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| 44467 | Fol. 53a | Fol. 53a | Fol. 53a |
| 44468 | Ful. 538 | Ful. 538 | Ful. 538 |
| 44469 | ⲣ︦ⲍ︦ | ⲣ︦ⲍ︦ | r︦z︦ |
| 44470 | 1006 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 1006 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 1006 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT |
| 44471 | find them to give them to him, thy father seized his house | find them to give them to him, thy father seized his house | find them to give them to him, thy father seized his house |
| 44472 | in lieu of them. Is not this thing which he did a sin? And | in lieu of them. Is not this thing which he did a sin? And | in lieu of them. Is not this thing which he did a sin? And |
| 44473 | thou thyself hast come to this place, saying, Ⲓ will heal this | thou thyself hast come to this place, saying, ⲓ will heal this | thou thyself hast come to this place, saying, i will heal this |
| 44474 | sick man,” but thou art no physician at all!” And my father | sick man,” but thou art no physician at all!” And my father | sick man,” but thou art no physician at all!” And my father |
| 44475 | restrained himself until the man had said all that he had to | restrained himself until the man had said all that he had to | restrained himself until the man had said all that he had to |
| 44476 | say, and [then] he said unto him, ¢ Thou art unworthy that | say, and [then] he said unto him, ¢ Thou art unworthy that | say, and [then] he said unto him, ¢ Thou art unworthy that |
| 44477 | [any] should answer thee. Now therefore I adjure thee in | [any] should answer thee. Now therefore I adjure thee in | [any] should answer thee. Now therefore I adjure thee in |
| 44478 | the Name of the Christ, Whom they crucified, to come forth | the Name of the Christ, Whom they crucified, to come forth | the Name of the Christ, Whom they crucified, to come forth |
| 44479 | from [this man]. [And when the devil] heard. ..... 1] carry | from [this man]. [And when the devil] heard. ..... 1] carry | from [this man]. [And when the devil] heard. ..... 1] carry |
| 44480 | off theman......1 Then the holy man filled his hand with | off theman......1 Then the holy man filled his hand with | off theman......1 Then the holy man filled his hand with |
| 44481 | water and sprinkled it in his face three times, saying, ‘In the | water and sprinkled it in his face three times, saying, ‘In the | water and sprinkled it in his face three times, saying, ‘In the |
| 44482 | Name of the Holy Trinity, come forth from him’; and the | Name of the Holy Trinity, come forth from him’; and the | Name of the Holy Trinity, come forth from him’; and the |
| 44483 | devil came out. And the holy man said unto him, ¢ Get thee | devil came out. And the holy man said unto him, ¢ Get thee | devil came out. And the holy man said unto him, ¢ Get thee |
| 44484 | gone to the Babylon of the Chaldeans, and remain thou in | gone to the Babylon of the Chaldeans, and remain thou in | gone to the Babylon of the Chaldeans, and remain thou in |
| 44485 | that place until the Day of Judgement, wherein every man | that place until the Day of Judgement, wherein every man | that place until the Day of Judgement, wherein every man |
| 44486 | shall receive according to what he hath done. As for thee, | shall receive according to what he hath done. As for thee, | shall receive according to what he hath done. As for thee, |
| 44487 | they shall cast thee into the pit of Amente’ And when | they shall cast thee into the pit of Amente’ And when | they shall cast thee into the pit of Amente’ And when |
| 44488 | the devil heard these things he departed, being full of rage. | the devil heard these things he departed, being full of rage. | the devil heard these things he departed, being full of rage. |
| 44489 | And when the mind of the man had recovered its balance, | And when the mind of the man had recovered its balance, | And when the mind of the man had recovered its balance, |
| 44490 | he, and his parents, and all those who were accompanying | he, and his parents, and all those who were accompanying | he, and his parents, and all those who were accompanying |
| 44491 | him, glorified God. Then they entreated the holy man to | him, glorified God. Then they entreated the holy man to | him, glorified God. Then they entreated the holy man to |
| 44492 | accept some reward, but he would not suffer them to make | accept some reward, but he would not suffer them to make | accept some reward, but he would not suffer them to make |
| 44493 | him a gift, saying that he had never accepted any gift | him a gift, saying that he had never accepted any gift | him a gift, saying that he had never accepted any gift |
| 44494 | whatsoever since he became a monk. And he was wont to | whatsoever since he became a monk. And he was wont to | whatsoever since he became a monk. And he was wont to |
| 44495 | say unto me often, ‘Set not your gaze upon the works of this | say unto me often, ‘Set not your gaze upon the works of this | say unto me often, ‘Set not your gaze upon the works of this |
| 44496 | world which shall profit in no way whatsoever, but as long | world which shall profit in no way whatsoever, but as long | world which shall profit in no way whatsoever, but as long |
| 44497 | as we have food and raiment these things should suffice us. | as we have food and raiment these things should suffice us. | as we have food and raiment these things should suffice us. |
| 44498 | Moreover, our Saviour said unto His Apostles, “ Get not to | Moreover, our Saviour said unto His Apostles, “ Get not to | Moreover, our Saviour said unto His Apostles, “ Get not to |
| 44499 | yourselves gold, or silver, or copper in your girdles.” 2 There- | yourselves gold, or silver, or copper in your girdles.” 2 There- | yourselves gold, or silver, or copper in your girdles.” 2 There- |
| 44500 | fore it is meet for the monk to walk | in this wise, and [to | fore it is meet for the monk to walk | in this wise, and [to | fore it is meet for the monk to walk | in this wise, and [to |
| 44501 | lead] a good life.” And henceforward [the parents of the | lead] a good life.” And henceforward [the parents of the | lead] a good life.” And henceforward [the parents of the |
| 44502 | man] renounced this world, and followed after the Lord. | man] renounced this world, and followed after the Lord. | man] renounced this world, and followed after the Lord. |
| 44503 | And it came to pass after these things that the holy old | And it came to pass after these things that the holy old | And it came to pass after these things that the holy old |
| 44504 | 1 Text mutilated. 2 Matt. x. 9. | 1 Text mutilated. 2 Matt. x. 9. | 1 Text mutilated. 2 Matt. x. 9. |
| 44505 | oi | oi | oi |
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| 44506 | MIRACLES OF APA AARON 1007 | MIRACLES OF APA AARON 1007 | MIRACLES OF APA AARON 1007 |
| 44507 | man Apa Aaron rose up and walked in the valley (?), and he | man Apa Aaron rose up and walked in the valley (?), and he | man Apa Aaron rose up and walked in the valley (?), and he |
| 44508 | commanded us, saying, ¢ Sit thon down in this place. And if | commanded us, saying, ¢ Sit thon down in this place. And if | commanded us, saying, ¢ Sit thon down in this place. And if |
| 44509 | any man cometh seeking after me say thou unto him, Ⲙⲉ | any man cometh seeking after me say thou unto him, ⲙⲏⲓ | any man cometh seeking after me say thou unto him, myi |
| 44510 | hath gone to visit a brother. | hath gone to visit a brother. | hath gone to visit a brother. |
| 44511 | his daily life: When the winter arrived he would dip his | his daily life: When the winter arrived he would dip his | his daily life: When the winter arrived he would dip his |
| 44512 | body-garment into water, and then put it on and stand up in | body-garment into water, and then put it on and stand up in | body-garment into water, and then put it on and stand up in |
| 44513 | »”? Now this was the manner of | »”? Now this was the manner of | »”? Now this was the manner of |
| 44514 | the dew,! and he would pass the whole night praying, and | the dew,! and he would pass the whole night praying, and | the dew,! and he would pass the whole night praying, and |
| 44515 | when it was dawn he would go into the crevices of the bitterly | when it was dawn he would go into the crevices of the bitterly | when it was dawn he would go into the crevices of the bitterly |
| 44516 | cold rocks, He gave himself no rest at all, either by day or | cold rocks, He gave himself no rest at all, either by day or | cold rocks, He gave himself no rest at all, either by day or |
| 44517 | by night. During the summer he used to stand in burning | by night. During the summer he used to stand in burning | by night. During the summer he used to stand in burning |
| 44518 | heat and pray ; and he spent his whole time in the constant | heat and pray ; and he spent his whole time in the constant | heat and pray ; and he spent his whole time in the constant |
| 44519 | practice of these strenuous exercises. | practice of these strenuous exercises. | practice of these strenuous exercises. |
| 44520 | And it came to pass one year that the Nile-flood did | And it came to pass one year that the Nile-flood did | And it came to pass one year that the Nile-flood did |
| 44521 | not rise high enough to water all our fields, and a multitude | not rise high enough to water all our fields, and a multitude | not rise high enough to water all our fields, and a multitude |
| 44522 | of poor folk came weeping unto him, saying, Ⲟ our holy | of poor folk came weeping unto him, saying, ⲟⲓ our holy | of poor folk came weeping unto him, saying, oi our holy |
| 44523 | father, we and our children shall die because the Nile-flood | father, we and our children shall die because the Nile-flood | father, we and our children shall die because the Nile-flood |
| 44524 | hath not risen” And he said unto them, ¢ Believe . . . .2 | hath not risen” And he said unto them, ¢ Believe . . . .2 | hath not risen” And he said unto them, ¢ Believe . . . .2 |
| 44525 | [One or two lines illegible] | [One or two lines illegible] | [One or two lines illegible] |
| 44526 | .... | the prayer of the poor man who is in sorrow of heart, Fol. 54a | .... | the prayer of the poor man who is in sorrow of heart, Fol. 54a | .... | the prayer of the poor man who is in sorrow of heart, Fol. 54a |
| 44527 | his supplication shall be poured out before God.’® Then PH | his supplication shall be poured out before God.’® Then PH | his supplication shall be poured out before God.’® Then PH |
| 44528 | again, ‘The Lord heareth the wish of the ⲣⲟⲟⲓ. And he | again, ‘The Lord heareth the wish of the ⲣⲟⲟⲓ. And he | again, ‘The Lord heareth the wish of the rooi. And he |
| 44529 | quoted to them a very large number of passages from the | quoted to them a very large number of passages from the | quoted to them a very large number of passages from the |
| 44530 | Scriptures, and explained them unto them, and he comforted | Scriptures, and explained them unto them, and he comforted | Scriptures, and explained them unto them, and he comforted |
| 44531 | them, and then they departed from him blessing God. And | them, and then they departed from him blessing God. And | them, and then they departed from him blessing God. And |
| 44532 | the holy man Apa Aaron was not unmindful of their distressful | the holy man Apa Aaron was not unmindful of their distressful | the holy man Apa Aaron was not unmindful of their distressful |
| 44533 | suffering, for he used to go to the river each evening and | suffering, for he used to go to the river each evening and | suffering, for he used to go to the river each evening and |
| 44534 | immerse his body therein up to his neck, and make supplication | immerse his body therein up to his neck, and make supplication | immerse his body therein up to his neck, and make supplication |
| 44535 | unto God, saying, Ⲟ Thou Good Christ, have compassion, | unto God, saying, ⲟⲓ Thou Good Christ, have compassion, | unto God, saying, oi Thou Good Christ, have compassion, |
| 44536 | O Thou Compassionate One, upon Thine image and likeness.’ | O Thou Compassionate One, upon Thine image and likeness.’ | O Thou Compassionate One, upon Thine image and likeness.’ |
| 44537 | And he continued to do thus regularly until God had com- | And he continued to do thus regularly until God had com- | And he continued to do thus regularly until God had com- |
| 44538 | passion upon his tears, and made the waters [of the Nile] to | passion upon his tears, and made the waters [of the Nile] to | passion upon his tears, and made the waters [of the Nile] to |
| 44539 | flow over the whole country. | flow over the whole country. | flow over the whole country. |
| 44540 | ! ie. when the dew was falling in the chill of the evening. | ! ie. when the dew was falling in the chill of the evening. | ! ie. when the dew was falling in the chill of the evening. |
| 44541 | 2 Text mutilated, 3 Compare Ps. xxxiv. 6. | 2 Text mutilated, 3 Compare Ps. xxxiv. 6. | 2 Text mutilated, 3 Compare Ps. xxxiv. 6. |
| 44542 | 4 Ps. xii. ϫⲓϫ. 33. | 4 Ps. xii. Ϫⲓϫ. 33. | 4 Ps. xii. Jig. 33. |
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| 44543 | Fol.54 1. | Fol.54 1. | Fol.54 1. |
| 44544 | pe | pe | pe |
| 44545 | Fol. ϭ ϥ | Fol. Ϭ ϥ | Fol. Ċ f |
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| 44547 | And it came to pass one year that certain men came to him | And it came to pass one year that certain men came to him | And it came to pass one year that certain men came to him |
| 44548 | filled [with complaints]—even as the narrative will shew us if | filled [with complaints]—even as the narrative will shew us if | filled [with complaints]—even as the narrative will shew us if |
| 44549 | we proceed to the end—and when they had remained for some | we proceed to the end—and when they had remained for some | we proceed to the end—and when they had remained for some |
| 44550 | time entreating him to pray to the Christ that He would | time entreating him to pray to the Christ that He would | time entreating him to pray to the Christ that He would |
| 44551 | send to them water for the preservation of the people, they | send to them water for the preservation of the people, they | send to them water for the preservation of the people, they |
| 44552 | became terrified because the time of the filling of the waters | became terrified because the time of the filling of the waters | became terrified because the time of the filling of the waters |
| 44553 | had passed, and they continued to weep ..... ⲃ | had passed, and they continued to weep ..... Ⲃ | had passed, and they continued to weep ..... V |
| 44554 | [Three lines illegible] | [Three lines illegible] | [Three lines illegible] |
| 44555 | ...ϯ saying, Ⲟ God, cast not behind Thee the works of | ...ϯ saying, ⲟⲓ God, cast not behind Thee the works of | ...ti saying, oi God, cast not behind Thee the works of |
| 44556 | Thy hands, that is to say, man and beast. And, moreover, | Thy hands, that is to say, man and beast. And, moreover, | Thy hands, that is to say, man and beast. And, moreover, |
| 44557 | Thou hast created us all of Thy Blood, and Thou didst deem | Thou hast created us all of Thy Blood, and Thou didst deem | Thou hast created us all of Thy Blood, and Thou didst deem |
| 44558 | us worthy of Thy coming into [this] world. Thou wast born | us worthy of Thy coming into [this] world. Thou wast born | us worthy of Thy coming into [this] world. Thou wast born |
| 44559 | after the manner of a man for our salvation, We know | after the manner of a man for our salvation, We know | after the manner of a man for our salvation, We know |
| 44560 | well that with Thee nothing is impossible. Ⲟ God, forget | well that with Thee nothing is impossible. Ⲟⲓ God, forget | well that with Thee nothing is impossible. Oi God, forget |
| 44561 | not the souls of the poor, lest they commit sin with their lips | not the souls of the poor, lest they commit sin with their lips | not the souls of the poor, lest they commit sin with their lips |
| 44562 | before Thee. For I remember what the wise man Solomon | before Thee. For I remember what the wise man Solomon | before Thee. For I remember what the wise man Solomon |
| 44563 | saith, “ Give me neither riches nor ⲣⲟⲩⲉⲓ ⲣ. And whether | saith, “ Give me neither riches nor ⲉⲣⲟⲩⲓ ⲣ. And whether | saith, “ Give me neither riches nor eroui r. And whether |
| 44564 | He bringeth up the waters of the river, or whether He | He bringeth up the waters of the river, or whether He | He bringeth up the waters of the river, or whether He |
| 44565 | bringeth them not, it is for our recreation only. For God | bringeth them not, it is for our recreation only. For God | bringeth them not, it is for our recreation only. For God |
| 44566 | hath the power to make all His creatures fall into the want | hath the power to make all His creatures fall into the want | hath the power to make all His creatures fall into the want |
| 44567 | of their food. Nevertheless God permitteth the poor man | of their food. Nevertheless God permitteth the poor man | of their food. Nevertheless God permitteth the poor man |
| 44568 | to beg from the rich man, so that when the rich man sheweth | to beg from the rich man, so that when the rich man sheweth | to beg from the rich man, so that when the rich man sheweth |
| 44569 | mercy mercy may be shewn to him on the day of his visita- | mercy mercy may be shewn to him on the day of his visita- | mercy mercy may be shewn to him on the day of his visita- |
| 44570 | tion. And if the poor man heareth up under his poverty he | tion. And if the poor man heareth up under his poverty he | tion. And if the poor man heareth up under his poverty he |
| 44571 | shall go into the kingdom ....! | shall go into the kingdom ....! | shall go into the kingdom ....! |
| 44572 | [Three or four lines illegible] | [Three or four lines illegible] | [Three or four lines illegible] |
| 44573 | ...Ⲙⲉ kingdom which is in the heavens. The merciful | ...Ⲙⲉ kingdom which is in the heavens. The merciful | ...Me kingdom which is in the heavens. The merciful |
| 44574 | man is like unto the ladder which Jacob saw, with the foot | man is like unto the ladder which Jacob saw, with the foot | man is like unto the ladder which Jacob saw, with the foot |
| 44575 | thereof planted firmly on the earth, whilst the head thereof | thereof planted firmly on the earth, whilst the head thereof | thereof planted firmly on the earth, whilst the head thereof |
| 44576 | reached up into heaven,’ that is to say, the Father of mercy. | reached up into heaven,’ that is to say, the Father of mercy. | reached up into heaven,’ that is to say, the Father of mercy. |
| 44577 | Consider that He said, “these little ones,” * that is to say, | Consider that He said, “these little ones,” * that is to say, | Consider that He said, “these little ones,” * that is to say, |
| 44578 | those who are of little account. And again, as Ile said, | those who are of little account. And again, as Ile said, | those who are of little account. And again, as Ile said, |
| 44579 | “When thou makest a dinner or a supper do not call thy | “When thou makest a dinner or a supper do not call thy | “When thou makest a dinner or a supper do not call thy |
| 44580 | 1 Text mutilated. 2 Prov. xxx. 8. 3 Gen. xxviii. 12. | 1 Text mutilated. 2 Prov. xxx. 8. 3 Gen. xxviii. 12. | 1 Text mutilated. 2 Prov. xxx. 8. 3 Gen. xxviii. 12. |
| 44581 | 4 Matt. x. 42; xviii. 6, 10, 14; xxv. 40; Mark ix, 42; Luke xvii. 2. | 4 Matt. x. 42; xviii. 6, 10, 14; xxv. 40; Mark ix, 42; Luke xvii. 2. | 4 Matt. x. 42; xviii. 6, 10, 14; xxv. 40; Mark ix, 42; Luke xvii. 2. |
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| 44582 | MIRACLES OF APA AARON 1009 | MIRACLES OF APA AARON 1009 | MIRACLES OF APA AARON 1009 |
| 44583 | neighbour or thy kinsman, but invite the poor, and the | neighbour or thy kinsman, but invite the poor, and the | neighbour or thy kinsman, but invite the poor, and the |
| 44584 | blind, and the lame! because they have nothing whatsoever | blind, and the lame! because they have nothing whatsoever | blind, and the lame! because they have nothing whatsoever |
| 44585 | which they can give unto thee in exchange, and they shall | which they can give unto thee in exchange, and they shall | which they can give unto thee in exchange, and they shall |
| 44586 | reward thee at the resurrection of the righteous. And if | reward thee at the resurrection of the righteous. And if | reward thee at the resurrection of the righteous. And if |
| 44587 | we are not able to ascend to the head of the ladder, that | we are not able to ascend to the head of the ladder, that | we are not able to ascend to the head of the ladder, that |
| 44588 | is to say, if we cannot give in abundance, let us find the | is to say, if we cannot give in abundance, let us find the | is to say, if we cannot give in abundance, let us find the |
| 44589 | mercy which is perfect. Therefore let us shew mercy, for | mercy which is perfect. Therefore let us shew mercy, for | mercy which is perfect. Therefore let us shew mercy, for |
| 44590 | mercy maketh a man to triumph over judgement.’ 2 | mercy maketh a man to triumph over judgement.’ 2 | mercy maketh a man to triumph over judgement.’ 2 |
| 44591 | 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 |
| 44592 | he prayed, and he dismissed the men in peace, saying, < God | he prayed, and he dismissed the men in peace, saying, < God | he prayed, and he dismissed the men in peace, saying, < God |
| 44593 | shall make the river to be full of water, and He will bring | shall make the river to be full of water, and He will bring | shall make the river to be full of water, and He will bring |
| 44594 | the water up to its proper measure. Be neither afraid nor | the water up to its proper measure. Be neither afraid nor | the water up to its proper measure. Be neither afraid nor |
| 44595 | unbelieving. Ⲧⲉ say that the time for the filling of the | unbelieving. Ⲧⲉ say that the time for the filling of the | unbelieving. Te say that the time for the filling of the |
| 44596 | waters hath passed; nevertheless, believe that | God is able Fol. 55 | waters hath passed; nevertheless, believe that | God is able Fol. 55 | waters hath passed; nevertheless, believe that | God is able Fol. 55 |
| 44597 | [to do] everything.” And they departed in peace. pia | [to do] everything.” And they departed in peace. pia | [to do] everything.” And they departed in peace. pia |
| 44598 | And the following evening the holy man went to the river, | And the following evening the holy man went to the river, | And the following evening the holy man went to the river, |
| 44599 | and prayed, saying, Ⲟ Thou God Who art the same yesterday, | and prayed, saying, ⲟⲓ Thou God Who art the same yesterday, | and prayed, saying, oi Thou God Who art the same yesterday, |
| 44600 | to day, and for ever, Thou it was Who didst cleave the ⲓⲟⲥ | to day, and for ever, Thou it was Who didst cleave the ⲓⲟⲥ | to day, and for ever, Thou it was Who didst cleave the ios |
| 44601 | and the water flowed forth, and Who didst give the people to | and the water flowed forth, and Who didst give the people to | and the water flowed forth, and Who didst give the people to |
| 44602 | drink. And when Samson was athirst Thou didst make the | drink. And when Samson was athirst Thou didst make the | drink. And when Samson was athirst Thou didst make the |
| 44603 | Jawbone of an ass to give forth water which healed (i.e. | Jawbone of an ass to give forth water which healed (i.e. | Jawbone of an ass to give forth water which healed (i.e. |
| 44604 | quenched) his thirst. Therefore I make supplication unto | quenched) his thirst. Therefore I make supplication unto | quenched) his thirst. Therefore I make supplication unto |
| 44605 | Thee this day in order that Thou mayest send the waters of | Thee this day in order that Thou mayest send the waters of | Thee this day in order that Thou mayest send the waters of |
| 44606 | the river over all the land, so that those who are poor among | the river over all the land, so that those who are poor among | the river over all the land, so that those who are poor among |
| 44607 | Thy people may find means for their subsistence, and may | Thy people may find means for their subsistence, and may | Thy people may find means for their subsistence, and may |
| 44608 | bless Thy holy Name.” And the holy man Apa Aaron passed | bless Thy holy Name.” And the holy man Apa Aaron passed | bless Thy holy Name.” And the holy man Apa Aaron passed |
| 44609 | the whole night in praying and making supplication to God | the whole night in praying and making supplication to God | the whole night in praying and making supplication to God |
| 44610 | that the water of the river [might rise]; and thereupon the | that the water of the river [might rise]; and thereupon the | that the water of the river [might rise]; and thereupon the |
| 44611 | water rose and went on rising and filling [the river], and it | water rose and went on rising and filling [the river], and it | water rose and went on rising and filling [the river], and it |
| 44612 | did not fall for a whole day, that is, not until the whole of | did not fall for a whole day, that is, not until the whole of | did not fall for a whole day, that is, not until the whole of |
| 44613 | our fields had been watered. Thus there was prosperity and | our fields had been watered. Thus there was prosperity and | our fields had been watered. Thus there was prosperity and |
| 44614 | there was abundance in that year through the prayers of | there was abundance in that year through the prayers of | there was abundance in that year through the prayers of |
| 44615 | the holy man, even as it is written, Ⲧⲙⲉ supplication of | the holy man, even as it is written, ⲧⲙⲏⲓ supplication of | the holy man, even as it is written, tmyi supplication of |
| 44616 | 1 Luke xiv. 21. 2 Jas. ii. 18, | 1 Luke xiv. 21. 2 Jas. ii. 18, | 1 Luke xiv. 21. 2 Jas. ii. 18, |
| 44617 | 3 Exod. xvii. 6; Num. xx. 11 ; Ps. Ixxviii. 20. * Judges xv, 19. | 3 Exod. xvii. 6; Num. xx. 11 ; Ps. Ixxviii. 20. * Judges xv, 19. | 3 Exod. xvii. 6; Num. xx. 11 ; Ps. Ixxviii. 20. * Judges xv, 19. |
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| 44619 | 1010 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 1010 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT | 1010 HISTORIES OF MONKS IN EGYPTIAN DESERT |
| 44620 | a righteous man is mighty and prevaileth.’! If we were to | a righteous man is mighty and prevaileth.’! If we were to | a righteous man is mighty and prevaileth.’! If we were to |
| 44621 | undertake to narrate all the signs and wonders [which] God | undertake to narrate all the signs and wonders [which] God | undertake to narrate all the signs and wonders [which] God |
| 44622 | [wrought]. . ..2 | [wrought]. . ..2 | [wrought]. . ..2 |
| 44623 | [One line illegible] | [One line illegible] | [One line illegible] |
| 44624 | Fol. 56a, . . 2 by the holy man | Apa Aaron [my] discourse would | Fol. 56a, . . 2 by the holy man | Apa Aaron [my] discourse would | Fol. 56a, . . 2 by the holy man | Apa Aaron [my] discourse would |
| 44625 | Pit prolong itself inordinately. | Pit prolong itself inordinately. | Pit prolong itself inordinately. |
| 44626 | And it came to pass one day when he was sitting down, | And it came to pass one day when he was sitting down, | And it came to pass one day when he was sitting down, |
| 44627 | and some people were gathered together round about him, | and some people were gathered together round about him, | and some people were gathered together round about him, |
| 44628 | that a poor man with a sack of barley upon his back came to | that a poor man with a sack of barley upon his back came to | that a poor man with a sack of barley upon his back came to |
| 44629 | him and entreated him, saying, ¢ Bless it for me, O my holy | him and entreated him, saying, ¢ Bless it for me, O my holy | him and entreated him, saying, ¢ Bless it for me, O my holy |
| 44630 | father, and then I will go and make it into bread for my | father, and then I will go and make it into bread for my | father, and then I will go and make it into bread for my |
| 44631 | children, for I am a poor man.” And the holy man Apa | children, for I am a poor man.” And the holy man Apa | children, for I am a poor man.” And the holy man Apa |
| 44632 | Aaron filled his hand with water, and sprinkled it on the | Aaron filled his hand with water, and sprinkled it on the | Aaron filled his hand with water, and sprinkled it on the |
| 44633 | sack of barley, saying, Ⲉⲟ, make it [into bread] for thy | sack of barley, saying, Ⲉⲟ, make it [into bread] for thy | sack of barley, saying, Eo, make it [into bread] for thy |
| 44634 | children in the Name of the Christ” And the man took the | children in the Name of the Christ” And the man took the | children in the Name of the Christ” And the man took the |
| 44635 | barley and departed, and made it [into bread], and there was | barley and departed, and made it [into bread], and there was | barley and departed, and made it [into bread], and there was |
| 44636 | a great blessing in it. And the man came to us glorifying | a great blessing in it. And the man came to us glorifying | a great blessing in it. And the man came to us glorifying |
| 44637 | God and the holy man Apa Aaron. | God and the holy man Apa Aaron. | God and the holy man Apa Aaron. |
| 44638 | Behold, O my brother Papnoute (Paphnutius), I have told | Behold, O my brother Papnoute (Paphnutius), I have told | Behold, O my brother Papnoute (Paphnutius), I have told |
| 44639 | thee a few [facts] concerning the life and ascetic practices | thee a few [facts] concerning the life and ascetic practices | thee a few [facts] concerning the life and ascetic practices |
| 44640 | of the holy man Apa Aaron, but because I am a tongue of | of the holy man Apa Aaron, but because I am a tongue of | of the holy man Apa Aaron, but because I am a tongue of |
| 44641 | flesh it is impossible for me to describe his virtues adequately. | flesh it is impossible for me to describe his virtues adequately. | flesh it is impossible for me to describe his virtues adequately. |
| 44642 | I will now narrate unto thec the marvellous manner of his | I will now narrate unto thec the marvellous manner of his | I will now narrate unto thec the marvellous manner of his |
| 44643 | death. He was an aged man, and very far advanced in his | death. He was an aged man, and very far advanced in his | death. He was an aged man, and very far advanced in his |
| 44644 | days. Iis body was completely worn out by his excess in the | days. Iis body was completely worn out by his excess in the | days. Iis body was completely worn out by his excess in the |
| 44645 | practice of asceticism. Ile fell sick on the fifth day of the | practice of asceticism. Ile fell sick on the fifth day of the | practice of asceticism. Ile fell sick on the fifth day of the |
| 44646 | month Pashons,® and on the following day, which was the sixth | month Pashons,® and on the following day, which was the sixth | month Pashons,® and on the following day, which was the sixth |
| 44647 | Fol. 56 b day, I heard the voices of angelic | choirs singing, ¢ Blessed ! | Fol. 56 b day, I heard the voices of angelic | choirs singing, ¢ Blessed ! | Fol. 56 b day, I heard the voices of angelic | choirs singing, ¢ Blessed ! |
| 44648 | PIC Blessed!” [but] I did not know whom they were describing. | PIC Blessed!” [but] I did not know whom they were describing. | PIC Blessed!” [but] I did not know whom they were describing. |
| 44649 | And I, O Paphuutius, said concerning him, ¢ This is his end. | And I, O Paphuutius, said concerning him, ¢ This is his end. | And I, O Paphuutius, said concerning him, ¢ This is his end. |
| 44650 | The denizens of heaven are blessing him, even as he hath | The denizens of heaven are blessing him, even as he hath | The denizens of heaven are blessing him, even as he hath |
| 44651 | been blessed upon earth.’ And they continued to do this | been blessed upon earth.’ And they continued to do this | been blessed upon earth.’ And they continued to do this |
| 44652 | until the first hour(?) of the ninth day of the month | until the first hour(?) of the ninth day of the month | until the first hour(?) of the ninth day of the month |
| 44653 | Pashons, and on the seventh hour of that day the holy man | Pashons, and on the seventh hour of that day the holy man | Pashons, and on the seventh hour of that day the holy man |
| 44654 | I Jas. v. 16. ? Text mutilated. 3 April 80. | I Jas. v. 16. ? Text mutilated. 3 April 80. | I Jas. v. 16. ? Text mutilated. 3 April 80. |
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| 44655 | DEATH OF APA AARON 1011 | DEATH OF APA AARON 1011 | DEATH OF APA AARON 1011 |
| 44656 | Apa Aaron died, at a very old age. And we buried his body | Apa Aaron died, at a very old age. And we buried his body | Apa Aaron died, at a very old age. And we buried his body |
| 44657 | with splendour and honour, and we laid it with the bodies of | with splendour and honour, and we laid it with the bodies of | with splendour and honour, and we laid it with the bodies of |
| 44658 | the holy bishops that were in Pilak (Philae), that is to say, | the holy bishops that were in Pilak (Philae), that is to say, | the holy bishops that were in Pilak (Philae), that is to say, |
| 44659 | Apa Macedonius, and Apa Mark, and Apa Isaiah. Now, | Apa Macedonius, and Apa Mark, and Apa Isaiah. Now, | Apa Macedonius, and Apa Mark, and Apa Isaiah. Now, |
| 44660 | therefore, O my brother Paphnutius, pray for me, and pray | therefore, O my brother Paphnutius, pray for me, and pray | therefore, O my brother Paphnutius, pray for me, and pray |
| 44661 | that God will shew mercy unto me, and that He will make | that God will shew mercy unto me, and that He will make | that God will shew mercy unto me, and that He will make |
| 44662 | my end in this world pleasing unto Him. And I said unto | my end in this world pleasing unto Him. And I said unto | my end in this world pleasing unto Him. And I said unto |
| 44663 | him, ¢ Thou hast made thyself worthy of a great act of grace, | him, ¢ Thou hast made thyself worthy of a great act of grace, | him, ¢ Thou hast made thyself worthy of a great act of grace, |
| 44664 | for from thee I have heard of the lives and practices of these | for from thee I have heard of the lives and practices of these | for from thee I have heard of the lives and practices of these |
| 44665 | holy men. Moreover, I will write them down in a book, so | holy men. Moreover, I will write them down in a book, so | holy men. Moreover, I will write them down in a book, so |
| 44666 | that they may be laid up as authoritative directions for all the | that they may be laid up as authoritative directions for all the | that they may be laid up as authoritative directions for all the |
| 44667 | generations [of monks] that shall be’; and even so have I | generations [of monks] that shall be’; and even so have I | generations [of monks] that shall be’; and even so have I |
| 44668 | written them. And when we had finished talking together, | written them. And when we had finished talking together, | written them. And when we had finished talking together, |
| 44669 | I, and Apa Isaac. ..... 1 Apa Aaron, he made ready a | I, and Apa Isaac. ..... 1 Apa Aaron, he made ready a | I, and Apa Isaac. ..... 1 Apa Aaron, he made ready a |
| 44670 | table, and we ate and drank | together, and we rose up and Fol. ⲧ | table, and we ate and drank | together, and we rose up and Fol. Ⲧ | table, and we ate and drank | together, and we rose up and Fol. T |
| 44671 | prayed, and I came forth from him to go and visit the P= | prayed, and I came forth from him to go and visit the P= | prayed, and I came forth from him to go and visit the P= |
| 44672 | brethren who were to the north of him. | brethren who were to the north of him. | brethren who were to the north of him. |
| 44673 | This is the life of the holy man and anchorite of Philae, | This is the life of the holy man and anchorite of Philae, | This is the life of the holy man and anchorite of Philae, |
| 44674 | Apa Aaron, who finished his course in the mountain to the | Apa Aaron, who finished his course in the mountain to the | Apa Aaron, who finished his course in the mountain to the |
| 44675 | east of Philae. Glory be to the Holy Trinity, Father, Son, | east of Philae. Glory be to the Holy Trinity, Father, Son, | east of Philae. Glory be to the Holy Trinity, Father, Son, |
| 44676 | and vivifying and consubstantial Holy Spirit, now, and | and vivifying and consubstantial Holy Spirit, now, and | and vivifying and consubstantial Holy Spirit, now, and |
| 44677 | always, and for ever. | always, and for ever. | always, and for ever. |
| 44678 | [Here follow the passages of Scripture that were read on | [Here follow the passages of Scripture that were read on | [Here follow the passages of Scripture that were read on |
| 44679 | the festival of the commemoration of Apa Aaron (May 2). | the festival of the commemoration of Apa Aaron (May 2). | the festival of the commemoration of Apa Aaron (May 2). |
| 44680 | These are :— | These are :— | These are :— |
| 44681 | At the setting forth, Ps. xcix. 1-9. | At the setting forth, Ps. xcix. 1-9. | At the setting forth, Ps. xcix. 1-9. |
| 44682 | The Epistle, Heb. iv. 14—v. 6. | The Epistle, Heb. iv. 14—v. 6. | The Epistle, Heb. iv. 14—v. 6. |
| 44683 | The Catholic Epistle, Jas. v. 10-16. | The Catholic Epistle, Jas. v. 10-16. | The Catholic Epistle, Jas. v. 10-16. |
| 44684 | Acts vii. 34-43. | Acts vii. 34-43. | Acts vii. 34-43. |
| 44685 | Ps. Ixxvil. 18-20. | Ps. Ixxvil. 18-20. | Ps. Ixxvil. 18-20. |
| 44686 | Matt. iv. -ⲩ 16. | Matt. iv. -ⲩ 16. | Matt. iv. -y 16. |
| 44687 | Mark xvi, including the twelve verses not usually found | Mark xvi, including the twelve verses not usually found | Mark xvi, including the twelve verses not usually found |
| 44688 | in manuscripts. | | in manuscripts. | | in manuscripts. | |
| 44689 | ! Text mutilated. | ! Text mutilated. | ! Text mutilated. |
| 44690 | ⲧ | Ⲧ | T |
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| 44691 | THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS | THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS | THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS |
| 44692 | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7029) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7029) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7029) |
| 44693 | THE PRAYER WHICH SAINT ATHANASIUS | THE PRAYER WHICH SAINT ATHANASIUS | THE PRAYER WHICH SAINT ATHANASIUS |
| 44694 | UTTERED AT THE MOMENT WHEN HE WAS | UTTERED AT THE MOMENT WHEN HE WAS | UTTERED AT THE MOMENT WHEN HE WAS |
| 44695 | ABOUT TO LAY DOWN THE BODY, THAT IS TO | ABOUT TO LAY DOWN THE BODY, THAT IS TO | ABOUT TO LAY DOWN THE BODY, THAT IS TO |
| 44696 | SAY, ON THE SEVENTH DAY OF THE MONTH | SAY, ON THE SEVENTH DAY OF THE MONTH | SAY, ON THE SEVENTH DAY OF THE MONTH |
| 44697 | PASHONS.! IN THE PEACE OF GOD! BLESS US. | PASHONS.! IN THE PEACE OF GOD! BLESS US. | PASHONS.! IN THE PEACE OF GOD! BLESS US. |
| 44698 | AMEN. | AMEN. | AMEN. |
| 44699 | I ax departing into the hands of God, and not into the | I ax departing into the hands of God, and not into the | I ax departing into the hands of God, and not into the |
| 44700 | hands of men. Therefore, O Lord God of Powers, hearken | hands of men. Therefore, O Lord God of Powers, hearken | hands of men. Therefore, O Lord God of Powers, hearken |
| 44701 | Thou unto the prayer of Thy servant Athanasius, and send | Thou unto the prayer of Thy servant Athanasius, and send | Thou unto the prayer of Thy servant Athanasius, and send |
| 44702 | Fol. 615 not Thou them after my soul. | For I am a man of blood and | Fol. 615 not Thou them after my soul. | For I am a man of blood and | Fol. 615 not Thou them after my soul. | For I am a man of blood and |
| 44703 | PRT flesh, and Thou knowest the weakness of the sons of Adam, | PRT flesh, and Thou knowest the weakness of the sons of Adam, | PRT flesh, and Thou knowest the weakness of the sons of Adam, |
| 44704 | and how when even a slight wound is inflicted upon any one | and how when even a slight wound is inflicted upon any one | and how when even a slight wound is inflicted upon any one |
| 44705 | [of them] he is laid low and is in danger [of death]. And | [of them] he is laid low and is in danger [of death]. And | [of them] he is laid low and is in danger [of death]. And |
| 44706 | what an awful thing it is to fall into the hands of God, | what an awful thing it is to fall into the hands of God, | what an awful thing it is to fall into the hands of God, |
| 44707 | wherein are the tortures which Thou hast made for the punish- | wherein are the tortures which Thou hast made for the punish- | wherein are the tortures which Thou hast made for the punish- |
| 44708 | ment of sinners, and the Gehenna of fire, and the cold, and | ment of sinners, and the Gehenna of fire, and the cold, and | ment of sinners, and the Gehenna of fire, and the cold, and |
| 44709 | the worm which never sleepeth. If I say, ‘I am a righteous | the worm which never sleepeth. If I say, ‘I am a righteous | the worm which never sleepeth. If I say, ‘I am a righteous |
| 44710 | ‘man, and I have endured suffering for Thy Name’s sake,’ | ‘man, and I have endured suffering for Thy Name’s sake,’ | ‘man, and I have endured suffering for Thy Name’s sake,’ |
| 44711 | Thou wouldst find that I had committed sin even in this case. | Thou wouldst find that I had committed sin even in this case. | Thou wouldst find that I had committed sin even in this case. |
| 44712 | And if the angels whom Thou didst create of holy spirit | And if the angels whom Thou didst create of holy spirit | And if the angels whom Thou didst create of holy spirit |
| 44713 | and fire are considered to be perverse [by Thee], then how | and fire are considered to be perverse [by Thee], then how | and fire are considered to be perverse [by Thee], then how |
| 44714 | much more will it be the case with me, for I am dust and | much more will it be the case with me, for I am dust and | much more will it be the case with me, for I am dust and |
| 44715 | ashes. I am a creature of flesh which shall dissolve away | ashes. I am a creature of flesh which shall dissolve away | ashes. I am a creature of flesh which shall dissolve away |
| 44716 | and become dust and ashes. And Thou didst fashion me in | and become dust and ashes. And Thou didst fashion me in | and become dust and ashes. And Thou didst fashion me in |
| 44717 | the womb of a woman, Thou didst plant me like a thistle | the womb of a woman, Thou didst plant me like a thistle | the womb of a woman, Thou didst plant me like a thistle |
| 44718 | which shrivelleth up in the fire, Thou didst give me bones, | which shrivelleth up in the fire, Thou didst give me bones, | which shrivelleth up in the fire, Thou didst give me bones, |
| 44719 | 1 May 2. | 1 May 2. | 1 May 2. |
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| 44720 | THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS 1013 | THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS 1013 | THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS 1013 |
| 44721 | Thou didst gird me about with sinews and flesh, Thou didst | Thou didst gird me about with sinews and flesh, Thou didst | Thou didst gird me about with sinews and flesh, Thou didst |
| 44722 | spread over me a skin, Thou didst put into me breath, and | spread over me a skin, Thou didst put into me breath, and | spread over me a skin, Thou didst put into me breath, and |
| 44723 | a holy spirit, and [the other things]... .1! | a holy spirit, and [the other things]... .1! | a holy spirit, and [the other things]... .1! |
| 44724 | [Two lines illegible] | [Two lines illegible] | [Two lines illegible] |
| 44725 | .-..1] the earth shook to its foundation, Who sitteth upon Fol. 624 | .-..1] the earth shook to its foundation, Who sitteth upon Fol. 624 | .-..1] the earth shook to its foundation, Who sitteth upon Fol. 624 |
| 44726 | the Cherubim of light, before Whom stand thousands of PE | the Cherubim of light, before Whom stand thousands of PE | the Cherubim of light, before Whom stand thousands of PE |
| 44727 | thousands, and tens of thousands of tens of thousands [of | thousands, and tens of thousands of tens of thousands [of | thousands, and tens of thousands of tens of thousands [of |
| 44728 | angels], aseribing glory unto His Majesty, Who stablished | angels], aseribing glory unto His Majesty, Who stablished | angels], aseribing glory unto His Majesty, Who stablished |
| 44729 | the Seven Heavens and the Seven Firmaments by the word | the Seven Heavens and the Seven Firmaments by the word | the Seven Heavens and the Seven Firmaments by the word |
| 44730 | of His power, Who set a boundary to the sea which it hath | of His power, Who set a boundary to the sea which it hath | of His power, Who set a boundary to the sea which it hath |
| 44731 | been unable to pass over, Who dissolveth all souls, Who | been unable to pass over, Who dissolveth all souls, Who | been unable to pass over, Who dissolveth all souls, Who |
| 44732 | raiseth them up and placeth them under His compassion, | raiseth them up and placeth them under His compassion, | raiseth them up and placeth them under His compassion, |
| 44733 | Whom no angel whatsoever dare oppose, except His Good | Whom no angel whatsoever dare oppose, except His Good | Whom no angel whatsoever dare oppose, except His Good |
| 44734 | Son, and His Holy Spirit, and before Whose Godhead my | Son, and His Holy Spirit, and before Whose Godhead my | Son, and His Holy Spirit, and before Whose Godhead my |
| 44735 | miserable and sinful soul cannot appear, except through Thy | miserable and sinful soul cannot appear, except through Thy | miserable and sinful soul cannot appear, except through Thy |
| 44736 | compassion. | compassion. | compassion. |
| 44737 | O Lord of my soul, and my body, and my spirit, hearken | O Lord of my soul, and my body, and my spirit, hearken | O Lord of my soul, and my body, and my spirit, hearken |
| 44738 | unto me. O God of my life, accept from my hand my | unto me. O God of my life, accept from my hand my | unto me. O God of my life, accept from my hand my |
| 44739 | confession, and shew mercy upon my soul. I come unto Thee, | confession, and shew mercy upon my soul. I come unto Thee, | confession, and shew mercy upon my soul. I come unto Thee, |
| 44740 | O Lord and Master of the Universe, Who didst accept the | O Lord and Master of the Universe, Who didst accept the | O Lord and Master of the Universe, Who didst accept the |
| 44741 | prayer of the first man Adam, and didst give him repentance, | prayer of the first man Adam, and didst give him repentance, | prayer of the first man Adam, and didst give him repentance, |
| 44742 | accept Thou my prayer from me, and send Thou after my | accept Thou my prayer from me, and send Thou after my | accept Thou my prayer from me, and send Thou after my |
| 44743 | soul at this fitting moment, with loving-kindness and tender- | soul at this fitting moment, with loving-kindness and tender- | soul at this fitting moment, with loving-kindness and tender- |
| 44744 | ness of heart. O Thou Who didst hear the prayer of the first | ness of heart. O Thou Who didst hear the prayer of the first | ness of heart. O Thou Who didst hear the prayer of the first |
| 44745 | martyr Abel, hearken Thou unto my prayer, and send the | martyr Abel, hearken Thou unto my prayer, and send the | martyr Abel, hearken Thou unto my prayer, and send the |
| 44746 | angel of righteousness after my soul. | O Thou Who didst Fol. 62¢ | angel of righteousness after my soul. | O Thou Who didst Fol. 62¢ | angel of righteousness after my soul. | O Thou Who didst Fol. 62¢ |
| 44747 | hear the prayer of Abraham our father, when he was in the Pre | hear the prayer of Abraham our father, when he was in the Pre | hear the prayer of Abraham our father, when he was in the Pre |
| 44748 | land of Canaan and slew mighty kings, whose hosts were | land of Canaan and slew mighty kings, whose hosts were | land of Canaan and slew mighty kings, whose hosts were |
| 44749 | far more numerous than his own, hearken Thou unto me this | far more numerous than his own, hearken Thou unto me this | far more numerous than his own, hearken Thou unto me this |
| 44750 | day. O Thou Who didst hear the prayer of Isaac, and didst | day. O Thou Who didst hear the prayer of Isaac, and didst | day. O Thou Who didst hear the prayer of Isaac, and didst |
| 44751 | deliver him from the hands of the Philistines, hearken Thou | deliver him from the hands of the Philistines, hearken Thou | deliver him from the hands of the Philistines, hearken Thou |
| 44752 | unto me this day, and graciously grant unto me a favourable | unto me this day, and graciously grant unto me a favourable | unto me this day, and graciously grant unto me a favourable |
| 44753 | reception. Ⲟ Thou Who didst hear the prayer of Jacob, | reception. Ⲟⲓ Thou Who didst hear the prayer of Jacob, | reception. Oi Thou Who didst hear the prayer of Jacob, |
| 44754 | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. |
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| 44755 | Fol. 63a • | Fol. 63a • | Fol. 63a • |
| 44756 | pre | pre | pre |
| 44757 | 1014 THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS | 1014 THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS | 1014 THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS |
| 44758 | when he had departed into Syria, and didst appear unto him, | when he had departed into Syria, and didst appear unto him, | when he had departed into Syria, and didst appear unto him, |
| 44759 | the God, and didst give him the riches of Laban, hearken | the God, and didst give him the riches of Laban, hearken | the God, and didst give him the riches of Laban, hearken |
| 44760 | Thou unto me this day. Ⲟ Thou Who didst hear [the prayer | Thou unto me this day. Ⲟⲓ Thou Who didst hear [the prayer | Thou unto me this day. Oi Thou Who didst hear [the prayer |
| 44761 | of] Joseph in Egypt, hearken Thou unto me this day. I come | of] Joseph in Egypt, hearken Thou unto me this day. I come | of] Joseph in Egypt, hearken Thou unto me this day. I come |
| 44762 | unto Thee, O Thou Who didst hear the prayer of the great | unto Thee, O Thou Who didst hear the prayer of the great | unto Thee, O Thou Who didst hear the prayer of the great |
| 44763 | Prophet Moses, who brought the people of Israel ont of Egypt, | Prophet Moses, who brought the people of Israel ont of Egypt, | Prophet Moses, who brought the people of Israel ont of Egypt, |
| 44764 | hearken Thou unto me this day. Iam Thy servant Athanasius. | hearken Thou unto me this day. Iam Thy servant Athanasius. | hearken Thou unto me this day. Iam Thy servant Athanasius. |
| 44765 | O Thou Who didst hear the prayer of Joshua, the son of Nun, | O Thou Who didst hear the prayer of Joshua, the son of Nun, | O Thou Who didst hear the prayer of Joshua, the son of Nun, |
| 44766 | [when] he was fighting against his enemies, and didst send to | [when] he was fighting against his enemies, and didst send to | [when] he was fighting against his enemies, and didst send to |
| 44767 | him the General-in-Chief of the powers (or, hosts) of heaven | him the General-in-Chief of the powers (or, hosts) of heaven | him the General-in-Chief of the powers (or, hosts) of heaven |
| 44768 | to enable him to take vengeance upon his enemies, hearken | to enable him to take vengeance upon his enemies, hearken | to enable him to take vengeance upon his enemies, hearken |
| 44769 | Thou unto me this day. | Thou unto me this day. | Thou unto me this day. |
| 44770 | I come unto Thee, O my Lord, for this is the road of all | I come unto Thee, O my Lord, for this is the road of all | I come unto Thee, O my Lord, for this is the road of all |
| 44771 | men, but I go by a road which I have not known before, | men, but I go by a road which I have not known before, | men, but I go by a road which I have not known before, |
| 44772 | neither to-day, mor yesterday, nor the day before, a road | neither to-day, mor yesterday, nor the day before, a road | neither to-day, mor yesterday, nor the day before, a road |
| 44773 | wherein there 1s. . . .! | wherein there 1s. . . .! | wherein there 1s. . . .! |
| 44774 | [Two lines illegible] | [Two lines illegible] | [Two lines illegible] |
| 44775 | ...ⲣ soul is afflicted like a round cake before the fire, | ...ⲣ soul is afflicted like a round cake before the fire, | ...r soul is afflicted like a round cake before the fire, |
| 44776 | and is like a thing in the furnace; for this reason I make my | and is like a thing in the furnace; for this reason I make my | and is like a thing in the furnace; for this reason I make my |
| 44777 | confession unto Thee, O God of my life. I know, moreover, | confession unto Thee, O God of my life. I know, moreover, | confession unto Thee, O God of my life. I know, moreover, |
| 44778 | that Thou dost hearken unto the ery of Thy servants. Hearken | that Thou dost hearken unto the ery of Thy servants. Hearken | that Thou dost hearken unto the ery of Thy servants. Hearken |
| 44779 | Thou unto my cry, O my God, Who hast brought me out of | Thou unto my cry, O my God, Who hast brought me out of | Thou unto my cry, O my God, Who hast brought me out of |
| 44780 | the night of ignorance, and do Thou bring my soul out of | the night of ignorance, and do Thou bring my soul out of | the night of ignorance, and do Thou bring my soul out of |
| 44781 | my body quickly and without suffering, for Thou art the | my body quickly and without suffering, for Thou art the | my body quickly and without suffering, for Thou art the |
| 44782 | Good God. O Thou Who didst hearken unto the prayer | Good God. O Thou Who didst hearken unto the prayer | Good God. O Thou Who didst hearken unto the prayer |
| 44783 | of the Judges, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, Gideon, and Deborah, | of the Judges, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, Gideon, and Deborah, | of the Judges, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, Gideon, and Deborah, |
| 44784 | Grothoniel (Othniel),? and Adth (Achsah),® so that they judged | Grothoniel (Othniel),? and Adth (Achsah),® so that they judged | Grothoniel (Othniel),? and Adth (Achsah),® so that they judged |
| 44785 | Thy people and shepherded them in the desert, do Thou | Thy people and shepherded them in the desert, do Thou | Thy people and shepherded them in the desert, do Thou |
| 44786 | hearken unto my prayer, which I pray to Thy Goodness, O Lord | hearken unto my prayer, which I pray to Thy Goodness, O Lord | hearken unto my prayer, which I pray to Thy Goodness, O Lord |
| 44787 | God of Israel. Thou Who didst hearken unto the prayer | God of Israel. Thou Who didst hearken unto the prayer | God of Israel. Thou Who didst hearken unto the prayer |
| 44788 | of Jeremiah the prophet when he was in the pit, in the mud, | of Jeremiah the prophet when he was in the pit, in the mud, | of Jeremiah the prophet when he was in the pit, in the mud, |
| 44789 | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. |
| 44790 | ⲅⲟⲑⲟⲓⲉ̀ⲗ vids Keve( ⲉ̀0ⲉⲗⲫⲟ· XaAip & vedrepos, Judges i. 13. | Ⲅⲟⲑⲟⲓⲉ̀ⲗ vids Keve( ⲉ0ⲉⲗⲫⲟ· XaAip & vedrepos, Judges i. 13. | Ġoθoièl vids Keve( e0elfo· XaAip & vedrepos, Judges i. 13. |
| 44791 | ⲁϥ, or "Acxa (?). | Ⲁϥ, or "Acxa (?). | Af, or "Acxa (?). |
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| 44792 | THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS 1015 | THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS 1015 | THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS 1015 |
| 44793 | do Thou hearken unto me and unto my prayer wherein I make | do Thou hearken unto me and unto my prayer wherein I make | do Thou hearken unto me and unto my prayer wherein I make |
| 44794 | supplication unto Thee, O God, [Thou] hearer [of prayer]. | supplication unto Thee, O God, [Thou] hearer [of prayer]. | supplication unto Thee, O God, [Thou] hearer [of prayer]. |
| 44795 | Thou Who didst also hearken unto Isaiah, the great prophet, | Thou Who didst also hearken unto Isaiah, the great prophet, | Thou Who didst also hearken unto Isaiah, the great prophet, |
| 44796 | when he cried unto Thee, and prayed on behalf of Thy people, | when he cried unto Thee, and prayed on behalf of Thy people, | when he cried unto Thee, and prayed on behalf of Thy people, |
| 44797 | and didst deliver him from destruction, do Thou hearken unto | and didst deliver him from destruction, do Thou hearken unto | and didst deliver him from destruction, do Thou hearken unto |
| 44798 | me, and deliver my soul from destruction. Thou Who didst | me, and deliver my soul from destruction. Thou Who didst | me, and deliver my soul from destruction. Thou Who didst |
| 44799 | hearken also unto the prayer of Ezekiel the prophet, and didst | hearken also unto the prayer of Ezekiel the prophet, and didst | hearken also unto the prayer of Ezekiel the prophet, and didst |
| 44800 | breathe (?) upon the [dry bones], and didst raise them up, and | | breathe (?) upon the [dry bones], and didst raise them up, and | | breathe (?) upon the [dry bones], and didst raise them up, and | |
| 44801 | the breath of life came to them again, do Thou hearken unto my Fol. 63 6 | the breath of life came to them again, do Thou hearken unto my Fol. 63 6 | the breath of life came to them again, do Thou hearken unto my Fol. 63 6 |
| 44802 | prayer, and have mercy upon my soul, O Lord God of my life. PKT | prayer, and have mercy upon my soul, O Lord God of my life. PKT | prayer, and have mercy upon my soul, O Lord God of my life. PKT |
| 44803 | Thou Who didst hear Daniel the prophet when he was in the | Thou Who didst hear Daniel the prophet when he was in the | Thou Who didst hear Daniel the prophet when he was in the |
| 44804 | pit of the lions, and didst send Habakkuk unto him with the | pit of the lions, and didst send Habakkuk unto him with the | pit of the lions, and didst send Habakkuk unto him with the |
| 44805 | dinner, [do Thou hearken unto me this day]. Thou Who didst | dinner, [do Thou hearken unto me this day]. Thou Who didst | dinner, [do Thou hearken unto me this day]. Thou Who didst |
| 44806 | hear Jonah when he was in the body of the great fish for | hear Jonah when he was in the body of the great fish for | hear Jonah when he was in the body of the great fish for |
| 44807 | three days and three nights without any to give him food to | three days and three nights without any to give him food to | three days and three nights without any to give him food to |
| 44808 | eat, and didst make the great fish to cast him up on the dry | eat, and didst make the great fish to cast him up on the dry | eat, and didst make the great fish to cast him up on the dry |
| 44809 | land, do Thou hearken unto me this day. | land, do Thou hearken unto me this day. | land, do Thou hearken unto me this day. |
| 44810 | O God, Who hast delivered me in every tribulation | O God, Who hast delivered me in every tribulation | O God, Who hast delivered me in every tribulation |
| 44811 | [hitherto], do Thou deliver me on this terrible occasion also. | [hitherto], do Thou deliver me on this terrible occasion also. | [hitherto], do Thou deliver me on this terrible occasion also. |
| 44812 | O Thou Who didst hearken unto the prayer of Elijah, | O Thou Who didst hearken unto the prayer of Elijah, | O Thou Who didst hearken unto the prayer of Elijah, |
| 44813 | the great Prophet, and didst shut up the heavens for three | the great Prophet, and didst shut up the heavens for three | the great Prophet, and didst shut up the heavens for three |
| 44814 | years and six months, do Thou hearken unto me this day. | years and six months, do Thou hearken unto me this day. | years and six months, do Thou hearken unto me this day. |
| 44815 | O Lord of heaven and earth, Who didst hearken unto Elijah, | O Lord of heaven and earth, Who didst hearken unto Elijah, | O Lord of heaven and earth, Who didst hearken unto Elijah, |
| 44816 | who raised up the son of the Sémanite (Shunammite) woman | who raised up the son of the Sémanite (Shunammite) woman | who raised up the son of the Sémanite (Shunammite) woman |
| 44817 | to her, hearken unto me as I cry out to Thee at my departure | to her, hearken unto me as I cry out to Thee at my departure | to her, hearken unto me as I cry out to Thee at my departure |
| 44818 | from my body, O God of my salvation. Thou Who didst | from my body, O God of my salvation. Thou Who didst | from my body, O God of my salvation. Thou Who didst |
| 44819 | hearken unto the prayer of David when he was fleeing before his | hearken unto the prayer of David when he was fleeing before his | hearken unto the prayer of David when he was fleeing before his |
| 44820 | enemies, do Thou deliver my soul out of the hand of the | enemies, do Thou deliver my soul out of the hand of the | enemies, do Thou deliver my soul out of the hand of the |
| 44821 | Accuser. Thou Who wast with our Fathers the Prophets, and | Accuser. Thou Who wast with our Fathers the Prophets, and | Accuser. Thou Who wast with our Fathers the Prophets, and |
| 44822 | with our Fathers the Apostles until they had performed all | with our Fathers the Apostles until they had performed all | with our Fathers the Apostles until they had performed all |
| 44823 | these mighty works, and these wonders, and these [signs ?], and | these mighty works, and these wonders, and these [signs ?], and | these mighty works, and these wonders, and these [signs ?], and |
| 44824 | these [mighty deeds], do Thou be with me, | O God of my Fol. 64 ϥ | these [mighty deeds], do Thou be with me, | O God of my Fol. 64 ϥ | these [mighty deeds], do Thou be with me, | O God of my Fol. 64 f |
| 44825 | life, Iam Thy servant Athanasius. I know that Thou didst PRH | life, Iam Thy servant Athanasius. I know that Thou didst PRH | life, Iam Thy servant Athanasius. I know that Thou didst PRH |
| 44826 | hearken unto me in many tribulations when I cried unto | hearken unto me in many tribulations when I cried unto | hearken unto me in many tribulations when I cried unto |
| 44827 | Thee, hearken then unto me now, my Lord. Seud Thou unto | Thee, hearken then unto me now, my Lord. Seud Thou unto | Thee, hearken then unto me now, my Lord. Seud Thou unto |
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| 44828 | 1016 THE PRAYER OTF SAINT ATHANASIUS | 1016 THE PRAYER OTF SAINT ATHANASIUS | 1016 THE PRAYER OTF SAINT ATHANASIUS |
| 44829 | me Michael, Thy great archangel, in loving-kindness, and | me Michael, Thy great archangel, in loving-kindness, and | me Michael, Thy great archangel, in loving-kindness, and |
| 44830 | receive my soul into rest, and let him make of no effect the | receive my soul into rest, and let him make of no effect the | receive my soul into rest, and let him make of no effect the |
| 44831 | cunning device of the Accuser, who meditateth to make | cunning device of the Accuser, who meditateth to make | cunning device of the Accuser, who meditateth to make |
| 44832 | accusation against us before Thee. Receive no accusation | accusation against us before Thee. Receive no accusation | accusation against us before Thee. Receive no accusation |
| 44833 | against Thy servant. Crush and destroy those who are on | against Thy servant. Crush and destroy those who are on | against Thy servant. Crush and destroy those who are on |
| 44834 | my left hand, and extinguish the flame of the fire. Permit | my left hand, and extinguish the flame of the fire. Permit | my left hand, and extinguish the flame of the fire. Permit |
| 44835 | me to stand up before Thee, O Thou that judgest the whole | me to stand up before Thee, O Thou that judgest the whole | me to stand up before Thee, O Thou that judgest the whole |
| 44836 | world, with a face wherein there is no shame. Let those | world, with a face wherein there is no shame. Let those | world, with a face wherein there is no shame. Let those |
| 44837 | who are on the left hand be ashamed, and let those who are | who are on the left hand be ashamed, and let those who are | who are on the left hand be ashamed, and let those who are |
| 44838 | on the right hand stand by me. Let the fire that cannot be | on the right hand stand by me. Let the fire that cannot be | on the right hand stand by me. Let the fire that cannot be |
| 44839 | quenched be extinguished, and do Thou heap fire upon the | quenched be extinguished, and do Thou heap fire upon the | quenched be extinguished, and do Thou heap fire upon the |
| 44840 | Shameless One and his Powers. Graciously grant that I | Shameless One and his Powers. Graciously grant that I | Shameless One and his Powers. Graciously grant that I |
| 44841 | may make entreaty through [my] shame and fear, for Thou | may make entreaty through [my] shame and fear, for Thou | may make entreaty through [my] shame and fear, for Thou |
| 44842 | alone art the True God, before Whom are fear, and trembling, | alone art the True God, before Whom are fear, and trembling, | alone art the True God, before Whom are fear, and trembling, |
| 44843 | and terror. O Thou Who art God alone, in Whose hands are | and terror. O Thou Who art God alone, in Whose hands are | and terror. O Thou Who art God alone, in Whose hands are |
| 44844 | my soul and my spirit, I make supplication unto Thee. | my soul and my spirit, I make supplication unto Thee. | my soul and my spirit, I make supplication unto Thee. |
| 44845 | O my Lord, I come into Thy hands, O Thou before Whom | O my Lord, I come into Thy hands, O Thou before Whom | O my Lord, I come into Thy hands, O Thou before Whom |
| 44846 | are fear and trembling, and at Whose Word the heavens and | are fear and trembling, and at Whose Word the heavens and | are fear and trembling, and at Whose Word the heavens and |
| 44847 | the earth melt away, and the mountains shake to their very | the earth melt away, and the mountains shake to their very | the earth melt away, and the mountains shake to their very |
| 44848 | foundations, and the [powers] that are in the abyss quake, | | foundations, and the [powers] that are in the abyss quake, | | foundations, and the [powers] that are in the abyss quake, | |
| 44849 | Fol. 643 and Tartarus trembleth. This is the Invisible God. A mere | Fol. 643 and Tartarus trembleth. This is the Invisible God. A mere | Fol. 643 and Tartarus trembleth. This is the Invisible God. A mere |
| 44850 | PEO thing of naught is the soul of Athanasius before this great | PEO thing of naught is the soul of Athanasius before this great | PEO thing of naught is the soul of Athanasius before this great |
| 44851 | and terrible [God]. Whether I say ‘I am a righteous man’, | and terrible [God]. Whether I say ‘I am a righteous man’, | and terrible [God]. Whether I say ‘I am a righteous man’, |
| 44852 | or whether I say Ⲓ am a sinner’, who is there ‘that can | or whether I say ⲓ am a sinner’, who is there ‘that can | or whether I say i am a sinner’, who is there ‘that can |
| 44853 | prevent Him from casting my soul into Tartarus? Who is | prevent Him from casting my soul into Tartarus? Who is | prevent Him from casting my soul into Tartarus? Who is |
| 44854 | there that can oppose Him in His power? If He willeth to | there that can oppose Him in His power? If He willeth to | there that can oppose Him in His power? If He willeth to |
| 44855 | raise [men] up again, unto Him belongeth the power so to do. | raise [men] up again, unto Him belongeth the power so to do. | raise [men] up again, unto Him belongeth the power so to do. |
| 44856 | None of the things that are hidden in the heart of a man | None of the things that are hidden in the heart of a man | None of the things that are hidden in the heart of a man |
| 44857 | are hidden from Him. He scrutinizeth the heart and the | are hidden from Him. He scrutinizeth the heart and the | are hidden from Him. He scrutinizeth the heart and the |
| 44858 | reins. Ⲡⲉ understandeth the good qualities and the bad | reins. Ⲡⲉ understandeth the good qualities and the bad | reins. Pe understandeth the good qualities and the bad |
| 44859 | qualities that are in the heart of man, He is God. He | qualities that are in the heart of man, He is God. He | qualities that are in the heart of man, He is God. He |
| 44860 | is the Lord of my virtue whilst I am in this flesh. Thou | is the Lord of my virtue whilst I am in this flesh. Thou | is the Lord of my virtue whilst I am in this flesh. Thou |
| 44861 | hast permitted me to perform my wish upon earth for cursing | hast permitted me to perform my wish upon earth for cursing | hast permitted me to perform my wish upon earth for cursing |
| 44862 | and for blessing. When I go forth from this body it is Thy | and for blessing. When I go forth from this body it is Thy | and for blessing. When I go forth from this body it is Thy |
| 44863 | power which shall be my Master, to speak and not to speak. | power which shall be my Master, to speak and not to speak. | power which shall be my Master, to speak and not to speak. |
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| 44864 | THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS 1017 | THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS 1017 | THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS 1017 |
| 44865 | For this reason so long as I am in the flesh I will never cease | For this reason so long as I am in the flesh I will never cease | For this reason so long as I am in the flesh I will never cease |
| 44866 | to praise, and to bless, and to glorify Thee. For I have been | to praise, and to bless, and to glorify Thee. For I have been | to praise, and to bless, and to glorify Thee. For I have been |
| 44867 | held worthy to worship Thy Law, and to stand before Thy | held worthy to worship Thy Law, and to stand before Thy | held worthy to worship Thy Law, and to stand before Thy |
| 44868 | people unto whom I have ministered from my youth up until | people unto whom I have ministered from my youth up until | people unto whom I have ministered from my youth up until |
| 44869 | this present day. I will have confidence under His wing, | this present day. I will have confidence under His wing, | this present day. I will have confidence under His wing, |
| 44870 | and I will not be afraid of the evil hap, nor of the devil of | and I will not be afraid of the evil hap, nor of the devil of | and I will not be afraid of the evil hap, nor of the devil of |
| 44871 | the midday hour? | the midday hour? | the midday hour? |
| 44872 | [Nearly two lines broken and illegible] | [Nearly two lines broken and illegible] | [Nearly two lines broken and illegible] |
| 44873 | . « . . | those who boast themselves upon earth, saying, ¢ This Fol. 65 « | . « . . | those who boast themselves upon earth, saying, ¢ This Fol. 65 « | . « . . | those who boast themselves upon earth, saying, ¢ This Fol. 65 « |
| 44874 | world is what we know. Let us live delicately, and eat, and PA | world is what we know. Let us live delicately, and eat, and PA | world is what we know. Let us live delicately, and eat, and PA |
| 44875 | drink, and enjoy ourselves with fleeting pleasures, for we do not | drink, and enjoy ourselves with fleeting pleasures, for we do not | drink, and enjoy ourselves with fleeting pleasures, for we do not |
| 44876 | know on what day we shall die’?; those who nourish their | know on what day we shall die’?; those who nourish their | know on what day we shall die’?; those who nourish their |
| 44877 | souls on the day of their slaughter ; those who set their hope | souls on the day of their slaughter ; those who set their hope | souls on the day of their slaughter ; those who set their hope |
| 44878 | upon vastness of riches, which shall not help them on the day | upon vastness of riches, which shall not help them on the day | upon vastness of riches, which shall not help them on the day |
| 44879 | of their tribulation, neither shall it relieve them in the least | of their tribulation, neither shall it relieve them in the least | of their tribulation, neither shall it relieve them in the least |
| 44880 | degree in an attack of fever, nor utter a word [in their | degree in an attack of fever, nor utter a word [in their | degree in an attack of fever, nor utter a word [in their |
| 44881 | defence] before the judgement-seat of the Christ. Therefore | defence] before the judgement-seat of the Christ. Therefore | defence] before the judgement-seat of the Christ. Therefore |
| 44882 | their portion is a portion which is diminished, and their | their portion is a portion which is diminished, and their | their portion is a portion which is diminished, and their |
| 44883 | visitation is a visitation of anger and wrath. | visitation is a visitation of anger and wrath. | visitation is a visitation of anger and wrath. |
| 44884 | Yor I have been a servant of the Christ from my youth | Yor I have been a servant of the Christ from my youth | Yor I have been a servant of the Christ from my youth |
| 44885 | even to my old age, and I will never cease to bless God and | even to my old age, and I will never cease to bless God and | even to my old age, and I will never cease to bless God and |
| 44886 | His beloved Son, of Whom I have been a follower during all | His beloved Son, of Whom I have been a follower during all | His beloved Son, of Whom I have been a follower during all |
| 44887 | my time. Who is as glorious as Thou art, O Christ, Whom | my time. Who is as glorious as Thou art, O Christ, Whom | my time. Who is as glorious as Thou art, O Christ, Whom |
| 44888 | every one eagerly desireth to see ? Thou art Jesus, the mighty | every one eagerly desireth to see ? Thou art Jesus, the mighty | every one eagerly desireth to see ? Thou art Jesus, the mighty |
| 44889 | Power of the Father. Thou art the Offspring of the Virgin, | Power of the Father. Thou art the Offspring of the Virgin, | Power of the Father. Thou art the Offspring of the Virgin, |
| 44890 | without [the help of] a man. I will never cease to bless Thee, | without [the help of] a man. I will never cease to bless Thee, | without [the help of] a man. I will never cease to bless Thee, |
| 44891 | O Thou Holy Pearl. Iwill never cease to bless Thee, O Thou | O Thou Holy Pearl. Iwill never cease to bless Thee, O Thou | O Thou Holy Pearl. Iwill never cease to bless Thee, O Thou |
| 44892 | ‘Who endurest for ever. | ‘Who endurest for ever. | ‘Who endurest for ever. |
| 44893 | Thou art Jesus, the Son of the Father. Yea, Amen. | Thou art Jesus, the Son of the Father. Yea, Amen. | Thou art Jesus, the Son of the Father. Yea, Amen. |
| 44894 | Thou art He Who commandeth the Cherubim and the | Thou art He Who commandeth the Cherubim and the | Thou art He Who commandeth the Cherubim and the |
| 44895 | Seraphim. Yea, Amen. | | Seraphim. Yea, Amen. | | Seraphim. Yea, Amen. | |
| 44896 | Thou hast existed with the Father, in truth, always. Yea, Fol. 655 | Thou hast existed with the Father, in truth, always. Yea, Fol. 655 | Thou hast existed with the Father, in truth, always. Yea, Fol. 655 |
| 44897 | Amen. ⲣⲗⲁ | Amen. Ⲣⲗⲁ | Amen. Rla |
| 44898 | 1 Ps. xci. 6. 2 Luke xii. 19; 1 Cor. xv, 32, | 1 Ps. xci. 6. 2 Luke xii. 19; 1 Cor. xv, 32, | 1 Ps. xci. 6. 2 Luke xii. 19; 1 Cor. xv, 32, |
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| 44899 | 1018 THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS | 1018 THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS | 1018 THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS |
| 44900 | Thou rulest the angels. Yea, Amen. | Thou rulest the angels. Yea, Amen. | Thou rulest the angels. Yea, Amen. |
| 44901 | Thou art the Power of the Heavens. Yea, Amen. | Thou art the Power of the Heavens. Yea, Amen. | Thou art the Power of the Heavens. Yea, Amen. |
| 44902 | Thou art the Crown of the Martyrs. Yea, Amen. | Thou art the Crown of the Martyrs. Yea, Amen. | Thou art the Crown of the Martyrs. Yea, Amen. |
| 44903 | Thou art the deep counsel of the Saints. Yea, Amen. | Thou art the deep counsel of the Saints. Yea, Amen. | Thou art the deep counsel of the Saints. Yea, Amen. |
| 44904 | Thou art He in Whom the deep counsel of the Father is | Thou art He in Whom the deep counsel of the Father is | Thou art He in Whom the deep counsel of the Father is |
| 44905 | hidden. Yea, Amen. | hidden. Yea, Amen. | hidden. Yea, Amen. |
| 44906 | Thou art the Mouth of the Prophets. Yea, Amen. | Thou art the Mouth of the Prophets. Yea, Amen. | Thou art the Mouth of the Prophets. Yea, Amen. |
| 44907 | Thou art the Tongue of the Angels. Yea, Amen. | Thou art the Tongue of the Angels. Yea, Amen. | Thou art the Tongue of the Angels. Yea, Amen. |
| 44908 | Thon art Jesus, my life. Yea, Amen. | Thon art Jesus, my life. Yea, Amen. | Thon art Jesus, my life. Yea, Amen. |
| 44909 | Thou art Jesus, the object of the boast of the world. Yea, | Thou art Jesus, the object of the boast of the world. Yea, | Thou art Jesus, the object of the boast of the world. Yea, |
| 44910 | Amen. | Amen. | Amen. |
| 44911 | O Jesus, the Christ, the hope of every one who setteth his | O Jesus, the Christ, the hope of every one who setteth his | O Jesus, the Christ, the hope of every one who setteth his |
| 44912 | mind on Thee, who is as glorious as Thou art, or who can be | mind on Thee, who is as glorious as Thou art, or who can be | mind on Thee, who is as glorious as Thou art, or who can be |
| 44913 | compared unto Thee? [Thou art] the King Who sittest | compared unto Thee? [Thou art] the King Who sittest | compared unto Thee? [Thou art] the King Who sittest |
| 44914 | above the Cherubim, and the Seraphim stand before Thee. | above the Cherubim, and the Seraphim stand before Thee. | above the Cherubim, and the Seraphim stand before Thee. |
| 44915 | Heaven and earth await Thy mercy. O Thou Who dispensest | Heaven and earth await Thy mercy. O Thou Who dispensest | Heaven and earth await Thy mercy. O Thou Who dispensest |
| 44916 | life to men and cattle, and to wild beasts and the feathered | life to men and cattle, and to wild beasts and the feathered | life to men and cattle, and to wild beasts and the feathered |
| 44917 | fowl, Thou feedest them all. Thou art He Whose [Name] | fowl, Thou feedest them all. Thou art He Whose [Name] | fowl, Thou feedest them all. Thou art He Whose [Name] |
| 44918 | they interpreted Emmanuel, the translation of which is | they interpreted Emmanuel, the translation of which is | they interpreted Emmanuel, the translation of which is |
| 44919 | “God, with us’. Thou art He Who was called Rabboni, | “God, with us’. Thou art He Who was called Rabboni, | “God, with us’. Thou art He Who was called Rabboni, |
| 44920 | God and Master. Thou wast of lowly birth, but mighty | God and Master. Thou wast of lowly birth, but mighty | God and Master. Thou wast of lowly birth, but mighty |
| 44921 | in Thy Godhead. If I would ascribe blessing unto | in Thy Godhead. If I would ascribe blessing unto | in Thy Godhead. If I would ascribe blessing unto |
| 44922 | Thee, blessing is Thy attribute. If I would ascribe glory | Thee, blessing is Thy attribute. If I would ascribe glory | Thee, blessing is Thy attribute. If I would ascribe glory |
| 44923 | unto Thee, glory is Thy attribute .% . .. compassion, my | unto Thee, glory is Thy attribute .% . .. compassion, my | unto Thee, glory is Thy attribute .% . .. compassion, my |
| 44924 | God . . . | God . . . | God . . . |
| 44925 | [One line illegible] | [One line illegible] | [One line illegible] |
| 44926 | Fol. 66 a, , 1 | Thy Holy Blood gathered them together into one flock, | Fol. 66 a, , 1 | Thy Holy Blood gathered them together into one flock, | Fol. 66 a, , 1 | Thy Holy Blood gathered them together into one flock, |
| 44927 | PAL and Thou didst gather them together into one safe fold, which | PAL and Thou didst gather them together into one safe fold, which | PAL and Thou didst gather them together into one safe fold, which |
| 44928 | the wolf shall never find. Thou hast appointed over them | the wolf shall never find. Thou hast appointed over them | the wolf shall never find. Thou hast appointed over them |
| 44929 | faithful shepherds, who shall shepherd them in righteousness. | faithful shepherds, who shall shepherd them in righteousness. | faithful shepherds, who shall shepherd them in righteousness. |
| 44930 | Be not Thou far from me, O Christ, for Thou art merciful, and | Be not Thou far from me, O Christ, for Thou art merciful, and | Be not Thou far from me, O Christ, for Thou art merciful, and |
| 44931 | a Lover of souls. Thou didst deliver me because of the | a Lover of souls. Thou didst deliver me because of the | a Lover of souls. Thou didst deliver me because of the |
| 44932 | apathy of my fathers, and didst place me to be the shepherd | apathy of my fathers, and didst place me to be the shepherd | apathy of my fathers, and didst place me to be the shepherd |
| 44933 | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. |
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| 44934 | THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS 1019 | THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS 1019 | THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS 1019 |
| 44935 | of Thy people, whom I have shepherded according to Thy | of Thy people, whom I have shepherded according to Thy | of Thy people, whom I have shepherded according to Thy |
| 44936 | wish. Ⲓ will bless Thee, O Thou my Deliverer; I will bless | wish. Ⲓ will bless Thee, O Thou my Deliverer; I will bless | wish. I will bless Thee, O Thou my Deliverer; I will bless |
| 44937 | Thee, of Whom all these blessings are Thy attribute, Thou | Thee, of Whom all these blessings are Thy attribute, Thou | Thee, of Whom all these blessings are Thy attribute, Thou |
| 44938 | subject of boasting of the saints, Jesus, the Power of the | subject of boasting of the saints, Jesus, the Power of the | subject of boasting of the saints, Jesus, the Power of the |
| 44939 | Cherubim and Seraphim. I will bless thee, O Thou Who | Cherubim and Seraphim. I will bless thee, O Thou Who | Cherubim and Seraphim. I will bless thee, O Thou Who |
| 44940 | dost make fat the earth, and it increaseth, Jesus, the Wise | dost make fat the earth, and it increaseth, Jesus, the Wise | dost make fat the earth, and it increaseth, Jesus, the Wise |
| 44941 | One of the valiant ones. I will bless Thee, Thou Sceptre of | One of the valiant ones. I will bless Thee, Thou Sceptre of | One of the valiant ones. I will bless Thee, Thou Sceptre of |
| 44942 | righteous kings, Thou Crown that never fadeth, the Life of | righteous kings, Thou Crown that never fadeth, the Life of | righteous kings, Thou Crown that never fadeth, the Life of |
| 44943 | every one. I will bless Thee, the Resurrection of every one, | every one. I will bless Thee, the Resurrection of every one, | every one. I will bless Thee, the Resurrection of every one, |
| 44944 | and the Light that proceeded from Light. Ileaven and | and the Light that proceeded from Light. Ileaven and | and the Light that proceeded from Light. Ileaven and |
| 44945 | earth hang upon His word, even as a drop of water hangeth | earth hang upon His word, even as a drop of water hangeth | earth hang upon His word, even as a drop of water hangeth |
| 44946 | from the potter’s vessel. | from the potter’s vessel. | from the potter’s vessel. |
| 44947 | [Thou art] the Father of the universe, Who spoiled Amente, | [Thou art] the Father of the universe, Who spoiled Amente, | [Thou art] the Father of the universe, Who spoiled Amente, |
| 44948 | and destroyed Edom, and brought up Adam and his sons, and | and destroyed Edom, and brought up Adam and his sons, and | and destroyed Edom, and brought up Adam and his sons, and |
| 44949 | crushed the Enemy and all his power, and gave light to the | crushed the Enemy and all his power, and gave light to the | crushed the Enemy and all his power, and gave light to the |
| 44950 | sun, and ordained the revolutions of the moon, and gave | sun, and ordained the revolutions of the moon, and gave | sun, and ordained the revolutions of the moon, and gave |
| 44951 | names to the multitude of the stars, | and ordered the Seven Fol. 665 | names to the multitude of the stars, | and ordered the Seven Fol. 665 | names to the multitude of the stars, | and ordered the Seven Fol. 665 |
| 44952 | Heavens and the Seven Firmaments, and laid the foundations ⲣ︦ⲗ︦ⲅ︦ | Heavens and the Seven Firmaments, and laid the foundations ⲣ︦ⲗ︦ⲅ︦ | Heavens and the Seven Firmaments, and laid the foundations r︦l︦ġ︦ |
| 44953 | of the earth on the waters, and placed the waters upon (?) the | of the earth on the waters, and placed the waters upon (?) the | of the earth on the waters, and placed the waters upon (?) the |
| 44954 | earth and the abyss under the earth. I will bless Thee, O | earth and the abyss under the earth. I will bless Thee, O | earth and the abyss under the earth. I will bless Thee, O |
| 44955 | Thou Who didst make all Creation by Thy word, and didst | Thou Who didst make all Creation by Thy word, and didst | Thou Who didst make all Creation by Thy word, and didst |
| 44956 | rest on the seventh day. I will bless Thee, O Thou Alpha | rest on the seventh day. I will bless Thee, O Thou Alpha | rest on the seventh day. I will bless Thee, O Thou Alpha |
| 44957 | and Omega ; the Beginning and the End. I will not cease | and Omega ; the Beginning and the End. I will not cease | and Omega ; the Beginning and the End. I will not cease |
| 44958 | to bless Thee, O Jesus, into Whose hands I am about to come, | to bless Thee, O Jesus, into Whose hands I am about to come, | to bless Thee, O Jesus, into Whose hands I am about to come, |
| 44959 | for Thou art my succourer, and the strength of my salvation. | for Thou art my succourer, and the strength of my salvation. | for Thou art my succourer, and the strength of my salvation. |
| 44960 | Put Thou me not to shame, for I put my trust in Thee. | Put Thou me not to shame, for I put my trust in Thee. | Put Thou me not to shame, for I put my trust in Thee. |
| 44961 | Hearken, O Lord, unto my prayer this day, and send Thou | Hearken, O Lord, unto my prayer this day, and send Thou | Hearken, O Lord, unto my prayer this day, and send Thou |
| 44962 | unto me Michael Thy archangel that he may receive my soul | unto me Michael Thy archangel that he may receive my soul | unto me Michael Thy archangel that he may receive my soul |
| 44963 | in rest, and do Thou establish it in the city of Thy loving- | in rest, and do Thou establish it in the city of Thy loving- | in rest, and do Thou establish it in the city of Thy loving- |
| 44964 | kindness, for Thine is the glory, and the power, for ever and | kindness, for Thine is the glory, and the power, for ever and | kindness, for Thine is the glory, and the power, for ever and |
| 44965 | ever. Amen. | ever. Amen. | ever. Amen. |
| 44966 | And when Apa Athanasius had finished [his] holy prayer | And when Apa Athanasius had finished [his] holy prayer | And when Apa Athanasius had finished [his] holy prayer |
| 44967 | he yielded up his spirit, like one who falleth asleep, on the | he yielded up his spirit, like one who falleth asleep, on the | he yielded up his spirit, like one who falleth asleep, on the |
| 44968 | seventh day of the month Pashons. And I, Timothy the | seventh day of the month Pashons. And I, Timothy the | seventh day of the month Pashons. And I, Timothy the |
| 44969 | deacon, was standing by the side of the holy man Athanasius | deacon, was standing by the side of the holy man Athanasius | deacon, was standing by the side of the holy man Athanasius |
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| 44970 | Fol. 67a. . | Fol. 67a. . | Fol. 67a. . |
| 44971 | ⲣⲗⲇ | Ⲣⲗⲇ | Rld |
| 44972 | Fol. ⲧ | Fol. Ⲧ | Fol. T |
| 44973 | ⲣⲗⲉ | ⲣⲗⲉ | rle |
| 44974 | 1020 THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS | 1020 THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS | 1020 THE PRAYER OF SAINT ATHANASIUS |
| 44975 | when Ⲙⲉ was about to lay down the body, and I testify unto | when ⲙⲏⲓ was about to lay down the body, and I testify unto | when myi was about to lay down the body, and I testify unto |
| 44976 | you, in the presence of God . . . .I | you, in the presence of God . . . .I | you, in the presence of God . . . .I |
| 44977 | [Three lines illegible] | [Three lines illegible] | [Three lines illegible] |
| 44978 | ..1| [as white] as snow, I saw Michael take the soul of | ..1| [as white] as snow, I saw Michael take the soul of | ..1| [as white] as snow, I saw Michael take the soul of |
| 44979 | Athanasius, and ascend into the height of heaven therewith, | Athanasius, and ascend into the height of heaven therewith, | Athanasius, and ascend into the height of heaven therewith, |
| 44980 | and it was of the selfsame form as Athanasius. I saw the | and it was of the selfsame form as Athanasius. I saw the | and it was of the selfsame form as Athanasius. I saw the |
| 44981 | choirs of the angels blessing God and saying, © Let us ascribe | choirs of the angels blessing God and saying, © Let us ascribe | choirs of the angels blessing God and saying, © Let us ascribe |
| 44982 | glory unto God because He glorifieth His saints.” And as for | glory unto God because He glorifieth His saints.” And as for | glory unto God because He glorifieth His saints.” And as for |
| 44983 | us, O my beloved, let us follow the teachings of our father | us, O my beloved, let us follow the teachings of our father | us, O my beloved, let us follow the teachings of our father |
| 44984 | Athanasius, and ascribe glory unto God. And even if we | Athanasius, and ascribe glory unto God. And even if we | Athanasius, and ascribe glory unto God. And even if we |
| 44985 | are not able to attain to the measure of our fathers, never- | are not able to attain to the measure of our fathers, never- | are not able to attain to the measure of our fathers, never- |
| 44986 | theless let us be exceedingly diligent in the matter, and God | theless let us be exceedingly diligent in the matter, and God | theless let us be exceedingly diligent in the matter, and God |
| 44987 | shall help us, and we shall bring it to perfection. Ye must | shall help us, and we shall bring it to perfection. Ye must | shall help us, and we shall bring it to perfection. Ye must |
| 44988 | consider, O my beloved, how strenuously this mighty athlete | consider, O my beloved, how strenuously this mighty athlete | consider, O my beloved, how strenuously this mighty athlete |
| 44989 | fought until he met God face to face, and received the crown | fought until he met God face to face, and received the crown | fought until he met God face to face, and received the crown |
| 44990 | of life, and how God held converse with him, mouth to mouth, | of life, and how God held converse with him, mouth to mouth, | of life, and how God held converse with him, mouth to mouth, |
| 44991 | and how he was on very many occasions carried up above the | and how he was on very many occasions carried up above the | and how he was on very many occasions carried up above the |
| 44992 | Cherubim, and how he put kings and heretics to shame | Cherubim, and how he put kings and heretics to shame | Cherubim, and how he put kings and heretics to shame |
| 44993 | through the might of God, which was with him. Consider | through the might of God, which was with him. Consider | through the might of God, which was with him. Consider |
| 44994 | also what an awful thing it is to fall into the hands of the | also what an awful thing it is to fall into the hands of the | also what an awful thing it is to fall into the hands of the |
| 44995 | Living God.? Therefore, if thou committest sin against Him, | Living God.? Therefore, if thou committest sin against Him, | Living God.? Therefore, if thou committest sin against Him, |
| 44996 | He will punish thee, and if thou doest what is good, He will | He will punish thee, and if thou doest what is good, He will | He will punish thee, and if thou doest what is good, He will |
| 44997 | rejoice with thee, and will cause thee to meet Him face to | rejoice with thee, and will cause thee to meet Him face to | rejoice with thee, and will cause thee to meet Him face to |
| 44998 | face, and will accord thee a gracious reception, and will give | face, and will accord thee a gracious reception, and will give | face, and will accord thee a gracious reception, and will give |
| 44999 | unto thee... .. in this [world] and life everlasting through | unto thee... .. in this [world] and life everlasting through | unto thee... .. in this [world] and life everlasting through |
| 45000 | Jesus the Christ, our Lord, | to Whom be all glory and all | Jesus the Christ, our Lord, | to Whom be all glory and all | Jesus the Christ, our Lord, | to Whom be all glory and all |
| 45001 | honour as is meet for Him, and to His good Father, and to | honour as is meet for Him, and to His good Father, and to | honour as is meet for Him, and to His good Father, and to |
| 45002 | the vivifying and consubstantial Holy Spirit, now and always, | the vivifying and consubstantial Holy Spirit, now and always, | the vivifying and consubstantial Holy Spirit, now and always, |
| 45003 | and for ever. | and for ever. | and for ever. |
| 45004 | 1 Text mutilated. 2 Heb. x. 31. | 1 Text mutilated. 2 Heb. x. 31. | 1 Text mutilated. 2 Heb. x. 31. |
| 45005 | ⲉ | Ⲉ | E |
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| 45006 | DISCOURSE ON SAINT MICHAEL THE | DISCOURSE ON SAINT MICHAEL THE | DISCOURSE ON SAINT MICHAEL THE |
| 45007 | ARCHANGEL BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP | ARCHANGEL BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP | ARCHANGEL BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP |
| 45008 | OF ALEXANDRIA | OF ALEXANDRIA | OF ALEXANDRIA |
| 45009 | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7029) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7029) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7029) |
| 45010 | THE DISCOURSE WHICH SAINT TIMOTHY, | THE DISCOURSE WHICH SAINT TIMOTHY, | THE DISCOURSE WHICH SAINT TIMOTHY, |
| 45011 | THE ARCHBISHOP OF RAKOTE, PRONOUNCED | THE ARCHBISHOP OF RAKOTE, PRONOUNCED | THE ARCHBISHOP OF RAKOTE, PRONOUNCED |
| 45012 | ON THE FESTIVAL OF THE HOLY ARCHANGEL | ON THE FESTIVAL OF THE HOLY ARCHANGEL | ON THE FESTIVAL OF THE HOLY ARCHANGEL |
| 45013 | MICHAEL, THAT IS TO SAY, ON THE TWELFTH | MICHAEL, THAT IS TO SAY, ON THE TWELFTH | MICHAEL, THAT IS TO SAY, ON THE TWELFTH |
| 45014 | DAY OF THIS MONTH OF PAONE! AND HE | DAY OF THIS MONTH OF PAONE! AND HE | DAY OF THIS MONTH OF PAONE! AND HE |
| 45015 | DISCOURSED ALSO ON THE CAVERNS OF THOSE | DISCOURSED ALSO ON THE CAVERNS OF THOSE | DISCOURSED ALSO ON THE CAVERNS OF THOSE |
| 45016 | WHO ARE UNDERGOING PUNISHMENTS, AND | WHO ARE UNDERGOING PUNISHMENTS, AND | WHO ARE UNDERGOING PUNISHMENTS, AND |
| 45017 | ON THE SOULS WHO ARE IN THEM. AND HE | ON THE SOULS WHO ARE IN THEM. AND HE | ON THE SOULS WHO ARE IN THEM. AND HE |
| 45018 | DISCOURSED ALSO ON REPENTANCE, AND THE | DISCOURSED ALSO ON REPENTANCE, AND THE | DISCOURSED ALSO ON REPENTANCE, AND THE |
| 45019 | RISING [OF THE NILE]. IN THE PEACE OF | RISING [OF THE NILE]. IN THE PEACE OF | RISING [OF THE NILE]. IN THE PEACE OF |
| 45020 | GOD! BLESS US! AMEN. ZAMEN (sic). AMEN, | GOD! BLESS US! AMEN. ZAMEN (sic). AMEN, | GOD! BLESS US! AMEN. ZAMEN (sic). AMEN, |
| 45021 | Ⲧⲏⲓⲃ day is a great festival, O my beloved. Let us assemble | Ⲧⲏⲓⲃ day is a great festival, O my beloved. Let us assemble | Tyib day is a great festival, O my beloved. Let us assemble |
| 45022 | together, and let us rejoice, and let us be glad therein. | together, and let us rejoice, and let us be glad therein. | together, and let us rejoice, and let us be glad therein. |
| 45023 | I behold this day the mighty archangel, the holy Michael, | I behold this day the mighty archangel, the holy Michael, | I behold this day the mighty archangel, the holy Michael, |
| 45024 | placing in our hands spiritual food, according to the words | placing in our hands spiritual food, according to the words | placing in our hands spiritual food, according to the words |
| 45025 | of the holy singer David, who said, ¢ Judah, celebrate thy | of the holy singer David, who said, ¢ Judah, celebrate thy | of the holy singer David, who said, ¢ Judah, celebrate thy |
| 45026 | festival, and pay thou the things which thou hast vowed.’ ? | festival, and pay thou the things which thou hast vowed.’ ? | festival, and pay thou the things which thou hast vowed.’ ? |
| 45027 | And again [he saith], ¢ The angel of the Lord campeth round | And again [he saith], ¢ The angel of the Lord campeth round | And again [he saith], ¢ The angel of the Lord campeth round |
| 45028 | about those who fear Him, and delivereth them.’® Now this | about those who fear Him, and delivereth them.’® Now this | about those who fear Him, and delivereth them.’® Now this |
| 45029 | merciful angel who campeth round about those who fear Him | merciful angel who campeth round about those who fear Him | merciful angel who campeth round about those who fear Him |
| 45030 | and delivereth them [is Michael] | and delivereth them [is Michael] | and delivereth them [is Michael] |
| 45031 | [Two lines illegible] | [Two lines illegible] | [Two lines illegible] |
| 45032 | . +. .*| Michael striveth on their behalf, and he maketh Fol. 634 | . +. .*| Michael striveth on their behalf, and he maketh Fol. 634 | . +. .*| Michael striveth on their behalf, and he maketh Fol. 634 |
| 45033 | 1 May 6. ? Ps. 1, 14; Ixxvi. 11. pac | 1 May 6. ? Ps. 1, 14; Ixxvi. 11. pac | 1 May 6. ? Ps. 1, 14; Ixxvi. 11. pac |
| 45034 | 3 Ps. xxxiv, 7. + Text mutilated, | 3 Ps. xxxiv, 7. + Text mutilated, | 3 Ps. xxxiv, 7. + Text mutilated, |
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| 45035 | 1022 DISCOURSE ON MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL | 1022 DISCOURSE ON MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL | 1022 DISCOURSE ON MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL |
| 45036 | supplication to God until He re-establisheth them in these | supplication to God until He re-establisheth them in these | supplication to God until He re-establisheth them in these |
| 45037 | worlds of light. And [this he doth], not for the righteous | worlds of light. And [this he doth], not for the righteous | worlds of light. And [this he doth], not for the righteous |
| 45038 | only, but also for the sinners who have turned their hearts to | only, but also for the sinners who have turned their hearts to | only, but also for the sinners who have turned their hearts to |
| 45039 | Him, even those who have once only offered up an offering | Him, even those who have once only offered up an offering | Him, even those who have once only offered up an offering |
| 45040 | in the Name of God and that of the Archangel Michael. | in the Name of God and that of the Archangel Michael. | in the Name of God and that of the Archangel Michael. |
| 45041 | And Michael the compassionate will never forget that man | And Michael the compassionate will never forget that man | And Michael the compassionate will never forget that man |
| 45042 | who shall give unto the poor even one loaf of bread or one | who shall give unto the poor even one loaf of bread or one | who shall give unto the poor even one loaf of bread or one |
| 45043 | cup of cold water. If thou wishest to hear [it] I will relate | cup of cold water. If thou wishest to hear [it] I will relate | cup of cold water. If thou wishest to hear [it] I will relate |
| 45044 | [a story] unto thee. | [a story] unto thee. | [a story] unto thee. |
| 45045 | Now it came to pass that I, the least of all men, Timothy | Now it came to pass that I, the least of all men, Timothy | Now it came to pass that I, the least of all men, Timothy |
| 45046 | your father, went up to Jerusalem to worship the Cross of our | your father, went up to Jerusalem to worship the Cross of our | your father, went up to Jerusalem to worship the Cross of our |
| 45047 | Saviour, and [His] life-giving tomb, and the holy places | Saviour, and [His] life-giving tomb, and the holy places | Saviour, and [His] life-giving tomb, and the holy places |
| 45048 | wherein our Saviour walked about. Afterwards I went into | wherein our Saviour walked about. Afterwards I went into | wherein our Saviour walked about. Afterwards I went into |
| 45049 | the house with the mother of Proclus, the disciple of | the house with the mother of Proclus, the disciple of | the house with the mother of Proclus, the disciple of |
| 45050 | I6nén (sic) the Evangelist, and I dwelt therein, and I found | I6nén (sic) the Evangelist, and I dwelt therein, and I found | I6nén (sic) the Evangelist, and I dwelt therein, and I found |
| 45051 | a parchment book which Proclus, the disciple of John, had | a parchment book which Proclus, the disciple of John, had | a parchment book which Proclus, the disciple of John, had |
| 45052 | written; and the people who were in the house had taken it | written; and the people who were in the house had taken it | written; and the people who were in the house had taken it |
| 45053 | and were using it as a phylactery. And I read therein, and | and were using it as a phylactery. And I read therein, and | and were using it as a phylactery. And I read therein, and |
| 45054 | I found this great consolation, which was like unto that about | I found this great consolation, which was like unto that about | I found this great consolation, which was like unto that about |
| 45055 | which the Evangelist testifieth, and he said: It came to pass | which the Evangelist testifieth, and he said: It came to pass | which the Evangelist testifieth, and he said: It came to pass |
| 45056 | that I John with whom the angel walked . . .1! | that I John with whom the angel walked . . .1! | that I John with whom the angel walked . . .1! |
| 45057 | [Two lines illegible] | [Two lines illegible] | [Two lines illegible] |
| 45058 | Fol. 685. . .1 |. . up on a lake which was exceedingly terrible. And | Fol. 685. . .1 |. . up on a lake which was exceedingly terrible. And | Fol. 685. . .1 |. . up on a lake which was exceedingly terrible. And |
| 45059 | PAT that lake was situated amongst lakes, and the depth and the | PAT that lake was situated amongst lakes, and the depth and the | PAT that lake was situated amongst lakes, and the depth and the |
| 45060 | breadth of that lake were greater than the depth and breadth | breadth of that lake were greater than the depth and breadth | breadth of that lake were greater than the depth and breadth |
| 45061 | of all [the other] lakes. And I heard great noises therein, | of all [the other] lakes. And I heard great noises therein, | of all [the other] lakes. And I heard great noises therein, |
| 45062 | which were like unto the roar of mighty waters. And I asked | which were like unto the roar of mighty waters. And I asked | which were like unto the roar of mighty waters. And I asked |
| 45063 | the angel who walked with me, saying, ¢ My lord, what is the | the angel who walked with me, saying, ¢ My lord, what is the | the angel who walked with me, saying, ¢ My lord, what is the |
| 45064 | meaning of this pit which I see? Up from the midst thereof | meaning of this pit which I see? Up from the midst thereof | meaning of this pit which I see? Up from the midst thereof |
| 45065 | there riseth such a great smoke of fire that the fiery fumes | there riseth such a great smoke of fire that the fiery fumes | there riseth such a great smoke of fire that the fiery fumes |
| 45066 | of its smoke go up for a distance of three hundred stadia.’ | of its smoke go up for a distance of three hundred stadia.’ | of its smoke go up for a distance of three hundred stadia.’ |
| 45067 | I saw lions of fire which made [me] ill, and dragons of fire, | I saw lions of fire which made [me] ill, and dragons of fire, | I saw lions of fire which made [me] ill, and dragons of fire, |
| 45068 | and serpents, and scorpions, and the bear of fire, and the worm | and serpents, and scorpions, and the bear of fire, and the worm | and serpents, and scorpions, and the bear of fire, and the worm |
| 45069 | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. |
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| 45070 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1023 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1023 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1023 |
| 45071 | which never sleepeth coiling itself in folds, and vipers and asps | which never sleepeth coiling itself in folds, and vipers and asps | which never sleepeth coiling itself in folds, and vipers and asps |
| 45072 | of frightful aspect. And there was a wheel (?), and thousands | of frightful aspect. And there was a wheel (?), and thousands | of frightful aspect. And there was a wheel (?), and thousands |
| 45073 | of thousands, and tens of thousands of tens of thousands of | of thousands, and tens of thousands of tens of thousands of | of thousands, and tens of thousands of tens of thousands of |
| 45074 | fiery lightnings leaped forth, and shot down into the chaos | fiery lightnings leaped forth, and shot down into the chaos | fiery lightnings leaped forth, and shot down into the chaos |
| 45075 | of Tartarus, that burned with fire. | of Tartarus, that burned with fire. | of Tartarus, that burned with fire. |
| 45076 | And this angel said unto me, Ⲟ beloved of God, John, | And this angel said unto me, ⲟⲓ beloved of God, John, | And this angel said unto me, oi beloved of God, John, |
| 45077 | thou seest this punishment, which is the most terrible of all | thou seest this punishment, which is the most terrible of all | thou seest this punishment, which is the most terrible of all |
| 45078 | punishments. Woe be unto all those sinners who shall be | punishments. Woe be unto all those sinners who shall be | punishments. Woe be unto all those sinners who shall be |
| 45079 | cast into this punishment, for it is exceedingly severe. . . .1 | cast into this punishment, for it is exceedingly severe. . . .1 | cast into this punishment, for it is exceedingly severe. . . .1 |
| 45080 | [Two lines illegible] | [Two lines illegible] | [Two lines illegible] |
| 45081 | ««.. 1 | Iwill tell thee about it. The wheel (?) of fire which Fol. 66 | ««.. 1 | Iwill tell thee about it. The wheel (?) of fire which Fol. 66 | ««.. 1 | Iwill tell thee about it. The wheel (?) of fire which Fol. 66 |
| 45082 | thou hast seen beareth down the sinners who are on it, and ⲣⲗⲏ | thou hast seen beareth down the sinners who are on it, and ⲣⲗⲏ | thou hast seen beareth down the sinners who are on it, and rly |
| 45083 | it submergeth them for three hundred days; only with the | it submergeth them for three hundred days; only with the | it submergeth them for three hundred days; only with the |
| 45084 | greatest difficulty can a man remain fast in the lower part | greatest difficulty can a man remain fast in the lower part | greatest difficulty can a man remain fast in the lower part |
| 45085 | thereof, [for] afterwards they are cast up again, like a wheel, | thereof, [for] afterwards they are cast up again, like a wheel, | thereof, [for] afterwards they are cast up again, like a wheel, |
| 45086 | in the third year. All those who are to be punished are bound | in the third year. All those who are to be punished are bound | in the third year. All those who are to be punished are bound |
| 45087 | thereto, and the path of all of them leadeth to the bottom | thereto, and the path of all of them leadeth to the bottom | thereto, and the path of all of them leadeth to the bottom |
| 45088 | of that pit.” And I wept for a long time over the destruction | of that pit.” And I wept for a long time over the destruction | of that pit.” And I wept for a long time over the destruction |
| 45089 | of the sinners. And the angel said unto me, ¢ Weep thou not, | of the sinners. And the angel said unto me, ¢ Weep thou not, | of the sinners. And the angel said unto me, ¢ Weep thou not, |
| 45090 | O John, beloved of God, for, behold, thou shalt this day see | O John, beloved of God, for, behold, thou shalt this day see | O John, beloved of God, for, behold, thou shalt this day see |
| 45091 | a mighty miracle wrought by the Archangel Michael and his | a mighty miracle wrought by the Archangel Michael and his | a mighty miracle wrought by the Archangel Michael and his |
| 45092 | great boldness.’ | great boldness.’ | great boldness.’ |
| 45093 | Then, whilst I was talking with him, behold, Michael the | Then, whilst I was talking with him, behold, Michael the | Then, whilst I was talking with him, behold, Michael the |
| 45094 | archangel came forth from heaven sitting upon the chariot | archangel came forth from heaven sitting upon the chariot | archangel came forth from heaven sitting upon the chariot |
| 45095 | of the Cherubim. The angels went before him singing, and | of the Cherubim. The angels went before him singing, and | of the Cherubim. The angels went before him singing, and |
| 45096 | there followed him all the righteous, and the Patriarchs, and | there followed him all the righteous, and the Patriarchs, and | there followed him all the righteous, and the Patriarchs, and |
| 45097 | all the Prophets, and they were decked with great splendour | all the Prophets, and they were decked with great splendour | all the Prophets, and they were decked with great splendour |
| 45098 | and with great glory. And there were. . . .?% in their hands, | and with great glory. And there were. . . .?% in their hands, | and with great glory. And there were. . . .?% in their hands, |
| 45099 | and branches of sweet-smelling shrubs, and they went before | and branches of sweet-smelling shrubs, and they went before | and branches of sweet-smelling shrubs, and they went before |
| 45100 | him dancing and singing praises to him. And he came [and | him dancing and singing praises to him. And he came [and | him dancing and singing praises to him. And he came [and |
| 45101 | stood] over [those who were suffering] punishments, and | stood] over [those who were suffering] punishments, and | stood] over [those who were suffering] punishments, and |
| 45102 | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. |
| 45103 | 2 Perhaps we are to understand that there were tens of thousands of | 2 Perhaps we are to understand that there were tens of thousands of | 2 Perhaps we are to understand that there were tens of thousands of |
| 45104 | branches of sweet-smelling flowering shrubs, or Tha may be some kind of | branches of sweet-smelling flowering shrubs, or Tha may be some kind of | branches of sweet-smelling flowering shrubs, or Tha may be some kind of |
| 45105 | musical instrument. | musical instrument. | musical instrument. |
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| 45106 | 1024 DISCOURSE ON MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL | 1024 DISCOURSE ON MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL | 1024 DISCOURSE ON MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL |
| 45107 | straightway the flames [were extinguished], and all the wild | straightway the flames [were extinguished], and all the wild | straightway the flames [were extinguished], and all the wild |
| 45108 | beasts which were in them . . . | beasts which were in them . . . | beasts which were in them . . . |
| 45109 | [Two lines broken and illegible] | [Two lines broken and illegible] | [Two lines broken and illegible] |
| 45110 | Fol. 69 5 | and they disappeared. And straightway Michael the arch- | Fol. 69 5 | and they disappeared. And straightway Michael the arch- | Fol. 69 5 | and they disappeared. And straightway Michael the arch- |
| 45111 | pe angel lowered [into the lake] his right wing, and there came | pe angel lowered [into the lake] his right wing, and there came | pe angel lowered [into the lake] his right wing, and there came |
| 45112 | up on it a multitude of souls, whereof the number could not | up on it a multitude of souls, whereof the number could not | up on it a multitude of souls, whereof the number could not |
| 45113 | be told, [for they reached] from the arm of the compassionate | be told, [for they reached] from the arm of the compassionate | be told, [for they reached] from the arm of the compassionate |
| 45114 | archangel to the extreme tip of his wing, and he brought | archangel to the extreme tip of his wing, and he brought | archangel to the extreme tip of his wing, and he brought |
| 45115 | them up out of [their] tortures, and set them down upon the | them up out of [their] tortures, and set them down upon the | them up out of [their] tortures, and set them down upon the |
| 45116 | earth, and he filled twelve meadows [therewith]. And again | earth, and he filled twelve meadows [therewith]. And again | earth, and he filled twelve meadows [therewith]. And again |
| 45117 | Michael, the mighty one, lowered his wing into [the lake], | Michael, the mighty one, lowered his wing into [the lake], | Michael, the mighty one, lowered his wing into [the lake], |
| 45118 | and he seized a larger number of souls than on the first | and he seized a larger number of souls than on the first | and he seized a larger number of souls than on the first |
| 45119 | occasion, and brought them up. And afterwards the Cherubim, | occasion, and brought them up. And afterwards the Cherubim, | occasion, and brought them up. And afterwards the Cherubim, |
| 45120 | and the Seraphim, and all the righteous who had come forth | and the Seraphim, and all the righteous who had come forth | and the Seraphim, and all the righteous who had come forth |
| 45121 | and followed him, bowed low before him, and they entreated | and followed him, bowed low before him, and they entreated | and followed him, bowed low before him, and they entreated |
| 45122 | him to lower [his wing into the lake] for the third time. | him to lower [his wing into the lake] for the third time. | him to lower [his wing into the lake] for the third time. |
| 45123 | And Michael, who is full of compassion, did so, and he | And Michael, who is full of compassion, did so, and he | And Michael, who is full of compassion, did so, and he |
| 45124 | brought up [on it] an exceedingly great number of souls, | brought up [on it] an exceedingly great number of souls, | brought up [on it] an exceedingly great number of souls, |
| 45125 | [whom] he delivered from unending tortures. And straight- | [whom] he delivered from unending tortures. And straight- | [whom] he delivered from unending tortures. And straight- |
| 45126 | way the angels, and all the righteous who had come forth | way the angels, and all the righteous who had come forth | way the angels, and all the righteous who had come forth |
| 45127 | with Michael, [took] them [and carried them] into the | with Michael, [took] them [and carried them] into the | with Michael, [took] them [and carried them] into the |
| 45128 | Jerusalem [which is in the heavens] . . .! | Jerusalem [which is in the heavens] . . .! | Jerusalem [which is in the heavens] . . .! |
| 45129 | [Two lines broken and illegible] | [Two lines broken and illegible] | [Two lines broken and illegible] |
| 45130 | Fol. 70a . . . .1 | Michael brought them before the Father of goodness, | Fol. 70a . . . .1 | Michael brought them before the Father of goodness, | Fol. 70a . . . .1 | Michael brought them before the Father of goodness, |
| 45131 | ⲣ︦ⲙ︦ and all the souls worshipped Him; and straightway the | 140 and all the souls worshipped Him; and straightway the | 140 and all the souls worshipped Him; and straightway the |
| 45132 | Archangel Michael took them into the rest which is ever- | Archangel Michael took them into the rest which is ever- | Archangel Michael took them into the rest which is ever- |
| 45133 | lasting. | lasting. | lasting. |
| 45134 | And I John marvelled exceedingly at the compassion of | And I John marvelled exceedingly at the compassion of | And I John marvelled exceedingly at the compassion of |
| 45135 | God and His Archangel Michael, and I ascribed glory to the | God and His Archangel Michael, and I ascribed glory to the | God and His Archangel Michael, and I ascribed glory to the |
| 45136 | Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, and I gave | Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, and I gave | Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, and I gave |
| 45137 | thanks unto God, and unto the Archangel Michael. And | thanks unto God, and unto the Archangel Michael. And | thanks unto God, and unto the Archangel Michael. And |
| 45138 | the angel who was accompanying me said, Ⲟ John, thou | the angel who was accompanying me said, ⲟⲓ John, thou | the angel who was accompanying me said, oi John, thou |
| 45139 | beloved of God, take good heed unto the day which is the | beloved of God, take good heed unto the day which is the | beloved of God, take good heed unto the day which is the |
| 45140 | I Text mutilated. | I Text mutilated. | I Text mutilated. |
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| 45141 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1025 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1025 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1025 |
| 45142 | day of the festival of the Archangel Michael. Now the first | day of the festival of the Archangel Michael. Now the first | day of the festival of the Archangel Michael. Now the first |
| 45143 | 1s the twelfth day of the month of Athor,! wherein the Father | 1s the twelfth day of the month of Athor,! wherein the Father | 1s the twelfth day of the month of Athor,! wherein the Father |
| 45144 | established him over the kingdom that is in the heavens, | established him over the kingdom that is in the heavens, | established him over the kingdom that is in the heavens, |
| 45145 | because of the victory which he gained, and because he bound | because of the victory which he gained, and because he bound | because of the victory which he gained, and because he bound |
| 45146 | in fetters the Enemy who was fighting against his Lord. | in fetters the Enemy who was fighting against his Lord. | in fetters the Enemy who was fighting against his Lord. |
| 45147 | The second festival is on the twelfth day of the month of | The second festival is on the twelfth day of the month of | The second festival is on the twelfth day of the month of |
| 45148 | Padne,? whereon [God] gave this never-ending ϩⲓ... | Padne,? whereon [God] gave this never-ending ϩⲓ... | Padne,? whereon [God] gave this never-ending hi... |
| 45149 | [Four lines broken and illegible] | [Four lines broken and illegible] | [Four lines broken and illegible] |
| 45150 | ...ϯ when they had seen the insolent contempt which the Fol. 705 | ...ϯ when they had seen the insolent contempt which the Fol. 705 | ...ti when they had seen the insolent contempt which the Fol. 705 |
| 45151 | Jews shewed to Him, [which was so great that even] the ⲣ︦ⲙ︦ⲁ︦ | Jews shewed to Him, [which was so great that even] the ⲣⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ | Jews shewed to Him, [which was so great that even] the rnevma |
| 45152 | heaven of heavens was not able to bear His sorrow of heart. | heaven of heavens was not able to bear His sorrow of heart. | heaven of heavens was not able to bear His sorrow of heart. |
| 45153 | And when He had risen from the dead . . . .. ... t It was | And when He had risen from the dead . . . .. ... t It was | And when He had risen from the dead . . . .. ... t It was |
| 45154 | Michael who suffered with Him from the door of the tomb | Michael who suffered with Him from the door of the tomb | Michael who suffered with Him from the door of the tomb |
| 45155 | to Amente, And again, it was Michael who bound Beliar | to Amente, And again, it was Michael who bound Beliar | to Amente, And again, it was Michael who bound Beliar |
| 45156 | (i.e. Satan) in fetters, by the order of his Lord, and it was | (i.e. Satan) in fetters, by the order of his Lord, and it was | (i.e. Satan) in fetters, by the order of his Lord, and it was |
| 45157 | Michael who brought to the Saviour all the captive souls over | Michael who brought to the Saviour all the captive souls over | Michael who brought to the Saviour all the captive souls over |
| 45158 | whom the Devil had tyrannized, and our Saviour went up to | whom the Devil had tyrannized, and our Saviour went up to | whom the Devil had tyrannized, and our Saviour went up to |
| 45159 | the Father with the captive souls. And after the Resurrec- | the Father with the captive souls. And after the Resurrec- | the Father with the captive souls. And after the Resurrec- |
| 45160 | tion the Father rejoiced over His beloved Son, and kissed | tion the Father rejoiced over His beloved Son, and kissed | tion the Father rejoiced over His beloved Son, and kissed |
| 45161 | Him, and granted to Him the power to judge the living and | Him, and granted to Him the power to judge the living and | Him, and granted to Him the power to judge the living and |
| 45162 | the dead. Unto Him belongeth the power of the Godhead | the dead. Unto Him belongeth the power of the Godhead | the dead. Unto Him belongeth the power of the Godhead |
| 45163 | henceforth and for ever. Then the Son of Goodness, Jesus | henceforth and for ever. Then the Son of Goodness, Jesus | henceforth and for ever. Then the Son of Goodness, Jesus |
| 45164 | the Christ, arrayed Michael in great and indescribable | the Christ, arrayed Michael in great and indescribable | the Christ, arrayed Michael in great and indescribable |
| 45165 | splendour, which was greater than the glory that He had | splendour, which was greater than the glory that He had | splendour, which was greater than the glory that He had |
| 45166 | bestowed upon him on the first occasion, when He estab- | bestowed upon him on the first occasion, when He estab- | bestowed upon him on the first occasion, when He estab- |
| 45167 | lished Him as Governor over the kingdom which is in the | lished Him as Governor over the kingdom which is in the | lished Him as Governor over the kingdom which is in the |
| 45168 | heavens . . . . . 3 | heavens . . . . . 3 | heavens . . . . . 3 |
| 45169 | [Four lines broken and illegible] | [Four lines broken and illegible] | [Four lines broken and illegible] |
| 45170 | ..ϯ over all the tortures, and each of the angels is arrayed Fol. 7t a | ..ϯ over all the tortures, and each of the angels is arrayed Fol. 7t a | ..ti over all the tortures, and each of the angels is arrayed Fol. 7t a |
| 45171 | splendidly in his place. And when the Archangel Michael ⲣ︦ⲙ︦ⲃ︦ | splendidly in his place. And when the Archangel Michael ⲣ︦ⲙ︦ⲃ︦ | splendidly in his place. And when the Archangel Michael r︦m︦v︦ |
| 45172 | cometh forth from the veil of the Father all ranks of angels, | cometh forth from the veil of the Father all ranks of angels, | cometh forth from the veil of the Father all ranks of angels, |
| 45173 | from Adam His created being, are gathered together unto | from Adam His created being, are gathered together unto | from Adam His created being, are gathered together unto |
| 45174 | him, and they sing hymns of praise before him, even as thou | him, and they sing hymns of praise before him, even as thou | him, and they sing hymns of praise before him, even as thou |
| 45175 | 1 November 8. 2 June 6. ⲉ Text mutilated. | 1 November 8. 2 June 6. Ⲉ Text mutilated. | 1 November 8. 2 June 6. E Text mutilated. |
| 45176 | * Some words seem to have dropped out of the text. | * Some words seem to have dropped out of the text. | * Some words seem to have dropped out of the text. |
| 45177 | 3 vu | 3 vu | 3 vu |
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| 45179 | hast seen them, O John the Theologian, until he cometh to | hast seen them, O John the Theologian, until he cometh to | hast seen them, O John the Theologian, until he cometh to |
| 45180 | [the place of] all the tortured. And forthwith the way of | [the place of] all the tortured. And forthwith the way of | [the place of] all the tortured. And forthwith the way of |
| 45181 | all the tortured is open, and the great torture which is | all the tortured is open, and the great torture which is | all the tortured is open, and the great torture which is |
| 45182 | excruciating and is most terrible [is relaxed]. And all the | excruciating and is most terrible [is relaxed]. And all the | excruciating and is most terrible [is relaxed]. And all the |
| 45183 | souls that are undergoing torture assemble together in this | souls that are undergoing torture assemble together in this | souls that are undergoing torture assemble together in this |
| 45184 | lake year by year, according to the compassion of God the | lake year by year, according to the compassion of God the | lake year by year, according to the compassion of God the |
| 45185 | Father. And the Archangel Michael cometh to these | Father. And the Archangel Michael cometh to these | Father. And the Archangel Michael cometh to these |
| 45186 | [beings who are] tortured, and lowereth his right wing into | [beings who are] tortured, and lowereth his right wing into | [beings who are] tortured, and lowereth his right wing into |
| 45187 | the lake three times, and bringeth up a multitude of souls, | the lake three times, and bringeth up a multitude of souls, | the lake three times, and bringeth up a multitude of souls, |
| 45188 | and setteth them down upon the earth. Now, when his wing | and setteth them down upon the earth. Now, when his wing | and setteth them down upon the earth. Now, when his wing |
| 45189 | is filled (i.e. covered) with souls in this manner, their number | is filled (i.e. covered) with souls in this manner, their number | is filled (i.e. covered) with souls in this manner, their number |
| 45190 | amounteth to two hundred times ten thousand, and nine times | amounteth to two hundred times ten thousand, and nine times | amounteth to two hundred times ten thousand, and nine times |
| 45191 | ten thousand, and a half of ten thousand, and eight hundred | ten thousand, and a half of ten thousand, and eight hundred | ten thousand, and a half of ten thousand, and eight hundred |
| 45192 | and seventy (i.e. 2,095,870 souls). | and seventy (i.e. 2,095,870 souls). | and seventy (i.e. 2,095,870 souls). |
| 45193 | Now the ⲃ... | Now the ⲃ... | Now the v... |
| 45194 | [Two lines wanting] | [Two lines wanting] | [Two lines wanting] |
| 45195 | ⲕⲟ... | and the poor, and those who have kept [the day of] | ⲕⲟ... | and the poor, and those who have kept [the day of] | ko... | and the poor, and those who have kept [the day of] |
| 45196 | PC {he Resurrection of our Saviour, that is to say, the Lord’s | PC {he Resurrection of our Saviour, that is to say, the Lord’s | PC {he Resurrection of our Saviour, that is to say, the Lord’s |
| 45197 | Day, and those who have given a crust of bread and a cup of | Day, and those who have given a crust of bread and a cup of | Day, and those who have given a crust of bread and a cup of |
| 45198 | cold water to the poor on the holy day of the Lord’s Day. | cold water to the poor on the holy day of the Lord’s Day. | cold water to the poor on the holy day of the Lord’s Day. |
| 45199 | The second [class] he bringeth up in the name of the Arch- | The second [class] he bringeth up in the name of the Arch- | The second [class] he bringeth up in the name of the Arch- |
| 45200 | angel Michael, and it includeth those who have been merciful | angel Michael, and it includeth those who have been merciful | angel Michael, and it includeth those who have been merciful |
| 45201 | to the poor in respect of the crust of bread which they gave | to the poor in respect of the crust of bread which they gave | to the poor in respect of the crust of bread which they gave |
| 45202 | to the needy in the Name of God, and [that of] the Archangel | to the needy in the Name of God, and [that of] the Archangel | to the needy in the Name of God, and [that of] the Archangel |
| 45203 | Michael. And our Lord Jesus the Christ crieth to the class | Michael. And our Lord Jesus the Christ crieth to the class | Michael. And our Lord Jesus the Christ crieth to the class |
| 45204 | of tortured souls so that they may obtain rest whether they | of tortured souls so that they may obtain rest whether they | of tortured souls so that they may obtain rest whether they |
| 45205 | be Christian, or Gentile, or Jew. Those who have partaken | be Christian, or Gentile, or Jew. Those who have partaken | be Christian, or Gentile, or Jew. Those who have partaken |
| 45206 | of (?) the Body and the Blood of our Lord Jesus, the Christ, | of (?) the Body and the Blood of our Lord Jesus, the Christ, | of (?) the Body and the Blood of our Lord Jesus, the Christ, |
| 45207 | doth God let alone. And straightway all the righteous, and | doth God let alone. And straightway all the righteous, and | doth God let alone. And straightway all the righteous, and |
| 45208 | all the hosts which are in the heavens, invoke the Archangel | all the hosts which are in the heavens, invoke the Archangel | all the hosts which are in the heavens, invoke the Archangel |
| 45209 | Michael, even as thou hast now scen them do, in order that | Michael, even as thou hast now scen them do, in order that | Michael, even as thou hast now scen them do, in order that |
| 45210 | he may shew compassion upon all the souls that have remem- | he may shew compassion upon all the souls that have remem- | he may shew compassion upon all the souls that have remem- |
| 45211 | bered his name upon the earth. After these things he doeth | bered his name upon the earth. After these things he doeth | bered his name upon the earth. After these things he doeth |
| 45212 | in this manner a second time . . . .I | in this manner a second time . . . .I | in this manner a second time . . . .I |
| 45213 | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. |
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| 45214 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1027 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1027 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1027 |
| 45215 | [Two lines wanting] | [Two lines wanting] | [Two lines wanting] |
| 45216 | . . .I the supplications | of the saints, and the compassion of Fol. 72 « | . . .I the supplications | of the saints, and the compassion of Fol. 72 « | . . .I the supplications | of the saints, and the compassion of Fol. 72 « |
| 45217 | God. And the Archangel Michael hath acted in this wise ⲣ︦ⲙ︦ⲁ︦ | God. And the Archangel Michael hath acted in this wise ⲣⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ | God. And the Archangel Michael hath acted in this wise rnevma |
| 45218 | from [the time of] the Resurrection of our Saviour until this | from [the time of] the Resurrection of our Saviour until this | from [the time of] the Resurrection of our Saviour until this |
| 45219 | day, and moreover, lie will not cease to do so on every twelfth | day, and moreover, lie will not cease to do so on every twelfth | day, and moreover, lie will not cease to do so on every twelfth |
| 45220 | day of the month Padne until the end of this world. And he | day of the month Padne until the end of this world. And he | day of the month Padne until the end of this world. And he |
| 45221 | taketh them (i.e. the souls) each into the place which it | taketh them (i.e. the souls) each into the place which it | taketh them (i.e. the souls) each into the place which it |
| 45222 | hath merited; furthermore, Michael goeth inside the veil on | hath merited; furthermore, Michael goeth inside the veil on | hath merited; furthermore, Michael goeth inside the veil on |
| 45223 | the same day, and casteth himself down at the feet of the | the same day, and casteth himself down at the feet of the | the same day, and casteth himself down at the feet of the |
| 45224 | Father, and worshippeth Him, and doth not rise up [again] | Father, and worshippeth Him, and doth not rise up [again] | Father, and worshippeth Him, and doth not rise up [again] |
| 45225 | until the Father hath accepted his supplications and until He | until the Father hath accepted his supplications and until He | until the Father hath accepted his supplications and until He |
| 45226 | provideth the means of subsistence for men and beasts, and | provideth the means of subsistence for men and beasts, and | provideth the means of subsistence for men and beasts, and |
| 45227 | water in the river [Nile]. For all the angels who are over | water in the river [Nile]. For all the angels who are over | water in the river [Nile]. For all the angels who are over |
| 45228 | the Powers of the earth are gathered together every twelfth | the Powers of the earth are gathered together every twelfth | the Powers of the earth are gathered together every twelfth |
| 45229 | day of the month Paone, outside the veil of the Father, [and | day of the month Paone, outside the veil of the Father, [and | day of the month Paone, outside the veil of the Father, [and |
| 45230 | wait there] until the Archangel Michael cometh forth from | wait there] until the Archangel Michael cometh forth from | wait there] until the Archangel Michael cometh forth from |
| 45231 | inside the veil. Immediately the angels see his face and the | inside the veil. Immediately the angels see his face and the | inside the veil. Immediately the angels see his face and the |
| 45232 | kind of apparel which the Father of Good hath put upon him, | kind of apparel which the Father of Good hath put upon him, | kind of apparel which the Father of Good hath put upon him, |
| 45233 | straightway the angels who are over tlie operations of the | straightway the angels who are over tlie operations of the | straightway the angels who are over tlie operations of the |
| 45234 | earth know what [manner of crops] shall be | upon the earth ; Fol. 725 | earth know what [manner of crops] shall be | upon the earth ; Fol. 725 | earth know what [manner of crops] shall be | upon the earth ; Fol. 725 |
| 45235 | this they know through the kind of apparel wherein Michael pase | this they know through the kind of apparel wherein Michael pase | this they know through the kind of apparel wherein Michael pase |
| 45236 | is arrayed. And the angels rejoice with an exceedingly great | is arrayed. And the angels rejoice with an exceedingly great | is arrayed. And the angels rejoice with an exceedingly great |
| 45237 | joy on behalf of all mankind because God the Father hath | joy on behalf of all mankind because God the Father hath | joy on behalf of all mankind because God the Father hath |
| 45238 | had compassion upon them, through the supplication of the | had compassion upon them, through the supplication of the | had compassion upon them, through the supplication of the |
| 45239 | merciful Michael, and hath provided for their sustenance, and | merciful Michael, and hath provided for their sustenance, and | merciful Michael, and hath provided for their sustenance, and |
| 45240 | for the river to rise for men and beasts. | for the river to rise for men and beasts. | for the river to rise for men and beasts. |
| 45241 | Now therefore, O John, blessed are those who shall | Now therefore, O John, blessed are those who shall | Now therefore, O John, blessed are those who shall |
| 45242 | remember the poor in the name of the Archangel Michael. | remember the poor in the name of the Archangel Michael. | remember the poor in the name of the Archangel Michael. |
| 45243 | I declare unto thee, O John, that if a man shall provide for | I declare unto thee, O John, that if a man shall provide for | I declare unto thee, O John, that if a man shall provide for |
| 45244 | making a copy of this book, or shall have copied a similar | making a copy of this book, or shall have copied a similar | making a copy of this book, or shall have copied a similar |
| 45245 | work of instruction, and shall give it to a church in the name | work of instruction, and shall give it to a church in the name | work of instruction, and shall give it to a church in the name |
| 45246 | of the Archangel Michael, or shall give an offering to the | of the Archangel Michael, or shall give an offering to the | of the Archangel Michael, or shall give an offering to the |
| 45247 | house of God, or shall light a lamp in the church in the name | house of God, or shall light a lamp in the church in the name | house of God, or shall light a lamp in the church in the name |
| 45248 | of the Archangel Michael, or shall offer up incense for his | of the Archangel Michael, or shall offer up incense for his | of the Archangel Michael, or shall offer up incense for his |
| 45249 | name’s sake, or even if he give a loaf of bread in remembrance | name’s sake, or even if he give a loaf of bread in remembrance | name’s sake, or even if he give a loaf of bread in remembrance |
| 45250 | dul | dul | dul |
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| 45251 | Ⲧⲟⲓ. 73 a | Ⲧⲟⲓ. 73 a | Toi. 73 a |
| 45252 | ⲣⲙⲅ | ⲣⲙⲅ | rmġ |
| 45253 | 1028 DISCOURSE ON MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL | 1028 DISCOURSE ON MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL | 1028 DISCOURSE ON MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL |
| 45254 | of him, whether he be the greatest of all sinners, or whether | of him, whether he be the greatest of all sinners, or whether | of him, whether he be the greatest of all sinners, or whether |
| 45255 | he be a man who is utterly careless, when he cometh forth | he be a man who is utterly careless, when he cometh forth | he be a man who is utterly careless, when he cometh forth |
| 45256 | from the body, [and he is borne to the places of] punishment, | from the body, [and he is borne to the places of] punishment, | from the body, [and he is borne to the places of] punishment, |
| 45257 | he shall not feel | the torture of the place of punishment | he shall not feel | the torture of the place of punishment | he shall not feel | the torture of the place of punishment |
| 45258 | wherein he shall be, because of the deeds of charity which he | wherein he shall be, because of the deeds of charity which he | wherein he shall be, because of the deeds of charity which he |
| 45259 | did in the name of the Archangel Michael. But he shall be | did in the name of the Archangel Michael. But he shall be | did in the name of the Archangel Michael. But he shall be |
| 45260 | in the places of punishment as one who is in a house which | in the places of punishment as one who is in a house which | in the places of punishment as one who is in a house which |
| 45261 | 1s comfortably warm until God shall visit him and shall shew | 1s comfortably warm until God shall visit him and shall shew | 1s comfortably warm until God shall visit him and shall shew |
| 45262 | mercy unto him, and bring him out of the places of punish- | mercy unto him, and bring him out of the places of punish- | mercy unto him, and bring him out of the places of punish- |
| 45263 | ment, and take him to a place of rest through the supplication | ment, and take him to a place of rest through the supplication | ment, and take him to a place of rest through the supplication |
| 45264 | of Michael. | of Michael. | of Michael. |
| 45265 | Now therefore, O John, the beloved of God, if a man shall | Now therefore, O John, the beloved of God, if a man shall | Now therefore, O John, the beloved of God, if a man shall |
| 45266 | provide a copy of the glorious Covenant (i.e. the New Testa- | provide a copy of the glorious Covenant (i.e. the New Testa- | provide a copy of the glorious Covenant (i.e. the New Testa- |
| 45267 | ment), and shall have one written, and shall give it to a | ment), and shall have one written, and shall give it to a | ment), and shall have one written, and shall give it to a |
| 45268 | church in the name of the Archangel Michael, or if he hath | church in the name of the Archangel Michael, or if he hath | church in the name of the Archangel Michael, or if he hath |
| 45269 | one written, and keepeth it in his own possession, neither | one written, and keepeth it in his own possession, neither | one written, and keepeth it in his own possession, neither |
| 45270 | sickness, nor pestilence, nor ill luck shall enter the house | sickness, nor pestilence, nor ill luck shall enter the house | sickness, nor pestilence, nor ill luck shall enter the house |
| 45271 | wherein it is for ever. And upon his beasts and eattle, and | wherein it is for ever. And upon his beasts and eattle, and | wherein it is for ever. And upon his beasts and eattle, and |
| 45272 | upon his fields, and upon his fruit trees and vineyards no | upon his fields, and upon his fruit trees and vineyards no | upon his fields, and upon his fruit trees and vineyards no |
| 45273 | harm shall fall through any wild animal or rat, and there | harm shall fall through any wild animal or rat, and there | harm shall fall through any wild animal or rat, and there |
| 45274 | shall be no wastage in his fields, and there shall be no | shall be no wastage in his fields, and there shall be no | shall be no wastage in his fields, and there shall be no |
| 45275 | privation in his house, and his children and his children’s | privation in his house, and his children and his children’s | privation in his house, and his children and his children’s |
| 45276 | children shall lack nothing, even to the fourth generation. | children shall lack nothing, even to the fourth generation. | children shall lack nothing, even to the fourth generation. |
| 45277 | The name of Michael shall be over them like a strong coat | The name of Michael shall be over them like a strong coat | The name of Michael shall be over them like a strong coat |
| 45278 | of armour. If a man shall write down the following legends, | of armour. If a man shall write down the following legends, | of armour. If a man shall write down the following legends, |
| 45279 | [or shall paint them] upon the [wall ?] of his house, that is | [or shall paint them] upon the [wall ?] of his house, that is | [or shall paint them] upon the [wall ?] of his house, that is |
| 45280 | to say: | to say: | to say: |
| 45281 | mE. WIC AIT THY XHO- PAX XHI | mE. WIC AIT THY XHO- PAX XHI | mE. WIC AIT THY XHO- PAX XHI |
| 45282 | vol. ⲑ (or XII NOH+ ⲪⲚ︦ⲅ︦ BTAO: ACNG- TRA | vol. Ⲑ (or XII NOH+ ⲪⲚ︦ⲅ︦ BTAO: ACNG- TRA | vol. Ɵ (or XII NOH+ FN︦ġ︦ BTAO: ACNG- TRA |
| 45283 | [Paes | [Paes | [Paes |
| 45284 | AT. ⲬⲘ︦Ⲁ • PIV: APRA: BN PRB: ⲨⲠ︦ⲇ︦ • | AT. ⲬⲘ︦Ⲁ • PIV: APRA: BN PRB: ⲨⲠ︦ⲇ︦ • | AT. KM︦A • PIV: APRA: BN PRB: YP︦ḋ︦ • |
| 45285 | AFIT TXB: TH: ATAN ⲬⲒⲂ • PAG | AFIT TXB: TH: ATAN ⲬⲒⲂ • PAG | AFIT TXB: TH: ATAN KIB • PAG |
| 45286 | AWO ⁘- | AWO ⁘- | AWO ⁘- |
| 45287 | no harmful thing of the adversary shall fall upon that house, | no harmful thing of the adversary shall fall upon that house, | no harmful thing of the adversary shall fall upon that house, |
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| 45288 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1029 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1029 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1029 |
| 45289 | and no device whatsoever of evil men shall prevail against it. | and no device whatsoever of evil men shall prevail against it. | and no device whatsoever of evil men shall prevail against it. |
| 45290 | Now, let every man who shall have written [a copy of] the | Now, let every man who shall have written [a copy of] the | Now, let every man who shall have written [a copy of] the |
| 45291 | Covenant (i.e. the New Testament) keep it carefully as a | Covenant (i.e. the New Testament) keep it carefully as a | Covenant (i.e. the New Testament) keep it carefully as a |
| 45292 | phylactery, and not lay it in a place wherein there is any | phylactery, and not lay it in a place wherein there is any | phylactery, and not lay it in a place wherein there is any |
| 45293 | unclean thing, for mighty is the power of these wonderful | unclean thing, for mighty is the power of these wonderful | unclean thing, for mighty is the power of these wonderful |
| 45294 | Names. And when the angel of the Tord had said these | Names. And when the angel of the Tord had said these | Names. And when the angel of the Tord had said these |
| 45295 | things unto me he brought me down upon the earth, and | things unto me he brought me down upon the earth, and | things unto me he brought me down upon the earth, and |
| 45296 | I John stood upon the Mount of Olives, and he went up | I John stood upon the Mount of Olives, and he went up | I John stood upon the Mount of Olives, and he went up |
| 45297 | into the heavens. And I marvelled exceedingly at the things | into the heavens. And I marvelled exceedingly at the things | into the heavens. And I marvelled exceedingly at the things |
| 45298 | which had been revealed unto me, and I ascribed glory to | which had been revealed unto me, and I ascribed glory to | which had been revealed unto me, and I ascribed glory to |
| 45299 | God and to His great Archangel Michael. | God and to His great Archangel Michael. | God and to His great Archangel Michael. |
| 45300 | These are the things which I found in Jerusalem in the | These are the things which I found in Jerusalem in the | These are the things which I found in Jerusalem in the |
| 45301 | house of the mother of Proclus, the disciple of John the Evan- | house of the mother of Proclus, the disciple of John the Evan- | house of the mother of Proclus, the disciple of John the Evan- |
| 45302 | gelist; and I, your father Timothy, returned to my city | gelist; and I, your father Timothy, returned to my city | gelist; and I, your father Timothy, returned to my city |
| 45303 | Rakote in great joy. Now therefore, O my beloved, inasmuch | Rakote in great joy. Now therefore, O my beloved, inasmuch | Rakote in great joy. Now therefore, O my beloved, inasmuch |
| 45304 | as we have heard these great and imperishable | [words] from Fol. 74 4 | as we have heard these great and imperishable | [words] from Fol. 74 4 | as we have heard these great and imperishable | [words] from Fol. 74 4 |
| 45305 | the mouth of the angel, according to the testimony which ⲣ︦ⲙ︦ⲏ︦ | the mouth of the angel, according to the testimony which ⲣ︦ⲙ︦ⲏ︦ | the mouth of the angel, according to the testimony which r︦m︦y︦ |
| 45306 | the Evangelist hath borne to us, be not apathetic in shewing | the Evangelist hath borne to us, be not apathetic in shewing | the Evangelist hath borne to us, be not apathetic in shewing |
| 45307 | mercy to the poor and to those who are needy, each one of | mercy to the poor and to those who are needy, each one of | mercy to the poor and to those who are needy, each one of |
| 45308 | you according to his ability, in the name of the Archangel | you according to his ability, in the name of the Archangel | you according to his ability, in the name of the Archangel |
| 45309 | Michael. Through the supplication of Michael we obtain | Michael. Through the supplication of Michael we obtain | Michael. Through the supplication of Michael we obtain |
| 45310 | this great freedom of speech before our Saviour. We, | this great freedom of speech before our Saviour. We, | this great freedom of speech before our Saviour. We, |
| 45311 | miserable sinners that we are, obtain through the supplication | miserable sinners that we are, obtain through the supplication | miserable sinners that we are, obtain through the supplication |
| 45312 | of Michael the waters of the river Nile, and the dew, and | of Michael the waters of the river Nile, and the dew, and | of Michael the waters of the river Nile, and the dew, and |
| 45313 | the rain. We obtain through the supplication of Michael | the rain. We obtain through the supplication of Michael | the rain. We obtain through the supplication of Michael |
| 45314 | a fine climate, and the growth of the fruits of the earth, | a fine climate, and the growth of the fruits of the earth, | a fine climate, and the growth of the fruits of the earth, |
| 45315 | We obtain through the supplication of Michael sweet spiritual | We obtain through the supplication of Michael sweet spiritual | We obtain through the supplication of Michael sweet spiritual |
| 45316 | foods. We obtain through the supplication of Michael the | foods. We obtain through the supplication of Michael the | foods. We obtain through the supplication of Michael the |
| 45317 | wine which we drink, and the other kinds of sweet spiritual | wine which we drink, and the other kinds of sweet spiritual | wine which we drink, and the other kinds of sweet spiritual |
| 45318 | foods, and all the rest of the drinks which we drink to the | foods, and all the rest of the drinks which we drink to the | foods, and all the rest of the drinks which we drink to the |
| 45319 | love of God. If thou wishest to make the name of Michael | love of God. If thou wishest to make the name of Michael | love of God. If thou wishest to make the name of Michael |
| 45320 | protect thee in every temptation, write thou the name of | protect thee in every temptation, write thou the name of | protect thee in every temptation, write thou the name of |
| 45321 | Michael upon the four corners of thy house, inside and outside. | Michael upon the four corners of thy house, inside and outside. | Michael upon the four corners of thy house, inside and outside. |
| 45322 | And also write it upon the edge of thy garment so that it | And also write it upon the edge of thy garment so that it | And also write it upon the edge of thy garment so that it |
| 45323 | may protect thee from every evil which shall rise up against | may protect thee from every evil which shall rise up against | may protect thee from every evil which shall rise up against |
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| 45324 | Fol. 74 b | Fol. 74 b | Fol. 74 b |
| 45325 | pase | pase | pase |
| 45326 | Fol. 75 a | Fol. 75 a | Fol. 75 a |
| 45327 | pit | pit | pit |
| 45328 | 1030 DISCOURSE ON MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL | 1030 DISCOURSE ON MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL | 1030 DISCOURSE ON MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL |
| 45329 | thee, both that which is hidden and that which is manifest. | thee, both that which is hidden and that which is manifest. | thee, both that which is hidden and that which is manifest. |
| 45330 | Write thou the name of Michael upon the table at which thou | Write thou the name of Michael upon the table at which thou | Write thou the name of Michael upon the table at which thou |
| 45331 | eatest, ....1 [thy] bread, [and] it will make it ....1 | Write | eatest, ....1 [thy] bread, [and] it will make it ....1 | Write | eatest, ....1 [thy] bread, [and] it will make it ....1 | Write |
| 45332 | it also upon the platter wherefrom thou eatest, so that it may | it also upon the platter wherefrom thou eatest, so that it may | it also upon the platter wherefrom thou eatest, so that it may |
| 45333 | give sweetness to thy mouth and satisfaction. Write it also | give sweetness to thy mouth and satisfaction. Write it also | give sweetness to thy mouth and satisfaction. Write it also |
| 45334 | upon the cup wherefrom thou drinkest, in order that it may | upon the cup wherefrom thou drinkest, in order that it may | upon the cup wherefrom thou drinkest, in order that it may |
| 45335 | bring thee joy and gladness without drunkenness and | bring thee joy and gladness without drunkenness and | bring thee joy and gladness without drunkenness and |
| 45336 | arrogance ; there must be no drunkenness. When we drink | arrogance ; there must be no drunkenness. When we drink | arrogance ; there must be no drunkenness. When we drink |
| 45337 | wine we should sing psalms and make a merry noise, accord- | wine we should sing psalms and make a merry noise, accord- | wine we should sing psalms and make a merry noise, accord- |
| 45338 | ing to the words of Paul: ‘He who would rejoice, let him | ing to the words of Paul: ‘He who would rejoice, let him | ing to the words of Paul: ‘He who would rejoice, let him |
| 45339 | sing psalms’? Who is mighty in his strength and in his | sing psalms’? Who is mighty in his strength and in his | sing psalms’? Who is mighty in his strength and in his |
| 45340 | wisdom except Him concerning Whom the Psalmist saith, | wisdom except Him concerning Whom the Psalmist saith, | wisdom except Him concerning Whom the Psalmist saith, |
| 45341 | ‘The Lord hath risen up like a man from sleep, and like | ‘The Lord hath risen up like a man from sleep, and like | ‘The Lord hath risen up like a man from sleep, and like |
| 45342 | a mighty man drunk with ⲅ The righteous man | a mighty man drunk with ⲅ The righteous man | a mighty man drunk with ġ The righteous man |
| 45343 | Noah was drunk with wine, even as the Scripture saith, ¢ He | Noah was drunk with wine, even as the Scripture saith, ¢ He | Noah was drunk with wine, even as the Scripture saith, ¢ He |
| 45344 | planted a vineyard, he ate of the fruit thereof, he became | planted a vineyard, he ate of the fruit thereof, he became | planted a vineyard, he ate of the fruit thereof, he became |
| 45345 | drunk.’* ‘When a man drinketh wine, and becometh drunk, | drunk.’* ‘When a man drinketh wine, and becometh drunk, | drunk.’* ‘When a man drinketh wine, and becometh drunk, |
| 45346 | he uttereth obscene and foul words, nay, more than this, he | he uttereth obscene and foul words, nay, more than this, he | he uttereth obscene and foul words, nay, more than this, he |
| 45347 | committeth fornication, or doeth disgraceful and bold and | committeth fornication, or doeth disgraceful and bold and | committeth fornication, or doeth disgraceful and bold and |
| 45348 | impudent deeds, and he staggereth about from one side of the | impudent deeds, and he staggereth about from one side of the | impudent deeds, and he staggereth about from one side of the |
| 45349 | road to the other in the market-place and streets of the city. | road to the other in the market-place and streets of the city. | road to the other in the market-place and streets of the city. |
| 45350 | Such is the man who is drunk indeed, and who 1s full of dis- | Such is the man who is drunk indeed, and who 1s full of dis- | Such is the man who is drunk indeed, and who 1s full of dis- |
| 45351 | grace, and our holy fathers knew of the danger of wine before | grace, and our holy fathers knew of the danger of wine before | grace, and our holy fathers knew of the danger of wine before |
| 45352 | they gave us admonitions about it; do not, under any circum- | they gave us admonitions about it; do not, under any circum- | they gave us admonitions about it; do not, under any circum- |
| 45353 | stances, O my beloved sons of the Holy Church, [get drunk]. | stances, O my beloved sons of the Holy Church, [get drunk]. | stances, O my beloved sons of the Holy Church, [get drunk]. |
| 45354 | For this matter (or, habit) clingeth . . . .1 | For this matter (or, habit) clingeth . . . .1 | For this matter (or, habit) clingeth . . . .1 |
| 45355 | [One line wanting] | [One line wanting] | [One line wanting] |
| 45356 | ...ⲉⲃ us keep watch over our feet at all times, and pray | ...ⲉⲃ us keep watch over our feet at all times, and pray | ...eb us keep watch over our feet at all times, and pray |
| 45357 | with our faces cast down to the earth, and let us make | with our faces cast down to the earth, and let us make | with our faces cast down to the earth, and let us make |
| 45358 | entreaty, saying, Ⲟ Archangel Michael, abase thyself before | entreaty, saying, ⲟⲓ Archangel Michael, abase thyself before | entreaty, saying, oi Archangel Michael, abase thyself before |
| 45359 | the Good Father that He may forgive us our sins and our | the Good Father that He may forgive us our sins and our | the Good Father that He may forgive us our sins and our |
| 45360 | transgressions. We beseech thee, O Michael, to make suppli- | transgressions. We beseech thee, O Michael, to make suppli- | transgressions. We beseech thee, O Michael, to make suppli- |
| 45361 | cation to the Master, the Christ, on our behalf, so that He | cation to the Master, the Christ, on our behalf, so that He | cation to the Master, the Christ, on our behalf, so that He |
| 45362 | I Text mutilated. 2 Eph. v. 19; Jas. v. 13. | I Text mutilated. 2 Eph. v. 19; Jas. v. 13. | I Text mutilated. 2 Eph. v. 19; Jas. v. 13. |
| 45363 | 3 Ps. Ixxviii. 65. 4 Gen. ix. 20, 21. | 3 Ps. Ixxviii. 65. 4 Gen. ix. 20, 21. | 3 Ps. Ixxviii. 65. 4 Gen. ix. 20, 21. |
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| 45364 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1031 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1031 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1031 |
| 45365 | may bless our days, and [give us] peaceful years. O our | may bless our days, and [give us] peaceful years. O our | may bless our days, and [give us] peaceful years. O our |
| 45366 | helper, Michael, entreat Him Whose mercy is according to | helper, Michael, entreat Him Whose mercy is according to | helper, Michael, entreat Him Whose mercy is according to |
| 45367 | His desire, the God of the universe, so that He may make | His desire, the God of the universe, so that He may make | His desire, the God of the universe, so that He may make |
| 45368 | the storm which [is blowing] over us to sink to rest. O com- | the storm which [is blowing] over us to sink to rest. O com- | the storm which [is blowing] over us to sink to rest. O com- |
| 45369 | passionate Archangel Michael, make entreaty to the Lord for | passionate Archangel Michael, make entreaty to the Lord for | passionate Archangel Michael, make entreaty to the Lord for |
| 45370 | us that He may bring up the water in the river Nile, and | us that He may bring up the water in the river Nile, and | us that He may bring up the water in the river Nile, and |
| 45371 | that God, the Compassionate, may open unto us His right hand, | that God, the Compassionate, may open unto us His right hand, | that God, the Compassionate, may open unto us His right hand, |
| 45372 | which 1s full of good things of all kinds and which giveth | which 1s full of good things of all kinds and which giveth | which 1s full of good things of all kinds and which giveth |
| 45373 | food unto all flesh, even as it is written, When Thou openest | food unto all flesh, even as it is written, When Thou openest | food unto all flesh, even as it is written, When Thou openest |
| 45374 | Thy hand they shall become filled with Thy goodness.’l | Thy hand they shall become filled with Thy goodness.’l | Thy hand they shall become filled with Thy goodness.’l |
| 45375 | O Archangel Michael, Commander-in-Chief of the armies of | O Archangel Michael, Commander-in-Chief of the armies of | O Archangel Michael, Commander-in-Chief of the armies of |
| 45376 | the Lord, entreat God the Merciful One to keep guard over | the Lord, entreat God the Merciful One to keep guard over | the Lord, entreat God the Merciful One to keep guard over |
| 45377 | and to bring up our little sons until they arrive at a full and | and to bring up our little sons until they arrive at a full and | and to bring up our little sons until they arrive at a full and |
| 45378 | perfect state of manhood. We beseech thee, O Archangel | perfect state of manhood. We beseech thee, O Archangel | perfect state of manhood. We beseech thee, O Archangel |
| 45379 | Michael, of thy compassion to make supplication on our | Michael, of thy compassion to make supplication on our | Michael, of thy compassion to make supplication on our |
| 45380 | behalf to the Father, Who forgiveth, that we may be guarded | behalf to the Father, Who forgiveth, that we may be guarded | behalf to the Father, Who forgiveth, that we may be guarded |
| 45381 | from every temptation of the Adversary, and that IIe may | from every temptation of the Adversary, and that IIe may | from every temptation of the Adversary, and that IIe may |
| 45382 | permit us | to repent, and that we may be saved before we Fol. 755 | permit us | to repent, and that we may be saved before we Fol. 755 | permit us | to repent, and that we may be saved before we Fol. 755 |
| 45383 | bring to an end our life in lying vanities. | bring to an end our life in lying vanities. | bring to an end our life in lying vanities. |
| 45384 | I beseech you, O beloved brethren, O Christ-loving congre- | I beseech you, O beloved brethren, O Christ-loving congre- | I beseech you, O beloved brethren, O Christ-loving congre- |
| 45385 | gation, to withdraw yourselves from injustice of every kind, | gation, to withdraw yourselves from injustice of every kind, | gation, to withdraw yourselves from injustice of every kind, |
| 45386 | and from slander, and impurity, and envy, and hatred, and | and from slander, and impurity, and envy, and hatred, and | and from slander, and impurity, and envy, and hatred, and |
| 45387 | strife, and theft, and enmity, and slaughter, and fornication, | strife, and theft, and enmity, and slaughter, and fornication, | strife, and theft, and enmity, and slaughter, and fornication, |
| 45388 | and pollution, and uncleanness, and guile. And ye must | and pollution, and uncleanness, and guile. And ye must | and pollution, and uncleanness, and guile. And ye must |
| 45389 | make haste to lift up your hands and your souls, and to go | make haste to lift up your hands and your souls, and to go | make haste to lift up your hands and your souls, and to go |
| 45390 | with boldness, and with purity, and with honest intent to the | with boldness, and with purity, and with honest intent to the | with boldness, and with purity, and with honest intent to the |
| 45391 | Commander-in-Chief of the armies that are in the heavens, that | Commander-in-Chief of the armies that are in the heavens, that | Commander-in-Chief of the armies that are in the heavens, that |
| 45392 | is to say, Michael. And may it happen unto us, O brethren, | is to say, Michael. And may it happen unto us, O brethren, | is to say, Michael. And may it happen unto us, O brethren, |
| 45393 | that as we gather ourselves together in this holy place on this | that as we gather ourselves together in this holy place on this | that as we gather ourselves together in this holy place on this |
| 45394 | great festival this day, even so Ⲡⲉ may gather us together in | great festival this day, even so ⲡⲉ may gather us together in | great festival this day, even so pe may gather us together in |
| 45395 | His kingdom, and that having made us all worthy we may | His kingdom, and that having made us all worthy we may | His kingdom, and that having made us all worthy we may |
| 45396 | hear that blessed voice, saying, ‘Come, ye blessed of My | hear that blessed voice, saying, ‘Come, ye blessed of My | hear that blessed voice, saying, ‘Come, ye blessed of My |
| 45397 | Father, and inherit the kingdom which hath been prepared | Father, and inherit the kingdom which hath been prepared | Father, and inherit the kingdom which hath been prepared |
| 45398 | 1 Ps, civ. 28. | 1 Ps, civ. 28. | 1 Ps, civ. 28. |
| 45399 | pia | pia | pia |
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| 45400 | Fol. 76a | Fol. 76a | Fol. 76a |
| 45401 | [pb] | [pb] | [pb] |
| 45402 | Fol. 76 b | Fol. 76 b | Fol. 76 b |
| 45403 | [Pie] | [Pie] | [Pie] |
| 45404 | 1032 DISCOURSE ON MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL | 1032 DISCOURSE ON MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL | 1032 DISCOURSE ON MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL |
| 45405 | for you from the foundation of the world,’ through the grace | for you from the foundation of the world,’ through the grace | for you from the foundation of the world,’ through the grace |
| 45406 | and love of man of our Lord Jesus the Christ, to Whom be | and love of man of our Lord Jesus the Christ, to Whom be | and love of man of our Lord Jesus the Christ, to Whom be |
| 45407 | all glory and honour, which befit Him, and His Good Father, | all glory and honour, which befit Him, and His Good Father, | all glory and honour, which befit Him, and His Good Father, |
| 45408 | and the [Holy] Spirit, [life-giving and consubstantial, for | and the [Holy] Spirit, [life-giving and consubstantial, for | and the [Holy] Spirit, [life-giving and consubstantial, for |
| 45409 | ever and ever. Amen.) | ever and ever. Amen.) | ever and ever. Amen.) |
| 45410 | COLOPHON | COLOPHON | COLOPHON |
| 45411 | [This book was copied] through the zeal and care of the | [This book was copied] through the zeal and care of the | [This book was copied] through the zeal and care of the |
| 45412 | most God-fearing deacon whose name God knoweth. He | most God-fearing deacon whose name God knoweth. He | most God-fearing deacon whose name God knoweth. He |
| 45413 | provided the money for the copying of the volume of this | provided the money for the copying of the volume of this | provided the money for the copying of the volume of this |
| 45414 | book by his own labour, and he had it written, and he gave | book by his own labour, and he had it written, and he gave | book by his own labour, and he had it written, and he gave |
| 45415 | it to the shrine of Apa Aaron in the mountain of Tebd (Edfu), | it to the shrine of Apa Aaron in the mountain of Tebd (Edfu), | it to the shrine of Apa Aaron in the mountain of Tebd (Edfu), |
| 45416 | so that the God of this blessed and righteous man Apa | so that the God of this blessed and righteous man Apa | so that the God of this blessed and righteous man Apa |
| 45417 | Aaron, and of the Patriarch and Apostolic Archbishop | Aaron, and of the Patriarch and Apostolic Archbishop | Aaron, and of the Patriarch and Apostolic Archbishop |
| 45418 | Athanasius, and of the Archangel Michael, might bless our | Athanasius, and of the Archangel Michael, might bless our | Athanasius, and of the Archangel Michael, might bless our |
| 45419 | God-loving and charitable [deacon] with every perfect and | God-loving and charitable [deacon] with every perfect and | God-loving and charitable [deacon] with every perfect and |
| 45420 | spiritual blessing, even as He blessed our Fathers, the Pa- | spiritual blessing, even as He blessed our Fathers, the Pa- | spiritual blessing, even as He blessed our Fathers, the Pa- |
| 45421 | triarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, from whom all the nations | triarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, from whom all the nations | triarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, from whom all the nations |
| 45422 | have received light, and that He might deliver and save him | have received light, and that He might deliver and save him | have received light, and that He might deliver and save him |
| 45423 | from all the wiles of the Devil, and from all the evil designs | from all the wiles of the Devil, and from all the evil designs | from all the wiles of the Devil, and from all the evil designs |
| 45424 | of wicked men, and gird him about with patient endurance. | of wicked men, and gird him about with patient endurance. | of wicked men, and gird him about with patient endurance. |
| 45425 | And after the stablishing (7) of this festival of the saints | And after the stablishing (7) of this festival of the saints | And after the stablishing (7) of this festival of the saints |
| 45426 | which he hath commemorated may he receive favour from | which he hath commemorated may he receive favour from | which he hath commemorated may he receive favour from |
| 45427 | their King, the Christ, and may they cause him to be worthy | their King, the Christ, and may they cause him to be worthy | their King, the Christ, and may they cause him to be worthy |
| 45428 | to hear the voice which is full of joy and gladness of every | to hear the voice which is full of joy and gladness of every | to hear the voice which is full of joy and gladness of every |
| 45429 | kind, saying, ¢ Come, ye blessed of My Father, inherit the | kind, saying, ¢ Come, ye blessed of My Father, inherit the | kind, saying, ¢ Come, ye blessed of My Father, inherit the |
| 45430 | kingdom which hath been prepared for you from the founda- | kingdom which hath been prepared for you from the founda- | kingdom which hath been prepared for you from the founda- |
| 45431 | tion of the world’! Amen. Zamen (sic). So beit! Amen. | tion of the world’! Amen. Zamen (sic). So beit! Amen. | tion of the world’! Amen. Zamen (sic). So beit! Amen. |
| 45432 | Amen. | Amen. | Amen. |
| 45433 | | It was written on the twenty ...... day of the month | | It was written on the twenty ...... day of the month | | It was written on the twenty ...... day of the month |
| 45434 | Lpép, in the seven hundred and eighth year of the Era of | Lpép, in the seven hundred and eighth year of the Era of | Lpép, in the seven hundred and eighth year of the Era of |
| 45435 | 1 Matt. xxv. 34. | 1 Matt. xxv. 34. | 1 Matt. xxv. 34. |
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| 45436 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1033 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1033 | BY TIMOTHY, ARCHBISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA 1033 |
| 45437 | Diocletian (i.e. 4.2. 992), by . . . . . . ! [Zoékrator] . . . . . | Diocletian (i.e. 4.2. 992), by . . . . . . ! [Zoékrator] . . . . . | Diocletian (i.e. 4.2. 992), by . . . . . . ! [Zoékrator] . . . . . |
| 45438 | APRA = - 1 the least of all men, the son of the blessed | APRA = - 1 the least of all men, the son of the blessed | APRA = - 1 the least of all men, the son of the blessed |
| 45439 | Archdeacon Joseph, Pray for me a sinner. | Archdeacon Joseph, Pray for me a sinner. | Archdeacon Joseph, Pray for me a sinner. |
| 45440 | ⲧ ⲧ 88000008098 000 — | Ⲧ ⲧ 88000008098 000, | T t 88000008098 000, |
| 45441 | 1, Zokrator, the least of all men, the son of the blessed | 1, Zokrator, the least of all men, the son of the blessed | 1, Zokrator, the least of all men, the son of the blessed |
| 45442 | Joseph, the archdeacon of the city of Sné (ⲇ), may God | Joseph, the archdeacon of the city of Sné ⲇ, may God | Joseph, the archdeacon of the city of Sné ḋ, may God |
| 45443 | give him rest! beg you to remember me, of your love, O my | give him rest! beg you to remember me, of your love, O my | give him rest! beg you to remember me, of your love, O my |
| 45444 | fathers and brethren. Behold my repentance. Entreat ye | fathers and brethren. Behold my repentance. Entreat ye | fathers and brethren. Behold my repentance. Entreat ye |
| 45445 | God on my behalf that He may forgive me a few of my sins, | God on my behalf that He may forgive me a few of my sins, | God on my behalf that He may forgive me a few of my sins, |
| 45446 | which are exceedingly many, and that He may lead me | which are exceedingly many, and that He may lead me | which are exceedingly many, and that He may lead me |
| 45447 | henceforward in the right way, according to His holy and | henceforward in the right way, according to His holy and | henceforward in the right way, according to His holy and |
| 45448 | blessed wish. And do ye yourselves forgive me all my | blessed wish. And do ye yourselves forgive me all my | blessed wish. And do ye yourselves forgive me all my |
| 45449 | blunders, because I am not very learned, and I only received | blunders, because I am not very learned, and I only received | blunders, because I am not very learned, and I only received |
| 45450 | my instruction from the school teachers. Behold my | my instruction from the school teachers. Behold my | my instruction from the school teachers. Behold my |
| 45451 | repentance. Do an act of grace and forgive me. | repentance. Do an act of grace and forgive me. | repentance. Do an act of grace and forgive me. |
| 45452 | In this year wherein we have written this volume, which | In this year wherein we have written this volume, which | In this year wherein we have written this volume, which |
| 45453 | is the seven hundred and eighth year [of the Era of Diocle- | is the seven hundred and eighth year [of the Era of Diocle- | is the seven hundred and eighth year [of the Era of Diocle- |
| 45454 | tian] (i.e. A.D. 992) and the three hundred and seventy- | tian] (i.e. A.D. 992) and the three hundred and seventy- | tian] (i.e. A.D. 992) and the three hundred and seventy- |
| 45455 | second year of the Saracens (i.e. of the Era of the Hijrah | second year of the Saracens (i.e. of the Era of the Hijrah | second year of the Saracens (i.e. of the Era of the Hijrah |
| 45456 | ⲇ.. 982), a great miracle took place in connection with | ⲇ.. 982), a great miracle took place in connection with | ḋ.. 982), a great miracle took place in connection with |
| 45457 | the rise of the river Nile. On the fifteenth day of the month | the rise of the river Nile. On the fifteenth day of the month | the rise of the river Nile. On the fifteenth day of the month |
| 45458 | of Mesore,?2 we were taxed (?) on a cubit of water, but after- | of Mesore,?2 we were taxed (?) on a cubit of water, but after- | of Mesore,?2 we were taxed (?) on a cubit of water, but after- |
| 45459 | wards it (i. e. the flood). . . . . until it... .. two cubits. Thus | wards it (i. e. the flood). . . . . until it... .. two cubits. Thus | wards it (i. e. the flood). . . . . until it... .. two cubits. Thus |
| 45460 | through the prayers which Saint Mary, the Lady of us all, | through the prayers which Saint Mary, the Lady of us all, | through the prayers which Saint Mary, the Lady of us all, |
| 45461 | made on our behalf, God visited us through His compassion | made on our behalf, God visited us through His compassion | made on our behalf, God visited us through His compassion |
| 45462 | towards [us]... .. Mesore . . . . . . | towards [us]... .. Mesore . . . . . . | towards [us]... .. Mesore . . . . . . |
| 45463 | 1 Text mutilated. ? August 8. | 1 Text mutilated. ? August 8. | 1 Text mutilated. ? August 8. |
| 45464 | 8 1 do not understand exactly what happened. | 8 1 do not understand exactly what happened. | 8 1 do not understand exactly what happened. |
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| 45465 | Ⲕⲟⲓ. ⲓ ϥ | Ⲕⲟⲓ. Ⲓ̀ ϥ | Koi. Ì f |
| 45466 | x | x | x |
| 45467 | ENCOMIUM ON THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL | ENCOMIUM ON THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL | ENCOMIUM ON THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL |
| 45468 | BY SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM | BY SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM | BY SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM |
| 45469 | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7022) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7022) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7022) |
| 45470 | THE DISCOURSE WHICII SAINT JOIIN CIIRY- | THE DISCOURSE WHICII SAINT JOIIN CIIRY- | THE DISCOURSE WHICII SAINT JOIIN CIIRY- |
| 45471 | SOSTOM, TIIAT 1S TO SAY, HE OF THE TONGUE | SOSTOM, TIIAT 1S TO SAY, HE OF THE TONGUE | SOSTOM, TIIAT 1S TO SAY, HE OF THE TONGUE |
| 45472 | OF GOLD, ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE, | OF GOLD, ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE, | OF GOLD, ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE, |
| 45473 | PRONOUNCED CONCERNING THE MOLY ARCII- | PRONOUNCED CONCERNING THE MOLY ARCII- | PRONOUNCED CONCERNING THE MOLY ARCII- |
| 45474 | ANGEL RAPHAEL, ON TILE DAY OF HIS FESTIVAL, | ANGEL RAPHAEL, ON TILE DAY OF HIS FESTIVAL, | ANGEL RAPHAEL, ON TILE DAY OF HIS FESTIVAL, |
| 45475 | WHICIL ⲓ CELEBRATED ON TILE FOURTH OF THI | WHICIL ⲓ CELEBRATED ON TILE FOURTH OF THI | WHICIL i CELEBRATED ON TILE FOURTH OF THI |
| 45476 | EPAGOMENAL ⲁⲩ.. THIS DISCOURSE WAS | EPAGOMENAL ⲁⲩ.. THIS DISCOURSE WAS | EPAGOMENAL av.. THIS DISCOURSE WAS |
| 45477 | PRONOUNCED IN THE SHRINE THAT HAD BEEN | PRONOUNCED IN THE SHRINE THAT HAD BEEN | PRONOUNCED IN THE SHRINE THAT HAD BEEN |
| 45478 | NEWLY BUILT BY THE GOD-LOVING EMPEROR | NEWLY BUILT BY THE GOD-LOVING EMPEROR | NEWLY BUILT BY THE GOD-LOVING EMPEROR |
| 45479 | ARCADIUS IN THE NAMI OF THE HOLY ARCH- | ARCADIUS IN THE NAMI OF THE HOLY ARCH- | ARCADIUS IN THE NAMI OF THE HOLY ARCH- |
| 45480 | ANGEL RAPHAEL IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF | ANGEL RAPHAEL IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF | ANGEL RAPHAEL IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF |
| 45481 | TIE CITY. AND ⲁⲕ THE DEDICATION IN | TIE CITY. AND ⲁⲕ THE DEDICATION IN | TIE CITY. AND ak THE DEDICATION IN |
| 45482 | THE FOLLOWING YEAR, THE GOD-LOVING | THE FOLLOWING YEAR, THE GOD-LOVING | THE FOLLOWING YEAR, THE GOD-LOVING |
| 45483 | EMPEROR CAME TO PRAY AND TO BOW DOWN | EMPEROR CAME TO PRAY AND TO BOW DOWN | EMPEROR CAME TO PRAY AND TO BOW DOWN |
| 45484 | IN THE NEW SHRINE WIHLCil IIIS BROTIIER | IN THE NEW SHRINE WIHLCil IIIS BROTIIER | IN THE NEW SHRINE WIHLCil IIIS BROTIIER |
| 45485 | HAD BUILT, AND IIE (CIHRYSOSTOM) CONSE- | HAD BUILT, AND IIE (CIHRYSOSTOM) CONSE- | HAD BUILT, AND IIE (CIHRYSOSTOM) CONSE- |
| 45486 | CRATED 11. AND THE PIOUS EMPERORS | CRATED 11. AND THE PIOUS EMPERORS | CRATED 11. AND THE PIOUS EMPERORS |
| 45487 | HONORIUS AND ARCADIUS WERE IN ACCORD, | HONORIUS AND ARCADIUS WERE IN ACCORD, | HONORIUS AND ARCADIUS WERE IN ACCORD, |
| 45488 | AND TILEY INVITED THE GREAT JOHN CIHRY- | AND TILEY INVITED THE GREAT JOHN CIHRY- | AND TILEY INVITED THE GREAT JOHN CIHRY- |
| 45489 | SOSTOM TO PRONOUNCE A FEW WORDS OF | SOSTOM TO PRONOUNCE A FEW WORDS OF | SOSTOM TO PRONOUNCE A FEW WORDS OF |
| 45490 | LAUDATION ON THE ⲡⲟⲩ ARCHANGEL RA- | LAUDATION ON THE ⲡⲟⲩ ARCHANGEL RA- | LAUDATION ON THE pou ARCHANGEL RA- |
| 45491 | PHAEL. AND THE HOLY CHRYSOSTOM, OR | PHAEL. AND THE HOLY CHRYSOSTOM, OR | PHAEL. AND THE HOLY CHRYSOSTOM, OR |
| 45492 | RATHER, ⲘⲚ HOSTEL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, | RATHER, ⲛⲉⲙ HOSTEL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, | RATHER, nem HOSTEL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, |
| 45493 | UTTERED THIS DISCOURSE. AND HE RELATED | UTTERED THIS DISCOURSE. AND HE RELATED | UTTERED THIS DISCOURSE. AND HE RELATED |
| 45494 | A FEW OF TIE MIGIITY DEEDS, AND SIGNS, | A FEW OF TIE MIGIITY DEEDS, AND SIGNS, | A FEW OF TIE MIGIITY DEEDS, AND SIGNS, |
| 45495 | 1 August 27. | 1 August 27. | 1 August 27. |
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| 45496 | ENCOMIUM ON THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL 1035 | ENCOMIUM ON THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL 1035 | ENCOMIUM ON THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL 1035 |
| 45497 | AND MIRACLES, WHICH TOOK PLACE THROUGH | AND MIRACLES, WHICH TOOK PLACE THROUGH | AND MIRACLES, WHICH TOOK PLACE THROUGH |
| 45498 | THE HOLY ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL, AND EX- | THE HOLY ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL, AND EX- | THE HOLY ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL, AND EX- |
| 45499 | PLAINED WHEREFORE HE WAS CALLED THE | PLAINED WHEREFORE HE WAS CALLED THE | PLAINED WHEREFORE HE WAS CALLED THE |
| 45500 | REED OF THE SPIRIT. IN THE PEACE OF GOD. | REED OF THE SPIRIT. IN THE PEACE OF GOD. | REED OF THE SPIRIT. IN THE PEACE OF GOD. |
| 45501 | MAY HIS HOLY BLESSING COME UPON US, AND | MAY HIS HOLY BLESSING COME UPON US, AND | MAY HIS HOLY BLESSING COME UPON US, AND |
| 45502 | MAY WE ALL BE SAVED TOGETHER. BLESS US. | MAY WE ALL BE SAVED TOGETHER. BLESS US. | MAY WE ALL BE SAVED TOGETHER. BLESS US. |
| 45503 | AMEN. | AMEN. | AMEN. |
| 45504 | My beloved, ‘the angel of the Lord eneampeth round Fol. ⲓ ϩ | My beloved, ‘the angel of the Lord eneampeth round Fol. Ⲓ ϩⲏ | My beloved, ‘the angel of the Lord eneampeth round Fol. I hy |
| 45505 | about them that fear Him and delivereth them, ! and in very ⲃ̄ | about them that fear Him and delivereth them, ! and in very ⲃ | about them that fear Him and delivereth them, ! and in very v |
| 45506 | truth the holy Archangel Raphael did encamp round about | truth the holy Archangel Raphael did encamp round about | truth the holy Archangel Raphael did encamp round about |
| 45507 | those who fear Him, {that is to say, the family of] Tobit, and | those who fear Him, {that is to say, the family of] Tobit, and | those who fear Him, {that is to say, the family of] Tobit, and |
| 45508 | delivered him. And again the Scripture saith, ¢ He will give | delivered him. And again the Scripture saith, ¢ He will give | delivered him. And again the Scripture saith, ¢ He will give |
| 45509 | His angels charge coneerning thee, that they keep thee, and | His angels charge coneerning thee, that they keep thee, and | His angels charge coneerning thee, that they keep thee, and |
| 45510 | bear thee up on their hand, lest thou strike a stone with | bear thee up on their hand, lest thou strike a stone with | bear thee up on their hand, lest thou strike a stone with |
| 45511 | thy feet.” For in truth the Lord did give His holy Arch- | thy feet.” For in truth the Lord did give His holy Arch- | thy feet.” For in truth the Lord did give His holy Arch- |
| 45512 | angel Raphael charge concerning Tobias, the son of Tobit, | angel Raphael charge concerning Tobias, the son of Tobit, | angel Raphael charge concerning Tobias, the son of Tobit, |
| 45513 | to keep him in all his ways, ‘lest thou strike a stone with | to keep him in all his ways, ‘lest thou strike a stone with | to keep him in all his ways, ‘lest thou strike a stone with |
| 45514 | thy feet.” When the husbands of Sarra (Sara) struck a stone, | thy feet.” When the husbands of Sarra (Sara) struck a stone, | thy feet.” When the husbands of Sarra (Sara) struck a stone, |
| 45515 | and fell down,® He sent His word and healed them, and | and fell down,® He sent His word and healed them, and | and fell down,® He sent His word and healed them, and |
| 45516 | delivered them out of all their tribulations. The Psalmist | delivered them out of all their tribulations. The Psalmist | delivered them out of all their tribulations. The Psalmist |
| 45517 | David saith, ¢ Verily God sent His word,’ * that is to say, | David saith, ¢ Verily God sent His word,’ * that is to say, | David saith, ¢ Verily God sent His word,’ * that is to say, |
| 45518 | His great Archangel Raphael. Ⲡⲉ healed Sarra, the daughter | His great Archangel Raphael. Ⲡⲉ healed Sarra, the daughter | His great Archangel Raphael. Pe healed Sarra, the daughter |
| 45519 | of Raguel, of the cruel disease of barrenness, and delivered | of Raguel, of the cruel disease of barrenness, and delivered | of Raguel, of the cruel disease of barrenness, and delivered |
| 45520 | lier from the revilings of the servants of her | father, according Fol. 2« | lier from the revilings of the servants of her | father, according Fol. 2« | lier from the revilings of the servants of her | father, according Fol. 2« |
| 45521 | to the word of the holy Apostle Paul, who said, ¢ Are they [T] | to the word of the holy Apostle Paul, who said, ¢ Are they [T] | to the word of the holy Apostle Paul, who said, ¢ Are they [T] |
| 45522 | not all ministers of the Spirit who are sent out to [perform] | not all ministers of the Spirit who are sent out to [perform] | not all ministers of the Spirit who are sent out to [perform] |
| 45523 | service for those who shall inherit salvation 7’ 8 | service for those who shall inherit salvation 7’ 8 | service for those who shall inherit salvation 7’ 8 |
| 45524 | My beloved, when I think of the loving-kindness of God | My beloved, when I think of the loving-kindness of God | My beloved, when I think of the loving-kindness of God |
| 45525 | towards man, which is very great, and especially towards the | towards man, which is very great, and especially towards the | towards man, which is very great, and especially towards the |
| 45526 | righteous, I marvel exceedingly. Now the righteous Lord, | righteous, I marvel exceedingly. Now the righteous Lord, | righteous, I marvel exceedingly. Now the righteous Lord, |
| 45527 | even as it is written, ¢ putteth away the sins of the sinners,’ | even as it is written, ¢ putteth away the sins of the sinners,’ | even as it is written, ¢ putteth away the sins of the sinners,’ |
| 45528 | even as hath been said by the mouth of the Lord, which | even as hath been said by the mouth of the Lord, which | even as hath been said by the mouth of the Lord, which |
| 45529 | ! Ps. xxxiv, 7, 2 Ps. xei. 12. 3 Tobit iii, 8; vi. 13. | ! Ps. xxxiv, 7, 2 Ps. xei. 12. 3 Tobit iii, 8; vi. 13. | ! Ps. xxxiv, 7, 2 Ps. xei. 12. 3 Tobit iii, 8; vi. 13. |
| 45530 | 4 Ps. ⲉⲩⲙ. 20, 5 Heb. i. 14. | 4 Ps. ⲉⲩⲙ. 20, 5 Heb. i. 14. | 4 Ps. evm. 20, 5 Heb. i. 14. |
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| 45531 | 1036 ENCOMIUM ON THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL | 1036 ENCOMIUM ON THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL | 1036 ENCOMIUM ON THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL |
| 45532 | cannot lie, ‘There is joy in heaven before God and His | cannot lie, ‘There is joy in heaven before God and His | cannot lie, ‘There is joy in heaven before God and His |
| 45533 | angels over a sinner when he repenteth.’! In truth the holy | angels over a sinner when he repenteth.’! In truth the holy | angels over a sinner when he repenteth.’! In truth the holy |
| 45534 | angels merit honour, and it is meet especially for us to | angels merit honour, and it is meet especially for us to | angels merit honour, and it is meet especially for us to |
| 45535 | rejoice with them. Now it is the righteous who minister | rejoice with them. Now it is the righteous who minister | rejoice with them. Now it is the righteous who minister |
| 45536 | unto them, through the command of the Creator God | unto them, through the command of the Creator God | unto them, through the command of the Creator God |
| 45537 | Almighty, with willingness and trembling. The blessed | Almighty, with willingness and trembling. The blessed | Almighty, with willingness and trembling. The blessed |
| 45538 | angels rejoice in the conversion of sinners, and they also | angels rejoice in the conversion of sinners, and they also | angels rejoice in the conversion of sinners, and they also |
| 45539 | minister unto the righteous with exceedingly great gladness. | minister unto the righteous with exceedingly great gladness. | minister unto the righteous with exceedingly great gladness. |
| 45540 | Even so is it with a king of [this] earth. When a tyrant, | Even so is it with a king of [this] earth. When a tyrant, | Even so is it with a king of [this] earth. When a tyrant, |
| 45541 | Fol. 2p or an arrogant oppressor, riseth up | in his province, and | Fol. 2p or an arrogant oppressor, riseth up | in his province, and | Fol. 2p or an arrogant oppressor, riseth up | in his province, and |
| 45542 | ⲇ̄ committeth lawless acts and doeth deeds of aggression, the | ⲇ committeth lawless acts and doeth deeds of aggression, the | ḋ committeth lawless acts and doeth deeds of aggression, the |
| 45543 | king straightway meditateth in his heart, saying, ‘ By what | king straightway meditateth in his heart, saying, ‘ By what | king straightway meditateth in his heart, saying, ‘ By what |
| 45544 | means can I put down this tyranny ?° Then he summoneth | means can I put down this tyranny ?° Then he summoneth | means can I put down this tyranny ?° Then he summoneth |
| 45545 | to him one of his chief captains in whom he hath confidence, | to him one of his chief captains in whom he hath confidence, | to him one of his chief captains in whom he hath confidence, |
| 45546 | and he dispatcheth him to depose the adversary of the king. | and he dispatcheth him to depose the adversary of the king. | and he dispatcheth him to depose the adversary of the king. |
| 45547 | And when the captain hath done this he returneth to his | And when the captain hath done this he returneth to his | And when the captain hath done this he returneth to his |
| 45548 | lord with joy and gladness, the tyrant of yesterday being | lord with joy and gladness, the tyrant of yesterday being | lord with joy and gladness, the tyrant of yesterday being |
| 45549 | vanquished and lashed to his horse. Then doth the joy of | vanquished and lashed to his horse. Then doth the joy of | vanquished and lashed to his horse. Then doth the joy of |
| 45550 | the king rise up, because his enemy hath fallen before his | the king rise up, because his enemy hath fallen before his | the king rise up, because his enemy hath fallen before his |
| 45551 | general, and he bestoweth upon his chief captain honours | general, and he bestoweth upon his chief captain honours | general, and he bestoweth upon his chief captain honours |
| 45552 | and gifts which are greater than any which he hath ever | and gifts which are greater than any which he hath ever | and gifts which are greater than any which he hath ever |
| 45553 | bestowed on any one before. And in this manner doth the | bestowed on any one before. And in this manner doth the | bestowed on any one before. And in this manner doth the |
| 45554 | man-loving God act in this world. | man-loving God act in this world. | man-loving God act in this world. |
| 45555 | Now Michael, and Gabriel, and Raphael are they who are | Now Michael, and Gabriel, and Raphael are they who are | Now Michael, and Gabriel, and Raphael are they who are |
| 45556 | the greatest of all the angelic hosts. As concerning this | the greatest of all the angelic hosts. As concerning this | the greatest of all the angelic hosts. As concerning this |
| 45557 | Michael, God sent him in primeval time, and he smote the | Michael, God sent him in primeval time, and he smote the | Michael, God sent him in primeval time, and he smote the |
| 45558 | Old Serpent, that is to say, Satanadl, and he vanquished him, | Old Serpent, that is to say, Satanadl, and he vanquished him, | Old Serpent, that is to say, Satanadl, and he vanquished him, |
| 45559 | and bound him in fetters for one thousand years, and because | and bound him in fetters for one thousand years, and because | and bound him in fetters for one thousand years, and because |
| 45560 | of this God bestowed upon him this great and exalted | of this God bestowed upon him this great and exalted | of this God bestowed upon him this great and exalted |
| 45561 | position. And as for Gabriel, because of his faculty of | position. And as for Gabriel, because of his faculty of | position. And as for Gabriel, because of his faculty of |
| 45562 | Fol. 3a knowing things beforehand, the Lord, | and His Father, | Fol. 3a knowing things beforehand, the Lord, | and His Father, | Fol. 3a knowing things beforehand, the Lord, | and His Father, |
| 45563 | ⲉ̄ and the Holy Spirit decided that he should go to the Virgin | ⲉ and the Holy Spirit decided that he should go to the Virgin | e and the Holy Spirit decided that he should go to the Virgin |
| 45564 | with the good news. Raphael [goeth] to the righteous men, | with the good news. Raphael [goeth] to the righteous men, | with the good news. Raphael [goeth] to the righteous men, |
| 45565 | ! Luke xv. 7, 10. | ! Luke xv. 7, 10. | ! Luke xv. 7, 10. |
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| 45566 | ⲅ ⲙ- | ⲅ ⲙ- | ġ m- |
| 45567 | ⲱ | ⲱ | ō |
| 45568 | BY SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 1037 | BY SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 1037 | BY SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 1037 |
| 45569 | and serveth them, and acteth as guide to them, and healeth | and serveth them, and acteth as guide to them, and healeth | and serveth them, and acteth as guide to them, and healeth |
| 45570 | them [of their sicknesses], and [it belongeth to him] to bind | them [of their sicknesses], and [it belongeth to him] to bind | them [of their sicknesses], and [it belongeth to him] to bind |
| 45571 | the wicked demon Asmodeus with fetters. For God hath | the wicked demon Asmodeus with fetters. For God hath | the wicked demon Asmodeus with fetters. For God hath |
| 45572 | appointed unto each of the angels the work which is asso- | appointed unto each of the angels the work which is asso- | appointed unto each of the angels the work which is asso- |
| 45573 | ciated with the meaning of their names. Michael He appointed | ciated with the meaning of their names. Michael He appointed | ciated with the meaning of their names. Michael He appointed |
| 45574 | to act as a minister to men [before Him] because of his | to act as a minister to men [before Him] because of his | to act as a minister to men [before Him] because of his |
| 45575 | faculty of watchfulness (or, keeping awake). If thon wouldst | faculty of watchfulness (or, keeping awake). If thon wouldst | faculty of watchfulness (or, keeping awake). If thon wouldst |
| 45576 | translate [the name] Michael [its signification is] Ⲧⲙⲉ Com- | translate [the name] Michael [its signification is] ⲧⲙⲏⲓ Com- | translate [the name] Michael [its signification is] tmyi Com- |
| 45577 | passion of God Almighty’. [The name] Gabriel [meaneth] | passion of God Almighty’. [The name] Gabriel [meaneth] | passion of God Almighty’. [The name] Gabriel [meaneth] |
| 45578 | “God and man’, and for this reason God made him the | “God and man’, and for this reason God made him the | “God and man’, and for this reason God made him the |
| 45579 | minister and the messenger of the good tidings of what God | minister and the messenger of the good tidings of what God | minister and the messenger of the good tidings of what God |
| 45580 | is about to do unto man. The meaning of [the name] Raphael | is about to do unto man. The meaning of [the name] Raphael | is about to do unto man. The meaning of [the name] Raphael |
| 45581 | is ‘God Who guideth men’. And God gave unto these angels | is ‘God Who guideth men’. And God gave unto these angels | is ‘God Who guideth men’. And God gave unto these angels |
| 45582 | these names throngh His foreknowledge of those who were | these names throngh His foreknowledge of those who were | these names throngh His foreknowledge of those who were |
| 45583 | about to be before they came into being. | about to be before they came into being. | about to be before they came into being. |
| 45584 | And now let us return to the subject of the discourse and | And now let us return to the subject of the discourse and | And now let us return to the subject of the discourse and |
| 45585 | speak about Tobit, the son of Tobiel. Tobit saith, <I Tobit | speak about Tobit, the son of Tobiel. Tobit saith, <I Tobit | speak about Tobit, the son of Tobiel. Tobit saith, <I Tobit |
| 45586 | was walking | on the road at midday. Righteousness was | was walking | on the road at midday. Righteousness was | was walking | on the road at midday. Righteousness was |
| 45587 | in my hands at all times all the days of my life” Verily | in my hands at all times all the days of my life” Verily | in my hands at all times all the days of my life” Verily |
| 45588 | Tobit was a traveller on the ways of truth, and a doer of | Tobit was a traveller on the ways of truth, and a doer of | Tobit was a traveller on the ways of truth, and a doer of |
| 45589 | charity with a benevolent mind, and the son of Tobiel gave | charity with a benevolent mind, and the son of Tobiel gave | charity with a benevolent mind, and the son of Tobiel gave |
| 45590 | first-fruits and tithes to the house of God. For this reason | first-fruits and tithes to the house of God. For this reason | first-fruits and tithes to the house of God. For this reason |
| 45591 | the Devil became envious of him, and made him blind. God | the Devil became envious of him, and made him blind. God | the Devil became envious of him, and made him blind. God |
| 45592 | Himself saith by the month of the holy Prophet David, | Himself saith by the month of the holy Prophet David, | Himself saith by the month of the holy Prophet David, |
| 45593 | ‘Behold, I have become old, and I never saw a righteous | ‘Behold, I have become old, and I never saw a righteous | ‘Behold, I have become old, and I never saw a righteous |
| 45594 | man whom God had forsaken’! Subsequently God sent His | man whom God had forsaken’! Subsequently God sent His | man whom God had forsaken’! Subsequently God sent His |
| 45595 | holy Angel Raphael, and he bestowed upon him the light of | holy Angel Raphael, and he bestowed upon him the light of | holy Angel Raphael, and he bestowed upon him the light of |
| 45596 | his eyes. And also, when he wished to send his son Tobias | his eyes. And also, when he wished to send his son Tobias | his eyes. And also, when he wished to send his son Tobias |
| 45597 | into a region afar off, He made the good angel to act as his | into a region afar off, He made the good angel to act as his | into a region afar off, He made the good angel to act as his |
| 45598 | guide. And in the place whereunto he departed he healed | guide. And in the place whereunto he departed he healed | guide. And in the place whereunto he departed he healed |
| 45599 | Sarra, the daughter of Raguel, and bound the demon Asmo- | Sarra, the daughter of Raguel, and bound the demon Asmo- | Sarra, the daughter of Raguel, and bound the demon Asmo- |
| 45600 | deus with fetters. Thus he filled the house of the poor man | deus with fetters. Thus he filled the house of the poor man | deus with fetters. Thus he filled the house of the poor man |
| 45601 | with joy, and the house of the rich man he filled with | with joy, and the house of the rich man he filled with | with joy, and the house of the rich man he filled with |
| 45602 | 1 Ps. xxxvii. 25. 2 Tobit ⲩ.. ff. | 1 Ps. xxxvii. 25. 2 Tobit ⲩ.. ff. | 1 Ps. xxxvii. 25. 2 Tobit y.. ff. |
| 45603 | Fol. 3b | Fol. 3b | Fol. 3b |
| 45604 | ⲉ | ⲉ | e |
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| 45605 | Fol. 4 a | Fol. 4 a | Fol. 4 a |
| 45606 | ϭⲛ | ϭⲛ | ċn |
| 45607 | Fol. 4b | Fol. 4b | Fol. 4b |
| 45608 | H | H | H |
| 45609 | 1038 ENCOMIUM ON TIIE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL | 1038 ENCOMIUM ON TIIE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL | 1038 ENCOMIUM ON TIIE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL |
| 45610 | gladness, and the house of chiding and abuse! he filled | gladness, and the house of chiding and abuse! he filled | gladness, and the house of chiding and abuse! he filled |
| 45611 | with singing and music, and he made the grief and sighing | with singing and music, and he made the grief and sighing | with singing and music, and he made the grief and sighing |
| 45612 | of Raguel? to flee away. | And he wiped away also the tears | of Raguel? to flee away. | And he wiped away also the tears | of Raguel? to flee away. | And he wiped away also the tears |
| 45613 | from the eyes of Sarra, and took up her prayers to the Seventh | from the eyes of Sarra, and took up her prayers to the Seventh | from the eyes of Sarra, and took up her prayers to the Seventh |
| 45614 | Heaven, to God Almighty. | Heaven, to God Almighty. | Heaven, to God Almighty. |
| 45615 | For, O my beloved, this [Raphael] is a good angel, he is a | For, O my beloved, this [Raphael] is a good angel, he is a | For, O my beloved, this [Raphael] is a good angel, he is a |
| 45616 | minister, he is a flame of fire, he is a spirit, he is a faithful | minister, he is a flame of fire, he is a spirit, he is a faithful | minister, he is a flame of fire, he is a spirit, he is a faithful |
| 45617 | guide, he is incorporeal, he is also an archangel. Ⲡⲉ is a | guide, he is incorporeal, he is also an archangel. Ⲡⲉ is a | guide, he is incorporeal, he is also an archangel. Pe is a |
| 45618 | good servant (7), he is a wakeful watcher (?), he 1s a workman | good servant (7), he is a wakeful watcher (?), he 1s a workman | good servant (7), he is a wakeful watcher (?), he 1s a workman |
| 45619 | who is to be trusted. He is a physician who healeth and | who is to be trusted. He is a physician who healeth and | who is to be trusted. He is a physician who healeth and |
| 45620 | accepteth no fee. All these things which I declare unto you | accepteth no fee. All these things which I declare unto you | accepteth no fee. All these things which I declare unto you |
| 45621 | this merciful archangel doeth at the command of his Handi- | this merciful archangel doeth at the command of his Handi- | this merciful archangel doeth at the command of his Handi- |
| 45622 | craftsman, God. And if ye wish to know, O beloved | craftsman, God. And if ye wish to know, O beloved | craftsman, God. And if ye wish to know, O beloved |
| 45623 | brethren, how it is that all these names are applicable to this | brethren, how it is that all these names are applicable to this | brethren, how it is that all these names are applicable to this |
| 45624 | compassionate archangel, I will make the matter manifest to | compassionate archangel, I will make the matter manifest to | compassionate archangel, I will make the matter manifest to |
| 45625 | you. Now I have already told you that the [arch]angel is a | you. Now I have already told you that the [arch]angel is a | you. Now I have already told you that the [arch]angel is a |
| 45626 | good being. Behold, his loving-kindness manifesteth itself | good being. Behold, his loving-kindness manifesteth itself | good being. Behold, his loving-kindness manifesteth itself |
| 45627 | openly, because the archangel serveth [man with] obedience, | openly, because the archangel serveth [man with] obedience, | openly, because the archangel serveth [man with] obedience, |
| 45628 | even to the preparation of food for lnm. Ie is a man, he is | even to the preparation of food for lnm. Ie is a man, he is | even to the preparation of food for lnm. Ie is a man, he is |
| 45629 | a minister who standeth before the deathless King, the Christ. | | a minister who standeth before the deathless King, the Christ. | | a minister who standeth before the deathless King, the Christ. | |
| 45630 | He ministereth at His command, according to the word of the | He ministereth at His command, according to the word of the | He ministereth at His command, according to the word of the |
| 45631 | sweet-smelling tongue of Paul, © Are they not all ministers of | sweet-smelling tongue of Paul, © Are they not all ministers of | sweet-smelling tongue of Paul, © Are they not all ministers of |
| 45632 | the Spirit who are sent out to [perform] service for those who | the Spirit who are sent out to [perform] service for those who | the Spirit who are sent out to [perform] service for those who |
| 45633 | shall inherit salvation?’ # Thou seest the faithful testimony ! | shall inherit salvation?’ # Thou seest the faithful testimony ! | shall inherit salvation?’ # Thou seest the faithful testimony ! |
| 45634 | He 1s a spirit, according to the prophecy of David, saying, | He 1s a spirit, according to the prophecy of David, saying, | He 1s a spirit, according to the prophecy of David, saying, |
| 45635 | “Who maketh Iis angels spirits’ : heis a flame of fire, even | “Who maketh Iis angels spirits’ : heis a flame of fire, even | “Who maketh Iis angels spirits’ : heis a flame of fire, even |
| 45636 | Ⲡⲉ 1s a | ⲡⲉ 1s a | pe 1s a |
| 45637 | as it is written, ¢ His ministers a flame of fire. | as it is written, ¢ His ministers a flame of fire. | as it is written, ¢ His ministers a flame of fire. |
| 45638 | guide, and therefore he guided Tobias in a foreign land, | guide, and therefore he guided Tobias in a foreign land, | guide, and therefore he guided Tobias in a foreign land, |
| 45639 | without any injury whatsoever.” He is a chief cook, for he | without any injury whatsoever.” He is a chief cook, for he | without any injury whatsoever.” He is a chief cook, for he |
| 45640 | cooked the fish for the young man.® Ⲡⲉ is an angel. Ⲡⲉ 1s | cooked the fish for the young man.® ⲡⲉ is an angel. Ⲡⲉ 1s | cooked the fish for the young man.® pe is an angel. Pe 1s |
| 45641 | a master of the bridal ceremonies, for he spake unto Tobias, | a master of the bridal ceremonies, for he spake unto Tobias, | a master of the bridal ceremonies, for he spake unto Tobias, |
| 45642 | and he made a marriage.” He is a being without body, for | and he made a marriage.” He is a being without body, for | and he made a marriage.” He is a being without body, for |
| 45643 | he tasted no food whatsoever all the days wherein he was | he tasted no food whatsoever all the days wherein he was | he tasted no food whatsoever all the days wherein he was |
| 45644 | 1 Tobit iii. 2 Tobit xiv. 12. 3 Heb. i. 14. + Ps, civ. 4 ; Heb. i. 7. | 1 Tobit iii. 2 Tobit xiv. 12. 3 Heb. i. 14. + Ps, civ. 4 ; Heb. i. 7. | 1 Tobit iii. 2 Tobit xiv. 12. 3 Heb. i. 14. + Ps, civ. 4 ; Heb. i. 7. |
| 45645 | 5 Tobit ⲅ. © Tobit vi. 5. 7 Tobit vi. 10. | 5 Tobit ⲅ. © Tobit vi. 5. 7 Tobit vi. 10. | 5 Tobit ġ. © Tobit vi. 5. 7 Tobit vi. 10. |
| 45646 | lls | lls | lls |
| 45647 | Td ⲉ ϣⲉ ⲁⲓⲥ ⲟⲉ | Td ⲉ ϣⲟ ⲁⲓⲥ ⲟⲉ | Td e ṡo ais oe |
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| 45648 | BY SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 1039 | BY SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 1039 | BY SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 1039 |
| 45649 | travelling with him. He is a messenger, for he made suppli- | travelling with him. He is a messenger, for he made suppli- | travelling with him. He is a messenger, for he made suppli- |
| 45650 | cation to the Treasury of Compassion, the Christ, on behalf | cation to the Treasury of Compassion, the Christ, on behalf | cation to the Treasury of Compassion, the Christ, on behalf |
| 45651 | of Tobit and Tobias | his son, and Sarra. He wasa...... Tol. 54 | of Tobit and Tobias | his son, and Sarra. He wasa...... Tol. 54 | of Tobit and Tobias | his son, and Sarra. He wasa...... Tol. 54 |
| 45652 | when Tobias was in the bride-chamber.! He took a camel? © | when Tobias was in the bride-chamber.! He took a camel? © | when Tobias was in the bride-chamber.! He took a camel? © |
| 45653 | to Ecbatana and brought back silver. He is a physician, | to Ecbatana and brought back silver. He is a physician, | to Ecbatana and brought back silver. He is a physician, |
| 45654 | for he healed the eyes of Tobit,® who was a charitable man, | for he healed the eyes of Tobit,® who was a charitable man, | for he healed the eyes of Tobit,® who was a charitable man, |
| 45655 | for he said unto his son, ¢ According to what thou hast, and | for he said unto his son, ¢ According to what thou hast, and | for he said unto his son, ¢ According to what thou hast, and |
| 45656 | according to thy superabundance, do acts of charity, for | according to thy superabundance, do acts of charity, for | according to thy superabundance, do acts of charity, for |
| 45657 | charity delivereth a man from death.”* He is a Commander- | charity delivereth a man from death.”* He is a Commander- | charity delivereth a man from death.”* He is a Commander- |
| 45658 | in-Chief, for he bound Asmodeus in fetters. He is an unpaid | in-Chief, for he bound Asmodeus in fetters. He is an unpaid | in-Chief, for he bound Asmodeus in fetters. He is an unpaid |
| 45659 | [minister], for he would not take the hire which had been | [minister], for he would not take the hire which had been | [minister], for he would not take the hire which had been |
| 45660 | agreed upon with him.® Ⲡⲉ is a good servant, for he ⲣⲉⲓ- | agreed upon with him.® ⲡⲉ is a good servant, for he ⲣⲉⲓ- | agreed upon with him.® pe is a good servant, for he rei- |
| 45661 | formed service for all those who needed it from him. Ⲡⲉ is | formed service for all those who needed it from him. Ⲡⲉ is | formed service for all those who needed it from him. Pe is |
| 45662 | a [faithful] minister, for he stood before him and served like | a [faithful] minister, for he stood before him and served like | a [faithful] minister, for he stood before him and served like |
| 45663 | a loyal servant. Ⲟ how deep is the sea of the compassion of | a loyal servant. Ⲟⲓ how deep is the sea of the compassion of | a loyal servant. Oi how deep is the sea of the compassion of |
| 45664 | God! O how great 1s the obedience of this archangel, who | God! O how great 1s the obedience of this archangel, who | God! O how great 1s the obedience of this archangel, who |
| 45665 | standeth before the Lord of Hosts and standeth [as] ever | standeth before the Lord of Hosts and standeth [as] ever | standeth before the Lord of Hosts and standeth [as] ever |
| 45666 | a man to serve! | a man to serve! | a man to serve! |
| 45667 | Now therefore, permit us, O my beloved, to bring forward | | Now therefore, permit us, O my beloved, to bring forward | | Now therefore, permit us, O my beloved, to bring forward | |
| 45668 | and to declare unto you a few matters concerning this mar- Fol. 5 | and to declare unto you a few matters concerning this mar- Fol. 5 | and to declare unto you a few matters concerning this mar- Fol. 5 |
| 45669 | tyrium wherein we are gathered together in the name of 1 | tyrium wherein we are gathered together in the name of 1 | tyrium wherein we are gathered together in the name of 1 |
| 45670 | the archangel. It happened to me one day, when I John | the archangel. It happened to me one day, when I John | the archangel. It happened to me one day, when I John |
| 45671 | was celebrating my Eucharist at the sixth hour, that a great | was celebrating my Eucharist at the sixth hour, that a great | was celebrating my Eucharist at the sixth hour, that a great |
| 45672 | light rose up in the house wherein I was, and, behold, a young | light rose up in the house wherein I was, and, behold, a young | light rose up in the house wherein I was, and, behold, a young |
| 45673 | man with an exceedingly beautiful countenance came in to | man with an exceedingly beautiful countenance came in to | man with an exceedingly beautiful countenance came in to |
| 45674 | me. Ⲙⲉ was enveloped in great splendour, and he had a staff | me. Ⲙⲏⲓ was enveloped in great splendour, and he had a staff | me. Myi was enveloped in great splendour, and he had a staff |
| 45675 | of gold, surmounted by a cross, in his right hand, and he | of gold, surmounted by a cross, in his right hand, and he | of gold, surmounted by a cross, in his right hand, and he |
| 45676 | called unto me three times, saying, ¢ John, thou reed of the | called unto me three times, saying, ¢ John, thou reed of the | called unto me three times, saying, ¢ John, thou reed of the |
| 45677 | Holy Spirit! John, thou tongue that healeth the souls which | Holy Spirit! John, thou tongue that healeth the souls which | Holy Spirit! John, thou tongue that healeth the souls which |
| 45678 | have been shattered by sin! John, thou tongue of the speaker | have been shattered by sin! John, thou tongue of the speaker | have been shattered by sin! John, thou tongue of the speaker |
| 45679 | who is able to persuade God in the Seventh Heaven!’ And | who is able to persuade God in the Seventh Heaven!’ And | who is able to persuade God in the Seventh Heaven!’ And |
| 45680 | when I heard these words I was troubled, and I fell down at | when I heard these words I was troubled, and I fell down at | when I heard these words I was troubled, and I fell down at |
| 45681 | 1 Tobit vi. 16 ; viii. 2. 2 Two camels, Tobit ix. 2. | 1 Tobit vi. 16 ; viii. 2. 2 Two camels, Tobit ix. 2. | 1 Tobit vi. 16 ; viii. 2. 2 Two camels, Tobit ix. 2. |
| 45682 | $ Tobit xi. 7, 8. * Tobit iv. 8-10. | $ Tobit xi. 7, 8. * Tobit iv. 8-10. | $ Tobit xi. 7, 8. * Tobit iv. 8-10. |
| 45683 | 5 Tobit hired him at the rate of a drachma per day (Tobit v. 14). | 5 Tobit hired him at the rate of a drachma per day (Tobit v. 14). | 5 Tobit hired him at the rate of a drachma per day (Tobit v. 14). |
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| 45684 | Fol. 6a | Fol. 6a | Fol. 6a |
| 45685 | ⲛ︦ⲁ︦ | ⲛⲉⲩⲙⲁ | nevma |
| 45686 | 1040 ENCOMIUM ON THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL | 1040 ENCOMIUM ON THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL | 1040 ENCOMIUM ON THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL |
| 45687 | his feet that I might worship him. And he took hold of my | his feet that I might worship him. And he took hold of my | his feet that I might worship him. And he took hold of my |
| 45688 | hand, and raised me up, and said unto me, ¢ Fear not. Do | hand, and raised me up, and said unto me, ¢ Fear not. Do | hand, and raised me up, and said unto me, ¢ Fear not. Do |
| 45689 | not [worship me], for I am thy fellow servant, but worship | not [worship me], for I am thy fellow servant, but worship | not [worship me], for I am thy fellow servant, but worship |
| 45690 | God.” And I said unto him with fear and trembling, | ¢ Who | God.” And I said unto him with fear and trembling, | ¢ Who | God.” And I said unto him with fear and trembling, | ¢ Who |
| 45691 | art thou, O my lord, who art enveloped in such great splen- | art thou, O my lord, who art enveloped in such great splen- | art thou, O my lord, who art enveloped in such great splen- |
| 45692 | dour? I have never seen any one like unto thee.” And he | dour? I have never seen any one like unto thee.” And he | dour? I have never seen any one like unto thee.” And he |
| 45693 | removed fear from me, and he said unto me, Ⲓ am Raphael, | removed fear from me, and he said unto me, ⲓ am Raphael, | removed fear from me, and he said unto me, i am Raphael, |
| 45694 | one of the Seven Archangels. Iam Raphael whom my Master | one of the Seven Archangels. Iam Raphael whom my Master | one of the Seven Archangels. Iam Raphael whom my Master |
| 45695 | joined to Philotheus, and I presented him and his father and | joined to Philotheus, and I presented him and his father and | joined to Philotheus, and I presented him and his father and |
| 45696 | his mother to the Christ Jesus. I am Raphael the archangel, | his mother to the Christ Jesus. I am Raphael the archangel, | his mother to the Christ Jesus. I am Raphael the archangel, |
| 45697 | and the Christ gave thee into my hand from the time when | and the Christ gave thee into my hand from the time when | and the Christ gave thee into my hand from the time when |
| 45698 | thou wast a child. And moreover, from the time when thou | thou wast a child. And moreover, from the time when thou | thou wast a child. And moreover, from the time when thou |
| 45699 | wast born until this day, I have never left thee for an hour, | wast born until this day, I have never left thee for an hour, | wast born until this day, I have never left thee for an hour, |
| 45700 | or for half an hour, or even for the twinkling of an eye. | or for half an hour, or even for the twinkling of an eye. | or for half an hour, or even for the twinkling of an eye. |
| 45701 | And Ⲓ will never leave thee until the day [cometh] when | And ⲓ will never leave thee until the day [cometh] when | And i will never leave thee until the day [cometh] when |
| 45702 | I shall take thee to the King, the Christ. He gave thee into | I shall take thee to the King, the Christ. He gave thee into | I shall take thee to the King, the Christ. He gave thee into |
| 45703 | my hand when thou wast spotless. [I was with thee] in the | my hand when thou wast spotless. [I was with thee] in the | my hand when thou wast spotless. [I was with thee] in the |
| 45704 | house of the learned man who taught thee letters, and also | house of the learned man who taught thee letters, and also | house of the learned man who taught thee letters, and also |
| 45705 | when thou didst make thy passage by sea to Athens and | when thou didst make thy passage by sea to Athens and | when thou didst make thy passage by sea to Athens and |
| 45706 | Fol. ⲉ. Bériit, into which cities thou didst enter. | I walked with | Fol. Ⲉ. Bériit, into which cities thou didst enter. | I walked with | Fol. E. Bériit, into which cities thou didst enter. | I walked with |
| 45707 | ⲛ︦ | ⲛ | n |
| 45708 | thee and I prepared the path whereon thou wast to travel, | thee and I prepared the path whereon thou wast to travel, | thee and I prepared the path whereon thou wast to travel, |
| 45709 | and I prepared for thee the instruction which was peculiarly | and I prepared for thee the instruction which was peculiarly | and I prepared for thee the instruction which was peculiarly |
| 45710 | suitable for thy mind and heart, even as the husbandman | suitable for thy mind and heart, even as the husbandman | suitable for thy mind and heart, even as the husbandman |
| 45711 | preparcth his seed beforehand, and diggeth his furrows in the | preparcth his seed beforehand, and diggeth his furrows in the | preparcth his seed beforehand, and diggeth his furrows in the |
| 45712 | water.! And now, be strong and prevail. Fear thou not, | water.! And now, be strong and prevail. Fear thou not, | water.! And now, be strong and prevail. Fear thou not, |
| 45713 | O thou marvellous confessor, for I am not one to strike fear | O thou marvellous confessor, for I am not one to strike fear | O thou marvellous confessor, for I am not one to strike fear |
| 45714 | into souls; on the contrary, I am one who giveth comfort | into souls; on the contrary, I am one who giveth comfort | into souls; on the contrary, I am one who giveth comfort |
| 45715 | unto souls, for I am called by my fellow angels, “ The merciful | unto souls, for I am called by my fellow angels, “ The merciful | unto souls, for I am called by my fellow angels, “ The merciful |
| 45716 | angel.” Be strong, let thy heart be bold, and fear thou not, | angel.” Be strong, let thy heart be bold, and fear thou not, | angel.” Be strong, let thy heart be bold, and fear thou not, |
| 45717 | for I am not associated with disturbance, but with peace. | for I am not associated with disturbance, but with peace. | for I am not associated with disturbance, but with peace. |
| 45718 | Now therefore, O John, behold the Emperor Arcadius will | Now therefore, O John, behold the Emperor Arcadius will | Now therefore, O John, behold the Emperor Arcadius will |
| 45719 | ask thee about a matter which concerneth me, for he would | ask thee about a matter which concerneth me, for he would | ask thee about a matter which concerneth me, for he would |
| 45720 | like to build a martyrium in my name. Encourage him with | like to build a martyrium in my name. Encourage him with | like to build a martyrium in my name. Encourage him with |
| 45721 | 1 i. ⲑ. who clears out the furrows for the seed whilst the irrigation or | 1 i. Ⲑ. who clears out the furrows for the seed whilst the irrigation or | 1 i. Ɵ. who clears out the furrows for the seed whilst the irrigation or |
| 45722 | flood water is still on the land. | flood water is still on the land. | flood water is still on the land. |
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| 45723 | BY SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 1041 | BY SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 1041 | BY SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 1041 |
| 45724 | thy softest speech, for it is written, “The tongue of the | thy softest speech, for it is written, “The tongue of the | thy softest speech, for it is written, “The tongue of the |
| 45725 | righteous man is more excellent than gold and silver” : and | righteous man is more excellent than gold and silver” : and | righteous man is more excellent than gold and silver” : and |
| 45726 | make him to be happy in the building of my shrine. When | make him to be happy in the building of my shrine. When | make him to be happy in the building of my shrine. When |
| 45727 | thou shalt consecrate my shrine and the gifts of great price | thou shalt consecrate my shrine and the gifts of great price | thou shalt consecrate my shrine and the gifts of great price |
| 45728 | and beauty which the God-loving Emperor shall give | unto Fol. 7a | and beauty which the God-loving Emperor shall give | unto Fol. 7a | and beauty which the God-loving Emperor shall give | unto Fol. 7a |
| 45729 | HEE ooo 2 Declare these words unto the pious Emperor [¥€ | HEE ooo 2 Declare these words unto the pious Emperor [¥€ | HEE ooo 2 Declare these words unto the pious Emperor [¥€ |
| 45730 | Lr 2 the Christ . . ....2 the Holy Spirit, which is like unto | Lr 2 the Christ . . ....2 the Holy Spirit, which is like unto | Lr 2 the Christ . . ....2 the Holy Spirit, which is like unto |
| 45731 | a sweet odour that floweth from his mouth. Be of good cheer, | a sweet odour that floweth from his mouth. Be of good cheer, | a sweet odour that floweth from his mouth. Be of good cheer, |
| 45732 | and the peace of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy | and the peace of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy | and the peace of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy |
| 45733 | Spirit be with thee” And when he had said these things | Spirit be with thee” And when he had said these things | Spirit be with thee” And when he had said these things |
| 45734 | unto me he went up into heaven with great glory. | unto me he went up into heaven with great glory. | unto me he went up into heaven with great glory. |
| 45735 | And I John neither ate nor drank that day because of the | And I John neither ate nor drank that day because of the | And I John neither ate nor drank that day because of the |
| 45736 | joy which was in my heart through the archangel’s talk with | joy which was in my heart through the archangel’s talk with | joy which was in my heart through the archangel’s talk with |
| 45737 | me. And it came to pass on the following day that the pious | me. And it came to pass on the following day that the pious | me. And it came to pass on the following day that the pious |
| 45738 | Emperor Arcadius came unto my lowliness in the Patriarch’s | Emperor Arcadius came unto my lowliness in the Patriarch’s | Emperor Arcadius came unto my lowliness in the Patriarch’s |
| 45739 | house and received a blessing from my hand. And T said | house and received a blessing from my hand. And T said | house and received a blessing from my hand. And T said |
| 45740 | unto him, ‘Sit thou down, O lover of the Christ, O thou | unto him, ‘Sit thou down, O lover of the Christ, O thou | unto him, ‘Sit thou down, O lover of the Christ, O thou |
| 45741 | who art troubled in thy mind about the building of the | who art troubled in thy mind about the building of the | who art troubled in thy mind about the building of the |
| 45742 | shrine of the holy Archangel Raphael, whose gracious remem- | shrine of the holy Archangel Raphael, whose gracious remem- | shrine of the holy Archangel Raphael, whose gracious remem- |
| 45743 | brance [of the saint] driveth away sleep from thee, whose | brance [of the saint] driveth away sleep from thee, whose | brance [of the saint] driveth away sleep from thee, whose |
| 45744 | remembrance of the service of the saints maketh thee to | remembrance of the service of the saints maketh thee to | remembrance of the service of the saints maketh thee to |
| 45745 | forget the enjoyment of the Empire. | Blessed (?) [art thou Fol. 75 | forget the enjoyment of the Empire. | Blessed (?) [art thou Fol. 75 | forget the enjoyment of the Empire. | Blessed (?) [art thou Fol. 75 |
| 45746 | who . .. ... 2] that which is good, . . . . . .. 2 shall be [FX] | who . .. ... 2] that which is good, . . . . . .. 2 shall be [FX] | who . .. ... 2] that which is good, . . . . . .. 2 shall be [FX] |
| 45747 | unto thee. In very truth is fulfilled in thee the word of the | unto thee. In very truth is fulfilled in thee the word of the | unto thee. In very truth is fulfilled in thee the word of the |
| 45748 | ineffable Paul, Minister to the saints’ 2; and again, “God | ineffable Paul, Minister to the saints’ 2; and again, “God | ineffable Paul, Minister to the saints’ 2; and again, “God |
| 45749 | bl | bl | bl |
| 45750 | is not unjust to forget your labour, and the love which ye | is not unjust to forget your labour, and the love which ye | is not unjust to forget your labour, and the love which ye |
| 45751 | manifest in His Ⲛ︦. | manifest in His ⲛ. | manifest in His n. |
| 45752 | And when I had said these words | And when I had said these words | And when I had said these words |
| 45753 | unto him the blessed Emperor [was astonished] for a long | unto him the blessed Emperor [was astonished] for a long | unto him the blessed Emperor [was astonished] for a long |
| 45754 | time. And he answered and said unto me, Ⲛⲉ are blessed, | time. And he answered and said unto me, ⲛⲉ are blessed, | time. And he answered and said unto me, ne are blessed, |
| 45755 | O Israel, because the things which are pleasing unto God are | O Israel, because the things which are pleasing unto God are | O Israel, because the things which are pleasing unto God are |
| 45756 | manifest unto us. And blessed are we also because God hath | manifest unto us. And blessed are we also because God hath | manifest unto us. And blessed are we also because God hath |
| 45757 | raised up unto us such a spiritual father as thyself. Verily | raised up unto us such a spiritual father as thyself. Verily | raised up unto us such a spiritual father as thyself. Verily |
| 45758 | thou art an angel who dost walk upon earth with men. | thou art an angel who dost walk upon earth with men. | thou art an angel who dost walk upon earth with men. |
| 45759 | 1 Cf, Prov. viii. 10, 19. 2 Text mutilated. $ Heb. vi. 10. | 1 Cf, Prov. viii. 10, 19. 2 Text mutilated. $ Heb. vi. 10. | 1 Cf, Prov. viii. 10, 19. 2 Text mutilated. $ Heb. vi. 10. |
| 45760 | ϫ | Ϫ | G |
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| 45761 | 1042 ENCOMIUM ON THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL | 1042 ENCOMIUM ON THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL | 1042 ENCOMIUM ON THE ARCHANGEL RAPHAEL |
| 45762 | Furthermore, in thee is fulfilled the word of David, the holy | Furthermore, in thee is fulfilled the word of David, the holy | Furthermore, in thee is fulfilled the word of David, the holy |
| 45763 | psalmist, saying, © The generation of the upright shall receive | psalmist, saying, © The generation of the upright shall receive | psalmist, saying, © The generation of the upright shall receive |
| 45764 | blessing”! | blessing”! | blessing”! |
| 45765 | Furthermore, O my holy father, behold for many | Furthermore, O my holy father, behold for many | Furthermore, O my holy father, behold for many |
| 45766 | days my heart hath been troubling me concerning the build- | days my heart hath been troubling me concerning the build- | days my heart hath been troubling me concerning the build- |
| 45767 | ing of the shrine of the holy Archangel Raphael. Ⲓ swear | ing of the shrine of the holy Archangel Raphael. Ⲓ swear | ing of the shrine of the holy Archangel Raphael. I swear |
| 45768 | by thy holy prayers that I have not slept at all during | by thy holy prayers that I have not slept at all during | by thy holy prayers that I have not slept at all during |
| 45769 | the past night because of this matter. Behold, behold the | the past night because of this matter. Behold, behold the | the past night because of this matter. Behold, behold the |
| 45770 | Spirit . . . . | Spirit . . . . | Spirit . . . . |
| 45771 | [About sixty-four pages wanting] | [About sixty-four pages wanting] | [About sixty-four pages wanting] |
| 45772 | 1 Ps. exii. 2. | 1 Ps. exii. 2. | 1 Ps. exii. 2. |
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| 45773 | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL |
| 45774 | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7022) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7022) | (Brit. Mus. MS. Oriental, No. 7022) |
| 45775 | |... . before it, saying unto it, Ⲟ thou most wretched soul ! Fol, 24 4 | |... . before it, saying unto it, ⲟⲓ thou most wretched soul ! Fol, 24 4 | |... . before it, saying unto it, oi thou most wretched soul ! Fol, 24 4 |
| 45776 | The evil things which thou doest by day and by night I take | The evil things which thou doest by day and by night I take | The evil things which thou doest by day and by night I take |
| 45777 | daily into the presence of God, not through [my] will, but | daily into the presence of God, not through [my] will, but | daily into the presence of God, not through [my] will, but |
| 45778 | through the Will of God, Who commanded me, saying, | through the Will of God, Who commanded me, saying, | through the Will of God, Who commanded me, saying, |
| 45779 | “Cease not to minister unto them. Perhaps they will turn | “Cease not to minister unto them. Perhaps they will turn | “Cease not to minister unto them. Perhaps they will turn |
| 45780 | and repent.” Behold, I have made myself a stranger unto | and repent.” Behold, I have made myself a stranger unto | and repent.” Behold, I have made myself a stranger unto |
| 45781 | thee this day. Let us [go] to the Judge of Truth.” And its | thee this day. Let us [go] to the Judge of Truth.” And its | thee this day. Let us [go] to the Judge of Truth.” And its |
| 45782 | spirit came forth from it, saying, Ⲟ thou wretched soul, thou | spirit came forth from it, saying, ⲟⲓ thou wretched soul, thou | spirit came forth from it, saying, oi thou wretched soul, thou |
| 45783 | didst not give me rest during my little time which I passed in | didst not give me rest during my little time which I passed in | didst not give me rest during my little time which I passed in |
| 45784 | sojourning with thee. Or, O thou wretched soul, didst thou | sojourning with thee. Or, O thou wretched soul, didst thou | sojourning with thee. Or, O thou wretched soul, didst thou |
| 45785 | endure. . ..... or did thy heart turn? The breath of the | endure. . ..... or did thy heart turn? The breath of the | endure. . ..... or did thy heart turn? The breath of the |
| 45786 | breath of life of God was in thee. Let us [go] to the presence | breath of life of God was in thee. Let us [go] to the presence | breath of life of God was in thee. Let us [go] to the presence |
| 45787 | of the Judge of Truth. I will never forgive thee ; and I have | of the Judge of Truth. I will never forgive thee ; and I have | of the Judge of Truth. I will never forgive thee ; and I have |
| 45788 | made myself a stranger unto thee this day, and do thou do | made myself a stranger unto thee this day, and do thou do | made myself a stranger unto thee this day, and do thou do |
| 45789 | likewise [to me].” Thus the spirit of the soul abuseth it | likewise [to me].” Thus the spirit of the soul abuseth it | likewise [to me].” Thus the spirit of the soul abuseth it |
| 45790 | (i.e. the soul), and its angel afflicteth it, and as soon as it | (i.e. the soul), and its angel afflicteth it, and as soon as it | (i.e. the soul), and its angel afflicteth it, and as soon as it |
| 45791 | standeth up the Powers shall snatch it up into heaven, [and | standeth up the Powers shall snatch it up into heaven, [and | standeth up the Powers shall snatch it up into heaven, [and |
| 45792 | inflict upon it] suffering after suffering. And sluggishness shall | inflict upon it] suffering after suffering. And sluggishness shall | inflict upon it] suffering after suffering. And sluggishness shall |
| 45793 | come forth from it, and scandal-mongering, and the spirit of | come forth from it, and scandal-mongering, and the spirit of | come forth from it, and scandal-mongering, and the spirit of |
| 45794 | rapine. And as for the Powers of the Darkness, some have | rapine. And as for the Powers of the Darkness, some have | rapine. And as for the Powers of the Darkness, some have |
| 45795 | the faces of lions and wear plates of armour filled with fire, | the faces of lions and wear plates of armour filled with fire, | the faces of lions and wear plates of armour filled with fire, |
| 45796 | 3x2 | 3x2 | 3x2 |
| 45797 | ⲟ︦ⲑ︦ | ⲟ︦ⲑ︦ | o︦θ︦ |
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| 45798 | Fol. 24 1 | Fol. 24 1 | Fol. 24 1 |
| 45799 | ⲡ̄ | ⲡ | p |
| 45800 | Fol. 25 a | Fol. 25 a | Fol. 25 a |
| 45801 | ⲡ︦ⲁ︦ | 81 | 81 |
| 45802 | 1044 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1044 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1044 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL |
| 45803 | and have slaughtering swords in their hands. Some have the | and have slaughtering swords in their hands. Some have the | and have slaughtering swords in their hands. Some have the |
| 45804 | faces of bulls, and their hands are like unto the hands of men, | faces of bulls, and their hands are like unto the hands of men, | faces of bulls, and their hands are like unto the hands of men, |
| 45805 | and huge horns of fire project from their heads, | and the | and huge horns of fire project from their heads, | and the | and huge horns of fire project from their heads, | and the |
| 45806 | spears which they hold in these hands they drive into the | spears which they hold in these hands they drive into the | spears which they hold in these hands they drive into the |
| 45807 | souls of sinners. Some have the faces of bears, and their | souls of sinners. Some have the faces of bears, and their | souls of sinners. Some have the faces of bears, and their |
| 45808 | eyes shoot out fire on all four sides. There is fury in their | eyes shoot out fire on all four sides. There is fury in their | eyes shoot out fire on all four sides. There is fury in their |
| 45809 | faces, and there are huge iron butchering knives in their hands, | faces, and there are huge iron butchering knives in their hands, | faces, and there are huge iron butchering knives in their hands, |
| 45810 | and they are ready to crush the souls (?) of the ungodly before | and they are ready to crush the souls (?) of the ungodly before | and they are ready to crush the souls (?) of the ungodly before |
| 45811 | they come forth from the body, and to inflict upon them | they come forth from the body, and to inflict upon them | they come forth from the body, and to inflict upon them |
| 45812 | sufferings during the agony of death. Some have the faces | sufferings during the agony of death. Some have the faces | sufferings during the agony of death. Some have the faces |
| 45813 | of serpents, and have smoke issuing from their mouths, and | of serpents, and have smoke issuing from their mouths, and | of serpents, and have smoke issuing from their mouths, and |
| 45814 | fumes, and fire. Some [have the faces of] ravens, and hold | fumes, and fire. Some [have the faces of] ravens, and hold | fumes, and fire. Some [have the faces of] ravens, and hold |
| 45815 | in their hands saw-like weapons wherewith they torture souls. | in their hands saw-like weapons wherewith they torture souls. | in their hands saw-like weapons wherewith they torture souls. |
| 45816 | Some have the faces of vipers, and have spears like unto those | Some have the faces of vipers, and have spears like unto those | Some have the faces of vipers, and have spears like unto those |
| 45817 | of fishermen, which they are ready to drive into the souls | of fishermen, which they are ready to drive into the souls | of fishermen, which they are ready to drive into the souls |
| 45818 | [of sinners], and to torture them with pitiless cruelty. Some | [of sinners], and to torture them with pitiless cruelty. Some | [of sinners], and to torture them with pitiless cruelty. Some |
| 45819 | have the faces of asses, and are arrayed in black armour, and | have the faces of asses, and are arrayed in black armour, and | have the faces of asses, and are arrayed in black armour, and |
| 45820 | hold in their hands shearing knives of fire which they thrust | hold in their hands shearing knives of fire which they thrust | hold in their hands shearing knives of fire which they thrust |
| 45821 | into the souls [of sinners] in furious anger. Some have the | into the souls [of sinners] in furious anger. Some have the | into the souls [of sinners] in furious anger. Some have the |
| 45822 | faces of crocodiles, and have in their hands huge knives, with | faces of crocodiles, and have in their hands huge knives, with | faces of crocodiles, and have in their hands huge knives, with |
| 45823 | which they secretly lop off the limbs of the souls [of sinners]. | which they secretly lop off the limbs of the souls [of sinners]. | which they secretly lop off the limbs of the souls [of sinners]. |
| 45824 | Some have the faces of wild beasts, and tongues of fire | Some have the faces of wild beasts, and tongues of fire | Some have the faces of wild beasts, and tongues of fire |
| 45825 | which project from their mouths, and their teeth are of | which project from their mouths, and their teeth are of | which project from their mouths, and their teeth are of |
| 45826 | iron. Those who are there seize’ the souls, and when | iron. Those who are there seize’ the souls, and when | iron. Those who are there seize’ the souls, and when |
| 45827 | they have chewed them up in their mouths they swallow | they have chewed them up in their mouths they swallow | they have chewed them up in their mouths they swallow |
| 45828 | them straightway; and afterwards they vomit them into | them straightway; and afterwards they vomit them into | them straightway; and afterwards they vomit them into |
| 45829 | ⲁ 1 | and others chew them up and swallow | ⲁ 1 | and others chew them up and swallow | a 1 | and others chew them up and swallow |
| 45830 | them, and some of these give what they have chewed in | them, and some of these give what they have chewed in | them, and some of these give what they have chewed in |
| 45831 | turn unto others, [for] they are pitiless towards the souls | turn unto others, [for] they are pitiless towards the souls | turn unto others, [for] they are pitiless towards the souls |
| 45832 | of sinners. | of sinners. | of sinners. |
| 45833 | Then the Powers of Darkness go to the soul, and they | Then the Powers of Darkness go to the soul, and they | Then the Powers of Darkness go to the soul, and they |
| 45834 | say unto it, ¢ Whither wouldst thou go, O wretched soul ? | say unto it, ¢ Whither wouldst thou go, O wretched soul ? | say unto it, ¢ Whither wouldst thou go, O wretched soul ? |
| 45835 | Wouldst thou go to heaven ? Tarry hither that we may | Wouldst thou go to heaven ? Tarry hither that we may | Wouldst thou go to heaven ? Tarry hither that we may |
| 45836 | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. | 1 Text mutilated. |
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| 45837 | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL 1045 | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL 1045 | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL 1045 |
| 45838 | see what is in thee. If thou dost not, no holy helper will | see what is in thee. If thou dost not, no holy helper will | see what is in thee. If thou dost not, no holy helper will |
| 45839 | accompany thee.” And I heard a voice up in the height, say- | accompany thee.” And I heard a voice up in the height, say- | accompany thee.” And I heard a voice up in the height, say- |
| 45840 | ing, ‘ Bring up hither this wretched soul, in order that it may | ing, ‘ Bring up hither this wretched soul, in order that it may | ing, ‘ Bring up hither this wretched soul, in order that it may |
| 45841 | know that the God Whom it hath despised doth exist” And | know that the God Whom it hath despised doth exist” And | know that the God Whom it hath despised doth exist” And |
| 45842 | immediately the soul entered into heaven I heard angels and | immediately the soul entered into heaven I heard angels and | immediately the soul entered into heaven I heard angels and |
| 45843 | archangels who were in number tens of thousands of tens of | archangels who were in number tens of thousands of tens of | archangels who were in number tens of thousands of tens of |
| 45844 | thousands, saying, ‘Boast not thyself, O soul, of all the works | thousands, saying, ‘Boast not thyself, O soul, of all the works | thousands, saying, ‘Boast not thyself, O soul, of all the works |
| 45845 | which thou hast done in the world.” And straightway the | which thou hast done in the world.” And straightway the | which thou hast done in the world.” And straightway the |
| 45846 | mouth of the soul was closed, and it was unable to utter a | mouth of the soul was closed, and it was unable to utter a | mouth of the soul was closed, and it was unable to utter a |
| 45847 | single word before God. And its angel said, Weep with | single word before God. And its angel said, Weep with | single word before God. And its angel said, Weep with |
| 45848 | me, O my fellow angels, because no rest shall be given unto | me, O my fellow angels, because no rest shall be given unto | me, O my fellow angels, because no rest shall be given unto |
| 45849 | the soul wherewith I sojourned.” And the angels answered | the soul wherewith I sojourned.” And the angels answered | the soul wherewith I sojourned.” And the angels answered |
| 45850 | and said, ‘Away with it! Away with it! For from the | and said, ‘Away with it! Away with it! For from the | and said, ‘Away with it! Away with it! For from the |
| 45851 | moment wherein we saw it there hath been a foul smell in | moment wherein we saw it there hath been a foul smell in | moment wherein we saw it there hath been a foul smell in |
| 45852 | our midst.” And they took away the soul to enable it to pay | our midst.” And they took away the soul to enable it to pay | our midst.” And they took away the soul to enable it to pay |
| 45853 | worship unto the God Who created it in His own image and | worship unto the God Who created it in His own image and | worship unto the God Who created it in His own image and |
| 45854 | likeness. | And its angel made a sign, saying, Ⲟ Lord God Fol. 250 | likeness. | And its angel made a sign, saying, ⲟⲓ Lord God Fol. 250 | likeness. | And its angel made a sign, saying, oi Lord God Fol. 250 |
| 45855 | Almighty, Ⲓ am the angel of this soul, and T brought unto Thee ⲡ︦ⲃ︦ | Almighty, ⲓ am the angel of this soul, and T brought unto Thee ⲡ︦ⲃ︦ | Almighty, i am the angel of this soul, and T brought unto Thee p︦v︦ |
| 45856 | its deeds, both those belonging to the day and those belong- | its deeds, both those belonging to the day and those belong- | its deeds, both those belonging to the day and those belong- |
| 45857 | ing to the night; judge it according to its judgement.” And | ing to the night; judge it according to its judgement.” And | ing to the night; judge it according to its judgement.” And |
| 45858 | the spirit of the soul said, Ⲓ am the spirit, the breath of life | the spirit of the soul said, ⲓ am the spirit, the breath of life | the spirit of the soul said, i am the spirit, the breath of life |
| 45859 | which sojourned with it; judge it according to its judgement.’ | which sojourned with it; judge it according to its judgement.’ | which sojourned with it; judge it according to its judgement.’ |
| 45860 | And the voice of God came unto the soul, saying, ‘ Where | And the voice of God came unto the soul, saying, ‘ Where | And the voice of God came unto the soul, saying, ‘ Where |
| 45861 | are all the good works which thou shouldst have done? Have | are all the good works which thou shouldst have done? Have | are all the good works which thou shouldst have done? Have |
| 45862 | I separated Myself even from the unrighteous for a single | I separated Myself even from the unrighteous for a single | I separated Myself even from the unrighteous for a single |
| 45863 | day, and did not My Son speak unto the righteous and unto | day, and did not My Son speak unto the righteous and unto | day, and did not My Son speak unto the righteous and unto |
| 45864 | all My chosen ones ?” And the mouth of the soul was closed, | all My chosen ones ?” And the mouth of the soul was closed, | all My chosen ones ?” And the mouth of the soul was closed, |
| 45865 | and it could not find a word to utter. And the voice of God | and it could not find a word to utter. And the voice of God | and it could not find a word to utter. And the voice of God |
| 45866 | came, saying, ‘ There is no acceptance of persons before God, | came, saying, ‘ There is no acceptance of persons before God, | came, saying, ‘ There is no acceptance of persons before God, |
| 45867 | and the Judgement of Truth is what shall be. He who hath | and the Judgement of Truth is what shall be. He who hath | and the Judgement of Truth is what shall be. He who hath |
| 45868 | done what is truth, unto him shall truth be done. He who | done what is truth, unto him shall truth be done. He who | done what is truth, unto him shall truth be done. He who |
| 45869 | hath shewn mercy, unto him shall mercy be shewn.” And | hath shewn mercy, unto him shall mercy be shewn.” And | hath shewn mercy, unto him shall mercy be shewn.” And |
| 45870 | they shall give the soul into the hand of Aftemeloukhos, the | they shall give the soul into the hand of Aftemeloukhos, the | they shall give the soul into the hand of Aftemeloukhos, the |
| 45871 | Angel who is over the punishments, and he shall cast it into | Angel who is over the punishments, and he shall cast it into | Angel who is over the punishments, and he shall cast it into |
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| 45872 | 1046 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1046 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1046 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL |
| 45873 | the outer darkness, the place wherein there is weeping and | the outer darkness, the place wherein there is weeping and | the outer darkness, the place wherein there is weeping and |
| 45874 | gnashing of teeth, until the day of the Great Judgement. = | gnashing of teeth, until the day of the Great Judgement. = | gnashing of teeth, until the day of the Great Judgement. = |
| 45875 | And TI heard the voices of the angels and the archangels, | And TI heard the voices of the angels and the archangels, | And TI heard the voices of the angels and the archangels, |
| 45876 | saying, ‘Righteous art Thou, O Lord, and Truth is Thy | saying, ‘Righteous art Thou, O Lord, and Truth is Thy | saying, ‘Righteous art Thou, O Lord, and Truth is Thy |
| 45877 | Name.’ | Name.’ | Name.’ |
| 45878 | Fol. 26a And afterwards I Paul looked, and Ⲓ saw | another soul | Fol. 26a And afterwards I Paul looked, and ⲓ saw | another soul | Fol. 26a And afterwards I Paul looked, and i saw | another soul |
| 45879 | TIC which had just been brought forth from the body, and | TIC which had just been brought forth from the body, and | TIC which had just been brought forth from the body, and |
| 45880 | two angels held it. And it was weeping and crying out, | two angels held it. And it was weeping and crying out, | two angels held it. And it was weeping and crying out, |
| 45881 | saying, ¢ Have mercy upon me, O Judge! This day is the | saying, ¢ Have mercy upon me, O Judge! This day is the | saying, ¢ Have mercy upon me, O Judge! This day is the |
| 45882 | seventh day since I died and was given into the hands of | seventh day since I died and was given into the hands of | seventh day since I died and was given into the hands of |
| 45883 | these two angels; but whither they are going to take me | these two angels; but whither they are going to take me | these two angels; but whither they are going to take me |
| 45884 | I know not.” And the Judge answered and said, © What | I know not.” And the Judge answered and said, © What | I know not.” And the Judge answered and said, © What |
| 45885 | didst thou do in the world ? Assuredly thy deeds were without | didst thou do in the world ? Assuredly thy deeds were without | didst thou do in the world ? Assuredly thy deeds were without |
| 45886 | mercy, for thou hast been given over into the hands of those | mercy, for thou hast been given over into the hands of those | mercy, for thou hast been given over into the hands of those |
| 45887 | who have no mercy. Thou hast not done that which is | who have no mercy. Thou hast not done that which is | who have no mercy. Thou hast not done that which is |
| 45888 | upright, and that which is upright will not be done unto = | upright, and that which is upright will not be done unto = | upright, and that which is upright will not be done unto = |
| 45889 | thee in the hour of thy necessity. Confess the sins which | thee in the hour of thy necessity. Confess the sins which | thee in the hour of thy necessity. Confess the sins which |
| 45890 | thou hast committed in the world.” And the soul answered | thou hast committed in the world.” And the soul answered | thou hast committed in the world.” And the soul answered |
| 45891 | and said, ‘Lord, I have not committed sin.” And when it | and said, ‘Lord, I have not committed sin.” And when it | and said, ‘Lord, I have not committed sin.” And when it |
| 45892 | had said, ‘T have not committed sin,” the Judge said unto ⲓ, | | had said, ‘T have not committed sin,” the Judge said unto ⲓ, | | had said, ‘T have not committed sin,” the Judge said unto i, | |
| 45893 | ‘ Dost thou think that this place is like the world, wherein | ‘ Dost thou think that this place is like the world, wherein | ‘ Dost thou think that this place is like the world, wherein |
| 45894 | cach man committeth sin, and hideth his sin from his neigh- | cach man committeth sin, and hideth his sin from his neigh- | cach man committeth sin, and hideth his sin from his neigh- |
| 45895 | bour ? When [souls] appear before the throne of God, the | bour ? When [souls] appear before the throne of God, the | bour ? When [souls] appear before the throne of God, the |
| 45896 | sins of each man, as well as his good deeds, become manifest.’ | sins of each man, as well as his good deeds, become manifest.’ | sins of each man, as well as his good deeds, become manifest.’ |
| 45897 | And at that moment the mouth of the soul was stopped, and | And at that moment the mouth of the soul was stopped, and | And at that moment the mouth of the soul was stopped, and |
| 45898 | it was unable to find a single word to utter. And I heard | it was unable to find a single word to utter. And I heard | it was unable to find a single word to utter. And I heard |
| 45899 | the Judge of Truth saying, O angel of this soul, come into | the Judge of Truth saying, O angel of this soul, come into | the Judge of Truth saying, O angel of this soul, come into |
| 45900 | the midst’ And at that moment the angel came into the | the midst’ And at that moment the angel came into the | the midst’ And at that moment the angel came into the |
| 45901 | Fol. 265 midst, | with the bill of indictment of its sins in his hand, | Fol. 265 midst, | with the bill of indictment of its sins in his hand, | Fol. 265 midst, | with the bill of indictment of its sins in his hand, |
| 45902 | ⲡⲇ and he said, ‘My Lord, the sins which this soul hath com- | ⲡⲇ and he said, ‘My Lord, the sins which this soul hath com- | pḋ and he said, ‘My Lord, the sins which this soul hath com- |
| 45903 | mitted since its youth are in my hand ; dost Thou wish me, | mitted since its youth are in my hand ; dost Thou wish me, | mitted since its youth are in my hand ; dost Thou wish me, |
| 45904 | O my Lord, to recite its sins from the time when it was ten | O my Lord, to recite its sins from the time when it was ten | O my Lord, to recite its sins from the time when it was ten |
| 45905 | years ⲟⲓ And the Judge said unto the angel of the soul, | years ⲟⲓ And the Judge said unto the angel of the soul, | years oi And the Judge said unto the angel of the soul, |
| 45906 | €O angel, I do not seek to know what sins it hath committed | €O angel, I do not seek to know what sins it hath committed | €O angel, I do not seek to know what sins it hath committed |
| 45907 | since the time when it was ten years of age or fifteen ; on the | since the time when it was ten years of age or fifteen ; on the | since the time when it was ten years of age or fifteen ; on the |
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| 45908 | THE APOCALYPSE OI' PAUL 1047 | THE APOCALYPSE OI' PAUL 1047 | THE APOCALYPSE OI' PAUL 1047 |
| 45909 | contrary, Ⲓ only ask thee concerning the sins which it hath | contrary, ⲓ only ask thee concerning the sins which it hath | contrary, i only ask thee concerning the sins which it hath |
| 45910 | committed in this year, the year in which it died. I swear | committed in this year, the year in which it died. I swear | committed in this year, the year in which it died. I swear |
| 45911 | unto thee by Myself, and by My angcis, and by My hosts, | unto thee by Myself, and by My angcis, and by My hosts, | unto thee by Myself, and by My angcis, and by My hosts, |
| 45912 | that if the soul repented in that same year in which it died, | that if the soul repented in that same year in which it died, | that if the soul repented in that same year in which it died, |
| 45913 | I will forget all the sins which it committed in the time | I will forget all the sins which it committed in the time | I will forget all the sins which it committed in the time |
| 45914 | that preceded it.’ | that preceded it.’ | that preceded it.’ |
| 45915 | And God called Uriél and Suriél, and said unto them, | And God called Uriél and Suriél, and said unto them, | And God called Uriél and Suriél, and said unto them, |
| 45916 | ‘I wish you to bring these souls into the midst’; and straight- | ‘I wish you to bring these souls into the midst’; and straight- | ‘I wish you to bring these souls into the midst’; and straight- |
| 45917 | way they brought them, and the soul looked at them, and | way they brought them, and the soul looked at them, and | way they brought them, and the soul looked at them, and |
| 45918 | recognized them. And God the Judge said unto the soul, | recognized them. And God the Judge said unto the soul, | recognized them. And God the Judge said unto the soul, |
| 45919 | “Dost thou know these [souls] who have been brought into | “Dost thou know these [souls] who have been brought into | “Dost thou know these [souls] who have been brought into |
| 45920 | My presence?’ And the soul answered and said, ‘ Yea, my | My presence?’ And the soul answered and said, ‘ Yea, my | My presence?’ And the soul answered and said, ‘ Yea, my |
| 45921 | Lord.” And God said unto the soul, What didst thou do | Lord.” And God said unto the soul, What didst thou do | Lord.” And God said unto the soul, What didst thou do |
| 45922 | unto them?’ And the soul said, ⲇ year hath not yet | unto them?’ And the soul said, ⲇ year hath not yet | unto them?’ And the soul said, ḋ year hath not yet |
| 45923 | passed since I slew [this soul], and shed its blood on the | passed since I slew [this soul], and shed its blood on the | passed since I slew [this soul], and shed its blood on the |
| 45924 | carth. And this other soul I slew by means of fornication. | carth. And this other soul I slew by means of fornication. | carth. And this other soul I slew by means of fornication. |
| 45925 | I took everything which it had by violence, | and I rewarded Fol. ⲧ. | I took everything which it had by violence, | and I rewarded Fol. Ⲧ. | I took everything which it had by violence, | and I rewarded Fol. T. |
| 45926 | it with a multitude of evils instcad of all the good things ⲛ︦ⲉ︦ | it with a multitude of evils instcad of all the good things 55 | it with a multitude of evils instcad of all the good things 55 |
| 45927 | which it had done unto me.” And the Judge answered, | which it had done unto me.” And the Judge answered, | which it had done unto me.” And the Judge answered, |
| 45928 | saying, ‘If a man doeth violence to another man, and the | saying, ‘If a man doeth violence to another man, and the | saying, ‘If a man doeth violence to another man, and the |
| 45929 | man dieth, watch is kept until the man who hath done | man dieth, watch is kept until the man who hath done | man dieth, watch is kept until the man who hath done |
| 45930 | the violence cometh, and then they (the two souls) are | the violence cometh, and then they (the two souls) are | the violence cometh, and then they (the two souls) are |
| 45931 | presented before the Judge of Truth so that each one may | presented before the Judge of Truth so that each one may | presented before the Judge of Truth so that each one may |
| 45932 | receive according to his works.” And I heard a voice saying, | receive according to his works.” And I heard a voice saying, | receive according to his works.” And I heard a voice saying, |
| 45933 | ¢ Give this soul over into the hand of the governor of the | ¢ Give this soul over into the hand of the governor of the | ¢ Give this soul over into the hand of the governor of the |
| 45934 | abyss of Amente, and let him torture it until the day of | abyss of Amente, and let him torture it until the day of | abyss of Amente, and let him torture it until the day of |
| 45935 | the Great Judgement.” And I heard the tens of thousands | the Great Judgement.” And I heard the tens of thousands | the Great Judgement.” And I heard the tens of thousands |
| 45936 | of tens of thousands of the angels praising and blessing God, | of tens of thousands of the angels praising and blessing God, | of tens of thousands of the angels praising and blessing God, |
| 45937 | saying, Righteous art Thou, O Lord, and true are Thy | saying, Righteous art Thou, O Lord, and true are Thy | saying, Righteous art Thou, O Lord, and true are Thy |
| 45938 | judgements.’ | judgements.’ | judgements.’ |
| 45939 | And the angel answered and said unto me, Ⲟ Paul, thou | And the angel answered and said unto me, ⲟⲓ Paul, thou | And the angel answered and said unto me, oi Paul, thou |
| 45940 | chosen one of God, hast thou seen all these things?’ And | chosen one of God, hast thou seen all these things?’ And | chosen one of God, hast thou seen all these things?’ And |
| 45941 | I said, ‘Yea, my lord.” And he said unto me, ‘Follow thou | I said, ‘Yea, my lord.” And he said unto me, ‘Follow thou | I said, ‘Yea, my lord.” And he said unto me, ‘Follow thou |
| 45942 | me now, and I will take thee and shew thee the place of | me now, and I will take thee and shew thee the place of | me now, and I will take thee and shew thee the place of |
| 45943 | abode of all the angels” Then I went with the angel, and | abode of all the angels” Then I went with the angel, and | abode of all the angels” Then I went with the angel, and |
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| 45944 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 | Fol. 3 |
| 45945 | Tic | Tic | Tic |
| 45946 | Fol. 28 a | Fol. 28 a | Fol. 28 a |
| 45947 | ⲡ︦ⲍ︦ | ⲡ︦ⲍ︦ | p︦z︦ |
| 45948 | 1048 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1048 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1048 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL |
| 45949 | he took me to the Third Heaven, and he set me by a gate, | he took me to the Third Heaven, and he set me by a gate, | he took me to the Third Heaven, and he set me by a gate, |
| 45950 | and I saw that that gate was of gold throughout. And I saw | and I saw that that gate was of gold throughout. And I saw | and I saw that that gate was of gold throughout. And I saw |
| 45951 | two pillars of gold before the gate, and there were tablets | two pillars of gold before the gate, and there were tablets | two pillars of gold before the gate, and there were tablets |
| 45952 | of gold, which were full of (i.e. covered with) writing | upon | of gold, which were full of (i.e. covered with) writing | upon | of gold, which were full of (i.e. covered with) writing | upon |
| 45953 | the pillars. And the angel turned and said unto me, ‘Blessed | the pillars. And the angel turned and said unto me, ‘Blessed | the pillars. And the angel turned and said unto me, ‘Blessed |
| 45954 | art thou, O Paul, for they shall take thee inside this gate. | art thou, O Paul, for they shall take thee inside this gate. | art thou, O Paul, for they shall take thee inside this gate. |
| 45955 | It 1s not permitted to every one to enter inside it, [and none | It 1s not permitted to every one to enter inside it, [and none | It 1s not permitted to every one to enter inside it, [and none |
| 45956 | doeth so] except the fortunate, and the innocent, and those | doeth so] except the fortunate, and the innocent, and those | doeth so] except the fortunate, and the innocent, and those |
| 45957 | who have in them no wickedness whatsoever.” And I said | who have in them no wickedness whatsoever.” And I said | who have in them no wickedness whatsoever.” And I said |
| 45958 | unto the angel, * What are these things which are written | unto the angel, * What are these things which are written | unto the angel, * What are these things which are written |
| 45959 | upon these tablets ?’ And he said unto ⲉ, These are the | upon these tablets ?’ And he said unto ⲉ, These are the | upon these tablets ?’ And he said unto e, These are the |
| 45960 | names of all the righteous who serve God with all their | names of all the righteous who serve God with all their | names of all the righteous who serve God with all their |
| 45961 | heart” And I said unto the angel, ‘My lord, are their | heart” And I said unto the angel, ‘My lord, are their | heart” And I said unto the angel, ‘My lord, are their |
| 45962 | names really written in heaven before they have come | names really written in heaven before they have come | names really written in heaven before they have come |
| 45963 | forth from the world?’ And the angel answered and | forth from the world?’ And the angel answered and | forth from the world?’ And the angel answered and |
| 45964 | said unto me, ¢ Not only are the names of those who serve | said unto me, ¢ Not only are the names of those who serve | said unto me, ¢ Not only are the names of those who serve |
| 45965 | God with their whole heart [written] in heaven, but the | God with their whole heart [written] in heaven, but the | God with their whole heart [written] in heaven, but the |
| 45966 | form [of each of them] is in heaven, and the angels recog- | form [of each of them] is in heaven, and the angels recog- | form [of each of them] is in heaven, and the angels recog- |
| 45967 | nize it, and they say, “This 1s [the form of] the man who | nize it, and they say, “This 1s [the form of] the man who | nize it, and they say, “This 1s [the form of] the man who |
| 45968 | serveth God with his whole heart,” before he leaveth [this] | serveth God with his whole heart,” before he leaveth [this] | serveth God with his whole heart,” before he leaveth [this] |
| 45969 | world.’ | world.’ | world.’ |
| 45970 | And when the gate was opened, behold, an old man, whose | And when the gate was opened, behold, an old man, whose | And when the gate was opened, behold, an old man, whose |
| 45971 | face shone like the sun, drew nigh unto me straightway, | face shone like the sun, drew nigh unto me straightway, | face shone like the sun, drew nigh unto me straightway, |
| 45972 | saying, ¢ Hail, Paul, thou beloved of God!’ And he smiled | saying, ¢ Hail, Paul, thou beloved of God!’ And he smiled | saying, ¢ Hail, Paul, thou beloved of God!’ And he smiled |
| 45973 | and [kissed] me at first, but afterwards he ceased to smile, | and [kissed] me at first, but afterwards he ceased to smile, | and [kissed] me at first, but afterwards he ceased to smile, |
| 45974 | and he wept. And I Paul was troubled, and I said unto | and he wept. And I Paul was troubled, and I said unto | and he wept. And I Paul was troubled, and I said unto |
| 45975 | him, ¢My father, wherefore dost thou weep?’ | And he | him, ¢My father, wherefore dost thou weep?’ | And he | him, ¢My father, wherefore dost thou weep?’ | And he |
| 45976 | answered and said unto me, ‘I am distressed in heart because | answered and said unto me, ‘I am distressed in heart because | answered and said unto me, ‘I am distressed in heart because |
| 45977 | of this name of “man”. Many are the promises of God and | of this name of “man”. Many are the promises of God and | of this name of “man”. Many are the promises of God and |
| 45978 | His good gifts, but not very many men shall partake of | His good gifts, but not very many men shall partake of | His good gifts, but not very many men shall partake of |
| 45979 | them.” And I said unto the angel, ¢ Who is this, my lord ?’ | them.” And I said unto the angel, ¢ Who is this, my lord ?’ | them.” And I said unto the angel, ¢ Who is this, my lord ?’ |
| 45980 | And the angel answered and said unto me, ¢ This is Enoch, | And the angel answered and said unto me, ¢ This is Enoch, | And the angel answered and said unto me, ¢ This is Enoch, |
| 45981 | the scribe of righteousness.” And immediately I had passed | the scribe of righteousness.” And immediately I had passed | the scribe of righteousness.” And immediately I had passed |
| 45982 | inside that place I saw another being, namely, Helias | inside that place I saw another being, namely, Helias | inside that place I saw another being, namely, Helias |
| 45983 | (Elijah), who came and saluted me, and he was smiling ; and | (Elijah), who came and saluted me, and he was smiling ; and | (Elijah), who came and saluted me, and he was smiling ; and |
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| 45985 | afterwards he ceased to smile, and he wept. And he said | afterwards he ceased to smile, and he wept. And he said | afterwards he ceased to smile, and he wept. And he said |
| 45986 | unto me, Ⲟ Paul, come and see, for the labours which thou | unto me, ⲟⲓ Paul, come and see, for the labours which thou | unto me, oi Paul, come and see, for the labours which thou |
| 45987 | hast wrought for mankind have been accepted from thy | hast wrought for mankind have been accepted from thy | hast wrought for mankind have been accepted from thy |
| 45988 | hands. Many are the good gifts of God and His promises, | hands. Many are the good gifts of God and His promises, | hands. Many are the good gifts of God and His promises, |
| 45989 | but not very many men shall partake of them ; for only at | but not very many men shall partake of them ; for only at | but not very many men shall partake of them ; for only at |
| 45990 | certain seasons, and at certain times, one by one are they fit | certain seasons, and at certain times, one by one are they fit | certain seasons, and at certain times, one by one are they fit |
| 45991 | [to enter] these places.” And the angel answered and said | [to enter] these places.” And the angel answered and said | [to enter] these places.” And the angel answered and said |
| 45992 | unto me, ¢ The things which thou hast seen in this place thou | unto me, ¢ The things which thou hast seen in this place thou | unto me, ¢ The things which thou hast seen in this place thou |
| 45993 | shalt not reveal [whilst thou art] in the flesh; but follow | shalt not reveal [whilst thou art] in the flesh; but follow | shalt not reveal [whilst thou art] in the flesh; but follow |
| 45994 | thou me, and I will shew thee that which thou mayest make | thou me, and I will shew thee that which thou mayest make | thou me, and I will shew thee that which thou mayest make |
| 45995 | manifest.’ | manifest.’ | manifest.’ |
| 45996 | And he brought me out from this gate, and took me to the | And he brought me out from this gate, and took me to the | And he brought me out from this gate, and took me to the |
| 45997 | Second [Gate], and he led me into the firmament, and took | Second [Gate], and he led me into the firmament, and took | Second [Gate], and he led me into the firmament, and took |
| 45998 | me to the place where the sun riseth. And I looked and | me to the place where the sun riseth. And I looked and | me to the place where the sun riseth. And I looked and |
| 45999 | 1 saw | the foundations of heaven which were [resting] upon Fol. 3 | 1 saw | the foundations of heaven which were [resting] upon Fol. 3 | 1 saw | the foundations of heaven which were [resting] upon Fol. 3 |
| 46000 | a river of water, and the river of water was encircling the TIH | a river of water, and the river of water was encircling the TIH | a river of water, and the river of water was encircling the TIH |
| 46001 | whole world. And I said unto the angel, ¢ My lord, what is | whole world. And I said unto the angel, ¢ My lord, what is | whole world. And I said unto the angel, ¢ My lord, what is |
| 46002 | this river of water which encireleth all this world 7° And he | this river of water which encireleth all this world 7° And he | this river of water which encireleth all this world 7° And he |
| 46003 | said unto me, ‘This is the river “Ocean”.’ And immediately | said unto me, ‘This is the river “Ocean”.’ And immediately | said unto me, ‘This is the river “Ocean”.’ And immediately |
| 46004 | I had gone beyond Ocean, I discovered that it was the light | I had gone beyond Ocean, I discovered that it was the light | I had gone beyond Ocean, I discovered that it was the light |
| 46005 | of the sun that illumined that country, and that the country | of the sun that illumined that country, and that the country | of the sun that illumined that country, and that the country |
| 46006 | was seven times brighter than silver. And I said unto the | was seven times brighter than silver. And I said unto the | was seven times brighter than silver. And I said unto the |
| 46007 | angel, © What is this place ?” And he said unto ⲙⲉ, This is | angel, © What is this place ?” And he said unto ⲙⲏⲓ, This is | angel, © What is this place ?” And he said unto myi, This is |
| 46008 | the country of inheritance. Hast thou never heard [the | the country of inheritance. Hast thou never heard [the | the country of inheritance. Hast thou never heard [the |
| 46009 | words], Blessed are the meek in spirit, for it is they who | words], Blessed are the meek in spirit, for it is they who | words], Blessed are the meek in spirit, for it is they who |
| 46010 | shall inherit the ⲉⲛ When the souls of the righteous | shall inherit the ⲉⲛ When the souls of the righteous | shall inherit the en When the souls of the righteous |
| 46011 | come forth from their bodies to meet God they are placed in | come forth from their bodies to meet God they are placed in | come forth from their bodies to meet God they are placed in |
| 46012 | And TI said unto the angel, ‘Shall this country | And TI said unto the angel, ‘Shall this country | And TI said unto the angel, ‘Shall this country |
| 46013 | ϯ | ϯ | ti |
| 46014 | this country. | this country. | this country. |
| 46015 | then appear after a time?’ And the angel answered and | then appear after a time?’ And the angel answered and | then appear after a time?’ And the angel answered and |
| 46016 | said unto me, “When the Christ shall appear in His kingdom, | said unto me, “When the Christ shall appear in His kingdom, | said unto me, “When the Christ shall appear in His kingdom, |
| 46017 | this country [also] shall appear above this, like a breath of | this country [also] shall appear above this, like a breath of | this country [also] shall appear above this, like a breath of |
| 46018 | the dew. God knoweth all His saints, and the Christ shall | the dew. God knoweth all His saints, and the Christ shall | the dew. God knoweth all His saints, and the Christ shall |
| 46019 | reign over [them] for a great number of years, and they | reign over [them] for a great number of years, and they | reign over [them] for a great number of years, and they |
| 46020 | t Matt. v. 5. | t Matt. v. 5. | t Matt. v. 5. |
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| 46021 | Fol, 29 | Fol, 29 | Fol, 29 |
| 46022 | ie | ie | ie |
| 46023 | 1050 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1050 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1050 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL |
| 46024 | shall cat of the good things of the country, the which I shall | shall cat of the good things of the country, the which I shall | shall cat of the good things of the country, the which I shall |
| 46025 | now shew you.’ | now shew you.’ | now shew you.’ |
| 46026 | And | T looked out on that country, and [I saw] a river | And | T looked out on that country, and [I saw] a river | And | T looked out on that country, and [I saw] a river |
| 46027 | flowing with milk and honey, and on this side of the river | flowing with milk and honey, and on this side of the river | flowing with milk and honey, and on this side of the river |
| 46028 | and on that were growing trees that were laden with fruit. | and on that were growing trees that were laden with fruit. | and on that were growing trees that were laden with fruit. |
| 46029 | And TI looked to the cast, and I discovered every kind of | And TI looked to the cast, and I discovered every kind of | And TI looked to the cast, and I discovered every kind of |
| 46030 | thing which God had created m that place. I saw palm | thing which God had created m that place. I saw palm | thing which God had created m that place. I saw palm |
| 46031 | trees growing there, and each one was wholly different from | trees growing there, and each one was wholly different from | trees growing there, and each one was wholly different from |
| 46032 | the other; some of them were thirty cubits in height, and | the other; some of them were thirty cubits in height, and | the other; some of them were thirty cubits in height, and |
| 46033 | some of them twenty, and some of them ten, and the ground | some of them twenty, and some of them ten, and the ground | some of them twenty, and some of them ten, and the ground |
| 46034 | whereon they were growing was seven times whiter than | whereon they were growing was seven times whiter than | whereon they were growing was seven times whiter than |
| 46035 | silver. Ⲕⲟⲛ the root of each tree up to its heart there were | silver. Ⲕⲟⲛ the root of each tree up to its heart there were | silver. Kon the root of each tree up to its heart there were |
| 46036 | ten thousand branches with tens of thousands of clusters, | ten thousand branches with tens of thousands of clusters, | ten thousand branches with tens of thousands of clusters, |
| 46037 | and there were ten thousand clusters on each branch, and | and there were ten thousand clusters on each branch, and | and there were ten thousand clusters on each branch, and |
| 46038 | there were ten thousand dates in each cluster. And thus | there were ten thousand dates in each cluster. And thus | there were ten thousand dates in each cluster. And thus |
| 46039 | was 1t also with the vines. Each vine had ten thousand | was 1t also with the vines. Each vine had ten thousand | was 1t also with the vines. Each vine had ten thousand |
| 46040 | branches, and cach branch had upon it [ten thousand] | branches, and cach branch had upon it [ten thousand] | branches, and cach branch had upon it [ten thousand] |
| 46041 | bunches of grapes, and each bunch had in it ten thousand | bunches of grapes, and each bunch had in it ten thousand | bunches of grapes, and each bunch had in it ten thousand |
| 46042 | grapes. And there were other trees there, tens of thousands | grapes. And there were other trees there, tens of thousands | grapes. And there were other trees there, tens of thousands |
| 46043 | of tens of thousands of them, and their fruit was in the same | of tens of thousands of them, and their fruit was in the same | of tens of thousands of them, and their fruit was in the same |
| 46044 | proportion. And again I said unto the angel, ‘My lord, why | proportion. And again I said unto the angel, ‘My lord, why | proportion. And again I said unto the angel, ‘My lord, why |
| 46045 | is it that the fruits of these trees are tens of thousands of tens | is it that the fruits of these trees are tens of thousands of tens | is it that the fruits of these trees are tens of thousands of tens |
| 46046 | of thousands in number?’ And he answered and said unto | of thousands in number?’ And he answered and said unto | of thousands in number?’ And he answered and said unto |
| 46047 | me, Ⲟ Paul, thou beloved of the €hrist, God giveth with | me, ⲟⲓ Paul, thou beloved of the €hrist, God giveth with | me, oi Paul, thou beloved of the €hrist, God giveth with |
| 46048 | all His heart unto those who are appointed to receive them | all His heart unto those who are appointed to receive them | all His heart unto those who are appointed to receive them |
| 46049 | (His gifts), that is to say, those who have suffered wrongfully | (His gifts), that is to say, those who have suffered wrongfully | (His gifts), that is to say, those who have suffered wrongfully |
| 46050 | for His Name's sake” And again Ⲓ said unto the angel, | for His Name's sake” And again ⲓ said unto the angel, | for His Name's sake” And again i said unto the angel, |
| 46051 | ¢ My lord, are these the promised things which [God] hath | ¢ My lord, are these the promised things which [God] hath | ¢ My lord, are these the promised things which [God] hath |
| 46052 | Fol. 20 prepared | for His saints ⲇⲛ he said unto me, ‘There | Fol. 20 prepared | for His saints ⲇⲛ he said unto me, ‘There | Fol. 20 prepared | for His saints ḋn he said unto me, ‘There |
| 46053 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 46054 | are things which are seven times better than these. Ⲓ testify | are things which are seven times better than these. Ⲓ testify | are things which are seven times better than these. I testify |
| 46055 | unto thee, O Paul, that when the righteous come out of the | unto thee, O Paul, that when the righteous come out of the | unto thee, O Paul, that when the righteous come out of the |
| 46056 | body, and see the promised things of God which have been | body, and see the promised things of God which have been | body, and see the promised things of God which have been |
| 46057 | prepared for them, they arc wont to heave sighs and to weep, | prepared for them, they arc wont to heave sighs and to weep, | prepared for them, they arc wont to heave sighs and to weep, |
| 46058 | saying, Whercfore did the matter come forth from our | saying, Whercfore did the matter come forth from our | saying, Whercfore did the matter come forth from our |
| 46059 | months, or why was I angry with my neighbour one day ?’ | months, or why was I angry with my neighbour one day ?’ | months, or why was I angry with my neighbour one day ?’ |
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| 46060 | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL 1051 | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL 1051 | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL 1051 |
| 46061 | And I said unto the angel, * My lord, are there then other | And I said unto the angel, * My lord, are there then other | And I said unto the angel, * My lord, are there then other |
| 46062 | promised things which are superior to these?’ And the | promised things which are superior to these?’ And the | promised things which are superior to these?’ And the |
| 46063 | angel said unto ⲡ, These promised things appertain to the | angel said unto ⲡ, These promised things appertain to the | angel said unto p, These promised things appertain to the |
| 46064 | world, and they are kept for men of holy marriage; but | world, and they are kept for men of holy marriage; but | world, and they are kept for men of holy marriage; but |
| 46065 | those who are chaste and are virgins shall receive the things | those who are chaste and are virgins shall receive the things | those who are chaste and are virgins shall receive the things |
| 46066 | which are seven times more splendid. As for the things | which are seven times more splendid. As for the things | which are seven times more splendid. As for the things |
| 46067 | which are there, I will sliew them all to thee. | which are there, I will sliew them all to thee. | which are there, I will sliew them all to thee. |
| 46068 | And he took me to the eastern side of the river of good | And he took me to the eastern side of the river of good | And he took me to the eastern side of the river of good |
| 46069 | things, and I looked and I saw that the water of this river | things, and I looked and I saw that the water of this river | things, and I looked and I saw that the water of this river |
| 46070 | was very much whiter than milk, and I said unto the angel, | was very much whiter than milk, and I said unto the angel, | was very much whiter than milk, and I said unto the angel, |
| 46071 | ¢ My lord, what is this?” And he said unto me, ¢ This is the | ¢ My lord, what is this?” And he said unto me, ¢ This is the | ¢ My lord, what is this?” And he said unto me, ¢ This is the |
| 46072 | Archéerousa Lake.! The City of the Saints which the Father | Archéerousa Lake.! The City of the Saints which the Father | Archéerousa Lake.! The City of the Saints which the Father |
| 46073 | built for His Only-begotten Son Jesus, the Christ, lieth to | built for His Only-begotten Son Jesus, the Christ, lieth to | built for His Only-begotten Son Jesus, the Christ, lieth to |
| 46074 | the east of all these. It is not permitted unto every man to | the east of all these. It is not permitted unto every man to | the east of all these. It is not permitted unto every man to |
| 46075 | enter therein. And the Archéerousa Lake hath been placed | enter therein. And the Archéerousa Lake hath been placed | enter therein. And the Archéerousa Lake hath been placed |
| 46076 | on this road for the following reason: If a man who is a for- | on this road for the following reason: If a man who is a for- | on this road for the following reason: If a man who is a for- |
| 46077 | nicator or a sinner turneth away [from his sin] and repenteth, | nicator or a sinner turneth away [from his sin] and repenteth, | nicator or a sinner turneth away [from his sin] and repenteth, |
| 46078 | and bringeth forth fruit meet | for repentance, when he cometh Fol. 3 | and bringeth forth fruit meet | for repentance, when he cometh Fol. 3 | and bringeth forth fruit meet | for repentance, when he cometh Fol. 3 |
| 46079 | forth from the body he first of all worshippeth God, and SEN | forth from the body he first of all worshippeth God, and SEN | forth from the body he first of all worshippeth God, and SEN |
| 46080 | then he is delivered over into the hand of Michael, and he | then he is delivered over into the hand of Michael, and he | then he is delivered over into the hand of Michael, and he |
| 46081 | washeth himself in the Archéerousa Lake, and he is then | washeth himself in the Archéerousa Lake, and he is then | washeth himself in the Archéerousa Lake, and he is then |
| 46082 | taken into the city to those who have never committed sin.’ | taken into the city to those who have never committed sin.’ | taken into the city to those who have never committed sin.’ |
| 46083 | And 1 Paul marvelled, and I blessed God because of the | And 1 Paul marvelled, and I blessed God because of the | And 1 Paul marvelled, and I blessed God because of the |
| 46084 | things which I had seen. And the angel said unto me, | things which I had seen. And the angel said unto me, | things which I had seen. And the angel said unto me, |
| 46085 | “Follow thou me, Paul, and I will take thee into the city of | “Follow thou me, Paul, and I will take thee into the city of | “Follow thou me, Paul, and I will take thee into the city of |
| 46086 | the Christ.” And when we had arrived at the Archlerousa | the Christ.” And when we had arrived at the Archlerousa | the Christ.” And when we had arrived at the Archlerousa |
| 46087 | Lake he made me embark in a ship of gold, with a prow of | Lake he made me embark in a ship of gold, with a prow of | Lake he made me embark in a ship of gold, with a prow of |
| 46088 | silver, and cordage and tackle of gold, and sails of silver; and | silver, and cordage and tackle of gold, and sails of silver; and | silver, and cordage and tackle of gold, and sails of silver; and |
| 46089 | the ship was inlaid with precious stones, and it was manned | the ship was inlaid with precious stones, and it was manned | the ship was inlaid with precious stones, and it was manned |
| 46090 | by three thousand angels. Then the angels sang to me, and | by three thousand angels. Then the angels sang to me, and | by three thousand angels. Then the angels sang to me, and |
| 46091 | they took me into the city of the Christ, and those who were | they took me into the city of the Christ, and those who were | they took me into the city of the Christ, and those who were |
| 46092 | in the city came forth to greet me with great joy. And I saw | in the city came forth to greet me with great joy. And I saw | in the city came forth to greet me with great joy. And I saw |
| 46093 | ⲁⲭⲓⲉ ⲗⲩⲙⲛⲏ (ⲣ. 537, L 28), apOCHEPOTCa ⲗⲩⲙⲛⲏ (p. 568, | ⲁⲭⲓⲉ ⲗⲩⲙⲛⲏ ⲣ. 537, L 28), apOCHEPOTCa ⲗⲩⲙⲛⲏ (p. 568, | akie limny r. 537, L 28), apOCHEPOTCa limny (p. 568, |
| 46094 | L 25), ⲁⲣⲭⲓⲉ ⲗⲩⲙⲛⲏ (ⲣ. 563, L ⲁⲣⲭⲏⲉ ⲗⲏⲙⲛⲏ (ⲣ. 564, 1.1) = | L 25), ⲁⲣⲭⲓⲉ ⲗⲩⲙⲛⲏ ⲣ. 563, L ⲁⲣⲭⲏⲉ ⲗⲏⲙⲛⲏ ⲣ. 564, 1.1) = | L 25), arṡie limny r. 563, L arṡye lymny r. 564, 1.1) = |
| 46095 | *Axepovgia Aipvy, a lake which was supposed to be connected with the | *Axepovgia Aipvy, a lake which was supposed to be connected with the | *Axepovgia Aipvy, a lake which was supposed to be connected with the |
| 46096 | Underworld. | Underworld. | Underworld. |
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| 46097 | 1052 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1052 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1052 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL |
| 46098 | the city of the Christ, which shone with light that was | the city of the Christ, which shone with light that was | the city of the Christ, which shone with light that was |
| 46099 | seven times brighter than that of the sun. It was built | seven times brighter than that of the sun. It was built | seven times brighter than that of the sun. It was built |
| 46100 | wholly of gold, and was encircled by twelve walls [built of] | wholly of gold, and was encircled by twelve walls [built of] | wholly of gold, and was encircled by twelve walls [built of] |
| 46101 | precious stones; and there was a tower built inside each wall, | precious stones; and there was a tower built inside each wall, | precious stones; and there was a tower built inside each wall, |
| 46102 | and the circumference of each wall was one hundred stadia. | and the circumference of each wall was one hundred stadia. | and the circumference of each wall was one hundred stadia. |
| 46103 | And Ⲓ said unto the angel, ‘My lord, how great is the | And ⲓ said unto the angel, ‘My lord, how great is the | And i said unto the angel, ‘My lord, how great is the |
| 46104 | stadium of God 7” And the angel said unto me, ¢ The stadium | stadium of God 7” And the angel said unto me, ¢ The stadium | stadium of God 7” And the angel said unto me, ¢ The stadium |
| 46105 | is equal to one stage on the road (or, a day’s journey). And | is equal to one stage on the road (or, a day’s journey). And | is equal to one stage on the road (or, a day’s journey). And |
| 46106 | m the interior of the city there is every ....... of this | m the interior of the city there is every ....... of this | m the interior of the city there is every ....... of this |
| 46107 | Pol. 30h world, And four rivers encircle the city. | The river on the | Pol. 30h world, And four rivers encircle the city. | The river on the | Pol. 30h world, And four rivers encircle the city. | The river on the |
| 46108 | ϥ︦ⲃ︦ western side of the city is of honey, the river on the southern | ϥ︦ⲃ︦ western side of the city is of honey, the river on the southern | f︦v︦ western side of the city is of honey, the river on the southern |
| 46109 | side of the city is of milk, the river on the eastern side of the | side of the city is of milk, the river on the eastern side of the | side of the city is of milk, the river on the eastern side of the |
| 46110 | city is of wine, and the river on the northern side of the city | city is of wine, and the river on the northern side of the city | city is of wine, and the river on the northern side of the city |
| 46111 | is of oil” And I said unto the angel, ¢ What are these rivers | is of oil” And I said unto the angel, ¢ What are these rivers | is of oil” And I said unto the angel, ¢ What are these rivers |
| 46112 | which encircle the city ⲇⲱ the angel answered and said | which encircle the city ⲇⲱ the angel answered and said | which encircle the city ḋō the angel answered and said |
| 46113 | unto me, Ⲧⲙⲉ four rivers which encircle this city resemble | unto me, ⲧⲙⲏⲓ four rivers which encircle this city resemble | unto me, tmyi four rivers which encircle this city resemble |
| 46114 | the four rivers which arc upon the earth. With that which | the four rivers which arc upon the earth. With that which | the four rivers which arc upon the earth. With that which |
| 46115 | floweth with honcy the Phisdn is to be compared, with that | floweth with honcy the Phisdn is to be compared, with that | floweth with honcy the Phisdn is to be compared, with that |
| 46116 | which floweth with milk the Euphrates is to be compared, | which floweth with milk the Euphrates is to be compared, | which floweth with milk the Euphrates is to be compared, |
| 46117 | with that which floweth with wine the Ⲥⲉ (Gihon) is to be | with that which floweth with wine the ⲥⲉ (Gihon) is to be | with that which floweth with wine the se (Gihon) is to be |
| 46118 | compared, and with that which floweth with oil the Tigris | compared, and with that which floweth with oil the Tigris | compared, and with that which floweth with oil the Tigris |
| 46119 | is to be compared. And since the righteous do not seek to | is to be compared. And since the righteous do not seek to | is to be compared. And since the righteous do not seek to |
| 46120 | obtain their freedom upon the earth, and since they suffer | obtain their freedom upon the earth, and since they suffer | obtain their freedom upon the earth, and since they suffer |
| 46121 | hunger, and are athirst, and endure violence for God’s sake, | hunger, and are athirst, and endure violence for God’s sake, | hunger, and are athirst, and endure violence for God’s sake, |
| 46122 | for this reason God giveth unto them the good things that | for this reason God giveth unto them the good things that | for this reason God giveth unto them the good things that |
| 46123 | are in this city ten thousandfold.’ | are in this city ten thousandfold.’ | are in this city ten thousandfold.’ |
| 46124 | And when I had gone into that city 1 found great trees | And when I had gone into that city 1 found great trees | And when I had gone into that city 1 found great trees |
| 46125 | growing before the gate of the city, and therc was no fruit | growing before the gate of the city, and therc was no fruit | growing before the gate of the city, and therc was no fruit |
| 46126 | upon them, and nothing except leaves. And certain of the | upon them, and nothing except leaves. And certain of the | upon them, and nothing except leaves. And certain of the |
| 46127 | men who were under the trees were naked, and whensoever | men who were under the trees were naked, and whensoever | men who were under the trees were naked, and whensoever |
| 46128 | the trees saw a man they bowed themselves down [before him], | the trees saw a man they bowed themselves down [before him], | the trees saw a man they bowed themselves down [before him], |
| 46129 | and then raised themselves up again. And when I saw them | and then raised themselves up again. And when I saw them | and then raised themselves up again. And when I saw them |
| 46130 | Fol. 31 « I wept. And I said unto the angel, | ¢ What is the matter | Fol. 31 « I wept. And I said unto the angel, | ¢ What is the matter | Fol. 31 « I wept. And I said unto the angel, | ¢ What is the matter |
| 46131 | qu | qu | qu |
| 46132 | ⲇ few words seem to be wanting in the manuscript. | ⲇ few words seem to be wanting in the manuscript. | ḋ few words seem to be wanting in the manuscript. |
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| 46133 | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL 1053 | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL 1053 | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL 1053 |
| 46134 | with these [men] that they are not allowed in this city ?’ | with these [men] that they are not allowed in this city ?’ | with these [men] that they are not allowed in this city ?’ |
| 46135 | And the angel said unto me, ⲦⲈ is not meet to weep for these | And the angel said unto me, ⲧⲉ is not meet to weep for these | And the angel said unto me, te is not meet to weep for these |
| 46136 | more than for all the rest of the world” And I said unto | more than for all the rest of the world” And I said unto | more than for all the rest of the world” And I said unto |
| 46137 | him, “What is the matter with these [men] ?’ And he said | him, “What is the matter with these [men] ?’ And he said | him, “What is the matter with these [men] ?’ And he said |
| 46138 | unto me, ‘ These are men who are specially set apart. They | unto me, ‘ These are men who are specially set apart. They | unto me, ‘ These are men who are specially set apart. They |
| 46139 | do works and they fast, but they are more proud than all other | do works and they fast, but they are more proud than all other | do works and they fast, but they are more proud than all other |
| 46140 | men. They make themselves out to be the only people who | men. They make themselves out to be the only people who | men. They make themselves out to be the only people who |
| 46141 | are justified, and they treat with contempt those who are | are justified, and they treat with contempt those who are | are justified, and they treat with contempt those who are |
| 46142 | their neighbours. If they feel the desire they give salutation | their neighbours. If they feel the desire they give salutation | their neighbours. If they feel the desire they give salutation |
| 46143 | to men ; if they do not feel the desire they salute no man, | to men ; if they do not feel the desire they salute no man, | to men ; if they do not feel the desire they salute no man, |
| 46144 | no matter who he may be. If they feel the desire they open | no matter who he may be. If they feel the desire they open | no matter who he may be. If they feel the desire they open |
| 46145 | their mouths to men, and if they do not feel the desire to | their mouths to men, and if they do not feel the desire to | their mouths to men, and if they do not feel the desire to |
| 46146 | do so they do not open them. If any ome [of them] docth | do so they do not open them. If any ome [of them] docth | do so they do not open them. If any ome [of them] docth |
| 46147 | a favour to a man he exalteth himself over him, saying, «I | a favour to a man he exalteth himself over him, saying, «I | a favour to a man he exalteth himself over him, saying, «I |
| 46148 | am he who nourished thee with my ϩⲟⲟ. And I said | am he who nourished thee with my ϩⲟⲟ. And I said | am he who nourished thee with my hoo. And I said |
| 46149 | unto the angel, ‘Is it not then pride which hath corrupted | unto the angel, ‘Is it not then pride which hath corrupted | unto the angel, ‘Is it not then pride which hath corrupted |
| 46150 | them, and which doth not permit them to go into the city of | them, and which doth not permit them to go into the city of | them, and which doth not permit them to go into the city of |
| 46151 | the Christ?” And he said unto me, Pride is the root of | the Christ?” And he said unto me, Pride is the root of | the Christ?” And he said unto me, Pride is the root of |
| 46152 | every evil. These have not made themselves like unto the | every evil. These have not made themselves like unto the | every evil. These have not made themselves like unto the |
| 46153 | Son of God Who came mn humility.” And I said unto the | Son of God Who came mn humility.” And I said unto the | Son of God Who came mn humility.” And I said unto the |
| 46154 | angel, ¢ Wherefore do the trees bow themselves low and then | angel, ¢ Wherefore do the trees bow themselves low and then | angel, ¢ Wherefore do the trees bow themselves low and then |
| 46155 | raise themselves up?” And the angel answered and said, ¢ In | raise themselves up?” And the angel answered and said, ¢ In | raise themselves up?” And the angel answered and said, ¢ In |
| 46156 | times of old they were on [the earth], and they worshipped | times of old they were on [the earth], and they worshipped | times of old they were on [the earth], and they worshipped |
| 46157 | God, and one day they bowed themselves because of the | God, and one day they bowed themselves because of the | God, and one day they bowed themselves because of the |
| 46158 | disgrace of man, for they cannot endure the pride which is | disgrace of man, for they cannot endure the pride which is | disgrace of man, for they cannot endure the pride which is |
| 46159 | in him. | And I said unto the angel, ¢ How were they (the Fol. 31s | in him. | And I said unto the angel, ¢ How were they (the Fol. 31s | in him. | And I said unto the angel, ¢ How were they (the Fol. 31s |
| 46160 | naked men) placed in front of the city ⲇⲓⲛ he said unto ϥ︦ⲇ︦ | naked men) placed in front of the city ⲇⲓⲛ he said unto ϥ︦ⲇ︦ | naked men) placed in front of the city ḋin he said unto f︦ḋ︦ |
| 46161 | me, ‘They were set in this place through the goodness of | me, ‘They were set in this place through the goodness of | me, ‘They were set in this place through the goodness of |
| 46162 | God. Furthermore, this is the road whereby the saints enter | God. Furthermore, this is the road whereby the saints enter | God. Furthermore, this is the road whereby the saints enter |
| 46163 | into the city. When the Christ, the King of the Worlds, | into the city. When the Christ, the King of the Worlds, | into the city. When the Christ, the King of the Worlds, |
| 46164 | shall appear at His [second] coming, all the righteous shall | shall appear at His [second] coming, all the righteous shall | shall appear at His [second] coming, all the righteous shall |
| 46165 | find favour with them (the saints), and they (the men) shall | find favour with them (the saints), and they (the men) shall | find favour with them (the saints), and they (the men) shall |
| 46166 | be taken into [the city] for a time, but they shall not enjoy | be taken into [the city] for a time, but they shall not enjoy | be taken into [the city] for a time, but they shall not enjoy |
| 46167 | full freedom in the same degree as those who have passed their | full freedom in the same degree as those who have passed their | full freedom in the same degree as those who have passed their |
| 46168 | whole time in serving God in all humility.’ | whole time in serving God in all humility.’ | whole time in serving God in all humility.’ |
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| 46169 | Fol. 8a | Fol. 8a | Fol. 8a |
| 46170 | qe | qe | qe |
| 46171 | 1034 . THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1034 . THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1034 . THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL |
| 46172 | And the angel drew me to the river which is to the west | And the angel drew me to the river which is to the west | And the angel drew me to the river which is to the west |
| 46173 | of the city. In the gate I found Isaial, and Jeremiah, and | of the city. In the gate I found Isaial, and Jeremiah, and | of the city. In the gate I found Isaial, and Jeremiah, and |
| 46174 | Ezekiel, and Amos, and Micah, and the Lesser and the Greater | Ezekiel, and Amos, and Micah, and the Lesser and the Greater | Ezekiel, and Amos, and Micah, and the Lesser and the Greater |
| 46175 | Prophets, and they saluted me inside the city. And I said | Prophets, and they saluted me inside the city. And I said | Prophets, and they saluted me inside the city. And I said |
| 46176 | unto the angel, * Who are these, my lord?” And he said unto | unto the angel, * Who are these, my lord?” And he said unto | unto the angel, * Who are these, my lord?” And he said unto |
| 46177 | me, ‘This is the Road of the Prophets. Every man who | me, ‘This is the Road of the Prophets. Every man who | me, ‘This is the Road of the Prophets. Every man who |
| 46178 | ioseth his soul for God’s sake, and wlio doth not do what he | ioseth his soul for God’s sake, and wlio doth not do what he | ioseth his soul for God’s sake, and wlio doth not do what he |
| 46179 | willeth for the world’s sake, when Ⲙⲉ cometh forth from the | willeth for the world’s sake, when ⲙⲏⲓ cometh forth from the | willeth for the world’s sake, when myi cometh forth from the |
| 46180 | body he goeth into the presence of God, and worshippeth | body he goeth into the presence of God, and worshippeth | body he goeth into the presence of God, and worshippeth |
| 46181 | Him. And He delivereth him over into the hand of Michael, | Him. And He delivereth him over into the hand of Michael, | Him. And He delivereth him over into the hand of Michael, |
| 46182 | who taketh him into this city, [where] the Prophets salute | who taketh him into this city, [where] the Prophets salute | who taketh him into this city, [where] the Prophets salute |
| 46183 | him, saying, Ⲏⲉ is our son, because he hath done the Will | him, saying, Ⲏⲉ is our son, because he hath done the Will | him, saying, Ye is our son, because he hath done the Will |
| 46184 | of God upon the earth ; he shall inherit these ⲙ... | of God upon the earth ; he shall inherit these ⲙ... | of God upon the earth ; he shall inherit these m... |
| 46185 | the good . . .. of the Lord God took me to the river of milk | the good . . .. of the Lord God took me to the river of milk | the good . . .. of the Lord God took me to the river of milk |
| 46186 | which was to the south of the city, and I found all the little | which was to the south of the city, and I found all the little | which was to the south of the city, and I found all the little |
| 46187 | children whom Herod had slain for the sake of the Name | children whom Herod had slain for the sake of the Name | children whom Herod had slain for the sake of the Name |
| 46188 | of the Christ, and they all kissed me. And I said unto the | of the Christ, and they all kissed me. And I said unto the | of the Christ, and they all kissed me. And I said unto the |
| 46189 | angel, “My lord, it is not permitted to every man to abide | angel, “My lord, it is not permitted to every man to abide | angel, “My lord, it is not permitted to every man to abide |
| 46190 | with these holy children, is it?’ And the angel said, <All | with these holy children, is it?’ And the angel said, <All | with these holy children, is it?’ And the angel said, <All |
| 46191 | those who keep their virginity, and are pure and without | those who keep their virginity, and are pure and without | those who keep their virginity, and are pure and without |
| 46192 | blemish, when they go forth from the body are taken to | blemish, when they go forth from the body are taken to | blemish, when they go forth from the body are taken to |
| 46193 | worship God, and they are then given into the hand of | worship God, and they are then given into the hand of | worship God, and they are then given into the hand of |
| 46194 | Michael, who bringeth them unto this place, and giveth them | Michael, who bringeth them unto this place, and giveth them | Michael, who bringeth them unto this place, and giveth them |
| 46195 | into the hands of this multitude of little children, who kiss | into the hands of this multitude of little children, who kiss | into the hands of this multitude of little children, who kiss |
| 46196 | them as their fellow members and brethren, and they receive | them as their fellow members and brethren, and they receive | them as their fellow members and brethren, and they receive |
| 46197 | an inheritance with them in the city of the Christ Jesus for | an inheritance with them in the city of the Christ Jesus for | an inheritance with them in the city of the Christ Jesus for |
| 46198 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 46199 | ever.’ | ever.’ | ever.’ |
| 46200 | And [the angel] took me to the river of wine which is to | And [the angel] took me to the river of wine which is to | And [the angel] took me to the river of wine which is to |
| 46201 | the east of the city, and I found there Abraham, and Isaac, | the east of the city, and I found there Abraham, and Isaac, | the east of the city, and I found there Abraham, and Isaac, |
| 46202 | and Jacob, and they kissed me. And I said unto the angel, | and Jacob, and they kissed me. And I said unto the angel, | and Jacob, and they kissed me. And I said unto the angel, |
| 46203 | “Who are these?” And the angel said, ¢ When all those who | “Who are these?” And the angel said, ¢ When all those who | “Who are these?” And the angel said, ¢ When all those who |
| 46204 | have received strangers hospitably go forth from the body, | have received strangers hospitably go forth from the body, | have received strangers hospitably go forth from the body, |
| 46205 | they depart to the presence of God, and worship Him, and | they depart to the presence of God, and worship Him, and | they depart to the presence of God, and worship Him, and |
| 46206 | He giveth them into the hand of Michael, who taketh them | He giveth them into the hand of Michael, who taketh them | He giveth them into the hand of Michael, who taketh them |
| 46207 | into the city. And all the righteous salute each man on | into the city. And all the righteous salute each man on | into the city. And all the righteous salute each man on |
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| 46208 | THE APOCALYPSE ⲟ PAUL 1035 | THE APOCALYPSE ⲟⲓ PAUL 1035 | THE APOCALYPSE oi PAUL 1035 |
| 46209 | the way, saying, Ⲟ our son and brother, receive ye our | the way, saying, ⲟⲓ our son and brother, receive ye our | the way, saying, oi our son and brother, receive ye our |
| 46210 | hospitality. | Come ye and inherit the city of the Lord our Fol 8 | hospitality. | Come ye and inherit the city of the Lord our Fol 8 | hospitality. | Come ye and inherit the city of the Lord our Fol 8 |
| 46211 | God, each according to his work.” And each man findeth qc | God, each according to his work.” And each man findeth qc | God, each according to his work.” And each man findeth qc |
| 46212 | men to take them into the city of the Christ Jesus, Jerusalem.’ | men to take them into the city of the Christ Jesus, Jerusalem.’ | men to take them into the city of the Christ Jesus, Jerusalem.’ |
| 46213 | And T looked and saw certain men in the gate singing | And T looked and saw certain men in the gate singing | And T looked and saw certain men in the gate singing |
| 46214 | psalms and hymns, and ascribing glory to God, and they | psalms and hymns, and ascribing glory to God, and they | psalms and hymns, and ascribing glory to God, and they |
| 46215 | were rejoicing greatly. And I said unto the angel, < Who | were rejoicing greatly. And I said unto the angel, < Who | were rejoicing greatly. And I said unto the angel, < Who |
| 46216 | are these?” And he answered, saying, ‘ These are they who | are these?” And he answered, saying, ‘ These are they who | are these?” And he answered, saying, ‘ These are they who |
| 46217 | went to God without the hypocrisy of men in them. All | went to God without the hypocrisy of men in them. All | went to God without the hypocrisy of men in them. All |
| 46218 | those who rejoice and sing psalms and hymns to God with | those who rejoice and sing psalms and hymns to God with | those who rejoice and sing psalms and hymns to God with |
| 46219 | their whole hearts are brought into this gate, and are set in | their whole hearts are brought into this gate, and are set in | their whole hearts are brought into this gate, and are set in |
| 46220 | this city, and they arc placed with the saints who sing to the | this city, and they arc placed with the saints who sing to the | this city, and they arc placed with the saints who sing to the |
| 46221 | Christ always.’ | Christ always.’ | Christ always.’ |
| 46222 | And [the angel] took me into the middle of the city, to the | And [the angel] took me into the middle of the city, to the | And [the angel] took me into the middle of the city, to the |
| 46223 | Twelfth Wall (or, tower), and I found it to be the most | Twelfth Wall (or, tower), and I found it to be the most | Twelfth Wall (or, tower), and I found it to be the most |
| 46224 | splendid of them all. There was such great glory in that | splendid of them all. There was such great glory in that | splendid of them all. There was such great glory in that |
| 46225 | Wall that no being of flesh could describe the magnificence | Wall that no being of flesh could describe the magnificence | Wall that no being of flesh could describe the magnificence |
| 46226 | and splendour thereof. And I said unto the angel, Ⲓⲉ there | and splendour thereof. And I said unto the angel, Ⲓⲉ there | and splendour thereof. And I said unto the angel, Ie there |
| 46227 | not in this place one part which is the best of all?” And the | not in this place one part which is the best of all?” And the | not in this place one part which is the best of all?” And the |
| 46228 | angel said unto me, Ⲟ Paul, thou chosen one of God, behold, | angel said unto me, ⲟⲓ Paul, thou chosen one of God, behold, | angel said unto me, oi Paul, thou chosen one of God, behold, |
| 46229 | the Second Wall is better than the First Wall, and the Third | the Second Wall is better than the First Wall, and the Third | the Second Wall is better than the First Wall, and the Third |
| 46230 | Wall is better | than the Second Wall, and all the Walls are Fol. ϥ | Wall is better | than the Second Wall, and all the Walls are Fol. Ϥ | Wall is better | than the Second Wall, and all the Walls are Fol. F |
| 46231 | better, each than the preceding, up to the Twelfth Wall” And ϥ︦ⲍ︦ | better, each than the preceding, up to the Twelfth Wall” And ϥ︦ⲍ︦ | better, each than the preceding, up to the Twelfth Wall” And f︦z︦ |
| 46232 | I said unto the angel, < My lord, make me to know the meaning | I said unto the angel, < My lord, make me to know the meaning | I said unto the angel, < My lord, make me to know the meaning |
| 46233 | of this matter, for I do not understand it.” And the angel | of this matter, for I do not understand it.” And the angel | of this matter, for I do not understand it.” And the angel |
| 46234 | said unto me, ‘If there be any man in whom there existeth | said unto me, ‘If there be any man in whom there existeth | said unto me, ‘If there be any man in whom there existeth |
| 46235 | the least wish to slander, or to feel envy or pride, he is | the least wish to slander, or to feel envy or pride, he is | the least wish to slander, or to feel envy or pride, he is |
| 46236 | stripped of his honour in the city of the Christ.’ | stripped of his honour in the city of the Christ.’ | stripped of his honour in the city of the Christ.’ |
| 46237 | And, moreover, I saw certain thrones of gold which were | And, moreover, I saw certain thrones of gold which were | And, moreover, I saw certain thrones of gold which were |
| 46238 | set about in divers places, and there were crowns of glory | set about in divers places, and there were crowns of glory | set about in divers places, and there were crowns of glory |
| 46239 | lying on the top of the thrones. And I looked and I saw the | lying on the top of the thrones. And I looked and I saw the | lying on the top of the thrones. And I looked and I saw the |
| 46240 | Twelfth Wall, and T saw. . . . .. .. the thrones, the mag- | Twelfth Wall, and T saw. . . . .. .. the thrones, the mag- | Twelfth Wall, and T saw. . . . .. .. the thrones, the mag- |
| 46241 | nificence of which I cannot possibly deseribe. And I said | nificence of which I cannot possibly deseribe. And I said | nificence of which I cannot possibly deseribe. And I said |
| 46242 | unto the angel, * My lord, who are they who shall sit in this | unto the angel, * My lord, who are they who shall sit in this | unto the angel, * My lord, who are they who shall sit in this |
| 46243 | place on these thrones?’ And the angel said unto me, ¢ They | place on these thrones?’ And the angel said unto me, ¢ They | place on these thrones?’ And the angel said unto me, ¢ They |
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| 46244 | Fol. 9b | Fol. 9b | Fol. 9b |
| 46245 | ϥⲏ | ϥⲏ | fy |
| 46246 | Fol. 10a | Fol. 10a | Fol. 10a |
| 46247 | ϥ︦ⲑ︦ | ϥ︦ⲑ︦ | f︦θ︦ |
| 46248 | 1056 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1056 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1056 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL |
| 46249 | are the inept and useless men, and the simple-minded, who | are the inept and useless men, and the simple-minded, who | are the inept and useless men, and the simple-minded, who |
| 46250 | make themselves to be foolish for God’s sake. They are those | make themselves to be foolish for God’s sake. They are those | make themselves to be foolish for God’s sake. They are those |
| 46251 | who know very little indeed of the Scriptures and the Psalms, | who know very little indeed of the Scriptures and the Psalms, | who know very little indeed of the Scriptures and the Psalms, |
| 46252 | in fact nothing except the passages which they hear from the | in fact nothing except the passages which they hear from the | in fact nothing except the passages which they hear from the |
| 46253 | Scriptures through men of God; nevertheless they perform | Scriptures through men of God; nevertheless they perform | Scriptures through men of God; nevertheless they perform |
| 46254 | many religious labours, their hearts being right with God. | many religious labours, their hearts being right with God. | many religious labours, their hearts being right with God. |
| 46255 | And the righteous who are within the city of the Christ | And the righteous who are within the city of the Christ | And the righteous who are within the city of the Christ |
| 46256 | marvel, saying, ‘ Look and see these ignorant folk who have | marvel, saying, ‘ Look and see these ignorant folk who have | marvel, saying, ‘ Look and see these ignorant folk who have |
| 46257 | no knowledge of the Scriptures, and how they have received | no knowledge of the Scriptures, and how they have received | no knowledge of the Scriptures, and how they have received |
| 46258 | this great honour from God | because of their foolishness!” | this great honour from God | because of their foolishness!” | this great honour from God | because of their foolishness!” |
| 46259 | And I Paul saw in the midst of the city a large altar which | And I Paul saw in the midst of the city a large altar which | And I Paul saw in the midst of the city a large altar which |
| 46260 | was of very great height, and there was a man standing | was of very great height, and there was a man standing | was of very great height, and there was a man standing |
| 46261 | before the altar, and his face was shining like the sun, and | before the altar, and his face was shining like the sun, and | before the altar, and his face was shining like the sun, and |
| 46262 | there was a harp of gold and a psaltery of gold in his hand, | there was a harp of gold and a psaltery of gold in his hand, | there was a harp of gold and a psaltery of gold in his hand, |
| 46263 | and he was crying out ¢ Hallelujah!’ and those who were on | and he was crying out ¢ Hallelujah!’ and those who were on | and he was crying out ¢ Hallelujah!’ and those who were on |
| 46264 | the gate and those who were on the Wall were answering him | the gate and those who were on the Wall were answering him | the gate and those who were on the Wall were answering him |
| 46265 | and crying out ‘Hallelujah!’ and the foundations of the | and crying out ‘Hallelujah!’ and the foundations of the | and crying out ‘Hallelujah!’ and the foundations of the |
| 46266 | city were shaken. And I said unto the angel, ‘My lord, | city were shaken. And I said unto the angel, ‘My lord, | city were shaken. And I said unto the angel, ‘My lord, |
| 46267 | who is this who is so mighty ⲇⲙⲛ the angel answered and | who is this who is so mighty ⲇⲙⲛ the angel answered and | who is this who is so mighty ḋmn the angel answered and |
| 46268 | said unto me, ¢ This is David, the father of the Christ accord- | said unto me, ¢ This is David, the father of the Christ accord- | said unto me, ¢ This is David, the father of the Christ accord- |
| 46269 | ing to the flesh. And this [city] is the heavenly Jerusalem, | ing to the flesh. And this [city] is the heavenly Jerusalem, | ing to the flesh. And this [city] is the heavenly Jerusalem, |
| 46270 | and when the Christ God sheweth Himself in His kingdom, | and when the Christ God sheweth Himself in His kingdom, | and when the Christ God sheweth Himself in His kingdom, |
| 46271 | David the king must play music so that the righteous may | David the king must play music so that the righteous may | David the king must play music so that the righteous may |
| 46272 | answer him and cry “Hallelujah!” And I said unto the | answer him and cry “Hallelujah!” And I said unto the | answer him and cry “Hallelujah!” And I said unto the |
| 46273 | angel, ‘My lord, why is David the only one who playeth | angel, ‘My lord, why is David the only one who playeth | angel, ‘My lord, why is David the only one who playeth |
| 46274 | a harp, and why do not all the righteous [play harps] ?” And | a harp, and why do not all the righteous [play harps] ?” And | a harp, and why do not all the righteous [play harps] ?” And |
| 46275 | the angel said unto me, ¢ The Christ, our Lord, sitteth on the | the angel said unto me, ¢ The Christ, our Lord, sitteth on the | the angel said unto me, ¢ The Christ, our Lord, sitteth on the |
| 46276 | right hand of the Father in the heavens, and David playeth | right hand of the Father in the heavens, and David playeth | right hand of the Father in the heavens, and David playeth |
| 46277 | to Ilim in the Seventh Heaven, according to the manner in | to Ilim in the Seventh Heaven, according to the manner in | to Ilim in the Seventh Heaven, according to the manner in |
| 46278 | which he played upon earth. Without David the | Prophet it | which he played upon earth. Without David the | Prophet it | which he played upon earth. Without David the | Prophet it |
| 46279 | is impossible to offer up a sacrifice in any place. He playeth | is impossible to offer up a sacrifice in any place. He playeth | is impossible to offer up a sacrifice in any place. He playeth |
| 46280 | the harp over the flesh of the Christ and over His Holy Blood, | the harp over the flesh of the Christ and over His Holy Blood, | the harp over the flesh of the Christ and over His Holy Blood, |
| 46281 | according to the manner of his doing in heaven” And I | according to the manner of his doing in heaven” And I | according to the manner of his doing in heaven” And I |
| 46282 | answered and said unto the angel, “My lord, what 1s [the | answered and said unto the angel, “My lord, what 1s [the | answered and said unto the angel, “My lord, what 1s [the |
| 46283 | meaning of] «Hallelujah ⲁ said unto me, © Paul, | meaning of] «Hallelujah ⲁ said unto me, © Paul, | meaning of] «Hallelujah a said unto me, © Paul, |
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| 46285 | thou master of the Church, rightly dost thou enquire con- | thou master of the Church, rightly dost thou enquire con- | thou master of the Church, rightly dost thou enquire con- |
| 46286 | cerning everything. Now the word ¢ Hallelujah” is the | cerning everything. Now the word ¢ Hallelujah” is the | cerning everything. Now the word ¢ Hallelujah” is the |
| 46287 | Hebrew for «Give glory unto God, Who hath created every- | Hebrew for «Give glory unto God, Who hath created every- | Hebrew for «Give glory unto God, Who hath created every- |
| 46288 | thing : and the interpretation thereof is, «Let us bless God | thing : and the interpretation thereof is, «Let us bless God | thing : and the interpretation thereof is, «Let us bless God |
| 46289 | together.” And T answered and said unto the angel, ¢ Then | together.” And T answered and said unto the angel, ¢ Then | together.” And T answered and said unto the angel, ¢ Then |
| 46290 | any man who saith ¢ Hallelujah” blesseth God?” And he | any man who saith ¢ Hallelujah” blesseth God?” And he | any man who saith ¢ Hallelujah” blesseth God?” And he |
| 46291 | said, < Yea, [and he also] saith, “Give glory to the Ⲡⲟⲓ | said, < Yea, [and he also] saith, “Give glory to the Ⲡⲟⲓ | said, < Yea, [and he also] saith, “Give glory to the Poi |
| 46292 | And I said unto the angel, ¢ Then he who saith « Hallelujah” | And I said unto the angel, ¢ Then he who saith « Hallelujah” | And I said unto the angel, ¢ Then he who saith « Hallelujah” |
| 46293 | hath no need to translate the word ⲇⲓⲡ the angel said | hath no need to translate the word ⲇⲓⲡ the angel said | hath no need to translate the word ḋip the angel said |
| 46294 | unto me, ‘If a man be suffering from sickness there is no | unto me, ‘If a man be suffering from sickness there is no | unto me, ‘If a man be suffering from sickness there is no |
| 46295 | blame [attached] to him if he doth not make answer, and if | blame [attached] to him if he doth not make answer, and if | blame [attached] to him if he doth not make answer, and if |
| 46296 | he hath waxed old there is no blame [attached] to him ; but | he hath waxed old there is no blame [attached] to him ; but | he hath waxed old there is no blame [attached] to him ; but |
| 46297 | if he be strong and vigorous, and he answer not, this man | if he be strong and vigorous, and he answer not, this man | if he be strong and vigorous, and he answer not, this man |
| 46298 | 1s arrogant and contemptuous, and he is unworthy to bless | 1s arrogant and contemptuous, and he is unworthy to bless | 1s arrogant and contemptuous, and he is unworthy to bless |
| 46299 | Him Who created him.’ | Him Who created him.’ | Him Who created him.’ |
| 46300 | Then he brought me out of the city into the middle of a | Then he brought me out of the city into the middle of a | Then he brought me out of the city into the middle of a |
| 46301 | wood, and from thence to the Acherausian Lake? And he | wood, and from thence to the Acherausian Lake? And he | wood, and from thence to the Acherausian Lake? And he |
| 46302 | brought me through a good country to the river of milk and | brought me through a good country to the river of milk and | brought me through a good country to the river of milk and |
| 46303 | honey, and he brought me to the ocean that supporteth the | honey, and he brought me to the ocean that supporteth the | honey, and he brought me to the ocean that supporteth the |
| 46304 | sky, and he took me up into the sky. | And the angel said Fol. 105 | sky, and he took me up into the sky. | And the angel said Fol. 105 | sky, and he took me up into the sky. | And the angel said Fol. 105 |
| 46305 | unto me, ¢ Paul, Paul, dost thou know where thou art now? ⲣ̄ | unto me, ¢ Paul, Paul, dost thou know where thou art now? ⲉⲣ | unto me, ¢ Paul, Paul, dost thou know where thou art now? er |
| 46306 | And I said unto him, Yea, my lord” And the angel | And I said unto him, Yea, my lord” And the angel | And I said unto him, Yea, my lord” And the angel |
| 46307 | answered and said unto me, ¢ Follow me, and I will shew thee | answered and said unto me, ¢ Follow me, and I will shew thee | answered and said unto me, ¢ Follow me, and I will shew thee |
| 46308 | where they take the souls of wicked men and sinners when | where they take the souls of wicked men and sinners when | where they take the souls of wicked men and sinners when |
| 46309 | they die” And I went with the angel, and he took me to | they die” And I went with the angel, and he took me to | they die” And I went with the angel, and he took me to |
| 46310 | the place where the sun setteth, and I discovered the founda- | the place where the sun setteth, and I discovered the founda- | the place where the sun setteth, and I discovered the founda- |
| 46311 | tions of the heavens firmly laid on the river of water. And | tions of the heavens firmly laid on the river of water. And | tions of the heavens firmly laid on the river of water. And |
| 46312 | I said unto the angel, ¢ What is [this] river of water whereon | I said unto the angel, ¢ What is [this] river of water whereon | I said unto the angel, ¢ What is [this] river of water whereon |
| 46313 | the sky resteth firmly ⲇⲙ he said unto me, ¢ This is the | the sky resteth firmly ⲇⲙ he said unto me, ¢ This is the | the sky resteth firmly ḋm he said unto me, ¢ This is the |
| 46314 | Ocean. This 1s the river that goeth round the whole world.’ | Ocean. This 1s the river that goeth round the whole world.’ | Ocean. This 1s the river that goeth round the whole world.’ |
| 46315 | And when I bad come beyond the Ocean, I saw nothing | And when I bad come beyond the Ocean, I saw nothing | And when I bad come beyond the Ocean, I saw nothing |
| 46316 | whatsoever, in that place except misery, and sighing, and | whatsoever, in that place except misery, and sighing, and | whatsoever, in that place except misery, and sighing, and |
| 46317 | sorrow of heart, and gloom, and darkness, and smoke (or, mist), | sorrow of heart, and gloom, and darkness, and smoke (or, mist), | sorrow of heart, and gloom, and darkness, and smoke (or, mist), |
| 46318 | 1 Rendering doubtful, ⲧⲁⲭⲓⲉ ⲗⲩⲙⲛⲏ. | 1 Rendering doubtful, ⲧⲁⲭⲓⲉ ⲗⲩⲙⲛⲏ. | 1 Rendering doubtful, takie limny. |
| 46319 | ⲩ | Ⲩ | Y |
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| 46321 | va | va | va |
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| 46323 | and destruction. And I Paul looked and I saw a large deso- | and destruction. And I Paul looked and I saw a large deso- | and destruction. And I Paul looked and I saw a large deso- |
| 46324 | late region which had been dried up by a burning wind, and | late region which had been dried up by a burning wind, and | late region which had been dried up by a burning wind, and |
| 46325 | was awful to contemplate; and it was [full of] pits and deep | was awful to contemplate; and it was [full of] pits and deep | was awful to contemplate; and it was [full of] pits and deep |
| 46326 | holes in the ground. There was a pit which had been dug to | holes in the ground. There was a pit which had been dug to | holes in the ground. There was a pit which had been dug to |
| 46327 | a depth of one hundred cubits, there was a pit which had been | a depth of one hundred cubits, there was a pit which had been | a depth of one hundred cubits, there was a pit which had been |
| 46328 | dug to a depth of fifty cubits, there was a pit which had | dug to a depth of fifty cubits, there was a pit which had | dug to a depth of fifty cubits, there was a pit which had |
| 46329 | been dug to a depth of thirty cubits, there was a pit which | been dug to a depth of thirty cubits, there was a pit which | been dug to a depth of thirty cubits, there was a pit which |
| 46330 | had been dug to a depth of twenty cubits, and there was a | had been dug to a depth of twenty cubits, and there was a | had been dug to a depth of twenty cubits, and there was a |
| 46331 | pit which had been dug so deep that [its end] reached the con- | pit which had been dug so deep that [its end] reached the con- | pit which had been dug so deep that [its end] reached the con- |
| 46332 | fines of the abyss. There was a pit filled with dragons, there | fines of the abyss. There was a pit filled with dragons, there | fines of the abyss. There was a pit filled with dragons, there |
| 46333 | was a pit filled with ice (or, snow), there was a pit filled with | was a pit filled with ice (or, snow), there was a pit filled with | was a pit filled with ice (or, snow), there was a pit filled with |
| 46334 | pitch and sulphur which boiled up like [the water in] a boil- | pitch and sulphur which boiled up like [the water in] a boil- | pitch and sulphur which boiled up like [the water in] a boil- |
| 46335 | ing cauldron, and from which portions of piteh and sulphur | ing cauldron, and from which portions of piteh and sulphur | ing cauldron, and from which portions of piteh and sulphur |
| 46336 | belched up [into the air] to a height of thirty cubits, | there | belched up [into the air] to a height of thirty cubits, | there | belched up [into the air] to a height of thirty cubits, | there |
| 46337 | was a pit filled with worms (or, serpents), which stank | was a pit filled with worms (or, serpents), which stank | was a pit filled with worms (or, serpents), which stank |
| 46338 | exceedingly, there was a pit filled with some most horrible | exceedingly, there was a pit filled with some most horrible | exceedingly, there was a pit filled with some most horrible |
| 46339 | liquid, there was a pit filled with fire, the flame of which was | liquid, there was a pit filled with fire, the flame of which was | liquid, there was a pit filled with fire, the flame of which was |
| 46340 | like unto leeks in colour, there was a pit the smoke of which | like unto leeks in colour, there was a pit the smoke of which | like unto leeks in colour, there was a pit the smoke of which |
| 46341 | rose up to the very firmament, and there was a pit over which | rose up to the very firmament, and there was a pit over which | rose up to the very firmament, and there was a pit over which |
| 46342 | the angels of death presided. | the angels of death presided. | the angels of death presided. |
| 46343 | And I Paul looked and I saw a great river of fire upon the | And I Paul looked and I saw a great river of fire upon the | And I Paul looked and I saw a great river of fire upon the |
| 46344 | surface of which rolled many waves. And there was a multi- | surface of which rolled many waves. And there was a multi- | surface of which rolled many waves. And there was a multi- |
| 46345 | tude of men and women immersed therein: some were im- | tude of men and women immersed therein: some were im- | tude of men and women immersed therein: some were im- |
| 46346 | mersed up to their knces, and some were immersed up to their | mersed up to their knces, and some were immersed up to their | mersed up to their knces, and some were immersed up to their |
| 46347 | waist, and some were immersed up to their lips, and some | waist, and some were immersed up to their lips, and some | waist, and some were immersed up to their lips, and some |
| 46348 | were immersed up to their hair. And I answered and said | were immersed up to their hair. And I answered and said | were immersed up to their hair. And I answered and said |
| 46349 | unto the angel, * My lord, who are these in these rivers of | unto the angel, * My lord, who are these in these rivers of | unto the angel, * My lord, who are these in these rivers of |
| 46350 | fire?’ And the angel answered and said unto me, These | fire?’ And the angel answered and said unto me, These | fire?’ And the angel answered and said unto me, These |
| 46351 | are they who never governed themselves, and those who never | are they who never governed themselves, and those who never | are they who never governed themselves, and those who never |
| 46352 | gave away a cup of cold water, and those who never joined | gave away a cup of cold water, and those who never joined | gave away a cup of cold water, and those who never joined |
| 46353 | themselves wholly to the righteous, and those who never | themselves wholly to the righteous, and those who never | themselves wholly to the righteous, and those who never |
| 46354 | joined themselves wholly to sinners; and they themselves | joined themselves wholly to sinners; and they themselves | joined themselves wholly to sinners; and they themselves |
| 46355 | destroyed their own lives upon carth. They were in the | destroyed their own lives upon carth. They were in the | destroyed their own lives upon carth. They were in the |
| 46356 | habit of passing a few days in worshipping God, and then | habit of passing a few days in worshipping God, and then | habit of passing a few days in worshipping God, and then |
| 46357 | they would pass a few days in committing sin aud in fornica- | they would pass a few days in committing sin aud in fornica- | they would pass a few days in committing sin aud in fornica- |
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| 46359 | tion ; and they ceased not from their sins until they died in | tion ; and they ceased not from their sins until they died in | tion ; and they ceased not from their sins until they died in |
| 46360 | the middle of them.” And I answered and said unto the | the middle of them.” And I answered and said unto the | the middle of them.” And I answered and said unto the |
| 46361 | angel, “Who are these who are immersed up to their knees ?° | angel, “Who are these who are immersed up to their knees ?° | angel, “Who are these who are immersed up to their knees ?° |
| 46362 | And the angel said unto me, “ These are they who used to go | And the angel said unto me, “ These are they who used to go | And the angel said unto me, “ These are they who used to go |
| 46363 | out of church and occupy themselves with works of various | out of church and occupy themselves with works of various | out of church and occupy themselves with works of various |
| 46364 | kinds, and commit sin daily. Those who are immersed up to | kinds, and commit sin daily. Those who are immersed up to | kinds, and commit sin daily. Those who are immersed up to |
| 46365 | their waists are those who used to receive the Body of the | their waists are those who used to receive the Body of the | their waists are those who used to receive the Body of the |
| 46366 | Christ and His Holy Blood, and go away and commit forni- | Christ and His Holy Blood, and go away and commit forni- | Christ and His Holy Blood, and go away and commit forni- |
| 46367 | cation, and ceased not from their sins. Those who are im- | cation, and ceased not from their sins. Those who are im- | cation, and ceased not from their sins. Those who are im- |
| 46368 | mersed up to their lips are those who used to slander the | mersed up to their lips are those who used to slander the | mersed up to their lips are those who used to slander the |
| 46369 | church | and their own houses. Those who are immersed up Fol. 115 | church | and their own houses. Those who are immersed up Fol. 115 | church | and their own houses. Those who are immersed up Fol. 115 |
| 46370 | to their hair are those who were wont to deride each other ⲣ︦ⲃ︦ | to their hair are those who were wont to deride each other ⲣ︦ⲃ︦ | to their hair are those who were wont to deride each other r︦v︦ |
| 46371 | with crooked counsel, and to behave deceitfully towards each | with crooked counsel, and to behave deceitfully towards each | with crooked counsel, and to behave deceitfully towards each |
| 46372 | other.’ | other.’ | other.’ |
| 46373 | To the west of this river of fire there was a place of torture, | To the west of this river of fire there was a place of torture, | To the west of this river of fire there was a place of torture, |
| 46374 | which was filled with men and women, and the river of fire | which was filled with men and women, and the river of fire | which was filled with men and women, and the river of fire |
| 46375 | flowed on over them. And I Paul looked and I saw a hollow | flowed on over them. And I Paul looked and I saw a hollow | flowed on over them. And I Paul looked and I saw a hollow |
| 46376 | place which went downwards for a depth of thrice ten thou- | place which went downwards for a depth of thrice ten thou- | place which went downwards for a depth of thrice ten thou- |
| 46377 | sand cubits, and in it souls were heaped up one above the | sand cubits, and in it souls were heaped up one above the | sand cubits, and in it souls were heaped up one above the |
| 46378 | other, and one generation above the other, and they were | other, and one generation above the other, and they were | other, and one generation above the other, and they were |
| 46379 | all heaving sighs and weeping, and saying, ‘ Have mercy | all heaving sighs and weeping, and saying, ‘ Have mercy | all heaving sighs and weeping, and saying, ‘ Have mercy |
| 46380 | upon us, O Lord,” but no mercy whatsoever was ⲉⲩⲙ unto | upon us, O Lord,” but no mercy whatsoever was ⲉⲩⲙ unto | upon us, O Lord,” but no mercy whatsoever was evm unto |
| 46381 | them. And I said unto the angel, Who are these, my lord ?’ | them. And I said unto the angel, Who are these, my lord ?’ | them. And I said unto the angel, Who are these, my lord ?’ |
| 46382 | And he answered, saying, ‘These are they who never made | And he answered, saying, ‘These are they who never made | And he answered, saying, ‘These are they who never made |
| 46383 | God their helper in the time of tribulation.” And I said unto | God their helper in the time of tribulation.” And I said unto | God their helper in the time of tribulation.” And I said unto |
| 46384 | the angel, ¢ Since there are thirty or forty generations [heaped] | the angel, ¢ Since there are thirty or forty generations [heaped] | the angel, ¢ Since there are thirty or forty generations [heaped] |
| 46385 | one above the other, surely the depth of the pit must be very | one above the other, surely the depth of the pit must be very | one above the other, surely the depth of the pit must be very |
| 46386 | great?’ And the angel said unto me, ‘I testify unto thee, | great?’ And the angel said unto me, ‘I testify unto thee, | great?’ And the angel said unto me, ‘I testify unto thee, |
| 46387 | O Paul, that this pit goeth downwards, even to the very | O Paul, that this pit goeth downwards, even to the very | O Paul, that this pit goeth downwards, even to the very |
| 46388 | confines of the abyss, and that it boileth inside it, like [the | confines of the abyss, and that it boileth inside it, like [the | confines of the abyss, and that it boileth inside it, like [the |
| 46389 | waters of a boiling] cauldron.” And the angel said unto me, | waters of a boiling] cauldron.” And the angel said unto me, | waters of a boiling] cauldron.” And the angel said unto me, |
| 46390 | Ⲟ Paul, I swear unto thee by God, that if thou wert to | ⲟⲓ Paul, I swear unto thee by God, that if thou wert to | oi Paul, I swear unto thee by God, that if thou wert to |
| 46391 | cast down into it a piece of stone it would scarcely reach | cast down into it a piece of stone it would scarcely reach | cast down into it a piece of stone it would scarcely reach |
| 46392 | the bottom in one hundred years” And I Paul heaved Fol. 12a | the bottom in one hundred years” And I Paul heaved Fol. 12a | the bottom in one hundred years” And I Paul heaved Fol. 12a |
| 46393 | a sigh, and I wept | over the whole race of mankind. And ⲣ︦ⲅ︦ | a sigh, and I wept | over the whole race of mankind. And ⲣ︦ⲅ︦ | a sigh, and I wept | over the whole race of mankind. And r︦ġ︦ |
| 46394 | ⲑ ⲩ | ⲑ ⲩ | θ y |
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| 46396 | the angel said unto me, ‘Why dost thou weep, O Paul? | the angel said unto me, ‘Why dost thou weep, O Paul? | the angel said unto me, ‘Why dost thou weep, O Paul? |
| 46397 | Thou canst not be more merciful than God. For God | Thou canst not be more merciful than God. For God | Thou canst not be more merciful than God. For God |
| 46398 | knoweth that the Judgement will come, and therefore Ⲡⲉ | knoweth that the Judgement will come, and therefore ⲡⲉ | knoweth that the Judgement will come, and therefore pe |
| 46399 | waiteth patiently for each man until he hath performed his | waiteth patiently for each man until he hath performed his | waiteth patiently for each man until he hath performed his |
| 46400 | wish upon the earth.’ | wish upon the earth.’ | wish upon the earth.’ |
| 46401 | Then I looked at the river of fire, and I saw an old man | Then I looked at the river of fire, and I saw an old man | Then I looked at the river of fire, and I saw an old man |
| 46402 | who was being dragged along, and they immersed him up to | who was being dragged along, and they immersed him up to | who was being dragged along, and they immersed him up to |
| 46403 | his knees. And the angel Aftemeloukhos! came with a great | his knees. And the angel Aftemeloukhos! came with a great | his knees. And the angel Aftemeloukhos! came with a great |
| 46404 | fork of fire which had three prongs, and with it he dragged | fork of fire which had three prongs, and with it he dragged | fork of fire which had three prongs, and with it he dragged |
| 46405 | out the entrails of the old man through his mouth. And I | out the entrails of the old man through his mouth. And I | out the entrails of the old man through his mouth. And I |
| 46406 | said unto the angel, * Who is this old man who is made to | said unto the angel, * Who is this old man who is made to | said unto the angel, * Who is this old man who is made to |
| 46407 | suffer so severely 7’ And the angel said unto ⲉ, This is | suffer so severely 7’ And the angel said unto ⲉ, This is | suffer so severely 7’ And the angel said unto e, This is |
| 46408 | an elder who did not fully act up to the name that had been | an elder who did not fully act up to the name that had been | an elder who did not fully act up to the name that had been |
| 46409 | conferred upon him. He ate, he drank, and he committed | conferred upon him. He ate, he drank, and he committed | conferred upon him. He ate, he drank, and he committed |
| 46410 | fornication, and then went to offer up the Sacrifice upon | fornication, and then went to offer up the Sacrifice upon | fornication, and then went to offer up the Sacrifice upon |
| 46411 | earth.’ | earth.’ | earth.’ |
| 46412 | And I looked and behold, T saw a little to the other side | And I looked and behold, T saw a little to the other side | And I looked and behold, T saw a little to the other side |
| 46413 | an old man, whom the Four Angels of wrath were dragging | an old man, whom the Four Angels of wrath were dragging | an old man, whom the Four Angels of wrath were dragging |
| 46414 | along, and they were running by him, and they immersed | along, and they were running by him, and they immersed | along, and they were running by him, and they immersed |
| 46415 | him in the river of fire up to his knees, and flashes of fire | him in the river of fire up to his knees, and flashes of fire | him in the river of fire up to his knees, and flashes of fire |
| 46416 | were beating upon his face like these storm winds, and they | were beating upon his face like these storm winds, and they | were beating upon his face like these storm winds, and they |
| 46417 | did not permit him to say, ‘ Have mercy upon me,’ at all. | did not permit him to say, ‘ Have mercy upon me,’ at all. | did not permit him to say, ‘ Have mercy upon me,’ at all. |
| 46418 | And I said unto the angel, ¢ My lord, who is this?’ And he | And I said unto the angel, ¢ My lord, who is this?’ And he | And I said unto the angel, ¢ My lord, who is this?’ And he |
| 46419 | said unto me, ‘This is a bishop who did not fulfil satisfactorily | said unto me, ‘This is a bishop who did not fulfil satisfactorily | said unto me, ‘This is a bishop who did not fulfil satisfactorily |
| 46420 | the duties of his bishoprick. Although the august name of | the duties of his bishoprick. Although the august name of | the duties of his bishoprick. Although the august name of |
| 46421 | bishop had been conferred upon him, he did not even for one | bishop had been conferred upon him, he did not even for one | bishop had been conferred upon him, he did not even for one |
| 46422 | day give a right judgement, neither did he walk in the | day give a right judgement, neither did he walk in the | day give a right judgement, neither did he walk in the |
| 46423 | Fol. 120 goodness of God, | Who had conferred his title of bishop | Fol. 120 goodness of God, | Who had conferred his title of bishop | Fol. 120 goodness of God, | Who had conferred his title of bishop |
| 46424 | ⲣ︦ⲇ︦ upon him, nor did he do good unto the widow and orphan. | ⲣ︦ⲇ︦ upon him, nor did he do good unto the widow and orphan. | r︦ḋ︦ upon him, nor did he do good unto the widow and orphan. |
| 46425 | He was an enemy of man, and the things which appertained | He was an enemy of man, and the things which appertained | He was an enemy of man, and the things which appertained |
| 46426 | 1 Read ⲁϥⲧⲉⲙⲉⲗⲟⲩϩⲭⲟⲥ, which is here regarded as a proper name ; | 1 Read ⲁϥⲧⲉⲙⲉⲗⲟⲩϩⲭⲟⲥ, which is here regarded as a proper name ; | 1 Read aftemelouhkos, which is here regarded as a proper name ; |
| 46427 | the name seems, however, to be composed of ⲁϥⲧⲉ, * four,” and ⲙⲉⲗⲟⲩ‐ | the name seems, however, to be composed of ⲁϥⲧⲉ, * four,” and ⲙⲉⲗⲟⲩ‐ | the name seems, however, to be composed of afte, * four,” and melou‐ |
| 46428 | ϫⲟⲥ, ‘angels’ (Arab. HGRY The ‘ Four Angels’ are mentioned further | ϫⲟⲥ, ‘angels’ (Arab. HGRY The ‘ Four Angels’ are mentioned further | gos, ‘angels’ (Arab. HGRY The ‘ Four Angels’ are mentioned further |
| 46429 | on. The form ⲁϥⲧⲓⲙⲉⲗⲟⲩⲭⲟⲥ occurs on ⲣ. Hid, 1. 3. | on. The form ⲁϥⲧⲓⲙⲉⲗⲟⲩⲭⲟⲥ occurs on ⲣ. Hid, 1. 3. | on. The form aftimeloukos occurs on r. Hid, 1. 3. |
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| 46431 | to God were not in his heart, and therefore he is rewarded | to God were not in his heart, and therefore he is rewarded | to God were not in his heart, and therefore he is rewarded |
| 46432 | according to his works.’ | according to his works.’ | according to his works.’ |
| 46433 | And T looked once again at my side, at the river of fire, | And T looked once again at my side, at the river of fire, | And T looked once again at my side, at the river of fire, |
| 46434 | and I saw another man who was being immersed up to his | and I saw another man who was being immersed up to his | and I saw another man who was being immersed up to his |
| 46435 | knees ; his hands were stained with blood, the worms crawled | knees ; his hands were stained with blood, the worms crawled | knees ; his hands were stained with blood, the worms crawled |
| 46436 | out of his mouth and nostrils, and he was heaving sighs and | out of his mouth and nostrils, and he was heaving sighs and | out of his mouth and nostrils, and he was heaving sighs and |
| 46437 | weeping, saying, ‘1 am being treated more unjustly than all | weeping, saying, ‘1 am being treated more unjustly than all | weeping, saying, ‘1 am being treated more unjustly than all |
| 46438 | the others who are suffering torture.” And I said unto the | the others who are suffering torture.” And I said unto the | the others who are suffering torture.” And I said unto the |
| 46439 | angel, ‘Who is this, my lord ?” And the angel said unto | angel, ‘Who is this, my lord ?” And the angel said unto | angel, ‘Who is this, my lord ?” And the angel said unto |
| 46440 | me, ‘This is a deacon who committed fornication with women | me, ‘This is a deacon who committed fornication with women | me, ‘This is a deacon who committed fornication with women |
| 46441 | who did not belong to him, and he did not act rightly before | who did not belong to him, and he did not act rightly before | who did not belong to him, and he did not act rightly before |
| 46442 | God. Ⲡⲉ ate the Offerings fearlessly, and he wasted himself | God. Ⲡⲉ ate the Offerings fearlessly, and he wasted himself | God. Pe ate the Offerings fearlessly, and he wasted himself |
| 46443 | in every kind of worthless manner. IIe held not in reverence | in every kind of worthless manner. IIe held not in reverence | in every kind of worthless manner. IIe held not in reverence |
| 46444 | the day wherein the title [of deacon] was conferred upon him, | the day wherein the title [of deacon] was conferred upon him, | the day wherein the title [of deacon] was conferred upon him, |
| 46445 | and the Blood of the Christ was in his hands. He destroyed | and the Blood of the Christ was in his hands. He destroyed | and the Blood of the Christ was in his hands. He destroyed |
| 46446 | his whole life, and he repented not until he died ; for this reason | his whole life, and he repented not until he died ; for this reason | his whole life, and he repented not until he died ; for this reason |
| 46447 | he shall abide in these tortures which shall long endure.’ | he shall abide in these tortures which shall long endure.’ | he shall abide in these tortures which shall long endure.’ |
| 46448 | And again I looked at my side, at the river of fire, and | And again I looked at my side, at the river of fire, and | And again I looked at my side, at the river of fire, and |
| 46449 | I saw one by the side of whom [the angels of wrath] were | I saw one by the side of whom [the angels of wrath] were | I saw one by the side of whom [the angels of wrath] were |
| 46450 | running, and they dragged him along, and they immersed him | running, and they dragged him along, and they immersed him | running, and they dragged him along, and they immersed him |
| 46451 | in the river of fire up to his lips. And a pitiless angel came | in the river of fire up to his lips. And a pitiless angel came | in the river of fire up to his lips. And a pitiless angel came |
| 46452 | with a red-hot | instrument, and he burned away his tongue Fol. 13 ϥ | with a red-hot | instrument, and he burned away his tongue Fol. 13 ϥ | with a red-hot | instrument, and he burned away his tongue Fol. 13 f |
| 46453 | and his lips little by little. And I heaved a sigh, and I wept, Pe | and his lips little by little. And I heaved a sigh, and I wept, Pe | and his lips little by little. And I heaved a sigh, and I wept, Pe |
| 46454 | and I said unto the angel, Ⲙⲟ is this, my lord?’ And he | and I said unto the angel, Ⲙⲟ is this, my lord?’ And he | and I said unto the angel, Mo is this, my lord?’ And he |
| 46455 | said unto me, < This is a reader whose duty it was to teach the | said unto me, < This is a reader whose duty it was to teach the | said unto me, < This is a reader whose duty it was to teach the |
| 46456 | people, but he did not act in accordance with the things which | people, but he did not act in accordance with the things which | people, but he did not act in accordance with the things which |
| 46457 | he read to them, and with the commandments of God.’ | he read to them, and with the commandments of God.’ | he read to them, and with the commandments of God.’ |
| 46458 | And again I looked, and I saw pits by the river of fire | And again I looked, and I saw pits by the river of fire | And again I looked, and I saw pits by the river of fire |
| 46459 | wherein men and women were immersed, and the worms were | wherein men and women were immersed, and the worms were | wherein men and women were immersed, and the worms were |
| 46460 | eating them, and they were sighing and weeping ; and I also | eating them, and they were sighing and weeping ; and I also | eating them, and they were sighing and weeping ; and I also |
| 46461 | wept and sighed. And the angel said unto me, Ⲟ Paul, | wept and sighed. And the angel said unto me, ⲟⲓ Paul, | wept and sighed. And the angel said unto me, oi Paul, |
| 46462 | thou chosen one of God, what seest thou?’ And I said unto | thou chosen one of God, what seest thou?’ And I said unto | thou chosen one of God, what seest thou?’ And I said unto |
| 46463 | the angel, Ⲙⲟ are these, my lord Ⲁ he said unto me, | the angel, Ⲙⲟ are these, my lord ⲁ he said unto me, | the angel, Mo are these, my lord a he said unto me, |
| 46464 | ‘These are the people who took usury and devoted their minds | ‘These are the people who took usury and devoted their minds | ‘These are the people who took usury and devoted their minds |
| 46465 | to their riches, and did not make God their helper’ And | to their riches, and did not make God their helper’ And | to their riches, and did not make God their helper’ And |
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| 46467 | I Paul saw another region which had been parched by a hot | I Paul saw another region which had been parched by a hot | I Paul saw another region which had been parched by a hot |
| 46468 | wind, and it was very spacious, and there were men and | wind, and it was very spacious, and there were men and | wind, and it was very spacious, and there were men and |
| 46469 | women also there, and they were gnawing their tongues. | women also there, and they were gnawing their tongues. | women also there, and they were gnawing their tongues. |
| 46470 | And I said unto the angel, ¢ Who are these, my lord 2° And | And I said unto the angel, ¢ Who are these, my lord 2° And | And I said unto the angel, ¢ Who are these, my lord 2° And |
| 46471 | he said unto me, ‘These are they who used to slander the | he said unto me, ‘These are they who used to slander the | he said unto me, ‘These are they who used to slander the |
| 46472 | Church. They paid no heed to the Word of God, but | Church. They paid no heed to the Word of God, but | Church. They paid no heed to the Word of God, but |
| 46473 | provoked God and His angels; therefore they shall receive | provoked God and His angels; therefore they shall receive | provoked God and His angels; therefore they shall receive |
| 46474 | this torture which shall endure.’ | this torture which shall endure.’ | this torture which shall endure.’ |
| 46475 | And I saw also a pool in the pit which was of the colour | And I saw also a pool in the pit which was of the colour | And I saw also a pool in the pit which was of the colour |
| 46476 | of blood. And I said unto the angel, My lord, who are | of blood. And I said unto the angel, My lord, who are | of blood. And I said unto the angel, My lord, who are |
| 46477 | those who have suffered [Ⲙⲉ] And he said unto me, | | those who have suffered ⲙⲏⲓ And he said unto me, | | those who have suffered myi And he said unto me, | |
| 46478 | Fol. 13 b “This is the pool into which floweth the blood of those who | Fol. 13 b “This is the pool into which floweth the blood of those who | Fol. 13 b “This is the pool into which floweth the blood of those who |
| 46479 | pc | pc | pc |
| 46480 | suffer torture’ And I saw certain men and women who | suffer torture’ And I saw certain men and women who | suffer torture’ And I saw certain men and women who |
| 46481 | were immersed [in the blood] up to their knees, and certain | were immersed [in the blood] up to their knees, and certain | were immersed [in the blood] up to their knees, and certain |
| 46482 | others were immersed up to their lips. And I said unto the | others were immersed up to their lips. And I said unto the | others were immersed up to their lips. And I said unto the |
| 46483 | angel, ‘Who are these, my lord?’ And he said unto me, | angel, ‘Who are these, my lord?’ And he said unto me, | angel, ‘Who are these, my lord?’ And he said unto me, |
| 46484 | ‘These are the magicians who worked enchantments on men | ‘These are the magicians who worked enchantments on men | ‘These are the magicians who worked enchantments on men |
| 46485 | and women, and they will be left here to suffer until they | and women, and they will be left here to suffer until they | and women, and they will be left here to suffer until they |
| 46486 | die” And Ⲓ looked again and I saw some other men who | die” And ⲓ looked again and I saw some other men who | die” And i looked again and I saw some other men who |
| 46487 | were immersed up to their waists, and they were exceedingly | were immersed up to their waists, and they were exceedingly | were immersed up to their waists, and they were exceedingly |
| 46488 | black, yea, seven times blacker than sackcloth, and they were | black, yea, seven times blacker than sackcloth, and they were | black, yea, seven times blacker than sackcloth, and they were |
| 46489 | low down in the valley of fire, and were suffering grievous | low down in the valley of fire, and were suffering grievous | low down in the valley of fire, and were suffering grievous |
| 46490 | torments. And again I heaved sighs and wept. And I said | torments. And again I heaved sighs and wept. And I said | torments. And again I heaved sighs and wept. And I said |
| 46491 | unto the angel, * Who are these, my lord ?’ And he said unto | unto the angel, * Who are these, my lord ?’ And he said unto | unto the angel, * Who are these, my lord ?’ And he said unto |
| 46492 | me, ‘ These are the women who used to commit fornication | me, ‘ These are the women who used to commit fornication | me, ‘ These are the women who used to commit fornication |
| 46493 | with strange men, although they had their own husbands | with strange men, although they had their own husbands | with strange men, although they had their own husbands |
| 46494 | available, and the men who [used to commit fornication with | available, and the men who [used to commit fornication with | available, and the men who [used to commit fornication with |
| 46495 | strange women, although they] had their own wives available. | strange women, although they] had their own wives available. | strange women, although they] had their own wives available. |
| 46496 | Therefore shall they receive this torture which shall endure | Therefore shall they receive this torture which shall endure | Therefore shall they receive this torture which shall endure |
| 46497 | for ever’ And again I looked and T saw some tender virgins | for ever’ And again I looked and T saw some tender virgins | for ever’ And again I looked and T saw some tender virgins |
| 46498 | wearing filthy garments, and the Four Angels were stripping | wearing filthy garments, and the Four Angels were stripping | wearing filthy garments, and the Four Angels were stripping |
| 46499 | them. And they had collars (or, necklaces) of fire in their | them. And they had collars (or, necklaces) of fire in their | them. And they had collars (or, necklaces) of fire in their |
| 46500 | hands, and they were putting them on their necks, and they | hands, and they were putting them on their necks, and they | hands, and they were putting them on their necks, and they |
| 46501 | were being taken to places of darkness, and they were heaving | were being taken to places of darkness, and they were heaving | were being taken to places of darkness, and they were heaving |
| 46502 | sighs and weeping. And I said unto the angel, Who are | sighs and weeping. And I said unto the angel, Who are | sighs and weeping. And I said unto the angel, Who are |
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| 46504 | these, my lord ?” And he said unto me, ‘ These are they who | these, my lord ?” And he said unto me, ‘ These are they who | these, my lord ?” And he said unto me, ‘ These are they who |
| 46505 | defiled their virginity before they were given to [their] hus- | defiled their virginity before they were given to [their] hus- | defiled their virginity before they were given to [their] hus- |
| 46506 | bands and before they were of age to be married, neither did | bands and before they were of age to be married, neither did | bands and before they were of age to be married, neither did |
| 46507 | their parents | know of their doings. Therefore do they Fol. ϥ | their parents | know of their doings. Therefore do they Fol. Ϥ | their parents | know of their doings. Therefore do they Fol. F |
| 46508 | receive this punishment which shall last for ever.’ ⲣ︦ⲍ︦ | receive this punishment which shall last for ever.’ ⲣ︦ⲍ︦ | receive this punishment which shall last for ever.’ r︦z︦ |
| 46509 | And again I looked and I saw some men and women with | And again I looked and I saw some men and women with | And again I looked and I saw some men and women with |
| 46510 | their hands and feet cut off in a place of coldness, and worms | their hands and feet cut off in a place of coldness, and worms | their hands and feet cut off in a place of coldness, and worms |
| 46511 | were devouring them; and I heaved a sigh and wept, And | were devouring them; and I heaved a sigh and wept, And | were devouring them; and I heaved a sigh and wept, And |
| 46512 | I said unto the angel, © Who are these, my lord?’ And he | I said unto the angel, © Who are these, my lord?’ And he | I said unto the angel, © Who are these, my lord?’ And he |
| 46513 | sald unto me, ‘ These are they who oppressed and wronged | sald unto me, ‘ These are they who oppressed and wronged | sald unto me, ‘ These are they who oppressed and wronged |
| 46514 | the poor and the orphans, and who did not make God their | the poor and the orphans, and who did not make God their | the poor and the orphans, and who did not make God their |
| 46515 | hope and help; therefore shall they receive this punishment | hope and help; therefore shall they receive this punishment | hope and help; therefore shall they receive this punishment |
| 46516 | for ever.’ | for ever.’ | for ever.’ |
| 46517 | And TI looked again and I saw some others who were | And TI looked again and I saw some others who were | And TI looked again and I saw some others who were |
| 46518 | exhausted through their craving for water, and whose tongues | exhausted through their craving for water, and whose tongues | exhausted through their craving for water, and whose tongues |
| 46519 | were parched with thirst, and who were not allowed to drink. | were parched with thirst, and who were not allowed to drink. | were parched with thirst, and who were not allowed to drink. |
| 46520 | And fruits from gardens had been set before them, but they | And fruits from gardens had been set before them, but they | And fruits from gardens had been set before them, but they |
| 46521 | were not permitted to eat thereof. And I said unto the | were not permitted to eat thereof. And I said unto the | were not permitted to eat thereof. And I said unto the |
| 46522 | angel, ¢ Who are these, my lord, who are not permitted either | angel, ¢ Who are these, my lord, who are not permitted either | angel, ¢ Who are these, my lord, who are not permitted either |
| 46523 | to eat or to drink?’ And he said unto me, ‘These are | to eat or to drink?’ And he said unto me, ‘These are | to eat or to drink?’ And he said unto me, ‘These are |
| 46524 | they who broke [their] fast before it had been kept by them ; | they who broke [their] fast before it had been kept by them ; | they who broke [their] fast before it had been kept by them ; |
| 46525 | therefore they shall receive this punishment for ever.” | therefore they shall receive this punishment for ever.” | therefore they shall receive this punishment for ever.” |
| 46526 | And T saw some men and some women suspended head | And T saw some men and some women suspended head | And T saw some men and some women suspended head |
| 46527 | downwards ; and great torches of fire were burning before | downwards ; and great torches of fire were burning before | downwards ; and great torches of fire were burning before |
| 46528 | their faces, and dragon-serpents were girt about their bodies | their faces, and dragon-serpents were girt about their bodies | their faces, and dragon-serpents were girt about their bodies |
| 46529 | and were devouring them. And I said unto the angel, * Who | and were devouring them. And I said unto the angel, * Who | and were devouring them. And I said unto the angel, * Who |
| 46530 | are these, my lord, who are suffering in this terrible manner?’ | are these, my lord, who are suffering in this terrible manner?’ | are these, my lord, who are suffering in this terrible manner?’ |
| 46531 | And the angel said unto me, These are the women who used | And the angel said unto me, These are the women who used | And the angel said unto me, These are the women who used |
| 46532 | to beautify themselves with | the paints and unguents of the Fol. 145 | to beautify themselves with | the paints and unguents of the Fol. 145 | to beautify themselves with | the paints and unguents of the Fol. 145 |
| 46533 | Devil, and then go to church to find occasions for committing ⲣ︦ⲏ︦ | Devil, and then go to church to find occasions for committing 108 | Devil, and then go to church to find occasions for committing 108 |
| 46534 | adultery, and not [to seek] their lawful husbands; and through | adultery, and not [to seek] their lawful husbands; and through | adultery, and not [to seek] their lawful husbands; and through |
| 46535 | their deceitful paints and unguents they made God their | their deceitful paints and unguents they made God their | their deceitful paints and unguents they made God their |
| 46536 | enemy. Therefore shall they receive this punishment which | enemy. Therefore shall they receive this punishment which | enemy. Therefore shall they receive this punishment which |
| 46537 | shall endure for ever.’ | shall endure for ever.’ | shall endure for ever.’ |
| 46538 | And I Paul looked again and I saw other men and other | And I Paul looked again and I saw other men and other | And I Paul looked again and I saw other men and other |
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| 46539 | Fol. 15a | Fol. 15a | Fol. 15a |
| 46540 | ⲣⲑ | ⲣⲑ | rθ |
| 46541 | 1064 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1064 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1064 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL |
| 46542 | women who were immersed [in fire], and [lying on] gridirons | women who were immersed [in fire], and [lying on] gridirons | women who were immersed [in fire], and [lying on] gridirons |
| 46543 | of fire. They were wearing black raiment, and they were | of fire. They were wearing black raiment, and they were | of fire. They were wearing black raiment, and they were |
| 46544 | blind, and they were [all] going to one pit, which was filled | blind, and they were [all] going to one pit, which was filled | blind, and they were [all] going to one pit, which was filled |
| 46545 | with fire. And I said unto the angel, Ⲙⲟ are these, my | with fire. And I said unto the angel, Ⲙⲟ are these, my | with fire. And I said unto the angel, Mo are these, my |
| 46546 | lord Ⲁⲛ the angel said unto me, ¢ These are the godless | lord ⲁⲛ the angel said unto me, ¢ These are the godless | lord an the angel said unto me, ¢ These are the godless |
| 46547 | heathen who never knew God; therefore shall they receive | heathen who never knew God; therefore shall they receive | heathen who never knew God; therefore shall they receive |
| 46548 | this punishment which shall last [for ever].” And I also saw | this punishment which shall last [for ever].” And I also saw | this punishment which shall last [for ever].” And I also saw |
| 46549 | some other men and women laid out upon gridirons of fire, | some other men and women laid out upon gridirons of fire, | some other men and women laid out upon gridirons of fire, |
| 46550 | and savage carnivorous beasts were tearmg out their entrails | and savage carnivorous beasts were tearmg out their entrails | and savage carnivorous beasts were tearmg out their entrails |
| 46551 | and devouring them, and they were not once permitted to say, | and devouring them, and they were not once permitted to say, | and devouring them, and they were not once permitted to say, |
| 46552 | ‘Have mercy upon us.” And the angel who was over the | ‘Have mercy upon us.” And the angel who was over the | ‘Have mercy upon us.” And the angel who was over the |
| 46553 | punishments, who was Aftemeloukhos, rebuked them, saying, | punishments, who was Aftemeloukhos, rebuked them, saying, | punishments, who was Aftemeloukhos, rebuked them, saying, |
| 46554 | ‘ Remember ye the Judgements of the Son of God, which | ‘ Remember ye the Judgements of the Son of God, which | ‘ Remember ye the Judgements of the Son of God, which |
| 46555 | were declared unto you, but unto which ye would not listen ; | were declared unto you, but unto which ye would not listen ; | were declared unto you, but unto which ye would not listen ; |
| 46556 | they were described to you, but ye would not accept the | they were described to you, but ye would not accept the | they were described to you, but ye would not accept the |
| 46557 | report of the same. Therefore it is not the severity of the | report of the same. Therefore it is not the severity of the | report of the same. Therefore it is not the severity of the |
| 46558 | Judgement of the Son of God, but your own deeds which | Judgement of the Son of God, but your own deeds which | Judgement of the Son of God, but your own deeds which |
| 46559 | have brought you to this place of punishment.” And I heaved | have brought you to this place of punishment.” And I heaved | have brought you to this place of punishment.” And I heaved |
| 46560 | a sigh and I wept, and I said unto the angel, Ⲙⲟ are | a sigh and I wept, and I said unto the angel, Ⲙⲟ are | a sigh and I wept, and I said unto the angel, Mo are |
| 46561 | these?” And he said unto me, ‘These are the widows and | these?” And he said unto me, ‘These are the widows and | these?” And he said unto me, ‘These are the widows and |
| 46562 | the virgins who have killed the image of Ⲥⲟ and who have | the virgins who have killed the image of ⲥⲟⲓ and who have | the virgins who have killed the image of soi and who have |
| 46563 | abused their bodies by means of fornication; and with them, | abused their bodies by means of fornication; and with them, | abused their bodies by means of fornication; and with them, |
| 46564 | and suffering the same punishment, are the men who had | and suffering the same punishment, are the men who had | and suffering the same punishment, are the men who had |
| 46565 | carnal intercourse with them. And their children whom they | carnal intercourse with them. And their children whom they | carnal intercourse with them. And their children whom they |
| 46566 | put to death made an accusation against them to the Angel | put to death made an accusation against them to the Angel | put to death made an accusation against them to the Angel |
| 46567 | who is over the Judgement, saying, ©“ Mete out judgement on | who is over the Judgement, saying, ©“ Mete out judgement on | who is over the Judgement, saying, ©“ Mete out judgement on |
| 46568 | our parents for our sakes, for they destroyed the image of God. | our parents for our sakes, for they destroyed the image of God. | our parents for our sakes, for they destroyed the image of God. |
| 46569 | And although they bore Thy name, that is to say ¢ Christian’, | And although they bore Thy name, that is to say ¢ Christian’, | And although they bore Thy name, that is to say ¢ Christian’, |
| 46570 | they did not perform Thy commandments; but they also cast | they did not perform Thy commandments; but they also cast | they did not perform Thy commandments; but they also cast |
| 46571 | us to their dogs, and to their swine, and did not permit | us to their dogs, and to their swine, and did not permit | us to their dogs, and to their swine, and did not permit |
| 46572 | us to grow up into righteous men and to serve God.” And | us to grow up into righteous men and to serve God.” And | us to grow up into righteous men and to serve God.” And |
| 46573 | the little ones who had been slain were given to the Angel | the little ones who had been slain were given to the Angel | the little ones who had been slain were given to the Angel |
| 46574 | who was over the punishments so that he might take them | who was over the punishments so that he might take them | who was over the punishments so that he might take them |
| 46575 | ! i.e. committed infanticide. | ! i.e. committed infanticide. | ! i.e. committed infanticide. |
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| 46576 | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL 1065 | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL 1065 | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL 1065 |
| 46577 | to a place which was spacious, wherefrom they could see their | to a place which was spacious, wherefrom they could see their | to a place which was spacious, wherefrom they could see their |
| 46578 | parents who were enduring the punishments which shall last | parents who were enduring the punishments which shall last | parents who were enduring the punishments which shall last |
| 46579 | for ever.’ | for ever.’ | for ever.’ |
| 46580 | And I looked again and I saw some other men and women, | And I looked again and I saw some other men and women, | And I looked again and I saw some other men and women, |
| 46581 | and they were arrayed in pieces of sackeloth saturated with | and they were arrayed in pieces of sackeloth saturated with | and they were arrayed in pieces of sackeloth saturated with |
| 46582 | pitch and sulphur. And serpents of fire were coiling them- | pitch and sulphur. And serpents of fire were coiling them- | pitch and sulphur. And serpents of fire were coiling them- |
| 46583 | selves round their necks, and their arms, and their feet, and | selves round their necks, and their arms, and their feet, and | selves round their necks, and their arms, and their feet, and |
| 46584 | the pitiless angels were dragging them along, and were | the pitiless angels were dragging them along, and were | the pitiless angels were dragging them along, and were |
| 46585 | thrusting into them the horns of fire which were on their | thrusting into them the horns of fire which were on their | thrusting into them the horns of fire which were on their |
| 46586 | foreheads, and they reviled them, saying, ‘It was possible | foreheads, and they reviled them, saying, ‘It was possible | foreheads, and they reviled them, saying, ‘It was possible |
| 46587 | for you to know God, and to worship Him, and ye did not | for you to know God, and to worship Him, and ye did not | for you to know God, and to worship Him, and ye did not |
| 46588 | worship | [Him] And again I said unto the angel, ¢ Who Fol.15 % | worship | [Him] And again I said unto the angel, ¢ Who Fol.15 % | worship | [Him] And again I said unto the angel, ¢ Who Fol.15 % |
| 46589 | are these, my lord?” And the angel said unto me, ¢ These ⲣ︦ⲓ︦ | are these, my lord?” And the angel said unto me, ¢ These 110 | are these, my lord?” And the angel said unto me, ¢ These 110 |
| 46590 | are they who withdrew themselves from the world, and who | are they who withdrew themselves from the world, and who | are they who withdrew themselves from the world, and who |
| 46591 | donned the garb of the Christ, but the possessions of the | donned the garb of the Christ, but the possessions of the | donned the garb of the Christ, but the possessions of the |
| 46592 | world and the cares thereof made them miserable beings. | world and the cares thereof made them miserable beings. | world and the cares thereof made them miserable beings. |
| 46593 | They never performed an act of charity any day. They never | They never performed an act of charity any day. They never | They never performed an act of charity any day. They never |
| 46594 | shewed mercy to a widow and to an orphan on the same day. | shewed mercy to a widow and to an orphan on the same day. | shewed mercy to a widow and to an orphan on the same day. |
| 46595 | They never received a stranger into their houses. They never | They never received a stranger into their houses. They never | They never received a stranger into their houses. They never |
| 46596 | did a kindness to their neighbour. Never did a pure prayer | did a kindness to their neighbour. Never did a pure prayer | did a kindness to their neighbour. Never did a pure prayer |
| 46597 | of their own ascend to God from them. Never because of | of their own ascend to God from them. Never because of | of their own ascend to God from them. Never because of |
| 46598 | their anxiety about their possessions did they act in a right | their anxiety about their possessions did they act in a right | their anxiety about their possessions did they act in a right |
| 46599 | manner before God.’ | manner before God.’ | manner before God.’ |
| 46600 | And he who was over the punishments carried them from | And he who was over the punishments carried them from | And he who was over the punishments carried them from |
| 46601 | this side to that, and all those who were suffering punishments | this side to that, and all those who were suffering punishments | this side to that, and all those who were suffering punishments |
| 46602 | looked at them. And those who were suffering punishments | looked at them. And those who were suffering punishments | looked at them. And those who were suffering punishments |
| 46603 | said unto them, ‘We are suffering punishments because when | said unto them, ‘We are suffering punishments because when | said unto them, ‘We are suffering punishments because when |
| 46604 | we were in the world Satan was with us, but what do ye here | we were in the world Satan was with us, but what do ye here | we were in the world Satan was with us, but what do ye here |
| 46605 | mm this place?’ And again [the Angel who was over the | mm this place?’ And again [the Angel who was over the | mm this place?’ And again [the Angel who was over the |
| 46606 | punishments] sent them to another place, and those who were | punishments] sent them to another place, and those who were | punishments] sent them to another place, and those who were |
| 46607 | suffering punishment there also said unto them, ¢ Right well | suffering punishment there also said unto them, ¢ Right well | suffering punishment there also said unto them, ¢ Right well |
| 46608 | do we know that we are sinners, whereas ye carry upon | do we know that we are sinners, whereas ye carry upon | do we know that we are sinners, whereas ye carry upon |
| 46609 | yourselves the Name of God, but it is only by word of mouth : | yourselves the Name of God, but it is only by word of mouth : | yourselves the Name of God, but it is only by word of mouth : |
| 46610 | therefore shall ye receive this punishment for ever’ And | therefore shall ye receive this punishment for ever’ And | therefore shall ye receive this punishment for ever’ And |
| 46611 | I heaved a sigh and I wept, saying, Woe to the race of men! | I heaved a sigh and I wept, saying, Woe to the race of men! | I heaved a sigh and I wept, saying, Woe to the race of men! |
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| 46612 | Fol. 16 « | Fol. 16 « | Fol. 16 « |
| 46613 | Pia | Pia | Pia |
| 46614 | Fol. 16» | Fol. 16» | Fol. 16» |
| 46615 | pik | pik | pik |
| 46616 | 1066 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1066 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1066 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL |
| 46617 | Woe unto the sinner who is born into this world!’ And | | Woe unto the sinner who is born into this world!’ And | | Woe unto the sinner who is born into this world!’ And | |
| 46618 | the angel answered and said unto me, Ⲟ Paul, why dost | the angel answered and said unto me, ⲟⲓ Paul, why dost | the angel answered and said unto me, oi Paul, why dost |
| 46619 | thou weep ? Wouldst thou be more compassionate than God ? | thou weep ? Wouldst thou be more compassionate than God ? | thou weep ? Wouldst thou be more compassionate than God ? |
| 46620 | God knoweth that there is judgement to come, and for this | God knoweth that there is judgement to come, and for this | God knoweth that there is judgement to come, and for this |
| 46621 | reason He alloweth each one to do what he pleaseth upon | reason He alloweth each one to do what he pleaseth upon | reason He alloweth each one to do what he pleaseth upon |
| 46622 | the earth.” And great grief fell upon me, and [I shed] tears. | the earth.” And great grief fell upon me, and [I shed] tears. | the earth.” And great grief fell upon me, and [I shed] tears. |
| 46623 | And the angel said unto me, “Why dost thou weep, O Paul, | And the angel said unto me, “Why dost thou weep, O Paul, | And the angel said unto me, “Why dost thou weep, O Paul, |
| 46624 | before thou seest the Great Judgement? Follow thou me, | before thou seest the Great Judgement? Follow thou me, | before thou seest the Great Judgement? Follow thou me, |
| 46625 | however, and I will shew thee [punishments] which are seven | however, and I will shew thee [punishments] which are seven | however, and I will shew thee [punishments] which are seven |
| 46626 | times more [terrible] than these.” | times more [terrible] than these.” | times more [terrible] than these.” |
| 46627 | Then he took me to the place where all kinds of punish- | Then he took me to the place where all kinds of punish- | Then he took me to the place where all kinds of punish- |
| 46628 | ments were inflicted. He took me to the pit of the abyss, | ments were inflicted. He took me to the pit of the abyss, | ments were inflicted. He took me to the pit of the abyss, |
| 46629 | and T found it sealed with seven seals of fire. And the angel | and T found it sealed with seven seals of fire. And the angel | and T found it sealed with seven seals of fire. And the angel |
| 46630 | who accompanied me said unto him that was over the pit | who accompanied me said unto him that was over the pit | who accompanied me said unto him that was over the pit |
| 46631 | of the abyss, ‘Open the pit in order that Paul, the beloved | of the abyss, ‘Open the pit in order that Paul, the beloved | of the abyss, ‘Open the pit in order that Paul, the beloved |
| 46632 | of God, may see it, for he is to be permitted to see everything | of God, may see it, for he is to be permitted to see everything | of God, may see it, for he is to be permitted to see everything |
| 46633 | relating to the punishments which he wisheth to see.” And | relating to the punishments which he wisheth to see.” And | relating to the punishments which he wisheth to see.” And |
| 46634 | the angel said unto me, ¢ Withdraw thyself a little way | the angel said unto me, ¢ Withdraw thyself a little way | the angel said unto me, ¢ Withdraw thyself a little way |
| 46635 | because thou wilt not be able to bear the evil stench.” And | because thou wilt not be able to bear the evil stench.” And | because thou wilt not be able to bear the evil stench.” And |
| 46636 | immediately he uncovered the pit of the abyss the strong | immediately he uncovered the pit of the abyss the strong | immediately he uncovered the pit of the abyss the strong |
| 46637 | fumes of an evil stench rose up from the pit, and it was far | fumes of an evil stench rose up from the pit, and it was far | fumes of an evil stench rose up from the pit, and it was far |
| 46638 | worse than all the torturings. And I looked down into the | worse than all the torturings. And I looked down into the | worse than all the torturings. And I looked down into the |
| 46639 | pit, and I found that it was filled throughout and heaped | pit, and I found that it was filled throughout and heaped | pit, and I found that it was filled throughout and heaped |
| 46640 | up everywhere with masses of fire which were blazing in all | up everywhere with masses of fire which were blazing in all | up everywhere with masses of fire which were blazing in all |
| 46641 | directions, and I saw that it would be most difficult even for | directions, and I saw that it would be most difficult even for | directions, and I saw that it would be most difficult even for |
| 46642 | one | person to descend into it without the greatest danger. | one | person to descend into it without the greatest danger. | one | person to descend into it without the greatest danger. |
| 46643 | And the angel said unto me, ¢ When a man is cast down into | And the angel said unto me, ¢ When a man is cast down into | And the angel said unto me, ¢ When a man is cast down into |
| 46644 | this pit as a punishment, the remembrance of him never | this pit as a punishment, the remembrance of him never | this pit as a punishment, the remembrance of him never |
| 46645 | ascendeth before the Father, and the Son, and the Holy | ascendeth before the Father, and the Son, and the Holy | ascendeth before the Father, and the Son, and the Holy |
| 46646 | Ghost, and before all the angels.” And I said unto the angel, | Ghost, and before all the angels.” And I said unto the angel, | Ghost, and before all the angels.” And I said unto the angel, |
| 46647 | ¢Who are those who are cast down into this pit?’ And he | ¢Who are those who are cast down into this pit?’ And he | ¢Who are those who are cast down into this pit?’ And he |
| 46648 | said unto me, ¢ Every one who saith that Jesus hath not come | said unto me, ¢ Every one who saith that Jesus hath not come | said unto me, ¢ Every one who saith that Jesus hath not come |
| 46649 | in the flesh, and that Ⲡⲉ was not brought forth by Mary, | in the flesh, and that ⲡⲉ was not brought forth by Mary, | in the flesh, and that pe was not brought forth by Mary, |
| 46650 | the Holy Virgin; and those who say that the bread and | the Holy Virgin; and those who say that the bread and | the Holy Virgin; and those who say that the bread and |
| 46651 | the wine over which the Name of God is pronounced are not | the wine over which the Name of God is pronounced are not | the wine over which the Name of God is pronounced are not |
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| 46652 | ⲙⲙ -ϫ | ⲙⲙ -ϫ | mm -g |
| 46653 | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL 1067 | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL 1067 | THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL 1067 |
| 46654 | the Body of the Christ and Iis Blood ; and all those who | the Body of the Christ and Iis Blood ; and all those who | the Body of the Christ and Iis Blood ; and all those who |
| 46655 | deny their baptism, and who pollute their seal with violence ; | deny their baptism, and who pollute their seal with violence ; | deny their baptism, and who pollute their seal with violence ; |
| 46656 | this shall be their place of habitation for ever’ Now the | this shall be their place of habitation for ever’ Now the | this shall be their place of habitation for ever’ Now the |
| 46657 | distance of each one from the other was a cubit of length. | distance of each one from the other was a cubit of length. | distance of each one from the other was a cubit of length. |
| 46658 | At a distance from the foundation thereof I saw some men | At a distance from the foundation thereof I saw some men | At a distance from the foundation thereof I saw some men |
| 46659 | and women who were living among ice and snow, and were | and women who were living among ice and snow, and were | and women who were living among ice and snow, and were |
| 46660 | gnashing their teeth. And TI said unto the angel, Ⲁ lord, | gnashing their teeth. And TI said unto the angel, ⲁ lord, | gnashing their teeth. And TI said unto the angel, a lord, |
| 46661 | who are these who are hving in this place of torment?’ | who are these who are hving in this place of torment?’ | who are these who are hving in this place of torment?’ |
| 46662 | And he said unto me, * These are they who say that the Christ | And he said unto me, * These are they who say that the Christ | And he said unto me, * These are they who say that the Christ |
| 46663 | hath not risen from the dead, and that this flesh [of ours] | hath not risen from the dead, and that this flesh [of ours] | hath not risen from the dead, and that this flesh [of ours] |
| 46664 | cannot rise [from the dead] And I said unto the angel, | cannot rise [from the dead] And I said unto the angel, | cannot rise [from the dead] And I said unto the angel, |
| 46665 | | ‘Is there nothing at all except the gnashing of the teeth | | ‘Is there nothing at all except the gnashing of the teeth | | ‘Is there nothing at all except the gnashing of the teeth |
| 46666 | and ice, which those which are in this place | possess? Is Fol. 17a | and ice, which those which are in this place | possess? Is Fol. 17a | and ice, which those which are in this place | possess? Is Fol. 17a |
| 46667 | there no heat at all here?’ And the angel said unto me, PIT | there no heat at all here?’ And the angel said unto me, PIT | there no heat at all here?’ And the angel said unto me, PIT |
| 46668 | ¢ Nothing at all ; ice and snow are the only things that exist | ¢ Nothing at all ; ice and snow are the only things that exist | ¢ Nothing at all ; ice and snow are the only things that exist |
| 46669 | in this place.” And I said unto the angel, ‘If the sun were | in this place.” And I said unto the angel, ‘If the sun were | in this place.” And I said unto the angel, ‘If the sun were |
| 46670 | to rise upon them would they become warm?’ The angel | to rise upon them would they become warm?’ The angel | to rise upon them would they become warm?’ The angel |
| 46671 | said unto me, ‘If seven suns were to rise upon them they | said unto me, ‘If seven suns were to rise upon them they | said unto me, ‘If seven suns were to rise upon them they |
| 46672 | would never become warm, because of the ice and snow which | would never become warm, because of the ice and snow which | would never become warm, because of the ice and snow which |
| 46673 | are over them.” Then I spread out my hands, and I heaved | are over them.” Then I spread out my hands, and I heaved | are over them.” Then I spread out my hands, and I heaved |
| 46674 | a sigh, and I wept, saying, ‘It is far better not to have | a sigh, and I wept, saying, ‘It is far better not to have | a sigh, and I wept, saying, ‘It is far better not to have |
| 46675 | begotten a wicked man upon the earth than to have done so.” | begotten a wicked man upon the earth than to have done so.” | begotten a wicked man upon the earth than to have done so.” |
| 46676 | And straightway when the men and women saw me weeping | And straightway when the men and women saw me weeping | And straightway when the men and women saw me weeping |
| 46677 | they all cried out, and those who were suffering punishments, | they all cried out, and those who were suffering punishments, | they all cried out, and those who were suffering punishments, |
| 46678 | both those who were inside and those who were outside, wept. | both those who were inside and those who were outside, wept. | both those who were inside and those who were outside, wept. |
| 46679 | And I Paul looked and I saw the heavens opened, and | And I Paul looked and I saw the heavens opened, and | And I Paul looked and I saw the heavens opened, and |
| 46680 | I saw Michael, the [Archangel of the Covenant, come forth | I saw Michael, the [Archangel of the Covenant, come forth | I saw Michael, the [Archangel of the Covenant, come forth |
| 46681 | from heaven with all the hosts of the angels, and all the | from heaven with all the hosts of the angels, and all the | from heaven with all the hosts of the angels, and all the |
| 46682 | angels cast themselves down on their faces. And when all | angels cast themselves down on their faces. And when all | angels cast themselves down on their faces. And when all |
| 46683 | those who were suffering punishments saw them they wept, | those who were suffering punishments saw them they wept, | those who were suffering punishments saw them they wept, |
| 46684 | and they said unto him, Ⲡⲁⲩⲉ mercy upon us, O Archangel | and they said unto him, Ⲡⲁⲩⲉ mercy upon us, O Archangel | and they said unto him, Pave mercy upon us, O Archangel |
| 46685 | of the Covenant, thou compassionate one, who dost pray for | of the Covenant, thou compassionate one, who dost pray for | of the Covenant, thou compassionate one, who dost pray for |
| 46686 | mankind at all times; the world is at peace through thee, | mankind at all times; the world is at peace through thee, | mankind at all times; the world is at peace through thee, |
| 46687 | O Michael. We sce the Judgement, and we know the Son | O Michael. We sce the Judgement, and we know the Son | O Michael. We sce the Judgement, and we know the Son |
| 46688 | of God. If only it had been possible for thee to have healed | of God. If only it had been possible for thee to have healed | of God. If only it had been possible for thee to have healed |
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| 46689 | Fol. 17 ¢ | Fol. 17 ¢ | Fol. 17 ¢ |
| 46690 | ⲣⲓⲇ | ⲣⲓⲇ | riḋ |
| 46691 | Fol. ϥ | Fol. Ϥ | Fol. F |
| 46692 | ⲣⲓⲉ | ⲣⲓⲉ | rie |
| 46693 | 1068 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1068 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL | 1068 THE APOCALYPSE OF PAUL |
| 46694 | us before we came to this place which is full of suffering! | us before we came to this place which is full of suffering! | us before we came to this place which is full of suffering! |
| 46695 | We heard that the Judgement was to take place before we | We heard that the Judgement was to take place before we | We heard that the Judgement was to take place before we |
| 46696 | came forth from the body, and we did not occupy ourselves | came forth from the body, and we did not occupy ourselves | came forth from the body, and we did not occupy ourselves |
| 46697 | with the things of the world. Permit us, O Michael, to | with the things of the world. Permit us, O Michael, to | with the things of the world. Permit us, O Michael, to |
| 46698 | repent.” And Michael answered and said, ¢ Hear me, O ye | repent.” And Michael answered and said, ¢ Hear me, O ye | repent.” And Michael answered and said, ¢ Hear me, O ye |
| 46699 | who are suffering punishments, | and hear Michael speak, who | who are suffering punishments, | and hear Michael speak, who | who are suffering punishments, | and hear Michael speak, who |
| 46700 | standeth at all times before God. As God liveth, Whom | standeth at all times before God. As God liveth, Whom | standeth at all times before God. As God liveth, Whom |
| 46701 | 1 serve, and as the Lord liveth before Whom Ⲓ stand, neither | 1 serve, and as the Lord liveth before Whom ⲓ stand, neither | 1 serve, and as the Lord liveth before Whom i stand, neither |
| 46702 | a day nor a night hath passed wherein [I have] not prayed | a day nor a night hath passed wherein [I have] not prayed | a day nor a night hath passed wherein [I have] not prayed |
| 46703 | on behalf of the race of men. Michael prayeth in heaven, | on behalf of the race of men. Michael prayeth in heaven, | on behalf of the race of men. Michael prayeth in heaven, |
| 46704 | and meanwhile men carry on their plays and amusements | and meanwhile men carry on their plays and amusements | and meanwhile men carry on their plays and amusements |
| 46705 | upon the earth, and their fornications, and those who are | upon the earth, and their fornications, and those who are | upon the earth, and their fornications, and those who are |
| 46706 | upon the earth do not assist Michael. Ⲟ men, ye passed all | upon the earth do not assist Michael. Ⲟⲓ men, ye passed all | upon the earth do not assist Michael. Oi men, ye passed all |
| 46707 | your time upon the earth and did not repent. I am he who | your time upon the earth and did not repent. I am he who | your time upon the earth and did not repent. I am he who |
| 46708 | malketh entreaty to the Lord until Ie sendeth to you dew out | malketh entreaty to the Lord until Ie sendeth to you dew out | malketh entreaty to the Lord until Ie sendeth to you dew out |
| 46709 | of heaven. I am he who prayeth unto God until the abyss | of heaven. I am he who prayeth unto God until the abyss | of heaven. I am he who prayeth unto God until the abyss |
| 46710 | openeth its mouth, and poureth out water upon the earth, | openeth its mouth, and poureth out water upon the earth, | openeth its mouth, and poureth out water upon the earth, |
| 46711 | and it giveth its fruits. Ⲓ testify unto you that when a man | and it giveth its fruits. Ⲓ testify unto you that when a man | and it giveth its fruits. I testify unto you that when a man |
| 46712 | doeth one small good thing, I become unto him a strong | doeth one small good thing, I become unto him a strong | doeth one small good thing, I become unto him a strong |
| 46713 | defence and helper, until he is delivered from punishments. | defence and helper, until he is delivered from punishments. | defence and helper, until he is delivered from punishments. |
| 46714 | Where now are your prayers? Where is your repentance ? | Where now are your prayers? Where is your repentance ? | Where now are your prayers? Where is your repentance ? |
| 46715 | Where are your charities which ye have done? Ye have | Where are your charities which ye have done? Ye have | Where are your charities which ye have done? Ye have |
| 46716 | wasted your time which yc have passed upon the earth. | wasted your time which yc have passed upon the earth. | wasted your time which yc have passed upon the earth. |
| 46717 | Weep ye therefore, O men, and I myself will weep, and the | Weep ye therefore, O men, and I myself will weep, and the | Weep ye therefore, O men, and I myself will weep, and the |
| 46718 | angels also, and Paul also, the beloved of God, will weep with | angels also, and Paul also, the beloved of God, will weep with | angels also, and Paul also, the beloved of God, will weep with |
| 46719 | you. Perhaps He Who is compassionate will grant unto you | you. Perhaps He Who is compassionate will grant unto you | you. Perhaps He Who is compassionate will grant unto you |
| 46720 | a little respite.” | | a little respite.” | | a little respite.” | |
| 46721 | And again those who were suffering punishments lifted up | And again those who were suffering punishments lifted up | And again those who were suffering punishments lifted up |
| 46722 | their voices and wept, and again they heaved sighs, according | their voices and wept, and again they heaved sighs, according | their voices and wept, and again they heaved sighs, according |
| 46723 | to the commandment of Michael, saying, ¢ Have mercy upon | to the commandment of Michael, saying, ¢ Have mercy upon | to the commandment of Michael, saying, ¢ Have mercy upon |
| 46724 | us, O Son of the Living God. And Paul himself also cried | us, O Son of the Living God. And Paul himself also cried | us, O Son of the Living God. And Paul himself also cried |
| 46725 | out, saying, Ⲟ my Lord Jesus the Christ, have compassion | out, saying, ⲟⲓ my Lord Jesus the Christ, have compassion | out, saying, oi my Lord Jesus the Christ, have compassion |
| 46726 | upon Thy created beings.” Then Michael, followed by ten | upon Thy created beings.” Then Michael, followed by ten | upon Thy created beings.” Then Michael, followed by ten |
| 46727 | thousand angels, cast himself down before God, saying, ‘Have | thousand angels, cast himself down before God, saying, ‘Have | thousand angels, cast himself down before God, saying, ‘Have |
| 46728 | compassion upon Thy created beings! Have compassion upon | compassion upon Thy created beings! Have compassion upon | compassion upon Thy created beings! Have compassion upon |
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