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| 42219 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 945 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 945 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 945 |
| 42220 | that can know or comprehend the perfectness of thine | that can know or comprehend the perfectness of thine | that can know or comprehend the perfectness of thine |
| 42221 | honourable rank and the glory wherewith God hath endued | honourable rank and the glory wherewith God hath endued | honourable rank and the glory wherewith God hath endued |
| 42222 | thee! | thee! | thee! |
| 42223 | All these words which I have uttered, O thou governor of | All these words which I have uttered, O thou governor of | All these words which I have uttered, O thou governor of |
| 42224 | the kingdom which is in the heavens, and those which are | the kingdom which is in the heavens, and those which are | the kingdom which is in the heavens, and those which are |
| 42225 | like unto them, are appropriate to thy great glory; but, | like unto them, are appropriate to thy great glory; but, | like unto them, are appropriate to thy great glory; but, |
| 42226 | forgive me, O archangel, because I am a sinful man, and | forgive me, O archangel, because I am a sinful man, and | forgive me, O archangel, because I am a sinful man, and |
| 42227 | I am exceedingly weak in my deeds. I beseech | thee, O my Fol. 484 | I am exceedingly weak in my deeds. I beseech | thee, O my Fol. 484 | I am exceedingly weak in my deeds. I beseech | thee, O my Fol. 484 |
| 42228 | helper Michael, accept from me my prayer and my supplica- ϥ︦ⲅ︦ | helper Michael, accept from me my prayer and my supplica- ϥ︦ⲅ︦ | helper Michael, accept from me my prayer and my supplica- f︦ġ︦ |
| 42229 | tion, that is to say, my insignificant offering which I have | tion, that is to say, my insignificant offering which I have | tion, that is to say, my insignificant offering which I have |
| 42230 | taken pains to give unto thee at thy festival. Blame not thy | taken pains to give unto thee at thy festival. Blame not thy | taken pains to give unto thee at thy festival. Blame not thy |
| 42231 | servant because my gift is little, but let my willing intent be | servant because my gift is little, but let my willing intent be | servant because my gift is little, but let my willing intent be |
| 42232 | before thee like the two Ⲓⲉ [of the widow], for I know | before thee like the two Ⲓⲉ [of the widow], for I know | before thee like the two Ie [of the widow], for I know |
| 42233 | that thou art merciful and long-suffering, and therefore I come | that thou art merciful and long-suffering, and therefore I come | that thou art merciful and long-suffering, and therefore I come |
| 42234 | to thee. I know that I have no other help but thine before | to thee. I know that I have no other help but thine before | to thee. I know that I have no other help but thine before |
| 42235 | God, O holy Archangel Michael. If thou wilt shew mercy | God, O holy Archangel Michael. If thou wilt shew mercy | God, O holy Archangel Michael. If thou wilt shew mercy |
| 42236 | unto me, and wilt accept my prayer at my hands, and my | unto me, and wilt accept my prayer at my hands, and my | unto me, and wilt accept my prayer at my hands, and my |
| 42237 | little gift, [good and well] and if it be still too poor, I will | little gift, [good and well] and if it be still too poor, I will | little gift, [good and well] and if it be still too poor, I will |
| 42238 | be diligent in presenting unto thee as a gift my tongue and | be diligent in presenting unto thee as a gift my tongue and | be diligent in presenting unto thee as a gift my tongue and |
| 42239 | my heart at all times, all the days of my life. And indeed | my heart at all times, all the days of my life. And indeed | my heart at all times, all the days of my life. And indeed |
| 42240 | I am confident that, 1f I treasure up all these things rightly | I am confident that, 1f I treasure up all these things rightly | I am confident that, 1f I treasure up all these things rightly |
| 42241 | in my heart at the mention of thine angelic name at all times, | in my heart at the mention of thine angelic name at all times, | in my heart at the mention of thine angelic name at all times, |
| 42242 | I shall not be without reward and without fruit before | God. Fol. 48 | I shall not be without reward and without fruit before | God. Fol. 48 | I shall not be without reward and without fruit before | God. Fol. 48 |
| 42243 | The remembrance of thy name, O holy Archangel Michael, <> | The remembrance of thy name, O holy Archangel Michael, <> | The remembrance of thy name, O holy Archangel Michael, <> |
| 42244 | is as sweet upon my tongue as is honey in my mouth. The | is as sweet upon my tongue as is honey in my mouth. The | is as sweet upon my tongue as is honey in my mouth. The |
| 42245 | mention of thy holy name, O holy Archangel Michael, is to | mention of thy holy name, O holy Archangel Michael, is to | mention of thy holy name, O holy Archangel Michael, is to |
| 42246 | me an equipment in my lying down and in my rising up. | me an equipment in my lying down and in my rising up. | me an equipment in my lying down and in my rising up. |
| 42247 | O great and holy Archangel Michael, the race of Adam hath | O great and holy Archangel Michael, the race of Adam hath | O great and holy Archangel Michael, the race of Adam hath |
| 42248 | found freedom of speech before God through thee. Ⲟ holy | found freedom of speech before God through thee. Ⲟⲓ holy | found freedom of speech before God through thee. Oi holy |
| 42249 | Archangel Michael, the sweet scent of our prayers riseth up | Archangel Michael, the sweet scent of our prayers riseth up | Archangel Michael, the sweet scent of our prayers riseth up |
| 42250 | to God through thee; O Michael, thou holy archangel, it is | to God through thee; O Michael, thou holy archangel, it is | to God through thee; O Michael, thou holy archangel, it is |
| 42251 | thou who dost lift [them] up to God until He sheweth | thou who dost lift [them] up to God until He sheweth | thou who dost lift [them] up to God until He sheweth |
| 42252 | compassion upon us. And this day also, on thy great | compassion upon us. And this day also, on thy great | compassion upon us. And this day also, on thy great |
| 42253 | festival, mayest thou minister on our behalf before God the | festival, mayest thou minister on our behalf before God the | festival, mayest thou minister on our behalf before God the |
| 42254 | Father, and may He accept our intention which we bring | Father, and may He accept our intention which we bring | Father, and may He accept our intention which we bring |
| 42255 | ⲧ | ⲧ | t |
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| 42256 | Fol. 49 « | Fol. 49 « | Fol. 49 « |
| 42257 | 946 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 946 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS | 946 ENCOMIUM OF THEODOSIUS |
| 42258 | unto Him at thy holy eommemoration. Ⲟ thou great helper, | unto Him at thy holy eommemoration. Ⲟⲓ thou great helper, | unto Him at thy holy eommemoration. Oi thou great helper, |
| 42259 | Michael, make supplication on our behalf before God, and | Michael, make supplication on our behalf before God, and | Michael, make supplication on our behalf before God, and |
| 42260 | make us to walk in those [paths] that are pleasing unto Him | make us to walk in those [paths] that are pleasing unto Him | make us to walk in those [paths] that are pleasing unto Him |
| 42261 | at all | times. May He deliver us from the snares of the | at all | times. May He deliver us from the snares of the | at all | times. May He deliver us from the snares of the |
| 42262 | Devil, may He make us to be to Him a kingdom, and a | Devil, may He make us to be to Him a kingdom, and a | Devil, may He make us to be to Him a kingdom, and a |
| 42263 | priesthood, and a holy nation, and a people [destined] to life, | priesthood, and a holy nation, and a people [destined] to life, | priesthood, and a holy nation, and a people [destined] to life, |
| 42264 | through the prayers which the great and holy Archangel | through the prayers which the great and holy Archangel | through the prayers which the great and holy Archangel |
| 42265 | Michael, whose festival we celebrate this day, maketh on | Michael, whose festival we celebrate this day, maketh on | Michael, whose festival we celebrate this day, maketh on |
| 42266 | our behalf; and through the ministrations of our Lady, the | our behalf; and through the ministrations of our Lady, the | our behalf; and through the ministrations of our Lady, the |
| 42267 | pure God-bearer, Saint Mary, who in very truth gave birth | pure God-bearer, Saint Mary, who in very truth gave birth | pure God-bearer, Saint Mary, who in very truth gave birth |
| 42268 | to God ; and through the prayers also of his fellow archangel, | to God ; and through the prayers also of his fellow archangel, | to God ; and through the prayers also of his fellow archangel, |
| 42269 | the bearer of good tidings of the worlds of light, through | the bearer of good tidings of the worlds of light, through | the bearer of good tidings of the worlds of light, through |
| 42270 | the graee and love to man of our Lord Jesus the Christ, | the graee and love to man of our Lord Jesus the Christ, | the graee and love to man of our Lord Jesus the Christ, |
| 42271 | unto Whom, and ITis Good Father, and the Holy, Vivifying | unto Whom, and ITis Good Father, and the Holy, Vivifying | unto Whom, and ITis Good Father, and the Holy, Vivifying |
| 42272 | and Consubstantial Spirit, be glory, now, and always, and | and Consubstantial Spirit, be glory, now, and always, and | and Consubstantial Spirit, be glory, now, and always, and |
| 42273 | for ever. Amen. | for ever. Amen. | for ever. Amen. |
| 42274 | [Here follow in Oriental 6781 the texts of the passages | [Here follow in Oriental 6781 the texts of the passages | [Here follow in Oriental 6781 the texts of the passages |
| 42275 | from the Old and New Testaments which are ordered to be | from the Old and New Testaments which are ordered to be | from the Old and New Testaments which are ordered to be |
| 42276 | read on Saint Michael’s Day.] | read on Saint Michael’s Day.] | read on Saint Michael’s Day.] |
| 42277 | 1. St. Matthew xxiv. 24-37. To be read at the time | 1. St. Matthew xxiv. 24-37. To be read at the time | 1. St. Matthew xxiv. 24-37. To be read at the time |
| 42278 | of lamp-lighting on the twelfth day of the month Paape | of lamp-lighting on the twelfth day of the month Paape | of lamp-lighting on the twelfth day of the month Paape |
| 42279 | (October 9). Fol. 30a. OX. : | (October 9). Fol. 30a. OX. : | (October 9). Fol. 30a. OX. : |
| 42280 | 2. St. Matthew xiii. 43-52. To be read at dawn on the | 2. St. Matthew xiii. 43-52. To be read at dawn on the | 2. St. Matthew xiii. 43-52. To be read at dawn on the |
| 42281 | day of the festival. Tol. 30 oT. | day of the festival. Tol. 30 oT. | day of the festival. Tol. 30 oT. |
| 42282 | 3. Psalm lxviil, 11-28. Ⲧⲟ be read at the ‘setting ready’ | 3. Psalm lxviil, 11-28. Ⲧⲟⲓ be read at the ‘setting ready’ | 3. Psalm lxviil, 11-28. Toi be read at the ‘setting ready’ |
| 42283 | on the day of the festival. Fol. 314. ⲟ︦ⲇ︦ | on the day of the festival. Fol. 314. ⲟ︦ⲇ︦ | on the day of the festival. Fol. 314. o︦ḋ︦ |
| 42284 | 4. 1 Timothy ii. The Epistle. Fol. 2. ⲟ︦ⲉ︦. | 4. 1 Timothy ii. The Epistle. Fol. 2. ⲟ︦ⲉ︦. | 4. 1 Timothy ii. The Epistle. Fol. 2. o︦e︦. |
| 42285 | 5. 1 Peter i. 1-12. The General Epistle. Tol. 33 a. ⲟ︦ⲍ︦ | 5. 1 Peter i. 1-12. The General Epistle. Tol. 33 a. ⲟ︦ⲍ︦ | 5. 1 Peter i. 1-12. The General Epistle. Tol. 33 a. o︦z︦ |
| 42286 | 6. Acts of the Apostles x. 1-13. Tol. 3. Om. | 6. Acts of the Apostles x. 1-13. Tol. 3. Om. | 6. Acts of the Apostles x. 1-13. Tol. 3. Om. |
| 42287 | 7. Psalm cxlviil (supplementary). Fol. 34. ⲡ̄. | 7. Psalm cxlviil (supplementary). Fol. 34. Ⲡ. | 7. Psalm cxlviil (supplementary). Fol. 34. P. |
| 42288 | 8. St. Luke xiv. 1-15. The Gospel. Tol. 342. ⲡ̄. | 8. St. Luke xiv. 1-15. The Gospel. Tol. 342. Ⲡ. | 8. St. Luke xiv. 1-15. The Gospel. Tol. 342. P. |
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| 42289 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 947 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 947 | ON SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL 947 |
| 42290 | COLOPHON | COLOPHON | COLOPHON |
| 42291 | This book was produced by the zeal and care of our noble Fol. 49 | This book was produced by the zeal and care of our noble Fol. 49 | This book was produced by the zeal and care of our noble Fol. 49 |
| 42292 | and God-loving brother, Sire, the son of the blessed Phéu (?), qc | and God-loving brother, Sire, the son of the blessed Phéu (?), qc | and God-loving brother, Sire, the son of the blessed Phéu (?), qc |
| 42293 | who liveth on the plain to the south of the city of Sné (Asn), | who liveth on the plain to the south of the city of Sné (Asn), | who liveth on the plain to the south of the city of Sné (Asn), |
| 42294 | in the village which is called Pkourosé (?), with [money | in the village which is called Pkourosé (?), with [money | in the village which is called Pkourosé (?), with [money |
| 42295 | obtained by] his own labour. He hath given it to the shrine | obtained by] his own labour. He hath given it to the shrine | obtained by] his own labour. He hath given it to the shrine |
| 42296 | of the holy Archangel Michael in the district of Tho for the | of the holy Archangel Michael in the district of Tho for the | of the holy Archangel Michael in the district of Tho for the |
| 42297 | salvation of his soul, and in order that the God of the Arch- | salvation of his soul, and in order that the God of the Arch- | salvation of his soul, and in order that the God of the Arch- |
| 42298 | angel Michael might bless him, and his wife, and his children, | angel Michael might bless him, and his wife, and his children, | angel Michael might bless him, and his wife, and his children, |
| 42299 | and his flocks and herds, and every possession which he hath. | and his flocks and herds, and every possession which he hath. | and his flocks and herds, and every possession which he hath. |
| 42300 | And when he goeth forth from the body may he also be held | And when he goeth forth from the body may he also be held | And when he goeth forth from the body may he also be held |
| 42301 | worthy to hear with joy [the words], ‘ Come, ye blessed of | worthy to hear with joy [the words], ‘ Come, ye blessed of | worthy to hear with joy [the words], ‘ Come, ye blessed of |
| 42302 | My Father, and inherit the kingdom which hath been pre- | My Father, and inherit the kingdom which hath been pre- | My Father, and inherit the kingdom which hath been pre- |
| 42303 | pared for you from the foundation of the world”? Amen. | pared for you from the foundation of the world”? Amen. | pared for you from the foundation of the world”? Amen. |
| 42304 | So be it. | So be it. | So be it. |
| 42305 | {The date is obliterated. ] | {The date is obliterated. ] | {The date is obliterated. ] |
| 42306 | 1 Matt, xxv. 34. | 1 Matt, xxv. 34. | 1 Matt, xxv. 34. |
| 42307 | 3p 2 | 3p 2 | 3p 2 |
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| 42308 | [HISTORIES OF THE MONKS IN THE | [HISTORIES OF THE MONKS IN THE | [HISTORIES OF THE MONKS IN THE |
| 42309 | EGYPTIAN DESERT BY PAPHNUTIUS] | EGYPTIAN DESERT BY PAPHNUTIUS] | EGYPTIAN DESERT BY PAPHNUTIUS] |
| 42310 | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7029) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7029) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7029) |
| 42311 | [Some pages wanting] | [Some pages wanting] | [Some pages wanting] |
| 42312 | Fol. 1a ‘and the service wherecunto we have committed thee. | Fol. 1a ‘and the service wherecunto we have committed thee. | Fol. 1a ‘and the service wherecunto we have committed thee. |
| 42313 | Blessed are we [in] our country, which was worthy of Thy | Blessed are we [in] our country, which was worthy of Thy | Blessed are we [in] our country, which was worthy of Thy |
| 42314 | holy footprints! Rightly did the Psalmist David say, | holy footprints! Rightly did the Psalmist David say, | holy footprints! Rightly did the Psalmist David say, |
| 42315 | “Lovely are Thy ⲅⲉ. And again, « Lovely are they | “Lovely are Thy ⲅⲉ. And again, « Lovely are they | “Lovely are Thy ge. And again, « Lovely are they |
| 42316 | because of their fathers.” It is the Lord Who [speaketh], | because of their fathers.” It is the Lord Who [speaketh], | because of their fathers.” It is the Lord Who [speaketh], |
| 42317 | it cometh to pass with. ....... and with great [fear] and | it cometh to pass with. ....... and with great [fear] and | it cometh to pass with. ....... and with great [fear] and |
| 42318 | joy towards us. I remember the word whieh the Lord spake | joy towards us. I remember the word whieh the Lord spake | joy towards us. I remember the word whieh the Lord spake |
| 42319 | in the Gospel, “In the house into which ye shall enter, say | in the Gospel, “In the house into which ye shall enter, say | in the Gospel, “In the house into which ye shall enter, say |
| 42320 | first of all, ‘Peace [be] in this house. If there be therein | first of all, ‘Peace [be] in this house. If there be therein | first of all, ‘Peace [be] in this house. If there be therein |
| 42321 | the sons of peace, let your peace abide therein; but if not, then | the sons of peace, let your peace abide therein; but if not, then | the sons of peace, let your peace abide therein; but if not, then |
| 42322 | let your peace return to you.” ’? And when I found that they | let your peace return to you.” ’? And when I found that they | let your peace return to you.” ’? And when I found that they |
| 42323 | were sons of peace I permitted my peace to rest upon them, | were sons of peace I permitted my peace to rest upon them, | were sons of peace I permitted my peace to rest upon them, |
| 42324 | according to the word of the Master of us all, the Christ | according to the word of the Master of us all, the Christ | according to the word of the Master of us all, the Christ |
| 42325 | Jesus our Lord. And when the hour had come we celebrated | Jesus our Lord. And when the hour had come we celebrated | Jesus our Lord. And when the hour had come we celebrated |
| 42326 | the Saerament. And they set before us a table, and we | the Saerament. And they set before us a table, and we | the Saerament. And they set before us a table, and we |
| 42327 | prayed, and we ate, [and we drank] | ’ | prayed, and we ate, [and we drank] | ’ | prayed, and we ate, [and we drank] | ’ |
| 42328 | [One or two lines wanting] | [One or two lines wanting] | [One or two lines wanting] |
| 42329 | Fol.1 bate, and these saints of God, even as did the servant of | Fol.1 bate, and these saints of God, even as did the servant of | Fol.1 bate, and these saints of God, even as did the servant of |
| 42330 | Abraham, whom [he brought] in with joy, and they fulfilled | Abraham, whom [he brought] in with joy, and they fulfilled | Abraham, whom [he brought] in with joy, and they fulfilled |
| 42331 | all their desires. And I myself aseribed glory to God, Who | all their desires. And I myself aseribed glory to God, Who | all their desires. And I myself aseribed glory to God, Who |
| 42332 | doth not reject (?) him that seeketh after Him, even as it is | doth not reject (?) him that seeketh after Him, even as it is | doth not reject (?) him that seeketh after Him, even as it is |
| 42333 | written, ©... ..... fulfilleth the worship of God.’ And after | written, ©... ..... fulfilleth the worship of God.’ And after | written, ©... ..... fulfilleth the worship of God.’ And after |
| 42334 | we had lighted the lamp we fulfilled all their [desires ?], and | we had lighted the lamp we fulfilled all their [desires ?], and | we had lighted the lamp we fulfilled all their [desires ?], and |
| 42335 | we prayed, and we talked about the words of God and the | we prayed, and we talked about the words of God and the | we prayed, and we talked about the words of God and the |
| 42336 | teaching of the holy men. Then I spake unto the holy old | teaching of the holy men. Then I spake unto the holy old | teaching of the holy men. Then I spake unto the holy old |
| 42337 | 1 Ps, Ixxxiv. 1. 2 Matt. x. 13. | 1 Ps, Ixxxiv. 1. 2 Matt. x. 13. | 1 Ps, Ixxxiv. 1. 2 Matt. x. 13. |
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| 42338 | APA PSELEUSIUS AND APA ZEBULON 949 | APA PSELEUSIUS AND APA ZEBULON 949 | APA PSELEUSIUS AND APA ZEBULON 949 |
| 42339 | man Apa Pseleusius, and asked about a certain sage, the good | man Apa Pseleusius, and asked about a certain sage, the good | man Apa Pseleusius, and asked about a certain sage, the good |
| 42340 | brother with whom thou didst dwell, that is to say, Apa | brother with whom thou didst dwell, that is to say, Apa | brother with whom thou didst dwell, that is to say, Apa |
| 42341 | Zauboul6n (Zebulon?), and he was a man who was profitable, | Zauboul6n (Zebulon?), and he was a man who was profitable, | Zauboul6n (Zebulon?), and he was a man who was profitable, |
| 42342 | and we profited by him exceedingly. And he said unto me, | and we profited by him exceedingly. And he said unto me, | and we profited by him exceedingly. And he said unto me, |
| 42343 | “I myself profit in these respects; I received benefit from him | “I myself profit in these respects; I received benefit from him | “I myself profit in these respects; I received benefit from him |
| 42344 | by reason of his humility and his silence. Ie never wished | by reason of his humility and his silence. Ie never wished | by reason of his humility and his silence. Ie never wished |
| 42345 | to decide by his speaking any matter whatsoever. Whether | to decide by his speaking any matter whatsoever. Whether | to decide by his speaking any matter whatsoever. Whether |
| 42346 | it was a humble person who spoke to him, or whether it was | it was a humble person who spoke to him, or whether it was | it was a humble person who spoke to him, or whether it was |
| 42347 | a man of importance, he was wont to say, “I do not ⲡⲟⲩ. | a man of importance, he was wont to say, “I do not ⲡⲟⲩ. | a man of importance, he was wont to say, “I do not pou. |
| 42348 | I said unto him, Ⲙⲟⲩ is it that [thou art able to speak thus], | I said unto him, ⲙⲟⲩ is it that [thou art able to speak thus], | I said unto him, mou is it that [thou art able to speak thus], |
| 42349 | and to act | in this wise?’ The old man said unto me, po, 24 | and to act | in this wise?’ The old man said unto me, po, 24 | and to act | in this wise?’ The old man said unto me, po, 24 |
| 42350 | ¢ Hearken, and I will tell thee. He took unto himself a wife | ¢ Hearken, and I will tell thee. He took unto himself a wife | ¢ Hearken, and I will tell thee. He took unto himself a wife |
| 42351 | in his youth. And he progressed in every work; he was a | in his youth. And he progressed in every work; he was a | in his youth. And he progressed in every work; he was a |
| 42352 | virgin from his childhood. And he fled from all intercourse | virgin from his childhood. And he fled from all intercourse | virgin from his childhood. And he fled from all intercourse |
| 42353 | with women, for he was afraid, according to the word which is | with women, for he was afraid, according to the word which is | with women, for he was afraid, according to the word which is |
| 42354 | written, ¢ Whosoever looketh upon a woman to desire her hath | written, ¢ Whosoever looketh upon a woman to desire her hath | written, ¢ Whosoever looketh upon a woman to desire her hath |
| 42355 | already committed adultery with her in his heart.”! And “lust, | already committed adultery with her in his heart.”! And “lust, | already committed adultery with her in his heart.”! And “lust, |
| 42356 | [when] it hath conceived, bringeth forth sin; and the sin, when | [when] it hath conceived, bringeth forth sin; and the sin, when | [when] it hath conceived, bringeth forth sin; and the sin, when |
| 42357 | it is fulfilled, giveth birth to Ϥⲉ. And he walked in all | it is fulfilled, giveth birth to Ϥⲉ. And he walked in all | it is fulfilled, giveth birth to Fe. And he walked in all |
| 42358 | humility. And he saw a vision in this wise : It was as if he | humility. And he saw a vision in this wise : It was as if he | humility. And he saw a vision in this wise : It was as if he |
| 42359 | saw a man shining with glory, who stood before him, and | saw a man shining with glory, who stood before him, and | saw a man shining with glory, who stood before him, and |
| 42360 | said, “It is impossible for any man to act as the servant of | said, “It is impossible for any man to act as the servant of | said, “It is impossible for any man to act as the servant of |
| 42361 | two masters; either he loveth one, or he hateth ⲟ. This | two masters; either he loveth one, or he hateth ⲟⲓ. This | two masters; either he loveth one, or he hateth oi. This |
| 42362 | is thy case exactly, my brother Pseleusius. Thou wouldst be | is thy case exactly, my brother Pseleusius. Thou wouldst be | is thy case exactly, my brother Pseleusius. Thou wouldst be |
| 42363 | zealous in a good work, according to that which is written by | zealous in a good work, according to that which is written by | zealous in a good work, according to that which is written by |
| 42364 | the Apostle, “No man who is a soldier hampereth himself | the Apostle, “No man who is a soldier hampereth himself | the Apostle, “No man who is a soldier hampereth himself |
| 42365 | with [the affairs of this life that he may please him] | that Fol. 2» | with [the affairs of this life that he may please him] | that Fol. 2» | with [the affairs of this life that he may please him] | that Fol. 2» |
| 42366 | hath made him a soldier. And, moreover, if one strive he | hath made him a soldier. And, moreover, if one strive he | hath made him a soldier. And, moreover, if one strive he |
| 42367 | doth not receive the crown unless he hath striven lawfully.” | doth not receive the crown unless he hath striven lawfully.” | doth not receive the crown unless he hath striven lawfully.” |
| 42368 | Thou shalt be victorious on the right hand and on the left. | Thou shalt be victorious on the right hand and on the left. | Thou shalt be victorious on the right hand and on the left. |
| 42369 | And straightway the man who was speaking to him in the | And straightway the man who was speaking to him in the | And straightway the man who was speaking to him in the |
| 42370 | vision disappeared, and he ceased to see him. And there was | vision disappeared, and he ceased to see him. And there was | vision disappeared, and he ceased to see him. And there was |
| 42371 | a certain old man who lived close by him who had a knowledge | a certain old man who lived close by him who had a knowledge | a certain old man who lived close by him who had a knowledge |
| 42372 | 1 Matt. v. 28. 2 Jas. i. 15. | 1 Matt. v. 28. 2 Jas. i. 15. | 1 Matt. v. 28. 2 Jas. i. 15. |
| 42373 | 3 Matt. vi. 24; Luke xvi. 13. 1 2 Tim. ii. 4, 5. | 3 Matt. vi. 24; Luke xvi. 13. 1 2 Tim. ii. 4, 5. | 3 Matt. vi. 24; Luke xvi. 13. 1 2 Tim. ii. 4, 5. |
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| 42374 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 |
| 42375 | ⲅ̄ (s7¢) | 3 (s7¢) | 3 (s7¢) |
| 42376 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 |
| 42377 | ES | ES | ES |
| 42378 | 950 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 950 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 950 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT |
| 42379 | of the Scriptures, and a certain brother used to go unto bim | of the Scriptures, and a certain brother used to go unto bim | of the Scriptures, and a certain brother used to go unto bim |
| 42380 | frequently and enquire of him concerning passages in the | frequently and enquire of him concerning passages in the | frequently and enquire of him concerning passages in the |
| 42381 | Lectionary which they read in the church (now he loved the | Lectionary which they read in the church (now he loved the | Lectionary which they read in the church (now he loved the |
| 42382 | poor exceedingly), and the brother used to tell his thoughts | poor exceedingly), and the brother used to tell his thoughts | poor exceedingly), and the brother used to tell his thoughts |
| 42383 | frequently to this old man, who would explain to him the | frequently to this old man, who would explain to him the | frequently to this old man, who would explain to him the |
| 42384 | Holy Scriptures. And it came to pass that when the morning | Holy Scriptures. And it came to pass that when the morning | Holy Scriptures. And it came to pass that when the morning |
| 42385 | had come the brother went to this old man, and when he had | had come the brother went to this old man, and when he had | had come the brother went to this old man, and when he had |
| 42386 | come to him he described to him the vision which he had seen, | come to him he described to him the vision which he had seen, | come to him he described to him the vision which he had seen, |
| 42387 | and he [asked him what] it was intended to mean, And the | and he [asked him what] it was intended to mean, And the | and he [asked him what] it was intended to mean, And the |
| 42388 | old man told him that he must strip himself of whatsoever he | old man told him that he must strip himself of whatsoever he | old man told him that he must strip himself of whatsoever he |
| 42389 | possessed, and “ take up thy Cross and follow thy Lord, and let | possessed, and “ take up thy Cross and follow thy Lord, and let | possessed, and “ take up thy Cross and follow thy Lord, and let |
| 42390 | the dead bury their dead”?! | [one line wanting] vanity. | the dead bury their dead”?! | [one line wanting] vanity. | the dead bury their dead”?! | [one line wanting] vanity. |
| 42391 | Hast thou not heard the Lord saying in the Gospel, “ No | Hast thou not heard the Lord saying in the Gospel, “ No | Hast thou not heard the Lord saying in the Gospel, “ No |
| 42392 | man who putteth his hand to the plough and looketh back | man who putteth his hand to the plough and looketh back | man who putteth his hand to the plough and looketh back |
| 42393 | shall enter into the kingdom which is in the heavens?” 2 And | shall enter into the kingdom which is in the heavens?” 2 And | shall enter into the kingdom which is in the heavens?” 2 And |
| 42394 | this word ““looketh ⲁⲥⲕ indicateth the affections for [this] | this word ““looketh ⲁⲥⲕ indicateth the affections for [this] | this word ““looketh ask indicateth the affections for [this] |
| 42395 | vain world and for the things thereof, the which we have not | vain world and for the things thereof, the which we have not | vain world and for the things thereof, the which we have not |
| 42396 | renounced. And now, my beloved brother, I do not wish to | renounced. And now, my beloved brother, I do not wish to | renounced. And now, my beloved brother, I do not wish to |
| 42397 | make thee to go away and leave me because of thy knowledge | make thee to go away and leave me because of thy knowledge | make thee to go away and leave me because of thy knowledge |
| 42398 | and because of thy visits to me, which are full of profit [to | and because of thy visits to me, which are full of profit [to | and because of thy visits to me, which are full of profit [to |
| 42399 | me], but I wish also to make thee to go through the invitation | me], but I wish also to make thee to go through the invitation | me], but I wish also to make thee to go through the invitation |
| 42400 | with which thou hast been invited. Rise up, get thee gone | with which thou hast been invited. Rise up, get thee gone | with which thou hast been invited. Rise up, get thee gone |
| 42401 | to the brethren, and they will dress thee in the garb of the | to the brethren, and they will dress thee in the garb of the | to the brethren, and they will dress thee in the garb of the |
| 42402 | monk, and they will shew thee what it is right for thee to | monk, and they will shew thee what it is right for thee to | monk, and they will shew thee what it is right for thee to |
| 42403 | do.” And thereupon the brother departed according to what | do.” And thereupon the brother departed according to what | do.” And thereupon the brother departed according to what |
| 42404 | the old man said. And he went to the brethren who were in | the old man said. And he went to the brethren who were in | the old man said. And he went to the brethren who were in |
| 42405 | a place which is called . . .. .... | a place which is called . . .. .... | a place which is called . . .. .... |
| 42406 | [Three lines wanting] | [Three lines wanting] | [Three lines wanting] |
| 42407 | | and graciously courteous. And his face was exceedingly | | and graciously courteous. And his face was exceedingly | | and graciously courteous. And his face was exceedingly |
| 42408 | pallid, and his whole body also by reason of the excessive: | pallid, and his whole body also by reason of the excessive: | pallid, and his whole body also by reason of the excessive: |
| 42409 | severity of his ascetic labours, even as it is written, ⲙⲉ | severity of his ascetic labours, even as it is written, ⲙⲏⲓ | severity of his ascetic labours, even as it is written, myi |
| 42410 | wings of a dove which are pale like silver, and the parts | wings of a dove which are pale like silver, and the parts | wings of a dove which are pale like silver, and the parts |
| 42411 | round about her neck which have the greenness of gold.”?® | round about her neck which have the greenness of gold.”?® | round about her neck which have the greenness of gold.”?® |
| 42412 | 1 Matt. viii. 22; Marck x. 21. ? Luke ix. 62. 3 Ps. Ixviil, 13. | 1 Matt. viii. 22; Marck x. 21. ? Luke ix. 62. 3 Ps. Ixviil, 13. | 1 Matt. viii. 22; Marck x. 21. ? Luke ix. 62. 3 Ps. Ixviil, 13. |
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| 42413 | APA ZEBULON 951 | APA ZEBULON 951 | APA ZEBULON 951 |
| 42414 | Ⲡⲉ speaketh thus because the lifting up of the hands of the | ⲡⲉ speaketh thus because the lifting up of the hands of the | pe speaketh thus because the lifting up of the hands of the |
| 42415 | old man was like unto the [lifting up of] the wings [of the | old man was like unto the [lifting up of] the wings [of the | old man was like unto the [lifting up of] the wings [of the |
| 42416 | dove], according to the Seriptures. And he likened him unto | dove], according to the Seriptures. And he likened him unto | dove], according to the Seriptures. And he likened him unto |
| 42417 | the paleness of silver because of the purity of his prayers, and | the paleness of silver because of the purity of his prayers, and | the paleness of silver because of the purity of his prayers, and |
| 42418 | unto the greenness of gold because of the vigour of his | unto the greenness of gold because of the vigour of his | unto the greenness of gold because of the vigour of his |
| 42419 | asceticism, even as it is written, ‘Blessed are the pure in | asceticism, even as it is written, ‘Blessed are the pure in | asceticism, even as it is written, ‘Blessed are the pure in |
| 42420 | heart, for it is they who shall see Ⲉⲟ. He was a man who | heart, for it is they who shall see Ⲉⲟ. He was a man who | heart, for it is they who shall see Eo. He was a man who |
| 42421 | suffered greatly, for he passed the whole night in vigil, and | suffered greatly, for he passed the whole night in vigil, and | suffered greatly, for he passed the whole night in vigil, and |
| 42422 | very frequently he ate tares, even as did John the Baptist, | very frequently he ate tares, even as did John the Baptist, | very frequently he ate tares, even as did John the Baptist, |
| 42423 | concerning whom it is testified, his food was locusts and wild | concerning whom it is testified, his food was locusts and wild | concerning whom it is testified, his food was locusts and wild |
| 42424 | honey.’ 2 | honey.’ 2 | honey.’ 2 |
| 42425 | [One line at least wanting] | [One line at least wanting] | [One line at least wanting] |
| 42426 | | because of the purity of his heart and the purity of his body. | | because of the purity of his heart and the purity of his body. | | because of the purity of his heart and the purity of his body. |
| 42427 | And the holy father Apa Pseleusius said that he was in the | And the holy father Apa Pseleusius said that he was in the | And the holy father Apa Pseleusius said that he was in the |
| 42428 | habit of receiving revelations very frequently, and that every | habit of receiving revelations very frequently, and that every | habit of receiving revelations very frequently, and that every |
| 42429 | thing which he spake (i.e. foretold) used to come to pass in | thing which he spake (i.e. foretold) used to come to pass in | thing which he spake (i.e. foretold) used to come to pass in |
| 42430 | truth. And he used to see visions like Daniel the seer. And | truth. And he used to see visions like Daniel the seer. And | truth. And he used to see visions like Daniel the seer. And |
| 42431 | Apa Pseleusius also said, ¢ When then I had come to him, | Apa Pseleusius also said, ¢ When then I had come to him, | Apa Pseleusius also said, ¢ When then I had come to him, |
| 42432 | that is to say, unto the John of whom I spake first, and of | that is to say, unto the John of whom I spake first, and of | that is to say, unto the John of whom I spake first, and of |
| 42433 | whom I have said all these things, he received me with great | whom I have said all these things, he received me with great | whom I have said all these things, he received me with great |
| 42434 | hospitality, and I found nothing at all in his habitation | hospitality, and I found nothing at all in his habitation | hospitality, and I found nothing at all in his habitation |
| 42435 | except three cakes of bread, and they were only there for | except three cakes of bread, and they were only there for | except three cakes of bread, and they were only there for |
| 42436 | the sake of the strangers who used to pass by, lest they | the sake of the strangers who used to pass by, lest they | the sake of the strangers who used to pass by, lest they |
| 42437 | should say, “The old man doth not eat bread.” And when | should say, “The old man doth not eat bread.” And when | should say, “The old man doth not eat bread.” And when |
| 42438 | I had tarried there some time I begged him to endue me | I had tarried there some time I begged him to endue me | I had tarried there some time I begged him to endue me |
| 42439 | with the garb of the monk | with the garb of the monk | with the garb of the monk |
| 42440 | [Three lines wanting] | [Three lines wanting] | [Three lines wanting] |
| 42441 | | the rules of life of the monk. And he said unto me, Ⲟ (?) | | the rules of life of the monk. And he said unto me, ⲟⲓ (?) | | the rules of life of the monk. And he said unto me, oi (?) |
| 42442 | my brother Pseleusius, it is written, ¢“ Thy words are sweeter | my brother Pseleusius, it is written, ¢“ Thy words are sweeter | my brother Pseleusius, it is written, ¢“ Thy words are sweeter |
| 42443 | in my throat, O Lord, than is honey in my mouth.” 3 Since, | in my throat, O Lord, than is honey in my mouth.” 3 Since, | in my throat, O Lord, than is honey in my mouth.” 3 Since, |
| 42444 | however, thou dost ask me, O my son, concerning instruction | however, thou dost ask me, O my son, concerning instruction | however, thou dost ask me, O my son, concerning instruction |
| 42445 | [say], Be ye honest with those who are outside. And be ye | [say], Be ye honest with those who are outside. And be ye | [say], Be ye honest with those who are outside. And be ye |
| 42446 | seasoned with salt, according to what the Saviour saith in the | seasoned with salt, according to what the Saviour saith in the | seasoned with salt, according to what the Saviour saith in the |
| 42447 | 1 Matt. v. 8. 2 Matt. iii. 4. 3 Ps. cxix, 103. | 1 Matt. v. 8. 2 Matt. iii. 4. 3 Ps. cxix, 103. | 1 Matt. v. 8. 2 Matt. iii. 4. 3 Ps. cxix, 103. |
| 42448 | Fol. 4a | Fol. 4a | Fol. 4a |
| 42449 | ⲏ̄ | ⲓⲉ | ie |
| 42450 | ⲟⲓ. 4b | ⲟⲓ. 4b | oi. 4b |
| 42451 | ϩ | ϩⲏ | hy |
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| 42452 | 952 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 952 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 952 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT |
| 42453 | Gospel to His Apostles, “Ye are the salt of the ⲉ | Gospel to His Apostles, “Ye are the salt of the ⲉ | Gospel to His Apostles, “Ye are the salt of the e |
| 42454 | Be ye mild and simple, according to what our Lord saith, | Be ye mild and simple, according to what our Lord saith, | Be ye mild and simple, according to what our Lord saith, |
| 42455 | ‘Behold, I send you forth like sheep among wolves; be ye | ‘Behold, I send you forth like sheep among wolves; be ye | ‘Behold, I send you forth like sheep among wolves; be ye |
| 42456 | then wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” Ⲡⲉ said | then wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” ⲡⲉ said | then wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” pe said |
| 42457 | unto them, “like sheep,” but He had no faith in the care- | unto them, “like sheep,” but He had no faith in the care- | unto them, “like sheep,” but He had no faith in the care- |
| 42458 | lessness of sheep to make [them] to walk therein ...... | lessness of sheep to make [them] to walk therein ...... | lessness of sheep to make [them] to walk therein ...... |
| 42459 | their hearts ...... through the thoughts of the devil. | their hearts ...... through the thoughts of the devil. | their hearts ...... through the thoughts of the devil. |
| 42460 | [Nearly four lines wanting] | [Nearly four lines wanting] | [Nearly four lines wanting] |
| 42461 | Fol. 5 a | destruction, nor that we should abandon our hearts to eating, | Fol. 5 a | destruction, nor that we should abandon our hearts to eating, | Fol. 5 a | destruction, nor that we should abandon our hearts to eating, |
| 42462 | ⲓ̄ and drinking, and pleasure, for our adversary the Devil walketh | ⲓ and drinking, and pleasure, for our adversary the Devil walketh | i and drinking, and pleasure, for our adversary the Devil walketh |
| 42463 | about and lieth in wait for men, roaring like these lions and | about and lieth in wait for men, roaring like these lions and | about and lieth in wait for men, roaring like these lions and |
| 42464 | seeking to swallow up our souls.” | seeking to swallow up our souls.” | seeking to swallow up our souls.” |
| 42465 | And whilst I was passing some days with him he said | And whilst I was passing some days with him he said | And whilst I was passing some days with him he said |
| 42466 | these words and others which were like unto them. And | these words and others which were like unto them. And | these words and others which were like unto them. And |
| 42467 | 1 entreated him to take me to a place by myself. There- | 1 entreated him to take me to a place by myself. There- | 1 entreated him to take me to a place by myself. There- |
| 42468 | upon he brought me to this place, and he remained with us | upon he brought me to this place, and he remained with us | upon he brought me to this place, and he remained with us |
| 42469 | for some days until he had instructed me concerning living | for some days until he had instructed me concerning living | for some days until he had instructed me concerning living |
| 42470 | by myself in the desert, and he gave me certain commands | by myself in the desert, and he gave me certain commands | by myself in the desert, and he gave me certain commands |
| 42471 | [concerning] the resisting of the thoughts of the Devil which | [concerning] the resisting of the thoughts of the Devil which | [concerning] the resisting of the thoughts of the Devil which |
| 42472 | rise up in the mind, and the bitter conflict therewith. And he | rise up in the mind, and the bitter conflict therewith. And he | rise up in the mind, and the bitter conflict therewith. And he |
| 42473 | left me by myself until my brother Zaboulén came to me. | left me by myself until my brother Zaboulén came to me. | left me by myself until my brother Zaboulén came to me. |
| 42474 | Then he said unto me, Ⲓ beseech thee, O my father Pseleusius, | Then he said unto me, ⲓ beseech thee, O my father Pseleusius, | Then he said unto me, i beseech thee, O my father Pseleusius, |
| 42475 | since thereis. . . .. ... | since thereis. . . .. ... | since thereis. . . .. ... |
| 42476 | [Three or four lines wanting] | [Three or four lines wanting] | [Three or four lines wanting] |
| 42477 | Fol. 5b | The old man answered and said unto me, ¢ Since thou askest | Fol. 5b | The old man answered and said unto me, ¢ Since thou askest | Fol. 5b | The old man answered and said unto me, ¢ Since thou askest |
| 42478 | IX nie I will tell thee, and nothing shall be hidden from thee; | IX nie I will tell thee, and nothing shall be hidden from thee; | IX nie I will tell thee, and nothing shall be hidden from thee; |
| 42479 | and the things which are hidden from thee before men shall | and the things which are hidden from thee before men shall | and the things which are hidden from thee before men shall |
| 42480 | the Iloly Spirit reveal unto thee.” I said unto him, ‘Do an | the Iloly Spirit reveal unto thee.” I said unto him, ‘Do an | the Iloly Spirit reveal unto thee.” I said unto him, ‘Do an |
| 42481 | act of grace unto me, O my father, and pass not by me thy | act of grace unto me, O my father, and pass not by me thy | act of grace unto me, O my father, and pass not by me thy |
| 42482 | servant.” Ile answered and said unto ne, ¢ Since thou askest | servant.” Ile answered and said unto ne, ¢ Since thou askest | servant.” Ile answered and said unto ne, ¢ Since thou askest |
| 42483 | I will tell thee He said, ‘I went once into the inner desert, | I will tell thee He said, ‘I went once into the inner desert, | I will tell thee He said, ‘I went once into the inner desert, |
| 42484 | and I journeyed therein for two days, and I found a few palm | and I journeyed therein for two days, and I found a few palm | and I journeyed therein for two days, and I found a few palm |
| 42485 | trees in a little ravine and a spring of water, and round about | trees in a little ravine and a spring of water, and round about | trees in a little ravine and a spring of water, and round about |
| 42486 | 1 Matt. v. 13 ; and see Col. iv. 6. 2 Matt. x. 16. | 1 Matt. v. 13 ; and see Col. iv. 6. 2 Matt. x. 16. | 1 Matt. v. 13 ; and see Col. iv. 6. 2 Matt. x. 16. |
| 42487 | 3 Compare 1 Pet. v. 8. | 3 Compare 1 Pet. v. 8. | 3 Compare 1 Pet. v. 8. |
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| 42488 | THE MONKS FROM SYENE 953 | THE MONKS FROM SYENE 953 | THE MONKS FROM SYENE 953 |
| 42489 | the waters there were trees and plants. Ⲓ sat down by the | the waters there were trees and plants. Ⲓ sat down by the | the waters there were trees and plants. I sat down by the |
| 42490 | spring to rest myself a little, for I was exhausted by the fatigue | spring to rest myself a little, for I was exhausted by the fatigue | spring to rest myself a little, for I was exhausted by the fatigue |
| 42491 | of the road. I said, Ⲓ wonder if there is a brother living | of the road. I said, ⲓ wonder if there is a brother living | of the road. I said, i wonder if there is a brother living |
| 42492 | in this place or not.” Whilst 1 was thinking in this wise | in this place or not.” Whilst 1 was thinking in this wise | in this place or not.” Whilst 1 was thinking in this wise |
| 42493 | I looked and Isawaman . . . . . . | I looked and Isawaman . . . . . . | I looked and Isawaman . . . . . . |
| 42494 | [Four lines wanting | | [Four lines wanting | | [Four lines wanting | |
| 42495 | | the palm trees, and they brought a little water for me to drink. Fol. 6 a | | the palm trees, and they brought a little water for me to drink. Fol. 6 a | | the palm trees, and they brought a little water for me to drink. Fol. 6 a |
| 42496 | And Ⲓ wished to remain with them in that place, but I | And ⲓ wished to remain with them in that place, but I | And i wished to remain with them in that place, but I |
| 42497 | remembered my brother Zaboulon, and I could not remain | remembered my brother Zaboulon, and I could not remain | remembered my brother Zaboulon, and I could not remain |
| 42498 | without him, according to what the Apostle saith, ⲇ great | without him, according to what the Apostle saith, ⲇ great | without him, according to what the Apostle saith, ḋ great |
| 42499 | door hath been opened unto me [by] the Lord. And | door hath been opened unto me [by] the Lord. And | door hath been opened unto me [by] the Lord. And |
| 42500 | I could not rest in my spirit because 1 found not Titus my | I could not rest in my spirit because 1 found not Titus my | I could not rest in my spirit because 1 found not Titus my |
| 42501 | brother.’ And again, ‘I have planted, it is Apollos who | brother.’ And again, ‘I have planted, it is Apollos who | brother.’ And again, ‘I have planted, it is Apollos who |
| 42502 | hath watered, and it is God Who hath given the increase.’ 2 | hath watered, and it is God Who hath given the increase.’ 2 | hath watered, and it is God Who hath given the increase.’ 2 |
| 42503 | And T said unto them, ‘How was it that ye were able to | And T said unto them, ‘How was it that ye were able to | And T said unto them, ‘How was it that ye were able to |
| 42504 | come to this place ? How do ye obtain food? What are | come to this place ? How do ye obtain food? What are | come to this place ? How do ye obtain food? What are |
| 42505 | your names? Of what places are ye natives? And how do | your names? Of what places are ye natives? And how do | your names? Of what places are ye natives? And how do |
| 42506 | ye partake of the Sacrament whilst ye are in this place?’ | ye partake of the Sacrament whilst ye are in this place?’ | ye partake of the Sacrament whilst ye are in this place?’ |
| 42507 | And they said unto me, ¢ We are natives of the town of Souan | And they said unto me, ¢ We are natives of the town of Souan | And they said unto me, ¢ We are natives of the town of Souan |
| 42508 | (Syene, Aswin), wherein we lived together, in one mind, ever | (Syene, Aswin), wherein we lived together, in one mind, ever | (Syene, Aswin), wherein we lived together, in one mind, ever |
| 42509 | since we [came] into the world. We were, moreover, friends | since we [came] into the world. We were, moreover, friends | since we [came] into the world. We were, moreover, friends |
| 42510 | each of the other. We used to go to church together daily, | each of the other. We used to go to church together daily, | each of the other. We used to go to church together daily, |
| 42511 | both evening and morning, and we heard [together] the Holy | both evening and morning, and we heard [together] the Holy | both evening and morning, and we heard [together] the Holy |
| 42512 | Scriptures, when they were read, and the passage in the | Scriptures, when they were read, and the passage in the | Scriptures, when they were read, and the passage in the |
| 42513 | Lectionary from the Gospel, which saith, Whosoever loveth | Lectionary from the Gospel, which saith, Whosoever loveth | Lectionary from the Gospel, which saith, Whosoever loveth |
| 42514 | father or mother more than Me | is not worthy of Me,” and | father or mother more than Me | is not worthy of Me,” and | father or mother more than Me | is not worthy of Me,” and |
| 42515 | “He who will not take up his cross and follow Me is not | “He who will not take up his cross and follow Me is not | “He who will not take up his cross and follow Me is not |
| 42516 | worthy of Ⲙⲉ And when we heard these words of life | worthy of ⲙⲏⲓ And when we heard these words of life | worthy of myi And when we heard these words of life |
| 42517 | from the mouth of our Lord Jesus the Christ, our Saviour, | from the mouth of our Lord Jesus the Christ, our Saviour, | from the mouth of our Lord Jesus the Christ, our Saviour, |
| 42518 | the Lover of men, and those which were like unto them, that | the Lover of men, and those which were like unto them, that | the Lover of men, and those which were like unto them, that |
| 42519 | is to say, the following, * Whosoever loveth his soul shall lose | is to say, the following, * Whosoever loveth his soul shall lose | is to say, the following, * Whosoever loveth his soul shall lose |
| 42520 | ⲙ and “Whosoever shall lose his soul for My sake shall | ⲙ and “Whosoever shall lose his soul for My sake shall | m and “Whosoever shall lose his soul for My sake shall |
| 42521 | find it”; and again, “If a man gain the whole world and | find it”; and again, “If a man gain the whole world and | find it”; and again, “If a man gain the whole world and |
| 42522 | 12 Cor, ii. 12, 18. 2 1 Cor, iii. 6. | 12 Cor, ii. 12, 18. 2 1 Cor, iii. 6. | 12 Cor, ii. 12, 18. 2 1 Cor, iii. 6. |
| 42523 | ⲉ Matt. x. 37, 36. | Ⲉ Matt. x. 37, 36. | E Matt. x. 37, 36. |
| 42524 | iy | iy | iy |
| 42525 | Fol. 6b | Fol. 6b | Fol. 6b |
| 42526 | [iT] | [iT] | [iT] |
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| 42527 | Fol.7a | Fol.7a | Fol.7a |
| 42528 | ⲓⲇ | ⲓⲇ | iḋ |
| 42529 | Fol. ⲻ | Fol. Ⲻ | Fol. Ⲻ |
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| 42532 | lose his soul [what shall it profit him], or what shall a man | lose his soul [what shall it profit him], or what shall a man | lose his soul [what shall it profit him], or what shall a man |
| 42533 | give in exchange for his soul?”!;—when we heard these | give in exchange for his soul?”!;—when we heard these | give in exchange for his soul?”!;—when we heard these |
| 42534 | [words], we all made up our minds together, for the word of | [words], we all made up our minds together, for the word of | [words], we all made up our minds together, for the word of |
| 42535 | God was sweeter unto us than honey and the honeycomb, | God was sweeter unto us than honey and the honeycomb, | God was sweeter unto us than honey and the honeycomb, |
| 42536 | and we agreed together to go forth on a certain day from the | and we agreed together to go forth on a certain day from the | and we agreed together to go forth on a certain day from the |
| 42537 | town wherein we were. Now we waited for a few days, | town wherein we were. Now we waited for a few days, | town wherein we were. Now we waited for a few days, |
| 42538 | saying, ‘Peradventure it is the Devil who is tempting us.” | saying, ‘Peradventure it is the Devil who is tempting us.” | saying, ‘Peradventure it is the Devil who is tempting us.” |
| 42539 | And when we felt the good resolve prompting us not to | And when we felt the good resolve prompting us not to | And when we felt the good resolve prompting us not to |
| 42540 | abandon our plan, we distributed among those who were in | abandon our plan, we distributed among those who were in | abandon our plan, we distributed among those who were in |
| 42541 | need the things that were superfluous for us, and we took | need the things that were superfluous for us, and we took | need the things that were superfluous for us, and we took |
| 42542 | a few bread cakes | and came forth from the town, and we | a few bread cakes | and came forth from the town, and we | a few bread cakes | and came forth from the town, and we |
| 42543 | embarked in a small boat, and came to a mountain which is | embarked in a small boat, and came to a mountain which is | embarked in a small boat, and came to a mountain which is |
| 42544 | called the “Bend”. And we dwelt with the holy brethren | called the “Bend”. And we dwelt with the holy brethren | called the “Bend”. And we dwelt with the holy brethren |
| 42545 | who were in that place, because there was great abundance | who were in that place, because there was great abundance | who were in that place, because there was great abundance |
| 42546 | [in the land] at that time by [the Will of] God. And we met | [in the land] at that time by [the Will of] God. And we met | [in the land] at that time by [the Will of] God. And we met |
| 42547 | a holy old man whose name was Zacchaeus, who had grown | a holy old man whose name was Zacchaeus, who had grown | a holy old man whose name was Zacchaeus, who had grown |
| 42548 | old in the lifc of the anchorite, and he was a very strict | old in the lifc of the anchorite, and he was a very strict | old in the lifc of the anchorite, and he was a very strict |
| 42549 | ascetic. And two brethren lived close by him, and they were | ascetic. And two brethren lived close by him, and they were | ascetic. And two brethren lived close by him, and they were |
| 42550 | his disciples; the name of the one was Sarapamdn, and the | his disciples; the name of the one was Sarapamdn, and the | his disciples; the name of the one was Sarapamdn, and the |
| 42551 | name of the other was Matthew. They were greatly advanced | name of the other was Matthew. They were greatly advanced | name of the other was Matthew. They were greatly advanced |
| 42552 | in the practice of ascetic valour, and in the giving of thanks, | in the practice of ascetic valour, and in the giving of thanks, | in the practice of ascetic valour, and in the giving of thanks, |
| 42553 | and they obeyed the old man Apa Zacchaeus in everything, | and they obeyed the old man Apa Zacchaeus in everything, | and they obeyed the old man Apa Zacchaeus in everything, |
| 42554 | doing all which he told them [to do]. And Sarapamén | doing all which he told them [to do]. And Sarapamén | doing all which he told them [to do]. And Sarapamén |
| 42555 | developed a lovable quality, which was this: When a man | developed a lovable quality, which was this: When a man | developed a lovable quality, which was this: When a man |
| 42556 | came seeking for handiwork which he could buy from him, | came seeking for handiwork which he could buy from him, | came seeking for handiwork which he could buy from him, |
| 42557 | he would first of all gather round him the brethren, and | he would first of all gather round him the brethren, and | he would first of all gather round him the brethren, and |
| 42558 | would say unto them, Whosoever hath any handiwork ready | would say unto them, Whosoever hath any handiwork ready | would say unto them, Whosoever hath any handiwork ready |
| 42559 | by him, let him bring it to me, [and I will give] to him its | by him, let him bring it to me, [and I will give] to him its | by him, let him bring it to me, [and I will give] to him its |
| 42560 | price.” And he used to | | price.” And he used to | | price.” And he used to | |
| 42561 | [Parts of two lines wanting] | [Parts of two lines wanting] | [Parts of two lines wanting] |
| 42562 | came to him, he knowing, and he would take it from him | came to him, he knowing, and he would take it from him | came to him, he knowing, and he would take it from him |
| 42563 | by force and give him his own, And he loved loss more than | by force and give him his own, And he loved loss more than | by force and give him his own, And he loved loss more than |
| 42564 | gain, and contumely more than honour. And he continued | gain, and contumely more than honour. And he continued | gain, and contumely more than honour. And he continued |
| 42565 | 1 Matt. xvi. 26. | 1 Matt. xvi. 26. | 1 Matt. xvi. 26. |
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| 42566 | APA MATTHEW AND APA ZACCHAEUS 955 | APA MATTHEW AND APA ZACCHAEUS 955 | APA MATTHEW AND APA ZACCHAEUS 955 |
| 42567 | to exereise this lovable quality until the day of his perfection | to exereise this lovable quality until the day of his perfection | to exereise this lovable quality until the day of his perfection |
| 42568 | (i.e. death). And Matthew developed the following habit : | (i.e. death). And Matthew developed the following habit : | (i.e. death). And Matthew developed the following habit : |
| 42569 | he could never be persuaded to bring his speech (i. e. to diseuss) | he could never be persuaded to bring his speech (i. e. to diseuss) | he could never be persuaded to bring his speech (i. e. to diseuss) |
| 42570 | to any passage [of Seripture]. And if any man asked him eon- | to any passage [of Seripture]. And if any man asked him eon- | to any passage [of Seripture]. And if any man asked him eon- |
| 42571 | cerning a reading of the Seriptures, he was in the habit of | cerning a reading of the Seriptures, he was in the habit of | cerning a reading of the Seriptures, he was in the habit of |
| 42572 | replying to him thus: “Excuse me; I do not understand it,” | replying to him thus: “Excuse me; I do not understand it,” | replying to him thus: “Excuse me; I do not understand it,” |
| 42573 | although he was a very learned man, and had been well | although he was a very learned man, and had been well | although he was a very learned man, and had been well |
| 42574 | grounded in the Holy Seriptures. And thus he died on the | grounded in the Holy Seriptures. And thus he died on the | grounded in the Holy Seriptures. And thus he died on the |
| 42575 | fifteenth day of the month Paone. | fifteenth day of the month Paone. | fifteenth day of the month Paone. |
| 42576 | ¢ And as for the old man, of whom we have already spoken, | ¢ And as for the old man, of whom we have already spoken, | ¢ And as for the old man, of whom we have already spoken, |
| 42577 | that is to say, Apa Zaechacus, he it was who taught us eon- | that is to say, Apa Zaechacus, he it was who taught us eon- | that is to say, Apa Zaechacus, he it was who taught us eon- |
| 42578 | cerning dwelling in the desert, and he it was who endued us | cerning dwelling in the desert, and he it was who endued us | cerning dwelling in the desert, and he it was who endued us |
| 42579 | with the garb of monasticism. And the old man talked to | with the garb of monasticism. And the old man talked to | with the garb of monasticism. And the old man talked to |
| 42580 | us coneerning the virtues of the holy men who were in the | us coneerning the virtues of the holy men who were in the | us coneerning the virtues of the holy men who were in the |
| 42581 | desert, and who desired earnestly never to see a human being. | desert, and who desired earnestly never to see a human being. | desert, and who desired earnestly never to see a human being. |
| 42582 | He laid down [for us] rules for a very strict form of the | He laid down [for us] rules for a very strict form of the | He laid down [for us] rules for a very strict form of the |
| 42583 | aseetie life, and he commanded us [saying, ¢ Take good heed] | aseetie life, and he commanded us [saying, ¢ Take good heed] | aseetie life, and he commanded us [saying, ¢ Take good heed] |
| 42584 | to your souls!” | He himself led a very hard life of self- Fol sa | to your souls!” | He himself led a very hard life of self- Fol sa | to your souls!” | He himself led a very hard life of self- Fol sa |
| 42585 | abnegation, and although he was at that time in his old age [I€] | abnegation, and although he was at that time in his old age [I€] | abnegation, and although he was at that time in his old age [I€] |
| 42586 | Ⲙⲉ was a virgin, and had been one from his birth. He fled | ⲙⲏⲓ was a virgin, and had been one from his birth. He fled | myi was a virgin, and had been one from his birth. He fled |
| 42587 | from all and every kind of intereourse with women, and all | from all and every kind of intereourse with women, and all | from all and every kind of intereourse with women, and all |
| 42588 | light eonversation and jesting. He loved tears more than | light eonversation and jesting. He loved tears more than | light eonversation and jesting. He loved tears more than |
| 42589 | laughter, and he ceased not to weep, either by day or by | laughter, and he ceased not to weep, either by day or by | laughter, and he ceased not to weep, either by day or by |
| 42590 | night. And one day we said unto him, “My father, why | night. And one day we said unto him, “My father, why | night. And one day we said unto him, “My father, why |
| 42591 | dost thou weep in this fashion?” And he said, “It is meet | dost thou weep in this fashion?” And he said, “It is meet | dost thou weep in this fashion?” And he said, “It is meet |
| 42592 | to do in every way that whieh is specially ordained, and not | to do in every way that whieh is specially ordained, and not | to do in every way that whieh is specially ordained, and not |
| 42593 | to eeasc from doing it by day or by night.” Ⲡⲉ wept for his | to eeasc from doing it by day or by night.” ⲡⲉ wept for his | to eeasc from doing it by day or by night.” pe wept for his |
| 42594 | sins, even as it is written, « Blessed ave those who mourn, for | sins, even as it is written, « Blessed ave those who mourn, for | sins, even as it is written, « Blessed ave those who mourn, for |
| 42595 | they shall be comforted.” t If this passage be kept strictly | they shall be comforted.” t If this passage be kept strictly | they shall be comforted.” t If this passage be kept strictly |
| 42596 | by you, ye shall have relief from your sufferings. Tor it is | by you, ye shall have relief from your sufferings. Tor it is | by you, ye shall have relief from your sufferings. Tor it is |
| 42597 | right that all men should keep before them these three (sic) | right that all men should keep before them these three (sic) | right that all men should keep before them these three (sic) |
| 42598 | | things, that is to say, their departure from the body, and the | | things, that is to say, their departure from the body, and the | | things, that is to say, their departure from the body, and the |
| 42599 | | sentence that shall be passed upon us on the great and | | sentence that shall be passed upon us on the great and | | sentence that shall be passed upon us on the great and |
| 42600 | 1 Matt. v. 4, | 1 Matt. v. 4, | 1 Matt. v. 4, |
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| 42602 | terrible Day of Judgement. And besides, ye have heard | terrible Day of Judgement. And besides, ye have heard | terrible Day of Judgement. And besides, ye have heard |
| 42603 | concerning Moses the Great, and how while he kept both his | concerning Moses the Great, and how while he kept both his | concerning Moses the Great, and how while he kept both his |
| 42604 | hands raised he continued to vanquish Amalek, and how when | hands raised he continued to vanquish Amalek, and how when | hands raised he continued to vanquish Amalek, and how when |
| 42605 | Fol. ss he dropped them Amalek vanquished | [the Israelites] and | Fol. ss he dropped them Amalek vanquished | [the Israelites] and | Fol. ss he dropped them Amalek vanquished | [the Israelites] and |
| 42606 | 3] | 3] | 3] |
| 42607 | Tol. 9a | Tol. 9a | Tol. 9a |
| 42608 | [151] | [151] | [151] |
| 42609 | prevailed. For Holy Scripture saith that Aaron held up the | prevailed. For Holy Scripture saith that Aaron held up the | prevailed. For Holy Scripture saith that Aaron held up the |
| 42610 | right hand of Moses, and Or (Hu) his left.! And in this | right hand of Moses, and Or (Hu) his left.! And in this | right hand of Moses, and Or (Hu) his left.! And in this |
| 42611 | manner, by their lifting up his hands together under one | manner, by their lifting up his hands together under one | manner, by their lifting up his hands together under one |
| 42612 | impulse, Moses vanquished Amalek. And the holy scribe | impulse, Moses vanquished Amalek. And the holy scribe | impulse, Moses vanquished Amalek. And the holy scribe |
| 42613 | saith also that Aaron supported the hand of Moses until the | saith also that Aaron supported the hand of Moses until the | saith also that Aaron supported the hand of Moses until the |
| 42614 | second hour of the night, that is to say, he supported it the | second hour of the night, that is to say, he supported it the | second hour of the night, that is to say, he supported it the |
| 42615 | whole day. | whole day. | whole day. |
| 42616 | ¢ And thus is it with a man. Every man who shall lift up | ¢ And thus is it with a man. Every man who shall lift up | ¢ And thus is it with a man. Every man who shall lift up |
| 42617 | his hands, after the manner of the Cross of the Christ, shall | his hands, after the manner of the Cross of the Christ, shall | his hands, after the manner of the Cross of the Christ, shall |
| 42618 | vanquish all his enemies, even as Moses vanquished Amalek | vanquish all his enemies, even as Moses vanquished Amalek | vanquish all his enemies, even as Moses vanquished Amalek |
| 42619 | by the lifting up of his hands. As for Aaron, the Scripture | by the lifting up of his hands. As for Aaron, the Scripture | by the lifting up of his hands. As for Aaron, the Scripture |
| 42620 | likeneth him unto the place of rest which is in the heavens, | likeneth him unto the place of rest which is in the heavens, | likeneth him unto the place of rest which is in the heavens, |
| 42621 | and the rejoicing in the Jerusalem which is in heaven, and | and the rejoicing in the Jerusalem which is in heaven, and | and the rejoicing in the Jerusalem which is in heaven, and |
| 42622 | the throne and the apparel which shall be given unto the | the throne and the apparel which shall be given unto the | the throne and the apparel which shall be given unto the |
| 42623 | saints, even as it is written, Thou hast rent my sackeloth, | saints, even as it is written, Thou hast rent my sackeloth, | saints, even as it is written, Thou hast rent my sackeloth, |
| 42624 | Thou hast girded me with ]ⲟⲩ And again, Ⲙⲉ shall be | Thou hast girded me with ]ⲟⲩ And again, ⲙⲏⲓ shall be | Thou hast girded me with ]ou And again, myi shall be |
| 42625 | held worthy to be a partner with the first-born whose [names | held worthy to be a partner with the first-born whose [names | held worthy to be a partner with the first-born whose [names |
| 42626 | are] written in the heavens, and [in] the Paradise | which is | are] written in the heavens, and [in] the Paradise | which is | are] written in the heavens, and [in] the Paradise | which is |
| 42627 | in the Ⲕⲱ «Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither | in the ⲭⲱ «Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither | in the kō «Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither |
| 42628 | hath it entered into the heart of man [to imagine] the things | hath it entered into the heart of man [to imagine] the things | hath it entered into the heart of man [to imagine] the things |
| 42629 | which God hath prepared for those in love Him.” * And Or | which God hath prepared for those in love Him.” * And Or | which God hath prepared for those in love Him.” * And Or |
| 42630 | (Hur) the Scripture likeneth unto the judgement (?), and the | (Hur) the Scripture likeneth unto the judgement (?), and the | (Hur) the Scripture likeneth unto the judgement (?), and the |
| 42631 | worm which never sleepeth, and the [flood] of tears, and the | worm which never sleepeth, and the [flood] of tears, and the | worm which never sleepeth, and the [flood] of tears, and the |
| 42632 | gnashing of teeth, and the outer darkness, and the pit of the | gnashing of teeth, and the outer darkness, and the pit of the | gnashing of teeth, and the outer darkness, and the pit of the |
| 42633 | abyss, and the river of fire which punisheth and causeth exceed- | abyss, and the river of fire which punisheth and causeth exceed- | abyss, and the river of fire which punisheth and causeth exceed- |
| 42634 | ingly great fear. For when a man setteth the remembrance of | ingly great fear. For when a man setteth the remembrance of | ingly great fear. For when a man setteth the remembrance of |
| 42635 | these things in his heart at the moment wherein he prayeth, | these things in his heart at the moment wherein he prayeth, | these things in his heart at the moment wherein he prayeth, |
| 42636 | his supplication shall reach the throne of God, and everything | his supplication shall reach the throne of God, and everything | his supplication shall reach the throne of God, and everything |
| 42637 | which he shall ask for in [the Name of] God shall be [given] | which he shall ask for in [the Name of] God shall be [given] | which he shall ask for in [the Name of] God shall be [given] |
| 42638 | 1 Exod. xvii. 12, 13. 2 Ps, xxx. 11. | 1 Exod. xvii. 12, 13. 2 Ps, xxx. 11. | 1 Exod. xvii. 12, 13. 2 Ps, xxx. 11. |
| 42639 | 3 Compare Heb. xii. 22, 23, 4 Isa. Ixiv. 4; 1 Cor. ii. 9. | 3 Compare Heb. xii. 22, 23, 4 Isa. Ixiv. 4; 1 Cor. ii. 9. | 3 Compare Heb. xii. 22, 23, 4 Isa. Ixiv. 4; 1 Cor. ii. 9. |
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| 42641 | unto him, even as it is written, “ The supplication of the | unto him, even as it is written, “ The supplication of the | unto him, even as it is written, “ The supplication of the |
| 42642 | righteous man is exceedingly mighty and it hath effect,” ! | righteous man is exceedingly mighty and it hath effect,” ! | righteous man is exceedingly mighty and it hath effect,” ! |
| 42643 | and it vanquisheth the hidden Amalek and his power. | and it vanquisheth the hidden Amalek and his power. | and it vanquisheth the hidden Amalek and his power. |
| 42644 | And the second matter for which a man shall pray is joy | And the second matter for which a man shall pray is joy | And the second matter for which a man shall pray is joy |
| 42645 | and weeping, but joy because of weeping, and because the | and weeping, but joy because of weeping, and because the | and weeping, but joy because of weeping, and because the |
| 42646 | remembrance of the place of rest which is in the heavens; | remembrance of the place of rest which is in the heavens; | remembrance of the place of rest which is in the heavens; |
| 42647 | and weeping because of the remembrance of the punishments | and weeping because of the remembrance of the punishments | and weeping because of the remembrance of the punishments |
| 42648 | which are in Amente. | [Ⲟ my brethren], my sons, it is Fol.9s | which are in Amente. | ⲟⲓ my brethren], my sons, it is Fol.9s | which are in Amente. | oi my brethren], my sons, it is Fol.9s |
| 42649 | right for all men to set before themselves the remembrance [ⲓ︦ⲑ︦ | right for all men to set before themselves the remembrance ⲓ︦ⲑ︦ | right for all men to set before themselves the remembrance i︦θ︦ |
| 42650 | of these two matters—death and suffering—and when we | of these two matters—death and suffering—and when we | of these two matters—death and suffering—and when we |
| 42651 | have suffered a little, death cometh (?).’ | have suffered a little, death cometh (?).’ | have suffered a little, death cometh (?).’ |
| 42652 | And when we had heard these things from the holy old | And when we had heard these things from the holy old | And when we had heard these things from the holy old |
| 42653 | man Apa Zacchaeus, we were filled with joy, and we said unto | man Apa Zacchaeus, we were filled with joy, and we said unto | man Apa Zacchaeus, we were filled with joy, and we said unto |
| 42654 | him, “Do us an act of grace, and take us to some place which | him, “Do us an act of grace, and take us to some place which | him, “Do us an act of grace, and take us to some place which |
| 42655 | is known unto thee, and wherein we can obtain salvation.’ | is known unto thee, and wherein we can obtain salvation.’ | is known unto thee, and wherein we can obtain salvation.’ |
| 42656 | Thereupon he gave unto us... . loaves of bread and two | Thereupon he gave unto us... . loaves of bread and two | Thereupon he gave unto us... . loaves of bread and two |
| 42657 | books, and he journeyed with us until he brought us unto | books, and he journeyed with us until he brought us unto | books, and he journeyed with us until he brought us unto |
| 42658 | this place ; and he tarried with us a few days until we under- | this place ; and he tarried with us a few days until we under- | this place ; and he tarried with us a few days until we under- |
| 42659 | stood how to live in the desert. And he gave us a number | stood how to live in the desert. And he gave us a number | stood how to live in the desert. And he gave us a number |
| 42660 | of very strict rules, and certain regulations concerning vigils, | of very strict rules, and certain regulations concerning vigils, | of very strict rules, and certain regulations concerning vigils, |
| 42661 | and eating and drinking in proper quantities. And he in- | and eating and drinking in proper quantities. And he in- | and eating and drinking in proper quantities. And he in- |
| 42662 | structed us as to the way in which the devils tempt men in | structed us as to the way in which the devils tempt men in | structed us as to the way in which the devils tempt men in |
| 42663 | all their numerous forms, even as it is written in the [Book | all their numerous forms, even as it is written in the [Book | all their numerous forms, even as it is written in the [Book |
| 42664 | of the] Apostle, ‘For our fight is not against blood and | of the] Apostle, ‘For our fight is not against blood and | of the] Apostle, ‘For our fight is not against blood and |
| 42665 | flesh, but against principalities and powers, and against the | flesh, but against principalities and powers, and against the | flesh, but against principalities and powers, and against the |
| 42666 | spirits | of wickedness which are under the heavens’? Tor Fol. 104 | spirits | of wickedness which are under the heavens’? Tor Fol. 104 | spirits | of wickedness which are under the heavens’? Tor Fol. 104 |
| 42667 | the demons fight with each other naked at night. And he [ⲕ︦] | the demons fight with each other naked at night. And he ⲕ | the demons fight with each other naked at night. And he k |
| 42668 | gave us certain regulations which shewed us how to behave | gave us certain regulations which shewed us how to behave | gave us certain regulations which shewed us how to behave |
| 42669 | towards any brethren who should visit us. And thus, having | towards any brethren who should visit us. And thus, having | towards any brethren who should visit us. And thus, having |
| 42670 | departed from us, he went to his rest on the eleventh day of | departed from us, he went to his rest on the eleventh day of | departed from us, he went to his rest on the eleventh day of |
| 42671 | the month of Thoth, and we have remained in this place until | the month of Thoth, and we have remained in this place until | the month of Thoth, and we have remained in this place until |
| 42672 | this day, O our holy father. We obtain our nourishment | this day, O our holy father. We obtain our nourishment | this day, O our holy father. We obtain our nourishment |
| 42673 | here, and we go forth into the outer mountain (i. e. desert) | here, and we go forth into the outer mountain (i. e. desert) | here, and we go forth into the outer mountain (i. e. desert) |
| 42674 | 1 Jas. v. 16. 2 Eph. vi. 12. | 1 Jas. v. 16. 2 Eph. vi. 12. | 1 Jas. v. 16. 2 Eph. vi. 12. |
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| 42676 | and partake of the Sacrament with the brethren on the | and partake of the Sacrament with the brethren on the | and partake of the Sacrament with the brethren on the |
| 42677 | Sabbath and on the first day of the week. Behold, we have | Sabbath and on the first day of the week. Behold, we have | Sabbath and on the first day of the week. Behold, we have |
| 42678 | informed thee about our appointed course of life. As for | informed thee about our appointed course of life. As for | informed thee about our appointed course of life. As for |
| 42679 | thee, do an act of grace, and pray for us, O our holy father.’ | thee, do an act of grace, and pray for us, O our holy father.’ | thee, do an act of grace, and pray for us, O our holy father.’ |
| 42680 | And I came forth from them and I abode in my habitation. | And I came forth from them and I abode in my habitation. | And I came forth from them and I abode in my habitation. |
| 42681 | The name of one of them was Anianus, and the name of the | The name of one of them was Anianus, and the name of the | The name of one of them was Anianus, and the name of the |
| 42682 | other was Paul. And within a few days we heard from | other was Paul. And within a few days we heard from | other was Paul. And within a few days we heard from |
| 42683 | a certain brother who was in the habit of visiting them, and | a certain brother who was in the habit of visiting them, and | a certain brother who was in the habit of visiting them, and |
| 42684 | who had visited them frequently, that both of them had died, | who had visited them frequently, that both of them had died, | who had visited them frequently, that both of them had died, |
| 42685 | Fol. 10 » Anianus on the twentieth day, | and Paul on the third day | Fol. 10 » Anianus on the twentieth day, | and Paul on the third day | Fol. 10 » Anianus on the twentieth day, | and Paul on the third day |
| 42686 | [Ra] of the month Paope. And when our brother Banouphiel | [Ra] of the month Paope. And when our brother Banouphiel | [Ra] of the month Paope. And when our brother Banouphiel |
| 42687 | heard [this] he went and brought their bodies and buried | heard [this] he went and brought their bodies and buried | heard [this] he went and brought their bodies and buried |
| 42688 | them in a spot ⲛⲥⲱⲓ him. | them in a spot ⲛⲥⲱⲓ him. | them in a spot nsōi him. |
| 42689 | Behold now, O my brother Papnoute (Paphnutius), these | Behold now, O my brother Papnoute (Paphnutius), these | Behold now, O my brother Papnoute (Paphnutius), these |
| 42690 | things do we tell thee concerning those who dwell in the | things do we tell thee concerning those who dwell in the | things do we tell thee concerning those who dwell in the |
| 42691 | desert, as the result of what I have seen and what I have | desert, as the result of what I have seen and what I have | desert, as the result of what I have seen and what I have |
| 42692 | heard, and of what I remember of the fathers who succeeded | heard, and of what I remember of the fathers who succeeded | heard, and of what I remember of the fathers who succeeded |
| 42693 | them there, and of the end of their hives. And there remaineth | them there, and of the end of their hives. And there remaineth | them there, and of the end of their hives. And there remaineth |
| 42694 | that which we have to say concerning the holy old man Apa | that which we have to say concerning the holy old man Apa | that which we have to say concerning the holy old man Apa |
| 42695 | Isaac, the remembrance of whom is good (i. e. blessed), whose | Isaac, the remembrance of whom is good (i. e. blessed), whose | Isaac, the remembrance of whom is good (i. e. blessed), whose |
| 42696 | life was ill-regulated before he became a monk in this place, | life was ill-regulated before he became a monk in this place, | life was ill-regulated before he became a monk in this place, |
| 42697 | and who dwelt on an island which was in the middle of the | and who dwelt on an island which was in the middle of the | and who dwelt on an island which was in the middle of the |
| 42698 | Cataract, about four miles to the south of us. Ⲙⲉ was a | Cataract, about four miles to the south of us. Ⲙⲏⲓ was a | Cataract, about four miles to the south of us. Myi was a |
| 42699 | disciple of the old man Apa Harén (Aaron), and he poured | disciple of the old man Apa Harén (Aaron), and he poured | disciple of the old man Apa Harén (Aaron), and he poured |
| 42700 | water on his master’s hands, even as did Elisha the Great | water on his master’s hands, even as did Elisha the Great | water on his master’s hands, even as did Elisha the Great |
| 42701 | on the hands of the Prophet Llijah. He was in very truth | on the hands of the Prophet Llijah. He was in very truth | on the hands of the Prophet Llijah. He was in very truth |
| 42702 | a perfect man, and he possessed very many virtues widely | a perfect man, and he possessed very many virtues widely | a perfect man, and he possessed very many virtues widely |
| 42703 | different in character. And when I heard of the blessedness | different in character. And when I heard of the blessedness | different in character. And when I heard of the blessedness |
| 42704 | of this man, which was so exceedingly great, I entreated my | of this man, which was so exceedingly great, I entreated my | of this man, which was so exceedingly great, I entreated my |
| 42705 | Fol. 11 « father | Pseleusius, and I said [unto him, ‘I will go] to him | Fol. 11 « father | Pseleusius, and I said [unto him, ‘I will go] to him | Fol. 11 « father | Pseleusius, and I said [unto him, ‘I will go] to him |
| 42706 | [ⲕ︦ⲃ︦] and make myself worthy of his blessing, and we will pray | ⲕ︦ⲃ︦ and make myself worthy of his blessing, and we will pray | k︦v︦ and make myself worthy of his blessing, and we will pray |
| 42707 | in his habitation.” And we came forth, and we embarked in | in his habitation.” And we came forth, and we embarked in | in his habitation.” And we came forth, and we embarked in |
| 42708 | a little boat, and we sailed towards the south to go to the | a little boat, and we sailed towards the south to go to the | a little boat, and we sailed towards the south to go to the |
| 42709 | Loly old man Apa Isaac. And there were very large rocks | Loly old man Apa Isaac. And there were very large rocks | Loly old man Apa Isaac. And there were very large rocks |
| 42710 | growing up (i.e. standing) in the water in the middle of | growing up (i.e. standing) in the water in the middle of | growing up (i.e. standing) in the water in the middle of |
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| 42711 | APA ISAAC OF THE FIRST CATARACT 959 | APA ISAAC OF THE FIRST CATARACT 959 | APA ISAAC OF THE FIRST CATARACT 959 |
| 42712 | the river, and the waters thereof roared in a terrifying | the river, and the waters thereof roared in a terrifying | the river, and the waters thereof roared in a terrifying |
| 42713 | manner. And when we had arrived at the south, and | manner. And when we had arrived at the south, and | manner. And when we had arrived at the south, and |
| 42714 | were drawing nigh to the habitation of the old man, a short | were drawing nigh to the habitation of the old man, a short | were drawing nigh to the habitation of the old man, a short |
| 42715 | time before [we arrived] he was informed by the Spirit of our | time before [we arrived] he was informed by the Spirit of our | time before [we arrived] he was informed by the Spirit of our |
| 42716 | coming, and he came out and stood on the bank of the river. | coming, and he came out and stood on the bank of the river. | coming, and he came out and stood on the bank of the river. |
| 42717 | And the man possessed a gracious appearance, and he was very | And the man possessed a gracious appearance, and he was very | And the man possessed a gracious appearance, and he was very |
| 42718 | far advanced in years. | far advanced in years. | far advanced in years. |
| 42719 | And when we had tied up our boat to a post on the bank, | And when we had tied up our boat to a post on the bank, | And when we had tied up our boat to a post on the bank, |
| 42720 | he cried out to me by my name, saying, Welcome is thy | he cried out to me by my name, saying, Welcome is thy | he cried out to me by my name, saying, Welcome is thy |
| 42721 | coming unto us, O my brother Paphnutius, who hast been | coming unto us, O my brother Paphnutius, who hast been | coming unto us, O my brother Paphnutius, who hast been |
| 42722 | held worthy to salute the saints!” And when he had greeted | held worthy to salute the saints!” And when he had greeted | held worthy to salute the saints!” And when he had greeted |
| 42723 | us, he took us into his habitation with joy, and he said unto | us, he took us into his habitation with joy, and he said unto | us, he took us into his habitation with joy, and he said unto |
| 42724 | us, ‘Do an act of grace, and let us offer up a prayer together, | us, ‘Do an act of grace, and let us offer up a prayer together, | us, ‘Do an act of grace, and let us offer up a prayer together, |
| 42725 | for ye are holy men who have come unto me this day.” And | for ye are holy men who have come unto me this day.” And | for ye are holy men who have come unto me this day.” And |
| 42726 | after we had offered up prayer we sat down, and he brought | after we had offered up prayer we sat down, and he brought | after we had offered up prayer we sat down, and he brought |
| 42727 | a vessel of water, and we washed our feet. | [And when we Fol. 115 | a vessel of water, and we washed our feet. | [And when we Fol. 115 | a vessel of water, and we washed our feet. | [And when we Fol. 115 |
| 42728 | had washed our feet in] the water [he spake], saying, ‘I am [RG] | had washed our feet in] the water [he spake], saying, ‘I am [RG] | had washed our feet in] the water [he spake], saying, ‘I am [RG] |
| 42729 | [not] worthy of this great favour, namely, your coming unto | [not] worthy of this great favour, namely, your coming unto | [not] worthy of this great favour, namely, your coming unto |
| 42730 | me this day, O holy brethren.” And afterwards he set before | me this day, O holy brethren.” And afterwards he set before | me this day, O holy brethren.” And afterwards he set before |
| 42731 | us a table, and we ate, and we returned thanks, and we sat | us a table, and we ate, and we returned thanks, and we sat | us a table, and we ate, and we returned thanks, and we sat |
| 42732 | down. And 1 talked to him about his system of work, and | down. And 1 talked to him about his system of work, and | down. And 1 talked to him about his system of work, and |
| 42733 | I said unto him, ¢ My father, thou art very far advanced in | I said unto him, ¢ My father, thou art very far advanced in | I said unto him, ¢ My father, thou art very far advanced in |
| 42734 | years.” And the holy old man answered and said unto me | years.” And the holy old man answered and said unto me | years.” And the holy old man answered and said unto me |
| 42735 | in a voice that was full of joy, ¢ Forgive me, O my father, my | in a voice that was full of joy, ¢ Forgive me, O my father, my | in a voice that was full of joy, ¢ Forgive me, O my father, my |
| 42736 | brother Paphnutius, I am the very least of men and a sinner. | brother Paphnutius, I am the very least of men and a sinner. | brother Paphnutius, I am the very least of men and a sinner. |
| 42737 | Since, however, thou dost ask me concerning my system of | Since, however, thou dost ask me concerning my system of | Since, however, thou dost ask me concerning my system of |
| 42738 | work, I will declare unto thee the things which I saw, and | work, I will declare unto thee the things which I saw, and | work, I will declare unto thee the things which I saw, and |
| 42739 | those which I heard when [I was] with my holy father | those which I heard when [I was] with my holy father | those which I heard when [I was] with my holy father |
| 42740 | Apa Aaron. Besides this I was a disciple at his feet, and | Apa Aaron. Besides this I was a disciple at his feet, and | Apa Aaron. Besides this I was a disciple at his feet, and |
| 42741 | ⲠⲒ entreated him to relate unto me the things which he himself | ⲡⲁⲓ entreated him to relate unto me the things which he himself | pai entreated him to relate unto me the things which he himself |
| 42742 | had seen, and those which had happened before his time. | had seen, and those which had happened before his time. | had seen, and those which had happened before his time. |
| 42743 | Ⲁ holy father Apa Aaron said, “ Assuredly I will declare | Ⲁ holy father Apa Aaron said, “ Assuredly I will declare | A holy father Apa Aaron said, “ Assuredly I will declare |
| 42744 | unto thee, O my son, the things which I have seen, and those | unto thee, O my son, the things which I have seen, and those | unto thee, O my son, the things which I have seen, and those |
| 42745 | ~ which I have heard from the blessed Apa Marcedonios (sic) |For. 124 | ~ which I have heard from the blessed Apa Marcedonios (sic) |For. 124 | ~ which I have heard from the blessed Apa Marcedonios (sic) |For. 124 |
| 42746 | the bishop.” [ⲕⲇ] | the bishop.” ⲕⲇ | the bishop.” kḋ |
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| 42748 | ¢ Now he said, ©“ When TI became governor, and took over the | ¢ Now he said, ©“ When TI became governor, and took over the | ¢ Now he said, ©“ When TI became governor, and took over the |
| 42749 | rule of [Syene], Ⲓ came to the South, and Ⲓ passed through | rule of [Syene], ⲓ came to the South, and ⲓ passed through | rule of [Syene], i came to the South, and i passed through |
| 42750 | the towns in this distriet, and went into Pilak (Philae). And | the towns in this distriet, and went into Pilak (Philae). And | the towns in this distriet, and went into Pilak (Philae). And |
| 42751 | it was the Sabbath day, and I made enquiries for a plaee | it was the Sabbath day, and I made enquiries for a plaee | it was the Sabbath day, and I made enquiries for a plaee |
| 42752 | wherein I might reeeive the Sacrament, for T was an orthodox | wherein I might reeeive the Sacrament, for T was an orthodox | wherein I might reeeive the Sacrament, for T was an orthodox |
| 42753 | Christian. The people who lived there worshipped idols, and | Christian. The people who lived there worshipped idols, and | Christian. The people who lived there worshipped idols, and |
| 42754 | the very few orthodox Christians who dwelt in their midst | the very few orthodox Christians who dwelt in their midst | the very few orthodox Christians who dwelt in their midst |
| 42755 | possessed neither freedom of speeeh nor liberty of aetion | possessed neither freedom of speeeh nor liberty of aetion | possessed neither freedom of speeeh nor liberty of aetion |
| 42756 | beeause the majority of the people were idolaters. T next | beeause the majority of the people were idolaters. T next | beeause the majority of the people were idolaters. T next |
| 42757 | asked a man, who was a Christian, where I eould receive the | asked a man, who was a Christian, where I eould receive the | asked a man, who was a Christian, where I eould receive the |
| 42758 | Sacrament, and he said unto me, O my lord governor, those | Sacrament, and he said unto me, O my lord governor, those | Sacrament, and he said unto me, O my lord governor, those |
| 42759 | of us who live in this town suffer violenee at the hands of | of us who live in this town suffer violenee at the hands of | of us who live in this town suffer violenee at the hands of |
| 42760 | the worshippers of idols who are therein, but nevertheless | the worshippers of idols who are therein, but nevertheless | the worshippers of idols who are therein, but nevertheless |
| 42761 | certain clergy who belong to the eity of Souan (Syene, | certain clergy who belong to the eity of Souan (Syene, | certain clergy who belong to the eity of Souan (Syene, |
| 42762 | Aswan) are in the habit of visiting us, and they administer | Aswan) are in the habit of visiting us, and they administer | Aswan) are in the habit of visiting us, and they administer |
| 42763 | the Sacrament to us on the Sabbath and on the Lord’s Day. | the Sacrament to us on the Sabbath and on the Lord’s Day. | the Sacrament to us on the Sabbath and on the Lord’s Day. |
| 42764 | And I, Maeedonius, laid up these words in my heart. And | And I, Maeedonius, laid up these words in my heart. And | And I, Maeedonius, laid up these words in my heart. And |
| 42765 | when I had [returned and] entered Rakote (Alexandria) to | when I had [returned and] entered Rakote (Alexandria) to | when I had [returned and] entered Rakote (Alexandria) to |
| 42766 | pay my respeets to the military governor, I sought out Apa | pay my respeets to the military governor, I sought out Apa | pay my respeets to the military governor, I sought out Apa |
| 42767 | Fol. 120 Athanasius, Archbishop of Alexandria, | and T related unto | Fol. 120 Athanasius, Archbishop of Alexandria, | and T related unto | Fol. 120 Athanasius, Archbishop of Alexandria, | and T related unto |
| 42768 | [we | [we | [we |
| 42769 | him everything whieh I had seen. And the holy sage and | him everything whieh I had seen. And the holy sage and | him everything whieh I had seen. And the holy sage and |
| 42770 | veritable patriareh said unto me, Are there many worshippers | veritable patriareh said unto me, Are there many worshippers | veritable patriareh said unto me, Are there many worshippers |
| 42771 | of God in that place? And T said unto him, Yea, my | of God in that place? And T said unto him, Yea, my | of God in that place? And T said unto him, Yea, my |
| 42772 | father, for a eertain man who was ra Christian, and who | father, for a eertain man who was ra Christian, and who | father, for a eertain man who was ra Christian, and who |
| 42773 | spoke to me said, Certain of the elergy belonging to the | spoke to me said, Certain of the elergy belonging to the | spoke to me said, Certain of the elergy belonging to the |
| 42774 | eity of Souan visit us, and administer the Sacrament unto us | eity of Souan visit us, and administer the Sacrament unto us | eity of Souan visit us, and administer the Sacrament unto us |
| 42775 | on the Sabbath and on the Lord’s Day. Now, therefore, | on the Sabbath and on the Lord’s Day. Now, therefore, | on the Sabbath and on the Lord’s Day. Now, therefore, |
| 42776 | O my lord father, do thou look out a man who is worthy to | O my lord father, do thou look out a man who is worthy to | O my lord father, do thou look out a man who is worthy to |
| 42777 | minister in this most necessary work, and do thou eonseerate | minister in this most necessary work, and do thou eonseerate | minister in this most necessary work, and do thou eonseerate |
| 42778 | him bishop, and then I will take him to the South with me.’ | him bishop, and then I will take him to the South with me.’ | him bishop, and then I will take him to the South with me.’ |
| 42779 | And the holy archbishop answered and said unto me, Because | And the holy archbishop answered and said unto me, Because | And the holy archbishop answered and said unto me, Because |
| 42780 | thou hast sought after a good work, what man hath more | thou hast sought after a good work, what man hath more | thou hast sought after a good work, what man hath more |
| 42781 | prudenee than thyself, or who is there that can be compared | prudenee than thyself, or who is there that can be compared | prudenee than thyself, or who is there that can be compared |
| 42782 | with thee in understanding ? It is thou who shalt be the | with thee in understanding ? It is thou who shalt be the | with thee in understanding ? It is thou who shalt be the |
| 42783 | shepherd of the sheep who are in that place. And ⲉϣⲓ | shepherd of the sheep who are in that place. And ⲉϣⲓ | shepherd of the sheep who are in that place. And eṡi |
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| 42784 | NARRATIVE OF MACEDONIUS 961 | NARRATIVE OF MACEDONIUS 961 | NARRATIVE OF MACEDONIUS 961 |
| 42785 | unto him, Forgive me, O my holy father, T am wholly | unto him, Forgive me, O my holy father, T am wholly | unto him, Forgive me, O my holy father, T am wholly |
| 42786 | unworthy of work of this kind; but he persuaded me | with Fol. 13 | unworthy of work of this kind; but he persuaded me | with Fol. 13 | unworthy of work of this kind; but he persuaded me | with Fol. 13 |
| 42787 | his gracious words, and [prevailed over] me. [Re] | his gracious words, and [prevailed over] me. [Re] | his gracious words, and [prevailed over] me. [Re] |
| 42788 | ¢And when I had come to the south I distributed the things | ¢And when I had come to the south I distributed the things | ¢And when I had come to the south I distributed the things |
| 42789 | which it was unnecessary to keep among the [dwellers] in this | which it was unnecessary to keep among the [dwellers] in this | which it was unnecessary to keep among the [dwellers] in this |
| 42790 | place, O my brother Aavon, and I did not permit myself to act | place, O my brother Aavon, and I did not permit myself to act | place, O my brother Aavon, and I did not permit myself to act |
| 42791 | with freedom of speech and as a bishop, but I behaved as one | with freedom of speech and as a bishop, but I behaved as one | with freedom of speech and as a bishop, but I behaved as one |
| 42792 | who was of the very least importance in their midst. And | who was of the very least importance in their midst. And | who was of the very least importance in their midst. And |
| 42793 | I saw them going into their temple, and worshipping a certain | I saw them going into their temple, and worshipping a certain | I saw them going into their temple, and worshipping a certain |
| 42794 | bird, which is called ¢“ hawk ”’; inside a mechanical contrivance. | bird, which is called ¢“ hawk ”’; inside a mechanical contrivance. | bird, which is called ¢“ hawk ”’; inside a mechanical contrivance. |
| 42795 | And it came to pass that after some days I came into the | And it came to pass that after some days I came into the | And it came to pass that after some days I came into the |
| 42796 | court of the temple, and the priest had gone forth from the | court of the temple, and the priest had gone forth from the | court of the temple, and the priest had gone forth from the |
| 42797 | city, having departed on certain business, and his two sons | city, having departed on certain business, and his two sons | city, having departed on certain business, and his two sons |
| 42798 | remained [in the temple], so that one of them might offer up | remained [in the temple], so that one of them might offer up | remained [in the temple], so that one of them might offer up |
| 42799 | sacrifices to the idol. And I, Macedonius, went to them, and | sacrifices to the idol. And I, Macedonius, went to them, and | sacrifices to the idol. And I, Macedonius, went to them, and |
| 42800 | I spake unto them with guile, and I said, I wish to offer up | I spake unto them with guile, and I said, I wish to offer up | I spake unto them with guile, and I said, I wish to offer up |
| 42801 | sacrifice unto God this day. And they said, Come, and | sacrifice unto God this day. And they said, Come, and | sacrifice unto God this day. And they said, Come, and |
| 42802 | offer it up. And when [the young man] had gone into [the | offer it up. And when [the young man] had gone into [the | offer it up. And when [the young man] had gone into [the |
| 42803 | temple], he commanded [the servants] to lay wood upon | temple], he commanded [the servants] to lay wood upon | temple], he commanded [the servants] to lay wood upon |
| 42804 | the altar, and to kindle fire beneath it, and the two sons of | the altar, and to kindle fire beneath it, and the two sons of | the altar, and to kindle fire beneath it, and the two sons of |
| 42805 | the priest remained by the side of the wood until it had | the priest remained by the side of the wood until it had | the priest remained by the side of the wood until it had |
| 42806 | become thoroughly burnt through.’ | [Meanwhile] the [holy] Fol 135 | become thoroughly burnt through.’ | [Meanwhile] the [holy] Fol 135 | become thoroughly burnt through.’ | [Meanwhile] the [holy] Fol 135 |
| 42807 | bishop Apa Macedonius went to the place wherein was the [KT] | bishop Apa Macedonius went to the place wherein was the [KT] | bishop Apa Macedonius went to the place wherein was the [KT] |
| 42808 | mechanical contrivance, and he took out the hawk, and cut off | mechanical contrivance, and he took out the hawk, and cut off | mechanical contrivance, and he took out the hawk, and cut off |
| 42809 | its head, and threw it from him upon the blazing altar; and | its head, and threw it from him upon the blazing altar; and | its head, and threw it from him upon the blazing altar; and |
| 42810 | he went forth from the temple and departed. | he went forth from the temple and departed. | he went forth from the temple and departed. |
| 42811 | When the two sons of the priest saw what had happened | When the two sons of the priest saw what had happened | When the two sons of the priest saw what had happened |
| 42812 | they rent their garments. And the elder said unto the younger, | they rent their garments. And the elder said unto the younger, | they rent their garments. And the elder said unto the younger, |
| 42813 | “What shall we do? We are in difficulties on every side. | “What shall we do? We are in difficulties on every side. | “What shall we do? We are in difficulties on every side. |
| 42814 | When the inhabitants of the city hear about it they will stone | When the inhabitants of the city hear about it they will stone | When the inhabitants of the city hear about it they will stone |
| 42815 | us, because we have been careless and permitted their god to | us, because we have been careless and permitted their god to | us, because we have been careless and permitted their god to |
| 42816 | be burned. And again, supposing that we are able to save | be burned. And again, supposing that we are able to save | be burned. And again, supposing that we are able to save |
| 42817 | ourselves from them, we shall not be able to escape from the | ourselves from them, we shall not be able to escape from the | ourselves from them, we shall not be able to escape from the |
| 42818 | hands of our father, because he loveth the divine hawk more | hands of our father, because he loveth the divine hawk more | hands of our father, because he loveth the divine hawk more |
| 42819 | than us. Now therefore, O my brother, let us rise up and flee | than us. Now therefore, O my brother, let us rise up and flee | than us. Now therefore, O my brother, let us rise up and flee |
| 42820 | 3 ϥ | 3 ϥ | 3 f |
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| 42821 | Fol. 14 a | Fol. 14 a | Fol. 14 a |
| 42822 | [mx] | [mx] | [mx] |
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| 42824 | unto some place in the desert; peradventure we shall escape | unto some place in the desert; peradventure we shall escape | unto some place in the desert; peradventure we shall escape |
| 42825 | from him.” And in this way did it happen that the two | from him.” And in this way did it happen that the two | from him.” And in this way did it happen that the two |
| 42826 | young men came forth from the city that day, and no one | young men came forth from the city that day, and no one | young men came forth from the city that day, and no one |
| 42827 | knew about their flight becanse God watched over them, and | knew about their flight becanse God watched over them, and | knew about their flight becanse God watched over them, and |
| 42828 | they were set apart for a good stewardship. And they crossed | they were set apart for a good stewardship. And they crossed | they were set apart for a good stewardship. And they crossed |
| 42829 | the water (i. e. the Nile), and they came to the east, and they | the water (i. e. the Nile), and they came to the east, and they | the water (i. e. the Nile), and they came to the east, and they |
| 42830 | looked at the mountain in the inner desert, | saying, ¢It is | looked at the mountain in the inner desert, | saying, ¢It is | looked at the mountain in the inner desert, | saying, ¢It is |
| 42831 | better for us to die [here] where the wild beasts will eat our | better for us to die [here] where the wild beasts will eat our | better for us to die [here] where the wild beasts will eat our |
| 42832 | bodies than to let the people of the city stone ns.’ | bodies than to let the people of the city stone ns.’ | bodies than to let the people of the city stone ns.’ |
| 42833 | And it came to pass that their father came and went into | And it came to pass that their father came and went into | And it came to pass that their father came and went into |
| 42834 | the temple to offer worship to the idol early in the morning, | the temple to offer worship to the idol early in the morning, | the temple to offer worship to the idol early in the morning, |
| 42835 | according to his habit, before he departed to his house. And | according to his habit, before he departed to his house. And | according to his habit, before he departed to his house. And |
| 42836 | when he had gone into the temple and did not find his sons | when he had gone into the temple and did not find his sons | when he had gone into the temple and did not find his sons |
| 42837 | he went to the innermost part (i.e. the sanctuary), and when | he went to the innermost part (i.e. the sanctuary), and when | he went to the innermost part (i.e. the sanctuary), and when |
| 42838 | he did not find them there he turned back to the mechanical | he did not find them there he turned back to the mechanical | he did not find them there he turned back to the mechanical |
| 42839 | contrivance wherein the hawk had been, and found it not, | contrivance wherein the hawk had been, and found it not, | contrivance wherein the hawk had been, and found it not, |
| 42840 | and he came out in a state of bewilderment, saying, ¢ What | and he came out in a state of bewilderment, saying, ¢ What | and he came out in a state of bewilderment, saying, ¢ What |
| 42841 | can have happened? Tor I can find neither my sons nor the | can have happened? Tor I can find neither my sons nor the | can have happened? Tor I can find neither my sons nor the |
| 42842 | divine god.’ | divine god.’ | divine god.’ |
| 42843 | And a certain old woman who was standing nigh unto him | And a certain old woman who was standing nigh unto him | And a certain old woman who was standing nigh unto him |
| 42844 | in the temple heard him, and she cried out to him, saying, | in the temple heard him, and she cried out to him, saying, | in the temple heard him, and she cried out to him, saying, |
| 42845 | Come to me, O blessed priest, and I will tell thee what I saw | Come to me, O blessed priest, and I will tell thee what I saw | Come to me, O blessed priest, and I will tell thee what I saw |
| 42846 | this day. This day I saw that wicked monk, who is leading | this day. This day I saw that wicked monk, who is leading | this day. This day I saw that wicked monk, who is leading |
| 42847 | into error certain of the people of this city, go into the temple | into error certain of the people of this city, go into the temple | into error certain of the people of this city, go into the temple |
| 42848 | with thy sons, and this is not all, for he it is who is corrupting | with thy sons, and this is not all, for he it is who is corrupting | with thy sons, and this is not all, for he it is who is corrupting |
| 42849 | their minds, and they carried away the divine [hawk], and | their minds, and they carried away the divine [hawk], and | their minds, and they carried away the divine [hawk], and |
| 42850 | Fol. 14 » then betook themselves to flight.” And when the priest | had | Fol. 14 » then betook themselves to flight.” And when the priest | had | Fol. 14 » then betook themselves to flight.” And when the priest | had |
| 42851 | [ⲕ︦ⲑ︦] | ⲕ︦ⲑ︦ | k︦θ︦ |
| 42852 | heard these words from the old woman Ⲙⲉ departed and made | heard these words from the old woman ⲙⲏⲓ departed and made | heard these words from the old woman myi departed and made |
| 42853 | his way towards the city [to seek for] his sons, saying, ¢ I will | his way towards the city [to seek for] his sons, saying, ¢ I will | his way towards the city [to seek for] his sons, saying, ¢ I will |
| 42854 | not only kill my sons, but if I can find that monk I will | not only kill my sons, but if I can find that monk I will | not only kill my sons, but if I can find that monk I will |
| 42855 | destroy him. | destroy him. | destroy him. |
| 42856 | And a certain man, who was a believer, having heard the | And a certain man, who was a believer, having heard the | And a certain man, who was a believer, having heard the |
| 42857 | old woman talking to the priest, went to the holy bishop, and | old woman talking to the priest, went to the holy bishop, and | old woman talking to the priest, went to the holy bishop, and |
| 42858 | said unto him, ‘My noble father, hearken unto the words | said unto him, ‘My noble father, hearken unto the words | said unto him, ‘My noble father, hearken unto the words |
| 42859 | which this cursed priest of the temple spake concerning thee, | which this cursed priest of the temple spake concerning thee, | which this cursed priest of the temple spake concerning thee, |
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| 42860 | MACEDONIUS CURSES THE WOMAN 963 | MACEDONIUS CURSES THE WOMAN 963 | MACEDONIUS CURSES THE WOMAN 963 |
| 42861 | saying, “If I can only find him, I will kill him.” Now | saying, “If I can only find him, I will kill him.” Now | saying, “If I can only find him, I will kill him.” Now |
| 42862 | therefore, O my holy father, arise, and get thee gone into | therefore, O my holy father, arise, and get thee gone into | therefore, O my holy father, arise, and get thee gone into |
| 42863 | a quiet place for some days until the matter hath passed by.’ | a quiet place for some days until the matter hath passed by.’ | a quiet place for some days until the matter hath passed by.’ |
| 42864 | And the bishop said unto that man, ¢ Wherefore, my noble | And the bishop said unto that man, ¢ Wherefore, my noble | And the bishop said unto that man, ¢ Wherefore, my noble |
| 42865 | son ? I have heard the blessed mouth of our God, our Saviour | son ? I have heard the blessed mouth of our God, our Saviour | son ? I have heard the blessed mouth of our God, our Saviour |
| 42866 | Jesus the Christ, our Lord, saying, “Fear ye not those who | Jesus the Christ, our Lord, saying, “Fear ye not those who | Jesus the Christ, our Lord, saying, “Fear ye not those who |
| 42867 | can kill your bodies, but who are unable to kill your souls.” *1 | can kill your bodies, but who are unable to kill your souls.” *1 | can kill your bodies, but who are unable to kill your souls.” *1 |
| 42868 | And that man said unto the bishop, Ⲙⲉ said also, “ When | And that man said unto the bishop, ⲙⲏⲓ said also, “ When | And that man said unto the bishop, myi said also, “ When |
| 42869 | they persecute you | in this city, flee unto another.” ’ 2 And the Fol. 5 | they persecute you | in this city, flee unto another.” ’ 2 And the Fol. 5 | they persecute you | in this city, flee unto another.” ’ 2 And the Fol. 5 |
| 42870 | bishop said [unto that man], ¢ Who told him that I went into [ⲗ︦] | bishop said [unto that man], ¢ Who told him that I went into ⲗ | bishop said [unto that man], ¢ Who told him that I went into l |
| 42871 | the temple 7’ And the man said unto him, ‘I heard a certain | the temple 7’ And the man said unto him, ‘I heard a certain | the temple 7’ And the man said unto him, ‘I heard a certain |
| 42872 | old woman who was near him in the temple [tell him].” And | old woman who was near him in the temple [tell him].” And | old woman who was near him in the temple [tell him].” And |
| 42873 | the bishop said shortly, ¢ May her tongue become like iron | the bishop said shortly, ¢ May her tongue become like iron | the bishop said shortly, ¢ May her tongue become like iron |
| 42874 | and remain without motion until the gift of God shall make | and remain without motion until the gift of God shall make | and remain without motion until the gift of God shall make |
| 42875 | itself manifest.” And this took place according to the bishop's | itself manifest.” And this took place according to the bishop's | itself manifest.” And this took place according to the bishop's |
| 42876 | words, even as were fulfilled the words which Peter the Apostle | words, even as were fulfilled the words which Peter the Apostle | words, even as were fulfilled the words which Peter the Apostle |
| 42877 | spake unto Simon, saying, ‘ Thou shalt be blind and shalt | spake unto Simon, saying, ‘ Thou shalt be blind and shalt | spake unto Simon, saying, ‘ Thou shalt be blind and shalt |
| 42878 | never see the sun again’? And when the holy bishop had | never see the sun again’? And when the holy bishop had | never see the sun again’? And when the holy bishop had |
| 42879 | sald these words the man went forth from the presence of | sald these words the man went forth from the presence of | sald these words the man went forth from the presence of |
| 42880 | the holy man. | the holy man. | the holy man. |
| 42881 | And [the bishop] rose up and departed to the north, to | And [the bishop] rose up and departed to the north, to | And [the bishop] rose up and departed to the north, to |
| 42882 | a place which 1s called Pia (or, the Valley). And he lived in | a place which 1s called Pia (or, the Valley). And he lived in | a place which 1s called Pia (or, the Valley). And he lived in |
| 42883 | that place, and made supplication to God, and he fasted and | that place, and made supplication to God, and he fasted and | that place, and made supplication to God, and he fasted and |
| 42884 | passed whole nights in vigil frequently. And he said, Ⲟ Lord | passed whole nights in vigil frequently. And he said, ⲟⲓ Lord | passed whole nights in vigil frequently. And he said, oi Lord |
| 42885 | God, turn the heart of the men (?) to repentance this night.’ | God, turn the heart of the men (?) to repentance this night.’ | God, turn the heart of the men (?) to repentance this night.’ |
| 42886 | [And straightway] he saw a vision, and it seemed as if he | [And straightway] he saw a vision, and it seemed as if he | [And straightway] he saw a vision, and it seemed as if he |
| 42887 | himself was standing up, | with the two sons of the priest before Fol. 15 | himself was standing up, | with the two sons of the priest before Fol. 15 | himself was standing up, | with the two sons of the priest before Fol. 15 |
| 42888 | him, the one on the right side of him, and the other on his left [ⲗ︦ⲁ︦] | him, the one on the right side of him, and the other on his left ⲗ︦ⲁ︦ | him, the one on the right side of him, and the other on his left l︦a︦ |
| 42889 | side, and they were kneeling down. And a man of light came | side, and they were kneeling down. And a man of light came | side, and they were kneeling down. And a man of light came |
| 42890 | and stood over them. And he placed a crown upon the head | and stood over them. And he placed a crown upon the head | and stood over them. And he placed a crown upon the head |
| 42891 | of him that was on his right side, who was the elder, and | of him that was on his right side, who was the elder, and | of him that was on his right side, who was the elder, and |
| 42892 | another crown upon the head of him that was on his left side. | another crown upon the head of him that was on his left side. | another crown upon the head of him that was on his left side. |
| 42893 | Aud he placed in the hand of him that was on his right side | Aud he placed in the hand of him that was on his right side | Aud he placed in the hand of him that was on his right side |
| 42894 | 1 Matt. x. 28. 2 Matt, x. 23, 3 Acts xiii. 11. | 1 Matt. x. 28. 2 Matt, x. 23, 3 Acts xiii. 11. | 1 Matt. x. 28. 2 Matt, x. 23, 3 Acts xiii. 11. |
| 42895 | 3q2 | 3q2 | 3q2 |
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| 42896 | Fol. ϥ | Fol. Ϥ | Fol. F |
| 42897 | (XE) | (XE) | (XE) |
| 42898 | Fol. ⲑ̅ | Fol. Ⲑ | Fol. Ɵ |
| 42899 | Xo | Xo | Xo |
| 42900 | Ay] | Ay] | Ay] |
| 42901 | 964 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 964 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 964 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT |
| 42902 | a seeptre whereunto was tied a key, and in the hand of him | a seeptre whereunto was tied a key, and in the hand of him | a seeptre whereunto was tied a key, and in the hand of him |
| 42903 | that was on his left he placed another seeptre whereunto was | that was on his left he placed another seeptre whereunto was | that was on his left he placed another seeptre whereunto was |
| 42904 | tied a key. And the [man of light] went up into heaven, | tied a key. And the [man of light] went up into heaven, | tied a key. And the [man of light] went up into heaven, |
| 42905 | and he (the bishop) watehed him depart. | and he (the bishop) watehed him depart. | and he (the bishop) watehed him depart. |
| 42906 | And the holy bishop Apa Maeedonius rose up in the morning, | And the holy bishop Apa Maeedonius rose up in the morning, | And the holy bishop Apa Maeedonius rose up in the morning, |
| 42907 | saying, ¢ What is [the meaning of] this vision which I have | saying, ¢ What is [the meaning of] this vision which I have | saying, ¢ What is [the meaning of] this vision which I have |
| 42908 | seen ¥ Are sons to be born unto me after I am become worn | seen ¥ Are sons to be born unto me after I am become worn | seen ¥ Are sons to be born unto me after I am become worn |
| 42909 | out? The matter is somewhat late. Nevertheless, Thy Will | out? The matter is somewhat late. Nevertheless, Thy Will | out? The matter is somewhat late. Nevertheless, Thy Will |
| 42910 | be done, O my Lord Jesus the Christ.” And whilst the bishop | be done, O my Lord Jesus the Christ.” And whilst the bishop | be done, O my Lord Jesus the Christ.” And whilst the bishop |
| 42911 | was pondering over the matter in this wise, a voiee came to | was pondering over the matter in this wise, a voiee came to | was pondering over the matter in this wise, a voiee came to |
| 42912 | him, saying, ‘ How long art thou going to remain careless | him, saying, ‘ How long art thou going to remain careless | him, saying, ‘ How long art thou going to remain careless |
| 42913 | about the sheep which have been eommitted to thy charge? | about the sheep which have been eommitted to thy charge? | about the sheep which have been eommitted to thy charge? |
| 42914 | Rise up, get thee to them, and thou shalt find chosen vessels | | Rise up, get thee to them, and thou shalt find chosen vessels | | Rise up, get thee to them, and thou shalt find chosen vessels | |
| 42915 | in that place” And he rose up and set out on the journey | in that place” And he rose up and set out on the journey | in that place” And he rose up and set out on the journey |
| 42916 | according to what he had been told. And when he had | according to what he had been told. And when he had | according to what he had been told. And when he had |
| 42917 | travelled into the desert a distance of about three miles he | travelled into the desert a distance of about three miles he | travelled into the desert a distance of about three miles he |
| 42918 | looked to the right side of him. And he found the two sons | looked to the right side of him. And he found the two sons | looked to the right side of him. And he found the two sons |
| 42919 | [of the priest] lying under the top of the mountain, being half | [of the priest] lying under the top of the mountain, being half | [of the priest] lying under the top of the mountain, being half |
| 42920 | dead of hunger and thirst, for for six days they had neither | dead of hunger and thirst, for for six days they had neither | dead of hunger and thirst, for for six days they had neither |
| 42921 | eaten bread nor drunk water. And when the bishop saw them | eaten bread nor drunk water. And when the bishop saw them | eaten bread nor drunk water. And when the bishop saw them |
| 42922 | he remembered the vision which he had seen, and he said, | he remembered the vision which he had seen, and he said, | he remembered the vision which he had seen, and he said, |
| 42923 | ‘These are the two young men about whom I was instructed | ‘These are the two young men about whom I was instructed | ‘These are the two young men about whom I was instructed |
| 42924 | in the vision, and these also are they concerning whom I was | in the vision, and these also are they concerning whom I was | in the vision, and these also are they concerning whom I was |
| 42925 | told, saying, Go, thou shalt find «chosen vessels” And | told, saying, Go, thou shalt find «chosen vessels” And | told, saying, Go, thou shalt find «chosen vessels” And |
| 42926 | Macedonius the bishop said, I went towards the young men, | Macedonius the bishop said, I went towards the young men, | Macedonius the bishop said, I went towards the young men, |
| 42927 | and when they saw me they plucked np courage, and they | and when they saw me they plucked np courage, and they | and when they saw me they plucked np courage, and they |
| 42928 | rose up and east themselves down at my feet, and they | rose up and east themselves down at my feet, and they | rose up and east themselves down at my feet, and they |
| 42929 | showered kisses on them; and I helped them, and I raised | showered kisses on them; and I helped them, and I raised | showered kisses on them; and I helped them, and I raised |
| 42930 | them up, and having seen that they were exhausted by | them up, and having seen that they were exhausted by | them up, and having seen that they were exhausted by |
| 42931 | hunger and thirst, I tarried there with them. And the elder | hunger and thirst, I tarried there with them. And the elder | hunger and thirst, I tarried there with them. And the elder |
| 42932 | brother made a sign to the younger, | brother made a sign to the younger, | brother made a sign to the younger, |
| 42933 | saying, © Speak,” and the | saying, © Speak,” and the | saying, © Speak,” and the |
| 42934 | younger brother made a sign to the elder, saying, Ⲣⲟ thou | younger brother made a sign to the elder, saying, ⲣⲟ thou | younger brother made a sign to the elder, saying, ro thou |
| 42935 | speak.” And the elder brother answered and said, ‘In very | speak.” And the elder brother answered and said, ‘In very | speak.” And the elder brother answered and said, ‘In very |
| 42936 | truth, my father, I felt as if I had eaten when I saw thee, | truth, my father, I felt as if I had eaten when I saw thee, | truth, my father, I felt as if I had eaten when I saw thee, |
| 42937 | though from the day wherein we came forth from the city | though from the day wherein we came forth from the city | though from the day wherein we came forth from the city |
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| 42938 | MACEDONIUSBAPTIZES PAGAN ⲕⲓ SONS 965 | MACEDONIUSBAPTIZES PAGAN ⲕⲓ SONS 965 | MACEDONIUSBAPTIZES PAGAN ki SONS 965 |
| 42939 | we have neither eaten nor drunk, and I have seen no man | we have neither eaten nor drunk, and I have seen no man | we have neither eaten nor drunk, and I have seen no man |
| 42940 | whatsoever with the exception of thyself. And this is our | whatsoever with the exception of thyself. And this is our | whatsoever with the exception of thyself. And this is our |
| 42941 | sixth day. And it happened during the night which is past— | sixth day. And it happened during the night which is past— | sixth day. And it happened during the night which is past— |
| 42942 | now I was not asleep, and my eyes were open—that a man of | now I was not asleep, and my eyes were open—that a man of | now I was not asleep, and my eyes were open—that a man of |
| 42943 | light came unto us, and he had a book in his hand, and his | light came unto us, and he had a book in his hand, and his | light came unto us, and he had a book in his hand, and his |
| 42944 | sandals were .......... , and he was arrayed in very | sandals were .......... , and he was arrayed in very | sandals were .......... , and he was arrayed in very |
| 42945 | splendid apparel; and he stood over me, and he made me | splendid apparel; and he stood over me, and he made me | splendid apparel; and he stood over me, and he made me |
| 42946 | rise up. And when I had risen up he dressed me in a tunic | rise up. And when I had risen up he dressed me in a tunic | rise up. And when I had risen up he dressed me in a tunic |
| 42947 | and fastened it by a band over the shoulders. And when | and fastened it by a band over the shoulders. And when | and fastened it by a band over the shoulders. And when |
| 42948 | I had passed a short time in the tunic he stripped it off me, | I had passed a short time in the tunic he stripped it off me, | I had passed a short time in the tunic he stripped it off me, |
| 42949 | and gave it to my younger brother, and fastened it by a band | and gave it to my younger brother, and fastened it by a band | and gave it to my younger brother, and fastened it by a band |
| 42950 | over his shoulders; and when the tunic had been on him for | over his shoulders; and when the tunic had been on him for | over his shoulders; and when the tunic had been on him for |
| 42951 | a short time he stripped it off him, and put it on me again. | a short time he stripped it off him, and put it on me again. | a short time he stripped it off him, and put it on me again. |
| 42952 | And T looked on my right hand, and | I saw thee, O my holy Fol. 17 a | And T looked on my right hand, and | I saw thee, O my holy Fol. 17 a | And T looked on my right hand, and | I saw thee, O my holy Fol. 17 a |
| 42953 | father. And that man of light seized me with his hand of [Xa] | father. And that man of light seized me with his hand of [Xa] | father. And that man of light seized me with his hand of [Xa] |
| 42954 | light and threw me up into his bosom, and afterwards he | light and threw me up into his bosom, and afterwards he | light and threw me up into his bosom, and afterwards he |
| 42955 | seized my brother and threw him up into his bosom. And | seized my brother and threw him up into his bosom. And | seized my brother and threw him up into his bosom. And |
| 42956 | straightway he became invisible, and I ceased to see him. | straightway he became invisible, and I ceased to see him. | straightway he became invisible, and I ceased to see him. |
| 42957 | And now, O my father, since we are held to be worthy of thy | And now, O my father, since we are held to be worthy of thy | And now, O my father, since we are held to be worthy of thy |
| 42958 | visiting us, behold, our souls and our bodies are in thy hand, | visiting us, behold, our souls and our bodies are in thy hand, | visiting us, behold, our souls and our bodies are in thy hand, |
| 42959 | for it was actually through thee that we fled from the city | for it was actually through thee that we fled from the city | for it was actually through thee that we fled from the city |
| 42960 | and came unto this place.’ | and came unto this place.’ | and came unto this place.’ |
| 42961 | And when the bishop had heard these word he remembered | And when the bishop had heard these word he remembered | And when the bishop had heard these word he remembered |
| 42962 | that the apostle had said, ‘The spirit of the prophets shall | that the apostle had said, ‘The spirit of the prophets shall | that the apostle had said, ‘The spirit of the prophets shall |
| 42963 | come upon thee’! And he said unto them, ¢ Arise, my sons, | come upon thee’! And he said unto them, ¢ Arise, my sons, | come upon thee’! And he said unto them, ¢ Arise, my sons, |
| 42964 | let us away, for it hath been appointed by God that we should | let us away, for it hath been appointed by God that we should | let us away, for it hath been appointed by God that we should |
| 42965 | dwell together.” And they rose up, and they came forth from | dwell together.” And they rose up, and they came forth from | dwell together.” And they rose up, and they came forth from |
| 42966 | the mountain together, and departed to the place wherein the | the mountain together, and departed to the place wherein the | the mountain together, and departed to the place wherein the |
| 42967 | holy bishop lived, and all three of them dwelt together. And | holy bishop lived, and all three of them dwelt together. And | holy bishop lived, and all three of them dwelt together. And |
| 42968 | the bishop said, | ‘I cannot eat with them because they have Fol. 170 | the bishop said, | ‘I cannot eat with them because they have Fol. 170 | the bishop said, | ‘I cannot eat with them because they have Fol. 170 |
| 42969 | not received baptism.” And he rose up, and filled a vessel Ne | not received baptism.” And he rose up, and filled a vessel Ne | not received baptism.” And he rose up, and filled a vessel Ne |
| 42970 | with water, according to his usual practice, and he prayed | with water, according to his usual practice, and he prayed | with water, according to his usual practice, and he prayed |
| 42971 | over the water, according to the Canon, and he said unto | over the water, according to the Canon, and he said unto | over the water, according to the Canon, and he said unto |
| 42972 | 1 Cf. Acts ii. 17. | 1 Cf. Acts ii. 17. | 1 Cf. Acts ii. 17. |
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| 42973 | Fol. 1 ϥ | Fol. 1 ϥ | Fol. 1 f |
| 42974 | ⲗⲅ | ⲗⲅ | lġ |
| 42975 | 966 HISTORIES ⲞⲚ MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 966 HISTORIES ⲟⲛ MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 966 HISTORIES on MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT |
| 42976 | them, © What are your names?’ And the elder brother said, | them, © What are your names?’ And the elder brother said, | them, © What are your names?’ And the elder brother said, |
| 42977 | “Tt is difficult to find out our names, because the titles whereby | “Tt is difficult to find out our names, because the titles whereby | “Tt is difficult to find out our names, because the titles whereby |
| 42978 | we are called are the names of gods’; and they told them to | we are called are the names of gods’; and they told them to | we are called are the names of gods’; and they told them to |
| 42979 | the bishop. And he said, ‘From this time onwards ye must | the bishop. And he said, ‘From this time onwards ye must | the bishop. And he said, ‘From this time onwards ye must |
| 42980 | never be called by them again.” And he gave a name to the | never be called by them again.” And he gave a name to the | never be called by them again.” And he gave a name to the |
| 42981 | eldest when he baptized him, and called him Mark, and the | eldest when he baptized him, and called him Mark, and the | eldest when he baptized him, and called him Mark, and the |
| 42982 | other brother he called Ⲕⲁⲁ (Isaiah); and when he had | other brother he called ⲕⲁⲁ (Isaiah); and when he had | other brother he called kaa (Isaiah); and when he had |
| 42983 | baptized them he administered to them the Sacrament. And | baptized them he administered to them the Sacrament. And | baptized them he administered to them the Sacrament. And |
| 42984 | afterwards he set a table before them so that they might eat. | afterwards he set a table before them so that they might eat. | afterwards he set a table before them so that they might eat. |
| 42985 | And after they had been living with him for a number of days, | And after they had been living with him for a number of days, | And after they had been living with him for a number of days, |
| 42986 | they paid great attention to his habits of prayer, and to | they paid great attention to his habits of prayer, and to | they paid great attention to his habits of prayer, and to |
| 42987 | his manner of life, and to his methods of work ; for they | his manner of life, and to his methods of work ; for they | his manner of life, and to his methods of work ; for they |
| 42988 | knew no prayers and could only follow the holy man [when | knew no prayers and could only follow the holy man [when | knew no prayers and could only follow the holy man [when |
| 42989 | he said his prayers]. And Mark said, Ⲟ my holy | father, | he said his prayers]. And Mark said, ⲟⲓ my holy | father, | he said his prayers]. And Mark said, oi my holy | father, |
| 42990 | we wish thee to shave the hair of our heads, in order that we | we wish thee to shave the hair of our heads, in order that we | we wish thee to shave the hair of our heads, in order that we |
| 42991 | may serve before thee’; and he shaved their heads, and they | may serve before thee’; and he shaved their heads, and they | may serve before thee’; and he shaved their heads, and they |
| 42992 | obeyed him in everything. And it came to pass that after | obeyed him in everything. And it came to pass that after | obeyed him in everything. And it came to pass that after |
| 42993 | some days the holy bishop remembered the vision of the two | some days the holy bishop remembered the vision of the two | some days the holy bishop remembered the vision of the two |
| 42994 | young men which he had seen, and he said, ‘Verily, these are | young men which he had seen, and he said, ‘Verily, these are | young men which he had seen, and he said, ‘Verily, these are |
| 42995 | the two young men whom I saw, one on my right hand and | the two young men whom I saw, one on my right hand and | the two young men whom I saw, one on my right hand and |
| 42996 | one on my left” And he took Mark first and made him | one on my left” And he took Mark first and made him | one on my left” And he took Mark first and made him |
| 42997 | a presbyter, and Isaiah his brother he made a deacon. | a presbyter, and Isaiah his brother he made a deacon. | a presbyter, and Isaiah his brother he made a deacon. |
| 42998 | And it came to pass [one day] when the bishop was in his | And it came to pass [one day] when the bishop was in his | And it came to pass [one day] when the bishop was in his |
| 42999 | habitation reading the Holy Gospel, and when Mark was | habitation reading the Holy Gospel, and when Mark was | habitation reading the Holy Gospel, and when Mark was |
| 43000 | sitting by the door, that certain Anouba men, who were | sitting by the door, that certain Anouba men, who were | sitting by the door, that certain Anouba men, who were |
| 43001 | sojourning in that place, approached with their camels, and | sojourning in that place, approached with their camels, and | sojourning in that place, approached with their camels, and |
| 43002 | one of the strong savage camels knocked one of the weak | one of the strong savage camels knocked one of the weak | one of the strong savage camels knocked one of the weak |
| 43003 | ones down, and broke its leg; and when the Anouba saw | ones down, and broke its leg; and when the Anouba saw | ones down, and broke its leg; and when the Anouba saw |
| 43004 | oJ | oJ | oJ |
| 43005 | what had happened they quarrelled with each other over it. | what had happened they quarrelled with each other over it. | what had happened they quarrelled with each other over it. |
| 43006 | And the master of the camel, the leg of which was broken, | | And the master of the camel, the leg of which was broken, | | And the master of the camel, the leg of which was broken, | |
| 43007 | Fol. 18 » saad unto the other, ‘I shall take thy camel in place of mine’; | Fol. 18 » saad unto the other, ‘I shall take thy camel in place of mine’; | Fol. 18 » saad unto the other, ‘I shall take thy camel in place of mine’; |
| 43008 | [Az] | [Az] | [Az] |
| 43009 | and great strife broke out between the two men. And when | and great strife broke out between the two men. And when | and great strife broke out between the two men. And when |
| 43010 | Mark the presbyter saw them fighting together he went up | Mark the presbyter saw them fighting together he went up | Mark the presbyter saw them fighting together he went up |
| 43011 | and informed the bishop, who decided in his mind not to go | and informed the bishop, who decided in his mind not to go | and informed the bishop, who decided in his mind not to go |
| 43012 | down to them. When, however, he came at length to the | down to them. When, however, he came at length to the | down to them. When, however, he came at length to the |
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| 43013 | ANOUBA CAMEL MEN QUARREL 967 | ANOUBA CAMEL MEN QUARREL 967 | ANOUBA CAMEL MEN QUARREL 967 |
| 43014 | passage which is written, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for it | passage which is written, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for it | passage which is written, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for it |
| 43015 | is they who shall be called the sons of Ⲉⲟ he straight- | is they who shall be called the sons of Ⲉⲟ he straight- | is they who shall be called the sons of Eo he straight- |
| 43016 | way tied (or, wrapped) up the Book, and came down to the | way tied (or, wrapped) up the Book, and came down to the | way tied (or, wrapped) up the Book, and came down to the |
| 43017 | Anouba men. And when they saw him, he who had suffered | Anouba men. And when they saw him, he who had suffered | Anouba men. And when they saw him, he who had suffered |
| 43018 | an injury rushed to him, and said, ¢ Come, sit down, my | an injury rushed to him, and said, ¢ Come, sit down, my | an injury rushed to him, and said, ¢ Come, sit down, my |
| 43019 | father, and Lear our case’; and the bishop sat down. And | father, and Lear our case’; and the bishop sat down. And | father, and Lear our case’; and the bishop sat down. And |
| 43020 | the Anouba man said, ‘I tethered my camel, but my | the Anouba man said, ‘I tethered my camel, but my | the Anouba man said, ‘I tethered my camel, but my |
| 43021 | neighbour did not do so, and his camel came and knocked | neighbour did not do so, and his camel came and knocked | neighbour did not do so, and his camel came and knocked |
| 43022 | mine down on the ground, and broke its leg.” And when he | mine down on the ground, and broke its leg.” And when he | mine down on the ground, and broke its leg.” And when he |
| 43023 | had finished speaking the other man said, | ‘Indeed, I did Fol. ϥ | had finished speaking the other man said, | ‘Indeed, I did Fol. Ϥ | had finished speaking the other man said, | ‘Indeed, I did Fol. F |
| 43024 | tether [my camel], but it broke loose without my knowing Am | tether [my camel], but it broke loose without my knowing Am | tether [my camel], but it broke loose without my knowing Am |
| 43025 | it” Meanwhile the bishop sat and held his peace until | it” Meanwhile the bishop sat and held his peace until | it” Meanwhile the bishop sat and held his peace until |
| 43026 | they had finished all their arguments. And the bishop said | they had finished all their arguments. And the bishop said | they had finished all their arguments. And the bishop said |
| 43027 | unto them, Ⲙⲁ there never been any matter of dispute | unto them, ⲙⲁ there never been any matter of dispute | unto them, ma there never been any matter of dispute |
| 43028 | between you before this day ? Is the matter of the camel the | between you before this day ? Is the matter of the camel the | between you before this day ? Is the matter of the camel the |
| 43029 | only one about which ye have ϥⲱⲧⲉ And one of the | only one about which ye have ϥⲱϯ And one of the | only one about which ye have fōti And one of the |
| 43030 | Anouba men said, Ⲓ will declare the truth unto thee, O my | Anouba men said, ⲓ will declare the truth unto thee, O my | Anouba men said, i will declare the truth unto thee, O my |
| 43031 | holy father. Behold, we have travelled together for thirty | holy father. Behold, we have travelled together for thirty | holy father. Behold, we have travelled together for thirty |
| 43032 | years, and neither of us hath quarrelled with the other even | years, and neither of us hath quarrelled with the other even | years, and neither of us hath quarrelled with the other even |
| 43033 | for a day’ And the holy bishop said, ¢ Bring hither to me | for a day’ And the holy bishop said, ¢ Bring hither to me | for a day’ And the holy bishop said, ¢ Bring hither to me |
| 43034 | the camel the leg of which hath been broken’; and they | the camel the leg of which hath been broken’; and they | the camel the leg of which hath been broken’; and they |
| 43035 | brought the camel to him. Now the bone was broken, and | brought the camel to him. Now the bone was broken, and | brought the camel to him. Now the bone was broken, and |
| 43036 | the fractured parts were only kept in position by the hide, | the fractured parts were only kept in position by the hide, | the fractured parts were only kept in position by the hide, |
| 43037 | and the camel walked with the greatest difficulty dragging | and the camel walked with the greatest difficulty dragging | and the camel walked with the greatest difficulty dragging |
| 43038 | its leg. And when the holy bishop had looked at the beast? | its leg. And when the holy bishop had looked at the beast? | its leg. And when the holy bishop had looked at the beast? |
| 43039 | oe . he said unto the younger brother, | | oe . he said unto the younger brother, | | oe . he said unto the younger brother, | |
| 43040 | that is, unto ⲓⲃ. the deacon, ‘Go and bring me a little water Fol. 195 | that is, unto ⲓⲃ. the deacon, ‘Go and bring me a little water Fol. 195 | that is, unto ib. the deacon, ‘Go and bring me a little water Fol. 195 |
| 43041 | in a basin,’ and Isaiah went and brought it to him. And the Ae | in a basin,’ and Isaiah went and brought it to him. And the Ae | in a basin,’ and Isaiah went and brought it to him. And the Ae |
| 43042 | bishop said unto Isaiah, Sprinkle it on its leg, saying, In | bishop said unto Isaiah, Sprinkle it on its leg, saying, In | bishop said unto Isaiah, Sprinkle it on its leg, saying, In |
| 43043 | the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Ioly | the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Ioly | the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Ioly |
| 43044 | Spirit.” And he made the Sign of the Cross over the broken | Spirit.” And he made the Sign of the Cross over the broken | Spirit.” And he made the Sign of the Cross over the broken |
| 43045 | leg, according as he was told, and the broken bones of the | leg, according as he was told, and the broken bones of the | leg, according as he was told, and the broken bones of the |
| 43046 | leg rejoined, and it became as if it had never been broken ⲁ | leg rejoined, and it became as if it had never been broken ⲁ | leg rejoined, and it became as if it had never been broken a |
| 43047 | all. And when the Anouba men saw what had happened | all. And when the Anouba men saw what had happened | all. And when the Anouba men saw what had happened |
| 43048 | 1 Matt. v. 9. ? The beginnings of three lines are wanting. | 1 Matt. v. 9. ? The beginnings of three lines are wanting. | 1 Matt. v. 9. ? The beginnings of three lines are wanting. |
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| 43049 | Fol. 20 ϥ | Fol. 20 ϥ | Fol. 20 f |
| 43050 | 0968 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 0968 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 0968 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT |
| 43051 | they marvelled, for they knew not God. And certain men | they marvelled, for they knew not God. And certain men | they marvelled, for they knew not God. And certain men |
| 43052 | who were inhabitants of Pilak (Philae) passed by, and when | who were inhabitants of Pilak (Philae) passed by, and when | who were inhabitants of Pilak (Philae) passed by, and when |
| 43053 | they saw what had taken place they ascribed glory to God, | they saw what had taken place they ascribed glory to God, | they saw what had taken place they ascribed glory to God, |
| 43054 | and they went into the city, and they published therein the | and they went into the city, and they published therein the | and they went into the city, and they published therein the |
| 43055 | fame of the holy bishop, becanse of what they had seen. | fame of the holy bishop, becanse of what they had seen. | fame of the holy bishop, becanse of what they had seen. |
| 43056 | And they told the high priest of the temple, that is to say, | And they told the high priest of the temple, that is to say, | And they told the high priest of the temple, that is to say, |
| 43057 | the priest, about his sons, through one of whom, the younger, | the priest, about his sons, through one of whom, the younger, | the priest, about his sons, through one of whom, the younger, |
| 43058 | the miracle had taken place. | the miracle had taken place. | the miracle had taken place. |
| 43059 | And when the priest heard thereof he made haste to come | And when the priest heard thereof he made haste to come | And when the priest heard thereof he made haste to come |
| 43060 | forth from [the temple], | and he went to the place wherein | forth from [the temple], | and he went to the place wherein | forth from [the temple], | and he went to the place wherein |
| 43061 | was the bishop with his sons. And when he was approaching | was the bishop with his sons. And when he was approaching | was the bishop with his sons. And when he was approaching |
| 43062 | the bishop’s habitation, the bishop was informed of his coming | the bishop’s habitation, the bishop was informed of his coming | the bishop’s habitation, the bishop was informed of his coming |
| 43063 | by the Spirit, and he went forth and said unto him, ¢ Aristus, | by the Spirit, and he went forth and said unto him, ¢ Aristus, | by the Spirit, and he went forth and said unto him, ¢ Aristus, |
| 43064 | what benefit hast thou m leading astray this multitude and | what benefit hast thou m leading astray this multitude and | what benefit hast thou m leading astray this multitude and |
| 43065 | in inflicting harm upon their souls?’ And straightway | in inflicting harm upon their souls?’ And straightway | in inflicting harm upon their souls?’ And straightway |
| 43066 | Aristus cast himself down at the feet of the bishop, and he | Aristus cast himself down at the feet of the bishop, and he | Aristus cast himself down at the feet of the bishop, and he |
| 43067 | kissed them again and again, saying, ¢ Forgive me, O my | kissed them again and again, saying, ¢ Forgive me, O my | kissed them again and again, saying, ¢ Forgive me, O my |
| 43068 | lord father” And the bishop took him by his hands, and | lord father” And the bishop took him by his hands, and | lord father” And the bishop took him by his hands, and |
| 43069 | raised him up, and took him into his dwelling. And it came | raised him up, and took him into his dwelling. And it came | raised him up, and took him into his dwelling. And it came |
| 43070 | to pass that when the priest saw his elder son Mark, he went | to pass that when the priest saw his elder son Mark, he went | to pass that when the priest saw his elder son Mark, he went |
| 43071 | towards him to embrace him, but Mark would not permit | towards him to embrace him, but Mark would not permit | towards him to embrace him, but Mark would not permit |
| 43072 | him to do so, saying, ‘Thou art not yet worthy of holy | him to do so, saying, ‘Thou art not yet worthy of holy | him to do so, saying, ‘Thou art not yet worthy of holy |
| 43073 | baptism.” And when his father saw this he marvelled, and | baptism.” And when his father saw this he marvelled, and | baptism.” And when his father saw this he marvelled, and |
| 43074 | he said unto Mark, ⲇⲆⲓ thow not my son?’ And Mark | he said unto Mark, ⲇⲆⲓ thow not my son?’ And Mark | he said unto Mark, ḋḊi thow not my son?’ And Mark |
| 43075 | said unto him, ¢ Indeed Ⲓ am no son of thine; this very day | said unto him, ¢ Indeed ⲓ am no son of thine; this very day | said unto him, ¢ Indeed i am no son of thine; this very day |
| 43076 | Fol. 20» have I gotten a Good Father.” | And his father said unto him, | Fol. 20» have I gotten a Good Father.” | And his father said unto him, | Fol. 20» have I gotten a Good Father.” | And his father said unto him, |
| 43077 | ⲙⲁ | ⲙⲁ | ma |
| 43078 | ¢ Shew me the way in which it is meet for me to live.” And | ¢ Shew me the way in which it is meet for me to live.” And | ¢ Shew me the way in which it is meet for me to live.” And |
| 43079 | Mark, his son, said unto him, ¢ Behold our father the bishop! | Mark, his son, said unto him, ¢ Behold our father the bishop! | Mark, his son, said unto him, ¢ Behold our father the bishop! |
| 43080 | He it is who shall tell us how we ought to live.” And the | He it is who shall tell us how we ought to live.” And the | He it is who shall tell us how we ought to live.” And the |
| 43081 | bishop began to speak to Aristus out of the Holy Seripture, | bishop began to speak to Aristus out of the Holy Seripture, | bishop began to speak to Aristus out of the Holy Seripture, |
| 43082 | and he helped him to [understand] the ordinance of baptism | and he helped him to [understand] the ordinance of baptism | and he helped him to [understand] the ordinance of baptism |
| 43083 | and the Orthodox Faith. And when the priest had heard | and the Orthodox Faith. And when the priest had heard | and the Orthodox Faith. And when the priest had heard |
| 43084 | these words he said unto the bishop, ¢ Blessed indeed am I, | these words he said unto the bishop, ¢ Blessed indeed am I, | these words he said unto the bishop, ¢ Blessed indeed am I, |
| 43085 | Ⲟ my holy father, in that I am held to be worthy to hear | ⲟⲓ my holy father, in that I am held to be worthy to hear | oi my holy father, in that I am held to be worthy to hear |
| 43086 | these sweet words from thy holy mouth. I beseech thee, | these sweet words from thy holy mouth. I beseech thee, | these sweet words from thy holy mouth. I beseech thee, |
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| 43087 | THE PAGAN PRIEST ARISTUS IS BAPTIZED 969 | THE PAGAN PRIEST ARISTUS IS BAPTIZED 969 | THE PAGAN PRIEST ARISTUS IS BAPTIZED 969 |
| 43088 | moreover, O my holy father, to give me holy baptism, even | moreover, O my holy father, to give me holy baptism, even | moreover, O my holy father, to give me holy baptism, even |
| 43089 | as thou hast given it to my sons’ And when the bishop | as thou hast given it to my sons’ And when the bishop | as thou hast given it to my sons’ And when the bishop |
| 43090 | knew that the fear of God was stirring [in] him, and that his | knew that the fear of God was stirring [in] him, and that his | knew that the fear of God was stirring [in] him, and that his |
| 43091 | heart was firmly fixed on God, he said unto him, Ⲓ will not | heart was firmly fixed on God, he said unto him, ⲓ will not | heart was firmly fixed on God, he said unto him, i will not |
| 43092 | baptize thee in this place. But arise, get thee into the city, | baptize thee in this place. But arise, get thee into the city, | baptize thee in this place. But arise, get thee into the city, |
| 43093 | and attend to the affairs of thy house, and build a church.” | | and attend to the affairs of thy house, and build a church.” | | and attend to the affairs of thy house, and build a church.” | |
| 43094 | And when the bishop had been instructing them for a con- | And when the bishop had been instructing them for a con- | And when the bishop had been instructing them for a con- |
| 43095 | siderable time they said [unto him], ‘Delay no longer; | siderable time they said [unto him], ‘Delay no longer; | siderable time they said [unto him], ‘Delay no longer; |
| 43096 | perform the ordinance of the water’; and the bishop con- | perform the ordinance of the water’; and the bishop con- | perform the ordinance of the water’; and the bishop con- |
| 43097 | sented. And the bishop said, ¢ Bring me the oil’; and he (i. e. | sented. And the bishop said, ¢ Bring me the oil’; and he (i. e. | sented. And the bishop said, ¢ Bring me the oil’; and he (i. e. |
| 43098 | Mark) brought it. And the bishop took it, and prayed over | Mark) brought it. And the bishop took it, and prayed over | Mark) brought it. And the bishop took it, and prayed over |
| 43099 | [the water] and the oil, according to the Canons of our holy | [the water] and the oil, according to the Canons of our holy | [the water] and the oil, according to the Canons of our holy |
| 43100 | Fathers the Apostles, and he said unto Mark the presbyter, | Fathers the Apostles, and he said unto Mark the presbyter, | Fathers the Apostles, and he said unto Mark the presbyter, |
| 43101 | ‘Make a proclamation in the church, saying, Let him that | ‘Make a proclamation in the church, saying, Let him that | ‘Make a proclamation in the church, saying, Let him that |
| 43102 | wisheth for the Lord come unto me.” And [the people] went | wisheth for the Lord come unto me.” And [the people] went | wisheth for the Lord come unto me.” And [the people] went |
| 43103 | to him in a body with joy and gladness, and he baptized them ; | to him in a body with joy and gladness, and he baptized them ; | to him in a body with joy and gladness, and he baptized them ; |
| 43104 | and the bishop baptized the priest first of all, and he called | and the bishop baptized the priest first of all, and he called | and the bishop baptized the priest first of all, and he called |
| 43105 | his name Jacob. And after him [he baptized] all the people | his name Jacob. And after him [he baptized] all the people | his name Jacob. And after him [he baptized] all the people |
| 43106 | of the city, men, and women, and young children, and there | of the city, men, and women, and young children, and there | of the city, men, and women, and young children, and there |
| 43107 | was not one person left who did not receive baptism on that | was not one person left who did not receive baptism on that | was not one person left who did not receive baptism on that |
| 43108 | day. And when, having finished baptizing the people, the | day. And when, having finished baptizing the people, the | day. And when, having finished baptizing the people, the |
| 43109 | bishop went into the church, he sent and called the man whom | bishop went into the church, he sent and called the man whom | bishop went into the church, he sent and called the man whom |
| 43110 | he was wishing to ordain presbyter, ..... [ⲓ. I our | he was wishing to ordain presbyter, ..... Ⲓ. I our | he was wishing to ordain presbyter, ..... I. I our |
| 43111 | Lord Jesus. And the man (i.e. the priest) rose up and | Lord Jesus. And the man (i.e. the priest) rose up and | Lord Jesus. And the man (i.e. the priest) rose up and |
| 43112 | departed, even as the bishop had commanded him, and he put | departed, even as the bishop had commanded him, and he put | departed, even as the bishop had commanded him, and he put |
| 43113 | his house in order, and [gave away] everything which he had. | his house in order, and [gave away] everything which he had. | his house in order, and [gave away] everything which he had. |
| 43114 | And he filled [a vessel] with water, and washed himself, and | And he filled [a vessel] with water, and washed himself, and | And he filled [a vessel] with water, and washed himself, and |
| 43115 | he arrayed himself in festal linen apparel. And the priest | he arrayed himself in festal linen apparel. And the priest | he arrayed himself in festal linen apparel. And the priest |
| 43116 | sent a message to the bishop, saying, ‘I have set everything | sent a message to the bishop, saying, ‘I have set everything | sent a message to the bishop, saying, ‘I have set everything |
| 43117 | mn order, even as thou didst command me; rise up, and come | mn order, even as thou didst command me; rise up, and come | mn order, even as thou didst command me; rise up, and come |
| 43118 | into the city’; and the bishop rose up, he and his disciple, | into the city’; and the bishop rose up, he and his disciple, | into the city’; and the bishop rose up, he and his disciple, |
| 43119 | and departed thither. | and departed thither. | and departed thither. |
| 43120 | And when the people of the city heard [of this] they all | And when the people of the city heard [of this] they all | And when the people of the city heard [of this] they all |
| 43121 | rejoiced together, from the youngest to the oldest. And | rejoiced together, from the youngest to the oldest. And | rejoiced together, from the youngest to the oldest. And |
| 43122 | 1 Mutilations in the text. | 1 Mutilations in the text. | 1 Mutilations in the text. |
| 43123 | Fol. 21a | Fol. 21a | Fol. 21a |
| 43124 | Fol. 21 b | Fol. 21 b | Fol. 21 b |
| 43125 | [ⲙ︦ⲅ︦] | ⲙ︦ⲅ︦ | m︦ġ︦ |
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| 43126 | Fol. 22a | Fol. 22a | Fol. 22a |
| 43127 | : | : | : |
| 43128 | ⲣ | ⲣ | r |
| 43129 | pe] | pe] | pe] |
| 43130 | 970 IIISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 970 IIISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 970 IIISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT |
| 43131 | they came forth, and they took him into the house of the | they came forth, and they took him into the house of the | they came forth, and they took him into the house of the |
| 43132 | priest, and they set a throne under him. And when he had | priest, and they set a throne under him. And when he had | priest, and they set a throne under him. And when he had |
| 43133 | sat down the multitude gathered themselves together about | sat down the multitude gathered themselves together about | sat down the multitude gathered themselves together about |
| 43134 | him, and he taught the people the words of doctrine about | him, and he taught the people the words of doctrine about | him, and he taught the people the words of doctrine about |
| 43135 | God, [and exhorted] them to the ordinance of holy baptism, | God, [and exhorted] them to the ordinance of holy baptism, | God, [and exhorted] them to the ordinance of holy baptism, |
| 43136 | and to love each other with the love wherein there is no | and to love each other with the love wherein there is no | and to love each other with the love wherein there is no |
| 43137 | hypoertsy .......... 1 him. [And] he motioned to him | hypoertsy .......... 1 him. [And] he motioned to him | hypoertsy .......... 1 him. [And] he motioned to him |
| 43138 | to hide himself, lest the people might pursue him because of | to hide himself, lest the people might pursue him because of | to hide himself, lest the people might pursue him because of |
| 43139 | the priest, and he ordained him [to be] a deacon. Then the | the priest, and he ordained him [to be] a deacon. Then the | the priest, and he ordained him [to be] a deacon. Then the |
| 43140 | bishop said unto the people, ¢ Where are the vessels wherewith | bishop said unto the people, ¢ Where are the vessels wherewith | bishop said unto the people, ¢ Where are the vessels wherewith |
| 43141 | ye celebrate the Sacrament?’ And they said unto him, | ye celebrate the Sacrament?’ And they said unto him, | ye celebrate the Sacrament?’ And they said unto him, |
| 43142 | ‘They are in a secret place” And he commanded them to | ‘They are in a secret place” And he commanded them to | ‘They are in a secret place” And he commanded them to |
| 43143 | bring them quickly, and they rose up and went straightway, | bring them quickly, and they rose up and went straightway, | bring them quickly, and they rose up and went straightway, |
| 43144 | and brought them forthwith upon their shoulders from the | and brought them forthwith upon their shoulders from the | and brought them forthwith upon their shoulders from the |
| 43145 | place where they were ; and he commanded them to set them | place where they were ; and he commanded them to set them | place where they were ; and he commanded them to set them |
| 43146 | down in the middle of the place. And the bishop said unto | down in the middle of the place. And the bishop said unto | down in the middle of the place. And the bishop said unto |
| 43147 | Mark the presbyter, ‘Strike the bells, and let the multitude | Mark the presbyter, ‘Strike the bells, and let the multitude | Mark the presbyter, ‘Strike the bells, and let the multitude |
| 43148 | assemble in the church’; and Mark did according to what he | assemble in the church’; and Mark did according to what he | assemble in the church’; and Mark did according to what he |
| 43149 | had been commanded, and all the multitude was gathered | had been commanded, and all the multitude was gathered | had been commanded, and all the multitude was gathered |
| 43150 | together. And the bishop said unto Jacob, ¢ Provide wine and | together. And the bishop said unto Jacob, ¢ Provide wine and | together. And the bishop said unto Jacob, ¢ Provide wine and |
| 43151 | fine bread in order that I may administer the Sacrament to | fine bread in order that I may administer the Sacrament to | fine bread in order that I may administer the Sacrament to |
| 43152 | [the multitude] . . .... 1 remember . . ..... ! forgive [their | [the multitude] . . .... 1 remember . . ..... ! forgive [their | [the multitude] . . .... 1 remember . . ..... ! forgive [their |
| 43153 | sins] .......... 1 | sins] .......... 1 | sins] .......... 1 |
| 43154 | [Two lines wanting] | [Two lines wanting] | [Two lines wanting] |
| 43155 | Fol. 225 your Father which is in heaven.’ | Fol. 225 your Father which is in heaven.’ | Fol. 225 your Father which is in heaven.’ |
| 43156 | ⲙⲉ | ⲙⲏⲓ | myi |
| 43157 | And the bishop commanded the people to bring unto him | And the bishop commanded the people to bring unto him | And the bishop commanded the people to bring unto him |
| 43158 | the old woman 2 upon a stretcher, because she was unable to | the old woman 2 upon a stretcher, because she was unable to | the old woman 2 upon a stretcher, because she was unable to |
| 43159 | walle; and they brought her, and they set her down in front | walle; and they brought her, and they set her down in front | walle; and they brought her, and they set her down in front |
| 43160 | of the bishop. And the bishop said unto her, ¢ Dost thou | of the bishop. And the bishop said unto her, ¢ Dost thou | of the bishop. And the bishop said unto her, ¢ Dost thou |
| 43161 | believe, O old woman, that there is a God?’ And she | believe, O old woman, that there is a God?’ And she | believe, O old woman, that there is a God?’ And she |
| 43162 | nodded her head as much as to say ‘Yes’; now she was | nodded her head as much as to say ‘Yes’; now she was | nodded her head as much as to say ‘Yes’; now she was |
| 43163 | unable to speak by reason of her mouth having been struck | unable to speak by reason of her mouth having been struck | unable to speak by reason of her mouth having been struck |
| 43164 | ! Mutilations in the text. | ! Mutilations in the text. | ! Mutilations in the text. |
| 43165 | ? The old woman whom the bishop had cursed for telling the high | ? The old woman whom the bishop had cursed for telling the high | ? The old woman whom the bishop had cursed for telling the high |
| 43166 | priest of Philae that he had cut off the head of the sacred hawk. | priest of Philae that he had cut off the head of the sacred hawk. | priest of Philae that he had cut off the head of the sacred hawk. |
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| 43167 | SPEECH IS RESTORED TO THE OLD WOMAN 971 | SPEECH IS RESTORED TO THE OLD WOMAN 971 | SPEECH IS RESTORED TO THE OLD WOMAN 971 |
| 43168 | by the ban which the bishop had pronounced on it. And | by the ban which the bishop had pronounced on it. And | by the ban which the bishop had pronounced on it. And |
| 43169 | Apa Macedonius the bishop rose up and went to the stretcher, | Apa Macedonius the bishop rose up and went to the stretcher, | Apa Macedonius the bishop rose up and went to the stretcher, |
| 43170 | and he placed his finger in her mouth, and straightway the | and he placed his finger in her mouth, and straightway the | and he placed his finger in her mouth, and straightway the |
| 43171 | bonds of her tongue were relaxed, and she spake freely, and | bonds of her tongue were relaxed, and she spake freely, and | bonds of her tongue were relaxed, and she spake freely, and |
| 43172 | ascribed glory to God. And when the multitude saw what | ascribed glory to God. And when the multitude saw what | ascribed glory to God. And when the multitude saw what |
| 43173 | had happened they cried out with loud voices, saying, © One | had happened they cried out with loud voices, saying, © One | had happened they cried out with loud voices, saying, © One |
| 43174 | is the God of the holy man Apa Macedonius, the bishop.’ | is the God of the holy man Apa Macedonius, the bishop.’ | is the God of the holy man Apa Macedonius, the bishop.’ |
| 43175 | [And the bishop baptized the old woman]... .%, | and when Fol. 23a | [And the bishop baptized the old woman]... .%, | and when Fol. 23a | [And the bishop baptized the old woman]... .%, | and when Fol. 23a |
| 43176 | he had administered the Sacrament to the multitude he ⲙ︦ⲅ︦ | he had administered the Sacrament to the multitude he ⲙ︦ⲅ︦ | he had administered the Sacrament to the multitude he m︦ġ︦ |
| 43177 | went to the church, and sat down there for a week of days. | went to the church, and sat down there for a week of days. | went to the church, and sat down there for a week of days. |
| 43178 | And he consecrated [some of the men] presbyters and deacons, | And he consecrated [some of the men] presbyters and deacons, | And he consecrated [some of the men] presbyters and deacons, |
| 43179 | and taught them the Ordinances and Canons of the Church ; | and taught them the Ordinances and Canons of the Church ; | and taught them the Ordinances and Canons of the Church ; |
| 43180 | and after the seventh day he departed to his abode. | and after the seventh day he departed to his abode. | and after the seventh day he departed to his abode. |
| 43181 | And it came to pass that after some days his body caused | And it came to pass that after some days his body caused | And it came to pass that after some days his body caused |
| 43182 | him exceedingly great pain, for he was very far advanced in | him exceedingly great pain, for he was very far advanced in | him exceedingly great pain, for he was very far advanced in |
| 43183 | years. And he called Mark the presbyter and Isaiah the | years. And he called Mark the presbyter and Isaiah the | years. And he called Mark the presbyter and Isaiah the |
| 43184 | deacon, and he said unto them, ¢ Behold, the days of my | deacon, and he said unto them, ¢ Behold, the days of my | deacon, and he said unto them, ¢ Behold, the days of my |
| 43185 | visitation have drawn nigh. After I have ended my course, | visitation have drawn nigh. After I have ended my course, | visitation have drawn nigh. After I have ended my course, |
| 43186 | thou, O my son Mark, shall God set in my place. Sit thou | thou, O my son Mark, shall God set in my place. Sit thou | thou, O my son Mark, shall God set in my place. Sit thou |
| 43187 | upon my throne, and do thou pasture diligently the flock of | upon my throne, and do thou pasture diligently the flock of | upon my throne, and do thou pasture diligently the flock of |
| 43188 | God, O my son, even as I have committed it into thy hand.’ | God, O my son, even as I have committed it into thy hand.’ | God, O my son, even as I have committed it into thy hand.’ |
| 43189 | [Three lines wanting] | [Three lines wanting] | [Three lines wanting] |
| 43190 | el | he became sick, and his sickness waxed sore upon Fol. 236 | el | he became sick, and his sickness waxed sore upon Fol. 236 | el | he became sick, and his sickness waxed sore upon Fol. 236 |
| 43191 | him, and he grew worse and worse until the seventh day of ⲙ︦ⲍ︦ | him, and he grew worse and worse until the seventh day of ⲙ︦ⲍ︦ | him, and he grew worse and worse until the seventh day of m︦z︦ |
| 43192 | the month Ⲛⲉ. And he called his disciples, and he | the month ⲛⲉ. And he called his disciples, and he | the month ne. And he called his disciples, and he |
| 43193 | commanded them about everything which it was meet for | commanded them about everything which it was meet for | commanded them about everything which it was meet for |
| 43194 | them to do, and on the morning of the eighth day of | them to do, and on the morning of the eighth day of | them to do, and on the morning of the eighth day of |
| 43195 | Mekhir the holy bishop Apa Macedonius went to his rest at | Mekhir the holy bishop Apa Macedonius went to his rest at | Mekhir the holy bishop Apa Macedonius went to his rest at |
| 43196 | a good old age. And when the people of his city heard [of | a good old age. And when the people of his city heard [of | a good old age. And when the people of his city heard [of |
| 43197 | his death] they came out to the place where he was, and they | his death] they came out to the place where he was, and they | his death] they came out to the place where he was, and they |
| 43198 | made a great mourning for him because they loved him ⲉϫ- | made a great mourning for him because they loved him ⲉϫ- | made a great mourning for him because they loved him eg- |
| 43199 | ceedingly, and they made his body ready for burial in a | ceedingly, and they made his body ready for burial in a | ceedingly, and they made his body ready for burial in a |
| 43200 | manner befitting his rank, and they buried him outside his | manner befitting his rank, and they buried him outside his | manner befitting his rank, and they buried him outside his |
| 43201 | house. | house. | house. |
| 43202 | 1 Mutilation in the text. | 1 Mutilation in the text. | 1 Mutilation in the text. |
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| 43203 | 972 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 972 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 972 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT |
| 43204 | And it came to pass that when the episcopal throne had | And it came to pass that when the episcopal throne had | And it came to pass that when the episcopal throne had |
| 43205 | remained empty for some time and without a bishop, all the | remained empty for some time and without a bishop, all the | remained empty for some time and without a bishop, all the |
| 43206 | people were gathered together, and they said unto each other, | people were gathered together, and they said unto each other, | people were gathered together, and they said unto each other, |
| 43207 | ¢ How long shall we remain careless of the great duty which | ¢ How long shall we remain careless of the great duty which | ¢ How long shall we remain careless of the great duty which |
| 43208 | is incumbent upon us, and not seek out a shepherd. . . . . | is incumbent upon us, and not seek out a shepherd. . . . . | is incumbent upon us, and not seek out a shepherd. . . . . |
| 43209 | [Three lines wanting] | [Three lines wanting] | [Three lines wanting] |
| 43210 | Ⲉⲟ. ...ⲟⲃ the deacons’ And they passed three days | Ⲉⲟ. ...ⲟⲃ the deacons’ And they passed three days | Eo. ...ob the deacons’ And they passed three days |
| 43211 | ⲙ︦ⲏ︦ together discussing the matter in this manner, and they | 48 together discussing the matter in this manner, and they | 48 together discussing the matter in this manner, and they |
| 43212 | arrived at no decision. And the chief presbyter of the church | arrived at no decision. And the chief presbyter of the church | arrived at no decision. And the chief presbyter of the church |
| 43213 | rose up and said unto the congregation, Ⲓ will declare unto | rose up and said unto the congregation, ⲓ will declare unto | rose up and said unto the congregation, i will declare unto |
| 43214 | you a matter which is worth your carrying out, if ye will | you a matter which is worth your carrying out, if ye will | you a matter which is worth your carrying out, if ye will |
| 43215 | hearken unto me.” And the majority of the people said, | hearken unto me.” And the majority of the people said, | hearken unto me.” And the majority of the people said, |
| 43216 | “Tell us what it is, and if it be suitable we will carry it out.’ | “Tell us what it is, and if it be suitable we will carry it out.’ | “Tell us what it is, and if it be suitable we will carry it out.’ |
| 43217 | And he said unto them, ‘Let us select certain men from | And he said unto them, ‘Let us select certain men from | And he said unto them, ‘Let us select certain men from |
| 43218 | among us, that is to say, Stephen and men like unto him, and | among us, that is to say, Stephen and men like unto him, and | among us, that is to say, Stephen and men like unto him, and |
| 43219 | let lots be cast, and him upon whom the lot shall fall let us | let lots be cast, and him upon whom the lot shall fall let us | let lots be cast, and him upon whom the lot shall fall let us |
| 43220 | take and lay hands upon him and make him bishop.” And | take and lay hands upon him and make him bishop.” And | take and lay hands upon him and make him bishop.” And |
| 43221 | it came to pass that when the presbyter had finished speaking | it came to pass that when the presbyter had finished speaking | it came to pass that when the presbyter had finished speaking |
| 43222 | the archdeacon answered and said, ‘I have that which I would | the archdeacon answered and said, ‘I have that which I would | the archdeacon answered and said, ‘I have that which I would |
| 43223 | [Three lines wanting] | [Three lines wanting] | [Three lines wanting] |
| 43224 | Fol O04 ..... ⲧ And they said, ¢ They are his sons.” And the | Fol O04 ..... Ⲧ And they said, ¢ They are his sons.” And the | Fol O04 ..... T And they said, ¢ They are his sons.” And the |
| 43225 | ⲙ︦ⲑ︦ archdeacon said, © Behold, they are [his] heirs, and ye shall | ⲙ︦ⲑ︦ archdeacon said, © Behold, they are [his] heirs, and ye shall | m︦θ︦ archdeacon said, © Behold, they are [his] heirs, and ye shall |
| 43226 | not overlook them’; and when he had said these things | not overlook them’; and when he had said these things | not overlook them’; and when he had said these things |
| 43227 | they remembered Mark and Isaiah. And all the people | they remembered Mark and Isaiah. And all the people | they remembered Mark and Isaiah. And all the people |
| 43228 | answered and said, ¢ What the archdeacon hath said is what | answered and said, ¢ What the archdeacon hath said is what | answered and said, ¢ What the archdeacon hath said is what |
| 43229 | shall be.” And straightway they sent and brought Mark | shall be.” And straightway they sent and brought Mark | shall be.” And straightway they sent and brought Mark |
| 43230 | and Isaiah unto the place wherein they were, and they sat | and Isaiah unto the place wherein they were, and they sat | and Isaiah unto the place wherein they were, and they sat |
| 43231 | down in the church, and their choice fell upon Mark the | down in the church, and their choice fell upon Mark the | down in the church, and their choice fell upon Mark the |
| 43232 | presbyter. And Mark said unto them, ¢ Forgive me, O my | presbyter. And Mark said unto them, ¢ Forgive me, O my | presbyter. And Mark said unto them, ¢ Forgive me, O my |
| 43233 | fathers, I am wholly unworthy of a duty of this kind. Seek | fathers, I am wholly unworthy of a duty of this kind. Seek | fathers, I am wholly unworthy of a duty of this kind. Seek |
| 43234 | ye ont some one who shall [be more able to] shepherd the | ye ont some one who shall [be more able to] shepherd the | ye ont some one who shall [be more able to] shepherd the |
| 43235 | flock of Christ.” And all the people loved Mark because of | flock of Christ.” And all the people loved Mark because of | flock of Christ.” And all the people loved Mark because of |
| 43236 | 1 DMutilations in the text. | 1 DMutilations in the text. | 1 DMutilations in the text. |
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| 43237 | MARK IS SENT TO ALEXANDRIA 973 | MARK IS SENT TO ALEXANDRIA 973 | MARK IS SENT TO ALEXANDRIA 973 |
| 43238 | his understanding and wisdom, and because he had been | his understanding and wisdom, and because he had been | his understanding and wisdom, and because he had been |
| 43239 | thoroughly well instructed by his father the bishop, Apa | thoroughly well instructed by his father the bishop, Apa | thoroughly well instructed by his father the bishop, Apa |
| 43240 | Macedonius, and they took him by force. | Macedonius, and they took him by force. | Macedonius, and they took him by force. |
| 43241 | And they wrote a letter to the [holy] Archbishop [Apa | And they wrote a letter to the [holy] Archbishop [Apa | And they wrote a letter to the [holy] Archbishop [Apa |
| 43242 | Athanasius concerning him, and they took him and made him | Athanasius concerning him, and they took him and made him | Athanasius concerning him, and they took him and made him |
| 43243 | to embark in a ship]! and | they sailed with him to Rakote Fol. 25 a | to embark in a ship]! and | they sailed with him to Rakote Fol. 25 a | to embark in a ship]! and | they sailed with him to Rakote Fol. 25 a |
| 43244 | (Alexandria). And when we had entered the town we ⲛ̄ | (Alexandria). And when we had entered the town we ⲛ | (Alexandria). And when we had entered the town we n |
| 43245 | enquired for the Patriarch, and we did not find him in the | enquired for the Patriarch, and we did not find him in the | enquired for the Patriarch, and we did not find him in the |
| 43246 | church that day, because he was a holy man and loved | church that day, because he was a holy man and loved | church that day, because he was a holy man and loved |
| 43247 | solitary contemplation exceedingly. And certain [God-] | solitary contemplation exceedingly. And certain [God-] | solitary contemplation exceedingly. And certain [God-] |
| 43248 | fearing men having informed us that he was wont to with- | fearing men having informed us that he was wont to with- | fearing men having informed us that he was wont to with- |
| 43249 | draw for peace and quiet to a little monastery in the western | draw for peace and quiet to a little monastery in the western | draw for peace and quiet to a little monastery in the western |
| 43250 | quarter of the city, we summoned one of them to take us to | quarter of the city, we summoned one of them to take us to | quarter of the city, we summoned one of them to take us to |
| 43251 | him, because we were unacquainted with the neighbourhood. | him, because we were unacquainted with the neighbourhood. | him, because we were unacquainted with the neighbourhood. |
| 43252 | And when we had arrived at the place wherein he was | And when we had arrived at the place wherein he was | And when we had arrived at the place wherein he was |
| 43253 | a certain deacon came out, and we told him the matter on | a certain deacon came out, and we told him the matter on | a certain deacon came out, and we told him the matter on |
| 43254 | account of which we had come. And the deacon went in | account of which we had come. And the deacon went in | account of which we had come. And the deacon went in |
| 43255 | and informed the archbishop, who sent and brought us in, | and informed the archbishop, who sent and brought us in, | and informed the archbishop, who sent and brought us in, |
| 43256 | and we cast ourselves down upon the ground, and we did | and we cast ourselves down upon the ground, and we did | and we cast ourselves down upon the ground, and we did |
| 43257 | homage at his holy feet. And Apa Athanasius had been | homage at his holy feet. And Apa Athanasius had been | homage at his holy feet. And Apa Athanasius had been |
| 43258 | informed by the Spirit [concerning the matter of our journey | informed by the Spirit [concerning the matter of our journey | informed by the Spirit [concerning the matter of our journey |
| 43259 | some] days [before we arrived] . . . .2 | some] days [before we arrived] . . . .2 | some] days [before we arrived] . . . .2 |
| 43260 | [Two lines wanting] | [Two lines wanting] | [Two lines wanting] |
| 43261 | | And Saint Athanasius answered and said unto Mark, ¢ My Fol. 255 | | And Saint Athanasius answered and said unto Mark, ¢ My Fol. 255 | | And Saint Athanasius answered and said unto Mark, ¢ My Fol. 255 |
| 43262 | son, hast thou forgotten the moment when the tunic was put ⲛ︦ⲁ︦ | son, hast thou forgotten the moment when the tunic was put ⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ | son, hast thou forgotten the moment when the tunic was put nevma |
| 43263 | on thee and was fastened by a band over thy shoulder? This | on thee and was fastened by a band over thy shoulder? This | on thee and was fastened by a band over thy shoulder? This |
| 43264 | day is the day that was appointed for thee, O thou faithful | day is the day that was appointed for thee, O thou faithful | day is the day that was appointed for thee, O thou faithful |
| 43265 | presbyter!” And Mark marvelled at the words which were | presbyter!” And Mark marvelled at the words which were | presbyter!” And Mark marvelled at the words which were |
| 43266 | addressed to him ; he remembered the vision, but he had told | addressed to him ; he remembered the vision, but he had told | addressed to him ; he remembered the vision, but he had told |
| 43267 | no man whatsoever about it except Apa Macedonius the | no man whatsoever about it except Apa Macedonius the | no man whatsoever about it except Apa Macedonius the |
| 43268 | bishop and his brother Isaiah. And Mark said, <Thou art | bishop and his brother Isaiah. And Mark said, <Thou art | bishop and his brother Isaiah. And Mark said, <Thou art |
| 43269 | indeed a holy man of God, O my lord and blessed father.’ | indeed a holy man of God, O my lord and blessed father.’ | indeed a holy man of God, O my lord and blessed father.’ |
| 43270 | And the archbishop said, ¢Thou alone hast specially sat as | And the archbishop said, ¢Thou alone hast specially sat as | And the archbishop said, ¢Thou alone hast specially sat as |
| 43271 | ! Three and a half lines wanting. ? Mutilation in the text. | ! Three and a half lines wanting. ? Mutilation in the text. | ! Three and a half lines wanting. ? Mutilation in the text. |
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| 43272 | Fol. 26 ¢ | Fol. 26 ¢ | Fol. 26 ¢ |
| 43273 | ⲛⲃ | ⲛⲃ | nv |
| 43274 | Fol. 6 | Fol. 6 | Fol. 6 |
| 43275 | ⲛ︦ⲅ︦ | ⲛ̀ⲧⲉⲕ | ǹtek |
| 43276 | 974 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 974 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 974 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT |
| 43277 | a disciple at the feet of a bishop and a holy man who was | a disciple at the feet of a bishop and a holy man who was | a disciple at the feet of a bishop and a holy man who was |
| 43278 | indeed holy.” And when he had said these words he com- | indeed holy.” And when he had said these words he com- | indeed holy.” And when he had said these words he com- |
| 43279 | manded a deacon to take us to a place where we could be | manded a deacon to take us to a place where we could be | manded a deacon to take us to a place where we could be |
| 43280 | alone, and he commanded | alone, and he commanded | alone, and he commanded |
| 43281 | [One line wanting] | [One line wanting] | [One line wanting] |
| 43282 | And when it was morning [on the following day] | And when it was morning [on the following day] | And when it was morning [on the following day] |
| 43283 | [Two and a half lines wanting] | [Two and a half lines wanting] | [Two and a half lines wanting] |
| 43284 | ... ϯ... . and there came also the great folk of the | ... Ϯ... . and there came also the great folk of the | ... Ti... . and there came also the great folk of the |
| 43285 | western quarter [of the city] wishing to receive a blessing | western quarter [of the city] wishing to receive a blessing | western quarter [of the city] wishing to receive a blessing |
| 43286 | from him. And the deacon came in and informed Athanasius | from him. And the deacon came in and informed Athanasius | from him. And the deacon came in and informed Athanasius |
| 43287 | concerning them, and Athanasius said, ‘I am not disengaged.’ | concerning them, and Athanasius said, ‘I am not disengaged.’ | concerning them, and Athanasius said, ‘I am not disengaged.’ |
| 43288 | And the deacon said unto one of them, ¢ Pray trouble your- | And the deacon said unto one of them, ¢ Pray trouble your- | And the deacon said unto one of them, ¢ Pray trouble your- |
| 43289 | selves and go away until to-morrow morning, because we | selves and go away until to-morrow morning, because we | selves and go away until to-morrow morning, because we |
| 43290 | have with us here certain brethren who [have come] on | have with us here certain brethren who [have come] on | have with us here certain brethren who [have come] on |
| 43291 | behalf of the people in the South.” And when he had told | behalf of the people in the South.” And when he had told | behalf of the people in the South.” And when he had told |
| 43292 | them [these things] they departed, saying, ¢ Pray ye for us, | them [these things] they departed, saying, ¢ Pray ye for us, | them [these things] they departed, saying, ¢ Pray ye for us, |
| 43293 | and meanwhile we will go and pray in the Monastery of Apa | and meanwhile we will go and pray in the Monastery of Apa | and meanwhile we will go and pray in the Monastery of Apa |
| 43294 | Ména, and we will return unto thee.” And we gave unto | Ména, and we will return unto thee.” And we gave unto | Ména, and we will return unto thee.” And we gave unto |
| 43295 | Athanasius the document containing the resolution which had | Athanasius the document containing the resolution which had | Athanasius the document containing the resolution which had |
| 43296 | been passed by the majority, and when he had read it he | been passed by the majority, and when he had read it he | been passed by the majority, and when he had read it he |
| 43297 | rejoiced exceedingly, and he said unto us, ‘I rejoice very | rejoiced exceedingly, and he said unto us, ‘I rejoice very | rejoiced exceedingly, and he said unto us, ‘I rejoice very |
| 43298 | greatly over the wandering sheep in your city whom God | greatly over the wandering sheep in your city whom God | greatly over the wandering sheep in your city whom God |
| 43299 | hath turned unto repentance.” And he told them concerning | hath turned unto repentance.” And he told them concerning | hath turned unto repentance.” And he told them concerning |
| 43300 | the Canons of the Church [on the subject], saying, ¢ In what | the Canons of the Church [on the subject], saying, ¢ In what | the Canons of the Church [on the subject], saying, ¢ In what |
| 43301 | way do ye read? ........ we ...... 1 aecord- | way do ye read? ........ we ...... 1 aecord- | way do ye read? ........ we ...... 1 aecord- |
| 43302 | ing to what our father Apa Macedonius [told] us. And | ing to what our father Apa Macedonius [told] us. And | ing to what our father Apa Macedonius [told] us. And |
| 43303 | when the [holy archbishop] heard [these words] he said . . . . | when the [holy archbishop] heard [these words] he said . . . . | when the [holy archbishop] heard [these words] he said . . . . |
| 43304 | [Two or three lines wanting] | [Two or three lines wanting] | [Two or three lines wanting] |
| 43305 | | “built upon it. Verily, my children, your holy father did | | “built upon it. Verily, my children, your holy father did | | “built upon it. Verily, my children, your holy father did |
| 43306 | not lay the foundation only and build until he had finished | not lay the foundation only and build until he had finished | not lay the foundation only and build until he had finished |
| 43307 | the foundation, but he built until he had finished the whole | the foundation, but he built until he had finished the whole | the foundation, but he built until he had finished the whole |
| 43308 | building, and had laid the coping stone upon it. And to | building, and had laid the coping stone upon it. And to | building, and had laid the coping stone upon it. And to |
| 43309 | you yourselves doth it belong to keep the things whieh he | you yourselves doth it belong to keep the things whieh he | you yourselves doth it belong to keep the things whieh he |
| 43310 | commanded.’ | commanded.’ | commanded.’ |
| 43311 | 1 Mutilations in the text. | 1 Mutilations in the text. | 1 Mutilations in the text. |
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| 43312 | ATHANASIUS EXPLAINS MARK’S DIFFICULTY 975 | ATHANASIUS EXPLAINS MARK’S DIFFICULTY 975 | ATHANASIUS EXPLAINS MARK’S DIFFICULTY 975 |
| 43313 | And when he had made an end of speaking to us, Mark | And when he had made an end of speaking to us, Mark | And when he had made an end of speaking to us, Mark |
| 43314 | the presbyter said, ¢ There is one matter which is a stumbling- | the presbyter said, ¢ There is one matter which is a stumbling- | the presbyter said, ¢ There is one matter which is a stumbling- |
| 43315 | block to me, and I wish to tell thee what it is, O my holy | block to me, and I wish to tell thee what it is, O my holy | block to me, and I wish to tell thee what it is, O my holy |
| 43316 | father’; and the archbishop said, Ⲧⲉ me what it is.” And | father’; and the archbishop said, ⲧⲉ me what it is.” And | father’; and the archbishop said, te me what it is.” And |
| 43317 | Mark said, © Certain heathen men [live] to the east of us and | Mark said, © Certain heathen men [live] to the east of us and | Mark said, © Certain heathen men [live] to the east of us and |
| 43318 | to the west of the south of our city; they are called Anouba, | to the west of the south of our city; they are called Anouba, | to the west of the south of our city; they are called Anouba, |
| 43319 | and they are very poor. And it happeneth that when they | and they are very poor. And it happeneth that when they | and they are very poor. And it happeneth that when they |
| 43320 | ery out to us, saying, “Give us bread,” my understanding | ery out to us, saying, “Give us bread,” my understanding | ery out to us, saying, “Give us bread,” my understanding |
| 43321 | moveth me not to give it to them, because they are heathen.’ | moveth me not to give it to them, because they are heathen.’ | moveth me not to give it to them, because they are heathen.’ |
| 43322 | [And the holy archbishop said unto him, ¢ Have ye not read | [And the holy archbishop said unto him, ¢ Have ye not read | [And the holy archbishop said unto him, ¢ Have ye not read |
| 43323 | in the Gospel, “Seek, and ye shall] | find ; knock, and it shall | in the Gospel, “Seek, and ye shall] | find ; knock, and it shall | in the Gospel, “Seek, and ye shall] | find ; knock, and it shall |
| 43324 | be opened unto ⲣⲟⲛ Have ye not heard the Apostle | be opened unto ⲣⲟⲛ Have ye not heard the Apostle | be opened unto ron Have ye not heard the Apostle |
| 43325 | saying, “ Doth God belong to the Jews only? Is He not | saying, “ Doth God belong to the Jews only? Is He not | saying, “ Doth God belong to the Jews only? Is He not |
| 43326 | the God of the Gentiles also? Yea, He belongeth to the | the God of the Gentiles also? Yea, He belongeth to the | the God of the Gentiles also? Yea, He belongeth to the |
| 43327 | Gentiles also, for God is One.” ? He said unto Abraham, | Gentiles also, for God is One.” ? He said unto Abraham, | Gentiles also, for God is One.” ? He said unto Abraham, |
| 43328 | ‘ Behold, I will make thee to be a father of many nations.” | ‘ Behold, I will make thee to be a father of many nations.” | ‘ Behold, I will make thee to be a father of many nations.” |
| 43329 | And again, He said of Cornelius in the Acts of the Apostles, | And again, He said of Cornelius in the Acts of the Apostles, | And again, He said of Cornelius in the Acts of the Apostles, |
| 43330 | that he was “one of another nation , yet because God is One, | that he was “one of another nation , yet because God is One, | that he was “one of another nation , yet because God is One, |
| 43331 | He sent unto him Peter, the chief of the Apostles, who | He sent unto him Peter, the chief of the Apostles, who | He sent unto him Peter, the chief of the Apostles, who |
| 43332 | baptized him, and God taught him by means of a vision not | baptized him, and God taught him by means of a vision not | baptized him, and God taught him by means of a vision not |
| 43333 | to consider any man to be polluted or unclean.* And, O Mark, | to consider any man to be polluted or unclean.* And, O Mark, | to consider any man to be polluted or unclean.* And, O Mark, |
| 43334 | thou canst collect for thyself a multitude of testimonies from | thou canst collect for thyself a multitude of testimonies from | thou canst collect for thyself a multitude of testimonies from |
| 43335 | the Holy Scriptures that will convince thee completely [of | the Holy Scriptures that will convince thee completely [of | the Holy Scriptures that will convince thee completely [of |
| 43336 | the truth of this].” And Mark said, <I will seek, and I ii | the truth of this].” And Mark said, <I will seek, and I ii | the truth of this].” And Mark said, <I will seek, and I ii |
| 43337 | find ; T will knock, and it shall be opened unto me] . nE | find ; T will knock, and it shall be opened unto me] . nE | find ; T will knock, and it shall be opened unto me] . nE |
| 43338 | [Two or three lines wanting] | [Two or three lines wanting] | [Two or three lines wanting] |
| 43339 | I'....% And the archbishop said unto him, ‘It cannot be that | I'....% And the archbishop said unto him, ‘It cannot be that | I'....% And the archbishop said unto him, ‘It cannot be that |
| 43340 | thou hast not known these things until now! Hast thou not | thou hast not known these things until now! Hast thou not | thou hast not known these things until now! Hast thou not |
| 43341 | read in the Gospel what our Saviour said unto the Canaanitish | read in the Gospel what our Saviour said unto the Canaanitish | read in the Gospel what our Saviour said unto the Canaanitish |
| 43342 | woman ? He said, “It is not good to take the bread of the | woman ? He said, “It is not good to take the bread of the | woman ? He said, “It is not good to take the bread of the |
| 43343 | children and throw it to the dogs.” And she answered and said, | children and throw it to the dogs.” And she answered and said, | children and throw it to the dogs.” And she answered and said, |
| 43344 | “Yea, Lord, [but] the dogs also eat of the fragments which | “Yea, Lord, [but] the dogs also eat of the fragments which | “Yea, Lord, [but] the dogs also eat of the fragments which |
| 43345 | fall from the table of their masters.” And observe the | fall from the table of their masters.” And observe the | fall from the table of their masters.” And observe the |
| 43346 | 1 Matt. vii. 7; Luke xi. 9. | 1 Matt. vii. 7; Luke xi. 9. | 1 Matt. vii. 7; Luke xi. 9. |
| 43347 | 2 Rom. iii. 29, 30. | 2 Rom. iii. 29, 30. | 2 Rom. iii. 29, 30. |
| 43348 | 3 Gen. xvii. 4, 5. + Acts x. 28. | 3 Gen. xvii. 4, 5. + Acts x. 28. | 3 Gen. xvii. 4, 5. + Acts x. 28. |
| 43349 | 5 Mutilations in the text. | 5 Mutilations in the text. | 5 Mutilations in the text. |
| 43350 | Fol. 27 a | Fol. 27 a | Fol. 27 a |
| 43351 | ⲛⲇ | ⲛⲇ | nḋ |
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| 43353 | manner in which our Saviour applauded her answer. He said | manner in which our Saviour applauded her answer. He said | manner in which our Saviour applauded her answer. He said |
| 43354 | unto her, Ⲟ woman, great is thy faith; let it be unto | unto her, ⲟⲓ woman, great is thy faith; let it be unto | unto her, oi woman, great is thy faith; let it be unto |
| 43355 | thee even as thou wishest.”! And her daughter was better | thee even as thou wishest.”! And her daughter was better | thee even as thou wishest.”! And her daughter was better |
| 43356 | from that hour. | from that hour. | from that hour. |
| 43357 | And the archbishop said also [unto him], ‘I will relate unto | And the archbishop said also [unto him], ‘I will relate unto | And the archbishop said also [unto him], ‘I will relate unto |
| 43358 | thee another parable which I heard from the fathers who were | thee another parable which I heard from the fathers who were | thee another parable which I heard from the fathers who were |
| 43359 | monks and who lived in . . . .?2 | monks and who lived in . . . .?2 | monks and who lived in . . . .?2 |
| 43360 | [Three or four lines wanting] | [Three or four lines wanting] | [Three or four lines wanting] |
| 43361 | Fol. 28a | .... 2% not good is his work. That which he doth [he doth | Fol. 28a | .... 2% not good is his work. That which he doth [he doth | Fol. 28a | .... 2% not good is his work. That which he doth [he doth |
| 43362 | ⲛ︦︦ⲋ︦] not do] in secret. Moreover, James saith in his Catholic | ⲛ︦︦ⲋ︦ not do] in secret. Moreover, James saith in his Catholic | n︦︦6︦ not do] in secret. Moreover, James saith in his Catholic |
| 43363 | Epistle, “ He who saith, I am a worshipper [of God], and | Epistle, “ He who saith, I am a worshipper [of God], and | Epistle, “ He who saith, I am a worshipper [of God], and |
| 43364 | bridleth not his tongue [is no worshipper], but he deceiveth | bridleth not his tongue [is no worshipper], but he deceiveth | bridleth not his tongue [is no worshipper], but he deceiveth |
| 43365 | his heart, and the worship of this man is vain.” 3 And another | his heart, and the worship of this man is vain.” 3 And another | his heart, and the worship of this man is vain.” 3 And another |
| 43366 | brother said, “Yea, his work is good.” The holy psalmist | brother said, “Yea, his work is good.” The holy psalmist | brother said, “Yea, his work is good.” The holy psalmist |
| 43367 | David saith, “I will give (i. e. make) my prayer before every | David saith, “I will give (i. e. make) my prayer before every | David saith, “I will give (i. e. make) my prayer before every |
| 43368 | one who feareth the Ⲙⲟⲓ. And again, the Apostle saith, | one who feareth the Ⲙⲟⲓ. And again, the Apostle saith, | one who feareth the Moi. And again, the Apostle saith, |
| 43369 | « Pray without ceasing.” ® And behold, there are very many | « Pray without ceasing.” ® And behold, there are very many | « Pray without ceasing.” ® And behold, there are very many |
| 43370 | other passages in the Seriptures which will make us certain | other passages in the Seriptures which will make us certain | other passages in the Seriptures which will make us certain |
| 43371 | about prayer. And the other brother said, Our Lord told | about prayer. And the other brother said, Our Lord told | about prayer. And the other brother said, Our Lord told |
| 43372 | us thus: “When thou art going to pray, go thou into thy | us thus: “When thou art going to pray, go thou into thy | us thus: “When thou art going to pray, go thou into thy |
| 43373 | chamber ; shut the door on thyself, pray to thy Father Who | chamber ; shut the door on thyself, pray to thy Father Who | chamber ; shut the door on thyself, pray to thy Father Who |
| 43374 | 1s in secret, and thy Father Who seeth thee in secret shall | 1s in secret, and thy Father Who seeth thee in secret shall | 1s in secret, and thy Father Who seeth thee in secret shall |
| 43375 | reward thee [openly].””” ¢ And the other brother said, ¢ Similarly | reward thee [openly].””” ¢ And the other brother said, ¢ Similarly | reward thee [openly].””” ¢ And the other brother said, ¢ Similarly |
| 43376 | I myself do not believe this matter.” And the other brother | I myself do not believe this matter.” And the other brother | I myself do not believe this matter.” And the other brother |
| 43377 | sald unto him, ¢ Let us enquire of Apa Phou-p-kdht, and he | sald unto him, ¢ Let us enquire of Apa Phou-p-kdht, and he | sald unto him, ¢ Let us enquire of Apa Phou-p-kdht, and he |
| 43378 | will give us the explanation of the matter into which we are | will give us the explanation of the matter into which we are | will give us the explanation of the matter into which we are |
| 43379 | enquiring. . . . . ? [And the two brethren set out] together | | enquiring. . . . . ? [And the two brethren set out] together | | enquiring. . . . . ? [And the two brethren set out] together | |
| 43380 | ⲕⲟ 3. Now the brethren had bestowed upon him the name of | ⲕⲟⲓ 3. Now the brethren had bestowed upon him the name of | koi 3. Now the brethren had bestowed upon him the name of |
| 43381 | [3] [Phou-p-k]oh[t], because he was not satisfied with any man’s | [3] [Phou-p-k]oh[t], because he was not satisfied with any man’s | [3] [Phou-p-k]oh[t], because he was not satisfied with any man’s |
| 43382 | [performance] of the things which it was right for [them to | [performance] of the things which it was right for [them to | [performance] of the things which it was right for [them to |
| 43383 | do]. And the two brethren rose up, and went quickly to him, | do]. And the two brethren rose up, and went quickly to him, | do]. And the two brethren rose up, and went quickly to him, |
| 43384 | and they called into [his cell], according to the rule of the | and they called into [his cell], according to the rule of the | and they called into [his cell], according to the rule of the |
| 43385 | 1 Matt. xv, 28 ; Mark vii. 3. 2 Mutilations in the text. | 1 Matt. xv, 28 ; Mark vii. 3. 2 Mutilations in the text. | 1 Matt. xv, 28 ; Mark vii. 3. 2 Mutilations in the text. |
| 43386 | 3 Jas. i. 26. + Ps, xxii. 25. | 3 Jas. i. 26. + Ps, xxii. 25. | 3 Jas. i. 26. + Ps, xxii. 25. |
| 43387 | 51 Thess. v. 17. 8 Matt. vi, 6. | 51 Thess. v. 17. 8 Matt. vi, 6. | 51 Thess. v. 17. 8 Matt. vi, 6. |
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| 43388 | ATHANASIUS AND MARK CONVERSE 977 | ATHANASIUS AND MARK CONVERSE 977 | ATHANASIUS AND MARK CONVERSE 977 |
| 43389 | brethren, And he came out, and took them into his place, | brethren, And he came out, and took them into his place, | brethren, And he came out, and took them into his place, |
| 43390 | and they prayed and then sat down together. And he said | and they prayed and then sat down together. And he said | and they prayed and then sat down together. And he said |
| 43391 | unto them, ¢ Welcome to you, O brethren’; and they said unto | unto them, ¢ Welcome to you, O brethren’; and they said unto | unto them, ¢ Welcome to you, O brethren’; and they said unto |
| 43392 | him, ¢ Forgive us, O our holy father.” And one of them made | him, ¢ Forgive us, O our holy father.” And one of them made | him, ¢ Forgive us, O our holy father.” And one of them made |
| 43393 | a sign to the other to speak, and he who had made the | a sign to the other to speak, and he who had made the | a sign to the other to speak, and he who had made the |
| 43394 | accusation against the brother that he performed his daily | accusation against the brother that he performed his daily | accusation against the brother that he performed his daily |
| 43395 | works and deeds in public made answer and told him about | works and deeds in public made answer and told him about | works and deeds in public made answer and told him about |
| 43396 | the strife which was between them. And the old man | the strife which was between them. And the old man | the strife which was between them. And the old man |
| 43397 | answered and said, ¢ Forgive me, O brethren ; strife concerning | answered and said, ¢ Forgive me, O brethren ; strife concerning | answered and said, ¢ Forgive me, O brethren ; strife concerning |
| 43398 | the Scriptures is labour and weariness, for as soon as it is | the Scriptures is labour and weariness, for as soon as it is | the Scriptures is labour and weariness, for as soon as it is |
| 43399 | restrained in one place it breaketh out in another. But I will | restrained in one place it breaketh out in another. But I will | restrained in one place it breaketh out in another. But I will |
| 43400 | relate unto you a matter which is connected with the affairs | relate unto you a matter which is connected with the affairs | relate unto you a matter which is connected with the affairs |
| 43401 | of this world. It came to pass during a certain year when | of this world. It came to pass during a certain year when | of this world. It came to pass during a certain year when |
| 43402 | the inundation did not permit all our fields to be watered | the inundation did not permit all our fields to be watered | the inundation did not permit all our fields to be watered |
| 43403 | because the level of the Nile-flood was not sufficiently high. | because the level of the Nile-flood was not sufficiently high. | because the level of the Nile-flood was not sufficiently high. |
| 43404 | Now there were two men in one house, and one of them said, | Now there were two men in one house, and one of them said, | Now there were two men in one house, and one of them said, |
| 43405 | “T will run out to the field so that I may sow a little seed, | | “T will run out to the field so that I may sow a little seed, | | “T will run out to the field so that I may sow a little seed, | |
| 43406 | lest we die of hunger and [perish].” And the other brother Fol. 294 | lest we die of hunger and [perish].” And the other brother Fol. 294 | lest we die of hunger and [perish].” And the other brother Fol. 294 |
| 43407 | said, “I myself will not go, because there is not sufficient [ⲛ︦ⲏ︦] | said, “I myself will not go, because there is not sufficient 58 | said, “I myself will not go, because there is not sufficient 58 |
| 43408 | water to enable all our fields to be watered.” And the brother | water to enable all our fields to be watered.” And the brother | water to enable all our fields to be watered.” And the brother |
| 43409 | who had first spoken to his companion departed, and sowed | who had first spoken to his companion departed, and sowed | who had first spoken to his companion departed, and sowed |
| 43410 | a little wheat, and a little barley, and a few lentils, and a few | a little wheat, and a little barley, and a few lentils, and a few | a little wheat, and a little barley, and a few lentils, and a few |
| 43411 | beans, and a little of each of the other kinds of seeds. And | beans, and a little of each of the other kinds of seeds. And | beans, and a little of each of the other kinds of seeds. And |
| 43412 | the famine waxed sore in the land. Now, therefore, my | the famine waxed sore in the land. Now, therefore, my | the famine waxed sore in the land. Now, therefore, my |
| 43413 | brethren, which of these two brethren shall live: he who | brethren, which of these two brethren shall live: he who | brethren, which of these two brethren shall live: he who |
| 43414 | sowed a little seed, or he who sowed none at all?’ And the | sowed a little seed, or he who sowed none at all?’ And the | sowed a little seed, or he who sowed none at all?’ And the |
| 43415 | brother who was engaged in the strife answered, saying, | brother who was engaged in the strife answered, saying, | brother who was engaged in the strife answered, saying, |
| 43416 | ¢ He who sowed a little seed.” And the holy man said unto | ¢ He who sowed a little seed.” And the holy man said unto | ¢ He who sowed a little seed.” And the holy man said unto |
| 43417 | hin, ‘Thou hast judged rightly, my son, for he who ⲣⲉⲓ- | hin, ‘Thou hast judged rightly, my son, for he who ⲣⲉⲓ- | hin, ‘Thou hast judged rightly, my son, for he who rei- |
| 43418 | formeth a little commandment well shall live rather than he | formeth a little commandment well shall live rather than he | formeth a little commandment well shall live rather than he |
| 43419 | who performeth no commandment at all.’ And straightway | who performeth no commandment at all.’ And straightway | who performeth no commandment at all.’ And straightway |
| 43420 | that brother, when he heard this rebuke, cast himself at the | that brother, when he heard this rebuke, cast himself at the | that brother, when he heard this rebuke, cast himself at the |
| 43421 | feet of the brother with whom he had the dispute, saying, | feet of the brother with whom he had the dispute, saying, | feet of the brother with whom he had the dispute, saying, |
| 43422 | ¢ Forgive me . . . .! | ¢ Forgive me . . . .! | ¢ Forgive me . . . .! |
| 43423 | 1 Mutilation in the text. | 1 Mutilation in the text. | 1 Mutilation in the text. |
| 43424 | 3 nr | 3 nr | 3 nr |
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| 43426 | [Two lines wanting] | [Two lines wanting] | [Two lines wanting] |
| 43427 | Fol. 29% |. . . .!the two of them. | Fol. 29% |. . . .!the two of them. | Fol. 29% |. . . .!the two of them. |
| 43428 | [ⲛ︦ⲑ︦ And now [said the archbishop], my son Mark, I have told | ⲛ︦ⲑ︦ And now [said the archbishop], my son Mark, I have told | n︦θ︦ And now [said the archbishop], my son Mark, I have told |
| 43429 | thee these things because of the heathen Anouba of whom | thee these things because of the heathen Anouba of whom | thee these things because of the heathen Anouba of whom |
| 43430 | thou hast spoken unto me. It is more profitable for thee | thou hast spoken unto me. It is more profitable for thee | thou hast spoken unto me. It is more profitable for thee |
| 43431 | to force thyself, especially for love’s sake, than to be forced | to force thyself, especially for love’s sake, than to be forced | to force thyself, especially for love’s sake, than to be forced |
| 43432 | without any love in thy heart; for love covereth a multitude | without any love in thy heart; for love covereth a multitude | without any love in thy heart; for love covereth a multitude |
| 43433 | of sins. Needs must that after a certain time [hath elapsed] | of sins. Needs must that after a certain time [hath elapsed] | of sins. Needs must that after a certain time [hath elapsed] |
| 43434 | that heathen man shall believe in God, and therefore have | that heathen man shall believe in God, and therefore have | that heathen man shall believe in God, and therefore have |
| 43435 | I said these things unto thee. For I find thee to be like unto | I said these things unto thee. For I find thee to be like unto | I said these things unto thee. For I find thee to be like unto |
| 43436 | a seed in its nest, according to what Isaiah saith, ¢ Destroy | a seed in its nest, according to what Isaiah saith, ¢ Destroy | a seed in its nest, according to what Isaiah saith, ¢ Destroy |
| 43437 | not him that hath the blessing of God in him.’ 2 | not him that hath the blessing of God in him.’ 2 | not him that hath the blessing of God in him.’ 2 |
| 43438 | And it came to pass, when the holy Archbishop Apa | And it came to pass, when the holy Archbishop Apa | And it came to pass, when the holy Archbishop Apa |
| 43439 | Athanasius had said these things, that he spake unto his | Athanasius had said these things, that he spake unto his | Athanasius had said these things, that he spake unto his |
| 43440 | deacon, saying, ‘Prepare the Offering; we will consecrate | deacon, saying, ‘Prepare the Offering; we will consecrate | deacon, saying, ‘Prepare the Offering; we will consecrate |
| 43441 | the bishop.” And thus [saying] he rose up, and grasped | the bishop.” And thus [saying] he rose up, and grasped | the bishop.” And thus [saying] he rose up, and grasped |
| 43442 | the hand of Mark, and led him into the church—now all | the hand of Mark, and led him into the church—now all | the hand of Mark, and led him into the church—now all |
| 43443 | the people were accompanying him—and he laid his hands | the people were accompanying him—and he laid his hands | the people were accompanying him—and he laid his hands |
| 43444 | upon him. And the archbishop came out and departed to | upon him. And the archbishop came out and departed to | upon him. And the archbishop came out and departed to |
| 43445 | the place wherein he Lived. And he said unto his deacon, | the place wherein he Lived. And he said unto his deacon, | the place wherein he Lived. And he said unto his deacon, |
| 43446 | Fol. 304 [ Make ready a table] | so that we may eat bread with each | Fol. 304 [ Make ready a table] | so that we may eat bread with each | Fol. 304 [ Make ready a table] | so that we may eat bread with each |
| 43447 | [ⲝ̄] other’ ; and thus it happened that we were held to be worthy | 60 other’ ; and thus it happened that we were held to be worthy | 60 other’ ; and thus it happened that we were held to be worthy |
| 43448 | of the blessing of his holy fatherhood. And we passed three | of the blessing of his holy fatherhood. And we passed three | of the blessing of his holy fatherhood. And we passed three |
| 43449 | days with him, according to custom, and on the fourth day | days with him, according to custom, and on the fourth day | days with him, according to custom, and on the fourth day |
| 43450 | he sent the episcopal licence, and dismissed us. And when | he sent the episcopal licence, and dismissed us. And when | he sent the episcopal licence, and dismissed us. And when |
| 43451 | we had come outside the door he sent his deacon to Apa | we had come outside the door he sent his deacon to Apa | we had come outside the door he sent his deacon to Apa |
| 43452 | Mark the bishop, and he led him into his presence. And | Mark the bishop, and he led him into his presence. And | Mark the bishop, and he led him into his presence. And |
| 43453 | [the archbishop] said unto him, ¢ When thou shalt have | [the archbishop] said unto him, ¢ When thou shalt have | [the archbishop] said unto him, ¢ When thou shalt have |
| 43454 | entered the South [and returned] to thy place, lay thine | entered the South [and returned] to thy place, lay thine | entered the South [and returned] to thy place, lay thine |
| 43455 | hands upon thy brother. Thou shalt ordain him deacon first | hands upon thy brother. Thou shalt ordain him deacon first | hands upon thy brother. Thou shalt ordain him deacon first |
| 43456 | of all, and subsequently presbyter, because he hath been ap- | of all, and subsequently presbyter, because he hath been ap- | of all, and subsequently presbyter, because he hath been ap- |
| 43457 | pointed to the stewardship, for the tunic was also put upon him, | pointed to the stewardship, for the tunic was also put upon him, | pointed to the stewardship, for the tunic was also put upon him, |
| 43458 | and was fastened over the shoulder. Now, as for thyself, as | and was fastened over the shoulder. Now, as for thyself, as | and was fastened over the shoulder. Now, as for thyself, as |
| 43459 | 1 Mutilation in the text. 2 Compare Isa. xlii. 3 ; Izv. 8. | 1 Mutilation in the text. 2 Compare Isa. xlii. 3 ; Izv. 8. | 1 Mutilation in the text. 2 Compare Isa. xlii. 3 ; Izv. 8. |
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| 43460 | MARK IS CONSECRATED BISHOP 979 | MARK IS CONSECRATED BISHOP 979 | MARK IS CONSECRATED BISHOP 979 |
| 43461 | thou didst come under the protection of thy father, even so | thou didst come under the protection of thy father, even so | thou didst come under the protection of thy father, even so |
| 43462 | shall thy brother come under thy protection. For this reason, | shall thy brother come under thy protection. For this reason, | shall thy brother come under thy protection. For this reason, |
| 43463 | after thou hast run thy course he shall sit in thy place” And | after thou hast run thy course he shall sit in thy place” And | after thou hast run thy course he shall sit in thy place” And |
| 43464 | when Mark had heard these things from [Apa Athanasius, | when Mark had heard these things from [Apa Athanasius, | when Mark had heard these things from [Apa Athanasius, |
| 43465 | the holy] archbishop, [he departed]. | the holy] archbishop, [he departed]. | the holy] archbishop, [he departed]. |
| 43466 | Now | when we had come forth from him we departed to Fel. 30 | Now | when we had come forth from him we departed to Fel. 30 | Now | when we had come forth from him we departed to Fel. 30 |
| 43467 | Rakote, and we embarked in a small boat, and sailed unto [33] | Rakote, and we embarked in a small boat, and sailed unto [33] | Rakote, and we embarked in a small boat, and sailed unto [33] |
| 43468 | a place which is called Skhissa. And there was a very large | a place which is called Skhissa. And there was a very large | a place which is called Skhissa. And there was a very large |
| 43469 | number of boats tied up at that place, and we examined them | number of boats tied up at that place, and we examined them | number of boats tied up at that place, and we examined them |
| 43470 | all and did not find one bound for the city of Antinoé, because | all and did not find one bound for the city of Antinoé, because | all and did not find one bound for the city of Antinoé, because |
| 43471 | in that nome they are [engaged in] the transport of wheat. | in that nome they are [engaged in] the transport of wheat. | in that nome they are [engaged in] the transport of wheat. |
| 43472 | However, God decreed a piece of good fortune for us, for | However, God decreed a piece of good fortune for us, for | However, God decreed a piece of good fortune for us, for |
| 43473 | when we had passed a few days in that place with the | when we had passed a few days in that place with the | when we had passed a few days in that place with the |
| 43474 | brethren and with the bishop, and were saying, ‘Why is it | brethren and with the bishop, and were saying, ‘Why is it | brethren and with the bishop, and were saying, ‘Why is it |
| 43475 | that we have not been able to find among all the ships lying | that we have not been able to find among all the ships lying | that we have not been able to find among all the ships lying |
| 43476 | here one that is going to sail to our region?’ the bishop said | here one that is going to sail to our region?’ the bishop said | here one that is going to sail to our region?’ the bishop said |
| 43477 | unto [us], Ⲃⲉ patient, God will send one unto us opportunely, | unto [us], Ⲃⲉ patient, God will send one unto us opportunely, | unto [us], Ve patient, God will send one unto us opportunely, |
| 43478 | and we shall depart to our house in peace.” And the following | and we shall depart to our house in peace.” And the following | and we shall depart to our house in peace.” And the following |
| 43479 | evening there came into port a ship which belonged to the | evening there came into port a ship which belonged to the | evening there came into port a ship which belonged to the |
| 43480 | city of Souan (Syene, Aswén), a place which was not very far | city of Souan (Syene, Aswén), a place which was not very far | city of Souan (Syene, Aswén), a place which was not very far |
| 43481 | from his city. [The captain] had brought his cargo to the | from his city. [The captain] had brought his cargo to the | from his city. [The captain] had brought his cargo to the |
| 43482 | North, to the city . . . .! | North, to the city . . . .! | North, to the city . . . .! |
| 43483 | [Nearly two lines wanting] | [Nearly two lines wanting] | [Nearly two lines wanting] |
| 43484 | .... ϯ and the noblemen were in ill health, and they brought Fol. 314 | .... Ϯ and the noblemen were in ill health, and they brought Fol. 314 | .... Ti and the noblemen were in ill health, and they brought Fol. 314 |
| 43485 | him and their wives, and their goods, and all their baggage, 2h | him and their wives, and their goods, and all their baggage, 2h | him and their wives, and their goods, and all their baggage, 2h |
| 43486 | and their slaves, and they came to Rakote. And when the | and their slaves, and they came to Rakote. And when the | and their slaves, and they came to Rakote. And when the |
| 43487 | morning had come the brethren who were travelling with | morning had come the brethren who were travelling with | morning had come the brethren who were travelling with |
| 43488 | the bishop looked, and as soon as they saw the ship they | the bishop looked, and as soon as they saw the ship they | the bishop looked, and as soon as they saw the ship they |
| 43489 | knew that it had arrived in port during the night. And | knew that it had arrived in port during the night. And | knew that it had arrived in port during the night. And |
| 43490 | straightway one of the brethren went, and spake unto the | straightway one of the brethren went, and spake unto the | straightway one of the brethren went, and spake unto the |
| 43491 | captain of the ship, saying, Wilt thou allow us to embark | captain of the ship, saying, Wilt thou allow us to embark | captain of the ship, saying, Wilt thou allow us to embark |
| 43492 | with thee when thou shalt depart to the South ?” The captain | with thee when thou shalt depart to the South ?” The captain | with thee when thou shalt depart to the South ?” The captain |
| 43493 | said unto him, Of what place are ye natives? I see that | said unto him, Of what place are ye natives? I see that | said unto him, Of what place are ye natives? I see that |
| 43494 | 1 Mutilations in the text. | 1 Mutilations in the text. | 1 Mutilations in the text. |
| 43495 | 3r2 | 3r2 | 3r2 |
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| 43497 | your speech resembleth ours.” And the brother said, ‘We | your speech resembleth ours.” And the brother said, ‘We | your speech resembleth ours.” And the brother said, ‘We |
| 43498 | belong to Pilak (Philac).” And the captain said, * Whither | belong to Pilak (Philac).” And the captain said, * Whither | belong to Pilak (Philac).” And the captain said, * Whither |
| 43499 | goest thou in this place, and for what purpose hast thou | goest thou in this place, and for what purpose hast thou | goest thou in this place, and for what purpose hast thou |
| 43500 | ⲥⲟⲙⲉ... | ⲥⲟⲙⲉ... | some... |
| 43501 | [Five or six lines wanting] | [Five or six lines wanting] | [Five or six lines wanting] |
| 43502 | Fol. ⲓ... | he found him (i.e. the bishop) sitting at the door of the | Fol. Ⲓ... | he found him (i.e. the bishop) sitting at the door of the | Fol. I... | he found him (i.e. the bishop) sitting at the door of the |
| 43503 | ⲝ︦ⲅ︦ church, and he cast himself down and did homage at his feet. | ⲝ︦ⲅ︦ church, and he cast himself down and did homage at his feet. | ks︦ġ︦ church, and he cast himself down and did homage at his feet. |
| 43504 | And he said, ‘I am worthy of a great favour this day, O my | And he said, ‘I am worthy of a great favour this day, O my | And he said, ‘I am worthy of a great favour this day, O my |
| 43505 | holy father’; and he spake and related unto the bishop | holy father’; and he spake and related unto the bishop | holy father’; and he spake and related unto the bishop |
| 43506 | how his ship was being delayed. And the bishop said unto | how his ship was being delayed. And the bishop said unto | how his ship was being delayed. And the bishop said unto |
| 43507 | him, ‘They shall release it this day, if it be God's Will’ | him, ‘They shall release it this day, if it be God's Will’ | him, ‘They shall release it this day, if it be God's Will’ |
| 43508 | And the captain ran off to the ship, and told [this] to the | And the captain ran off to the ship, and told [this] to the | And the captain ran off to the ship, and told [this] to the |
| 43509 | noblemen and to his fellow sailors, and they too ran up to the | noblemen and to his fellow sailors, and they too ran up to the | noblemen and to his fellow sailors, and they too ran up to the |
| 43510 | church to receive a blessing from the bishop. And [the bishop] | church to receive a blessing from the bishop. And [the bishop] | church to receive a blessing from the bishop. And [the bishop] |
| 43511 | entreated the noblemen to let the ship go, and to carry him | entreated the noblemen to let the ship go, and to carry him | entreated the noblemen to let the ship go, and to carry him |
| 43512 | to the South; and they said, ⲇⲉ thou commandest, O our | to the South; and they said, ⲇⲉ thou commandest, O our | to the South; and they said, ḋe thou commandest, O our |
| 43513 | holy father, so shall it be” And thus | holy father, so shall it be” And thus | holy father, so shall it be” And thus |
| 43514 | [Five or six lines wanting] | [Five or six lines wanting] | [Five or six lines wanting] |
| 43515 | Fol. 324 | by the help of the Christ, the wind drove us on with all its | Fol. 324 | by the help of the Christ, the wind drove us on with all its | Fol. 324 | by the help of the Christ, the wind drove us on with all its |
| 43516 | Za power until the company arrived at his city. And when they | Za power until the company arrived at his city. And when they | Za power until the company arrived at his city. And when they |
| 43517 | had arrived in their house in the South, they made a great | had arrived in their house in the South, they made a great | had arrived in their house in the South, they made a great |
| 43518 | entertainment in honour of the bishop, and they gave him | entertainment in honour of the bishop, and they gave him | entertainment in honour of the bishop, and they gave him |
| 43519 | a sheep to carry back to his city. And when the people | a sheep to carry back to his city. And when the people | a sheep to carry back to his city. And when the people |
| 43520 | heard of his arrival they all flocked out, and they sang psalms | heard of his arrival they all flocked out, and they sang psalms | heard of his arrival they all flocked out, and they sang psalms |
| 43521 | and hymns before him until they brought him into the church, | and hymns before him until they brought him into the church, | and hymns before him until they brought him into the church, |
| 43522 | and scated him upon the throne. And he gave unto them | and scated him upon the throne. And he gave unto them | and scated him upon the throne. And he gave unto them |
| 43523 | the deed of his appointment to the bishopric, and the deacon | the deed of his appointment to the bishopric, and the deacon | the deed of his appointment to the bishopric, and the deacon |
| 43524 | took it and told the people about it, and [how Mark] was the | took it and told the people about it, and [how Mark] was the | took it and told the people about it, and [how Mark] was the |
| 43525 | heir, and he read it to the people. And he made ready the | heir, and he read it to the people. And he made ready the | heir, and he read it to the people. And he made ready the |
| 43526 | Offering, and he administered the Sacrament to them all with | Offering, and he administered the Sacrament to them all with | Offering, and he administered the Sacrament to them all with |
| 43527 | his own hand, from the least to the greatest of them. And | his own hand, from the least to the greatest of them. And | his own hand, from the least to the greatest of them. And |
| 43528 | he passed three days in the church teaching them, | he passed three days in the church teaching them, | he passed three days in the church teaching them, |
| 43529 | [Three or four lines wanting] | [Three or four lines wanting] | [Three or four lines wanting] |
| 43530 | 1 Mutilations in the text. | 1 Mutilations in the text. | 1 Mutilations in the text. |
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| 43531 | DEATH OF MARK, BISHOP OF PHILAE 981 | DEATH OF MARK, BISHOP OF PHILAE 981 | DEATH OF MARK, BISHOP OF PHILAE 981 |
| 43532 | | he performed many charities, and he kept all the command- Fol. 82» | | he performed many charities, and he kept all the command- Fol. 82» | | he performed many charities, and he kept all the command- Fol. 82» |
| 43533 | ments of his holy father Macedonius the bishop. And after ⲉ | ments of his holy father Macedonius the bishop. And after ⲉ | ments of his holy father Macedonius the bishop. And after e |
| 43534 | some days there was a great festival, and all the people be- | some days there was a great festival, and all the people be- | some days there was a great festival, and all the people be- |
| 43535 | sought him to come into the city and to administer the | sought him to come into the city and to administer the | sought him to come into the city and to administer the |
| 43536 | Sacrament unto them. And whilst they were making the | Sacrament unto them. And whilst they were making the | Sacrament unto them. And whilst they were making the |
| 43537 | Offering ready Mark called to his brother Isaiah, and he took | Offering ready Mark called to his brother Isaiah, and he took | Offering ready Mark called to his brother Isaiah, and he took |
| 43538 | him, and ordained him a presbyter, according to the command | him, and ordained him a presbyter, according to the command | him, and ordained him a presbyter, according to the command |
| 43539 | which the Archbishop Apa Athanasius had commanded him. | which the Archbishop Apa Athanasius had commanded him. | which the Archbishop Apa Athanasius had commanded him. |
| 43540 | And when he had administered the Sacrament to the people | And when he had administered the Sacrament to the people | And when he had administered the Sacrament to the people |
| 43541 | he blessed them, and sent them away in peace. | he blessed them, and sent them away in peace. | he blessed them, and sent them away in peace. |
| 43542 | And when he had passed [many] days in shepherding his | And when he had passed [many] days in shepherding his | And when he had passed [many] days in shepherding his |
| 43543 | people in the fear of God, his body failed in strength, and he | people in the fear of God, his body failed in strength, and he | people in the fear of God, his body failed in strength, and he |
| 43544 | called his brother, and said unto him, ¢ Hearken, and I will | called his brother, and said unto him, ¢ Hearken, and I will | called his brother, and said unto him, ¢ Hearken, and I will |
| 43545 | tell thee. Since the holy Archbishop Apa Athanasius said | tell thee. Since the holy Archbishop Apa Athanasius said | tell thee. Since the holy Archbishop Apa Athanasius said |
| 43546 | that the office of [bishop] was to be committed to thee | that the office of [bishop] was to be committed to thee | that the office of [bishop] was to be committed to thee |
| 43547 | [Three or four lines wanting] | [Three or four lines wanting] | [Three or four lines wanting] |
| 43548 | | he succumbed to the sickness on the tenth day of the month Fol. 38a | | he succumbed to the sickness on the tenth day of the month Fol. 38a | | he succumbed to the sickness on the tenth day of the month Fol. 38a |
| 43549 | Tobe, and he departed to his rest on the fourteenth day of Z€ | Tobe, and he departed to his rest on the fourteenth day of Z€ | Tobe, and he departed to his rest on the fourteenth day of Z€ |
| 43550 | this same month. And when the people were informed [of | this same month. And when the people were informed [of | this same month. And when the people were informed [of |
| 43551 | his death] they came out, and they kept watch over his body, | his death] they came out, and they kept watch over his body, | his death] they came out, and they kept watch over his body, |
| 43552 | and they all wept over him, saying, Ⲙⲉ was a good man’; | and they all wept over him, saying, ⲙⲏⲓ was a good man’; | and they all wept over him, saying, myi was a good man’; |
| 43553 | and then they buried him with the body of Apa Macedonius | and then they buried him with the body of Apa Macedonius | and then they buried him with the body of Apa Macedonius |
| 43554 | the bishop. And the people straightway laid hands on Isaiah | the bishop. And the people straightway laid hands on Isaiah | the bishop. And the people straightway laid hands on Isaiah |
| 43555 | the presbyter and took him into the city the selfsame day, | the presbyter and took him into the city the selfsame day, | the presbyter and took him into the city the selfsame day, |
| 43556 | and they all persuaded him to let them appoint him shepherd | and they all persuaded him to let them appoint him shepherd | and they all persuaded him to let them appoint him shepherd |
| 43557 | over them in the place of Mark his brother. Thereupon they | over them in the place of Mark his brother. Thereupon they | over them in the place of Mark his brother. Thereupon they |
| 43558 | wrote out the list of the votes which had been cast in his | wrote out the list of the votes which had been cast in his | wrote out the list of the votes which had been cast in his |
| 43559 | favour, and they handed Isaiah over [with it] to certain | favour, and they handed Isaiah over [with it] to certain | favour, and they handed Isaiah over [with it] to certain |
| 43560 | God-loving brethren, so that they might take him to Rakote | God-loving brethren, so that they might take him to Rakote | God-loving brethren, so that they might take him to Rakote |
| 43561 | "where he would be consecrated bishop. And straightway he | "where he would be consecrated bishop. And straightway he | "where he would be consecrated bishop. And straightway he |
| 43562 | came forth to the ship, and they embarked therein, and sailed | came forth to the ship, and they embarked therein, and sailed | came forth to the ship, and they embarked therein, and sailed |
| 43563 | to the North, and, by the Will of God, [they suffered no | to the North, and, by the Will of God, [they suffered no | to the North, and, by the Will of God, [they suffered no |
| 43564 | delay], and they arrived at the | delay], and they arrived at the | delay], and they arrived at the |
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| 43567 | Fol. 33% | he sald unto them, Ⲡⲉ is coming this day. Get ye gone | Fol. 33% | he sald unto them, ⲡⲉ is coming this day. Get ye gone | Fol. 33% | he sald unto them, pe is coming this day. Get ye gone |
| 43568 | ⲉ︦ | ⲉ | e |
| 43569 | to the church, and watch it. When he shall come he will go | to the church, and watch it. When he shall come he will go | to the church, and watch it. When he shall come he will go |
| 43570 | into it and receive the Sacrament therein this day.’ And | into it and receive the Sacrament therein this day.’ And | into it and receive the Sacrament therein this day.’ And |
| 43571 | whilst they were talking to the man, behold, the archbishop | whilst they were talking to the man, behold, the archbishop | whilst they were talking to the man, behold, the archbishop |
| 43572 | came, and the people were singing psalms before him ; and | came, and the people were singing psalms before him ; and | came, and the people were singing psalms before him ; and |
| 43573 | they went to him, and they cast themselves down on the | they went to him, and they cast themselves down on the | they went to him, and they cast themselves down on the |
| 43574 | ground and did homage to the archbishop. And he raised | ground and did homage to the archbishop. And he raised | ground and did homage to the archbishop. And he raised |
| 43575 | them up, saying, ¢ Rise up, my children.” And they rose up, | them up, saying, ¢ Rise up, my children.” And they rose up, | them up, saying, ¢ Rise up, my children.” And they rose up, |
| 43576 | and they received a blessing at his hands, and they gave him | and they received a blessing at his hands, and they gave him | and they received a blessing at his hands, and they gave him |
| 43577 | the list of the votes concerning the bishopric, and accompanied | the list of the votes concerning the bishopric, and accompanied | the list of the votes concerning the bishopric, and accompanied |
| 43578 | him into the church, and he sat down. And when he had | him into the church, and he sat down. And when he had | him into the church, and he sat down. And when he had |
| 43579 | read the document, he ordered the Offering to be prepared, | read the document, he ordered the Offering to be prepared, | read the document, he ordered the Offering to be prepared, |
| 43580 | and he rose up and took Isaiah and led him into the innermost | and he rose up and took Isaiah and led him into the innermost | and he rose up and took Isaiah and led him into the innermost |
| 43581 | part, and he consecrated him bishop; and Isaiah received the | part, and he consecrated him bishop; and Isaiah received the | part, and he consecrated him bishop; and Isaiah received the |
| 43582 | Sacrament from his holy hands. [And when the archbishop | Sacrament from his holy hands. [And when the archbishop | Sacrament from his holy hands. [And when the archbishop |
| 43583 | had administered the Sacrament] he sat down, and caused | had administered the Sacrament] he sat down, and caused | had administered the Sacrament] he sat down, and caused |
| 43584 | [the deed of his (Isaiah’s) appointment to the bishopric] to be | [the deed of his (Isaiah’s) appointment to the bishopric] to be | [the deed of his (Isaiah’s) appointment to the bishopric] to be |
| 43585 | written | written | written |
| 43586 | [Three or four Imes wanting] | [Three or four Imes wanting] | [Three or four Imes wanting] |
| 43587 | | we embarked, and we let go, and, by the Will of God, within | | we embarked, and we let go, and, by the Will of God, within | | we embarked, and we let go, and, by the Will of God, within |
| 43588 | a few days we came into port in the city of Souan (Syene, | a few days we came into port in the city of Souan (Syene, | a few days we came into port in the city of Souan (Syene, |
| 43589 | Aswin). And the people heard [of the bishop’s arrival], and | Aswin). And the people heard [of the bishop’s arrival], and | Aswin). And the people heard [of the bishop’s arrival], and |
| 43590 | they came out to meet him, and they sang before him, and | they came out to meet him, and they sang before him, and | they came out to meet him, and they sang before him, and |
| 43591 | took him into the church, and enthrored him. And Isaiah | took him into the church, and enthrored him. And Isaiah | took him into the church, and enthrored him. And Isaiah |
| 43592 | gave unto them the archbishop’s deed of appointment, and | gave unto them the archbishop’s deed of appointment, and | gave unto them the archbishop’s deed of appointment, and |
| 43593 | they read it, and then the bishop dismissed them in peace. | they read it, and then the bishop dismissed them in peace. | they read it, and then the bishop dismissed them in peace. |
| 43594 | And after Isaiah had passed three days in the church he | And after Isaiah had passed three days in the church he | And after Isaiah had passed three days in the church he |
| 43595 | came forth, and departed to his own abode. And he did not | came forth, and departed to his own abode. And he did not | came forth, and departed to his own abode. And he did not |
| 43596 | go into the city except on the day of some great festival, and | go into the city except on the day of some great festival, and | go into the city except on the day of some great festival, and |
| 43597 | on the occasions when the clerks came with the clergy and . | on the occasions when the clerks came with the clergy and . | on the occasions when the clerks came with the clergy and . |
| 43598 | the nobles of the people, and entreated him to favour them | the nobles of the people, and entreated him to favour them | the nobles of the people, and entreated him to favour them |
| 43599 | with his presence. And the blessed man Apa Isaiah was | with his presence. And the blessed man Apa Isaiah was | with his presence. And the blessed man Apa Isaiah was |
| 43600 | a man of benevolent countenance, and he was greatly beloved, | a man of benevolent countenance, and he was greatly beloved, | a man of benevolent countenance, and he was greatly beloved, |
| 43601 | and the rich | and the rich | and the rich |
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| 43604 | | they came forth, and they watched his noble corpse, and Fol. 84s | | they came forth, and they watched his noble corpse, and Fol. 84s | | they came forth, and they watched his noble corpse, and Fol. 84s |
| 43605 | they all mourned for him, saying, ¢ He was an exceedingly | they all mourned for him, saying, ¢ He was an exceedingly | they all mourned for him, saying, ¢ He was an exceedingly |
| 43606 | good man.’ And when they had prepared his body for | good man.’ And when they had prepared his body for | good man.’ And when they had prepared his body for |
| 43607 | burial in a manner befitting his rank, they buried him by the | burial in a manner befitting his rank, they buried him by the | burial in a manner befitting his rank, they buried him by the |
| 43608 | side of his holy and blessed fellow ministrants, that is to say, | side of his holy and blessed fellow ministrants, that is to say, | side of his holy and blessed fellow ministrants, that is to say, |
| 43609 | Apa Macedonius and Apa Mark, and each went to his own | Apa Macedonius and Apa Mark, and each went to his own | Apa Macedonius and Apa Mark, and each went to his own |
| 43610 | abode. | abode. | abode. |
| 43611 | And the people of the city passed a certain number of days | And the people of the city passed a certain number of days | And the people of the city passed a certain number of days |
| 43612 | without a bishop. Now there lived on the island a certain | without a bishop. Now there lived on the island a certain | without a bishop. Now there lived on the island a certain |
| 43613 | monk whose name was Psoulousia, and every one who knew | monk whose name was Psoulousia, and every one who knew | monk whose name was Psoulousia, and every one who knew |
| 43614 | him bore witness to his [good] deeds; and our father Apa | him bore witness to his [good] deeds; and our father Apa | him bore witness to his [good] deeds; and our father Apa |
| 43615 | Aaron had established him in the monkish life when he was | Aaron had established him in the monkish life when he was | Aaron had established him in the monkish life when he was |
| 43616 | bishop. And God put it into the heart of the people to seek | bishop. And God put it into the heart of the people to seek | bishop. And God put it into the heart of the people to seek |
| 43617 | him out, and the clergy and the people came out to the | him out, and the clergy and the people came out to the | him out, and the clergy and the people came out to the |
| 43618 | island, and | island, and | island, and |
| 43619 | [Three or four lines wanting] | [Three or four lines wanting] | [Three or four lines wanting] |
| 43620 | | “every [one]. For I am a foolish man, and I know not | | “every [one]. For I am a foolish man, and I know not | | “every [one]. For I am a foolish man, and I know not |
| 43621 | which is my right hand and which is my left” And after | which is my right hand and which is my left” And after | which is my right hand and which is my left” And after |
| 43622 | they had passed a considerable time in entreating him, and | they had passed a considerable time in entreating him, and | they had passed a considerable time in entreating him, and |
| 43623 | although he refused to be persuaded by them, they seized him | although he refused to be persuaded by them, they seized him | although he refused to be persuaded by them, they seized him |
| 43624 | by force, and lifted him up and carried him into the city. | by force, and lifted him up and carried him into the city. | by force, and lifted him up and carried him into the city. |
| 43625 | And they wrote out the list of the votes which had been cast | And they wrote out the list of the votes which had been cast | And they wrote out the list of the votes which had been cast |
| 43626 | for him, and they sent with him certain God-loving brethren | for him, and they sent with him certain God-loving brethren | for him, and they sent with him certain God-loving brethren |
| 43627 | whom they admonished to keep a good watch over him | whom they admonished to keep a good watch over him | whom they admonished to keep a good watch over him |
| 43628 | until they had brought him to Rakote and he had been | until they had brought him to Rakote and he had been | until they had brought him to Rakote and he had been |
| 43629 | consecrated. | consecrated. | consecrated. |
| 43630 | And when they had arrived at the quay of Skhissa they | And when they had arrived at the quay of Skhissa they | And when they had arrived at the quay of Skhissa they |
| 43631 | embarked in a small boat, and sailed therein until they entered | embarked in a small boat, and sailed therein until they entered | embarked in a small boat, and sailed therein until they entered |
| 43632 | the city. And when they came to the gateway they found | the city. And when they came to the gateway they found | the city. And when they came to the gateway they found |
| 43633 | a certain brother, and they besought him to tell them the | a certain brother, and they besought him to tell them the | a certain brother, and they besought him to tell them the |
| 43634 | place where the archbishop was. And the archbishop himself | place where the archbishop was. And the archbishop himself | place where the archbishop was. And the archbishop himself |
| 43635 | was sitting inside the gateway, and was conversing with two | was sitting inside the gateway, and was conversing with two | was sitting inside the gateway, and was conversing with two |
| 43636 | bishops, the one from Athribis, [and the other from . . | bishops, the one from Athribis, [and the other from . . | bishops, the one from Athribis, [and the other from . . |
| 43637 | [Three or four lines wanting] | [Three or four lines wanting] | [Three or four lines wanting] |
| 43638 | LO | LO | LO |
| 43639 | ⲥⲉ | ⲥⲉ | se |
| 43640 | Fol. 85a | Fol. 85a | Fol. 85a |
| 43641 | ⲟ | ⲟⲓ | oi |
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| 43642 | Fol. 35% | Fol. 35% | Fol. 35% |
| 43643 | oa | oa | oa |
| 43644 | Fol. 36a | Fol. 36a | Fol. 36a |
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| 43646 | | Apa Sellousia (sic). And [the archbishop] said unto him in | | Apa Sellousia (sic). And [the archbishop] said unto him in | | Apa Sellousia (sic). And [the archbishop] said unto him in |
| 43647 | a voice which was full of joy, ¢ Hitherto thou hast lived day | a voice which was full of joy, ¢ Hitherto thou hast lived day | a voice which was full of joy, ¢ Hitherto thou hast lived day |
| 43648 | by day in a state of irresponsibility, but to-day thou shalt | by day in a state of irresponsibility, but to-day thou shalt | by day in a state of irresponsibility, but to-day thou shalt |
| 43649 | tale upon thyself responsibility which is like unto our own.’ | tale upon thyself responsibility which is like unto our own.’ | tale upon thyself responsibility which is like unto our own.’ |
| 43650 | And when the archbishop had said these words he rose up | And when the archbishop had said these words he rose up | And when the archbishop had said these words he rose up |
| 43651 | and took him into the church. And he made them prepare | and took him into the church. And he made them prepare | and took him into the church. And he made them prepare |
| 43652 | the Offering and the altar, and he prayed over him, and | the Offering and the altar, and he prayed over him, and | the Offering and the altar, and he prayed over him, and |
| 43653 | appointed him to be a reader; then he made him a deacon, | appointed him to be a reader; then he made him a deacon, | appointed him to be a reader; then he made him a deacon, |
| 43654 | then he made him a presbyter, and then he likewise consecrated | then he made him a presbyter, and then he likewise consecrated | then he made him a presbyter, and then he likewise consecrated |
| 43655 | him bishop. And he dismissed us, saying, ¢ Depart in peace.’ | him bishop. And he dismissed us, saying, ¢ Depart in peace.’ | him bishop. And he dismissed us, saying, ¢ Depart in peace.’ |
| 43656 | And we came forth from his presence having forgotten the | And we came forth from his presence having forgotten the | And we came forth from his presence having forgotten the |
| 43657 | deed of appointment to the bishopric ; and we went back to | deed of appointment to the bishopric ; and we went back to | deed of appointment to the bishopric ; and we went back to |
| 43658 | him, and we asked him about it. And he commanded his | him, and we asked him about it. And he commanded his | him, and we asked him about it. And he commanded his |
| 43659 | deacon, and he drafted (?) it with his own hand, and he | deacon, and he drafted (?) it with his own hand, and he | deacon, and he drafted (?) it with his own hand, and he |
| 43660 | [Three or four lines wanting] | [Three or four lines wanting] | [Three or four lines wanting] |
| 43661 | | “everything concerning the bishopric which hath come to me | | “everything concerning the bishopric which hath come to me | | “everything concerning the bishopric which hath come to me |
| 43662 | is above my merits, saying, I saw thee with men wrappmg | is above my merits, saying, I saw thee with men wrappmg | is above my merits, saying, I saw thee with men wrappmg |
| 43663 | thee in a garment, and placing a key in thy hands. | thee in a garment, and placing a key in thy hands. | thee in a garment, and placing a key in thy hands. |
| 43664 | And it came to pass that when he had come to the South, | And it came to pass that when he had come to the South, | And it came to pass that when he had come to the South, |
| 43665 | the bishop went first of all to his own place which was on | the bishop went first of all to his own place which was on | the bishop went first of all to his own place which was on |
| 43666 | the island, he and those who were with him. And he sat | the island, he and those who were with him. And he sat | the island, he and those who were with him. And he sat |
| 43667 | down in that place because he was a man who wished exceed- | down in that place because he was a man who wished exceed- | down in that place because he was a man who wished exceed- |
| 43668 | ingly for peace and quietness ; and when the people heard of | ingly for peace and quietness ; and when the people heard of | ingly for peace and quietness ; and when the people heard of |
| 43669 | this they were sad. And they embarked in boats, and they | this they were sad. And they embarked in boats, and they | this they were sad. And they embarked in boats, and they |
| 43670 | came to the island, and when they had received a blessing at | came to the island, and when they had received a blessing at | came to the island, and when they had received a blessing at |
| 43671 | his hands they told him about the episcopate (or, diocese) ; | his hands they told him about the episcopate (or, diocese) ; | his hands they told him about the episcopate (or, diocese) ; |
| 43672 | and the brethren who had travelled with him told them that | and the brethren who had travelled with him told them that | and the brethren who had travelled with him told them that |
| 43673 | he had been consecrated bishop. And the people said unto | he had been consecrated bishop. And the people said unto | he had been consecrated bishop. And the people said unto |
| 43674 | him, ¢ Why dost thou not come into our city, O our father, | him, ¢ Why dost thou not come into our city, O our father, | him, ¢ Why dost thou not come into our city, O our father, |
| 43675 | even as all the [other] bishops have done?’ And he said, | even as all the [other] bishops have done?’ And he said, | even as all the [other] bishops have done?’ And he said, |
| 43676 | ¢ Believe me, O my children, I did in truth erave to see my | ¢ Believe me, O my children, I did in truth erave to see my | ¢ Believe me, O my children, I did in truth erave to see my |
| 43677 | own small habitation first of all” And they brought him | own small habitation first of all” And they brought him | own small habitation first of all” And they brought him |
| 43678 | out, and they made him embark in a boat, and they sang | out, and they made him embark in a boat, and they sang | out, and they made him embark in a boat, and they sang |
| 43679 | before him until they brought him into the church; and they | before him until they brought him into the church; and they | before him until they brought him into the church; and they |
| 43680 | seated him upon the throne, according to custom. And | seated him upon the throne, according to custom. And | seated him upon the throne, according to custom. And |
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| 43681 | THE HOLINESS OF APA PSELOUSIA 985 | THE HOLINESS OF APA PSELOUSIA 985 | THE HOLINESS OF APA PSELOUSIA 985 |
| 43682 | having administered the Sacrament unto them all he dis- | having administered the Sacrament unto them all he dis- | having administered the Sacrament unto them all he dis- |
| 43683 | missed them in peace. And the bishop Apa Psulousia went | missed them in peace. And the bishop Apa Psulousia went | missed them in peace. And the bishop Apa Psulousia went |
| 43684 | into the church, | and passed sixteen days in teaching the | into the church, | and passed sixteen days in teaching the | into the church, | and passed sixteen days in teaching the |
| 43685 | people the Word of God, and he commanded them to pre- | people the Word of God, and he commanded them to pre- | people the Word of God, and he commanded them to pre- |
| 43686 | serve [their] purity and their love towards each other, and | serve [their] purity and their love towards each other, and | serve [their] purity and their love towards each other, and |
| 43687 | afterwards he returned to his place of abode. | afterwards he returned to his place of abode. | afterwards he returned to his place of abode. |
| 43688 | And it came to pass after these things that Apa Timothy | And it came to pass after these things that Apa Timothy | And it came to pass after these things that Apa Timothy |
| 43689 | died, and Apa Theophilus occupied the [archi]episcopal throne | died, and Apa Theophilus occupied the [archi]episcopal throne | died, and Apa Theophilus occupied the [archi]episcopal throne |
| 43690 | [of Rakote, or Alexandria]. And all the bishops went to | [of Rakote, or Alexandria]. And all the bishops went to | [of Rakote, or Alexandria]. And all the bishops went to |
| 43691 | Rakote to do homage unto him, and among them there went | Rakote to do homage unto him, and among them there went | Rakote to do homage unto him, and among them there went |
| 43692 | also the holy man Apa Psulousia. And when they had arrived | also the holy man Apa Psulousia. And when they had arrived | also the holy man Apa Psulousia. And when they had arrived |
| 43693 | in the city they found the archbishop in the church, with all | in the city they found the archbishop in the church, with all | in the city they found the archbishop in the church, with all |
| 43694 | the clergy and the laity gathered together round about him, | the clergy and the laity gathered together round about him, | the clergy and the laity gathered together round about him, |
| 43695 | for it was the seventh day after the Sabbath on which the | for it was the seventh day after the Sabbath on which the | for it was the seventh day after the Sabbath on which the |
| 43696 | people were baptized. And when they had filled the font | people were baptized. And when they had filled the font | people were baptized. And when they had filled the font |
| 43697 | with water the archbishop and the other bishops went in and | with water the archbishop and the other bishops went in and | with water the archbishop and the other bishops went in and |
| 43698 | prayed over the ‘Jordan’, but Apa Psellousia stood by the | prayed over the ‘Jordan’, but Apa Psellousia stood by the | prayed over the ‘Jordan’, but Apa Psellousia stood by the |
| 43699 | door of the baptistery, at a little distance from it, and he did | door of the baptistery, at a little distance from it, and he did | door of the baptistery, at a little distance from it, and he did |
| 43700 | not go inside because he considered himself to be unworthy. | not go inside because he considered himself to be unworthy. | not go inside because he considered himself to be unworthy. |
| 43701 | And the archbishop was informed concerning him by the | And the archbishop was informed concerning him by the | And the archbishop was informed concerning him by the |
| 43702 | spirit, and he ordered him to be brought in, and he said unto | spirit, and he ordered him to be brought in, and he said unto | spirit, and he ordered him to be brought in, and he said unto |
| 43703 | him, ¢ Why didst thou not come | into the church and pray | him, ¢ Why didst thou not come | into the church and pray | him, ¢ Why didst thou not come | into the church and pray |
| 43704 | with ⲛ And he said unto the archbishop, ¢ Forgive me, | with ⲛ And he said unto the archbishop, ¢ Forgive me, | with n And he said unto the archbishop, ¢ Forgive me, |
| 43705 | O my holy father, I am a feeble man” And when he had | O my holy father, I am a feeble man” And when he had | O my holy father, I am a feeble man” And when he had |
| 43706 | stretched out his hands, and prayed with them, the font | stretched out his hands, and prayed with them, the font | stretched out his hands, and prayed with them, the font |
| 43707 | boiled like a brazen cauldron, and became red-hot. And | boiled like a brazen cauldron, and became red-hot. And | boiled like a brazen cauldron, and became red-hot. And |
| 43708 | when the archbishop and all the other bishops saw the miracle | when the archbishop and all the other bishops saw the miracle | when the archbishop and all the other bishops saw the miracle |
| 43709 | which had taken place, they glorified God and the holy bishop | which had taken place, they glorified God and the holy bishop | which had taken place, they glorified God and the holy bishop |
| 43710 | Apa Pselousias (sic) because of his purity. And when the arch- | Apa Pselousias (sic) because of his purity. And when the arch- | Apa Pselousias (sic) because of his purity. And when the arch- |
| 43711 | bishop had administered the Sacrament to them he dismissed | bishop had administered the Sacrament to them he dismissed | bishop had administered the Sacrament to them he dismissed |
| 43712 | him. And the bishops remained with him that day, and on | him. And the bishops remained with him that day, and on | him. And the bishops remained with him that day, and on |
| 43713 | the morrow he sent them away so that each one might depart | the morrow he sent them away so that each one might depart | the morrow he sent them away so that each one might depart |
| 43714 | unto his own city. | unto his own city. | unto his own city. |
| 43715 | And the holy man Apa Pselousias continued to remain | And the holy man Apa Pselousias continued to remain | And the holy man Apa Pselousias continued to remain |
| 43716 | quietly in the place wherein he had lived first of all, before he | quietly in the place wherein he had lived first of all, before he | quietly in the place wherein he had lived first of all, before he |
| 43717 | Fol. 365 | Fol. 365 | Fol. 365 |
| 43718 | oC | oC | oC |
| 43719 | Fol. 87 a | Fol. 87 a | Fol. 87 a |
| 43720 | ⲟ︦ⲇ︦ | ⲟ︦ⲇ︦ | o︦ḋ︦ |
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| 43721 | ‘Fol. 370 | ‘Fol. 370 | ‘Fol. 370 |
| 43722 | ⲟ︦ⲉ︦ | ⲟ︦ⲉ︦ | o︦e︦ |
| 43723 | Fol. 38 a | Fol. 38 a | Fol. 38 a |
| 43724 | ⲟ︦ⲥ︦ | ϭⲟⲓⲥ | ċois |
| 43725 | 936 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 936 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 936 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT |
| 43726 | became a bishop, until the day wherein he finished his course. | became a bishop, until the day wherein he finished his course. | became a bishop, until the day wherein he finished his course. |
| 43727 | He succumbed to the sickness on the twentieth day of the | He succumbed to the sickness on the twentieth day of the | He succumbed to the sickness on the twentieth day of the |
| 43728 | month Padne; and subsequently he went to his rest on | month Padne; and subsequently he went to his rest on | month Padne; and subsequently he went to his rest on |
| 43729 | the twenty-third day of this same month. And all the clergy | the twenty-third day of this same month. And all the clergy | the twenty-third day of this same month. And all the clergy |
| 43730 | and the laity came out, and they took charge of his glorious | | and the laity came out, and they took charge of his glorious | | and the laity came out, and they took charge of his glorious | |
| 43731 | body, and they buried it [in his] own glorious. . . .! | body, and they buried it [in his] own glorious. . . .! | body, and they buried it [in his] own glorious. . . .! |
| 43732 | Now therefore, my brother Papnoute (Paphnutius), since | Now therefore, my brother Papnoute (Paphnutius), since | Now therefore, my brother Papnoute (Paphnutius), since |
| 43733 | thou didst ask (7) me for a little [information], behold, I have | thou didst ask (7) me for a little [information], behold, I have | thou didst ask (7) me for a little [information], behold, I have |
| 43734 | told thee concerning the bishops who lived in Pilak (Philae). | told thee concerning the bishops who lived in Pilak (Philae). | told thee concerning the bishops who lived in Pilak (Philae). |
| 43735 | According to what my father Apa Aaron himself told me, | According to what my father Apa Aaron himself told me, | According to what my father Apa Aaron himself told me, |
| 43736 | his parents paid money and bought him a commission in the | his parents paid money and bought him a commission in the | his parents paid money and bought him a commission in the |
| 43737 | army; and he received seven loaves of bread daily, but he | army; and he received seven loaves of bread daily, but he | army; and he received seven loaves of bread daily, but he |
| 43738 | never ate any of them, and he gave them to the company. | never ate any of them, and he gave them to the company. | never ate any of them, and he gave them to the company. |
| 43739 | His parents wished to take a wife for him, but he had no | His parents wished to take a wife for him, but he had no | His parents wished to take a wife for him, but he had no |
| 43740 | desire for one, and he preserved his body in a virgin state | desire for one, and he preserved his body in a virgin state | desire for one, and he preserved his body in a virgin state |
| 43741 | from his birth to the end of his course. And it came to pass | from his birth to the end of his course. And it came to pass | from his birth to the end of his course. And it came to pass |
| 43742 | on a certain day that letters were sent unto the imperial | on a certain day that letters were sent unto the imperial | on a certain day that letters were sent unto the imperial |
| 43743 | troops ordering their transfer to another city; and the order | troops ordering their transfer to another city; and the order | troops ordering their transfer to another city; and the order |
| 43744 | came to Apa Aaron to take command of them and to march | came to Apa Aaron to take command of them and to march | came to Apa Aaron to take command of them and to march |
| 43745 | with them. And when he had come outside the city a lion | with them. And when he had come outside the city a lion | with them. And when he had come outside the city a lion |
| 43746 | met him on the road at eventide, and wished to destroy him. | met him on the road at eventide, and wished to destroy him. | met him on the road at eventide, and wished to destroy him. |
| 43747 | And the righteous man said, When I remembered the word | And the righteous man said, When I remembered the word | And the righteous man said, When I remembered the word |
| 43748 | which the Prophet David spake, saying, «The lion and the | which the Prophet David spake, saying, «The lion and the | which the Prophet David spake, saying, «The lion and the |
| 43749 | bear did Thy servant ⲉ Ⲓ lifted up, my eyes | [to heaven] | bear did Thy servant ⲉ ⲓ lifted up, my eyes | [to heaven] | bear did Thy servant e i lifted up, my eyes | [to heaven] |
| 43750 | and I said, “O my Lord Jesus the Christ, [if Thou wilt] | and I said, “O my Lord Jesus the Christ, [if Thou wilt] | and I said, “O my Lord Jesus the Christ, [if Thou wilt] |
| 43751 | deliver this wild beast into my hands, I will give up every- | deliver this wild beast into my hands, I will give up every- | deliver this wild beast into my hands, I will give up every- |
| 43752 | thing that belongeth to my house, and all my possessions, | thing that belongeth to my house, and all my possessions, | thing that belongeth to my house, and all my possessions, |
| 43753 | and I will make myself a stranger to my parents and to all | and I will make myself a stranger to my parents and to all | and I will make myself a stranger to my parents and to all |
| 43754 | my slaves, and I will make myself a stranger to the things | my slaves, and I will make myself a stranger to the things | my slaves, and I will make myself a stranger to the things |
| 43755 | of this world, and I will dress myself in the garb of the monk | of this world, and I will dress myself in the garb of the monk | of this world, and I will dress myself in the garb of the monk |
| 43756 | for Thy holy Name’s sake.” And the holy man Apa Aaron | for Thy holy Name’s sake.” And the holy man Apa Aaron | for Thy holy Name’s sake.” And the holy man Apa Aaron |
| 43757 | said: When I had said these words, I got ready the spear | said: When I had said these words, I got ready the spear | said: When I had said these words, I got ready the spear |
| 43758 | which was in my hand, and I drove it through the lion’s | which was in my hand, and I drove it through the lion’s | which was in my hand, and I drove it through the lion’s |
| 43759 | 1 Mutilation in the text. 2 1 Sam. xvii, 36. | 1 Mutilation in the text. 2 1 Sam. xvii, 36. | 1 Mutilation in the text. 2 1 Sam. xvii, 36. |
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| 43760 | -ⲙ- | -ⲙ- | -m- |
| 43761 | ⲙ- | ⲙ- | m- |
| 43762 | LIFE OF APA AARON 987 | LIFE OF APA AARON 987 | LIFE OF APA AARON 987 |
| 43763 | body, and he died. And I did not return again to the city at | body, and he died. And I did not return again to the city at | body, and he died. And I did not return again to the city at |
| 43764 | once, but I departed to another city which was situated in the | once, but I departed to another city which was situated in the | once, but I departed to another city which was situated in the |
| 43765 | country to the south of me at a distance of three days’ | country to the south of me at a distance of three days’ | country to the south of me at a distance of three days’ |
| 43766 | march. | march. | march. |
| 43767 | [When I arrived there] I sold my horse, and my tunic, | [When I arrived there] I sold my horse, and my tunic, | [When I arrived there] I sold my horse, and my tunic, |
| 43768 | and all that appertained thereto, and all the things which | and all that appertained thereto, and all the things which | and all that appertained thereto, and all the things which |
| 43769 | I had with me. [With some of the money] I bought myself | I had with me. [With some of the money] I bought myself | I had with me. [With some of the money] I bought myself |
| 43770 | some clothes like unto those that were worn by the country | some clothes like unto those that were worn by the country | some clothes like unto those that were worn by the country |
| 43771 | folk, and the rest I devoted to the poor who were in that | folk, and the rest I devoted to the poor who were in that | folk, and the rest I devoted to the poor who were in that |
| 43772 | place. I then went to Mount Shiét,! and in that place I donned | place. I then went to Mount Shiét,! and in that place I donned | place. I then went to Mount Shiét,! and in that place I donned |
| 43773 | the garb of the monk. But I did not remain in that place | the garb of the monk. But I did not remain in that place | the garb of the monk. But I did not remain in that place |
| 43774 | because of my parents, for I did not want them to follow me. | because of my parents, for I did not want them to follow me. | because of my parents, for I did not want them to follow me. |
| 43775 | And I travelled to the South, little by little, until I came | And I travelled to the South, little by little, until I came | And I travelled to the South, little by little, until I came |
| 43776 | unto this mountain. These things which I have related | | unto this mountain. These things which I have related | | unto this mountain. These things which I have related | |
| 43777 | unto thee, my brother Papnoute (Paphnutius), [have I heard] Fol. 38 | unto thee, my brother Papnoute (Paphnutius), [have I heard] Fol. 38 | unto thee, my brother Papnoute (Paphnutius), [have I heard] Fol. 38 |
| 43778 | from my father Apa Aaron. And when I entreated him to | from my father Apa Aaron. And when I entreated him to | from my father Apa Aaron. And when I entreated him to |
| 43779 | relate unto me also what happened subsequently (ⲍ) [he said] : | relate unto me also what happened subsequently ⲍ [he said] : | relate unto me also what happened subsequently z [he said] : |
| 43780 | If thou wilt pray for me 1 will tell thee the things which | If thou wilt pray for me 1 will tell thee the things which | If thou wilt pray for me 1 will tell thee the things which |
| 43781 | I have seen with mine own eyes. It came to pass that when | I have seen with mine own eyes. It came to pass that when | I have seen with mine own eyes. It came to pass that when |
| 43782 | I was a child in the house of my parents, my parents put me | I was a child in the house of my parents, my parents put me | I was a child in the house of my parents, my parents put me |
| 43783 | to school that I might be taught to write, and my master took | to school that I might be taught to write, and my master took | to school that I might be taught to write, and my master took |
| 43784 | great pains with me daily until he had taught me to write | great pains with me daily until he had taught me to write | great pains with me daily until he had taught me to write |
| 43785 | the holy letters. And having made progress I was able to | the holy letters. And having made progress I was able to | the holy letters. And having made progress I was able to |
| 43786 | read the passage in the Gospel, ¢ Whosoever will not forsake | read the passage in the Gospel, ¢ Whosoever will not forsake | read the passage in the Gospel, ¢ Whosoever will not forsake |
| 43787 | father or mother,” and the rest which follows these words, | father or mother,” and the rest which follows these words, | father or mother,” and the rest which follows these words, |
| 43788 | ‘and follow Me, is not worthy of Ⲙⲉ. And I pondered on | ‘and follow Me, is not worthy of ⲙⲏⲓ. And I pondered on | ‘and follow Me, is not worthy of myi. And I pondered on |
| 43789 | the passage, and I continued to meditate upon it with my | the passage, and I continued to meditate upon it with my | the passage, and I continued to meditate upon it with my |
| 43790 | whole heart. And it came to pass that after some days | whole heart. And it came to pass that after some days | whole heart. And it came to pass that after some days |
| 43791 | I heard a report about our holy father Apa Aaron, to the | I heard a report about our holy father Apa Aaron, to the | I heard a report about our holy father Apa Aaron, to the |
| 43792 | effect that he was living in a place which is called Peia (?), | effect that he was living in a place which is called Peia (?), | effect that he was living in a place which is called Peia (?), |
| 43793 | and was performing a multitude of cures on those who were | and was performing a multitude of cures on those who were | and was performing a multitude of cures on those who were |
| 43794 | ! i.e. the Scete Desert. The Greek form Swfry or Zxjms, and the | ! i.e. the Scete Desert. The Greek form Swfry or Zxjms, and the | ! i.e. the Scete Desert. The Greek form Swfry or Zxjms, and the |
| 43795 | Arabic form boil are derived from the Coptic WIHT or ϣⲓϩⲏⲧ, | Arabic form boil are derived from the Coptic WIHT or ϣⲓϩⲏⲧ, | Arabic form boil are derived from the Coptic WIHT or ṡihyt, |
| 43796 | which is supposed to mean the ‘measure of the heart’. See Wright, | which is supposed to mean the ‘measure of the heart’. See Wright, | which is supposed to mean the ‘measure of the heart’. See Wright, |
| 43797 | Cat. Syr. MSS., p. li, note *. | Cat. Syr. MSS., p. li, note *. | Cat. Syr. MSS., p. li, note *. |
| 43798 | 2 Compare Matt. x, 37. | 2 Compare Matt. x, 37. | 2 Compare Matt. x, 37. |
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| 43799 | Fol. 39a | Fol. 39a | Fol. 39a |
| 43800 | OH | OH | OH |
| 43801 | Fol. 390 | Fol. 390 | Fol. 390 |
| 43802 | ⲟ︦ⲑ︦ | ⲟ︦ⲑ︦ | o︦θ︦ |
| 43803 | 988 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 988 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 988 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT |
| 43804 | sick of all kinds of diseases. And I rose up, and I went to | sick of all kinds of diseases. And I rose up, and I went to | sick of all kinds of diseases. And I rose up, and I went to |
| 43805 | the place where he was, and I sat down by the door of his | the place where he was, and I sat down by the door of his | the place where he was, and I sat down by the door of his |
| 43806 | habitation until the sun set, for that day was the. . . . | | habitation until the sun set, for that day was the. . . . | | habitation until the sun set, for that day was the. . . . | |
| 43807 | And when the evening had come, and he did not come out, | And when the evening had come, and he did not come out, | And when the evening had come, and he did not come out, |
| 43808 | I rose up and I walked into the desert (or, mountain) a dis- | I rose up and I walked into the desert (or, mountain) a dis- | I rose up and I walked into the desert (or, mountain) a dis- |
| 43809 | tance of about three miles. And after some time I looked | tance of about three miles. And after some time I looked | tance of about three miles. And after some time I looked |
| 43810 | down on the sand, and I saw the footprints of men which | down on the sand, and I saw the footprints of men which | down on the sand, and I saw the footprints of men which |
| 43811 | were directed to a bend in the rock. And I followed them, | were directed to a bend in the rock. And I followed them, | were directed to a bend in the rock. And I followed them, |
| 43812 | and I found there my holy father Apa Aaron, and there was | and I found there my holy father Apa Aaron, and there was | and I found there my holy father Apa Aaron, and there was |
| 43813 | a rope to which was tied a large stone hanging from his neck. | a rope to which was tied a large stone hanging from his neck. | a rope to which was tied a large stone hanging from his neck. |
| 43814 | And when I had called out to him ¢ Bless me’, he withdrew | And when I had called out to him ¢ Bless me’, he withdrew | And when I had called out to him ¢ Bless me’, he withdrew |
| 43815 | his neck from the rope, and threw the stone upon the ground, | his neck from the rope, and threw the stone upon the ground, | his neck from the rope, and threw the stone upon the ground, |
| 43816 | and put on his garment. And he looked into my face, and | and put on his garment. And he looked into my face, and | and put on his garment. And he looked into my face, and |
| 43817 | said unto me, ¢ My son, whither goest thou in this region ?’ | said unto me, ¢ My son, whither goest thou in this region ?’ | said unto me, ¢ My son, whither goest thou in this region ?’ |
| 43818 | And T said unto him, ¢ Forgive me, my father, I only lost my | And T said unto him, ¢ Forgive me, my father, I only lost my | And T said unto him, ¢ Forgive me, my father, I only lost my |
| 43819 | way. And he said unto me, < Come, sit down, my son ; thou | way. And he said unto me, < Come, sit down, my son ; thou | way. And he said unto me, < Come, sit down, my son ; thou |
| 43820 | hast not lost thy way; on the contrary, thou hast found the | hast not lost thy way; on the contrary, thou hast found the | hast not lost thy way; on the contrary, thou hast found the |
| 43821 | good path.” And when I had seated myself near him I be- | good path.” And when I had seated myself near him I be- | good path.” And when I had seated myself near him I be- |
| 43822 | sought him, saying, Ⲓ would that thou wouldst permit me | sought him, saying, ⲓ would that thou wouldst permit me | sought him, saying, i would that thou wouldst permit me |
| 43823 | to become a monk with thee.” And he said unto me com- | to become a monk with thee.” And he said unto me com- | to become a monk with thee.” And he said unto me com- |
| 43824 | passionately, Ⲟⲱ Saviour saith in the Gospel, “Come unto | passionately, Ⲟⲱ Saviour saith in the Gospel, “Come unto | passionately, Oō Saviour saith in the Gospel, “Come unto |
| 43825 | Me every one who is weary, and I will give you rest.” The | Me every one who is weary, and I will give you rest.” The | Me every one who is weary, and I will give you rest.” The |
| 43826 | name of the monastic life | is good, but this life is [full of] | name of the monastic life | is good, but this life is [full of] | name of the monastic life | is good, but this life is [full of] |
| 43827 | weariness even to its very end.” And I said unto him, ‘Ihave | weariness even to its very end.” And I said unto him, ‘Ihave | weariness even to its very end.” And I said unto him, ‘Ihave |
| 43828 | come to this place for this very thing, O my holy father; if | come to this place for this very thing, O my holy father; if | come to this place for this very thing, O my holy father; if |
| 43829 | Ⲓ am to be successful in it thou must shew kindness unto me.’ | ⲓ am to be successful in it thou must shew kindness unto me.’ | i am to be successful in it thou must shew kindness unto me.’ |
| 43830 | And he said unto me, < The thing which thou seekest is good, | And he said unto me, < The thing which thou seekest is good, | And he said unto me, < The thing which thou seekest is good, |
| 43831 | O my sou. If thou hast put forth thy hand to a work which | O my sou. If thou hast put forth thy hand to a work which | O my sou. If thou hast put forth thy hand to a work which |
| 43832 | is good, who shall hold thee back, O my son?’ And we rose | is good, who shall hold thee back, O my son?’ And we rose | is good, who shall hold thee back, O my son?’ And we rose |
| 43833 | up and came forth into the desert (or, mountain), and he took | up and came forth into the desert (or, mountain), and he took | up and came forth into the desert (or, mountain), and he took |
| 43834 | me to a certain presbyter to array me in the garb of monk- | me to a certain presbyter to array me in the garb of monk- | me to a certain presbyter to array me in the garb of monk- |
| 43835 | Liood. And when we had cried out into [the dwelling] the | Liood. And when we had cried out into [the dwelling] the | Liood. And when we had cried out into [the dwelling] the |
| 43836 | presbyter came out, and saluted us, and took us into his abode ; | presbyter came out, and saluted us, and took us into his abode ; | presbyter came out, and saluted us, and took us into his abode ; |
| 43837 | 1 Matt. xi. 28. | 1 Matt. xi. 28. | 1 Matt. xi. 28. |
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| 43838 | APA AARON’S ASCETIC PRACTICES 989 | APA AARON’S ASCETIC PRACTICES 989 | APA AARON’S ASCETIC PRACTICES 989 |
| 43839 | and straightway my father told him concerning me. And | and straightway my father told him concerning me. And | and straightway my father told him concerning me. And |
| 43840 | forthwith the presbyter shaved off the hair of my head and | forthwith the presbyter shaved off the hair of my head and | forthwith the presbyter shaved off the hair of my head and |
| 43841 | arrayed me in the garb of monkhood; and we rose up and | arrayed me in the garb of monkhood; and we rose up and | arrayed me in the garb of monkhood; and we rose up and |
| 43842 | departed to our own place. And my holy father Apa Aaron | departed to our own place. And my holy father Apa Aaron | departed to our own place. And my holy father Apa Aaron |
| 43843 | passed a week of days in building me up in the works of the | passed a week of days in building me up in the works of the | passed a week of days in building me up in the works of the |
| 43844 | service of God. | service of God. | service of God. |
| 43845 | After these things he said unto me, ¢ Sit thou down here | After these things he said unto me, ¢ Sit thou down here | After these things he said unto me, ¢ Sit thou down here |
| 43846 | in this place, and I will go and pay a visit to my brother, | in this place, and I will go and pay a visit to my brother, | in this place, and I will go and pay a visit to my brother, |
| 43847 | and then I will come back to thee’; now he did not wish to | and then I will come back to thee’; now he did not wish to | and then I will come back to thee’; now he did not wish to |
| 43848 | let me know that he wanted | to go to his ascetic exercises Fol. 40a | let me know that he wanted | to go to his ascetic exercises Fol. 40a | let me know that he wanted | to go to his ascetic exercises Fol. 40a |
| 43849 | which he performed daily. And I said unto him, ¢ Wilt thon ⲛ̄ | which he performed daily. And I said unto him, ¢ Wilt thon ⲛ | which he performed daily. And I said unto him, ¢ Wilt thon n |
| 43850 | come [back] this day ?” And he said unto me, ‘ Nay, beloved (?) | come [back] this day ?” And he said unto me, ‘ Nay, beloved (?) | come [back] this day ?” And he said unto me, ‘ Nay, beloved (?) |
| 43851 | brother, leave me free until the Sabbath.” Now the first day | brother, leave me free until the Sabbath.” Now the first day | brother, leave me free until the Sabbath.” Now the first day |
| 43852 | on which he departed from me was the ....... And he | on which he departed from me was the ....... And he | on which he departed from me was the ....... And he |
| 43853 | passed the first day, and the second, and the third, and even | passed the first day, and the second, and the third, and even | passed the first day, and the second, and the third, and even |
| 43854 | the fourth day and the fifth day [away from me]. As for | the fourth day and the fifth day [away from me]. As for | the fourth day and the fifth day [away from me]. As for |
| 43855 | me, devils were torturing me exceedingly, saying, ¢ Why hath | me, devils were torturing me exceedingly, saying, ¢ Why hath | me, devils were torturing me exceedingly, saying, ¢ Why hath |
| 43856 | thy father left thee alone and departed ? Why did he not | thy father left thee alone and departed ? Why did he not | thy father left thee alone and departed ? Why did he not |
| 43857 | take thee so that thou mightest receive the blessing which is | take thee so that thou mightest receive the blessing which is | take thee so that thou mightest receive the blessing which is |
| 43858 | with that brother?’ And when these [thoughts] continued | with that brother?’ And when these [thoughts] continued | with that brother?’ And when these [thoughts] continued |
| 43859 | to obsess my mind I rose up and I set out to go into the | to obsess my mind I rose up and I set out to go into the | to obsess my mind I rose up and I set out to go into the |
| 43860 | desert (or, mountain) to the place wherein I had found him | desert (or, mountain) to the place wherein I had found him | desert (or, mountain) to the place wherein I had found him |
| 43861 | on the first occasion. And I found him standing up in the | on the first occasion. And I found him standing up in the | on the first occasion. And I found him standing up in the |
| 43862 | sand, now it was exceedingly hot weather, for it was the | sand, now it was exceedingly hot weather, for it was the | sand, now it was exceedingly hot weather, for it was the |
| 43863 | season of the filling of the waters (i.e. the rise of the Nile), | season of the filling of the waters (i.e. the rise of the Nile), | season of the filling of the waters (i.e. the rise of the Nile), |
| 43864 | and there was a great stone lying upon his head, and his eye- | and there was a great stone lying upon his head, and his eye- | and there was a great stone lying upon his head, and his eye- |
| 43865 | balls were well-nigh bursting [out of their sockets] on account | balls were well-nigh bursting [out of their sockets] on account | balls were well-nigh bursting [out of their sockets] on account |
| 43866 | of the heat. And he fell upon the ground and gave himself | of the heat. And he fell upon the ground and gave himself | of the heat. And he fell upon the ground and gave himself |
| 43867 | up to die. And I laid hold upon him, and I raised him up, | up to die. And I laid hold upon him, and I raised him up, | up to die. And I laid hold upon him, and I raised him up, |
| 43868 | and I wept in his face, saying, ¢ Wherefore dost thou torment | and I wept in his face, saying, ¢ Wherefore dost thou torment | and I wept in his face, saying, ¢ Wherefore dost thou torment |
| 43869 | thyself with such excessive severity, O my holy father?’ | And Fol. 405 | thyself with such excessive severity, O my holy father?’ | And Fol. 405 | thyself with such excessive severity, O my holy father?’ | And Fol. 405 |
| 43870 | he said unto me, ¢ For what purpose didst thou come to this Tix | he said unto me, ¢ For what purpose didst thou come to this Tix | he said unto me, ¢ For what purpose didst thou come to this Tix |
| 43871 | place, O my son?’ And I said unto him, ¢ Certain Nubians | place, O my son?’ And I said unto him, ¢ Certain Nubians | place, O my son?’ And I said unto him, ¢ Certain Nubians |
| 43872 | have been tormenting me, and I have come to tell thee. | have been tormenting me, and I have come to tell thee. | have been tormenting me, and I have come to tell thee. |
| 43873 | And his mouth parted in a smile, and he said, ‘ Verily they | And his mouth parted in a smile, and he said, ‘ Verily they | And his mouth parted in a smile, and he said, ‘ Verily they |
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| 43875 | ⲡⲃ | ⲡⲃ | pv |
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| 43877 | are invisible Nubians, O my son.” And I made supplication | are invisible Nubians, O my son.” And I made supplication | are invisible Nubians, O my son.” And I made supplication |
| 43878 | unto him, saying, Ⲓ beseech thy holy paternity [to tell me], | unto him, saying, ⲓ beseech thy holy paternity [to tell me], | unto him, saying, i beseech thy holy paternity [to tell me], |
| 43879 | why thou dost condemn thyself to such severe suffering and | why thou dost condemn thyself to such severe suffering and | why thou dost condemn thyself to such severe suffering and |
| 43880 | labour.” And Apa Aaron, the very aged man, made answer, | labour.” And Apa Aaron, the very aged man, made answer, | labour.” And Apa Aaron, the very aged man, made answer, |
| 43881 | saying, ‘I will hide from thee nothing, O my son, in respect | saying, ‘I will hide from thee nothing, O my son, in respect | saying, ‘I will hide from thee nothing, O my son, in respect |
| 43882 | of the matters concerning which thou askest questions. For,” | of the matters concerning which thou askest questions. For,” | of the matters concerning which thou askest questions. For,” |
| 43883 | said he, ‘the moment I remembered the sufferings which my | said he, ‘the moment I remembered the sufferings which my | said he, ‘the moment I remembered the sufferings which my |
| 43884 | Good Saviour endured for us until He redeemed our race from | Good Saviour endured for us until He redeemed our race from | Good Saviour endured for us until He redeemed our race from |
| 43885 | the captivity of the Devil, and gave His Body and His Blood | the captivity of the Devil, and gave His Body and His Blood | the captivity of the Devil, and gave His Body and His Blood |
| 43886 | for us, I said, Henceforward, since God took 1t upon Himself | for us, I said, Henceforward, since God took 1t upon Himself | for us, I said, Henceforward, since God took 1t upon Himself |
| 43887 | to suffer on our behalf, it is meet that we ourselves should | to suffer on our behalf, it is meet that we ourselves should | to suffer on our behalf, it is meet that we ourselves should |
| 43888 | endure sufferings of every kind so that He may shew mercy | endure sufferings of every kind so that He may shew mercy | endure sufferings of every kind so that He may shew mercy |
| 43889 | unto us in the day of our visitation.” And we rose up and | unto us in the day of our visitation.” And we rose up and | unto us in the day of our visitation.” And we rose up and |
| 43890 | came forth and departed to our place of abode on that day. | came forth and departed to our place of abode on that day. | came forth and departed to our place of abode on that day. |
| 43891 | Now this was his manner of life. On the day whereon he | Now this was his manner of life. On the day whereon he | Now this was his manner of life. On the day whereon he |
| 43892 | ate bread he | drank no water, and the day whereon he drank | ate bread he | drank no water, and the day whereon he drank | ate bread he | drank no water, and the day whereon he drank |
| 43893 | water he ate no bread. And it came to pass one nicht when | water he ate no bread. And it came to pass one nicht when | water he ate no bread. And it came to pass one nicht when |
| 43894 | both of us were sleeping in our place of abode that the | both of us were sleeping in our place of abode that the | both of us were sleeping in our place of abode that the |
| 43895 | demons assumed forms and appeared in the valley, and they | demons assumed forms and appeared in the valley, and they | demons assumed forms and appeared in the valley, and they |
| 43896 | uttered cries like the roarings of savage lions (?).! And when | uttered cries like the roarings of savage lions (?).! And when | uttered cries like the roarings of savage lions (?).! And when |
| 43897 | I heard them I was terrified, and I threw myself on my father, | I heard them I was terrified, and I threw myself on my father, | I heard them I was terrified, and I threw myself on my father, |
| 43898 | saying, ‘The savage lions (?) have come upon us.’ And he | saying, ‘The savage lions (?) have come upon us.’ And he | saying, ‘The savage lions (?) have come upon us.’ And he |
| 43899 | said unto me, ¢ Fear thou not, my son, for it is written, | said unto me, ¢ Fear thou not, my son, for it is written, | said unto me, ¢ Fear thou not, my son, for it is written, |
| 43900 | “Through our God we shall do a mighty thing”? And | “Through our God we shall do a mighty thing”? And | “Through our God we shall do a mighty thing”? And |
| 43901 | again [it is written], © Let God arise, and let His enemies be | again [it is written], © Let God arise, and let His enemies be | again [it is written], © Let God arise, and let His enemies be |
| 43902 | scattered.””2 When he had said these things we rose up, and | scattered.””2 When he had said these things we rose up, and | scattered.””2 When he had said these things we rose up, and |
| 43903 | we departed to the upper chamber. And certain of the | we departed to the upper chamber. And certain of the | we departed to the upper chamber. And certain of the |
| 43904 | demons were crying out, and some of them said, ¢ Bring them | demons were crying out, and some of them said, ¢ Bring them | demons were crying out, and some of them said, ¢ Bring them |
| 43905 | out and we will slay them’; and others said, ‘Let us slay | out and we will slay them’; and others said, ‘Let us slay | out and we will slay them’; and others said, ‘Let us slay |
| 43906 | them in the place wherein they are.” Now the saint knew | them in the place wherein they are.” Now the saint knew | them in the place wherein they are.” Now the saint knew |
| 43907 | through the spirit that they were demons, and he said | through the spirit that they were demons, and he said | through the spirit that they were demons, and he said |
| 43908 | unto me, ‘Let us give ourselves to prayer’; and as soon | unto me, ‘Let us give ourselves to prayer’; and as soon | unto me, ‘Let us give ourselves to prayer’; and as soon |
| 43909 | 1 The scribe wrote ⲛ̄ⲛⲗⲉϩⲙⲟⲟⲩⲉ, and then tried to alter the second | 1 The scribe wrote ⲛ̅ⲛⲗⲉϩⲙⲟⲟⲩⲉ, and then tried to alter the second | 1 The scribe wrote nnlehmooue, and then tried to alter the second |
| 43910 | stinto ⲃ. Three lines lower down we have ⲁⲛⲃⲉⲗϩⲙⲟⲟⲩⲉ, as printed. | stinto ⲃ. Three lines lower down we have ⲁⲛⲃⲉⲗϩⲙⲟⲟⲩⲉ, as printed. | stinto v. Three lines lower down we have anvelhmooue, as printed. |
| 43911 | 2 Ps. Ix. 12. ¢ Ps. Ixviii. 1. | 2 Ps. Ix. 12. ¢ Ps. Ixviii. 1. | 2 Ps. Ix. 12. ¢ Ps. Ixviii. 1. |
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| 43912 | MIRACLES OF APA AARON 991 | MIRACLES OF APA AARON 991 | MIRACLES OF APA AARON 991 |
| 43913 | as we had given ourselves to prayer the demons fled along | as we had given ourselves to prayer the demons fled along | as we had given ourselves to prayer the demons fled along |
| 43914 | the valley. And I marvelled, and I said unto the holy | the valley. And I marvelled, and I said unto the holy | the valley. And I marvelled, and I said unto the holy |
| 43915 | old man Apa Aaron, ¢ Are not the demons wont to assume | old man Apa Aaron, ¢ Are not the demons wont to assume | old man Apa Aaron, ¢ Are not the demons wont to assume |
| 43916 | many forms ?’ | And he said, ‘ Thou wilt see, O my son, that Fol. 41 | many forms ?’ | And he said, ‘ Thou wilt see, O my son, that Fol. 41 | many forms ?’ | And he said, ‘ Thou wilt see, O my son, that Fol. 41 |
| 43917 | that which thou hast dome is a very small matter. For WT | that which thou hast dome is a very small matter. For WT | that which thou hast dome is a very small matter. For WT |
| 43918 | a certain brother spake unto me, saying, It happened unto | a certain brother spake unto me, saying, It happened unto | a certain brother spake unto me, saying, It happened unto |
| 43919 | me on an occasion that I was standing under a mountain one | me on an occasion that I was standing under a mountain one | me on an occasion that I was standing under a mountain one |
| 43920 | summer's day. It was my sixth day wherein I had neither | summer's day. It was my sixth day wherein I had neither | summer's day. It was my sixth day wherein I had neither |
| 43921 | eaten bread, nor drunk water, nor sat down. And the | eaten bread, nor drunk water, nor sat down. And the | eaten bread, nor drunk water, nor sat down. And the |
| 43922 | Demon came, and there was a staff of gold in his hand, and | Demon came, and there was a staff of gold in his hand, and | Demon came, and there was a staff of gold in his hand, and |
| 43923 | he said unto me, ©“ Be strong, O warrior of the Christ, who | he said unto me, ©“ Be strong, O warrior of the Christ, who | he said unto me, ©“ Be strong, O warrior of the Christ, who |
| 43924 | fightest nobly. For I have seen thy sufferings, and I have | fightest nobly. For I have seen thy sufferings, and I have | fightest nobly. For I have seen thy sufferings, and I have |
| 43925 | been sent unto thee to give thee consolation.” And that | been sent unto thee to give thee consolation.” And that | been sent unto thee to give thee consolation.” And that |
| 43926 | brother, having perceived the craft of the Devil, drew the | brother, having perceived the craft of the Devil, drew the | brother, having perceived the craft of the Devil, drew the |
| 43927 | Sign of the Cross on the ground, and straightway the Devil | Sign of the Cross on the ground, and straightway the Devil | Sign of the Cross on the ground, and straightway the Devil |
| 43928 | made himself invisible” And it came to pass that when the | made himself invisible” And it came to pass that when the | made himself invisible” And it came to pass that when the |
| 43929 | holy man Apa Aaron had said these things unto me, I cast | holy man Apa Aaron had said these things unto me, I cast | holy man Apa Aaron had said these things unto me, I cast |
| 43930 | myself down at his feet, and I besought him, saying, ¢ Who | myself down at his feet, and I besought him, saying, ¢ Who | myself down at his feet, and I besought him, saying, ¢ Who |
| 43931 | was that brother?’ And he said, Stand up, and I will tell | was that brother?’ And he said, Stand up, and I will tell | was that brother?’ And he said, Stand up, and I will tell |
| 43932 | thee.” And when I had stood up he said unto me, ⲉⲉ, | thee.” And when I had stood up he said unto me, ⲉⲉ, | thee.” And when I had stood up he said unto me, ee, |
| 43933 | tell no man, I was this servant, and I was wholly unworthy | tell no man, I was this servant, and I was wholly unworthy | tell no man, I was this servant, and I was wholly unworthy |
| 43934 | that this should have happened unto me.’ | that this should have happened unto me.’ | that this should have happened unto me.’ |
| 43935 | And it came to pass on another occasion that we were | And it came to pass on another occasion that we were | And it came to pass on another occasion that we were |
| 43936 | sitting together, and there came out from the mountain a | sitting together, and there came out from the mountain a | sitting together, and there came out from the mountain a |
| 43937 | certain Nubian and his son to drink water from the river. | | certain Nubian and his son to drink water from the river. | | certain Nubian and his son to drink water from the river. | |
| 43938 | And as soon as the child thrust his hand into the water to Fol. 424 | And as soon as the child thrust his hand into the water to Fol. 424 | And as soon as the child thrust his hand into the water to Fol. 424 |
| 43939 | drink a great crocodile seized him, and dragged him under, ⲡ︦ⲇ︦ | drink a great crocodile seized him, and dragged him under, ⲡ︦ⲇ︦ | drink a great crocodile seized him, and dragged him under, p︦ḋ︦ |
| 43940 | and departed with him. And straightway his father cast | and departed with him. And straightway his father cast | and departed with him. And straightway his father cast |
| 43941 | himself upon the ground, and uttered loud cries, and wept | himself upon the ground, and uttered loud cries, and wept | himself upon the ground, and uttered loud cries, and wept |
| 43942 | bitterly, for besides that son he had no other child. And as | bitterly, for besides that son he had no other child. And as | bitterly, for besides that son he had no other child. And as |
| 43943 | the man ran up the mountain making loud outeries he cut | the man ran up the mountain making loud outeries he cut | the man ran up the mountain making loud outeries he cut |
| 43944 | himself against the sharp edges of the rocks, and he bruised | himself against the sharp edges of the rocks, and he bruised | himself against the sharp edges of the rocks, and he bruised |
| 43945 | and wounded himself exceedingly. And when I saw the | and wounded himself exceedingly. And when I saw the | and wounded himself exceedingly. And when I saw the |
| 43946 | depth of his sorrow of heart I told my father; and he rose | depth of his sorrow of heart I told my father; and he rose | depth of his sorrow of heart I told my father; and he rose |
| 43947 | up and came to the door, and made signs to the Nubian with | up and came to the door, and made signs to the Nubian with | up and came to the door, and made signs to the Nubian with |
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| 43948 | Fol. 42 b and I called him | Fol. 42 b and I called him | Fol. 42 b and I called him |
| 43949 | ⲡ︦ⲉ︦ | 85 | 85 |
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| 43951 | his hand that he should come unto him. And when he had | his hand that he should come unto him. And when he had | his hand that he should come unto him. And when he had |
| 43952 | come and he (i.e. Apa Aaron) saw the wounds in his body | come and he (i.e. Apa Aaron) saw the wounds in his body | come and he (i.e. Apa Aaron) saw the wounds in his body |
| 43953 | he wiped away the blood which had run down over his limbs, | he wiped away the blood which had run down over his limbs, | he wiped away the blood which had run down over his limbs, |
| 43954 | and he seized him and brought him into his place of abode; | and he seized him and brought him into his place of abode; | and he seized him and brought him into his place of abode; |
| 43955 | and he drew him in by force and made him sit down. And | and he drew him in by force and made him sit down. And | and he drew him in by force and made him sit down. And |
| 43956 | when he had questioned him about what had happened, now | when he had questioned him about what had happened, now | when he had questioned him about what had happened, now |
| 43957 | Apa Aaron could not understand what the Nubian said unto | Apa Aaron could not understand what the Nubian said unto | Apa Aaron could not understand what the Nubian said unto |
| 43958 | him, my father said unto me, ¢ Rice up, and see if thou canst | him, my father said unto me, ¢ Rice up, and see if thou canst | him, my father said unto me, ¢ Rice up, and see if thou canst |
| 43959 | find a man on the road, [and if thou canst] call him hither. | find a man on the road, [and if thou canst] call him hither. | find a man on the road, [and if thou canst] call him hither. |
| 43960 | Peradventure thou canst find [one] who will know how to | Peradventure thou canst find [one] who will know how to | Peradventure thou canst find [one] who will know how to |
| 43961 | tall to him.” And having gone out I found a man of Pilak | tall to him.” And having gone out I found a man of Pilak | tall to him.” And having gone out I found a man of Pilak |
| 43962 | (Philae), who was riding upon an ass, going to Souan (Aswan), | (Philae), who was riding upon an ass, going to Souan (Aswan), | (Philae), who was riding upon an ass, going to Souan (Aswan), |
| 43963 | and said unto him, ¢ Dost thou understand | and said unto him, ¢ Dost thou understand | and said unto him, ¢ Dost thou understand |
| 43964 | the language of the Nubians ?” And he said, ‘ Yea’; and I took | the language of the Nubians ?” And he said, ‘ Yea’; and I took | the language of the Nubians ?” And he said, ‘ Yea’; and I took |
| 43965 | him to my father Apa Aaron. And when that man had | him to my father Apa Aaron. And when that man had | him to my father Apa Aaron. And when that man had |
| 43966 | looked at the Nubian and saw the wounds that were in his | looked at the Nubian and saw the wounds that were in his | looked at the Nubian and saw the wounds that were in his |
| 43967 | body he marvelled exceedingly, and he said unto bim, ‘In | body he marvelled exceedingly, and he said unto bim, ‘In | body he marvelled exceedingly, and he said unto bim, ‘In |
| 43968 | what way wast thou wounded?” And the Nubian told him | what way wast thou wounded?” And the Nubian told him | what way wast thou wounded?” And the Nubian told him |
| 43969 | what had happened. And the holy man Apa Aaron took | what had happened. And the holy man Apa Aaron took | what had happened. And the holy man Apa Aaron took |
| 43970 | a chip of wood, and gave it unto him, saying, ‘ Take it, and | a chip of wood, and gave it unto him, saying, ‘ Take it, and | a chip of wood, and gave it unto him, saying, ‘ Take it, and |
| 43971 | cast it into the river at the place where the crocodile carried | cast it into the river at the place where the crocodile carried | cast it into the river at the place where the crocodile carried |
| 43972 | away thy son’; and the man departed [and did] even as he | away thy son’; and the man departed [and did] even as he | away thy son’; and the man departed [and did] even as he |
| 43973 | was commanded. And it came to pass that when he had cast | was commanded. And it came to pass that when he had cast | was commanded. And it came to pass that when he had cast |
| 43974 | the chip of wood into the water a mighty crocodile appeared, | the chip of wood into the water a mighty crocodile appeared, | the chip of wood into the water a mighty crocodile appeared, |
| 43975 | and cast the little boy up on the sore, and there was no | and cast the little boy up on the sore, and there was no | and cast the little boy up on the sore, and there was no |
| 43976 | injury whatsoever in his body. And the man took him by | injury whatsoever in his body. And the man took him by | injury whatsoever in his body. And the man took him by |
| 43977 | the hand and brought him to the holy old man Apa Aaron. | the hand and brought him to the holy old man Apa Aaron. | the hand and brought him to the holy old man Apa Aaron. |
| 43978 | And when the Nubian saw this miracle he uttered loud cries | And when the Nubian saw this miracle he uttered loud cries | And when the Nubian saw this miracle he uttered loud cries |
| 43979 | of joy, and embraced him and kissed him. And the man! | of joy, and embraced him and kissed him. And the man! | of joy, and embraced him and kissed him. And the man! |
| 43980 | departed to Pilak (Philae), and he did not go to Souan (Aswin) | departed to Pilak (Philae), and he did not go to Souan (Aswin) | departed to Pilak (Philae), and he did not go to Souan (Aswin) |
| 43981 | that day, but he went about preaching the miracle which had | that day, but he went about preaching the miracle which had | that day, but he went about preaching the miracle which had |
| 43982 | taken place. And when the Nubian saw this miracle that | taken place. And when the Nubian saw this miracle that | taken place. And when the Nubian saw this miracle that |
| 43983 | Fol. 48 a had taken place he departed to his house, glorifying | God | Fol. 48 a had taken place he departed to his house, glorifying | God | Fol. 48 a had taken place he departed to his house, glorifying | God |
| 43984 | ⲡ︦ⲋ︦ | ⲡ︦ⲋ︦ | p︦6︦ |
| 43985 | 1 i. ⲉ. the man who had acted as interpreter. | 1 i. Ⲉ. the man who had acted as interpreter. | 1 i. E. the man who had acted as interpreter. |
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| 43987 | and proclaiming abroad that which had happened. And all | and proclaiming abroad that which had happened. And all | and proclaiming abroad that which had happened. And all |
| 43988 | those who heard glorified God and His holy man Apa Aaron | those who heard glorified God and His holy man Apa Aaron | those who heard glorified God and His holy man Apa Aaron |
| 43989 | until this day. | until this day. | until this day. |
| 43990 | And it came to pass on another occasion that, on a certain | And it came to pass on another occasion that, on a certain | And it came to pass on another occasion that, on a certain |
| 43991 | day while we were sitting together in our place of abode, | day while we were sitting together in our place of abode, | day while we were sitting together in our place of abode, |
| 43992 | a fisherman came to us; his garments were rent, his head was | a fisherman came to us; his garments were rent, his head was | a fisherman came to us; his garments were rent, his head was |
| 43993 | filled (i.e. covered) with dust, and he was shedding floods of | filled (i.e. covered) with dust, and he was shedding floods of | filled (i.e. covered) with dust, and he was shedding floods of |
| 43994 | bitter tears. And I went to him, and said unto him, ¢ What | bitter tears. And I went to him, and said unto him, ¢ What | bitter tears. And I went to him, and said unto him, ¢ What |
| 43995 | hath happened unto thee ?” And he said unto me, ‘It hap- | hath happened unto thee ?” And he said unto me, ‘It hap- | hath happened unto thee ?” And he said unto me, ‘It hap- |
| 43996 | pened that I and my little son, who was in the boat with me, | pened that I and my little son, who was in the boat with me, | pened that I and my little son, who was in the boat with me, |
| 43997 | were dragging in the net, when suddenly he fell into the | were dragging in the net, when suddenly he fell into the | were dragging in the net, when suddenly he fell into the |
| 43998 | water, and went down into the net. And I could not draw | water, and went down into the net. And I could not draw | water, and went down into the net. And I could not draw |
| 43999 | up the net because of the strength of the current which was | up the net because of the strength of the current which was | up the net because of the strength of the current which was |
| 44000 | very great. But remembering my lord, the holy father Apa | very great. But remembering my lord, the holy father Apa | very great. But remembering my lord, the holy father Apa |
| 44001 | Aaron, I rose up, and I have come to him so that his favour | Aaron, I rose up, and I have come to him so that his favour | Aaron, I rose up, and I have come to him so that his favour |
| 44002 | may help me, for the boy was my only son.” And I rose up | may help me, for the boy was my only son.” And I rose up | may help me, for the boy was my only son.” And I rose up |
| 44003 | and I went and I told my father, who rose up and came | and I went and I told my father, who rose up and came | and I went and I told my father, who rose up and came |
| 44004 | down, and the fisherman cast himself down at his feet, and | down, and the fisherman cast himself down at his feet, and | down, and the fisherman cast himself down at his feet, and |
| 44005 | worshipped him, saying, * Help me! Entreat the Christ that | worshipped him, saying, * Help me! Entreat the Christ that | worshipped him, saying, * Help me! Entreat the Christ that |
| 44006 | He may graciously give me [back] my son, for besides him | He may graciously give me [back] my son, for besides him | He may graciously give me [back] my son, for besides him |
| 44007 | I have no other child.” And the glorious old man said unto | I have no other child.” And the glorious old man said unto | I have no other child.” And the glorious old man said unto |
| 44008 | him, ¢ Get thee gone, my son, for by the Name of the Lord Fol. 43 5 | him, ¢ Get thee gone, my son, for by the Name of the Lord Fol. 43 5 | him, ¢ Get thee gone, my son, for by the Name of the Lord Fol. 43 5 |
| 44009 | I believe that thou wilt find thy son sitting in the boat.” ⲛ︦ⲍ︦ | I believe that thou wilt find thy son sitting in the boat.” ⲛ︦ⲍ︦ | I believe that thou wilt find thy son sitting in the boat.” n︦z︦ |
| 44010 | And the fisherman said, Ⲓ believe, by God, that it shall be | And the fisherman said, ⲓ believe, by God, that it shall be | And the fisherman said, i believe, by God, that it shall be |
| 44011 | even as thou sayest’; and he went to the boat, and he found | even as thou sayest’; and he went to the boat, and he found | even as thou sayest’; and he went to the boat, and he found |
| 44012 | his son even as Apa Aaron had said unto him. And he | his son even as Apa Aaron had said unto him. And he | his son even as Apa Aaron had said unto him. And he |
| 44013 | enquired of his son, saying, ¢ What happened unto thee?’ | enquired of his son, saying, ¢ What happened unto thee?’ | enquired of his son, saying, ¢ What happened unto thee?’ |
| 44014 | And the boy said unto him, <It happened to me that when | And the boy said unto him, <It happened to me that when | And the boy said unto him, <It happened to me that when |
| 44015 | I went down into the net, and when my last breath was in | I went down into the net, and when my last breath was in | I went down into the net, and when my last breath was in |
| 44016 | my windpipe, I looked, and I saw a man of light, who took | my windpipe, I looked, and I saw a man of light, who took | my windpipe, I looked, and I saw a man of light, who took |
| 44017 | me by the hand, and brought me up out of the net, and lifted | me by the hand, and brought me up out of the net, and lifted | me by the hand, and brought me up out of the net, and lifted |
| 44018 | me up on the boat, and then, quite suddenly, T ceased to see | me up on the boat, and then, quite suddenly, T ceased to see | me up on the boat, and then, quite suddenly, T ceased to see |
| 44019 | him.” And his father took him, and brought him to the feet | him.” And his father took him, and brought him to the feet | him.” And his father took him, and brought him to the feet |
| 44020 | of the holy man Apa Aaron, and gave thanks unto God and | of the holy man Apa Aaron, and gave thanks unto God and | of the holy man Apa Aaron, and gave thanks unto God and |
| 44021 | unto the holy man Apa Aaron. | unto the holy man Apa Aaron. | unto the holy man Apa Aaron. |
| 44022 | ⲑ | Ⲑ | Ɵ |
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| 44026 | And there was also a certain husbandman a little way to | And there was also a certain husbandman a little way to | And there was also a certain husbandman a little way to |
| 44027 | the south of us, who worked in a vineyard, and it came to | the south of us, who worked in a vineyard, and it came to | the south of us, who worked in a vineyard, and it came to |
| 44028 | pass that when he had climbed up a palm tree to gather the | pass that when he had climbed up a palm tree to gather the | pass that when he had climbed up a palm tree to gather the |
| 44029 | fruit thereof the band [round the tree in which he sat] | fruit thereof the band [round the tree in which he sat] | fruit thereof the band [round the tree in which he sat] |
| 44030 | frayed through, and he fell backwards to the ground, and he | frayed through, and he fell backwards to the ground, and he | frayed through, and he fell backwards to the ground, and he |
| 44031 | became like one of the dead. And when his son, who was | became like one of the dead. And when his son, who was | became like one of the dead. And when his son, who was |
| 44032 | sitting under the tree, saw what had happened he wept | sitting under the tree, saw what had happened he wept | sitting under the tree, saw what had happened he wept |
| 44033 | bitterly. And when the men who were round about him | | bitterly. And when the men who were round about him | | bitterly. And when the men who were round about him | |
| 44034 | heard him crying out they went to see what had happened, | heard him crying out they went to see what had happened, | heard him crying out they went to see what had happened, |
| 44035 | and when they saw the man who was their companion lying | and when they saw the man who was their companion lying | and when they saw the man who was their companion lying |
| 44036 | on the ground like a dead man they said unto his son, Ⲥⲉ | on the ground like a dead man they said unto his son, ⲥⲉ | on the ground like a dead man they said unto his son, se |
| 44037 | thee to the holy man Apa Aaron, and bring a bowl of water | thee to the holy man Apa Aaron, and bring a bowl of water | thee to the holy man Apa Aaron, and bring a bowl of water |
| 44038 | from him in faith, and sprinkle it over him ; perhaps he will | from him in faith, and sprinkle it over him ; perhaps he will | from him in faith, and sprinkle it over him ; perhaps he will |
| 44039 | then wake up.’ And the youth went to the holy man weep- | then wake up.’ And the youth went to the holy man weep- | then wake up.’ And the youth went to the holy man weep- |
| 44040 | ing ; and the holy man was sitting by the door, for he was | ing ; and the holy man was sitting by the door, for he was | ing ; and the holy man was sitting by the door, for he was |
| 44041 | suffering from fever and was exceedingly weary. And the | suffering from fever and was exceedingly weary. And the | suffering from fever and was exceedingly weary. And the |
| 44042 | youth cast himself down before him, and told him what had | youth cast himself down before him, and told him what had | youth cast himself down before him, and told him what had |
| 44043 | happened. And when the compassionate and righteous man | happened. And when the compassionate and righteous man | happened. And when the compassionate and righteous man |
| 44044 | had heard what had happened he became very sad of heart, | had heard what had happened he became very sad of heart, | had heard what had happened he became very sad of heart, |
| 44045 | and he said unto me, ‘Bring me a little water hither, and let | and he said unto me, ‘Bring me a little water hither, and let | and he said unto me, ‘Bring me a little water hither, and let |
| 44046 | the youth take it and sprinkle it over him (i. e. his father) in | the youth take it and sprinkle it over him (i. e. his father) in | the youth take it and sprinkle it over him (i. e. his father) in |
| 44047 | the Name of the Christ.” And I brought the water to him, | the Name of the Christ.” And I brought the water to him, | the Name of the Christ.” And I brought the water to him, |
| 44048 | and he made the Sign of the Cross over it, and he gave it to | and he made the Sign of the Cross over it, and he gave it to | and he made the Sign of the Cross over it, and he gave it to |
| 44049 | the youth, saying, ¢ Take it and sprinkle it over him’; and as | the youth, saying, ¢ Take it and sprinkle it over him’; and as | the youth, saying, ¢ Take it and sprinkle it over him’; and as |
| 44050 | soon as the youth had sprinkled it over his father he stood up. | soon as the youth had sprinkled it over his father he stood up. | soon as the youth had sprinkled it over his father he stood up. |
| 44051 | And the man came with his son, and worshipped at the feet | And the man came with his son, and worshipped at the feet | And the man came with his son, and worshipped at the feet |
| 44052 | of the holy man Apa Aaron, who raised him up, saying, | of the holy man Apa Aaron, who raised him up, saying, | of the holy man Apa Aaron, who raised him up, saying, |
| 44053 | ‘Worship God, for I am the least [of God’s creatures]. | ‘Worship God, for I am the least [of God’s creatures]. | ‘Worship God, for I am the least [of God’s creatures]. |
| 44054 | And having risen up his son shewed him what had happened | And having risen up his son shewed him what had happened | And having risen up his son shewed him what had happened |
| 44055 | Fol. 44» unto him, | saying, ‘When I had sprinkled the water over | Fol. 44» unto him, | saying, ‘When I had sprinkled the water over | Fol. 44» unto him, | saying, ‘When I had sprinkled the water over |
| 44056 | ne | ne | ne |
| 44057 | thee thou didst tremble (or, shiver), and then stand up just as | thee thou didst tremble (or, shiver), and then stand up just as | thee thou didst tremble (or, shiver), and then stand up just as |
| 44058 | if thou hadst woke up from slumber.” Thereupon they went | if thou hadst woke up from slumber.” Thereupon they went | if thou hadst woke up from slumber.” Thereupon they went |
| 44059 | forth from his presence in peace. | forth from his presence in peace. | forth from his presence in peace. |
| 44060 | And there was in Peilak (Philae) a certain woman who | And there was in Peilak (Philae) a certain woman who | And there was in Peilak (Philae) a certain woman who |
| 44061 | was about to give birth to a child, but her child stuck inside | was about to give birth to a child, but her child stuck inside | was about to give birth to a child, but her child stuck inside |
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| 44063 | her, and died. And having remembered the miracles which | her, and died. And having remembered the miracles which | her, and died. And having remembered the miracles which |
| 44064 | God had worked through the holy man Apa Aaron, she cried | God had worked through the holy man Apa Aaron, she cried | God had worked through the holy man Apa Aaron, she cried |
| 44065 | out, saying, Ⲟ God of the holy man Apa Aaron, do Thou | out, saying, ⲟⲓ God of the holy man Apa Aaron, do Thou | out, saying, oi God of the holy man Apa Aaron, do Thou |
| 44066 | hear me in this hour of distress,” and straightway she gave | hear me in this hour of distress,” and straightway she gave | hear me in this hour of distress,” and straightway she gave |
| 44067 | birth to her child, and he was dead ; and her parents mourned | birth to her child, and he was dead ; and her parents mourned | birth to her child, and he was dead ; and her parents mourned |
| 44068 | exceedingly for the child. And when the young woman saw | exceedingly for the child. And when the young woman saw | exceedingly for the child. And when the young woman saw |
| 44069 | her parents sorrowful of heart she said unto them, ¢ Why are | her parents sorrowful of heart she said unto them, ¢ Why are | her parents sorrowful of heart she said unto them, ¢ Why are |
| 44070 | ye sorrowful of heart about the child ? Had I not begged | ye sorrowful of heart about the child ? Had I not begged | ye sorrowful of heart about the child ? Had I not begged |
| 44071 | the God of the holy man Apa Aaron to help me, I myself | the God of the holy man Apa Aaron to help me, I myself | the God of the holy man Apa Aaron to help me, I myself |
| 44072 | would most certainly have drawn nigh unto death.” And | would most certainly have drawn nigh unto death.” And | would most certainly have drawn nigh unto death.” And |
| 44073 | when her parents heard these words—now they were exceed- | when her parents heard these words—now they were exceed- | when her parents heard these words—now they were exceed- |
| 44074 | ingly rich—they took money in their hands, and they went to | ingly rich—they took money in their hands, and they went to | ingly rich—they took money in their hands, and they went to |
| 44075 | the holy man Apa Aaron. And he, having been told by the | the holy man Apa Aaron. And he, having been told by the | the holy man Apa Aaron. And he, having been told by the |
| 44076 | spirit, ¢ They will come unto thee,” said unto me, ¢ Shut the door, | spirit, ¢ They will come unto thee,” said unto me, ¢ Shut the door, | spirit, ¢ They will come unto thee,” said unto me, ¢ Shut the door, |
| 44077 | and do not admit any man into My presence this day.’ And | and do not admit any man into My presence this day.’ And | and do not admit any man into My presence this day.’ And |
| 44078 | the parents having arrived | they spent a considerable time | the parents having arrived | they spent a considerable time | the parents having arrived | they spent a considerable time |
| 44079 | in calling out to those who were in the house. And | in calling out to those who were in the house. And | in calling out to those who were in the house. And |
| 44080 | Apa Aaron looked out through a window, and said unto | Apa Aaron looked out through a window, and said unto | Apa Aaron looked out through a window, and said unto |
| 44081 | them, ‘ What seek ye?’ And they answered and said, ¢ We | them, ‘ What seek ye?’ And they answered and said, ¢ We | them, ‘ What seek ye?’ And they answered and said, ¢ We |
| 44082 | are seeking thy holiness.” Then he said, Ⲟ what have ye | are seeking thy holiness.” Then he said, ⲟⲓ what have ye | are seeking thy holiness.” Then he said, oi what have ye |
| 44083 | need?” And they said, We have come to meet thy holiness | need?” And they said, We have come to meet thy holiness | need?” And they said, We have come to meet thy holiness |
| 44084 | face to face. Accept from us this little gift, and pray thon | face to face. Accept from us this little gift, and pray thon | face to face. Accept from us this little gift, and pray thon |
| 44085 | for the little child that he may live for his mother’s sake. | for the little child that he may live for his mother’s sake. | for the little child that he may live for his mother’s sake. |
| 44086 | For his mother called upon thy name at the moment when | For his mother called upon thy name at the moment when | For his mother called upon thy name at the moment when |
| 44087 | she was about to give birth, and had she not done so they | she was about to give birth, and had she not done so they | she was about to give birth, and had she not done so they |
| 44088 | would both have died.’ | would both have died.’ | would both have died.’ |
| 44089 | And Saint Apa Aaron said unto them, ¢ Well hath the | And Saint Apa Aaron said unto them, ¢ Well hath the | And Saint Apa Aaron said unto them, ¢ Well hath the |
| 44090 | Apostle said, “The love of money is the root of all evil.” ! | Apostle said, “The love of money is the root of all evil.” ! | Apostle said, “The love of money is the root of all evil.” ! |
| 44091 | And again, Peter rebuked Simon, saying, Ⲙⲁⲩ thy silver | And again, Peter rebuked Simon, saying, Ⲙⲁⲩ thy silver | And again, Peter rebuked Simon, saying, Mav thy silver |
| 44092 | and thy gold go with thee to perdition, because thou thinkest | and thy gold go with thee to perdition, because thou thinkest | and thy gold go with thee to perdition, because thou thinkest |
| 44093 | that the gift of God is to be acquired by money.” 2 And it | that the gift of God is to be acquired by money.” 2 And it | that the gift of God is to be acquired by money.” 2 And it |
| 44094 | was through his love of money that Gehazi was cursed with | was through his love of money that Gehazi was cursed with | was through his love of money that Gehazi was cursed with |
| 44095 | leprosy.® And again, our Lord said unto the imperial officer, | leprosy.® And again, our Lord said unto the imperial officer, | leprosy.® And again, our Lord said unto the imperial officer, |
| 44096 | who had given Him neither gold nor silver, “Thy child | who had given Him neither gold nor silver, “Thy child | who had given Him neither gold nor silver, “Thy child |
| 44097 | 1 1 Tim. vi. 10. ? Acts viii. 20, 3 2 Kings v. 27, | 1 1 Tim. vi. 10. ? Acts viii. 20, 3 2 Kings v. 27, | 1 1 Tim. vi. 10. ? Acts viii. 20, 3 2 Kings v. 27, |
| 44098 | ⲑ | ⲑ | θ |
| 44099 | Fol. 45a | Fol. 45a | Fol. 45a |
| 44100 | ϥ̅ | ϥ | f |
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| 44102 | liveth.” And to you, even you, if ye believe, shall the gift | liveth.” And to you, even you, if ye believe, shall the gift | liveth.” And to you, even you, if ye believe, shall the gift |
| 44103 | of the Christ answered and said, ‘ We | of the Christ answered and said, ‘ We | of the Christ answered and said, ‘ We |
| 44104 | believe, O our holy father, that everything which thou shalt | believe, O our holy father, that everything which thou shalt | believe, O our holy father, that everything which thou shalt |
| 44105 | Fol, 455 say unto us Christ shall fulfil.” | And the father of the child | Fol, 455 say unto us Christ shall fulfil.” | And the father of the child | Fol, 455 say unto us Christ shall fulfil.” | And the father of the child |
| 44106 | ϥ︦ⲁ︦ [took] a little of the dust from the doorway of the abode of | ϥ︦ⲁ︦ [took] a little of the dust from the doorway of the abode of | f︦a︦ [took] a little of the dust from the doorway of the abode of |
| 44107 | Apa Aaron, and tied it up in his neck-cloth. And when | Apa Aaron, and tied it up in his neck-cloth. And when | Apa Aaron, and tied it up in his neck-cloth. And when |
| 44108 | they had come into the house they found a great multitude | they had come into the house they found a great multitude | they had come into the house they found a great multitude |
| 44109 | of people gathered together, and the man’s wife and her | of people gathered together, and the man’s wife and her | of people gathered together, and the man’s wife and her |
| 44110 | child. And the father of the child unrolled the small | child. And the father of the child unrolled the small | child. And the father of the child unrolled the small |
| 44111 | quantity of dust which was tied up in his neck-cloth and | quantity of dust which was tied up in his neck-cloth and | quantity of dust which was tied up in his neck-cloth and |
| 44112 | sprinkled it on the little dead child, and straightway the | sprinkled it on the little dead child, and straightway the | sprinkled it on the little dead child, and straightway the |
| 44113 | child moved his body and opened his eyes. And the people | child moved his body and opened his eyes. And the people | child moved his body and opened his eyes. And the people |
| 44114 | who were seated by his mother marvelled, and they glorified | who were seated by his mother marvelled, and they glorified | who were seated by his mother marvelled, and they glorified |
| 44115 | the God of the holy man Apa Aaron. And the people used | the God of the holy man Apa Aaron. And the people used | the God of the holy man Apa Aaron. And the people used |
| 44116 | to bring unto Apa Aaron itiltitudes of folk who were suffer- | to bring unto Apa Aaron itiltitudes of folk who were suffer- | to bring unto Apa Aaron itiltitudes of folk who were suffer- |
| 44117 | ing from diseases and sicknesses, and he healed them. And | ing from diseases and sicknesses, and he healed them. And | ing from diseases and sicknesses, and he healed them. And |
| 44118 | he was like unto the Apostles, to whom God gave power over | he was like unto the Apostles, to whom God gave power over | he was like unto the Apostles, to whom God gave power over |
| 44119 | every kind of sickness. | every kind of sickness. | every kind of sickness. |
| 44120 | And on another occasion a certain man who was a native | And on another occasion a certain man who was a native | And on another occasion a certain man who was a native |
| 44121 | of the city of Souan (Syene, Aswén) came unto him one day, and | of the city of Souan (Syene, Aswén) came unto him one day, and | of the city of Souan (Syene, Aswén) came unto him one day, and |
| 44122 | continued to weep before him, saying, ¢ There is a certain rich | continued to weep before him, saying, ¢ There is a certain rich | continued to weep before him, saying, ¢ There is a certain rich |
| 44123 | man living in my city to whom I am in debt ten oboli, and I | man living in my city to whom I am in debt ten oboli, and I | man living in my city to whom I am in debt ten oboli, and I |
| 44124 | am unable to find them to pay to him. I have entreated | am unable to find them to pay to him. I have entreated | am unable to find them to pay to him. I have entreated |
| 44125 | him, saying, Ϫⲉ patient with me, ⲙ I will pay thee.” But | him, saying, ϫⲉ patient with me, ⲙ I will pay thee.” But | him, saying, je patient with me, m I will pay thee.” But |
| 44126 | he will not agree to this, and he hath seized me for his debt, | he will not agree to this, and he hath seized me for his debt, | he will not agree to this, and he hath seized me for his debt, |
| 44127 | and he wisheth to take away from me my vineyard, which | and he wisheth to take away from me my vineyard, which | and he wisheth to take away from me my vineyard, which |
| 44128 | I inherited from my fathers, and wherefrom I obtain a small | I inherited from my fathers, and wherefrom I obtain a small | I inherited from my fathers, and wherefrom I obtain a small |
| 44129 | Fol. 46 a profit whereon I and my poor | children subsist. And | Fol. 46 a profit whereon I and my poor | children subsist. And | Fol. 46 a profit whereon I and my poor | children subsist. And |
| 44130 | ϥ︦ⲃ︦ besides I pay him interest [on his money]. I beseech thy | ϥ︦ⲃ︦ besides I pay him interest [on his money]. I beseech thy | f︦v︦ besides I pay him interest [on his money]. I beseech thy |
| 44131 | holiness to send a message to him to lift his hand from me. | holiness to send a message to him to lift his hand from me. | holiness to send a message to him to lift his hand from me. |
| 44132 | Moreover, a certain member of his household spake unto me, | Moreover, a certain member of his household spake unto me, | Moreover, a certain member of his household spake unto me, |
| 44133 | saying, “He will press thee for the principal, and he will | saying, “He will press thee for the principal, and he will | saying, “He will press thee for the principal, and he will |
| 44134 | make thee to suffer a legal process, and thou wilt be obliged to | make thee to suffer a legal process, and thou wilt be obliged to | make thee to suffer a legal process, and thou wilt be obliged to |
| 44135 | assign [to him] thy vineyard.” But I believe that if thou | assign [to him] thy vineyard.” But I believe that if thou | assign [to him] thy vineyard.” But I believe that if thou |
| 44136 | ! John iv. 50. | ! John iv. 50. | ! John iv. 50. |
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| 44139 | MIRACLES OF APA AARON 997 | MIRACLES OF APA AARON 997 | MIRACLES OF APA AARON 997 |
| 44140 | wert to send a message to him he would not refuse to listen | wert to send a message to him he would not refuse to listen | wert to send a message to him he would not refuse to listen |
| 44141 | to thee’; and as he said these words he wept. Now it was | to thee’; and as he said these words he wept. Now it was | to thee’; and as he said these words he wept. Now it was |
| 44142 | evening, and the debtor rose up to go to his house. And | evening, and the debtor rose up to go to his house. And | evening, and the debtor rose up to go to his house. And |
| 44143 | when Apa Aaron saw his grief of heart he said unto him, | when Apa Aaron saw his grief of heart he said unto him, | when Apa Aaron saw his grief of heart he said unto him, |
| 44144 | ⲃⲓ thou down in this place until the morning, for it is now | ⲃⲓ thou down in this place until the morning, for it is now | bi thou down in this place until the morning, for it is now |
| 44145 | very late’; and he sat down in the outer court. And my | very late’; and he sat down in the outer court. And my | very late’; and he sat down in the outer court. And my |
| 44146 | father Apa Aaron said unto me, Take a loaf of bread and | father Apa Aaron said unto me, Take a loaf of bread and | father Apa Aaron said unto me, Take a loaf of bread and |
| 44147 | some water, and give them to him, and do thou say unto him, | some water, and give them to him, and do thou say unto him, | some water, and give them to him, and do thou say unto him, |
| 44148 | “Sit thou down [here] until the morning, and the Lord shall | “Sit thou down [here] until the morning, and the Lord shall | “Sit thou down [here] until the morning, and the Lord shall |
| 44149 | help thee.”” And I did as [my father] had told me, but the | help thee.”” And I did as [my father] had told me, but the | help thee.”” And I did as [my father] had told me, but the |
| 44150 | man had no appetite for any food because of his grief. And | man had no appetite for any food because of his grief. And | man had no appetite for any food because of his grief. And |
| 44151 | I went and told my father, and he came forth to him, and he | I went and told my father, and he came forth to him, and he | I went and told my father, and he came forth to him, and he |
| 44152 | said unto him, ⲉ not disobedient, O my son. Rise up and | said unto him, ⲉ not disobedient, O my son. Rise up and | said unto him, e not disobedient, O my son. Rise up and |
| 44153 | eat a little bread, and I believe that God will help thee’ ; | and Fol. 268 | eat a little bread, and I believe that God will help thee’ ; | and Fol. 268 | eat a little bread, and I believe that God will help thee’ ; | and Fol. 268 |
| 44154 | in this way he was able to persuade him, and the man rose | in this way he was able to persuade him, and the man rose | in this way he was able to persuade him, and the man rose |
| 44155 | up and ate [bread]. | up and ate [bread]. | up and ate [bread]. |
| 44156 | And the holy man Apa Aaron rose up and went to the | And the holy man Apa Aaron rose up and went to the | And the holy man Apa Aaron rose up and went to the |
| 44157 | upper chamber. And he passed the whole night in making | upper chamber. And he passed the whole night in making | upper chamber. And he passed the whole night in making |
| 44158 | supplication unto God and in praying on the debtor’s behalf. | supplication unto God and in praying on the debtor’s behalf. | supplication unto God and in praying on the debtor’s behalf. |
| 44159 | And when the morning had come the man wished to depart | And when the morning had come the man wished to depart | And when the morning had come the man wished to depart |
| 44160 | to his house, but the holy man Apa Aaron said unto him, | to his house, but the holy man Apa Aaron said unto him, | to his house, but the holy man Apa Aaron said unto him, |
| 44161 | ¢Tarry thou here for a little while longer, and thou shalt | ¢Tarry thou here for a little while longer, and thou shalt | ¢Tarry thou here for a little while longer, and thou shalt |
| 44162 | depart to thy house with thy heart glad.” And whilst these | depart to thy house with thy heart glad.” And whilst these | depart to thy house with thy heart glad.” And whilst these |
| 44163 | words were still in his mouth, behold, the rich man arrived | words were still in his mouth, behold, the rich man arrived | words were still in his mouth, behold, the rich man arrived |
| 44164 | riding upon an ass, which was being held (i.e. led), and | riding upon an ass, which was being held (i.e. led), and | riding upon an ass, which was being held (i.e. led), and |
| 44165 | there were two other men following him in order to shew | there were two other men following him in order to shew | there were two other men following him in order to shew |
| 44166 | him the way to the righteous man; and his eyes were open, | him the way to the righteous man; and his eyes were open, | him the way to the righteous man; and his eyes were open, |
| 44167 | but he could not see. And he cast himself down at the feet of | but he could not see. And he cast himself down at the feet of | but he could not see. And he cast himself down at the feet of |
| 44168 | my father and did homage unto him; and Apa Aaron took | my father and did homage unto him; and Apa Aaron took | my father and did homage unto him; and Apa Aaron took |
| 44169 | him and lifted him up. Then the holy man said unto him, | him and lifted him up. Then the holy man said unto him, | him and lifted him up. Then the holy man said unto him, |
| 44170 | ¢ Hast thou never heard the law which saith, “Thou shalt | ¢ Hast thou never heard the law which saith, “Thou shalt | ¢ Hast thou never heard the law which saith, “Thou shalt |
| 44171 | not covet anything of the possessions of thy neighbour, nor | not covet anything of the possessions of thy neighbour, nor | not covet anything of the possessions of thy neighbour, nor |
| 44172 | his house, nor his field, nor his beast, nor his vineyard, | his house, nor his field, nor his beast, nor his vineyard, | his house, nor his field, nor his beast, nor his vineyard, |
| 44173 | nor his olive garden? . .. . . ... | nor his olive garden? . .. . . ... | nor his olive garden? . .. . . ... |
| 44174 | ! Exod. xx. 17; Deut. v. 21, 2 Text mutilated. | ! Exod. xx. 17; Deut. v. 21, 2 Text mutilated. | ! Exod. xx. 17; Deut. v. 21, 2 Text mutilated. |
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| 44175 | 998 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 998 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 998 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT |
| 44176 | [Two lines wanting] | [Two lines wanting] | [Two lines wanting] |
| 44177 | [Ⲁⲛ he saith also, ‘Woe unto him that joineth | ⲁⲛ he saith also, ‘Woe unto him that joineth | an he saith also, ‘Woe unto him that joineth |
| 44178 | Fol. 47a house unto house, | and unto him that joineth field to field, | Fol. 47a house unto house, | and unto him that joineth field to field, | Fol. 47a house unto house, | and unto him that joineth field to field, |
| 44179 | gx and who carrieth off the things that belong to their neigh- | gx and who carrieth off the things that belong to their neigh- | gx and who carrieth off the things that belong to their neigh- |
| 44180 | ⲟⲛⲓ. This word ¢ Woe’ maketh perfectly manifest the | ⲟⲛⲓ. This word ¢ Woe’ maketh perfectly manifest the | oni. This word ¢ Woe’ maketh perfectly manifest the |
| 44181 | fact that a severe punishment is prepared for him that shall | fact that a severe punishment is prepared for him that shall | fact that a severe punishment is prepared for him that shall |
| 44182 | covet the possessions of his neighbour, from the greatest even | covet the possessions of his neighbour, from the greatest even | covet the possessions of his neighbour, from the greatest even |
| 44183 | to the very least. And again, the Saviour cried out, © Blessed | to the very least. And again, the Saviour cried out, © Blessed | to the very least. And again, the Saviour cried out, © Blessed |
| 44184 | are the merciful, for unto them shall mercy be ⲉⲉ. Then | are the merciful, for unto them shall mercy be ⲉⲉ. Then | are the merciful, for unto them shall mercy be ee. Then |
| 44185 | again, ‘Mercy shall make a man to triumph over judgement.’* | again, ‘Mercy shall make a man to triumph over judgement.’* | again, ‘Mercy shall make a man to triumph over judgement.’* |
| 44186 | Be merciful in this world, O my son, so that mercy may be | Be merciful in this world, O my son, so that mercy may be | Be merciful in this world, O my son, so that mercy may be |
| 44187 | shewn unto thee in the other world whereunto thou shalt | shewn unto thee in the other world whereunto thou shalt | shewn unto thee in the other world whereunto thou shalt |
| 44188 | depart. It is good for thee to shew compassion on the poor, | depart. It is good for thee to shew compassion on the poor, | depart. It is good for thee to shew compassion on the poor, |
| 44189 | so that the merciless misery of Nineveh may not come upon | so that the merciless misery of Nineveh may not come upon | so that the merciless misery of Nineveh may not come upon |
| 44190 | thee, for judgement is cruel towards him that doeth not | thee, for judgement is cruel towards him that doeth not | thee, for judgement is cruel towards him that doeth not |
| 44191 | mercy. And again, ‘Mercy shall make a man to triumph | mercy. And again, ‘Mercy shall make a man to triumph | mercy. And again, ‘Mercy shall make a man to triumph |
| 44192 | over judgement.” Hast thou never heard about Ahab, and | over judgement.” Hast thou never heard about Ahab, and | over judgement.” Hast thou never heard about Ahab, and |
| 44193 | about what happened unto him when he coveted the vineyard | about what happened unto him when he coveted the vineyard | about what happened unto him when he coveted the vineyard |
| 44194 | of Nabouthai (Naboth) the Jezreelite 7 ° | of Nabouthai (Naboth) the Jezreelite 7 ° | of Nabouthai (Naboth) the Jezreelite 7 ° |
| 44195 | And when the holy man Apa Aaron had said these words | And when the holy man Apa Aaron had said these words | And when the holy man Apa Aaron had said these words |
| 44196 | unto the rich man, the rich man answered, saying, ¢ Have | unto the rich man, the rich man answered, saying, ¢ Have | unto the rich man, the rich man answered, saying, ¢ Have |
| 44197 | mercy upon me, O righteous and noble man! Do thou make | mercy upon me, O righteous and noble man! Do thou make | mercy upon me, O righteous and noble man! Do thou make |
| 44198 | supplication unto Christ on my behalf that this darkness over | supplication unto Christ on my behalf that this darkness over | supplication unto Christ on my behalf that this darkness over |
| 44199 | my eyes may cease, and I will never disobey thee in any | my eyes may cease, and I will never disobey thee in any | my eyes may cease, and I will never disobey thee in any |
| 44200 | matter whatsoever.” And the holy man said unto him, | | matter whatsoever.” And the holy man said unto him, | | matter whatsoever.” And the holy man said unto him, | |
| 44201 | Fol. € Dost thou believe that I am able to do this?’ And the | Fol. € Dost thou believe that I am able to do this?’ And the | Fol. € Dost thou believe that I am able to do this?’ And the |
| 44202 | ϥ︦ⲉ︦ rich man answered, ¢ Yea, most firmly, O my holy father. | ϥ︦ⲉ︦ rich man answered, ¢ Yea, most firmly, O my holy father. | f︦e︦ rich man answered, ¢ Yea, most firmly, O my holy father. |
| 44203 | Furthermore, hearken unto me, and I will relate unto thy | Furthermore, hearken unto me, and I will relate unto thy | Furthermore, hearken unto me, and I will relate unto thy |
| 44204 | holiness what happened unto me. It came to pass that, when | holiness what happened unto me. It came to pass that, when | holiness what happened unto me. It came to pass that, when |
| 44205 | the man concerning whom thou hast spoken unto me had | the man concerning whom thou hast spoken unto me had | the man concerning whom thou hast spoken unto me had |
| 44206 | departed from my presence yesterday, I went up to my house, | departed from my presence yesterday, I went up to my house, | departed from my presence yesterday, I went up to my house, |
| 44207 | 1 Text mutilated. 2 Ysa. v. 8; Micah ii, 2, | 1 Text mutilated. 2 Ysa. v. 8; Micah ii, 2, | 1 Text mutilated. 2 Ysa. v. 8; Micah ii, 2, |
| 44208 | 3 Matt. v. 7; vi. 14. ¢ Jas. ii. 13. | 3 Matt. v. 7; vi. 14. ¢ Jas. ii. 13. | 3 Matt. v. 7; vi. 14. ¢ Jas. ii. 13. |
| 44209 | 5 1 Kings xxi, 13-19; xxii. 34-8. | 5 1 Kings xxi, 13-19; xxii. 34-8. | 5 1 Kings xxi, 13-19; xxii. 34-8. |
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| 44211 | and I lay down to sleep. And I awoke in the night, and | and I lay down to sleep. And I awoke in the night, and | and I lay down to sleep. And I awoke in the night, and |
| 44212 | I perceived this great blackness over my eyes. And when | I perceived this great blackness over my eyes. And when | I perceived this great blackness over my eyes. And when |
| 44213 | the morning had come I said unto the men of my house, | the morning had come I said unto the men of my house, | the morning had come I said unto the men of my house, |
| 44214 | “I am unable to see this day.” And they said unto me, | “I am unable to see this day.” And they said unto me, | “I am unable to see this day.” And they said unto me, |
| 44215 | “ Assuredly this hath befallen thee through the holy man | “ Assuredly this hath befallen thee through the holy man | “ Assuredly this hath befallen thee through the holy man |
| 44216 | Apa Aaron, for we saw the man with whom thou wast | Apa Aaron, for we saw the man with whom thou wast | Apa Aaron, for we saw the man with whom thou wast |
| 44217 | talking about money go to him.” And as soon as I heard | talking about money go to him.” And as soon as I heard | talking about money go to him.” And as soon as I heard |
| 44218 | that he had gone to thy holiness I knew that this thing had | that he had gone to thy holiness I knew that this thing had | that he had gone to thy holiness I knew that this thing had |
| 44219 | come to me because of him, and I myself have come unto | come to me because of him, and I myself have come unto | come to me because of him, and I myself have come unto |
| 44220 | thee because I believe that thou art able to heal me.” And | thee because I believe that thou art able to heal me.” And | thee because I believe that thou art able to heal me.” And |
| 44221 | the holy man said unto him, ‘If thou wilt shew mercy to the | the holy man said unto him, ‘If thou wilt shew mercy to the | the holy man said unto him, ‘If thou wilt shew mercy to the |
| 44222 | poor man, Christ Himself will heal thee” And the rich man | poor man, Christ Himself will heal thee” And the rich man | poor man, Christ Himself will heal thee” And the rich man |
| 44223 | called one of those who were accompanying him, and he took | called one of those who were accompanying him, and he took | called one of those who were accompanying him, and he took |
| 44224 | the deed of the debt from his hand, and gave it unto the | the deed of the debt from his hand, and gave it unto the | the deed of the debt from his hand, and gave it unto the |
| 44225 | righteous man Apa Aaron. And the holy man Apa Aaron | righteous man Apa Aaron. And the holy man Apa Aaron | righteous man Apa Aaron. And the holy man Apa Aaron |
| 44226 | said unto him . . . .2 | said unto him . . . .2 | said unto him . . . .2 |
| 44227 | [Two lines illegible] | [Two lines illegible] | [Two lines illegible] |
| 44228 | ...ⲓ this world, and He will give thee thy wages in Fol. 48a | ...ⲓ this world, and He will give thee thy wages in Fol. 48a | ...i this world, and He will give thee thy wages in Fol. 48a |
| 44229 | the world which is to come’; and straightway he made the YE | the world which is to come’; and straightway he made the YE | the world which is to come’; and straightway he made the YE |
| 44230 | Sign of the Cross over the rich man’s eyes. And Apa Aaron | Sign of the Cross over the rich man’s eyes. And Apa Aaron | Sign of the Cross over the rich man’s eyes. And Apa Aaron |
| 44231 | cried out to me, and said unto me, ‘ Bring me a bowl of | cried out to me, and said unto me, ‘ Bring me a bowl of | cried out to me, and said unto me, ‘ Bring me a bowl of |
| 44232 | water.” And Apa Aaron said unto him, ‘Wash thy face in | water.” And Apa Aaron said unto him, ‘Wash thy face in | water.” And Apa Aaron said unto him, ‘Wash thy face in |
| 44233 | firm belief” And immediately he had washed his face he | firm belief” And immediately he had washed his face he | firm belief” And immediately he had washed his face he |
| 44234 | was able to see; and those who were near him marvelled, | was able to see; and those who were near him marvelled, | was able to see; and those who were near him marvelled, |
| 44235 | and they glorified God. And the rich man rose up, and did | and they glorified God. And the rich man rose up, and did | and they glorified God. And the rich man rose up, and did |
| 44236 | homage to the holy man Apa Aaron, giving thanks both | homage to the holy man Apa Aaron, giving thanks both | homage to the holy man Apa Aaron, giving thanks both |
| 44237 | unto God and unto Apa Aaron because he could see. | unto God and unto Apa Aaron because he could see. | unto God and unto Apa Aaron because he could see. |
| 44238 | And the holy man gave the deed of debt to the poor man, | And the holy man gave the deed of debt to the poor man, | And the holy man gave the deed of debt to the poor man, |
| 44239 | and he commanded him, saying, ‘Do thou thyself also shew | and he commanded him, saying, ‘Do thou thyself also shew | and he commanded him, saying, ‘Do thou thyself also shew |
| 44240 | mercy unto him that is thy neighbour, even as mercy hath | mercy unto him that is thy neighbour, even as mercy hath | mercy unto him that is thy neighbour, even as mercy hath |
| 44241 | been shewn unto thee. Say thou not “I am a poor man, | been shewn unto thee. Say thou not “I am a poor man, | been shewn unto thee. Say thou not “I am a poor man, |
| 44242 | I am not able to perform the commandment in the Gospel,” | I am not able to perform the commandment in the Gospel,” | I am not able to perform the commandment in the Gospel,” |
| 44243 | for the Gospel will never accept from thee any excuse, O poor | for the Gospel will never accept from thee any excuse, O poor | for the Gospel will never accept from thee any excuse, O poor |
| 44244 | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. |
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| 44246 | man, which thou mayest utter, but, even for as little as | man, which thou mayest utter, but, even for as little as | man, which thou mayest utter, but, even for as little as |
| 44247 | a cup of cold water, God will give unto thee a reward. Be | a cup of cold water, God will give unto thee a reward. Be | a cup of cold water, God will give unto thee a reward. Be |
| 44248 | not thou like that worthless servant unto whom his lord | not thou like that worthless servant unto whom his lord | not thou like that worthless servant unto whom his lord |
| 44249 | forgave a debt of many talents, and who went and squeezed | forgave a debt of many talents, and who went and squeezed | forgave a debt of many talents, and who went and squeezed |
| 44250 | the throat of his fellow servant on account of the few | the throat of his fellow servant on account of the few | the throat of his fellow servant on account of the few |
| 44251 | [moneys] which he owed him,! but be .thou like unto the | [moneys] which he owed him,! but be .thou like unto the | [moneys] which he owed him,! but be .thou like unto the |
| 44252 | Fol. 480 wise servant who doubled his talent.’ ? | And the wretched | Fol. 480 wise servant who doubled his talent.’ ? | And the wretched | Fol. 480 wise servant who doubled his talent.’ ? | And the wretched |
| 44253 | ϥ︦ⲋ︦ man answered and said, ¢ Pray for me, my holy father, and | ϥⲋ man answered and said, ¢ Pray for me, my holy father, and | f6 man answered and said, ¢ Pray for me, my holy father, and |
| 44254 | I will keep every commandment which thou shalt lay upon | I will keep every commandment which thou shalt lay upon | I will keep every commandment which thou shalt lay upon |
| 44255 | me.” Thus the two men received benefit, and they went | me.” Thus the two men received benefit, and they went | me.” Thus the two men received benefit, and they went |
| 44256 | forth from the presence of Apa Aaron, glorifying God. And | forth from the presence of Apa Aaron, glorifying God. And | forth from the presence of Apa Aaron, glorifying God. And |
| 44257 | when the rich man had entered into his house he related unto | when the rich man had entered into his house he related unto | when the rich man had entered into his house he related unto |
| 44258 | his household everything that had happened unto him. And | his household everything that had happened unto him. And | his household everything that had happened unto him. And |
| 44259 | there was in his house a certain man whose legs had caused | there was in his house a certain man whose legs had caused | there was in his house a certain man whose legs had caused |
| 44260 | him very great pain (i.e. they were gouty) for a very long | him very great pain (i.e. they were gouty) for a very long | him very great pain (i.e. they were gouty) for a very long |
| 44261 | time, and when he heard of the miracles which the holy man | time, and when he heard of the miracles which the holy man | time, and when he heard of the miracles which the holy man |
| 44262 | was working he said, * How I wish that I were one worthy | was working he said, * How I wish that I were one worthy | was working he said, * How I wish that I were one worthy |
| 44263 | of meeting him, and that he might shew merey on my misery, | of meeting him, and that he might shew merey on my misery, | of meeting him, and that he might shew merey on my misery, |
| 44264 | for then I should obtain healing.” And the man with the | for then I should obtain healing.” And the man with the | for then I should obtain healing.” And the man with the |
| 44265 | gout said unto the rich man, ¢ Did not Apa Aaron touch any | | gout said unto the rich man, ¢ Did not Apa Aaron touch any | | gout said unto the rich man, ¢ Did not Apa Aaron touch any | |
| 44266 | of the members of thy body?’ And the rich man said, ‘Yea, ' | of the members of thy body?’ And the rich man said, ‘Yea, ' | of the members of thy body?’ And the rich man said, ‘Yea, ' |
| 44267 | he did, he touched my hands. Ⲓ had cast myself down at his | he did, he touched my hands. Ⲓ had cast myself down at his | he did, he touched my hands. I had cast myself down at his |
| 44268 | feet, and I lifted up my hands on his feet, and I did homage | feet, and I lifted up my hands on his feet, and I did homage | feet, and I lifted up my hands on his feet, and I did homage |
| 44269 | unto him.” And the gouty man said unto him, ‘Do me | unto him.” And the gouty man said unto him, ‘Do me | unto him.” And the gouty man said unto him, ‘Do me |
| 44270 | a favour, and come close to me.” And when the rich man | a favour, and come close to me.” And when the rich man | a favour, and come close to me.” And when the rich man |
| 44271 | had drawn close to him the gouty man seized his hand, and | had drawn close to him the gouty man seized his hand, and | had drawn close to him the gouty man seized his hand, and |
| 44272 | laid it upon his feet and legs, saying, Ⲓ believe [that if the | laid it upon his feet and legs, saying, ⲓ believe [that if the | laid it upon his feet and legs, saying, i believe [that if the |
| 44273 | hand which hath touched] the holy man Apa Aaron [touch | hand which hath touched] the holy man Apa Aaron [touch | hand which hath touched] the holy man Apa Aaron [touch |
| 44274 | Fol, 49 amy legs] I shall find | healing.” And thus it came to pass | Fol, 49 amy legs] I shall find | healing.” And thus it came to pass | Fol, 49 amy legs] I shall find | healing.” And thus it came to pass |
| 44275 | YH that the gout ceased from his legs from that very hour, and | YH that the gout ceased from his legs from that very hour, and | YH that the gout ceased from his legs from that very hour, and |
| 44276 | every one who heard glorified the God of Apa Aaron. | every one who heard glorified the God of Apa Aaron. | every one who heard glorified the God of Apa Aaron. |
| 44277 | And there was also in Pilak (Philac) a man who owned an | And there was also in Pilak (Philac) a man who owned an | And there was also in Pilak (Philac) a man who owned an |
| 44278 | ass which he worked in a building (7), and when he came to | ass which he worked in a building (7), and when he came to | ass which he worked in a building (7), and when he came to |
| 44279 | 1 Matt. xviii. 28. 2 Matt. xxv. 20, 21. | 1 Matt. xviii. 28. 2 Matt. xxv. 20, 21. | 1 Matt. xviii. 28. 2 Matt. xxv. 20, 21. |
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| 44281 | ϭⲟ into his house the ass fell down therein at his feet, and | ϭⲟ into his house the ass fell down therein at his feet, and | ċo into his house the ass fell down therein at his feet, and |
| 44282 | died. And the man, by reason of his great faith in the | died. And the man, by reason of his great faith in the | died. And the man, by reason of his great faith in the |
| 44283 | righteous man, left the ass lying there dead, and came and | righteous man, left the ass lying there dead, and came and | righteous man, left the ass lying there dead, and came and |
| 44284 | told him about it. And the righteous man said unto him, | told him about it. And the righteous man said unto him, | told him about it. And the righteous man said unto him, |
| 44285 | “Ie is not dead, my son, but is in a fainting fit.” And he | “Ie is not dead, my son, but is in a fainting fit.” And he | “Ie is not dead, my son, but is in a fainting fit.” And he |
| 44286 | gave the man a staff, saying, Ⲉⲟ and smite the ass with it | gave the man a staff, saying, Ⲉⲟ and smite the ass with it | gave the man a staff, saying, Eo and smite the ass with it |
| 44287 | thrice, and he shall stand up.’ And the man took the staff | thrice, and he shall stand up.’ And the man took the staff | thrice, and he shall stand up.’ And the man took the staff |
| 44288 | and went and smote the ass therewith thrice, and the ass rose | and went and smote the ass therewith thrice, and the ass rose | and went and smote the ass therewith thrice, and the ass rose |
| 44289 | up and stood upon his feet according to his wont. And the | up and stood upon his feet according to his wont. And the | up and stood upon his feet according to his wont. And the |
| 44290 | man came unto my father, saying, ¢ My father, I thank thee | man came unto my father, saying, ¢ My father, I thank thee | man came unto my father, saying, ¢ My father, I thank thee |
| 44291 | greatly for the favour which hath been vouchsafed to me.’ | greatly for the favour which hath been vouchsafed to me.’ | greatly for the favour which hath been vouchsafed to me.’ |
| 44292 | And my father admonished him not to tell any man what- | And my father admonished him not to tell any man what- | And my father admonished him not to tell any man what- |
| 44293 | soever what had happened, [saying], ‘No man must be | soever what had happened, [saying], ‘No man must be | soever what had happened, [saying], ‘No man must be |
| 44294 | allowed to disbelieve our words.” And moreover our Saviour | allowed to disbelieve our words.” And moreover our Saviour | allowed to disbelieve our words.” And moreover our Saviour |
| 44295 | said, ¢ [Verily, verily, I say unto you, whosoever shall believe | said, ¢ [Verily, verily, I say unto you, whosoever shall believe | said, ¢ [Verily, verily, I say unto you, whosoever shall believe |
| 44296 | on Me, the works which 1 do] | he shall do also, and he Fol. 49% | on Me, the works which 1 do] | he shall do also, and he Fol. 49% | on Me, the works which 1 do] | he shall do also, and he Fol. 49% |
| 44297 | shall do things which are greater than these.’ ! ge | shall do things which are greater than these.’ ! ge | shall do things which are greater than these.’ ! ge |
| 44298 | And the holy man Apa Aaron used to work very much | And the holy man Apa Aaron used to work very much | And the holy man Apa Aaron used to work very much |
| 44299 | with his own hands, for he remembered what was written, | with his own hands, for he remembered what was written, | with his own hands, for he remembered what was written, |
| 44300 | “We worked with our hands by day and by night, so that | “We worked with our hands by day and by night, so that | “We worked with our hands by day and by night, so that |
| 44301 | we might not add to the toil of any one of you’? Some- | we might not add to the toil of any one of you’? Some- | we might not add to the toil of any one of you’? Some- |
| 44302 | times he made baskets, and sometimes he plaited rope, and he | times he made baskets, and sometimes he plaited rope, and he | times he made baskets, and sometimes he plaited rope, and he |
| 44303 | never made haste to speak unless there was very urgent need | never made haste to speak unless there was very urgent need | never made haste to speak unless there was very urgent need |
| 44304 | for so doing. On one occasion a man came to him and bought | for so doing. On one occasion a man came to him and bought | for so doing. On one occasion a man came to him and bought |
| 44305 | some cord from him for the needs of his vineyard. And the | some cord from him for the needs of his vineyard. And the | some cord from him for the needs of his vineyard. And the |
| 44306 | shoots of the vines were very backward, but when the man | shoots of the vines were very backward, but when the man | shoots of the vines were very backward, but when the man |
| 44307 | had taken the cord from him, and tied it round his vines, an | had taken the cord from him, and tied it round his vines, an | had taken the cord from him, and tied it round his vines, an |
| 44308 | exceedingly abundant harvest of grapes was the result. And | exceedingly abundant harvest of grapes was the result. And | exceedingly abundant harvest of grapes was the result. And |
| 44309 | those who heard thereof glorified God. | those who heard thereof glorified God. | those who heard thereof glorified God. |
| 44310 | And on one occasion certain fishermen came to him, being | And on one occasion certain fishermen came to him, being | And on one occasion certain fishermen came to him, being |
| 44311 | sad at heart, and they made supplication unto him, saying, | sad at heart, and they made supplication unto him, saying, | sad at heart, and they made supplication unto him, saying, |
| 44312 | ‘Do us an act of grace and pray for us, for we are being | ‘Do us an act of grace and pray for us, for we are being | ‘Do us an act of grace and pray for us, for we are being |
| 44313 | harassed by a certain nobleman about a large quantity of fish, | harassed by a certain nobleman about a large quantity of fish, | harassed by a certain nobleman about a large quantity of fish, |
| 44314 | 1 John xiv. 12. | 1 John xiv. 12. | 1 John xiv. 12. |
| 44315 | 2 1 Thess. ii. 9; and see Acts xviii. 3; xx. 34; 1 Cor. iv. 12. | 2 1 Thess. ii. 9; and see Acts xviii. 3; xx. 34; 1 Cor. iv. 12. | 2 1 Thess. ii. 9; and see Acts xviii. 3; xx. 34; 1 Cor. iv. 12. |
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| 44318 | Fol. 50 b | Fol. 50 b | Fol. 50 b |
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| 44321 | which we are unable to obtain to deliver to him. And we are | which we are unable to obtain to deliver to him. And we are | which we are unable to obtain to deliver to him. And we are |
| 44322 | afraid that he will hold us liable, and mulct us of a fine | afraid that he will hold us liable, and mulct us of a fine | afraid that he will hold us liable, and mulct us of a fine |
| 44323 | beyond our power [to ⲣ] ... | beyond our power [to ⲣ ... | beyond our power [to r ... |
| 44324 | [Three lines illegible] | [Three lines illegible] | [Three lines illegible] |
| 44325 | .. [said unto] | Peter, ¢ Cast the net on the right side of | .. [said unto] | Peter, ¢ Cast the net on the right side of | .. [said unto] | Peter, ¢ Cast the net on the right side of |
| 44326 | the ship, and ye shall catch something.’* He did not say on | the ship, and ye shall catch something.’* He did not say on | the ship, and ye shall catch something.’* He did not say on |
| 44327 | the left side, but on the right side, the meaning of which is: | the left side, but on the right side, the meaning of which is: | the left side, but on the right side, the meaning of which is: |
| 44328 | When a man abandoneth himself to evil thoughts, that is to | When a man abandoneth himself to evil thoughts, that is to | When a man abandoneth himself to evil thoughts, that is to |
| 44329 | say, to the things that are on the left hand, [he doeth evil]. | say, to the things that are on the left hand, [he doeth evil]. | say, to the things that are on the left hand, [he doeth evil]. |
| 44330 | When he doeth the things of the right hand, that is to say, | When he doeth the things of the right hand, that is to say, | When he doeth the things of the right hand, that is to say, |
| 44331 | the things that are good, everything which he shall ask in | the things that are good, everything which he shall ask in | the things that are good, everything which he shall ask in |
| 44332 | God shall be given unto him. For He spake in this wise | God shall be given unto him. For He spake in this wise | God shall be given unto him. For He spake in this wise |
| 44333 | unto those who were on the left hand, ¢ Depart from Me, ye | unto those who were on the left hand, ¢ Depart from Me, ye | unto those who were on the left hand, ¢ Depart from Me, ye |
| 44334 | accursed, into the everlasting fire which hath been prepared | accursed, into the everlasting fire which hath been prepared | accursed, into the everlasting fire which hath been prepared |
| 44335 | for the Devil and his angels’? [And unto] those on His | for the Devil and his angels’? [And unto] those on His | for the Devil and his angels’? [And unto] those on His |
| 44336 | right hand He said, ¢ Come ye unto Me, O ye blessed of My | right hand He said, ¢ Come ye unto Me, O ye blessed of My | right hand He said, ¢ Come ye unto Me, O ye blessed of My |
| 44337 | Ⲉ. And again, ¢ Come unto Me, all ye who are weary | ⲉ. And again, ¢ Come unto Me, all ye who are weary | e. And again, ¢ Come unto Me, all ye who are weary |
| 44338 | and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”® And again, | and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”® And again, | and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”® And again, |
| 44339 | ¢ Inherit the kingdom of heaven which hath been prepared | ¢ Inherit the kingdom of heaven which hath been prepared | ¢ Inherit the kingdom of heaven which hath been prepared |
| 44340 | for you from the foundation of the ⲟⲛ For what | for you from the foundation of the ⲟⲛ For what | for you from the foundation of the on For what |
| 44341 | reason ? He saith, Ⲓ was an hungered, and ye fed Me: | reason ? He saith, ⲓ was an hungered, and ye fed Me: | reason ? He saith, i was an hungered, and ye fed Me: |
| 44342 | I was athirst, and ye gave Me drink: I was naked, and ye | I was athirst, and ye gave Me drink: I was naked, and ye | I was athirst, and ye gave Me drink: I was naked, and ye |
| 44343 | clothed me: I was a stranger, and ye received Mc: I was | clothed me: I was a stranger, and ye received Mc: I was | clothed me: I was a stranger, and ye received Mc: I was |
| 44344 | sick, and ye visited Me: I was in prison, and ye came to | sick, and ye visited Me: I was in prison, and ye came to | sick, and ye visited Me: I was in prison, and ye came to |
| 44345 | Me’ 7; which is to say, If ye cast your net on the right side | | Me’ 7; which is to say, If ye cast your net on the right side | | Me’ 7; which is to say, If ye cast your net on the right side | |
| 44346 | ye yourselves shall catch many fish, according to your need. | ye yourselves shall catch many fish, according to your need. | ye yourselves shall catch many fish, according to your need. |
| 44347 | And they said unto him, © We swear by thy salvation, O our | And they said unto him, © We swear by thy salvation, O our | And they said unto him, © We swear by thy salvation, O our |
| 44348 | holy father, it is only because of [our] poverty that we have | holy father, it is only because of [our] poverty that we have | holy father, it is only because of [our] poverty that we have |
| 44349 | not gone regularly to the church on the Sabbath Day and on | not gone regularly to the church on the Sabbath Day and on | not gone regularly to the church on the Sabbath Day and on |
| 44350 | the Ⲙⲟⲓ Day.” And he said unto them, Ⲓ have not said | the Ⲙⲟⲓ Day.” And he said unto them, ⲓ have not said | the Moi Day.” And he said unto them, i have not said |
| 44351 | unto you, “Ye do not go to the church of God.” If ye | unto you, “Ye do not go to the church of God.” If ye | unto you, “Ye do not go to the church of God.” If ye |
| 44352 | invoke Him He will shew mercy unto you, and He will never | invoke Him He will shew mercy unto you, and He will never | invoke Him He will shew mercy unto you, and He will never |
| 44353 | 1 Text mutilated. ? John xxi. 6. Ⲙⲁ. xxv. 41. | 1 Text mutilated. ? John xxi. 6. Ⲙⲁ. xxv. 41. | 1 Text mutilated. ? John xxi. 6. Ma. xxv. 41. |
| 44354 | 4 Matt. xxv. 34. 5 Matt. xi. 28. 5 Matt, xxv. 34. | 4 Matt. xxv. 34. 5 Matt. xi. 28. 5 Matt, xxv. 34. | 4 Matt. xxv. 34. 5 Matt. xi. 28. 5 Matt, xxv. 34. |
| 44355 | 7 Matt. xxv. 85, 36. | 7 Matt. xxv. 85, 36. | 7 Matt. xxv. 85, 36. |
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| 44357 | let you want for anything whatsoever. Now it is meet | let you want for anything whatsoever. Now it is meet | let you want for anything whatsoever. Now it is meet |
| 44358 | that Christians should go to the house of God early in the | that Christians should go to the house of God early in the | that Christians should go to the house of God early in the |
| 44359 | morning, and should make supplication unto Him to stablish | morning, and should make supplication unto Him to stablish | morning, and should make supplication unto Him to stablish |
| 44360 | the work of their hands” And they bowed down and did | the work of their hands” And they bowed down and did | the work of their hands” And they bowed down and did |
| 44361 | homage at his feet, saying, ¢ Pray over us, O our holy father, | homage at his feet, saying, ¢ Pray over us, O our holy father, | homage at his feet, saying, ¢ Pray over us, O our holy father, |
| 44362 | and we will keep all thy words.” Thereupon he prayed over | and we will keep all thy words.” Thereupon he prayed over | and we will keep all thy words.” Thereupon he prayed over |
| 44363 | them, and gave them a cruse of water, saying, ¢ Sprinkle | them, and gave them a cruse of water, saying, ¢ Sprinkle | them, and gave them a cruse of water, saying, ¢ Sprinkle |
| 44364 | this over your nets and ye shall catch something.” And they | this over your nets and ye shall catch something.” And they | this over your nets and ye shall catch something.” And they |
| 44365 | departed in faith, and they caught a large number of fish, and | departed in faith, and they caught a large number of fish, and | departed in faith, and they caught a large number of fish, and |
| 44366 | they gave the nobleman as many as he wanted, and they kept | they gave the nobleman as many as he wanted, and they kept | they gave the nobleman as many as he wanted, and they kept |
| 44367 | the remainder for use in their houses. And they came to the | the remainder for use in their houses. And they came to the | the remainder for use in their houses. And they came to the |
| 44368 | righteous man, and they gave thanks unto God, and to him | righteous man, and they gave thanks unto God, and to him | righteous man, and they gave thanks unto God, and to him |
| 44369 | for his holy prayers. . . .! | for his holy prayers. . . .! | for his holy prayers. . . .! |
| 44370 | [Three lines illegible] | [Three lines illegible] | [Three lines illegible] |
| 44371 | | . .! immediately. Fol. 51a | | . .! immediately. Fol. 51a | | . .! immediately. Fol. 51a |
| 44372 | And in the case of another man also whose ship was in ⲣ︦ⲃ︦ | And in the case of another man also whose ship was in ⲣ︦ⲃ︦ | And in the case of another man also whose ship was in r︦v︦ |
| 44373 | danger [of sinking], when he cried out to God in the name | danger [of sinking], when he cried out to God in the name | danger [of sinking], when he cried out to God in the name |
| 44374 | of Apa Aaron his ship was saved, and all its cargo likewise. | of Apa Aaron his ship was saved, and all its cargo likewise. | of Apa Aaron his ship was saved, and all its cargo likewise. |
| 44375 | And it came to pass on another occasion that one day two | And it came to pass on another occasion that one day two | And it came to pass on another occasion that one day two |
| 44376 | Nubians were walking together, and were going into Souan | Nubians were walking together, and were going into Souan | Nubians were walking together, and were going into Souan |
| 44377 | (Syene), and one of them had only one eye. And his com- | (Syene), and one of them had only one eye. And his com- | (Syene), and one of them had only one eye. And his com- |
| 44378 | panion said unto him, ¢ Cone, let us take a blessing from the | panion said unto him, ¢ Cone, let us take a blessing from the | panion said unto him, ¢ Cone, let us take a blessing from the |
| 44379 | hand of this great man’ (i.e. Apa Aaron). And the man | hand of this great man’ (i.e. Apa Aaron). And the man | hand of this great man’ (i.e. Apa Aaron). And the man |
| 44380 | who had only one eye said, Ⲡⲉ is not a great man. If he | who had only one eye said, ⲡⲉ is not a great man. If he | who had only one eye said, pe is not a great man. If he |
| 44381 | be really a great man let him open my eye’; and whilst the | be really a great man let him open my eye’; and whilst the | be really a great man let him open my eye’; and whilst the |
| 44382 | words were in his mouth, his eye, which had been blind | words were in his mouth, his eye, which had been blind | words were in his mouth, his eye, which had been blind |
| 44383 | hitherto, recovered its sight, and that, which had up to that | hitherto, recovered its sight, and that, which had up to that | hitherto, recovered its sight, and that, which had up to that |
| 44384 | time been able to see, became blind. And when his friend | time been able to see, became blind. And when his friend | time been able to see, became blind. And when his friend |
| 44385 | saw what had happened unto him he marvelled exceedingly, | saw what had happened unto him he marvelled exceedingly, | saw what had happened unto him he marvelled exceedingly, |
| 44386 | and said unto him, ‘Did I not tell thee that he was an | and said unto him, ‘Did I not tell thee that he was an | and said unto him, ‘Did I not tell thee that he was an |
| 44387 | exceedingly great man?’ And his companion said, ‘I have | exceedingly great man?’ And his companion said, ‘I have | exceedingly great man?’ And his companion said, ‘I have |
| 44388 | suffered no loss: for one eye hath been shut and another | suffered no loss: for one eye hath been shut and another | suffered no loss: for one eye hath been shut and another |
| 44389 | opened. However, let us go and visit him, for perhaps he | opened. However, let us go and visit him, for perhaps he | opened. However, let us go and visit him, for perhaps he |
| 44390 | will give light to the other eye’; and the two of them came | will give light to the other eye’; and the two of them came | will give light to the other eye’; and the two of them came |
| 44391 | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. |
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| 44397 | to the holy man Apa Aaron. And my father said unto the | to the holy man Apa Aaron. And my father said unto the | to the holy man Apa Aaron. And my father said unto the |
| 44398 | Nubian who had played the part of an unbeliever, © Since thou | Nubian who had played the part of an unbeliever, © Since thou | Nubian who had played the part of an unbeliever, © Since thou |
| 44399 | knowest that thou hast not suffered loss, what doest thou in | knowest that thou hast not suffered loss, what doest thou in | knowest that thou hast not suffered loss, what doest thou in |
| 44400 | this place?” And straightway mighty [fear fell upon him], | this place?” And straightway mighty [fear fell upon him], | this place?” And straightway mighty [fear fell upon him], |
| 44401 | and he did homage to Apa Aaron, saying, ‘ [Open mine] eye’; | and he did homage to Apa Aaron, saying, ‘ [Open mine] eye’; | and he did homage to Apa Aaron, saying, ‘ [Open mine] eye’; |
| 44402 | and straightway | he was able to see with the other eye. | and straightway | he was able to see with the other eye. | and straightway | he was able to see with the other eye. |
| 44403 | And the two Nubians believed, and they went forth from | And the two Nubians believed, and they went forth from | And the two Nubians believed, and they went forth from |
| 44404 | his presence with gladness, and proclaimed abroad throughout | his presence with gladness, and proclaimed abroad throughout | his presence with gladness, and proclaimed abroad throughout |
| 44405 | the whole of that country the miracle which had taken place. | the whole of that country the miracle which had taken place. | the whole of that country the miracle which had taken place. |
| 44406 | And again, there was a certain [God-]fearing man in the | And again, there was a certain [God-]fearing man in the | And again, there was a certain [God-]fearing man in the |
| 44407 | city of Souan (Syene) who was a believer, and he came to | city of Souan (Syene) who was a believer, and he came to | city of Souan (Syene) who was a believer, and he came to |
| 44408 | visit us on several occasions. And it came to pass, on a certain | visit us on several occasions. And it came to pass, on a certain | visit us on several occasions. And it came to pass, on a certain |
| 44409 | day when he was wishing to come to us, that his wife said, | day when he was wishing to come to us, that his wife said, | day when he was wishing to come to us, that his wife said, |
| 44410 | ‘If thou art going to the holy man Apa Aaron, beseech him | ‘If thou art going to the holy man Apa Aaron, beseech him | ‘If thou art going to the holy man Apa Aaron, beseech him |
| 44411 | to pray to the Christ for us, so that He may give unto us | to pray to the Christ for us, so that He may give unto us | to pray to the Christ for us, so that He may give unto us |
| 44412 | male seed. For 1 have heard that when a certain girl came | male seed. For 1 have heard that when a certain girl came | male seed. For 1 have heard that when a certain girl came |
| 44413 | to the time of her delivery she could not bring her child to | to the time of her delivery she could not bring her child to | to the time of her delivery she could not bring her child to |
| 44414 | the birth, but that when she had invoked Apa Aaron she | the birth, but that when she had invoked Apa Aaron she | the birth, but that when she had invoked Apa Aaron she |
| 44415 | gave birth to her son, who was, however, dead. And her | gave birth to her son, who was, however, dead. And her | gave birth to her son, who was, however, dead. And her |
| 44416 | father went to him, and entreated him, and people say that | father went to him, and entreated him, and people say that | father went to him, and entreated him, and people say that |
| 44417 | when her father took a little dust from the door of Apa | when her father took a little dust from the door of Apa | when her father took a little dust from the door of Apa |
| 44418 | Aaron’s place of abode and sprinkled it over the little dead | Aaron’s place of abode and sprinkled it over the little dead | Aaron’s place of abode and sprinkled it over the little dead |
| 44419 | boy he came to life immediately. And in thy case also | boy he came to life immediately. And in thy case also | boy he came to life immediately. And in thy case also |
| 44420 | I believe that if thou wilt make entreaty to Apa Aaron, what- | I believe that if thou wilt make entreaty to Apa Aaron, what- | I believe that if thou wilt make entreaty to Apa Aaron, what- |
| 44421 | soever thou shalt ask from him shall come to pass’ And | soever thou shalt ask from him shall come to pass’ And | soever thou shalt ask from him shall come to pass’ And |
| 44422 | when the man had come unto us he velated the matter to my | when the man had come unto us he velated the matter to my | when the man had come unto us he velated the matter to my |
| 44423 | father, saying, Ⲓ have lived with my wife from the time | father, saying, ⲓ have lived with my wife from the time | father, saying, i have lived with my wife from the time |
| 44424 | when I was a youth, and we have no child [even after] ..... H | when I was a youth, and we have no child [even after] ..... H | when I was a youth, and we have no child [even after] ..... H |
| 44425 | years. Now therefore, ...1 | years. Now therefore, ...1 | years. Now therefore, ...1 |
| 44426 | [One line and a half illegible] | [One line and a half illegible] | [One line and a half illegible] |
| 44427 | | oonnd ! God, He will give them to thee” And the | | oonnd ! God, He will give them to thee” And the | | oonnd ! God, He will give them to thee” And the |
| 44428 | righteous man went into the chamber wherein he meditated | righteous man went into the chamber wherein he meditated | righteous man went into the chamber wherein he meditated |
| 44429 | alone, and he prayed, saying, Ⲟ my Lord, it is Thou Who | alone, and he prayed, saying, ⲟⲓ my Lord, it is Thou Who | alone, and he prayed, saying, oi my Lord, it is Thou Who |
| 44430 | didst give to Sarah, the barren woman, our father Isaac, and | didst give to Sarah, the barren woman, our father Isaac, and | didst give to Sarah, the barren woman, our father Isaac, and |
| 44431 | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. |
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| 44433 | Thou didst give Joseph to Rachel, and Thou didst give Samuel | Thou didst give Joseph to Rachel, and Thou didst give Samuel | Thou didst give Joseph to Rachel, and Thou didst give Samuel |
| 44434 | to Hannah. Now therefore, O Lord, what Thou wast yester- | to Hannah. Now therefore, O Lord, what Thou wast yester- | to Hannah. Now therefore, O Lord, what Thou wast yester- |
| 44435 | day Thou art to-day, and Thou wilt be the same for ever. | day Thou art to-day, and Thou wilt be the same for ever. | day Thou art to-day, and Thou wilt be the same for ever. |
| 44436 | I know Thy goodness, O Lord. Do Thou hearken unto my | I know Thy goodness, O Lord. Do Thou hearken unto my | I know Thy goodness, O Lord. Do Thou hearken unto my |
| 44437 | supplication, and fulfil the petition of this man who hath come | supplication, and fulfil the petition of this man who hath come | supplication, and fulfil the petition of this man who hath come |
| 44438 | unto us” And when Apa Aaron had finished his prayer he | unto us” And when Apa Aaron had finished his prayer he | unto us” And when Apa Aaron had finished his prayer he |
| 44439 | came unto the man, and he said unto him, ‘ Depart, my son, | came unto the man, and he said unto him, ‘ Depart, my son, | came unto the man, and he said unto him, ‘ Depart, my son, |
| 44440 | in the Name of Christ. I believe that even as God spake | in the Name of Christ. I believe that even as God spake | in the Name of Christ. I believe that even as God spake |
| 44441 | unto our father Abraham, saying, “I will come, let the time | unto our father Abraham, saying, “I will come, let the time | unto our father Abraham, saying, “I will come, let the time |
| 44442 | [pass] for Sarah to have a son,”! and it was so, even so shall | [pass] for Sarah to have a son,”! and it was so, even so shall | [pass] for Sarah to have a son,”! and it was so, even so shall |
| 44443 | it be with thee.” And according to what he said, even so did | it be with thee.” And according to what he said, even so did | it be with thee.” And according to what he said, even so did |
| 44444 | it come to pass, for within a year the man came unto us with | it come to pass, for within a year the man came unto us with | it come to pass, for within a year the man came unto us with |
| 44445 | the child perched upon his shoulder, and he thrust him out | the child perched upon his shoulder, and he thrust him out | the child perched upon his shoulder, and he thrust him out |
| 44446 | to my father, saying, ¢ Behold the fruit which God hath given | to my father, saying, ¢ Behold the fruit which God hath given | to my father, saying, ¢ Behold the fruit which God hath given |
| 44447 | unto me through thy prayer.” And the holy man Apa Aaron | unto me through thy prayer.” And the holy man Apa Aaron | unto me through thy prayer.” And the holy man Apa Aaron |
| 44448 | took him to his bosom, and blessed God, saying, ¢ Blessed art | took him to his bosom, and blessed God, saying, ¢ Blessed art | took him to his bosom, and blessed God, saying, ¢ Blessed art |
| 44449 | Thou, O God, in all Thy works.” Then he gave the child | Thou, O God, in all Thy works.” Then he gave the child | Thou, O God, in all Thy works.” Then he gave the child |
| 44450 | to his father, saying, ‘ Take heed to the favour of God which | to his father, saying, ‘ Take heed to the favour of God which | to his father, saying, ‘ Take heed to the favour of God which |
| 44451 | hath come unto thee! May the Christ, Who hath graciously | hath come unto thee! May the Christ, Who hath graciously | hath come unto thee! May the Christ, Who hath graciously |
| 44452 | bestowed him upon thee, increase him and thee, | and may He Fol. 525 | bestowed him upon thee, increase him and thee, | and may He Fol. 525 | bestowed him upon thee, increase him and thee, | and may He Fol. 525 |
| 44453 | make us to do His Will.” pe | make us to do His Will.” pe | make us to do His Will.” pe |
| 44454 | And again, there was a certain man whom a demon troubled | And again, there was a certain man whom a demon troubled | And again, there was a certain man whom a demon troubled |
| 44455 | exceedingly. And when his parents heard of the report of | exceedingly. And when his parents heard of the report of | exceedingly. And when his parents heard of the report of |
| 44456 | Apa Aaron they bound him hand and foot, and set him upon | Apa Aaron they bound him hand and foot, and set him upon | Apa Aaron they bound him hand and foot, and set him upon |
| 44457 | an ass, and carried him to him; now four men [were needed | an ass, and carried him to him; now four men [were needed | an ass, and carried him to him; now four men [were needed |
| 44458 | to] hold him. And when they had brought him they lifted | to] hold him. And when they had brought him they lifted | to] hold him. And when they had brought him they lifted |
| 44459 | him off the ass, and set him down by the door, and laid him | him off the ass, and set him down by the door, and laid him | him off the ass, and set him down by the door, and laid him |
| 44460 | on the ground. And the demon uttered from within the man | on the ground. And the demon uttered from within the man | on the ground. And the demon uttered from within the man |
| 44461 | many shameless words, saying, ¢ Art thou a soldier that pro- | many shameless words, saying, ¢ Art thou a soldier that pro- | many shameless words, saying, ¢ Art thou a soldier that pro- |
| 44462 | tecteth violence (or, oppression)? Were not thy fathers | tecteth violence (or, oppression)? Were not thy fathers | tecteth violence (or, oppression)? Were not thy fathers |
| 44463 | noblemen who devoured whatsoever the poor man had? | noblemen who devoured whatsoever the poor man had? | noblemen who devoured whatsoever the poor man had? |
| 44464 | I know of a day wherein thy father lent a certain man ten | I know of a day wherein thy father lent a certain man ten | I know of a day wherein thy father lent a certain man ten |
| 44465 | oboli, and when the man, because of his poverty, could not | oboli, and when the man, because of his poverty, could not | oboli, and when the man, because of his poverty, could not |
| 44466 | 1 Gen. xviii. 10. | 1 Gen. xviii. 10. | 1 Gen. xviii. 10. |
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