearkened |
| 40197 | unto the entreaty of the man, and he wished to bestow healing | unto the entreaty of the man, and he wished to bestow healing | unto the entreaty of the man, and he wished to bestow healing |
| 40198 | upon his son, for he is compassionate. And he brought a | upon his son, for he is compassionate. And he brought a | upon his son, for he is compassionate. And he brought a |
| 40199 | little drowsiness upon the young man, and he slept more than | little drowsiness upon the young man, and he slept more than | little drowsiness upon the young man, and he slept more than |
| 40200 | he usually did, for he slept neither by day nor by night, and | he usually did, for he slept neither by day nor by night, and | he usually did, for he slept neither by day nor by night, and |
| 40201 | he was [always] crying | out because of the excruciating pain Fol. 23 a | he was [always] crying | out because of the excruciating pain Fol. 23 a | he was [always] crying | out because of the excruciating pain Fol. 23 a |
| 40202 | which consumed him. And when the young man had fallen ⲙ︦ⲇ︦ | which consumed him. And when the young man had fallen ⲙ︦ⲇ︦ | which consumed him. And when the young man had fallen m︦ḋ︦ |
| 40203 | asleep the holy Archangel Gabriel came unto him in a dream. | asleep the holy Archangel Gabriel came unto him in a dream. | asleep the holy Archangel Gabriel came unto him in a dream. |
| 40204 | He was arrayed in great and indescribable glory, and he was | He was arrayed in great and indescribable glory, and he was | He was arrayed in great and indescribable glory, and he was |
| 40205 | enveloped in a mantle which emitted rays of light, and he | enveloped in a mantle which emitted rays of light, and he | enveloped in a mantle which emitted rays of light, and he |
| 40206 | said unto the young mau, ¢ Behold, Ⲓ am going to remove the | said unto the young mau, ¢ Behold, ⲓ am going to remove the | said unto the young mau, ¢ Behold, i am going to remove the |
| 40207 | pain from thee, and no suffering shall attack thee from this | pain from thee, and no suffering shall attack thee from this | pain from thee, and no suffering shall attack thee from this |
| 40208 | hour” And the young man said, ‘My lord, who art thou | hour” And the young man said, ‘My lord, who art thou | hour” And the young man said, ‘My lord, who art thou |
| 40209 | that art surrounded with such great glory as this?’ And | that art surrounded with such great glory as this?’ And | that art surrounded with such great glory as this?’ And |
| 40210 | he said unto him, ‘IT am Gabriel the Archangel’; and | he said unto him, ‘IT am Gabriel the Archangel’; and | he said unto him, ‘IT am Gabriel the Archangel’; and |
| 40211 | straightway he disappeared from him. And when the young | straightway he disappeared from him. And when the young | straightway he disappeared from him. And when the young |
| 40212 | man awoke in the morning he found that all his body was | man awoke in the morning he found that all his body was | man awoke in the morning he found that all his body was |
| 40213 | bathed in sweat. And when he perceived that healing had | bathed in sweat. And when he perceived that healing had | bathed in sweat. And when he perceived that healing had |
| 40214 | come to him, and that there was no pain whatsoever in his | come to him, and that there was no pain whatsoever in his | come to him, and that there was no pain whatsoever in his |
| 40215 | body, he leaped oft his bed | and stood upright, and he ran Fol. 28% | body, he leaped oft his bed | and stood upright, and he ran Fol. 28% | body, he leaped oft his bed | and stood upright, and he ran Fol. 28% |
| 40216 | along and skipped, and he blessed God; now he had become ⲙ︦ⲉ︦ | along and skipped, and he blessed God; now he had become ⲙⲏⲓ | along and skipped, and he blessed God; now he had become myi |
| 40217 | like unto one who had never been ill at all. And straightway | like unto one who had never been ill at all. And straightway | like unto one who had never been ill at all. And straightway |
| 40218 | Ⲙⲉ cried out, saying, Ⲓ glorify thee, O great and holy Arch- | ⲙⲏⲓ cried out, saying, ⲓ glorify thee, O great and holy Arch- | myi cried out, saying, i glorify thee, O great and holy Arch- |
| 40219 | angel Gabriel, because thou hast remembered me, and hast | angel Gabriel, because thou hast remembered me, and hast | angel Gabriel, because thou hast remembered me, and hast |
| 40220 | granted healing unto me.” And when his father and his | granted healing unto me.” And when his father and his | granted healing unto me.” And when his father and his |
| 40221 | mother saw the healing which had come to their son unex- | mother saw the healing which had come to their son unex- | mother saw the healing which had come to their son unex- |
| 40222 | pectedly they wept many tears, and then they asked their son, | pectedly they wept many tears, and then they asked their son, | pectedly they wept many tears, and then they asked their son, |
| 40223 | saying, ¢ What was it that happened unto thee, O our beloved | saying, ¢ What was it that happened unto thee, O our beloved | saying, ¢ What was it that happened unto thee, O our beloved |
| 40224 | son ?’ And he described unto them the dream which he had | son ?’ And he described unto them the dream which he had | son ?’ And he described unto them the dream which he had |
| 40225 | seen, and straightway they cried out, saying, ¢ One is the God | seen, and straightway they cried out, saying, ¢ One is the God | seen, and straightway they cried out, saying, ¢ One is the God |
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| 40226 | Fol, ϥ | Fol, ϥ | Fol, f |
| 40227 | ⲙⲅ | ⲙⲅ | mġ |
| 40228 | Fol. 24 | Fol. 24 | Fol. 24 |
| 40229 | ⲙ | ⲙ | m |
| 40230 | 892 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 892 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL | 892 DISCOURSE ON THE ARCHANGEL GABRIEL |
| 40231 | of the holy Archangel Gabriel. Great is the benefit which | of the holy Archangel Gabriel. Great is the benefit which | of the holy Archangel Gabriel. Great is the benefit which |
| 40232 | thou hast performed for us, O good messenger of glad tidings.’ | thou hast performed for us, O good messenger of glad tidings.’ | thou hast performed for us, O good messenger of glad tidings.’ |
| 40233 | And there was great rejoicing in all their liouse because of the | And there was great rejoicing in all their liouse because of the | And there was great rejoicing in all their liouse because of the |
| 40234 | healing of the young man which had taken place, more espe- | healing of the young man which had taken place, more espe- | healing of the young man which had taken place, more espe- |
| 40235 | cially because he was the only son. And every | one who | cially because he was the only son. And every | one who | cially because he was the only son. And every | one who |
| 40236 | heard marvelled exceedingly, and they glorified God and the | heard marvelled exceedingly, and they glorified God and the | heard marvelled exceedingly, and they glorified God and the |
| 40237 | holy Archangel Gabriel, and the report [of the healing] | holy Archangel Gabriel, and the report [of the healing] | holy Archangel Gabriel, and the report [of the healing] |
| 40238 | reached every one. | reached every one. | reached every one. |
| 40239 | And on the morrow, which was Sunday, the man called his | And on the morrow, which was Sunday, the man called his | And on the morrow, which was Sunday, the man called his |
| 40240 | son and gave unto him the six oboli and certain other gifts | son and gave unto him the six oboli and certain other gifts | son and gave unto him the six oboli and certain other gifts |
| 40241 | of value, and he sent him to the city of Rome to present | of value, and he sent him to the city of Rome to present | of value, and he sent him to the city of Rome to present |
| 40242 | them to the shrine of the holy Archangel Gabriel, according | them to the shrine of the holy Archangel Gabriel, according | them to the shrine of the holy Archangel Gabriel, according |
| 40243 | to the vow which Le had made. And the young man took | to the vow which Le had made. And the young man took | to the vow which Le had made. And the young man took |
| 40244 | them with gladness, and he put them in his [wallet] to go | them with gladness, and he put them in his [wallet] to go | them with gladness, and he put them in his [wallet] to go |
| 40245 | to the shrine of the holy Archangel Gabriel. And having | to the shrine of the holy Archangel Gabriel. And having | to the shrine of the holy Archangel Gabriel. And having |
| 40246 | journeyed on by himself until he drew nigh unto the city, | journeyed on by himself until he drew nigh unto the city, | journeyed on by himself until he drew nigh unto the city, |
| 40247 | which was about three miles off, he came to a wood (or, forest) | which was about three miles off, he came to a wood (or, forest) | which was about three miles off, he came to a wood (or, forest) |
| 40248 | of large trees and thick undergrowth through which it was | of large trees and thick undergrowth through which it was | of large trees and thick undergrowth through which it was |
| 40249 | very difficult to travel. And behold, straightway a very fierce | very difficult to travel. And behold, straightway a very fierce | very difficult to travel. And behold, straightway a very fierce |
| 40250 | lion rushed out of that dense forest, and with a roar sprang | lion rushed out of that dense forest, and with a roar sprang | lion rushed out of that dense forest, and with a roar sprang |
| 40251 | upon the young man, | and leaped upon him, and digging his | upon the young man, | and leaped upon him, and digging his | upon the young man, | and leaped upon him, and digging his |
| 40252 | teeth into his side dragged him away into the forest, wishing | teeth into his side dragged him away into the forest, wishing | teeth into his side dragged him away into the forest, wishing |
| 40253 | to devour him. And the young man cried out in great | to devour him. And the young man cried out in great | to devour him. And the young man cried out in great |
| 40254 | distress, saying, ¢ O my lord, thou Archangel Gabriel, help me | distress, saying, ¢ O my lord, thou Archangel Gabriel, help me | distress, saying, ¢ O my lord, thou Archangel Gabriel, help me |
| 40255 | in this great distress, for thou knowest, O my lord, that my | in this great distress, for thou knowest, O my lord, that my | in this great distress, for thou knowest, O my lord, that my |
| 40256 | father hath sent me to thy shrine to present these little gifts | father hath sent me to thy shrine to present these little gifts | father hath sent me to thy shrine to present these little gifts |
| 40257 | to thy holy shrine, and then to return to my house, but | to thy holy shrine, and then to return to my house, but | to thy holy shrine, and then to return to my house, but |
| 40258 | behold, Ⲓ shall die through this lion.” And at that very | behold, ⲓ shall die through this lion.” And at that very | behold, i shall die through this lion.” And at that very |
| 40259 | moment, behold, the holy Archangel Gabriel came forth from | moment, behold, the holy Archangel Gabriel came forth from | moment, behold, the holy Archangel Gabriel came forth from |
| 40260 | heaven, wearing a garb of light, and he took the young man | heaven, wearing a garb of light, and he took the young man | heaven, wearing a garb of light, and he took the young man |
| 40261 | out of the mouth of the lion, and he made the Sign of the | out of the mouth of the lion, and he made the Sign of the | out of the mouth of the lion, and he made the Sign of the |
| 40262 | Cross over his side, and healed him of the wound which the | Cross over his side, and healed him of the wound which the | Cross over his side, and healed him of the wound which the |
| 40263 | hon had inflicted upon his | | hon had inflicted upon his | | hon had inflicted upon his | |
| 40264 | [The remainder of the Encomium is wanting] | [The remainder of the Encomium is wanting] | [The remainder of the Encomium is wanting] |
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| 40265 | ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS, ARCHBISHOP | ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS, ARCHBISHOP | ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS, ARCHBISHOP |
| 40266 | OF ALEXANDRIA, ON SAINT MICHAEL | OF ALEXANDRIA, ON SAINT MICHAEL | OF ALEXANDRIA, ON SAINT MICHAEL |
| 40267 | THE ARCHANGEL | THE ARCHANGEL | THE ARCHANGEL |
| 40268 | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7021) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7021) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7021) |
| 40269 | THE ENCOMIUM WHICH OUR HOLY FATHER, Fol. 3 | THE ENCOMIUM WHICH OUR HOLY FATHER, Fol. 3 | THE ENCOMIUM WHICH OUR HOLY FATHER, Fol. 3 |
| 40270 | WHO IS HONOURABLE IN EVERY RESPECT, APA ⲁ̄ | WHO IS HONOURABLE IN EVERY RESPECT, APA ⲁ | WHO IS HONOURABLE IN EVERY RESPECT, APA a |
| 40271 | TIIEODOSIUS;! ARCIIBISIIOP ⲞⲚ RAKOTI, PRO- | TIIEODOSIUS;! ARCIIBISIIOP ⲟⲛ RAKOTI, PRO- | TIIEODOSIUS;! ARCIIBISIIOP on RAKOTI, PRO- |
| 40272 | NOUNCED ON THE FESTIVAL OF THE HOLY | NOUNCED ON THE FESTIVAL OF THE HOLY | NOUNCED ON THE FESTIVAL OF THE HOLY |
| 40273 | ARCHANGEL MICHAEL, WHICH IS THE TWELFTH | ARCHANGEL MICHAEL, WHICH IS THE TWELFTH | ARCHANGEL MICHAEL, WHICH IS THE TWELFTH |
| 40274 | DAY OF THE MONTH ATHOR. HE RELATED ALSO | DAY OF THE MONTH ATHOR. HE RELATED ALSO | DAY OF THE MONTH ATHOR. HE RELATED ALSO |
| 40275 | VERY MANY APHORISMS CONCERNING ALMS | VERY MANY APHORISMS CONCERNING ALMS | VERY MANY APHORISMS CONCERNING ALMS |
| 40276 | AND OBLATIONS. HE SAID, ⲒⲦ IS THE ARCH- | AND OBLATIONS. HE SAID, ⲒⲦ IS THE ARCH- | AND OBLATIONS. HE SAID, IT IS THE ARCH- |
| 40277 | ANGEL MICHAEL WHO SERVETH EVERY ONE | ANGEL MICHAEL WHO SERVETH EVERY ONE | ANGEL MICHAEL WHO SERVETH EVERY ONE |
| 40278 | WHO GIVETH ALMS, AND HE TAKETH THEIR | WHO GIVETH ALMS, AND HE TAKETH THEIR | WHO GIVETH ALMS, AND HE TAKETH THEIR |
| 40279 | ALMS AND THEIR COMMEMORATION INTO THE | ALMS AND THEIR COMMEMORATION INTO THE | ALMS AND THEIR COMMEMORATION INTO THE |
| 40280 | PRESENCE OF GOD, AND HE FULFILLETH ALL | PRESENCE OF GOD, AND HE FULFILLETH ALL | PRESENCE OF GOD, AND HE FULFILLETH ALL |
| 40281 | THEIR PETITIONS; AND HIE SAID, «THE CHEER- | THEIR PETITIONS; AND HIE SAID, «THE CHEER- | THEIR PETITIONS; AND HIE SAID, «THE CHEER- |
| 40282 | FUL GIVER IS IIE WIIOM GOD LOVETH’.2 AND | FUL GIVER IS IIE WIIOM GOD LOVETH’.2 AND | FUL GIVER IS IIE WIIOM GOD LOVETH’.2 AND |
| 40283 | HE DISCOURSED ALSO CONCERNING ALL THE | HE DISCOURSED ALSO CONCERNING ALL THE | HE DISCOURSED ALSO CONCERNING ALL THE |
| 40284 | SAINTS WHO ARE [MENTIONED] IN THE SCRIP- | SAINTS WHO ARE [MENTIONED] IN THE SCRIP- | SAINTS WHO ARE [MENTIONED] IN THE SCRIP- |
| 40285 | TURES, AND WHOM THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL | TURES, AND WHOM THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL | TURES, AND WHOM THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL |
| 40286 | ASSISTED IN ALL THEIR TRIBULATIONS, AND | ASSISTED IN ALL THEIR TRIBULATIONS, AND | ASSISTED IN ALL THEIR TRIBULATIONS, AND |
| 40287 | DELIVERED FROM ALL THEIR AFFLICTIONS. IN | DELIVERED FROM ALL THEIR AFFLICTIONS. IN | DELIVERED FROM ALL THEIR AFFLICTIONS. IN |
| 40288 | THE PEACE OF GOD. BLESS US. AMEN. | THE PEACE OF GOD. BLESS US. AMEN. | THE PEACE OF GOD. BLESS US. AMEN. |
| 40289 | I receive the first-fruits of the speech of my mouth from | I receive the first-fruits of the speech of my mouth from | I receive the first-fruits of the speech of my mouth from |
| 40290 | the hand of Him Who shall give me consolation and en- | the hand of Him Who shall give me consolation and en- | the hand of Him Who shall give me consolation and en- |
| 40291 | 1 He ascended the patriarchal throne about a. v. 536. | 1 He ascended the patriarchal throne about a. v. 536. | 1 He ascended the patriarchal throne about a. v. 536. |
| 40292 | 2 2 Cor. ix. 7. | 2 2 Cor. ix. 7. | 2 2 Cor. ix. 7. |
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| 40293 | Fol. 2b | Fol. 2b | Fol. 2b |
| 40294 | ⲃ̄ | ⲃ | v |
| 40295 | ⲟⲓ. 3 a | ⲟⲓ. 3 a | oi. 3 a |
| 40296 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 40297 | 894 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 894 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 894 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 40298 | couragement | in everything, Who knowecth everything, | couragement | in everything, Who knowecth everything, | couragement | in everything, Who knowecth everything, |
| 40299 | Who openeth the door of speech to those who seek Him, | Who openeth the door of speech to those who seek Him, | Who openeth the door of speech to those who seek Him, |
| 40300 | Who giveth wisdom to the wise, Who alloweth Himself to be | Who giveth wisdom to the wise, Who alloweth Himself to be | Who giveth wisdom to the wise, Who alloweth Himself to be |
| 40301 | seen by every one that seeketh Him with benevolent cagerness. | seen by every one that seeketh Him with benevolent cagerness. | seen by every one that seeketh Him with benevolent cagerness. |
| 40302 | Who is this, except the Word of the Good Father, Who is | Who is this, except the Word of the Good Father, Who is | Who is this, except the Word of the Good Father, Who is |
| 40303 | broken in Ⲱ︦ Holy Body by my sinful hands, Whose | broken in ⲱ Holy Body by my sinful hands, Whose | broken in ō Holy Body by my sinful hands, Whose |
| 40304 | precious Blood TI pour out into the cup and administer unto | precious Blood TI pour out into the cup and administer unto | precious Blood TI pour out into the cup and administer unto |
| 40305 | those who crave for it, my Lord and my God, Jesus the | those who crave for it, my Lord and my God, Jesus the | those who crave for it, my Lord and my God, Jesus the |
| 40306 | Christ, the God and Saviour of us all? Ⲡⲉ crieth out, | Christ, the God and Saviour of us all? ⲡⲉ crieth out, | Christ, the God and Saviour of us all? pe crieth out, |
| 40307 | saying, ‘Every one who asketh shall receive, and he who | saying, ‘Every one who asketh shall receive, and he who | saying, ‘Every one who asketh shall receive, and he who |
| 40308 | seeketh shall find, and to him who knocketh it shall be | seeketh shall find, and to him who knocketh it shall be | seeketh shall find, and to him who knocketh it shall be |
| 40309 | opened’! And now I have seen the munificence of my | opened’! And now I have seen the munificence of my | opened’! And now I have seen the munificence of my |
| 40310 | Lord with gladness, and I will go unto Him this day, and | Lord with gladness, and I will go unto Him this day, and | Lord with gladness, and I will go unto Him this day, and |
| 40311 | I will ask that I may receive in large measure, and I will | I will ask that I may receive in large measure, and I will | I will ask that I may receive in large measure, and I will |
| 40312 | knock so that He shall open unto me. But now, O thou who | knock so that He shall open unto me. But now, O thou who | knock so that He shall open unto me. But now, O thou who |
| 40313 | art listening, and who lovest to be instructed, thou wilt say, | art listening, and who lovest to be instructed, thou wilt say, | art listening, and who lovest to be instructed, thou wilt say, |
| 40314 | “What is this petition which thou wilt ask of Him | this day, | “What is this petition which thou wilt ask of Him | this day, | “What is this petition which thou wilt ask of Him | this day, |
| 40315 | after what thou hast already received? Thou hast previously | after what thou hast already received? Thou hast previously | after what thou hast already received? Thou hast previously |
| 40316 | uttered a Discourse on the New Moon, which is the beginning | uttered a Discourse on the New Moon, which is the beginning | uttered a Discourse on the New Moon, which is the beginning |
| 40317 | of all the festivals of each year in the Lord. Similarly thou | of all the festivals of each year in the Lord. Similarly thou | of all the festivals of each year in the Lord. Similarly thou |
| 40318 | hast already pronounced an Encomium on the life of him | hast already pronounced an Encomium on the life of him | hast already pronounced an Encomium on the life of him |
| 40319 | than whom among those who were born of women none hath | than whom among those who were born of women none hath | than whom among those who were born of women none hath |
| 40320 | arisen who is greater, the holy forerunner of our Lord Jesus | arisen who is greater, the holy forerunner of our Lord Jesus | arisen who is greater, the holy forerunner of our Lord Jesus |
| 40321 | the Christ, and His kinsman, John the Baptist.? And thou | the Christ, and His kinsman, John the Baptist.? And thou | the Christ, and His kinsman, John the Baptist.? And thou |
| 40322 | now sayest, “I am going to ask for something else.” Ⲟ my | now sayest, “I am going to ask for something else.” ⲟⲓ my | now sayest, “I am going to ask for something else.” oi my |
| 40323 | holy father, dost thou not know that moderation in everything | holy father, dost thou not know that moderation in everything | holy father, dost thou not know that moderation in everything |
| 40324 | is good, and whether thou eatest, or whether thou drinkest, or | is good, and whether thou eatest, or whether thou drinkest, or | is good, and whether thou eatest, or whether thou drinkest, or |
| 40325 | whether thou prayest, there must be moderation in everything,? | whether thou prayest, there must be moderation in everything,? | whether thou prayest, there must be moderation in everything,? |
| 40326 | even according to what the master Paul saith, © The worship | even according to what the master Paul saith, © The worship | even according to what the master Paul saith, © The worship |
| 40327 | of God in a sufficient degree is a great advantage (or ⲣⲟⲃ | of God in a sufficient degree is a great advantage (or ⲣⲟⲃ | of God in a sufficient degree is a great advantage (or rob |
| 40328 | And I will make answer unto thee straightway, O beloved | And I will make answer unto thee straightway, O beloved | And I will make answer unto thee straightway, O beloved |
| 40329 | friend, saying, ¢ Right well doest thou in speaking, for thou | friend, saying, ¢ Right well doest thou in speaking, for thou | friend, saying, ¢ Right well doest thou in speaking, for thou |
| 40330 | hast revealed friendly anxiety on my account, Nevertheless, | hast revealed friendly anxiety on my account, Nevertheless, | hast revealed friendly anxiety on my account, Nevertheless, |
| 40331 | ! Matt. vii. 7; Luke xi. 9, 2 Matt. xi. 11 ; Luke vii. 28. | ! Matt. vii. 7; Luke xi. 9, 2 Matt. xi. 11 ; Luke vii. 28. | ! Matt. vii. 7; Luke xi. 9, 2 Matt. xi. 11 ; Luke vii. 28. |
| 40332 | 8 Compare Phil. iv. 5, 6. 4 1 Tim. iv. 8. | 8 Compare Phil. iv. 5, 6. 4 1 Tim. iv. 8. | 8 Compare Phil. iv. 5, 6. 4 1 Tim. iv. 8. |
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| 40333 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 895 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 895 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 895 |
| 40334 | I shall make bold to speak, even as did the « Friend of God” | I shall make bold to speak, even as did the « Friend of God” | I shall make bold to speak, even as did the « Friend of God” |
| 40335 | who became the father of a multitude of nations, namely, our | who became the father of a multitude of nations, namely, our | who became the father of a multitude of nations, namely, our |
| 40336 | father Abraham the | Patriarch, who said, Since I have already Fol. 8 | father Abraham the | Patriarch, who said, Since I have already Fol. 8 | father Abraham the | Patriarch, who said, Since I have already Fol. 8 |
| 40337 | once taken upon myself to speak to my Lord, I will speak ⲇ︦ | once taken upon myself to speak to my Lord, I will speak ⲇ | once taken upon myself to speak to my Lord, I will speak ḋ |
| 40338 | this time also.” ! And even though it may be over [bold] on | this time also.” ! And even though it may be over [bold] on | this time also.” ! And even though it may be over [bold] on |
| 40339 | my part to make myself equal unto him with whom God and | my part to make myself equal unto him with whom God and | my part to make myself equal unto him with whom God and |
| 40340 | His angels sojourned, I will nevertheless make a petition unto | His angels sojourned, I will nevertheless make a petition unto | His angels sojourned, I will nevertheless make a petition unto |
| 40341 | Him even thrice, and He will not repulse me, for this God is | Him even thrice, and He will not repulse me, for this God is | Him even thrice, and He will not repulse me, for this God is |
| 40342 | the same God, and this Lord is the same Lord, and this | the same God, and this Lord is the same Lord, and this | the same God, and this Lord is the same Lord, and this |
| 40343 | loving-kindness is the same, and it abideth for ever. Behold, | loving-kindness is the same, and it abideth for ever. Behold, | loving-kindness is the same, and it abideth for ever. Behold, |
| 40344 | I will further prove to thy mind that it is God Who | I will further prove to thy mind that it is God Who | I will further prove to thy mind that it is God Who |
| 40345 | hath commanded us to receive from His hand, and if it be | hath commanded us to receive from His hand, and if it be | hath commanded us to receive from His hand, and if it be |
| 40346 | not so, why did ye ask me to bring into your midst on this | not so, why did ye ask me to bring into your midst on this | not so, why did ye ask me to bring into your midst on this |
| 40347 | great festival to-day not only the whole world, but all the | great festival to-day not only the whole world, but all the | great festival to-day not only the whole world, but all the |
| 40348 | heavens likewise 7 Ye all cry out to me, whether small or | heavens likewise 7 Ye all cry out to me, whether small or | heavens likewise 7 Ye all cry out to me, whether small or |
| 40349 | great, or male or female, saying, Ⲛⲉ beseech thee not to | great, or male or female, saying, ⲛⲉ beseech thee not to | great, or male or female, saying, ne beseech thee not to |
| 40350 | defraud us of this great benefit, but to lead us to this great | defraud us of this great benefit, but to lead us to this great | defraud us of this great benefit, but to lead us to this great |
| 40351 | festival this day. We wish to hold converse with him, and | festival this day. We wish to hold converse with him, and | festival this day. We wish to hold converse with him, and |
| 40352 | to enjoy the honour of thy commemoration of him this day. | to enjoy the honour of thy commemoration of him this day. | to enjoy the honour of thy commemoration of him this day. |
| 40353 | He it is who serveth on behalf of all of us before God, Who | He it is who serveth on behalf of all of us before God, Who | He it is who serveth on behalf of all of us before God, Who |
| 40354 | sheweth compassion upon all mankind. He it is who is full | sheweth compassion upon all mankind. He it is who is full | sheweth compassion upon all mankind. He it is who is full |
| 40355 | of mercy and loving-kindness towards | all the images of Fol. 44 | of mercy and loving-kindness towards | all the images of Fol. 44 | of mercy and loving-kindness towards | all the images of Fol. 44 |
| 40356 | God.” Who is this? It is the great Archangel Michael, ⲉ̄ | God.” Who is this? It is the great Archangel Michael, ⲉ | God.” Who is this? It is the great Archangel Michael, e |
| 40357 | the Commander-in-Chief of the hosts of heaven. | the Commander-in-Chief of the hosts of heaven. | the Commander-in-Chief of the hosts of heaven. |
| 40358 | I conjure you, O my beloved, my God-loving children, to | I conjure you, O my beloved, my God-loving children, to | I conjure you, O my beloved, my God-loving children, to |
| 40359 | stretch out your hands to me this day to help me in this | stretch out your hands to me this day to help me in this | stretch out your hands to me this day to help me in this |
| 40360 | great undertaking, lest, having set sail on this boundless sea, | great undertaking, lest, having set sail on this boundless sea, | great undertaking, lest, having set sail on this boundless sea, |
| 40361 | I shall not be able to guide my little boat to land; now ye | I shall not be able to guide my little boat to land; now ye | I shall not be able to guide my little boat to land; now ye |
| 40362 | all know my poverty, and that I have not great stores laid up | all know my poverty, and that I have not great stores laid up | all know my poverty, and that I have not great stores laid up |
| 40363 | in my barns. [Help me] to load up a great ship which shall | in my barns. [Help me] to load up a great ship which shall | in my barns. [Help me] to load up a great ship which shall |
| 40364 | be able to sail over the sea, and to bear up under gales of | be able to sail over the sea, and to bear up under gales of | be able to sail over the sea, and to bear up under gales of |
| 40365 | winds. But my cargo is a little one, and my boat is very | winds. But my cargo is a little one, and my boat is very | winds. But my cargo is a little one, and my boat is very |
| 40366 | small, and Ⲓ fear lest, when I have begun to sail my boat | small, and ⲓ fear lest, when I have begun to sail my boat | small, and i fear lest, when I have begun to sail my boat |
| 40367 | 1 Gen. xviii. 33. | 1 Gen. xviii. 33. | 1 Gen. xviii. 33. |
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| 40368 | Fol. 4 0 | Fol. 4 0 | Fol. 4 0 |
| 40369 | ⲅ̅ | 3 | 3 |
| 40370 | Tol. 5a | Tol. 5a | Tol. 5a |
| 40371 | ⲓⲓ | ⲓⲓ | ii |
| 40372 | 896 ENCOMIUM OF THIEODOSIUS | 896 ENCOMIUM OF THIEODOSIUS | 896 ENCOMIUM OF THIEODOSIUS |
| 40373 | with its cargo out of this harbour into the next, it will | with its cargo out of this harbour into the next, it will | with its cargo out of this harbour into the next, it will |
| 40374 | approach the quarter whence the winds blow, and the squalls | approach the quarter whence the winds blow, and the squalls | approach the quarter whence the winds blow, and the squalls |
| 40375 | will eapsize my boat, and hurl my cargo and myself into the | will eapsize my boat, and hurl my cargo and myself into the | will eapsize my boat, and hurl my cargo and myself into the |
| 40376 | sea. And alas! I know mot how to swim and to save | sea. And alas! I know mot how to swim and to save | sea. And alas! I know mot how to swim and to save |
| 40377 | even my own life. And assuredly cvery one will say, [if | even my own life. And assuredly cvery one will say, [if | even my own life. And assuredly cvery one will say, [if |
| 40378 | 1 escape, ] that Ⲓ have found favour (i.e. been fortunate), for | 1 escape, ] that ⲓ have found favour (i.e. been fortunate), for | 1 escape, ] that i have found favour (i.e. been fortunate), for |
| 40379 | the soul of man is better than the whole world filled with | the soul of man is better than the whole world filled with | the soul of man is better than the whole world filled with |
| 40380 | money. For this very reason IT am afraid to launch my boat | money. For this very reason IT am afraid to launch my boat | money. For this very reason IT am afraid to launch my boat |
| 40381 | on the sea, for I know that [my] boat is frail, | and that | on the sea, for I know that [my] boat is frail, | and that | on the sea, for I know that [my] boat is frail, | and that |
| 40382 | T do not know how to swim, and that perhaps if T were to | T do not know how to swim, and that perhaps if T were to | T do not know how to swim, and that perhaps if T were to |
| 40383 | set out I should not be able to return to shore in comfort. | set out I should not be able to return to shore in comfort. | set out I should not be able to return to shore in comfort. |
| 40384 | And besides, even if T were able to endure all the dangers | And besides, even if T were able to endure all the dangers | And besides, even if T were able to endure all the dangers |
| 40385 | and all the sufferings of the sea, I should not be able to bear | and all the sufferings of the sea, I should not be able to bear | and all the sufferings of the sea, I should not be able to bear |
| 40386 | the ridieule, that is to say, the following words which men | the ridieule, that is to say, the following words which men | the ridieule, that is to say, the following words which men |
| 40387 | would most assuredly cast at me, saying: Ⲟ thou man, who | would most assuredly cast at me, saying: ⲟⲓ thou man, who | would most assuredly cast at me, saying: oi thou man, who |
| 40388 | was it that compelled thee to attempt to do a piece of work | was it that compelled thee to attempt to do a piece of work | was it that compelled thee to attempt to do a piece of work |
| 40389 | that was beyond thy power ? Since thou knowest that thou | that was beyond thy power ? Since thou knowest that thou | that was beyond thy power ? Since thou knowest that thou |
| 40390 | art a wretched creature, set not thy hand to a task whieh is | art a wretched creature, set not thy hand to a task whieh is | art a wretched creature, set not thy hand to a task whieh is |
| 40391 | wholly beyond thy capacity. Behold, there are large numbers | wholly beyond thy capacity. Behold, there are large numbers | wholly beyond thy capacity. Behold, there are large numbers |
| 40392 | of shipping merchants who are well versed in the craft of | of shipping merchants who are well versed in the craft of | of shipping merchants who are well versed in the craft of |
| 40393 | seamanship, and if thou hadst committed thy little freight to | seamanship, and if thou hadst committed thy little freight to | seamanship, and if thou hadst committed thy little freight to |
| 40394 | them they would have traded with it, and thou wouldst have | them they would have traded with it, and thou wouldst have | them they would have traded with it, and thou wouldst have |
| 40395 | had thy profit on the price of its sale ; and besides, thine own | had thy profit on the price of its sale ; and besides, thine own | had thy profit on the price of its sale ; and besides, thine own |
| 40396 | boat would have been safe. Aud thou dost not know how | boat would have been safe. Aud thou dost not know how | boat would have been safe. Aud thou dost not know how |
| 40397 | to swim.’ | to swim.’ | to swim.’ |
| 40398 | Now I will shew you, O brethren, what manner of boat | Now I will shew you, O brethren, what manner of boat | Now I will shew you, O brethren, what manner of boat |
| 40399 | mine is, and of what kind is the freight thereof, and | mine is, and of what kind is the freight thereof, and | mine is, and of what kind is the freight thereof, and |
| 40400 | what Ⲓ mean by [my ignorance of] swimming. My boat is | what ⲓ mean by [my ignorance of] swimming. My boat is | what i mean by [my ignorance of] swimming. My boat is |
| 40401 | my sinful body, which I have never been able to steer | my sinful body, which I have never been able to steer | my sinful body, which I have never been able to steer |
| 40402 | properly ; the freight, which is very insignificant, is the | properly ; the freight, which is very insignificant, is the | properly ; the freight, which is very insignificant, is the |
| 40403 | blindness of my heart; the art of swimming, [whieh] I know | blindness of my heart; the art of swimming, [whieh] I know | blindness of my heart; the art of swimming, [whieh] I know |
| 40404 | [not], is the knowledge of the oly | Scriptures of which | [not], is the knowledge of the oly | Scriptures of which | [not], is the knowledge of the oly | Scriptures of which |
| 40405 | T have no [adequate] understanding. And [yet] ye compel | T have no [adequate] understanding. And [yet] ye compel | T have no [adequate] understanding. And [yet] ye compel |
| 40406 | me this day to set my hand [to a task] which is beyond my | me this day to set my hand [to a task] which is beyond my | me this day to set my hand [to a task] which is beyond my |
| 40407 | power, especially as ye have asked me to make a discourse | power, especially as ye have asked me to make a discourse | power, especially as ye have asked me to make a discourse |
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| 40408 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 897 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 897 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 897 |
| 40409 | about the honourableness of this great and holy Archangel | about the honourableness of this great and holy Archangel | about the honourableness of this great and holy Archangel |
| 40410 | Michael. Still more cspecially is this the case seeing that | Michael. Still more cspecially is this the case seeing that | Michael. Still more cspecially is this the case seeing that |
| 40411 | Michael doth not belong to the earth as do we, and that he | Michael doth not belong to the earth as do we, and that he | Michael doth not belong to the earth as do we, and that he |
| 40412 | is a denizen of the heavens and not a being of flesh like unto | is a denizen of the heavens and not a being of flesh like unto | is a denizen of the heavens and not a being of flesh like unto |
| 40413 | ourselves. On the contrary, he is an angel of light, and | ourselves. On the contrary, he is an angel of light, and | ourselves. On the contrary, he is an angel of light, and |
| 40414 | he is not a creature of the earth but of the Holy Spirit. He | he is not a creature of the earth but of the Holy Spirit. He | he is not a creature of the earth but of the Holy Spirit. He |
| 40415 | is not a messenger of the carth who shall come to an end, | is not a messenger of the carth who shall come to an end, | is not a messenger of the carth who shall come to an end, |
| 40416 | but he is a ministrant, a flame of fire. Ⲡⲉ is not an archon | but he is a ministrant, a flame of fire. Ⲡⲉ is not an archon | but he is a ministrant, a flame of fire. Pe is not an archon |
| 40417 | who will perish, but an archangel in the heavens. He is not | who will perish, but an archangel in the heavens. He is not | who will perish, but an archangel in the heavens. He is not |
| 40418 | an earthly Commander-in-Chief who will come to an end, and | an earthly Commander-in-Chief who will come to an end, and | an earthly Commander-in-Chief who will come to an end, and |
| 40419 | whom the king can dismiss whensoever he pleaseth, but he is | whom the king can dismiss whensoever he pleaseth, but he is | whom the king can dismiss whensoever he pleaseth, but he is |
| 40420 | the Commander-in-Chief of the hosts of heaven, and he shall | the Commander-in-Chief of the hosts of heaven, and he shall | the Commander-in-Chief of the hosts of heaven, and he shall |
| 40421 | endure, with the King thereof, for ever. Ⲙⲉ is not onc who | endure, with the King thereof, for ever. Ⲙⲏⲓ is not onc who | endure, with the King thereof, for ever. Myi is not onc who |
| 40422 | taketh counsel about souls to destroy them, but he is a | taketh counsel about souls to destroy them, but he is a | taketh counsel about souls to destroy them, but he is a |
| 40423 | minister unto both souls and bodies at all times before God | minister unto both souls and bodies at all times before God | minister unto both souls and bodies at all times before God |
| 40424 | the Creator. He maketh no accusation, but is a messenger of Fol. 5b | the Creator. He maketh no accusation, but is a messenger of Fol. 5b | the Creator. He maketh no accusation, but is a messenger of Fol. 5b |
| 40425 | glad tidings unto cvery ome. Ⲡⲉ is not a foe of man, but ⲏ̄ | glad tidings unto cvery ome. Ⲡⲉ is not a foe of man, but ⲓⲉ | glad tidings unto cvery ome. Pe is not a foe of man, but ie |
| 40426 | a friend that loveth the image of God. He is not an enemy | a friend that loveth the image of God. He is not an enemy | a friend that loveth the image of God. He is not an enemy |
| 40427 | against us, but onc who ensueth peace for every one. Ⲡⲉ is | against us, but onc who ensueth peace for every one. Ⲡⲉ is | against us, but onc who ensueth peace for every one. Pe is |
| 40428 | not haughty (or, arrogant), but gracious, and all the qualities | not haughty (or, arrogant), but gracious, and all the qualities | not haughty (or, arrogant), but gracious, and all the qualities |
| 40429 | of compassion of the Father abide in him. Tis arrival is not | of compassion of the Father abide in him. Tis arrival is not | of compassion of the Father abide in him. Tis arrival is not |
| 40430 | announced unto the King, but he is wont to go before the | announced unto the King, but he is wont to go before the | announced unto the King, but he is wont to go before the |
| 40431 | throne of his Lord with boldness, because of his being known | throne of his Lord with boldness, because of his being known | throne of his Lord with boldness, because of his being known |
| 40432 | unto Him. His rule is not over one order [of angels] only, | unto Him. His rule is not over one order [of angels] only, | unto Him. His rule is not over one order [of angels] only, |
| 40433 | but all orders of heaven are subject unto him, according to | but all orders of heaven are subject unto him, according to | but all orders of heaven are subject unto him, according to |
| 40434 | the command of the Almighty. In short, his station is not | the command of the Almighty. In short, his station is not | the command of the Almighty. In short, his station is not |
| 40435 | on the left hand, but he standeth on the right hand of God | on the left hand, but he standeth on the right hand of God | on the left hand, but he standeth on the right hand of God |
| 40436 | at all times, and he taketh counsel for the salvation of man, | at all times, and he taketh counsel for the salvation of man, | at all times, and he taketh counsel for the salvation of man, |
| 40437 | who is the image and likeness of the Living God. | who is the image and likeness of the Living God. | who is the image and likeness of the Living God. |
| 40438 | And who is this being who is clothed with such great | And who is this being who is clothed with such great | And who is this being who is clothed with such great |
| 40439 | honours as these, and with the glories that are never-ending ? | honours as these, and with the glories that are never-ending ? | honours as these, and with the glories that are never-ending ? |
| 40440 | Hearken, and I will tell you. It is Michael, the great | Hearken, and I will tell you. It is Michael, the great | Hearken, and I will tell you. It is Michael, the great |
| 40441 | archangel of the King of all the denizens of heaven, | and of Fol. 6 « | archangel of the King of all the denizens of heaven, | and of Fol. 6 « | archangel of the King of all the denizens of heaven, | and of Fol. 6 « |
| 40442 | all the beings of earth, and all virtues befit him, that is to © | all the beings of earth, and all virtues befit him, that is to © | all the beings of earth, and all virtues befit him, that is to © |
| 40443 | say, Michael, the archangel of the hosts of heaven. And | say, Michael, the archangel of the hosts of heaven. And | say, Michael, the archangel of the hosts of heaven. And |
| 40444 | ⲑ ⲛ | ⲑ ⲛ | θ n |
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| 40445 | ⲓ | ⲓ | i |
| 40446 | 898 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 898 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 898 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 40447 | who is this being on whom the King of kings bestoweth such | who is this being on whom the King of kings bestoweth such | who is this being on whom the King of kings bestoweth such |
| 40448 | majestic rank and royal dignities as these ? It is Michael, | majestic rank and royal dignities as these ? It is Michael, | majestic rank and royal dignities as these ? It is Michael, |
| 40449 | the governor of the kingdom. And who is this being to | the governor of the kingdom. And who is this being to | the governor of the kingdom. And who is this being to |
| 40450 | whom the Great King giveth such great glories, and such | whom the Great King giveth such great glories, and such | whom the Great King giveth such great glories, and such |
| 40451 | splendid consolations as these? He hath girded him with | splendid consolations as these? He hath girded him with | splendid consolations as these? He hath girded him with |
| 40452 | a girdle set with precious stones of great price, and hath | a girdle set with precious stones of great price, and hath | a girdle set with precious stones of great price, and hath |
| 40453 | arrayed him in a glorious mantle, of the measure of the | arrayed him in a glorious mantle, of the measure of the | arrayed him in a glorious mantle, of the measure of the |
| 40454 | majesty of which no man can describe, for it is immeasurably | majesty of which no man can describe, for it is immeasurably | majesty of which no man can describe, for it is immeasurably |
| 40455 | superior to anything which man can compare with it. It is | superior to anything which man can compare with it. It is | superior to anything which man can compare with it. It is |
| 40456 | Michael who contended against and seized the Enemy who | Michael who contended against and seized the Enemy who | Michael who contended against and seized the Enemy who |
| 40457 | opposed his Lord, and chastised him. And who is this with | opposed his Lord, and chastised him. And who is this with | opposed his Lord, and chastised him. And who is this with |
| 40458 | whom all the ranks of heaven rejoice when they have crowned | whom all the ranks of heaven rejoice when they have crowned | whom all the ranks of heaven rejoice when they have crowned |
| 40459 | themselves with crowns? It is Michael the archangel whom | themselves with crowns? It is Michael the archangel whom | themselves with crowns? It is Michael the archangel whom |
| 40460 | God hath this day established to be the governor over all His | God hath this day established to be the governor over all His | God hath this day established to be the governor over all His |
| 40461 | kingdom. And who is this being who giveth commands unto | kingdom. And who is this being who giveth commands unto | kingdom. And who is this being who giveth commands unto |
| 40462 | the heavens, and they obey him? It is Michael the arch- | the heavens, and they obey him? It is Michael the arch- | the heavens, and they obey him? It is Michael the arch- |
| 40463 | Fol. 6 ⲟ angel, | who obeyed the word of his King, and cast out the | Fol. 6 ⲟⲓ angel, | who obeyed the word of his King, and cast out the | Fol. 6 oi angel, | who obeyed the word of his King, and cast out the |
| 40464 | Accuser who worked ⲥⲩ round about him. And who is this | Accuser who worked ⲥⲩ round about him. And who is this | Accuser who worked si round about him. And who is this |
| 40465 | being for whose sake the whole world standeth idle, and every | being for whose sake the whole world standeth idle, and every | being for whose sake the whole world standeth idle, and every |
| 40466 | handicraftsman ceaseth work in order that they may cele- | handicraftsman ceaseth work in order that they may cele- | handicraftsman ceaseth work in order that they may cele- |
| 40467 | brate his festival with great honour? It is Michael the arch- | brate his festival with great honour? It is Michael the arch- | brate his festival with great honour? It is Michael the arch- |
| 40468 | angel, the comforter of the denizens of the heavens, and he | angel, the comforter of the denizens of the heavens, and he | angel, the comforter of the denizens of the heavens, and he |
| 40469 | delivereth those who arc on the earth, and bringeth them to | delivereth those who arc on the earth, and bringeth them to | delivereth those who arc on the earth, and bringeth them to |
| 40470 | our God the Creator, in his love towards us which is very | our God the Creator, in his love towards us which is very | our God the Creator, in his love towards us which is very |
| 40471 | great. | great. | great. |
| 40472 | But assuredly ye will say unto me, ¢ The denizens of the | But assuredly ye will say unto me, ¢ The denizens of the | But assuredly ye will say unto me, ¢ The denizens of the |
| 40473 | heavens indeed celebrate the festival [of Michael] this day, | heavens indeed celebrate the festival [of Michael] this day, | heavens indeed celebrate the festival [of Michael] this day, |
| 40474 | and they rejoice because God hath appointed over them their | and they rejoice because God hath appointed over them their | and they rejoice because God hath appointed over them their |
| 40475 | Commander-in-Chief, but why should the beings of earth | Commander-in-Chief, but why should the beings of earth | Commander-in-Chief, but why should the beings of earth |
| 40476 | rejoice in exactly the same manner? And why should they | rejoice in exactly the same manner? And why should they | rejoice in exactly the same manner? And why should they |
| 40477 | celebrate the festival of the holy Archangel Michael ? He is | celebrate the festival of the holy Archangel Michael ? He is | celebrate the festival of the holy Archangel Michael ? He is |
| 40478 | not formed in exactly the same way as those who are upon | not formed in exactly the same way as those who are upon | not formed in exactly the same way as those who are upon |
| 40479 | the earth. In his glory he is unable to stand upon the earth, | the earth. In his glory he is unable to stand upon the earth, | the earth. In his glory he is unable to stand upon the earth, |
| 40480 | according to what is written in another place. For he is | according to what is written in another place. For he is | according to what is written in another place. For he is |
| 40481 | a spirit, and he is [not] flesh. Michael is an incorporeal | a spirit, and he is [not] flesh. Michael is an incorporeal | a spirit, and he is [not] flesh. Michael is an incorporeal |
| 40482 | ⲇ ϥ ϣⲱ | ⲇ ϥ ϣⲱ | ḋ f ṡō |
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| 40483 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 899 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 899 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 899 |
| 40484 | being, | and no corporeal being is able to look upon him and Fol. 7a | being, | and no corporeal being is able to look upon him and Fol. 7a | being, | and no corporeal being is able to look upon him and Fol. 7a |
| 40485 | to abide his glory.’ | to abide his glory.’ | to abide his glory.’ |
| 40486 | And Ⲓ will make answer to thee, and I will give thee | And ⲓ will make answer to thee, and I will give thee | And i will make answer to thee, and I will give thee |
| 40487 | satisfactory proofs that it is most right for the beings of | satisfactory proofs that it is most right for the beings of | satisfactory proofs that it is most right for the beings of |
| 40488 | earth to rejoice [over Michael]. Now the denizens of heaven | earth to rejoice [over Michael]. Now the denizens of heaven | earth to rejoice [over Michael]. Now the denizens of heaven |
| 40489 | do not commit sin, and they have in them neither hatred, | do not commit sin, and they have in them neither hatred, | do not commit sin, and they have in them neither hatred, |
| 40490 | nor envy, nor enmity, nor backbiting, nor murder, nor theft, | nor envy, nor enmity, nor backbiting, nor murder, nor theft, | nor envy, nor enmity, nor backbiting, nor murder, nor theft, |
| 40491 | nor impurity, nor fornication, nor any evil quality whatsoever, | nor impurity, nor fornication, nor any evil quality whatsoever, | nor impurity, nor fornication, nor any evil quality whatsoever, |
| 40492 | but they are holy, and they dwell in holiness and rest in | but they are holy, and they dwell in holiness and rest in | but they are holy, and they dwell in holiness and rest in |
| 40493 | holiness, through Him that is exalted for ever. And they | holiness, through Him that is exalted for ever. And they | holiness, through Him that is exalted for ever. And they |
| 40494 | celebrate an endless festival with Him at all times, because | celebrate an endless festival with Him at all times, because | celebrate an endless festival with Him at all times, because |
| 40495 | there hath been cast out from them him that made accusations | there hath been cast out from them him that made accusations | there hath been cast out from them him that made accusations |
| 40496 | against them, him that was the Enemy of Him that created | against them, him that was the Enemy of Him that created | against them, him that was the Enemy of Him that created |
| 40497 | them, the Enemy of all righteousness, the IIater and the | them, the Enemy of all righteousness, the IIater and the | them, the Enemy of all righteousness, the IIater and the |
| 40498 | Satan, that is to say, the Devil. Therefore this day do they | Satan, that is to say, the Devil. Therefore this day do they | Satan, that is to say, the Devil. Therefore this day do they |
| 40499 | celebrate the festival of the archangel, for it was he who | celebrate the festival of the archangel, for it was he who | celebrate the festival of the archangel, for it was he who |
| 40500 | fought and prevailed, and it was he who hum|bled the | fought and prevailed, and it was he who hum|bled the | fought and prevailed, and it was he who hum|bled the |
| 40501 | haughty one speedily. And when he had made him helpless | haughty one speedily. And when he had made him helpless | haughty one speedily. And when he had made him helpless |
| 40502 | he cast him out into a place from which there was no escape | he cast him out into a place from which there was no escape | he cast him out into a place from which there was no escape |
| 40503 | on the earth. And the Archangel Michael did not [only defeat] | on the earth. And the Archangel Michael did not [only defeat] | on the earth. And the Archangel Michael did not [only defeat] |
| 40504 | this [being] and set him down upon the earth, but he received | this [being] and set him down upon the earth, but he received | this [being] and set him down upon the earth, but he received |
| 40505 | power from the Lord in such wise that he came down and | power from the Lord in such wise that he came down and | power from the Lord in such wise that he came down and |
| 40506 | seized him, and bound him with fetters which cannot be | seized him, and bound him with fetters which cannot be | seized him, and bound him with fetters which cannot be |
| 40507 | loosed. And he did not leave him merely bound on the earth, | loosed. And he did not leave him merely bound on the earth, | loosed. And he did not leave him merely bound on the earth, |
| 40508 | but it 1s written that he cast him into the lake of fire, which | but it 1s written that he cast him into the lake of fire, which | but it 1s written that he cast him into the lake of fire, which |
| 40509 | blazeth with flames of fire and sulphur (or, bitumen), wherein | blazeth with flames of fire and sulphur (or, bitumen), wherein | blazeth with flames of fire and sulphur (or, bitumen), wherein |
| 40510 | he shall be kept until the day of the Great Judgement. For | he shall be kept until the day of the Great Judgement. For | he shall be kept until the day of the Great Judgement. For |
| 40511 | if he had been left upon the earth no creature of flesh would | if he had been left upon the earth no creature of flesh would | if he had been left upon the earth no creature of flesh would |
| 40512 | have been able to escape from his snare. But I think that | have been able to escape from his snare. But I think that | have been able to escape from his snare. But I think that |
| 40513 | when ⲓ is said that he was cast down into the lake of fire, | when ⲓ is said that he was cast down into the lake of fire, | when i is said that he was cast down into the lake of fire, |
| 40514 | and [into] the abyss, and [into] the darkness, it is [sald so] | and [into] the abyss, and [into] the darkness, it is [sald so] | and [into] the abyss, and [into] the darkness, it is [sald so] |
| 40515 | that thou mayest know the truth, for it is written, ¢ Those | that thou mayest know the truth, for it is written, ¢ Those | that thou mayest know the truth, for it is written, ¢ Those |
| 40516 | those who are | below the earth.” And I say unto you that | those who are | below the earth.” And I say unto you that | those who are | below the earth.” And I say unto you that |
| 40517 | ⲑ ⲛ | ⲑ ⲛ | θ n |
| 40518 | ⲓ︦ⲁ︦ | ⲓ︦ⲁ︦ | i︦a︦ |
| 40519 | Fol. 70 | Fol. 70 | Fol. 70 |
| 40520 | ih | ih | ih |
| 40521 | | who are in the heavens, and those who are on the earth, and Fol. Sa | | who are in the heavens, and those who are on the earth, and Fol. Sa | | who are in the heavens, and those who are on the earth, and Fol. Sa |
| 40522 | ⲛ︦ⲅ︦ | ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲕ | ǹtek |
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| 40523 | 900 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 900 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 900 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 40524 | from that time until this present he hath been punished in the | from that time until this present he hath been punished in the | from that time until this present he hath been punished in the |
| 40525 | lake of fire. | lake of fire. | lake of fire. |
| 40526 | Now thon wilt say unto me, Ⲟ friend, if the Devil is | Now thon wilt say unto me, ⲟⲓ friend, if the Devil is | Now thon wilt say unto me, oi friend, if the Devil is |
| 40527 | fettered [as we read] in the Book of Job, why was he able to | fettered [as we read] in the Book of Job, why was he able to | fettered [as we read] in the Book of Job, why was he able to |
| 40528 | infliet all these evils upon Job! at the moment when the | infliet all these evils upon Job! at the moment when the | infliet all these evils upon Job! at the moment when the |
| 40529 | angels of God were standing [near] ?’ Listen with attention | angels of God were standing [near] ?’ Listen with attention | angels of God were standing [near] ?’ Listen with attention |
| 40530 | and I will shew you [why], not with my own words, but with | and I will shew you [why], not with my own words, but with | and I will shew you [why], not with my own words, but with |
| 40531 | those that eome unto me from another plaee, for it saith that | those that eome unto me from another plaee, for it saith that | those that eome unto me from another plaee, for it saith that |
| 40532 | ‘The Devil taketh upon himself the form of an angel of | ‘The Devil taketh upon himself the form of an angel of | ‘The Devil taketh upon himself the form of an angel of |
| 40533 | light’? But if one [testimony] be not [sufficient for thee], | light’? But if one [testimony] be not [sufficient for thee], | light’? But if one [testimony] be not [sufficient for thee], |
| 40534 | the Master Paul saith, Ⲧⲙⲉ messenger of Satan inflieteth | the Master Paul saith, ⲧⲙⲏⲓ messenger of Satan inflieteth | the Master Paul saith, tmyi messenger of Satan inflieteth |
| 40535 | buffetings upon me, lest I become exalted above measure. | buffetings upon me, lest I become exalted above measure. | buffetings upon me, lest I become exalted above measure. |
| 40536 | And our Saviour said as He drove him away, © Get thee behind | And our Saviour said as He drove him away, © Get thee behind | And our Saviour said as He drove him away, © Get thee behind |
| 40537 | me, Satan,” and Seripture saith also that the Devil tempted | | me, Satan,” and Seripture saith also that the Devil tempted | | me, Satan,” and Seripture saith also that the Devil tempted | |
| 40538 | Fol. 85 Him.* And David also said, ‘Let the Devil stand at his | Fol. 85 Him.* And David also said, ‘Let the Devil stand at his | Fol. 85 Him.* And David also said, ‘Let the Devil stand at his |
| 40539 | ⲓⲇ | ⲓⲇ | iḋ |
| 40540 | right ⲛ the Apostle also saith in the ⲛⲉ | right ⲛ the Apostle also saith in the ⲛⲉ | right n the Apostle also saith in the ne |
| 40541 | Epistle, ¢ From the beginning disgrace, and | Epistle, ¢ From the beginning disgrace, and | Epistle, ¢ From the beginning disgrace, and |
| 40542 | was a worker of ⲉⲓ. I must not, however, tarry in [my] | was a worker of ⲓ. I must not, however, tarry in [my] | was a worker of i. I must not, however, tarry in [my] |
| 40543 | discourse beeause of him who hateth our race, but hearken, | discourse beeause of him who hateth our race, but hearken, | discourse beeause of him who hateth our race, but hearken, |
| 40544 | and Ⲓ will describe [the matter to] you. When a king, or a | and ⲓ will describe [the matter to] you. When a king, or a | and i will describe [the matter to] you. When a king, or a |
| 40545 | governor, or any one whatsoever who is under authority, | governor, or any one whatsoever who is under authority, | governor, or any one whatsoever who is under authority, |
| 40546 | sendeth an order to one of his fortresses, those who go [to the | sendeth an order to one of his fortresses, those who go [to the | sendeth an order to one of his fortresses, those who go [to the |
| 40547 | garrison] take great pains to earry out their orders, beeause it | garrison] take great pains to earry out their orders, beeause it | garrison] take great pains to earry out their orders, beeause it |
| 40548 | is the business of the king upon which they have come. And | is the business of the king upon which they have come. And | is the business of the king upon which they have come. And |
| 40549 | they say, < Let us perform the orders of the master, lest he | they say, < Let us perform the orders of the master, lest he | they say, < Let us perform the orders of the master, lest he |
| 40550 | revile and abuse us.” In precisely the same way is the exis- | revile and abuse us.” In precisely the same way is the exis- | revile and abuse us.” In precisely the same way is the exis- |
| 40551 | tenee of the evil with the good. However, at the moment | tenee of the evil with the good. However, at the moment | tenee of the evil with the good. However, at the moment |
| 40552 | when the Devil was east out of heaven, a multitude of angels | when the Devil was east out of heaven, a multitude of angels | when the Devil was east out of heaven, a multitude of angels |
| 40553 | followed him ; now these were they who loved eursing, and | followed him ; now these were they who loved eursing, and | followed him ; now these were they who loved eursing, and |
| 40554 | they . . . .. "and they eame to the end of their glory, and | they . . . .. "and they eame to the end of their glory, and | they . . . .. "and they eame to the end of their glory, and |
| 40555 | they were 7 Moreover, the Devil had meditated | they were 7 Moreover, the Devil had meditated | they were 7 Moreover, the Devil had meditated |
| 40556 | ⲉ. . . ss ss | ⲉ. . . ss ss | e. . . ss ss |
| 40557 | Fol. 9 « so mueh upon his own greatness | in his heart that he dared | Fol. 9 « so mueh upon his own greatness | in his heart that he dared | Fol. 9 « so mueh upon his own greatness | in his heart that he dared |
| 40558 | ⲧⲉ | ⲧⲉ | te |
| 40559 | to say eoneerning Him that created him, ¢T will become like | to say eoneerning Him that created him, ¢T will become like | to say eoneerning Him that created him, ¢T will become like |
| 40560 | 1 Job i. 6-19. 2 2 Cor. xi. 1 3 2 Cor. xii. 7. | 1 Job i. 6-19. 2 2 Cor. xi. 1 3 2 Cor. xii. 7. | 1 Job i. 6-19. 2 2 Cor. xi. 1 3 2 Cor. xii. 7. |
| 40561 | 4 Matt. iv. 1, 10. 5 Ps. cix, 6. 1 John iii. 8. | 4 Matt. iv. 1, 10. 5 Ps. cix, 6. 1 John iii. 8. | 4 Matt. iv. 1, 10. 5 Ps. cix, 6. 1 John iii. 8. |
| 40562 | 7 Some words obliterated by damp. | 7 Some words obliterated by damp. | 7 Some words obliterated by damp. |
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| 40563 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 901 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 901 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 901 |
| 40564 | unto Him.” And in his pride he set himself to appoint | unto Him.” And in his pride he set himself to appoint | unto Him.” And in his pride he set himself to appoint |
| 40565 | certain orders of angels under his authority, and to make | certain orders of angels under his authority, and to make | certain orders of angels under his authority, and to make |
| 40566 | himself like unto his Lord. And straightway God sent Iis | himself like unto his Lord. And straightway God sent Iis | himself like unto his Lord. And straightway God sent Iis |
| 40567 | great Archangel Michael, and he bound him in fetters and | great Archangel Michael, and he bound him in fetters and | great Archangel Michael, and he bound him in fetters and |
| 40568 | placed him in a region of darkness under the earth, and those | placed him in a region of darkness under the earth, and those | placed him in a region of darkness under the earth, and those |
| 40569 | who were in his following became devils along with him. | who were in his following became devils along with him. | who were in his following became devils along with him. |
| 40570 | For this reason they are called by a name that indicateth | For this reason they are called by a name that indicateth | For this reason they are called by a name that indicateth |
| 40571 | their close association with him, that is to say ¢ demon’, which | their close association with him, that is to say ¢ demon’, which | their close association with him, that is to say ¢ demon’, which |
| 40572 | is ‘devil’, and until this day they have assisted him in all his | is ‘devil’, and until this day they have assisted him in all his | is ‘devil’, and until this day they have assisted him in all his |
| 40573 | evil deeds ; now in his pride he had massed armies under his | evil deeds ; now in his pride he had massed armies under his | evil deeds ; now in his pride he had massed armies under his |
| 40574 | authority, and he made himself to be like unto his God. And | authority, and he made himself to be like unto his God. And | authority, and he made himself to be like unto his God. And |
| 40575 | straightway God sent His great governor, His Archangel | straightway God sent His great governor, His Archangel | straightway God sent His great governor, His Archangel |
| 40576 | Michael, [who] curtailed his power and placed him in a region | Michael, [who] curtailed his power and placed him in a region | Michael, [who] curtailed his power and placed him in a region |
| 40577 | of darkness which was under the earth, together with those | of darkness which was under the earth, together with those | of darkness which was under the earth, together with those |
| 40578 | who were in his following, even as it is written, The [evil | who were in his following, even as it is written, The [evil | who were in his following, even as it is written, The [evil |
| 40579 | ones], and the [wicked], and [the abominable], | and the Fol. 9% | ones], and the [wicked], and [the abominable], | and the Fol. 9% | ones], and the [wicked], and [the abominable], | and the Fol. 9% |
| 40580 | perverse.’ 1 ic | perverse.’ 1 ic | perverse.’ 1 ic |
| 40581 | Behold now, I have shewn thee, O friend, that the Devil | Behold now, I have shewn thee, O friend, that the Devil | Behold now, I have shewn thee, O friend, that the Devil |
| 40582 | is fettered ; but the demons still perform his will, according | is fettered ; but the demons still perform his will, according | is fettered ; but the demons still perform his will, according |
| 40583 | to his envy and his hatred towards us. But let the words of | to his envy and his hatred towards us. But let the words of | to his envy and his hatred towards us. But let the words of |
| 40584 | the fable (or, legend) which we have just uttered concerning | the fable (or, legend) which we have just uttered concerning | the fable (or, legend) which we have just uttered concerning |
| 40585 | these matters suffice us, and let us return to the consideration | these matters suffice us, and let us return to the consideration | these matters suffice us, and let us return to the consideration |
| 40586 | of the victorious warrior bearing the crown of victory, the | of the victorious warrior bearing the crown of victory, the | of the victorious warrior bearing the crown of victory, the |
| 40587 | mighty one, the greatest of the great masters of war, the | mighty one, the greatest of the great masters of war, the | mighty one, the greatest of the great masters of war, the |
| 40588 | Commander-in-Chief of the armies of the heavens, who hath | Commander-in-Chief of the armies of the heavens, who hath | Commander-in-Chief of the armies of the heavens, who hath |
| 40589 | made for us the heavens to be the table of his great festival, | made for us the heavens to be the table of his great festival, | made for us the heavens to be the table of his great festival, |
| 40590 | which is spread for us this day in the heavens and on the | which is spread for us this day in the heavens and on the | which is spread for us this day in the heavens and on the |
| 40591 | earth, according to the command of our Lord Jesus the | earth, according to the command of our Lord Jesus the | earth, according to the command of our Lord Jesus the |
| 40592 | Christ. For He is One God and One Lord, and One King- | Christ. For He is One God and One Lord, and One King- | Christ. For He is One God and One Lord, and One King- |
| 40593 | dom, which endureth [for ever], and which is the type of the | dom, which endureth [for ever], and which is the type of the | dom, which endureth [for ever], and which is the type of the |
| 40594 | Holy Trinity, and is One substance with the Father, and the | Holy Trinity, and is One substance with the Father, and the | Holy Trinity, and is One substance with the Father, and the |
| 40595 | Son, and the Holy Spirit, inseparable, unchangeable, indivisible, | Son, and the Holy Spirit, inseparable, unchangeable, indivisible, | Son, and the Holy Spirit, inseparable, unchangeable, indivisible, |
| 40596 | incomprehensible, cannot be searched out, inscrutable. | incomprehensible, cannot be searched out, inscrutable. | incomprehensible, cannot be searched out, inscrutable. |
| 40597 | ⲙ His power (?), ............ those who are in | | Ⲙ His power (?), ............ those who are in | | M His power (?), ............ those who are in | |
| 40598 | * Compare 1 Cor. v.11. 2 Some words obliterated by damp. | * Compare 1 Cor. v.11. 2 Some words obliterated by damp. | * Compare 1 Cor. v.11. 2 Some words obliterated by damp. |
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| 40599 | Fol. 10 a | Fol. 10 a | Fol. 10 a |
| 40600 | ︦ⲍ | ︦ⲍ | ︦z |
| 40601 | Fol. Ⲓ ® | Fol. Ⲓ ® | Fol. I ® |
| 40602 | iH | iH | iH |
| 40603 | Fol. 11 a | Fol. 11 a | Fol. 11 a |
| 40604 | ⲓ︦ⲑ︦ | ⲓ︦ⲑ︦ | i︦θ︦ |
| 40605 | 902 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 902 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 902 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 40606 | the heavens, and those who are on the earth. And as for us, | the heavens, and those who are on the earth. And as for us, | the heavens, and those who are on the earth. And as for us, |
| 40607 | O my beloved, inasmuch as we know, O my beloved, that | O my beloved, inasmuch as we know, O my beloved, that | O my beloved, inasmuch as we know, O my beloved, that |
| 40608 | great is the joy of this great feast which is spread for us this | great is the joy of this great feast which is spread for us this | great is the joy of this great feast which is spread for us this |
| 40609 | day, let us also keep the feast which God and His angels are | day, let us also keep the feast which God and His angels are | day, let us also keep the feast which God and His angels are |
| 40610 | celebrating in his honour. Let us array ourselves gloriously | celebrating in his honour. Let us array ourselves gloriously | celebrating in his honour. Let us array ourselves gloriously |
| 40611 | within and without this day, and let us this day go into the | within and without this day, and let us this day go into the | within and without this day, and let us this day go into the |
| 40612 | great banquet of the great warrior of the King of kings, the | great banquet of the great warrior of the King of kings, the | great banquet of the great warrior of the King of kings, the |
| 40613 | holy Archangel Michael. | holy Archangel Michael. | holy Archangel Michael. |
| 40614 | But ye will say, Since this is a royal banquet, is it not meet | But ye will say, Since this is a royal banquet, is it not meet | But ye will say, Since this is a royal banquet, is it not meet |
| 40615 | that we should keep ourselves in the background until those | that we should keep ourselves in the background until those | that we should keep ourselves in the background until those |
| 40616 | who are great nobles have been summoned first of all into the | who are great nobles have been summoned first of all into the | who are great nobles have been summoned first of all into the |
| 40617 | hall of the King and of His Commander-in-Chief Michael, | hall of the King and of His Commander-in-Chief Michael, | hall of the King and of His Commander-in-Chief Michael, |
| 40618 | and then for us to follow in after them?’ Right well is it | and then for us to follow in after them?’ Right well is it | and then for us to follow in after them?’ Right well is it |
| 40619 | that ye asked the question, O my beloved, for humility | that ye asked the question, O my beloved, for humility | that ye asked the question, O my beloved, for humility |
| 40620 | exalteth and directeth rightly ; but come ye, follow me, for | exalteth and directeth rightly ; but come ye, follow me, for | exalteth and directeth rightly ; but come ye, follow me, for |
| 40621 | the great nobles have already gone into the banquet with | the great nobles have already gone into the banquet with | the great nobles have already gone into the banquet with |
| 40622 | Michael, and have taken their places. These are the nobles | Michael, and have taken their places. These are the nobles | Michael, and have taken their places. These are the nobles |
| 40623 | who went in first of all, hearken ye attentively : Adam, and | | who went in first of all, hearken ye attentively : Adam, and | | who went in first of all, hearken ye attentively : Adam, and | |
| 40624 | Seth and Abel, his sons. Enoch, and Methuselah, and Noah. | Seth and Abel, his sons. Enoch, and Methuselah, and Noah. | Seth and Abel, his sons. Enoch, and Methuselah, and Noah. |
| 40625 | Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and Joseph his son. Moses, | Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and Joseph his son. Moses, | Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and Joseph his son. Moses, |
| 40626 | and Aaron, and Joshua the son of Nun. Gideon, and Barak, | and Aaron, and Joshua the son of Nun. Gideon, and Barak, | and Aaron, and Joshua the son of Nun. Gideon, and Barak, |
| 40627 | and Samson, and Jephthah. David, and Solomon, and Heze- | and Samson, and Jephthah. David, and Solomon, and Heze- | and Samson, and Jephthah. David, and Solomon, and Heze- |
| 40628 | kiah, the righteous kings. Isaiah, and Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, | kiah, the righteous kings. Isaiah, and Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, | kiah, the righteous kings. Isaiah, and Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, |
| 40629 | and the three holy men, and Elijah and Daniel, these great | and the three holy men, and Elijah and Daniel, these great | and the three holy men, and Elijah and Daniel, these great |
| 40630 | prophets. Zacharias the priest and J. ohm his son, The Twelve | prophets. Zacharias the priest and J. ohm his son, The Twelve | prophets. Zacharias the priest and J. ohm his son, The Twelve |
| 40631 | Apostles. And Stephen the archdeacon. And the holy and | Apostles. And Stephen the archdeacon. And the holy and | Apostles. And Stephen the archdeacon. And the holy and |
| 40632 | aged priest Simeon. And the martyrs and all the righteous. | aged priest Simeon. And the martyrs and all the righteous. | aged priest Simeon. And the martyrs and all the righteous. |
| 40633 | And why should I speak [only] of the beings of earth, for | And why should I speak [only] of the beings of earth, for | And why should I speak [only] of the beings of earth, for |
| 40634 | there are there the Lord in glory, and all the Hosts of | there are there the Lord in glory, and all the Hosts of | there are there the Lord in glory, and all the Hosts of |
| 40635 | heaven, the Angels and the Archangels, the Cherubim and | heaven, the Angels and the Archangels, the Cherubim and | heaven, the Angels and the Archangels, the Cherubim and |
| 40636 | the Seraphim, the Principalities and Powers, the Thrones and | the Seraphim, the Principalities and Powers, the Thrones and | the Seraphim, the Principalities and Powers, the Thrones and |
| 40637 | Dominions; and all these hosts | are there. And they | Dominions; and all these hosts | are there. And they | Dominions; and all these hosts | are there. And they |
| 40638 | ascribe glory unto God and unto His great and holy Arch- | ascribe glory unto God and unto His great and holy Arch- | ascribe glory unto God and unto His great and holy Arch- |
| 40639 | angel Michael. Verily the great and holy men who have | angel Michael. Verily the great and holy men who have | angel Michael. Verily the great and holy men who have |
| 40640 | lived upon earth feast with us, and I will enquire of them | lived upon earth feast with us, and I will enquire of them | lived upon earth feast with us, and I will enquire of them |
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| 40641 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 903 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 903 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 903 |
| 40642 | concerning this great feast which is spread out for us this | concerning this great feast which is spread out for us this | concerning this great feast which is spread out for us this |
| 40643 | day throughout the whole world, and I know well that I my- | day throughout the whole world, and I know well that I my- | day throughout the whole world, and I know well that I my- |
| 40644 | self shall rejoice with those who rejoice,! according to the | self shall rejoice with those who rejoice,! according to the | self shall rejoice with those who rejoice,! according to the |
| 40645 | words of Paul the Apostle. And more than this, I will begin | words of Paul the Apostle. And more than this, I will begin | words of Paul the Apostle. And more than this, I will begin |
| 40646 | first of all with our father of all mankind, whom God created | first of all with our father of all mankind, whom God created | first of all with our father of all mankind, whom God created |
| 40647 | in His image and likeness, our father Adam, for I see that | in His image and likeness, our father Adam, for I see that | in His image and likeness, our father Adam, for I see that |
| 40648 | he is the first at the feast this day in the place where those | he is the first at the feast this day in the place where those | he is the first at the feast this day in the place where those |
| 40649 | who belong to the earth are reclining at meat. What shall | who belong to the earth are reclining at meat. What shall | who belong to the earth are reclining at meat. What shall |
| 40650 | I, peradventure, be bold enough to say unto him? I am | I, peradventure, be bold enough to say unto him? I am | I, peradventure, be bold enough to say unto him? I am |
| 40651 | afraid and I tremble with awe. And behold, now, I observe | afraid and I tremble with awe. And behold, now, I observe | afraid and I tremble with awe. And behold, now, I observe |
| 40652 | also that all those who are with him this day at this banquet | also that all those who are with him this day at this banquet | also that all those who are with him this day at this banquet |
| 40653 | yield place to him, and I reckon myself among their number. | yield place to him, and I reckon myself among their number. | yield place to him, and I reckon myself among their number. |
| 40654 | And though I be a sinner I will also give unto him joy (i. e. | And though I be a sinner I will also give unto him joy (i. e. | And though I be a sinner I will also give unto him joy (i. e. |
| 40655 | congratulations) with my tongue in these words, saying, | congratulations) with my tongue in these words, saying, | congratulations) with my tongue in these words, saying, |
| 40656 | ¢ Hail, my holy father, lord! Hail, thon father of my fathers | ¢ Hail, my holy father, lord! Hail, thon father of my fathers | ¢ Hail, my holy father, lord! Hail, thon father of my fathers |
| 40657 | and | of all the men who have been and who shall be I” And Fol. 11» | and | of all the men who have been and who shall be I” And Fol. 11» | and | of all the men who have been and who shall be I” And Fol. 11» |
| 40658 | if Ⲓ give unto him these three congratulations, which are ⲕ̄ | if ⲓ give unto him these three congratulations, which are ⲕ | if i give unto him these three congratulations, which are k |
| 40659 | appropriate to his glory, assuredly he will cry out like | appropriate to his glory, assuredly he will cry out like | appropriate to his glory, assuredly he will cry out like |
| 40660 | a father to his son, saying, Ⲁ son, come thou and rejoice | a father to his son, saying, ⲁ son, come thou and rejoice | a father to his son, saying, a son, come thou and rejoice |
| 40661 | with me at this great banquet this day.’ And finding | with me at this great banquet this day.’ And finding | with me at this great banquet this day.’ And finding |
| 40662 | freedom of speech before him I ask him, saying, < My lord | freedom of speech before him I ask him, saying, < My lord | freedom of speech before him I ask him, saying, < My lord |
| 40663 | father, art thou not he whom God formed with His own | father, art thou not he whom God formed with His own | father, art thou not he whom God formed with His own |
| 40664 | band? And did He not fill thee with the glory of His own | band? And did He not fill thee with the glory of His own | band? And did He not fill thee with the glory of His own |
| 40665 | image and likeness ? Art thou not he concerning whom God | image and likeness ? Art thou not he concerning whom God | image and likeness ? Art thou not he concerning whom God |
| 40666 | [spake] unto all His hosts in heaven, saying, “ Come ye, and | [spake] unto all His hosts in heaven, saying, “ Come ye, and | [spake] unto all His hosts in heaven, saying, “ Come ye, and |
| 40667 | worship the work of My hands, My image and My likeness ?”’” | worship the work of My hands, My image and My likeness ?”’” | worship the work of My hands, My image and My likeness ?”’” |
| 40668 | And Adam answereth and saith, ¢ Yea, my son, I am indeed | And Adam answereth and saith, ¢ Yea, my son, I am indeed | And Adam answereth and saith, ¢ Yea, my son, I am indeed |
| 40669 | he to whom all these things have happened” And I male | he to whom all these things have happened” And I male | he to whom all these things have happened” And I male |
| 40670 | answer to him also, and I say unto him, Ⲁ lord father, | answer to him also, and I say unto him, ⲁ lord father, | answer to him also, and I say unto him, a lord father, |
| 40671 | did not all these things take place, that is to say, that all | did not all these things take place, that is to say, that all | did not all these things take place, that is to say, that all |
| 40672 | the angels bowed down in homage before thee with the | the angels bowed down in homage before thee with the | the angels bowed down in homage before thee with the |
| 40673 | exception of one only and his host ?” And Adam [answereth | exception of one only and his host ?” And Adam [answereth | exception of one only and his host ?” And Adam [answereth |
| 40674 | and saith], ¢ Yea, | my Lord made everything subject unto Fol. 12 « | and saith], ¢ Yea, | my Lord made everything subject unto Fol. 12 « | and saith], ¢ Yea, | my Lord made everything subject unto Fol. 12 « |
| 40675 | [TEN | [TEN | [TEN |
| 40676 | ! Rom. xii. 15. | ! Rom. xii. 15. | ! Rom. xii. 15. |
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| 40677 | Fol. 12 6 | Fol. 12 6 | Fol. 12 6 |
| 40678 | mo | mo | mo |
| 40679 | Fol. 13 a | Fol. 13 a | Fol. 13 a |
| 40680 | [re] | [re] | [re] |
| 40681 | 904 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 904 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 904 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 40682 | me when He placed me in the Paradise.” And I make bold | me when He placed me in the Paradise.” And I make bold | me when He placed me in the Paradise.” And I make bold |
| 40683 | and say unto him, Why art thou at this banquet this day? | and say unto him, Why art thou at this banquet this day? | and say unto him, Why art thou at this banquet this day? |
| 40684 | The angels are not more exalted than thyself, [for] thou art | The angels are not more exalted than thyself, [for] thou art | The angels are not more exalted than thyself, [for] thou art |
| 40685 | the likeness and the complete image of God.’ | the likeness and the complete image of God.’ | the likeness and the complete image of God.’ |
| 40686 | Adam saith, ‘Hearken unto me, O my son, and I will | Adam saith, ‘Hearken unto me, O my son, and I will | Adam saith, ‘Hearken unto me, O my son, and I will |
| 40687 | inform thee concerning [my] honour at this great banquet | inform thee concerning [my] honour at this great banquet | inform thee concerning [my] honour at this great banquet |
| 40688 | this day, for I have more knowledge than thou, and I was | this day, for I have more knowledge than thou, and I was | this day, for I have more knowledge than thou, and I was |
| 40689 | present when these things happened. At the time when | present when these things happened. At the time when | present when these things happened. At the time when |
| 40690 | [my] Lord and my God and my Creator made me in His own | [my] Lord and my God and my Creator made me in His own | [my] Lord and my God and my Creator made me in His own |
| 40691 | likeness and image He fashioned me splendidly. He breathed | likeness and image He fashioned me splendidly. He breathed | likeness and image He fashioned me splendidly. He breathed |
| 40692 | into my face a breath of life, He set me upon an exceedingly | into my face a breath of life, He set me upon an exceedingly | into my face a breath of life, He set me upon an exceedingly |
| 40693 | glorious throne, and He commanded all the hosts of heaven | glorious throne, and He commanded all the hosts of heaven | glorious throne, and He commanded all the hosts of heaven |
| 40694 | who were in truth under His power, saying, “Come ye, and | who were in truth under His power, saying, “Come ye, and | who were in truth under His power, saying, “Come ye, and |
| 40695 | worship the work of My hands, My likeness and My image.” | worship the work of My hands, My likeness and My image.” | worship the work of My hands, My likeness and My image.” |
| 40696 | And there was there [a hateful being], who was of the earlier | And there was there [a hateful being], who was of the earlier | And there was there [a hateful being], who was of the earlier |
| 40697 | creation, that is to say, Satanaél, | who is called the Devil, | creation, that is to say, Satanaél, | who is called the Devil, | creation, that is to say, Satanaél, | who is called the Devil, |
| 40698 | and he was an archangel. Furthermore, when the command | and he was an archangel. Furthermore, when the command | and he was an archangel. Furthermore, when the command |
| 40699 | had issued from the mouth of God, Michael, the archangel, | had issued from the mouth of God, Michael, the archangel, | had issued from the mouth of God, Michael, the archangel, |
| 40700 | who was one of the Seven Archangels, and his host came and | who was one of the Seven Archangels, and his host came and | who was one of the Seven Archangels, and his host came and |
| 40701 | worshipped first of all God our King, Jesus the Christ, and | worshipped first of all God our King, Jesus the Christ, and | worshipped first of all God our King, Jesus the Christ, and |
| 40702 | afterwards they worshipped me ; and they answered and said, | afterwards they worshipped me ; and they answered and said, | afterwards they worshipped me ; and they answered and said, |
| 40703 | « We worship Thee, O God the Creator of the Universe, and | « We worship Thee, O God the Creator of the Universe, and | « We worship Thee, O God the Creator of the Universe, and |
| 40704 | we worship the work of Thy hands, Thy likeness and Thy | we worship the work of Thy hands, Thy likeness and Thy | we worship the work of Thy hands, Thy likeness and Thy |
| 40705 | exact image.” And afterwards Gahriel the archangel and | exact image.” And afterwards Gahriel the archangel and | exact image.” And afterwards Gahriel the archangel and |
| 40706 | his host came, and they bowed low in homage even as did | his host came, and they bowed low in homage even as did | his host came, and they bowed low in homage even as did |
| 40707 | Michael, and so likewise did all the hosts of angels, each rank | Michael, and so likewise did all the hosts of angels, each rank | Michael, and so likewise did all the hosts of angels, each rank |
| 40708 | in its proper order. Finally the Master said unto that | in its proper order. Finally the Master said unto that | in its proper order. Finally the Master said unto that |
| 40709 | Mastéma, the interpretation of which is “hater”, «Come | Mastéma, the interpretation of which is “hater”, «Come | Mastéma, the interpretation of which is “hater”, «Come |
| 40710 | thou also, and worship the work of My hands, which I have | thou also, and worship the work of My hands, which I have | thou also, and worship the work of My hands, which I have |
| 40711 | pl | pl | pl |
| 40712 | fashioned in Mine own likeness and image, even as have | fashioned in Mine own likeness and image, even as have | fashioned in Mine own likeness and image, even as have |
| 40713 | thy companions all the other ministrants.” And Satanaél | thy companions all the other ministrants.” And Satanaél | thy companions all the other ministrants.” And Satanaél |
| 40714 | answered | boldly and said, © There is no rank under Thine | answered | boldly and said, © There is no rank under Thine | answered | boldly and said, © There is no rank under Thine |
| 40715 | which is superior to mine, Thine own alone excepted. And | which is superior to mine, Thine own alone excepted. And | which is superior to mine, Thine own alone excepted. And |
| 40716 | besides, I am in glory, and I am [of] the first creation, and | besides, I am in glory, and I am [of] the first creation, and | besides, I am in glory, and I am [of] the first creation, and |
| 40717 | shall I come and worship a thing of earth? Far be it from | shall I come and worship a thing of earth? Far be it from | shall I come and worship a thing of earth? Far be it from |
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| 40718 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 905 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 905 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 905 |
| 40719 | Thee to make me worship this thing! On the contrary, it is | Thee to make me worship this thing! On the contrary, it is | Thee to make me worship this thing! On the contrary, it is |
| 40720 | he who should worship me, for I existed before he was.” | he who should worship me, for I existed before he was.” | he who should worship me, for I existed before he was.” |
| 40721 | ‘And the compassionate God said unto him, ⲁⲫⲏ | ‘And the compassionate God said unto him, ⲁⲫⲏ | ‘And the compassionate God said unto him, afy |
| 40722 | hearken unto Me! I am thy Lord, I am thy Creator. Come | hearken unto Me! I am thy Lord, I am thy Creator. Come | hearken unto Me! I am thy Lord, I am thy Creator. Come |
| 40723 | now, and worship the work of My hands.” And the | now, and worship the work of My hands.” And the | now, and worship the work of My hands.” And the |
| 40724 | Mastéma said, Ⲕⲁⲓ be it from me! Neither myself nor | Mastéma said, ⲕⲁⲓ be it from me! Neither myself nor | Mastéma said, kai be it from me! Neither myself nor |
| 40725 | any of my legion will do so. Far be it from us to worship | any of my legion will do so. Far be it from us to worship | any of my legion will do so. Far be it from us to worship |
| 40726 | that which is inferior to us! Moreover, we are beings of | that which is inferior to us! Moreover, we are beings of | that which is inferior to us! Moreover, we are beings of |
| 40727 | spirit, but this creature is of the earth, and we will not | spirit, but this creature is of the earth, and we will not | spirit, but this creature is of the earth, and we will not |
| 40728 | worship him.” And God spake unto him the third time, | worship him.” And God spake unto him the third time, | worship him.” And God spake unto him the third time, |
| 40729 | saying, Ⲟ thou who dost belong to My first creation, was | saying, ⲟⲓ thou who dost belong to My first creation, was | saying, oi thou who dost belong to My first creation, was |
| 40730 | it not I Who appointed thee to be a general under My | it not I Who appointed thee to be a general under My | it not I Who appointed thee to be a general under My |
| 40731 | authority, and made My angels | subject unto thee in this Fol. 134 | authority, and made My angels | subject unto thee in this Fol. 134 | authority, and made My angels | subject unto thee in this Fol. 134 |
| 40732 | place? Wouldst thou now set in revolt My kingdom? [RX] | place? Wouldst thou now set in revolt My kingdom? [RX] | place? Wouldst thou now set in revolt My kingdom? [RX] |
| 40733 | Wouldst thon now display disobedience, which shall be [an | Wouldst thon now display disobedience, which shall be [an | Wouldst thon now display disobedience, which shall be [an |
| 40734 | example] for ever ? Wouldst thou now make foolish servants | example] for ever ? Wouldst thou now make foolish servants | example] for ever ? Wouldst thou now make foolish servants |
| 40735 | to rise up against their masters 7 Wouldst thou now point out | to rise up against their masters 7 Wouldst thou now point out | to rise up against their masters 7 Wouldst thou now point out |
| 40736 | the way to disobedience, O Mastéma? Art thou not My | the way to disobedience, O Mastéma? Art thou not My | the way to disobedience, O Mastéma? Art thou not My |
| 40737 | servant 7 Am Ⲓ not thy Lord? Have I not the power to cast | servant 7 Am ⲓ not thy Lord? Have I not the power to cast | servant 7 Am i not thy Lord? Have I not the power to cast |
| 40738 | thee away from before My face, and to take away from thee | thee away from before My face, and to take away from thee | thee away from before My face, and to take away from thee |
| 40739 | thy great glory, O thou with whom there is no equal in all | thy great glory, O thou with whom there is no equal in all | thy great glory, O thou with whom there is no equal in all |
| 40740 | My kingdom except Myself, and My Father, and the Iloly | My kingdom except Myself, and My Father, and the Iloly | My kingdom except Myself, and My Father, and the Iloly |
| 40741 | Spirit 7 Now hearken unto Me, Come thou and worship My | Spirit 7 Now hearken unto Me, Come thou and worship My | Spirit 7 Now hearken unto Me, Come thou and worship My |
| 40742 | clay.” And that boastful and envious being said unto ⲛ | clay.” And that boastful and envious being said unto ⲛ | clay.” And that boastful and envious being said unto n |
| 40743 | unto Whom all Creation is in subjection, Ⲕⲱ be it from me | unto Whom all Creation is in subjection, ⲭⲱ be it from me | unto Whom all Creation is in subjection, kō be it from me |
| 40744 | for ever to worship two Lords! 1 and all my host will never | for ever to worship two Lords! 1 and all my host will never | for ever to worship two Lords! 1 and all my host will never |
| 40745 | do so, especially since, besides Thyself, there is no one greater | do so, especially since, besides Thyself, there is no one greater | do so, especially since, besides Thyself, there is no one greater |
| 40746 | than myself in all the kingdom of heaven. And if I should | than myself in all the kingdom of heaven. And if I should | than myself in all the kingdom of heaven. And if I should |
| 40747 | be willing to do so, | I should not be able to make my host Fol. 14 « | be willing to do so, | I should not be able to make my host Fol. 14 « | be willing to do so, | I should not be able to make my host Fol. 14 « |
| 40748 | do so, for they worship me only.! Far be it from me to ⲕ︦ⲉ︦ | do so, for they worship me only.! Far be it from me to 25 | do so, for they worship me only.! Far be it from me to 25 |
| 40749 | worship a being who is inferior to myself ! ” | worship a being who is inferior to myself ! ” | worship a being who is inferior to myself ! ” |
| 40750 | “And straightway God was angry, and Ie commanded | “And straightway God was angry, and Ie commanded | “And straightway God was angry, and Ie commanded |
| 40751 | a mighty Cherubim (sic), who smote him and reduced him to | a mighty Cherubim (sic), who smote him and reduced him to | a mighty Cherubim (sic), who smote him and reduced him to |
| 40752 | ! Rendering doubtful. | ! Rendering doubtful. | ! Rendering doubtful. |
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| 40753 | 906 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 906 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 906 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 40754 | helplessness. And He ordered Michael to take away from | helplessness. And He ordered Michael to take away from | helplessness. And He ordered Michael to take away from |
| 40755 | him his sceptre, and his crown, and his staff which was of | him his sceptre, and his crown, and his staff which was of | him his sceptre, and his crown, and his staff which was of |
| 40756 | light, and his girdle of sapphire, and He removed from him | light, and his girdle of sapphire, and He removed from him | light, and his girdle of sapphire, and He removed from him |
| 40757 | all his glory, and He gave him a staff of darkness, and He | all his glory, and He gave him a staff of darkness, and He | all his glory, and He gave him a staff of darkness, and He |
| 40758 | expelled all those’ who were with him from His kingdom. | expelled all those’ who were with him from His kingdom. | expelled all those’ who were with him from His kingdom. |
| 40759 | And Michael did everything which he had been commanded | And Michael did everything which he had been commanded | And Michael did everything which he had been commanded |
| 40760 | to do, and he seized him, and he broke him by his power, and | to do, and he seized him, and he broke him by his power, and | to do, and he seized him, and he broke him by his power, and |
| 40761 | he cast him and all those who were with him forth from | he cast him and all those who were with him forth from | he cast him and all those who were with him forth from |
| 40762 | heaven. And the Good God cried out unto Michael when | heaven. And the Good God cried out unto Michael when | heaven. And the Good God cried out unto Michael when |
| 40763 | Ⲡⲉ saw the archangel’s good will and compassion towards His | ⲡⲉ saw the archangel’s good will and compassion towards His | pe saw the archangel’s good will and compassion towards His |
| 40764 | clay, and said unto him as he stood in the midst of all the | clay, and said unto him as he stood in the midst of all the | clay, and said unto him as he stood in the midst of all the |
| 40765 | hosts of the heavens, ¢“ Michael [ⲟⲩ the interpretation of | hosts of the heavens, ¢“ Michael ⲟⲩ the interpretation of | hosts of the heavens, ¢“ Michael ou the interpretation of |
| 40766 | this name is] the “strength of El’, ¢ come, O My holy general | this name is] the “strength of El’, ¢ come, O My holy general | this name is] the “strength of El’, ¢ come, O My holy general |
| 40767 | Fol. 145 Michael. Come, O thou who hast | contended and prevailed. | Fol. 145 Michael. Come, O thou who hast | contended and prevailed. | Fol. 145 Michael. Come, O thou who hast | contended and prevailed. |
| 40768 | KC Come unto Me, O Michael, thou minister of the commands of | KC Come unto Me, O Michael, thou minister of the commands of | KC Come unto Me, O Michael, thou minister of the commands of |
| 40769 | thy King. For behold, I know thy desire towards Me, and | thy King. For behold, I know thy desire towards Me, and | thy King. For behold, I know thy desire towards Me, and |
| 40770 | towards all My created beings, and I also will make straight | towards all My created beings, and I also will make straight | towards all My created beings, and I also will make straight |
| 40771 | My desire towards thee. And thy mouth shall be opened, | My desire towards thee. And thy mouth shall be opened, | My desire towards thee. And thy mouth shall be opened, |
| 40772 | O Michael, and thou shalt receive all My loving-kindnesses | O Michael, and thou shalt receive all My loving-kindnesses | O Michael, and thou shalt receive all My loving-kindnesses |
| 40773 | within thee, so that thou mayest continue to make supplica- | within thee, so that thou mayest continue to make supplica- | within thee, so that thou mayest continue to make supplica- |
| 40774 | tion unto Me at all times on behalf of My likeness and My | tion unto Me at all times on behalf of My likeness and My | tion unto Me at all times on behalf of My likeness and My |
| 40775 | image, and I will shew mercy unto them. For I know that the | image, and I will shew mercy unto them. For I know that the | image, and I will shew mercy unto them. For I know that the |
| 40776 | Mastéma will fight against My created being, wishing to cast | Mastéma will fight against My created being, wishing to cast | Mastéma will fight against My created being, wishing to cast |
| 40777 | him away from Me cven as I cast Mastéma forth from My | him away from Me cven as I cast Mastéma forth from My | him away from Me cven as I cast Mastéma forth from My |
| 40778 | kingdom. But behold, I entrust My created beings unto thee | kingdom. But behold, I entrust My created beings unto thee | kingdom. But behold, I entrust My created beings unto thee |
| 40779 | so that thou mayest deliver them from his snares. And thou | so that thou mayest deliver them from his snares. And thou | so that thou mayest deliver them from his snares. And thou |
| 40780 | shalt entreat Me on their behalf when they shall commit sin, | shalt entreat Me on their behalf when they shall commit sin, | shalt entreat Me on their behalf when they shall commit sin, |
| 40781 | for I am long-suffering. Behold, O Michael, I appoint thee | for I am long-suffering. Behold, O Michael, I appoint thee | for I am long-suffering. Behold, O Michael, I appoint thee |
| 40782 | this day to be the General-in-Chief of all the hosts of the | this day to be the General-in-Chief of all the hosts of the | this day to be the General-in-Chief of all the hosts of the |
| 40783 | Fol. 154 heavens, and with the exception of Myself, | and My Father, | Fol. 154 heavens, and with the exception of Myself, | and My Father, | Fol. 154 heavens, and with the exception of Myself, | and My Father, |
| 40784 | KT and the Holy Spirit, among all the ranks of angels which are | KT and the Holy Spirit, among all the ranks of angels which are | KT and the Holy Spirit, among all the ranks of angels which are |
| 40785 | in the heavens there is none so great as thou, O thou General- | in the heavens there is none so great as thou, O thou General- | in the heavens there is none so great as thou, O thou General- |
| 40786 | in-Chief Michael. Come, stand thou at My right hand, and | in-Chief Michael. Come, stand thou at My right hand, and | in-Chief Michael. Come, stand thou at My right hand, and |
| 40787 | strengthen thou My throne at all times, and thou shalt command | strengthen thou My throne at all times, and thou shalt command | strengthen thou My throne at all times, and thou shalt command |
| 40788 | all the hosts in the heavens, and they shall obey thee in every- | all the hosts in the heavens, and they shall obey thee in every- | all the hosts in the heavens, and they shall obey thee in every- |
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| 40789 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 907 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 907 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 907 |
| 40790 | thing, O Michael. It is thou who shalt teach all the ranks | thing, O Michael. It is thou who shalt teach all the ranks | thing, O Michael. It is thou who shalt teach all the ranks |
| 40791 | of angels in the heavens to serve thee with integrity, O Michael, | of angels in the heavens to serve thee with integrity, O Michael, | of angels in the heavens to serve thee with integrity, O Michael, |
| 40792 | the object of [My] boasting, thou rectitude of My kingdom. | the object of [My] boasting, thou rectitude of My kingdom. | the object of [My] boasting, thou rectitude of My kingdom. |
| 40793 | Come, lift up thy head which thou didst bow low, and with | Come, lift up thy head which thou didst bow low, and with | Come, lift up thy head which thou didst bow low, and with |
| 40794 | which thou didst worship My created being, and I will put | which thou didst worship My created being, and I will put | which thou didst worship My created being, and I will put |
| 40795 | upon it this great crown, which I removed from the head of | upon it this great crown, which I removed from the head of | upon it this great crown, which I removed from the head of |
| 40796 | the Enemy. Stretch out thy [right] hand, and receive the | the Enemy. Stretch out thy [right] hand, and receive the | the Enemy. Stretch out thy [right] hand, and receive the |
| 40797 | staff of office, and thou shalt be Commander-in-Chief in the | staff of office, and thou shalt be Commander-in-Chief in the | staff of office, and thou shalt be Commander-in-Chief in the |
| 40798 | place of the Accuser of shame. O Michael, stretch out thy | place of the Accuser of shame. O Michael, stretch out thy | place of the Accuser of shame. O Michael, stretch out thy |
| 40799 | left hand and receive this mighty armour, and be thou prepared | left hand and receive this mighty armour, and be thou prepared | left hand and receive this mighty armour, and be thou prepared |
| 40800 | to fight against | the enemies of thy King. Ⲟ Michael, take Fol. ⲓ | to fight against | the enemies of thy King. Ⲟⲓ Michael, take Fol. Ⲓ | to fight against | the enemies of thy King. Oi Michael, take Fol. I |
| 40801 | the girdle of sapphire, and [gird it] about thy loins, so that HH | the girdle of sapphire, and [gird it] about thy loins, so that HH | the girdle of sapphire, and [gird it] about thy loins, so that HH |
| 40802 | when those who are waging war against thy Lord see thee | when those who are waging war against thy Lord see thee | when those who are waging war against thy Lord see thee |
| 40803 | they may be quickly overcome. Open thou thy mouth, O My | they may be quickly overcome. Open thou thy mouth, O My | they may be quickly overcome. Open thou thy mouth, O My |
| 40804 | minister, and receive strength, so that thy word may become | minister, and receive strength, so that thy word may become | minister, and receive strength, so that thy word may become |
| 40805 | like the sound of the roar of a multitude. Come, array thyself | like the sound of the roar of a multitude. Come, array thyself | like the sound of the roar of a multitude. Come, array thyself |
| 40806 | in My glory, O Michael, so that thou mayest teach every one | in My glory, O Michael, so that thou mayest teach every one | in My glory, O Michael, so that thou mayest teach every one |
| 40807 | to glorify Me. Behold, I know, O Michael, all thy desire | to glorify Me. Behold, I know, O Michael, all thy desire | to glorify Me. Behold, I know, O Michael, all thy desire |
| 40808 | towards My clay, come now, and serve Me during the whole | towards My clay, come now, and serve Me during the whole | towards My clay, come now, and serve Me during the whole |
| 40809 | life of My image. Behold now, thou seest that Adam is | life of My image. Behold now, thou seest that Adam is | life of My image. Behold now, thou seest that Adam is |
| 40810 | alone and that he hath no one with him of his own kind, but | alone and that he hath no one with him of his own kind, but | alone and that he hath no one with him of his own kind, but |
| 40811 | behold, I have placed a mark on his side which shall become | behold, I have placed a mark on his side which shall become | behold, I have placed a mark on his side which shall become |
| 40812 | a being like unto himself. And since, O Michael, I have | a being like unto himself. And since, O Michael, I have | a being like unto himself. And since, O Michael, I have |
| 40813 | said, It 1s not good for man to remain alone! let us make | said, It 1s not good for man to remain alone! let us make | said, It 1s not good for man to remain alone! let us make |
| 40814 | for him a helper of his own kind, O Michael the helper, and | for him a helper of his own kind, O Michael the helper, and | for him a helper of his own kind, O Michael the helper, and |
| 40815 | she shall be of the same kind as himself at the moment when | she shall be of the same kind as himself at the moment when | she shall be of the same kind as himself at the moment when |
| 40816 | I fashioned him, before | I bring her unto him. Ⲟ Michael, Fol. 16 « | I fashioned him, before | I bring her unto him. Ⲟⲓ Michael, Fol. 16 « | I fashioned him, before | I bring her unto him. Oi Michael, Fol. 16 « |
| 40817 | if I had created Adam and made him to remain by himself, ⲕ︦ⲑ︦ | if I had created Adam and made him to remain by himself, ⲕ︦ⲑ︦ | if I had created Adam and made him to remain by himself, k︦θ︦ |
| 40818 | it would have been unnecessary for Me to have planted the | it would have been unnecessary for Me to have planted the | it would have been unnecessary for Me to have planted the |
| 40819 | Paradise. Ⲟ Michael thou Archangel, all this world which | Paradise. Ⲟⲓ Michael thou Archangel, all this world which | Paradise. Oi Michael thou Archangel, all this world which |
| 40820 | is beneath My throne I will make to be inhabited by the | is beneath My throne I will make to be inhabited by the | is beneath My throne I will make to be inhabited by the |
| 40821 | likeness of Adam, that is to say, by My image. And now, | likeness of Adam, that is to say, by My image. And now, | likeness of Adam, that is to say, by My image. And now, |
| 40822 | O Michael, I have appointed thee to be the steward of my | O Michael, I have appointed thee to be the steward of my | O Michael, I have appointed thee to be the steward of my |
| 40823 | 1 Gen. ii. 18. | 1 Gen. ii. 18. | 1 Gen. ii. 18. |
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| 40824 | Fol. 16 b | Fol. 16 b | Fol. 16 b |
| 40825 | > | > | > |
| 40826 | Fol. 17 ϥ | Fol. 17 ϥ | Fol. 17 f |
| 40827 | Aa | Aa | Aa |
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| 40829 | kingdom, so that thon mayest minister compassionately unto | kingdom, so that thon mayest minister compassionately unto | kingdom, so that thon mayest minister compassionately unto |
| 40830 | My clay. Ⲟ Michael, the whole of the race of Adam shall | My clay. Ⲟⲓ Michael, the whole of the race of Adam shall | My clay. Oi Michael, the whole of the race of Adam shall |
| 40831 | know God through thee, O Michael, thou Commander-in- | know God through thee, O Michael, thou Commander-in- | know God through thee, O Michael, thou Commander-in- |
| 40832 | Chief of My kingdom. Thou, Michael, art the governor of | Chief of My kingdom. Thou, Michael, art the governor of | Chief of My kingdom. Thou, Michael, art the governor of |
| 40833 | the denizens of heaven, and also of the beings of the earth. | the denizens of heaven, and also of the beings of the earth. | the denizens of heaven, and also of the beings of the earth. |
| 40834 | O Michael, thou art the sweet-smelling savour at the moment | O Michael, thou art the sweet-smelling savour at the moment | O Michael, thou art the sweet-smelling savour at the moment |
| 40835 | of the Holy Sacrifice, and thou, O Michael, art he who shall | of the Holy Sacrifice, and thou, O Michael, art he who shall | of the Holy Sacrifice, and thou, O Michael, art he who shall |
| 40836 | present the Offering on behalf of the whole race of the sons | present the Offering on behalf of the whole race of the sons | present the Offering on behalf of the whole race of the sons |
| 40837 | of Adam. Very many things shall arise through the sons of | of Adam. Very many things shall arise through the sons of | of Adam. Very many things shall arise through the sons of |
| 40838 | Adam, and thou, O Michael, art he who shall make supplica- | Adam, and thou, O Michael, art he who shall make supplica- | Adam, and thou, O Michael, art he who shall make supplica- |
| 40839 | tion unto Me on their behalf and I will forgive them. The | tion unto Me on their behalf and I will forgive them. The | tion unto Me on their behalf and I will forgive them. The |
| 40840 | sons of the race of Adam | shall blaspheme Me through him | sons of the race of Adam | shall blaspheme Me through him | sons of the race of Adam | shall blaspheme Me through him |
| 40841 | that shall lead them astray, but I will forgive them through | that shall lead them astray, but I will forgive them through | that shall lead them astray, but I will forgive them through |
| 40842 | thy supplication, O Michael.” And when the Lord had said | thy supplication, O Michael.” And when the Lord had said | thy supplication, O Michael.” And when the Lord had said |
| 40843 | all these things unto Michael, He stretched out His hand, | all these things unto Michael, He stretched out His hand, | all these things unto Michael, He stretched out His hand, |
| 40844 | and put upon Michaels liead the crown, and He made him | and put upon Michaels liead the crown, and He made him | and put upon Michaels liead the crown, and He made him |
| 40845 | an archangel. And he set upon it three seals in the form of | an archangel. And he set upon it three seals in the form of | an archangel. And he set upon it three seals in the form of |
| 40846 | the Holy Trinity, and the similitude of Iis image was upon | the Holy Trinity, and the similitude of Iis image was upon | the Holy Trinity, and the similitude of Iis image was upon |
| 40847 | the seals, so that the Archangel Michael might continue to | the seals, so that the Archangel Michael might continue to | the seals, so that the Archangel Michael might continue to |
| 40848 | invoke God at all times on behalf of Iis image, that is to | invoke God at all times on behalf of Iis image, that is to | invoke God at all times on behalf of Iis image, that is to |
| 40849 | say, of myself. For this reason I, your father Adam, have | say, of myself. For this reason I, your father Adam, have | say, of myself. For this reason I, your father Adam, have |
| 40850 | come to the banquet of Michael.’ | come to the banquet of Michael.’ | come to the banquet of Michael.’ |
| 40851 | And thou, O Abel, the righteous man, the little sinless | And thou, O Abel, the righteous man, the little sinless | And thou, O Abel, the righteous man, the little sinless |
| 40852 | child, I entreat thee also [to tell me,why thou art rejoicing] | child, I entreat thee also [to tell me,why thou art rejoicing] | child, I entreat thee also [to tell me,why thou art rejoicing] |
| 40853 | at this great festival this day, which is the festival of the | at this great festival this day, which is the festival of the | at this great festival this day, which is the festival of the |
| 40854 | holy Archangel Michael. Abel saith, Ⲓ rejoice because he | holy Archangel Michael. Abel saith, ⲓ rejoice because he | holy Archangel Michael. Abel saith, i rejoice because he |
| 40855 | whose festival we celebrate this day was [the angel] who | whose festival we celebrate this day was [the angel] who | whose festival we celebrate this day was [the angel] who |
| 40856 | made supplication [to God] on behalf of my father and my | made supplication [to God] on behalf of my father and my | made supplication [to God] on behalf of my father and my |
| 40857 | mother, and God forgave them their transgressions, and it | mother, and God forgave them their transgressions, and it | mother, and God forgave them their transgressions, and it |
| 40858 | was he who took | my gifts up to God, Who received my | was he who took | my gifts up to God, Who received my | was he who took | my gifts up to God, Who received my |
| 40859 | sacrifice from me, and Who paid not attention [to that of | sacrifice from me, and Who paid not attention [to that of | sacrifice from me, and Who paid not attention [to that of |
| 40860 | my brother, because he brought it not] with a right heart. | my brother, because he brought it not] with a right heart. | my brother, because he brought it not] with a right heart. |
| 40861 | Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ |
| 40862 | And TI see thee, Seth, this day, and I see that thou art | And TI see thee, Seth, this day, and I see that thou art | And TI see thee, Seth, this day, and I see that thou art |
| 40863 | rejoicing at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael. | rejoicing at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael. | rejoicing at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael. |
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| 40864 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 909 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 909 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 909 |
| 40865 | [Why dost thou rejoice ?] Seth saith, ‘I am rejoicing | [Why dost thou rejoice ?] Seth saith, ‘I am rejoicing | [Why dost thou rejoice ?] Seth saith, ‘I am rejoicing |
| 40866 | because, when Kaein (Cain) had slain Abel my brother, God | because, when Kaein (Cain) had slain Abel my brother, God | because, when Kaein (Cain) had slain Abel my brother, God |
| 40867 | gave me as a gift to my parents. And my mother could not | gave me as a gift to my parents. And my mother could not | gave me as a gift to my parents. And my mother could not |
| 40868 | find milk to suckle me, for she had ceased to produce any | find milk to suckle me, for she had ceased to produce any | find milk to suckle me, for she had ceased to produce any |
| 40869 | on account of her grief for my brother Abel. But the holy | on account of her grief for my brother Abel. But the holy | on account of her grief for my brother Abel. But the holy |
| 40870 | Archangel Michael gave me every kind of spiritual food from | Archangel Michael gave me every kind of spiritual food from | Archangel Michael gave me every kind of spiritual food from |
| 40871 | heaven. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | heaven. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | heaven. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ |
| 40872 | O Enoch, thou righteous man whom God removed from | O Enoch, thou righteous man whom God removed from | O Enoch, thou righteous man whom God removed from |
| 40873 | [the earth], wherefore art thou present at this great festival | [the earth], wherefore art thou present at this great festival | [the earth], wherefore art thou present at this great festival |
| 40874 | this day, which is the festival of the holy Archangel Michael ? | this day, which is the festival of the holy Archangel Michael ? | this day, which is the festival of the holy Archangel Michael ? |
| 40875 | The righteous man saith, Ⲓ am rejoicing because it is I who | The righteous man saith, ⲓ am rejoicing because it is I who | The righteous man saith, i am rejoicing because it is I who |
| 40876 | write with my own hands in the register the sins, and the | write with my own hands in the register the sins, and the | write with my own hands in the register the sins, and the |
| 40877 | wickednesses, and the good deeds which are committed in the | wickednesses, and the good deeds which are committed in the | wickednesses, and the good deeds which are committed in the |
| 40878 | whole world. And the holy Archangel Michael taketh them | whole world. And the holy Archangel Michael taketh them | whole world. And the holy Archangel Michael taketh them |
| 40879 | into the presence of God, and presenteth unto Him the good | into the presence of God, and presenteth unto Him the good | into the presence of God, and presenteth unto Him the good |
| 40880 | deeds, and for the bad deeds he maketh supplication unto | deeds, and for the bad deeds he maketh supplication unto | deeds, and for the bad deeds he maketh supplication unto |
| 40881 | Him, and He forgiveth those who belong to my race. For | Him, and He forgiveth those who belong to my race. For | Him, and He forgiveth those who belong to my race. For |
| 40882 | this reason I rejoice this day.’ | this reason I rejoice this day.’ | this reason I rejoice this day.’ |
| 40883 | O Methuselah, thou righteous old man, who didst wax | O Methuselah, thou righteous old man, who didst wax | O Methuselah, thou righteous old man, who didst wax |
| 40884 | exceedingly old in days, is not thy joy this day genuine, for | exceedingly old in days, is not thy joy this day genuine, for | exceedingly old in days, is not thy joy this day genuine, for |
| 40885 | I see that thou art very glorious | in the midst of this banquet | I see that thou art very glorious | in the midst of this banquet | I see that thou art very glorious | in the midst of this banquet |
| 40886 | this day? Methuselah saith, ‘Wherefore should I not rejoice? | this day? Methuselah saith, ‘Wherefore should I not rejoice? | this day? Methuselah saith, ‘Wherefore should I not rejoice? |
| 40887 | I am the eighth from Adam. The Archangel Michael took | I am the eighth from Adam. The Archangel Michael took | I am the eighth from Adam. The Archangel Michael took |
| 40888 | my prayer up to God, and He bestowed upon me so long | my prayer up to God, and He bestowed upon me so long | my prayer up to God, and He bestowed upon me so long |
| 40889 | a life that my age and my years exceeded those of our father | a life that my age and my years exceeded those of our father | a life that my age and my years exceeded those of our father |
| 40890 | Adam by thirty-nine years.! Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | Adam by thirty-nine years.! Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | Adam by thirty-nine years.! Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ |
| 40891 | O Noah, thou righteous man, I see that thou art rejoicing | O Noah, thou righteous man, I see that thou art rejoicing | O Noah, thou righteous man, I see that thou art rejoicing |
| 40892 | this day. Noah saith, ¢ Hearken, whercfore should Ⲓ not | this day. Noah saith, ¢ Hearken, whercfore should ⲓ not | this day. Noah saith, ¢ Hearken, whercfore should i not |
| 40893 | rejoice and be glad 7 For when God was wroth, [and wished] | rejoice and be glad 7 For when God was wroth, [and wished] | rejoice and be glad 7 For when God was wroth, [and wished] |
| 40894 | to destroy the world, He put me, and my wife, and my chil- | to destroy the world, He put me, and my wife, and my chil- | to destroy the world, He put me, and my wife, and my chil- |
| 40895 | dren, and all the creatures that move on the earth, into the | dren, and all the creatures that move on the earth, into the | dren, and all the creatures that move on the earth, into the |
| 40896 | Ark, and shut the door of the Ark. And the cataracts of the | Ark, and shut the door of the Ark. And the cataracts of the | Ark, and shut the door of the Ark. And the cataracts of the |
| 40897 | heavens and of the earth were opened, and they surrounded | heavens and of the earth were opened, and they surrounded | heavens and of the earth were opened, and they surrounded |
| 40898 | } Gen. v. 4, 27. | } Gen. v. 4, 27. | } Gen. v. 4, 27. |
| 40899 | Fol. ⲧ | Fol. Ⲧ | Fol. T |
| 40900 | Ab | Ab | Ab |
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| 40901 | Fol. 18 ϥ | Fol. 18 ϥ | Fol. 18 f |
| 40902 | ⲗⲅ | ⲗⲅ | lġ |
| 40903 | 910 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 910 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 910 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 40904 | us for forty days and forty nights, and we saw neither sun, nor | us for forty days and forty nights, and we saw neither sun, nor | us for forty days and forty nights, and we saw neither sun, nor |
| 40905 | moon, nor star. But the holy Archangel Michael acted as | moon, nor star. But the holy Archangel Michael acted as | moon, nor star. But the holy Archangel Michael acted as |
| 40906 | steersman for us and the Ark, and he continued to make | steersman for us and the Ark, and he continued to make | steersman for us and the Ark, and he continued to make |
| 40907 | supplication to God until the waters diminished, and [the | supplication to God until the waters diminished, and [the | supplication to God until the waters diminished, and [the |
| 40908 | land] that was dry appeared, and I and those who were with | land] that was dry appeared, and I and those who were with | land] that was dry appeared, and I and those who were with |
| 40909 | me were | delivered. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | me were | delivered. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | me were | delivered. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ |
| 40910 | And dost thou, O thou patriarch Abraham, rejoice this | And dost thou, O thou patriarch Abraham, rejoice this | And dost thou, O thou patriarch Abraham, rejoice this |
| 40911 | day at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael ? Yea,’ | day at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael ? Yea,’ | day at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael ? Yea,’ |
| 40912 | saith Abraham, ‘I do rejoice this day; for I am the first | saith Abraham, ‘I do rejoice this day; for I am the first | saith Abraham, ‘I do rejoice this day; for I am the first |
| 40913 | man with whom Michael, and my Lord, and his fellow Arch- | man with whom Michael, and my Lord, and his fellow Arch- | man with whom Michael, and my Lord, and his fellow Arch- |
| 40914 | angel Gabriel became friends. And Michael made supplica- | angel Gabriel became friends. And Michael made supplica- | angel Gabriel became friends. And Michael made supplica- |
| 40915 | tion to God on my behalf, and He gave me my son Isaac. | tion to God on my behalf, and He gave me my son Isaac. | tion to God on my behalf, and He gave me my son Isaac. |
| 40916 | And I ate with him—would that I had been worthy !—under | And I ate with him—would that I had been worthy !—under | And I ate with him—would that I had been worthy !—under |
| 40917 | the tree of Mabré (Mamre). Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | the tree of Mabré (Mamre). Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | the tree of Mabré (Mamre). Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ |
| 40918 | And thou, Isaac, thou righteous man, thou son of a holy | And thou, Isaac, thou righteous man, thou son of a holy | And thou, Isaac, thou righteous man, thou son of a holy |
| 40919 | promise, the holy sacrifice which was accepted by the living | promise, the holy sacrifice which was accepted by the living | promise, the holy sacrifice which was accepted by the living |
| 40920 | God, why art thou so splendidly arrayed at the festival of the | God, why art thou so splendidly arrayed at the festival of the | God, why art thou so splendidly arrayed at the festival of the |
| 40921 | holy Archangel Michael ? Isaac saith, ‘I am arrayed thus | holy Archangel Michael ? Isaac saith, ‘I am arrayed thus | holy Archangel Michael ? Isaac saith, ‘I am arrayed thus |
| 40922 | gloriously because I was the only son of my father and | gloriously because I was the only son of my father and | gloriously because I was the only son of my father and |
| 40923 | my mother. My mother was a barren woman, and she had | my mother. My mother was a barren woman, and she had | my mother. My mother was a barren woman, and she had |
| 40924 | no child except myself, neither did she give birth to any | no child except myself, neither did she give birth to any | no child except myself, neither did she give birth to any |
| 40925 | child after me. My father bound my hands and my feet, | child after me. My father bound my hands and my feet, | child after me. My father bound my hands and my feet, |
| 40926 | and offered me up on a stone [which was set] upon a desert | and offered me up on a stone [which was set] upon a desert | and offered me up on a stone [which was set] upon a desert |
| 40927 | mountain. 1 saw with my eyes the Sacrificial knife in the | mountain. 1 saw with my eyes the Sacrificial knife in the | mountain. 1 saw with my eyes the Sacrificial knife in the |
| 40928 | hand of my father as he was about to drive it into me, when | hand of my father as he was about to drive it into me, when | hand of my father as he was about to drive it into me, when |
| 40929 | straightway the Archangel Michael came, and snatched the | straightway the Archangel Michael came, and snatched the | straightway the Archangel Michael came, and snatched the |
| 40930 | sacrificial knife from the hand of my father, and he provided | sacrificial knife from the hand of my father, and he provided | sacrificial knife from the hand of my father, and he provided |
| 40931 | Fol. 18 » & sheep for the offering in my stead, | and my sacrifice was | Fol. 18 » & sheep for the offering in my stead, | and my sacrifice was | Fol. 18 » & sheep for the offering in my stead, | and my sacrifice was |
| 40932 | Ax | Ax | Ax |
| 40933 | completed. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | completed. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | completed. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ |
| 40934 | And thou, O patriarch Jacob, who prevailedst with God, and | And thou, O patriarch Jacob, who prevailedst with God, and | And thou, O patriarch Jacob, who prevailedst with God, and |
| 40935 | wast a mighty one with men, dost thou also rejoice this day | wast a mighty one with men, dost thou also rejoice this day | wast a mighty one with men, dost thou also rejoice this day |
| 40936 | at the festival of the Archangel Michael ? Jacob saith, ‘T | at the festival of the Archangel Michael ? Jacob saith, ‘T | at the festival of the Archangel Michael ? Jacob saith, ‘T |
| 40937 | rejoice exceedingly this day, because when my brother Esau | rejoice exceedingly this day, because when my brother Esau | rejoice exceedingly this day, because when my brother Esau |
| 40938 | pursued me to slay me I departed to Mesopotamia of Syria to | pursued me to slay me I departed to Mesopotamia of Syria to | pursued me to slay me I departed to Mesopotamia of Syria to |
| 40939 | the feet of Laban. And Michael came to me, and appor- | the feet of Laban. And Michael came to me, and appor- | the feet of Laban. And Michael came to me, and appor- |
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| 40940 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL Ϩⲙ | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ϧⲉⲛ | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL xen |
| 40941 | tioned to me [my wages from the cattle], and blessed me, and | tioned to me [my wages from the cattle], and blessed me, and | tioned to me [my wages from the cattle], and blessed me, and |
| 40942 | my children, and my wives, and because of this Israel took | my children, and my wives, and because of this Israel took | my children, and my wives, and because of this Israel took |
| 40943 | the name from me. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | the name from me. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | the name from me. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ |
| 40944 | And thou, O Joseph, thou righteous man, thou man of | And thou, O Joseph, thou righteous man, thou man of | And thou, O Joseph, thou righteous man, thou man of |
| 40945 | understanding, who wast envied [by thy brethren], what | understanding, who wast envied [by thy brethren], what | understanding, who wast envied [by thy brethren], what |
| 40946 | art thou doing in this place this day ? Dost thou rejoice at | art thou doing in this place this day ? Dost thou rejoice at | art thou doing in this place this day ? Dost thou rejoice at |
| 40947 | the festival of the Archangel Michael ? Joseph the righteous | the festival of the Archangel Michael ? Joseph the righteous | the festival of the Archangel Michael ? Joseph the righteous |
| 40948 | man saith, ¢ Verily I am right in rejoicing this day. For | man saith, ¢ Verily I am right in rejoicing this day. For | man saith, ¢ Verily I am right in rejoicing this day. For |
| 40949 | when my brethren, who were envious of me, sold me into | when my brethren, who were envious of me, sold me into | when my brethren, who were envious of me, sold me into |
| 40950 | a strange land, and when I became a miserable outcast, and | a strange land, and when I became a miserable outcast, and | a strange land, and when I became a miserable outcast, and |
| 40951 | was without friends in my great tribulations, the Archangel | was without friends in my great tribulations, the Archangel | was without friends in my great tribulations, the Archangel |
| 40952 | Michael came to me, and delivered me, and made me king. | Michael came to me, and delivered me, and made me king. | Michael came to me, and delivered me, and made me king. |
| 40953 | Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ |
| 40954 | O Moses, and Aaron, and Joshua, | the son of Nun, why Fol. ϥ | O Moses, and Aaron, and Joshua, | the son of Nun, why Fol. Ϥ | O Moses, and Aaron, and Joshua, | the son of Nun, why Fol. F |
| 40955 | do ye rejoice so greatly at the festival of the Archangel Ne | do ye rejoice so greatly at the festival of the Archangel Ne | do ye rejoice so greatly at the festival of the Archangel Ne |
| 40956 | Michael ? The saints say, Ⲧⲉ festival assuredly belongeth | Michael ? The saints say, ⲧⲉ festival assuredly belongeth | Michael ? The saints say, te festival assuredly belongeth |
| 40957 | unto us, and we rejoice therein, for 1t was Michael who | unto us, and we rejoice therein, for 1t was Michael who | unto us, and we rejoice therein, for 1t was Michael who |
| 40958 | walked with us and with his people, and who captured our | walked with us and with his people, and who captured our | walked with us and with his people, and who captured our |
| 40959 | enemies, and guided us into the land of promise. Therefore | enemies, and guided us into the land of promise. Therefore | enemies, and guided us into the land of promise. Therefore |
| 40960 | do we rejoice this day.’ | do we rejoice this day.’ | do we rejoice this day.’ |
| 40961 | And thee also, O Gideon, do I see rejoicing at the banquet | And thee also, O Gideon, do I see rejoicing at the banquet | And thee also, O Gideon, do I see rejoicing at the banquet |
| 40962 | of Michael? Gideon saith, <I rejoice this day because it was | of Michael? Gideon saith, <I rejoice this day because it was | of Michael? Gideon saith, <I rejoice this day because it was |
| 40963 | Michael who came to me, and filled me with his power, and | Michael who came to me, and filled me with his power, and | Michael who came to me, and filled me with his power, and |
| 40964 | went and crushed Midian, and delivered my people.’ | went and crushed Midian, and delivered my people.’ | went and crushed Midian, and delivered my people.’ |
| 40965 | O Manoah, and Anna thy wife, how great is your joy this | O Manoah, and Anna thy wife, how great is your joy this | O Manoah, and Anna thy wife, how great is your joy this |
| 40966 | day! And the judges say, ¢ Because we were barren from our | day! And the judges say, ¢ Because we were barren from our | day! And the judges say, ¢ Because we were barren from our |
| 40967 | youth, and had no children, we continued to pray and to offer | youth, and had no children, we continued to pray and to offer | youth, and had no children, we continued to pray and to offer |
| 40968 | up offerings to God, that they might be a memorial for us; | up offerings to God, that they might be a memorial for us; | up offerings to God, that they might be a memorial for us; |
| 40969 | and God gave us Samson, the strong man, and our son also | and God gave us Samson, the strong man, and our son also | and God gave us Samson, the strong man, and our son also |
| 40970 | rejoiceth with us this day.’ | rejoiceth with us this day.’ | rejoiceth with us this day.’ |
| 40971 | And thee, O David, thou father of the Christ according to | And thee, O David, thou father of the Christ according to | And thee, O David, thou father of the Christ according to |
| 40972 | the flesh, thou righteous king, do I see this day striking a ten- | the flesh, thou righteous king, do I see this day striking a ten- | the flesh, thou righteous king, do I see this day striking a ten- |
| 40973 | stringed harp of the spirit at the banquet of Michael ?1| | stringed harp of the spirit at the banquet of Michael ?1| | stringed harp of the spirit at the banquet of Michael ?1| |
| 40974 | ! The words ⲕⲁⲗⲉⲓ ⲙ̄ⲙⲟⲓ̈ ⲉ ⲣⲟϥ ⲙ̄ⲡⲟⲟⲩ, ‘calling me to him this | ! The words ⲕⲁⲗⲉⲓ ⲙⲙⲟⲓ ⲉ ⲣⲟϥ ⲛⲫⲟⲟⲩ, ‘calling me to him this | ! The words kalei mmoi e rof nfoou, ‘calling me to him this |
| 40975 | day,” make no sense here. | day,” make no sense here. | day,” make no sense here. |
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| 40976 | Fol. 19 b | Fol. 19 b | Fol. 19 b |
| 40977 | Ac | Ac | Ac |
| 40978 | Fol. 20 a | Fol. 20 a | Fol. 20 a |
| 40979 | 912 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 912 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 912 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 40980 | David saith, “Yea, I do rejoice, and I am arrayed in rich | David saith, “Yea, I do rejoice, and I am arrayed in rich | David saith, “Yea, I do rejoice, and I am arrayed in rich |
| 40981 | apparel, because all the verses of the words of God and His | apparel, because all the verses of the words of God and His | apparel, because all the verses of the words of God and His |
| 40982 | Words are [inscribed] upon the tablet of my heart, and the | Words are [inscribed] upon the tablet of my heart, and the | Words are [inscribed] upon the tablet of my heart, and the |
| 40983 | verse which is appropriate to this festival is this: The angel | verse which is appropriate to this festival is this: The angel | verse which is appropriate to this festival is this: The angel |
| 40984 | of God campeth round about those who fear Him and | of God campeth round about those who fear Him and | of God campeth round about those who fear Him and |
| 40985 | delivereth them.! Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | delivereth them.! Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | delivereth them.! Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ |
| 40986 | Solomon, thou wise man, dost not thou rejoice this day in | Solomon, thou wise man, dost not thou rejoice this day in | Solomon, thou wise man, dost not thou rejoice this day in |
| 40987 | the joy of the holy Archangel Michael ? Solomon saith, | the joy of the holy Archangel Michael ? Solomon saith, | the joy of the holy Archangel Michael ? Solomon saith, |
| 40988 | ‘Yea, I do rejoice this day, for it was Michael the archangel | ‘Yea, I do rejoice this day, for it was Michael the archangel | ‘Yea, I do rejoice this day, for it was Michael the archangel |
| 40989 | who stood by my side from my youth up, and he made peace | who stood by my side from my youth up, and he made peace | who stood by my side from my youth up, and he made peace |
| 40990 | to be in my days, and he took my prayer up to God, and | to be in my days, and he took my prayer up to God, and | to be in my days, and he took my prayer up to God, and |
| 40991 | I builded His house.’ | I builded His house.’ | I builded His house.’ |
| 40992 | Hezekiah, thou righteous king, dost thou rejoice this day | Hezekiah, thou righteous king, dost thou rejoice this day | Hezekiah, thou righteous king, dost thou rejoice this day |
| 40993 | at the festival of Michael, the Commander-in-Chief ? Heze- | at the festival of Michael, the Commander-in-Chief ? Heze- | at the festival of Michael, the Commander-in-Chief ? Heze- |
| 40994 | kiah saith, ¢ Yea, I do rejoice, for when the Assyrians camped | kiah saith, ¢ Yea, I do rejoice, for when the Assyrians camped | kiah saith, ¢ Yea, I do rejoice, for when the Assyrians camped |
| 40995 | round about me and my people, Michael the archangel went | round about me and my people, Michael the archangel went | round about me and my people, Michael the archangel went |
| 40996 | and crushed them by night. And their number amounted to | and crushed them by night. And their number amounted to | and crushed them by night. And their number amounted to |
| 40997 | cighteen and a half times ten thousand men, and I and my | cighteen and a half times ten thousand men, and I and my | cighteen and a half times ten thousand men, and I and my |
| 40998 | people were delivered. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | people were delivered. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | people were delivered. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ |
| 40999 | O Isaiah, thou great Prophet, hast thou occasion for rejoicing | O Isaiah, thou great Prophet, hast thou occasion for rejoicing | O Isaiah, thou great Prophet, hast thou occasion for rejoicing |
| 41000 | at the festival of the Archangel Michael? | Isaiah saith, | at the festival of the Archangel Michael? | Isaiah saith, | at the festival of the Archangel Michael? | Isaiah saith, |
| 41001 | This is the occasion of my joy: Through all the revilings | This is the occasion of my joy: Through all the revilings | This is the occasion of my joy: Through all the revilings |
| 41002 | and abuse which were heaped upon me by Manasseh and | and abuse which were heaped upon me by Manasseh and | and abuse which were heaped upon me by Manasseh and |
| 41003 | those who were with him, it was Michael who stood by my | those who were with him, it was Michael who stood by my | those who were with him, it was Michael who stood by my |
| 41004 | side, and it was he who gave me strength to endure even up | side, and it was he who gave me strength to endure even up | side, and it was he who gave me strength to endure even up |
| 41005 | to the point when they sawed me down in twain with a wood- | to the point when they sawed me down in twain with a wood- | to the point when they sawed me down in twain with a wood- |
| 41006 | saw. Therefore do I rejoice this day, O my holy father.’ | saw. Therefore do I rejoice this day, O my holy father.’ | saw. Therefore do I rejoice this day, O my holy father.’ |
| 41007 | And do Ⲓ see thee also this day, O thou holy man Jeremiah, | And do ⲓ see thee also this day, O thou holy man Jeremiah, | And do i see thee also this day, O thou holy man Jeremiah, |
| 41008 | with thy great lamp of light, rejoicing at the festival of the | with thy great lamp of light, rejoicing at the festival of the | with thy great lamp of light, rejoicing at the festival of the |
| 41009 | Archangel Michael? Jeremiah saith, ‘Yea, I do rejoice | Archangel Michael? Jeremiah saith, ‘Yea, I do rejoice | Archangel Michael? Jeremiah saith, ‘Yea, I do rejoice |
| 41010 | greatly this day, because I passed seven years in captivity | greatly this day, because I passed seven years in captivity | greatly this day, because I passed seven years in captivity |
| 41011 | with my people, and the holy Archangel Michael made sup- | with my people, and the holy Archangel Michael made sup- | with my people, and the holy Archangel Michael made sup- |
| 41012 | plication [on my behalf] unto Him that liveth for ever, and | plication [on my behalf] unto Him that liveth for ever, and | plication [on my behalf] unto Him that liveth for ever, and |
| 41013 | ! Ps. xxxiv. 7. | ! Ps. xxxiv. 7. | ! Ps. xxxiv. 7. |
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| 41014 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 913 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 913 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 913 |
| 41015 | He put mercy into the hearts of the Babylonian men, and | He put mercy into the hearts of the Babylonian men, and | He put mercy into the hearts of the Babylonian men, and |
| 41016 | they set me free, and I returned to Jerusalem with my people. | they set me free, and I returned to Jerusalem with my people. | they set me free, and I returned to Jerusalem with my people. |
| 41017 | Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ |
| 41018 | Come, Ezekiel the Prophet, and shew us what is the reason | Come, Ezekiel the Prophet, and shew us what is the reason | Come, Ezekiel the Prophet, and shew us what is the reason |
| 41019 | that thou dost leap with joy and boldness at the festival this | that thou dost leap with joy and boldness at the festival this | that thou dost leap with joy and boldness at the festival this |
| 41020 | day of the holy Archangel Michael. Ezekiel saith, Ⲓ leap | day of the holy Archangel Michael. Ezekiel saith, ⲓ leap | day of the holy Archangel Michael. Ezekiel saith, i leap |
| 41021 | and I rejoice [this day] because it was Michael, the great | and I rejoice [this day] because it was Michael, the great | and I rejoice [this day] because it was Michael, the great |
| 41022 | archangel, who brought unto me the roll of the books, and | archangel, who brought unto me the roll of the books, and | archangel, who brought unto me the roll of the books, and |
| 41023 | he commanded me, and I ate it, and the prophecies were | he commanded me, and I ate it, and the prophecies were | he commanded me, and I ate it, and the prophecies were |
| 41024 | revealed unto me. | Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | revealed unto me. | Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | revealed unto me. | Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ |
| 41025 | And, O Ananias, Azarias, and Misael, peradventure ye are | And, O Ananias, Azarias, and Misael, peradventure ye are | And, O Ananias, Azarias, and Misael, peradventure ye are |
| 41026 | rejoicing this day at the festival of the holy Archangel | rejoicing this day at the festival of the holy Archangel | rejoicing this day at the festival of the holy Archangel |
| 41027 | Michael ? Yea,” say the three holy saints, ⲅⲉ rejoice and | Michael ? Yea,” say the three holy saints, ⲅⲉ rejoice and | Michael ? Yea,” say the three holy saints, ge rejoice and |
| 41028 | are glad because it was he, whose festival we are celebrating | are glad because it was he, whose festival we are celebrating | are glad because it was he, whose festival we are celebrating |
| 41029 | this day, who came into the midst of the blazing fiery furnace | this day, who came into the midst of the blazing fiery furnace | this day, who came into the midst of the blazing fiery furnace |
| 41030 | and quenched the flames for us, and he made the king to | and quenched the flames for us, and he made the king to | and quenched the flames for us, and he made the king to |
| 41031 | believe in God. Our martyrdom was completed, and we | believe in God. Our martyrdom was completed, and we | believe in God. Our martyrdom was completed, and we |
| 41032 | rejoice this day at this great festival’ | rejoice this day at this great festival’ | rejoice this day at this great festival’ |
| 41033 | [And thou Daniel,] I think that thou art rejoicing exceed- | [And thou Daniel,] I think that thou art rejoicing exceed- | [And thou Daniel,] I think that thou art rejoicing exceed- |
| 41034 | ingly, and what kind of joy is thine? Daniel saith, ¢ Neither | ingly, and what kind of joy is thine? Daniel saith, ¢ Neither | ingly, and what kind of joy is thine? Daniel saith, ¢ Neither |
| 41035 | once is it, nor twice, that I have seen Michael, who is the | once is it, nor twice, that I have seen Michael, who is the | once is it, nor twice, that I have seen Michael, who is the |
| 41036 | governor in very truth. And at the moment when I was cast | governor in very truth. And at the moment when I was cast | governor in very truth. And at the moment when I was cast |
| 41037 | into the den of lions, it was the Commander-in-Chief, Michael, | into the den of lions, it was the Commander-in-Chief, Michael, | into the den of lions, it was the Commander-in-Chief, Michael, |
| 41038 | who came to us, and shut the mouths of the lions. Therefore | who came to us, and shut the mouths of the lions. Therefore | who came to us, and shut the mouths of the lions. Therefore |
| 41039 | do I rejoice this day.’ | do I rejoice this day.’ | do I rejoice this day.’ |
| 41040 | O ye Twelve Apostles, do ye rejoice this day at this great | O ye Twelve Apostles, do ye rejoice this day at this great | O ye Twelve Apostles, do ye rejoice this day at this great |
| 41041 | festival, and are ye rejoicing greatly ? They say, ‘We do | festival, and are ye rejoicing greatly ? They say, ‘We do | festival, and are ye rejoicing greatly ? They say, ‘We do |
| 41042 | rejoice, for after the great sorrow which came upon us at the | rejoice, for after the great sorrow which came upon us at the | rejoice, for after the great sorrow which came upon us at the |
| 41043 | time when they crucified our Lord Jesus the Christ, and we | time when they crucified our Lord Jesus the Christ, and we | time when they crucified our Lord Jesus the Christ, and we |
| 41044 | hid ourselves through fear of the Jews, Mary | the Virgin Fol. ϩⲓ ⲉ | hid ourselves through fear of the Jews, Mary | the Virgin Fol. Ϩⲓ ⲉ | hid ourselves through fear of the Jews, Mary | the Virgin Fol. Hi e |
| 41045 | came and informed us, saying, I and those who were with me | came and informed us, saying, I and those who were with me | came and informed us, saying, I and those who were with me |
| 41046 | went to see the tomb at the break of day on the first day of | went to see the tomb at the break of day on the first day of | went to see the tomb at the break of day on the first day of |
| 41047 | the week, and we found the holy Archangel Michael. He | the week, and we found the holy Archangel Michael. He | the week, and we found the holy Archangel Michael. He |
| 41048 | had rolled away the stone, and was sitting upon it, and | had rolled away the stone, and was sitting upon it, and | had rolled away the stone, and was sitting upon it, and |
| 41049 | he gave us the good news, “The Lord hath risen.” Therefore | he gave us the good news, “The Lord hath risen.” Therefore | he gave us the good news, “The Lord hath risen.” Therefore |
| 41050 | do we rejoice this day.’ | do we rejoice this day.’ | do we rejoice this day.’ |
| 41051 | ⲑ ⲛ | ⲑ ⲛ | θ n |
| 41052 | Ae | Ae | Ae |
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| 41053 | 914 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 914 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 914 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 41054 | And thou, O holy priest Zacharias, and John thy son, do ye | And thou, O holy priest Zacharias, and John thy son, do ye | And thou, O holy priest Zacharias, and John thy son, do ye |
| 41055 | rejoice at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael? The | rejoice at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael? The | rejoice at the festival of the holy Archangel Michael? The |
| 41056 | holy men say, Ⲛⲉ rejoice because the holy archangel was | holy men say, ⲛⲉ rejoice because the holy archangel was | holy men say, ne rejoice because the holy archangel was |
| 41057 | appointed to be Commander-in-Chief, and I am priest unto | appointed to be Commander-in-Chief, and I am priest unto | appointed to be Commander-in-Chief, and I am priest unto |
| 41058 | him, and my son John is the son of Elisabeth the kinswoman | him, and my son John is the son of Elisabeth the kinswoman | him, and my son John is the son of Elisabeth the kinswoman |
| 41059 | of Mary ; and the mother of Jesus is my kinswoman, according | of Mary ; and the mother of Jesus is my kinswoman, according | of Mary ; and the mother of Jesus is my kinswoman, according |
| 41060 | to the flesh. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | to the flesh. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | to the flesh. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ |
| 41061 | And thou Stephen, thou archdeacon and protomartyr, dost | And thou Stephen, thou archdeacon and protomartyr, dost | And thou Stephen, thou archdeacon and protomartyr, dost |
| 41062 | thou rejoice this day at the festival of the Archangel Michael? | thou rejoice this day at the festival of the Archangel Michael? | thou rejoice this day at the festival of the Archangel Michael? |
| 41063 | Stephen saith, ‘Yea, my joy is great. For when they were | Stephen saith, ‘Yea, my joy is great. For when they were | Stephen saith, ‘Yea, my joy is great. For when they were |
| 41064 | stoning me, I lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and I saw | stoning me, I lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and I saw | stoning me, I lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and I saw |
| 41065 | the heavens open, and I saw the Archangel Michael and all | the heavens open, and I saw the Archangel Michael and all | the heavens open, and I saw the Archangel Michael and all |
| 41066 | his angels, and they were making supplication on my behalf. | his angels, and they were making supplication on my behalf. | his angels, and they were making supplication on my behalf. |
| 41067 | And T saw Jesus standing by the right hand of God the | And T saw Jesus standing by the right hand of God the | And T saw Jesus standing by the right hand of God the |
| 41068 | Father. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | Father. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ | Father. Therefore do I rejoice this day.’ |
| 41069 | O all ye Martyrs and Righteous, do ye rejoice at the | | O all ye Martyrs and Righteous, do ye rejoice at the | | O all ye Martyrs and Righteous, do ye rejoice at the | |
| 41070 | Fol. 215 festival of Michael this day? The saints say, ‘ Yea, verily, | Fol. 215 festival of Michael this day? The saints say, ‘ Yea, verily, | Fol. 215 festival of Michael this day? The saints say, ‘ Yea, verily, |
| 41071 | ⲙ̄ | ⲙ | m |
| 41072 | we do rejoice this day because in all the tribulations that | we do rejoice this day because in all the tribulations that | we do rejoice this day because in all the tribulations that |
| 41073 | came upon us, and in all the tortures which they inflicted | came upon us, and in all the tortures which they inflicted | came upon us, and in all the tortures which they inflicted |
| 41074 | upon us, it was the Archangel Michael who gave us strength, | upon us, it was the Archangel Michael who gave us strength, | upon us, it was the Archangel Michael who gave us strength, |
| 41075 | and we bore them until at length we completed our strife; | and we bore them until at length we completed our strife; | and we bore them until at length we completed our strife; |
| 41076 | and we received great honours because of him. Therefore | and we received great honours because of him. Therefore | and we received great honours because of him. Therefore |
| 41077 | do we rejoice this day.’ | do we rejoice this day.’ | do we rejoice this day.’ |
| 41078 | Ⲟ all ye orders of angels who are in the heavens, do ye | ⲟⲓ all ye orders of angels who are in the heavens, do ye | oi all ye orders of angels who are in the heavens, do ye |
| 41079 | rejoice this day with us at the festiv al of the holy Archangel | rejoice this day with us at the festiv al of the holy Archangel | rejoice this day with us at the festiv al of the holy Archangel |
| 41080 | Michael ? They say, © Yea, all joy is ours because on the day | Michael ? They say, © Yea, all joy is ours because on the day | Michael ? They say, © Yea, all joy is ours because on the day |
| 41081 | when our Creator rebuked the Proud One, He set us at the | when our Creator rebuked the Proud One, He set us at the | when our Creator rebuked the Proud One, He set us at the |
| 41082 | feet of the Tumble One, the great and holy Archangel Michael. | feet of the Tumble One, the great and holy Archangel Michael. | feet of the Tumble One, the great and holy Archangel Michael. |
| 41083 | Therefore do we rejoice this day.’ | Therefore do we rejoice this day.’ | Therefore do we rejoice this day.’ |
| 41084 | Verily, O my beloved, great is the honour of this great | Verily, O my beloved, great is the honour of this great | Verily, O my beloved, great is the honour of this great |
| 41085 | feast which is spread out for us this day, not only upon earth, | feast which is spread out for us this day, not only upon earth, | feast which is spread out for us this day, not only upon earth, |
| 41086 | but in the heavens also. Now therefore, O [my] listeners, | but in the heavens also. Now therefore, O [my] listeners, | but in the heavens also. Now therefore, O [my] listeners, |
| 41087 | who love instruction, let us hasten to betake ourselves to the | who love instruction, let us hasten to betake ourselves to the | who love instruction, let us hasten to betake ourselves to the |
| 41088 | feast of the Archangel Michael, so that we ourselves may | feast of the Archangel Michael, so that we ourselves may | feast of the Archangel Michael, so that we ourselves may |
| 41089 | partake of the multitude of good things that shall be laid out | partake of the multitude of good things that shall be laid out | partake of the multitude of good things that shall be laid out |
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| 41090 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 915 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 915 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 915 |
| 41091 | before us and before all the saints whose names we have | before us and before all the saints whose names we have | before us and before all the saints whose names we have |
| 41092 | enumerated. Perhaps, O my beloved, if we dare to go into | enumerated. Perhaps, O my beloved, if we dare to go into | enumerated. Perhaps, O my beloved, if we dare to go into |
| 41093 | the banquet of the Commander-in-Chief, and we are not | the banquet of the Commander-in-Chief, and we are not | the banquet of the Commander-in-Chief, and we are not |
| 41094 | arrayed in | rich-apparel, and we enter in [dressed] in mean | arrayed in | rich-apparel, and we enter in [dressed] in mean | arrayed in | rich-apparel, and we enter in [dressed] in mean |
| 41095 | attire, with our bodies full of imperfections, we shall find | attire, with our bodies full of imperfections, we shall find | attire, with our bodies full of imperfections, we shall find |
| 41096 | ourselves in a state of shame among those who wear their | ourselves in a state of shame among those who wear their | ourselves in a state of shame among those who wear their |
| 41097 | rich garments draped about them. And they will thrust us | rich garments draped about them. And they will thrust us | rich garments draped about them. And they will thrust us |
| 41098 | away so that we may not approach them, and so that they | away so that we may not approach them, and so that they | away so that we may not approach them, and so that they |
| 41099 | may not be defiled by us, and after looking upon us with | may not be defiled by us, and after looking upon us with | may not be defiled by us, and after looking upon us with |
| 41100 | looks of disgust and contempt they will betake themselves | looks of disgust and contempt they will betake themselves | looks of disgust and contempt they will betake themselves |
| 41101 | to casting us forth [from the hall]. And assuredly those who | to casting us forth [from the hall]. And assuredly those who | to casting us forth [from the hall]. And assuredly those who |
| 41102 | are arrayed in splendid attire will reproach us with words of | are arrayed in splendid attire will reproach us with words of | are arrayed in splendid attire will reproach us with words of |
| 41103 | abuse as follows: Ⲟ ye fools of men, are ye not ashamed | abuse as follows: ⲟⲓ ye fools of men, are ye not ashamed | abuse as follows: oi ye fools of men, are ye not ashamed |
| 41104 | to be in this state? And if ye are not ashamed, are ye not | to be in this state? And if ye are not ashamed, are ye not | to be in this state? And if ye are not ashamed, are ye not |
| 41105 | afraid of Him Who is the King in truth, the Christ, and of | afraid of Him Who is the King in truth, the Christ, and of | afraid of Him Who is the King in truth, the Christ, and of |
| 41106 | His holy Archangel Michael? Is it possible that ye do not | His holy Archangel Michael? Is it possible that ye do not | His holy Archangel Michael? Is it possible that ye do not |
| 41107 | know unto Whom this hall belongeth, and whose banquet | know unto Whom this hall belongeth, and whose banquet | know unto Whom this hall belongeth, and whose banquet |
| 41108 | this is? If ye do not, then learn that the hall belongeth | this is? If ye do not, then learn that the hall belongeth | this is? If ye do not, then learn that the hall belongeth |
| 41109 | to the King, and the banquet is that of the holy Archangel | to the King, and the banquet is that of the holy Archangel | to the King, and the banquet is that of the holy Archangel |
| 41110 | Michael, who conquered in the war in the presence of his | Michael, who conquered in the war in the presence of his | Michael, who conquered in the war in the presence of his |
| 41111 | Lord, Who, because of his valour, hath bestowed upon him | Lord, Who, because of his valour, hath bestowed upon him | Lord, Who, because of his valour, hath bestowed upon him |
| 41112 | all these honours. Verily, T am stricken with wonder that | all these honours. Verily, T am stricken with wonder that | all these honours. Verily, T am stricken with wonder that |
| 41113 | ye were so bold as to come into the inner hall, and especially | ye were so bold as to come into the inner hall, and especially | ye were so bold as to come into the inner hall, and especially |
| 41114 | so seeing that your bodies are uncovered. Have ye never | so seeing that your bodies are uncovered. Have ye never | so seeing that your bodies are uncovered. Have ye never |
| 41115 | heard Him say, “Come not into My marriage chamber | | heard Him say, “Come not into My marriage chamber | | heard Him say, “Come not into My marriage chamber | |
| 41116 | without being arrayed in the wedding garment?” Have | without being arrayed in the wedding garment?” Have | without being arrayed in the wedding garment?” Have |
| 41117 | ye not heard Him [speak] concerning the man who was so | ye not heard Him [speak] concerning the man who was so | ye not heard Him [speak] concerning the man who was so |
| 41118 | bold as to go therein dressed in mean apparel, like unto your | bold as to go therein dressed in mean apparel, like unto your | bold as to go therein dressed in mean apparel, like unto your |
| 41119 | own? Ye know well what happened unto him, for it is | own? Ye know well what happened unto him, for it is | own? Ye know well what happened unto him, for it is |
| 41120 | written, Ile made them bind his hands and his feet, and he | written, Ile made them bind his hands and his feet, and he | written, Ile made them bind his hands and his feet, and he |
| 41121 | cast him out into the outer darkness, where there is weeping | cast him out into the outer darkness, where there is weeping | cast him out into the outer darkness, where there is weeping |
| 41122 | and the gnashing of teeth.’ ! | and the gnashing of teeth.’ ! | and the gnashing of teeth.’ ! |
| 41123 | Now therefore, O brethren, rise up and withdraw yourselves | Now therefore, O brethren, rise up and withdraw yourselves | Now therefore, O brethren, rise up and withdraw yourselves |
| 41124 | 1 Matt. xxii. 13. | 1 Matt. xxii. 13. | 1 Matt. xxii. 13. |
| 41125 | ⲛ | Ⲛ | N |
| 41126 | Fol. 22 « | Fol. 22 « | Fol. 22 « |
| 41127 | ⲙⲁ | ⲙⲁ | ma |
| 41128 | Fol. 22 5 | Fol. 22 5 | Fol. 22 5 |
| 41129 | ⲙⲃ | ⲙⲃ | mv |
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| 41130 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 |
| 41131 | ⲙⲅ | ⲙⲅ | mġ |
| 41132 | 916 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 916 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 916 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 41133 | into the outer hall, a little way from the door, so that when | into the outer hall, a little way from the door, so that when | into the outer hall, a little way from the door, so that when |
| 41134 | our Lord the King cometh in with His holy archangel we | our Lord the King cometh in with His holy archangel we | our Lord the King cometh in with His holy archangel we |
| 41135 | may make supplication unto him. Peradventure he will | may make supplication unto him. Peradventure he will | may make supplication unto him. Peradventure he will |
| 41136 | shew a little mercy unto us, even as he doth unto those others | shew a little mercy unto us, even as he doth unto those others | shew a little mercy unto us, even as he doth unto those others |
| 41137 | who beg for alms at the door of the hall, for the archangel | who beg for alms at the door of the hall, for the archangel | who beg for alms at the door of the hall, for the archangel |
| 41138 | is compassionate, and if ye shall keep the festival in his | is compassionate, and if ye shall keep the festival in his | is compassionate, and if ye shall keep the festival in his |
| 41139 | honour he will never forsake you in any matter whatsoever. | honour he will never forsake you in any matter whatsoever. | honour he will never forsake you in any matter whatsoever. |
| 41140 | But take heed to your outward apparel, and do not let them | But take heed to your outward apparel, and do not let them | But take heed to your outward apparel, and do not let them |
| 41141 | find us in an unprepared state in the midst of this festival | find us in an unprepared state in the midst of this festival | find us in an unprepared state in the midst of this festival |
| 41142 | this day, so that we may not depart to the sufferings of the | this day, so that we may not depart to the sufferings of the | this day, so that we may not depart to the sufferings of the |
| 41143 | others. Behold, I have told you, and ye have heard, O my | others. Behold, I have told you, and ye have heard, O my | others. Behold, I have told you, and ye have heard, O my |
| 41144 | beloved, the rebukes which these men suffered, more especially | beloved, the rebukes which these men suffered, more especially | beloved, the rebukes which these men suffered, more especially |
| 41145 | [because] they were men [like unto themselves] who spake | [because] they were men [like unto themselves] who spake | [because] they were men [like unto themselves] who spake |
| 41146 | unto them, and not God. | But perhaps one will say unto | unto them, and not God. | But perhaps one will say unto | unto them, and not God. | But perhaps one will say unto |
| 41147 | me, What kind of mean garments are these to which ye | me, What kind of mean garments are these to which ye | me, What kind of mean garments are these to which ye |
| 41148 | refer, and what are these imperfections of the body? There | refer, and what are these imperfections of the body? There | refer, and what are these imperfections of the body? There |
| 41149 | is no respect of persons with God, and God doth not care | is no respect of persons with God, and God doth not care | is no respect of persons with God, and God doth not care |
| 41150 | more for the rich man than the poor man. Cannot I wear | more for the rich man than the poor man. Cannot I wear | more for the rich man than the poor man. Cannot I wear |
| 41151 | what I like? No man wisheth to receive an insult.’ | what I like? No man wisheth to receive an insult.’ | what I like? No man wisheth to receive an insult.’ |
| 41152 | O my beloved, the matter is not in this wise at all. Far | O my beloved, the matter is not in this wise at all. Far | O my beloved, the matter is not in this wise at all. Far |
| 41153 | be it from us to cause any man to say that God is a respecter | be it from us to cause any man to say that God is a respecter | be it from us to cause any man to say that God is a respecter |
| 41154 | of persons, or that He hath more pleasure in a rich man than | of persons, or that He hath more pleasure in a rich man than | of persons, or that He hath more pleasure in a rich man than |
| 41155 | in a poor man. Hearken, and I will tell thee what is goodly | in a poor man. Hearken, and I will tell thee what is goodly | in a poor man. Hearken, and I will tell thee what is goodly |
| 41156 | and what is mean apparel. When thou goest to enter into | and what is mean apparel. When thou goest to enter into | and what is mean apparel. When thou goest to enter into |
| 41157 | the banquet of Michael, anoint thy head, and wash thy face, | the banquet of Michael, anoint thy head, and wash thy face, | the banquet of Michael, anoint thy head, and wash thy face, |
| 41158 | and cast away from thee hypocrisy, and thou wilt do what | and cast away from thee hypocrisy, and thou wilt do what | and cast away from thee hypocrisy, and thou wilt do what |
| 41159 | is very useful for thyself. When they invite thee to the | is very useful for thyself. When they invite thee to the | is very useful for thyself. When they invite thee to the |
| 41160 | banquet of Michael, cleanse thy heart wholly from every kind | banquet of Michael, cleanse thy heart wholly from every kind | banquet of Michael, cleanse thy heart wholly from every kind |
| 41161 | of wickedness, and cast away from thee backbiting gossip, | of wickedness, and cast away from thee backbiting gossip, | of wickedness, and cast away from thee backbiting gossip, |
| 41162 | and thine apparel shall be splendid, and thou shalt rejoice, | and thine apparel shall be splendid, and thou shalt rejoice, | and thine apparel shall be splendid, and thou shalt rejoice, |
| 41163 | and shalt do very well for thyself. When thou goest into | and shalt do very well for thyself. When thou goest into | and shalt do very well for thyself. When thou goest into |
| 41164 | the church of God, that is to say, into the house of Michael, | the church of God, that is to say, into the house of Michael, | the church of God, that is to say, into the house of Michael, |
| 41165 | strip off thyself fornication and every kind of foul passion, | strip off thyself fornication and every kind of foul passion, | strip off thyself fornication and every kind of foul passion, |
| 41166 | and array thyself in gentleness, and in purity, and in | and array thyself in gentleness, and in purity, and in | and array thyself in gentleness, and in purity, and in |
| 41167 | righteousness. And thou shalt go into the hall with joy, | righteousness. And thou shalt go into the hall with joy, | righteousness. And thou shalt go into the hall with joy, |
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| 41168 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 917 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 917 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 917 |
| 41169 | and thou shalt keep the feast with the holy Archangel | and thou shalt keep the feast with the holy Archangel | and thou shalt keep the feast with the holy Archangel |
| 41170 | Michael. When they summon | thee to the wedding of the Fol. 235 | Michael. When they summon | thee to the wedding of the Fol. 235 | Michael. When they summon | thee to the wedding of the Fol. 235 |
| 41171 | King and His great general, let thine alms and thy charities ⲙ︦ⲇ︦ | King and His great general, let thine alms and thy charities ⲙ︦ⲇ︦ | King and His great general, let thine alms and thy charities m︦ḋ︦ |
| 41172 | open for thee the door of the bride-chamber; and the things | open for thee the door of the bride-chamber; and the things | open for thee the door of the bride-chamber; and the things |
| 41173 | which thou shalt give thou shalt find tenfold on thy table. | which thou shalt give thou shalt find tenfold on thy table. | which thou shalt give thou shalt find tenfold on thy table. |
| 41174 | If thou wishest to glorify Michael, the King’s Commander- | If thou wishest to glorify Michael, the King’s Commander- | If thou wishest to glorify Michael, the King’s Commander- |
| 41175 | m-Chief, let the widows and the orphans come away from | m-Chief, let the widows and the orphans come away from | m-Chief, let the widows and the orphans come away from |
| 41176 | thee with their faces joyful, and their hearts happy, and | thee with their faces joyful, and their hearts happy, and | thee with their faces joyful, and their hearts happy, and |
| 41177 | arrayed in apparel according to thy ability. And I say unto | arrayed in apparel according to thy ability. And I say unto | arrayed in apparel according to thy ability. And I say unto |
| 41178 | thee that thy gift shall be great before God and the holy | thee that thy gift shall be great before God and the holy | thee that thy gift shall be great before God and the holy |
| 41179 | Archangel Michael. If thou wishest to go into the banquet | Archangel Michael. If thou wishest to go into the banquet | Archangel Michael. If thou wishest to go into the banquet |
| 41180 | of Michael joyfully, receive strangers into thy house on the | of Michael joyfully, receive strangers into thy house on the | of Michael joyfully, receive strangers into thy house on the |
| 41181 | festival of the Archangel Michael, and do thou acts of | festival of the Archangel Michael, and do thou acts of | festival of the Archangel Michael, and do thou acts of |
| 41182 | kindness unto them, and Michael shall come forth with joy, | kindness unto them, and Michael shall come forth with joy, | kindness unto them, and Michael shall come forth with joy, |
| 41183 | and shall take thee into the hall of his King in peace. If | and shall take thee into the hall of his King in peace. If | and shall take thee into the hall of his King in peace. If |
| 41184 | any man maketh supplication unto thee, and asketh thee for | any man maketh supplication unto thee, and asketh thee for | any man maketh supplication unto thee, and asketh thee for |
| 41185 | something in the name of Michael, refuse not to give it unto | something in the name of Michael, refuse not to give it unto | something in the name of Michael, refuse not to give it unto |
| 41186 | him. Ⲓ tell thee, O my beloved, that whatsoever thou shalt | him. Ⲓ tell thee, O my beloved, that whatsoever thou shalt | him. I tell thee, O my beloved, that whatsoever thou shalt |
| 41187 | give to men, Michael shall take into his hands and pre- | give to men, Michael shall take into his hands and pre- | give to men, Michael shall take into his hands and pre- |
| 41188 | sent before God on thy behalf, and He shall reward thee | sent before God on thy behalf, and He shall reward thee | sent before God on thy behalf, and He shall reward thee |
| 41189 | twofold | upon earth in everything, and God shall shew pol. 244 | twofold | upon earth in everything, and God shall shew pol. 244 | twofold | upon earth in everything, and God shall shew pol. 244 |
| 41190 | mercy unto thee in His kingdom, for it is written, ‘ Mercy ⲙ︦ⲉ︦ | mercy unto thee in His kingdom, for it is written, ‘ Mercy ⲙⲏⲓ | mercy unto thee in His kingdom, for it is written, ‘ Mercy myi |
| 41191 | shall enable a man to triumph over judgement,’! and again, | shall enable a man to triumph over judgement,’! and again, | shall enable a man to triumph over judgement,’! and again, |
| 41192 | ¢ Shew mercy, and mercy shall be shewn unto you’? If thou | ¢ Shew mercy, and mercy shall be shewn unto you’? If thou | ¢ Shew mercy, and mercy shall be shewn unto you’? If thou |
| 41193 | shalt continue to keep the festival of the holy Archangel | shalt continue to keep the festival of the holy Archangel | shalt continue to keep the festival of the holy Archangel |
| 41194 | Michael once each month, that is to say, on the twelfth day, | Michael once each month, that is to say, on the twelfth day, | Michael once each month, that is to say, on the twelfth day, |
| 41195 | the day on which it is celebrated, and thou shalt keep in | the day on which it is celebrated, and thou shalt keep in | the day on which it is celebrated, and thou shalt keep in |
| 41196 | remembrance his offering, and an oblation, and an act of | remembrance his offering, and an oblation, and an act of | remembrance his offering, and an oblation, and an act of |
| 41197 | service, according to thine ability, the archangel shall continue | service, according to thine ability, the archangel shall continue | service, according to thine ability, the archangel shall continue |
| 41198 | to make supplication to God on thy behalf at all times, and | to make supplication to God on thy behalf at all times, and | to make supplication to God on thy behalf at all times, and |
| 41199 | he shall bestow upon thee everything of which thou hast | he shall bestow upon thee everything of which thou hast | he shall bestow upon thee everything of which thou hast |
| 41200 | need, as the thought thereof ariseth in thy mind. | need, as the thought thereof ariseth in thy mind. | need, as the thought thereof ariseth in thy mind. |
| 41201 | But perhaps there is some one who will say unto me, | But perhaps there is some one who will say unto me, | But perhaps there is some one who will say unto me, |
| 41202 | 1 Jas. ii. 13. ? Matt. v. 7. | 1 Jas. ii. 13. ? Matt. v. 7. | 1 Jas. ii. 13. ? Matt. v. 7. |
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| 41203 | 918 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 918 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 918 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 41204 | ¢If I must give alms and oblations I will give them to God. | ¢If I must give alms and oblations I will give them to God. | ¢If I must give alms and oblations I will give them to God. |
| 41205 | Michael is not God that I should offer up sacrifices unto him. | Michael is not God that I should offer up sacrifices unto him. | Michael is not God that I should offer up sacrifices unto him. |
| 41206 | There is no god except the God of heaven, the Father, and | There is no god except the God of heaven, the Father, and | There is no god except the God of heaven, the Father, and |
| 41207 | the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” And I on my part will make | the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” And I on my part will make | the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” And I on my part will make |
| 41208 | answer unto thee, saying, Thou speakest well; a faithful | answer unto thee, saying, Thou speakest well; a faithful | answer unto thee, saying, Thou speakest well; a faithful |
| 41209 | man indeed is he whose faith is right towards his Lord. | man indeed is he whose faith is right towards his Lord. | man indeed is he whose faith is right towards his Lord. |
| 41210 | But hearken, and I will tell thee. Let us take the case of | But hearken, and I will tell thee. Let us take the case of | But hearken, and I will tell thee. Let us take the case of |
| 41211 | a king who hath taken possession of a certain (?) country, | a king who hath taken possession of a certain (?) country, | a king who hath taken possession of a certain (?) country, |
| 41212 | and who hath a vast number of soldiers (or, armies) with | and who hath a vast number of soldiers (or, armies) with | and who hath a vast number of soldiers (or, armies) with |
| 41213 | Fol. 245 him ; wilt not thou find among all these hosts one man | who | Fol. 245 him ; wilt not thou find among all these hosts one man | who | Fol. 245 him ; wilt not thou find among all these hosts one man | who |
| 41214 | ⲙ︦ⲅ︦ is superior to all the rest, even though the king is over them | ⲙ︦ⲅ︦ is superior to all the rest, even though the king is over them | m︦ġ︦ is superior to all the rest, even though the king is over them |
| 41215 | all? And if it happen that the king hath an affection for | all? And if it happen that the king hath an affection for | all? And if it happen that the king hath an affection for |
| 41216 | some individual among these royal troops he will bestow | some individual among these royal troops he will bestow | some individual among these royal troops he will bestow |
| 41217 | upon him honours and possessions. And these will not be | upon him honours and possessions. And these will not be | upon him honours and possessions. And these will not be |
| 41218 | given unto him because of the troop of which he is a member, | given unto him because of the troop of which he is a member, | given unto him because of the troop of which he is a member, |
| 41219 | but they will be bestowed upon him because the king knoweth | but they will be bestowed upon him because the king knoweth | but they will be bestowed upon him because the king knoweth |
| 41220 | well that his company is mighty. And he hath power to | well that his company is mighty. And he hath power to | well that his company is mighty. And he hath power to |
| 41221 | approach the king at all times, and he is able to deliver him | approach the king at all times, and he is able to deliver him | approach the king at all times, and he is able to deliver him |
| 41222 | from every [evil] thing, and from every danger, and he is such | from every [evil] thing, and from every danger, and he is such | from every [evil] thing, and from every danger, and he is such |
| 41223 | a valuable member of his body-guard that other folk find. | a valuable member of his body-guard that other folk find. | a valuable member of his body-guard that other folk find. |
| 41224 | favour through [him]. And thus it is with every man who | favour through [him]. And thus it is with every man who | favour through [him]. And thus it is with every man who |
| 41225 | giveth alms and oblations unto God on the day of Michael ; | giveth alms and oblations unto God on the day of Michael ; | giveth alms and oblations unto God on the day of Michael ; |
| 41226 | for the archangel taketh the sacrifices and gifts from his hands, | for the archangel taketh the sacrifices and gifts from his hands, | for the archangel taketh the sacrifices and gifts from his hands, |
| 41227 | and presenteth them unto God as ⲛ̄ sweet-smelling savour, | and presenteth them unto God as ⲛ sweet-smelling savour, | and presenteth them unto God as n sweet-smelling savour, |
| 41228 | and he receiveth commands from God concerning these men, | and he receiveth commands from God concerning these men, | and he receiveth commands from God concerning these men, |
| 41229 | and he prepareth for them a multitude of good things, and | and he prepareth for them a multitude of good things, and | and he prepareth for them a multitude of good things, and |
| 41230 | he offereth them up before God as acceptable gifts, and they | he offereth them up before God as acceptable gifts, and they | he offereth them up before God as acceptable gifts, and they |
| 41231 | escape punishment for ever. Furthermore, if ye wish to know | escape punishment for ever. Furthermore, if ye wish to know | escape punishment for ever. Furthermore, if ye wish to know |
| 41232 | what things men give as alms and oblations to God on the: | what things men give as alms and oblations to God on the: | what things men give as alms and oblations to God on the: |
| 41233 | day of the holy Archangel Michael, and how he is wont to | day of the holy Archangel Michael, and how he is wont to | day of the holy Archangel Michael, and how he is wont to |
| 41234 | Fol. 25 4 minister | unto them whilst they are in the world, listen to | Fol. 25 4 minister | unto them whilst they are in the world, listen to | Fol. 25 4 minister | unto them whilst they are in the world, listen to |
| 41235 | ⲙ︦ⲍ︦ the following great and wonder-worthy history which ⲓⲉ- | ⲙ︦ⲍ︦ the following great and wonder-worthy history which ⲓⲉ- | m︦z︦ the following great and wonder-worthy history which ie- |
| 41236 | doundeth to the glory of God and of His holy Archangel | doundeth to the glory of God and of His holy Archangel | doundeth to the glory of God and of His holy Archangel |
| 41237 | Michael. | Michael. | Michael. |
| 41238 | There was a certain righteous man who wasa lover of God, | There was a certain righteous man who wasa lover of God, | There was a certain righteous man who wasa lover of God, |
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| 41239 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 919 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 919 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 919 |
| 41240 | and who loved to give alms, and he lived in close agreement | and who loved to give alms, and he lived in close agreement | and who loved to give alms, and he lived in close agreement |
| 41241 | with his wife, who was a prudent and pious woman, and who | with his wife, who was a prudent and pious woman, and who | with his wife, who was a prudent and pious woman, and who |
| 41242 | was as wholly devoted to works of charity and almsgiving as | was as wholly devoted to works of charity and almsgiving as | was as wholly devoted to works of charity and almsgiving as |
| 41243 | was her husband. And these two people were devoted fol- | was her husband. And these two people were devoted fol- | was her husband. And these two people were devoted fol- |
| 41244 | lowers of the holy Archangel Michael ; now the name of the | lowers of the holy Archangel Michael ; now the name of the | lowers of the holy Archangel Michael ; now the name of the |
| 41245 | man was Dorotheus, and the name of his wife was Theopisté. | man was Dorotheus, and the name of his wife was Theopisté. | man was Dorotheus, and the name of his wife was Theopisté. |
| 41246 | And from the time when they were married—now both of | And from the time when they were married—now both of | And from the time when they were married—now both of |
| 41247 | them were still quite young—they had each possessed a large | them were still quite young—they had each possessed a large | them were still quite young—they had each possessed a large |
| 41248 | and certain income, which had descended to them from their | and certain income, which had descended to them from their | and certain income, which had descended to them from their |
| 41249 | parents, and they possessed flocks and herds, and also other | parents, and they possessed flocks and herds, and also other | parents, and they possessed flocks and herds, and also other |
| 41250 | necessary goods of this world. And these two people observed | necessary goods of this world. And these two people observed | necessary goods of this world. And these two people observed |
| 41251 | a good custom in respect of the holy Archangel Michael on | a good custom in respect of the holy Archangel Michael on | a good custom in respect of the holy Archangel Michael on |
| 41252 | the twelfth day of each month. When the twelfth day was | the twelfth day of each month. When the twelfth day was | the twelfth day of each month. When the twelfth day was |
| 41253 | drawing nigh they prepared offerings on the eleventh day of | drawing nigh they prepared offerings on the eleventh day of | drawing nigh they prepared offerings on the eleventh day of |
| 41254 | each month, and on the morning of the | twelfth day, at Fol. 250 | each month, and on the morning of the | twelfth day, at Fol. 250 | each month, and on the morning of the | twelfth day, at Fol. 250 |
| 41255 | daybreak, they used to send their first-fruits and their offerings ⲙ︦ⲏ︦ | daybreak, they used to send their first-fruits and their offerings 48 | daybreak, they used to send their first-fruits and their offerings 48 |
| 41256 | with gladness to the shrine of the holy Archangel Michael. | with gladness to the shrine of the holy Archangel Michael. | with gladness to the shrine of the holy Archangel Michael. |
| 41257 | And afterwards they used to kill a sheep, and stew the meat | And afterwards they used to kill a sheep, and stew the meat | And afterwards they used to kill a sheep, and stew the meat |
| 41258 | thereof with pot-herbs in a cooking pot, and they baked as | thereof with pot-herbs in a cooking pot, and they baked as | thereof with pot-herbs in a cooking pot, and they baked as |
| 41259 | much bread as was likely to be required. And when they | much bread as was likely to be required. And when they | much bread as was likely to be required. And when they |
| 41260 | had made an end of these preparations they would receive the | had made an end of these preparations they would receive the | had made an end of these preparations they would receive the |
| 41261 | Holy Mysteries, and then they would summon every needy | Holy Mysteries, and then they would summon every needy | Holy Mysteries, and then they would summon every needy |
| 41262 | person whom they could find and bring him into their house, | person whom they could find and bring him into their house, | person whom they could find and bring him into their house, |
| 41263 | and the blind, and the halt, and the widows, and the orphans, | and the blind, and the halt, and the widows, and the orphans, | and the blind, and the halt, and the widows, and the orphans, |
| 41264 | and the strangers (i.e. pilgrims), and every one whom they | and the strangers (i.e. pilgrims), and every one whom they | and the strangers (i.e. pilgrims), and every one whom they |
| 41265 | could find. And when they had brought them into their | could find. And when they had brought them into their | could find. And when they had brought them into their |
| 41266 | houses they would stand by them, and both Dorotheus and | houses they would stand by them, and both Dorotheus and | houses they would stand by them, and both Dorotheus and |
| 41267 | Theopisté would minister unto their wants until they had | Theopisté would minister unto their wants until they had | Theopisté would minister unto their wants until they had |
| 41268 | caten, and then they gave them wine in abundance. And | caten, and then they gave them wine in abundance. And | caten, and then they gave them wine in abundance. And |
| 41269 | when the [guests] saw fit to come out they would anoint | when the [guests] saw fit to come out they would anoint | when the [guests] saw fit to come out they would anoint |
| 41270 | their heads with oil, and set them on their way with joy, | their heads with oil, and set them on their way with joy, | their heads with oil, and set them on their way with joy, |
| 41271 | saying, © Depart ye in peace, O beloved brethren, for we esteem | saying, © Depart ye in peace, O beloved brethren, for we esteem | saying, © Depart ye in peace, O beloved brethren, for we esteem |
| 41272 | your coming unto us as a great act of grace” And these | your coming unto us as a great act of grace” And these | your coming unto us as a great act of grace” And these |
| 41273 | things they did on the twelfth day of each month, until at | things they did on the twelfth day of each month, until at | things they did on the twelfth day of each month, until at |
| 41274 | length the sweet savour of their alms and charities entered | length the sweet savour of their alms and charities entered | length the sweet savour of their alms and charities entered |
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| 41275 | 920 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 920 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 920 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 41276 | Fol. 26a into the presence of God | in the heavens, and every man | Fol. 26a into the presence of God | in the heavens, and every man | Fol. 26a into the presence of God | in the heavens, and every man |
| 41277 | ⲙⲑ olorified them in their turn because of their excellent disposi- | ⲙⲑ olorified them in their turn because of their excellent disposi- | mθ olorified them in their turn because of their excellent disposi- |
| 41278 | tions. And they hid their virtues entirely, and sought not for | tions. And they hid their virtues entirely, and sought not for | tions. And they hid their virtues entirely, and sought not for |
| 41279 | any glory from men; on the contrary, all their hope was in | any glory from men; on the contrary, all their hope was in | any glory from men; on the contrary, all their hope was in |
| 41280 | God and in the Archangel Michael. | God and in the Archangel Michael. | God and in the Archangel Michael. |
| 41281 | And it came to pass that after they had acted in this | And it came to pass that after they had acted in this | And it came to pass that after they had acted in this |
| 41282 | manner for a very long time God gave the command for a | manner for a very long time God gave the command for a | manner for a very long time God gave the command for a |
| 41283 | cessation ! to take place, and He prevented the waters [of the | cessation ! to take place, and He prevented the waters [of the | cessation ! to take place, and He prevented the waters [of the |
| 41284 | river] from coming upon the land, in order to admonish the | river] from coming upon the land, in order to admonish the | river] from coming upon the land, in order to admonish the |
| 41285 | children of men concerning their sins. Moreover, He made | children of men concerning their sins. Moreover, He made | children of men concerning their sins. Moreover, He made |
| 41286 | this to happen in the country for three successive years, and | this to happen in the country for three successive years, and | this to happen in the country for three successive years, and |
| 41287 | at length there was exceedingly great distress in the land of | at length there was exceedingly great distress in the land of | at length there was exceedingly great distress in the land of |
| 41288 | Egypt; and those who lived there forgot wholly the former | Egypt; and those who lived there forgot wholly the former | Egypt; and those who lived there forgot wholly the former |
| 41289 | abundance (or, plenty) of Egypt? even as it is written. | abundance (or, plenty) of Egypt? even as it is written. | abundance (or, plenty) of Egypt? even as it is written. |
| 41290 | Furthermore, multitudes of men and cattle died because the | Furthermore, multitudes of men and cattle died because the | Furthermore, multitudes of men and cattle died because the |
| 41291 | waters did not come upon the land for three successive | waters did not come upon the land for three successive | waters did not come upon the land for three successive |
| 41292 | years. And this holy man and his wife did not cease to do | years. And this holy man and his wife did not cease to do | years. And this holy man and his wife did not cease to do |
| 41293 | that which they had been ⲓ the habit of doing every month, | that which they had been ⲓ the habit of doing every month, | that which they had been i the habit of doing every month, |
| 41294 | and they made supplication unto God and unto is holy | and they made supplication unto God and unto is holy | and they made supplication unto God and unto is holy |
| 41295 | Archangel Michael, saying, ‘Let not cease [materials for] | Archangel Michael, saying, ‘Let not cease [materials for] | Archangel Michael, saying, ‘Let not cease [materials for] |
| 41296 | thy gift and thy offering in the hands of thy servants.’ And | thy gift and thy offering in the hands of thy servants.’ And | thy gift and thy offering in the hands of thy servants.’ And |
| 41297 | thus were they when they themselves began to be in want, | thus were they when they themselves began to be in want, | thus were they when they themselves began to be in want, |
| 41298 | Fol. 26 b and a very large number | of their beasts died. In brief, they | Fol. 26 b and a very large number | of their beasts died. In brief, they | Fol. 26 b and a very large number | of their beasts died. In brief, they |
| 41299 | ⲛ̄ had passed through the second year {of scarcity], and they | ⲛ had passed through the second year {of scarcity], and they | n had passed through the second year {of scarcity], and they |
| 41300 | entered upon the third year, and everything which they had | entered upon the third year, and everything which they had | entered upon the third year, and everything which they had |
| 41301 | came to an end, and all their sheep died one after the other. | came to an end, and all their sheep died one after the other. | came to an end, and all their sheep died one after the other. |
| 41302 | And the pious and believing man said unto his wife, * My | And the pious and believing man said unto his wife, * My | And the pious and believing man said unto his wife, * My |
| 41303 | sister, bestir thyself, for to-morrow will be the twelfth day | sister, bestir thyself, for to-morrow will be the twelfth day | sister, bestir thyself, for to-morrow will be the twelfth day |
| 41304 | of the month Paone,® and let us take care to prepare the | of the month Paone,® and let us take care to prepare the | of the month Paone,® and let us take care to prepare the |
| 41305 | offering. Let us kill the sheep and celebrate the festival of | offering. Let us kill the sheep and celebrate the festival of | offering. Let us kill the sheep and celebrate the festival of |
| 41306 | the holy Archangel Michael, for if we die we belong unto | the holy Archangel Michael, for if we die we belong unto | the holy Archangel Michael, for if we die we belong unto |
| 41307 | God, and if we live we belong unto God.” And she said unto | God, and if we live we belong unto God.” And she said unto | God, and if we live we belong unto God.” And she said unto |
| 41308 | him, Ⲁ the lord my brother liveth, this duty hath been | him, ⲁ the lord my brother liveth, this duty hath been | him, a the lord my brother liveth, this duty hath been |
| 41309 | i.e. alow Nile. 2 Gen. xli. 30, 31. | i.e. alow Nile. 2 Gen. xli. 30, 31. | i.e. alow Nile. 2 Gen. xli. 30, 31. |
| 41310 | 3 Paone = May 26-June 24. | 3 Paone = May 26-June 24. | 3 Paone = May 26-June 24. |
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| 41311 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 921 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 921 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 921 |
| 41312 | present in my mind for the last two days, but I found no | present in my mind for the last two days, but I found no | present in my mind for the last two days, but I found no |
| 41313 | opportunity to ask thee about it. See what hath happened | opportunity to ask thee about it. See what hath happened | opportunity to ask thee about it. See what hath happened |
| 41314 | unto us. I rejoice greatly this day that thou hast not for- | unto us. I rejoice greatly this day that thou hast not for- | unto us. I rejoice greatly this day that thou hast not for- |
| 41315 | gotten the sacrifice of God; do, O my brother, according to | gotten the sacrifice of God; do, O my brother, according to | gotten the sacrifice of God; do, O my brother, according to |
| 41316 | what thou sayest.” And Dorotheus rose up early in the | what thou sayest.” And Dorotheus rose up early in the | what thou sayest.” And Dorotheus rose up early in the |
| 41317 | morning on the twelfth day of the month of Paone, and they | morning on the twelfth day of the month of Paone, and they | morning on the twelfth day of the month of Paone, and they |
| 41318 | performed all their service; but of their former abundance | performed all their service; but of their former abundance | performed all their service; but of their former abundance |
| 41319 | they had no remains whatsoever, and there was nothing at all | they had no remains whatsoever, and there was nothing at all | they had no remains whatsoever, and there was nothing at all |
| 41320 | left them except a little bread and a very small | quantity of Fol. 274 | left them except a little bread and a very small | quantity of Fol. 274 | left them except a little bread and a very small | quantity of Fol. 274 |
| 41321 | wine. And all the apparel which they had were the gar- ⲛ︦ⲁ︦ | wine. And all the apparel which they had were the gar- ⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ | wine. And all the apparel which they had were the gar- nevma |
| 41322 | ments wherein they partook of the Sacrament, and in these | ments wherein they partook of the Sacrament, and in these | ments wherein they partook of the Sacrament, and in these |
| 41323 | they returned thanks unto God and the holy Archangel | they returned thanks unto God and the holy Archangel | they returned thanks unto God and the holy Archangel |
| 41324 | Michael. | Michael. | Michael. |
| 41325 | And they prayed and blessed God by day and by night | And they prayed and blessed God by day and by night | And they prayed and blessed God by day and by night |
| 41326 | with tears, saying, Ⲟ holy Archangel Michael, entreat thou | with tears, saying, ⲟⲓ holy Archangel Michael, entreat thou | with tears, saying, oi holy Archangel Michael, entreat thou |
| 41327 | God on our behalf, and beseech Him to open His hand for | God on our behalf, and beseech Him to open His hand for | God on our behalf, and beseech Him to open His hand for |
| 41328 | us for blessing, so that there may not cease from us the hope | us for blessing, so that there may not cease from us the hope | us for blessing, so that there may not cease from us the hope |
| 41329 | of thy alms and sacrifice which we give in thy name. O | of thy alms and sacrifice which we give in thy name. O | of thy alms and sacrifice which we give in thy name. O |
| 41330 | Michael, thou great and holy archangel, thou knowest well | Michael, thou great and holy archangel, thou knowest well | Michael, thou great and holy archangel, thou knowest well |
| 41331 | our heart and our good will towards thee, and that we have | our heart and our good will towards thee, and that we have | our heart and our good will towards thee, and that we have |
| 41332 | no protection whatsoever except thine. Thou hast been our | no protection whatsoever except thine. Thou hast been our | no protection whatsoever except thine. Thou hast been our |
| 41333 | protector from our earliest youth until this present, and thou | protector from our earliest youth until this present, and thou | protector from our earliest youth until this present, and thou |
| 41334 | hast ministered on our behalf before God our King. And | hast ministered on our behalf before God our King. And | hast ministered on our behalf before God our King. And |
| 41335 | now, we beseech thee, O our good guardian Michael, if it be | now, we beseech thee, O our good guardian Michael, if it be | now, we beseech thee, O our good guardian Michael, if it be |
| 41336 | that this great sorrow of heart is really to continue with us | that this great sorrow of heart is really to continue with us | that this great sorrow of heart is really to continue with us |
| 41337 | to our death, notwithstanding these agreements which we have | to our death, notwithstanding these agreements which we have | to our death, notwithstanding these agreements which we have |
| 41338 | established with thee and with God not to make to cease thy | established with thee and with God not to make to cease thy | established with thee and with God not to make to cease thy |
| 41339 | sacrifices and thy oblations, then let thy goodness intercede | sacrifices and thy oblations, then let thy goodness intercede | sacrifices and thy oblations, then let thy goodness intercede |
| 41340 | for all the likenesses (or, images) of God, and do thou perform | for all the likenesses (or, images) of God, and do thou perform | for all the likenesses (or, images) of God, and do thou perform |
| 41341 | this great favour for us. | Entreat thou God, the King of Fol. 27 | this great favour for us. | Entreat thou God, the King of Fol. 27 | this great favour for us. | Entreat thou God, the King of Fol. 27 |
| 41342 | kings, on our behalf, so that Ile may shew mercy unto us, ⲛ︦ⲃ︦ | kings, on our behalf, so that Ile may shew mercy unto us, ⲛ︦ⲃ︦ | kings, on our behalf, so that Ile may shew mercy unto us, n︦v︦ |
| 41343 | and remove us from this life, even as He hath removed all our | and remove us from this life, even as He hath removed all our | and remove us from this life, even as He hath removed all our |
| 41344 | fathers. For behold, O our protector, thou seest the misery | fathers. For behold, O our protector, thou seest the misery | fathers. For behold, O our protector, thou seest the misery |
| 41345 | that hath come upon us. But all these things have come | that hath come upon us. But all these things have come | that hath come upon us. But all these things have come |
| 41346 | upon us in return for our sins, And it is far better for us to | upon us in return for our sins, And it is far better for us to | upon us in return for our sins, And it is far better for us to |
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| 41349 | ⲑ ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | ⲑ ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | θ ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 41350 | die than to forget thy sacrifice and thy offering. For poverty | die than to forget thy sacrifice and thy offering. For poverty | die than to forget thy sacrifice and thy offering. For poverty |
| 41351 | Is very many times worse than [death], because it maketh those | Is very many times worse than [death], because it maketh those | Is very many times worse than [death], because it maketh those |
| 41352 | who are suffering from it to deny out of sheer fear the Name | who are suffering from it to deny out of sheer fear the Name | who are suffering from it to deny out of sheer fear the Name |
| 41353 | of Him Who created them. And now, also, we cast ourselves | of Him Who created them. And now, also, we cast ourselves | of Him Who created them. And now, also, we cast ourselves |
| 41354 | down before thee, O thou holy Commander-in-Chief Michael ; | down before thee, O thou holy Commander-in-Chief Michael ; | down before thee, O thou holy Commander-in-Chief Michael ; |
| 41355 | forget not thou us, [for] we are thy servants. For we know | forget not thou us, [for] we are thy servants. For we know | forget not thou us, [for] we are thy servants. For we know |
| 41356 | well that thou dost go into the presence of the King at all | well that thou dost go into the presence of the King at all | well that thou dost go into the presence of the King at all |
| 41357 | times, and that thou art never afar off from those who call | times, and that thou art never afar off from those who call | times, and that thou art never afar off from those who call |
| 41358 | upon thee, and that thou dost draw nigh unto them, as it is | upon thee, and that thou dost draw nigh unto them, as it is | upon thee, and that thou dost draw nigh unto them, as it is |
| 41359 | written, ¢ The angel of the Lord encampeth round about those | written, ¢ The angel of the Lord encampeth round about those | written, ¢ The angel of the Lord encampeth round about those |
| 41360 | who fear Him, and delivereth them.”! And he saith in another | who fear Him, and delivereth them.”! And he saith in another | who fear Him, and delivereth them.”! And he saith in another |
| 41361 | place, Ⲙⲉ sheweth mercy, and he giveth all the day long.’ | place, ⲙⲏⲓ sheweth mercy, and he giveth all the day long.’ | place, myi sheweth mercy, and he giveth all the day long.’ |
| 41362 | Behold then, O thou ministrant Michael, thou seest’ that all | Behold then, O thou ministrant Michael, thou seest’ that all | Behold then, O thou ministrant Michael, thou seest’ that all |
| 41363 | our necessity resteth upon us, | and that we have no words to | our necessity resteth upon us, | and that we have no words to | our necessity resteth upon us, | and that we have no words to |
| 41364 | utter with the exception of these, © We are utterly destitute ; | utter with the exception of these, © We are utterly destitute ; | utter with the exception of these, © We are utterly destitute ; |
| 41365 | help us, O God our Saviour, and relieve us for the glory of | help us, O God our Saviour, and relieve us for the glory of | help us, O God our Saviour, and relieve us for the glory of |
| 41366 | Thy Name.” And there is yet one other thing which we | Thy Name.” And there is yet one other thing which we | Thy Name.” And there is yet one other thing which we |
| 41367 | must say with thanksgiving : It is the Lord Who gave, it is | must say with thanksgiving : It is the Lord Who gave, it is | must say with thanksgiving : It is the Lord Who gave, it is |
| 41368 | the Lord Who hath taken away; what hath come to pass | the Lord Who hath taken away; what hath come to pass | the Lord Who hath taken away; what hath come to pass |
| 41369 | is that which hath pleased the Lord. Blessed be the Name | is that which hath pleased the Lord. Blessed be the Name | is that which hath pleased the Lord. Blessed be the Name |
| 41370 | of the Lord for ever!® Amen.’ | of the Lord for ever!® Amen.’ | of the Lord for ever!® Amen.’ |
| 41371 | And when the holy man and woman had said these things, | And when the holy man and woman had said these things, | And when the holy man and woman had said these things, |
| 41372 | they continued in supplication to God and to His holy Arch- | they continued in supplication to God and to His holy Arch- | they continued in supplication to God and to His holy Arch- |
| 41373 | angel Michael from the twelfth day.of the month Paope to | angel Michael from the twelfth day.of the month Paope to | angel Michael from the twelfth day.of the month Paope to |
| 41374 | the ninth hour of the twelfth day of the month Athér, which | the ninth hour of the twelfth day of the month Athér, which | the ninth hour of the twelfth day of the month Athér, which |
| 41375 | is [the day of] the great festival of the holy Archangel | is [the day of] the great festival of the holy Archangel | is [the day of] the great festival of the holy Archangel |
| 41376 | Michael. And when the morning had come—now the time | Michael. And when the morning had come—now the time | Michael. And when the morning had come—now the time |
| 41377 | for their making ready the offering was from the evening of | for their making ready the offering was from the evening of | for their making ready the offering was from the evening of |
| 41378 | the eleventh day, and they had always been in the habit of | the eleventh day, and they had always been in the habit of | the eleventh day, and they had always been in the habit of |
| 41379 | preparing it carly in the festival—the holy and truly believing | preparing it carly in the festival—the holy and truly believing | preparing it carly in the festival—the holy and truly believing |
| 41380 | man went to his wife, and said unto her in humility and | man went to his wife, and said unto her in humility and | man went to his wife, and said unto her in humility and |
| 41381 | shamefacedness of heart, ‘My sister, what art thou doing | shamefacedness of heart, ‘My sister, what art thou doing | shamefacedness of heart, ‘My sister, what art thou doing |
| 41382 | sitting down? Knowest thou not what kind of a festival | sitting down? Knowest thou not what kind of a festival | sitting down? Knowest thou not what kind of a festival |
| 41383 | 1 Ps. xxxiv. 7. * Compare Jas. i. 5. 3 Job i. 21. | 1 Ps. xxxiv. 7. * Compare Jas. i. 5. 3 Job i. 21. | 1 Ps. xxxiv. 7. * Compare Jas. i. 5. 3 Job i. 21. |
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| 41385 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 923 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 923 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 923 |
| 41386 | it is to-morrow? Do not, O my sister, forget our good | it is to-morrow? Do not, O my sister, forget our good | it is to-morrow? Do not, O my sister, forget our good |
| 41387 | custom, and do not let the remembrance of the holy Arch- | custom, and do not let the remembrance of the holy Arch- | custom, and do not let the remembrance of the holy Arch- |
| 41388 | angel Michael | cease from thy heart. Do not, my sister, do Fol. 28 | angel Michael | cease from thy heart. Do not, my sister, do Fol. 28 | angel Michael | cease from thy heart. Do not, my sister, do Fol. 28 |
| 41389 | not, I say, fall into despair and abandon hope’ Hearken ⲛ︦ⲇ︦ | not, I say, fall into despair and abandon hope’ Hearken ⲛ︦ⲇ︦ | not, I say, fall into despair and abandon hope’ Hearken n︦ḋ︦ |
| 41390 | now to the words of consolation which this blessed woman | now to the words of consolation which this blessed woman | now to the words of consolation which this blessed woman |
| 41391 | addressed to her husband with understanding. She said unto | addressed to her husband with understanding. She said unto | addressed to her husband with understanding. She said unto |
| 41392 | him, ‘Right well is it that thou hast come, O my lord | him, ‘Right well is it that thou hast come, O my lord | him, ‘Right well is it that thou hast come, O my lord |
| 41393 | brother ! Right well is it that thou hast come hither to | brother ! Right well is it that thou hast come hither to | brother ! Right well is it that thou hast come hither to |
| 41394 | me now with the comfort of our wealth, that is to say, the | me now with the comfort of our wealth, that is to say, the | me now with the comfort of our wealth, that is to say, the |
| 41395 | joy of our souls united! Verily, O my brother, from the first | joy of our souls united! Verily, O my brother, from the first | joy of our souls united! Verily, O my brother, from the first |
| 41396 | hour of this day until the moment wherein thou hast come to | hour of this day until the moment wherein thou hast come to | hour of this day until the moment wherein thou hast come to |
| 41397 | me hither, a fountain of tears hath not ceased to flow from | me hither, a fountain of tears hath not ceased to flow from | me hither, a fountain of tears hath not ceased to flow from |
| 41398 | my eyes. A fire consumeth my innermost parts because of | my eyes. A fire consumeth my innermost parts because of | my eyes. A fire consumeth my innermost parts because of |
| 41399 | the remembrance of our protector and our ambassador, the | the remembrance of our protector and our ambassador, the | the remembrance of our protector and our ambassador, the |
| 41400 | holy Archangel Michael. Now therefore, O my brother, | holy Archangel Michael. Now therefore, O my brother, | holy Archangel Michael. Now therefore, O my brother, |
| 41401 | consider what we shall do, so that our sacrifice may not cease | consider what we shall do, so that our sacrifice may not cease | consider what we shall do, so that our sacrifice may not cease |
| 41402 | from us; let us give unto him anything which we have left | from us; let us give unto him anything which we have left | from us; let us give unto him anything which we have left |
| 41403 | unto us, Furthermore, I have heard our master Paul the | unto us, Furthermore, I have heard our master Paul the | unto us, Furthermore, I have heard our master Paul the |
| 41404 | Apostle say, Whosoever hath begun [to do] a good work, let | Apostle say, Whosoever hath begun [to do] a good work, let | Apostle say, Whosoever hath begun [to do] a good work, let |
| 41405 | him complete it until the day of the being present of our Tord | him complete it until the day of the being present of our Tord | him complete it until the day of the being present of our Tord |
| 41406 | Jesus the Christ.'! Now behold [we have begun], let us | Jesus the Christ.'! Now behold [we have begun], let us | Jesus the Christ.'! Now behold [we have begun], let us |
| 41407 | fulfil our quest.’ | fulfil our quest.’ | fulfil our quest.’ |
| 41408 | And her husband said unto her, What is there [left] to | And her husband said unto her, What is there [left] to | And her husband said unto her, What is there [left] to |
| 41409 | us [to give], O my | sister? [Tell me] so that we may know if Fol. 29a | us [to give], O my | sister? [Tell me] so that we may know if Fol. 29a | us [to give], O my | sister? [Tell me] so that we may know if Fol. 29a |
| 41410 | it will be sufficient for our wants or not.” And she said unto ⲛ︦ⲉ︦ | it will be sufficient for our wants or not.” And she said unto 55 | it will be sufficient for our wants or not.” And she said unto 55 |
| 41411 | him, ¢ We have some broken pieces of bread left, but they are | him, ¢ We have some broken pieces of bread left, but they are | him, ¢ We have some broken pieces of bread left, but they are |
| 41412 | not sufficient to set before the brethren to eat, and there is | not sufficient to set before the brethren to eat, and there is | not sufficient to set before the brethren to eat, and there is |
| 41413 | a little oil in the flask which might be sufficient for us to use | a little oil in the flask which might be sufficient for us to use | a little oil in the flask which might be sufficient for us to use |
| 41414 | in anointing the head[s] of the guests after their meal, but | in anointing the head[s] of the guests after their meal, but | in anointing the head[s] of the guests after their meal, but |
| 41415 | there is not a loaf of bread nor any flour left.” And her hus- | there is not a loaf of bread nor any flour left.” And her hus- | there is not a loaf of bread nor any flour left.” And her hus- |
| 41416 | band said, ¢ In truth, my sister, even if we had these there is no | band said, ¢ In truth, my sister, even if we had these there is no | band said, ¢ In truth, my sister, even if we had these there is no |
| 41417 | sheep to kill; nevertheless, let God’s Will be done! God will not | sheep to kill; nevertheless, let God’s Will be done! God will not | sheep to kill; nevertheless, let God’s Will be done! God will not |
| 41418 | demand from us anything which is beyond our strength, and | demand from us anything which is beyond our strength, and | demand from us anything which is beyond our strength, and |
| 41419 | ! Phil. i. 6. | ! Phil. i. 6. | ! Phil. i. 6. |
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| 41420 | Fol. 29 1 | Fol. 29 1 | Fol. 29 1 |
| 41421 | ic | ic | ic |
| 41422 | 924 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 924 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 924 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 41423 | it is far better for us to give a little than not to give at all. | it is far better for us to give a little than not to give at all. | it is far better for us to give a little than not to give at all. |
| 41424 | Moreover, that which hath entered into my mind Ⲓ will carry | Moreover, that which hath entered into my mind ⲓ will carry | Moreover, that which hath entered into my mind i will carry |
| 41425 | out, and I will tell thee what it is. Behold, we each have | out, and I will tell thee what it is. Behold, we each have | out, and I will tell thee what it is. Behold, we each have |
| 41426 | still left to us the apparel in which we receive the Sacrament. | still left to us the apparel in which we receive the Sacrament. | still left to us the apparel in which we receive the Sacrament. |
| 41427 | I will arise, and will take the cloak that is mine first of all, | I will arise, and will take the cloak that is mine first of all, | I will arise, and will take the cloak that is mine first of all, |
| 41428 | and I will exchange it for flour for the offering. Its price, | and I will exchange it for flour for the offering. Its price, | and I will exchange it for flour for the offering. Its price, |
| 41429 | however, will hardly suffice [to buy sufficient flour] for the | however, will hardly suffice [to buy sufficient flour] for the | however, will hardly suffice [to buy sufficient flour] for the |
| 41430 | guests, because it is very much torn. If we succeed in | guests, because it is very much torn. If we succeed in | guests, because it is very much torn. If we succeed in |
| 41431 | exchanging the cloak, I will go and see if God will provide | exchanging the cloak, I will go and see if God will provide | exchanging the cloak, I will go and see if God will provide |
| 41432 | us with a sheep, and I will give thy cloak in exchange for it, | us with a sheep, and I will give thy cloak in exchange for it, | us with a sheep, and I will give thy cloak in exchange for it, |
| 41433 | and we will slay it for the festival, and we will celebrate the | and we will slay it for the festival, and we will celebrate the | and we will slay it for the festival, and we will celebrate the |
| 41434 | festival of the archangel to-morrow gloriously, for this is | festival of the archangel to-morrow gloriously, for this is | festival of the archangel to-morrow gloriously, for this is |
| 41435 | his great | festival. If we find [a sheep] we shall eat, and if | his great | festival. If we find [a sheep] we shall eat, and if | his great | festival. If we find [a sheep] we shall eat, and if |
| 41436 | we do not find [it], it is the dispensation of the Lord.” And | we do not find [it], it is the dispensation of the Lord.” And | we do not find [it], it is the dispensation of the Lord.” And |
| 41437 | the wise and understanding woman said unto him, ¢ My lord | the wise and understanding woman said unto him, ¢ My lord | the wise and understanding woman said unto him, ¢ My lord |
| 41438 | brother, not only will I sell my cloak together with thine, but | brother, not only will I sell my cloak together with thine, but | brother, not only will I sell my cloak together with thine, but |
| 41439 | I will sell my very soul for my lord the archangel.” And her | I will sell my very soul for my lord the archangel.” And her | I will sell my very soul for my lord the archangel.” And her |
| 41440 | husband said unto her, My sister, very right is the good | husband said unto her, My sister, very right is the good | husband said unto her, My sister, very right is the good |
| 41441 | disposition which thou hast exhibited towards the holy Arch- | disposition which thou hast exhibited towards the holy Arch- | disposition which thou hast exhibited towards the holy Arch- |
| 41442 | angel Michael. | angel Michael. | angel Michael. |
| 41443 | Thereupon the man took his cloak, and sold it, and bought | Thereupon the man took his cloak, and sold it, and bought | Thereupon the man took his cloak, and sold it, and bought |
| 41444 | some wheat, and he gave it to the miller to grind, and he | some wheat, and he gave it to the miller to grind, and he | some wheat, and he gave it to the miller to grind, and he |
| 41445 | returned to his house rejoicing, and he said to his wife, | returned to his house rejoicing, and he said to his wife, | returned to his house rejoicing, and he said to his wife, |
| 41446 | ¢ Behold, God hath arranged the matter of the offering for us.’ | ¢ Behold, God hath arranged the matter of the offering for us.’ | ¢ Behold, God hath arranged the matter of the offering for us.’ |
| 41447 | And, moreover, when they came to the twelfth day of Athor, | And, moreover, when they came to the twelfth day of Athor, | And, moreover, when they came to the twelfth day of Athor, |
| 41448 | the worthy woman went to her husband early in the morning, | the worthy woman went to her husband early in the morning, | the worthy woman went to her husband early in the morning, |
| 41449 | and she said unto Inm, ¢ My brother, take my cloak, and get | and she said unto Inm, ¢ My brother, take my cloak, and get | and she said unto Inm, ¢ My brother, take my cloak, and get |
| 41450 | thee gone and sell it, and see if thou canst find a sheep, so | thee gone and sell it, and see if thou canst find a sheep, so | thee gone and sell it, and see if thou canst find a sheep, so |
| 41451 | that we may be able to provide for the feast for the brethren | that we may be able to provide for the feast for the brethren | that we may be able to provide for the feast for the brethren |
| 41452 | who will come unto us.” And he, wishing to find out the | who will come unto us.” And he, wishing to find out the | who will come unto us.” And he, wishing to find out the |
| 41453 | extent of her [good] disposition towards Michael, said unto | extent of her [good] disposition towards Michael, said unto | extent of her [good] disposition towards Michael, said unto |
| 41454 | her, ¢ My sister, if 1 take away thy cloak, how wilt thou be | her, ¢ My sister, if 1 take away thy cloak, how wilt thou be | her, ¢ My sister, if 1 take away thy cloak, how wilt thou be |
| 41455 | Fol. 30 ϥ able to go and partake of the Sacrament on this | great | Fol. 30 ϥ able to go and partake of the Sacrament on this | great | Fol. 30 f able to go and partake of the Sacrament on this | great |
| 41456 | ⲛ︦ⲍ | ⲛ︦ⲍ | n︦z |
| 41457 | festival this day ? Now I am a man, and I can go about | festival this day ? Now I am a man, and I can go about | festival this day ? Now I am a man, and I can go about |
| 41458 | just as I am everywhere, but it is seemly for a woman to | just as I am everywhere, but it is seemly for a woman to | just as I am everywhere, but it is seemly for a woman to |
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| 41459 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 925 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 925 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 925 |
| 41460 | take good heed to herself in respect of her body, and most of | take good heed to herself in respect of her body, and most of | take good heed to herself in respect of her body, and most of |
| 41461 | all in church.’ And she lifted up her voice and wept, saying, | all in church.’ And she lifted up her voice and wept, saying, | all in church.’ And she lifted up her voice and wept, saying, |
| 41462 | ‘Woe is me, my brother! What is this thing which thou | ‘Woe is me, my brother! What is this thing which thou | ‘Woe is me, my brother! What is this thing which thou |
| 41463 | hast said unto me this day ? Am I to make myself a stranger | hast said unto me this day ? Am I to make myself a stranger | hast said unto me this day ? Am I to make myself a stranger |
| 41464 | unto thee this day? Are we to separate ourselves this day and | unto thee this day? Are we to separate ourselves this day and | unto thee this day? Are we to separate ourselves this day and |
| 41465 | become two people ? Am I not of the same flesh as thyself ? | become two people ? Am I not of the same flesh as thyself ? | become two people ? Am I not of the same flesh as thyself ? |
| 41466 | Have T not a portion with thee in the sacrifices? Wouldst | Have T not a portion with thee in the sacrifices? Wouldst | Have T not a portion with thee in the sacrifices? Wouldst |
| 41467 | thou rob me this day of my love towards the holy Archangel | thou rob me this day of my love towards the holy Archangel | thou rob me this day of my love towards the holy Archangel |
| 41468 | Michael ? Do not, my brother, do not, I say, think in thy | Michael ? Do not, my brother, do not, I say, think in thy | Michael ? Do not, my brother, do not, I say, think in thy |
| 41469 | heart that I can abandon my purpose towards the Archangel | heart that I can abandon my purpose towards the Archangel | heart that I can abandon my purpose towards the Archangel |
| 41470 | Michael. The Apostle hath already fully proved to us that | Michael. The Apostle hath already fully proved to us that | Michael. The Apostle hath already fully proved to us that |
| 41471 | there is neither male nor female in Christ’! And as she | there is neither male nor female in Christ’! And as she | there is neither male nor female in Christ’! And as she |
| 41472 | spake these words she wept, and her soul was sorely disquicted | spake these words she wept, and her soul was sorely disquicted | spake these words she wept, and her soul was sorely disquicted |
| 41473 | within her. The man, however, rejoiced very greatly over | within her. The man, however, rejoiced very greatly over | within her. The man, however, rejoiced very greatly over |
| 41474 | the greatness of her faith, and he took the cloak from her | the greatness of her faith, and he took the cloak from her | the greatness of her faith, and he took the cloak from her |
| 41475 | hands, saying, Make ready the offering, and the first-fruits, | hands, saying, Make ready the offering, and the first-fruits, | hands, saying, Make ready the offering, and the first-fruits, |
| 41476 | and the oil, so that we may send them to the Church ; and set | and the oil, so that we may send them to the Church ; and set | and the oil, so that we may send them to the Church ; and set |
| 41477 | out the table in the midst and the bread, and make ready the | out the table in the midst and the bread, and make ready the | out the table in the midst and the bread, and make ready the |
| 41478 | vegetables by the time I return, according to the Will of | vegetables by the time I return, according to the Will of | vegetables by the time I return, according to the Will of |
| 41479 | God, | with the sheep.’ | God, | with the sheep.’ | God, | with the sheep.’ |
| 41480 | And the man went out, and as he walked along he suppli- | And the man went out, and as he walked along he suppli- | And the man went out, and as he walked along he suppli- |
| 41481 | cated the holy archangel to make straight his ways before | cated the holy archangel to make straight his ways before | cated the holy archangel to make straight his ways before |
| 41482 | him. And as he was walking along he came upon a shep- | him. And as he was walking along he came upon a shep- | him. And as he was walking along he came upon a shep- |
| 41483 | herd, and he said unto him, ¢ Hail, friend!” And the | herd, and he said unto him, ¢ Hail, friend!” And the | herd, and he said unto him, ¢ Hail, friend!” And the |
| 41484 | shepherd said unto him, ‘Peace be unto thee, O honourable | shepherd said unto him, ‘Peace be unto thee, O honourable | shepherd said unto him, ‘Peace be unto thee, O honourable |
| 41485 | man!’ And the believing man said unto him, ¢ Can I find | man!’ And the believing man said unto him, ¢ Can I find | man!’ And the believing man said unto him, ¢ Can I find |
| 41486 | with thee this day a sheep [suitable] for this great man who | with thee this day a sheep [suitable] for this great man who | with thee this day a sheep [suitable] for this great man who |
| 41487 | is coming unto us this day?’ And the shepherd said, ‘A sheep | is coming unto us this day?’ And the shepherd said, ‘A sheep | is coming unto us this day?’ And the shepherd said, ‘A sheep |
| 41488 | of what price dost thou wish for?” And the believing man | of what price dost thou wish for?” And the believing man | of what price dost thou wish for?” And the believing man |
| 41489 | said unto him, Ⲓ want one worth a ⲇⲏ the | said unto him, ⲓ want one worth a ⲇⲏ the | said unto him, i want one worth a ḋy the |
| 41490 | shepherd said unto him, ‘Give me the price and I will give | shepherd said unto him, ‘Give me the price and I will give | shepherd said unto him, ‘Give me the price and I will give |
| 41491 | thee the sheep.” And the believing man reached out to him | thee the sheep.” And the believing man reached out to him | thee the sheep.” And the believing man reached out to him |
| 41492 | 1 Gal. iii. 28. | 1 Gal. iii. 28. | 1 Gal. iii. 28. |
| 41493 | 2 A coin that seems to have heen worth about half a crown or three | 2 A coin that seems to have heen worth about half a crown or three | 2 A coin that seems to have heen worth about half a crown or three |
| 41494 | shillings. | shillings. | shillings. |
| 41495 | Fol. 30% | Fol. 30% | Fol. 30% |
| 41496 | IH | IH | IH |
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| 41497 | 926 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 926 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 926 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 41498 | the cloak of his wife, saying, ¢ Take the cloak, which be- | the cloak of his wife, saying, ¢ Take the cloak, which be- | the cloak of his wife, saying, ¢ Take the cloak, which be- |
| 41499 | longeth to my wife, and keep it in thy hands for three days ; | longeth to my wife, and keep it in thy hands for three days ; | longeth to my wife, and keep it in thy hands for three days ; |
| 41500 | if I do not bring the money to thee [before the end of that | if I do not bring the money to thee [before the end of that | if I do not bring the money to thee [before the end of that |
| 41501 | time], I will assign it to thee” And the shepherd answered | time], I will assign it to thee” And the shepherd answered | time], I will assign it to thee” And the shepherd answered |
| 41502 | and said, ‘What can I do with this thing ? There is nothing | and said, ‘What can I do with this thing ? There is nothing | and said, ‘What can I do with this thing ? There is nothing |
| 41503 | in my house except wool and stuff ; I will not take it.’ | in my house except wool and stuff ; I will not take it.’ | in my house except wool and stuff ; I will not take it.’ |
| 41504 | And when the believing man saw that the shepherd spurned | And when the believing man saw that the shepherd spurned | And when the believing man saw that the shepherd spurned |
| 41505 | both him and the cloak, he turned away on his road with | both him and the cloak, he turned away on his road with | both him and the cloak, he turned away on his road with |
| 41506 | great sorrow of heart and abundant tears. And whilst he | great sorrow of heart and abundant tears. And whilst he | great sorrow of heart and abundant tears. And whilst he |
| 41507 | was walking along sadly and thinking what he should do, or | was walking along sadly and thinking what he should do, or | was walking along sadly and thinking what he should do, or |
| 41508 | Fol. 31 @ what he should | say to his wife, suddenly he looked straight | Fol. 31 @ what he should | say to his wife, suddenly he looked straight | Fol. 31 @ what he should | say to his wife, suddenly he looked straight |
| 41509 | ⲛ︦ⲑ︦ pefore him and saw the Archangel Michael riding upon a | ⲛ︦ⲑ︦ pefore him and saw the Archangel Michael riding upon a | n︦θ︦ pefore him and saw the Archangel Michael riding upon a |
| 41510 | white horse, and he was in the form of one of the chief | white horse, and he was in the form of one of the chief | white horse, and he was in the form of one of the chief |
| 41511 | imperial noblemen. And the believing man was greatly | imperial noblemen. And the believing man was greatly | imperial noblemen. And the believing man was greatly |
| 41512 | afraid, and he withdrew himself to one side out of the way | afraid, and he withdrew himself to one side out of the way | afraid, and he withdrew himself to one side out of the way |
| 41513 | of the archangel’s path until he should have passed by. And | of the archangel’s path until he should have passed by. And | of the archangel’s path until he should have passed by. And |
| 41514 | when the archangel in the form of a nobleman came up to | when the archangel in the form of a nobleman came up to | when the archangel in the form of a nobleman came up to |
| 41515 | him, he pulled his horse’s bridle, and stood still and said unto | him, he pulled his horse’s bridle, and stood still and said unto | him, he pulled his horse’s bridle, and stood still and said unto |
| 41516 | the man, ‘Hail, Dorotheus! Whither walkest thou by thyself?’ | the man, ‘Hail, Dorotheus! Whither walkest thou by thyself?’ | the man, ‘Hail, Dorotheus! Whither walkest thou by thyself?’ |
| 41517 | And with trembling Dorotheus said unto him, ¢ Hail, master, | And with trembling Dorotheus said unto him, ¢ Hail, master, | And with trembling Dorotheus said unto him, ¢ Hail, master, |
| 41518 | my lord archon! Welcome is thy coming unto us this day.’ | my lord archon! Welcome is thy coming unto us this day.’ | my lord archon! Welcome is thy coming unto us this day.’ |
| 41519 | And the nobleman, who was Michael, said unto him, Is | And the nobleman, who was Michael, said unto him, Is | And the nobleman, who was Michael, said unto him, Is |
| 41520 | Theopisté thy wife still alive 7” And Dorotheus, with his | Theopisté thy wife still alive 7” And Dorotheus, with his | Theopisté thy wife still alive 7” And Dorotheus, with his |
| 41521 | face turned towards the ground throngh shame, said unto | face turned towards the ground throngh shame, said unto | face turned towards the ground throngh shame, said unto |
| 41522 | him, ‘Yea, thy servant is alive’ And the nobleman, who | him, ‘Yea, thy servant is alive’ And the nobleman, who | him, ‘Yea, thy servant is alive’ And the nobleman, who |
| 41523 | was Michael, said unto him, ¢ What is this which thou art | was Michael, said unto him, ¢ What is this which thou art | was Michael, said unto him, ¢ What is this which thou art |
| 41524 | carrying ⲇⲏ Dorotheus said unto him with confusion, | carrying ⲇⲏ Dorotheus said unto him with confusion, | carrying ḋy Dorotheus said unto him with confusion, |
| 41525 | <It is a cloak which belongeth to my wife.” And the noble- | <It is a cloak which belongeth to my wife.” And the noble- | <It is a cloak which belongeth to my wife.” And the noble- |
| 41526 | man, who was Michael, said unto him, ¢ What art thou doing | man, who was Michael, said unto him, ¢ What art thou doing | man, who was Michael, said unto him, ¢ What art thou doing |
| 41527 | with it in this place?’ And Dorotheus said unto him, | with it in this place?’ And Dorotheus said unto him, | with it in this place?’ And Dorotheus said unto him, |
| 41528 | ‘A very great man is coming to visit me this day, and I | ‘A very great man is coming to visit me this day, and I | ‘A very great man is coming to visit me this day, and I |
| 41529 | Fol. 31% have not been able to find everything | which I wanted, and | Fol. 31% have not been able to find everything | which I wanted, and | Fol. 31% have not been able to find everything | which I wanted, and |
| 41530 | ⲋ̄ there is no gold in my possession. And because of the time | ⲋ there is no gold in my possession. And because of the time | 6 there is no gold in my possession. And because of the time |
| 41531 | of suffering whereanto we have come, I brought the cloak | of suffering whereanto we have come, I brought the cloak | of suffering whereanto we have come, I brought the cloak |
| 41532 | hither to give in exchange for a sheep, but no one will take it | hither to give in exchange for a sheep, but no one will take it | hither to give in exchange for a sheep, but no one will take it |
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| 41533 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 927 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 927 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 927 |
| 41534 | from me, and I do not know what to do.” And the nobleman, | from me, and I do not know what to do.” And the nobleman, | from me, and I do not know what to do.” And the nobleman, |
| 41535 | who was Michael, said unto Dorotheus, ‘I will make myself | who was Michael, said unto Dorotheus, ‘I will make myself | who was Michael, said unto Dorotheus, ‘I will make myself |
| 41536 | surety for a sheep, and I will obtain it for thee, and thou shalt | surety for a sheep, and I will obtain it for thee, and thou shalt | surety for a sheep, and I will obtain it for thee, and thou shalt |
| 41537 | cook it for me and for those who are with me this day.” And | cook it for me and for those who are with me this day.” And | cook it for me and for those who are with me this day.” And |
| 41538 | Dorotheus answered, ‘ Yea, very gladly will I do so, my lord. | Dorotheus answered, ‘ Yea, very gladly will I do so, my lord. | Dorotheus answered, ‘ Yea, very gladly will I do so, my lord. |
| 41539 | May I be found worthy! Come thou into my habitation.’ | May I be found worthy! Come thou into my habitation.’ | May I be found worthy! Come thou into my habitation.’ |
| 41540 | And Michael said unto one of the angels who were | And Michael said unto one of the angels who were | And Michael said unto one of the angels who were |
| 41541 | journeying with him under the forms of soldiers, ¢ Walk | journeying with him under the forms of soldiers, ¢ Walk | journeying with him under the forms of soldiers, ¢ Walk |
| 41542 | thou with Dorotheus, and go to this shepherd, and say unto | thou with Dorotheus, and go to this shepherd, and say unto | thou with Dorotheus, and go to this shepherd, and say unto |
| 41543 | him thus: The nobleman who passed thee by recently saith, | him thus: The nobleman who passed thee by recently saith, | him thus: The nobleman who passed thee by recently saith, |
| 41544 | Send me a sheep of the value of a Zermésion. 1 will be | Send me a sheep of the value of a Zermésion. 1 will be | Send me a sheep of the value of a Zermésion. 1 will be |
| 41545 | responsible for it, and will send unto thee the price thereof | responsible for it, and will send unto thee the price thereof | responsible for it, and will send unto thee the price thereof |
| 41546 | by the hour of noon this day.” And the soldier walking with | by the hour of noon this day.” And the soldier walking with | by the hour of noon this day.” And the soldier walking with |
| 41547 | Dorotheus went unto the shepherd in the name of the noble- | Dorotheus went unto the shepherd in the name of the noble- | Dorotheus went unto the shepherd in the name of the noble- |
| 41548 | man, and they brought away the sheep. And the nobleman | man, and they brought away the sheep. And the nobleman | man, and they brought away the sheep. And the nobleman |
| 41549 | said unto Dorotheus, ‘Behold, the sheep is ready for the need | said unto Dorotheus, ‘Behold, the sheep is ready for the need | said unto Dorotheus, ‘Behold, the sheep is ready for the need |
| 41550 | of the great man whom thou hast invited. See now if thou | of the great man whom thou hast invited. See now if thou | of the great man whom thou hast invited. See now if thou |
| 41551 | canst find some wood and a fish for my need, because I do | canst find some wood and a fish for my need, because I do | canst find some wood and a fish for my need, because I do |
| 41552 | not eat [the flesh of] sheep.” And Dorotheus said unto him, | | not eat [the flesh of] sheep.” And Dorotheus said unto him, | | not eat [the flesh of] sheep.” And Dorotheus said unto him, | |
| 41553 | ‘I only wish that I could find a fish, my father, and [if] I Fol. 52 « | ‘I only wish that I could find a fish, my father, and [if] I Fol. 52 « | ‘I only wish that I could find a fish, my father, and [if] I Fol. 52 « |
| 41554 | could obtain one I would rejoice.” And the nobleman said Tx | could obtain one I would rejoice.” And the nobleman said Tx | could obtain one I would rejoice.” And the nobleman said Tx |
| 41555 | unto Dorotheus, ¢ What wouldst thou give for a fish?’ And | unto Dorotheus, ¢ What wouldst thou give for a fish?’ And | unto Dorotheus, ¢ What wouldst thou give for a fish?’ And |
| 41556 | Dorotheus said, ‘I would deposit my wife’s cloak as a surety | Dorotheus said, ‘I would deposit my wife’s cloak as a surety | Dorotheus said, ‘I would deposit my wife’s cloak as a surety |
| 41557 | for one until I could send the price for the same.” And the | for one until I could send the price for the same.” And the | for one until I could send the price for the same.” And the |
| 41558 | nobleman, who was Michael, said unto him, ‘If the matter | nobleman, who was Michael, said unto him, ‘If the matter | nobleman, who was Michael, said unto him, ‘If the matter |
| 41559 | be thus, let the cloak stay with thee. I will send In my own | be thus, let the cloak stay with thee. I will send In my own | be thus, let the cloak stay with thee. I will send In my own |
| 41560 | name, and I will take the fish until thou art able to send the | name, and I will take the fish until thou art able to send the | name, and I will take the fish until thou art able to send the |
| 41561 | price thereof.” And the nobleman called one of the soldiers | price thereof.” And the nobleman called one of the soldiers | price thereof.” And the nobleman called one of the soldiers |
| 41562 | who, in the forms of angels, were travelling with him, [and said | who, in the forms of angels, were travelling with him, [and said | who, in the forms of angels, were travelling with him, [and said |
| 41563 | unto him], ¢ Get thee to the river, and cry out to the fisher- | unto him], ¢ Get thee to the river, and cry out to the fisher- | unto him], ¢ Get thee to the river, and cry out to the fisher- |
| 41564 | men there, and say unto them, The nobleman who came and | men there, and say unto them, The nobleman who came and | men there, and say unto them, The nobleman who came and |
| 41565 | passed by you and spake to you this day saith, Send me | passed by you and spake to you this day saith, Send me | passed by you and spake to you this day saith, Send me |
| 41566 | a fine fish worth a fesmésion, and I will send you the price | a fine fish worth a fesmésion, and I will send you the price | a fine fish worth a fesmésion, and I will send you the price |
| 41567 | thereof by the hand of Dorotheus the husbandman, by the | thereof by the hand of Dorotheus the husbandman, by the | thereof by the hand of Dorotheus the husbandman, by the |
| 41568 | hour of noon this day.” And the soldier went to the fisher- | hour of noon this day.” And the soldier went to the fisher- | hour of noon this day.” And the soldier went to the fisher- |
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| 41569 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 |
| 41570 | 2h | 2h | 2h |
| 41571 | ⲥ. | ⲥ. | s. |
| 41572 | Fol. 33 | Fol. 33 | Fol. 33 |
| 41573 | ⲅ | ⲅ | ġ |
| 41574 | ⲥ | ⲥ | s |
| 41575 | 928 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 928 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 928 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 41576 | men, and spake unto them in the name of the nobleman | men, and spake unto them in the name of the nobleman | men, and spake unto them in the name of the nobleman |
| 41577 | according to the message which he spake to him. And the | according to the message which he spake to him. And the | according to the message which he spake to him. And the |
| 41578 | fishermen gladly gave him a large fish, which was still | fishermen gladly gave him a large fish, which was still | fishermen gladly gave him a large fish, which was still |
| 41579 | alive, and he brought it quickly to the nobleman, who was | alive, and he brought it quickly to the nobleman, who was | alive, and he brought it quickly to the nobleman, who was |
| 41580 | Michael. | Michael. | Michael. |
| 41581 | And the nobleman, who was Michael, said unto Dorotheus, | And the nobleman, who was Michael, said unto Dorotheus, | And the nobleman, who was Michael, said unto Dorotheus, |
| 41582 | ¢ What more dost thou wish for? Is not the matter good ? | ¢ What more dost thou wish for? Is not the matter good ? | ¢ What more dost thou wish for? Is not the matter good ? |
| 41583 | Is not the need supplied ? | Ts not the material for the dinner | Is not the need supplied ? | Ts not the material for the dinner | Is not the need supplied ? | Ts not the material for the dinner |
| 41584 | provided ?’ And Dorotheus answered and said, © Yea, my | provided ?’ And Dorotheus answered and said, © Yea, my | provided ?’ And Dorotheus answered and said, © Yea, my |
| 41585 | lord. Thou hast performed for me this day a very kind act. | lord. Thou hast performed for me this day a very kind act. | lord. Thou hast performed for me this day a very kind act. |
| 41586 | The day hath advanced, and our business hath prospered well, | The day hath advanced, and our business hath prospered well, | The day hath advanced, and our business hath prospered well, |
| 41587 | and thou hast done a very great favour to thy servant.” And | and thou hast done a very great favour to thy servant.” And | and thou hast done a very great favour to thy servant.” And |
| 41588 | the nobleman said, ¢ Let us make haste : and they took the | the nobleman said, ¢ Let us make haste : and they took the | the nobleman said, ¢ Let us make haste : and they took the |
| 41589 | sheep and the fish, and they departed. And as Dorotheus | sheep and the fish, and they departed. And as Dorotheus | sheep and the fish, and they departed. And as Dorotheus |
| 41590 | was walking along he was thinking about the price of the | was walking along he was thinking about the price of the | was walking along he was thinking about the price of the |
| 41591 | sheep and of the fish, and where he would be able to find the | sheep and of the fish, and where he would be able to find the | sheep and of the fish, and where he would be able to find the |
| 41592 | things required by the nobleman, both apparel and wine, | things required by the nobleman, both apparel and wine, | things required by the nobleman, both apparel and wine, |
| 41593 | and where he could get bread suitable for him; in short, | and where he could get bread suitable for him; in short, | and where he could get bread suitable for him; in short, |
| 41594 | multitudes of thoughts were surging up in him. And he | multitudes of thoughts were surging up in him. And he | multitudes of thoughts were surging up in him. And he |
| 41595 | made supplication to God with his whole heart, saying, | made supplication to God with his whole heart, saying, | made supplication to God with his whole heart, saying, |
| 41596 | ¢O Archangel Michael, my protector, stand thou by thy | ¢O Archangel Michael, my protector, stand thou by thy | ¢O Archangel Michael, my protector, stand thou by thy |
| 41597 | servant this day, for T am doing all these things in thy name, | servant this day, for T am doing all these things in thy name, | servant this day, for T am doing all these things in thy name, |
| 41598 | and in that of thy Lord, this day’; and whilst he was pondering | and in that of thy Lord, this day’; and whilst he was pondering | and in that of thy Lord, this day’; and whilst he was pondering |
| 41599 | these things the archangel knew his thoughts and his patient | these things the archangel knew his thoughts and his patient | these things the archangel knew his thoughts and his patient |
| 41600 | long-suffering. | long-suffering. | long-suffering. |
| 41601 | And after these things they knocked at the door of the | And after these things they knocked at the door of the | And after these things they knocked at the door of the |
| 41602 | house of Dorotheus, and Michael was the first to knock, | house of Dorotheus, and Michael was the first to knock, | house of Dorotheus, and Michael was the first to knock, |
| 41603 | and he saw that it (i.e. the house) was decorated with garlands. | and he saw that it (i.e. the house) was decorated with garlands. | and he saw that it (i.e. the house) was decorated with garlands. |
| 41604 | And he walked inside [the courtyard], and the God-loving | And he walked inside [the courtyard], and the God-loving | And he walked inside [the courtyard], and the God-loving |
| 41605 | woman came out to him and said, “Welcome, O my lord | woman came out to him and said, “Welcome, O my lord | woman came out to him and said, “Welcome, O my lord |
| 41606 | nobleman!’ And the nobleman said unto her, ¢Hail, | nobleman!’ And the nobleman said unto her, ¢Hail, | nobleman!’ And the nobleman said unto her, ¢Hail, |
| 41607 | Theopisté,” | the interpretation of which [name] is ¢she who | Theopisté,” | the interpretation of which [name] is ¢she who | Theopisté,” | the interpretation of which [name] is ¢she who |
| 41608 | believeth in God’; ‘what art thou doing in these days?’ | believeth in God’; ‘what art thou doing in these days?’ | believeth in God’; ‘what art thou doing in these days?’ |
| 41609 | And Theopisté answered, saying, Thou art welcome, my | And Theopisté answered, saying, Thou art welcome, my | And Theopisté answered, saying, Thou art welcome, my |
| 41610 | lord, and we glorify God and thy grace. Come thou in, | lord, and we glorify God and thy grace. Come thou in, | lord, and we glorify God and thy grace. Come thou in, |
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| 41611 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 929 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 929 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 929 |
| 41612 | O nobleman, and do not stand outside.” And whilst she was | O nobleman, and do not stand outside.” And whilst she was | O nobleman, and do not stand outside.” And whilst she was |
| 41613 | saying these words, behold, Dorotheus brought in the sheep, and | saying these words, behold, Dorotheus brought in the sheep, and | saying these words, behold, Dorotheus brought in the sheep, and |
| 41614 | the large fish, and the cloak, and set them before her. And she | the large fish, and the cloak, and set them before her. And she | the large fish, and the cloak, and set them before her. And she |
| 41615 | said unto him, ¢ Whence hast thou obtained these things (i.e. | said unto him, ¢ Whence hast thou obtained these things (i.e. | said unto him, ¢ Whence hast thou obtained these things (i.e. |
| 41616 | the sheep and the fish), my brother ? For I see that thou hast | the sheep and the fish), my brother ? For I see that thou hast | the sheep and the fish), my brother ? For I see that thou hast |
| 41617 | brought back the cloak.” And Dorotheus said unto her, ¢ The | brought back the cloak.” And Dorotheus said unto her, ¢ The | brought back the cloak.” And Dorotheus said unto her, ¢ The |
| 41618 | nobleman made himself responsible for me, and they were given | nobleman made himself responsible for me, and they were given | nobleman made himself responsible for me, and they were given |
| 41619 | untome.” And Theopisté said, ¢ Well spoken, my brother ! God | untome.” And Theopisté said, ¢ Well spoken, my brother ! God | untome.” And Theopisté said, ¢ Well spoken, my brother ! God |
| 41620 | and the archangel have brought the nobleman and those who | and the archangel have brought the nobleman and those who | and the archangel have brought the nobleman and those who |
| 41621 | are with him unto us this day.” And the nobleman, who | are with him unto us this day.” And the nobleman, who | are with him unto us this day.” And the nobleman, who |
| 41622 | \ was Michael, said unto them, Ⲛⲉ are going to the Sacrament, | \ was Michael, said unto them, ⲛⲉ are going to the Sacrament, | \ was Michael, said unto them, ne are going to the Sacrament, |
| 41623 | for it is a festival, and the time of service hath come, but | for it is a festival, and the time of service hath come, but | for it is a festival, and the time of service hath come, but |
| 41624 | remain ye here, both thou and thy wife. Kill the sheep, | remain ye here, both thou and thy wife. Kill the sheep, | remain ye here, both thou and thy wife. Kill the sheep, |
| 41625 | ⲡⲡⲁ Ⲕⲉ [your] preparations here carefully and suitably. And | ⲡⲡⲁ ⲕⲉ [your] preparations here carefully and suitably. And | ppa ke [your] preparations here carefully and suitably. And |
| 41626 | look to this fish, and do not touch him until I come, when | look to this fish, and do not touch him until I come, when | look to this fish, and do not touch him until I come, when |
| 41627 | I will dress him according to my own liking.” And they said, | I will dress him according to my own liking.” And they said, | I will dress him according to my own liking.” And they said, |
| 41628 | ¢As my lord nobleman commandeth even so shall it be’ | ¢As my lord nobleman commandeth even so shall it be’ | ¢As my lord nobleman commandeth even so shall it be’ |
| 41629 | And the nobleman went forth | from them. And Dorotheus Fol. 33 | And the nobleman went forth | from them. And Dorotheus Fol. 33 | And the nobleman went forth | from them. And Dorotheus Fol. 33 |
| 41630 | and his wife did not know who he was, but they thought ZX | and his wife did not know who he was, but they thought ZX | and his wife did not know who he was, but they thought ZX |
| 41631 | that he was a nobleman of the district. | that he was a nobleman of the district. | that he was a nobleman of the district. |
| 41632 | Then Dorotheus said unto Theopisté, ¢ My sister, what shall | Then Dorotheus said unto Theopisté, ¢ My sister, what shall | Then Dorotheus said unto Theopisté, ¢ My sister, what shall |
| 41633 | we do? How shall we be able to prepare for the nobleman’s | we do? How shall we be able to prepare for the nobleman’s | we do? How shall we be able to prepare for the nobleman’s |
| 41634 | reception ? Where shall we find bread or wine suitable for | reception ? Where shall we find bread or wine suitable for | reception ? Where shall we find bread or wine suitable for |
| 41635 | him? Would that we could do as we did in the days that | him? Would that we could do as we did in the days that | him? Would that we could do as we did in the days that |
| 41636 | are past, when our path was prosperous!’ And Theopisté | are past, when our path was prosperous!’ And Theopisté | are past, when our path was prosperous!’ And Theopisté |
| 41637 | said, Ⲙⲣ brother, God will not forsake us. Meanwhile arise, | said, Ⲙⲣ brother, God will not forsake us. Meanwhile arise, | said, Mr brother, God will not forsake us. Meanwhile arise, |
| 41638 | and let a man kill the sheep, and we two will do what is | and let a man kill the sheep, and we two will do what is | and let a man kill the sheep, and we two will do what is |
| 41639 | necessary here’; and they did so. And Theopisté said unto | necessary here’; and they did so. And Theopisté said unto | necessary here’; and they did so. And Theopisté said unto |
| 41640 | him (i.e. the servant), ‘Let us go and bring out a little wine, | him (i.e. the servant), ‘Let us go and bring out a little wine, | him (i.e. the servant), ‘Let us go and bring out a little wine, |
| 41641 | and let us see if it be suitable for the nobleman or not.” And | and let us see if it be suitable for the nobleman or not.” And | and let us see if it be suitable for the nobleman or not.” And |
| 41642 | when they went [to the wine cellar] and opened the door | when they went [to the wine cellar] and opened the door | when they went [to the wine cellar] and opened the door |
| 41643 | they found that it was filled with [jars of] wine up to the | they found that it was filled with [jars of] wine up to the | they found that it was filled with [jars of] wine up to the |
| 41644 | very door. And Dorotheus was greatly disturbed, and he | very door. And Dorotheus was greatly disturbed, and he | very door. And Dorotheus was greatly disturbed, and he |
| 41645 | said unto his wife, “Hath any man been bringing [jars of] | said unto his wife, “Hath any man been bringing [jars of] | said unto his wife, “Hath any man been bringing [jars of] |
| 41646 | wine in here since I went out this morning ?”’ And his wife | wine in here since I went out this morning ?”’ And his wife | wine in here since I went out this morning ?”’ And his wife |
| 41647 | ⲑ ⲟ | ⲑ ⲟⲓ | θ oi |
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| 41649 | said unto him, ¢ As the Lord liveth, since the time when | said unto him, ¢ As the Lord liveth, since the time when | said unto him, ¢ As the Lord liveth, since the time when |
| 41650 | I brought out the offering of first-fruits this morning, only | | I brought out the offering of first-fruits this morning, only | | I brought out the offering of first-fruits this morning, only | |
| 41651 | one jar of wine hath been brought in here.” And Dorotheus | one jar of wine hath been brought in here.” And Dorotheus | one jar of wine hath been brought in here.” And Dorotheus |
| 41652 | Fol. 34 a said unto her, Ⲃⲉ patient, my sister, until | we see what is | Fol. 34 a said unto her, Ⲃⲉ patient, my sister, until | we see what is | Fol. 34 a said unto her, Ve patient, my sister, until | we see what is |
| 41653 | ⲝⲉ the end of the matter.” Afterwards he said unto Theopisté, | ⲝⲉ the end of the matter.” Afterwards he said unto Theopisté, | kse the end of the matter.” Afterwards he said unto Theopisté, |
| 41654 | ‘Let us go in and fetch out a little oil for the meal and for | ‘Let us go in and fetch out a little oil for the meal and for | ‘Let us go in and fetch out a little oil for the meal and for |
| 41655 | the needs of the brethren.” And they both went into the | the needs of the brethren.” And they both went into the | the needs of the brethren.” And they both went into the |
| 41656 | cellar, and they found seven jars filled with oil up to their | cellar, and they found seven jars filled with oil up to their | cellar, and they found seven jars filled with oil up to their |
| 41657 | very brims, and they found there also large vessels and jars | very brims, and they found there also large vessels and jars | very brims, and they found there also large vessels and jars |
| 41658 | filled with every kind of rich meats and sweets according to | filled with every kind of rich meats and sweets according to | filled with every kind of rich meats and sweets according to |
| 41659 | the need of the house. And very great fear fell upon Doro- | the need of the house. And very great fear fell upon Doro- | the need of the house. And very great fear fell upon Doro- |
| 41660 | theus and Theopisté. And afterwards they went also into | theus and Theopisté. And afterwards they went also into | theus and Theopisté. And afterwards they went also into |
| 41661 | the house and into their bedchamber, and they found there | the house and into their bedchamber, and they found there | the house and into their bedchamber, and they found there |
| 41662 | the boxes wherein they kept their clothing filled with splendid | the boxes wherein they kept their clothing filled with splendid | the boxes wherein they kept their clothing filled with splendid |
| 41663 | apparel of every kind, which was similar to that which they | apparel of every kind, which was similar to that which they | apparel of every kind, which was similar to that which they |
| 41664 | had worn in the time of their wealth, and one might almost | had worn in the time of their wealth, and one might almost | had worn in the time of their wealth, and one might almost |
| 41665 | say that, in very truth, they were the actual garments. And | say that, in very truth, they were the actual garments. And | say that, in very truth, they were the actual garments. And |
| 41666 | after these things they went into the chamber wherein the | after these things they went into the chamber wherein the | after these things they went into the chamber wherein the |
| 41667 | bread was kept, and they found it full of loaves of bread | bread was kept, and they found it full of loaves of bread | bread was kept, and they found it full of loaves of bread |
| 41668 | of the finest quality and of whiteness like unto snow. Then | of the finest quality and of whiteness like unto snow. Then | of the finest quality and of whiteness like unto snow. Then |
| 41669 | straightway they perceived that it was the favour of God | straightway they perceived that it was the favour of God | straightway they perceived that it was the favour of God |
| 41670 | which had come unto them, and they glorified God and the | which had come unto them, and they glorified God and the | which had come unto them, and they glorified God and the |
| 41671 | holy Archangel Michael. | holy Archangel Michael. | holy Archangel Michael. |
| 41672 | Then Dorotheus said unto Theopiste, ¢ Behold, God hath | Then Dorotheus said unto Theopiste, ¢ Behold, God hath | Then Dorotheus said unto Theopiste, ¢ Behold, God hath |
| 41673 | prepared everything. Let us make ready for the nobleman, | prepared everything. Let us make ready for the nobleman, | prepared everything. Let us make ready for the nobleman, |
| 41674 | Fol. 34 b because it is time for us to go | to the Sacrament’; and they | Fol. 34 b because it is time for us to go | to the Sacrament’; and they | Fol. 34 b because it is time for us to go | to the Sacrament’; and they |
| 41675 | IT did everything that was necessary. And they made ready | IT did everything that was necessary. And they made ready | IT did everything that was necessary. And they made ready |
| 41676 | their large broad cushions whereon the nobleman might | their large broad cushions whereon the nobleman might | their large broad cushions whereon the nobleman might |
| 41677 | recline at meat, and they covered them with costly cloths | recline at meat, and they covered them with costly cloths | recline at meat, and they covered them with costly cloths |
| 41678 | befitting his exalted rank; and they set out the tables for | befitting his exalted rank; and they set out the tables for | befitting his exalted rank; and they set out the tables for |
| 41679 | the brethren in their places, according to their custom. And | the brethren in their places, according to their custom. And | the brethren in their places, according to their custom. And |
| 41680 | they dressed themselves carefully in fair white apparel, and | they dressed themselves carefully in fair white apparel, and | they dressed themselves carefully in fair white apparel, and |
| 41681 | went to the Sacrament in the shrine of the holy Archangel | went to the Sacrament in the shrine of the holy Archangel | went to the Sacrament in the shrine of the holy Archangel |
| 41682 | Michael with great fervour and with great joy. And when | Michael with great fervour and with great joy. And when | Michael with great fervour and with great joy. And when |
| 41683 | they had gone into the church they cast themselves down | they had gone into the church they cast themselves down | they had gone into the church they cast themselves down |
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| 41684 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 931 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 931 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 931 |
| 41685 | upon their faces together before the holy place, and they | upon their faces together before the holy place, and they | upon their faces together before the holy place, and they |
| 41686 | prayed to God and made great thanksgivings unto Him. And | prayed to God and made great thanksgivings unto Him. And | prayed to God and made great thanksgivings unto Him. And |
| 41687 | they gave thanks unto the holy Archangel Michael with | they gave thanks unto the holy Archangel Michael with | they gave thanks unto the holy Archangel Michael with |
| 41688 | great earnestness, saying, Ⲩⲉ render thanks unto Thee, | great earnestness, saying, Ⲩⲉ render thanks unto Thee, | great earnestness, saying, Ye render thanks unto Thee, |
| 41689 | O my Lord Jesus the Christ, and we glorify Thy Good | O my Lord Jesus the Christ, and we glorify Thy Good | O my Lord Jesus the Christ, and we glorify Thy Good |
| 41690 | Father, and we render thanks unto Thy great, holy Arch- | Father, and we render thanks unto Thy great, holy Arch- | Father, and we render thanks unto Thy great, holy Arch- |
| 41691 | angel Michael, because Thou hast neither deprived us of Thy | angel Michael, because Thou hast neither deprived us of Thy | angel Michael, because Thou hast neither deprived us of Thy |
| 41692 | mercy, nor been unmindful of our supplication, but hast | mercy, nor been unmindful of our supplication, but hast | mercy, nor been unmindful of our supplication, but hast |
| 41693 | quickly sent unto us Thy loving-kindness.” Then after | quickly sent unto us Thy loving-kindness.” Then after | quickly sent unto us Thy loving-kindness.” Then after |
| 41694 | these things they partook of the Sacrament and received the | these things they partook of the Sacrament and received the | these things they partook of the Sacrament and received the |
| 41695 | benediction. | benediction. | benediction. |
| 41696 | And they made haste and went home and opened with | And they made haste and went home and opened with | And they made haste and went home and opened with |
| 41697 | great zeal their house to the brethren who were in attendance | | great zeal their house to the brethren who were in attendance | | great zeal their house to the brethren who were in attendance | |
| 41698 | upon the nobleman. Moreover, they compelled to come into Fol. 35« | upon the nobleman. Moreover, they compelled to come into Fol. 35« | upon the nobleman. Moreover, they compelled to come into Fol. 35« |
| 41699 | it every one, that is to say, men, and women, and children, in 37 | it every one, that is to say, men, and women, and children, in 37 | it every one, that is to say, men, and women, and children, in 37 |
| 41700 | such numbers that the whole hall was full. And Dorotheus | such numbers that the whole hall was full. And Dorotheus | such numbers that the whole hall was full. And Dorotheus |
| 41701 | and Theopisté his wife girded up their loins, and stood and | and Theopisté his wife girded up their loins, and stood and | and Theopisté his wife girded up their loins, and stood and |
| 41702 | ministered unto the brethren in all their wants, and they | ministered unto the brethren in all their wants, and they | ministered unto the brethren in all their wants, and they |
| 41703 | supplied them with wine in great abundance. And whilst | supplied them with wine in great abundance. And whilst | supplied them with wine in great abundance. And whilst |
| 41704 | matters were happening in this way, behold, the nobleman, | matters were happening in this way, behold, the nobleman, | matters were happening in this way, behold, the nobleman, |
| 41705 | who was Michael, and who was with all his company of | who was Michael, and who was with all his company of | who was Michael, and who was with all his company of |
| 41706 | soldiers, knocked at the door of the house. And Dorotheus | soldiers, knocked at the door of the house. And Dorotheus | soldiers, knocked at the door of the house. And Dorotheus |
| 41707 | and his wife made haste and came forth therefrom rejoicing, | and his wife made haste and came forth therefrom rejoicing, | and his wife made haste and came forth therefrom rejoicing, |
| 41708 | and they bowed low in homage before him, saying, ¢ Right | and they bowed low in homage before him, saying, ¢ Right | and they bowed low in homage before him, saying, ¢ Right |
| 41709 | well is it that thou hast come to us this day, together with | well is it that thou hast come to us this day, together with | well is it that thou hast come to us this day, together with |
| 41710 | all thy company of soldiers, O our lord nobleman. Verily we | all thy company of soldiers, O our lord nobleman. Verily we | all thy company of soldiers, O our lord nobleman. Verily we |
| 41711 | rejoice exceedingly that we have been held worthy for thee | rejoice exceedingly that we have been held worthy for thee | rejoice exceedingly that we have been held worthy for thee |
| 41712 | to come unto us on a day that is especially glorious. May | to come unto us on a day that is especially glorious. May | to come unto us on a day that is especially glorious. May |
| 41713 | the Archangel Michael rejoice with thee! Come in, O | the Archangel Michael rejoice with thee! Come in, O | the Archangel Michael rejoice with thee! Come in, O |
| 41714 | blessed man! The Lord be with thee!” And the archangel, | blessed man! The Lord be with thee!” And the archangel, | blessed man! The Lord be with thee!” And the archangel, |
| 41715 | who was the nobleman, went into the hall of the house, | who was the nobleman, went into the hall of the house, | who was the nobleman, went into the hall of the house, |
| 41716 | and he found it to be filled with men, and women, and | and he found it to be filled with men, and women, and | and he found it to be filled with men, and women, and |
| 41717 | children, both small and great. And pretending to be | children, both small and great. And pretending to be | children, both small and great. And pretending to be |
| 41718 | astonished, he said unto Dorotheus | and Theopisté his wife, Fol. 355 | astonished, he said unto Dorotheus | and Theopisté his wife, Fol. 355 | astonished, he said unto Dorotheus | and Theopisté his wife, Fol. 355 |
| 41719 | “Brethren, why have ye with you this company of people ZH | “Brethren, why have ye with you this company of people ZH | “Brethren, why have ye with you this company of people ZH |
| 41720 | ⲑⲟ | ⲑⲟ | θo |
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| 41721 | ⲟⲓ. 36 a | ⲟⲓ. 36 a | oi. 36 a |
| 41722 | 932 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS 3 | 932 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS 3 | 932 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS 3 |
| 41723 | whom TI see in such great numbers here? Peradventure ye | whom TI see in such great numbers here? Peradventure ye | whom TI see in such great numbers here? Peradventure ye |
| 41724 | are giving yourselves additional trouble on my account, because | are giving yourselves additional trouble on my account, because | are giving yourselves additional trouble on my account, because |
| 41725 | I have come to you this day. Do ye not perceive what serious | I have come to you this day. Do ye not perceive what serious | I have come to you this day. Do ye not perceive what serious |
| 41726 | difficulty and trouble arise therefrom ? Surely ye could only, | difficulty and trouble arise therefrom ? Surely ye could only, | difficulty and trouble arise therefrom ? Surely ye could only, |
| 41727 | with the greatest difficulty, have made [such a feast as] this | with the greatest difficulty, have made [such a feast as] this | with the greatest difficulty, have made [such a feast as] this |
| 41728 | in the days when ye were prosperous and wealthy.” And | in the days when ye were prosperous and wealthy.” And | in the days when ye were prosperous and wealthy.” And |
| 41729 | Dorotheus and Theopisté answered and said, Ⲟ our lord | Dorotheus and Theopisté answered and said, ⲟⲓ our lord | Dorotheus and Theopisté answered and said, oi our lord |
| 41730 | nobleman, forgive us. We have not added to our trouble | nobleman, forgive us. We have not added to our trouble | nobleman, forgive us. We have not added to our trouble |
| 41731 | because of thee—-thanks be unto God and unto the holy | because of thee—-thanks be unto God and unto the holy | because of thee—-thanks be unto God and unto the holy |
| 41732 | Archangel Michael—and among all these people whom thou | Archangel Michael—and among all these people whom thou | Archangel Michael—and among all these people whom thou |
| 41733 | seest here this day there is no stranger present, for they all | seest here this day there is no stranger present, for they all | seest here this day there is no stranger present, for they all |
| 41734 | belong to our family, and all are descended from our fathers.’ | belong to our family, and all are descended from our fathers.’ | belong to our family, and all are descended from our fathers.’ |
| 41735 | And as they said these words the Archangel Michael | And as they said these words the Archangel Michael | And as they said these words the Archangel Michael |
| 41736 | rejoiced over their perfect dispositions, and he said unto | rejoiced over their perfect dispositions, and he said unto | rejoiced over their perfect dispositions, and he said unto |
| 41737 | them, ‘Come, the time hath arrived when I and those who | them, ‘Come, the time hath arrived when I and those who | them, ‘Come, the time hath arrived when I and those who |
| 41738 | are with me would take the food we need.’ And they | are with me would take the food we need.’ And they | are with me would take the food we need.’ And they |
| 41739 | went into the place which they had prepared for him, and | went into the place which they had prepared for him, and | went into the place which they had prepared for him, and |
| 41740 | when they had entered the dining hall the nobleman took his | when they had entered the dining hall the nobleman took his | when they had entered the dining hall the nobleman took his |
| 41741 | seat upon a chair, and he commanded, saying, ¢ Bring hither | seat upon a chair, and he commanded, saying, ¢ Bring hither | seat upon a chair, and he commanded, saying, ¢ Bring hither |
| 41742 | the fish to me so that I may prepare it for dressing according | the fish to me so that I may prepare it for dressing according | the fish to me so that I may prepare it for dressing according |
| 41743 | to my wish’; and they made haste and brought the fish to | to my wish’; and they made haste and brought the fish to | to my wish’; and they made haste and brought the fish to |
| 41744 | him. And the nobleman said | unto Dorotheus, ‘Open his | him. And the nobleman said | unto Dorotheus, ‘Open his | him. And the nobleman said | unto Dorotheus, ‘Open his |
| 41745 | belly’; and he did so. And the nobleman said unto him, | belly’; and he did so. And the nobleman said unto him, | belly’; and he did so. And the nobleman said unto him, |
| 41746 | ¢ Take out his stomach’; and when he had taken it out it was | ¢ Take out his stomach’; and when he had taken it out it was | ¢ Take out his stomach’; and when he had taken it out it was |
| 41747 | very large. And the nobleman said unto Dorotheus, ¢ Open | very large. And the nobleman said unto Dorotheus, ¢ Open | very large. And the nobleman said unto Dorotheus, ¢ Open |
| 41748 | it’; and he opened it, and he found inside the stomach a | it’; and he opened it, and he found inside the stomach a | it’; and he opened it, and he found inside the stomach a |
| 41749 | large bag which was sealed with a seal. And Dorotheus | large bag which was sealed with a seal. And Dorotheus | large bag which was sealed with a seal. And Dorotheus |
| 41750 | was struck with wonder at the matter, saying, ¢ What is this, | was struck with wonder at the matter, saying, ¢ What is this, | was struck with wonder at the matter, saying, ¢ What is this, |
| 41751 | O nobleman, which I have found in this stomach ?’ And the | O nobleman, which I have found in this stomach ?’ And the | O nobleman, which I have found in this stomach ?’ And the |
| 41752 | nobleman said unto him, ‘It happeneth that large fish | nobleman said unto him, ‘It happeneth that large fish | nobleman said unto him, ‘It happeneth that large fish |
| 41753 | swallow everything which they find ; meanwhile open the bag, | swallow everything which they find ; meanwhile open the bag, | swallow everything which they find ; meanwhile open the bag, |
| 41754 | and let us see what is inside it.” And Dorotheus said unto | and let us see what is inside it.” And Dorotheus said unto | and let us see what is inside it.” And Dorotheus said unto |
| 41755 | him, ¢ My lord, how can I possibly open it? Behold, it is | him, ¢ My lord, how can I possibly open it? Behold, it is | him, ¢ My lord, how can I possibly open it? Behold, it is |
| 41756 | sealed.” And Michael, that is to say, the nobleman, stretched | sealed.” And Michael, that is to say, the nobleman, stretched | sealed.” And Michael, that is to say, the nobleman, stretched |
| 41757 | out his hand, and took the bag, and opened it, and he found | out his hand, and took the bag, and opened it, and he found | out his hand, and took the bag, and opened it, and he found |
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| 41758 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 933 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 933 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 933 |
| 41759 | it full of choice pieces of gold; and they counted the gold | it full of choice pieces of gold; and they counted the gold | it full of choice pieces of gold; and they counted the gold |
| 41760 | pieces and found that they amounted to three hundred oboli | pieces and found that they amounted to three hundred oboli | pieces and found that they amounted to three hundred oboli |
| 41761 | with heads.! And afterwards he found under all the gold | with heads.! And afterwards he found under all the gold | with heads.! And afterwards he found under all the gold |
| 41762 | pieces three feimésia, one under the other. And Dorotheus | pieces three feimésia, one under the other. And Dorotheus | pieces three feimésia, one under the other. And Dorotheus |
| 41763 | lifted up his eyes to heaven | and said, ‘ Righteous art Thou, | lifted up his eyes to heaven | and said, ‘ Righteous art Thou, | lifted up his eyes to heaven | and said, ‘ Righteous art Thou, |
| 41764 | O Lord, and Thy Name is true; there is no limit [to Thy | O Lord, and Thy Name is true; there is no limit [to Thy | O Lord, and Thy Name is true; there is no limit [to Thy |
| 41765 | gifts] for those who love Thee” And the nobleman, who was | gifts] for those who love Thee” And the nobleman, who was | gifts] for those who love Thee” And the nobleman, who was |
| 41766 | Michael, cried out to Dorotheus and Theopisté his wife, and | Michael, cried out to Dorotheus and Theopisté his wife, and | Michael, cried out to Dorotheus and Theopisté his wife, and |
| 41767 | sald unto them, Come hither to me, O brethren. Since ye | sald unto them, Come hither to me, O brethren. Since ye | sald unto them, Come hither to me, O brethren. Since ye |
| 41768 | are compassionate folk ye have obtained a large sum of | are compassionate folk ye have obtained a large sum of | are compassionate folk ye have obtained a large sum of |
| 41769 | money through me; I came to you indeed, hut, behold, God | money through me; I came to you indeed, hut, behold, God | money through me; I came to you indeed, hut, behold, God |
| 41770 | prepared you. And I know these gold pieces and the seal, | prepared you. And I know these gold pieces and the seal, | prepared you. And I know these gold pieces and the seal, |
| 41771 | and I find that they belong to my Lord the King. Now | and I find that they belong to my Lord the King. Now | and I find that they belong to my Lord the King. Now |
| 41772 | therefore, in return for the hospitality which ye have shewn | therefore, in return for the hospitality which ye have shewn | therefore, in return for the hospitality which ye have shewn |
| 41773 | to me and to my company this day, behold, I will bestow upon | to me and to my company this day, behold, I will bestow upon | to me and to my company this day, behold, I will bestow upon |
| 41774 | you three hundred oboli and also the three feimédsia. Take | you three hundred oboli and also the three feimédsia. Take | you three hundred oboli and also the three feimédsia. Take |
| 41775 | them, and give one to the shepherd [in payment for the sheep], | them, and give one to the shepherd [in payment for the sheep], | them, and give one to the shepherd [in payment for the sheep], |
| 41776 | and one to the fisherman in payment for the fish ; now I made | and one to the fisherman in payment for the fish ; now I made | and one to the fisherman in payment for the fish ; now I made |
| 41777 | myself responsible for them on your behalf, and, behold, the | myself responsible for them on your behalf, and, behold, the | myself responsible for them on your behalf, and, behold, the |
| 41778 | time of noon hath arrived when, according to the agreement | time of noon hath arrived when, according to the agreement | time of noon hath arrived when, according to the agreement |
| 41779 | {the money is to be paid], and as for the third take it and | {the money is to be paid], and as for the third take it and | {the money is to be paid], and as for the third take it and |
| 41780 | give it to the man with whom thou didst deposit thy cloak, | give it to the man with whom thou didst deposit thy cloak, | give it to the man with whom thou didst deposit thy cloak, |
| 41781 | and from whom thou didst take | the wheat for the offering.’ | and from whom thou didst take | the wheat for the offering.’ | and from whom thou didst take | the wheat for the offering.’ |
| 41782 | And Dorotheus and Theopisté cast themselves down before | And Dorotheus and Theopisté cast themselves down before | And Dorotheus and Theopisté cast themselves down before |
| 41783 | the nobleman, saying, What is this which thou sayest unto | the nobleman, saying, What is this which thou sayest unto | the nobleman, saying, What is this which thou sayest unto |
| 41784 | us, O our lord nobleman Ⲙⲉ are thy servants. Didst thon | us, O our lord nobleman ⲙⲏⲓ are thy servants. Didst thon | us, O our lord nobleman myi are thy servants. Didst thon |
| 41785 | come unto us that we should take anything from thy hand 7 | come unto us that we should take anything from thy hand 7 | come unto us that we should take anything from thy hand 7 |
| 41786 | Is it not an honour for us to receive into our house any officer | Is it not an honour for us to receive into our house any officer | Is it not an honour for us to receive into our house any officer |
| 41787 | of the Imperial Army? Art thou not master of our bodies, | of the Imperial Army? Art thou not master of our bodies, | of the Imperial Army? Art thou not master of our bodies, |
| 41788 | and canst thou not do what thou wishest with us? And | and canst thou not do what thou wishest with us? And | and canst thou not do what thou wishest with us? And |
| 41789 | besides these [considerations] also we cannot accept anything | besides these [considerations] also we cannot accept anything | besides these [considerations] also we cannot accept anything |
| 41790 | except the gift of God. Thou well knowest, O our lord, what | except the gift of God. Thou well knowest, O our lord, what | except the gift of God. Thou well knowest, O our lord, what |
| 41791 | day this day is. The little bread which we eat this day with | day this day is. The little bread which we eat this day with | day this day is. The little bread which we eat this day with |
| 41792 | i Rendering doubtful, Perhaps the oboli were stamped with a figure | i Rendering doubtful, Perhaps the oboli were stamped with a figure | i Rendering doubtful, Perhaps the oboli were stamped with a figure |
| 41793 | of the head and bust of some Roman Emperor. | of the head and bust of some Roman Emperor. | of the head and bust of some Roman Emperor. |
| 41794 | Fol, 36 b | Fol, 36 b | Fol, 36 b |
| 41795 | ⲟ̄ | ⲟⲓ | oi |
| 41796 | Fol. 37a | Fol. 37a | Fol. 37a |
| 41797 | ox | ox | ox |
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| 41798 | 934 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 934 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 934 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 41799 | our kinsfolk doth not belong unto us, but unto Ged and His | our kinsfolk doth not belong unto us, but unto Ged and His | our kinsfolk doth not belong unto us, but unto Ged and His |
| 41800 | great and holy Archangel Michael, whose festival we are cele- | great and holy Archangel Michael, whose festival we are cele- | great and holy Archangel Michael, whose festival we are cele- |
| 41801 | brating this day. Nevertheless, if it be thy will, O our lord, | brating this day. Nevertheless, if it be thy will, O our lord, | brating this day. Nevertheless, if it be thy will, O our lord, |
| 41802 | we will accept the [three] Zermésia only, wherewith we will | we will accept the [three] Zermésia only, wherewith we will | we will accept the [three] Zermésia only, wherewith we will |
| 41803 | pay for the sheep and the fish, and redeem the cloak [pledged | pay for the sheep and the fish, and redeem the cloak [pledged | pay for the sheep and the fish, and redeem the cloak [pledged |
| 41804 | for the flour of] the offering, according to thy command.’ | for the flour of] the offering, according to thy command.’ | for the flour of] the offering, according to thy command.’ |
| 41805 | And the nobleman said unto them, ¢ Verily, by God's Truth | And the nobleman said unto them, ¢ Verily, by God's Truth | And the nobleman said unto them, ¢ Verily, by God's Truth |
| 41806 | and by the salvation of my Lord the King, ye shall take | and by the salvation of my Lord the King, ye shall take | and by the salvation of my Lord the King, ye shall take |
| 41807 | Fol. 87 » everything, leaving nothing | whatsoever behind. And lest | Fol. 87 » everything, leaving nothing | whatsoever behind. And lest | Fol. 87 » everything, leaving nothing | whatsoever behind. And lest |
| 41808 | ⲟ︦ⲃ︦ ye be afraid that should the King hear about this He may | ⲟ︦ⲃ︦ ye be afraid that should the King hear about this He may | o︦v︦ ye be afraid that should the King hear about this He may |
| 41809 | threaten you with punishment, I myself will explain the | threaten you with punishment, I myself will explain the | threaten you with punishment, I myself will explain the |
| 41810 | matter on your behalf to my Lord the King, and He shall | matter on your behalf to my Lord the King, and He shall | matter on your behalf to my Lord the King, and He shall |
| 41811 | bestow upon you also other great honours. And if ye would | bestow upon you also other great honours. And if ye would | bestow upon you also other great honours. And if ye would |
| 41812 | persuade yourselves that these are all the things which ye | persuade yourselves that these are all the things which ye | persuade yourselves that these are all the things which ye |
| 41813 | have to take from my hands [ye are mistaken], for this is only | have to take from my hands [ye are mistaken], for this is only | have to take from my hands [ye are mistaken], for this is only |
| 41814 | the interest on the same. When, however, I return to my | the interest on the same. When, however, I return to my | the interest on the same. When, however, I return to my |
| 41815 | city, by the Will of God, I will send to you in full measure | city, by the Will of God, I will send to you in full measure | city, by the Will of God, I will send to you in full measure |
| 41816 | the principal and the great honours which I wish to give | the principal and the great honours which I wish to give | the principal and the great honours which I wish to give |
| 41817 | to you.’ | to you.’ | to you.’ |
| 41818 | And Dorotheus and his wife Theopisté rejoiced when they | And Dorotheus and his wife Theopisté rejoiced when they | And Dorotheus and his wife Theopisté rejoiced when they |
| 41819 | heard these words, and they said unto the nobleman, ¢O our | heard these words, and they said unto the nobleman, ¢O our | heard these words, and they said unto the nobleman, ¢O our |
| 41820 | lord, we beseech thee not to lead us thy servants astray by | lord, we beseech thee not to lead us thy servants astray by | lord, we beseech thee not to lead us thy servants astray by |
| 41821 | these words, for we, O our lord, we are thy servants. Take | these words, for we, O our lord, we are thy servants. Take | these words, for we, O our lord, we are thy servants. Take |
| 41822 | back from us the words, for they are beyond our measure [of | back from us the words, for they are beyond our measure [of | back from us the words, for they are beyond our measure [of |
| 41823 | understanding]. Where could thy servants obtain money | understanding]. Where could thy servants obtain money | understanding]. Where could thy servants obtain money |
| 41824 | [to give thee?] And besides, how can we accept interest | [to give thee?] And besides, how can we accept interest | [to give thee?] And besides, how can we accept interest |
| 41825 | [for money which we never lent]? On what day did our | [for money which we never lent]? On what day did our | [for money which we never lent]? On what day did our |
| 41826 | lord, unto whom we minister, come to us? Tor, by God’s | lord, unto whom we minister, come to us? Tor, by God’s | lord, unto whom we minister, come to us? Tor, by God’s |
| 41827 | Fol. 38 Truth, we have never | seen thee enter our house [before]. | Fol. 38 Truth, we have never | seen thee enter our house [before]. | Fol. 38 Truth, we have never | seen thee enter our house [before]. |
| 41828 | ⲟ︦ⲅ︦ We did not even know thy face before this day. And how | ⲟ︦ⲅ︦ We did not even know thy face before this day. And how | o︦ġ︦ We did not even know thy face before this day. And how |
| 41829 | canst thou possibly say unto us, O our lord, that thou hast | canst thou possibly say unto us, O our lord, that thou hast | canst thou possibly say unto us, O our lord, that thou hast |
| 41830 | received anything from us?’ And the nobleman answered and | received anything from us?’ And the nobleman answered and | received anything from us?’ And the nobleman answered and |
| 41831 | said, ‘It is I who will explain to you how I entered into your | said, ‘It is I who will explain to you how I entered into your | said, ‘It is I who will explain to you how I entered into your |
| 41832 | house, and when I did so. From the day whereon your | house, and when I did so. From the day whereon your | house, and when I did so. From the day whereon your |
| 41833 | parents died, and ye obtained possession of their substance, | parents died, and ye obtained possession of their substance, | parents died, and ye obtained possession of their substance, |
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| 41834 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 935 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 935 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 935 |
| 41835 | I have been coming into your house once every month. And | I have been coming into your house once every month. And | I have been coming into your house once every month. And |
| 41836 | after I entered your house ye sent very great gifts to my | after I entered your house ye sent very great gifts to my | after I entered your house ye sent very great gifts to my |
| 41837 | city, to my Lord the King. And your names are written | city, to my Lord the King. And your names are written | city, to my Lord the King. And your names are written |
| 41838 | upon all of them, in order that when ye shall go to the city | upon all of them, in order that when ye shall go to the city | upon all of them, in order that when ye shall go to the city |
| 41839 | of the King He will reward you for them twofold.’ | of the King He will reward you for them twofold.’ | of the King He will reward you for them twofold.’ |
| 41840 | And Dorotheus and Theopisté answered, saying, ‘We | And Dorotheus and Theopisté answered, saying, ‘We | And Dorotheus and Theopisté answered, saying, ‘We |
| 41841 | entreat thee, O our lord, to do us a very great favour and to | entreat thee, O our lord, to do us a very great favour and to | entreat thee, O our lord, to do us a very great favour and to |
| 41842 | tell us thy name, for then, perhaps, we shall understand the | tell us thy name, for then, perhaps, we shall understand the | tell us thy name, for then, perhaps, we shall understand the |
| 41843 | matter, and be able to find an explanation for thy words | matter, and be able to find an explanation for thy words | matter, and be able to find an explanation for thy words |
| 41844 | which thou speakest unto ⲛⲝ. And the nobleman, that is to | which thou speakest unto ⲛⲝ. And the nobleman, that is to | which thou speakest unto nks. And the nobleman, that is to |
| 41845 | say, Michael, answered and said, ‘I will tell thee my name, | say, Michael, answered and said, ‘I will tell thee my name, | say, Michael, answered and said, ‘I will tell thee my name, |
| 41846 | and the Name of my King, | and the name of my city Fol. 38 | and the Name of my King, | and the name of my city Fol. 38 | and the Name of my King, | and the name of my city Fol. 38 |
| 41847 | Jerusalem ; and if ye wish to learn them hearken, and I will ⲟ︦ⲇ︦ | Jerusalem ; and if ye wish to learn them hearken, and I will ⲟ︦ⲇ︦ | Jerusalem ; and if ye wish to learn them hearken, and I will o︦ḋ︦ |
| 41848 | declare them unto you. I am Michael, the governor of the | declare them unto you. I am Michael, the governor of the | declare them unto you. I am Michael, the governor of the |
| 41849 | beings of heaven and the beings of the earth. I am Michael, | beings of heaven and the beings of the earth. I am Michael, | beings of heaven and the beings of the earth. I am Michael, |
| 41850 | the Commander-in-Chief of the hosts of heaven. I am | the Commander-in-Chief of the hosts of heaven. I am | the Commander-in-Chief of the hosts of heaven. I am |
| 41851 | Michael, the archangel of the worlds of light. I am Michael, | Michael, the archangel of the worlds of light. I am Michael, | Michael, the archangel of the worlds of light. I am Michael, |
| 41852 | the victorious warrior in battle before his King. I am | the victorious warrior in battle before his King. I am | the victorious warrior in battle before his King. I am |
| 41853 | Michael, the comforter and the object of boasting of the | Michael, the comforter and the object of boasting of the | Michael, the comforter and the object of boasting of the |
| 41854 | denizens of heaven and of the beings on the earth. I am | denizens of heaven and of the beings on the earth. I am | denizens of heaven and of the beings on the earth. I am |
| 41855 | Michael, in whose face is placed the loving-kindness of God. | Michael, in whose face is placed the loving-kindness of God. | Michael, in whose face is placed the loving-kindness of God. |
| 41856 | I am Michael, the archangel of the world of light, and the | I am Michael, the archangel of the world of light, and the | I am Michael, the archangel of the world of light, and the |
| 41857 | steward of the kingdom of heaven. I am Michael, and | steward of the kingdom of heaven. I am Michael, and | steward of the kingdom of heaven. I am Michael, and |
| 41858 | I receive the sacrifices and the supplications of men, and | I receive the sacrifices and the supplications of men, and | I receive the sacrifices and the supplications of men, and |
| 41859 | present them unto God, the King in truth, Jesus the Christ, | present them unto God, the King in truth, Jesus the Christ, | present them unto God, the King in truth, Jesus the Christ, |
| 41860 | our Saviour. I am Michael, who walk with all the men | our Saviour. I am Michael, who walk with all the men | our Saviour. I am Michael, who walk with all the men |
| 41861 | whose hope 1s in God. I am Michael, the archangel who | whose hope 1s in God. I am Michael, the archangel who | whose hope 1s in God. I am Michael, the archangel who |
| 41862 | ministereth unto all mankind with joy, and who hath minis- | ministereth unto all mankind with joy, and who hath minis- | ministereth unto all mankind with joy, and who hath minis- |
| 41863 | tered unto you, O Dorotheus and Theopisté, from your youth | tered unto you, O Dorotheus and Theopisté, from your youth | tered unto you, O Dorotheus and Theopisté, from your youth |
| 41864 | up even until this present, | And I will never cease to minister Fol. 39 « | up even until this present, | And I will never cease to minister Fol. 39 « | up even until this present, | And I will never cease to minister Fol. 39 « |
| 41865 | unto you until I present you to the King of the denizens of ⲟ︦ⲉ︦ | unto you until I present you to the King of the denizens of ⲟ︦ⲉ︦ | unto you until I present you to the King of the denizens of o︦e︦ |
| 41866 | heaven and of the beings of earth. Inasmuch as ye have | heaven and of the beings of earth. Inasmuch as ye have | heaven and of the beings of earth. Inasmuch as ye have |
| 41867 | ministered unto us ourselves, as well as unto my Lord, with | ministered unto us ourselves, as well as unto my Lord, with | ministered unto us ourselves, as well as unto my Lord, with |
| 41868 | great strenuousness, I will not forget your sacrifices and your | great strenuousness, I will not forget your sacrifices and your | great strenuousness, I will not forget your sacrifices and your |
| 41869 | charities, which ye have been wont to give unto God in my | charities, which ye have been wont to give unto God in my | charities, which ye have been wont to give unto God in my |
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| 41870 | 936 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 936 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 936 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 41871 | name. Was I not standing by you yesterday, and did I not | name. Was I not standing by you yesterday, and did I not | name. Was I not standing by you yesterday, and did I not |
| 41872 | hear you holding converse together concerning myself and the | hear you holding converse together concerning myself and the | hear you holding converse together concerning myself and the |
| 41873 | customary offering and gifts which ye give in my name during | customary offering and gifts which ye give in my name during | customary offering and gifts which ye give in my name during |
| 41874 | my festival? I was not remote from you (i. e. very close to) | my festival? I was not remote from you (i. e. very close to) | my festival? I was not remote from you (i. e. very close to) |
| 41875 | at the moment when ye were wecping and making supplication | at the moment when ye were wecping and making supplication | at the moment when ye were wecping and making supplication |
| 41876 | to me, saying, ‘ Entreat thou and beseech God for us that | to me, saying, ‘ Entreat thou and beseech God for us that | to me, saying, ‘ Entreat thou and beseech God for us that |
| 41877 | He may remove us out of the [world] rather than that [our] | He may remove us out of the [world] rather than that [our] | He may remove us out of the [world] rather than that [our] |
| 41878 | sacrifices and charity towards the archangel shall come to an | sacrifices and charity towards the archangel shall come to an | sacrifices and charity towards the archangel shall come to an |
| 41879 | end.” Did I not see you at the moment when ye bartered | end.” Did I not see you at the moment when ye bartered | end.” Did I not see you at the moment when ye bartered |
| 41880 | away your cloaks wherein ye were wont to receive the Sacra- | away your cloaks wherein ye were wont to receive the Sacra- | away your cloaks wherein ye were wont to receive the Sacra- |
| 41881 | ment, and gave them in exchange for the offering for my | ment, and gave them in exchange for the offering for my | ment, and gave them in exchange for the offering for my |
| 41882 | festival ? I declare unto you that I was with you on all these | festival ? I declare unto you that I was with you on all these | festival ? I declare unto you that I was with you on all these |
| 41883 | occasions. Moreover, all the things which from your youth | occasions. Moreover, all the things which from your youth | occasions. Moreover, all the things which from your youth |
| 41884 | up ye have given in my name I have never forgotten; on the | up ye have given in my name I have never forgotten; on the | up ye have given in my name I have never forgotten; on the |
| 41885 | contrary, I have presented them all to God on your behalf. | contrary, I have presented them all to God on your behalf. | contrary, I have presented them all to God on your behalf. |
| 41886 | Fol. 39 Verily, | I have taken your sacrifices from you in truth, and | Fol. 39 Verily, | I have taken your sacrifices from you in truth, and | Fol. 39 Verily, | I have taken your sacrifices from you in truth, and |
| 41887 | ⲟⲅ | ⲟⲅ | oġ |
| 41888 | your gifts, even as I did those of Abel, because ye gave them | your gifts, even as I did those of Abel, because ye gave them | your gifts, even as I did those of Abel, because ye gave them |
| 41889 | with a true intent. Ⲟ Dorotheus and Theopisté, blessed are | with a true intent. Ⲟⲓ Dorotheus and Theopisté, blessed are | with a true intent. Oi Dorotheus and Theopisté, blessed are |
| 41890 | ye, yea and ye shall be blessed,! even as it is written, and | ye, yea and ye shall be blessed,! even as it is written, and | ye, yea and ye shall be blessed,! even as it is written, and |
| 41891 | according to your names, which are also a blessing unto you, | according to your names, which are also a blessing unto you, | according to your names, which are also a blessing unto you, |
| 41892 | for Dorotheus [meaneth] the “gift of God”, and Theo- | for Dorotheus [meaneth] the “gift of God”, and Theo- | for Dorotheus [meaneth] the “gift of God”, and Theo- |
| 41893 | pisté mecaneth “she who believeth in God”. Ⲓ am Michael | pisté mecaneth “she who believeth in God”. Ⲓ am Michael | pisté mecaneth “she who believeth in God”. I am Michael |
| 41894 | the archangel whom ye have appointed to be your protector | the archangel whom ye have appointed to be your protector | the archangel whom ye have appointed to be your protector |
| 41895 | before God. Ⲓ am Michael, who take your prayers, and | before God. Ⲓ am Michael, who take your prayers, and | before God. I am Michael, who take your prayers, and |
| 41896 | your sacrifices, and your tithes up to God, even as I did for | your sacrifices, and your tithes up to God, even as I did for | your sacrifices, and your tithes up to God, even as I did for |
| 41897 | Cornelius in olden time? And also, as regards Cornebus, | Cornelius in olden time? And also, as regards Cornebus, | Cornelius in olden time? And also, as regards Cornebus, |
| 41898 | I went to him, and I taught him the way of salvation, that | I went to him, and I taught him the way of salvation, that | I went to him, and I taught him the way of salvation, that |
| 41899 | is to say, baptism, which he put on through Peter. Fear | is to say, baptism, which he put on through Peter. Fear | is to say, baptism, which he put on through Peter. Fear |
| 41900 | not, I am not remote from you (i. e. I am very near you) even | not, I am not remote from you (i. e. I am very near you) even | not, I am not remote from you (i. e. I am very near you) even |
| 41901 | as ye yourselves have drawn nigh unto me and unto my Lord, | as ye yourselves have drawn nigh unto me and unto my Lord, | as ye yourselves have drawn nigh unto me and unto my Lord, |
| 41902 | since it 1s written, Draw nigh unto God, and Ⲙⲉ will draw | since it 1s written, Draw nigh unto God, and ⲙⲏⲓ will draw | since it 1s written, Draw nigh unto God, and myi will draw |
| 41903 | nigh unto ⲣⲟⲛ. And now, O Dorotheus and Theopistg, | nigh unto ⲣⲟⲛ. And now, O Dorotheus and Theopistg, | nigh unto ron. And now, O Dorotheus and Theopistg, |
| 41904 | Fol. 40 « take to yourselves strength, and arise, stand up, | and accept | Fol. 40 « take to yourselves strength, and arise, stand up, | and accept | Fol. 40 « take to yourselves strength, and arise, stand up, | and accept |
| 41905 | ⲟ︦ⲥ︦ | ϭⲟⲓⲥ | ċois |
| 41906 | 1 Gen, xxvii, 33. 2 Acts x. 3. 3 Jas. iv, 8. | 1 Gen, xxvii, 33. 2 Acts x. 3. 3 Jas. iv, 8. | 1 Gen, xxvii, 33. 2 Acts x. 3. 3 Jas. iv, 8. |
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| 41907 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 937 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 937 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 937 |
| 41908 | these gifts from my hands, for, as I have already declared | these gifts from my hands, for, as I have already declared | these gifts from my hands, for, as I have already declared |
| 41909 | unto you, these things are mercly the interest, and when ye | unto you, these things are mercly the interest, and when ye | unto you, these things are mercly the interest, and when ye |
| 41910 | shall remove yourselves from this life I will give unto you the | shall remove yourselves from this life I will give unto you the | shall remove yourselves from this life I will give unto you the |
| 41911 | principal in the Jerusalem of the heavens, the city of all the | principal in the Jerusalem of the heavens, the city of all the | principal in the Jerusalem of the heavens, the city of all the |
| 41912 | saints. For I have already received you to favour at the | saints. For I have already received you to favour at the | saints. For I have already received you to favour at the |
| 41913 | hand of God in return for your sacrifices and your pious | hand of God in return for your sacrifices and your pious | hand of God in return for your sacrifices and your pious |
| 41914 | charities.” | charities.” | charities.” |
| 41915 | And when the Archangel Michael had said these things to | And when the Archangel Michael had said these things to | And when the Archangel Michael had said these things to |
| 41916 | Dorotheus and Theopisté as they lay prostrate on the ground | Dorotheus and Theopisté as they lay prostrate on the ground | Dorotheus and Theopisté as they lay prostrate on the ground |
| 41917 | like dead folk, he took hold of their hands, and raised them | like dead folk, he took hold of their hands, and raised them | like dead folk, he took hold of their hands, and raised them |
| 41918 | up, and dispelled their fear. And he gave unto them the gold | up, and dispelled their fear. And he gave unto them the gold | up, and dispelled their fear. And he gave unto them the gold |
| 41919 | pieces, saying, [Your offerings and charities] shall neither | pieces, saying, [Your offerings and charities] shall neither | pieces, saying, [Your offerings and charities] shall neither |
| 41920 | come to an end nor cease. And ye shall not be last in any | come to an end nor cease. And ye shall not be last in any | come to an end nor cease. And ye shall not be last in any |
| 41921 | good thing, and ye shall not fall behind in your sacrifices and | good thing, and ye shall not fall behind in your sacrifices and | good thing, and ye shall not fall behind in your sacrifices and |
| 41922 | your charities, which ye shall continue with praiseworthy zeal | your charities, which ye shall continue with praiseworthy zeal | your charities, which ye shall continue with praiseworthy zeal |
| 41923 | from this day, this festival, until ye end [your lives]. Now | from this day, this festival, until ye end [your lives]. Now | from this day, this festival, until ye end [your lives]. Now |
| 41924 | ye shall end [your lives] with joy. And ye shall send away | ye shall end [your lives] with joy. And ye shall send away | ye shall end [your lives] with joy. And ye shall send away |
| 41925 | [satisfied] the brethren who shall come unto you at my | | [satisfied] the brethren who shall come unto you at my | | [satisfied] the brethren who shall come unto you at my | |
| 41926 | commemoration, Thou shalt send to the [owners] the price ol. | commemoration, Thou shalt send to the [owners] the price ol. | commemoration, Thou shalt send to the [owners] the price ol. |
| 41927 | of the sheep, and the price of the fish, and thou shalt redeem | of the sheep, and the price of the fish, and thou shalt redeem | of the sheep, and the price of the fish, and thou shalt redeem |
| 41928 | the cloak. And the three hundred oboli, and also the three | the cloak. And the three hundred oboli, and also the three | the cloak. And the three hundred oboli, and also the three |
| 41929 | termésia, whereon is the seal (i.e. the Sign of the Cross), are | termésia, whereon is the seal (i.e. the Sign of the Cross), are | termésia, whereon is the seal (i.e. the Sign of the Cross), are |
| 41930 | given unto thee as a reward in the Name of the Father, and | given unto thee as a reward in the Name of the Father, and | given unto thee as a reward in the Name of the Father, and |
| 41931 | of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One perfect Godhead.’ | of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One perfect Godhead.’ | of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One perfect Godhead.’ |
| 41932 | And when he had said these things unto them he gave them | And when he had said these things unto them he gave them | And when he had said these things unto them he gave them |
| 41933 | the salutation of peace, and went up into heaven with glory, | the salutation of peace, and went up into heaven with glory, | the salutation of peace, and went up into heaven with glory, |
| 41934 | and all his angels with him ; and Dorotheus and Theopisté | and all his angels with him ; and Dorotheus and Theopisté | and all his angels with him ; and Dorotheus and Theopisté |
| 41935 | continued to gaze after him until he entered into heaven, in | continued to gaze after him until he entered into heaven, in | continued to gaze after him until he entered into heaven, in |
| 41936 | peace. Amen. And Dorotheus and Theopisté his wife did | peace. Amen. And Dorotheus and Theopisté his wife did | peace. Amen. And Dorotheus and Theopisté his wife did |
| 41937 | as the holy Archangel Michael had commanded them. And | as the holy Archangel Michael had commanded them. And | as the holy Archangel Michael had commanded them. And |
| 41938 | they kept the festival to the end of their lives with great | they kept the festival to the end of their lives with great | they kept the festival to the end of their lives with great |
| 41939 | zeal, and they did not cease to offer what they had been | zeal, and they did not cease to offer what they had been | zeal, and they did not cease to offer what they had been |
| 41940 | wont to offer in respect of sacrifices and offerings, in the | wont to offer in respect of sacrifices and offerings, in the | wont to offer in respect of sacrifices and offerings, in the |
| 41941 | name of the holy Archangel Michael, until the end of their | name of the holy Archangel Michael, until the end of their | name of the holy Archangel Michael, until the end of their |
| 41942 | lives, | lives, | lives, |
| 41943 | OH | OH | OH |
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| 41944 | Fol. 41a | Fol. 41a | Fol. 41a |
| 41945 | ⲟ︦ⲑ︦ | ⲟ︦ⲑ︦ | o︦θ︦ |
| 41946 | Fol. 4 | Fol. 4 | Fol. 4 |
| 41947 | ⲡ̄ | ⲡ | p |
| 41948 | 938 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 938 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 938 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 41949 | And, O my beloved, do ye | fulfil even a very little of all | And, O my beloved, do ye | fulfil even a very little of all | And, O my beloved, do ye | fulfil even a very little of all |
| 41950 | the things which ye have just heard. Are not these profound | the things which ye have just heard. Are not these profound | the things which ye have just heard. Are not these profound |
| 41951 | proofs (or, examples) sufficient to convince your hearts ? Is it | proofs (or, examples) sufficient to convince your hearts ? Is it | proofs (or, examples) sufficient to convince your hearts ? Is it |
| 41952 | possible that ye will hesitate any longer to give gifts to God | possible that ye will hesitate any longer to give gifts to God | possible that ye will hesitate any longer to give gifts to God |
| 41953 | on the festival of the holy Archangel Michael ? Will ye not | on the festival of the holy Archangel Michael ? Will ye not | on the festival of the holy Archangel Michael ? Will ye not |
| 41954 | obtain boldness through the things which ye have given on | obtain boldness through the things which ye have given on | obtain boldness through the things which ye have given on |
| 41955 | the festival of the holy Archangel Michael, and which he | the festival of the holy Archangel Michael, and which he | the festival of the holy Archangel Michael, and which he |
| 41956 | shall give [back] to you, together with their increase (i.e. | shall give [back] to you, together with their increase (i.e. | shall give [back] to you, together with their increase (i.e. |
| 41957 | interest) 7 For behold, O my beloved, ye have seen the great | interest) 7 For behold, O my beloved, ye have seen the great | interest) 7 For behold, O my beloved, ye have seen the great |
| 41958 | gift of God which reached these holy people Dorotheus and | gift of God which reached these holy people Dorotheus and | gift of God which reached these holy people Dorotheus and |
| 41959 | his wife Theopisté, and how, since their hearts were right | his wife Theopisté, and how, since their hearts were right | his wife Theopisté, and how, since their hearts were right |
| 41960 | with God and His holy Archangel Michael, God Himself | with God and His holy Archangel Michael, God Himself | with God and His holy Archangel Michael, God Himself |
| 41961 | directed His love (or, charity) to them, and sent unto them | directed His love (or, charity) to them, and sent unto them | directed His love (or, charity) to them, and sent unto them |
| 41962 | His great Archangel Michael, and prepared for them great | His great Archangel Michael, and prepared for them great | His great Archangel Michael, and prepared for them great |
| 41963 | and unending riches, as well as the consolation of the riches | and unending riches, as well as the consolation of the riches | and unending riches, as well as the consolation of the riches |
| 41964 | of the heavens. And, O my beloved, my brethren, behold, | of the heavens. And, O my beloved, my brethren, behold, | of the heavens. And, O my beloved, my brethren, behold, |
| 41965 | we know in very truth that everything which we shall give | we know in very truth that everything which we shall give | we know in very truth that everything which we shall give |
| 41966 | unto God in the name of the Archangel Michael we shall | unto God in the name of the Archangel Michael we shall | unto God in the name of the Archangel Michael we shall |
| 41967 | receive twofold in | this world, before we arrive at the things | receive twofold in | this world, before we arrive at the things | receive twofold in | this world, before we arrive at the things |
| 41968 | that appertain to heaven. Now therefore, O my hearers, let | that appertain to heaven. Now therefore, O my hearers, let | that appertain to heaven. Now therefore, O my hearers, let |
| 41969 | us not hesitate to give according to our ability, for we kuow | us not hesitate to give according to our ability, for we kuow | us not hesitate to give according to our ability, for we kuow |
| 41970 | that whatsoever we shall give unto the Archangel Michael he | that whatsoever we shall give unto the Archangel Michael he | that whatsoever we shall give unto the Archangel Michael he |
| 41971 | will employ in ministering unto us with gladness, and that | will employ in ministering unto us with gladness, and that | will employ in ministering unto us with gladness, and that |
| 41972 | whether it be little, or whether it be much, he will accept the | whether it be little, or whether it be much, he will accept the | whether it be little, or whether it be much, he will accept the |
| 41973 | good motive from us. For God doth not demand from you | good motive from us. For God doth not demand from you | good motive from us. For God doth not demand from you |
| 41974 | anything that is beyond thine ability, but it is the good | anything that is beyond thine ability, but it is the good | anything that is beyond thine ability, but it is the good |
| 41975 | intent which He requireth. If [ye think this is] not so, | intent which He requireth. If [ye think this is] not so, | intent which He requireth. If [ye think this is] not so, |
| 41976 | hearken : In days of old [when] our Saviour was in the world | hearken : In days of old [when] our Saviour was in the world | hearken : In days of old [when] our Saviour was in the world |
| 41977 | with us, all the rich men brought [gifts] and cast them into | with us, all the rich men brought [gifts] and cast them into | with us, all the rich men brought [gifts] and cast them into |
| 41978 | the treasury, yet God did not hold them to be justified over | the treasury, yet God did not hold them to be justified over | the treasury, yet God did not hold them to be justified over |
| 41979 | much. But when the poor widow woman had gone round | much. But when the poor widow woman had gone round | much. But when the poor widow woman had gone round |
| 41980 | about in her house, and had found two Zepfa, that is to say, two | about in her house, and had found two Zepfa, that is to say, two | about in her house, and had found two Zepfa, that is to say, two |
| 41981 | 12, and had brought them quickly and cast them into | 12, and had brought them quickly and cast them into | 12, and had brought them quickly and cast them into |
| 41982 | ⲉⲃⲟⲗⲉ ⲗⲉⲡⲧⲉ̀ do, ⲉ̀ϭⲧⲓ kodphvTys, Mark xii. 42. | ⲉⲃⲟⲗⲉ ⲗⲉⲡⲧⲉ̀ do, ⲉ̀ϭⲧⲓ kodphvTys, Mark xii. 42. | evole leptè do, èċti kodphvTys, Mark xii. 42. |
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| 41984 | the treasury, God accepted her intention, and ascribed blessing | the treasury, God accepted her intention, and ascribed blessing | the treasury, God accepted her intention, and ascribed blessing |
| 41985 | to her, saying, ¢ Everything which she found in her house | to her, saying, ¢ Everything which she found in her house | to her, saying, ¢ Everything which she found in her house |
| 41986 | hath she given to the Lord.’! | hath she given to the Lord.’! | hath she given to the Lord.’! |
| 41987 | And do thou thyself, | O my beloved, use all care and Fol. 42 | And do thou thyself, | O my beloved, use all care and Fol. 42 | And do thou thyself, | O my beloved, use all care and Fol. 42 |
| 41988 | diligence in giving gifts unto God on the festival of the | diligence in giving gifts unto God on the festival of the | diligence in giving gifts unto God on the festival of the |
| 41989 | holy Archangel Michael, and God shall give unto thee a | holy Archangel Michael, and God shall give unto thee a | holy Archangel Michael, and God shall give unto thee a |
| 41990 | multitude of benefits, and Michael shall minister unto thee | multitude of benefits, and Michael shall minister unto thee | multitude of benefits, and Michael shall minister unto thee |
| 41991 | therewith. If thou shalt give an offering unto God in the | therewith. If thou shalt give an offering unto God in the | therewith. If thou shalt give an offering unto God in the |
| 41992 | name of the holy Archangel Michael, God will feed thee | name of the holy Archangel Michael, God will feed thee | name of the holy Archangel Michael, God will feed thee |
| 41993 | with the bread of life in the heavens. If thou shalt clothe | with the bread of life in the heavens. If thou shalt clothe | with the bread of life in the heavens. If thou shalt clothe |
| 41994 | a naked man on the festival of the Archangel Michael, God | a naked man on the festival of the Archangel Michael, God | a naked man on the festival of the Archangel Michael, God |
| 41995 | Himself will array thee in apparel of light in the heavens. | Himself will array thee in apparel of light in the heavens. | Himself will array thee in apparel of light in the heavens. |
| 41996 | If thou shalt give a cup of wine to a man on the festival of | If thou shalt give a cup of wine to a man on the festival of | If thou shalt give a cup of wine to a man on the festival of |
| 41997 | the holy Archangel Michael, God Himself will give thee to | the holy Archangel Michael, God Himself will give thee to | the holy Archangel Michael, God Himself will give thee to |
| 41998 | drink of the produce of the True Vine. And if thou hast not | drink of the produce of the True Vine. And if thou hast not | drink of the produce of the True Vine. And if thou hast not |
| 41999 | wine wherewith to do this, give a man a drink of water in | wine wherewith to do this, give a man a drink of water in | wine wherewith to do this, give a man a drink of water in |
| 42000 | the name of Michael, and God Himself will give thee to | the name of Michael, and God Himself will give thee to | the name of Michael, and God Himself will give thee to |
| 42001 | drink of the fountain of the Water of Life, which floweth | drink of the fountain of the Water of Life, which floweth | drink of the fountain of the Water of Life, which floweth |
| 42002 | forth from the holy throne. And if thou shalt go and shalt | forth from the holy throne. And if thou shalt go and shalt | forth from the holy throne. And if thou shalt go and shalt |
| 42003 | visit any one who is sick on the day of the Archangel | visit any one who is sick on the day of the Archangel | visit any one who is sick on the day of the Archangel |
| 42004 | na | na | na |
| 42005 | Michael, | God Himself will send Michael to visit thee on Fol. 424 | Michael, | God Himself will send Michael to visit thee on Fol. 424 | Michael, | God Himself will send Michael to visit thee on Fol. 424 |
| 42006 | the day of thy great sickness, that is to say, the sickness | the day of thy great sickness, that is to say, the sickness | the day of thy great sickness, that is to say, the sickness |
| 42007 | whereof thou shalt dic. And if thou shalt go to any one | whereof thou shalt dic. And if thou shalt go to any one | whereof thou shalt dic. And if thou shalt go to any one |
| 42008 | who is in prison on the day of the festival of Michael, and | who is in prison on the day of the festival of Michael, and | who is in prison on the day of the festival of Michael, and |
| 42009 | shalt comfort him, God will send unto thee Michael, and he | shalt comfort him, God will send unto thee Michael, and he | shalt comfort him, God will send unto thee Michael, and he |
| 42010 | will deliver thee from the prison of Amente, and God | will deliver thee from the prison of Amente, and God | will deliver thee from the prison of Amente, and God |
| 42011 | Himself will say unto thee, Ⲓ was in prison, and ye visited | Himself will say unto thee, ⲓ was in prison, and ye visited | Himself will say unto thee, i was in prison, and ye visited |
| 42012 | me.” 2 And if thou shalt build a church upon earth in the | me.” 2 And if thou shalt build a church upon earth in the | me.” 2 And if thou shalt build a church upon earth in the |
| 42013 | name of Michael, God Himself will build for thee a house | name of Michael, God Himself will build for thee a house | name of Michael, God Himself will build for thee a house |
| 42014 | not made with hands in the heavens. If thou shalt see a man | not made with hands in the heavens. If thou shalt see a man | not made with hands in the heavens. If thou shalt see a man |
| 42015 | who is helpless through disease, or who hath a wound in his | who is helpless through disease, or who hath a wound in his | who is helpless through disease, or who hath a wound in his |
| 42016 | body, and thou shalt treat him with medicines on the festival | body, and thou shalt treat him with medicines on the festival | body, and thou shalt treat him with medicines on the festival |
| 42017 | of the Archangel Michael, God Himself will shew compassion | of the Archangel Michael, God Himself will shew compassion | of the Archangel Michael, God Himself will shew compassion |
| 42018 | 1 Mark xii. 44 ; Luke xxi. 4. 2 Matt. xxv. 36. | 1 Mark xii. 44 ; Luke xxi. 4. 2 Matt. xxv. 36. | 1 Mark xii. 44 ; Luke xxi. 4. 2 Matt. xxv. 36. |
| 42019 | ⲡ︦ⲃ︦ | ⲡ︦ⲃ︦ | p︦v︦ |
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| 42020 | Fol. 43 a | Fol. 43 a | Fol. 43 a |
| 42021 | fic | fic | fic |
| 42022 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 |
| 42023 | ⲡ︦ⲇ︦ | ⲡ︦ⲇ︦ | p︦ḋ︦ |
| 42024 | 940 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 940 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 940 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 42025 | unto thee, and will heal thee of the wounds of Amente. For | unto thee, and will heal thee of the wounds of Amente. For | unto thee, and will heal thee of the wounds of Amente. For |
| 42026 | it is written, ‘ Blessed are the merciful, for unto them shall | it is written, ‘ Blessed are the merciful, for unto them shall | it is written, ‘ Blessed are the merciful, for unto them shall |
| 42027 | mercy be ⲉⲩ And again, ⲉⲩ mercy, and mercy | mercy be ⲉⲩ And again, ⲉⲩ mercy, and mercy | mercy be ev And again, ev mercy, and mercy |
| 42028 | shall be shewn unto you.’ 2 And ¢ Mercy shall make a man to | shall be shewn unto you.’ 2 And ¢ Mercy shall make a man to | shall be shewn unto you.’ 2 And ¢ Mercy shall make a man to |
| 42029 | triumph over judgement.’ And again, | ¢ Charity covereth | triumph over judgement.’ And again, | ¢ Charity covereth | triumph over judgement.’ And again, | ¢ Charity covereth |
| 42030 | a multitude of sins.’ ¢ | a multitude of sins.’ ¢ | a multitude of sins.’ ¢ |
| 42031 | O my beloved, my brethren, let us call upon God, and let | O my beloved, my brethren, let us call upon God, and let | O my beloved, my brethren, let us call upon God, and let |
| 42032 | us take care and be diligent to love charity on the day of the | us take care and be diligent to love charity on the day of the | us take care and be diligent to love charity on the day of the |
| 42033 | Archangel Michael, for we know that he is an efficient being, | Archangel Michael, for we know that he is an efficient being, | Archangel Michael, for we know that he is an efficient being, |
| 42034 | and that he entereth into the presence of God at all times, | and that he entereth into the presence of God at all times, | and that he entereth into the presence of God at all times, |
| 42035 | and that he giveth unto every man according to his works. | and that he giveth unto every man according to his works. | and that he giveth unto every man according to his works. |
| 42036 | Let us follow after love, O my beloved, for love is from God, | Let us follow after love, O my beloved, for love is from God, | Let us follow after love, O my beloved, for love is from God, |
| 42037 | and God is Love. It was love which God shewed to our | and God is Love. It was love which God shewed to our | and God is Love. It was love which God shewed to our |
| 42038 | father Adam, and to Eve, and He accepted their repentance | father Adam, and to Eve, and He accepted their repentance | father Adam, and to Eve, and He accepted their repentance |
| 42039 | through the supplication of Michael, and forgave them their | through the supplication of Michael, and forgave them their | through the supplication of Michael, and forgave them their |
| 42040 | transgression. It was leve which He shewed to Abel, the | transgression. It was leve which He shewed to Abel, the | transgression. It was leve which He shewed to Abel, the |
| 42041 | righteous man, when He accepted his sacrifice from him | righteous man, when He accepted his sacrifice from him | righteous man, when He accepted his sacrifice from him |
| 42042 | through the supplication of Michael. It was love which God | through the supplication of Michael. It was love which God | through the supplication of Michael. It was love which God |
| 42043 | shewed to Enoch, [when] He removed him and did not let | shewed to Enoch, [when] He removed him and did not let | shewed to Enoch, [when] He removed him and did not let |
| 42044 | him see death, through the supplication of Michael. It was | him see death, through the supplication of Michael. It was | him see death, through the supplication of Michael. It was |
| 42045 | love which God shewed to Noah, [when] He made him an | love which God shewed to Noah, [when] He made him an | love which God shewed to Noah, [when] He made him an |
| 42046 | ark, and kept him and all his house safe amid the waters of | ark, and kept him and all his house safe amid the waters of | ark, and kept him and all his house safe amid the waters of |
| 42047 | the Flood, | through the supplication of Michael and his | the Flood, | through the supplication of Michael and his | the Flood, | through the supplication of Michael and his |
| 42048 | angelic hosts. It was love which God shewed to our father | angelic hosts. It was love which God shewed to our father | angelic hosts. It was love which God shewed to our father |
| 42049 | Abraham, [for] He established a covenant with him, and He | Abraham, [for] He established a covenant with him, and He | Abraham, [for] He established a covenant with him, and He |
| 42050 | bestowed upon him Isaac, through the supplication of Michael | bestowed upon him Isaac, through the supplication of Michael | bestowed upon him Isaac, through the supplication of Michael |
| 42051 | and his hosts. And it was love which God shewed to Isaac, | and his hosts. And it was love which God shewed to Isaac, | and his hosts. And it was love which God shewed to Isaac, |
| 42052 | [for] Ⲡⲉ accepted his sacrifice, and took a sheep in his stead, | [for] ⲡⲉ accepted his sacrifice, and took a sheep in his stead, | [for] pe accepted his sacrifice, and took a sheep in his stead, |
| 42053 | through the supplication of Michael. [And it was] love | through the supplication of Michael. [And it was] love | through the supplication of Michael. [And it was] love |
| 42054 | which God shewed to Jacob, for He gave him favour in | which God shewed to Jacob, for He gave him favour in | which God shewed to Jacob, for He gave him favour in |
| 42055 | the sight of Hsau his brother, through the supplication of | the sight of Hsau his brother, through the supplication of | the sight of Hsau his brother, through the supplication of |
| 42056 | Michael and his hosts, It was love which God shewed to | Michael and his hosts, It was love which God shewed to | Michael and his hosts, It was love which God shewed to |
| 42057 | Joseph, [for] He delivered bim from the hands of his | Joseph, [for] He delivered bim from the hands of his | Joseph, [for] He delivered bim from the hands of his |
| 42058 | 1 Matt. v. 7. 2 Compare Ps, xli. 1, | 1 Matt. v. 7. 2 Compare Ps, xli. 1, | 1 Matt. v. 7. 2 Compare Ps, xli. 1, |
| 42059 | 3 karaxauxdrar ⲉ̀ⲗⲉⲟϩ upioews, Jas. ii. 13, * 1 Pet. iv. 8. | 3 karaxauxdrar ⲉ̀ⲗⲉⲟϩ upioews, Jas. ii. 13, * 1 Pet. iv. 8. | 3 karaxauxdrar èleoh upioews, Jas. ii. 13, * 1 Pet. iv. 8. |
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| 42061 | brethren, and out of the hand of the Egyptian woman, | brethren, and out of the hand of the Egyptian woman, | brethren, and out of the hand of the Egyptian woman, |
| 42062 | through the prayer of Michael and his supplication, It was | through the prayer of Michael and his supplication, It was | through the prayer of Michael and his supplication, It was |
| 42063 | love which God shewed unto Moses the Prophet, [for] He | love which God shewed unto Moses the Prophet, [for] He | love which God shewed unto Moses the Prophet, [for] He |
| 42064 | delivered him from the servitude of Pharaoh, and filled him | delivered him from the servitude of Pharaoh, and filled him | delivered him from the servitude of Pharaoh, and filled him |
| 42065 | with more grace than any other man, through the supplication | with more grace than any other man, through the supplication | with more grace than any other man, through the supplication |
| 42066 | of Michael and his host. It was love which God shewed | of Michael and his host. It was love which God shewed | of Michael and his host. It was love which God shewed |
| 42067 | unto Joshua [the son] of Nun, [when] He made the sun to | unto Joshua [the son] of Nun, [when] He made the sun to | unto Joshua [the son] of Nun, [when] He made the sun to |
| 42068 | stand still in Gabadn (Gibeon), and Joshua destroyed | all | stand still in Gabadn (Gibeon), and Joshua destroyed | all | stand still in Gabadn (Gibeon), and Joshua destroyed | all |
| 42069 | Lis enemies by the prayer of Michael and all his host. And | Lis enemies by the prayer of Michael and all his host. And | Lis enemies by the prayer of Michael and all his host. And |
| 42070 | it was love which God shewed to Moses [when] He gave unto | it was love which God shewed to Moses [when] He gave unto | it was love which God shewed to Moses [when] He gave unto |
| 42071 | him His Law, and Moses gave it unto the children of Israel. | him His Law, and Moses gave it unto the children of Israel. | him His Law, and Moses gave it unto the children of Israel. |
| 42072 | It was also love which God shewed unto King David, [when] | It was also love which God shewed unto King David, [when] | It was also love which God shewed unto King David, [when] |
| 42073 | He chose him from among lis brethren, and set him to be | He chose him from among lis brethren, and set him to be | He chose him from among lis brethren, and set him to be |
| 42074 | king over Israel, through the supplication of Michael and his | king over Israel, through the supplication of Michael and his | king over Israel, through the supplication of Michael and his |
| 42075 | host. And it was also love which God shewed unto David’s | host. And it was also love which God shewed unto David’s | host. And it was also love which God shewed unto David’s |
| 42076 | son Solomon, when He commanded him to build a house to | son Solomon, when He commanded him to build a house to | son Solomon, when He commanded him to build a house to |
| 42077 | the Lord, through the supplication of Michael, the holy arch- | the Lord, through the supplication of Michael, the holy arch- | the Lord, through the supplication of Michael, the holy arch- |
| 42078 | angel. And it was also love which God shewed unto Hezekiali, | angel. And it was also love which God shewed unto Hezekiali, | angel. And it was also love which God shewed unto Hezekiali, |
| 42079 | the righteous king, [when] he added fifteen years to the years | the righteous king, [when] he added fifteen years to the years | the righteous king, [when] he added fifteen years to the years |
| 42080 | of his life, through the supplication of Michael, the greatest | of his life, through the supplication of Michael, the greatest | of his life, through the supplication of Michael, the greatest |
| 42081 | of the governors, and of his host. It is love also which God | of the governors, and of his host. It is love also which God | of the governors, and of his host. It is love also which God |
| 42082 | shewed unto the race of Adam when He esteemed it to be | shewed unto the race of Adam when He esteemed it to be | shewed unto the race of Adam when He esteemed it to be |
| 42083 | worthy for Him to invite us to this great festival this day | worthy for Him to invite us to this great festival this day | worthy for Him to invite us to this great festival this day |
| 42084 | with Him Who took flesh in the holy Virgin Mary, and when | with Him Who took flesh in the holy Virgin Mary, and when | with Him Who took flesh in the holy Virgin Mary, and when |
| 42085 | Fol. 44 a | Fol. 44 a | Fol. 44 a |
| 42086 | ⲡ︦ⲉ︦ | 85 | 85 |
| 42087 | He gave Him for us all so that He might withdraw us | from Fol. 44 » | He gave Him for us all so that He might withdraw us | from Fol. 44 » | He gave Him for us all so that He might withdraw us | from Fol. 44 » |
| 42088 | Amente and forgive us our sins, through the supplication of | Amente and forgive us our sins, through the supplication of | Amente and forgive us our sins, through the supplication of |
| 42089 | Michael and all his host. And it was also love which God | Michael and all his host. And it was also love which God | Michael and all his host. And it was also love which God |
| 42090 | shewed unto our Fathers the Apostles, whom He chose from | shewed unto our Fathers the Apostles, whom He chose from | shewed unto our Fathers the Apostles, whom He chose from |
| 42091 | the whole world, and through whose preaching we all have | the whole world, and through whose preaching we all have | the whole world, and through whose preaching we all have |
| 42092 | come into the knowledge of the truth, through the supplica- | come into the knowledge of the truth, through the supplica- | come into the knowledge of the truth, through the supplica- |
| 42093 | tion of Michael, the great and holy archangel. | tion of Michael, the great and holy archangel. | tion of Michael, the great and holy archangel. |
| 42094 | Now therefore, O my beloved, behold, we know that the | Now therefore, O my beloved, behold, we know that the | Now therefore, O my beloved, behold, we know that the |
| 42095 | Will of God existeth in love and charity, and that the Arch- | Will of God existeth in love and charity, and that the Arch- | Will of God existeth in love and charity, and that the Arch- |
| 42096 | angel Michael is our helper and minister with God. Let us | angel Michael is our helper and minister with God. Let us | angel Michael is our helper and minister with God. Let us |
| 42097 | follow after love and charity, for it is written, ¢ Charity (or, | follow after love and charity, for it is written, ¢ Charity (or, | follow after love and charity, for it is written, ¢ Charity (or, |
| 42098 | ne | ne | ne |
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| 42099 | Fol. 45 a | Fol. 45 a | Fol. 45 a |
| 42100 | Fol. 3. | Fol. 3. | Fol. 3. |
| 42101 | TH | TH | TH |
| 42102 | 942 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 942 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 942 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 42103 | love) shall make a man to triumph over judgement,’! and | love) shall make a man to triumph over judgement,’! and | love) shall make a man to triumph over judgement,’! and |
| 42104 | ¢ Charity exalteth, and love maketh straight’? And the | ¢ Charity exalteth, and love maketh straight’? And the | ¢ Charity exalteth, and love maketh straight’? And the |
| 42105 | Compassionate said, Ⲃⲉ merciful, and mercy shall be shewed | Compassionate said, Ⲃⲉ merciful, and mercy shall be shewed | Compassionate said, Ve merciful, and mercy shall be shewed |
| 42106 | unto you. Give, and it shall be given unto you. For with | unto you. Give, and it shall be given unto you. For with | unto you. Give, and it shall be given unto you. For with |
| 42107 | the measure wherewith ye measure, it shall be meted out to | the measure wherewith ye measure, it shall be meted out to | the measure wherewith ye measure, it shall be meted out to |
| 42108 | you’? Let us measure with good measure this day, on the | you’? Let us measure with good measure this day, on the | you’? Let us measure with good measure this day, on the |
| 42109 | festival | of the Archangel Michael, in order that he may | festival | of the Archangel Michael, in order that he may | festival | of the Archangel Michael, in order that he may |
| 42110 | measure for us with a generous and abundant measure in the | measure for us with a generous and abundant measure in the | measure for us with a generous and abundant measure in the |
| 42111 | Kingdom of Heaven. Let us keep a spiritual festival this | Kingdom of Heaven. Let us keep a spiritual festival this | Kingdom of Heaven. Let us keep a spiritual festival this |
| 42112 | day, on the festival of the Archangel Michael, in order that | day, on the festival of the Archangel Michael, in order that | day, on the festival of the Archangel Michael, in order that |
| 42113 | he may keep the festival with us and with our Lord at the | he may keep the festival with us and with our Lord at the | he may keep the festival with us and with our Lord at the |
| 42114 | festival which shall endure for ever in the heavens. Let us | festival which shall endure for ever in the heavens. Let us | festival which shall endure for ever in the heavens. Let us |
| 42115 | then cast behind us the works of darkness this day at the | then cast behind us the works of darkness this day at the | then cast behind us the works of darkness this day at the |
| 42116 | festival of the Archangel Michael, in order that he may put | festival of the Archangel Michael, in order that he may put | festival of the Archangel Michael, in order that he may put |
| 42117 | upon us the armour of light.* Let us glorify God this day | upon us the armour of light.* Let us glorify God this day | upon us the armour of light.* Let us glorify God this day |
| 42118 | at the festival of His mighty governor, in order that He may | at the festival of His mighty governor, in order that He may | at the festival of His mighty governor, in order that He may |
| 42119 | glorify us with His great and perfect glory. Let us go to | glorify us with His great and perfect glory. Let us go to | glorify us with His great and perfect glory. Let us go to |
| 42120 | the holy Archangel Michael at his festival this day, with our | the holy Archangel Michael at his festival this day, with our | the holy Archangel Michael at his festival this day, with our |
| 42121 | bodies cleansed with holy water, and arrayed in garments | bodies cleansed with holy water, and arrayed in garments | bodies cleansed with holy water, and arrayed in garments |
| 42122 | [made from] the sheep, and our hands filled with branches of | [made from] the sheep, and our hands filled with branches of | [made from] the sheep, and our hands filled with branches of |
| 42123 | sweet-smelling trees. And let us make supplication unto him, | sweet-smelling trees. And let us make supplication unto him, | sweet-smelling trees. And let us make supplication unto him, |
| 42124 | saying, Ⲟ thou archangel and Commander-in-Chief of the | saying, ⲟⲓ thou archangel and Commander-in-Chief of the | saying, oi thou archangel and Commander-in-Chief of the |
| 42125 | hosts of heaven, Michael, do thou entreat God | on our behalf | hosts of heaven, Michael, do thou entreat God | on our behalf | hosts of heaven, Michael, do thou entreat God | on our behalf |
| 42126 | to forgive us our sins. Ⲟ thou archangel, entreat God on our | to forgive us our sins. Ⲟⲓ thou archangel, entreat God on our | to forgive us our sins. Oi thou archangel, entreat God on our |
| 42127 | behalf to allot unto us our food and our apparel, according to | behalf to allot unto us our food and our apparel, according to | behalf to allot unto us our food and our apparel, according to |
| 42128 | His wish. Ⲟ Michael, thou great archangel, entreat God on | His wish. Ⲟⲓ Michael, thou great archangel, entreat God on | His wish. Oi Michael, thou great archangel, entreat God on |
| 42129 | our behalf, so that He may graciously grant unto us peace | our behalf, so that He may graciously grant unto us peace | our behalf, so that He may graciously grant unto us peace |
| 42130 | with one another, for thou thyself art peace. Thou, O our | with one another, for thou thyself art peace. Thou, O our | with one another, for thou thyself art peace. Thou, O our |
| 42131 | helper, knowest well that we are dust and ashes, and that our | helper, knowest well that we are dust and ashes, and that our | helper, knowest well that we are dust and ashes, and that our |
| 42132 | nature is prone to fall (or, slide). But God is the Compas- | nature is prone to fall (or, slide). But God is the Compas- | nature is prone to fall (or, slide). But God is the Compas- |
| 42133 | sionate and the Forgiver. Unto us belongeth the attribute | sionate and the Forgiver. Unto us belongeth the attribute | sionate and the Forgiver. Unto us belongeth the attribute |
| 42134 | of committing sin, and unto thee belongeth the attribute of | of committing sin, and unto thee belongeth the attribute of | of committing sin, and unto thee belongeth the attribute of |
| 42135 | making supplication on our behalf before God to forgive us | making supplication on our behalf before God to forgive us | making supplication on our behalf before God to forgive us |
| 42136 | 1 Jas. ii. 13. 2 Cf. Eph. ii. 4-8. | 1 Jas. ii. 13. 2 Cf. Eph. ii. 4-8. | 1 Jas. ii. 13. 2 Cf. Eph. ii. 4-8. |
| 42137 | 3 Matt. v. 7; vil. 2; Mark iv. 24; Luke vi, 38. * Rom. xiii, 12. | 3 Matt. v. 7; vil. 2; Mark iv. 24; Luke vi, 38. * Rom. xiii, 12. | 3 Matt. v. 7; vil. 2; Mark iv. 24; Luke vi, 38. * Rom. xiii, 12. |
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| 42138 | RE ⲁⲁⲁⲁ ϥⲇ 4 | RE ⲁⲁⲁⲁ ϥⲇ 4 | RE aaaa fḋ 4 |
| 42139 | ⲩⲩ ⲡ̅ | ⲩⲩ ⲡ | yi p |
| 42140 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 943 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 943 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 943 |
| 42141 | our sins. Unto us it belongeth to make supplication to God, | our sins. Unto us it belongeth to make supplication to God, | our sins. Unto us it belongeth to make supplication to God, |
| 42142 | and unto thee it belongeth to invoke God on our behalf to | and unto thee it belongeth to invoke God on our behalf to | and unto thee it belongeth to invoke God on our behalf to |
| 42143 | forgive us, O Michael our governor. Unto us it belongeth to | forgive us, O Michael our governor. Unto us it belongeth to | forgive us, O Michael our governor. Unto us it belongeth to |
| 42144 | go out of the right way, and unto thee it belongeth to set us | go out of the right way, and unto thee it belongeth to set us | go out of the right way, and unto thee it belongeth to set us |
| 42145 | in the right way before God our King.’ | in the right way before God our King.’ | in the right way before God our King.’ |
| 42146 | O Archangel Michael, of a truth we know that thou art | O Archangel Michael, of a truth we know that thou art | O Archangel Michael, of a truth we know that thou art |
| 42147 | our treasury of the compassion of God, and that thou dost | | our treasury of the compassion of God, and that thou dost | | our treasury of the compassion of God, and that thou dost | |
| 42148 | minister on behalf of us all at this moment before God | minister on behalf of us all at this moment before God | minister on behalf of us all at this moment before God |
| 42149 | the Christ, the God of all supplication, Who is blessed for | the Christ, the God of all supplication, Who is blessed for | the Christ, the God of all supplication, Who is blessed for |
| 42150 | ever. May He forgive us all our sins which we have com- | ever. May He forgive us all our sins which we have com- | ever. May He forgive us all our sins which we have com- |
| 42151 | mitted, may He make it acceptable unto us to cast behind us | mitted, may He make it acceptable unto us to cast behind us | mitted, may He make it acceptable unto us to cast behind us |
| 42152 | the things which are behind, and to separate ourselves from | the things which are behind, and to separate ourselves from | the things which are behind, and to separate ourselves from |
| 42153 | those which are useless. And do thou present us to Him [as] | those which are useless. And do thou present us to Him [as] | those which are useless. And do thou present us to Him [as] |
| 42154 | holy folk, without blemish before Him, in love. For thou, | holy folk, without blemish before Him, in love. For thou, | holy folk, without blemish before Him, in love. For thou, |
| 42155 | O our great Archangel Michael, art he who careth for us, in | O our great Archangel Michael, art he who careth for us, in | O our great Archangel Michael, art he who careth for us, in |
| 42156 | order that we may live in thy place of rest in the heavens. | order that we may live in thy place of rest in the heavens. | order that we may live in thy place of rest in the heavens. |
| 42157 | Happily indeed hast thou come unto us, O great Archangel | Happily indeed hast thou come unto us, O great Archangel | Happily indeed hast thou come unto us, O great Archangel |
| 42158 | Michael. Happily hast thou come unto us, coming with our | Michael. Happily hast thou come unto us, coming with our | Michael. Happily hast thou come unto us, coming with our |
| 42159 | Lord, thy King! Happily hast thou come unto us, coming | Lord, thy King! Happily hast thou come unto us, coming | Lord, thy King! Happily hast thou come unto us, coming |
| 42160 | with owr Lord, our King! Happily have all thine angelic | with owr Lord, our King! Happily have all thine angelic | with owr Lord, our King! Happily have all thine angelic |
| 42161 | hosts come at this great festival, which is spread before us | hosts come at this great festival, which is spread before us | hosts come at this great festival, which is spread before us |
| 42162 | this day, O Michael. | this day, O Michael. | this day, O Michael. |
| 42163 | And the banquet which thou hast made for us is not | And the banquet which thou hast made for us is not | And the banquet which thou hast made for us is not |
| 42164 | a banquet for poor men, but a banquet for the rich men | a banquet for poor men, but a banquet for the rich men | a banquet for poor men, but a banquet for the rich men |
| 42165 | of an Emperor. They are not governors who are | sitting | of an Emperor. They are not governors who are | sitting | of an Emperor. They are not governors who are | sitting |
| 42166 | at meat at this banquet, but the Lord of the denizens of | at meat at this banquet, but the Lord of the denizens of | at meat at this banquet, but the Lord of the denizens of |
| 42167 | heaven and of the beings of earth. And they are not mere | heaven and of the beings of earth. And they are not mere | heaven and of the beings of earth. And they are not mere |
| 42168 | human beings who are waiting upon us, but those who serve | human beings who are waiting upon us, but those who serve | human beings who are waiting upon us, but those who serve |
| 42169 | us are angels. And this table is not a material table, but | us are angels. And this table is not a material table, but | us are angels. And this table is not a material table, but |
| 42170 | a spiritual, and it 1s a similitude which is filled with life for | a spiritual, and it 1s a similitude which is filled with life for | a spiritual, and it 1s a similitude which is filled with life for |
| 42171 | ever. Those who keep the festival with us this day are not | ever. Those who keep the festival with us this day are not | ever. Those who keep the festival with us this day are not |
| 42172 | men only, but it is God in very truth, Who stretcheth out | men only, but it is God in very truth, Who stretcheth out | men only, but it is God in very truth, Who stretcheth out |
| 42173 | His holy hand, saying, ¢ Right well is it that ye have come | His holy hand, saying, ¢ Right well is it that ye have come | His holy hand, saying, ¢ Right well is it that ye have come |
| 42174 | unto Us this day! Peace be unto you, O My brethren. | unto Us this day! Peace be unto you, O My brethren. | unto Us this day! Peace be unto you, O My brethren. |
| 42175 | And Ⲓ rejoice with you all, for it is written, ©“ Wheresoever | And ⲓ rejoice with you all, for it is written, ©“ Wheresoever | And i rejoice with you all, for it is written, ©“ Wheresoever |
| 42176 | Fol. 46 a | Fol. 46 a | Fol. 46 a |
| 42177 | ne | ne | ne |
| 42178 | Fol. 465 | Fol. 465 | Fol. 465 |
| 42179 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| 42180 | Fol. 47 a | Fol. 47 a | Fol. 47 a |
| 42181 | qx | qx | qx |
| 42182 | Fol. 470 | Fol. 470 | Fol. 470 |
| 42183 | ib | ib | ib |
| 42184 | 944 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 944 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 944 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 42185 | two or three arc gathered together in My Name, there am | two or three arc gathered together in My Name, there am | two or three arc gathered together in My Name, there am |
| 42186 | I in their midst.”’! Furthermore, if He spake in this manner | I in their midst.”’! Furthermore, if He spake in this manner | I in their midst.”’! Furthermore, if He spake in this manner |
| 42187 | about two or three only, how very great must be the joy of | about two or three only, how very great must be the joy of | about two or three only, how very great must be the joy of |
| 42188 | the Lord our King and of His holy angels at this moment | the Lord our King and of His holy angels at this moment | the Lord our King and of His holy angels at this moment |
| 42189 | this day, when they are in our midst and are celebrating the | this day, when they are in our midst and are celebrating the | this day, when they are in our midst and are celebrating the |
| 42190 | festival with us at this great banquet, and with this | great | festival with us at this great banquet, and with this | great | festival with us at this great banquet, and with this | great |
| 42191 | assembly of men, and women, and little children, and great | assembly of men, and women, and little children, and great | assembly of men, and women, and little children, and great |
| 42192 | men, and believers, who are present at this great festival | men, and believers, who are present at this great festival | men, and believers, who are present at this great festival |
| 42193 | this day, which is the festival of Michael, the great and holy | this day, which is the festival of Michael, the great and holy | this day, which is the festival of Michael, the great and holy |
| 42194 | archangel ! Besides [this] He glorifieth every one who | archangel ! Besides [this] He glorifieth every one who | archangel ! Besides [this] He glorifieth every one who |
| 42195 | keepeth the feast to Him in the festival of the holy Archangel | keepeth the feast to Him in the festival of the holy Archangel | keepeth the feast to Him in the festival of the holy Archangel |
| 42196 | Michael, the great, holy general. | Michael, the great, holy general. | Michael, the great, holy general. |
| 42197 | Verily, O my brethren, Ⲓ have set my hand to a task which | Verily, O my brethren, ⲓ have set my hand to a task which | Verily, O my brethren, i have set my hand to a task which |
| 42198 | is beyond my strength, and Ⲓ have set sail upon a great and | is beyond my strength, and ⲓ have set sail upon a great and | is beyond my strength, and i have set sail upon a great and |
| 42199 | wide sea which I am unable to traverse. Now, I said at the | wide sea which I am unable to traverse. Now, I said at the | wide sea which I am unable to traverse. Now, I said at the |
| 42200 | beginning of this Encomium that my boat was a small one, | beginning of this Encomium that my boat was a small one, | beginning of this Encomium that my boat was a small one, |
| 42201 | and that my cargo was light, and that I did not understand | and that my cargo was light, and that I did not understand | and that my cargo was light, and that I did not understand |
| 42202 | the craft of the mariner, and that the sea, that is to say, | the craft of the mariner, and that the sea, that is to say, | the craft of the mariner, and that the sea, that is to say, |
| 42203 | the Encomium on the great, holy Archangel Michael, was | the Encomium on the great, holy Archangel Michael, was | the Encomium on the great, holy Archangel Michael, was |
| 42204 | exceedingly difficult. Ⲓ entreat you, O my brethren, to give | exceedingly difficult. Ⲓ entreat you, O my brethren, to give | exceedingly difficult. I entreat you, O my brethren, to give |
| 42205 | me your help in order that I may be delivered in the depth | me your help in order that I may be delivered in the depth | me your help in order that I may be delivered in the depth |
| 42206 | of [this] boundless sea, and may come to you on shore once | of [this] boundless sea, and may come to you on shore once | of [this] boundless sea, and may come to you on shore once |
| 42207 | more without mishap (or, directly). Furthermore, T undertook | more without mishap (or, directly). Furthermore, T undertook | more without mishap (or, directly). Furthermore, T undertook |
| 42208 | to speak unto you the words of praise and honour | which are | to speak unto you the words of praise and honour | which are | to speak unto you the words of praise and honour | which are |
| 42209 | proper for him whose festival we celebrate this day, the great | proper for him whose festival we celebrate this day, the great | proper for him whose festival we celebrate this day, the great |
| 42210 | Archangel Michael. But my tongue is flesh, and my body | Archangel Michael. But my tongue is flesh, and my body | Archangel Michael. But my tongue is flesh, and my body |
| 42211 | is a body of carth, and I am not able to describe adequately | is a body of carth, and I am not able to describe adequately | is a body of carth, and I am not able to describe adequately |
| 42212 | the measure of his splendour and the fullness of his glory. | the measure of his splendour and the fullness of his glory. | the measure of his splendour and the fullness of his glory. |
| 42213 | O thou who, after God, art my lord! O Michael, thou art | O thou who, after God, art my lord! O Michael, thou art | O thou who, after God, art my lord! O Michael, thou art |
| 42214 | the joy of my heart! O holy archangel, thou art the comfort | the joy of my heart! O holy archangel, thou art the comfort | the joy of my heart! O holy archangel, thou art the comfort |
| 42215 | of my tongue! Ⲟ Michacl, thou art the word of my mouth | of my tongue! ⲟⲓ Michacl, thou art the word of my mouth | of my tongue! oi Michacl, thou art the word of my mouth |
| 42216 | and the comfort of my heart, and my prayer before God! | and the comfort of my heart, and my prayer before God! | and the comfort of my heart, and my prayer before God! |
| 42217 | What tongue, or what heart, or what understanding is there | What tongue, or what heart, or what understanding is there | What tongue, or what heart, or what understanding is there |
| 42218 | 1 Matt, xviii. 20. | 1 Matt, xviii. 20. | 1 Matt, xviii. 20. |
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