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,,lett]s ,,( ,s4 ,,ambrose1 ,,bi%op ,,( ,,milan1 ,,translat$1 ,,) ,,notes ,,& ,,indices4 ,,ox=d1 ,,james ,,p>k] ,,& ,,co41 ,,& ,,riv+tons1 ,,london1 ,,ox=d1 ,,& ,,cambridge4 #ahha4 ,,pr9t$ ,,by ,,! ,,devonport ,,society ,,( ,,! ,,holy ,,tr9ity1 ,,holy ,,rood1 ,,ox=d4 #ahha4 ,,notice4 ,! ,translation ( ,s4 ,ambrose's ,epi/les 0 made 9 ! e>ly days ( ! ,libr>y ( ! ,fa!rs by a fri5d1 n[ ) ,god1 be=e ! *eck :i* ! ,s]ies receiv$ ?r\gh v>i\s sorr[ful losses4 ,x has n[ be5 revis$ by an accompli%$ s*ol>1 ! ,rev4 ,h4 ,wal=d1 ,m4,a41 "o ( ! ,ma/]s at ,hayleybury4 ,ov]-"w prev5t$ ! writ+ ( "s introductory rem>ks4 ,e4 ,b4 ,p4 ,,*ri/ ,,*ur*1 ,l5t1 #ahha4 ,,cont5ts4 ,lett] ( ,gratian to ,,ambrose4 ,,lett] ,i4 ,,ambrose ,bi%op to ! ,bless$ ,emp]or & mo/ ,*ri/ian ,pr9ce ,gratian4 ,,lett] ,,ii4 ,,ambrose to ,con/antius4 ,,lett] ,,iii4 ,,ambrose to ,felix4 ,,lett] ,,iv4 ,,ambrose to ,felix1 heal?4 ,,lett]s ,v4 & ,,vi4 ,^! ,lett]s to ,syagrius appe> 9 ! orig9al ,lat9 at ! end ( ! ,book4 ,,lett] ,,vii4 ,,ambrose to ,ju/us1 heal?4 ,,lett] ,,viii4 ,,ambrose to ,ju/us4 ,! proce$+s ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia aga9/ ! h]etics ,palladius & ,secundianus4 ,,lett] ,,ix4 ,! ,c\ncil :i* is assembl$ at ,aquileia to our mo/ belov$ bre?r51 ! ,bi%ops ( ! ,vi5nese & ! fir/ & second ,n>bonese ,prov9ces 9 ,gaul4 ,,lett] ,x4 ,! holy ,c\ncil :i* is assembl$ at ,aquileia to ! mo/ graci\s ,*ri/ian ,emp]ors1 & mo/ bless$ ,pr9ces1 ,gratian1 ,val5t9ian1 & ,!odosius4 ,,lett] ,,xi4 ,to ! mo/ graci\s ,emp]ors & ,*ri/ian ,pr9ces1 ! mo/ glori\s & mo/ bless$ ,gratian1 ,val5t9ian1 & ,!odosius1 ! ,c\ncil :i* is assembl$ at ,aquileia4 ,,lett] ,,xii4 ,to ! mo/ graci\s & ,*ri/ian ,emp]ors1 ! glori\s & mo/ bless$ ,pr9ces1 ,gratian1 ,val5t9ian1 & ,!odosius1 ! holy ,c\ncil :i* is assembl$ at ,aquileia4 ,,lett] ,,xiii4 ,to ! mo/ bless$ ,emp]or & mo/ graci\s ,pr9ce ,!odosius1 ,,ambrose & ! o!r ,bi%ops ( ,italy4 ,,lett] ,,xiv4 ,to ! mo/ bless$ ,emp]or & mo/ graci\s ,pr9ce ,!odosius1 ,,ambrose & ! o!r ,bi%ops ( ,italy4 ,,lett] ,,xv4 ,,ambrose to ,anatolius1 ,numesius1 ,sev]us1 ,philip1 ,mac$onius1 ,ammianus1 ,!odosius1 ,eutropius1 ,cl>us1 ,eusebius1 & ,timo!us1 ,prie/s ( ! ,"l1 & to all ! belov$ ,cl]gy & p ( ,!ssalonica1 heal?4 ,,lett] ,,xvi4 ,bi%op ,,ambrose to 8 bro!r ,anysius4 ,,lett] ,,xvii4 ,bi%op ,,ambrose to ! mo/ bless$ ,pr9ce & ,*ri/ian ,emp]or ,val5t9ian4 ,! ,memorial ( ,symma*us1 prefect ( ! city4 ,,lett] ,,xviii4 ,bi%op ,,ambrose to ! mo/ bless$ ,pr9ce & graci\s ,emp]or1 8 ,maje/y ,val5t9ian4 ,,lett] ,,xix4 ,,ambrose to ,vigilius4 ,,lett] ,,xx4 ,to ,m>cell9a4 ,,lett] ,,xxi4 ,to ! mo/ clem5t ,emp]or1 8 bless$ ,maje/y ,val5t9ian1 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 s5ds greet+4 ,,s]mon4 ,aga9/ ,aux5tius on ! giv+ up ! ,basilicas4 ,,lett] ,,xxii4 ,to ! lady 8 ,si/] :om he loves m ?an 8 life & eyes ,,ambrose h] bro!r s5ds greet+4 ,,lett] ,,xxiii4 ,to ! lords1 8 bre?r5 mo/ belov$1 ! ,bi%ops ?r\gh\t ! ,prov9ce ( milia1 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op4 ,,lett] ,,xxiv4 ,,ambrose to ! ,emp]or ,val5t9ian4 ,,lett] ,,xxv4 ,,ambrose to ,/udius4 ,,lett] ,,xxvi4 ,,ambrose to ,ir5u4 ,/udius8 ,,lett] ,,xxvii4 ,,ambrose to ,ir5u1 greet+4 ,,lett] ,,xxviii4 ,,ambrose to ,ir5u1 greet+4 ,,lett] ,,xxix4 ,,ambrose to ,ir5u1 greet+4 ,,lett] ,,xxx4 ,,ambrose to ,ir5u1 greet+4 ,,lett] ,,xxxi4 ,,ambrose to ,ir5u1 greet+4 ,,lett] ,,xxxii4 ,,ambrose to ,ir5u1 greet+4 ,,lett] ,,xxxiii4 ,,ambrose to ,ir5u1 greet+4 ,,lett] ,,xxxiv4 ,,ambrose to ,horontianus1 greet+4 ,,lett] ,,xxxv4 ,,ambrose to ,horontianus4 ,,lett] ,,xxxvi4 ,,ambrose to ,horontianus4 ,,lett] ,,xxxvii4 ,,ambrose to ,simplician1 greet+4 ,calanus to ,alex&]4 ,,lett] ,,xxxviii4 ,,ambrose to ,simplician1 greet+4 ,,lett] ,,xxxix4 ,,ambrose to ,fau/9us1 greet+4 ,,lett] ,,xl4 ,to ! mo/ preci\s ,pr9ce & bless$ ,emp]or 8 ,maje/y ,!odosius1 ,bi%op ,,ambrose s5ds greet+4 ,,lett] ,,xli4 ,! ,bro!r to 8 ,si/]4 ,! ,lett] ( ,pope ,siricius to ! ,*ur* ( ,milan4 ,,lett] ,,xlii4 ,to _! "l1 _! de>ly belov$ bro!r1 ,pope ,syricius1 ,,ambrose1 ,sab9us1 ,bassianus1 & ! re/ s5d greet+4 ,,lett] ,,xliii4 ,,ambrose to ,horontianus4 ,,lett] ,,xliv4 ,,ambrose to ,horontianus4 ,,lett] ,,xlv4 ,,ambrose to ,sab9us4 ,,lett] ,,xlvi4 ,,ambrose to ,sab9us4 ,,lett] ,,xlvii4 ,,ambrose to ,sab9us4 ,,lett] ,,xlviii4 ,,ambrose to ,sab9us4 ,,lett] ,,xlix4 ,,ambrose to ,sab9us4 ,,lett] ,l4 ,,ambrose to ,*romatius4 ,,lett] ,,li4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 to 8 ,maje/y ! ,emp]or ,!odosius4 ,,lett] ,,lii4 ,,ambrose to ,titianus4 ,,lett] ,,liii4 ,,ambrose to ! ,emp]or ,!odosius4 ,,lett] ,,liv4 ,,ambrose to ,eusebius4 ,,lett] ,,lv4 ,,ambrose to ,eusebius4 ,,lett] ,,lvi4 ,,ambrose to ,!ophilus4 ,lett] on ! case ( ,bonosus4 ,,lett] ,,lvii4 ,to ! mo/ graci\s ,emp]or ,eug5ius1 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 s5ds greet+4 ,,lett] ,,lviii4 ,,ambrose to ,sab9us1 ,bi%op4 ,,lett] ,,lix4 ,,ambrose to ,sev]us1 ,bi%op4 ,,lett] ,,lx4 ,,ambrose to ,pat]nus4 ,,lett] ,,lxi4 ,,ambrose to ! ,emp]or ,!odosius4 ,,lett] ,,lxii4 ,,ambrose to ! ,emp]or ,!odosius4 ,,lett] ,,lxiii4 ,,ambrose1 s]vant ( ,*ri/1 call$ to be ,bi%op1 to ! ,*ur* ( ,v]cell1 & to !m :o call$ on ! ,"n ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 grace unto y f ,god ! ,fa!r & ,8 ,only-begott5 ,son be fulfill$ 9 ! ,holy ,_s4 ,,lett] ,,lxiv4 ,,ambrose to ,ir5u1 greet+4 ,,lett] ,,lxv4 ,,ambrose to ,simplicianus1 greet+4 ,,lett] ,,lxvi4 ,,ambrose to ,romulus4 ,,lett] ,,lxvii4 ,,ambrose to ,simplicianus1 greet+4 ,,lett] ,,lxviii4 ,,ambrose to ,romulus4 ,,lett] ,,lxix4 ,,ambrose to ,ir5u1 greet+4 ,,lett] ,,lxx4 ,,ambrose to ,horontianus4 ,,lett] ,,lxxi4 ,,ambrose to ,horontianus4 ,,lett] ,,lxxii4 ,,ambrose to ,con/antius4 ,,lett] ,,lxxiii4 ,,ambrose to ,ir5u4 ,,lett] ,,lxxiv4 ,,ambrose to ,ir5u4 ,,lett] ,,lxxv4 ,,ambrose to ,clem5tianus4 ,,lett] ,,lxxvi4 ,,ambrose to ,ir5u1 greet+4 ,,lett] ,,lxxvii4 ,,ambrose to ,horontianus4 ,,lett] ,,lxxviii4 ,,ambrose to ,horontianus4 ,,lett] ,,lxxix4 ,,ambrose to ,bellicius1 greet+4 ,,lett] ,,lxxx4 ,,ambrose to ,bellicius1 greet+4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxi4 ,,ambrose to c]ta9 ( ! ,cl]gy4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxii4 ,,ambrose to ,m>cellus4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxiii4 ,,ambrose to ,sis9nius4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxiv4 ,,ambrose to ,cynegius4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxv4 ,,ambrose to ,siricius4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxvi4 ,,ambrose to ,siricius4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxvii4 ,,ambrose to ,bi%ops ,sigat9us & ,delph9us4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxviii4 ,,ambrose to ,atticus4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxix4 ,,ambrose to ,alypius4 ,,lett] ,,xc4 ,,ambrose to ,antonius4 ,,lett] ,,xci4 ,,ambrose to 8 bro!r ,c&idianus4 ,,index4 ,,errata4 p4 #bj4 head+ = #8skekel' read #8%ekel4' p4 #aeb4 l4 #ae4 = #8,arianism' read #8,arim9um4' p4 #ahc4 l4 #h4 = #8unre/or$' read #8un/a9$4' p4 #bag4 ,at ! end ( #ab add ! foll[+ s5t5ce4 #8,a good "m ( s\ls 9 t ,j]usalem :i* is 9 heav54' ib4 l4 #ah4 = #8life' read #8wife4' p4 #bai4 note1 = #8a' read #8f1' & = #8cic4' read #8,cic4' p4 #beh4 m>g4 = #8di/onxi/i' read #8di/9xi/i4' p4 #bhe4 la/ ref4 = #8#a ,col4' read #8,col4' p4 #bih4 l4 #bi aft] #8p>tly full1' add #8fulness 9 ! ,gospel1 half-fulness 9 ! ,law1' & = #8?us' read #8z4' p4 #cfh4 l4 #aj4 = #8s9less' read #8s5seless4' ib4 m>g4 = #8,ezra viii1' read #8,ezra viii4 #b4' pp4 #cgj1 #cgd are pr9t$ #bgj1 #bgd4 p4 #dbi4 mag4 = #8,s4 ,john i4 #hf1' read #8,s4 ,john i4 #bi4' ,,! ,,lett]s ,,( ,s4 ,,ambrose ,,bi%op ,,( ,,milan4 ,,lett] ,,( ,,gratian ,,to ,,ambrose4 ,a4,d4 #cgi4 ,,x is 9 answ] to ?is t ,lett] #a 0 writt5 by ,s4 ,ambrose4 ,x 0 writt5 by ! ,emp]or ,gratian 9 8 #bj? ye>1 f\r ye>s aft] 8 succession to ! ,empire 9 p>tn]%ip ) 8 ,uncle ,val5s & 8 y\ng] bro!r ,val5t9ian ! #bnd1 on ! dea? ( _! fa!r ,val5t9ian ! fir/1 #cge ,a4,d4 ,tillemont 7,hi/4 des ,emp4 vol4 v4 p4 #aeh47 calls x #8une lettre t\te ple9e de pit et d'humilit1 et d'ailleurs mesme crite avec beauc\p d'esprit et d'elegance4' ,,! ,,emp]or ,,gratian ,,to ,,ambrose ,,bi%op ,,( ,,almighty ,,god4 #a4 ,,great is my desire t z ,i rememb] y ?\gh f> away1 & 9 _s am pres5t ) y1 s ,i may be ) y 9 bodily pres5ce also4 ,ha/5 !n1 holy ,bi%op#a ( ,god2 come & tea* me1 :o am already a s9c]e believ]2 n t ,i am eag] = controv]sy1 or seek to appreh5d ,god 9 words r ?an ) my m9d1 b t ! revelation ( ,8 ,godhead may s9k m deeply into an enlight5$ brea/4 ,sid5ote3 creaturam4 #b4 ,= ,he w tea* me1 ,he ,:om ,i d5y n1 b confess to be my ,god & my ,"l1 n cavill+ at t creat$ nature 9 ,him1 :i* ,i see also 9 myself4 ,t ,i c add no?+ to ,*ri/ ,i ackn[l$ge1 b ,i am desir\s by decl>+ ! ,son to comm5d myself to ! ,fa!r also2 = 9 ,god ,i c fe> no jeal\sy2 nor w ,i suppose myself su* an eulogi/ z t ,i c exalt ,8 div9ity by my words4 ,weak & frail1 ,i proclaim ,him accord+ to my p[]1 n accord+ to ,8 ,maje/y4 #c4 ,i beg y to be/[ ^u me ! ,treatise#b y gave me be=e1 add+ to x an or?odox discussion on ! ,holy ,_s3 prove1 ,i besee* y1 bo? by ,scripture & reason1 t ,he is ,god4 ,god keep y = _m ye>s1 my fa!r1 s]vant ( ! et]nal ,god1 ,:om we wor%ip1 ev5 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,,lett] ,i4 ,a4,d4 #cgi4 ,,9 ?is lett] ,s4 ,ambrose replies to ! prec$+4 ,he apologises = n com+ at once to ,gratian1 &1 aft] prais+ 8 humility & fai?1 promises to come be=e long1 & mean:ile s5ds him ! two books 7duos libellos7 ( ! ,treatise ,de ,fide1 :i* he _h be=e compos$ at ,gratian's reque/1 begg+ = "t to write on ! subject ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,,ambrose ,,bi%op ,,to ,,! ,,bless$ ,,emp]or ,,& ,,mo/ ,,*ri/ian ,,pr9ce1 ,,gratian4 #a4 ,,x 0 n lack ( affection1 mo/ ,*ri/ian ,pr9ce1 7= ,i c give y no title m true or m illu/ri\s ?an ?is17 x 0 n1 ,i repeat1 lack ( affection1 b mode/y :i* put a re/ra9t ^u t affection1 & h9d]$ my com+ to meet y\r ,grace4 ,b if ,i did n meet y on y\r return 9 p]son1 ,i did s 9 _s1 & ) my pray]s1 :]e9 ! duties ( a prie/ m especially lie4 ,meet1 did ,i say8 ,nay1 :5 0 ,i abs5t8 ,i :o foll[$ y ) an entire affection1 :o clung to y 9 ?\ght & he>t2 & surely x is by our s\ls t we are pres5t to "o o!r mo/ intimately4 ,i /udi$ y\r r\te day by day2 transport$ by my solicitude to y\r camp by night & day1 ,i %ield$ x ) my wat*ful pray]s1 pray]s1 if n ( prevail+ m]it1 yet ( unremitt+ affection4 #b4 ,& 9 (f]+ ^! = y\r safety we b5efit$ ourselves4 ,?is ,i say )\t flatt]y1 :i* y require n1 & ,i deem unbefitt+ my (fice1 b ) ! greate/ reg>d to ! fav\r y h %ewn me4 ,our ,judge ,himself1 ,:om y ackn[l$ge & 9 ,:om y dev\tly believe1 kn[e? t my he>t is refre%$ by y\r fai?1 y\r safety1 y\r glory1 & t n only my public duty b my p]sonal affection leads me to (f] ^! pray]s4 ,= y h re/or$ to me quiet 9 ! ,*ur*1 y h /opp$ ! m\?s 7w\ld t y _h /opp$ ! he>ts7 ( ! traitors1 & ?is y h done n less by ! au?ority ( y\r fai? ?an ( y\r p[]4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxv4 #dj4 #c4 ,:at %all ,i say ( y\r late lett]8 ! :ole is writt5 ) y\r own h&1 s t ! v *>act]s tell ( y\r fai? & devotion4 ,?us ,abraham ( old1 :5 m9i/]+ ent]ta9m5t to 8 gue/s1 slew a calf ) 8 own h&1 & _h n1 9 ?is sacr$ s]vice1 ! assi/ance ( o!rs4 ,b he1 a private man1 m9i/]$ to ! ,"l & ,8 ,angels1 or to ! ,"l 9 ,8 ,angels1 y1 ! ,emp]or1 hon\r ) y\r royal condesc5sion ! l[e/ ( ,bi%ops4 ,& yet ! ,"l is s]v$ :5 ,8 m9i/] is hon\r$2 = ,he ha? said1 ,inasmu* z ye h done x unto "o ( ! lea/ ( ^!1 ye h done x unto ,me4 #d4 ,b is x only ?is l(ty humility :i* ,i praise 9 ! ,emp]or1 & n r t fai?1 :i* y h rightly express$ ) a m9d consci\s ( y\r des]t1 or :i* ,he ,:om y d5y n ha? taught y8 ,= :o b ,he c\ld h taught y n to cavil at t creat$ nature 9 ,him :i* y see 9 y\rself8 ,no?+ c\ld h be5 said m pi\s or m accurate2 = to call ,*ri/ a creature sav\rs ( a contemptu\s cavil1 n ( a rev]5t confession4 ,aga91 :at c\ld be m unwor?y1 ?an to suppose ,him to be l z we ourselves are8 ,?us y h in/ruct$ me1 f :om y pr(ess y\r wi% to le>n1 = ,i nev] read nor he>d any?+ bett]4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xiv4 #ba4 #e4 ,aga91 h[ pi\s1 h[ admirable t expression1 t y fe> no jeal\sy 9 ,god6 ,f ! ,fa!r y anticipate a recomp5se = y\r love ( ! ,son1 yet y ackn[l$ge t y\r praise ( ! ,son c add no?+ to ,him1 only y wi% by prais+ ! ,son to comm5d y\rself to ! ,fa!r also4 ,?is ,he alone ha? taught y1 ,:o ha? said1 ,he t love? ,me1 %all be lov$ ( ,my ,fa!r4 #f4 ,y g on to say t y1 weak & frail z y are1 d n suppose y\rself su* an eulogi/ z t y c exalt ,8 div9ity by y\r words1 b t y prea* ,him accord+ to y\r p[]1 n accord+ to ,8 ,maje/y4 ,?is weakness is mighty 9 ,*ri/1 z ! ,apo/le has said1 ,:5 ,i am weak1 !n ,i am /rong4 ,?is humility excludes frailty4 #g4 ,c]ta9ly ,i w come1 & t spe$ily1 z y comm&1 t ,i may be pres5t ) y & he> & read ^! ?+s1 z !y are newly spok5 by y4 ,b ,i h s5t two small volumes1 = :i*1 approv$ z !y h be5 by y\r grace1 ,i %all h no fe>s2 ,i mu/ plead = "t to write on ! ,_s1 kn[+ z ,i d :at a judge ,i %all h ( my treatise4 #h4 ,mean:ile h[ev] y\r s5tim5ts & belief conc]n+ our ,"l & ,savi\r1 transf]r$ f ! ,son1 =m an abundant ass]tion to express our fai? 9 ! ev]la/+ ,godhead ( ! ,holy ,_s1 9 t y cavil n at t creat$ nature 9 ,him :i* y f9d 9 y\rself1 & suppose n t ,god1 ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 c be jeal\s ( ,8 own ,_s4 ,= t :i* is sep>at$ f communion ) ! creature is div9e4 #i4 ,if ! ,"l w1 ,i w 9 ?is also comply ) y\r ,maje/y's wi%es2 t z y h receiv$ ! grace ( ! ,holy ,_s1 s also y may "k t ,he1 hold+ s high a place 9 ! ,div9e glory1 has 9 ,8 own ,"n a "r to our v5]ation4 #aj4 ,may ,almighty ,god ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 v\*safe1 my ,"l ! ,emp]or1 *os5 by ,div9e provid5ce1 mo/ glori\s ,sov]eign1 may ,he v\*safe to keep y\r maje/y 9 all happ9ess & prosp]ity to an advanc$ age1 & e/abli% y\r k+dom 9 p]fect glory & 9 p]petual peace4 ,,lett] ,,ii4 ,a4,d4 #cgi4 ,,we ga!r f ! lett] itself t ,con/antius1 to :om x is address$ 0 a newly appo9t$ ,bi%op1 b ( :at see does n appe>4 ,9 #bg ,s4 ,ambrose comm5ds to 8 c>e ! see ( ,=um ,cornelii1 :i* 0 vacant at ! "t1 z be+ 9 8 neighb\rhood4 ,! gr\nds on :i* ! ,b5$ict9e ,editors fix ! date seem r vague4 ,its int]e/ h[ev] is n hi/orical3 x is simply hortatory1 urg+ on ,con/antius ! fulfilm5t ( ! duties ( 8 new (fice1 & sett+ be=e him ! *ief subjects to :i* 8 prea*+ %\ld be address$4 ,f ,s4 ,ambrose call+ him #8my son' 7 #bg7 x w\ld seem t he 0 ei!r "o ( 8 own cl]gy1 or _h be5 9 "s way "u 8 guidance4 ,x is int]e/+ z %ew+ h[ a great ,bi%op ( t age dwelt ^u ! relations ( ! ,episcopate1 n m]ely to ! ,cl]gy "u him z _! sup]ior1 b to ! laity ( 8 diocese z _! *ief tea*]4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,con/antius4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxiv4 #b4 #a4 ,,y h und]tak5 ! (fice ( a ,bi%op1 & n[1 seat$ 9 ! /]n ( ! ,*ur*1 y are /e]+ x 9 ! tee? ( ! waves4 ,hold fa/ ! rudd] ( fai?1 t y may n be %ak5 by ! heavy /orms ( ?is _w4 ,! sea inde$ is va/ & deep1 b fe> n1 = ,he ha? f\nd$ x ^u ! seas1 & prep>$ x ^u ! floods4 ,rightly !n ! ,*ur* ( ! ,"l1 amid all ! seas ( ! _w1 /&s immoveable1 built z x 71 ^u ! ,apo/olic rock2 & h] f\ndation rema9s un%ak5 by all ! =ce ( ! rag+ surge4 ,! waves la% b d n %ake x2 & al?\gh ?is _w's elem5ts (t5 break aga9/ x ) a mighty s\nd1 /ill x (f]s a secure h>b\r ( safety to receive ! di/ress$4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xciii4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john vii4 #ch4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 lxvi4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xlvi4 #d4 #b4 ,yet al?\gh x is toss$ on ! sea1 x rides ^u ! floods2 & p]haps *iefly on ^? floods ( :i* x is said1 ,! floods h lift up _! voice4 ,= !re are riv]s1 :i* %all fl[ out ( 8 belly1 :o has receiv$ to dr9k f ,*ri/1 & p>tak5 ( ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,^! riv]s !n1 :5 !y ov]fl[ ) spiritual grace1 lift up _! voice4 ,!re is a riv] too1 :i* runs d[n ^u ,8 sa9ts l a torr5t4 ,& !re are ! riv]s ( ! flood1 :i* make glad ! peaceful & tranquil s\l4 ,he t receives1 z did ,john ! ,evangeli/1 z did ,pet] & ,paul1 ! fulness ( ?is /ream1 lifts up 8 voice2 & l z ! ,apo/les l\dly h]ald$ =? to ! f>!/ limits ( ! globe ! ,evangelic message1 s he also beg9s to prea* ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,receive to dr9k !re=e ( ,*ri/1 t y\r s\nd may also g =?4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xvi4 #bd4 #c4 ,! ,div9e ,scripture is a sea1 conta9+ 9 x deep mean+s1 & an abyss ( prophetic my/]ies2 & into ?is sea ent] _m riv]s4 ,!re are sweet & transp>5t /reams1 cool#c f\nta9s too !re are1 spr++ up into life et]nal1 & pleasant words z an honey-comb4 ,agreeable s5t5ces too !re are1 refre%+ ! m9ds ( ! he>]s1 if ,i may say s1 ) spiritual dr9k1 & soo?+ !m ) ! sweetness ( _! moral precepts4 ,v>i\s !n are ! /reams ( ! sacr$ ,scriptures4 ,!re is 9 !m a fir/ draught = y1 a second1 & a la/4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxlviii4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,eccles4 xi4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #d4 ,ga!r ! wat] ( ,*ri/1 t :i* praises ! ,"l4 ,ga!r f _m s\rces t wat] :i* ! prophetic cl\ds p\r =?4 ,he t ga!rs wat] f ! hills & draws x to himself f ! f\nta9s1 he also drops d[n dew l ! cl\ds4 ,fill !n ! bosom ( y\r m9d1 t y\r gr\nd may be moi/5$ & wat]$ by dome/ic spr+s4 ,he :o ne$s & appreh5ds mu* is fill$1 he :o ha? be5 fill$ wat]s o!rs1 & !re=e ,scripture sai?1 ,if ! cl\ds be full ( ra91 !y empty !mselves ^u ! e>?4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xii4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts ix4 #e4 #e4 ,let y\r disc\rses !n be fl[+1 let !m be cle> & lucid2 p\r ! sweetness ( y\r moral argum5ts into ! e>s ( ! p1 & soo? !m ) ! *>m ( y\r words1 t s !y may will+ly foll[ y\r guidance4 ,b if !re be any contumacy or transgression 9 ! p or individuals1 let y\r s]mons be ( su* a "* z %all move y\r audi5ce1 & prick ! evil consci5ce1 = ! words ( ! wise are z goads4 ,! ,"l ,jesus too prick$ ,saul1 :5 he 0 a p]secutor4 ,& ?9k h[ salut>y ! goad 0 :i* f a p]secutor made him an ,apo/le1 by simply say+1 ,x is h>d = !e to kick aga9/ ! pricks4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 iii4 #b4 #f4 ,!re are disc\rses too l milk1 su* z ,paul f$ ! ,cor9?ians )2 = !y :o _c dige/ /rong] food1 mu/ h _! infant m9ds n\ri%$ ) ! juice ( milk4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xv4 #g4 #g4 ,let y\r addresses be full ( und]/&+4 ,z ,solomon says1 ,!#d lips ( ! wise are ! weapons ( ! und]/&+1 & 9 ano!r place1 ,let y\r lips be b\nd up ) s5se1 t is1 let y\r disc\rses be cle> & bright1 let !m fla% ) intellig5ce l lightn+3 let n y\r address or argum5ts /& 9 ne$ ( en=cem5t f )\t1 b let y\r disc\rse def5d itself1 s to speak1 ) its own weapons1 & let no va9 or unmean+ ^w issue out ( y\r m\?4 ,= !re is a b&age to b9d up ! w\nds ( ! s\l1 & if any "o ca/ x aside1 he %ews t 8 recov]y is desp]ate4 ,:]e=e to ^? :o are afflict$ ) a griev\s ulc] adm9i/] ! oil ( y\r disc\rse to s(t5 ! h>dness ( _! he>t1 apply an emolli5t1 b9d on ! ligature ( salut>y precepts2 bew>e le/ by any means y suff] m5 :o are un/able & vacillat+ 9 fai? or 9 ! obs]vance ( discipl9e1 to p]i% ) m9ds unbrac$ & vig\r relax$4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 v4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,!ss4 iv4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 iii4 #ah4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxxxv4 #ac4 #h4 ,:]e=e admoni% & entreat ! p ( ,god t !y ab\nd 9 good works1 t !y r5\nce iniquity1 t !y k9dle n ! fires ( lu/1 7,i say n on ! ,sabba? only1 b nev]17 le/ !y set on fire _! own bodies2 t !re be no =nication or uncleanness 9 ! s]vants ( ,god1 = we s]ve ! immaculate ,son ( ,god4 ,let e man "k himself1 & possess 8 own vessel1 t1 hav+1 s to say1 brok5 up ! fall[ gr\nd ( 8 body1 he may expect fruit 9 due season1 & x may n br+ =? ?orns & ?i/les1 b he too may say1 ,our l& ha? giv5 h] increase2 & on ?is once wild ?icket ( ! passions a graft ( virtue may fl\ri%4 #i4 ,tea* moreov] & tra9 ! p to d :at is good & t no "o fail to p]=m works :i* %all be approv$1 :e!r he be se5 ( _m1 or be )\t witness1 = ! consci5ce is a witness abundantly suffici5t unto itself4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 iv4 #aj4 #aj4 ,& let !m avoid %ameful de$s1 ev5 ?\gh !y believe !y _c be detect$4 ,= ?\gh a man be %ut up )9 walls1 & cov]$ ) d>kness1 )\t witness & )\t accomplice1 /ill he has a ,judge ( 8 acts1 ,:om no?+ ev] deceives1 & to ,:om all ?+s cry al\d4 ,to ,him ! voice ( blood cri$ f ! gr\nd4 ,e man has 9 himself & 8 own consci5ce a /rict judge1 an av5g] ( 8 wick$ness & ( 8 crimes4 ,ca9 w&]$ ab\t 9 fe> & trembl+1 suff]+ ! puni%m5t ( 8 unnatural de$2 s t dea? 0 to him a refuge1 reliev+ ! w&]+ outca/ f t t]ror ( dea? :i* he felt at e mom5t4 ,let no man !n ei!r alone or 9 company commit any %ameful or wick$ act4 ,?\gh he be alone1 let him be aba%$ be=e himself m ?an be=e o!rs1 = to himself is 8 greate/ rev]5ce due4 ,sid5ote3 ,hab4 ii4 #i-ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxxii4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xv4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xliii4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 vi4 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxii4 #a4 #aa4 ,nor let him covet _m ?+s1 = ev5 few ?+s are to him z _m2 = pov]ty & weal? are words imply+ want & suffici5cy4 ,he is n ri* :o ne$s any ?+1 nor he poor :o ne$s n4 ,& let no man despise a wid[1 circumv5t a w>d1 defraud 8 neighb\r4 ,woe unto him1 ^: sub/ance has be5 collect$ by guile1 & :o builde? a t[n1 t is 8 own s\l1 ) blood4 ,= ?is x is1 :i* is built z a city2 & ?is city av>ice builds n b de/roys1 lu/ builds n b sets on fire & consumes4 ,w\lde/ ?\ build ?is city well8 ,bett] is little ) ! fe> ( ! ,"l1 ?an great treasure )\t t fe>4 ,a man's ri*es ought to avail to ! ransom ( 8 s\l1 n to its de/ruction4 ,& a treasure is a ransom1 if a man use x well2 on ! o!r h& x is a sn>e1 if a man "k n h[ to use x4 ,:at is a man's money to him b a provision = 8 j\rney8 ,mu* is a bur!n1 a little is useful4 ,we are wayf>]s 9 ?is life2 _m walk1 b x is ne$ful t we walk aright1 = !n is ! ,"l ,jesus ) u1 z we read1 ,:5 ?\ passe/ ?r\gh ! wat]s ,i w be ) !e1 & ?r\gh ! riv]s1 !y %all n ov]fl[ !e2 :5 ?\ walke/ ?r\gh ! fire ?\ %alt n be burn$4 ,b if a man take fire 9 8 bosom1 ! fire ( lu/1 ! fire ( immod]ate desire he walke? n ?r\gh1 b burns ?is clo?+ ( 8 s\l4 ,a good "n is r to be *os5 ?an great ri*es1 & lov+ fav\r ?an silv] & gold6 ,fai? is suffici5t = itself1 & 9 its own possession is ri* en\gh4 ,& to ! wise man no?+ is =eign1 b :at is contr>y to virtue2 :]ev] he goes1 he f9ds all ?+s to be 8 own4 ,all ! _w is 8 possession1 = he uses x all if x 7 8 own4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 vi4 #bf4 7n quot$ ad v]bum74 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xv4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 v4 #ai4 #ab4 ,:y !n is our bro!r circumv5t$1 :y is our hir$ s]vant defraud$8 ,little x is said1 is ga9$ by ! wages ( an h>lot1 t is to say1 ( frailty s delusive4 ,?is h>lot is n an individual1 b some?+ g5]al2 n "o woman1 b e idle lu/4 ,all p]fidy1 all deceit is ?is h>lot2 n %e alone :o (f]s h] body to defilem5t2 b e s\l t b>t]s away its hope1 & seeks a di%on\rable pr(it1 & an unwor?y rew>d4 ,& we are hir$ s]vants1 9 t we lab\r = hire1 & look = ! rew>d ( ?is our "w f our ,"l & ,god4 ,if any "o w\ld "k h[ we are hir$ s]vants1 let him li/5 to ! words1 ,h[ _m hir$ s]vants ( my fa!r h bread en\gh & to sp>e1 & ,i p]i% ) hung]1 & aga91 ,make me z "o ( ?y hir$ s]vants4 ,all are hir$ s]vants1 all are lab\r]s2 & let him1 :o looks = ! rew>d ( 8 lab\r1 rememb] t if he defraud ano!r ( ! wages due to him1 he also w be defraud$ ( 8 own4 ,su* conduct (f5ds ,him ,:o has l5t to u1 & ,he w repay x h]eaft] 9 m abundant measure4 ,he !re=e :o c\ld n lose :at is et]nal1 let him n deprive o!rs ( :at is temporal4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 vi4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxii4 #ad ,sept4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xiv4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xi4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xvi4 #bf4 #ac4 ,& let no "o speak deceitfully ) 8 neighb\r4 ,!re is a sn>e 9 our m\?s1 & n seldom is x t a man is entangl$ r ?an cle>$ by 8 words4 ,! m\? ( ! evil-m9d$ is a deep pit3 great is ! fall ( innoc5ce1 b great] t ( iniquity4 ,! simple1 by giv+ too easy cr$it1 quickly falls1 b :5 fall5 he rises aga92 b ! evil-speak] is s ca/ d[n by 8 own acts t he nev] c recov] himself & escape4 ,!re=e let e man weigh 8 words1 n ) deceit & guile1 = a false balance is abom9ation to ! ,"l4 ,i d n mean t balance :i* weighs ! w>es ( o!rs1 7?\gh ev5 9 less] matt]s deceit (t5 co/s de>17 b t balance ( words is hateful to ! ,"l1 :i* we>s ! mask ( ! weight ( sob] gravity1 & yet practises ! artifices ( cunn+4 ,great is ,god's ang]1 if a man deceive 8 neighb\r by flatt]+ promises1 & by trea*]\s subtlety oppress 8 debtor1 a craft :i* w n b5efit himself4 ,= :at is a man pr(it$1 if he %all ga9 ! ri*es ( ! :ole _w1 & yet defraud 8 own s\l ( ! wages ( et]nal life8 ,sid5ote3 #a ,tim4 v4 #bd4 #ad4 ,!re is ano!r balance :i* pi\s m9ds ought to consid]1 :]e9 ! actions ( individuals are weigh$1 & :]e9 = ! mo/ "p s9 incl9es ! scale t[>ds judgem5t1 or outweighs good de$s ) crimes4 ,woe unto me1 if my (f5ces g be=e1 & ) a fatal weight incl9e to ! judgem5t ( dea?6 ,m t]rible w x be if !y foll[ aft]1 ?\gh !y all be manife/ to ,god1 ev5 be=e judgem5t2 nei!r c ?+s good be secret1 nor ?+s full ( sc&al be conceal$4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 vi4 #aj4 #ae4 ,h[ bless$ is he :o c extirpate av>ice1 ! root ( all evil6 he truly ne$ n fe> ?is balance4 ,= av>ice is wont to dead5 man's s5ses1 & p]v]t 8 judgem5t1 s t he c\nts godl9ess a s\rce ( ga91 & money ! rew>d ( prud5ce4 ,b great is ! rew>d ( piety1 & ! ga9 ( sobriety to h en\gh = use4 ,= :at d sup]flu\s ri*es pr(it 9 ?is _w1 :5 y f9d 9 !m nei!r a succ\r 9 bir? nor a def5ce aga9/ dea?8 ,= )\t a cov]+ are we born into ! _w1 )\t provision we dep>t h5ce1 & 9 ! grave we h no inh]itance4 ,sid5ote3 ,ze*4 v4 #g4 #af4 ,! des]ts ( ea* "o ( u are susp5d$ 9 ! balance1 :i* a little weight ei!r ( good works or ( deg5]ate conduct sways ?is way or t2 if ! evil prepond]ate1 woe is me6 if ! good1 p>don is at h&4 ,= no man is free f s92 b :]e good prepond]ates1 ! evil flies up1 is ov]%ad[$1 & cov]$4 ,:]e=e 9 ! ,day ( judgem5t our works w ei!r succ\r u1 or w s9k u into ! deep1 weigh$ d[n z ) a mill/one4 ,= iniquity is heavy1 support$ z by a tal5t ( lead2 av>ice is intol]able1 & all pride is f\l di%one/y4 ,:]e=e exhort ! p ( ,god to tru/ r 9 ! ,"l1 to ab\nd 9 ! ri*es ( simplicity1 :]e9 !y may walk )\t sn>e & )\t h9drance4 #ag4 ,= ! s9c]ity ( a pure spee* is good1 & ri* 9 ! sight ( ,god1 al?\gh x walk among sn>es2 yet1 because x is innoc5t ( lay+ wait or en?rall+ o!rs1 x escapes itself4 ,sid5ote3 ,ecclus4 xix4 #bc1 #bd4 ,vulg4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 v4 #ai4 #ah4 ,a great ?+ too x is if y c p]suade !m to "k h[ to be abas$1 to "k ! true g>b & nature ( humility4 ,_m possess ! %ew ( humility1 b n its p[]2 _m possess x abroad1 b oppose x at home2 col\rably !y pret5d x1 b 9 tru? !y r5\nce x1 9 reg>d ( grace !y d5y x4 ,= !re is "o t humble? himself wick$ly & 8 inw>d p>ts are full ( deceit4 ,& !re is "o t submitte? himself exce$+ly ) a great l[l9ess4 ,!re is no true humility !n b su* z is )\t col\r & pret5ce4 ,su* humility is t :i* ha? a pi\s s9c]ity ( m9d4 ,great is its virtue4 ,f9ally by "o man's disob$i5ce dea? ent]$1 & by ! ob$i5ce ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ came ! r$emption ( all4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cv4 #ah4 #ai4 ,holy ,joseph knew h[ to be abas$1 :o1 :5 he 0 sold into bondage by 8 bre?r51 & pur*as$ by m]*ants1 ^: feet z ! ,scripture sai?1 #8!y hurt 9 ! /ocks1' le>n$ ! virtue ( humility & laid aside all weakness4 ,= :5 he 0 b\ght by ! royal s]vant1 (fic] ( ! h\sehold1 ! memory ( 8 noble desc5t z "o ( ! se$ ( ,abraham did n cause him to disda9 s]vile (fices or scorn 8 mean condition4 ,on ! contr>y he 0 dilig5t & fai?ful 9 8 ma/]'s s]vice1 kn[+ 9 8 prud5ce t x matt]s n 9 :at /ation a man r5d]s himself approv$1 b t ! object ( good m5 is to m]it approbation 9 :atev] /ation !y are plac$2 & ! po9t ( importance is t _! "* %\ld dignify _! /ation r ?an _! /ation _! "*4 ,9 proportion z ! /ation is l[ ! m]it becomes illu/ri\s4 ,& su* att5tion did ,joseph exhibit t 8 "l entru/$ to him 8 :ole h\se1 & committ$ to him all t he _h4 #bj4 ,& s 8 wife ca/ h] eyes ^u ,joseph1 captivat$ by ! beauty ( 8 =m4 ,n[ we are n 9 fault1 if ei!r our age or our beauty becomes an object ( desire to wanton eyes2 let x be artless1 & no blame atta*es to beauty2 if enticem5t be away1 seeml9ess & grace ( =m is innoc5t4 ,b ?is woman1 fir$ ) love1 addresses ! y\?1 & at ! in/igation ( lu/1 ov]p[]$ by ! =ce ( passion confesses h] crime4 ,b he rejects ! crime1 say+ t to defile ano!r man's b$ 0 consonant nei!r ) ! cu/oms nor ! laws ( ! ,hebrews1 ^: c>e x 0 to protect mode/y1 & to provide *a/e sp\ses = *a/e virg9s1 avoid+ all unlawful int]c\rse1 ,& t x 7 an impi\s de$ = him1 intoxicat$ by impure passion1 & reg>dless ( 8 ma/]'s k9dness1 to inflict a deadly injury on "o to :om he ow$ ob$i5ce4 #ba4 ,nor did he disda9 to call ! despis$ ,egyptian 8 ma/]1 & to confess himself 8 s]vant4 ,& :5 ! woman c\rt$ him1 urg+ him by ! fe> ( betrayal1 or %$d+ passionate te>s to =ce 8 compliance1 nei!r 0 he mov$ by compassion to cons5t to iniquity1 nor con/ra9$ by fe>1 b he resi/$ h] entreaties & yield$ n to h] ?reats1 pref]r+ a p]il\s virtue to rew>ds1 & *a/ity to a disgraceful recomp5se4 ,aga9 %e assail$ him ) great] temptations1 yet %e f\nd him inflexible1 yea = ! second "t immoveable2 yet h] furi\s & %ameless passion gave h] /r5g?1 & %e caught ! y\? by 8 robe & drew him to h] c\*1 (f]+ to embrace him1 nay1 %e w\ld h done s1 _h n ,joseph put (f 8 robe2 he put x (f1 t he might n put (f ! robe ( humility1 ! cov]+ ( mode/y4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 v4 #ad4 #bb4 ,he !n knew h[ to be abas$1 = he 0 degrad$ ev5 to ! dungeon2 & ?us unju/ly treat$1 he *ose r to be> a false accusation ?an to br+ ! true "o4 ,he knew h[ to be abas$1 ,i say1 = he 0 abas$ = virtue's sake4 ,he 0 abas$ z a type ( ,him ,:o 0 to abase ,himself ev5 to dea?1 ! dea? ( ! cross1 ,:o 0 to come to raise our life f sleep1 & to tea* t our human life is b a dream3 its vicissitudes reel pa/ u z x 71 ) no?+ 9 !m firm or /able1 b l m5 9 a trance see+ we see n1 he>+ we he> n1 eat+ we are n fill$1 congratulat+ we joy n1 runn+ we atta9 n4 ,va9 are m5's hopes 9 ?is _w1 idly pursu+ ! ?+s t are n z ?\gh !y 72 & s1 z 9 a dream1 ! empty =ms ( ?+s come & g1 appe> & vani%2 !y hov] ar\nd u1 & we seem to grasp yet grasp !m n4 ,b :5 a man has he>d ,him t sai? ,awake1 ?\ t sleepe/1 & rises up f ! sleep ( ?is _w1 !n he p]ceives t all ^! ?+s are false2 he is n[ awake1 & ! dream is fl$1 & ) x is fl$ ambition1 & ! c>e ( weal?1 & beauty ( =m1 & ! pursuit ( hon\rs4 ,= ^! ?+s are dreams :i* affect n ^? ^: he>ts wake1 b affect only !m t slumb]4 #bc4 ,& holy ,joseph c]tifies ?is my ass]tion1 t ! ?+s ( ?is _w are n p]petual or la/+1 = he1 noble by bir? & ) a ri* inh]itance1 sudd5ly becomes a despis$ s]vant1 & 7:at enhances ! bitt]ness ( s]vitude7 a slave b\ght = a price by an unwor?y ma/]4 ,= to s]ve ! free is e/eem$ less disgraceful1 b to be ! s]vant ( s]vants is a d\ble slav]y4 ,?us f be+ nobly born he became a slave1 f hav+ a weal?y fa!r he became poor1 f love he fell into hate1 f fav\r into puni%m5t4 ,aga91 he is rais$ f ! prison to ! c\rt1 f ! b> to ! judgem5t-seat4 ,b he is nei!r depress$ by adv]sity nor elat$ by prosp]ity4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxix4 #ga4 #bd4 ,! frequ5tly *ang+ condition ( holy ,david also te/ifies h[ fleet+ are ! vicissitudes ( life4 ,he1 ov]look$ by 8 fa!r1 b preci\s 9 ! sight ( ,god1 exalt$ by 8 success1 ?ru/ d[n by envy1 summon$ to ! s]vice ( ! k+ & *os5 to be 8 son-9-law1 !n aga9 disguis$ 9 face & appe>ance1 bani%$ f ! k+dom1 fly+ f dea? at 8 own son's h&s1 weep+ = 8 own (f5ces1 aton+ = ^? ( o!rs1 nobl] 9 w9n+ back ! affection ( ! heir to 8 ?rone1 ?an if he _h disgrac$ him4 ,hav+ ?us tri$ e condition he says well1 ,x is good = me t ,i h be5 humbl$4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 ii4 #f1 #g4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xv4 #bh4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xi4 #a4 #be4 ,?is s5t5ce h[ev] might well also be ref]r$ to ,him ,:o be+ 9 ! =m ( ,god1 & able to b[ ! heav5s1 yet came d[n1 & tak+ ^u ,him ! =m ( a s]vant1 bore our infirmities4 ,he1 =esee+ t ,8 sa9ts w\ld n ?9k x a prize to claim ! hon\r t belong$ to !m1 b w\ld give place to _! equals & pref] o!rs to !mselves1 said1 ,x is good = me t ,i h be5 humbl$2 x is good = me t ,i h subject$ myself1 t all ?+s may be subject unto me1 & ,god may be all 9 all4 ,in/il ?is humility into ! m9ds ( all1 & %ew y\rself an example to all say+1 ,be ye foll[]s ( me1 ev5 z ,i am also ( ,*ri/4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 iii4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke ix4 #bc4 #bf4 ,let !m le>n to seek ! weal? ( good wi%es1 & to be ri* 9 hol9ess2 ! beauty ( weal? consi/s n 9 ! possession ( money-bags1 b 9 ! ma9t5ance ( ! poor4 ,x is 9 ! sick & ne$y t ri*es %9e mo/4 ,:]e=e let ! weal?y le>n to seek n _! own ?+s1 b ! ?+s ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 t ,*ri/ also may seek !m1 & recomp5se to !m :at is _! own4 ,he sp5t = !m ,8 blood1 ,he p\rs =? on !m ,8 ,_s1 ,he (f]s to !m ,8 k+dom4 ,:at m %all ,he give1 ,:o gave ,himself1 or :at %all n ! ,fa!r give1 ,:o deliv]$ up ,8 ,only ,son to die = our sakes8 ,admoni% !m !re=e to s]ve ! ,"l sob]ly & ) grace1 to lift _! eyes ) all dilig5ce to heav51 to c\nt no?+ ga9 b :at app]ta9s to et]nal life2 = all ?is worldly ga9 is ! loss ( s\ls4 ,he :o desir$ to w9 ,*ri/1 suff]$ ! loss ( all ?+s1 :i* say+1 m>vell\s z x is1 falls %ort ( :at he _h receiv$1 = he speaks ( ext]nal ?+s only1 :]eas ,*ri/ ha? said1 ,if any man w come aft] ,me1 let him d5y himself2 let him lose himself s t ,*ri/ be ga9$4 ,fleet+ are all ?+s "h1 !y br+ loss & n ga92 t only is ga91 :]e enjoym5t is p]petual1 :]e et]nal re/ is our rew>d4 #bg4 ,i comm5d to y\r c>e1 my son1 ! ,*ur* :i* is at ,=um ,cornelii#e2 ,be+ nigh !reunto1 visit x frequ5tly until a ,bi%op = x be orda9$2 ,i myself1 engag$ ) ! approa*+ season ( ,l5t1 _c g to su* a di/ance4 #bh4 ,!re y w f9d c]ta9 ,illyrians imbu$ ) ! false doctr9es ( ,arius2 take he$ ( _! t>es1 let !m n come ne> ! fai?ful1 nor scatt] _! spuri\s se$4 ,let !m rememb] :at _! p]fidy has br\ght ^u !m#f1 let !m be quiet & foll[ ! true fai?4 ,difficult inde$ x is = m9ds imbu$ ) ! poison ( unbelief to rid !mselves ( ?is impiety1 = x cleaves to !m2 & if ! fatal v5om has gr[n invet]ate 9 !m1 y mu/ n readily give !m cr$5ce4 ,= ! v s9ews & /r5g? ( wisdom lie 9 n giv+ cr$5ce too readily1 especially 9 ! matt] ( fai?1 :i* 9 m5 is seldom p]fect4 #bi4 ,yet if any "o1 ^: frailty is suspect$ & incl9ation dubi\s1 desire nev]!less to cle> himself ( suspicion2 suff] him to believe t he has made satisfaction1 %[ him "s indulg5ce1 = if a man be cut (f f reconciliation 8 m9d is e/rang$4 ,?us skilful physicians1 :5 !y obs]ve :at !y deem to be well-kn[n diseases1 d n apply a rem$y1 b wait _! "t1 att5d+ ^u ! sick man1 & adm9i/]+ to him su* soo?+ appliance z !y c1 to ! int5t t ! disease may nei!r be aggravat$ by neglect or despair1 nor may reject ! m$ic9e appli$ too e>ly1 = if an inexp]i5c$ physician t\* x prematurely1 x w nev] come to a head1 j z ev5 an apple1 if %ak5 f ! tree :ile yet unripe1 soon )]s4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xix4 #ad4 #cj4 ,enjo9 !m too 7z ,i h borr[$ a figure f agriculture7 to pres]ve inviolate ! laws ( common b\nd>y1 & to gu>d ^? pat]nal l&m>ks :i* ! law protects4 ,! affection ( a neighb\r (t5 exce$s ! love ( a bro!r1 = ! "o is (t5 af> (f1 ! o!r nigh at h&2 ! witness ( y\r :ole life1 & judge ( y\r conduct4 ,all[ 8 cattle to /ray at l>ge ov] ! neighb\r+ b\nds1 & to re/ securely on ! gre5 h]bage4 #ca4 ,let ! ma/] too temp] ) mod]ation 8 lawful rule ov] 8 s]vants1 see+ t 9 s\l !y are bre?r54 ,= he is call$ ! fa!r ( ! family1 t he may gov]n !m z sons2 = he himself also is ,god's s]vant1 & calls ! ,"l ( heav51 ! ,s\rce ( all p[]1 8 ,fa!r4 ,f>ewell2 cont9ue to love me1 z ,i d y4 ,,lett] ,,iii4 ,a4,d4 #chj4 ,,?is graceful little lett]1 writt5 9 a tone ( playful affectionat5ess1 is address$ to ,felix1 :o 01 z ! next lett] %ews1 ,bi%op ( ,comum4 ,x tells its own /ory4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,felix4 #a4 ,i ,,h receiv$ y\r pres5t ( mu%rooms2 !y 7 ( an extraord9>y size1 s l>ge z to excite admiration4 ,i did n l to keep !m hidd51 z ! say+ is1 9 my bosom1 b pref]r$ %ew+ !m to o!rs also4 ,!re=e ,i gave "p to my fri5ds1 "p ,i res]v$ = myself4 #b4 ,an agreeable pres5t1 b n ( weight en\gh to repress my j compla9t aga9/ y = nev] visit+ "o :o has s long lov$ y4 ,& take he$ le/ y h]eaft] h to be> yet heavi] fungus-gr[?s#g ( sorr[2 = su* ?+s h a d\ble signification2 s5t z gifts !y are agreeable1 9 ! body or ! m9d !y are irksome4 ,prevail ) y\rself to cause me less sorr[ by y\r abs5ce1 = my long+ = y is ! cause ( my di/ress3 make y\rself1 if y c1 less necess>y to me4 #c4 ,i h made my /atem5t1 prov$ my case4 ,i am =c$ to assail y ) t expression2 no ord9>y weapon1 b "o :i* w hit home#h4 ,y c]ta9ly %ew$ al>m2 b see n[ t ,i am n s mu* griev$ b t ,i c be playful ab\t x4 ,h]eaft] h[ev] y mu/ n excuse y\rself1 ?\gh y\r pres5t excuse is to be a pr(itable "o to me4 ,yet x 7 an ill judgm5t ( y1 & ( me no bett]1 to suppose t y\r abs5ce is to be comp5sat$ by pres5ts1 or t ,i am to be b\ght (f by !m4 ,f>ewell3 love me1 z ,i d y4 ,,lett] ,,iv4 ,a4,d4 #chj4 ,,felix hav+ repli$ to ! prec$+ lett]1 ,s4 ,ambrose responds 9 ! same affectionate /yle1 rejoic+ 9 ! prospect ( _! meet+1 ask+ mean:ile ! pray]s ( ,felix1 & promis+ 8 own4 ,he ends by prais+ ,felix = #8fight+ ! good fight ( fai?1' & assures him ( help & bless+4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,felix1 ,,heal?4 #a4 ,,al?\gh n 9 a good /ate ( bodily heal?1 ,i d]iv$ no little alleviation f ! p]usal ( words f a he>t s cong5ial to my own1 be+ refre%$ by y\r disc\rse z by "s soo?+ potion#i2 & also by y\r ann\ncem5t t ! day memorable = u bo? 0 at h&1 t :]eon y took on y\rself ! (fice ( ! high-prie/hood ( :i* ,i 0 j !n speak+ ) my bro!r ,bassianus#aj4 ,= hav+ begun to speak ( ! d$ication ( ! ,*ur* :i* he _h built 9 ! "n ( ! ,apo/les1 we 7 l$ to ! subject1 = he said t he e>ne/ly desir$ ! company ( y\r ,hol9ess4 #b4 ,:]e=e ,i introduc$ ! m5tion ( y\r bir?day#aa1 z be+ on ! fir/ ( ,novemb]1 & t x 0 7if ,i mi/ook n7 close at h&1 & to be celebrat$ on ! foll[+ day1 s t aft] t x w\ld yield y no excuse4 ,s ,i made a promise on y\r behalf2 = y too h lib]ty to d ! same z reg>ds me2 ,i made a promise to him1 & exact$ "o = myself3 = ,i feel assur$ y w be pres5t1 because y ought to be4 ,x w n !re=e be s mu* my promise t w b9d y1 z y\r own purpose1 hav+ resolv$ to d t :i* y ought4 ,y see !n x 0 r my k ( y1 ?an any ra% confid5ce :i* induc$ me to give ?is pl$ge to my bro!r4 ,come !n1 le/ y put two bi%ops to %ame2 y\rself = n com+1 me = hav+ promis$ unadvis$ly4 #c4 ,b we w rememb] y\r bir?day 9 our pray]s1 & d y n =get u 9 y\rs4 ,our _s %all accompany y2 d y also1 :5 y ent] ! second ,tab]nacle1 :i* is call$ ! ,holy ( ,holies1 d z we d1 & c>ry u also 9 ) y4 ,:5 9 _s y burn inc5se on ! gold5 c5s]1 =get u n2 = x is ! "o :i* is 9 ! second ,tab]nacle1 & f :i* y\r pray]1 full ( wisdom1 is direct$ to heav5 z inc5se4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 ix4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,col4 i4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxv4 #bb4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxxviii4 #b4 #d4 ,!re is ! ,ark ( ! ,cov5ant ov]laid r\nd ab\t ) gold2 t is1 ! doctr9e ( ,*ri/1 ! doctr9e ( ! ,wisdom ( ,god4 ,!re is ! gold5 pot t _h manna1 ! depository1 namely1 ( spiritual nutrim5t1 & ! /ore-place ( div9e k4 ,!re is ! rod ( ,a>on1 ! symbol ( prie/ly grace4 ,be=e1 x _h )]$1 b x budd$ aga9 9 ,*ri/4 ,!re are ! ,*]ubim ov] ! tables ( ! ,cov5ant1 t is1 ! k ( ! sacr$ ,lessons4 ,!re is ! ,m]cy-seat1 ov] :i* on high is ,god ! ,^w1 ! ,image ( ! invisible ,god1 ,:o says to !e1 ,i w commune ) !e f above ! ,m]cy-seat1 betwe5 ! two ,*]ubim1 = ,he speaks ?us ) u1 t we may und]/& ,8 say+1 or because ,he speaks ?+s n e>?ly b spiritual1 z ,he sai?1 ,i w op5 ,my m\? 9 a p>able4 ,= :]e ,*ri/ is1 !re are all ?+s1 !re is ,8 doctr9e1 !re ! remission ( s9s1 !re grace1 !re ! sep>ation ( ! liv+ & ! dead4 ,sid5ote3 ,numb4 xvi4 #dh4 #e4 ,a>on inde$ once /ood 9 ! mid/1 int]pos+ himself to prev5t dea? pass+ ov] to ! ho/s ( ! liv+ f ! c>cases ( ! dead4 ,b ,he1 z ! ,^w1 ev] /&s )9 ea* ( u1 al?\gh we see ,him n1 & sep>ates ! faculties ( our reason f ! c>case ( our deadly passions & pe/il5tial ?\ghts4 ,he /&e? z ,he ,:o came into ! _w to blunt ! /+ ( dea?1 to /op its dev\r+ jaws1 to give to ! liv+ an et]nity ( grace1 to ! dead a resurrection4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xv4 #h4 #f4 ,9 ,8 s]vice y are w>r+ a good w>f>e1 ,8 deposit y keep1 ,8 money y l5d out at int]e/1 z x is writt51 ,?\ %alt l5d unto _m nations2 ! good int]e/ ( spiritual grace1 :i* ! ,"l :5 ,he comes w exact ) usury2 & :5 ,he f9ds t y h disp5s$ x well1 ,he w give y = few ?+s1 _m ?+s4 ,!n %all ,i reap mo/ delightful fruit1 9 t my judgm5t ( y is approv$2 ! ord9ation :i* y receiv$ by ! imposition ( my h&s & ! b5$iction 9 ! ,"n ( ! ,"l ,jesus w n be blam$4 ,"w !re=e a good "w1 t 9 t day y may receive a rew>d1 & we may re/ toge!r1 ,i 9 y & y 9 me4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke x4 #b4 #g4 ,pl5te\s is ! h>ve/ ( ,*ri/1 b ! lab\r]s few1 & help]s are difficult to be f\nd4 ,s x 0 ( old1 b ! ,"l is p[]ful1 ,:o w s5d lab\r]s into ,8 h>ve/4 ,)\t d\bt among ! ranks ( ! p ( ,comum#ab v _m h already begun to believe by y\r m9i/ry1 & ?r\gh y\r tea*+ h receiv$ ! ^w ( ,god4 ,b ,he ,:o gave ^? :o believe w also give !m t w help3 :]eby all occasion w be remov$ = excus+ y\rself = y\r po/pon$ visit1 & ?us also ! grace ( y\r pres5ce w be m frequ5tly %$ ar\nd me4 ,f>ewell3 cont9ue to love u1 z y d4 ,,lett] ,v4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,syagrius4 ,,lett] ,,vi4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,syagrius4 ,to complete ! "* ( ,s4 ,ambrose z %ewn 9 8 ,lett]s1 ^! w be pr9t$ at ! end ( ! volume1 b1 on acc\nt ( _! subject1 9 ! orig9al ,lat94 ,,lett] ,,vii4 #cha ,a4,d4 ,,! ,ju/us to :om ?is lett] & ! foll[+ are address$ is 9 all probability ,s4 ,ju/us ,bi%op ( ,lyons1 :o is m5tion$ bel[ z "o ( ! ,bi%ops :o took "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia3 t he 0 a ,bi%op is impli$ by ,s4 ,ambrose address+ him z #8bro!r4' ,! lett] conta9s a my/ical int]pretation ( ! half-%ekel ( r$emption1 7,exodus xxx4 #ab4 sqq47 & ( ! didra*ma & /at] ( our ,"l's miracle ( ! piece ( money 9 ! fi%'s m\?1 & ( ! p5ny ( ! tribute money4 ,! date giv5 9 ! m>g9 dep5ds on ! tru? ( ! hypo!sis t ,ju/us is ! ,bi%op ( ,lyons4 ,( him x is record$ t he did n return to 8 ,see aft] ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 b became a monk 9 ! des]ts ( ,egypt4 ,see ,newman's ,fleury vol4 #a1 p4 #be4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,ju/us1 ,,heal?4 #a4 ,,y\r "q1 my bro!r1 z to ! mean+ ( t %ekel1 half ( :i* ! ,hebrew is comm&$ to (f] = ! r$emption ( ! s\l1 is an excell5t admonition to u to direct our int]c\rse by lett] & our conv]se :ile at a di/ance to ! int]pretation ( ! heav5ly oracles4 ,= :at c m unite u ?an to conv]se conc]n+ ! ?+s ( ,god8 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xv4 #h1 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 vi4 #bb4 #b4 ,n[ ! half ( ! %ekel is a piece ( silv]1 & ! r$emption ( ! s\l is fai?2 fai? !re=e is t piece ( silv] :i* ! woman 9 ! ,gospel1 z we read1 hav+ lo/1 dilig5tly seeks =1 light+ a c&le & sweep+ ! h\se2 & :5 %e f9ds x1 %e calls toge!r h] fri5ds & neighb\rs1 bidd+ !m rejoice ) h] = t %e has f\nd ! piece ( silv] :i* %e _h lo/4 ,= great is ! loss ( ! s\l1 if a man lose 8 fai?1 or t grace :i* by means ( fai? he _h obta9$ to himself4 ,d ?\ !re=e light ?y c&le4 ,?y light is ?9e eye2 t is1 ! inw>d eye ( ! m9d4 ,d ?\ light ?is c&le1 :i* is f$ by spiritual oil1 & gives light to ?y :ole h\se4 ,seek t piece ( silv]1 ! r$emption ( ?y s\l1 :i* he t loses is tr\bl$1 he t f9ds rejoices4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xiii4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxx4 #ab-ae4 #c4 ,m]cy too is ! r$emption ( ! s\l2 = ! r$emption ( a man's s\l are 8 ri*es1 by :i* he %ews m]cy1 & exp5d+ !m1 relieves ! poor4 ,:]e=e fai?1 grace1 & m]cy1 are ! r$emption ( ! s\l1 :i* is pur*as$ by a piece ( silv]1 t is1 by ! full price ( a l>g] sum4 ,= ?us x is writt5 9 ! words ( ! ,"l to ,moses3 ,:5 ?\ take/ ! sum ( ! *ildr5 ( ,israel aft] _! numb]1 !n %all !y give e man a ransom = 8 s\l unto ! ,"l1 :5 ?\ numb]e/ !m2 t !re be no plague among !m :5 ?\ numb]e/ !m4 ,?is !y %all give1 e "o t passe? among !m t are numb]$1 half a %ekel aft] ! %ekel ( ! sanctu>y3 7a %ekel is tw5ty g]ahs37 an half %ekel %all be ! (f]+ ( ! ,"l4 ,e "o t passe? among !m t are numb]$1 f tw5ty ye>s old & above1 %all give an (f]+ unto ! ,"l4 ,! ri* %all n give m1 & ! poor %all n give less ?an half a %ekel1 :5 !y give an (f]+ unto ! ,"l to make an atonem5t = y\r s\ls4 ,& ?\ %alt take ! atonem5t money ( ! *ildr5 ( ,israel & ?\ %alt appo9t x = ! s]vice ( ! ,tab]nacle ( ! congregation1 t x may be a memorial unto ! *ildr5 ( ,israel be=e ! ,"l1 to make an atonem5t = y\r s\ls4 #d4 ,did !n bo? ! ri* man :o (f]$ m1 & ! poor :o _h less1 fail s mu*1 if ?is half %ekel consi/$ 9 money & _h n hidd5 excell5cies8 ,:5ce we are to und]/& t ?is half %ekel is n mat]ial b spiritual1 hav+ to be paid by all & rat$ equally4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xvi4 #ag1 #ah4 #e4 ,aga9 z to heav5ly food 7= ! food & delight ( heav5ly nutrim5t is wisdom1 :]eon !y fe$ 9 ,p>adise1 ! unfail+ food ( ! s\l1 call$ 9 ! ,div9e ,^w manna7 ! di/ribution ( ?is 01 we read1 s made to ea* s\l z to be equally divid$4 ,= !y :o ga!r$ mo/ & !y :o ga!r$ lea/1 all ga!r$ accord+ to ! direction ( ,moses2 & !y made an om] ! measure1 & x did n exce$ to him :o ga!r$ mu* nor fall %ort to him :o ga!r$ little4 ,= ea* man1 accord+ to ! numb] ( s\ls :o 7 ) him 9 ! t5t1 ga!r$ = ea* an om]1 t is1 be+ int]pret$1 a measure ( w9e4 ,sid5ote3 ,eccles4 vii4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xii4 #g-i4 #f4 ,n[ ?is is ! measure ( wisdom1 :i* if x be above measure is hurtful1 z x is writt51 ,make n ?yself ov]-wise4 ,& ,paul has taught t ! division ( grace is accord+ to measure1 say+1 ,! manife/ation ( ! ,_s is giv5 to e man to pr(it )al1 to "o is giv5 ! ^w ( wisdom1 to ano!r ! ^w ( k1 to ano!r ! fai? ( wisdom by ! _s ( k#ac by ! same ,_s1 to ano!r fai? by ! same ,_s1 & t ?is grace is giv5 accord+ to ! w ( ! ,_s4 ,9 t ,he divides1 ,he %ews ,8 equity1 9 t ,he divides z ,he w1 ,8 p[]4 ,or ,he may w to be/[ t ^u ea* :i* ,he kn[s w be pr(itable4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 civ4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 ix4 #b4 #g4 ,an om] !n is a measure1 & a measure ( w9e1 :i* make? glad ! he>t ( man4 ,= :at is ! joy ( ! he>t b ! draughts ( wisdom8 ,?is is t w9e :i* ,wisdom ha? m+l$ 9 a cup1 & giv5 u to dr9k1 t we may receive to ourselves temp]ance & prud5ce1 t w9e :i* %\ld be s equally transfus$ ?r\gh all ! s5ses & ?\ghts & all ! emotions :i* are )9 ?is our h\se1 t we may "k h[ to ab\nd to all & to be want+ to none4 #h4 ,m fully also x may be und]/ood ( ! ,blood ( ,*ri/1 to ,^: grace no?+ c be add$ nor tak5 away4 ,:e!r y take little or dr9k mu*1 to all ! measure ( ,r$emption is p]fect4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xii4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 x4 #cj4 #i4 ,! ,passov] too ( ! ,"l1 t is1 ! lamb1 ! fa!rs are ord]$ s to eat1 t x might be accord+ to ! numb] ( _! s\ls1 nei!r m nor less2 t m %\ld n be giv5 to "s1 & less to o!rs1 b t x %\ld be accord+ to ! numb] ( _! s\ls1 le/ ! /rong] %\ld take m & ! weak] less4 ,= ! grace1 ! gift1 ! r$emption is di/ribut$ equally to all4 ,& !re ought n to be too _m1 le/ any g away defraud$ ( 8 hope & r$emption4 ,n[ !re are too _m1 :5 any are beyond ! numb]1 = ! sa9ts are all numb]$1 & ! hairs ( _! heads2 = ! ,"l kn[e? !m t are ,84 ,nei!r c !re be too few1 le/ any be too weak to receive ! greatness ( ! grace4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 vi4 #af4 #aj4 ,:]e=e ,he ha? comm&$ all to br+ an equal fai? & devotion to ! ,pas* ( ! ,"l1 t is1 to ! ,passov]4 ,= x is ! ,pas*1 :5 ! m9d lays d[n its s5seless passion1 & puts on good compassion1 t x may suff] toge!r ) ,*ri/1 & take ,8 ,passov] into itself1 s z t ,he may dwell 9 x1 & walk 9 x1 & may become its ,god4 ,?us grace is equal 9 all1 b virtue is div]se 9 ea*4 ,let ea* !n take t portion :i* fits 8 /r5g?1 t nei!r ! /rong] may lack nor ! weak] be bur!n$4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xx4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,tim4 iv4 #h4 #aa4 ,?is y h 9 ! ,gospel2 = ! same wages are paid to all ! lab\r]s 9 ! v9ey>d2 b few atta9 to ! prize1 to ! rew>d2 few say1 ,!re is laid up = me a cr[n ( righte\sness4 ,= ! gift ( b\nty & ( grace is "o ?+2 ano!r ! wages ( virtue1 ! recomp5se ( lab\r4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xvii4 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #bi4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 ii4 #g4 #ab4 ,!re=e a %ekel is our ransom1 nay half a %ekel4 ,he has r$eem$ u f dea?1 r$eem$ f slav]y1 t we may n be subject to ! _w1 :i* we h r5\nc$4 ,:5ce 9 ! ,gospel our ,"l bids ,pet] g to ! sea1 & ca/ an hook1 & take ! /at] :i* he w f9d 9 ! fi%'s m\?1 & give x to !m :o requir$ ( ! ,"l & ( himself a %ekel4 ,?is !n is t %ekel :i* 0 exact$ by ! ,law1 nev]!less x 0 n due f ! ,k+'s ,son1 b f /rang]s4 ,= :y %\ld ,*ri/ ransom ,himself f ?is _w1 :5 ,he came to take away ! s9 ( ! _w8 ,:y %\ld ,he r$eem ,himself f s91 ,:o came d[n t ,he might remit to all _! s9s8 ,:y %\ld ,he r$eem ,himself f s]vitude1 ,:o empti$ ,himself t ,he might give lib]ty to all8 ,:y %\ld ,he r$eem ,himself f dea?1 ,:o took fle%1 t by ,8 ,dea? ,he might obta9 = all a resurrection8 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 iii4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 x4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xii4 #f4 #ac4 ,truly ! ,r$eem] ( all _h no ne$ ( a r$emption2 b z ,he receiv$ circumcision t ,he might fulfil ! ,law1 & came to be baptiz$ t ,he might fulfil righte\sness1 s also did ,he n refuse to pay ^? :o requir$ ( ,him ! %ekel1 b /raightway comm&$ ! /at] to be giv5 z ! tribute = ,himself & ,pet]4 ,= ,he *ose r to give beyond ! ,law ?an to d5y ! ,law's due4 ,at ! same "t ,he %ews t ! ,jews act$ contr>y to ! ,law1 9 exact+ a %ekel f "o p]son1 :]eas ,moses _h orda9$ t half a %ekel %\ld be requir$4 ,on ?is acc\nt ,he comm&$ z x 7 s+le pieces to be paid bo? = ,himself & = ,pet] 9 ! /at]4 ,good is ! tribute ( ,*ri/1 :i* is paid by ! /at]1 = ju/ice is ! balance#ad1 & ju/ice is above ! ,law4 ,aga91 ,*ri/ is ! end ( ! law = righte\sness to e "o t believe?4 ,?is /at] is f\nd 9 ! fi%'s m\?1 ( t fi% :i* ! fi%]s ( m5 take1 ( t fi% :o weighs 8 words t !y may be tri$ by ! fire be=e !y are utt]$4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxi4 #e4 #ad4 ,?is /at] ! ,jews knew n1 giv+ ,him up to ! betray]4 ,b ! ,law exacts half a %ekel = ! r$emption ( a s\l1 & devotes x to ,god1 = %e _c claim ! :ole4 ,= 9 ! ,jew sc>cely a portion ( devotion c\ld be f\nd4 ,b he :o is free inde$1 a true ,hebrew1 belongs :olly to ,god1 all t he has sav\rs ( lib]ty4 ,he has no?+ 9 common ) him :o refuses lib]ty1 say+1 ,i love my ma/]1 my wife1 & my *ildr51 ,i w n g out free6 ,:i* ref]s n only to 8 "l1 b to ! weakness ( t man :o %all h subject$ himself to ! _w1 9 t he loves ! _w z 8 own s\l1 t is1 8 intellig5ce1 ! au?or ( 8 w4 ,nor does x ref] only to 8 wife1 b also to t delight :i* c>es = h\sehold n et]nal ?+s4 ,?is man's e> !re=e 8 "l nails to 8 door or ?re%old1 t he may rememb] ^! words :]eby he *ose s]vitude4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xix4 #ba4 #ae4 ,?is man !re=e1 ,o ,*ri/ian1 imitate n2 = ?\ art n comm&$ to (f] half a %ekel1 b1 if ?\ w\lde/ be p]fect1 to sell all ?\ ha/1 & give to ! poor4 ,?\ art n to res]ve a "p ( ?y s]vice = ! _w1 b to d5y ?yself altoge!r1 & to take up ?y ,"l's cross & foll[ ,him4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxii4 #ah1 #ai4 #af4 ,n[ we h le>n$ t ! half-%ekel 0 requir$ by ! ,law1 because ! o!r half 0 res]v$ = ! g5]ation ( ?is _w1 t is1 = secul> life1 & dome/ic use1 & = po/]ity1 to :om x 0 necess>y t a portion out ( ! orig9al inh]itance %\ld be transmitt$4 ,:]e=e our ,"l answ]$ ! ,ph>isees1 :5 !y tempt$ ,him by ! crafty "q :e!r ,he w\ld advise t tribute %\ld be paid to ,cs>1 ,:y tempt ye ,me1 ye hypocrites1 %ew ,me ! tribute money4 ,& !y br\ght ,him a p5ny on :i* 0 ,cs>'s image4 ,he sai? to !m1 ,r5d] unto ,cs> ! ?+s :i* are ,cs>'s1 & unto ,god ! ?+s t are ,god's2 %ew+ t !y :o ?\ght !mselves p]fect 7 imp]fect 9 t !y paid to ,cs> be=e ,god4 ,!y ) :om ! _w 0 _! fir/ c>e w\ld fir/ pay t :i* app]ta9$ to ! _w2 :]e=e ,he says ,r5d]1 t is1 r5d] ye1 ! ?+s :i* are ,cs>'sye1 among :om ! image & lik5ess ( ,cs> is f\nd4 ,sid5ote3 ,dan4 iii4 #ah4 & i4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xiv4 #cj4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4,john xvii4 #aa1 #ad1 #ah4 #ag4 ,:]e=e ^? ,hebrew y\?s1 ,ananias1 ,az>ias1 ,misael1 & t wis] ,daniel1 :o w\ld n wor%ip ! image ( ! k+1 :o receiv$ x n1 nor any ?+ f ! k+'s table1 7 n b\nd to pay tribute4 ,= !y possess$ no?+ t 0 "u ! p[] ( an e>?ly k+4 ,& s _! foll[]s1 !y ^: portion is ,god1 pay no tribute4 ,& s ! ,"l says1 ,r5d]1 t is1 ,d ye r5d]1 :o h br\ght =? ! image ( ,cs>1 ) :om x is f\nd1 b ,i owe no?+ to ,cs>1 because ,i h no?+ 9 ?is _w4 ,! pr9ce ( ?is _w come?1 & ha? no?+ 9 ,me4 ,pet] owes no?+1 nor ! ,apo/les1 because !y are n ( ?is _w ?\gh !y are 9 ?is _w4 ,i h s5t !m into ?is _w1 b n[ !y are n ( ?is _w1 because ) ,me !y are above ! _w4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xvii4 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iv4 #d4 #ah4 ,s t :i* belongs to ! ,div9e ,law1 n to ,cs>1 is t :i* is comm&$ to be paid4 ,yet ev5 ?is ,he t 0 p]fect1 t is1 ! prea*] ( ! ,gospel1 no long] ow$1 = ,he _h prea*$ m4 ,! ,son ( ,god ow$ x n1 nor did ,pet] :o 0 by grace an adopt$ son ( ! ,fa!r4 ,not)/&+1 says ,he1 le/ we %\ld (f5d !m1 g ?\ to ! sea1 & ca/ a hook1 & take up ! fi% t fir/ come? up1 & :5 ?\ ha/ op5$ 8 m\?1 ?\ %alt f9d a piece ( money1 t take1 & give unto !m = ,me & !e4 ,o great my/]y6 ,he gives t half-%ekel :i* ! ,law comm&$1 ,he refuses n :at is ( ! ,law1 = ,he 0 made ( a woman1 made "u ! ,law4 #8,made1' ,i say1 z reg>ds ,8 inc>nation2 #8( a woman1' z reg>ds ! sex2 woman is ! sex1 virg9 9 ! species2 ! sex relates to h] nature1 ! virg9 to h] integrity4 ,= :]e9 ,he came "u ! ,law1 !re9 ,he 0 made ( a woman1 t is1 9 ! body4 ,on ?is acc\nt ,he comm&s a %ekel to be paid = ,him & ,pet]1 = bo? 7 born "u ! ,law4 ,he comm&s x to be paid !n accord+ to ! ,law1 t ,he might r$eem ^? :o are "u ! ,law4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxx4 #ad4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 x4 #aj4 #ai4 ,& yet ,he comm&s a /at] to be paid t !y might h _! m\?s clos$1 & s n commit s9 by excess ( talk+4 ,& ,he bids t to be giv5 :i* 0 f\nd 9 ! m\? ( ! fi%1 t !y might ackn[l$ge ! ,^w4 ,= :y 0 x t !y :o exact$ :at 0 ( ! ,law1 knew n :at 0 ! ,law8 ,= !y ought n to h be5 ignorant ( ! ,^w ( ,god2 = x is writt51 ,! ,^w is v nigh unto !e1 9 ?y m\?1 & 9 ?y he>t4 ,he !re=e paid ! :ole %ekel to ,god1 :o res]v$ no "p = ! _w4 ,= x is to ,god t righte\sness1 :i* is ! mod]ation ( ! m9d1 is paid2 to ,god is paid ! keep+ ( ! tongue1 :i* is ! mod]ation 9 spee*4 ,= ) ! he>t man believe? unto righte\sness1 & ) ! m\? confession is made unto salvation4 #bj4 ,! half-%ekel may also be und]/ood ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 ! :ole %ekel = ! price ( bo? ,te/am5ts1 = accord+ to ! ,law e "o 0 r$eem$ by ! ,law1 b he :o is r$eem$ accord+ to ! ,gospel1 pays ! half-%ekel accord+ to ! ,law1 he is r$eem$ by ! ,blood ( ,*ri/ accord+ to grace1 hav+ a d\ble r$emption bo? ( devotion & ( ,blood4 ,= n ev5 fai? alone is suffici5t = p]fection1 unless ! r$eem$ also obta9 ! grace ( ,baptism1 & receive ! ,blood ( ,*ri/4 ,good !n is t half-%ekel :i* is paid to ,god4 ,sid5ote3 ,rev4 i4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 vi4 #d4 #ba4 ,! half-%ekel is n a p5ny#ae1 b is diff]5t4 ,aga91 9 ! p5ny is ! image ( ,cs>1 9 ! half-%ekel ! image ( ,god1 = x is ( "o ,god1 & =m$ aft] ,god ,himself4 ,beg9n+ f ,"o x is inf9itely diffus$1 & aga91 f ! ,inf9ite all ?+s come back to "o1 z _! end1 = ,god is bo? ! beg9n+ & ! end ( all ?+s4 ,:]e=e ari?meticians h n call$ #8"o' a numb]1 b an elem5t ( numb]4 ,& ?is we h said because x is writt51 ,i am ,alpha & ,omega1 ! beg9n+ & ! end+2 &1 ,he>1 ,o ,israel3 ! ,"l our ,god is ,"o ,"l4 #bb4 ,be ?\ !n1 aft] ! lik5ess ( ,god1 "o & ! same2 n sob] to-day1 drunk5 to-morr[2 to-day pacific1 to-morr[ qu>relsome2 to-day frugal1 to-morr[ immod]ate2 = ea* p]son is *ang$ by div]sity ( mann]s & becomes ano!r man1 9 :om t :i* he 0 is n recogniz$1 :ile he beg9s to be t :i* he 0 n1 deg5]ate f himself4 ,x is a griev\s ?+ to be *ang$ = ! worse4 ,be !n z ! image on ! half-%ekel1 immutable1 keep+ daily ! same deportm5t4 ,see+ ! half-%ekel1 obs]ve ! image1 t is1 see+ ! ,law1 obs]ve 9 ! ,law ,*ri/ ! ,image ( ,god2 = ,he is ! ,image ( ! invisible & incorruptible ,god2 let ,him be display$ be=e !e z 9 ! mirror ( ! ,law4 ,confess ,him 9 ! ,law1 t ?\ maye/ "k ,him aga9 9 ! ,gospel4 ,if ?\ ha/ kn[n ,him 9 ,8 precepts1 ackn[l$ge ,him 9 works4 ,f>ewell1 & if y d n ?9k t ?is %ekel has be5 committ$ to me unpr(itably1 d\bt n to commit to me a second "t :atev] y may h to communicate4 ,,lett] ,,viii4 ,a4,d4 #cha4 ,s4 ,,ambrose 9 ?is lett] answ]s ! objections rais$ aga9/ ! ,scriptures1 t !y 7 n writt5 accord+ to ! rules ( art1 & illu/rates 8 argum5t ) v>i\s passages4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,ju/us4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts ii4 #d4 #a4 ,,v _m d5y t ! ,sacr$ writ]s wrote accord+ to ! rules ( art4 ,nor d we cont5d = ! contr>y2 = !y wrote n accord+ to art1 b accord+ to grace1 :i* is above all art2 = !y wrote t :i* ! ,_s gave !m to speak4 ,& yet !y :o wrote on art made use ( _! writ+s f :i* to frame _! art1 & to compose its comm5ts & rules4 ,sid5ote3 1 1 4 ,g54 xxii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #h4 #b4 ,aga91 9 art !re are pr9cipally requir$1 a cause1 a subject1 & an end4 ,:5 !n we read t holy ,isaac said to 8 fa!r1 ,behold ! fire & ! wood1 b :]e is ! lamb = a burnt (f]+1 :i* ( ^! is want+8 ,= he :o asks1 d\bts1 he :o answ]s ! qu]y pron\nces & solves ! d\bt4 ,behold ! fire1 t is ! cause1 & ! wood1 t is 1 :i* 9 ,lat9 is #8mat]ia1' :at ?ird ?+ rema9s b ! end1 :i* ! son ask$ =1 say+1 ,:]e is ! lamb = a burnt-(f]+1 & ! fa!r repli$1 ,my son1 ,god w provide ,himself a lamb = a burnt (f]+8 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 iv4 #e4 #c4 ,let u discuss = a little :ile ! my/]y4 ,god %ew$ a ram hang+ by 8 horns4 ,n[ ! ram is ! ,^w1 full ( tranquillity1 mod]ation1 & pati5ce2 :]eby is %ewn t ,wisdom is a good sacrifice1 & t ,he 0 well skill$ 9 ! mode ( m]itori\s propitiation4 ,:]e=e ! ,prophet also says1 ,(f] ! sacrifice ( righte\sness4 ,& s x is a sacrifice bo? ( righte\sness & ( wisdom4 #d4 ,"h !n is a m9d f]v5t & gl[+ z fire :i* worke?2 "h is ! ?+ to be und]/ood1 t is ! subject-matt]1 :]e is ! ?ird1 ! und]/&+8 ,behold ! col\r1 :]e is ! see+8 behold ! object ( s5se1 :]e is ! s5se itself8 ,= matt] is n se5 by all1 & !re=e ,god gives ! gift ( und]/&+1 & feel+1 & see+4 #e4 ,! ,^w ( ,god !n is ! end or completion2 t is1 ! det]m9ation & completion ( ! discussion1 :i* is communicat$ to ! m prud5t1 & confirms ?+s d\btful4 ,well d ev5 !y :o believ$ n 9 ! ,com+ ( ,*ri/ refute !mselves1 s t !y confess :at !y ?9k to d5y4 ,= !y say t ! ram is ! ,^w ( ,god1 & yet believe n ! my/]y ( ! ,passion1 :]eas 9 t my/]y is ! ,^w ( ,god1 9 ,:om ! ,sacrifice 0 fulfill$4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xvi4 #ae1 #af4 #f4 ,:]e=e let u fir/ k9dle )9 u ! fire ( ! m9d1 t x may "w )9 u4 ,let u seek = ! subject-matt]1 :at x is t n\ri%es ! m9d1 z if we 7 look+ = x 9 d>kness4 ,= nei!r did ! ,fa!rs "k :at manna 03 !y f\nd manna1 x is said1 decl>+ x to be ! ,disc\rse & ^w ( ,god1 f ,:om all in/ruction z f a p]5nial f\nta9 fl[s & is d]iv$4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xvi4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ae4 #g4 ,?is is t heav5ly food4 ,& x is signifi$ by ! ,p]son ( ! ,speak]1 ,behold ,i w ra9 bread f heav5 = y4 ,! #8cause' !n we h 9 ! op]ation ( ,god1 ,:o wat]s our m9ds ) ! dew ( wisdom2 ! #8subject-matt]' we h 9 t ! m9ds :i* see & ta/e x are delight$1 & inquire :5ce comes ?is :i* is bright] ?an light1 sweet] ?an honey4 ,!y h _! answ] f ! text ( ,scripture3 ,?is is ! bread :i* ! ,"l ha? giv5 y to eat2 & ?is is ! ,^w ( ,god1 ,:i* ,god appo9t$ & orda9$1 :]eby ! m9ds ( ! prud5t are f$ & com=t$1 :i* is :ite & sweet1 enlight5+ ! m9ds ( ! he>]s ) ! spl5d\r ( tru?1 & soo?+ !m ) ! sweetness ( virtue4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 iii4 #aa-ad4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 i4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 iv4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ab4 #h4 ,! ,prophet _h le>n$ 9 himself :at 0 ! #8cause' ( ! ?+ to be complet$4 ,= :5 he 0 s5t to ! k+ ( ,egypt to deliv] ! p ( ,god1 he says1 ,:o am ,i1 t ,i %\ld g unto ,ph>aoh1 & deliv] my p f ! k+'s p[]8 ! ,"l answ]s1 ,i w be ) !e4 ,moses ask$ aga91 ,:at %all ,i say unto !m1 if !y ask1 ,:o is ! ,"l t ha? s5t !e1 & :at is ,8 ,"n8 ,! ,"l said1 ,i am t ,i am1 ?\ %alt say1 ,i ,,am ha? s5t me unto y4 ,?is is ! true ,"n ( ,god,et]nity4 ,:]e=e ! ,apo/le also says ( ,*ri/1 ,= ! ,son ( ,god1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,:o 0 prea*$ among y by u1 by me & ,silvanus & ,timo!us1 0 n ,yea & ,nay1 b 9 ,him 0 ,yea4 ,moses answ]$1 ,b behold !y w n believe me1 nor he>k5 unto my voice1 = !y w say1 ,! ,"l ha? n appe>$ unto !e4 ,!n ,he gave him p[] to "w miracles1 t x might be believ$ t he 0 s5t by ,god4 ,a ?ird "t ,moses says1 ,i am n eloqu5t1 b ,i am sl[ ( spee*1 & ( a sl[ tongue2 h[ %all ,ph>aoh he> me8 ! ,"l answ]s1 ,g1 & ,i w be ) ?y m\?1 & tea* !e :at ?\ %alt say4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 iii4 #ab4 #i4 ,^! int]m+l$ que/ions & answ]s conta9 ! se$s & sci5ce ( wisdom4 ,! #8end' or #8completion' too is good1 = ,he says1 ,i w be ) !e6 ,& al?\gh ,he _h giv5 him p[] to "w miracles1 yet z he 0 /ill d\btful1 t we might "k t signs are = !m t believe n1 b ! promise = believ]s1 ! weakness ( 8 des]ts or ( 8 purpose receives ?is answ]1 ,i w be ) ?y m\?1 & tea* !e :at ?\ %alt say6 ,?us a p]fect #8end' is pres]v$4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 vii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 x4 #ai1 #bj4 #aj4 ,?is y h also 9 ! ,gospel1 ,ask1 & x %all be giv5 y1 seek1 & ye %all f9d2 knock1 & x %all be op5$ unto y4 ,ask f ! #8cause1' t is1 f ! ,au?or4 ,y h z y\r subject-matt] ?+s spiritual :i* cause y to seek2 knock1 & ,god ! ,^w op5s to y4 ,t :i* asks is ! m9d1 :i* works l fire2 x is 9 ?+s spiritual t ! gl[ ( ! m9d works1 z fire on wood2 ,god ! ,^w op5s unto y1 ?is is ! #8end4' ,we h also 9 ano!r "p ( ! ,gospel ^! words ( our ,"l1 ,b :5 !y deliv] y up1 take no ?\ght h[ or :at ye %all speak1 = x %all be giv5 y 9 t same h\r :at ye %all speak4 ,= x is n ye t speak1 b ! ,_s ( y\r ,fa!r :i* speake? 9 y4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxvii4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxxi4 #cc4 #aa4 ,^! words too ( ,isaac y h 9 ,g5esis1 ,h[ is x t ?\ ha/ f\nd x s quickly1 my son8 ,& he said1 ,because ! ,"l ?y ,god br\ght x to me4 ,! ,"l is ! end4 ,he :o seeks 9 ! ,"l f9ds4 ,& ?us ,laban :o s\ght n 9 ! ,"l1 = he s\ght idols1 f\nd n4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxvii4 #d4 #ab4 ,& he has well obs]v$ ! rules#af & di/9ctions z !y are call$4 ,! fir/ is ,g & take me "s v5ison1 t ,i may eat4 ,he excites & inflames 8 m9d ) ! fire1 z x 71 ( 8 exhortation1 t he may lab\r & seek4 ,! second is1 ,h[ is x t ?\ ha/ f\nd x s quickly8 ,?is is 9 ! =m ( a "q2 ! ?ird is an answ]1 ,because ! ,"l ?y ,god br\ght x to me4 ,! #8end' is ,god1 ,:o concludes & p]fects all ?+s1 ( ,:om we are n to d\bt4 #ac4 ,& !re is a #8di/9ction' too z to spontane\s ?+s2 ,if y s[ n1 y %all n reap#ag2 = al?\gh culture calls =? se$s1 yet nature by a c]ta9 spontane\s impulse1 worke? 9 !m t !y spr+ up4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 iii4 #f1 #g4 #ad4 ,:]e=e ! ,apo/le says1 ,i h plant$1 ,apollos wat]$1 b ,god gave ! increase4 ,s !n nei!r is he t plante? any ?+1 nei!r he t wat]e?1 b ,god ,t give? ! increase6 ,god gives to y 9 ! _s1 & ! ,"l s[s 9 y\r he>t4 ,take c>e !n t ,he brea! life & s[ 9 y1 t y may reap2 = if y s[ n1 nei!r %all y reap4 ,?is is a sort ( admonition to y to s[4 ,if y s[ n y %all n reap1 is a prov]b4 ,! end agrees ) ! beg9n+2 ! se$ is ! beg9n+1 ! h>ve/ ! end4 #ae4 ,le>n1 he says1 ( me2 nature aids ! le>n]1 & ,god is ! ,au?or ( nature4 ,x is ( ,god too t we le>n well1 = x is a natural gift to le>n well2 ! h>d ( he>t le>n n4 ,nature1 :i* is pres]v$ by ! ,div9e b\nty1 gives ! increase4 ,! f9al consummation ,god give?1 t is1 ! mo/ excell5t & ,div9e ,nature & ,ess5ce ( ! ,tr9ity4 ,f>ewell3 love u1 z y d1 = we love y4 ,,c\ncil ,,( ,,aquileia ,a4,d4 #cha4 ,,! ,,proce$+s ,,( ,,! ,,c\ncil ,,( ,,aquileia ,,aga9/ ,,! ,,h]etics ,,palladius ,,& ,,secundianus4 ,,! (ficial ,record ( ! ,proce$+s ( ?is ,c\ncil seems to be ins]t$ among ,s4 ,ambrose's ,lett]s1 p>tly because ,s4 ,ambrose took ! lead+ "p 9 !m1 & p>tly because !y =m ! subject ( ! next s]ies ( lett]s1 directly ( ! f\r fir/1 & m indirectly ( ! two next1 all ( :i*1 ?\gh writt5 9 ! "n ( ! ,bi%ops ( ,italy1 we may presume to h be5 ,s4 ,ambrose's composition4 ,! ,c\ncil 0 held 9 ! ye> #cha ,a4,d41 ! same ye> 9 :i* ! ,second ,g5]al ,c\ncil 0 held at ,con/ant9ople4 ,x w be rememb]$ t t ,c\ncil1 be+ summon$ by ,!odosius1 !n ,emp]or ( ! ,ea/1 consi/$ ( ,ea/]n ,bi%ops only4 ,at ?is "t ,arianism1 ?\gh rife 9 ! ,ea/1 seems n to h be5 preval5t 9 ! ,we/4 ,s4 ,ambrose says1 7,lett] xi4 #a47 #8z reg>ds ! ,we/1 two individuals only h be5 f\nd to d>e to oppose ! ,c\ncil ) pr(ane & impi\s words1 m5 :o _h previ\sly di/urb$ a m]e corn] ( ,dacia ,rip5sis4' ,^! two m5 7 ,palladius & ,secundianus4 ,palladius appe>s to h appli$ to ,gratian to call a ,g5]al ,c\ncil1 on ! plea t he 0 falsely accus$ ( ,arianism1 9 #cgi ,a4,d4 ,gratian grant$ 8 reque/1 b aft]w>ds1 z we le>n f 8 lett] read at ! ,c\ncil1 on ! repres5tation ( ,s4 ,ambrose t su* a "q z ! s\ndness or h]esy ( two ,bi%ops might be settl$ by a ,c\ncil ( ! ,bi%ops ( ! ,diocese ( ,italy1 he s f> alt]$ 8 orig9al ord] z to summon only ^!1 giv+ p]mission = o!rs to att5d if !y pleas$4 ,?is reconsid]ation1 & p]haps also ! tr\bles t prevail$ 9 ! ,empire at ! "t1 7,tillemont ,vie de ,s4 ,ambr4 *4 xxiii47 caus$ su* delay t x 0 n till t[>ds ! end ( #cha ,a4,d4 t ! ,c\ncil assembl$ "u ! presid5cy ( ,s4 ,val]ian ,bi%op ( ,aquileia4 ,! ,bi%ops ( ,italy1 ) deputies f ,gaul1 ,africa1 & ,illyria1 to ! numb] ( ?irty two or ?irty ?ree 7see note#cg7 met at ,aquileia at ! beg9n+ ( ,septemb]4 ,! discussion record$ 9 ! #8,ge/a' took place probably on ,septr4 #crd 7see note#ah7 b ,s4 ,ambrose's words 9 #b imply t previ\s discussions _h be5 held ( :i* no ,record _h be5 tak51 7diu citra acta tractavimus47 ,! proce$+s comm5ce by ! read+ ( ! ,emp]or's ,m&ate4 ,palladius !n raises objections on ! gr\nd ( ! abs5ce ( ! ,bi%ops f ! ,ea/1 & *>ges ,s4 ,ambrose ) hav+ trick$ ! ,emp]or into summon+ only a small ,c\ncil1 & decl9es to take "p 9 a ,c\ncil :i* is n ,g5]al4 ,aft] "s discussion on ?is po9t ,s4 ,ambrose proposes t ,arius' lett] f ,nicom$ia to ,s4 ,alex&] %\ld be read 9 detail1 & ,palladius call$ ^u to condemn ea* h]etical proposition4 ,palladius argues ^u ea*1 b ev5tually returns to 8 refusal to answ] except 9 a ,g5]al ,c\ncil4 ,9 ! end all ! ,bi%ops pron\nce _! decisions "o by "o1 all agree+ t ,palladius' doctr9e 0 h]etical & t he %\ld be depos$4 ,secundianus is !n m briefly dealt ) 9 ! same way4 ,x w\ld seem t ! ,record is incomplete1 z ! numb] ( ,bi%ops :o give _! decision is only #be1 & ! acc\nt ( ,secundianus' case ends abruptly )\t record+ any decision4 ,x may be f ! same cause t ! ,record itself is 9 "o or two places seem+ly defective1 & ! s5se confus$4 ,secundianus is n m5tion$ aga9 9 ,hi/ory4 ,( ,palladius x is said by ,vigilius1 ,bi%op ( ,?apsus 9 ,africa1 :o liv$ 9 ! latt] "p ( ! #e? ,c5tury1 t aft] ,s4 ,ambrose's dea? he wrote a reply to 8 writ+s aga9/ ,arianism1 :i* ,vigilius himself answ]$ 7,tillemont ,vie de ,s4 ,ambr4 xxvi474 ,! g5u95ess ( ! ,ge/a has be5 disput$ by ,pre ,*ifflet1 :o ma9ta9$ t !y 7 a =g]y ( ! ,vigilius m5tion$ above3 8 argum5ts h[ev] are satisfactorily refut$ by ,tillemont 9 an elaborate note4 7,vol4 x4 p4 #gch4 note #ae4 on ,s4 ,ambr4 ,life47 #a4 ,,9 ! consul%ip ( ! illu/ri\s ,,syagrius & ,,eu*]ius1 on ! #crd day ( ,septemb]#ah1 ! "u-m5tion$ ,bi%ops#ai1 sitt+ 9 c\ncil 9 ! *ur* at ,aquileia1 namely1 ,,val]ian1 ,bi%op ( ,aquileia1 ,,ambrose1 ,,eusebius1 ,,lim5ius1 ,,anemius1 ,,sab9us1 ,,abundantius1 ,,artemius1 ,,con/antius1 ,,ju/us1 ,,phila/]1 ,,con/antius1 ,,!odorus1 ,,alma*ius1 ,,domn9us1 ,,amantius1 ,,maximus1 ,,felix1 ,,bassianus1 ,,numidius1 ,,janu>ius1 ,,proculus1 ,,heliodorus1 ,,jov9us1 ,,felix1 ,,exup]antius1 ,,diog5es1 ,,maximus1 ,,mac$onius1 ,,cassianus1 ,,m>cellus1 & ,,eu/a?ius1 ,bi%ops3 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #b4 #8,we h long be5 deal+ ) ! matt] )\t any ,records#bj1 & n[1 s9ce our e>s are assail$ ) su* sacrilegi\s words on ! "p ( ,palladius & ,secundianus1 t "o c sc>ce believe t !y c\ld h s op5ly blasphem$1 & t !y may n attempt h]eaft] by any subtlety to d5y _! own words1 ?\gh ! te/imony ( su* em95t ,bi%ops does n admit ( d\bt1 /ill z x is ! pleasure ( all ! ,bi%ops1 let ,records be made1 t no "o may be able to d5y 8 own pr(ession4 ,d y !re=e1 holy m51 decl>e :at is y\r pleasure4' ,all ! ,bi%ops said1 #8,x is our pleasure4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said1 #8,our discussions mu/ be confirm$ by ! ,emp]or's ,lett]1 z ! subject requires1 s t !y may be quot$4' #c4 ,! ,lett] is read by ,sab9ianus a ,deacon2 8,desir\s to make our e>lie/ ef=ts to prev5t diss5sion among ,bi%ops f unc]ta9ty :at doctr9es !y %\ld rev]5ce1 we _h ord]$ ! ,bi%ops to come toge!r into ! city ( ,aquileia1 out ( ! diocese#ba :i* has be5 confid$ to ! m]its ( y\r ,excell5cy4 ,= controv]sies ( dubi\s import c\ld n be bett] dis5tangl$ ?an by our con/itut+ ! ,bi%ops !mselves exp\nd]s ( ! dispute t has aris51 s t ! same p]sons f :om come =? ! in/ructions ( doctr9e may solve ! contradictions ( discordant tea*+4 #d4 8,nor is our pres5t ord] diff]5t f our la/3 we d n alt] ! t5\r ( our comm&1 b we correct ! sup]flu\s numb]s t w\ld h assembl$4 ,= z ,ambrose1 ,bi%op ( ,milan1 em95t bo? = ! m]its ( 8 life & ! fav\r ( ,god1 sugge/s t !re is no occasion = numb]s 9 a case 9 :i* ! tru?1 ?\gh 9 ! h&s ( a few support]s1 w\ld n suff] f _m antagoni/s1 & t he & ! ,bi%ops ( ! adjo9+ cities ( ,italy w\ld be m ?an suffici5t to meet ! ass]tions ( ! opposite p>ty1 we h judg$ x "r to refra9 f tr\bl+ v5]able m5 by br++ into /range l&s any "o :o 0 ei!r load$ ) ye>s1 or disabl$ ) bodily weakness1 or 9 ! sl5d] circum/ances ( hon\rable pov]ty2#bb etc40 #e4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,?is is :at a ,*ri/ian ,emp]or has orda9$4 ,he has n ?\ght fit to d an injury to ! ,bi%ops3 he has con/itut$ ! ,bi%ops !mselves ,judges4 ,& !re=e s9ce we sit toge!r 9 a ,c\ncil ( ,bi%ops1 answ] to :at is propos$ to y4 ,arius's lett] has be5 read3 x %all be recit$ n[ aga91 if y ?9k prop]4 ,x conta9s blasphemies f ! beg9n+2 x says t ! ,fa!r alone is et]nal4 ,if y ?9k t ! ,son ( ,god is n ev]la/+1 support ?is doctr9e 9 :at mann] y please3 if y ?9k x is a doctr9e to be condemn$1 condemn x4 ,"h is ! ,gospel1 & ! ,apo/le#bc3 all ! ,scriptures are at h&4 ,support x f :at qu>t] y please1 if y ?9k t ! ,son ( ,god is n ev]la/+4' #f4 ,,palladius said2 #8,y h contriv$1 z appe>s by ! sacr$ docum5t#bd :i* y h br\ght =w>d1 t ?is %\ld n be a full & ,g5]al ,c\ncil3 9 ! abs5ce ( our ,colleagues we _c answ]4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said3 #8,:o are y\r colleagues8' ,palladius said3 #8,! ,ea/]n ,bi%ops4' #g4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said3 #8,inasmu* z 9 =m] times ! usage ( ,c\ncils has be5 t ! ,ea/]n ,bi%ops %\ld be appo9t$ to hold !m 9 ! ,ea/1 & ! ,we/]n ,bi%ops 9 ! ,we/1 we1 hav+ our place 9 ! ,we/1 are come toge!r to ! city ( ,aquileia accord+ to ! ,emp]or's comm&4 ,moreov]1 ! ,prefect ( ,italy has issu$ lett]s1 t if ! ,ea/]n ,bi%ops *ose to meet1 !y %\ld be all[$ to d s2 b inasmu* z !y "k t ! cu/om is t ! ,c\ncil ( ! ,ea/]n ,bi%ops %\ld be 9 ! ,ea/ & ( ! ,we/]n 9 ! ,we/1 !y h !re=e ?\ght fit n to come4' #h4 ,,palladius said3 #8,our ,emp]or ,gratian comm&$ ! ,ea/]n ,bi%ops to come3 d y d5y t he did s8 ! ,emp]or himself told u t he _h comm&$ ! ,ea/]n ,bi%ops to come4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said3 #8,he c]ta9ly comm&$ !m1 9 t he did n =bid !m to come hi!r4' ,palladius said3 #8,b y\r pray] has prev5t$ _! com+3 "u a pret5ce ( b5evol5ce y h obta9$ ?is1 & s put ! ,c\ncil (f4' #i4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said3 #8,!re is no occasion to w&] any long] f ! subject3 answ] n[4 ,did ,arius say rightly t ! ,fa!r alone is et]nal8 & did he say ?is 9 agreem5t ) ! ,scriptures or n8' ,palladius said3 #8,i d n answ] y4' ,con/antius1 ,bi%op1 said3 #8,d n y answ] :5 y h s long blasphem$8' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said3 #8,b y are "u an obligation to express frankly ! fai? y claim ! "r to hold4 ,if a hea!n 7 to ask ( y 9 :at way y believe 9 ,*ri/1 y w\ld be b\nd n to be a%am$ to confess4' #aj4 ,,sab9us1 ,bi%op1 said3 #8,x 0 y\r own reque/ t we w\ld answ]3 we come toge!r ?is day accord+ to y\r wi%1 & ^u y\r own solicitation1 & we h n wait$ = our o!r bre?r51 :o might h come4 ,x is !re=e n op5 to y to w&] f ! subject4 ,d y say t ,*ri/ 0 creat$8 or d y say t ! ,son ( ,god is ev]la/+8' ,palladius said3 #8,i h told y already3 we said we w\ld come & prove t y h n done well to take advantage ( ! ,emp]or4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said3 #8,let ,palladius's lett] be read to %ew :e!r he s5t u ?is message1 & x w appe> t ev5 n[ he is deceiv+4' ,palladius said3 #8,let x be read by all means4' ,! ,bi%ops said3 #8,:5 y saw ! ,emp]or at ,sirmium1 did y address him1 or 0 x he t press$ y8' ,& !y add$3 #8,:at d y answ] to ?is8' ,palladius answ]$3 #8,he said to me1 8,g40 ,we said3 8,are ! ,ea/]n ,bi%ops summon$ to att5d80 ,he said1 8,!y are40 ,%\ld we h come if ! ,ea/]n ,bi%ops _h n be5 summon$8' #aa4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said3 #8,let ! matt] ( ! ,ea/]n ,bi%ops /& ov]4 ,i enquire at pres5t into y\r s5tim5ts4 ,arius's lett] has be5 read to y3 y are 9 ! habit ( d5y+ t y are an ,arian4 ,ei!r condemn ,arius n[1 or def5d him4' ,palladius said3 #8,x is n )9 ! compass ( y\r au?ority to ask ?is ( me4' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said3 #8,we d n believe t ! religi\s ,emp]or said o!r ?an he wrote4 ,he has ord]$ ! ,bi%ops to meet3 x is impossible t he said to y & no "o else contr>y to 8 own lett]1 t ! case 0 n to be discuss$ )\t ! pres5ce ( ! ,ea/]n ,bi%ops4' ,palladius said3 #8,he did1 if ! ,italian ,bi%ops alone 7 ord]$ to assemble4' ,evagrius1 ,presbyt] & deputy1 said3#be ,x is pla9 #8t he promis$ to appe> )9 f\r & ev5 )9 two days4 ,:at !n 7 y wait+ =8 0 x1 z y say1 t y consid]$ ! op9ion ( y\r colleagues1 ! ,ea/]n ,bi%ops 0 to be wait$ =8 ,!n y ought to h said s 9 y\r message1 & n to h pl$g$ y\rself to discussion4' ,palladius said3 #8,i _h come1 believ+ x to be a ,g5]al ,c\ncil1 b ,i saw t my colleagues _h n assembl$4 ,i decid$ h[ev]#bf to come1 9 accordance ) ! summons1 to bid y to d no?+ to ! prejudice ( a future ,c\ncil4' #ab4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said3 #8,y y\rself requir$ t we %\ld sit to-day1 moreov]1 ev5 ?is v day y h said y\rself 8we come z ,*ri/ians to ,*ri/ians40 ,y h !re=e ackn[l$g$ u = ,*ri/ians4 ,y promis$ t y w\ld engage 9 discussion3 y promis$ t y w\ld ei!r assign y\r own reasons or accept ours4 ,we !re=e will+ly accept$ y\r op5+1 we wi%$ t y %\ld come z a ,*ri/ian4 ,i (f]$ y ! lett] ( ,arius1 :i* t ,arius wrote1 f ^: "n y say t y (t5 suff] wrong4 ,y say t y d n foll[ ,arius4 ,to-day y\r s5tim5ts mu/ be made cle>2 ei!r condemn him1 or support him by :atev] passage y w4' ,he w5t on2 #8,!n accord+ to ,arius's lett] ,*ri/ ! ,son ( ,god is n ev]la/+8' ,palladius said2 #8,we said t we w\ld prove ourselves ,*ri/ians1 b 9 a full ,c\ncil4 ,we d n answ] y at all to ! prejudice ( a future ,c\ncil4' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,y ought to /ate y\r pr(ession ( fai? /raight=w>dly4' ,palladius said2 #8,& :at d we res]ve = ! ,c\ncil8' ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 i4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 i4 #h4 #ac4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,he has be5 unanim\sly condemn$ :o d5ies ! ,et]nity ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,arius d5i$ x1 ,palladius1 :o w n condemn ,arius1 foll[s him4 ,consid] !n1 :e!r 8 op9ion is approv$ (2 x is easy to p]ceive :e!r he speaks accord+ to ! ,scriptures1 or aga9/ ! ,scriptures4 ,= we read3 ,god's et]nal ,p[] & ,godhead4 ,*ri/ is ! ,p[] ( ,god4 ,if !n ! ,p[] ( ,god is ev]la/+1 ,*ri/ surely is ev]la/+2 = ,*ri/ is ! ,p[] ( ,god4' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,?is is our fai?3 ?is is ! ,ca?olic doctr9e2 :o says n ?is1 let him be ana!ma4' ,all ! ,bi%ops said2 #8,ana!ma4' #ad4 ,,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,he says specifically t ! ,fa!r alone is ev]la/+1 & t ! ,son at "s "t began to be4' ,palladius said2 #8,i h nei!r se5 ,arius1 nor d ,i "k :o he is4' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,! blasphemy ( ,arius has be5 produc$1 9 :i* he d5ies t ! ,son ( ,god is ev]la/+4 ,d y condemn ?is wick$ness & its au?or1 or d y support x8' ,palladius said2 #8,:5 !re is n ! au?ority ( a full ,c\ncil1 ,i d n speak4' ,sid5ote3 ,acts i4 #ah4 #ae4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,d y hesitate aft] ! div9e judgem5ts to condemn ,arius1 :5 he has bur/ asund] 9 ! mid/8' & he add$2 #8,let ! holy m5 too1 ! deputies ( ! ,gauls1 speak4' ,con/antius1 ,bi%op & deputy ( ! ,gauls1 said2 #8,?is impiety ( t man we always h condemn$1 & we n[ condemn n only ,arius1 b also :oev] does n say t ! ,son ( ,god is ev]la/+4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,:at says also my ,"l ,ju/us8' ,ju/us1 ,bi%op & deputy ( ! ,gauls1 said2 #8,he :o does n confess t ! ,son ( ,god is co-et]nal ) ! ,fa!r1 let him be acc\nt$ ,ana!ma4' ,all ! ,bi%ops said2 #8,ana!ma4' #af4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,let ! deputies ( ! ,africans speak too1 :o h br\ght hi!r ! s5tim5ts ( all _! c\ntrym54' ,felix1 ,bi%op & deputy1 said2 #8,if any man d5ies t ! ,son ( ,god is ev]la/+1 & t ,he is co-et]nal ) ! ,fa!r1 n only d ,i ! deputy ( ! :ole prov9ce ( ,africa condemn him1 b also ! :ole prie/ly company1 :i* s5t me to ?is mo/ holy assembly1 has itself also already condemn$ him4' ,anemius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,!re is no capital ( ,illyricum#bg b ,sirmium3 ,i am its ,bi%op4 ,! p]son :o does n confess ! ,son ( ,god to be et]nal & co-et]nal ) ! ,fa!r1 t is1 ev]la/+1 ,i call ana!ma2 & ,i also say ana!ma to ^? :o d n make ! same confession4' #ag4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,he> :at foll[s4' ,!n x 0 read2 8,alone et]nal1 alone )\t beg9n+1 alone true1 ,:o alone has immortality40 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,9 ?is also condemn him :o d5ies t ! ,son is v ,god4 ,= s9ce ,he ,himself is ! ,tru?1 h[ is ,he n v ,god8' ,& he add$2 #8,:at say y to ?is8' ,palladius said2 #8,:o d5ies t ,he is v ,son8' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,arius d5i$ x4' ,palladius said2 #8,:5 ! ,apo/le says t ,*ri/ is ,god ov] all1 c any "o d5y t ,he is ! v ,son ( ,god8' #ah4 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,t y may see ) h[ mu* simplicity we seek ! tru?1 lo1 ,i say z y say3 b ,i h !n only half ! tru?4 ,= by speak+ ?us1 y appe> to d5y t ,he is v ,god2 if h[ev] y confess simply t ! ,son ( ,god is v ,god1 /ate x 9 ! ord] 9 :i* ,i propose x to y4' ,palladius said2 #8,i speak to y accord+ to ! ,scriptures3 ,i call ! ,"l ! v ,son ( ,god4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,d y call ! ,son ( ,god v ,"l8' ,palladius said2 #8,:5 ,i call ,him v ,son1 :at m is want$8' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,i d n ask only t y %\ld call ,him v ,son1 b t y %\ld call ! ,son ( ,god v ,"l4' #ai4 ,,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,is ,*ri/ v ,god1 accord+ to ! fai? ( all & to ! ,ca?olic pr(ession8' ,palladius said2 #8,he is ! v ,son ( ,god4' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,we also are by adoption sons2 ,he is ,son accord+ to ! prop]ty ( ,8 ,div9e ,g5]ation4' ,& he add$2 #8,d y confess t ! v ,son ( ,god is v ,"l by ,8 ,bir? & ess5tially8' ,palladius said2 #8,i call ,him ! v ,son ( ,god1 only-begott54' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,d y !n ?9k x is aga9/ ! ,scriptures1 = ,*ri/ to be call$ v ,god8' #bj4 ,,palladius be+ sil5t1 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,he :o says only t ,he is ! v ,son ( ,god1 & w n say t ,he is v ,"l1 appe>s to d5y x4 ,let ,palladius !n1 if he does confess x1 confess x 9 ?is ord]1 & let him say :e!r he calls ! ,son ( ,god v ,"l4' ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xvii4 #c4 ,palladius said2 #8,:5 ! ,son says1 ,t !y might "k ,!e ! only true ,god & ,jesus ,*ri/ ,:om ,?\ ha/ s5t1 is x by way ( feel+ only1 or 9 tru?8' ,sid5ote3 #a ,s4 ,john v4 #bj4 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,john said 9 8 epi/le2 ,?is is ! true ,god4 ,d5y ?is4' ,palladius said2 #8,:5 ,i tell y t ,he is true ,son1 ,i ackn[l$ge also a true ,godhead4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,9 ?is also !re is evasion2 = y art wont to speak ( "o only & true ,godhead 9 su* mann] z to say t x is ! div9ity ( ! ,fa!r only1 & n t ( ! ,son also1 :i* is "o only & true4 ,if !n y wi% to speak pla9ly1 z y ref] me to ! ,scriptures1 say :at ! ,evangeli/ ,john said2 ,?is is ! true ,god1 or d5y t he ha? said x4' ,palladius said2 #8,besides ! ,son !re is none o!r t is begott54' #ba4 ,,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,is ,*ri/ v ,god1 accord+ to ! fai? ( all & to ! ,ca?olic pr(ession1 or 9 y\r op9ion is ,he n v ,god8' ,palladius said2 #8,he is ! ,p[] ( our ,god4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op said2 #8,y d n speak frankly2 & s ana!ma to him :o does n confess t ! ,son ( ,god is v ,"l4' ,all ! ,bi%ops said2 #8,let him be acc\nt$ ana!ma1 :o w n call ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ,god1 v ,"l4' #bb4 ,! read] cont9u$2 8,alone true1 ,:o alone ha? immortality40 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,has ! ,son ( ,god immortality1 or has ,he x n1 9 respect ( ,8 ,godhead8' ,sid5ote3 #a ,tim4 vi4 #af4 ,palladius said2 #8,d y accept or no ! words ( ! ,apo/le1 ,! ,k+ ( k+s ,:o alone ha? immortality8' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,:at say y ( ,*ri/ ! ,son ( ,god8' ,palladius said2 #8,is ,*ri/ a div9e ,"n or a human8' #bc4 ,,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,he is call$ ,*ri/ inde$ accord+ to ! my/]y ( ,8 ,inc>nation1 b ,he is bo? ,god & ,man4' ,palladius said2 #8,*ri/ is a "n ( ! fle%3 ,*ri/ is a man's "n3 d y answ] me4' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,:y d y dwell ^u useless topics8 ,:5 ,arius' impi\s words 7 read1 :o says ( ! ,fa!r t ,he alone ha? immortality1 y cit$ a te/imony 9 confirmation ( ,arius' impiety1 quot+ f ! ,apo/le1 ,:o only ha? immortality1 dwell+ 9 ! light :i* no man c approa* unto4 ,b if y und]/& x1 he has express$ by ! ,"n ( ,god ! dignity ( ! :ole ,nature1 inasmu* z 9 ! ,"n ( ,god1 bo? ,fa!r & ,son are signifi$4' ,palladius said2 #8,y also h n *os5 to answ] :at ,i h ask$4' #bd4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,i ask y to give y\r op9ion pla9ly1 has ! ,son ( ,god immortality accord+ to ,8 div9e g5]ation1 or has ,he n8' ,palladius said2 #8,9 respect ( ,8 div9e g5]ation ,he is incorruptible2 & by means ( ,8 ,inc>nation ,he di$4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,8 div9ity di$ n1 b ,8 fle% di$4' ,palladius said2 #8,d y answ] me fir/4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,has ! ,son ( ,god immortality 9 respect ( ,8 ,godhead or has ,he x n8 ,b h y n ev5 n[ betray$ y\r fraudul5t & insidi\s mean+ accord+ to ,arius' pr(ession8' & he add$2 #8,he :o d5ies t ! ,son ( ,god has immortality1 :at ?9k y ( him8' ,all ! ,bi%ops said2 #8,let him be acc\nt$ ana!ma4' #be4 ,,palladius said2 #8,a div9e (fspr+ is immortal4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,?is also h y said evasively1 to avoid express+ any?+ cle>ly ab\t ! ,son ( ,god4 ,i say to y1 ! ,son ha? immortality 9 respect ( ,8 ,godhead1 or d y d5y x & say t ,he has n4' ,palladius said2 #8,did ,*ri/ die or n8' ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 x4 #bh4 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,9 respect ( ! fle% ,he did3 our s\l does n die3 = x is writt51 ,fe> n !m :o kill ! body1 b are n able to kill ! s\l2 see+ !n t our s\l _c die1 d y ?9k ,*ri/ di$ 9 respect ( ,8 ,godhead8' ,palladius said2 #8,:y d y %r9k f ! "n ( dea?8' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,nay1 ,i d n %r9k f x1 b ,i confess x 9 respect ( my fle%3 = !re is ,"o by ,:om ,i am releas$ f ! *a9s ( dea?4' ,palladius said2 #8,dea? is caus$ by sep>ation ( ! _s 7f ! fle%71 = ,*ri/ ! ,son ( ,god took ^u ,him fle%1 & by means ( fle% he di$4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,x is writt5 t ,*ri/ suff]$3 ,he suff]$ !n 9 respect ( ,8 fle%3 9 respect ( ,8 ,godhead ,he has immortality4 ,he :o d5ies ?is1 is a devil4' ,palladius said2 #8,i "k n ,arius4' #bf4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,!n ,arius said ill1 s9ce ! ,son ( ,god also has immortality 9 respect ( 8 ,godhead4' ,& he add$1 #8,did he !n say well or ill8' ,palladius said2 #8,i d n agree4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,) :om d n y agree8 ,ana!ma to him1 :o does n frankly unfold 8 fai?4' ,all ! ,bi%ops said2 #8,ana!ma4' ,palladius said2 #8,say :at y please2 ,8 ,godhead is immortal4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,^:8 ! ,fa!r's or ! ,son's8' ,& he add$3 #8,arius heap$ toge!r _m impieties4 ,b let u pass to o!r po9ts4' #bg4 ,!n 0 recit$2 8,alone wise40 ,palladius said2 #8,! ,fa!r is wise ( himself1 b ! ,son is n wise4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,is !n ! ,son n wise1 :5 ,he ,himself is ,wisdom8 ,= we also say t ! ,son is begott5 ( ! ,fa!r4' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,is !re any?+ z impi\s & pr(ane z ?is :i* he said1 t ! ,son ( ,god is n wise8' ,palladius said2 #8,he is call$ ,wisdom1 :o c d5y t he is ,wisdom8' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,is ,he wise or n8' ,palladius said2 #8,he is ,wisdom4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,!n ,he is wise1 if ,he is ,wisdom4' ,palladius said2 #8,we answ] y accord+ to ! ,scriptures4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,palladius1 z f> z ,i c see1 has attempt$ to d5y also t ! ,son ( ,god is wise4' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,he :o d5ies t ! ,son ( ,god is wise1 let him be ana!ma4' ,all ! ,bi%ops said2 #8,ana!ma4' #bh4 ,,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,let ,secundianus also answ] to ?is4' ,secundianus be+ sil5t1 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,he :o is sil5t wi%es to res]ve 8 judgem5t4' ,& he add$1 #8,:5 he says t ! ,fa!r alone is good1 did he confess ! ,son or d5y ,him8' ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john x4 #aa4 ,palladius said2 #8,we read1 ,i am ! good ,%eph]d1 & d we d5y x8 ,:o w\ld n say t ! ,son ( ,god is good8' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,!n is ,*ri/ good8' ,palladius said2 #8,he is good4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,arius !n 0 wrong 9 ass]t+ x ( ! ,fa!r alone1 s9ce ! ,son ( ,god also is a good#bh ,god4' ,palladius said2 #8,he :o says t ,*ri/ is n good1 says ill4' ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xix4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 vi4 #de4 #bi4 ,,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,d y confess t ,*ri/ is a good ,god8 ,= ,i also am good4 ,he has said to me2 ,well done1 ?\ good s]vant2 &1 ,a good man out ( ! good treasure ( 8 he>t br+e? =? t :i* is good4' ,palladius said2 #8,i h already said1 ,i d n answ] y until !re is a full ,c\ncil4' ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john vii4 #ab4 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,! ,jews said ,he is a good man2 & ,arius d5ies t ! ,son ( ,god is good4' ,palladius said2 #8,:o c d5y x8' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,!n ! ,son ( ,god is a good ,god4' ,palladius said2 #8,! good ,fa!r begat a good ,son4' #cj4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,we also are begott5 ( ,him & are good1 b n 9 respect ( ,godhead4 ,d y call ! ,son ( ,god a good ,god8' ,palladius said2 #8,! ,son ( ,god is good4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,y see !n t y call him a good ,*ri/1 a good ,son1 n a good ,god2 :i* is :at is ask$ ( y4' ,& he add$2 #8,he :o does n confess t ! ,son ( ,god is a good ,god1 ,ana!ma to him4' ,all ! ,bi%ops said2 #8,ana!ma4' #ca4 ,! read] likewise cont9u$2 8,alone mighty40 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,is ! ,son ( ,god mighty or n8' ,palladius said2 #8,he ,:o made all ?+s1 is ,he n mighty8 ,he ,:o made all ?+s1 is ,he defici5t 9 might8' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said3 #8,!n ,arius said ill4' ,& he add$2 #8,d y ev5 9 ?is condemn ,arius8' ,palladius said2 #8,h[ d ,i "k :o he is8 ,i answ] y = myself4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,is ! ,son ( ,god ! mighty ,god8' ,palladius said2 #8,he is mighty4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,is ! ,son ( ,god ! mighty ,god8' ,palladius said2 #8,i h already said t ! only-begott5 ,son ( ,god is mighty4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,! mighty ,"l4' ,palladius said2 #8,! mighty ,son ( ,god4' ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lii4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 xii4 #aj4 #cb4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,m5 also are mighty2 = x is writt51 ,:y boa/e/ ?\ ?yself 9 mis*ief1 ?\ mighty man8 & 9 ano!r place1 ,:5 ,i am weak1 !n am ,i /rong4 ,i ask y to confess t ,*ri/ ! ,son ( ,god is ! mighty ,"l2 or if y d5y x1 support y\r d5ial4 ,= ,i speak ( "o ,p[] ( ! ,fa!r & ( ! ,son1 & ,i call ! ,son ( ,god mighty 9 ! same way z ! ,fa!r4 ,d y hesitate !n to confess t ! ,son ( ,god is ! mighty ,"l8' ,palladius said2 #8,i h already said1 we answ] y 9 discussion z we c2 = y wi% to be sole judges1 & at ! same "t p>ties to ! case4 ,we d n answ] y n[1 b we w answ] y 9 a ,g5]al & full ,c\ncil4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,ana!ma to him :o d5ies t ,*ri/ is ! mighty ,"l4' ,all ! ,bi%ops said2 #8,ana!ma4' #cc4 ,x 0 likewise recit$2 8,alone mighty1 ,judge ( all40 ,palladius said2 #8,! ,son ( ,god1 ! ,judge ( all4 ,!re is ,:o gives1 !re is :o receives4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,did ,he give by grace or nature8 ,m5 also h judgem5t giv5 !m4' ,palladius said2 #8,d y call ! ,fa!r great] or n8' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,i w answ] y aft]w>ds4' ,palladius said2 #8,i d n answ] y1 if y d n answ] me4' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,unless y condemn 9 ord] ! impiety ( ,arius1 we w give y no p[] ( ask+ que/ions4' ,palladius said2 #8,i d n answ] y4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,is ! ,son ( ,god1 z has be5 read1 ,judge or n8' ,palladius said2 #8,if y d n answ] me1 ,i d n answ] y1 z be+ an impi\s p]son4' #cd4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,y h my pr(ession1 :]eby ,i w answ] y4 ,9 ! mean "t1 let ,arius' lett] be read ?r\gh4' ,& he add$3 #8,9 t lett] y w f9d t sacrilegi\s argum5t also :i* y are endeav\r+ at4' ,palladius said2 #8,:5 ,i ask1 d y n answ]8' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,we call ! ,son ( ,god equal ,god4' ,palladius said3 #8,y are ,judge3 y\r note-tak]s are "h4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,let any ( y\rs write1 :o please4' #ce4 ,,palladius said2 #8,is ! ,fa!r great] or n8' ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john v4 #ah4 ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,9 respect ( ,8 ,godhead ! ,son is equal to ! ,fa!r4 ,y h x 9 ! ,gospel t ! ,jews p]secut$ ,him because ,he n only broke ! sabba?1 b also call$ ,god ,8 ,fa!r1 mak+ ,himself equal ) ,god2 :at !n impi\s m5 confess$ :ile !y p]secut$1 we :o believe _c d5y4' ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 ii4 #f-h4 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,& 9 ano!r place y h3 ,:o be+ 9 ! =m ( ,god ?\ght x n robb]y to be equal ) ,god1 b empti$ himself#bi & took ^u him ! =m ( a s]vant1 & 0 made 9 ! lik5ess ( m52 & became ob$i5t unto dea?4 ,y see t 9 ! =m ( ,god ,he is equal to ,god4 ,& he took1 ,s4 ,paul says1 ! =m ( a s]vant4 ,9 :at !n is ,he less8 ,9 respect surely ( ,8 =m ( a s]vant1 n ( ! =m ( ,god8' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,j z1 be+ e/abli%$ 9 ! =m ( a s]vant1 ,he 0 n less ?an a s]vant2 s be+ e/abli%$ 9 ! =m ( ,god1 ,he c\ld n be less ?an ,god4' #cf4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,or say t 9 respect ( ,godhead ! ,son ( ,god is less4' ,palladius said2 #8,! ,fa!r is great]4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,9 respect ( ! fle%4' ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xiv4 #bh4 ,palladius said2 #8,he :o s5t me1 is great] ?an ,i4 ,0 ! fle% s5t by ,god or 0 ! ,son ( ,god s5t8' ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bg1 #bh4 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,we prove ?is day t ! holy ,scriptures are falsely cit$ by y1 = ?us x is writt53 ,peace ,i leave unto y1 my peace ,i give unto y3 n z ! _w give?1 give ,i unto y4 ,let n y\r he>t be tr\bl$1 nei!r let x be afraid3 ,if ye lov$ me1 ye w\ld rejoice1 because ,i said1 ,i g unto ! ,fa!r1 = my ,fa!r is great] ?an ,i4 ,he did n say1 ,he ,:o s5t me is great] ?an ,i4' ,palladius said2 #8,! ,fa!r is great]4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,ana!ma to him1 :o adds to or takes f ! holy ,scriptures4' ,all ! ,bi%ops said2 #8,ana!ma4' #cg4 ,,palladius said2 #8,! ,fa!r is great] ?an ! ,son4' ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 ii4 #g4 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,9 respect ( ! fle% ! ,son is less ?an ! ,fa!r3 9 respect ( ,godhead ,he is equal to ! ,fa!r3 ,i read !re=e t ! ,son ( ,god is equal to ! ,fa!r1 z also ! in/ances t h be5 adduc$ te/ify4 ,b :y %\ld y wond] t ,he is less 9 respect ( ! fle%1 :5 ,he has call$ ,himself a s]vant1 a /one1 a worm1 :5 ,he has said t ,he is less ?an ! angels1 = x is writt53 ,?\ made/ him a little l[] ?an ! angels4' ,palladius said2 #8,i see t y make impi\s ass]tions4 ,we d n answ] y )\t arbit]s4' ,sab9us1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,let no "o ask = an op9ion f him :o has blasphem$ 9 su* c\ntless op9ions4' ,palladius said2 #8,we d n answ] y4' #ch4 ,,sab9us1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,palladius has n[ be5 condemn$ by all4 ,! blasphemies ( ,arius are mu* light] ?an ^? ( ,palladius4' ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 vi4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john viii4 #ef4 ,& :5 ,palladius rose1 z if he wi%$ to g out1 he said2 #8,palladius has ris51 because he sees t he is to be convict$ by manife/ te/imonies ( ! ,scriptures1 z inde$ he has be5 already convict$3 = ?us x has be5 read1 t 9 respect ( ,godhead ! ,son is equal to ! ,fa!r4 ,let him admit t 9 respect ( ,8 ,godhead ! ,son ( ,god has no great]3 x is writt53 ,:5 ,god made promise to ,abraham1 because ,he c\ld swe> by no great]1 he swe> by himself4 ,y see !re=e ! ,scripture1 t ,he c\ld swe> by no great]4 ,b x is ! ,son ( ,:om ?is is said1 s9ce x 0 ,he ,:o appe>$ to ,abraham1 :5ce also ,he says1 ,he saw my day & 0 glad4' ,palladius said2 #8,! ,fa!r is great]4' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,:5 ,he spake z ,god1 ,he _h no great]2 :5 ,he spake z man1 ,he _h "o great]4' #ci4 ,,palladius said2 #8,! ,fa!r begat ! ,son2 ! ,fa!r s5t ! ,son4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,ana!ma to him1 :o d5ies t 9 respect ( ,8 ,godhead ! ,son is equal to ! ,fa!r4' ,all ! ,bi%ops said2 #8,ana!ma4' ,palladius said2 #8,! ,son is subject to ! ,fa!r2 ! ,son keeps ! comm&s ( ! ,fa!r4' ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john vi4 #dd4 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,he is subject 9 respect ( ,8 ,inc>nation4 ,b ev5 y y\rself rememb] t y h read2 ,no man c come unto me1 except ! ,fa!r draw him4' ,sab9us1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,let him say :e!r ! ,son is subject to ! ,fa!r 9 respect ( ,8 ,godhead1 or 9 respect ( ,8 ,inc>nation4' #dj4 ,,palladius said2 #8,!n ! ,fa!r is great]4' ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 i4 #h4 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,9 ano!r place also x is writt52 ,god is fai?ful1 by ,:om ye 7 call$ unto ! fell[%ip ( ,8 ,son4 ,i say t ! ,fa!r is great] 9 respect ( ! assumption ( ! fle%1 :i* ! ,son ( ,god took ^u ,him1 n 9 respect ( ! ,son's ,godhead4' ,palladius said2 #8,:at !n is ! comp>ison ( ! ,son ( ,god8 ,& c fle% say1 ,god is great] ?an ,i8 ,did ! fle% speak or ! ,godhead because ! fle% 0 !re8' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,! fle% does n speak )\t ! s\l4' ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john viii4 #dj4 ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,god 9 ! fle% spoke accord+ to ! fle%1 :5 ,he said1 ,:y d ye p]secute#cj me1 a man8 ,:o said ?is8' ,palladius said2 #8,! ,son ( ,god4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,!n ! ,son ( ,god is ,god 9 respect ( ,8 ,godhead & is man 9 respect ( ,8 fle%4' ,palladius said2 #8,he took fle% ^u ,him4' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,accord+ly ,he made use ( human words4' ,palladius said2 #8,he took man's fle% ^u ,him4' #da4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,let him say t ! ,apo/le did n call ,him subject 9 respect ( ,8 ,godhead1 b 9 respect ( ,8 fle%2 = x is writt51 ,he humbl$ himself & became ob$i5t unto dea?4 ,9 :at !n did ,he ta/e dea?8' ,palladius said2 #8,9 t ,he humbl$ ,himself4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,n ,8 ,godhead b ,8 fle% 0 humbl$ & subject4' ,& he add$2 #8,did ,arius well or ill 9 call+ him a p]fect creature8' ,palladius said2 #8,i d n answ] y1 = y h no au?ority4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,pr(ess :at y please4' ,palladius said2 #8,i d n answ] y4' #db4 ,,sab9us1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,d y n answ] on behalf ( ,arius8 d y n answ] to :at has be5 ask$8' ,palladius said2 #8,i h n answ]$ on behalf ( ,arius4' ,sab9us1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,y h answ]$ s f> z to d5y t ! ,son ( ,god is mighty1 to d5y t ,he is true ,god4' ,palladius said2 #8,i d n all[ y to be my judge1 :om ,i convict ( impiety4' ,sab9us1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,y y\rself =c$ u to sit4' ,palladius said2 #8,i gave 9 a reque/ t y might sit1 9 ord] t ,i might convict y4 ,:y h y practis$ ^u ! ,emp]or8 ,y h ga9$ by intrigue t ! ,c\ncil %\ld n be a pl5>y "o4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,:5 ,arius' impieties 7 read1 y\r impiety also1 :i* h>moniz$ ) 81 0 condemn$ equally4 ,y h ?\ght fit :ile ! lett] 0 9 ! mid/ ( be+ read1 to br+ =w>d :atev] passages y w\ld3 y 7 told 9 answ] 9 :at way ! ,son has said t ! ,fa!r is great]1 because 9 respect ( ,8 tak+ fle% ^u ,him1 ! ,fa!r is great] ?an ,he4 ,y h urg$ also t ! ,son ( ,god is subject2 & on ?is head y 7 answ]$ t ! ,son ( ,god is subject 9 respect ( ,8 fle%1 n 9 respect ( ,8 div9ity4 ,y h our pr(ession4 ,n[ he> ! re/4 ,s9ce y h be5 answ]$1 d y answ] to :at is read4' #dc4 ,,palladius said2 #8,i d n answ] y1 because :at ,i h said has n be5 record$2 only y\r words are record$4 ,i d n answ] y4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,y see t e ?+ is record$4 ,moreov]1 :at has be5 writt5 is abundant = ! pro( ( y\r impiety4' ,& he add$2 #8,d y say t ,*ri/ is a creature or d y d5y x8' ,palladius said2 #8,i d n answ] y4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,an h\r ago1 :5 x 0 read t ,arius call$ ,*ri/ a creature1 y d5i$ x3 y _h an opportunity (f]$ y ( condemn+ 8 p]fidy2 y w\ld n4 ,say n[ at la/ :e!r ,*ri/ 0 begott5 ( ! ,fa!r or creat$4' ,palladius said2 #8,if y please1 let my report]s come & s let ! :ole be tak5 d[n4' ,sab9us1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,let him s5d = 8 report]s4' ,palladius said2 #8,we w answ] y 9 a full ,c\ncil4' #dd4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,attalus subscrib$ ! =mula#ca ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,nica4 ,let him d5y x1 z he has come to our ,c\ncil4 ,let him say to-day1 :e!r he subscrib$ ! =mula ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,nica or no8' ,attalus rema9+ sil5t1 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,?\gh ! presbyt] ,attalus is an ,arian1 yet we give him p]mission to speak3 let him frankly /ate :e!r he subscrib$ ! =mula ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,nica "u 8 ,bi%op ,agripp9us1 or no4' ,attalus said2 #8,y h already said t ,i h be5 sev]al times condemn$4 ,i d n answ] y4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,did y subscribe ! =mula ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,nica or no8' ,attalus said2 #8,i d n answ] y4' #de4 ,,palladius said2 #8,d y n[ wi% ! =mula to be reg>d$ z g5]al or no8' ,*romatius1 presbyt]1 said2 #8,y h n d5i$ t ,he is a creature1 y h d5i$ t ,he is mighty4 ,y h d5i$ e ?+ :i* ! ,ca?olic ,fai? pr(esses4' ,sab9us1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,we are witnesses t ,attalus subscrib$ ! ,c\ncil ( ,nica1 & t he n[ refuses to answ]4 ,:at is ! op9ion ( all8' ,z ,attalus did n speak1 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,let him say :e!r he subscrib$ ! =mula ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,nica or no4' #df4 ,,palladius said2 #8,let y\r report] & ours /& =w>d & write d[n e ?+4' ,val]ian1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,:at y h said & :at y h d5i$ is already all writt54' ,palladius said2 #8,say :at y please4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,s9ce ,palladius :o has be5 already _m times condemn$1 wi%es to be condemn$ /ill (t5]1 ,i am read+ ! lett] ( ,arius :i* he has n *os5 to condemn3 d y /ate :e!r y approve ( my do+ s4' ,all ! ,bi%ops said2 #8,let x be read4' ,!n ! words 7 read4 8,b begott5 n putatively10 c4 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,i h answ]$ y on ! ,fa!r's be+ great]3 ,i h answ]$ y also on ! ,son's be+ subject3 d y y\rself answ] n[4' #dg4 ,,palladius said2 #8,i w n answ] unless arbit]s come aft] ! ,"l's day4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,y 7 come ) a view to discussion1 b s9ce ,i h *>g$ y ) its doctr9es1 y h se5 ! lett] ( ,arius :i* y h n *os5 to condemn & :i* y _c support3 y n[ !re=e %r9k back & cavil4 ,i read x to y fully po9t by po9t4 ,tell me :e!r y believe ,*ri/ to h be5 creat$2 :e!r !re 0 a "t :5 he 0 n2 or :e!r ! only begott5 ,son ( ,god has always exi/$4 ,:5 y h he>d ,arius' lett]1 ei!r condemn x or approve ( x4' #dh4 ,,palladius said2 #8,s9ce ,i convict y ( impiety1 ,i w n h y = judge4 ,y are a transgressor4' ,sab9us1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,say1 :at impieties y object to our bro!r & fell[-bi%op ,ambrose4' ,palladius said2 #8,i h already told y1 ,i w answ] 9 a full ,c\ncil1 & ) arbit]s pres5t4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,i desire to be confut$ & convict$ 9 ! assembly ( my bre?r54 ,say !n :at ,i h said impi\sly2 b ,i appe> impi\s to y because ,i support piety4' ,sab9us1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,does !n he seem impi\s to y1 :o c5sures ! blasphemies ( ,arius8' #di4 ,,palladius said2 #8,i h n d5i$ t ! ,son ( ,god is good4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,d y say t ,*ri/ is a good ,god8' ,palladius said2 #8,i d n answ] y4' ,val]ian1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,d n press ,palladius s mu*3 he _c confess our tru?s ) simplicity4 ,= 8 consci5ce is confus$ ) a tw(old blasphemy3 he 0 orda9$ by ! ,phot9ians & 0 condemn$ ) !m1 & n[ he %all be condemn$ m fully4' ,palladius said2 #8,prove x4' ,sab9us1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,he w\ld n h d5i$ t ,*ri/ is true if he 7 n foll[+ 8 own tea*]s4' #ej4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,y h object$ to me t ,i am impi\s3 prove x4' ,palladius said2 #8,we w br+ =w>d our /atem5t1 & :5 we h br\ght x1 !n ! discussion %all be held4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,condemn ! impiety ( ,arius4' ,palladius be+ sil5t1 ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,he dwells ^u useless subjects4 ,!re are s _m impieties ( ,arius1 :i* ,palladius has n *os5 to condemn1 nay r has confess$ by support+4 ,he :o does n condemn ,arius is l him1 & is rightly to be call$ a h]etic4' ,all ! ,bi%ops said2 #8,on ! "p ( u all let ,palladius be ana!ma4' #ea4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,d y cons5t1 ,palladius1 t ! o!r /atem5ts ( ,arius be read8' ,palladius said2 #8,give u arbit]s3 let report]s come on bo? sides4 ,y _c be judges unless we h arbitrators & unless p]sons come on bo? sides to arbitrate1 we d n answ] y4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,:at arbitrators d y wi% =8' ,palladius said2 #8,!re are "h _m m5 ( high rank4' ,sab9us1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,aft] su* a numb] ( blasphemies d y wi% = arbitrators8' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,bi%ops ought to judge ( laym53 n laym5 ( ,bi%ops4 ,b tell me :at judges y wi% =4' ,palladius said2 #8,let arbitrators att5d4' ,*romatius1 ! ,presbyt]1 said2 #8,)\t prejudice to condemnation by ! ,bi%ops1 let ^? also :o are ( ,palladius' p>ty be he>d at full l5g?4' #eb4 ,,palladius said2 #8,!y are n all[$ to speak4 ,let arbitrators att5d & report]s on bo? sides1 & !n !y w answ] y 9 a ,g5]al ,c\ncil4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,?\gh he has be5 convict$ ( _m impieties1 yet we %\ld blu% t a p]son :o claims ! prie/hood = himself %\ld seem to h be5 condemn$ by laym51 & on ?is v gr\nd & 9 ?is v po9t he des]ves condemnation because he looks to ! s5t5ce ( laym51 :5 prie/s ought r to be ! judges ( laym54 ,look+ to :at we h ?is day he>d ,palladius pr(ess+ & to :at he has refus$ to condemn1 ,i pron\nce him unwor?y ( ! prie/hood1 & ,i judge t he %\ld be depriv$#cb !re( 9 ord] t a ,ca?olic may be orda9$ 9 8 place4' ,all ! ,bi%ops said2 #8,ana!ma to ,palladius4' #ec4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,! mo/ graci\s & ,*ri/ian ,emp]or has committ$ ! cause to ! judgem5t ( ! ,bi%ops & has con/itut$ !m arbitrators ( ! dispute#cc4 ,s9ce !re=e ! decision appe>s to h be5 made ov] to u1 s t we are ! int]pret]s ( ! ,scriptures1 let u condemn ,palladius1 :o has n *os5 to condemn ! s5tim5ts ( ! impi\s ,arius1 & because he has himself d5i$ ! ,son ( ,god to be ev]la/+1 & made ! o!r /atem5ts :i* appe> 9 our proce$+s4 ,let him !re=e be acc\nt$ ,ana!ma4' ,all ! ,bi%ops said2 #8,we all condemn him2 let him be acc\nt$ ana!ma4' #ed4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,s9ce all :o are met "h are ,*ri/ian m51 bre?r5 approv$ ( ,god1 & our fell[-bi%ops1 let ea* individual say1 :at he ?9ks4' ,val]ian1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,my s5t5ce is t he :o def5ds ,arius is an ,arian2 t he :o does n condemn 8 blasphemies is himself a blasphem]2 & !re=e ,i judge t su* a man is ali5 f ! fell[%ip ( ,bi%ops4' ,palladius said2 #8,y h begun to play2 play on4 ,)\t an ,ea/]n ,c\ncil we answ] y n4' #ee4 ,,anemius1 ,bi%op ( ,sirmium1 said2 #8,:oev] does n condemn ! h]esies ( ,arius mu/ ( necessity be an ,arian4 ,him !re=e ,i judge to be ali5 f our communion1 & to be )\t place 9 ! assembly ( ,bi%ops4' ,con/antius1 ,bi%op ( ,orange1 said2 #8,z ,palladius is a disciple ( ,arius1 ^: impieties h be5 long s9ce condemn$ by our ,fa!rs 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,nice1 b h ?is day sev]ally1 :5 recit$1 be5 approv$ ( by ,palladius1 inasmu* z he 0 n di/urb$ at 8 ackn[l$g+ t ! ,son ( ,god 0 n ( ! same ,nature ) ,god ! ,fa!r1 & at 8 call+ ,him a creature1 & say+ t ,he began to be 9 "t1 & d5y+ ,him to be true ,"l1 on ^! gr\nds1 ,i judge t he %\ld be condemn$ = ev]4' #ef4 ,,ju/us1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,palladius :o has refus$ to condemn ! blasphemies ( ,arius1 & :o seems r to ackn[l$ge !m1 c 9 my judgem5t no long] be call$ a ,prie/ or be reckon$ among ,bi%ops4' ,ev5tius1 ,bi%op ( ,tic9um1 said2 #8,i ?9k t ,palladius :o has refus$ to condemn ! impieties ( ,arius1 is remov$ = ev] f ! fell[%ip ( ,bi%ops4' #eg4 ,,abundantius1 ,bi%op ( ,tr5t1 said2 #8,s9ce ,palladius ma9ta9s evid5t blasphemies1 let him "k t he is condemn$ by ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia4' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op ( ,bologna1 said2 #8,inasmu* z ,palladius has n only refus$ to condemn ! impieties ( ,arius1 impieties writt5 ) ! p5 ( ! devil1 & :i* x is n lawful s mu* z to li/5 to1 b has also appe>$ z ! ma9ta9] ( !m by d5y+ t ! ,son ( ,god is true ,"l1 is good ,"l1 is wise ,"l1 is ev]la/+ ,"l2 bo? by my s5t5ce1 & by ! judgem5t ( all ,ca?olics ,i ?9k t he is rightly condemn$ & exclud$ f ! assembly ( ,bi%ops4' #eh4 ,,sab9us1 ,bi%op ( ,plac5tia1 said2 #8,s9ce x has be5 prov$ to all t ,palladius supports ! ,arian p]fidy & ma9ta9s its impiety t 0 c\nt] to ! ,evangelical & apo/olical in/itutions1 a j s5t5ce ( ! :ole ,c\ncil has be5 pass$ ^u him1 & humble individual z ,i am1 let him by my judgem5t be depriv$ once m ( ! prie/hood & bani%$ ju/ly f ?is mo/ holy assembly4' ,felix & ,numidius1 deputies ( ,africa said2 #8,ana!ma to ! ,sect ( ! ,arian h]esy to :i* by ! ,synod ( ,aquileia ,palladius is pron\nc$ to belong4 ,b we condemn also ^?1 :o contradict ! tru? ( ! ,nic5e ,synod4' #ei4 ,,lim5ius1 ,bi%op ( ,v]cell1 said2 #8,x is manife/ t ! ,arian doctr9e has be5 (t5 condemn$3 & !re=e1 inasmu* z ,palladius hav+ be5 appeal$ to 9 ?is holy ,synod ( ,aquileia has refus$ to correct & am5d himself1 & has r prov$ himself wor?y ( blame & defil$ himself ) ! p]fidy :i* he has publicly pr(ess$ himself to hold1 ,i too by my judgem5t decl>e t he is to be depriv$ ( ! fell[%ip ( ! ,bi%ops4' ,maximus1 ,bi%op ( ,emona1 said2 #8,t ,palladius1 :o w\ld n condemn1 b has r himself ackn[l$g$1 ! blasphemies ( ,arius1 is ju/ly & des]v$ly condemn$ ,god kn[s1 & ! consci5ce ( ! fai?ful has condemn$ him4' #fj4 ,,exup]antius1 ,bi%op ( ,d]tona1 said2 #8,z ! re/ ( my ,colleagues h condemn$ ,palladius :o has refus$ to condemn ! sect & doctr9e ( ,arius1 & on ! contr>y has def5d$ !m1 ,i also likewise condemn him4' ,bassianus1 ,bi%op ( ,lodi1 said2 #8,i h he>d along ) ! re/ ( my ,colleagues ! impieties ( ,arius1 :i* ,palladius n only has n condemn$ b has confirm$4 ,let him be ana!ma & be depriv$ ( ! prie/hood4' #fa4 ,,phila/]1 ,bi%op ( ,brescia1 said2 #8,! blasphemies & iniquity ( ,palladius1 :o foll[s & def5ds ! ,arian doctr9e ,i 9 company ) all h condemn$4' ,con/antius1 ,bi%op ( ,sciscia1 said2 #8,z ! re/ ( my bro!r ,bi%ops1 ,i also ?9k t ,palladius is to be condemn$1 :o has refus$ to condemn ! blasphemies & impieties ( ,arius4' ,heliodorus1 ,bi%op ( ,alt9um1 said2 #8,! man :o ma9ta9s ! p]fidy ( ,arius1 & ( all ! h]etics ) :om ,palladius is p>tn]1 ^: he>t is fooli%1 & :o has n confess$ ! tru?1 toge!r ) ! re/ ( my bro!r ,bi%ops ,i condemn4' #fb4 ,,felix1 ,bi%op ( ,jad]a1 said2 #8,i also 9 l mann] unite ) all 9 condemn+ ,palladius1 :o speaks blasphemies aga9/ ! ,son ( ,god z ,arius did4' ,!odorus1 ,bi%op ( ,octodorum1 said2 #8,we judge ,palladius1 :o has d5i$ ,*ri/ to be true ,god1 co-et]nal ) ! ,fa!r1 to be 9 no wise ei!r a ,*ri/ian or a prie/4' ,domn9us1 ,bi%op ( ,gr5oble1 said2 #8,z ,palladius adh]es to ! p]fidy ( ,arius1 ,i also judge t he is to be condemn$ = ev]1 z my bre?r5 also h condemn$ him4' #fc4 ,,proculus1 ,bi%op ( ,m>seilles1 said2 #8,palladius1 :o by a k9d ( impi\s succession to ! blasphemies ( ,arius has def5d$ !m 9 t he does n condemn !m1 z he has be5 already designat$ a blasphem] by ! s5t5ce ( _m v5]able ,bi%ops1 & pron\nc$ ali5 f ! prie/hood1 s by my s5t5ce also is m>k$ out 9 ! same mann] z condemn$ = ev]4' ,diog5es1 ,bi%op ( ,g5oa1 said2 #8,palladius :o :ile he does n confess has ev5 d5i$ ,*ri/ to be true ,"l & ,god1 l & equal to ! ,fa!r1 ,i toge!r ) ! re/ ( my bre?r5 & fell[ ,bi%ops adjudge to h ! lot ( condemnation4' #fd4 ,,amantius1 ,bi%op ( ,nice1 said2 #8,palladius1 :o has refus$ to pull d[n ! sect ( ,arius1 accord+ to ! judgem5t ( my bro!r ,bi%ops1 ,i also condemn4' ,janu>ius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,z all my bro!r ,bi%ops h condemn$ ,palladius s also d ,i ?9k t he ought to be condemn$ by a simil> judgem5t#cd4' #fe4 ,,secundianus hav+ )drawn = a :ile1 & !n return$ to ! ,c\ncil#ce1 ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,y h he>d1 ,secundianus1 :at sort ( s5t5ce ! impi\s ,palladius has receiv$1 hav+ be5 condemn$ by ! ,c\ncil ( ,bi%ops3 & ?\gh we h be5 displeas$ t y h n %runk f 8 madness1 ,i nev]!less make "s special enquiries ( y4 ,d y say t our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,son ( ,god1 is or is n v ,god8' ,secundianus said2 #8,he :o d5ies ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l & ,god ,jesus ,*ri/ to be true ,god is n a ,*ri/ian1 nor is he :o d5ies t ! ,"l is ! v ,son ( ,god4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,d y confess t ! ,son ( ,god is v ,god8' ,secundianus said2 #8,i say t ,he is ! v ,son ( ,god1 ! v only begott5 ,son ( ,god4' #ff4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,d y call ,him v ,"l8' ,secundianus said2 #8,i call ,him ! v only-begott5 ,son ( ,god4 ,:o d5ies t ,he is ! v ,son ( ,god8' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,x is n en\gh t y confess ,him to be ! only-begott5 ,son ( ,god1 = all confess ?is4 ,b :at influ5ces u is t ,arius said t ! ,fa!r alone is ,"l1 alone is true1 & d5i$ t ! ,son ( ,god is v ,"l4 ,d y confess simply t ! ,son ( ,god is v ,god8' ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #ah4 ,secundianus said2 #8,:o ,arius 01 ,i "k n2 :at he said1 ,i "k n4 ,y speak ) me1 liv+ man ) liv+ man4 ,i say :at ,*ri/ said3 ,! only begott5 ,son ,:i* is 9 ! bosom ( ! ,fa!r4 ,!re=e ,he ass]ts ,himself to be ! only-begott5 ,son ( ! ,fa!r3 ! only-begott5 ,son is !n ! v ,son ( ,god4' ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 lxv4 #af4 #fg4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 8,is ! v ,son ( ,god also v ,god8 ,x is writt5 9 ! div9e books3 he t swe>e? on ! e>?1 %all swe> by ! true ,god1 & t ?is applies to ,*ri/ !re is no d\bt4 ,we !re=e pr(ess ! true ,god1 & ?is is our fai? & pr(ession1 t ! only-begott5 ,son ( ! ,fa!r is v ,god4 ,d y !n say #8( v ,god1' & !n t ! ,son is v ,god40 ,secundianus said2 #8,( v ,god4' #fh4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,is ! ,son ( ,god v ,god8' ,secundianus said2 #8,!n w\ld he be a li>4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,9 ?is y practise an evasion to avoid say+ v ,god1 b in/ead !re(1 ,god1 v only-begott51 & !re=e say simply1 ,! only-begott5 ,son ( ,god is v ,god4' ,secundianus said2 #8,i call$ ,him ! only-begott5 ,son ( ,god4' #fi4 ,,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,?is ,phot9us does n d5y1 ?is ,sabellus confesses4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,& he :o does n confess ?is is ju/ly condemn$1 & on ?is po9t ,i appeal to y _m times ?\gh by cavill+ y h d5i$ ! tru?4 ,i d n ask y to call ,him m]ely ! v only-begott5 ,son ( ,god1 b to call ,him also v ,god4' ,secundianus said2 #8,i pr(ess myself ! s]vant ( tru?4 ,:at ,i say is n tak5 d[n & :at y say is tak5 d[n4 ,i say t ,*ri/ is ! true ,son ( ,god4 ,:o d5ies t ,he is ! true ,son ( ,god8' #gj4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,he :o d5ies t ! only-begott5 ,son ( ,god is v ,god1 let him be ana!ma4' ,secundianus said2 #8,! only-begott5 ,son ( ,god1 v ,god6 :y d y /ate to me :at is n writt58' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said3 #8,x is pla9 sacrilege1 t ,arius d5i$ ,*ri/ ! ,son ( ,god to be v ,god4' ,secundianus said2 #8,=asmu* z ,*ri/ is call$ ! ,son ( ,god1 ,i call ! ,son ( ,god v ,son#cf2 b t ,he is v ,god is n writt54' #ga4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,h y n yet recov]$ y\r s5ses8' ,& he add$2 #8,le/ x %\ld appe> t he has be5 unfairly treat$1 let him /ate 8 op9ion4 ,let him !n say t ,*ri/ ! only-begott5 ,son ( ,god is v ,god4' ,secundianus said2 #8,i h already said4 ,:at m w\ld y wr+ f me8' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,:at h y said8 c]ta9ly if y _h said s great tru?s1 :at is said glori\sly1 may well be (t5 repeat$4' ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 v4 #cg4 ,secundianus said2 #8,x is writt51 ,let y\r conv]sation be yea1 yea1 nay1 nay4' #gb4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,he :o says t ! ,fa!r ,himself is ! ,son1 is sacrilegi\s4 ,?is ,i ask ( y t y w\ld say t ! ,son ( ,god is begott5 v ,god ( v ,god4' ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 i4 #e4 ,secundianus said2 #8,i say t ! ,son is begott5 ( ,god1 z ,he says ,himself ,i h begott5 ,!e1 & t ,he confesses ,himself to be begott54' #gc4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,is ,he v ,god ( v ,god8' ,secundianus said2 #8,:5 y add to ! ,"n & call ,him v ,god1 d y und]/& :at ! "* ( y\r own fai? is1 & are y a ,*ri/ian8' ,eusebius1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,:o has d5i$ t ,he is v ,god8 ,arius & ,palladius h d5i$ x4 ,if y believe ,him to be v ,god1 y %\ld simply express x4' #gd4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,if y w n say t ,he is v ,god begott5 ( v ,god1 y h d5i$ ,*ri/4' ,secundianus said2 #8,:5 ask$ ab\t ! ,son1 ,i answ]$ y3 ,i h answ]$ z to ! mann] 9 :i* ,i ought to make my pr(ession4 ,we h y\r /atem5t3 we w br+ x =w>d2 let x be read4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,y %\ld h br\ght x =w>d to-day1 b y are attempt+ a subt]fuge4 ,y dem& a pr(ession ( me & ,i dem& a pr(ession ( y4 ,is ! ,son ( ,god v ,god8' ,secundianus said2 #8,! ,son ( ,god is ,god only-begott54 ,i also ask him3 ,is ,he only-begott58' #ge4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 8,let reason move u3 let u be mov$ too by y\r impiety & folly4 ,:5 y speak ( ,god v only-begott51 y d n apply ! #8v' to #8,god1' b to #8only-begott54' ,& !re=e to remove ?is "q answ] me ?is3 ,is ,he v ,god ( v ,god80 ,secundianus said2 #8,did !n ,god n beget ,god8 ,he ,:o is v ,god begat ,:at ,he is2 ,he begat "o true only-begott5 ,son4' ,ambrose1 ,bi%op1 said2 #8,y d n confess ,him v ,god b y w\ld call ,him v only-begott54 ,i too call ,him only-begott51 b also v ,god4' ,secundianus said2 #8,i say t he 0 begott5 ( ! ,fa!r1 ,i say to all t he 0 v begott5#cg4' ,! ,names ( ! ,bi%ops & ,presbyt]s :o 7 pres5t at ! ,c\ncil4 ,,val]ian1 ,bi%op ( ,aquileia#ch4 ,,ambrose1 ,bi%op ( ,milan4 ,,eusebius1 ,bi%op ( ,bologna4 ,,lim5ius1 ,bi%op ( ,v]cell4 ,,anemius1 ,bi%op ( ,sirmium 9 ,illyricum4 ,,sab9us1 ,bi%op ( ,plac5tia4 ,,abundantius1 ,bi%op ( ,brescia4 ,,con/antius1 ,bi%op ( ,orange1 ,deputy ( ! ,gauls4 ,,!odorus1 ,bi%op ( ,octodurus4 ,,domn9us1 ,bi%op ( ,gr5oble4 ,,amantius1 ,bi%op ( ,nice4 ,,maximus1 ,bi%op ( ,emona4 ,,bassianus1 ,bi%op ( ,lodi4 ,,proculus1 ,bi%op ( ,m>seilles1 ,deputy ( ! ,gauls4 ,,heliodorus1 ,bi%op ( ,alt9um4 ,,felix1 ,bi%op ( ,jad]a4 ,,ev5tius1 ,bi%op ( ,tic9um#ci4 ,,exsup]antius1 ,bi%op ( ,d]tona4 ,,diog5es1 ,bi%op ( ,g5oa4 ,,con/antius1 ,bi%op ( ,sciscia4 ,,ju/us1 ,bi%op ( ,lyons1 also ,deputy ( ! ,gauls4 ,,felix1 ,deputy ( ,africa4 ,,numidius1 ,deputy ( ,africa4 ,,evagrius1 ,presbyt] & ,deputy4 ,,artemius1 ,,alma*ius1 ,,janu>ius1 ,,jov9us1 ,,mac$onius1 ,,cassianus1 ,,m>cellus1 ,,eu/a?ius1 ,,maximus1 ,,*romatius a ,presbyt]4 ,,lett] ,,ix4 ,a4,d4 #cha4 ,a ,,=mal lett] f ! ,italian ,bi%ops assembl$ at ,aquileia1 ?ank+ ! ,bi%ops ( ! ?ree ,prov9ces = ! pres5ce ( _! deputies1 & ann\nc+ (ficially ! condemnation ( ,palladius & ,secundianus4 ,,! ,,c\ncil ,,:i* ,,is ,,assembl$ ,,at ,,aquileia ,,to ,,our ,,mo/ ,,belov$ ,,bre?r51 ,,! ,,bi%ops ,,( ,,! ,,vi5nese ,,& ,,! ,,fir/ ,,& ,,second ,,n>bonese ,,prov9ces#dj ,,9 ,,gaul4 #a4 ,,we return ?anks to y\r holy unanimity t 9 ! p]sons ( our ,lords & bre?r5 ,con/antius & ,proculus y h giv5 u ! pres5ce ( y all1 & at ! same "t foll[+ ! directions ( =m] times1 h add$ n a little weight to our judgem5t1 ) :i* ! pr(ession ( y\r hol9esses also is 9 agreem5t1 ,lords & bre?r5 mo/ belov$4 ,!re=e1 z we receiv$ ) gladness ! above m5tion$ holy m5 ( y\r ord] & ours1 s d we also dismiss !m ) an abundant (f]+ ( ?anks4 #b4 ,b h[ necess>y ! meet+ 0 w be pla9 f ! m]e facts1 s9ce ! adv]s>ies & enemies ( ,god1 ! def5d]s ( ! ,arian sect & h]esy1 ,palladius & ,secundianus1 ! only two :o d>$ to come to ! meet+ ( ! ,c\ncil1 receiv$ 9 p]son _! due s5t5ce1 be+ convict$ ( impiety4 ,f>ewell4 ,may our ,almighty ,god keep y safe & prosp]\s1 ,lords & bre?r5 mo/ belov$4 ,am54 ,,lett] ,x4 ,a4,d4 #cha4 ,,9 ?is lett]1 address$ =mally to ! ?ree ,emp]ors1 b really to ,gratian1 ! ,c\ncil (f] _! ?anks = ! summon+ ( ! ,c\ncil1 & ann\nce its results1 reque/+ t !y may be en=c$ by ! imp]ial au?ority4 ,!y also reque/ ! removal ( ,julius ,val5s f ,italy1 & t ! ,phot9ians may be =bidd5 to hold assemblies1 :i* !y 7 do+ at ,sirmium4 ,,! ,,holy ,,c\ncil ,,:i* ,,is ,,assembl$ ,,at ,,aquileia ,,to ,,! ,,mo/ ,,graci\s ,,& ,,*ri/ian ,,emp]ors1 ,,& ,,mo/ ,,bless$ ,,pr9ces1 ,,gratian1 ,,val5t9ian1 ,,& ,,!odosius4 #a4 ,,bless$ be ,god ! ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,:o has giv5 y ! ,roman empire1 & bless$ be our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! only-begott5 ,son ( ,god1 ,:o gu>ds y\r reign ) ,8 lov+-k9dness1 be=e ,:om we return y ?anks1 mo/ graci\s ,pr9ces1 t y h bo? prov$ ! e>ne/ness ( y\r own fai? 9 t y 7 zeal\s to assemble ! ,c\ncil ( ,bi%ops = ! removal ( disputes1 & t 9 y\r condesc5sion y res]v$ = ! ,bi%ops ! hon\rable privilege t no "o %\ld be abs5t :o wi%$ to att5d1 & none %\ld be con/ra9$ to att5d aga9/ 8 w4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xli4 #a4 ,c4,p4,t4 #b4 ,!re=e accord+ to ! directions ( y\r ,graces we h met toge!r )\t ! odium ( l>ge numb]s & ) zeal = discussion1 nor 7 any ( ! ,bi%ops f\nd to be h]etics1 except ,palladius & ,secundianus1 names ( anci5t p]fidy1 on ^: acc\nt p f ! f>!/ portions ( ! ,roman _w dem&$ t a ,c\ncil %\ld be summon$4 ,none h[ev]1 load$ ) ! ye>s ( a long life1 ^: gray hairs alone w\ld be entitl$ to rev]5ce1 0 compell$ to come f ! mo/ di/ant recesses ( ! ,ocean3 & yet no?+ 0 lack+ to ! ,c\ncil3 no "o dragg+ a feeble frame1 weigh$ d[n by 8 campaigns ( fa/+1 0 =c$ by ! h>d%ips ( 8 j\rney to lam5t ! inconv5i5ce ( 8 loss ( /r5g?2 no "o f9ally1 be+ )\t ! means ( com+1 _h to m\rn ov] a pov]ty hon\rable to a ,bi%op4 ,s t :at ! div9e ,scripture has prais$ 0 fulfill$ 9 y1 mo/ m]ciful ( ,pr9ces1 ,gratian1 ,bless$ is he t consid]e? ! poor & ne$y4 #c4 ,b :at a h>d%ip w\ld x h be5 t on acc\nt ( two ,bi%ops only1 :o are rott5 9 p]fidy1 ! ,*ur*es ov] ! :ole _w %\ld be left de/itute ( _! ,bi%ops4 ,b ?\gh ow+ to ! di/ance ( ! j\rney !y c\ld n come p]sonally1 ne>ly all f all ! we/]n prov9ces 7 pres5t by ! s5d+ ( deputies1 & prov$ by manife/ atte/ations t !y hold :at we ass]t & t !y agree 9 ! =mula ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,nica1 z ! docum5ts h]eto atta*$ decl>e4 ,!re=e ! pray]s ( ! nations are n[ 9 conc]t e :]e on behalf ( y\r ,empire1 & yet ass]tors ( ! ,fai? h n be5 want+ to y\r decision4 ,= ?\gh ! directions ( our pr$ecessors1 f :i* x is impi\s & sacrilegi\s to deviate1 7 pla9 en\gh1 /ill we gave !m ! opportunity ( discussion4 #d4 ,& 9 ! fir/ in/ance we exam9$ ! v beg9n+ ( ! "q :i* _h aris51 & we ?\ght fit to he> recit$ ! lett] ( ,arius1 :o is f\nd to be ! au?or ( ! ,arian h]esy1 f :om also ! h]esy receiv$ its "n1 ! arrangem5t be+ ?us f> ev5 fav\rable to !m1 t s9ce !y _h be5 9 ! habit ( d5y+ t !y 7 ,arians !y might ei!r by c5sure condemn ! blasphemies ( ,arius1 or by argum5t ma9ta9 !m1 or at lea/ n refuse ! "n ( ! p]son1 ^: impiety & p]fidy !y foll[$4 ,b inasmu* z !y c\ld n condemn & 7 unwill+ to support _! ,f\nd]1 aft] !y _h !mselves1 ?ree days be=e1 *all5g$ u to a discussion1 fix+ place & "t1 & gone =? to x )\t wait+ to be summon$1 on a sudd5 ! v individuals1 :o _h said t !y w\ld easily prove t !y 7 ,*ri/ians1 7:i* we he>d ) pleasure1 & hop$ t !y w\ld prove17 began to %r9k f ! engagem5t on ! spot & to decl9e ! discussion4 #e4 ,yet _h we mu* disc\rse ) !m3 ! div9e ,scriptures 7 set =? 9 ! mid/2 & !y _h ! (f] made to !m ( a pati5t discussion f sun-rise to ! sev5? h\r ( ! day4 ,& w\ld t !y _h said little1 or t we c\ld cancel :at we he>d4 ,= :5 ,arius by say+ 9 sacrilegi\s words t ! ,fa!r 0 alone et]nal1 alone good1 alone true ,god1 alone possess+ immortality1 alone wise & alone p[]ful1 _h int5d$ t ! ,son by an impi\s inf]5ce %\ld be und]/ood to be )\t ^! attributes1 ^! m5 h pref]r$ foll[+ ,arius to confess+ t ! ,son ( ,god is ev]la/+ ,god & v ,god1 & good ,god & wise & p[]ful & possess+ immortality4 ,we sp5t sev]al h\rs to no purpose4 ,_! impiety wax$ great] & c\ld 9 no wise be correct$4 #f4 ,at la/ :5 !y saw t !y 7 press$ by ! sacrileges ( ,arius' lett]1 7:i* we h app5d$ 9 ord] t ev5 y\r ,graces might %r9k f x7 !y />t$ away 9 ! middle ( ! read+ ( ! lett]1 & ask$ u to answ] :at !y propos$4 ,?\gh x lay n )9 ei!r ord] or reason t we %\ld int]rupt ! plan laid d[n1 & ?\gh we _h already answ]$ t !y 7 to condemn ! impieties ( ,arius & !n we w\ld answ] ab\t :atev] proposals ( !irs !y pleas$1 pres]v+ ord] & plan1 we not)/&+ acc$$ to _! unreasonable wi%3 on :i*1 falsify+ ! scriptures ( ! ,gospel1 !y /at$ to u t our ,"l said1 ,he t s5t ,me is great] ?an ,i3 :]eas ! c\rse ( ! ,scriptures tea*es u t x is writt5 o!rwise4 #g4 ,!y 7 convict$ ( ! falsehood ev5 to confession3 !y 7 n h[ev] correct$ by reason4 ,= :5 we said t ! ,son is call$ less ?an ! ,fa!r 9 respect to 8 tak+ fle% ^u ,him1 b is prov$ accord+ to ! te/imonies ( ! ,scriptures to be l & equal to ! ,fa!r 9 respect ( ,8 ,godhead1 & t !re c\ld n be degrees ( any di/9ction or greatness1 :5 !re 0 unity ( p[]2 !y n only w\ld n correct _! error2 b began to c>ry _! madness fur!r1 s z ev5 to say t ! ,son is subject 9 respect ( ,8 div9ity1 z if !re c\ld be any subjection ( ,god 9 respect ( ,8 ,div9ity & ,maje/y4 ,9 %ort !y ref] ,8 dea? n to ! my/]y ( our salvation1 b to "s infirmity ( ,8 ,godhead4 #h4 ,we %udd]1 mo/ graci\s ,pr9ces1 at su* dire sacrileges1 & su* wick$ tea*]s1 & t !y might n any long] deceive ! p ( :om !y _h a hold1 we judg$ t !y %\ld be degrad$ f ! ,prie/hood1 s9ce !y agre$ ) ! impieties ( ! book put be=e !m4 ,= x is n reasonable t !y %\ld claim to !mselves ! ,prie/hood ( ,him ,:om !y h d5i$4 ,we appeal to y\r fai? & y\r glory t y w\ld %ew ! respect ( y\r gov]nm5t to ,him ,:o is ! au?or ( x1 & judge t ! ass]tors ( impiety & debau*]s ( ! tru? be kept away f ! ?re%old ( ! ,*ur*1 by an ord] ( y\r ,graces issu$ to ! compet5t au?orities1 & t ,holy ,bi%ops be put into ! place ( ! condemn$ ones by deputies ( our humble appo9tm5t4 #i4 ,! ,presbyt] ,attalus#da too :o av[s 8 error & adh]es to ! sacrilegi\s doctr9es ( ,palladius is includ$ "u a simil> s5t5ce4 ,= :y %\ld we speak ( 8 ma/] ,julianus ,val5s#db8 :o al?\gh he 0 close at h& %unn$ com+ to ! ,c\ncil ( ,bi%ops = fe> he %\ld be compell$ to acc\nt to ! ,bi%ops = ! ru9 ( 8 c\ntry1 & 8 treason to 8 c\ntrym53 a man1 :o1 pollut$ ) ! impiety ( ! ,go?s1 presum$1 z is ass]t$1 to g =? 9 ! sight ( a ,roman army1 we>+ l a ,pagan a coll> & bracelet3 :i* is unque/ionably a sacrilege n only 9 a ,bi%op1 b also 9 any ,*ri/ian :atev]3 = x is ali5 to ! ,roman cu/oms4 ,x may be t ! idolatr\s prie/s ( ! ,go?s commonly g =? 9 su* guise4 #aj4 ,let y\r piety be mov$ by ! title ( ,bi%op1 :i* t sacrilegi\s p]son di%on\rs1 convict$ z he is ( atroci\s crime ev5 by ! voice ( 8 own p1 if inde$ any ( 8 own p c /ill survive4 ,let him at lea/ return to 8 own home1 & cease to contam9ate ! mo/ fl\ri%+ cities ( ,italy2 at pres5t by unlawful ord9ations he is associat+ ) himself p]sons l himself1 & he endeav\rs by help ( all ab&on$ individuals to leave beh9d him a se$-plot ( 8 own impiety & p]fidy3 :]eas he has n s mu* z begun to be a ,bi%op4 ,=1 to beg9 )1 at ,petavio he 0 put 9 ! place ( ! holy ,m>cus1 a ,bi%op ^: memory is highly e/eem$3 b1 hav+ be5 disgracefully degrad$ by ! p1 unable to rema9 at ,petavio1 he has be5 rid+ 9 /ate at ,milan1 aft] ! ov]?r[1 say r ! betrayal1 ( 8 c\ntry4 #aa4 ,deign !n1 mo/ pi\s pr9ces1 to deal ) all ^! matt]s1 le/ we %\ld appe> to h met to no purpose1 :5 we obey$ y\r ,graces' injunctions3 = c>e mu/ be tak5 t n only our decisions b y\rs also be sav$ f di%on\r4 ,we mu/ reque/ !re=e t y\r ,graces w\ld be pleas$ to li/5 indulg5tly to ! deputies ( ! ,c\ncil1 ,holy m51 & bid !m to return spe$ily ) accompli%m5t ( :at we ask =1 t y may receive a rew>d f ,*ri/ our ,"l & ,god1 ,^: ,*ur* y h cleans$ f all /a9 ( sacrilegi\s p]sons4 #ab4 ,) respect to ! ,phot9ians also1 :om by a =m] law y =bad =m+ assemblies1 revok+ at ! same "t ! law :i* _h be5 pass$ = ! assembl+ ( a ,c\ncil ( ,bi%ops#dc1 we reque/ ( y\r ,graces1 t z we h asc]ta9$ t !y are attempt+ to hold assemblies 9 ! t[n ( ,sirmium1 y w\ld by n[ aga9 int]dict+ _! meet+s1 cause respect to be paid1 9 ! fir/ place to ! ,ca?olic ,*ur*1 & next to y\r own laws1 t ) ,god = y\r ,patron y may be triumphant1 :ile y provide = ! peace & tranquillity ( ! ,*ur*4 ,,lett] ,,xi4 ,a4,d4 #cha4 ,,?is lett]1 :i*1 l ! previ\s "o1 is really address$ to ,gratian1 ?\gh 9 accordance ) cu/om =mally sup]scrib$ ) ! names ( all ! ?ree ,emp]ors1 urges him to support ,damasus z ! or?odox & duly elect$ ,bi%op ( ,rome1 & to condemn 8 rival ,urs9us1 ^: int]f]5ce ) _! ,c\ncil1 & intrigues ) ! ,arian p>ty !y also in=m him (4 ,,to ,,! ,,mo/ ,,graci\s ,,emp]ors ,,& ,,*ri/ian ,,pr9ces1 ,,! ,,mo/ ,,glori\s ,,& ,,mo/ ,,bless$1 ,,gratian1 ,,val5t9ian1 ,,& ,,!odosius1 ,,! ,,c\ncil ,,:i* ,,is ,,assembl$ ,,at ,,aquileia4 #a4 ,,y\r enactm5ts h inde$ already provid$1 mo/ graci\s ,pr9ces1 t ! p]fidy ( ! ,arians may n any fur!r ei!r be conceal$ or diffus$3 = we d n conceive t ! decrees ( ! ,c\ncil w be )\t effect2 = z reg>ds ! ,we/1 two individuals only h be5 f\nd to d>e to oppose ! ,c\ncil ) pr(ane & impi\s words1 m5 :o _h previ\sly di/urb$ a m]e corn] ( ,dacia ,rip5sis#dd4 #b4 ,!re is ano!r subject :i* di/resses u m1 :i*1 z we 7 assembl$1 x 0 our bus9ess to discuss duly1 le/ x %\ld spread ?r\gh ! :ole body ( ! ,*ur* diffus$ ov] ! :ole _w1 & s tr\ble all ?+s ,= ?\gh we 7 g5]ally agre$ t ,urs9us#de c\ld n h ov]rea*$ y\r piety 7?\gh he all[s no?+ to be quiet1 & amid ! _m urg5cies ( w> w\ld press ^u y ) 8 importunity7 /ill le/ y\r holy tranquillity ( m9d1 :i* delights 9 hav+ all p]sons 9 its c>e1 %\ld be sway$ by ! false adulation ( t unreasonable p]son1 we ?9k x "r1 if y condesc5d+ly all[ x1 to (f] y our pray]s & entreaties1 n only to gu>d aga9/ :at may be1 b %udd]+ at pa/ ?+s also :i* h be5 br\ght ab\t by 8 tem]ity4 ,= if he f\nd any v5t = 8 audacity1 :]e w\ld he n spread confusion8 #c4 ,b if pity = a s+le p]son c sway y1 mu* m let ! pray] ( all ! ,bi%ops move y4 ,= :i* ( u w be unit$ to him 9 fell[%ip & communion :5 he has attempt$ to usurp a place n due to him1 & "o he c\ld n lawfully h arriv$ at1 & endeav\rs to rega9 9 a mann] mo/ unreasonable :at he 0 mo/ unreasonable 9 aim+ at8 ,(t5 z he has be5 f\nd guilty ( turbul5ce1 he /ill goes on1 z if 8 pa/ conduct %\ld inspire no horror4 ,he 0 (t51 z we asc]ta9$ & saw 9 ! pres5t ,c\ncil1 9 union & comb9ation ) ! ,arians at ! "t :5 he endeav\r$ 9 company ) ,val5s#df to di/urb ! ,*ur* ( ,milan ) _! dete/able assembly3 hold+ private meet+s sometimes be=e ! doors ( ! synagogue & sometimes 9 ! h\ses ( ! ,arians1 & unit+ 8 fri5ds to !m2 &1 z he c\ld n g op5ly himself to _! congregations1 tea*+ & in=m+ !m 9 :at way ! ,*ur*'s peace might be di/urb$4 ,_! madness gave him fre% c\rage1 s z well to e>n ! fav\r ( _! support]s & allies4 ,sid5ote3 ,titus iii4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,s4 ,john #aj4 #d4 ,:5 !re=e x is writt52 a man t is an h]etic aft]#dg "o admonition reject1 & :5 ano!r man :o spoke by ! ,holy ,_s has said t bea/s su* z ^! %\ld be spurn$ & n receiv$ ) greet+ or welcome1 h[ is x possible t we %\ld n judge ! p]son :om we h se5 unit$ to _! society to be also a ma9ta9] ( _! p]fidy8 ,:at ev5 if he 7 n !re8 ,we might /ill h bes\ght y\r ,graces n to all[ ! ,roman ,*ur*1 ! ,head ( ! :ole ,roman _w1 & ! sacr$ fai? ( ! ,apo/les to be di/urb$2 = f !nce fl[ all ! rights ( v5]able ,communion to all p]sons4 ,& !re=e we pray & besee* y t y w\ld condesc5d to take f him ! means ( /eal+ advantage f y4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,tim4 iii4 #c-g4 #e4 ,we "k y\r ,graces' holy mode/y3 let him n press ^u y words unbecom+ y\r e>s1 or give 8 noisy utt]ance to :at is ali5 f ! (fice & "n ( a ,bi%op1 or say to y :at is unseemly4 ,:5 he ought to h a good report ev5 f ^? :o are )\t1 let y\r ,graces condesc5d to recollect :at 0 ! te/imony ) :i* ! m5 ( 8 own city h foll[$ him4 ,= x is a %ame to say & aga9/ mode/y to repeat h[ disgraceful is ! rum\r1 ) ! reproa* ( :i* he is w\nd$4 ,! %ame ( ?is ought to h con/ra9$ him to sil5ce1 & if he p>took 9 any degree ( ! feel+s & consci5ce ( a ,bi%op1 he w\ld pref] ! ,*ur*'s peace & concord to 8 own ambition & incl9ation4 ,b1 lo/ to all %ame1 he s5ds lett]s by ,pas*asius an excommunicat$ p]son1 ! /&>d be>] ( 8 madness1 & s s[s confusion1 & attempts to excite ev5 ,g5tiles & ab&on$ *>act]s4 #f4 ,we !re=e entreat y to re/ore by ! degradation ( t mo/ tr\blesome p]son ! security :i* has be5 int]rupt$ bo? to u ,bi%ops & to ! ,roman p1 :i* is at pres5t 9 unc]ta9ty & susp5se s9ce ! memorial ( ! ,prefect ( ! city4 ,& on obta9+ ?is let u 9 cont9u\s & unbrok5 c\rse (f] ?anksgiv+s to ,god ! ,almighty ,fa!r & to ,*ri/ our ,"l ,god4 ,,lett] ,,xii4 ,a4,d4 #cha4 ,,?is lett]1 ref]r+ to ! settlem5t ( affairs 9 ! ,ea/1 is really address$ to ,!odosius1 ! ,emp]or ( ! ,ea/4 ,aft] express+ ! ?anks due to ! ,emp]ors = ! success :i* has att5d$ _! ef=ts to e/abli% ! true fai? ?r\gh\t ! ,empire1 ! ,bi%ops beg t ,!odosius w use 8 influ5ce to settle ! que/ions ( disput$ succession1 :i* 7 vex+ ! ,*ur*es ( ,alex&ria & ,antio*1 & endang]+ ! ma9t5ance ( ,communion betwe5 ! ,ea/ & ,we/4 ,!y ask !re=e t a g5]al ,c\ncil may be summon$ to ,alex&ria to settle bo? que/ions4 ,,to ,,! ,,mo/ ,,graci\s ,,& ,,*ri/ian ,,emp]ors1 ,,! ,,glori\s ,,& ,,mo/ ,,bless$ ,,pr9ces1 ,,gratian1 ,,val5t9ian1 ,,& ,,!odosius1 ,,! ,,holy ,,c\ncil ,,:i* ,,is ,,assembl$ ,,at ,,aquileia4 #a4 ,,mo/ graci\s ,emp]ors & mo/ bless$ & mo/ glori\s pr9ces1 ,gratian1 ,val5t9ian1 & ,!odosius1 belov$ ( ,god ! ,fa!r & ( ,8 ,son our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 we are unable to mat* ! b5efits :i* y\r piety has conf]r$ ^u u1 ev5 ) ! mo/ ov]fl[+ return ( ?anks4 ,= n[ t1 aft] _m times ( trial & v>i\s p]secutions1 :i* ! ,arians1 especially ,lucius#dh1 :o m>k$ 8 c\rse by ! impi\s murd] ( monks & virg9s1 & ,demophilus#di too1 an evil s\rce ( p]fidy1 br\ght on ! ,ca?olics1 all ! ,*ur*es ( ,god1 9 ! ,ea/ especially1 h be5 re/or$ to ! ,ca?olics2 :ile 9 ! ,we/ sc>ce two h]etics h be5 f\nd to oppose ! decrees ( ! ,holy ,c\ncil1 :o c conceive himself able to make an adequate ackn[l$gem5t ( y\r goodness8 #b4 ,b ?\gh we _c give full expression to y\r fav\rs 9 words1 we /ill desire to recomp5se !m by ! pray]s ( ! ,c\ncil2 & ?\gh 9 all ! sev]al ,*ur*es we celebrate our daily vigils = y\r ,empire be=e our ,god1 /ill :5 assembl$ 9 "o body1 ?an :i* s]vice we conceive no?+ c be m glori\s1 we (f] ?anksgiv+s to our ,almighty ,god bo? on behalf ( ! ,empire1 & ( y\r own peace & safety1 because peace & concord h be5 s %$ ov] u ?r\gh y4 #c4 ,9 ! ,we/ inde$ only 9 two corn]s1 on ! bord]s ( ,dacia ,rip5sis & ( ,moesia did murmurs appe> to h be5 rais$ aga9/ ! fai?3 & ^! places aft] ! s5t5ce ( ! ,c\ncil %\ld1 we conceive1 be imm$iately provid$ = ) y\r ,graces' indulg5ce4 ,b ov] all tracts & c\ntries & village dep>tm5ts z f> z ! ,ocean1 ! communion ( ! fai?ful rema9s "o & unpollut$4 ,& 9 ! ,ea/ we h _h ! greate/ joy & delight 9 le>n+ t ! ,arians1 :o _h viol5tly invad$ ! ,*ur*es1 h be5 eject$1 & t ! sacr$ temples ( ,god are frequ5t$ by ,ca?olics alone4 #d4 ,b /ill s9ce ! envy ( ! ,devil is nev] wont to re/1 we he> t !re are among ! ,ca?olics !mselves frequ5t diss5sions & implacable discord2 & all our feel+s are di/urb$ at asc]ta9+ t _m ?+s h be5 innovat$ ^u1 & t p]sons are mole/$ n[ :o %\ld h be5 reliev$1 m5 :o cont9u$ always 9 our ,communion4 ,9 %ort ,timo!us ,bi%op ( ! ,*ur* ( ,alex&ria1 & ,paul9us ,bi%op ( ! ,*ur* ( ,antio*#ej1 :o always ma9ta9$ ! concord ( ,communion ) u inviolate1 are said to be di/ress$ by ! v>iances ( o!r p]sons1 ^: fai? 9 =m] times 0 sc>cely /$fa/4 ,^! p]sons1 if x be possible1 & !y are recomm5d$ by a suffici5t fai?1 we w\ld wi% to h add$ to our fell[%ip3 b )\t prejudice to ! rights ( ^? :o %>e ) u ! anci5t ,communion4 ,& our c>e = !m is n sup]flu\s1 fir/ ( all because ! fell[%ip ( ,communion %\ld be cle> ( all (f5ce1 & secondly1 because we h long s9ce receiv$ lett]s f bo? p>ties1 & p>ticul>ly f ^? :o 7 divid$ 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,antio*4 #e4 ,inde$ if ! irruption ( ! enemy#ea _h n h9d]$1 we _h made arrangem5ts to s5d ?i!r "s ( our own numb]1 to take ! (fice ( umpires & ref]ees = diffus+ peace aga91 %\ld x be possible4 ,b s9ce our desires c\ld n h accompli%m5t at t "t ow+ to ! tr\bles ( ! /ate1 we ?9k x "r to (f] our pray]s to y\r ,goodness1 ask+ t by agreem5t#eb betwe5 ! factions1 on ! dea? ( ! "o1 ! rights ( ! ,*ur* %\ld rema9 ) ! survivor1 & t no additional consecration %\ld be =cibly attempt$4 ,& !re=e we reque/ y1 mo/ graci\s & ,*ri/ian ,pr9ces1 t y w\ld h a ,c\ncil ( all ,ca?olic ,bi%ops held at ,alex&ria1 t !y may m fully discuss & def9e among !mselves to :om ,communion is to be imp>t$ & ) :om x is to be ma9ta9$#ec4 #f4 ,= ?\gh we h always support$ ! disposition & ord] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,alex&ria1 & accord+ to ! mann] & cu/om ( our pr$ecessors we reta9 ,communion ) x 9 indissoluble fell[%ip to ^! pres5t times1 /ill le/ x %\ld be ?\ght t p]sons h be5 neglect$ :o h s\ght our ,communion accord+ to ! agreem5t1 :i* we wi% %\ld /&1 or t ! %orte/ road to t peace & fell[%ip ( ! fai?ful has n be5 tak51 we pray y t :5 !y h discuss$ ^! matt]s 9 a full assembly among !mselves1 ! decrees ( ! ,bi%ops may be fur!r$ by ! assi/ance m9i/]$ by y\r ,goodness4 ,& all[ u to be made acqua9t$ ) ?is1 t our m9ds may n wav] 9 unc]ta9ty1 b t1 full ( joy & reliev$ f anxiety1 we may return ?anks to y\r goodness be=e ,almighty ,god1 n only t h]esy is %ut out1 b also t fai? & concord are re/or$ to ! ,ca?olics4 ,! pray] :i* ! ,african & ,gallic ,*ur*es (f] y ?r\gh _! deputies is ?is1 t y w\ld make ! ,bi%ops ov] ! :ole _w y\r debtors1 ?\gh ! debt already due to y\r excell5ce is n small4 #g4 ,to (f] h[ev] our entreaties to y\r clem5cy & to obta9 :at we ask =1 we h s5t z deputies our bre?r5 & fell[-presbyt]s1 :om we pray y t y w\ld condesc5d graci\sly to li/5 to1 & all[ to return spe$ily4 ,,lett] ,,xiii4 ,a4,d4 #chb4 ,,9 ! ye> foll[+ ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 a ,c\ncil ( ! ,bi%ops ( ! civil ,diocese ( ,italy appe>s to h be5 held1 ov] :i* ,s4 ,ambrose presid$4 ,x appe>s to h dealt pr9cipally ) ! que/ions at issue betwe5 ! ,ea/ & ,we/4 ,?is lett] 0 writt5 by ,s4 ,ambrose 9 ! "n ( ! ,c\ncil1 aft] ! end ( its session 7#89 concilio nup]1' #c71 to ,!odosius4 ,! ,bi%ops compla9 ( ! election ( ,flavian to succe$ ,meletius at ,antio*1 contr>y to ! compromise :i* !y urg$ 9 ! la/ lett]1 & ma9ta9 ,maximus' claim to ! see ( ,con/ant9ople aga9/ ,nect>ius1 urg+ aga9 ! necessity ( a ,g5]al ,c\ncil ( bo? ,ea/ & ,we/1 to settle f9ally all ! que/ions 9 dispute betwe5 !m1 & sugge/ t x %\ld be held at ,rome4 ,,to ,,! ,,mo/ ,,bless$ ,,emp]or ,,& ,,mo/ ,,graci\s ,,pr9ce ,,!odosius1 ,,ambrose ,,& ,,! ,,o!r ,,bi%ops ,,( ,,italy4 #a4 ,,we knew inde$ t y\r holy m9d 0 devot$ to ,god 9 pure & s9c]e fai?1 b y\r ,maje/y has load$ u ) fre% b5efits 9 re/or+ ! ,ca?olics to ! ,*ur*es4 ,& ,i w\ld t y c\ld h re/or$ ! ,ca?olics !mselves to _! anci5t rev]5ce1 t !y w\ld innovate 9 no?+ aga9/ ! prescription ( our ance/ors1 & n be ha/y ei!r to resc9d :at !y ought to ma9ta9 nor to ma9ta9 :at !y ought to resc9d4 ,!re=e we sigh1 y\r ,maje/y1 p]haps ) too mu* grief1 b n )\t suffici5t reason1 t x has prov$ easi] to get ! h]etics expell$ ?an to e/abli% concord among ! ,ca?olics4 ,= ! ext5t ( ! confusion t has lately tak5 place is beyond expression4 #b4 ,we wrote to y n long ago1 t s9ce ! city ( ,antio* _h two ,bi%ops1 ,paul9us & ,meletius1 bo? ( :om we reg>d$ z true to ! fai?1 !y %\ld ei!r agree ) ea* o!r 9 peace & concord1 pres]v+ ,ecclesia/ical ord]1 or at lea/1 if "o ( !m di$ be=e ! o!r1 no "o %\ld be put into ! place ( ! deceas$ :ile ! o!r liv$4 ,b n[ on ! dea? ( ,meletius1 :ile ,paul9us is /ill alive1 :om fell[%ip d]iv$ f our pr$ecessors un9t]rupt$ly te/ifies to h rema9$ 9 our ,communion1 ano!r p]son is said to h be5 n s mu* suppli$1 z sup]-add$1 into ! place ( ,meletius1 contr>y to "r & to ,ecclesia/ical ord]4 #c4 ,& ?is is alleg$ to h tak5 place by ! cons5t & advice ( ,nect>ius#ed1 ! regul>ity ( ^: ord9ation we are n cle>ly conv9c$ (4 ,= 9 a ,c\ncil lately1 :5 ,maximus ! ,bi%op1 hav+ read ! lett] ( ,pet] a man ( holy memory1 _h %ewn t ! communion ( ! ,*ur* ( ,alex&ria rema9$ ) him1 & _h prov$ by ! cle>e/ te/imony1 t he 0 consecrat$#ee by ?ree ,bi%ops orda9+ by m&ate )9 8 private h\se1 because ! ,arians 7 at t "t 9 possession ( ! ,basilicas1 we _h no cause1 mo/ bless$ ( ,pr9ces1 to d\bt ( 8 episcopacy1 :5 he te/ifi$ t he resi/$ & 0 =cibly con/ra9$ by a majority ( ! laity & cl]gy4 #d4 ,/ill t we might n appe> to h settl$ any ?+ ov]-ha/ily 9 ! abs5ce ( ! p>ties1 we ?\ght x fit to in=m y\r ,grace by lett]1 9 ord] t 8 case might be provid$ = s z be/ to s]ve ! int]e/s ( public peace & concord1 because 9 tru? we p]ceiv$ t ,gregory claim$ to himself ! prie/hood ( ! ,*ur* ( ,con/ant9ople1 by no means 9 accordance ) ! tradition ( ! ,fa!rs4 ,we !re=e 9 t ,synod1 att5dance at :i* appe>$ to h be5 prescrib$ to ! ,bi%ops ( ! :ole _w1 7 ( op9ion t no?+ ought to be decid$ ra%ly4 ,s at t p>ticul> "t ! p]sons :o decl9$ a g5]al ,c\ncil & :o are said to h _h "o at ,con/ant9ople1 :]e !y _h asc]ta9$ t ,maximus _h come hi!r to plead 8 cause 9 ! ,synod 7& ?is1 ev5 if a ,c\ncil _h n be5 proclaim$ x 0 compet5t = him to d lawfully & accord+ to ! cu/oms ( our pr$ecessors1 z also ,a?anasius ( holy memory1 & s9ce t ,pet]1 bro!r ,bi%ops ( ! ,*ur* ( ,alex&ria1 & sev]al ( ! ,ea/]n ,bi%ops h done1 s z to appe> to h s\ght ! decision ( ! ,*ur*es ( ,rome1 ( ,italy1 & ( all ! ,we/7 :51 z we said1 !y saw t he wi%$ to br+ ! "q to a trial ) ^? :o d5i$ 8 episcopate1 !y 7 surely b\nd to wait = our op9ion ^u x#ef4 ,we d n claim any special privilege ( exam9+ su* matt]s1 b we ought to h _h a %>e 9 an unit$ decision4 #e4 ,la/ ( all1 x ought to h be5 decid$ :e!r he 0 to lose 8 ,see1 be=e decid+ :e!r ano!r %\ld receive x1 especially by p]sons by :om ,maximus compla9$ t he 0 ei!r des]t$ or injur$4 ,!re=e s9ce ,maximus ! ,bi%op has be5 receiv$ into ,communion by ^? ( our fell[%ip on ! gr\nd t x 0 c]ta9 t he _h be5 orda9$ by ,ca?olics1 we did n see t he ought to h be5 exclud$ f 8 claim to ! ,bi%opric ( ,con/ant9ople1 & we ?\ght t 8 allegation ought to be weigh$ 9 ! pres5ce ( ! p>ties4 ,b s9ce we h le>n$ rec5tly t ,nect>ius has be5 orda9$ at ,con/ant9ople1 we fe> t our communion ) ! ,ori5tal regions is brok51 especially s9ce ,nect>ius is said to h be5 left imm$iately )\t ! fell[%ip ( ,communion by ! v p]sons by :om he 0 orda9$4 #f4 ,!re is !re=e no slight difficulty "h4 ,& x is n any cont5tion ab\t wi%es & ambition ( our own t makes u anxi\s1 b we are greatly di/urb$ by ! break+ up & int]ruption ( communion4 ,nor d we see any way 9 :i* concord c be e/abli%$ except ei!r by re/or+ to ,con/ant9ople ! ,bi%op :o 0 fir/ orda9$1 or at lea/ hav+ a ,c\ncil ( ourselves & ( ! ,ea/]n ,bi%ops at ,rome1 to consid] ! ord9ation ( bo? ( !m4 #g4 ,nor does x seem unbecom+1 y\r ,maje/y1 t ! p]sons1 :o ?\ght ! judgem5t ( ,a*olius1 a s+le ,bi%op1 s well wor? wait+ =1 t !y call$ him to ,con/ant9ople f ! regions ( ! ,we/1 %\ld be oblig$ to submit to ! discussion ( ! ,bi%op ( ! ,*ur* ( ,rome1 & ( ! ,bi%ops ( ! neighb\rhood & ( ,italy4 ,if a "q 0 res]v$ = a s+le individual1 h[ mu* m %\ld x be res]v$ = _m8 #h4 ,we1 h[ev]1 z x has be5 sugge/$ to u by ! mo/ bless$ ,pr9ce1 y\r ,bro!r#eg1 t we %\ld write to y\r ,grace's ,maje/y1 reque/ t :5 ! communion is "o1 y w\ld be pleas$ t ! judgem5t %\ld be jo9t & ! cons5t concurr5t4 ,,lett] ,,xiv4 ,a4,d4 #chb4 ,,?is lett] is a reply to "o address$ to ! ,bi%ops ( ,italy by ,!odosius1 9 answ] to ! la/4 ,he seems 9 x to h 8undeceiv$ !m by in=m+ !m :at ,maximus 01 & h[ diff]5t 8 ord9ation 0 f t ( ,nect>ius4 ,he repres5t$ to !m t ^! affairs1 & t ( ,flavian1 ought to be judg$ 9 ! ,ea/1 :]e all ! p>ties 7 pres5t1 & t !re 0 no reason to oblige ^? ( ! ,ea/ to come unto ! ,we/40 7,fleury xviii1 #ag1 vol4 #a4 p4 #da1 ,newman's ,transl47 ,! ,bi%ops 9 ?is reply ?ank ! ,emp]or = 8 ef=ts to appease ! diff]5ces betwe5 ! ,ea/ & ,we/1 & pr(ess ! dis9t]e/$ness ( _! desire = a g5]al ,c\ncil1 & add1 z an additional reason = x1 ! spread ( op9ions attribut$ to ,apoll9>is1 :i* require to be exam9$ into 9 ! pres5ce ( ! p>ties conc]n$4 ,,to ,,! ,,mo/ ,,bless$ ,,emp]or ,,& ,,mo/ ,,graci\s ,,pr9ce ,,!odosius1 ,,ambrose ,,& ,,! ,,o!r ,,bi%ops ,,( ,,italy4 #a4 ,,! k ( y\r fai?1 :i* is diffus$ ov] ! :ole _w1 has soo!d ! inn]mo/ feel+s ( our m9ds2 & !re=e1 t y\r reign might h ! additional glory ( hav+ re/or$ unity to ! ,*ur*es bo? ( ! ,we/ & ,ea/1 we h ?\ght x "r1 mo/ s]5e & fai?ful ,emp]or1 at once to besee* & in=m y\r ,grace on ,ecclesia/ical subjects by our lett]4 ,= we h be5 griev$ t ! fell[%ip ( holy ,communion betwe5 ! ,ea/ & ,we/ 0 int]rupt$4 #b4 ,we say n a ^w by ^: error or by ^: fault ?is 01 t we may n be suppos$ to be spread+ fables & idle talk4 ,nor c we regret hav+ made an attempt1 ! neglect ( :i* might h turn$ to our blame4 ,= x 0 (t5 made matt] ( blame to u t we appe>$ to disreg>d ! society ( ! ,ea/]n bre?r51 & to reject _! k9dness4 #c4 ,we ?\ght moreov] t we ought to take ?is tr\ble on ourselves1 n = ,italy1 :i* n[ = ?is long "t has be5 quiet & free f anxiety on ! "p ( ! ,arians1 & :i* is tr\bl$ ) no di/urbance ( ! h]etics2 n = ourselves1 = we seek n our own ?+s1 b ! ?+s ( all2 n = ,gaul & ,africa :i* enjoy ! individual fell[%ip ( all _! ,bi%ops1 b t ! circum/ances :i* h di/urb$ our communion on ! side ( ! ,ea/ might be enquir$ into 9 ! ,synod1 & all scruple be remov$ f among u4 #d4 ,= n only ) reg>d to ! p]sons ab\t :om y\r ,grace condesc5d$ to write1 b ) reg>d to o!rs :o are attempt+ to br+ into ! ,*ur* "s dogma or o!r1 said to be ,apoll9>is'#eh1 !re 7 sev]al ?+s t affect$ u1 to :i* ! knife %\ld h be5 appli$ 9 ! pres5ce ( ! p>ties1 t a p]son convict$ ( ma9ta9+ a new dogma & prov$ to be 9 error %\ld n %elt] himself "u ! g5]al "n ( ! ,fai?1 b at once lay d[n bo? ! (fice & "n ( ,bi%op1 :i* he 0 n entitl$ to by au?ority ( doctr9e1 & t no ?reads or artifices ( delusion %\ld rema9 = p]sons h]eaft] wi%+ to deceive4 ,= ! p]son :o is convict$1 n 9 ! pres5ce ( ! p>ties1 z y\r ,grace has truly decid$ 9 y\r augu/ & pr9cely answ]1 w always lay hold ( a h&le = reviv+ ! enquiry4 #e4 ,?is 0 :y we ask$ = a ,c\ncil ( ,bi%ops1 t no "o %\ld be p]mitt$ to /ate :at 0 false aga9/ a p]son 9 8 abs5ce1 & t ! tru? might be cle>$ up by discussion 9 ! ,c\ncil4 ,we ought n !n to incur any suspicion ei!r ( ov]-zeal or ov]-l5i5cy1 see+ t we made all our obs]vations 9 ! pres5ce ( ! p>ties4 #f4 ,9 tru? we drew up :at 0 quot$1 n to decide b to give in=mation1 & :ile we ask$ = a judgem5t1 we (f] no prejudgem5t4 ,nor ought x to h be5 reg>d$ z any reproa* to !m1 :5 ,bi%ops 7 invit$ to ! ,c\ncil1 :o 9 _m cases 7 m pres5t by _! v abs5ce1 s9ce x contribut$ to ! common good4 ,= nei!r did we conceive x to be a reproa* to u :5 a ,presbyt] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,con/ant9ople1 by "n ,paulus1 dem&$ t !re %\ld be a ,synod bo? ( ,ea/]n & ,we/]n ,bi%ops 9 ! prov9ce ( ,a*aia4 #g4 ,y\r ,grace obs]ves t ?is dem&1 :i* 0 made by ! ,greeks also1 0 n unreasonable4 ,b1 because !re are di/urbances 9 ,illyricum#ei1 a neighb\rhood ne> ! sea & saf] 0 s\ght4 ,nor h we inde$ made any innovation 9 ! way ( prec$5t1 b pres]v+ ! decisions ( ,a?anasius ( holy memory1 :o 0 z x 7 a pill> ( ! ,fai?1 & ( our holy fa!rs ( old "t 9 _! ,c\ncils1 we d n te> up ! b\nd>ies t our ,fa!rs plac$1 or violate ! rights ( h]$it>y ,communion1 b res]v+ ! hon\r due to y\r au?ority1 we %ew ourselves /udi\s ( peace & quietness#fj4 ,,lett] ,,xv4 ,a4,d4 #chc4 ,,?is lett] is address$ to ! ,bi%ops ( ,mac$onia1 9 reply to _! ann\ncem5t ( ! dea? ( ,a*olius#fa1 ,bi%op ( ,!ssalonica4 ,s4 ,ambrose pron\nces a w>m eulogium on ! dep>t$ ,bi%op1 :om he comp>es to ,elijah1 especially 9 leav+ 9 ,anysius a successor1 l ,eli%a1 end[$ ) a d\ble portion ( 8 _s4 ,he rec\nts ! pleasure :i* he _h felt 9 8 int]c\rse ) ,a*olius at ,rome1 :5 !y _h wept toge!r ov] ! evils ( ! times1 & invokes ! ,bless+ ( ,god ^u 8 successor4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,anatolius1 ,,num]ius1 ,,sev]us1 ,,philip1 ,,mac$onius1 ,,ammianus1 ,,!odosius1 ,,eutropius1 ,,cl>us1 ,,eusebius1 ,,& ,,timo!us1 ,,prie/s ,,( ,,! ,,"l1 ,,& ,,to ,,all ,,! ,,belov$ ,,cl]gy ,,& ,,p ,,( ,,!ssalonica1 ,,heal?4 #a4 ,,:ile long+ to keep ev] impr9t$ on my m9d ! holy man1 & :ile ,i survey all 8 acts l "o set on a wat*-t[]1 my re/less anxiety caus$ me to dr9k only too swiftly ^! bitt] tid+s1 & ,i le>n$ :at ,i _h r /ill be ignorant (1 t ! man :om we 7 seek+ on e>? 0 already at re/ 9 heav54 #b4 ,y w ask :o ann\nc$ ?is to me1 see+ t ! lett] ( y\r ,hol9esses _h n !n arriv$4 ,i "k n :o 0 ! be>] ( ! tid+s3 x is1 y "k1 m5's wont n will+ly to rememb] ! be>] ( tid+s ( sorr[3 h[ev]1 ?\gh ! sea 0 !n clos$1 & ! l& block$ by a b>b>ian invasion1 !re 0 no lack ( a mess5g]1 ?\gh x 0 impossible = any "o to arrive f abroad2 s t x appe>s to me ! sa9t himself ann\nc$ 8 own dea? to u1 = n[ t he enjoy$ ! et]nal recomp5se ( 8 lab\rs1 & fre$ f ! b&s ( ! body1 _h be5 c>ri$ by ! m9i/ry ( ,angels to ! intimate pres5ce ( ,*ri/1 he 0 desir\s ( remov+ ! error ( "o :o lov$ him1 t we might n be ask+ = him l5g? ( mortal life1 :ile he 0 already receiv+ et]nal rew>ds4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lv4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 i4 #bd4 #c4 ,?is vet]an !n ( ,*ri/ ,jesus is n dead1 b has dep>t$ & left u1 he has *ang$ = heav5 ?is e>? bel[1 & clapp+ ! p9ions & w+s ( 8 _s he exclaims1 ,lo1 ,i h got me away f> (f6 ,= 9 ! _s ( ! ,apo/le he desir$ long ago to leave ! e>?1 b he 0 deta9$ by ! pray]s ( all1 z we read ( ! ,apo/le1 because x 0 ne$ful = ! ,*ur* t he %\ld abide long] 9 ! fle%4 ,= he liv$ n = himself b = all1 & 0 to ! p ! m9i/] ( et]nal life1 s t he ga9$ ! fruit !re( 9 o!rs1 be=e he exp]i5c$ x 9 himself4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xlviii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,b>u* iii4 #bd1 #be4 #d4 ,n[ !re=e he is a citiz5 ( heav51 a possessor ( t et]nal city ,j]usalem1 :i* is 9 heav54 ,!re he sees ! b\ndless circuit ( ?is city1 its pure gold1 its preci\s /ones1 its p]petual light ?\gh )\t ! sun4 ,& see+ all ^! ?+s :]e( he be=e _h k1 b :i* are n[ manife/$ to him face to face1 he says1 ,l z we h he>d1 s h we se5 9 ! city ( ! ,"l ( ho/s1 9 ! city ( our ,god4 ,/&+ !re he appeals to ! p ( ,god say+1 ,o ,israel1 h[ great is ! h\se ( ,god1 & h[ l>ge is ! place ( ,8 possession6 ,great is ,he1 & ha? none end4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,k+s vi4 #ah4 #e4 ,b :at is ?is8 ,:ile ,i consid] 8 m]its1 & foll[ z x 7 9 _s 8 dep>ture1 & m+le ) ! *oirs ( sa9ts t escort him1 n inde$ by my des]t b by my affection1 mean:ile ,i h almo/ =gott5 myself4 ,is !n ?is wall ( fai? & grace & sanctity tak5 f u1 t wall :i*1 ?\gh frequ5tly assault$ by ! ,go?s#fb1 _! b>b>ian d>ts c\ld nev] p5etrate1 nor ! w>like fury ( _m nations ov]p[]8 ,!y :o 9 o!r places 7 spoil]s !re pray$ = peace1 & :ile !y m>vell$ :at 0 ?is un>m$ =ce :i* oppos$ !m1 ! wis] h9t$ t "o l ,eli%a dwelt )91 "o :o 0 ne>ly 8 equal 9 age1 9 _s q 8 equal1 & bade !m bew>e le/ aft] ! mann] ( ! ,syrian army1 bl9dness %\ld fall on !m also4 #f4 ,h[ev] ! gifts ( ,*ri/ to ,8 disciples are v>i\s4 ,eli%a l$ captive into ,sam>ia ! army ( ! ,syrians1 holy ,a*olius by 8 pray]s caus$ ! victors to retreat f ,mac$onia4 ,d we n see 9 ?is a pro( ( sup]natural =ces1 t ?\gh no soldi]s 7 at h&1 ! victors %\ld ?us fly )\t a foe2 is n ?is too a pro( ( bl9dness t !y %\ld fly :5 no man pursu$8 ,?\gh 9 tru? holy ,a*olius pursu$ & f\ght !m1 n ) swords b pray]s1 n ) weapons b good works4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 vii4 #f4 #g4 ,d we n "k t ! sa9ts fight ev5 :5 !y keep holiday8 ,0 n ,eli%a at re/8 ,yes1 at re/ 9 body1 b 9 _s he 0 active1 & by 8 pray]s he f\ght :5 ! noise ( horses & ! noise ( a great ho/ 7 he>d 9 ! camp ( ! ,syrians1 s t !y ?\ght t ! =ces ( o!r pr9ces 7 m>*+ aga9/ !m1 to succ\r ! p ( ,israel4 ,s !y 7 seiz$ ) great panic & fl$1 & f\r lep]s1 :o _h gone out to seek = dea?1 spoil$ _! camp4 ,& did n ! ,"l "w l1 or1 ,i might almo/ say1 great] wisdom 9 ,mac$onia1 by ! pray]s ( ,a*olius8 ,= x 0 n by an idle panic nor a vague suspicion1 b by a rag+ plague & burn+ pe/il5ce t ! ,go?s 7 tr\bl$ & al>m$4 ,9 %ort !y !n fl$ t !y might escape2 aft]w>ds !y return$ & su$ = peace to save _! lives4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,k+s ii4 #d4 #h4 ,:]e=e 9 ! great de$s ( ?is em95t man we h se5 =m] ages reviv$1 & h witness$ ^? works ( ! prophet :i* we read (4 ,l ,eli%a he 0 all 8 life 9 ! mid/ ( arms & battles1 & by 8 good works made w>s to cease4 ,& :5 tranquillity 0 re/or$ to 8 c\ntrym51 he brea!d out 8 holy s\l1 a mis=tune heavi] ?an w> itself4 ,l ,elijah he 0 c>ri$ up to heav51 n 9 a *>iot ( fire1 nor by horses ( fire1 7unless haply x 0 b t we saw !m n7 nor 9 any :irlw9d 9 ! sky1 b by ! w & 9 ! calm ( our ,god1 & ) ! jubilation ( ! holy ,angels :o rejoic$ t su* a man _h come among !m4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxv4 #ba4 #i4 ,surely we _c d\bt ?is1 :5 all o!r p>ticul>s agree s well4 ,= at ! v mom5t :5 he 0 be+ tak5 up1 he let fall s to speak ! ve/m5t :i* he wore1 & inve/$ ) x holy ,anysius 8 disciple1 & clo!d him ) ! robes ( 8 own prie/hood4 ,8 m]its & graces ,i d n n[ he> = ! fir/ "t1 nor h ,i fir/ le>nt !m f y\r lett]s1 b ,i recognis$ !m 9 :at y wrote4 ,= z if =ekn[+ t he w\ld be 8 successor1 ,a*olius designat$ him z su* by tok5s1 ?\gh 9 op5 spee* he conceal$ x2 say+ t he _h be5 aid$ by 8 c>e1 lab\r1 & m9i/ry1 ?us seem+ to decl>e him 8 coadjutor1 "o :o w\ld n come z a novice to ! *ief (fice ( ! prie/hood1 b z a tri$ p]=m] ( its duties4 ,well does t say+ 9 ! ,gospel befit him1 ,well done1 ?\ good & fai?ful s]vant1 ?\ ha/ be5 fai?ful ov] a few ?+s1 ,i w make !e rul] ov] _m ?+s4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,k+s x4 #bd4 #aj4 ,s f> bo? y & ,i p>ticipate 9 holy ,a*olius1 b !re is ?is special bond betwe5 him & me1 t ! man ( bless$ memory suff]$ me to become 8 fri5d4 ,= on 8 arrival 9 ,italy1 :5 ,i 0 prev5t$ by illness f go+ to meet him1 he himself came & visit$ me4 ,) :at ard\r1 ) :at affection did we embrace ea* o!r6 ,) :at groans did we lam5t ! evil ( ! times1 & all t 0 happ5+ "h6 ,our g>m5ts 7 b$ew$ ) a flood ( te>s1 :ile 9 ! enjoym5t ( our meet+ long & mutually desir$1 we rema9$ lock$ 9 ea* o!rs embrace4 ,?us :at ,i _h long ye>n$ = he be/[$1 ! opportunity ( see+ him4 ,= al?\gh x is 9 ! _s1 ! seat ( love1 t ! great] portion & m p]fect k lies1 yet we desire to behold our fri5ds 9 bodily =m also4 ,?us =m]ly ! k+s ( ! e>? s\ght to behold ! face ( ,solomon1 & to he> 8 wisdom4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,ecclus4 xliv4 #ae4 #aa4 ,he is gone !n f u1 & has left u toss$ on ?is sea2 :at is a b5efit to him is to ! _m a heavi] calamity ?an ev5 ! rage ( ! b>b>ians2 = ?is he repell$1 & n[ :o %all br+ back 8 pres5ce to u8 ,nay1 ! ,"l br+s x back1 & he himself gives himself back 9 8 disciple4 ,y\r judgem5ts give him back1 by :i* y say1 ,give to ,levi 8 manife/ "o1 & 8 tru?s to ,?y holy "o4 ,y h giv5 8 manife/ "o inasmu* z he is e/abli%$ by 8 appo9tm5t2 y h giv5 a foll[] ( t man1 :o said unto 8 fa!r & to 8 "m ,i h n se5 !e2 nei!r did he ackn[l$ge 8 bre?r51 nor knew 8 own *ildr54 ,he obs]v$ ! ^w ( ! ,"l1 & kept ,8 cov5ant4 ,! p w tell ( 8 wisdom4 #ab4 ,su* 0 ! man's life1 su* 8 h]itage1 su* 8 conv]sation1 su* 8 succession4 ,:ile yet a boy he ent]$ a mona/]y1 & ?\gh %ut up 9 a n>r[ cell 9 ,a*aia1 yet by grace he trav]s$ ! spaces ( _m c\ntries4 ,! p ( ,mac$onia bes\ght t he might be _! ,bi%op1 ! prie/hood elect$ him to t (fice1 t :]e ! fai? _h be=e be5 maim$#fc by ! ,bi%op1 !re aft]w>ds ! solid f\ndations ( ! fai? might be e/abli%$ by ! ,bi%op4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #af4 #ac4 ,none o!r did 8 disciple imitate1 :o also himself said unto 8 fa!r & to 8 "m ,i h n se5 !e4 ,he saw !m n ) affection1 he saw !m n ) desire1 & he knew n 8 bre?r51 because he desir$ to "k ! ,"l4 ,he obs]v$ also ! ^w ( ! ,"l & kept ,8 cov5ant1 & w ev] (f] sacrifice ^u ,8 alt>4 ,bless1 ,o ,"l1 8 fai?1 8 hol9ess1 8 assiduity4 ,let ,?y bless+ desc5d ^u 8 head & ^u 8 neck4 ,let him be hon\rable among 8 bre?r51 let him be z ! lead] ( ! h]d4 ,let him sift ! he>ts ( 8 enemies1 let him soo! ! m9ds ( ! sa9ts1 & let ! judgem5t ( ,?y prie/s fl\ri% 9 him z a lily4 ,bre?r51 f>ewell1 & love me1 z ,i love y4 ,,lett] ,,xvi4 ,a4,d4 #chc4 ,,?is lett] is address$ to ,anysius1 imm$iately on 8 election z successor to ,a*olius1 9 answ] app>5tly to "o f ,anysius1 :i* accompani$ t f ! ,bi%ops ( ,mac$onia1 & ann\nc$ 8 appo9tm5t4 ,he speaks ( ! responsibility ( succe$+ s zeal\s a ,bi%op z ,a*olius1 :om he praises 9 en?usia/ic t]ms1 & prays t ,god may make him a wor?y successor 9 e way4 ,,bi%op ,,ambrose ,,to ,,8 ,,bro!r ,,anysius4 #a4 ,i ,,h be5 = "s "t sure ( :at ,i n[ read = ! fir/ "t1 & ,i "k well by 8 m]its him :om my eyes h n se54 ,i grieve t ! "o ev5t %\ld h happ5$1 ,i rejoice t ! o!r has ensu$2 ,i %\ld h wi%$ t ! "o _h n happ5$ 9 my lifetime1 b x 0 my hope t aft] ! dea? ( t holy man ?is alone w\ld ensue1 z x ought4 ,s n[ we h y1 once ! disciple1 n[ ! successor ( ,a*olius ( bless$ memory1 ! inh]itor alike ( 8 rank & ( 8 grace4 ,?is is a great m]it1 my bro!r4 ,i congratulate y t !re 0 n a mom5t's d\bt :o %\ld be ! successor ( s great a man4 ,x is a great task too1 my bro!r1 to h tak5 ^u y ! burd5 ( s great a "n1 a "n ( su* weight1 ( su* a scale4 ,9 y we look = ,a*olius1 & z he 0 9 y\r affections1 s 9 y\r m9i/ry is requir$ a copy ( 8 virtue1 ( 8 holy life1 8 vigor\s m9d 9 t decrepit body4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 xii4 #b4 #b4 ,i h se5 him1 ,i confess3 my see+ him is due to 8 m]its3 ,i saw him 9 su* sort 9 ! body z to believe him to be out ( ! body3 ,i saw ! image ( him :o1 kn[+ n :e!r x 0 9 ! body or out ( ! body1 saw himself transport$ to ,p>adise4 ,) su* rapid spe$ _h he trav]s$ e region1 ,con/ant9ople1 ,a*aia1 ,epirus1 & ,italy1 t y\ng] m5 c\ld n keep pace ) him4 ,m5 ( /rong] bodies yield$ to him1 kn[+ t he 0 free f ! %ackles ( ! body1 s t he us$ x m z a cov]+ ?an z an in/rum5t1 at all ev5ts t x 0 8 slave n 8 helpmate1 = he _h s tra9$ 8 body t he crucifi$ ! _w 9 x1 & himself to ! _w4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xii4 #dh4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,*ron4 ix4 #ba4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxviii4 #ad4 #c4 ,bless$ is ! ,"l1 & bless$ 0 ,8 y\? :i* ,he pass$ 9 ! tab]nacle ( ! ,god ( ,jacob1 abid+ 9 a mona/]y1 9 :i*1 :5 s\ght aft] by ,8 p>5ts & relations ,he said1 ,:o is ,my "m1 & :o are ,my bre?r58 ,i "k n fa!r1 nor "m1 nor bre?r51 save ^? :o he> ! ,^w ( ,god1 & d x4 ,bless$ also 7 8 matur] ye>s1 :]e9 he 0 elect$ to ! *ief prie/hood1 hav+ giv5 pro( ( 8 virtue by a long s]vice4 ,he came l ,david to re/ore peace to ! p4 ,he came l t %ip br++ ) him spiritual treasure1 & c$> wood1 & preci\s /ones1 & ^? silv] w+s ( a dove1 ) :i*1 ly+ 9 ! mid/ ( ! lots1 %e slept ! sleep ( tranquillity & peace4 ,sid5ote3 ,cant4 v4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxviii4 #ac4 #d4 ,= ev5 ! sleep ( ! sa9ts is op]ative1 z x is writt51 ,i sleep1 b my he>t wake?1 & z holy ,jacob saw 9 sleep div9e my/]ies1 :i* wak+ he saw n1 ev5 a passage op5$ = ! sa9ts betwe5 e>? & heav51 & ! ,"l reg>d+ him & promis+ to him ! possession ( t l&4 ,?us by a brief sleep he atta9$ t :i* 8 successors aft]w>ds won by great toil4 ,! sleep ( ! sa9ts is free f all bodily pleasures1 f all p]turbation ( m9d1 x br+s tranquillity to ! m9d & peace to ! s\l1 s t1 fre$ f ! fett]s ( ! body1 x raises itself al(t1 & is unit$ to ,*ri/4 ,sid5ote3 ,wisd4 iv4 #i4 #e4 ,?is sleep is ! life ( ! sa9ts1 ! life :i* holy ,a*olius liv$1 ^: old age 0 also ble/4 ,t old age is truly v5]able :i* is ho>y n ) gray hairs b 9 good de$s2 = ^? ho> hairs are rev]5t :i* belong to ! s\l1 ^: works & ?\ghts are1 z x 71 :ite & %9+4 ,= :at is true old age1 b t unspott$ life1 :i* la/s n = days or mon?s b = ages1 ^: cont9uance is )\t end1 ^: l5g? ( ye>s is )\t weakness8 ,= ! long] x lives ! /rong] x waxes2 ! long] its life la/s ! m vigor\sly does x gr[ unto a p]fect man4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 lx4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,*ron4 ix4 #ba4 #f4 ,may ,god !n approve y 8 successor n only 9 honor b also 9 conv]sation1 & may ,he deign to e/abli% y 9 ,8 highe/ grace1 t ! p may flock to y also1 & y may say (t51 ,:o are ^! t fly z a cl\d1 & z ! doves ) _! "y8 ,let !m come also z ! %ips ( ,t>%i%1 & take 9 corn :i* ! true ,solomon gives1 ev5 tw5ty measures ( :eat4 ,let !m receive ! oil & wisdom ( ,solomon1 & let !re be peace betwe5 !e & ?y p1 & keep ?\ ! cov5ant ( peace4 ,bro!r1 f>ewell3 love me1 = ,i too love y4 ,,lett] ,,xvii4 ,a4,d4 #chd4 ,,?is lett] 0 address$ to ! ,emp]or ,val5t9ian ! #bnd at ! "t :5 a deputation f ! ,s5ate at ,rome1 head$ by ,symma*us1 7 seek+ to obta9 f him ! re/oration ( ! /atue & alt> ( ,victory4 ,! facts relat+ to ?is /atue =m s important a page 9 ! hi/ory ( ! gradual suppression ( paganism 9 ! ,empire1 t x may be well to give a brief outl9e ( !m1 especially z ?is & ! foll[+ lett]1 & ! #8,memorial ( ,symma*us' :i* accompanies !m1 conta9 sev]al allusions to !m4 ,con/antius #bnd1 son ( ,con/ant9e1 :5 at ,rome 9 #cef ,a4,d41 ord]$ ! /atue ( ,victory :i* /ood 9 ! s5ate-h\se1 #8a maje/ic female /&+ on a globe1 ) fl[+ g>m5ts1 exp&$ w+s1 & a cr[n ( laurel 9 h] out/ret*$ h&' 7,gibbon1 *4 xxviii47 & ! alt> :i* /ood be=e x1 at :i* ! s5ators 7 sworn1 to be remov$1 z an (f5ce to ! ,*ri/ians4 ,! alt> 0 re/or$ by ,julian1 along ) ! o!r disus$ symbols & rites ( paganism4 ,x 0 tol]at$ by ,val5t9ian #a/1 :o probably did n v5ture at once to ov]?r[ ,julian's "w1 7see ,memorial ( ,symma*us #g1 #h7 ?\gh ,s4 ,ambrose 7,lett4 xvii4 #af7 rhetorically repres5ts him z plead+ t he 0 n aw>e ( its be+ !re1 & t no "o _h compla9$ to him ( its pres5ce4 ,x 0 once m remov$ by ,gratian1 7see ,lett4 xvii4 #af47 ,! pagan p>ty 9 ! ,s5ate !n made great ef=ts to procure its re/oration4 ,gibbon 7*4 xxviii4 note #ac47 enum]ates f\r successive deputations s5t by !m ) ?is object1 #8! fir/1 ,a4,d4 #chb1 to ,gratian1 :o refus$ !m audi5ce1 ! second1 ,a4,d4 #chd1 to ,val5t9ian1 ! ?ird1 ,a4,d4 #chh1 to ,!odosius1 ! f\r?1 ,a4,d4 #cib1 to ,val5t9ian4' ,! two lett]s ( ,s4 ,ambrose & ! ,memorial ( ,symma*us ref] to ! second ( ^! deputations4 ,9 ?is fir/ "o he presses on ! ,emp]or 8 duty & responsibility z a ,*ri/ian ,emp]or1 urges t ! hea!ns h depriv$ !mselves ( any equitable claim by _! p]secution ( ! ,*ri/ians 9 =m] times2 ass]ts t ! petition is only t ( a m9ority ( ! ,s5ate1 j z _h be5 ! case ye>s be=e1 :5 !y appli$ to ,gratian4 ,he !n asks = a copy ( ! ,memorial1 9 ord] to answ] x 9 full1 & w>ns ,val5t9ian t he w f9d no ,bi%op to admit him to any %>e 9 ,*ri/ian wor%ip if he inflicts ?is insult on _! fai?1 & rem9ds him ( 8 bro!r & fa!r1 :o w\ld rise f ! grave to reproa* him4 ,?\gh call$ ,lett]s1 ^! two docum5ts are r /ate-pap]s4 ,s4 ,ambrose himself 9 ! latt] speaks ( ! =m] z a #8libellus1' ! t]m usually appli$ to petitions or memorials4 ,,bi%op ,,ambrose ,,to ,,! ,,mo/ ,,bless$ ,,pr9ce ,,& ,,*ri/ian ,,emp]or ,,val5t9ian4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xcvi4 #e4 #a4 ,,z all :o are "u ! dom9ion ( ,rome are enli/$ to s]ve y1 ! emp]ors & k+s ( ! e>?1 s y y\rselves are enli/$ to s]ve ,almighty ,god & our holy ,fai?4 ,= safety _c be unp]ill$1 save :5 e man is a s9c]e wor%ipp] ( ! true ,god1 ! ,god ( ! ,*ri/ians1 :o gov]ns all ?+s2 = ,he is ! only true ,god1 & is to be wor%ipp$ by ! inmo/ _s4 ,z = all ! gods ( ! hea!n1 !y are b idols1 z ! ,scripture sai?4 #b4 ,n[ he t is ! soldi] ( ?is1 ! true ,god1 & wor%ips ,him 9 8 inmo/ _s1 (f]s to ,him no ins9c]e or lukew>m s]vice1 b a zeal\s fai? & devotion4 ,at any rate no "o ought to give 8 cons5t to ! wor%ip ( idols & ! obs]vance ( pr(ane c]emonies4 ,= no man c deceive ,god1 be=e ,:om all ! secrets ( ! he>t are manife/4 #c4 ,see+ !n1 mo/ ,*ri/ian ,emp]or1 t n only fai?1 b ! v zeal & c>e & devotion ( fai?1 is due f y to ,god1 ,i wond] h[ "s m5 c h conceiv$ ! ?\ght t x 0 y\r duty to comm& ! re/oration ( alt>s to ! gods ( ! ,g5tiles1 & to be/[ money = ! purposes ( pr(ane sacrifices4 ,= if y give :at has long be5 appropriat$ to ! emp]or's privy purse or ! city treasury#fd1 y w seem to be giv+ out ( :at is y\r own r ?an refund+ to o!rs :at belongs to !m4 #d4 ,! m5 :o n[ compla9 ( _! losses are ^? :o nev] sp>$ our blood1 & h ev5 laid 9 ru9s ! v /ructures ( our ,*ur*es4 ,! m5 :o ask = privileges are !y :o d5i$ to u by ! late law ( ,julian#fe ! common "r ( speak+ & tea*+1 privileges too :]eby ev5 ,*ri/ians h (t5 be5 deceiv$1 = by ^! means !y s\ght to entrap "s p]sons1 ei!r unaw>es or else by ! desire to avoid ! bur!n ( public duties4 ,& s9ce all m5 h n c\rage1 _m ev5 "u ,*ri/ian ,emp]ors h laps$4 #e4 ,ev5 _h ^! ?+s nev] be5 repeat$1 ,i c\ld h prov$ t y\r au?ority ought to h aboli%$ !m1 b n[ t !y h be5 sev]ally =bidd5 by _m previ\s ,emp]ors & aboli%$ at ,rome 9 ! int]e/s ( ! true ,fai? by y\r ,maje/y's bro!r ,gratian ( illu/ri\s memory1 & aboli%$ by a =mal rescript1 d n1 ,i besee* y1 pluck up aga9 ^! ,*ri/ian ord9ances1 nor resc9d y\r bro!r's injunctions4 ,9 civil matt]s1 if ought is decre$1 no man consid]s t x %\ld be ov]?r[n1 & %all a religi\s precept be trampl$ on8 #f4 ,let no man beguile y\r y\?2 if he be a hea!n :o asks ?is ( y1 let him n ensn>e y\r m9d 9 ! bonds ( 8 own sup]/ition1 r 8 v zeal ought to admoni% y ) :at ard\r y ought to def5d ! true ,fai?1 :5 he ) all ! w>m? ( tru? def5ds falsehood4 ,i myself urge y to %ew def]5ce to ! m]its ( illu/ri\s m52 b x is c]ta9 t ,god ought to be obey$ above all4 #g4 ,:5 we h to consult on milit>y matt]s we %\ld look = ! op9ion ( "o :o is v]s$ 9 w>1 & foll[ 8 c\nsel2 :5 we treat ( religion ,god is to be consid]$4 ,no man is injur$ by ,almighty ,god be+ pref]r$ be=e him4 ,he may keep 8 own op9ion1 y d n con/ra9 any man to wor%ip aga9/ 8 w1 & y\r ,maje/y ought to h ! same lib]ty1 & e "o %\ld be cont5t to be unable to extort f ! ,emp]or1 :at x w\ld be a h>d%ip = ! ,emp]or to desire to extort f him4 ,! v hea!n are wont to be displeas$ by a d\ble-m9d$ man1 = e man ought boldly to def5d ! fai? ( 8 own he>t1 & to ma9ta9 8 purpose4 #h4 ,b if any :o call !mselves ,*ri/ians conceive t y %\ld make su* a decree1 let n b>e words affect y\r m9d1 let n idle names deceive y4 ,:oev] p]suades to ?is1 or decrees x1 (f]s sacrifice to ! gods4 ,yet x is m tol]able t "o %\ld sacrifice ?an t all %\ld fall4 ,"h ! :ole ,s5ate ( ,*ri/ians is 9 dang]4 #i4 ,if at ! pres5t day1 7:i* ,god =bid7 an hea!n ,emp]or 7 to erect an alt> to false gods1 & compel ! ,*ri/ians to assemble !re1 9 ord] = !m to be pres5t at ! sacrifice1 s t ! brea? & m\? ( ! fai?ful might be ta9t$ ) a%es f ! alt>1 ) sp>ks f ! sacrilege1 ) smoke f ! pile1 & %\ld =ce !m to vote 9 a h\se 9 :i* ! memb]s 7 sworn at ! alt> ( an idol1 7= on ?is acc\nt x is t !y ma9ta9 t an alt> %\ld be set up1 namely1 t e "o %\ld consult = ! public weal1 "u ! obligation ( :at !y consid] its sanctity1 al?\gh ! majority ( ! ,s5ate n[ consi/s ( ,*ri/ians17 if ?is1 ,i say1 7 ! case1 ,*ri/ians w\ld consid] !mselves p]secut$1 if !y 7 compell$ by su* an alt]native to come to ! assembly1 & inde$ x is (t5 by viol5ce t !y are compell$ to come3 %all ,*ri/ians !n 9 y\r reign be compell$ to swe> on ! alt>8 ,:at is an oa?1 b an ackn[l$gem5t ( ! div9e p[] ( him :om y call ^u to atte/ y\r tru?fulness8 ,is x 9 y\r reign t ! reque/ & dem& is made1 t y bid an alt> to be erect$1 & money exp5d$ on pr(ane sacrifices8 #aj4 ,b ?is _c be decre$ )\t sacrilege1 & s ,i beg y n to decree or ord] x1 nor to subscribe any su* decree4 ,i appeal to y\r fai? z a m9i/] ( ,*ri/2 all ! ,bi%ops w\ld h appeal$ ) me1 _h n ?is report :i* has rea*$ m5's e>s t su* a ?+ 0 ei!r prop\nd$ 9 y\r ,c\ncil or petition$ = by ! ,s5ate1 be5 s sudd5 & incr$ible4 ,b let x n be said t ! ,s5ate h petition$ = ?is2 a few hea!n h usurp$ ! "n ( all4 ,= ne>ly two ye>s ago on an attempt ( ?is k9d1 holy ,damasus ! ,bi%op ( ! ,roman ,*ur*1 *os5 by ! judgm5t ( ,god1 s5t me a docum5t :i* ! ,*ri/ian s5ators 9 l>ge numb]s _h pres5t$1 decl>+ t !y gave no commission ( ! sort1 t !y did n agree or cons5t to su* petitions ( ! hea!n1 & !y ?reat5$ t !y w\ld n come ei!r publicly or privately to ! ,s5ate if su* a decree 0 made4 ,is x wor?y ( y\r reign1 t is ( a ,*ri/ian reign1 t ,*ri/ian s5ators %\ld be depriv$ ( _! dignity1 t ! pr(ane wi%es ( ! hea!n may be c>ri$ into effect8 ,?is docum5t ,i s5t to y\r ,maje/y's bro!r#ff1 & x proves t ! ,s5ate gave no commission to ! deputies ab\t ! exp5ses ( sup]/ition4 #aa4 ,b p]haps x may be said1 ,:y !n 7 !y n pres5t 9 ! ,s5ate1 :5 ^! ?+s 7 br\ght =w>d8 ,!y say pla9ly en\gh :at !y wi%1 by n be+ pres5t2 !y h said en\gh 9 address+ y\r ,maje/y4 ,& yet we ne$ n wond] if !y :o w n conc$e to y\r ,maje/y ! lib]ty ( refus+ to comm& t :i* y d n approve1 or ( ma9ta9+ y\r own op9ion1 %\ld deprive private m5 at ,rome ( ! "r ( resi/ance4 #ab4 ,rememb]+ !n ! commission s lately laid ^u me1 ,i aga9 appeal y\r own fai?1 ,i appeal to y\r own s5tim5ts1 n to give y\r answ] 9 accordance ) ?is hea!n petition1 or sign y\r "n to su* an answ]1 = x w\ld be sacrilegi\s4 ,consult him :o is y\r ,excell5cy's fa!r1 ! ,emp]or ,!odosius1 to :om y h be5 wont to ref] 9 all causes ( importance2 & no?+ c be grav] ?an religion1 m exalt$ ?an fai?4 #ac4 ,7 ?is a civil matt]1 ! "r ( reply w\ld be res]v$ = ! oppos+ p>ty3 x is a matt] ( religion1 & ,i1 z ,bi%op1 appeal to y1 ,i reque/ to be furni%$ ) a copy ( ! ,memorial :i* has be5 s5t1 t ,i may answ] m at l>ge2 & s let y\r ,maje/y's fa!r be consult$ on ! :ole matt] & v\*safe a graci\s answ]4 ,assur$ly %\ld ! decree be diff]5t1 we z ,bi%ops _c quietly p]mit & connive at x2 x w inde$ be 9 y\r p[] to come to ! ,*ur*1 b !re y w ei!r n f9d a prie/1 or y w f9d "o purpos$ to resi/4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xvi4 #ac4 #ad4 ,:at answ] w y give to ! prie/ :5 he says to y1 #8! ,*ur* seeks n y\r gifts1 because y h adorn$ ! hea!n temples ) gifts2 ! ,alt> ( ,*ri/ rejects y\r gifts1 because y h erect$ alt>s to idols1 = x 0 y\r ^w1 y\r h&1 y\r signature1 y\r act3 ! ,"l ,jesus refuses & repels y\r s]vice1 because y h s]v$ idols1 = ,he has said to y1 ,ye _c s]ve two ma/]s8 ,! ,virg9s d$icat$ to ,god enjoy no privileges f y1 & d ! ve/al ,virg9s claim !m8 ,:at d y want ( ! prie/s ( ,god1 :5 y h pref]r$ to !m ! pr(ane petitions ( ! hea!n8 ,we _c ent] into fell[%ip ) ! errors ( o!rs4' #ae4 ,:at w y answ] to ?is *>ge8 ,t x is a boyi% error8 ,e age is p]fect 9 ,*ri/1 & fulfill$ ) ,god4 ,no *ildhood 9 fai? c be admitt$2 = *ildr5 confront$ ) _! p]secutors h boldly confess$ ,*ri/4 #af4 ,:at answ] w y make to y\r bro!r8 ,w he n say to y1 #8,i w\ld n believe myself conqu]$1 = ,i left y ,emp]or1 ,i regrett$ n to die1 because y 7 my successor1 ,i griev$ n t ,i 0 )drawn f p[]1 because ,i believ$ t my edicts1 specially ^? conc]n+ religion1 w\ld cont9ue = ev]4 ,^! 7 ! memorials ( piety & virtue :i* ,i _h erect$1 ^! trophies ( victory ov] ! _w1 ^! ! spoils ( ! devil1 ( ! adv]s>y ( all1 :i* ,i _h (f]$ up1 & 9 :i* lies et]nal victory4 ,:at m c\ld an enemy h depriv$ me (8 ,y h abrogat$ my decrees2 an act :i* ev5 he :o took up arms aga9/ me#fg has n yet committ$4 ,n[ am ,i pi]c$ ) a m deadly weapon1 9 t my bro!r has annull$ my ord9ances4 ,y\r acts t5d to ! injury ( my bett] "p1 = :ile ! "o de/roys my body ! o!r de/roys my good "n4 ,n[ are my laws repeal$1 repeal$ too 7:i* makes x m pa9ful7 by y\r adh]5ts & by m9e2 t v ?+ :i* ev5 my enemies _h prais$ 9 me is repeal$4 ,if y h will+ly acquiesc$1 y h condemn$ ! ,fai? :i* ,i held1 if y h yield$ reluctantly1 y h betray$ y\r own4 ,& s1 :at is a /ill heavi] calamity1 ,i incur dang] 9 y\r p]son also4' #ag4 ,:at answ] w y make to y\r fa!r#fh1 :o ) /ill great] grief w address y1 say+3 #8,y h judg$ v wrongly ( me1 my son1 9 suppos+ t ,i c\ld h w9k$ at ! hea!n4 ,no man ev] in=m$ me t !re 0 an alt> 9 ! ,roman ,s5ate h\se#fi2 nev] c\ld ,i h believ$ su* a crime z t hea!n sacrifices %\ld be p]=m$ 9 t common c\ncil ( ,*ri/ians & hea!ns1 t is to say1 t ! hea!n %\ld triumph 9 ! pres5ce ( ,*ri/ians1 & ,*ri/ians %\ld be compell$ aga9/ _! wills to be pres5t at sacrifices4 ,_m & v>i\s 7 ! crimes committ$ dur+ my reign1 ^? t 7 discov]$ ,i puni%$1 & if any man escap$ unnotic$1 is x j to say t ,i approv$ t :i* no "o in=m$ me (8 ,y h judg$ mo/ wrongly ( me1 if y suppose t a =eign sup]/ition & n my own fai? pres]v$ to me ! empire4' #ah4 ,:]e=e1 y\r ,maje/y1 see+ t if y make any su* decree1 y w injure1 fir/ ,god1 & next y\r fa!r & bro!r1 ,i besee* y to d t :i* y "k w be pr(itable to y\r salvation 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,,! ,,memorial ,,( ,,symma*us1 ,,prefect ,,( ,,! ,,city4 ,,! occasion on :i* ?is ,memorial 0 pres5t$ is /at$ 9 ! introduction to ! la/ lett]4 ,x is address$ =mally to ! ?ree ,emp]ors ,val5t9ian1 ,!odosius1 & ,arcadius1 b really to ,val5t9ian only1 :o 0 at t "t sole ,emp]or ( ! ,we/4 ,symma*us 0 ! lead+ orator & s*ol> ( 8 day1 & 8 plea is compos$ ) mu* skill & vig\r4 ,gibbon 7*4 xxviii47 expresses he>ty admiration ( ! caution ) :i* he #8avoids e topic :i* might appe> to reflect on ! religion ( 8 sov]eign1 & artfully draws 8 argum5ts f ! s*ools ( rhetoric r ?an f ^? ( philosophy1' & gives a summ>y ( its cont5ts 9 a tone ( ke5 appreciation1 z might be expect$4 ,we may all[1 ) ,cave 7,life ( ,s4 ,ambrose #c1 #c47 t #8x 0 ! be/ plea ! cause w\ld be>4' #a4 ,,z soon z ! hon\rable ,s5ate1 ev] fai?ful to y\r ,maje/y1 le>nt t (f5ces 7 made am5able to law1 & t ! "* ( pa/ times 0 be+ r$eem$ by pi\s gov]nors1 x ha/5$ to foll[ ! prec$5t ( bett] times1 & give utt]ance to its long repress$ grief1 & commission$ me once m to be ! spokesman ( its compla9ts1 = ,i 0 be=e refus$ access to ! deceas$ ,emp]or by evil m51 because o!rwise ju/ice c\ld nev] h fail$ me1 mo/ noble ,emp]ors ,val5t9ian1 ,!odosius & ,arcadius1 victori\s & triumphant1 ev] illu/ri\s4 #b4 ,fill+ !n a tw(old (fice1 z y\r ,prefect ,i report ! proce$+s ( ! ,s5ate#gj1 z ! envoy ( ! citiz5s ,i (f] to y\r fav\rable notice _! reque/s4 ,"h is no opposition ( wills4 ,m5 h ceas$ to believe t disagreem5t proves _! sup]iority 9 c\rtly zeal4 ,to be lov$1 to be ! object ( respect & affection is m ?an sov]eignty4 ,:o c\ld suff] private conte/s to injure ! commonweal?8 ,ju/ly does ! ,s5ate assail ^? :o pref] _! own p[] to ! hon\r ( ! pr9ce4 #c4 ,x is our duty to be wat*ful = y\r ,maje/ies4 ,! v glory ( ?is pres5t "t makes x ! m fitt+ t we %\ld ma9ta9 ! cu/oms ( our ance/ors1 ! laws & de/9ies ( our c\ntry2 = x conduces to ?is glory t y %\ld "k x is n 9 y\r p[] to d any?+ contr>y to ! practice ( y\r p>5ts4 ,we ask ! re/oration ( t /ate ( religion "u :i* ! ,republic has s long prosp]$4 ,let ! ,emp]ors ( ei!r sect & ei!r op9ion be c\nt$ up2 a late ,emp]or obs]v$ ! rites ( 8 ance/ors1 8 successor did n aboli% !m4 ,if ! religion ( old] times is no prec$5t1 let ! connivance ( ! la/ ,emp]ors#ga be s4 #d4 ,:o is s fri5dly ) ! b>b>ians z n to require an alt> ( ,victory8 ,h]eaft] we mu/ be cauti\s1 & avoid a display ( su* ?+s4 ,b let at lea/ t hon\r be paid to ! "n :i* is d5i$ to ! ,div9ity#gb4 ,y\r fame owes mu*1 & w owe /ill m1 to ,victory4 ,let ^? dete/ ?is p[]1 :o 7 nev] aid$ by x1 b d y n des]t a patronage :i* fav\rs y\r triumphs4 ,v[s are due to ?is p[] f e man1 let no "o d5y t a p[] is to be v5]at$ :i* he owns is to be desir$4 #e4 ,b ev5 if x 7 wrong to avoid ?is om51 at lea/ ! ornam5ts ( ! ,s5ate-h\se ought to h be5 sp>$4 ,p]mit u1 ,i besee* y1 to transmit 9 our old age to our po/]ity :at we ourselves receiv$ :5 boys4 ,great is ! love ( cu/om4 ,& des]v$ly 0 ! act ( ! deifi$ ,con/antius ( %ort duration4 ,y ought to avoid all prec$5ts :i* y "k to h ?us be5 rev]s$4 ,we are solicit\s = ! endurance ( y\r "n & glory1 & t a future age may f9d no?+ to am5d4 #f4 ,:]e %all we swe> to obs]ve y\r laws & /atutes8 by :at sanction %all ! deceitful m9d be det]r$ f be>+ false witness8 ,all places inde$ are full ( ,god1 nor is !re any spot :]e ! p]jur$ c be safe1 b x is ( great efficacy 9 re/ra9+ crime to feel t we are 9 ! pres5ce ( sacr$ ?+s4 ,t alt> b9ds toge!r ! concord ( all1 t alt> appeals to ! fai? ( ea* man1 nor does any ?+ give m weight to our decrees ?an t all our decisions are sanction$1 s to speak1 by an oa?4 ,a door w ?us be op5$ to p]jury1 & ?is is to be approv$ ( by ! illu/ri\s ,emp]ors1 allegiance to :om is gu>d$ by a public oa?6 #g4 ,b ,con/antius1 ( sacr$ memory1 is said to h done ! same ?+4 ,be x s1 let u !n imitate 8 o!r actions1 feel+ sure t _h any "o committ$ ?is error be=e 8 "t1 he w\ld nev] h fall5 into x4 ,= ! fall ( "o is a w>n+ to 8 successor1 & ! c5sure ( a previ\s example causes am5dm5t4 ,x 0 all[able = ?is pr$ecessor ( y\r ,maje/ies to incur (f5ce 9 a novel matt]1 b h[ c ! same excuse avail u1 if we imitate t :i* we "k 0 disapprov$8 #h4 ,w y\r ,maje/ies li/5 to o!r acts ( ?is same ,emp]or m wor?y ( y\r imitation8 ,he left uncurtail$ ! privileges ( ! sacr$ virg9s1 he fill$ ! prie/ly (fice ) m5 ( noble bir?1 he all[$ ! co/ ( ! ,roman c]emonies1 & foll[+ ! joyful ,s5ate ?r\gh all ! /reets ( ! et]nal city1 he beheld ) s]5e c\nt5ance ! temples1 read+ ! names ( ! gods inscrib$ on _! p$im5ts1 he enquir$ aft] ! orig9 ( ! sacr$ edifices1 & admir$ _! f\nd]s4 ,al?\gh he himself pr(ess$ ano!r religion he ma9ta9$ ! anci5t "o = ! ,empire2 = e man has 8 own cu/oms1 8 own rites4 ,! ,div9e m9d has di/ribut$ to cities v>i\s gu>dians & v>i\s c]emonies4 ,z ea* man t is born receives a s\l1 s d nations receive a g5ius :o gu>ds _! de/9y4 ,"h ! pro( f utility comes 91 :i* is our be/ v\*] ) reg>d to ! ,deity4 ,= s9ce our reason is 9 ! d>k1 :at bett] k ( ! gods c we h ?an f ! record & evid5ce ( prosp]ity8 ,& if a long c\rse ( ye>s give _! sanction to a religion1 we ought to keep fai? ) s _m c5turies1 & to foll[ our p>5ts1 z !y foll[$ ) success ^? :o f\nd$ !m4 #i4 ,let u suppose ,rome h]self to approa*1 & address y 9 ^! t]ms3 #8,excell5t ,emp]ors1 ,fa!rs ( y\r c\ntry1 respect ^! ye>s to :i* pi\s rites h conduct$ me4 ,let me use ! anci5t c]emonies1 = ,i d n rep5t ( !m4 ,let me live 9 my own way1 = ,i am free4 ,?is wor%ip r$uc$ ! _w "u my laws2 ^! sacr$ rites repuls$ ,hannibal f ! walls1 & ! ,gauls f ! ,capitol4 ,am ,i res]v$ = ?is1 to be c5sur$ 9 my old age8 ,i am n unwill+ to consid] ! propos$ decree1 & yet late & ignom9i\s is ! re=mation ( old age4' #aj4 ,we pray !re=e = a respite = ! gods ( our fa!rs & our native gods#gc4 ,t :i* all v5]ate %\ld 9 fairness be acc\nt$ z "o4 ,we look on ! same />s1 ! heav5 is common to u all1 ! same _w surr\nds u4 ,:at matt]s x by :at arts ea* ( u seeks = tru?8 ,we _c arrive by "o & ! same pa? at s great a secret2 b ?is discussion belongs r to p]sons at _! ease1 x is pray]s n argum5ts :i* we n[ (f]4 #aa4 ,:at advantage accrues to y\r treasury f ! abolition ( ! privilege ( ! ,ve/al virg9s8 ,%all t be d5i$ "u pr9ces ! mo/ munific5t :i* ! mo/ p>simoni\s h grant$8 ,_! sole hon\r consi/s 9 _! wages1 s to speak1 ( *a/ity4 ,z _! fillets adorn _! heads1 s is x e/eem$ by !m an hon\r to be free to devote !mselves to ! m9i/ry ( sacrifices4 ,x is b ! b>e "n ( exemption :i* !y ask1 = _! pov]ty exon]ates !m f any paym5t4 ,s t he :o r$uces _! means1 contributes to _! praise1 = virg9ity d$icat$ to ! public welf>e is m]itori\s 9 proportion z x is )\t rew>d4 #ab4 ,f> be su* ga9s f ! purity ( y\r treasury4 ,! ex*equ] ( good pr9ces %\ld be repl5i%$ by ! spoils ( enemies1 n by ! losses ( m9i/]s ( religion4 ,& is ! ga9 any comp5sation = ! odium8 ,^? ^: anci5t res\rces are cut (f only feel x ! m acutely 9 t y are free f ! *>ge ( av>ice4 ,= "u ,emp]ors :o keep _! h&s f o!r m5's goods & *eck desire :at does n excite ! cupidity ( ! spoil] mu/ be tak5 solely ) a view ( injur+ ! p]son robb$4 #ac4 ,! ,imp]ial ,ex*equ] reta9s also l&s bequea!d by ! w ( dy+ p]sons to ! sacr$ virg9s & prie/s4 ,i implore y1 z ,prie/s ( ju/ice1 to re/ore to ! sacr$ function>ies ( y\r city ! "r ( inh]itance4 ,let m5 dictate _! wills 9 peace1 kn[+ t "u equitable pr9ces _! beque/s w be undi/urb$4 ,m5 are wont to take pleasure 9 ?is security1 & ,i w\ld h y sympa?ise ) !m1 = ! prec$5t lately set has begun to h>ass !m on _! dea?-b$s4 ,%all x be said t ! religion ( ,rome app]ta9s n to ,roman laws8 ,:at "n %all we give to ! tak+ away ( legacies :i* no law no casualty has made void8 ,fre$m5 may take legacies1 slaves are all[$#gd a due latitude ( bequea?+ by w1 only ! noble virg9s & m9i/]s ( sacr$ rites are exclud$ f inh]it+ l&s devis$ to !m4 ,:at advantage is x to d$icate "o's virg9ity to ! public safety1 & to support ! immortality ( ! empire ) heav5ly protection1 to conciliate fri5dly p[]s to y\r arms & eagles1 to take ^u oneself v[s salut>y = all1 & to refra9 f comm]ce ) mank9d 9 g5]al8 ,slav]y !n is a happi] condition1 ^: s]vice is giv5 to m54 ,x is ! /ate :i* is wrong$1 ^: int]e/ x nev] is to be ungrateful4 #ad4 ,let me n be suppos$ to be def5d+ ! cause ( ! anci5t religions only2 f acts ( ?is k9d all ! calamities ( ! ,roman nation h aris54 ,! laws ( our ance/ors provid$ = ! ,ve/al virg9s & ! m9i/]s ( ! gods a mod]ate ma9t5ance & j privileges4 ,?is gift 0 pres]v$ inviolate till ! "t ( ! deg5]ate money*ang]s1 :o div]t$ ! ma9t5ance ( sacr$ *a/ity into a fund = ! paym5t ( base port]s4 ,a public fam9e ensu$ on ?is act1 & a bad h>ve/ disappo9t$ ! hopes ( all ! prov9ces4 ,! soil 0 n "h 9 fault1 we ascribe no influ5ce to ! />s1 no mildew blight$ ! crops1 nor did t>es *oke ! corn1 x 0 sacrilege :i* r5d]$ ! ye> b>r51 = x 0 necess>y t all %\ld lose t :i* !y _h d5i$ to religion4 #ae4 ,by all means1 if !re is any in/ance ( su* an evil1 let u attribute ?is fam9e to ! effect ( ! seasons4 ,an unheal?y w9d has caus$ ?is blight1 & s life is support$ by means ( %rubs & leaves1 & ! peasants 9 _! want h _h res\rce once m to ! oaks ( ,dodona#ge4 ,:5 did ! prov9ces suff] su* a calamity1 s long z ! m9i/]s ( religion 7 support$ by ! public b\nty8 ,:5 7 oaks %ak5 = ! food ( man1 :5 7 roots dug up1 :5 7 opposite regions ( ! e>? curs$ ) /]ility1 s long z provisions 7 furni%$ 9 common to ! p & to ! sacr$ virg9s8 ,! produce ( ! e>? 0 bless$ by its support ( ! prie/s1 & ?us ! gift 0 r 9 ! nature ( a safegu>d ?an ( a l>gess4 ,c x be d\bt$ t ! gift 0 = ! common b5efit1 n[ t a g5]al sc>city has att5d$ its dis cont9uance8 #af4 ,b x may be said t public aid is rightly refus$ to ! co/ ( an ali5 religion4 ,f> be x f good rul]s to suppose t :at has be5 be/[$ f ! common /ock on c]ta9 individuals is )9 ! disposal ( ! ,imp]ial treasury4 ,= z ! commonweal? consi/s ( individuals1 s t :i* comes f x becomes aga9 ! prop]ty ( individuals4 ,y gov]n all1 b y pres]ve = ea* 8 own1 & ju/ice has m p[] ) y ?an arbitr>y w4 ,consult y\r own g5]\s feel+s1 :e!r t ought /ill to be deem$ public prop]ty :i* has be5 conf]r$ on o!rs4 ,gifts once devot$ to ! hon\r ( ! city are plac$ out ( ! p[] ( ! donors1 & t :i* orig9ally 0 a free-gift becomes by usage & l5g? ( "t a debt4 ,va9 !re=e is ! fe> :i* !y w\ld impress ^u y\r m9ds :o ass]t t unless y incur ! odium ( )draw+ ! gift y %>e ! responsibility ( ! donors ( x4 #ag4 ,may ! unse5 patrons ( all sects be propiti\s to y\r ,maje/ies1 & may ^? 9 p>ticul> :o ( old assi/$ y\r ance/ors1 aid y & be wor%ipp$ by u4 ,we ask = t religi\s condition :i* pres]v$ ! empire to y\r ,maje/ies' fa!r#gf1 & bless$ him ) lawful heirs4 ,t v5]able sire beholds f 8 />ry seat ! te>s ( ! prie/s1 & feels himself c5sur$ by ! infraction ( t cu/om :i* he readily obs]v$4 #ah4 ,i beg y also to am5d = y\r dep>t$ bro!r :at he did by ! advice ( o!rs1 to cov] ! act by :i* he unkn[+ly (f5d$ ! ,s5ate4 ,= x is c]ta9 t ! reason :y ! embassage 0 refus$ admittance 01 to prev5t ! decision ( ! /ate f rea*+ him4 ,x is due to ! cr$it ( pa/ times to aboli% )\t hesitation t :i* has be5 f\nd n to h be5 ! do+ ( ! ,emp]or4 ,,lett] ,,xviii4 ,a4,d4 #chd4 ,,?is is ,s4 ,ambrose's answ] to ! ,memorial ( ,symma*us :i* prec$es x4 ,9 x he replies 9 detail to ! argum5ts :i* ,symma*us _h advanc$1 & meets him on 8 own gr\nd4 ,x is to be rememb]$ 9 =m+ an e/imate ( x1 t x is simply a /ate pap]1 adopt+ bo? ! /yle & me?od natural to su* a docum5t4 ,t x is ov] rhetorical = our ta/e may at once be all[$1 = t is ! "* ( ! lit]ature ( ! "t g5]ally2 t x is n s p]fect a specim5 ( ! /yle1 reg>d$ m]ely z a piece ( argum5t1 z ! docum5t to :i* x replies1 may be grant$ )\t disp>agem5t to ,s4 ,ambrose1 = ,symma*us 8/ood =emo/ among 8 contempor>ies z a s*ol>1 a /atesman1 & an orator40 7,dict4 ( ,biog4 sub voc47 ,b he fairly meets & refutes ,symma*us' argum5ts1 & 8 retort ( 8 adv]s>y's p]sonification ( ,rome is happy & tell+4 ,! e>li] portion is m vigor\s ?an ! latt]1 :i* is ov]wr\ght1 especially 9 ! argum5t aga9/ ma9ta9+ ?+s z !y 74 ,! abundance ( allusions to1 & quotations (1 ,virgil are *>act]i/ic ( ! age1 & evid5ces ( ,s4 ,ambrose's e>ly tra9+ 9 ! education ( a ,roman ( high bir? & rank4 ,,bi%op ,,ambrose ,,to ,,! ,,mo/ ,,bless$ ,,pr9ce ,,& ,,graci\s ,,emp]or1 ,,8 ,,maje/y ,,val5t9ian4 #a4 ,,! hon\rable#gg ,symma*us1 ,prefect ( ! city1 hav+ memorialis$ y\r ,maje/y t ! alt>1 :i* _h be5 remov$ f ! ,s5ate-h\se at ,rome1 ought to be re/or$ to its place1 & y\r ,maje/y1 ^: ye>s ( nonage & inexp]i5ce are yet unfulfill$1 ?\gh a vet]an 9 ! p[] ( fai?1 n hav+ sanction$ ! pray] ( ! hea!n1 ,i also z soon z ,i he>d ( x pres5t$ a petition1 9 :i*1 ?\gh x embrac$ all t seem$ necess>y to be said1 ,i reque/$ t a copy ( ! ,memorial might be furni%$ to me4 #b4 ,n[ !re=e1 n z d\bt+ y\r fai?1 b z provid+ = ! future1 & assur$ ( a righte\s judgem5t1 ,i w reply to ! allegations ( ! ,memorial1 mak+ ?is "o reque/1 t y w n look = elegance ( phrases b =ce ( facts4 ,= z ,holy ,scripture tea*es u1 ! tongue ( le>n$ & wise m5 is gold51 & end[$ ) highly-deck$ words1 & glitt]+ ) spl5did elegance z ) ! brightness ( "s ri* col\r1 & s captivates & dazzles ! eyes ( ! m9d ) a %ew ( beauty4 ,b ?is gold1 if closely h&l$1 may pass curr5t outw>dly1 b )9 is base metal4 ,consid] well1 ,i besee* y1 & sift ! sect ( ! ,hea!ns2 _! pr(essions are gr& & l(ty1 b :at !y esp\se is deg5]ate & effete1 !y talk ( ,god b wor%ip idols4 #c4 ,! propositions ( ! hon\rable ,prefect ( ! city1 to :i* he atta*es weight1 are ^!1 t ,rome 7z he ass]ts7 seeks ! re/oration ( h] anci5t rites1 & t /ip5ds are to be assign$ to h] prie/s & ,ve/al virg9s1 & t x 0 ow+ to ^! be+ )held t a g5]al fam9e has ensu$4 #d4 ,accord+ to 8 fir/ proposition1 ,rome utt]s a m\rnful compla9t1 want+ back 7z he ass]ts7 h] anci5t c]emonies4 ,^! sacr$ rites1 he says1 repell$ ,hannibal f ! walls1 ! ,gauls f ! ,capitol4 ,b ev5 "h1 9 blazon+ ! efficacy ( ^! rites1 he betrays _! weakness4 ,accord+ to ?is1 ,hannibal long insult$ ! ,roman religion1 & pu%$ 8 conque/ to ! v walls ( ! city1 ?\gh ! gods f\ght aga9/ him4 ,:y did !y = :om _! gods f\ght1 all[ !mselves to be besieg$8 #e4 ,= :y speak ( ! ,gauls1 :om ! remnant ( ! ,romans c\ld n h prev5t$ f ent]+ ! sanctu>y ( ! ,capitol1 if ! timid cackl+ ( a goose _h n betray$ !m4 ,^! are ! gu>dians ( ! ,roman temples6 ,:]e 0 ,jupit] !n8 ,did he speak 9 a goose8 #f4 ,b :y %\ld ,i d5y t _! sacr$ rites f\ght = ! ,romans8 ,yet ,hannibal also wor%ipp$ ! same gods4 ,let !m *oose !re=e :i* !y w4 ,if ^! rites conqu]$ 9 ! ,romans1 !y 7 vanqui%$ 9 ! ,c>?ag9ians1 b if !y 7 ?us ov]come 9 ! case ( ! ,c>?ag9ians1 nei!r did !y pr(it ! ,romans4 ,sid5ote3 ,wisd4 iv4 #i4 #g4 ,away !n ) ?is invidi\s compla9t ( ! ,roman p2 ,rome nev] dictat$ x4 ,x is ) o!r words t %e addresses !m3 #8,:y d y daily deluge me ) ! useless gore ( ! innoc5t flocks8 ,! trophies ( victory dep5d n on ! limbs ( cattle1 b on ! /r5g? ( w>riors4 ,x 0 by o!r p[]s t ,i subdu$ ! _w4 ,camillus 0 my soldi]1 :o recov]$ ! /&>ds :i* _h be5 tak5 f ! ,capitol1 & slew ^? :o _h captur$ ! ,t>peian rock2 val\r ov]?rew ^? aga9/ :om religion _h n prevail$4 ,:y %\ld ,i "n ,regulus1 :o gave me ev5 ! s]vices ( 8 dea?8 ,africanus ga9$ 8 triumph n among ! alt>s ( ! ,capitol1 b among ,hannibal's ranks4 ,:y d y produce to me ! rites ( our ance/ors8 ,i abhor ! rites ( ! ,n]os4 ,:at %all ,i say ( ! two-mon? ,emp]ors#gh1 & ! ends ( pr9ces knit on to _! accession8 ,or is x a ?+ unhe>d (1 t ! b>b>ians %\ld cross _! fronti]s8 ,7 ^? m5 ,*ri/ians1 9 ^: mis]able & unprec$5t$ fate1 9 ! "o case a captive ,emp]or1 9 ! o!r a captive _w#gi prov$ ! falsehood ( ! rites :i* promis$ victory8 ,0 !re !n no alt> ( ,victory8 ,i am a%am$ ( my d[nfall1 ! pale *eeks ( age ga!r r$ness f t disgraceful blood%$4 ,i d n blu% to be conv]t$ 9 my old age along ) ! :ole _w4 ,x is surely true t no age is too late to le>n4 ,let t old age blu% :i* _c improve itself4 ,x is n ! ho>y head ( ye>s b ( virtue :i* is v5]able4 ,x is no disgrace to pass to bett] ?+s4 ,?is alone _h ,i 9 common ) ! b>b>ians t ( old ,i knew n ,god4 ,y\r sacrifice is a rite ( spr9kl+ y\rselves ) ! blood ( bea/s4 ,:y d y look = ! voice ( ,god 9 dead bea/s8 ,come & le>n "h on e>? a heav5ly w>f>e2 we live "h1 b our w>f>e is above4 ,let ,god ,himself1 ! ,creator1 tea* me ! my/]y ( heav51 n man :o knew n himself4 ,:om %\ld ,i believe ab\t ,god1 soon] ?an ,god ,himself8 ,h[ c ,i believe y1 :o confess t y "k n :at y wor%ip8' #h4 ,by a s+le pa?1 he says1 we _c arrive at s great a secret4 ,:at y are ignorant (1 t we h le>nt by ! voice ( ,god2 :at y seek aft] by fa9t surmises1 t we are assur$ ( by ! v ,wisdom & ,tru? ( ,god4 ,our cu/oms !re=e & y\rs d n agree4 ,y ask ! ,emp]ors to grant peace to y\r gods1 we pray = peace = ! ,emp]ors !mselves f ,*ri/4 ,y wor%ip ! works ( y\r own h&s1 we ?9k x sacrilege t any ?+ :i* c be made %\ld be call$ ,god4 ,god wills n to be wor%ipp$ "u ! =m ( /ones4 ,nay1 y\r v philosoph]s h ridicul$ ?is4 #i4 ,b if y are l$ to d5y t ,*ri/ is ,god1 because y _c believe t ,he di$1 7= y are ignorant h[ t ?is 0 ! dea? n ( ,8 ,godhead b ( ,8 fle%1 :]eby x comes to pass t none ( ! fai?ful %all die17 h[ inconsi/5t are y1 :o insult by way ( wor%ip1 & disp>age by way ( hon\r4 ,y consid] y\r god to be a block ( wood2 :at an insult+ k9d ( rev]5ce6 ,y believe n t ,*ri/ c\ld die2 :at a respectful k9d ( unbelief6 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xxi4 #a4 #aj4 ,b1 he says1 ! anci5t alt>s & images ought to be re/or$1 & ! temples adorn$ z ( old4 ,?is reque/ ought to be made to "o :o %>es ! sup]/ition2 a ,*ri/ian ,emp]or has le>n$ to hon\r ! alt> ( ,*ri/ alone4 ,:y d !y compel pi\s h&s & fai?ful lips to m9i/] to _! sacrilege8 ,let ! voice ( our ,emp]or speak ( ,*ri/ alone1 let him decl>e ,him only ,:om 9 he>t he believes1 = ! k+'s he>t is 9 ! ,h& ( ,god4 ,did ev] hea!n ,emp]or raise an alt> to ,god8 ,9 dem&+ a re/oration ( anci5t ?+s !y rem9d u :at rev]5ce ,*ri/ian ,emp]ors ought to pay to ! ,religion :i* !y pr(ess1 s9ce hea!n ones paid ! utmo/ to _! own sup]/itions4 #aa4 ,long s9ce 0 our beg9n+1 & n[ !y foll[ u :om !y %ut out4 ,we glory 9 %$d+ our blood1 a trifl+ exp5se di/urbs !m4 ,we consid] su* ?+s a victory1 !y e/eem !m an injury4 ,nev] did !y conf] a great] fav\r on u ?an :5 !y comm&$ ,*ri/ians to be sc\rg$1 & proscrib$ & sla94 ,religion made into a rew>d :at unbelief int5d$ = a puni%m5t4 ,behold _! magnanimity6 ,we h gr[n by wrongs1 by want1 by puni%m5t2 !y f9d t )\t money _! c]emonies _c be ma9ta9$4 #ab4 ,let ! ,ve/al virg9s1 he says1 enjoy _! privileges4 ,x is = ^? to say ?is1 :o _c believe 9 gratuit\s virg9ity1 x is = !m to allure by pr(it :o di/ru/ virtue4 ,b h[ _m virg9s h _! promis$ rew>ds obta9$ !m8 ,!y h b>ely sev5 ,ve/als4 ,su* is ! :ole numb] :om ! veil$ & fillet$ head1 ! dye ( ! purple ve/1 ! pomp\s litt] surr\nd$ by att5dants1 high privileges1 great ga9s1 & a prescrib$ p]iod ( virg9ity1 h collect$4 #ac4 ,let !m turn _! m5tal & bodily eye to u1 let !m behold a p ( *a/ity1 an undefil$ multitude1 a virg9 assembly4 ,no fillets to adorn _! heads1 b a veil ( common use ?\gh dignifi$ by *a/ity2 ! bl&i%m5ts ( beauty n curi\sly s\ght out1 b ca/ aside2 no purple trapp+s1 no luxuri\s delicacies1 b frequ5t fa/+s2 no privileges1 no ga9s2 all ?+s 9 %ort s ord]$ z to repress any affection 9 ! v ex]cise ( _! functions4 ,b 9 fact by ?is v ex]cise _! affection to x is conciliat$4 ,*a/ity is p]fect$ by its own sacrifices4 ,t is n virg9ity :i* is b\ght = money1 n pres]v$ = love ( hol9ess2 t is n integrity :i* is bid = at an auction by a pecuni>y equival5t1 to la/ b = a "t4 ,! fir/ triumph ( *a/ity is to ov]come ! desire ( weal?1 = ?is desire is a temptation to mode/y4 ,b let u suppose t virg9ity ought to be support$ by pecuni>y b\nty4 ,9 ?is case1 :at an abundance ( gifts w ov]fl[ ^u ! ,*ri/ians2 :at treasury w conta9 ri*es s great8 ,or d !y consid] t x ought to be be/[$ exclusively on ! ,ve/al virg9s8 ,d n !y1 :o claim$ ! :ole "u hea!n ,emp]ors1 feel "s %ame 9 d5y+ t "u ,*ri/ian ,pr9ces we ought to p>ticipate 9 ! b\nty8 #ad4 ,!y compla9 also t public support is n giv5 to _! prie/s & m9i/]s4 ,:at a /orm ( words is "h6 ,to u on ! o!r h& ! privileges ( inh]it+ private prop]ty#hj is d5i$ by rec5t laws1 & no "o compla9s2 we d n feel x to be an injury1 = we grieve n at ! loss4 ,if a prie/ w\ld claim ! privilege ( be+ exempt f ! municipal#ha bur!ns1 he mu/ rel9qui% 8 pat]nal e/ate & all o!r prop]ty4 ,h[ w\ld ! hea!ns press ?is gr\nd ( compla9t1 if !y _h x1 t a prie/ mu/ pur*ase ! lib]ty ( p]=m+ 8 functions by ! loss ( 8 :ole patrimony1 & at ! exp5se ( all 8 private advantages mu/ buy ! "r ( m9i/]+ to ! public1 & :ile he claims to hold vigils = ! public safety mu/ console himself ) ! wages ( dome/ic pov]ty2 = he does n sell s]vice b pur*ase a fav\r4 #ae4 ,comp>e#hb ! two cases4 ,y wi% to exempt a ,decurio1 :5 ! ,*ur* may n exempt a prie/4 ,wills are made 9 fav\r ( m9i/]s ( temples2 n ev5 pr(ane p]sons1 ev5 ( ! l[e/ rank1 nor ( ab&on$ "*1 are except$2 ! cl]gy alone are exclud$ f ! common privilege1 by :om alone ! g5]al pray] = all m5 is (f]$1 & ! common (fice p]=m$2 no legacy1 ev5 ( grave wid[s1 no donation is all[$4 ,:5 no blame c atta* to "*1 a f9e is impos$ on ! (fice4 ,! legacy :i* a ,*ri/ian wid[ bequea?s to ! m9i/] ( a temple is valid1 t :i* %e bequea?s to ! m9i/]s ( ,god is invalid4 ,?is ,i h /at$ n by way ( compla9t1 b t !y may "k h[ mu* ,i ab/a9 f compla9+ (1 = ,i w\ld r we 7 los]s 9 money ?an 9 grace4 #af4 ,b !y report t gifts or legacies to ! ,*ur* h n be5 tak5 away4 ,let !m /ate :o has snat*$ gifts f ! temples1 a loss :i* ,*ri/ians h#hc suff]$4 ,_h ?is be5 done to ! ,g5tiles1 x w\ld r h be5 ! requital ?an ! infliction ( a wrong4 ,is x n[ only t !y make a plea ( ju/ice1 put 9 a claim = equity8 ,:]e 0 ?is s5tim5t1 :51 hav+ despoil$ all ,*ri/ians ( _! goods1 !y grudg$ !m ! v brea? ( life1 & deb>r$ !m f t la/ burial-rite :i* 0 nev] be=e d5i$ to any ( ! dead8 ,^? :om ! hea!n flung into x1 ! sea re/or$4 ,?is is a victory ( fai?1 t !y !mselves impugn ! acts ( _! ance/ors1 9 t !y condemn _! proce$+s4 ,b :at consi/5cy is !re 9 condemn+ ! acts ( ^? ^: gifts !y solicit8 #ag4 ,yet no man has =bidd5 gifts to ! temples1 or legacies to ! soo?say]s2 _! l&s alone are tak5 away1 because !y did n use t religi\sly :i* !y claim$ on ! plea ( religion4 ,if !y avail !mselves ( our example :y did !y n copy our practice8 ,! ,*ur* possesses no?+ b h] fai?4 ,!re are h] r5ts1 h] rev5ues4 ,! weal? ( ! ,*ur* is ! support ( ! poor4 ,let !m c\nt up h[ _m prison]s ! temples h ransom$1 :at support !y h af=d$ to ! poor1 to h[ _m exiles !y h m9i/]$ ! means ( life4 ,h5ce x is t !y h be5 depriv$ ( _! l&s1 b n ( _! rights4 #ah4 ,?is is :at has be5 done1 & a public fam9e1 z !y ass]t1 has av5g$ ?is grave impiety1 t ! private emolum5ts ( ! prie/s h be5 conv]t$ to ! public s]vice4 ,= ?is cause !y say x 0 t m5 /ripp$ bran*es ( _! b>k1 & moi/5$ _! fa9t+ life ) ?is wret*$ juice4 ,= ?is cause !y 7 oblig$ to sub/itute = corn ! ,*aonian acorn1 & ?ru/ back aga9 to ?is wret*$ f>e1 ! food ( bea/s1 !y %ook ! oaks & ?us appeas$ _! sore hung] 9 ! woods4 ,z if =soo? ^! 7 new prodigies on e>?1 :i* nev] occurr$ s long z hea!n sup]/ition prevail$ ov] ! _w6 ,b 9 tru? h[ (t5 be=e ?is 7 ! hopes ( ! gre$y husb&m5 fru/rat$ by empty oat-/alks1 :ile ! blade ( corn s\ght = 9 ! furr[s disappo9t$ ! race ( peasants4 #ai4 ,:y did ! ,greeks attribute oracles to _! oaks1 b t !y fanci$ _! sylvan f>e 0 ! gift ( _! heav5ly religion8 ,su* are ! gifts :i* !y suppose to come f _! gods4 ,:o b hea!n ev] wor%ipp$ ! trees ( ,dodona1 be/[+ hon\r on ! sorry su/5ance ( ! sacr$ grove#hd8 ,x is n probable t _! gods 9 _! ang] gave !m = a puni%m5t :at !y 7 wont :5 appeas$ to conf] z a gift4 #bj4 ,b :at equity 7 x1 t because !y are annoy$ at ! refusal ( su/5ance to a few prie/s !y %\ld !mselves refuse x to e "o8 9 t case _! v5geance is m sev]e ?an 0 ! fault4 ,b 9 tru? ! cause !y assign is n adequate to produce s great infirmity ( a fail+ _w1 z t1 :5 ! crops 7 gre51 ! full gr[n hopes ( ! season %\ld all at once p]i%4 #ba4 ,c]ta9 x is t _m ye>s ago ! rights ( ! temples 7 aboli%$ ?r\gh\t ! _w1 is x only n[ t x has occurr$ to ! gods ( ! ,g5tiles to av5ge _! injuries8 ,c x be said t ! ,nile fail$ to ov]fl[ 8 banks z usual1 to av5ge ! losses ( ! prie/s ( ! ,city1 :5 he did n d s to av5ge 8 own prie/s8 #bb4 ,b suppos+ t 9 ! pa/ ye> x 0 ! wrongs ( _! gods t 7 av5g$1 :y are ! same wrongs neglect$ 9 ! pres5t ye>8 ,n[ ! c\ntry p d n pluck up & eat ! roots ( h]bs1 nor seek solace f ! sylvan b]ry1 nor ga!r _! food f ?orns2 b rejoic+ 9 _! successful lab\rs !y wond] at _! own h>ve/1 & _! hopes fulfill$ comp5sate = _! fa/1 ! e>? hav+ yield$ u h] produce ) int]e/4 #bc4 ,:o !n is s inexp]i5c$ on human affairs z to be amaz$ at ! vicissitudes ( ! seasons8 ,& yet ev5 la/ ye> we "k t mo/ prov9ces _h an abundant h>ve/4 ,:at %all ,i say ( ,gaul :i* 0 m f]tile ?an usual8 ,! ,pannonias#he sold corn :i* !y _h n s[n1 & ! second#hf ,rhaetia le>nt ! dang] ( h] own f]tility1 = be+ us$ to security f h] /]ility1 %e drew d[n an enemy on h]self by h] abundance4 ,liguria & ,v5ice are repl5i%$ by ! fruits ( autumn4 ,s !n ! =m] ye> 0 n )]$ by sacrilege1 :ile ! pres5t has ov]fl[$ ) ! fruits ( fai?4 ,nor c !y d5y t ! v9ey>ds produc$ an ov]fl[+ crop4 ,?us our h>ve/ yield$ its produce ) int]e/1 & we enjoy$ ! b5efits ( a m abundant v9tage4 #bd4 ,! la/ & mo/ weighty topic rema9s2 z to :e!r y\r ,maje/ies %\ld re/ore ^? aids :i* h be5 pr(itable to y\rselves1 = he says1 #8,let !m def5d y1 & be wor%ipp$ by u4' ,?is1 mo/ fai?ful ,pr9ces1 we _c endure2 t !y %\ld make x a taunt to u t !y supplicate _! gods 9 y\r "n1 & )\t y\r comm& commit an atroci\s sacrilege1 tak+ y\r connivance z cons5t4 ,let !m keep _! gu>dians to !mselves1 let ^! gu>dians1 if !y c1 protect _! own4 ,b if !y _c protect ^? :o wor%ip !m1 h[ c !y protect y :o wor%ip !m n8 #be4 ,our ance/ral rites1 he says1 %\ld be pres]v$4 ,b :at if all ?+s h become bett]8 ,! _w itself1 :i* at fir/ 0 compact$ by ! ga!r+ toge!r ( ! elem5tal se$s ?r\gh ! va/ void1 an unconsolidat$ sph]e1 or 0 obscur$ by ! ?ick d>kness ( ! yet unord]$ "w1 0 x n aft]w>ds end[$ ) ! =ms ( ?+s :i* con/itute its beauty1 & 7 n ! heav5 sea & e>? di/+ui%$ f ea* o!r8 ,! e>? rescu$ f dripp+ d>kness 0 amaz$ at its new sun4 ,9 ! beg9n+ too ! day %9es n1 b z "t goes on x is bright & w>m ) ! increase ( light & heat4 #bf4 ,! moon h]self1 :i* 9 ! prophetic oracles repres5ts ! ,*ur*1 :5 fir/ %e rises aga91 & repairs h] mon?ly wan+s1 is hidd5 f u by d>kness1 b gradually %e fills h] horns1 or completes !m z %e comes opposite to ! sun1 & gleams ) a bright & glori\s spl5d\r4 #bg4 ,9 =m] days1 ! e>? knew n h[ to be wr\ght into fruitfulness2 b aft]w>ds :5 ! c>eful husb&man began to till ! fields1 & to clo! ! b>e soil ) v9ey>ds1 x 0 s(t5$ by ?is dome/ic culture1 & put (f its rugg$ nature4 #bh4 ,s too ! fir/ season ( ! ye> itself1 :i* has imp>t$ a l habit to ourselves1 is b>e ( produce1 !n1 z "t goes on1 x blossoms out 9 fl[]s soon to fade1 & 9 ! end f9ds its maturity 9 fruits#hg4 #bi4 ,s we1 :ile "y 9 age1 exp]i5ce an infancy ( und]/&+1 b z we gr[ 9 ye>s lay aside ! rud5ess ( our faculties4 #cj4 ,let !m say !n t all ?+s ought to h cont9u$ z at fir/2 t ! _w once cov]$ ) d>kness is n[ displeas+ because x %9es ) ! beams ( ! sun4 ,& h[ mu* bett] is x to h dispell$ ! d>kness ( ! m9d ?an t ( ! body1 & t ! beam ( fai? has %one =? ?an t ( ! sun4 ,s !n ! e>ly /ages ( ! _w z ( all else h be5 unsettl$1 t ! v5]able age ( ho>y fai? might foll[4 ,let ^? :o are affect$ by ?is f9d fault ) ! h>ve/ too1 because x rip5s late2 or ) ! v9tage1 because x is 9 ! fall ( ! ye>2 or ) ! olive1 because x is ! late/ ( fruits4 #ca4 ,s !n our h>ve/ too is ! fai? ( ! s\l2 ! grace ( ! ,*ur* is ! v9tage ( good works1 :i* f ! beg9n+ ( ! _w fl\ri%$ 9 ! sa9ts1 b 9 ^! la/ days is spread ov] ! p2 to ! int5t t all might p]ceive t x is n into rude m9ds t ! fai? ( ,*ri/ has ins9uat$ itself1 b ^! op9ions :i* be=e prevail$ be+ %ak5 (f 7= )\t a conte/ !re is no cr[n ( victory7 ! tru? 0 pref]r$ accord+ z is j4 #cb4 ,if ! old rites pleas$1 :y did ,rome adopt ali5 ones8 ,i pass ov] ! cov]+ ( ! gr\nd ) co/ly build+s1 & %eph]ds' huts glitt]+ ) ! gold ( a deg5]ate age#hh4 ,:y1 to speak ( ! v subject ( _! compla9t1 h !y admitt$ 9 _! rivalry ! images ( captur$ cities1 & ( conqu]$ gods1 & ! =eign rites ( an ali5 sup]/ition8 ,:5ce d !y d]ive _! prec$5t = ,cybele wa%+ h] *>iot 9 a /ream to c\nt]feit ! ,almo#hi8 ,:5ce came ! ,phrygian se]s1 & ! deities ( fai?less ,c>?age ev] hateful to ,rome1 h] = in/ance1 :om ! ,africans wor%ip z ,cle/is#ij1 & ! ,p]sians z ,mitra1 ! great] "p ( ! _w z ,v5us1 ! same deity "u diff]5t names4 ,s also !y h believ$ ,victory to be a goddess1 :i* is 9 tru? a gift n a p[]1 is be/[$ & does n rule1 comes by ! aid ( legions n by ! p[] ( religion4 ,great =soo? is ! goddess :om ! numb] ( soldi]s claims1 or ! issue ( ! battle conf]s6 #cc4 ,& h] alt> !y n[ ask to h set up 9 ! ,s5ate-h\se at ,rome1 t is to say1 :]e a majority#ia ( ,*ri/ians assemble4 ,!re are alt>s 9 all temples1 an alt> also 9 ! temple ( victories4 ,be+ pleas$ ) numb]s1 !y celebrate _! sacrifices e :]e4 ,b to insi/ on a sacrifice on ?is "o alt>1 :at is x b to insult ov] ! ,fai?8 ,is x to be borne t :ile a ,g5tile sacrifices ,*ri/ians mu/ att5d8 ,let _! eyes1 he says1 dr9k 9 ! smoke :e!r !y w or no2 _! e>s ! music2 _! m\? ! a%es2 _! no/rils ! inc5se2 & ?\gh !y loa! x1 let ! emb]s ( our he>?s bespr9kle _! faces4 ,is x n en\gh = him t ! ba?s1 ! colonnades1 ! /reets are fill$ ) images8 ,ev5 9 t g5]al assembly1 are we n to meet ^u equal t]ms8 ,! believ+ portion ( ! ,s5ate w be b\nd by ! voices ( !m t call ! gods to witness1 by ! oa?s ( !m t swe> by !m4 ,if !y refuse1 !y w seem to prove _! falsehood1 if !y acquiesce1 to acquiesce 9 a sacrilege4 #cd4 ,:]e1 he asks1 %all we swe> allegiance to y\r ,maje/ies' laws & comm&s8 ,y\r m9ds !n1 ( :i* y\r laws are ! outw>d expression1 ga!r support & secure fidelity by hea!n rites4 ,moreov] y\r ,maje/ies' fai? is assail$ n only :5 y are pres5t1 b also1 :i* is m1 :5 y are abs5t1 = y con/ra9 :5 y comm&4 ,con/antius1 ( illu/ri\s memory1 ?\gh n yet initiat$ into ! sacr$ ,my/]ies1 ?\ght himself pollut$ by ! sight ( t alt>2 he comm&$ x to be remov$1 he did n comm& x to be replac$4 ,8 ord] be>s all ! au?ority ( an ,act1 8 sil5ce does n be> ! au?ority ( a precept4 #ce4 ,& let no "o re/ satisfi$ because he is abs5t4 ,he is m to be consid]$ pres5t :o unites himself to ! m9ds ( o!rs ?an he :o gives ! te/imony ( 8 visible pres5ce4 ,x is a great] matt] to be unit$ 9 m9d ?an to be jo9$ 9 body4 ,! ,s5ate reg>ds y z its presid5ts :o summon its meet+s2 at y\r bidd+ x assembles2 to y1 n to ! gods ( ! hea!n1 does %e resign h] consci5ce2 y %e pref]s to h] *ildr5 ?\gh n to h] fai?4 ,?is is ! affection wor? seek+1 an affection m p[]ful ?an dom9ion1 if fai?1 :i* pres]ves dom9ion1 be secur$4 #cf4 ,b p]haps "s "o may be influ5c$ by ! ?\ght t if s1 a mo/ or?odox ,emp]or#ib has be5 left )\t 8 rew>d2 z if ! rew>d ( good actions 0 to be e/imat$ by ! frail t5ure ( ?+s pres5t4 ,& :at wise man is !re :o kn[s n t human affairs move 9 a c]ta9 cycle & ord]1 & meet n always ) ! same success1 b _! /ate is subject to vicissitudes8 #cg4 ,:o m =tunate ?an ,cneius ,pompeius 0 ev] s5t =? by ! temples ( ,rome8 ,b he1 aft] compass+ ! circuit ( ! globe 9 ?ree triumphs1 vanqui%$ 9 battle1 & driv5 into exile beyond ! b\nds ( ! empire he _h sav$1 p]i%$ by ! h& ( an ,eunu*#ic ( ,canopus4 #ch4 ,:at nobl] k+ ?an ,cyrus k+ ( ! ,p]sians has ! :ole ,ea/]n _w produc$8 ,he too1 aft] he _h conqu]$ ! mo/ p[]ful pr9ces 9 battle1 & deta9$ !m z 8 prison]s1 0 wor/$ & sla9 by ! arms ( a woman#id4 ,t k+ :o _h conf]r$ on ! vanqui%$ ! hon\r ( sitt+ at meat ) him1 _h 8 head cut (f & enclos$ 9 a vessel full ( blood1 & s 0 bid to satiate himself1 expos$ to ! mock]y ( a woman4 ,s 9 ! c\rse ( 8 life l is n mat*$ ) l1 b ?+s mo/ unlike4 #ci4 ,aga9 :o 0 m assidu\s 9 sacrific+ ?an ,hamilc>#ie g5]al ( ! ,c>?ag9ians8 ,dur+ ! :ole "t ( ! battle he took 8 /ation betwe5 ! ranks ( ! combatants1 & !re (f]$ sacrifice3 !n1 :5 he f\nd himself vanqui%$1 he ?rew himself ^u ! fire on :i* he 0 burn+ 8 victims1 t he might ext+ui% ev5 ) 8 own body ^? flames :i* he _h le>nt avail$ him no?+4 #dj4 ,& :at %all ,i say ( ,julian8 :o bl9dly believ+ ! answ]s ( ! div9]s1 depriv$ himself ( ! means ( retreat#if4 ,?us ev5 :5 ! circum/ances are common !re is n a common cause ( (f5ce1 = our promises h delud$ no "o4 #da4 ,i h repli$ to ^? :o h>ass me z ?\gh ,i _h n be5 h>ass$3 = my object has be5 to refute _! ,memorial1 n to expose _! sup]/itions4 ,b let ?is v ,memorial make y\r ,maje/y m cauti\s4 ,= by po9t+ out t ( a s]ies ( =m] ,emp]ors1 ^? :o reign$ fir/ foll[$ ! rites ( _! ance/ors1 & _! successors did n remove !m1 & by obs]v+ ^u ?is1 t if ! religion ( old] ones 0 n an example1 ! connivance ( ! m rec5t ones 01 !y h pla9ly %ewn t y owe x to ! fai? :i* y pr(ess n to foll[ ! prec$5t ( hea!n rites1 & to bro!rly love n to violate y\r bro!rs' ord9ances4 ,= if !y = ! sake ( _! own cause h prais$ ! connivance ( ^? ,emp]ors1 :o be+ ,*ri/ians1 h n abrogat$ hea!n decrees1 h[ mu* m are y b\nd to %ew def]5ce to bro!rly affection1 &1 :]eas y w\ld be b\nd to w9k at :at p]haps y did n approve1 = fe> ( detract+ f y\r bro!rs' decrees1 n[ to ma9ta9 :at y judge to be 9 accordance bo? ) y\r own fai? & ! tie ( bro!rhood4 ,,lett] ,,xix4 ,a4,d4 #che4 ,,vigilius1 to :om ?is lett] is address$1 is suppos$ by ! ,b5$ict9e ,editors to h be5 ! ,bi%op ( ,tr5t1 7,trid5tum17 :o is commemorat$ 9 ! ,roman ,m>tyrology4 ,he _h writt5 to ,s4 ,ambrose1 on 8 consecration z ,bi%op1 to ask 8 guidance & in/ruction1 & ,s4 ,ambrose replies1 fir/ ) brief g5]al directions1 some:at resembl+ ^? ( ,lett] #aa1 & !n dwells at l5g? on ! duty ( prev5t+ int]m>riage betwe5 ,*ri/ians & hea!ns1 & rec\nts at full l5g?1 9 support ( ?is1 ! hi/ory ( ,samson4 ,at ! "t :5 hea!nism 0 rapidly dy+ out1 x is cle> h[ important a po9t ?is w\ld seem1 & we d n wond] at ! /ress :i* ,s4 ,ambrose lays on x4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,vigilius4 #a4 ,,be+ newly consecrat$ to ! sacr$ (fice1 y h reque/$ me to furni% y ) ! outl9es ( y\r tea*+4 ,hav+ built up y\rself z 0 fitt+1 see+ y h be5 ?\ght wor?y ( s high an (fice1 y h n[ to be in=m$ h[ to build up o!rs also4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxviii4 #a1 #b4 #b4 ,& 9 ! fir/ place rememb] t x is ! ,*ur* ( ,god t is committ$ to y1 & be !re=e always on y\r gu>d aga9/ ! intrusion ( any sc&al1 le/ ! body !re( become z x 7 common by any admixture ( hea!n4 ,x is on ?is acc\nt t ,scripture says to y ,?\ %alt n take a wife ( ! daught]s ( ,canaan1 b g to ,mesopotamia1 to ! h\se ( ,be?uel 7t is ! h\se ( ,wisdom7 & take !e a wife f !nce4 ,mesopotamia is a c\ntry 9 ! ,ea/1 surr\nd$ by ! two greate/ riv]s 9 ^? p>ts1 ! ,tigris & ,euphrates1 :i* take _! rise 9 ,arm5ia1 fall+1 ea* by a diff]5t *annel1 into ! ,r$ sea2 & s ! ,*ur* is signifi$ "u ! "n ( ,mesopotamia1 = %e f]tilizes ! m9ds ( ! fai?ful by ! mighty /reams ( wisdom & ju/ice1 p\r+ into !m ! grace ( ,baptism1 ! type ( :i* 0 =e%ewn 9 ! ,r$ sea1 & wa%+ away s94 ,:]e=e y mu/ in/ruct ! p t !y %\ld contract m>riage n ) /range-born b ) ,*ri/ian families4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxiv4 #ad4 #c4 ,let no man defraud 8 hir$ s]vant ( 8 due wages1 = we too are ! s]vants ( our ,god1 & look = ! rew>d ( our lab\r f ,him4 ,y !n1 7y mu/ say7 ,o m]*ant1 :oev] y be1 refuse y\r s]vant 8 wages ( money1 t is1 ( :at is vile & wor?less1 b to y w be d5i$ ! rew>d ( heav5ly promises3 !re=e ?\ %alt n defraud ?y hir$ s]vant ( 8 rew>d1 z ! ,law sai?4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xv4 #a4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xvii4 #ac4 #d4 ,?\ %alt n give ?y money ^u usury1 = x is writt5 t he :o ha? n giv5 8 money ^u usury %all dwell 9 ! tab]nacle ( ,god1 = he is ca/ d[n1 :o seeks = usuri\s ga9s4 ,!re=e let ! ,*ri/ian1 if he h x1 give money z ?\gh he 7 n to receive x aga91 or at all ev5ts only ! pr9cipal :i* he has giv54 ,by s do+ he receives no small increase ( grace4 ,o!rwise to l5d w\ld be to deceive n to succ\r4 ,= :at c be m cruel ?an to give money to "o t ha? n1 & !n to exact d\ble8 ,he t c n pay ! simple sum h[ c he pay d\ble ! am\nt8 ,sid5ote3 ,tobit iv4 #ba4 #e4 ,let ,tobit be an example to u1 :o nev] requir$ aga9 ! money he _h l5t1 till ! end ( 8 life2 & t r t he might n defraud 8 heir1 ?an 9 ord] to levy & recov] ! money he _h l5t out4 ,nations h (t5 be5 ru9$ by usury1 & ?is has be5 ! cause ( public de/ruction4 ,:]e=e x mu/ be ! pr9cipal c>e ( u ,bi%ops1 to extirpate ^? vices :i* we f9d to prevail mo/ ext5sively4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xv4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,judges xx4 #dd4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxxiv4 #be4 #f4 ,tea* !m t !y ought to ex]cise hospitality will+ly r ?an ( necessity1 s t 9 %ew+ ?is fav\r !y may n betray a *urli% disposition ( m9d1 & ?us 9 ! v reception ( _! gue/ ! k9dness be spoilt by wrong1 b r let x be fo/]$ by ! practice ( social duties1 & by ! (fices ( k9dness4 ,x is n ri* gifts t are requir$ ( !e1 b will+ s]vices1 full ( peace & accordant h>mony4 ,bett] is a d9n] ( h]bs ) grace & fri5d%ip ?an t ! banquet %\ld be adorn$ ) exquisite vi&s1 :ile ! s5tim5t ( k9dness is lack+4 ,we read ( a p p]i%+ by a griev\s de/ruction on acc\nt ( ! violation ( ! laws ( hospitality4 ,?r\gh lu/ also fi]ce w>s h be5 k9dl$4 ,sid5ote3 ,num4 xxv4 #h4 #g4 ,b !re is sc>ce any ?+ m p]nici\s ?an m>riage ) a =eign]2 already ! passions bo? ( lu/ & disord]1 & ! evils ( sacrilege are inflam$4 ,= see+ t ! m>riage c]emony itself ought to be sanctifi$ by ! prie/ly veil & b5$iction1 h[ c t be call$ a m>riage :5 !re is n agreem5t 9 fai?8 ,s9ce _! pray]s ought to be 9 common1 h[ c !re be ! love ( a common w$lock betwe5 ^? ^: religion is diff]5t4 ,(t5 h m5 ensn>$ by ! love ( wom5 betray$ _! fai?1 z did ! ,jews at ,baal-phegor4 ,= :i* cause ,ph9eas took a sword1 & slew ! ,hebrew & ! ,midianiti% woman1 & appeas$ ! ,div9e v5geance1 t ! :ole p might n be de/roy$4 #h4 ,& :y %\ld ,i br+ =w>d m examples8 ,i w produce "o out ( _m1 f ! m5tion ( :i* w appe> :at an evil ?+ x is to m>ry a /range woman4 ,:o ev] 0 mighti] or m ri*ly end[$ f 8 v cradle ) ,god's ,_s ?an ,samson ! ,naz>ite8 ,yet 0 he betray$ by a woman1 & by h] means fail$ to reta9 ,god's fav\r4 ,we w n[ n>rate 8 bir? & ! c\rse ( 8 :ole life arrang$ 9 ! /yle ( hi/ory1 foll[+ ! cont5ts ( ! sacr$ ,book1 :i* 9 sub/ance n 9 =m is z foll[s4 #i4 ,! ,phili/9es = _m ye>s kept ! ,hebrew p 9 subjection2 = !y _h lo/ ! pr]ogative ( fai?1 :]eby _! fa!rs _h ga9$ victories4 ,yet _h n _! ,mak] :olly blott$ out ! m>k ( _! election nor ! lot ( _! inh]itance2 b z !y 7 (t5 puff$ up by success1 ,he = ! mo/ "p deliv]$ !m into ! h& ( _! enemies1 t ?us1 aft] ! mann] ( m51 !y might be l$ to seek = !mselves ! rem$y ( _! evils f heav54 ,= x is :5 any adv]sity oppresses u1 t we submit ourselves to ,god2 good =tune is wont to puff up ! m9d4 ,?is is prov$ by exp]i5ce1 z 9 o!r in/ances1 s p>ticul>ly 9 t *ange ( =tune :]eby success return$ aga9 f ! ,phili/9es to ! ,hebrews4 #aj4 ,aft] ! _s ( ! ,hebrews _h be5 s subdu$ by ! pressure ( a long subjection t no "o d>$ ) a manly _s to r\se !m to lib]ty1 ,samson1 =e-orda9$ by ! ,div9e oracle1 0 rais$ up to !m4 ,a great man he 01 n "o ( ! multitude1 b fir/ among ! few1 & beyond controv]sy f> excell+ all 9 bodily /r5g?4 ,& he is to be reg>d$ by u ) great admiration f ! beg9n+1 n because 9 8 e>ly ab/95ce f vice he gave signal pro(s ( temp]ance & sobriety1 nor on acc\nt ( 8 long pres]v+ z a ,naz>ite 8 locks un%orn1 b because f 8 v y\?1 :i* 9 o!rs is an age ( s(tness1 he a*iev$ illu/ri\s de$s ( virtue1 p]fect beyond ! measure ( human nature4 ,by ^! he ga9$ cr$5ce to ! ,div9e prophecy1 t x 0 n = no?+ t su* grace _h gone be=e ^u him1 t an ,angel came d[n by :om 8 bir? beyond _! hopes 0 ann\nc$ to 8 p>5ts1 to be ! lead] & protector ( 8 c\ntrym51 n[ = a l5g? ( ye>s h>ass$ by ! tyranny ( ! ,phili/9es4 ,sid5ote3 ,judges xiii4 #h4 #aa4 ,8 fa!r 0 ( ! tribe ( ,dan1 a man fe>+ ,god1 born ( no mean rank1 & em95t above o!rs1 8 "m 0 b>r5 ( body1 b 9 virtues ( ! m9d n unfruitful2 see+ t 9 ! sanctu>y ( h] s\l %e 0 c\nt$ wor?y to receive ! visit ( an ,angel1 obey$ 8 comm& & fulfill$ 8 prophecy4 ,n endur+ h[ev] to "k ! secrets ev5 ( ,god ap>t f h] husb& %e m5tion$ to him t %e _h se5 a man ( ,god1 ( beautiful =m1 br++ h] ! ,div9e promise ( future (fspr+1 & t %e1 confid+ 9 ?is promise1 0 l$ to %>e ) h] husb& h] fai? 9 ! heav5ly promises4 ,b he1 in=m$ ( ?is1 dev\tly (f]$ 8 pray]s to ,god1 t ! grace ( ?is vision might be conf]r$ on him also1 say+1 ,to me1 ,"l1 let ,?9e ,angel come4 #ab4 ,i am ( op9ion !re=e t x 0 n f jeal\sy ( 8 wife1 because %e 0 rem>kable = h] beauty t he act$ ?us1 z "o writ]#ig has suppos$1 b r t he 0 fill$ ) desire ( ! ,div9e grace1 & s\ght to p>ticipate 9 ! b5efit ( ! heav5ly vision4 ,= "o ^: m9d 0 deprav$ c\ld n h f\nd su* fav\r ) ! ,"l1 z t an ,angel %\ld return to 8 h\se1 :o1 hav+ giv5 ^? monitions :i* ! ,div9e ann\ncem5t made requisite1 0 sudd5ly c>ri$ away 9 ! =m ( a smok+ flame4 ,?is sight1 :i* t]rifi$ ! man1 ! woman int]pret$ m auspici\sly1 & s remov$ 8 solicitude1 9 t to see ,god is a sign ( good n evil4 #ac4 ,n[ ,samson1 approv$ by su* signal tok5s f above1 turn$ 8 ?\ghts z soon z he grew up1 to m>riage2 :e!r ?is 0 t he abhorr$ ^? vague & lic5ti\s desires 9 :i* "y m5 are wont to indulge1 or t he 0 seek+ an occasion ( releas+ ! necks ( 8 c\ntrym5 f ! p[] ( ! h>d yoke ( ! ,phili/9es4 ,:]e=e go+ d[n to ,timna?1 7?is is ! "n ( a city situat$ 9 ^? p>ts :]e ! ,phili/9es !n dwelt17 he beheld a maid5 ( a pleas+ =m & beautiful c\nt5ance1 & he bes\ght 8 p>5ts1 by ^: company he 0 support$ 9 8 j\rney1 to ask h] = him 9 m>riage4 ,b !y1 n kn[+ t 8 int5tion1 ei!r1 if ! ,phili/9e refus$ h] to him1 to be m fi]ce aga9/ !m1 or1 if !y ass5t$1 to remove _! disposition to injure _! subjects2 & s9ce f su* a connexion a c]ta9 equality & k9dl9ess ( int]c\rse w\ld naturally gr[1 or1 on ! o!r h&1 if any (f5ce 7 giv51 ?is desire ( rev5ge w\ld be m vehem5t1 deem$ t ?is maid5 ought to be avoid$ z a =eign]4 ,b aft] !y _h va9ly attempt$ to *ange ! purpose ( _! son by urg+ ^u him ^! lawful objections1 !y ( _! own accord acquiesc$ 9 8 desire4 #ad4 ,?is reque/ 0 grant$2 & ,samson on 8 return to visit 8 promis$ bride1 turn$ a little way out ( ! road1 & /raightway !re met him a lion f ! wood1 fi]ce 9 its savage fre$om4 ,samson _h no companion1 nor any weapon 9 8 h&2 b he felt a%am$ to fly1 & consci\s p[] gave him c\rage4 ,he caught ! lion z x ru%$ ^u him 9 8 arms1 & /rangl$ x by ! tightness ( 8 embrace1 leav+ x ne> ! wayside ly+ ^u ! und]wood1 = ! spot 0 clo!d ) luxuriant h]bage1 & plant$ ) v9ey>ds4 ,! sk9 ( ! bea/ he ?\ght w\ld be little e/eem$ by 8 belov$ bride1 = seasons su* z ^! d]ive _! grace n f savage trophies1 b r f g5tle joys & fe/al g>l&s4 ,on 8 return+ by ! same road he f\nd an honeycomb 9 ! belly ( ! lion1 & c>ri$ x (f z a gift to ! maid5 & h] p>5ts2 = su* gifts befit a bride4 ,& hav+ fir/ ta/$ ! honey1 he gave !m ! comb to eat1 b 0 sil5t z to :5ce x came4 ,sid5ote3 ,judg4 xiv4 #ad4 #ae4 ,b x happ5$ on a c]ta9 day t a nuptial fea/ 0 held1 & t ! "y m5 inspirit$ by ! banquet provok$ ea* o!r to sport by "q & answ]1 & z !y assail$ ea* o!r ) wanton je/s1 z is ! wont on su* occasions1 ! conte/ ( pleasure wax$ hot4 ,& !n ,samson put =? ?is riddle to 8 comrades1 ,out ( ! eat] came =? meat1 & out ( ! /rong came =? sweetness1 promis+ !m z a rew>d ( _! sagacity if !y guess$ x1 ?irty %eets & z _m *anges ( g>m5ts accord+ to ! numb] ( ! company1 :ile !y on _! "p1 if !y c\ld n solve ! riddle1 7 to pay a l p5alty4 ,sid5ote3 ,judg4 xiv4 #af4 #af4 ,b !y1 unable to untie ! knot & to exp\nd ! riddle1 induc$ 8 wife1 p>tly by intimidation1 p>tly by importunate entreaties1 to require f h] husb& ! solution ( ! riddle to be a tok5 ( conjugal affection 9 return = h] love4 ,& %e1 ei!r t]rifi$1 & won ov] z wom5 are wont to be1 z if compla9+ t5d]ly ( h] husb&'s av]sion1 began to pr(ess grief t %e1 ! consort & intimate ( 8 :ole life1 _h n le>nt ?is1 b t %e 0 treat$ l ! o!rs z "o to :om h] own husb&'s secret %\ld n be confid$4 ,?\ do/ b hate me1 %e said1 & love/ me n1 ?\ ha/ put =? a riddle unto ! *ildr5 ( my p & ha/ n told x me4 ,sid5ote3 ib4 #ah4 #ag4 ,samson's m9d1 o!rwise inflexible1 0 s(t5$ by ^! & ! l bl&i%m5ts ( 8 wife1 & discov]$ to h] 8 riddle1 & %e told x to h] c\ntrym54 ,& !y1 hav+ ?us b j le>n$ x on ! sev5? day1 :i* 0 ! t]m prescrib$ = its solution1 answ]$ aft] ?is mann]1 ,:at is sweet] ?an honey1 or :at is /rong] ?an a lion8 ,to :i* he repli$1 ,nor is ought m trea*]\s ?an a woman2 ,if ye _h n pl\gh$ ) my heif]1 ye _h n f\nd out my riddle1 & he /raightway w5t d[n to ,ascalon1 & slew ?irty m51 & tak+ _! spoils1 be/[$ on ! m5 :o _h exp\nd$ ! riddle _! promis$ rew>d4 #ah4 ,b ! p]fidy ( ! maid5 be+ ?us discov]$1 he ab/a9$ f int]c\rse ) h]1 & return$ to 8 fa!r's h\se4 ,! damsel1 di/urb$ 9 m9d1 & ju/ly dread+ t ! wra? ( ?is mighty man w\ld be k9dl$ into fury by ?is wrong1 gave h] h& to ano!r man1 "o :om ,samson1 rely+ on 8 fidelity1 _h br\ght ) him z 8 bridesman to 8 m>riage4 ,b nei!r by ?is exp$i5t ( a m>riage did %e avoid (f5ce4 ,= :5 ! affair 0 disclos$1 & he 0 =bidd5 to return to 8 wife1 & h] fa!r said t %e 0 m>ri$ to ano!r man1 b t he might1 if he *ose1 m>ry h] si/]1 he 0 exasp]at$ by ! affront1 & det]m9$ to take a public rev5ge = 8 dome/ic injury4 ,:]e=e he took ?ree hundr$ foxes1 & 9 ! heat ( summ]1 :5 ! corn 0 n[ ripe 9 ! fields1 he ti$ !m toge!r two & two by ! tails1 & fa/5$ a burn+ firebr& betwe5 !m1 b9d+ x ) a firm knot1 & by way ( av5g+ 8 wrong turn$ !m loose among ! %eaves :i* ! ,phili/9es _h cut4 ,b ! foxes1 t]rifi$ by ! fire1 scatt]$ flames :i*ev] way !y turn$1 & burnt ! h>ve/4 ,& ! ,phili/9es1 inc5s$ by ! loss ( all _! corn 9 t region1 told x to ! pr9ces ( _! l&4 ,& !y s5t m5 to ,timna?1 & burnt 9 ! fire ! woman :o _h be5 fai?less to h] husb&1 & h] p>5ts & all h] h\se2 say+ t %e _h be5 ! cause ( ?is injury & deva/ation1 & ought n to h provok$ a man :o c\ld av5ge himself by a public calamity4 #ai4 ,b ,samson did n =give ! ,phili/9es _! wrong1 nor re/ cont5t ) ?is measure ( v5geance1 b he slew !m ) a great slaught]1 & _m ( !m fell by ! sword4 ,& he retir$ to ,etam1 a torr5t 9 ! wild]ness1 :]e 0 a rock1 a /ronghold ( ! tribe ( ,judah4 ,n[ ! ,phili/9es1 n d>+ to attack him1 nor scale ! /eep heights on :i* ?is =tress /ood1 began to assail ) ?reats ( w> ! tribe ( ,judah3 b :5 !y saw t ! plea ( ! m5 ( ,judah 0 a good "o1 t x 0 nei!r j nor fair nor exp$i5t = !m to de/roy _! own subjects & tribut>ies1 especially = ano!r man's fault1 !y took c\nsel1 & requir$ t ! au?or ( ! outrage %\ld be deliv]$ up to !m1 9 ord] t 8 c\ntrym5 might be exon]at$ f ! consequ5ces ( x4 #bj4 ,^! t]ms be+ impos$ ^u !m1 ! m5 ( ,judah ga!r$ toge!r ?ree ?\s& ( _! tribe & w5t up to him1 & premis+ t !y 7 subject to ! ,phili/9es1 & oblig$ to obey !m1 n will+ly b by t]ror1 !y ?us s\ght to turn away f !mselves ! odium ( _! act1 ?r[+ x ^u ^? by :om !y 7 con/ra9$4 ,:]e=e he ?us repli$1 ,:at k9d ( ,ju/ice is x1 ,o *ildr5 ( ,abraham1 t ! satisfaction ,i h tak5 = my bride fir/ ov]-rea*$ & !n torn f me %\ld be injuri\s to me1 & t ,i may n safely av5ge ?is private injury8 ,h ye s turn$ y\r m9ds to ! l[ (fices ( slaves1 z to become ! m9i/]s ( ! insol5ce ( o!rs1 & to turn y\r arms aga9/ y\rselves8 ,if ,i mu/ p]i%1 because ,i gave free v5t to my grief1 ,i _h r p]i% by ! h& ( ! ,phili/9es4 ,my home has be5 attempt$1 my wife tamp]$ )1 if ,i h n be5 all[$ to live )\t h>m f !m1 at lea/ let my own c\ntrym5 be free f ! guilt ( my dea?4 ,i did b requite ! injury ,i _h receiv$1 ,i did n inflict "o4 ,judge ye :e!r x 0 an equal return4 ,!y compla9 ( ! loss ( _! home1 ,i ( ! loss ( my wife2 comp>e ! %eaves ( corn1 ) a companion ( ! m>riage b$4 ,!y h sanction$ my grief by av5g+ my injuries4 ,consid] to :at an (fice !y h appo9t$ y4 ,!y desire y to put to dea? t man1 :om !y !mselves h judg$ wor?y to be av5g$ on ^? :o wrong$ him1 & to ^: v5geance !y m9i/]$4 ,b if y\r necks are ?us b[$ d[n to ^! pr\d m51 deliv] me into ! h& ( ! enemy1 slay me n y\rselves2 ,i refuse n to die1 b ,i %r9k f implicat+ y 9 my dea?4 ,if f fe> ye comply ) _! insol5ce1 b9d my h&s ) *a9s3 ?\gh un>m$ !y w break _! bonds & f9d a weapon = !mselves4 ,!y w assur$ly consid] t y h satisfi$ ! impos$ condition1 if y deliv] me alive into _! h&s4 #ba4 ,:5 !y he>d ?is1 ?\gh ?ree ?\s& m5 _h come up1 !y swore to him t !y w\ld make no attempt on 8 life1 only he mu/ submit to be b\nd1 9 ord] t !y might =mally surr5d] him1 & s keep cle> ( ! crime ( :i* !y 7 accus$4 #bb4 ,_! ^w be+ pl$g$ he came out ( ! cave1 & left 8 fa/ness on ! rock1 & 0 b\nd ) two ropes4 ,:5 he saw ! mighty m5 ( ! ,phili/9es draw+ ne> to seize him1 8 _s rose )9 him1 & he brake all 8 b&s1 & tak+ up a jaw bone ( an ass t lay ne> he slew a ?\s& m51 & put to flight ! re/ by ?is exploit ( val\r1 :ole ho/s ( arm$ soldi]s giv+ way to "o un>m$ man4 ,?us ^? :o v5tur$ to close ) him h& to h& he slew )\t ef=t2 ! o!rs sav$ !mselves by flight4 ,:]e=e to ?is day ! place is call$ ,agon#ih1 because !re ,samson by 8 great val\r a*iev$ a glori\s conte/4 ,sid5ote3 ,judges xv4 #af4 #bc4 ,& ,i w\ld t 8 mod]ation 9 victory _h be5 equal to 8 c\rage aga9/ ! enemy4 ,b z is frequ5tly ! case1 ) m9d unus$ to prosp]ity1 he ascrib$ to himself ! issue ( ! battle1 :i* 0 due to ! ,div9e fav\r & protection1 say+1 ,) ! jaw bone ( an ass h ,i sla9 a ?\s& m54 ,nor did he build an alt> to ,god1 nor (f] a victim1 b neglect+ sacrifice & assum+ to himself ! glory1 to immortalize 8 triumph by a memorial "n he call$ ! place1 ,! slay+ ( ! jaw bone4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ah4 #bd4 ,& n[ he began to burn ) ?ir/1 & !re 0 no wat]1 & yet he _h great ne$ ( x4 ,:]e=e p]ceiv+ t !re is no?+ s easy = human /r5g?1 z n to be r5d]$ difficult by ! abs5ce ( ,div9e aid1 he bes\ght ,god n to lay to 8 *>ge t he _h ascrib$ ought to himself1 giv+ ,him all ! glory ( ! victory1 by ! words1 ,?\ ha/ giv5 ?is great deliv]ance into ! h& ( ,?y s]vant1 & n[ help me1 = lo1 ,i die ( ?ir/1 & ?ir/ gives me ov] into ! h& ( ^? ov] :om ,?\ ha/ giv5 me s great a triumph4 ,:]e=e ,god 9 ,8 m]cy clave a holl[ place 9 ! jaw bone :i* ,samson _h ca/ aside1 & a /ream ( wat] fl[$ f x1 & ,samson drank1 & 8 _s reviv$1 & he call$ ! place #8! invok+ ( ! spr+1' because by 8 suppliant pray]s he made am5ds = 8 boa/ ( victory1 & ?us two judgem5ts 7 opportunely decl>$1 ! "o t arrogance soon incurs (f5ce1 ! o!r t )\t any (f5ce humility ga9s reconciliation4 #be4 ,hav+1 9 ! c\rse ( ev5ts clos$ 8 w> ) ! ,phili/9es1 & %unn+ ! slo? ( 8 c\ntrym51 ,samson n[ betook himself to ,gaza1 :i* 0 9 ! region ( ! ,phili/9es1 & lodg$ !re4 ,:5 ! m5 ( ,gaza knew ?is !y did n dissemble or pass x ov]1 b beset 8 lodg+ 9 ha/e1 & gu>d$ all ! doors ( ! h\se t he might n escape by night4 ,b ,samson kn[+ _! design1 9 ! middle ( ! night =e/all+ ! sn>e :i* _h be5 laid = him1 took ! pill>s ( ! h\se 9 8 arms1 & c>ri$ ! :ole /ructure & ! weight ( ! ro( on 8 back1 up to a high hill above ,hebron1 a city inhabit$ by ! ,hebrews4 #bf4 ,b n[ 8 lic5ce transgress$ ! limits n only ( 8 pat]nal t]ritory1 b ( good morals1 su* z anci5t discipl9e _h prescrib$1 & ?is br\ght ^u him de/ruction 9 ! end4 ,= al?\gh he _h exp]i5c$ 9 8 fir/ m>riage ! trea*]y ( a =eign wife1 & ought to h avoid$ x 9 future1 he did n %un connect+ himself ) ! h>lot ,delilah1 & by 8 passionate love ( h] op5$ a way = ! craft ( 8 enemies to assail him4 ,= ! ,phili/9es came up to h]1 & promis$ ea* ( !m to give h] elev5 hundr$ pieces ( silv] if %e w\ld disclose to !m :]e9 8 assurance ( /r5g? lay1 t by means ( ?is k !y might entrap & take him4 #bg4 ,b %e hav+ once pro/itut$ h]self = money1 began dur+ ! banquet & ! bl&i%m5ts ( love1 cunn+ly & craftily to inquire ( him 9 :at respect 8 /r5g? excell$ t ( o!rs1 & at ! same "t1 z if solicit\s & fe>ful = 8 safety1 to entreat him to confide to 8 belov$ by :at means he c\ld be b\nd & subdu$ into ! p[] ( o!rs4 ,b he1 /ill self-possess$ & un%ak51 oppos$ craft to ! allurem5ts ( ! h>lot1 & told h] t if he 7 b\nd ) )s yet gre5 & n dri$1 8 /r5g? w\ld be l t ( o!r m54 ,:5 ! ,phili/9es le>nt ?is f ,delilah1 !y b\nd him :ile asleep ) gre5 )s1 & !n awoke him z ?\gh on a sudd51 b f\nd t he _h n fall5 (f f 8 accu/om$ =titude1 b bur/+ its bonds 8 fre$ /r5g? 0 able to resi/ & drive back a ho/ ( assailants4 #bh4 ,?is hav+ fail$1 ,delilah1 z if %e _h be5 mock$ began ) compla9ts to r5ew h] arts & to require a pl$ge ( 8 love4 ,samson1 /ill firm ( purpose1 intimat$ to h] t1 if he 7 b\nd by sev5 ropes :i* _h nev] be5 us$1 he w\ld fall into ! h&s ( ! enemy1 b ?is also 0 9 va94 ,! ?ird "t he disclos$ "p ( ! secret1 & n[ draw+ ne>] to 8 fall1 told h] t1 if ! sev5 locks ( 8 head 7 unfa/5$ & wov5#ii to ab\t a cubit's l5g?1 8 /r5g? w\ld dep>t f him4 ,b h]e9 also he delud$ ^? :o 7 plott+ aga9/ 8 life4 #bi4 ,b la/ ( all ! wanton woman compla9+ t %e _h be5 s (t5 deceiv$1 & griev+ t h] lov] deem$ h] unwor?y to be entru/$ ) 8 secret1 & t "u h] pretext ( succ\r h] trea*]\s purpose 0 suspect$1 won 8 confid5ce by h] te>s4 ,by ?is means1 & because also x 0 orda9$ t ?is man ( hi!rto un%ak5 =titude %\ld fall into calamity1 ,samson 0 t\*$ & op5$ to h] 8 he>t4 ,he told h] t he possess$ )9 him ! p[] ( ,god1 t he 0 sanctifi$ to ! ,"l1 & t by ,8 comm& he let 8 hair gr[1 & t if x 7 %orn1 he w\ld cease to be a ,naz>ite1 & lose ! use ( 8 /r5g?4 ,! ,phili/9es hav+ discov]$ ?r\gh h] means ! man's weakness1 br+ h] ! rew>d ( h] p]fidy1 ?us b9d+ h] to ! commission ( ! crime4 ,sid5ote3 ,judges xvi4 #bj4 #cj4 ,& %e1 hav+ we>i$ him by ! wanton bl&i%m5ts ( love1 ?rew him into slumb]1 & !n caus$ ! sev5 locks ( 8 hair to be cut by a razor1 :]eupon by 8 transgression ( ! comm&m5t 8 /r5g? 0 imm$iately lo/4 ,:5 he woke out ( sleep1 he said1 ,i w g out z at o!r times1 & %ake myself aga9/ m9e adv]s>ies1 b he 0 no long] s5sible ( activity & /r5g?1 8 vig\r 0 gone1 8 grace 0 dep>t$4 ,:]e=e1 consid]+ )9 himself t he _h incauti\sly tru/$ to wom51 & t1 convict$ ( infirmity1 x w\ld be %e] folly = him to cont5d any long]1 he gave up 8 eyes to bl9dness1 & 8 h&s to ! fett]s1 & be+ b\nd ) *a9s he ent]$ ! conf9em5t f :i* he _h be5 = a long season free4 ,sid5ote3 ,judges xvi4 #bh4 #ca4 ,b 9 process ( "t 8 hair began to gr[ aga92 & on ! occasion ( a great fea/ ,samson is br\ght out ( prison to ! assembly ( ! ,phili/9es1 & set 9 sight ( ! p4 ,!re 7 ne>ly ?ree ?\s& 9 numb]1 m5 & wom52 & !y insult$ him ) bitt] reproa*es1 & c>ri$ him ab\t 9 mock]y1 a trial h>d] to be borne ?an ! v reality ( captivity by a man consci\s ( innate p[]4 ,= to live & die is natural1 to be a laugh+ /ock is c\nt$ a disgrace4 ,desir\s !re=e ei!r ( consol+ himself by av5g+ s great an indignity1 or ( =e/all+ x = ! future by dea?1 he pret5d$ t f ! weakness ( 8 limbs & ! weight ( 8 fett]s he c\ld n support himself1 & desir$ ! boy :o guid$ 8 /eps to br+ him to ! ne>e/ pill>s by :i* ! :ole h\se 0 support$4 ,be+ br\ght ne>1 he grasp$ ) bo? h&s ! props ( ! build+1 & :ile ! ,phili/9es 7 int5t on ! sacrificial fea/ :i* !y 7 (f]+ to ,dagon _! god1 by ^: help !y deem$ _! adv]s>y _h be5 deliv]$ into _! p[]1 reckon+ a woman's p]fidy z a gift f above1 he call$ unto ! ,"l1 & said1 #8,o ,"l ,god1 rememb] me ,i pray ,!e ?is once1 t ,i may be av5g$ ( ! hea!n = my two eyes1 & t !y give n glory to _! gods z if by _! help !y _h gott5 me into _! p[]4 ,let me die ) ! ,phili/9es1 t !y may f9d my weakness to h be5 no less fatal to !m ?an my /r5g?4' #cb4 ,!n he %ook ! columns ) great =ce1 & broke !m 9 pieces1 :]eon foll[$ ! d[nfall ( ! upp] ro(1 cru%+ ,samson himself & ca/+ d[n all ^? :o 7 look+ on f above4 ,?us 7 a great numb] ( m5 & wom5 sla9 toge!r1 & by an end n unwor?y or disgraceful1 b excell+ all 8 =m] victories1 ! dy+ ,samson obta9$ a triumph4 ,= al?\gh to t po9t & !nce=w>d he 0 inv9cible1 & incomp>able dur+ life among m5 v]s$ 9 w>1 yet 9 dea? he conqu]$ himself1 & %ew$ an unconqu]able s\l1 s z to despise & c\nt = no?+ t end ( life :i* all m5 fe>4 #cc4 ,?us x 0 ?r\gh 8 val\r t ! la/ day ( 8 life 0 also ! sum ( 8 victories1 & t he met n a captive b a triumphant end4 ,b to h be5 entrapp$ by a woman is to be ascrib$ to nature r ?an to ! man1 because x 0 by ! condition ( 8 humanity m ?an ?r\gh 8 own fault t he fell2 = ?is is wont to be ov]come1 & yield to ! allurem5ts ( wick$ness4 ,:]e=e1 s9ce ,scripture be>s witness t he slew m 9 8 dea? ?an :ile 9 ! light ( life1 x w\ld seem t 8 captivity happ5$ r = ! de/ruction ( 8 adv]s>ies ?an = 8 own fall & humiliation4 ,= he ^: burial 0 m efficaci\s ?an 8 liv+ /r5g? _c be said to h f\nd himself inf]ior4 ,la/ly1 he 0 ov]:elm$ & buri$ n by ! weapons b by ! bodies ( 8 enemies1 & ?us1 cov]$ by 8 own triumph1 he left a glori\s memorial to po/]ity4 ,= he judg$ 8 c\ntrym51 :om he f\nd enslav$1 tw5ty ye>s1 & buri$ 9 8 native soil1 left !m inh]itors ( lib]ty4 #cd4 ,by ?is example !n x is pla9 t alliances ) /rang]s %\ld be avoid$1 le/ ?r\gh love = our wife ! sn>es ( trea*]y %\ld be successful4 ,f>ewell & love u1 z we love y4 ,,lett] ,,xx4 ,a4,d4 #che4 ,,aft] ! dea? ( ,gratian ! empire ( ! ,we/ 0 nom9ally 9 ! h&s ( ,val5t9ian ! #bnd1 b1 z he 0 a m]e boy1 ! real p[] 0 ex]cis$ by 8 "m ,ju/9a1 :o 0 an ,arian4 ,s4 ,ambrose _h already resi/$ h] successfully 9 ! "q ( ! election ( a ,bi%op at ,sirmium 7see ,footnote #bg71 & al?\gh he _h p]=m$ a difficult & dang]\s s]vice = !m two ye>s be=e ?is1 9 go+ on an embassy to ,maximus aft] ! dea? ( ,gratian1 ,ju/9a & ,val5t9ian 7 bitt]ly ho/ile to him1 & support$ ! ,arian faction aga9/ him4 ,9 ,m>*1 ,a4,d4 #che1 ,s4 ,ambrose 0 summon$ to ! ,palace1 z he himself relates 9 ! ,s]mon ( :i* he gives an acc\nt 9 ?is lett] 7 #ae sqq47 & call$ ^u to give up "o ( ! ,*ur*es1 ! ,portian ,basilica1 outside ! walls1 = ! use ( ! ,arians4 ,?is he refus$1 & 0 s en]getically support$ by ! p ( ,milan1 t ! dem& 0 = ! "t )drawn4 ,v>i\s o!r ef=ts 7 !n made ei!r to induce him to yield or to get him out ( ! way1 7"o ( ! latt] is rec\nt$ 9 a note on ! ,s]mon aga9/ ,aux5tius #ae7 b !y all fail$4 ,at la/ on ! ,friday be=e ,palm ,sunday a fre% dem& is made1 n = ! ,portian ,basilica1 z a promise _h be5 giv5 t no fur!r claim %\ld be made ^u x1 b = ! ,new ,basilica :i* 0 )9 ! walls4 ,x is at ?is po9t t ! n>rative :i* ,s4 ,ambrose gives 9 ?is lett] to 8 si/] ,m>cell9a beg9s4 ,x rec\nts ! occurr5ces f ! ,friday to ! ,w$nesday 9 ,holy ,week1 :5 ! p]secution 0 aga9 = ! "t ab&on$4 ,,to ,,m>cell9a4 #a4 ,,9 ne>ly all y\r lett]s y inquire anxi\sly ab\t ! ,*ur*2 he> !n :at is go+ on4 ,! day aft] ,i receiv$ ! lett] 9 :i* y told me h[ y _h be5 tr\bl$ 9 y\r dreams1 a heavy weight ( tr\bles began to assail me4 ,x 0 n n[ ! ,portian ,basilica1 t is ! "o )\t ! walls1 :i* 0 dem&$1 b ! new ,basilica1 t is1 "o )9 ! walls1 :i* is l>g] 9 size4 #b4 ,9 ! fir/ place "s *ief m5#ajj1 c\nsellors ( /ate1 appeal$ to me to give up ! ,basilica1 & re/ra9 ! p f rais+ any commotion4 ,i repli$ z a matt] ( c\rse1 t a ,bi%op c\ld n give up ,god's h\se4 #c4 ,on ! foll[+ day ! p express$ _! approval 9 ! ,*ur*1 & ! ,prfect#aja also came ?i!r1 & began to urge u to yield up at lea/ ! ,portian ,basilica4 ,! p 7 clamor\s aga9/ ?is1 :]eupon he dep>t$1 say+1 t he w\ld report matt]s to ! ,emp]or4 #d4 ,on ! foll[+ day1 :i* 0 ! ,"l's day1 hav+ dismiss$ ! cate*um5s aft] ! lessons & s]mon1 ,i 0 expla9+ ! ,cre$ to "s c&idates = ,baptism 9 ! ,bapti/]y ( ! ,*ur*4 ,!re ! news 0 report$ to me t1 on le>n+ t (ficials#ajb _h be5 s5t f ! palace to ! ,portian ,basilica1 & 7 putt+ up ! ,imp]ial hang+s#ajc1 _m ( ! p 7 proce$+ ?i!r4 ,i h[ev] cont9u$ my m9i/rations1 & began to celebrate ! ,eu*>i/#ajd4 #e4 ,:ile ,i 0 (f]+1 tid+s 7 br\ght me t ! populace _h seiz$ ^u "o ,ca/ulus1 :om ! ,arians call$ a prie/4 ,:ile mak+ ! oblation ,i began to weep bitt]ly & to besee* ,god's aid t no blood might be %$ 9 ! ,*ur*'s qu>rel2 or if s1 t x might be my own1 & t n = my p only1 b ev5 = ! ungodly !mselves4 ,b1 to be brief1 ,i s5t "s presbyt]s & deacons1 & rescu$ ! man4 #f4 ,! sev]e/ p5alties 7 imm$iately decre$2 fir/ ^u ! :ole body ( m]*ants4 ,& ?us1 dur+ ! sacr$ p]iod ( ! la/ ,week1 :]e9 ! debtor 0 wont to be loos$ f 8 bonds1 *a9s are plac$ on innoc5t m5's necks1 & two hundr$ p\nds' weight ( gold is dem&$ )9 ?ree days4 ,!y reply !y w will+ly give z mu*1 or twice z mu* aga91 s t !y may n violate _! fai?4 ,! prisons too 7 fill$ ) tradesm54 #g4 ,all ! ,(ficials ( ! palace1 ! ,record]s1 ! ,proctors1 ! ,app>itors ( ! sev]al ,c\rts1 on ! pretext ( its be+ unlawful = !m to be pres5t at s$iti\s assemblies1 7 comm&$ to keep at home1 sev]e ?reats 7 held out aga9/ m5 ( high rank 9 case ! ,basilica 0 n deliv]$ up4 ,! p]secution rag$1 & _h an op5+ be5 af=d$1 !y seem$ likely to break out into e k9d ( outrage4 #h4 ,i myself _h an int]view ) ! ,c\nts & ,tribunes1 :o urg$ me to give up ! ,basilica )\t delay1 decl>+ t ! ,emp]or 0 act+ on 8 rights1 inasmu* z he _h supreme p[] ov] all ?+s4 ,i repli$ t if he requir$ ( me :at 0 my own1 my e/ate1 my money1 or ! l1 ,i w\ld n refuse x1 al?\gh all my prop]ty really belong$ to ! poor1 b t sacr$ ?+s 7 n subject to ! p[] ( ! ,emp]or4 #8,if my patrimony be requir$1' ,i said1 #8take x2 if my p]son1 "h x is4 ,w y drag me away to prison1 or to dea?8 ,i w g ) pleasure4 ,i w n entr5* myself by ga!r+ a multitude r\nd me1 ,i w n lay hold ( ! ,alt> & beg = my life2 r w ,i (f] myself to dea? = ! ,alt>4' #i4 ,9 fact my m9d 0 %ak5 ) fe> :5 ,i f\nd t arm$ m5 _h be5 s5t to occupy ! ,basilica1 ,i 0 seiz$ ) dread le/ 9 protect+ ! ,*ur*1 blood might be %$ :i* w\ld t5d to br+ de/ruction on ! :ole city4 ,i pray$ t if s great a city or ev5 all ,italy 7 to p]i% ,i might n survive4 ,i %rank f ! odium ( %$d+ blood1 & ,i (f]$ my own ?roat to ! knife4 ,"s (fic]s ( ! ,go?s#aje 7 pres5t2 ,i address$ !m1 say+1 #8,is x = ?is t y h become citiz5s ( ,rome1 to %ew y\rselves di/urb]s ( ! public peace8 ,:i!r w y g1 if ev]y?+ "h is de/roy$8' #aj4 ,i 0 call$ ^u to calm ! p4 ,i repli$ t x 0 9 my p[] n to excite !m1 t x 0 9 ,god's ,h& to pacify !m4 ,t if ,i 0 consid]$ ! in/igator1 ,i ought to be puni%$1 t ,i ought to be bani%$ into :atev] des]t places ( ! e>? !y *ose4 ,hav+ said ?is1 !y dep>t$1 & ,i sp5t ! :ole day 9 ! old ,*ur*4 ,!nce ,i return$ home to sleep2 t if any man wi%$ to arre/ me1 he might f9d me prep>$4 #aa4 ,:51 be=e dawn1 ,i pass$ out ov] ! ?re%old1 ,i f\nd ! ,basilica surr\nd$ & occupi$ by soldi]s4 ,& x 0 said t !y _h intimat$ to ! ,emp]or t he 0 at lib]ty to g to ,*ur* if he wi%$ x1 t !y w\ld be ready to att5d him if he 7 go+ to ! assembly ( ! ,ca?olics2 o!rwise t !y w\ld g to ! assembly :i* ,ambrose _h conv5$4 #ab4 ,n a s+le ,arian d>$ come out1 = !re 7 none among ! citiz5s1 only a few ( ! royal h\sehold1 & "s ( ! ,go?s1 :o1 z ( old !y made _! waggon _! home1 s n[ make ! ,*ur* _! waggon4 ,:]ev] t woman goes1 %e c>ries ) h] all ^? ( h] own communion4 #ac4 ,! groans ( ! p gave me notice t ! ,basilica 0 surr\nd$2 b :ile ! lessons are be+ read ^w is br\ght me t ! ,new ,basilica also is full ( p1 t ! cr[d seem$ great] ?an :5 all 7 at lib]ty1 t !y 7 call+ = a ,read]4 ,to be brief1 ! soldi]s !mselves1 :o 7 f\nd to h occupi$ ! ,basilica1 be+ in=m$ ( my directions t ! p %\ld ab/a9 f communion ) !m1 began to come to our assembly4 ,at ! sight ( !m ! m9ds ( ! wom5 are agitat$1 "o ( !m ru%es =?4 ,b ! soldi]s !mselves exclaim$ t !y _h come to pray n to fight4 ,! p rais$ a cry4 ,9 ! mo/ mode/1 mo/ resolute1 mo/ fai?ful mann] !y entreat$ t ,i w\ld g to t ,basilica4 ,9 t ,basilica also ! p 7 report$ to desire my pres5ce4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xvii4 #g4 #ad4 ,!n ,i began ! foll[+ disc\rse3 ,ye h he>d1 my sons1 ! lesson f ! book ( ,job1 :i* accord+ to ! usual s]vice ( ! season1 is n[ 9 c\rse4 ,by use ! devil knew t ?is book 0 to be decl>$1 already all ! p[] ( 8 temptations is laid op5 & betray$1 & !re=e he ex]t$ himself to-day ) great] viol5ce4 ,b ?anks be to our ,god ,:o ha? s confirm$ y 9 fai? & pati5ce4 ,i w5t up into ! pulpit to admire ,job1 ,i f\nd ,i _h all ( y to admire z ,jobs4 ,job lives aga9 9 ea* ( y1 9 ea* ! pati5ce & virtue ( t sa9t is reflect$4 ,= :at m opportune c\ld be said by ,*ri/ian m5 ?an t :i* ! ,holy ,_s ha? spok5 9 y ?is day8 #8,we petition y\r ,maje/y1 we use no =ce1 we feel no fe>1 b we petition4' ,?is is :at becomes ,*ri/ians1 to desire peace & quiet fe>1 & /ill n to let ! /eadfa/ness ( fai? & tru? be %ak5 ev5 by p]il ( dea?4 ,= ! ,"l is our ,guide1 ,:o w save ^? :o hope 9 ,him4 #ae4 ,b let u come to ! lessons set be=e u4 ,ye see t p[] ( temptation is giv5 to ! devil to prove ! good4 ,! wick$ "o envies our progress 9 good1 he tempts u 9 v>i\s ways4 ,he tempt$ holy ,job 9 8 patrimony1 he tempt$ him 9 8 sons1 he tempt$ him by bodily pa9s4 ,! /rong] is tempt$ 9 8 own p]son1 ! weak] 9 t ( o!rs4 ,me too he w\ld fa9 h despoil$ ( ! ri*es :i* ,i possess 9 y1 & he desir$ to wa/e ?is patrimony ( y\r tranquillity4 ,y\rselves also he desir$ to snat* f me1 my good *ildr5 = :om ,i daily (f] sacrifice2 y he endeav\r$ to involve 9 ! ru9s ( ! public confusion4 ,already !n ,i h incurr$ two k9ds ( temptation4 ,& p]haps ! ,"l1 kn[+ my weakness1 ha? n yet giv5 him p[] ov] my body3 ?\gh ,i myself desire x1 ?\gh ,i (f] x1 ,he p]haps /ill judges me unequal to ?is conte/1 & ex]cises me by div]se lab\rs4 ,ev5 ,job himself did n beg9 ) ?is conte/1 b 0 p]fect$ by x4 ,sid5ote3 ,job ii4 #i4 #af4 ,b ,job 0 tempt$ by ! accumulat$ tid+s ( evil1 he 0 tempt$ by 8 wife :o said1 ,curse ,god1 & die4 ,ye behold h[ _m ?+s are sudd5ly /irr$ up aga9/ u1 ! ,go?s1 ! troops1 ! hea!n1 ! f9e ( ! tradesm51 ! puni%m5t ( ! sa9ts4 ,ye obs]ve :at is comm&$1 :5 x is said #8,deliv] up ! ,basilica2' ,curse ,god1 & die4 ,b "h x is n only #8,speak aga9/ ,god1' b also #8,act aga9/ ,god4' ,! comm& is1 #8,betray ! alt>s ( ,god4' ,sid5ote3 ib4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 iii4 #i4 #ag4 ,s !n we are press$ by ! ,imp]ial m&ates1 b we are /r5g!n$ by ! words ( ,scripture1 :i* answ]$1 ,?\ speake/ z "o ( ! fooli% wom5 speake?4 ,n slight !re=e is t temptation1 = temptations :i* come ?r\gh ! ag5cy ( wom5 we "k to be m sev]e4 ,la/ly1 ,adam also 0 betray$ by ,eve1 & !reby x came to pass t he betray$ ! ,div9e comm&m5ts4 ,becom+ aw>e ( ?is error1 & 8 guilty consci5ce accus+ him1 he desir$ to hide himself1 b c\ld n2 :]e=e ,god says to him1 ,adam :]e art ?\8 t is1 :at w]t ?\ be=e8 :]e ha/ ?\ n[ begun to be8 :]e did ,i place !e8 :i!r ha/ ?\ fall58 ?\ owne/ ?yself nak$1 because ?\ ha/ lo/ ! g>m5ts ( a good fai?4 ,! ?+s :]e) ?\ desire/ to clo! ?yself are leaves4 ,?\ ha/ ca/ aside ! fruit1 ?\ desire/ to lie hid "u ! leaves ( ! tree1 b ?\ art betray$4 ,= "o woman's sake ?\ ha/ *os5 to dep>t f ?y ,god1 !re=e ?\ flie/ f ,him :5 ?\ s\ghte/ to see4 ,?\ ha/ *os5 to hide ?yself ) "o woman1 to leave ! mirror ( ! _w1 ! abode ( ,p>adise1 ! ,grace ( ,*ri/4 #ah4 ,:y ne$ ,i add t ,elijah also 0 cruelly p]secut$ by ,jezebel8 t ,h]odias caus$ ,john ! ,bapti/ to be put to dea?8 ,ea* man seems to suff] f ?is or t woman2 = me1 9 proportion z my m]its are less1 my trials are heavi]4 ,my /r5g? is weak]1 b ,i h m dang]4 ,wom5 succe$ ea* o!r1 _! hatr$s are int]*ang$1 _! falsehoods are v>i$1 ! eld]s are ga!r$ toge!r1 ! plea ( wrong to ! ,emp]or is put =w>d4 ,:at explanation is !re !n ( su* griev\s temptation to su* a worm z ,i am1 b t x is n me b ! ,*ur* t !y p]secute4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxii4 #ba4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xiv4 #d4 #ai4 ,at l5g? came ! comm&1 #8,deliv] up ! ,basilica2' ,i reply1 #8,x is n lawful = u to deliv] x up1 nor = y\r ,maje/y to receive x4 ,by no law c y violate ! h\se ( a private man1 & d y ?9k t ! h\se ( ,god may be tak5 away8 ,x is ass]t$ t all ?+s are lawful to ! ,emp]or1 t all ?+s are 84 ,b d n burd5 y\r consci5ce ) ! ?\ght t y h any "r z ,emp]or ov] sacr$ ?+s4 ,exalt n y\rself1 b if y w\ld reign ! long]1 be subject to ,god4 ,x is writt51 ,god's to ,god & ,cs>'s to ,cs>4 ,! palace is ! ,emp]or's1 ! ,*ur*es are ! ,bi%op's4 ,to y is committ$ jurisdiction ov] public n ov] sacr$ build+s4' ,aga9 ! ,emp]or is said to h issu$ 8 comm&1 #8,i also ought to h "o ,basilica2' ,i answ]$ #8,x is n lawful = !e to h h]4 ,:at ha/ ?\ to d ) an adultress :o is n b\nd ) ,*ri/ 9 lawful w$lock8' ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxxix4 #a4 #bj4 ,:ile ,i 0 engag$ ) ?is subject1 x 0 report$ to me t ! ,imp]ial hang+s 7 tak5 d[n1 ! ,*ur* fill$ ) p1 & t my pres5ce 0 requir$2 /raightway ,i turn$ my disc\rse to ?is1 say+1 ,h[ deep & pr(\nd are ! oracles ( ! ,holy ,_s6 ,rememb]1 bre?r51 :at 0 read at mat9s & h[ we respond$ ) deep grief ( m9d1 ,o ,god ! hea!n are come into ,?9e inh]itance4 ,& truly ! hea!n came1 nay1 ev5 m ?an ! hea!n1 = ! ,go?s came & m5 ( div]s nations1 !y came arm$ ) weapons1 & surr\nd$ & seiz$ ! ,basilica4 ,ignorant ( ,?y ,greatness we griev$ = ?is1 b our ignorance 0 mi/ak54 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxxvi4 #b1 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxx4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxx4 #aa1 #ab4 #ba4 ,! hea!n came1 b truly into ,?9e inh]itance !y came1 = !y :o came z hea!n 7 made ,*ri/ians4 ,!y :o came to invade ,?9e inh]itance1 7 made coheirs ( ,god2 ^? :om ,i acc\nt$ enemies are become my def5d]s2 ,i h z comrades ^? :om ,i e/eem$ adv]s>ies4 ,?us has t be5 fulfill$ :i* ! prophet ,david spake ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 t ,8 ,dwell+ is 9 peace#ajf1 !re brake ,he ! horns ( ! b[1 ! %ield1 ! sword1 & ! battle4 ,= ^: (fice1 ^: "w is ?is b ,?9e1 ,"l ,jesus8 ,?\ sawe/ arm$ m5 com+ to ,?y temple1 on ! "o h& ! p groan+ & collect+ 9 a cr[d t !y might n seem to give up ! ,basilica1 on ! o!r h& ! soldi]s comm&$ to use =ce4 ,dea? 0 be=e my eyes1 le/ 9 ! mid/ ( all ?is madness %\ld break out into lic5ce4 ,b ,?\1 ,o ,"l plant$/ ,?yself 9 ! mid/1 & made/ ! twa9 "o4 ,?\ re/ra9$/ ! soldi]s1 say+1 ,if ye run to arms1 if !y :o are )9 ,my temple are di/urb$1 ,:at pr(it is !re 9 ,my blood8 ,all ?anks !re=e be to ,!e1 ,o ,*ri/4 ,x 0 n an enemy1 n a mess5g] b ,?\ ,o ,"l ha/ deliv]$ ,?y p1 ,?\ ha/ put (f my sackclo? & gird$ me ) gladness4 #bb4 ,?us ,i spoke1 wond]+ t ! ,emp]or's m9d c\ld be s(t5$ by ! zeal ( ! soldi]s1 by ! entreaties ( ! ,c\nts1 by ! pray]s ( ! p4 ,mean:ile ,i am in=m$ t a ,secret>y 0 come ) ! m&ate4 ,i retir$ a little1 & he notifi$ to me ! m&ate4 #8,:at has be5 y\r design1' says he1 #89 act+ aga9/ ! ,emp]or's ord]s8' ,i repli$1 #8,:at has be5 ord]$ ,i "k n1 nor am ,i aw>e :at is alleg$ to h be5 wrongly done4' ,he says1 #8,:y h y s5t presbyt]s to ! ,basilica8 ,if y are a tyrant ,i w\ld fa9 "k x1 t ,i may "k h[ to arm myself aga9/ y4' ,i repli$ by say+ t ,i _h done no?+ :i* assum$ too mu* = ! ,*ur*1 b :5 ,i he>d x 0 fill$ ) soldi]s1 ,i only utt]$ deep] groans1 & ?\gh _m exhort$ me to proce$ ?i!r1 ,i repli$1 #8,i _c give up ! ,basilica1 yet ,i mu/ n fight4' ,t aft]w>ds1 :5 ,i 0 told t ! ,imp]ial hang+s 7 remov$1 & t ! p requir$ me to g ?i!r1 ,i _h direct$ ! presbyt]s to d s1 b t ,i 0 unwill+ to g myself1 say+1 #8,i tru/ 9 ,*ri/ t ! ,emp]or himself w esp\se our cause4' ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 xii4 #aj4 #bc4 ,if ?is seems l dom9e]+1 ,i grant inde$ t ,i h arms1 b only 9 ! "n ( ,*ri/2 ,i h ! p[] ( (f]+ up my body4 ,:y1 ,i ask$1 did he delay to /rike if he consid]$ my p[] unlawful8 ,by anci5t "r ,prie/s h conf]r$ sov]eignty1 nev] assum$ x1 & x is a common say+ t ,emp]ors h covet$ ! ,prie/hood m (t5 ?an ,prie/s sov]eignty4 ,*ri/ fl$ t ,he might n be made a k+4 ,we h a p[] ( our own4 ,! p[] ( a ,prie/ is 8 weakness2 ,:5 ,i am weak1 x is said1 !n am ,i /rong4 ,b let him aga9/ :om ,god has rais$ up no adv]s>y bew>e le/ he raise up a tyrant = himself4 ,maximus did n say t ,i dom9e]$ ov] ,val5t9ian1 ?\gh he compla9s t my embassage prev5t$ 8 pass+ ov] into ,italy4 ,i add$1 t prie/s 7 nev] usurp]s1 b t !y _h (t5 suff]$ f usurp]s4 #bd4 ,! :ole ( t day 0 pa/ 9 ?is affliction2 mean:ile ! boys tore 9 d]ision ! ,imp]ial hang+s4 ,i c\ld n return home1 because ! ,*ur* 0 surr\nd$ by a gu>d ( soldi]s4 ,we recit$ ! ,psalms ) our bre?r5 9 ! little ,basilica belong+ to ! ,*ur*4 ,sid5ote3 ,jonah iv4 #i4 #be4 ,on ! foll[+ day1 ! book ( ,jonah 0 read 9 due c\rse1 aft] :i*1 ,i began ?is disc\rse2 ,we h read a book1 my bre?r51 :]e9 x is =etold t s9n]s %all return aga9 to rep5tance4 ,!y are accept$ on ?is foot+1 t _! pres5t /ate is consid]$ an e>ne/ ( ! future4 ,i add$ t ?is j man 0 ev5 will+ to incur blame1 r ?an behold or d5\nce de/ruction on ! city2 &1 s9ce t prophecy 0 m\rnful1 t he 0 also griev$ because ! g\rd _h )]$2 t ,god _h said to ! prophet1 ,art ?\ greatly angry = ! g\rd8 & ,jonah _h answ]$1 ,i am greatly angry4 ,!n ! ,"l said1 if ! )]+ ( ! g\rd 0 a grief to him1 h[ mu* m ought he to c>e = ! salvation ( s _m s\ls2 & !re=e t ,he _h susp5d$ ! de/ruction :i* _h be5 prep>$ = ! :ole city4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #g4 #bf4 ,imm$iate tid+s are br\ght to me t ! ,emp]or _h comm&$ ! soldi]s to retire f ! ,*ur*2 & t ! f9e :i* _h be5 impos$ on ! m]*ants on _! condemnation %\ld be re/or$4 ,:at joy !n prevail$ among ! :ole p1 :at applause1 :at congratulations6 ,n[ x 0 ! day :]eon ! ,"l deliv]$ ,himself up = u1 ! day :]eon !re is a relaxation ( p5ance 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,! soldi]s eag]ly br\ght ! tid+s1 runn+ 9 to ! alt>s1 & giv+ ! kiss1 ! emblem ( peace4 ,!n ,i p]ceiv$ t ,god _h smitt5 ! worm :i* came :5 ! morn+ rose1 t ! :ole city might be pres]v$4 #bg4 ,^! are ! pa/ ev5ts1 & w\ld t !y 7 t]m9at$1 b ! excit$ words ( ! ,emp]or %[ t heavi] trials are await+ u4 ,i am call$ a tyrant1 & ev5 m ?an tyrant4 ,= :5 ! ,c\nts bes\ght ! ,emp]or to g to ! ,*ur*1 & said t !y did s at ! reque/ ( ! soldi]s1 he repli$1 #8,y w\ld deliv] me up to *a9s1 if ,ambrose bade y4' ,i leave y to judge :at awaits u aft] ^! words2 all %udd]$ at he>+ !m1 b !re are ^? ab\t him :o exasp]ate him4 #bh4 ,la/ly ,calligonus ! ,gr& ,*amb]la9#ajg v5tur$ to address himself specially to me4 #8,d y1 :ile ,i live1 despise ,val5t9ian8 ,i w h y\r head4' ,i repli$1 #8,may ,god grant y to fulfil y\r ?reat3 ,i %all suff] z becomes a ,bi%op1 y w act z befits an eunu*4' ,may ,god inde$ turn !m aside f ! ,*ur*2 may all _! weapons be direct$ aga9/ me1 may !y satiate _! ?ir/ 9 my blood6 ,,lett] ,,xxi4 ,a4,d4 #chf4 ,s4 ,,ambrose ends 8 lett] to 8 si/] ) =ebod+s ( m tr\bles4 ,nor 0 he wrong4 ,"o ( ! next /eps tak5 0 a *all5ge to dispute publicly be=e ! ,emp]or ) ,aux5tius ! ,arian 7s-call$7 ,bi%op1 ) regul> umpires 7judices7 appo9t$ on bo? sides4 ,?is lett] is 8 reply to ! ,emp]or1 sett+ =? 8 gr\nd = refus+1 z he _h be=e done at ! "t ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 to all[ laym5 to be judges ( que/ions ( ,fai?4 7,see above1 ,c\ncil ( ,aquil4 #ea1 #eb1 #ec47 ,,to ,,! ,,mo/ ,,clem5t ,,emp]or1 ,,8 ,,bless$ ,,maje/y ,,val5t9ian1 ,,ambrose1 ,,bi%op1 ,,s5ds ,,greet+4 #a4 ,,dalmatius ! tribune & not>y cit$ me at y\r ,clem5cy's bidd+1 z he alleg$1 requir+ t ,i also %\ld *oose umpires z ,aux5tius _h done4 ,he did n m5tion ! names ( ^? :o _h be5 call$ =1 b he add$ t ! trial w\ld take place 9 ! ,consi/ory1 & t y\r pi\s judgm5t w\ld decide betwe5 u4 #b4 ,to ?is ,i make1 z ,i consid]1 a suffici5t answ]4 ,no "o ought to deem me contumaci\s = ass]t+ :at y\r fa!r ( illu/ri\s memory n only decl>$ by ^w ( m\?#ajh b sanction$ by 8 laws2 t 9 a matt] ( ! ,fai? or ( any ecclesia/ical ord9ance1 ! judges ought to be qualifi$ = x1 bo? compet5t by (fice & qualifi$ by pr(ession3 7^! are ! words ( ! ,rescript71 t is to say1 he w\ld h ,bi%ops judge ,bi%ops4 ,moreov] if a bi%op 7 accus$ else:]e also1 & a *>ge ( a moral nature to be exam9$1 ?is too he will$ %\ld be ref]r$ to ! judgm5t ( ,bi%ops4 #c4 ,:o !n is x :o makes a contumaci\s answ] to y\r ,clem5cy8 ,he :o w\ld h y l y\r ,fa!r1 or he :o w\ld h y unlike8 ,unless p]haps "s p]sons c\nt *eaply ! op9ion ( t great ,emp]or1 ^: fai? has be5 approv$ by ! con/ancy ( 8 confession#aji1 & 8 wisdom proclaim$ by ! improv$ condition ( ! ,/ate4 #d4 ,:5 h y ev] he>d1 mo/ graci\s ,emp]or1 t laym5 _h judg$ a ,bi%op 9 a matt] p]ta9+ to ! ,fai?8 ,does _! flatt]y make u cr+e s l[ z to =get ! rights ( ! prie/hood1 & suppose t :at ,god has committ$ to me ,i %\ld entru/ to o!rs8 ,if a layman may tea* a ,bi%op1 :at w foll[8 a layman w dispute1 & a ,bi%op li/51 a ,bi%op le>n ( a layman4 ,assur$ly1 if we rev]t to ! volume ( ,holy ,scripture or to ! "t ( old1 :o is !re :o w d5y t 9 a cause ( ! ,fai?1 9 a cause1 ,i say1 ( ! ,fai?1 ,bi%ops are wont to judge ,*ri/ian ,emp]ors1 n ,emp]ors to judge ,bi%ops4 #e4 ,h]eaft]1 y w1 by ,god's fav\r1 rea* a m mature age1 & !n y w judge :at k9d ( ,bi%op he mu/ be :o submits ! rights ( ! prie/hood to laym54 ,y\r fa!r1 :o by ,god's fav\r atta9$ a rip] age1 us$ to say3 #8,x is n = me to judge betwe5 ,bi%ops3' y\r ,maje/y n[ says1 #8,i ought to judge4' ,he1 al?\gh baptiz$ into ,*ri/1 consid]$ himself unequal to ! weight ( s important a judgm5t2 does y\r ,maje/y1 :o h yet to e>n = y\rself ! ,sacram5t ( ,baptism1 claim to decide conc]n+ ! ,fai?1 al?\gh /ill ignorant ( ! ,sacram5t ( ?is ,fai?8 #f4 ,b :at sort ( judges he w h select$ we may leave to be guess$1 see+ t he fe>s to disclose _! names4 ,let !m come op5ly1 if inde$ !re be any1 to ! ,*ur*2 let !m att5d toge!r ) ! p1 n to sit z judges1 b = e "o to prove 8 own feel+s & *oose :om he w foll[4 ,! cause is conc]n+ ! ,bi%op ( t ,*ur*2 if ! p he> him & suppose he has ! bett] ( ! argum5t1 let !m foll[ 8 ,fai?2 ,i %all n be jeal\s4 #g4 ,i =be> to m5tion t ! p !mselves h already decid$2 ,i d n urge t ! ,bi%op#aaj :om !y h !y dem&$ f y\r ,maje/y's fa!r2 ,i urge n t y\r fa!r promis$ tranquillity = ! future if he1 hav+ be5 elect$1 took ^u him ! ,bi%opric4 ,x 0 9 reliance on ^! promises t ,i act$4 #h4 ,b if he prides himself on ! support ( any =eign]s let him be ,bi%op 9 ! place :5ce ^? come :o hold t he %\ld be inve/$ ) ! "n ( a ,bi%op4 ,= ,i nei!r ackn[l$ge him z ,bi%op1 nor "k :5ce he comes4 #i4 ,h[1 y\r ,maje/y1 c we be said to settle a matt] 9 :i* y h already decl>$ y\r judgm5t2 nay1 h y\rself publi%$ laws preclud+ o!rs f decid+ o!rwise4 ,& :5 y laid d[n ?is rule = o!rs y laid x d[n also = y\rself2 = ! laws :i* ! ,emp]or makes he ought to be ! fir/ to keep4 ,w\ld y !n h me make trial :e!r ^? :o are *os5 judges w meet1 contr>y to y\r decree1 or :e!r !y w allege t !y h n be5 able to contrav5e s rigid & p]emptory a comm& ( ! ,emp]or8 #aj4 ,b ?is is ! "p ( a contumaci\s n ( a respectful ,bi%op4 ,see1 y\r ,maje/y1 h[ y y\rself p>tially resc9d y\r own law2 b ,i w\ld t y w\ld d s n p>tially b univ]sally1 = ,i w\ld n wi% y\r law to be above ! law ( ,god4 ,! law ( ,god has taught u :at we %\ld foll[1 human laws _c tea* u ?is4 ,!y c compel a *ange 9 ! timid1 b !y _c inspire fai?4 #aa4 ,:o !re=e :5 he le>ns t 9 "o mom5t x has be5 publi%$ ?r\gh s _m prov9ces t :oev] %all resi/ ! ,emp]or %all be put to dea?1 :oev] %all n give up ! temple ( ,god %all imm$iately be sla92 :o is !re1 ,i say1 :o ei!r alone or ) a few o!rs c say to ! ,emp]or2 #8,i d n approve y\r law8' ,! prie/hood are n all[$ to say ?is2 are !n ! laity all[$8 ,& %all he judge conc]n+ ! fai?1 :o ei!r hopes = fav\r or fe>s giv+ (f5ce8 #ab4 ,la/ly1 %all ,i v5ture to nom9ate laym5 = umpires1 :o if !y keep true to _! ,fai? mu/ be proscrib$ or put to dea?1 z t law pass$ conc]n+ ! ,fai? prescribes4 ,%all ,i !n expose !m to ! haz>d ei!r ( prev>ication or ( puni%m5t8 #ac4 ,ambrose is n ( su* importance z to degrade ! prie/hood on 8 acc\nt4 ,"o man's life is n ( z mu* value z ! dignity ( ! :ole prie/hood1 by ^: advice ,i gave my direction :5 !y sugge/$ t !re might be "s hea!n or ,jew1 *os5 by ,aux5tius1 to :om we might give a triumph ov] ,*ri/ if we committ$ to him judgm5t conc]n+ ,*ri/4 ,:at else pleases !m b to he> ( wrong done to ,*ri/8 ,:at else c please !m b ! d5ial 7:i* ,god =bid7 ( ! ,div9ity ( ,*ri/8 ,cle>ly !y agree entirely ) ! ,arian1 :o calls ,*ri/ a creature1 :i* hea!ns & ,jews too are will+ en\gh to confess4 #ad4 ,?is 0 decre$ at ! synod ( ,arim9um1 & ) good reason d ,i abhor t ,c\ncil2 foll[+ z ,i d ! doctr9e ( ! ,nic5e ,c\ncil1 f :i* nei!r dea? nor ! sword c ev] sep>ate me4 ,?is ,fai? y\r ,maje/y's fa!r1 ! bless$ ,emp]or ,!odosius1 bo? foll[$ & approv$4 ,?is ,fai? ! prov9ces ( ,gaul & ( ,spa9 hold1 & ?is !y keep ) ! pi\s confession ( ! ,div9e ,_s4 #ae4 ,if ,i h to prea*1 ,i h le>nt to prea* 9 ! ,*ur*1 z my pr$ecessors did4 ,if a conf]5ce is to be held on a matt] ( ,fai?1 x ought to be a conf]5ce ( ,bi%ops1 z 0 ! case "u ,con/ant9e ( augu/ memory1 :o laid d[n no laws be=eh&1 b left to ! ,bi%ops ! lib]ty ( judg+4 ,! same 0 ! case also "u ,con/antius ( illu/ri\s memory1 :o inh]it$ 8 fa!r's dignity1 b :at began well end$ badly4 ,= ! ,bi%ops _h at fir/ subscrib$ an or?odox confession1 b1 ?r\gh ! wi% ( c]ta9 p]sons to judge ( ! ,fai? 9 agreem5t ) ! palace1 ! result 0 t ^! judgm5ts ( ! ,bi%ops 7 fraudul5tly *ang$2 !y h[ev] imm$iately recall$ ?is p]v]t$ decision4 ,& !re is no d\bt t ! majority at ,arim9um approv$ ! cre$ ( ! ,nic5e ,c\ncil#aaa & condemn$ ! ,arian decrees4 #af4 ,if ,aux5tius appeals to a ,synod to discuss que/ions conc]n+ ! ,fai?1 ?\gh x w\ld be ne$less to di/urb s _m ,bi%ops on "o p]son's acc\nt1 :o1 7 he an ,angel f heav51 ought n to be pref]r$ to ! ,*ur*'s peace1 ,i too w n be abs5t :5 ,i he> t ! ,synod is assembl$4 ,let ! law !n be repeal$1 if y w\ld h ! conte/ ent]$ ^u4 #ag4 ,i w\ld h come to y\r ,maje/y's ,consi/ory1 to (f] ?is plea 9 y\r pres5ce1 c\ld ,i h obta9$ leave f ! ,bi%ops or ! p2 b !y said t an argum5t conc]n+ ! ,fai? ought to be held 9 ! ,*ur* 9 ! pres5ce ( ! p4 #ah4 ,i c\ld h wi%$ t y\r ,maje/y _h n decl>$ t ,i might g into exile1 :i!r ,i *ose4 ,i w5t abroad daily1 no man gu>d$ me4 ,y %\ld !n h s5t me :]ev] y ?\ght fit1 = ,i 0 ready to submit to any ?+2 n[ ! ,bi%ops say to me1 #8,!re is little diff]5ce betwe5 volunt>ily leav+ ,*ri/'s alt> & betray+ x1 = if y leave y w betray x4' #ai4 ,& ,i w\ld ,i 7 c]ta9 t ! ,*ur* w\ld n be giv5 up to ! ,arians1 ,i w\ld !n will+ly surr5d] myself to y\r ,maje/y's disposal4 ,b if x is ,i only :o am an intrud]1 :y has ! comm& be5 giv5 to invade all o!r ,*ur*es also8 ,i w\ld x 7 c]ta91 t no "o w\ld di/urb ! ,*ur*es1 ,i w\ld gladly !n h any s5t5ce :i* seems good pass$ conc]n+ myself4 #bj4 ,let y\r ,maje/y !n be pleas$ graci\sly to accept my reasons = n com+ to ! ,*ur*4 ,i h n le>n$ h[ to /& up 9 ! ,consi/ory except 9 y\r behalf#aab2 & )9 ! palace ,i _c cont5d1 = ,i nei!r seek aft] nor "k ! secrets ( ! palace4 #ba4 ,i1 ,bi%op ,ambrose1 (f] ?is remon/rance to ! mo/ clem5t ,emp]or1 8 bless$ ,maje/y ,val5t9ian4 ,,s]mon ,a4,d4 #chf4 ,,aga9/ ,,aux5tius ,,on ,,! ,,giv+ ,,up ,,! ,,basilicas4 ,,! p]secution aga9/ ,s4 ,ambrose /ill cont9u$4 ,! ,c\rt p>ty endeav\r$ to induce him to leave ,milan1 9 ord]1 !y said1 to prev5t m s]i\s tr\bles4 ,?is he refus$ to d1 & at la/ he rema9$ = sev]al days & nights cont9u\sly )9 ! ,basilica#aac1 att5d$ by a cr[d$ congregation1 all det]m9$ to protect him f ! viol5ce ( ! c\rt1 :ile a gu>d ( soldi]s 0 at ! same "t blockad+ ! ,*ur*1 & prev5t+ any f leav+ x4 ,x 0 dur+ ?is "t t ?is ,s]mon 0 prea*$4 ,9 x ,s4 ,ambrose fir/ calms ! fe>s ( ! p le/ he %\ld be induc$ to leave !m1 assur+ !m t he w only yield to =ce2 & proce$s to apply ! ,lessons ( ! day1 ! /ory ( ,nabo? & ! ,entry into ,j]usalem1 to ! circum/ances ( ! "t1 giv+ incid5tally sev]al int]e/+ details ( ! conte/ betwe5 himself & ! ,c\rt1 & allud+ to ! hymns :i* he !n taught ! p to s+4 #a4 ,i ,,see t y are 9 an unusual /ate ( excitem5t1 & t y\r eyes are fix$ ^u me4 ,i am at a loss to "k ! cause ( ?is4 ,is x t y saw or he>d t an ,imp]ial message has be5 br\ght to me by ! ,tribunes1 comm&+ me to dep>t h5ce :i!r ,i w\ld1 & t all :o w\ld 7 p]mitt$ to foll[ me4 ,7 y !n al>m$ le/ ,i %\ld des]t ! ,*ur*1 & 9 fe> = my own life ab&on y8 ,b y he>d my answ]4 ,i said t ! ?\ght ( des]t+ ! ,*ur* c\ld n = an in/ant ent] my m9d1 = ,i fe>$ ! ,"l ( ! ,univ]se m ?an ! ,rul] ( ! ,empire2 t if ,i 7 to be =cibly remov$ f ! ,*ur*1 x w\ld be my body n my m9d :i* w\ld be driv5 by viol5ce f !nce1 t if ! ,emp]or 7 to act z royal p[] is wont1 ,i 0 prep>$ = t :i* is ! "p ( a prie/ to suff]4 #b4 ,:y !n are y ?us di/urb$8 ,i w nev] des]t y ( my own w1 b ,i may n repel =ce by =ce4 ,i %all /ill be able to m\rn1 to weep1 & to groan2 :5 weapons1 soldi]s1 ,go?s assail me1 my te>s are my weapons1 = ^! are ! def5ce ( a prie/4 ,by any o!r means ,i nei!r c nor ought to resi/2 b to fly & des]t ! ,*ur* is n my wont1 le/ any "o %\ld impute x to fe> ( heavi] puni%m5t4 ,y y\rselves "k t ,i am wont to pay def]5ce to our ,rul]s1 b n to give way to !m1 & will+ly to (f] myself to puni%m5t1 n fe>+ :at is prep>$ = me4 #c4 ,w\ld t ,i c\ld be satisfi$ t ! ,*ur* w\ld n be deliv]$ to h]etics6 ,i w\ld will+ly g to ! ,emp]or's palace1 7 ?is accordant ) ! prie/'s (fice1 s z to hold our conte/ r 9 ! palace ?an 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,b 9 ! ,consi/ory ,*ri/ is n wont to be ! accus$1 b ! ,judge4 ,:o w d5y t a matt] ( fai? %\ld be plead$ 9 ! ,*ur*8 ,if any "o has confid5ce 9 8 cause let him come hi!r2 let him n look = ! judgm5t ( ! ,emp]or1 :i* already %ews its lean+1 :i* has decl>$ pla9ly by ! law he has enact$ t he is adv]se to ! ,fai?1 nor = ! expect$ support ( c]ta9 intrigu]s4 ,i w n give occasion to any "o to b>t] = ga9 a wrong to ,*ri/4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,s4 ,pet4 v4 #h #d4 ,! gu>d ( soldi]s & ! d9 ( ! arms :i* beset ! ,*ur*1 al>m n my fai?1 b !y make me fe> t 9 keep+ me "h y may incur dang] to y\rselves4 ,= ,i h le>n$ ere ?is n to fe> = myself1 b ,i beg9 n[ to fe> m = y4 ,p]mit1 ,i beg1 y\r ,bi%op to ent] ! li/s2 we h an adv]s>y :o *all5ges u2 = our adv]s>y ! devil1 z a ro>+ lion1 walke? ab\t seek+ :om he may dev\r1 z ! ,apo/le sai?4 ,d\btless he has obta9$1 he has obta9$ 7n to deceive u1 b to w>n u1 is x record$7 ?is p[] ( temptation1 le/ haply ,i %\ld be remov$ f ! /$fa/ness ( my fai? by ! w\nds ( my body4 ,y also h read t ! devil ?us tempt$ holy ,job 9 _m ways2 & la/ ( all he begg$ & obta9$ ! p[] ( afflict+ 8 body :i* he cov]$ ) sores4 #e4 ,:5 x 0 propos$ to me to give up at once ! ,*ur* plate1 ,i made ?is reply2 ,t if my own prop]ty 0 requir$ ( me1 f>m or h\se1 gold or silv]1 any?+ t lies 9 my p[]1 ,i w\ld will+ly give x2 b t ,i w\ld )draw no?+ f ,god's temple1 nor surr5d] :at _h be5 committ$ to me to keep1 n to surr5d]4 ,& fur!r1 t ,i 0 /udy+ also = ! ,emp]or's good1 = x 0 exp$i5t nei!r = me to surr5d] nor = him to receive ^! ?+s2 let him !n li/5 to ! words ( an indep5d5t ,bi%op3 if he reg>d 8 own int]e/1 let him ab/a9 f do+ wrong to ,*ri/4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 vi4 #ab4 #f4 ,^! are words full ( humility1 &1 ,i believe1 ( t affection :i* a ,bi%op owes to 8 ,emp]or4 ,b s9ce our conte/ is n only aga9/ fle% & blood1 b also 7:i* is m tr\ble7 aga9/ spiritual wick$ness 9 high places1 t tempt]1 ! ,devil1 %>p5s ! conte/ by 8 m9i/]s1 & deems t by ! w\nds ( my body ! trial mu/ be made4 ,i "k1 bre?r51 t ^! w\nds :i* we receive = ,*ri/1 are no w\nds3 life is n lo/ by !m1 b its se$ propagat$4 ,p]mit1 ,i besee* y1 ! conte/ to take place1 x is = y to be spectators only4 ,consid] t if !re is 9 a city an a?lete or "o skill$ 9 "s o!r sci5ce1 x wi%es to pres5t him = ! combat4 ,:y d ye reject 9 great] ?+s :at ye are wont to wi% = ev5 9 small] ones8 ,he fe>s nei!r arms nor b>b>ians1 :o dreads n dea?1 :o is entangl$ 9 no fle%ly pleasure4 #g4 ,)\t d\bt if ! ,"l ha? appo9t$ me to ?is combat1 x is 9 va9 t y h kept sleepless wat* & w>d ?r\gh s _m nights & days2 ! w ( ,*ri/ w be p]=m$4 ,= our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ is ,almighty1 ?is is our ,fai?2 & !re=e :at ,he bids to be done w be fulfill$1 nor does x become u to run c\nt] to ! ,div9e ,w4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xix4 #ce4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xi4 #bh4 etc4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 i4 #bc4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 x4 #ci4 #h4 ,ye h he>d :at has be5 read to-day3 ! ,savi\r comm&$ an ass's colt to be br\ght to ,him by ! ,apo/les & comm&$ t if any "o s\ght to h9d] !m !y %\ld say1 ,! ,"l ha? ne$ ( him4 ,:at if n[ also ,he ha? comm&$ ?is ass's colt1 t is ! colt ( t animal :i* is wont to be> a heavy bur!n1 su* z is ! condition ( man1 to :om x is said1 ,come unto ,me all ye t lab\r & are heavy lad51 & ,i w give y re/3 take ,my yoke ^u y1 = ,my yoke is easy3 :at1 ,i say1 if ,he ha? n[ comm&$ ?is colt to be br\ght to ,him1 s5d+ =? ^? ,apo/les :o n[ hav+ put (f ! body1 we>1 invisibly to our eyes1 ! guise ( ,angels8 ,w !y n say1 %\ld any "o seek to h9d] !m1 ,! ,"l ha? ne$ ( him1 if ei!r ! desire ( ?is life1 or fle% & blood1 or ! conv]sation ( ! _w1 = p]haps we are acceptable to "s p]sons1 %\ld seek to h9d] !m8 ,b he :o loves me "h1 _c give a bett] te/imony ( 8 affection ?an by suff]+ me to become a sacrifice = ,*ri/2 because to be dissolv$ & to be ) ,*ri/ is mu* bett]2 h[beit1 to rema9 9 ! fle% is m ne$ful = y\r sakes4 ,ye h !re=e1 my belov$ bre?r51 no cause = fe>1 = ,i "k t :atev] ,i %all suff]1 ,i %all suff] = ,*ri/4 ,& ,i h read t ,i ought n to fe> ^? :o c kill ! fle%1 & ,i h he>d ,"o say1 ,he :o loses 8 life = ,my sake1 %all f9d x4 #i4 ,:]e=e1 if ! ,"l wills x1 ,i am sure t no resi/ance w be made4 ,b if ,he /ill delay our conte/1 :y %\ld we fe>8 ,x is n bodily protection b ! ,"l's provid5ce :i* is wont to protect ! s]vant ( ,*ri/4 #aj4 ,y are di/urb$ at f9d+ "s fold+ doors unclos$ :i* a bl9d man 9 return+ home is said to h op5$4 ,ackn[l$ge !n t human gu>ds are no support4 ,lo6 "o :o _h lo/ ! gift ( sight has brok5 ?r\gh all y\r b>ri]s & baffl$ y\r gu>ds3 b ! ,"l ha? n lo/#aad ! gu>d ( ,8 m]cy4 ,d y n rememb] t two days ago !re 0 f\nd op5 an entrance on ! left side ( ! ,basilica :i* y ?\ght to be clos$ & gu>d$8 ,! ,basilica 0 surr\nd$ by arm$ m5 :o inspect$ e entrance1 b _! eyes 7 bl9d$ s t !y c\ld n discov] ! "o :i* 0 op52 & s x rema9$ op51 z y "k1 = _m nights4 ,cease !n all anxiety1 = :at ,*ri/ comm&s1 & :at is exp$i5t1 %all come to pass4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,k+s vi4 #af4 7! s5se1 n ! words47 #aa4 ,9 ! next place ,i w produce to y in/ances f ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,eli%a 0 s\ght aft] by ! k+ ( ,syria1 an army 0 s5t to take him1 he 0 surr\nd$ on e side1 8 s]vant began to fe>1 because he 0 a s]vant1 t is1 8 m9d 0 n free1 nor _h he fre$om ( action4 ,! holy prophet pray$ t 8 eyes might be op5$1 & said1 ,look & see h[ _m m are on our side ?an aga9/ u4 ,& he look$ up & saw ?\s&s ( ,angels4 ,y see !n t ! s]vants ( ,*ri/ are protect$ r by invisible ?an by visible be+s4 ,b :5 !y keep gu>d ar\nd y1 !y h be5 call$ to d s by y\r pray]s2 = y h read t ^? v m5 :o s\ght = ,eli%a on ent]+ ,sam>ia came ^u ! v man :om !y wi%$ to capture1 yet !y 7 n able to injure him1 b 7 sav$ by ! int]cession ( ! v man aga9/ :om !y came4 #ab4 ,take ! ,apo/le ,pet] too z an example ( bo? ^! ?+s4 ,:5 ,h]od s\ght aft] & took him1 he 0 put 9 prison2 = ! s]vant ( ,god _h n fl$ b /ood firm & )\t fe>4 ,! ,*ur* pray$ = him1 b ! ,apo/le 0 asleep 9 ! prison1 a pro( t he fe>$ n4 ,an ,angel 0 s5t to r\se him f 8 sleep1 & by him ,pet] 0 br\ght out ( prison & = ! "t escap$ dea?4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 vi4 #aj4 #ac4 ,! same ,pet]1 aft]w>ds1 aft] ov]com+ ,simon1 by spread+ ! precepts ( ,god among ! p & prea*+ *a/ity1 /irr$ up ! m9ds ( ! hea!n aga9/ him3 & :5 !y s\ght to put him to dea? ! ,*ri/ians bes\ght him to retire = a little :ile4 ,& al?\gh he 0 desir\s ( suff]+1 yet he 0 mov$ by ! sight ( ! p pray+1 = !y bes\ght him to res]ve himself = ! in/ruction & confirmation ( ! p4 ,to be brief3 z he set out f ! walls by night1 he saw ,*ri/ meet+ him 9 ! gate & ent]+ ! city1 :]eupon he said1 #8,"l1 :i!r goe/ ,?\8' ,*ri/ answ]$1 #8,i am com+ to be crucifi$ aga94' ,?is ,div9e response ,pet] und]/ood to ref] to 8 own cross1 = ,*ri/1 ,:o _h put (f ! fle% by und]go+ ! suff]+ ( dea? c\ld n aga9 be crucifi$1 ,= 9 t ,he di$1 ,he di$ unto s9 once1 b 9 t ,he live?1 ,he live? unto ,god4 ,:]e=e ,pet] und]/ood t ,*ri/ 0 aga9 to be crucifi$ 9 ,8 s]vant2 & s he turn$ back ( 8 own accord1 & :5 ! ,*ri/ians ask$ him :y1 he told !m :at he _h se51 & 0 imm$iately seiz$1 & hon\r$ ! ,"l ,jesus by 8 cross4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xxi4 #bb4 #ad4 ,ye see !n t ,*ri/ wills to suff] 9 ,8 s]vants4 ,:at if ,he sai? to ?is s]vant also1 ,i w t he t>ry1 b foll[ ?\ ,me8 :at if ,he wills to ta/e ( ! fruit f ?is tree8 ,= if x 0 ,8 meat to d ,8 ,fa!r's ,w1 x is ,8 meat also to fe$ ^u ! suff]+s ( ,8 s]vants4 ,to take an example f our ,"l ,himself1 did ,he n suff] :5 ,he will$1 & 0 ,he n f\nd :5 !y s\ght = ,him8 ,b :5 ! h\r ( ,8 passion _h n arriv$1 ,he pass$ ?r\gh ! mid/ ( !m :o s\ght = ,him1 & !y :o saw ,him c\ld n deta9 ,him4 ,: i* evid5tly %ews t :5 ! ,"l wills1 ea* man is f\nd & tak51 :ile he ^: "t is n come al?\gh he meet ! eyes1 is n captur$4 #ae4 ,& did ,i n g out daily to make visits1 or g to ! tomb ( ! ,m>tyrs8 ,did ,i n 9 go+ & return+ pass close by ! ,royal palace8 ,& yet no man arre/$ me1 ?\gh !y wi%$ to drive me f ! city1 z !y %ew$ aft]w>ds by say+1 #8,leave ?is city1 & g :]e ?\ wilt4' ,i expect$1 ,i confess1 some?+ great1 to be burn$ or sla9 ) ! sword = ! "n ( ,*ri/1 b !y (f]$ me delights 9 ! place ( suff]+s2 & yet ! soldi]s ( ,*ri/ seeks n = delights b = suff]+s4 ,:]e=e let no man tr\ble y by ! intellig5ce t !y h prep>$ a c>riage#aae1 or t ,aux5tius1 :o calls himself ,bi%op1 has utt]$ :at he ?9ks t]rible words4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 xi4 #ad4 #af4 ,_m said t execution]s _h be5 s5t1 t ! puni%m5t ( dea? _h be5 decre$2 ,i fe> !m n1 nor w ,i des]t my po/4 ,= :i!r %\ld ,i g to f9d a place t is n full ( no?+ b te>s & groans8 ,= 9 e ,*ur* ! ,ca?olic cl]gy are ord]$ to be ca/ =?2 if !y resi/1 to be put to dea?2 all ! s5ators#aaf :o d n obey ?is m&ate1 to be proscrib$4 ,& x is a ,bi%op :o writes ^! ord]s ) 8 own h& & dictates !m ) 8 own m\?1 :o to prove 8 le>n+ omitt$ n an anci5t prec$5t2 = we read 9 ! prophet t he saw a fly+ sickle#aag1 & 9 imitation ( ?is ,aux5tius s5t a w+$ sword ?r\gh all ! cities4 ,& ?us ,satan trans=ms himself into an ,angel ( light1 & imitates 8 p[] = evil purposes4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 l4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 vi4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,k+s xxi4 #c4 #ag4 ,?\1 ,"l ,jesus1 ha/ 9 "o mom5t r$eem$ ! _w2 %all ,aux5tius 9 "o mom5t1 s f> z 9 him lies1 slay s _m p1 "s ) ! sword1 o!rs by sacrilege#aah8 ,my ,basilica he s\ght ) a m\? & h&s ( blood1 & to him our pres5t ,lesson may be well appli$1 ,unto ! ungodly1 sai? ,god1 :y do/ ?\ prea* my laws8 t is1 ,!re is no concord betwe5 peace & wra?1 betwe5 ,*ri/ & ,belial4 ,y rememb] also h[ 9 ! ,lesson ( to-day t holy man ,nabo?1 ! own] ( a v9ey>d1 0 reque/$ by ! k+ to surr5d] x to him1 t he might root up ! v9es & plant x ) common h]bs1 & t he answ]$1 ,god =bid t ,i %\ld give !e ! inh]itance ( my fa!rs2 & t k+ 0 griev$ t :at belong$ ( "r to ano!r 0 refus$ him :5 he claim$ x z 8 "r1 & only ga9$ by ! deceit ( a woman's artifice4 ,nabo? !n def5d$ 8 v9ey>d ev5 ) 8 own blood2 if he w\ld n surr5d] 8 v9ey>d1 %all we surr5d] ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/8 #ah4 ,h[ !n did ,i reply contumaci\sly8 ,:5 summon$1 ,i said1 #8,god =bid t ,i %\ld surr5d] ,*ri/'s h]itage4 ,if ,nabo? w\ld n surr5d] ! h]itage ( 8 fa!rs1 %all ,i surr5d] ,*ri/'s h]itage8' ,i add$ moreov]1 #8,god =bid t ,i %\ld surr5d] ! h]itage ( my fa!rs1 ! h]itage ( ,dionysius1 :o di$ 9 exile = ! ,fai?1 ( ! ,confessor ,eu/orgius1 ( ,myrocles1 & ( all ! fai?ful ,bi%ops ( old "t4' ,i answ]$ z becomes a ,bi%op1 let ! ,emp]or act z becomes an ,emp]or4 ,he %all deprive me ( my life soon] ?an my ,fai?4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xix4 #dj4 #ai4 ,b to :om am ,i to surr5d] x8 ,! ,lesson j read f ! ,gospel ought to tea* u :at x is t is dem&$1 & by :om4 ,ye he>d x read t1 :5 ,*ri/ 0 sitt+ on ! ass's colt1 ! *ildr5 cri$ out1 & ! ,jews 7 indignant1 appeal+ to ! ,"l ,jesus1 & say+ t ,he %\ld bid !m hold _! peace1 b ,he repli$1 ,if ^! 7 to hold _! peace1 ! v /ones w\ld cry out4 ,!n ,he ent]$ ! ,temple1 & ca/ out ! money*ang]s1 & _! tables1 & ^? t sold doves 9 ! ,temple ( ,god4 ,?is ,lesson 0 read by no direction ( ours1 b by *ance2 b x suits well ) ! pres5t "t4 ,= ! praises ( ,*ri/ are always z x 7 sc\rges to misbeliev]s4 ,& n[ :5 ,*ri/ is prais$ ! h]etics say t we are excit+ s$ition1 ! h]etics say t !y 7 !reby ?reat5$ ) dea?2 & truly ! praises ( ,*ri/ are dea? to !m4 ,= h[ c !y be> ,8 praises ,^: weakness !y are proclaim+6 ,:]e=e to ?is day ! praises ( ,*ri/ are a sc\rge to ! madness ( ! ,arians4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 viii4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxviii4 #bb4 #bj4 ,! ,g]as5es c\ld n be> ! pres5ce ( ,*ri/1 ^! m51 worse ?an ! ,g]as5es1 _c ev5 be> ! praises ( ,*ri/4 ,!y see *ildr5 s++ ! glory ( ,*ri/2 = x is writt51 ,out ( ! m\? ( babes & suckl+s ,?\ ha/ p]fect$ praise4 ,!y d]ide _! t5d] ye>s s full ( fai?1 & ask1 ,:y d !y cry out8 ,b ,*ri/ answ]s !m1 ,if ^! %\ld hold _! peace ! v /ones w\ld cry out1 t is1 ! /rang] w cry out1 ! "y m5 too w cry out1 ! m mature w cry out1 ! old m5 also3 /ones built into t ,/one ( ,:om x is writt51 ,! /one :i* ! build]s disall[$ is become ! head-/one ( ! corn]4 #ba4 ,*ri/ !n1 invit$ by ^! praises1 ent]s ,8 ,temple1 & takes ,8 sc\rge & drives out ! money*ang]s4 ,= ,he w n p]mit ^? :o are slaves ( money to be 9 ,8 ,temple1 ,he w n suff] ^? to be !re :o sell seats4 ,:at are seats1 b hon\rs8 ,:at are doves1 b simple m9ds1 or s\ls :i* embrace a s9c]e & pure fai?8 ,%all ,i !n introduce into ! ,temple him :om ,*ri/ excludes8 ,= he is comm&$ to g =? :o sells dignities & hon\rs1 he is comm&$ to g =? :o w\ld sell ! simple m9ds ( ! fai?ful4 #bb4 ,:]e=e ,aux5tius is ca/ =?1 ,m]curianus is exclud$4 ,?is is "o port5t "u two names4 ,t x might n be kn[n :o he 01 he *ang$ 8 "n1 &1 z !re _h be5 "h ,aux5tius ! ,arian ,bi%op1 s he1 to deceive ! p :om ! o!r _h influ5c$1 call$ himself ,aux5tius4 ,?us he *ang$ 8 "n1 b 8 p]fidy he c\ld n *ange2 he put (f wolf1 & yet put on wolf4 ,x avails him n to h *ang$ 8 "n1 :at he really is is kn[n4 ,he 0 kn[n by "o "n 9 ! regions ( ,scy?ia1 he is call$ by ano!r "h1 he has names diff]+ accord+ to 8 c\ntry4 ,n[ !re=e he has two names1 & if f h5ce he goes else:]e he w h a ?ird also4 ,= h[ w he endure to keep a "n :i* betrays ! greatness ( 8 crime8 ,9 ,scy?ia he did less wick$ly1 & yet he 0 s a%am$ z to *ange 8 "n2 "h he has d>$ to d m he9\s ?+s1 & w he be will+ :]ev] he goes to be betray$ by 8 "n8 ,aft] writ+ ) 8 own h& ! dea? w>rant ( s _m p1 w he be able to reta9 8 s5ses un%ak58 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 xvii4 #a4 #bc4 ,! ,"l ,jesus drove out a few f ,8 temple1 ,aux5tius left no "o4 ,jesus ca/s m5 out ( ,8 temple ) a sc\rge1 ,aux5tius ) a sword2 ,jesus ) a rod1 ,m]curianus ) an axe4 ,our holy ,"l drives out ! sacrilegi\s ) a sc\rge1 ?is wick$ man p]secutes ! godly ) ! sword4 ,( him ye h to-day said well2 #8let him c>ry 8 laws away ) him4' ,he %all c>ry !m ?\gh he desire x n1 he %all c>ry ) him 8 consci5ce1 ?\gh he c>ry n ! writ+1 he %all c>ry 8 own s\l inscrib$ 9 blood1 al?\gh he c>ry n a lett] inscrib$ ) ink4 ,?y s91 ,o ,judah1 is writt5 ) a p5 ( iron & ) ! po9t ( a diamond1 & x is grav5 9 ?y he>t1 grav5 t is 9 ! place f :5ce x came =?4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 ii4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iii4 #aa4 #bd4 ,does he moreov]1 /a9$ z he is ) blood & slaught]1 d>e to m5tion discussion to me8 ,^? :om he fails to deceive by 8 argum5ts he s5t5ces to be smitt5 ) ! sword1 & he dictates bloody laws ) 8 m\?1 writ+ !m ) 8 h&1 & ?9k+ t ! law c impose a ,cre$ on m54 ,he has nev] he>d :at 0 read to-day1 ,a man is n ju/ifi$ by ! works ( ! law1 or1 ,i by ! law am dead to ! law t ,i might live to ,god1 t is1 by ! spiritual law he is dead to ! c>nal int]pretation ( ! law4 ,let u too by ! law ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ die to ?is law :i* sanctions ! decrees ( p]fidy4 ,x is n ! law :i* has ga!r$ toge!r ! ,*ur*1 b ! fai? ( ,*ri/4 ,= ! law is n ( fai?3 ,b ! j %all live by fai?4 ,x is fai? !n1 n ! law1 :i* makes a man j1 because righte\sness is n by ! law1 b by ! fai? ( ,*ri/4 ,b he :o rejects fai?1 & takes law = 8 rule1 be>s witness to 8 own unrighte\sness1 = ! j %all live by fai?4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iv4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iii4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 v4 #ba4 #be4 ,%all any !n foll[ ?is law confirm+ ! ,c\ncil ( ,arim9um :]e9 ,*ri/ is call$ a creature8 ,b !y say1 ,god s5t ,8 ,son1 made ( a woman1 made "u ! ,law4 ,s !n ,he is made !y say1 t is1 creat$4 ,w !y n consid] ?is v text :i* !y h produc$2 t ,*ri/ is said to be made1 b made ( a woman1 t is1 ,he accord+ to ,8 bir? f ! ,virg9 0 made1 ,:o 0 accord+ to ,8 ,div9e g5]ation born ( ! ,fa!r8 ,!y read too to-day t ,*ri/ r$eem$ u f ! curse ( ! ,law1 be+ made a curse = u4 ,0 ,*ri/ a curse accord+ to ,8 ,div9ity8 ,b :y ,he %\ld be call$ a curse ! ,apo/le tea*es !e1 alleg+ ! text1 ,curs$ is e "o t hange? on a tree1 t is1 ,he ,:o 9 ,8 fle% took ^u ,him our fle%1 9 ,8 body c>ri$ our griefs & our curses t ,he might crucify !m1 = ,he is curs$1 n 9 ,himself1 b 9 !e4 ,la/ly1 y h 9 ano!r place1 ,:o knew no s91 b 0 made s9 = u1 = ,he took ^u ,him our s9s1 to d away ) !m by ! ,sacram5t ( ,8 ,passion4 #bf4 ,^! po9ts1 my bre?r51 ,i w\ld h discuss$ m fully ) y 9 8 pres5ce1 b he1 be+ aw>e t y 7 n ignorant ( ! ,fai?1 fl$ f y\r scrut9y1 & *ose z 8 advocates1 if inde$ he *ose any1 f\r or five hea!ns1 :om ,i w\ld will+ly h n[ pres5t 9 our g5]al assembly1 n = !m to judge ( ,*ri/1 b t !y might he> ! maje/y ( ,*ri/4 ,!y h[ev] h already pron\nc$ conc]n+ ,aux5tius1 = :5 he daily argu$ be=e !m !y gave him no cr$it4 ,:at c be a great] condemnation ( him ?an t he 0 defeat$ )\t an adv]s>y be=e 8 own judges8 ,?us we n[ h _! own s5t5ce aga9/ ,aux5tius4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 vi4 #a1 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 vi4 #e4 #bg4 ,& ju/ly is he to be condemn$ = *oos+ hea!n judges1 = he disreg>d$ ! ,apo/le's precept :o says ,d>e any ( y1 hav+ a matt] aga9/ ano!r1 g to law be=e ! unju/1 & n be=e ! sa9ts8 ,d y n "k t ! sa9ts %all judge ! _w8 ,& bel[ he says1 ,is x s t !re is n a wise man among y1 no n "o t %all be able to judge betwe5 8 bre?r58 b bro!r goe? to law ) bro!r1 & t be=e ! unbeliev]s8 ,ye see t :at he (f]$ is contr>y to ! ,apo/le's au?ority4 ,*oose :e!r we %\ld foll[ ,aux5tius or ,paul z our ma/]8 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 li4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 iii4 #c4 #bh4 ,b :y %\ld ,i speak ( ! ,apo/le1 :5 our ,"l ,himself cries by ! ,prophet1 he>k5 unto ,me ,my p1 ye t "k righte\sness1 9 ^: he>t is ,my law4 ,god says1 he>k5 unto ,me ,my p1 ye t "k righte\sness4 ,aux5tius says1 ,ye "k n righte\sness4 ,d ye n see t he n[1 :o rejects ! decl>ation ( ! heav5ly oracles1 despises ,god 9 y8 ,he>k5 unto ,me ,my p2 sai? ! ,"l4 ,he says n1 ,he>k5 ye ,g5tiles2 ,he says n1 ,he>k5 ye ,jews4 ,= n[ !y t 7 ! p ( ,god are become ! p ( error1 & !y :o 7 ! p ( error h become ! p ( ,god1 because !y h believ$ 9 ,*ri/4 ,:]e=e t p are judges1 9 ^: he>t is ! ,div9e1 n human1 law2 ! law writt5 n ) ink1 b ) ! ,_s ( ! liv+ ,god2 n inscrib$ on pap] b /ampt ^u ! he>t2 ! law ( grace n ( blood4 ,:o is x !n :o wrongs y1 he :o refuses or he :o *ooses to be he>d by y8 #bi4 ,hemm$ 9 on all sides1 he has rec\rse to ! wiles ( 8 fa!rs4 ,he wi%es to excite odium aga9/ me 9 reg>d to ! ,emp]or1 say+1 t a y\? yet a cate*um5 & ignorant ( ! sacr$ ,scriptures1 ought to judge1 & to judge 9 ! ,consi/ory4 ,z if la/ ye>1 :5 ,i 0 summon$ to ! palace1 :5 9 ! pres5ce ( ! nobles ! matt] 0 argu$ be=e ! ,consi/ory1 :5 ! ,emp]or wi%$ to take away ! ,basilica1 ,i 0 !n c[$ by ! sight ( ! ,imp]ial c\rt1 & _h n ma9ta9$ ! con/ancy ( a prie/1 or _h suff]$ our rights to be infr+$ !re4 ,d !y n rememb] t :5 ! p knew ,i _h gone to ! palace !y ru%$ 9 ) an onset t no?+ c\ld )/&2 & :5 a ,milit>y ,c\nt came =? ) "s light troops to disp]se ! multitude !y all (f]$ !mselves to dea? = ! ,fai? ( ,*ri/8 ,0 ,i n !n reque/$ to make a long spee* to soo! ! p8 ,did ,i n pl$ge my fai? t no "o %\ld invade ! ,*ur*'s ,basilica8 ,& al?\gh my good (fices 7 reque/$ z a k9dness1 yet ! com+ ( ! populace to ! palace 0 made a gr\nd ( *>ge aga9/ me2 into ! same odium !n !y wi% me aga9 to fall4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxii4 #ag4 #cj4 ,i recall$ ! p1 & yet ,i did n escape odium1 & ?is odium ought1 ,i conceive1 to be contr\l$ r ?an fe>$4 ,= :at %\ld we fe> = ! "n ( ,*ri/8 ,unless p]haps ?is :i* !y say ought to move me2 #8,& ought n ! ,emp]or !n to h "o ,basilica to g to2 & does ,ambrose desire to be m p[]ful ?an ! ,emp]or1 s z to exclude him f ! lib]ty ( att5d+ ,*ur*8' ,:5 !y say ?is1 !y wi% to lay hold ( my words1 l ! ,jews :o tempt$ ,*ri/ ) empty words1 say+1 ,ma/]1 is x lawful to give tribute to ,cs> or n8 ,mu/ ! s]vants ( ,god always be expos$ to odium on ,cs>'s acc\nt8 ,& does impiety1 ) a view to calumny1 seek to use ! ,imp]ial "n z a cloak8 ,& c !y prote/ t !y d n p>take ( ! sacrilege ( ^! m51 ^: guidance !y foll[8 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ah4 sqq4 #ca4 ,yet see h[ mu* worse ! ,arians are ?an ! ,jews4 ,! latt] enquir$ ( ,*ri/ :e!r ,he ?\ght t ! "r ( tribute %\ld be r5d]$ to ,cs>2 ! =m] are will+ to surr5d] to ! ,emp]or ! rights ( ! ,*ur*4 ,b l traitors1 !y foll[ _! ma/]1 & s let u answ] :at our ,"l & ,ma/] ha? taught u4 ,= ,jesus p]ceiv+ ! trea*]y ( ! ,jews1 said unto !m1 ,:y tempt ye ,me1 %ew ,me a p5ny4 ,& :5 !y gave x to ,him1 ,he said1 ,^: image & ^: sup]scription is ?is8 ,!y answ]$1 ,cs>'s4 ,jesus repli$1 ,r5d] !re=e unto ,cs> ! ?+s t are ,cs>'s1 & unto ,god ! ?+s t are ,god's4 ,?us ,i also say to !m :o f9d fault ) me1 ,%ew ,me a p5ny4 ,jesus saw ! p5ny 0 ,cs>'s1 & said1 ,r5d] unto ,cs> ! ?+s t are ,cs>'s1 & unto ,god ! ?+s t are ,god's4 ,c !y f ! seizure ( ! ,basilicas ( ! ,*ur* (f] ! p5ny ( ,cs>8 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 i4 #bf4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 i4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xiv4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 x4 #cj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xvi4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #af4 #cb4 ,b 9 ! ,*ur* ,i "k "o image1 t is1 ! image ( ! invisible ,god1 ( :i* ,god said1 ,let u make man 9 ,our image1 aft] ,our lik5ess1 t image ( :i* x is writt51 t ,*ri/ is ! brightness ( ,8 glory1 ! express image ( ,8 sub/ance4 ,9 ?is image ,i behold ! ,fa!r1 z ! ,"l ,jesus ,himself said1 ,he t ha? se5 ,me ha? se5 ! ,fa!r also4 ,= ?is ,image is n divid$ f ! ,fa!r1 = ,he ha? taught me ! unity ( ! ,tr9ity1 say+1 ,i & ! ,fa!r are ,"o1 & bel[1 ,all ?+s t ! ,fa!r ha? are ,m9e4 ,& ( ! ,holy ,_s1 say+1 t ,he is ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 & ha? receiv$ f ,*ri/1 z x is writt51 ,he %all take ( ,m9e1 & %all decl>e x unto y4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xix4 #ag4 #cc4 ,9 :at respect !n h we n answ]$ ) humility8 ,if he ask = tribute we d5y x n4 ,! ,*ur* l&s pay tribute2 if ! ,emp]or desire to possess ^! l&s he has ! p[] to claim !m2 none ( u w int]f]e4 ,! contributions ( ! p w m ?an suffice = ! poor2 let !m excite no ill-w on acc\nt ( ! l&s1 let !m take !m if x please ! ,emp]or2 ,i give !m n1 b ,i d n refuse !m4 ,!y ask = gold1 b ,i c say1 ,silv] & gold ,i seek n4 ,b ?is disbursem5t ( gold !y make a cause ( (f5ce3 ?is (f5ce ,i dread n4 ,i h /ip5di>ies1 x is true3 my /ip5di>ies#aai are ! poor ( ,*ri/1 ?is is a treasure :i* ,i am well us$ to collect4 ,may ?is (f5ce ( be/[+ gold on ! poor ev] be *>g$ ^u me6 ,& if !y accuse me ( def5d+ myself by _! means1 ,i d5y n1 nay ,i ev5 c\rt ! *>ge2 a def5ce ,i h1 b x is 9 ! pray]s ( ! poor4 ,bl9d !y are & lame1 weak & old1 yet are !y /rong] ?an ! /\te/ w>riors4 ,la/ly1 gifts to ! poor make ,god our debtor1 = x is writt51 ,he t give? to ! poor1 l5de? to ! ,"l4 ,! gu>ds ( w>riors (t5 ga9 n ,div9e grace4 #cd4 ,moreov] !y ass]t t ! p h be5 beguil$ by ! /ra9s ( my hymns#abj4 ,i d5y n ?is ei!r4 ,x is a l(ty /ra91 ?an :i* no?+ is m p[]ful4 ,= :at c be m p[]ful ?an ! confession ( ! ,tr9ity1 :i* is daily celebrat$ by ! m\? ( ! :ole p8 ,all zeal\sly desire to make pr(ession ( _! fai?1 !y "k h[ to confess 9 v]se ! ,fa!r & ! ,son & ! ,holy ,_s4 ,?us all are become tea*]s :o 7 sc>cely able to be disciples4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 iii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 v4 #ai4 #ce4 ,b :at c be m l[ly ?an = u to foll[ ! example ( ,*ri/1 ,:o be+ f\nd 9 fa%ion z a man humbl$ himself be+ made ob$i5t unto dea?4 ,& aga91 by ob$i5ce ,he deliv]$ all3 ,= z by ! disob$i5ce ( "o man _m 7 made s9n]s1 s by ! ob$i5ce ( "o ,man %all _m be made righte\s4 ,if !n ,he 0 ob$i5t let !m le>n f ,him ! lesson ( ob$i5ce1 to :i* we adh]e1 say+ to !m :o raise odium aga9/ u1 on ! ,emp]or's acc\nt1 ,we r5d] to ,cs> ! ?+s t are ,cs>'s1 & to ,god ! ?+s t are ,god's4 ,to ,cs> tribute is due1 we d5y x n2 ! ,*ur* is ,god's1 & mu/ n be giv5 up to ,cs>1 because ! ,temple ( ,god _c by "r be ,cs>'s4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxiv4 #g4 vulg4 #cf4 ,t ?is is said ) due hon\r to ! ,emp]or no "o c d5y4 ,= :at c be m hon\rable = ! ,emp]or ?an to be /yl$ a son ( ! ,*ur*8 ,9 say+ ?is we are loyal to him )\t s9n+ aga9/ ,god4 ,= ! ,emp]or is )9 ! ,*ur*1 n ov] ! ,*ur*2 a good ,emp]or seeks ! aid ( ! ,*ur*1 he does n reject x1 we say ?is humbly1 b we ass]t x firmly4 ,"s m5 ?reat5 u ) fire1 sword & bani%m5t4 ,we1 ! s]vants ( ,*ri/1 h le>n$ n to fe>4 ,to !m t fe> n no?+ is a cause ( al>m4 ,& x is ?us writt51 arr[s ( infants are _! bl[s become4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xx4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,is4 ix4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 iv4 #e4 #cg4 ,x w\ld seem n[ t we h made a suffici5t answ] to :at 0 propos$ to u4 ,n[ ,i ask !m ! same "q z did ! ,savi\r1 ,! baptism ( ,john 0 x f heav5 or ( m58 ,& ! ,jews c\ld n answ] ,him4 ,if ! ,jews did n annul ! baptism ( ,john1 %all ,aux5tius annul ! ,baptism ( ,*ri/8 ,= t ,baptism is n f m5 b f ,*ri/ :i* ! ,angel ( mighty ,c\nsel br\ght d[n to u1 t we might be ju/ifi$ be=e ,god4 ,:y !n does ,aux5tius hold t ! fai?ful1 ^? baptiz$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,tr9ity are to be re-baptiz$1 :5 ! ,apo/le says1 ,"o fai?1 "o baptism2 :y does he say t he is ! adv]s>y ( m51 n ( ,*ri/1 see+ t he spurns ! c\nsel ( ,god1 & contemns t ,baptism :i* ,*ri/ gave u = ! r$emption ( our s9s4 ,,lett] ,,xxii4 ,a4,d4 #chf4 ,s4 ,,ambrose "h rec\nts to 8 si/] ! discov]y ( ! relics ( ,s4 ,s4 ,g]vasius & ,protasius1 :i* occurr$ dur+ ! "t ( trial ref]r$ to 9 ! la/ lett]1 & seems1 by ! pit* ( excitem5t to :i* x rais$ ! p ( ,milan1 to h al>m$ ! c\rt-p>ty1 & s to h caus$ ! p]secution to be dropp$4 ,! simple n>rative ne$s no fur!r introduction4 ,x is /rik+ly told1 & ! "q ( ! miracles discuss$1 9 ! #8,*ur* ( ! ,fa!rs' *4 iii4 ,s4 ,augu/9e gives a brief acc\nt ( ! ev5t 9 8 ,confessions1 7ix4 #g47 fully corroborat+ ,s4 ,ambrose's /atem5ts1 & also speaks ( x 9 ,de ,civ4 ,dei xxii4 #h1 #b1 & 9 ,s]m4 de ,div]s4 cclxxvi4 #e4 ,,to ,,! ,,lady ,,8 ,,si/] ,,:om ,,he ,,loves ,,m ,,?an ,,8 ,,life ,,& ,,eyes ,,ambrose ,,h] ,,bro!r ,,s5ds ,,greet+4 #a4 ,,z ,i am wont to keep y\r hol9ess in=m$ ( all t goes on "h 9 y\r abs5ce1 ,i w\ld h y "k t we h f\nd ! bodies ( "s holy m>tyrs4 ,aft] ! consecration ( a ,*ur*#aba1 _m began to int]rupt me cry+ ) "o voice2 ,consecrate ?is z y did ! ,roman ,basilica4 #8,i w d s1' ,i repli$1 #8if ,i f9d any relics ( ,m>tyrs3' & imm$iately my he>t burn$ )9 me z if prophetically4 #b4 ,9 %ort ! ,"l l5t u aid#abb1 ?\gh ev5 ! v cl]gy 7 al>m$4 ,i caus$ ! gr\nd to be op5$ be=e ! rails ( ! ,*ur* ( ,s4,s4 ,felix & ,nabor4 ,i f\nd ! suitable tok5s2 & :5 "s p]sons 7 br\ght = u to lay our h&s ^u1 ! p[] ( ! holy m>tyrs became s manife/ t be=e ,i began to speak1 "o ( !m1 a woman#abc1 0 seiz$#abd by an evil _s & ?r[n d[n ^u ! gr\nd 9 ! place :]e ! m>tyrs lay4 ,we f\nd two m5 ( /up5d\s size1 su* z belong$ to anci5t days4 ,all _! bones 7 entire1 & !re 0 mu* blood4 ,! p flock$ ?i!r 9 cr[ds ?r\gh\t ! :ole ( ^? two days4 ,we arrang$ all ! bones 9 ord]1 & c>ri$ !m :5 ev5+ set 91 to ! ,basilica ( ,fau/a#abe2 :]e we kept vigils ?r\gh\t ! night1 & "s possess$ p]sons receiv$ imposition ( h&s4 ,! foll[+ day we transf]r$ !m to ! ,basilica :i* !y call ,ambrosian4 ,dur+ _! transportation a bl9d man 0 heal$#abf4 ,my disc\rse to ! p 0 z foll[s4 ,:5 ,i consid]$ 9 :at ov]fl[+ & unprec$5t$ numb]s y 7 met toge!r1 & ?\ght on ! gifts ( ,div9e ,grace :i* %one =? 9 ! holy ,m>tyrs1 ,i felt myself1 ,i confess1 unequal to ?is task1 & ?\ght x impossible t ,i c\ld f9d language to express t :i* we c h>dly conceive 9 m9d or endure ) our eyes4 ,b :5 ! read+ ( ! regul> ,lessons ( ,holy ,scripture began1 ! ,holy ,_s1 ,:o spoke by ! ,prophets1 grant$ u grace to speak some:at wor?y ( ?is great & expectant conc\rse1 & ( ! m]its ( ! holy ,m>tyrs4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xix4 #a4 #d4 ,! heav5s1 ! ,psalmi/ says1 decl>e ! glory ( ,god4 ,on read+ ?is ,psalm ! ?\ght arises t x is n s mu* ! mat]ial elem5ts z ! heav5ly m]its t seem to (f] praise wor?y ( ,god4 ,b by ! co9cid5ce ( ! ,lesson be+ read to-day x is made pla9 :at are ! heav5s :i* tell ( ! glory ( ,god4 ,behold on my "r h& & on my left ! holy relics1 behold m5 ( heav5ly conv]sation1 behold ! trophies ( a l(ty m9d4 ,^! are ! heav5s :i* decl>e ! glory ( ,god2 ^! are ! works ( ,8 h&s :i* are told by ! firmam5t4 ,= x 0 n worldly sn>es1 b ! fav\r ( ! ,div9e op]ation1 :i* rais$ !m to ! firmam5t ( ! mo/ sacr$ ,passion1 & long be=eh& by ! evid5ce ( _! conv]sation & virtues bore ?is te/imony ( !m1 t !y rema9$ /$fa/ aga9/ ! slipp]y wiles ( ?is _w4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 iii4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,m>k iii4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ah4 ,sid5ote3 ,job xxxiii4 #d4 #e4 ,paul 0 an heav51 :5 he says1 ,our conv]sation is 9 heav54 ,james & ,john 7 heav5s2 !y are call$ sons ( ?und]2 & !re=e be+ z x 71 an heav51 ,john saw ! ,^w ) ,god4 ,! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ ,himself 0 an heav5 ( p]petual light1 :5 ,he told =? ! glory ( ,god1 t glory :i* no man _h be=e beheld4 ,& !re=e ,he said1 ,no man ha? se5 ,god at any "t1 b ! ,only-,begott5 ,son1 ,:o is 9 ! bosom ( ! ,fa!r1 ,he ha? decl>$ ,him4 ,moreov]1 if y look = ! h&iwork ( ,god1 he> :at ,job says1 ,! ,_s ( ,god ha? made me4 ,& s1 /r5g!n$ aga9/ ! temptations ( ! devil1 he pres]v$ 8 /eps /$fa/ & )\t /umbl+4 ,b let u proce$ to :at foll[s4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xix4 #b4 #f4 ,day unto day1 ! ,psalm says1 utt]e? spee*4 ,^! are ! true days1 :i* no %ades ( night obscure2 ^! are ! true days1 full ( light & et]nal radiance1 :o h utt]$ ! ^w ( ,god n by any m]e transi5t utt]ance b f _! inmo/ he>t1 cont9u+ con/ant 9 _! confession1 p]sev]+ 9 _! te/imony4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxiii4 #e1 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxiii4 #g1 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #i4 #g4 ,ano!r ,psalm we read sai?1 ,:o is l unto ! ,"l our ,god1 t ha? ,8 dwell+ s high1 & yet reg>de? ! l[ly ?+s t are 9 heav5 & e>?4 ,truly ,god ha? reg>d$ ! l[ly1 ,:o ha? discov]$ ! relics ( ! m>tyrs ( ,8 ,*ur* z !y lay hid "u ! unnot$ sod1 ( ^? ^: s\ls are 9 heav51 :ile _! bodies are 9 ! e>?1 tak+ up ! simple out ( ! du/ & lift+ ! poor out ( ! mire1 ev5 ^? :om ye see1 to set !m ) ! pr9ces ( ,8 p4 ,= :om b ! holy m>tyrs %all we deem to be pr9ces ( ! p8 ,9 _! numb] ,protasius & ,g]vasius h]et(ore long unkn[n are enroll$1 !y :o h caus$ ! ,*ur* ( ,milan1 once b>r5 ( m>tyrs1 b n[ ! "m ( _m *ildr51 to exult bo? 9 ! honors & examples ( h] own suff]+s8 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xv4 #da4 #h4 ,nor let ?is be consid]$ ali5 f ! true ,fai?3 ,day unto day utt]e? spee*1 s\l to s\l1 life to life1 resurrection to resurrection4 ,& night unto night utt]e? k1 t is1 fle% to fle%1 ! fle% ^: suff]+s h decl>$ to all ! true k ( fai?4 ,bright & fair nights1 full ( />s3 ,= "o /> diff]e? f ano!r /> 9 glory1 s also is ! resurrection ( ! dead4 #i4 ,b _m n improp]ly call ?is ! resurrection ( ! m>tyrs2 :e!r !y h ris5 = !mselves is ano!r "q1 = u beyond a d\bt !y are ris54 ,ye h he>d1 nay1 y\rselves h se51 _m cleans$ f evil spirits2 _m also1 aft] t\*+ ) _! h&s ! g>m5ts ( ! sa9ts1 deliv]$ f ! infirmities "u :i* !y suff]$3 ye h se5 ! miracles ( old "t r5ew$1 :5 ?r\gh ! com+ ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 a full] ,grace desc5d$ ^u ! e>?2 ye see _m heal$ by ! %ad[1 z x 71 ( ! holy bodies4 ,h[ _m napk9s are pass$ to & fro8 ,h[ _m g>m5ts plac$ on ^! holy relics1 & end[$ by ! m]e contact ) ! p[] ( heal+ are reclaim$ by _! own]s4 ,all ?9k !mselves happy 9 t\*+ ev5 ! out]-mo/ ?read1 & :oev] t\*es !m w be made :ole4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xx4 #g4 #aj4 ,?anks be to ,!e1 ,"l ,jesus1 t at ?is "t1 :5 ,?y ,*ur* requires great] gu>dian%ip1 ,?\ ha/ rais$ up = u ! spirits ( ! holy m>tyrs4 ,let all be well aw>e :at k9d ( *ampions ,i desire1 su* z are wont to be protectors n assailants4 ,su* are !y1 ,o holy p1 :om ,i h obta9$ = y1 a b5efit to all1 & a hurt to none4 ,^! are ! def5d]s :om ,i desire1 ^! are my soldi]s1 n ! _w's soldi]s1 b ,*ri/'s4 ,i fe> no odium on acc\nt ( ^!2 _! patronage is safe 9 proportion to its p[]4 ,nay1 ,i desire _! protection = ! v m5 :o grudge !m to me4 ,let !m come !n & see my body-gu>d3 ,i d5y n t ,i am surr\nd$ by su* weapons z ^!2 ,"s put _! tru/ 9 *>iots & "s 9 horses1 b we w magnify ourselves 9 ! ,"n ( ! ,"l our ,god4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,k+s vi4 #af sqq4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 iii4 #ah4 #aa4 ,! ,lesson f ,holy ,scripture relates h[ ,eli%a1 :5 surr\nd$ by ! army ( ! ,syrians1 told 8 trembl+ s]vant n to fe>1 = !y1 said he1 t are = u are m ?an !y :i* are aga9/ u2 & 9 ord] to conv9ce ,gehazi ( ?is1 he pray$ t 8 eyes might be op5$1 & :5 ?is 0 done he saw a c\ntless ho/ ( ,angels pres5t ) ! prophet4 ,& we1 ?\gh we see !m n1 yet are consci\s ( _! pres5ce4 ,our eyes 7 held1 z long z ! bodies ( ! sa9ts lay hid 9 _! graves4 ,n[ ,god has op5$ our eyes1 & we h se5 ! aids :i* _h s (t5 succ\r$ u4 ,be=e1 we saw !m n1 al?\gh we possess$ !m4 ,& s1 z ?\gh ! ,"l said to our trembl+ he>ts1 #8,behold :at great m>tyrs ,i h giv5 y2' ev5 s ) op5$ eyes we behold ! glory ( ! ,"l1 :i* z to ! passion ( ! m>tyrs is pa/1 z to _! op]ation is pres5t4 ,we h escap$1 my bre?r51 no light load ( %ame2 we _h patrons & we knew x n4 ,?is "o ?+ we h f\nd1 :]e9 we seem to excel our ance/ors2 !y lo/ ! k ( ! holy m>tyrs1 & we h ga9$ x4 #ab4 ,^! noble relics are dug out ( an ignoble sepul*re2 ^! trophies are display$ 9 ! face ( day4 ,! tomb is moi/ ) blood1 ! tok5s ( a triumphant dea? are display$1 ! un9jur$ relics are f\nd 9 _! prop] place & ord]1 ! head sep>at$ f ! body4 ,old m5 n[ relate t !y h =m]ly he>d ! names ( ^! m>tyrs1 & read _! titles4 ,! city :i* _h seiz$ on ! m>tyrs ( o!r places _h lo/ h] own4 ,?is is ! gift ( ,god1 & yet ! fav\r :i* ! ,"l ,jesus has conf]r$ 9 ! "t ( my episcopate ,i _c d5y1 & s9ce ,i myself am n c\nt$ wor?y to be a m>tyr1 ,i h ga9$ ^! m>tyrs = y4 #ac4 ,br+ ^! victori\s victims to ! spot :]e ,*ri/ is ! sacrifice4 ,b ,he1 ,:o suff]$ = all1 ^u ! ,alt>1 !y1 :o h be5 r$eem$ by ,8 passion1 "u ! ,alt>4 ,?is spot ,i _h de/9$ = myself1 = x is fitt+ t ! prie/ %\ld re/ :]e he ha? be5 wont to (f]1 b ,i give up ! "r side to ! sacr$ victims3 t spot 0 due to ! m>tyrs4 ,:]e=e let u bury ! hall[$ relics1 plac+ !m 9 a wor?y home1 & let u employ ! :ole day 9 fai?ful devotion4 #ad4 ,! p l\dly reque/$ t ! deposition ( ! m>tyrs %\ld be def]r$ until ! ,"l's ,day2 b at l5g? ,i prevail$ t x %\ld take place on ! foll[+ day4 ,on t day ,i deliv]$ a second s]mon to ! p to ! foll[+ effect4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xix4 #b4 #ae4 ,ye/]day ,i disc\rs$ ^u ! v]se1 ,day unto day utt]e? spee*1 speak+ accord+ to my capacity3 to-day ,holy ,scripture seems to me to h propheci$1 n only be=e1 b n[4 ,= see+ t ?is y\r dev\t celebration has cont9u$ night & day1 ! oracles ( prophetic song h decl>$ t ^!1 ev5 ye/]day & to-day1 are ! days ( :i* x is mo/ opportunely said day unto day utt]e? spee*1 & ^! ! nights to :i* ! say+ is appropriate t night unto night utt]e? k4 ,= :at else h ye done dur+ ^! two days b utt] ! ^w ( ,god ) deep emotion1 & prove y\rselves to h ! k ( fai?8 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 viii4 #bi4 #af4 ,?is y\r celebration "s1 z is _! wont1 are envi\s (4 ,& s9ce _! envi\s m9ds _c endure x1 !y also hate its cause1 & proce$ to su* a pit* ( folly z to d5y ! m]its ( ! m>tyrs1 ^: p[] ! v devils confess4 ,b ?is is n /range2 = su* is ! fai?lessness ( unbeliev]s t ! confession ( ! devil himself is (t5 less intol]able4 ,= ! devil said1 ,jesus1 ,?\ ,son ( ! liv+ ,god1 art ,?\ come to torm5t u be=e ! "t8 ,& yet :5 ! ,jews he>d ?is !y ev5 !n d5i$ ! ,son ( ,god4 ,& n[ ye h he>d ! devils cry+ out1 & own+ to ! m>tyrs t !y _c be> _! tortures1 & say+ #8,:y are ye come to torm5t u s griev\sly8' ,& ! ,arians say1 #8,^! are n m>tyrs1 nor c !y torm5t ! devil nor dispossess any "o3' :ile yet _! own words are evid5ce ( ! torm5ts ( ! evil spirits1 & ! b5efits ( ! m>tyrs are %ewn by ! recov]y ( ! heal$1 & ! manife/ pro( ( ^? t 7 dispossess$4 #ag4 ,!y d5y t ! bl9d man receiv$ 8 sight1 b he d5ies n 8 own cure4 ,he says1 #8,i :o 0 bl9d n[ see4' ,he says1 #8,my bl9dness has left me2' he evid5ces x by ! fact4 ,!y d5y ! b5efit1 ?\gh !y _c d5y ! fact4 ,! man is well kn[n3 :5 9 heal? he 0 employ$ 9 public trade1 8 "n is ,sev]us1 a but*] by bus9ess4 ,:5 8 affliction befell him he laid d[n 8 employm5t4 ,he calls z 8 witnesses ^? m5 by ^: *>ities he 0 support$2 he summons z witnesses ( 8 pres5t visitation ! v m5 :o bore te/imony to 8 bl9dness4 ,he decl>es t :5 he t\*$ ! bord] ( ! g>m5t ) :i* ! m>tyrs' bodies 7 clo!d1 8 sight 0 re/or$ to him4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john ix4 #be4 #ah4 ,is n ?is l :at we read 9 ! ,gospel8 ,= ! p[] :i* we admire proce$s f "o & ! same ,au?or2 nor does x signify :e!r x is a "w or a gift1 see+ t ,he conf]s gifts 9 ,8 works & works by ,8 gifts4 ,= :at ,he has enabl$ "s !mselves to p]=m1 ?is 9 ! "w ( o!rs ,8 ,"n effects4 ,?us we read 9 ! ,gospel t ! ,jews1 :5 !y saw t ! bl9d man _h receiv$ 8 sight1 requir$ ! te/imony ( 8 p>5ts4 ,!y ask$1 #8,h[ has y\r son receiv$ 8 sight8' ,t bl9d man said1 ,:]eas ,i 0 bl9d n[ ,i see1 & s too our bl9d man says1 #8,i 0 bl9d1 & n[ ,i see4' ,enquire ( o!rs1 if ye believe me n2 "q /rang]s1 if y suspect 8 p>5ts ( be+ 9 collusion ) me4 ,! ob/9acy ( ^! m5 is m dete/able ?an t ( ! ,jews1 = ! latt] inquir$ ( ! man's p>5ts to solve _! d\bts2 !y secretly inquire b op5ly d5y1 no long] refus+ cr$it to ! miracle b to its ,au?or4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xiv4 #ab4 #ai & #bj4 ,b ,i w\ld fa9 ask1 :at x is !y w n believe2 is x t any "o c be reliev$ by ! m>tyrs8 ,b ?is is n to believe 9 ,*ri/1 = ,he ha? said1 ,& great] ?+s ?an ^! %all ye d4 ,or only by ^? m>tyrs1 ^: m]its h long be5 efficaci\s1 & ^: bodies h long be5 discov]$8 ,"h ,i ask :e!r x is ( myself or ( ! holy m>tyrs t !y are jeal\s8 ,if ( me1 h ,i wr\ght any miracles by my own means1 9 my own "n8 ,:y !n d !y envy me t :i* is n m9e8 ,b if ( ! m>tyrs 7= if n ( me x mu/ be ( !m !y are envi\s7 !y %[ t _! ,cre$ is diff]5t f t ( ! m>tyrs4 ,= !y w\ld n envy _! works unless !y deem$ ! fai? :i* 0 9 !m to be t :i* !y !mselves h n4 ,?is is t ,fai? seal$ by ! tradition ( our ance/ors1 :i* ! devils !mselves _c d5y1 ?\gh ! ,arians d4 #ba4 ,we h he>d to-day ^? on :om h&s 7 laid1 pr(ess t no man c be sav$ :o does n believe 9 ! ,fa!r1 ,son1 & ,holy ,gho/3 t he 0 dead & buri$ :o d5i$ ! ,holy ,gho/1 :o believ$ n ! ,almighty p[] ( ! ,tr9ity4 ,?is ! devil confesses1 b ! ,arians w n own x4 ,! devil says1 ,let him :o d5ies ! div9ity ( ! ,holy ,_s be torm5t$ z he himself 0 torm5t$ by ! ,m>tyrs4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,m>k i4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john ix4 #bi4 #bb4 ,:at ,i accept f ! devil is n 8 te/imony1 b 8 confession4 ,he spoke unwill+ly1 compell$ & tortur$4 ,t :i* wick$ness suppress$1 =ce extort$4 ,! devil yields to bl[s1 b z yet ! ,arians h n le>n$ to yield4 ,h[ mu* h !y suff]$1 & l ,ph>aoh1 !y are h>d5$ by _! calamities6 ,! devil said1 z we f9d x writt51 ,i "k ,!e ,:o ,?\ art1 ! ,son ( ! ,liv+ ,god4 ,! ,jews said1 ,we "k n :o ,he is4 ,ye/]day1 & ! prec$+ night & day ! devils said1 #8,we "k t ye are m>tyrs1' :ile ! ,arians said1 #8,we "k n1 we w n und]/& nor believe4' ,! devils say to ! m>tyrs1 #8,ye are come to de/roy u1' ! ,arians say1 #8,^! torm5ts ( ! devil are n true torm5ts b pret5d$ & c\nt]feit4' ,i h he>d ( _m c\nt]feits1 b no man c\ld ev] feign himself a devil4 ,aga91 :at is ! mean+ ( ! agony we see 9 !m1 :5 ! h& is laid on !m8 ,:at room is "h = fraud & :at suspicion ( impo/ure8 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 iv4 #aj4 #bc4 ,b ,i w n call ! words ( devils z a te/imony to ! m>tyrs3 let ! sacr$ suff]+s ( ! m>tyrs be e/abli%$ by _! own sup]natural acts2 judges inde$ !y h1 namely1 ^? t h be5 cleans$1 witnesses1 namely ^? t h be5 dispossess$4 ,bett] ?an t ( devils is _! voice :o came diseas$ & are n[ heal$1 bett] is t voice :i* ! m>tyrs blood s5ds =?1 = blood has a l\d voice :i* rea*es f e>? to heav54 ,ye h read ^? words ( ,god1 ,?y bro!r's blood crie? unto ,me6 ,?is blood cries by its purple /a9s1 x cries by its signal efficacy1 x cries by its triumphant suff]+4 ,we h grant$ y\r reque/ & h put (f till to-day ! burial ( ! relics :i* %\ld h tak5 place ye/]day4 ,,lett] ,,xxiii4 ,a4,d4 #chf4 ,,?is lett] is address$ to ! ,bi%ops ( ! prov9ce ( milia1 :i*1 z =m+ "p ( ! political diocese ( ,italy1 0 "u ! ecclesia/ical sup]9t5d5ce ( ! ,bi%op ( ,milan1 :o ex]cis$ ! p[]s1 if he _h n ! title1 ( ,ex>*4 7,see ,b+ham ,antiq4 ix4 #a1 #f1 #h47 ,! ,bi%ops apply to him = 8 decision z to ! prop] day = obs]v+ ,ea/] 9 ! foll[+ ye>1 ,a4,d4 #chg1 9 :i* ! fir/ day ( ! week fell on ! f\rte5? day ( ! moon1 or1 z x is call$ "h1 ! #8f\rte5? moon4' ,?is 0 a "q :i* = long tr\bl$ ! ,*ur*1 & divid$ ! ,ea/ & ,we/1 & mu* importance 0 atta*$ to x4 ,! :ole "q is fully discuss$ 9 ,dict4 ( ,*ri/4 ,antiq4 "u #8,ea/]1' 9 a le>n$ article by ! ,rev4 ,l4 ,h5sley4 ,"s int]e/+ rem>ks on x1 9 connection ) disputes 9 ,engl&1 may be se5 9 ,pr(4 ,bright's ,e>ly ,engli% ,*4 ,hi/4 pp4 #gf-gi1 & #aic-bjj4 ,mr4 ,h5sley has k9dly drawn up ! foll[+ table1 :i* exhibits at a glance ! po9ts on :i* ,s4 ,ambrose ent]s 9 ?is lett]4 ,,table ,,( ,,ea/] ,,f ,a4,d4 #cgc ,,to ,a4,d4 #chg4 ,,gold5 ,,sunday ,a4,d4 ,,numb]4 ,,lett]4 ,,ea/] ,,t]m4 ,,ea/] ,,day4 99#cgc #ac ,f ,m>* #bd ,f ,m>* #ca #cgd #ad ,e ,april #ab ,d ,april #ac #cge #ae ,d ,april #a ,g ,april #e #cgf #af ,,cb ,april #ba ,c ,april #bg 99#cgg #ag ,a ,april #i ,a ,april #af #cgh #ah ,g ,m>* #bi ,d ,april #a #cgi #ai ,f ,april #ag ,b ,april #ba 99#chj #a ,,ed ,april #e ,d ,april #ab #cha #b ,c ,m>* #be ,g ,m>* #bh #chb #c ,b ,april #ac ,e ,april #ag 99#chc #d ,a ,april #b ,a ,april #i #chd #e ,,gf ,m>* #bb ,d ,m>* #bd #che #f ,e ,april #aj ,b ,april #ac #chf #g ,d ,m>* #cj ,e ,april #e 99#chg #h ,c ,april #ah ,g ,april #be 99 ,! a/]isks m>k ! ye> 9 :i* ! full moon falls on ! ,sunday1 & :i* are ref]r$ to 9 ! ,lett]4 ,,to ,,! ,,lords1 ,,8 ,,bre?r5 ,,mo/ ,,belov$1 ,,! ,,bi%ops ,,e/abli%$ ,,?r\gh\t ,,! ,,prov9ce ,,( ,,milia1 ,,ambrose1 ,,bi%op4 #a4 ,,t to settle ! day ( ! celebration ( ! ,passov] requires m ?an ord9>y wisdom1 we are taught bo? by ! ,holy ,scripture & by ! tradition ( ! ,fa!rs1 :o1 :5 assembl$ at ! ,nic5e ,synod1 9 addition to _! true & admirable decrees conc]n+ ! ,fai?1 =m$ also = ! above-m5tion$ celebration a plan = n9ete5 ye>s ) ! aid ( ! mo/ skilful calculators1 & con/itut$ a sort ( cycle to s]ve z a patt]n = subsequ5t ye>s4 ,?is cycle !y call$ ! n9ete5 ye>s' cycle#abg1 _! aim be+ t we %\ld n wav] 9 unc]ta9 & ungr\nd$ op9ions on su* a celebration1 b asc]ta9 ! true me?od & s ensure su* concurr5ce ( ! affections ( all1 t ! sacrifice = ! ,"l's ,resurrection %\ld be (f]$ e :]e on ! same night4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xxii4 #g-ab4 #b4 ,my ,lords & bre?r5 mo/ belov$1 we ought n s f> to deviate f tru?1 or to be ( su* v>y+ & w&]+ m9ds1 z to ! obligation ( ?is celebration hav+ be5 impos$ ^u all ,*ri/ians3 s9ce our ,"l ,himself select$ ! day to celebrate x ^u1 :i* agre$ ) ! me?od ( ! true obs]vance4 ,= x is writt53 ,!n came ! day :5 ! ,passov] mu/ be kill$4 ,& ,he s5t ,pet] & ,john1 say+1 ,g & prep>e u ! ,passov] t we may eat4 ,& !y said unto ,him1 ,:]e wilt ,?\ t we prep>e8 ,& ,he said unto !m1 ,behold :5 ye are ent]$ into ! city1 !re %all a man meet y1 be>+ a pit*] ( wat]3 foll[ him into ! h\se :]e he ent]e? 94 ,& ye %all say unto ! goodman ( ! h\se1 ! ,ma/] sai? unto !e1 ,:]e is ! gue/-*amb]1 :]e ,i %all eat ! ,passov] ) ,my disciples8 ,& he %all %ew y a l>ge upp] room1 !re make ready4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iv4 #aj1 #aa4 #c4 ,we obs]ve !n t we ought n to g d[n to places 9 ! e>?1 b to seek a l>ge upp] room furni%$1 = u to celebrate ! ,"l's ,passov]4 ,= we ought to wa% our s5ses1 s to speak1 ) ! spiritual wat] ( ! ev]la/+ f\nta91 & ma9ta9 ! rule ( ! dev\t celebration1 & n foll[ common notions & g 9 que/ ( days accord+ to ! moon1 :]eas ! ,apo/le says1 ,ye obs]ve days1 & mon?s1 & times1 & ye>s4 ,i am afraid ( y1 le/ ,i h be/[$ ^u y lab\r 9 va94 ,= x is sure to be injuri\s#abh4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxviii4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 lxxxix4 #cf1 #cg4 #d4 ,b x is "o ?+ to obs]ve !m aft] ! hea!n fa%ion1 s z to decide on :at day ( ! moon y are to attempt any?+1 = in/ance1 t y %\ld avoid ! fif?#abi & beg9 no "w ^u x1 & to recomm5d diff]5t po9ts 9 ! moon's c\rse = comm5c+ employm5ts1 or to avoid c]ta9 days1 z _m are 9 ! habit ( avoid+ days call$ #8foll[+'#acj or ! ,egyptian days3 x is ano!r ?+ to turn ! obs]vance ( a religi\s m9d to ! day ( :i* x is writt51 ,?is is ! day :i* ! ,"l ha? made4 ,= al?\gh x is writt5 t ! ,"l's ,passov] ought to be celebrat$ on ! f\rte5? day ( ! fir/ mon?1 & we ought to look = :at is truly ! f\rte5? moon#aca = celebrat+ ! c\rse ( our ,"l's ,passion1 /ill we c und]/& f ?is t to fix su* a solemnity !re is requir$ ei!r ! p]fection ( ! ,*ur*1 or ! fulness ( cle> fai?1 z ! ,prophet said :5 he spoke ( ! ,son ( ,god1 t 8 ?rone is z ! sun be=e me1 & z ! p]fect moon1 x %all rema9 = ev]4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xvii4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xiii4 #cb4 #e4 ,h5ce x is t our ,"l ,himself also1 :5 ,he _h p]=m$ ,8 wond]ful works ^u ! e>?1 z if ! fai? ( human m9ds 7 n[ e/abli%$1 obs]v$ t x 0 ! "t ( ,8 ,passion1 say+1 ,fa!r1 ! h\r is come1 glorify ,?y ,son1 t ,?y ,son also may glorify ,!e4 ,= ,he tea*es else:]e t ,he s\ght ?is glory ( celebrat+ ,8 ,passion1 :]e ,he says1 ,g ye1 & tell t fox1 ,behold1 ,i ca/ out devils1 & ,i d cures to-day & to-morr[1 & ! ?ird day ,i am p]fect$4 ,9 !m inde$ is ,jesus p]fect$1 :o beg9 to be p]fect1 t ) _! fai? !y may believe on ! fulness ( ,8 ,div9ity & ,8 ,r$emption4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxix4 #abf4 ,sid5ote3 ,eccl4 iii4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]em4 viii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,isaiah i4 #c4 #f4 ,!re=e we seek out bo? ! day & ! h\r1 z ! ,scripture tea*es u4 ,! prophet ,david also says1 ,x is "t = !e1 ,"l1 to "w1 :5 he s\ght und]/&+ to "k ! te/imonies ( ! ,"l4 ,! ,prea*] also sai?1 ,to e ?+ !re is a season2 ,j]emy exclaims1 ,! turtle & ! swall[ & ! sp>r[s ( ! gr\nd obs]ve ! "t ( _! com+4 ,b :at c appe> m evid5t ?an t x is ( ! ,passion ( our ,"l t x is said1 ,! ox kn[e? 8 own]1 & ! ass 8 ma/]'s crib8 ,let u !n ackn[l$ge ?is crib ( our ,ma/]1 :]e9 we are n\ri%$1 f$1 & refre%$4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xlix4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 vi4 #b4 #g4 ,we ought !re=e especially to "k ?is "t1 at :i* ov] ! univ]sal _w ! accordant pray]s ( ! sacr$ night are to be p\r$ =?2 = pray]s are comm5d$ by season also1 z x is writt51 ,9 an acceptable "t h ,i he>d !e1 & 9 a day ( salvation h ,i help$ !e4 ,?is is ! "t ( :i* ! ,apo/le said1 ,behold1 n[ is ! accept$ "t1 behold1 n[ is ! day ( salvation4 #h4 ,accord+ly1 s9ce1 ev5 aft] ! calculations ( ! ,egyptians1 & ! def9itions ( ! *ur* ( ,alex&ria1 & also ( ! ,bi%op ( ! *ur* ( ,rome1 sev]al p]sons are /ill wait+ my judgem5t by lett]1 x is ne$ful t ,i %\ld write :at my op9ion is ab\t ! day ( ! ,passov]4 ,= ?\gh ! "q :i* has aris5 is ab\t ! approa*+ ,pas*al day1 yet we /ate :at we ?9k %\ld be ma9ta9$ = all subsequ5t "t1 9 case any "q ( ! k9d %\ld come up4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xiii4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xii4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,lev4 xxiii4 #e4 #i4 ,b !re are two ?+s to be obs]v$ 9 ! solemnity ( ! passov]1 ! f\rte5? moon1 & ! fir/ mon?1 :i* is call$ ! mon? ( ! new fruits#acb4 ,!re=e t we may n appe> to be dep>t+ f ! ,old ,te/am5t1 let u recite ! words ( ! section conc]n+ ! day ( celebrat+ ! ,passov]4 ,moses w>ns ! p1 say+ t !y mu/ keep ! mon? ( ! new fruits1 proclaim+ t x is ! fir/ mon?1 = he says1 ,?is mon? %all be unto y ! beg9n+ ( mon?s2 x %all be ! fir/ mon? ( ! ye> to y1 & ?\ %alt (f] ! ,passov] ( ! ,"l ?y ,god on ! f\rte5? day ( ! fir/ mon?4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 v4 #ag4 #aj4 ,! law 0 giv5 by ,moses1 b grace & tru? came by ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,he !re=e1 ,:o spake ! law1 aft]w>ds com+ by ! ,virg9 9 ! la/ times1 accompli%$ ! fulness ( ! ,law1 = ,he came n to de/roy ! ,law b to fulfil x1 & ,he celebrat$ ! ,passov] 9 ! week 9 :i* ! f\rte5? moon 0 ! fif? day ( ! week1 & !n on t v day1 z :at is said be=e tea*es u1 ,he ate ! ,passov] ) 8 disciples3 b on ! foll[+ day1 on ! six? day ( ! week1 ,he 0 crucifi$ on ! fifte5? moon4 ,b ! sixte5? moon 0 ! ,sabba? :i* 0 an high day1 & s on ! sev5te5? moon ,he rose aga9 f ! dead4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxviii4 #bd4 #aa4 ,we mu/ !n keep ?is law ( ,ea/]1 n to keep ! f\rte5? day z ! day ( ! ,resurrection1 b r z ! day ( ! ,passion1 or at lea/ "o ( ! next prec$+ days1 because ! fea/ ( ! ,resurrection is kept on ! ,"l's day2 & on ! ,"l's day we _c fa/2 = we rightly condemn ! ,mani*ans = _! fa/ ^u ?is day4 ,= x is unbelief 9 ,*ri/'s ,resurrection1 to appo9t a rule ( fa/+ = ! day ( ! ,resurrection1 s9ce ! ,law says t ! ,passion is to be eat5 ) bitt]ness#acc1 t is1 ) grief1 because ! ,au?or ( ,salvation 0 sla9 by s great a sacrilege on ! "p ( m52 b on ! ,"l's day ! ,prophet tea*es u t we %\ld rejoice1 say+1 ,?is is ! day :i* ! ,"l ha? made3 let u rejoice & be glad 9 x4 #ab4 ,!re=e x is fit t n only ! day ( ! ,passion1 b also t ( ! ,resurrection be obs]v$ by u1 t we may h a day bo? ( bitt]ness & ( joy2 fa/ on ! "o1 on ! o!r be refre%$4 ,consequ5tly1 if ! f\rte5? moon ( ! fir/ mon? fall1 z w be ! case next "t1 on ! ,"l's day1 inasmu* z we ought nei!r to fa/ on ! ,"l's day1 nor on ! ?irte5? moon :i* falls on ! ,sabba?-day to break ! fa/1 :i* mu/ especially be obs]v$ on ! day ( ! ,passion1 ! celebration ( ,ea/] mu/ be po/pon$ to ! next week4 ,= ! fifte5? day ( ! mon? foll[s1 on :i* ,*ri/ suff]$1 & x w be ! second day ( ! week4 ,! ?ird day ( ! week w be ! sixte5? moon1 on :i* our ,"l's ,fle% re/$ 9 ! tomb2 & ! f\r? day ( ! week w be ! sev5te5? moon on :i* our ,"l rose aga94 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john ii4 #ai4 #ac4 ,:5 !re=e ^! ?ree sacr$ days run z !y d next "t into ! fur!r week1 )9 :i* ?ree days ,he bo? suff]$ & re/$ & rose aga91 ( :i* ?ree days ,he says1 ,de/roy ?is temple1 & 9 ?ree days ,i w raise x up1 :at c br+ u tr\ble or d\bt8 ,= if x raises a scruple t we d n on ! f\rte5? moon celebrate ! p>ticul> day ei!r ( ,8 ,passion or ,resurrection1 we may rememb] t our ,"l ,himself did n suff] on ! f\rte5? moon1 b on ! fifte5?1 & on ! sev5te5? ,he rose aga94 ,b if any are tr\bl$ at our pass+ ov] ! f\rte5? moon1 :i* falls ^u ! ,"l's day1 t is ! #ah? ( ,april1 & recomm5d+ its celebration on ! foll[+ ,"l's day1 !re is ?is au?ority = do+ s4 #ad4 ,9 times lately pa/1 :5 ! f\rte5? moon ( ! fir/ mon? fell on ! ,"l's day1 ! solemnity 0 celebrat$ on ! ,"l's day next ensu+4 ,b 9 ! eighty-n9? ye> ( ! ,era ( ,diocletian#acd1 :5 ! f\rte5? moon 0 on ! #bd? ( ,m>*1 ,ea/] 0 kept by u on ! la/ day ( ,m>*4 ,! ,alex&rians & ,egyptians also1 z !y wrote !mselves1 :5 ! f\rte5? day ( ! moon fell on ! #bh? day ( ! mon? ,pham5o?1 kept ,ea/] on ! fif? day ( ! mon? ,ph>mu?i1 :i* is ! la/ day ( ,m>*1 & s agre$ ) u4 ,aga9 9 ! n9ety-?ird ye> ( ! ,era ( ,diocletian1 :5 ! f\rte5? moon fell on ! f\rte5? day ( ! mon? ,ph>mu?i1 :i* is ! #i? ( ,april1 & 0 ! ,"l's day1 ,ea/] 0 kept on ! ,"l's day1 ! #ba/ day ( ,ph>mu?i1 or accord+ to u on ! #af? ( ,april4 ,:]e=e s9ce we h bo? reason & prec$5t1 no?+ %\ld di/urb u ^u ?is head4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xvi4 #a4 #ae4 ,!re is yet ?is fur!r po9t t seems to require explanation1 t sev]al p]sons ?9k t we %all be keep+ ,ea/] 9 ! second mon?1 :]eas x is writt51 ,keep ! fir/ mon?1 ! mon? ( new fruits4 ,! case h[ev] _c occur t any %\ld keep ,ea/] out ( ! mon? ( ! new fruits1 except ^? :o keep ! f\rte5? moon s /rictly to ! lett]1 t !y w n celebrate _! ,ea/] on any day b t4 ,moreov] ! ,jews are go+ to celebrate ! approa*+ ,passov] 9 ! twelf? & n 9 ! fir/ mon?1 viz4 on ! #bj? ( ,m>* accord+ to u1 b accord+ to ! ,egyptians on ! tw5ty-f\r? day ( ! mon? ,pham5o?1 :i* is n ! fir/ mon? b ! twelf?1 = ! fir/ mon? ( ! ,egyptians is call$ ,ph>mu?i1 & beg9s on ! #bg? ( ,m>* & ends on ! #be? ( ,april4 ,!re=e accord+ to ! ,egyptians we %all keep ,ea/] ,sunday 9 ! fir/ mon?1 t is1 on ! #be? ( ,april1 :i* is ! ?irtie? day ( ! mon? ,ph>mu?i4 #af4 ,nor d ,i consid] x unreasonable to borr[ a prec$5t = obs]v+ ! mon? f ! c\ntry 9 :i* ! fir/ ,passov] 0 celebrat$4 ,= :i* reason also our pr$ecessors 9 ! ord9ance ( ! ,nic5e ,c\ncil ?\ght fit to decide t _! cycle ( n9ete5 ye>s %\ld belong to ! same mon?1 if "o obs]ves x dilig5tly2 & !y rightly kept ! v mon? ( ! new fruits1 = 9 ,egypt x is 9 ?is ! fir/ mon? t ! new corn is cut3 & ?is mon? is ! fir/ 9 respect ( ! crops ( ! ,egyptians & fir/ accord+ to ! ,law1 b ! eigh? accord+ to our cu/om1 = ! indiction beg9s 9 ! mon? ( ,septemb]4 ,! fir/ ( ,april !re=e is 9 ! eigh? mon?4 ,b ! mon? beg9s n accord+ to vulg> usage1 b accord+ to ! cu/om ( le>n$ m51 f ! day ( ! equ9ox1 :i* is ! #ba/ ( ,m>*1 & ends on ! #ba/ ( ,april4 ,!re=e ! days ( ,ea/] h be5 g5]ally kept z mu* z possible )9 ^! ?irty-"o#ace days4 #ag4 ,b aft] keep+ ,ea/] ,sunday six ye>s ago#acf on ! #ba/ ( ,april1 t is on ! ?irtie? day ( ! mon? accord+ to our reckon+1 we h no reason to be di/ress$ if ?is next "t also we are to keep x on ! ?irtie? day ( ! mon? ,ph>mu?i4 ,if any "o ?9k t x is ! second mon?1 because ,ea/] ,sunday w be on ! ?ird day f ! completion ( ! mon? 7b ?is appe>s to be complet$ on ! #ba/ ( ,april7 he %\ld consid] t ! f\rte5? moon1 :i* is our object1 w fall on ! #ah? ( ,april & ?us )9 ! regul> c\nt+ ( ! mon?4 ,b :at ! law requires is t ! day ( ! ,passion %\ld be kept )9 ! fir/ mon?1 ! mon? ( new fruits4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 v4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xii4 #ah4 ,lev4 xxiii4 #e4 ,num4 xxviii4 #af4 #ah4 ,! me?od !n is satisfactory z f> z ! complete c\rse ( ! moon is conc]n$1 inasmu* z ?ree m days rema9 to complete ! mon?4 ,ea/] !n does n pass on into ano!r mon?1 s9ce x w be kept )9 ! same mon?1 t is1 ! fir/4 ,b t x is n fit t we %\ld be ti$ to ! lett]1 n only does ! cu/om>y me?od ( keep+ ,ea/] ( itself in/ruct u1 b ! ,apo/le too tea*es u1 :5 he says1 ,*ri/ our ,passov] is sacrific$4 ,! passage also :i* has be5 cit$ tea*es u t we are n to foll[ ! lett]1 = ?us x runs3 ,& ?\ %alt sacrifice ! ,passov] to ! ,"l ?y ,god on ! f\rte5? day ( ! fir/ mon?#acg4 ,he uses ! ^w #8day' 9 ! place ( #8moon2' & s ! mo/ skilful accord+ to ! law calculate ! mon? by ! moon's c\rse1 & s9ce ! moon's c\rse1 t is ! fir/ day1 may beg9 ) m ?an "o ( ! nones1 y p]ceive t ! nones ( ,may d /ill admit ( be+ reckon$ 9 ! fir/ mon? ( ! new fruits4 ,!re=e ev5 accord+ to ! judgem5t ( ! law ?is is ! fir/ mon?4 ,to conclude1 ! ,greeks call ! moon 1 ow+ to :i* !y call ! mon?s 9 ,greek 1 & ! ord9>y usage ( =eign nation employs moon 9 ! s5se ( day4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xii4 #e-h4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xii4 #aa-ad4 #ai4 ,b ev5 ! ,lessons ( ! ,old ,te/am5t %ew t diff]5t days are to be obs]v$ = ! ,passion & ,resurrection3 = !re x runs1 ,y\r lamb %all be )\t blemi%1 a male ( ! fir/ ye>3 ye %all take x out f ! %eep or f ! goats2 & ye %all keep x up until ! f\rte5? day ( ! same mon?1 & ! :ole assembly ( ! congregation ( ,israel %all kill x 9 ! ev5+4 ,& !y %all take ( ! blood1 & /rike x on ! two side po/s1 & on ! upp] door po/ ( ! h\se :]e9 !y %all eat x4 ,& !y %all eat ! fle% 9 t night1 roa/ ) fire1 & fur!r on1 ,& ye %all eat x ) anxiety#ach3 x is ! ,"l's ,passov]4 ,= ,i w pass ?r\gh ! l& ( ,egypt ?is night1 & w smite all ! fir/-born 9 ! l& ( ,egypt1 bo? man & bea/2 & 9 all ! l& ( ,egypt#aci w ,i execute v5geance3 ,i am ! ,"l4 ,& ! blood %all be to y = a tok5 9 ! h\ses :]e ye are2 & ,i w see ! blood & ,i w protect y & ! plague ( ext]m9ation %all n be on y4 ,& ,i w smite ! l& ( ,egypt1 ,& ?is day %all be unto y = a memorial2 & ye %all keep x a fea/ to ! ,"l ?r\gh\t y\r g5]ations3 ye %all keep x a fea/ by an ord9ance = ev]4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,s4 ,john ii4 #ah4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xii4 #bi4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ca4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #cc4 #bj4 ,we obs]ve t ! day ( ! ,passion is m>k$ out z a fa/1 = ! lamb is to be sla9 at ! ev5+3 ?\gh we might und]/& by ev5+ ! la/ "t1 accord+ to ,john :o says1 ,*ildr51 x is ! la/ "t4 ,b ev5 accord+ to ! my/]y1 x is pla9 t x 0 kill$ 9 ! ev5+1 :5 d>kness imm$iately took place1 & true fa/+ is to be obs]v$ on t day1 = ?us %all ye eat x ) anxiety3 b anxiety belongs to ^? :o fa/4 ,b on ! day ( ! ,resurrection !re is ! exultation ( refre%m5t & joy1 on :i* day ! p appe>s to h gone out ( ,egypt1 :5 ! fir/-born ( ! ,egyptians _h be5 kill$4 ,& ?is is %ewn m evid5tly by :at foll[s1 :]e9 ! ,scripture says1 t aft] ! ,jews kept ! ,passov] z ,moses ord]$1 ,x came to pass t at midnight ! ,"l smote all ! fir/-born 9 ! l& ( ,egypt f ! fir/-born ( ,ph>aoh4 ,& ,ph>aoh call$ = ,moses & ,a>on by night1 & said1 ,rise up1 & get y =? f among my p1 bo? ye & ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 & g s]ve ! ,"l4 ,& ! ,egyptians 7 urg5t ^u ! p1 t !y might s5d !m out ( ! l& 9 ha/e4 ,ev5tually ! ,israelites w5t 9 su* mann]1 t !y _h n opportunity to leav5 _! d\gh1 = ! ,egyptians ?ru/ !m out1 & w\ld n wait = !m to take ! prep>ation !y _h made = !mselves = ! way4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 x4 #b4 #ba4 ,we h made x cle> !n t ! day ( ! ,resurrection ought to be obs]v$ aft] ! day ( ! ,passion1 & t ?is day ( ! ,resurrection ought n to be on ! f\rte5? moon1 b lat]1 z ! ,old ,te/am5t says1 because ! day ( ! ,resurrection is t on :i* ! p go+ out ( ,egypt1 aft] be+ baptiz$1 z ! ,apo/le says1 9 ! sea & 9 ! cl\d1 ov]came dea?1 receiv+ spiritual bread1 & dr9k+ spiritual dr9k f ! rock3 & fur!r t ! ,"l's ,passion _c be celebrat$ on ! ,"l's day1 & t if ! f\rte5? moon %\ld fall ^u ! ,"l's day1 t ano!r week ought to be add$1 z 0 done 9 ! sev5ty six? ye>#adj ( ! era ( ,diocletian4 ,= !n )\t any d\bt or hesitation on ! "p ( our fa!rs we celebrat$ ,ea/] ,sunday on ! tw5ty-eigh? day ( ! mon? ,ph>mu?i1 :i* is ! #bcrd ( ,april4 ,& bo? ! c\rse ( ! moon & ! reason ( ! case concur 9 recomm5d+ ?is1 = next ,ea/] is to be kept on ! tw5ty fir/ moon1 = to t day its range has commonly ext5d$4 ,sid5ote3 ,col4 iv4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxli4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 v4 #h4 #bb4 ,s9ce !re=e s _m indications ( tru? are comb9$1 let u aft] ! example ( our fa!rs celebrate ! fe/ival ( our g5]al ,salvation ) joy & exultation1 col\r+ our side po/s1 betwe5 :i* is ! door ( ! ^w :i* ! ,apo/le wi%es to be op5$ unto him1 ) fai? 9 ! ,"l's ,passion4 ,( ?is door ,david also says1 ,set a wat*1 ,o ,"l1 be=e my m\?2 keep ! door ( my lips1 t we may speak ( no?+ b ! ,blood ( ,*ri/1 :]eby we h conqu]$ dea?1 :]eby we are r$eem$4 ,let ! sweet od\r ( ,*ri/ burn 9 u4 ,to ,him let u li/51 on ,him let u turn ! eyes bo? ( m9d & body1 admir+ ,8 works1 proclaim+ ,8 bless+s2 ov] ! ?re%old ( our door let ! confession ( holy ,r$emption %9e respl5d5t4 ,let u ) f]v5t _s keep ! holy ,fea/1 9 ! unleav5$ bread ( s9c]ity & tru?1 & s++ 9 pi\s doctr9e ) "o accord ! ,glory ( ! ,fa!r & ( ! ,son & ! undivid$ ,maje/y ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,,lett] ,,xxiv4 ,a4,d4 #chg4 ,s4 ,,ambrose "h reports ! result ( 8 second mission to ,maximus 9 behalf ( ,ju/9a & h] son ,val5t9ian ! #bnd4 ,he _h be=e gone1 z he m5tions 9 ?is lett]1 imm$iately aft] ! murd] ( ,gratian1 ,a4,d4 #chc1 & _h !n1 at mu* risk to himself1 done !m good s]vice1 & be5 ma9ly in/rum5tal 9 secur+ peace1 & induc+ ,maximus to ab/a9 f invad+ ,italy1 & to leave ,val5t9ian 9 possession ( a %>e ( ! ,empire4 ,n[ x seem$ c]ta9 t ,maximus 0 prep>+ to cross ! ,alps & deprive ,val5t9ian ( 8 dom9ions & probably ( 8 life1 & once m ,ju/9a & h] son seek ! aid ( ! great ,bi%op1 :om !y _h s cruelly p]secut$ dur+ ! peace he _h procur$ = !m4 ,x is v /rik+ to see ! p]secutors ?us r$uc$ to be suppliants ( _! victim1 & ! good ,bi%op at once r5d]+ !m ! s]vice :i* !y s\ght4 ,he writes ?is report :ile on 8 way back1 & s5ds x be=e him1 t ,val5t9ian & 8 "m might le>n ! tru? at once1 & lose no "t 9 mak+ prep>ation to meet _! dang]4 ,he 0 commission$ to induce ,maximus to ma9ta9 peace1 & to re/ore ! body ( ,gratian = burial at ,milan4 ,s4 ,ambrose 0 less successful 9 ?is embassy ?an 9 ! =m] "o1 & ,ju/9a & ,val5t9ian _h to escape to ! ,ea/ & put !mselves "u ! protection ( ,!odosius1 :o took up arms 9 _! behalf1 & m>*$ to ! ,we/1 defeat$ & captur$ ,maximus at ,aquileia1 & _h him put to dea?1 & s re/or$ ,val5t9ian to ! ,empire ( all ! ,we/1 ,a4,d4 #chh4 ,s4 ,ambrose _c h />t$ on 8 mission till aft] ,ea/]1 z ?is 0 ! ye> 9 :i* he baptiz$ ,s4 ,augu/9e4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,! ,,emp]or ,,val5t9ian4 #a4 ,,( my fidelity 9 my =m] mission y 7 s well assur$ z to require f me no acc\nt ( x4 ,inde$ ! v fact t ,i 0 deta9$ "s days 9 ,gaul suffici5tly prov$ t ,i _h made no promises acceptable to ,maximus1 nor agre$ to any measures :i* incl9$ to :at 0 pleas+ to him r ?an to ! e/abli%m5t ( peace4 ,& aga91 _h y n approv$ ( my fir/ mission y w\ld n h committ$ to me a second4 ,b s9ce z ,i 0 on ! po9t ( retir+ he laid ^u me ! necessity ( a discussion ) him1 ,i h ?\ght x be/ to address to y 9 ?is lett] an acc\nt ( my mission1 = fe> any "o %\ld give y an acc\nt :i* m+l$ tru? ) falsehood1 be=e my return c\ld decl>e to y ! tru? 9 its p]fect & s9c]e *>act]s4 #b4 ,! day aft] ,i rea*$ ,trves ,i pres5t$ myself at ! palace2 a ,gaul came out to receive me1 :o 0 ! ,emp]or's ,*amb]la91 & "o ( ! royal eunu*s4 ,i reque/$ an audi5ce2 he enquir$ :e!r ,i _h y\r ,maje/y's commission3 ,i repli$ t ,i _h4 ,he said t ,i c\ld only be he>d 9 ! ,consi/ory4 ,i answ]$ t ?is 0 n usual = ,bi%ops1 & at all ev5ts t !re 7 matt]s :]eon ,i requir$ s]i\s conf]5ce ) 8 ma/]4 ,to be brief2 he consult$ 8 ma/]1 & br\ght back ! same answ]1 s t x 0 pla9 t ! =m] _h orig9at$ ) 8 w4 ,i said t su* a c\rse 0 inconsi/5t ) ! (fice ,i bore1 b t ,i w\ld n %r9k f ! duty ,i _h und]tak51 & t m especially 9 y\r s]vice1 & z x really 0 to support y\r bro!rly affection1 ,i 0 glad to humble myself4 #c4 ,z soon z he _h tak5 8 seat 9 ! ,consi/ory ,i ent]$2 he rose to give me ! kiss ( peace4 ,i /ood among ! memb]s ( ! ,consi/ory2 "s ( !m urg$ me to g up ! /eps1 & he himself invit$ me4 ,i repli$1 #8,:y d y (f] a kiss to "o :om y d n ackn[l$ge#ada8 = _h y ackn[l$g$ me y w\ld n h se5 me "h4' #8,y are excit$1 ,bi%op1' said he4 #8,x is n ang]1' ,i said1 #8t ,i feel1 b %ame at appe>+ 9 a place unsuit$ to me4' #8,yet on y\r fir/ mission1' he said1 #8y ent]$ ! ,consi/ory4' #8,true1' ,i repli$1 #8b ! blame re/s on him :o summon$1 n on me :o ent]$4' #8,:y1' said he1 #8did y !n ent]8' #8,because1' ,i repli$1 #8,i 0 !n su+ = peace on behalf ( "o :o 0 inf]ior to y1 b ,i n[ appe> = y\r equal4' #8,by ^: fav\r1' said he1 #8is he my equal8' #8,by t ( ,almighty ,god1 :o has ma9ta9$ ,val5t9ian 9 ! empire ,he be/[$ on him4' #d4 ,at l5g? he broke out1 #8,x is y :o h cajol$ me1 y & ! wret* ,bauto1 :o wi%$ by sett+ up a boy to acquire sov]eignty = himself1 :o also br\ght b>b>ians ^u me2 z if ,i also _h n ^? :om ,i c\ld br+1 see+ ,i h s _m b>b>ians 9 my s]vice & pay4 ,b _h ,i n be5 )held at ! "t ( y\r arrival1 :o c\ld h resi/$ me & my p[]8' ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 i4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxviii4 #e4 #e4 ,i answ]$ mildly1 #8,y ne$ n be excit$1 = !re is no occasion = excitem5t2 li/5 r ) pati5ce to ! reply :i* ,i h to make4 ,my reason = com+ is1 t y h decl>$ t on my fir/ mission y tru/$ me & 7 deceiv$ by me4 ,x is a glory to me to h done ?is = ! safety ( an orphan ,emp]or1 = :om r ?an orphans ought we bi%ops to protect8 ,= x is writt51 ,relieve ! oppress$1 judge ! fa!rless1 plead = ! wid[2 & 9 ano!r place1 fa!r ( ! fa!rless1 & a judge ( ! wid[s4' #f4 ,b ,i w n make a boa/ ( my s]vices to ,val5t9ian4 ,to speak ! tru?1 :5 did ,i oppose y\r legions1 & resi/ y\r desc5t ^u ,italy8 ,by :at works1 by :at armies1 ) :at =ces8 ,did ,i block up aga9/ y ! passes ( ! ,alps ) my body8 ,w\ld t ?is 7 9 my p[]1 !n ,i %\ld n fe> ?is allegation1 nor y\r *>ges4 ,by :at promises did ,i beguile y into a cons5t to peace8 ,did n ,c\nt ,victor1 :om y _h s5t to reque/ peace1 meet me )9 ! fronti] ( ! prov9ces ( ,gaul1 ne> ! city ( ,may5ce8 ,:]e9 !n did ,val5t9ian deceive y1 :om y ask$ to grant y peace be=e he himself ask$ = x8 ,:]e9 did ,bauto deceive y1 :o %ew$ fidelity to 8 ,emp]or8 ,did he d s by n betray+ 8 own ma/]8 #g4 ,:]e9 h ,i circumv5t$ y8 ,0 x :51 on my fir/ arrival1 on y\r say+ t ,val5t9ian ought to h come to y z a son to a fa!r1 ,i answ]$ t x 0 n reasonable = a boy ) 8 wid[$ "m to cross ! ,alps 9 sev]e w9t] wea!r1 or )\t 8 "m be expos$ "u critical circum/ances to su* a j\rney8 ,my bus9ess 0 to br+ a message conc]n+ peace1 n to make any promise ( 8 com+3 x is c]ta9 t ,i h giv5 no pl$ge ( t1 conc]n+ :i* ,i _h receiv$ no comm&s1 & t ,i did n make any promise :atev]1 = y said1 #8,let u wait to see :at answ] ,victor w br+ back4' ,b x is well kn[n t he arriv$ at ,milan :ile ,i 0 deta9$ "h1 & t 8 reque/ 0 refus$4 ,x 0 only ab\t peace t we felt a common zeal1 n ab\t ! ,emp]or's arrival2 ^: com+ ought n to h be5 requir$4 ,i 0 pres5t :5 ,victor return$4 ,h[ !n did ,i meet ,val5t9ian8 ,! emiss>ies :o 7 s5t a second "t into ,gaul to say t he w\ld n come1 f\nd me at ,val5ce 9 ,gaul4 ,! soldi]s ( ei!r p>ty1 s5t to gu>d ! m\nta9 passes1 ,i met on my return4 ,:at armies ( y\rs did ,i !n recall8 :at eagles did ,i turn back f ,italy8 :at b>b>ians did ,c\nt ,bauto s5d aga9/ y8 #h4 ,& :at wond] if ,bauto1 ^: native c\ntry lies beyond ! ,rh9e1 _h done s1 :5 y y\rself ?reat5 ! ,roman ,empire ) b>b>ian allies1 & ) troops f beyond ! milit>y fronti]1 ^: commiss>iat 0 suppli$ by ! taxes ( ! prov9ces8 ,b consid] :at a diff]5ce !re is betwe5 y\r ?reats & ! mildness ( ! "y ,emp]or ,val5t9ian4 ,y insi/$ on mak+ an incursion into ,italy accompani$ by armies ( b>b>ians1 ,val5t9ian turn$ back ! ,huns & ,alans on _! approa* to ,italy ?r\gh ! t]ritory ( ! ,g]mans4 ,:at ne$ = displeasure is !re if ,bauto set ! b>b>ians at v>iance ) ea* o!r8 ,:ile y 7 employ+ ! ,roman =ces1 :ile he 0 pres5t+ himself to oppose y on bo? sides1 ! ,ju?ungi#adb 9 ! v he>t ( ! ,roman ,empire 7 lay+ ,rhtia wa/e1 & s ! ,huns 7 call$ 9 aga9/ ! ,ju?ungi4 ,& yet :5 he 0 attack+ ! c\ntry ( ! ,alemanni on y\r fronti]1 & 0 already ?reat5+ ! prov9ces ( ,gaul ) ! ne> approa* ( dang]1 he 0 oblig$ to rel9qui% 8 triumphs1 le/ y %\ld be al>m$4 ,comp>e ! acts ( ! two2 y caus$ ! invasion ( ,rhtia1 ,val5t9ian by 8 gold has rega9$ peace = y4 #i4 ,look too at ! man#adc :o n[ /&s at y\r "r h&1 :om ,val5t9ian1 :5 he _h ! opportunity ( av5g+ 8 grief1 s5t back to y load$ ) hon\rs4 ,he _h him 9 8 own t]ritory1 & yet re/ra9$ 8 h&3 ev5 :5 he receiv$ ! tid+s ( 8 bro!r's dea?1 he re/ra9$ 8 natural feel+s1 & ab/a9$ f retaliation1 :]e ! relation%ip 0 ! same1 ?\gh ! rank 0 n4 ,comp>e !re=e1 y\rself be+ judge1 ! two actions4 ,he s5t back y\r bro!r alive2 d y re/ore to him 8 bro!r at lea/ n[ t he is dead4 ,:y d y refuse to him 8 relation's rema9s1 :5 he refus$ n to y ^? :o w\ld assi/ y aga9/ him8 #aj4 ,b y allege t y are al>m$ le/ ! grief ( ! troops %\ld be r5ew$ by ! return ( ^! rema9s4 ,w !y !n def5d aft] dea? "o :om !y des]t$ 9 life8 ,:y d y fe> him n[ he is dead1 :om1 :5 y might h sav$ him1 y slew8 #8,x 0 my enemy' y say1 #8t ,i h sla94' ,x 0 n he t 0 y\r enemy1 b y t 7 84 ,he is no long] consci\s ( my advocacy1 d y consid] ! case y\rself#add4 ,if any "o 7 to ?9k ( sett+ up a claim to ! empire 9 ^! p>ts aga9/ y1 ,i ask :e!r y w\ld deem y\rself to be 8 enemy1 or him to be y\rs8 ,if ,i mi/ake n1 x is ! "p ( an usurp] to excite w>1 ( an ,emp]or to def5d 8 rights4 ,w y !n )hold ev5 ! body ( him :om y ought n to h sla98 ,let ,val5t9ian h at lea/ ! rema9s ( 8 bro!r z a pl$ge ( y\r peaceful int5tions4 ,h[ moreov] w#ade y ass]t t y did n comm& him to be sla91 :5 y =bid him to be buri$8 ,w x be believ$ t y did n grudge him life1 :5 y ev5 grudge him burial8 #aa4 ,b to return to myself4 ,i f9d t y compla9 ( ! foll[]s ( ,val5t9ian betak+ !mselves to ! ,emp]or ,!odosius r ?an to y\rself4 ,b :at c\ld y expect1 :5 y call$ = puni%m5t on ! fugitives1 & put to dea? ^? :o 7 tak51 ,!odosius on ! o!r h& load$ !m ) gifts & hon\rs4 #8,:om1' said he1 #8h ,i sla98' #8,vallio1' ,i repli$4 #8,& :at a man1 :at a soldi]6 ,0 x !n a j cause ( dea?1 t he ma9ta9$ 8 fidelity to 8 ,emp]or8' #8,i gave no ord]s1' said he1 #8= 8 dea?4' #8,we h he>d1' ,i repli$1 #8t ! ord] 0 giv5 = him to be put to dea?4' #8,nay1' said he1 #8_h he n laid viol5t h&s on himself ,i _h ord]$ him to be tak5 to ,cabillonum#adf & !re burnt alive4' #8,yes1' ,i repli$1 #8& t 0 :y x 0 believ$ t y _h put him to dea?4 ,& :o c\ld suppose t he w\ld himself be sp>$1 :5 a valiant w>rior1 a fai?ful soldi]1 a valuable comrade 0 ?us sla98' ,at t "t1 on tak+ my leave1 he said he 0 will+ to treat4 #ab4 ,b aft]w>ds on f9d+ t ,i w\ld n communicate ) ! ,bi%ops :o communicat$ ) him1 or :o s\ght ! dea? ( any "o1 ev5 ?\gh !y 7 h]etics#adg1 he grew angry & bade me dep>t )\t delay4 ,& ,i1 al?\gh _m ?\ght ,i %\ld be waylaid1 set =? gladly1 griev+ only t ! ag$ ,bi%op ,hyg9us1 n[ almo/ at 8 la/ gasp1 0 be+ c>ri$ into exile4 ,& :5 ,i appeal$ to 8 gu>ds aga9/ _! suff]+ ! old man to be driv5 out )\t a curta9 or a pill[ to re/ ^u1 ,i 0 driv5 =? myself4 #ac4 ,su* is ! acc\nt ( my mission4 ,f>ewell1 y\r ,maje/y1 & be well on y\r gu>d aga9/ a man :o conceals w> "u ! cloak ( peace4 ,,lett] ,,xxv4 ,,t ?is & ! foll[+ lett] 7 address$ to ! same p]son is cle> f _! cont5ts1 especially f ! comm5cem5t ( ,lett] xxvi4 ,:e!r ,/udius & ,ir5u 7 two names ( ! same p]son1 z ! ,b5$ict9es sugge/1 or :e!r !re is any error 9 ei!r title1 _c be asc]ta9$ = c]ta94 ,is x n mo/ probable t ! "n ( ,ir5u1 to :om a long s]ies ( lett]s foll[s1 has be5 affix$ to "o imm$iately prec$+ !m by mi/ake1 & t we %\ld put #8,/udio' = #8,ir5o' at ! head ( xxvi8 ,! lett] deals briefly ) ! "q :i* ,/udius1 a layman app>5tly & a judge1 puts to ,s4 ,ambrose1 :e!r he did viol5ce to 8 duty z a ,*ri/ian 9 s5t5c+ crim9als to dea?4 ,s4 ,ambrose replies t x is lawful1 b recomm5ds m]ciful deal+ :]ev] possible1 9 hope ( am5dm5t ( life4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,/udius4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 xiii4 #d4 ,i ,,recognize 9 y\r application to me a pure int5tion ( m9d1 zeal = ! fai?1 & fe> ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,& inde$ ,i %\ld fe> to reply to x1 be+ *eck$ on ! "o h& by ! obligation ( ! tru/ committ$ to y = ! ma9t5ance ( ! laws1 & on ! o!r by claims ( m]cy & clem5cy1 _h y n 9 ?is matt] ! ,apo/le's au?ority t he :o judge? be>e? n ! sword 9 va91 = he is ! av5g] ( ,god1 ^u him t doe? evil4 #b4 ,b al?\gh y knew ?is1 x 0 n )\t reason t y h ?\ght fit to make ! enquiry4 ,= "s !re are1 al?\gh out ( ! pale ( ! ,*ur*#adh1 :o w n admit to ! div9e ,my/]ies ^? :o h deem$ x "r to pass s5t5ce ( dea? on any man4 ,_m too ab/a9 ( _! own accord1 & are comm5d$1 nor c we ourselves b praise !m1 al?\gh we s f> obs]ve ! ,apo/le's rule z n to d>e to refuse !m ,communion4 #c4 ,y see !re=e bo? :at p[] y\r commission gives y1 & also :i!r m]cy w\ld lead y2 y w be excus$ if y d x1 & prais$ if y d x n4 ,%\ld y feel unable to d x1 & are unwill+ to afflict ! crim9al by ! horrors ( a dungeon1 ,i %all1 z a prie/1 ! m comm5d y4 ,= x may well be t :5 ! cause is he>d1 ! crim9al may be res]v$ = judgm5t1 :o aft]w>ds may ask = p>don = himself1 or at any rate may suff] :at is call$ mild conf9em5t 9 prison4 ,ev5 hea!n are1 ,i "k1 wont to boa/ t !y h borne back _! axes f _! prov9cial gov]nm5t un/a9$ by blood4 ,& if hea!n d ?is :at ought ,*ri/ians to d8 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 v4 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 xxii4 #bi1 #cj4 #d4 ,b 9 all ^! matt]s let our ,savi\r's answ] suffice = y4 ,! ,jews appreh5d$ an adultress & br\ght h] to ! ,savi\r1 ) ! insidi\s int5t t if ,he 7 to acquit h] ,he might seem to de/roy ! law1 ?\gh ,he _h said1 ,i am n come to de/roy1 b to fulfil ! law1 & on ! o!r h&1 7 ,he to condemn h]1 ,he might seem to be act+ aga9/ ! purpose ( ,8 com+4 ,:]e=e ! ,"l ,jesus1 =esee+ ?is1 /oop$ d[n & wrote ^u ! e>?4 ,& :at did ,he write b t ^w ( ! prophet1 ,o ,e>?1 ,e>?1 ,write ^! m5 depos$#adi1 :i* is spok5 ( ,jeconiah 9 ! prophet ,j]emiah4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john viii4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #i4 #e4 ,:5 ! ,jews int]rupt ,him1 _! names are writt5 9 ! e>?1 :5 ! ,*ri/ians draw ne>1 ! names ( ! fai?ful are writt5 n on ! e>? b 9 heav54 ,= !y :o tempt _! ,fa!r1 & heap insult on ! ,au?or ( salvation1 are writt5 on ! e>? z ca/ (f#aej by _! ,fa!r4 ,:5 ! ,jews int]rupt ,him1 ,jesus /oops ,8 head1 b n hav+ :]e to lay ,8 head1 ,he raises x aga91 is ab\t to give s5t5ce1 & says1 ,let him t is )\t s9 ca/ ! fir/ /one at h]4 ,& aga9 ,he /oop$ d[n & wrote on ! gr\nd4 #f4 ,:5 !y he>d ?is !y began to g out "o by "o beg9n+ at ! elde/1 & ?is ei!r because !y :o _h liv$ longe/ _h committ$ mo/ s9s1 or because1 z be+ mo/ sagaci\s1 !y 7 ! fir/ to compreh5d ! =ce ( ,8 s5t5ce1 & ?\gh !y _h come z ! accus]s ( ano!r's s9s1 began r to lam5t _! own4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john viii4 #aj1 #aa4 #g4 ,s :5 !y dep>t$ ,jesus 0 left alone1 & lift+ up ,8 head1 ,he said to ! woman1 ,woman1 :]e are ^? ?9e accus]s8 ha? no man condemn$ !e8 ,%e said1 ,no man1 ,"l4 ,& ,jesus said unto h]1 ,nei!r d ,i condemn !e1 g1 & s9 no m4 ,be+ ! ,r$emption1 ,he refuses to condemn h]1 be+ ! ,life ,he re/ores h]1 be+ ! ,f\nta9 ,he wa%es h]4 ,& s9ce ,jesus1 :5 ,he /oops d[n /oops t ,he may raise up ! fall51 ,he says1 z ! ,absolv] ( s9s1 ,nei!r d ,i condemn !e4 #h4 ,"h is an example = y to foll[1 = x may be t !re is hope ( am5dm5t = ?is guilty p]son2 if he be yet unbaptiz$1 t he may receive remission1 if baptiz$ t he may d p5ance#aea1 & (f] up 8 body = ,*ri/4 ,see h[ _m roads !re are to salvation6 #i4 ,?is is :y our ance/ors ?\ght x bett] to be indulg5t t[>ds ,judges2 t by ! t]ror ( _! sword ! madness ( crime %\ld be repress$1 & no enc\ragem5t giv5 to x4 ,= if ,communion 7 d5i$ to ,judges1 x w\ld seem l a retribution on _! puni%m5t ( ! wick$4 ,our ance/ors wi%$ !n t _! clem5cy %\ld proce$ f _! own free-w & =be>ance1 r ?an f any legal necessity4 ,f>ewell1 & love u1 z we on our "p love y4 ,,lett] ,,xxvi4 ,,t ?is lett] is address$ to ! same p]son z ! prec$+1 9 spite ( ! discrepancy 9 ! address1 is cle> f ! fir/ s5t5ce 7,see ,introd4 to xxv474 ,x resumes ! subject1 & dwells 9 detail on ! example ( our ,"l's deal+ ) ! woman tak5 9 adult]y4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,ir5,,u4 ,,/udius8 #a4 ,,al?\gh 9 my previ\s lett] ,i h resolv$ ! "q :i* y propos$ to me1 ,i w n refuse y\r reque/1 my son1 t ,i w\ld some:at m fully /ate & express my mean+4 #b4 ,mu* agitat$ has ev] be5 ! "q1 & v fam\s ?is acquittal ( t woman :o 9 ! ,gospel accord+ to ,john 0 br\ght to ,*ri/ accus$ ( adult]y4 ,! /ratagem :i* ! equivocat+ ,jews devis$ 0 ?is1 t 9 case ( ! ,"l ,jesus acquitt+ h] contr>y to ! ,law1 ,8 s5t5ce might be convict$ ( be+ at v>iance ) ! ,law1 b if %e 7 to be condemn$ accord+ to ! ,law1 ! ,grace ( ,*ri/ might seem to be made void4 #c4 ,& /ill m w>m has ! discussion become1 s9ce ! "t t bi%ops#aeb h begun to accuse ^? guilty ( ! mo/ he9\s crimes be=e ! public tribunals1 & "s ev5 to urge !m to ! use ( ! sword & ( capital puni%m5t1 :ile o!rs aga9 approve ( su* k9d ( accusations & ( blood-/a9$ triumphs ( ! prie/hood4 ,= ^? m5 say j ! same z did ! ,jews1 t ! guilty ought to be puni%$ by ! public laws1 & !re=e t !y ought also to be accus$ by ! prie/s be=e ! public tribunals1 :o1 !y ass]t1 ought to be puni%$ accord+ to ! laws4 ,! case is ! same1 ?\gh ! numb] is less1 t is to say1 ! "q z to judgm5t is simil>1 ! odium ( ! puni%m5t is dissimil>4 ,*ri/ w\ld n p]mit "o woman to be puni%$ accord+ to ! ,law2 !y ass]t t too small a numb] has be5 puni%$4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john x4 #cj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 vii4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 viii4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xxi4 #b4 #d4 ,b 9 :at place does ,*ri/ give ?is decision8 ,= ,he g5]ally v\*saf$ to adapt ,8 disc\rses to ! "* ( ! place :]e9 ,he 0 tea*+ ,8 disciples#aec4 ,= in/ance :ile walk+ 9 ! por* ( ,solomon1 t is1 ( ! ,wise man1 ,he said1 ,i & ,my ,fa!r are ,"o2 & 9 ,god's ,temple ,he said1 ,my doctr9e is n ,m9e1 b ,8 t s5t ,me4 ,x 0 9 ! ,temple also t ,he gave ! s5t5ce ( :i* we n[ speak1 = 9 ! v]se foll[+ x is ?us writt51 ,^! words spake ,jesus 9 ! treasury1 z ,he taught 9 ! ,temple1 & no man laid h&s on ,him4 ,:at is ! ,treasury8 ,x is ! place ( (f]+ = ! fai?ful1 ! bank ( ! poor1 ! refuge ( ! ne$y1 ne> :i* ,*ri/ sat1 :51 accord+ to ,luke1 ,he decl>$ t ! wid['s two mites 7 to be pref]r$ to ! gifts ( ! ri*1 ?us be>+ ,div9e te/imony to a zeal\s & cordial *>ity z pref]able to ! (f]+s ( an afflu5t munific5ce4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 x4 #ce4 #e4 ,n[ let u consid] :at ,he ,:o pass$ su* a judgm5t z ?is contribut$ :5 sitt+ ne> ! ,treasury1 = n )\t a purpose did ,he pref] ! woman :o ?rew 9 two mites4 ,preci\s 0 h] pov]ty1 & ri* 9 ! my/]y ( fai?4 ,^! are ! same two pieces ( money :i* ! ,sam>itan 9 ! ,gospel left ) ! ho/ 9 ord] to cure ! w\nds ( ! man :o _h fall5 among ?ieves4 ,s too ?is woman1 outw>dly a wid[1 b my/ically repres5t+ ! ,*ur*1 ?\ght x "r to ca/ into ! sacr$ ,treasury ?is gift :]eby ! w\nds ( ! poor might be heal$ & ! hung] ( ! /rang]s satisfi$4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xi4 #g4 #f4 ,n[ !n x behoves y spiritually to consid] :at ,*ri/ be/[s2 = ,he di/ribut$ among ! p silv] tri$ by ! fire ( ! heav5ly oracles1 & to ! desires ( ! p ,he told out money /amp$ ) ! ,royal image4 ,no "o c\ld give m ?an ,he ,:o gave all4 ,he satisfi$ ! hungry1 ,he repl5i%$ ! ne$y1 ,he enlight5$ ! bl9d1 ,he r$eem$ ! captives1 ,he rais$ ! palsi$1 ,he re/or$ ! dead1 nay1 :at is m1 ,he gave absolution to ! guilty & =gave _! s9s4 ,^! are ! two p5ce :i* ! ,*ur* ca/ 91 aft] hav+ receiv$ !m f ,*ri/4 ,& :at are ! two p5ce b ! price ( ! ,new & ,old ,te/am5t8 ,! price ( ! ,scripture is our fai?1 = x is accord+ to ! intellig5ce & w ( ea* t :at we read !re9 is valu$4 ,s !n ! remission ( s9s is ! price ( bo? ,te/am5ts1 & is ann\nc$ 9 type by ! ,lamb1 & accompli%$ 9 v]ity by ,*ri/4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xii4 #c4 ,lev4 xii4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xxiv4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 iii4 #aa4 #g4 ,y und]/& !re=e t ! purification ( sev5 days br\ght ) x also ! purification ( ?ree days4 ,! purification ( sev5 days is accord+ to ! ,law1 :i*1 "u ! semblance ( ! sabba? t n[ is1 ann\nc$ a spiritual sabba?2 ! purification ( ?ree days is accord+ to ,grace1 & is seal$ by ! witness ( ! ,gospel1 = ! ,"l rose on ! ?ird day4 ,:]e a p5alty = s9 is prescrib$ !re also mu/ p5it5ce be1 :]e remission ( s9s is accord$ !re foll[s ,grace4 ,p5it5ce prec$es1 ,grace foll[s4 ,s t !re c nei!r be p5it5ce )\t ,grace1 nor ,grace )\t p5it5ce1 = p5it5ce mu/ fir/ condemn s91 t ,grace may aboli% x4 ,:]e=e ,john1 fulfill+ ! type ( ! ,law1 baptiz$ unto rep5tance1 ,*ri/ unto ,grace4 ,sid5ote3 ,eccles4 xi4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,hosea i4 #b4 #h4 ,n[ ! sev5? day d5otes ! my/]y ( ! ,law1 ! eigh? t ( ! ,resurrection1 z y h 9 ,ecclesia/es1 ,give a portion to sev5 & also to eight4 ,9 ! prophet ,hosea also y h read t x 0 said to him1 ,g1 take unto !e a wife ( :or$oms = fifte5 pieces ( silv]1 see+ t by ! d\ble price ( ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t1 t is1 by ! full price ( fai?1 t woman is hir$ :o 0 att5d$ by a vagrant & lic5ti\s tra9 ( soj\rn]s4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 iii4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 v4 #ag4 #i4 ,& ,i b\ght h] to me1 sai? ! prophet1 = fifte5 pieces ( silv]1 & = an hom] ( b>ley1 & an half hom] ( b>ley & a measure#aed ( w9e#aee4 ,by b>ley is signifi$ t ! imp]fect are call$ to ! ,fai? t !y may be made p]fect1 by ! hom] is und]/ood a full measure1 by ! half hom] a half measure4 ,! full measure is ! ,gospel1 ! half measure is ! ,law1 ! fulfilm5t ( :i* is ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,?us ! ,"l ,himself sai?1 ,i am n come to de/roy ! ,law1 b to fulfil4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xxxviii4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,mal4 iv4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 i4 #ah4 #aj4 ,nor is x )\t mean+ t we read 9 ! ,psalms ( ,david ( fifte5 degrees1 & t ! sun _h ris5 fifte5 degrees1 :5 ,hezekiah ! righte\s k+ receiv$ a new supply ( life4 ,h]eby 0 signifi$ ! com+ ( ! ,sun ( ,righte\sness1 ,:o 0 ab\t to enlight5 by ,8 pres5ce ^! fifte5 /eps ( ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t :]eby our fai? m\nts up to life et]nal4 ,& ?is leads me to believe t :at 0 read ?is day f ! ,apo/le ( 8 rema9+ fifte5 days ) ,pet] has a my/ical mean+2 = x appe>s t :ile ! holy ,apo/les held v>i\s disc\rses among !mselves ^u ! int]pretation ( ! ,div9e ,scriptures a full & bright light fell ^u !m1 & ! %ades ( ignorance 7 disp]s$4 ,b n[ let u come to ! absolution ( ! woman tak5 9 adult]y4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john viii4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #d1 #e4 ,lev4 xx4 #h4 #aa4 ,a woman accus$ ( adult]y 0 br\ght by ! ,scribes & ,ph>isees to ! ,"l ,jesus ) ! malici\s int5t1 t1 if ,he 0 to acquit h]1 ,he might seem to annul ! ,law1 if ,he condemn$ h]1 t ,he might seem to h *ang$ ! purpose ( ,8 com+1 s9ce ,he came to remit ! s9s ( all m54 ,to ! same purport ,he said above#aef1 ,i judge no man4 ,s :5 !y br\ght h] !y said1 ,?is woman 0 tak5 9 adult]y1 9 ! v act2 n[ ,moses 9 ! ,law comm&$ u t su* %\ld be /on$1 b :at saye/ ,?\8 ,sid5ote3 v4 #g4 #ab4 ,:ile !y 7 say+ ?is1 ,jesus /oop$ d[n & wrote ) ,8 f+] on ! gr\nd4 ,& z !y wait$ = ,8 answ]1 ,he lift$ up ,8 head & said1 ,he t is )\t s9 among y1 let him fir/ ca/ a /one at h]4 ,:at c be m ,div9e ?an ?is s5t5ce1 t he %\ld puni% s9s :o is himself free f s98 ,= h[ c we endure "o :o takes v5geance on guilt 9 ano!r & excuses x 9 himself8 ,:5 a man condemns 9 ano!r :at he commits himself1 does he n r pron\nce 8 own condemnation8 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 vii4 #c4 #ac4 ,?us ,he spake1 & wrote ^u ! gr\nd4 ,:at !n did ,he write8 ,?is1 ,?\ beholde/ ! mote t is 9 ?y bro!r's eye1 b consid]e/ n ! beam t is 9 ?9e own eye4 ,= lu/ is l a mote1 x is quickly k9dl$1 quickly consum$2 ! sacrilegi\s p]fidy :i* l$ ! ,jews to d5y ! ,au?or ( _! salvation decl>$ ! magnitude ( _! crime4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 xvii4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke x4 #bj4 #ad4 ,he wrote ^u ! gr\nd ) ! f+] ) :i* ,he _h writt5 ! ,law4 ,s9n]s' names are writt5 9 ! e>?1 ^? ( ! j 9 heav51 z ,he said to ,8 disciples1 ,rejoice1 because y\r names are writt5 9 heav54 ,& ,he wrote a second "t1 t y may "k t ! ,jews 7 condemn$ by bo? ,te/am5ts4 #ae4 ,:5 !y he>d ^! words !y w5t out "o aft] ano!r1 beg9n+ at ! elde/1 & sat d[n ?9k+ ^u !mselves4 ,& ,jesus 0 left alone1 & ! woman /&+ 9 ! mid/4 ,x is well said t !y w5t out :o *ose n to be ) ,*ri/4 ,)\t is ! lett]1 )9 are ! my/]ies4 ,= 9 ! ,div9e lessons !y s\ght1 z x 71 aft] ! leaves ( trees1 & n aft] ! fruit2 !y liv$ 9 ! %ad[ ( ! ,law1 & c\ld n disc]n ! ,sun ( ,righte\sness4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xvi4 #cb4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 i4 #bi4 #af4 ,f9ally1 :5 !y dep>t$ ,jesus 0 left alone1 & ! woman /&+ 9 ! mid/4 ,jesus ab\t to remit s9 rema9s alone1 z ,he says ,himself1 ,behold ! h\r come?1 yea is n[ come1 t ye %all be scatt]$1 e man to 8 own1 & %all leave ,me alone2 = x 0 no mess5g]1 no h]ald1 b ! ,"l ,himself ,:o sav$ ,8 p4 ,he rema9s alone1 because 9 ! remission ( s9s no man c p>ticipate ) ,*ri/4 ,?is is ! gift ( ,*ri/ alone1 ,:o took away ! s9s ( ! _w4 ,! woman too 0 c\nt$ wor?y to be absolv$1 see+ t1 on ! dep>ture ( ! ,jews1 %e rema9$ alone ) ,jesus4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 viii4 #aj4 #ag4 ,!n ,jesus lift$ up ,8 head1 & said to ! woman1 ,:]e are ^? ?9e accus]s1 ha? no man condemn$ !e8 ,%e said1 ,no man1 ,"l4 ,& ,jesus said unto h]1 ,nei!r d ,i condemn !e1 g1 & s9 no m4 ,see1 ,o read]1 ^! ,div9e my/]ies1 & ! m]cy ( ,*ri/4 ,:5 ! woman is accus$1 ,*ri/ /oops ,8 head1 b :5 ! accus]s retire ,he lifts x up aga92 ?us we see t ,he w\ld h no man condemn$1 b all absolv$4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xx4 #bc4 #ah4 ,by ! words1 ,ha? no man condemn$ !e8 ,he briefly ov]?r[s all ! quibbles ( h]etics1 :o say t ,*ri/ kn[s n ! day ( judgm5t4 ,he ,:o says1 ,b to sit on ,my "r h& & on ,my left is n ,m9e to give1 says also 9 ?is place1 ,ha? no man condemn$ !e8 ,h[ is x t ,he asks conc]n+ t :i* ,he saw8 ,x is = our sakes t ,he asks1 t we might "k ! woman 0 n condemn$4 ,& su* is ! wont ( ! human m9d1 (t5 to enquire conc]n+ t :i* we "k4 ,! woman too answ]$1 ,no man1 ,"l1 t is to say1 ,:o c condemn :5 ,?\ do/ n condemn8 ,:o c puni% ano!r "u su* a condition z ,?\ ha/ atta*$ to 8 s5t5ce8 #ai4 ,! ,"l answ]$ h]1 ,nei!r d ,i condemn !e4 ,obs]ve h[ ,he has modifi$ ,8 own s5t5ce2 t ! ,jews might h no gr\nd ( allegation aga9/ ,him = ! absolution ( ! woman1 b by compla9+ only draw d[n a *>ge ^u !mselves2 = ! woman is dismiss$ n absolv$2 & ?is because !re 0 no accus]1 n because h] innoc5ce 0 e/abli%$4 ,h[ !n c\ld !y compla91 :o 7 ! fir/ to ab&on ! prosecution ( ! crime1 & ! execution ( ! puni%m5t8 #bj4 ,!n ,he said to h] :o _h gone a/ray1 ,g1 & s9 no m4 ,he re=m$ ! crim9al1 ,he did n absolve ! s94 ,faults are condemn$ by a sev]] s5t5ce1 :5ev] a man hates 8 own s91 & beg9s ! condemnation ( x 9 himself4 ,:5 ! crim9al is put to dea?1 x is ! p]son r ?an ! transgression :i* is puni%$1 b :5 ! transgression is =sak51 ! absolution ( ! p]son becomes ! puni%m5t ( ! s94 ,:at is ! mean+ !n (1 ,g1 & s9 no m8 ,x is ?is2 ,s9ce ,*ri/ ha? r$eem$ !e1 suff] ?yself to be correct$ by ,grace2 puni%m5t w\ld n re=m b only afflict !e4 ,f>ewell1 my son1 & love me z a son1 = ,i on my "p love y z a p>5t4 ,,lett] ,,xxvii4 ,a4,d4 #chg4 ,,:o ,ir5u 0 to :om ! s]ies ( lett]s f xxvii4 to xxxiii4 are address$ is n asc]ta9$4 ,f ! affectionate & p>5tal way 9 :i* ,s4 ,ambrose addresses him1 & f ,ir5u' apply+ to him = elucidation ( 8 difficulties 9 ! /udy ( ,holy ,scripture1 x is probable t he 0 "o :o _h be5 tra9$1 p]haps conv]t$ by him4 ,! ,b5$ict9e ,editors ?9k t he mu/ h be5 "o ( 8 ,milan ,cl]gy4 ,all ! lett]s are occupi$ 9 exp\nd+ passages ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 or 9 solv+ que/ions connect$ ) x2 !y are specim5s ( 8 me?od ( my/ical int]pretation1 9 :i* he took great delight4 ,9 ?is ,lett] he beg9s a reply to a "q on ,exodus viii4 #bf4 & !n goes (f into a my/ical int]pretation ( ,ra*el & ,leah1 mak+ !m an allegory1 z ,s4 ,paul does ,hag> & ,s>ah4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,ir5,,u1 ,,greet+4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 viii4 #bf4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xlvi4 #cd4 #a4 ,,y tell me t y h felt a difficulty 9 ! text ,we %all sacrifice ! abom9ation ( ! ,egyptians to ! ,"l our ,god4 ,b y _h ! means ( solv+ x1 = x is writt5 9 ! book ( ,g5esis1 t a %eph]d is an abom9ation to ! ,egyptians1 & ?is n on acc\nt ( ! %eph]d himself1 b ( 8 flocks4 ,= ! ,egyptians 7 till]s ( ! gr\nd1 b ,abraham & ,jacob1 & aft]w>ds ,moses & ,david1 7 %eph]ds1 & 9 ?is function ex]cis$ a c]ta9 k+ly discipl9e4 #b4 ,! ,egyptians !n hat$ sacrifices :i* 7 duly (f]$2 ! pursuit ( virtue1 t is1 :i* is p]fect & replete ) discipl9e4 ,b t :i* ^! evil m5 hat$ is 9 ! sight ( ! good s9c]e & pi\s4 ,! lic5ti\s man hates ! works ( virtue1 ! glutton %r9ks f !m4 ,& s ! ,egyptian's body1 lov+ ! *>ms ( pleasure1 has an av]sion to ! virtues ( ! s\l1 hates its rule1 & %r9ks f ! discipl9e ( virtue1 & all su* l works4 #c4 ,b :at ! ,egyptian %r9ks fhe :o is an ,egyptian r ?an a man1t d ?\1 :o ha/ ! k ( :at befits man1 embrace & foll[3 & %un ^? ?+s :i* !y pursue & *oose2 = ^! two ?+s _c agree toge!r1 wisdom & folly4 ,?us z wisdom & cont95ce remove !mselves f ^? :o are1 z x 71 9 ! ranks ( unwisdom & intemp]ance1 s no fooli% & incont95t man has any "p 9 :at belongs to ! goods & h]itage ( ! wise & cont95t man4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxxi4 #ad1 #ae4 #d4 ,aga91 ^? wom5 :o 7 sanctifi$ by _! m>riage1 ,leah & ,ra*el1 7! "o mean+ #8we>i$1' ! o!r #8/rong brea?'#aeg7 f av]sion n to ! ties ( k9dr$ b to _! diff]+ mann]s1 & in=m$ by ! mu* tri$ ,jacob1 t he desir$ to dep>t 9 ord] to %un ! envy & slo? ( ,laban & 8 sons1 made answ] ?us3 ,is !re yet any portion or inh]itance = u 9 our fa!r's h\se8 ,are we n c\nt$ ( him /rang]s8 = he ha? sold u1 & ha? q dev\r$ also all our money8 ,obs]ve fir/ t ! slo?ful & envi\s man ali5ates f himself "o :o lab\rs & keeps /rict discipl9e2 he flies f h] & seeks to sep>ate himself4 ,f9d+ t !y w be bur!nsome to him he ?9ks he has ga9$ by _! removal1 & e/eems ?is to be 8 rew>d1 & ?is ! po9t ( 8 pleasure4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 v4 #af4 #e4 ,n[ let u he> h[ :at virtue has1 slo? has n3 = !y say1 ,= all ! ri*es :i* ,god ha? tak5 f our fa!r1 t is ours1 & our *ildr5's4 ,rightly d !y say t !y 7 tak5 away by ,god's appo9tm5t1 = x is ,he ,:o creat$ ! good1 = ^: sake ! slo?ful are despoil$2 = weak & evil m5 _c appreh5d ! beauty ( ! ,div9e inh]itance2 & ?us ! resolute1 & he :o ha? 9 him ! _s ( a brave man1 succe$s to x4 ,b :o is /rong b ,god alone ,:o regulates & gov]ns all ?+s8 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 liv4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxix4 #eg4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #aaa4 #f4 ,to ^! !re=e ! h]itage ( ,god is ju/ly due4 ,:]e=e ,isaiah also says1 ,!re is an h]itage = !m t believe 9 ! ,"l4 ,well sai? he1 ,!re is an h]itage1 = ?is is ! sole h]itage1 !re is no o!r4 ,= nei!r is bl9d treasure an h]itage1 nor h any transitory ?+s ! advantage ( an h]itage2 t alone is an h]itage :]e9 ,god is ! portion4 ,:]e=e ! ,sa9t ( ! ,"l sai?1 ,?\ art my portion1 ,o ,"l1 & aga91 ,?y te/imonies h ,i claim$ z m9e h]itage = ev]4 ,y see :at are ! possessions ( ! j1 ! comm&m5ts ( ,god1 ,8 oracles1 ,8 precepts1 h]eby he is enri*$1 h]eby he is f$1 h]eby he is delight$ z by all mann] ( ri*es4 #g4 ,n[ ,leah & ,ra*el1 possess+ ^!1 requir$ n _! fa!r's ri*es1 = !re9 !re 0 base co91 a s5seless outw>d %[1 de/itute ( spiritual vig\r4 ,aga91 be+ ri* & lib]al !mselves !y acc\nt$ _! fa!r r indig5t ?an ri*4 ,= no "o :o p>ticipates 9 good & lib]al discipl9e deems any fooli% man to be ri*1 b poor & ne$y1 & ev5 abject2 & ?is al?\gh he ov]fl[ ) royal ri*es1 & 9 ! pride ( 8 gold boa/s ( 8 own p[]4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xviii4 #bf4 #h4 ,! society ( su* we mu/ %un !n1 ev5 ?\gh !y be unit$ to u by ! ties ( k9dr$3 ! conv]sation ( ! fooli% is to be avoid$1 = x infects & discolors ! m9d1 = z ) ! clean ?\ %alt be clean1 s ) ! fr[>d ?\ %alt be fr[>d4 ,= x frequ5tly happ5s t "o :o li/5s to an intemp]ate man aga9/ 8 own resolution1 mu* z he himself desires to ma9ta9 ! rule ( cont95ce1 is yet /a9$ by ! hue ( folly1 & ?us discipl9e & insol5ce truly prove !mselves contr>y & repugnant to ea* o!r4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxxi4 #ad4 #i4 ,h5ce :5 mu*-tri$ ,jacob inquir$ _! op9ion1 !y utt] ! words ( virtue n[ prov$ by long ex]cise1 ,is !re yet any portion or inh]itance = u 9 our fa!r's h\se8 t is1 #8,d y ask u :e!r we wi% to dep>t f him8 ,z if y knew n t we h no desire ( 8 society1 nor are we possess$ ) t ?ir/ = ri*es & delight 9 luxury :i* is s sweet to mo/ worldl+s4 ,^! are ! ?+s :i* we deem mis]able & ali5 to our feel+s1 ^! are ! ?+s :i* we deem to be full ( pov]ty & want4' #aj4 ,!y add also ! cause ( _! dep>ture1 t ,laban _h lo/ ! true glory & ^? /ores ( good treasure 9 :i* we are born4 ,vig\r ( m9d has be5 giv5 u1 & ! good co9age ( ,god's image & lik5ess1 :i* is a spiritual co9age4 ,he lo/ ^! because he pref]r$ ! spl5d\r ( ?is _w to ?+s true & pr(itable = 8 true life2 = ! beauty ( ^! ?+s escapes "o :o is ignorant ( ! good ?+s ( ,god1 :ile 9 8 judgm5t ( :at is beautiful he deludes & deceives himself4 ,he> !n 8 words & judge4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxxi4 #bg4 #aa4 ,he pursu$ holy ,jacob & 8 daught]s1 ?9k+ haply to f9d ^u !m "s ( 8 own vices1 & ?us to h a plea = reclaim+ !m to himself1 c5sur+ ! righte\s1 :]eas he himself 0 refut$ by reason1 & c\ld give no answ] or reply :y he _h any "r to deta9 him4 ,:]e=e1 says he1 did/ ?\ n tell me1 t ,i might h s5t !e away8 ,:]e9 he discloses :at x 0 ! j man fe>$1 namely1 su* att5dance1 su* a convoy1 le/ he %\ld g =? escort$ by su* a company3 9 ! fir/ place because x behov$ him n to submit himself to ! s]vice ( _m ma/]s1 s z to be dismiss$ by ,laban z a s]vant3 & next because ?is man1 int5t ^u good discipl9e & desir\s ( foll[+ ! true pa? ( virtue1 s\ght no man to guide him b ! heav5ly oracles4 ,^!1 said he1 h comm&$ me to dep>t f h5ce & n[ accompany me on my j\rney4 #ab4 ,b h[ w\ld/ ?\ h dismiss$ me1 he w\ld say8 ,w\ld x h be5 ) su* joy z ?9e :i* is full ( sadness1 ) cymbals namely & in/rum5ts ( ill-modulat$ h>mony1 & ) ! sweet notes ( flutes s\nd+ =? unpleas+ /ra9s1 dissonant s\nds1 discordant noises1 mute voices1 cymbals j>r+ ^u ! s5se8 ,did/ ?\ believe t ,i c\ld be delight$1 t ,i be recall$ by su* ?+s8 ,x is f !m t ,i fl$1 nor d ,i fe> ?y reproa*ful words4 ,i fl$ t su* ?+s might n foll[ me1 t ,i might receive no pres5t f !e on my dep>ture4 #ac4 ,x is n by su* guides z ^! t we arrive at ! ,*ur* ( ,*ri/1 to :i* ,jacob 0 b5d+ 8 /eps1 to c>ry d[n ?i!r ! weal? ( ! nations & ! ri*es ( ! ,g5tiles1 t he might transplant ?i!r 8 po/]ity1 fly+ f ! %ad[s ( empty ?+s1 pref]r+ to s5seless images ( virtues _! brea?+ beauty1 & s]i\s ?+s to outw>d %[4 ,y see h[ ! ,g5tiles deck out _! banquets1 & proclaim _! fea/s2 b su* ?+s are hateful to pi\s m9ds1 = by _! means _m are deceiv$1 !y are captivat$ by pleasant food1 by ! b&s ( danc]s1 :ile !y fly f our fa/s1 deem+ !m irksome to !m1 & noxi\s & tr\blesome to ! body4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xii4 #g4 #ad4 ,or did/ ?\ ?9k t ,i %\ld desire ?y gold8 ,b ?\ ha/ n gold tri$ by t fire :]e9 ! j are prov$4 ,or 0 x silv] t ,i desir$8 ,b ?\ ha/ n silv]1 = ?\ possesse/ n ! brightness ( ! heav5ly words4 ,b p]haps ,i hop$ t ?\ w\ld/ give me "s ( ?y slaves to s]ve me8 ,nay1 ,i seek = free m51 & n ! slaves ( s94 ,b p]haps companions ( my j\rney & guides ( my pa? 7 necess>y8 ,w\ld t !y _h p[] to foll[ me6 = ,i w\ld h %ewn !m ! ways ( ! ,"l4 ,b ye :o "k n ,god1 h[ c ye "k ,8 ways8 ,! elect ( ! ,"l walk 9 ,8 ways1 n e "o :o ent]s !m1 & yet no man is exclud$4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxx4 #cb4 #ae4 ,let him :o is prep>$ foll[1 let him ent] ^u ! way :i* leads to ,mesopotamia2 s t he :o seeks t c\ntry may pass ?r\gh ! wat]s1 ! wat]s ( ,tigris & ,euphrates1 ! wat]s ( c\rage & righte\sness1 ?r\gh ! te>s ( p5it5ce1 ! baptism ( grace4 ,"h is ! pa? ( ! army ( ,god1 = all :o are 9 ! ,*ur* are ,god's soldi]s4 ,!re is t flock m>k$ ) div]s virtues1 :i* ,jacob *ose = himself2 = e s\l :i* is n s m>k$ is unle>n$ & un9/ruct$1 ignorant ( discipl9e3 b t :i* is m>k$ is ri* 9 works & f]tile 9 grace4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxxiv4 #be4 sqq4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxxii4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #d4 #af4 ,let him :o comes to x fir/ be reconcil$ to 8 angry bro!r4 ,let him :o comes to x inhabit ,%e*em1 t preci\s & active laboratory ( virtue1 :]e injur$ *a/ity is s deeply av5g$4 ,let him :o comes to x wre/le ) ,god1 t he may inure himself to imitate ,him1 t he may come 9 contact ) ! humility ( ,*ri/ & ,8 suff]+s4 ,let him take up 8 cross & foll[ ,*ri/4 ,la/ly1 a good combatant envie? n1 is n puff$ up1 nay1 he ev5 blesses 8 antagoni/ ) a l gift4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 v4 #c1 #d1 #e4 #ag4 ,let u !n foll[ holy ,jacob & 8 ways1 t we may rea* ^! suff]+s1 ^! combats1 t we may rea* ! %\ld]#aeh1 t we may atta9 to pati5ce1 ! "m ( ! fai?ful1 & to _! fa!r ,isaac1 t is1 "o capable ( delight#aei1 ab\nd+ 9 joy4 ,= :]e pati5ce is1 !re also is joy1 = aft] tribulation comes pati5ce1 & pati5ce worke? exp]i5ce1 :]e9 is hope1 :]eby we are n a%am$1 = :oso is n a%am$ ! cross ( ,*ri/1 nei!r w ,*ri/ be a%am$ ( him4 ,f>ewell1 my son2 blu% n to ask que/ions ( y\r fa!r1 z y blu% n to glory 9 ! suff]+s ( ,*ri/4 ,,lett] ,,xxviii4 ,a4,d4 #chg4 ,s4 ,,ambrose 9 ?is ,lett] ma9ta9s t ,py?agoras d]iv$ mu* ( 8 wisdom f a k ( ! ,hebrew ,scriptures1 & dwells on 8 maxim1 #8n to foll[ ! beat5 track1' z "o specially address$ to ! prie/hood4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,ir5,,u1 ,,greet+4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 iii4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,jo%4 v4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxiv4 #ac1 #ad4 #a4 ,,9 ! writ+s ( c]ta9 au?ors we f9d a precept ( ,py?agoras =bidd+ 8 disciples to ent] ^u ! common pa? trodd5 by ! p4 ,n[ ! s\rce f :5ce he drew ?is is n unkn[n4 ,= z he d]iv$ 7accord+ to ! g5]al op9ion7 8 desc5t f ! ,jews1 f _! le>n+ he d]iv$ also ! precepts ( 8 s*ool4 ,?is r5d]$ him highly e/eem$ among philosoph]s1 s t he h>dly met1 x is said1 ) 8 equal4 ,n[ he _h read 9 ! book ( ,exodus t by ! ,div9e comm& ,moses 0 bid put (f 8 %oes f (f 8 feet4 ,?is comm& 0 also giv5 to ,jo%ua ! son ( ,nun1 namely t !y1 :5 desir$ to walk along ! ,"l's pa?1 %\ld %ake (f ! du/ ( ! beat5 & vulg> tracks4 ,he _h also read ! comm& to ,moses to g up to ! m\nt ) ! prie/s1 :ile ! p /ood ap>t4 ,s ,god sep>at$ ! prie/s f ! p1 & subsequ5tly comm&$ ,moses himself to ent] into ! cl\d4 #b4 ,y see !n ! sep>ation4 ,no?+ vulg>1 no?+ popul>1 no?+ 9 common ) ! desires & usages & mann]s ( ! rude multitude is look$ = 9 prie/s4 ,! dignity ( ! prie/hood claims = itself a sob] & unruffl$ calmness1 a s]i\s life1 an especial gravity4 ,h[ c he be respect$ by ! p1 :o is 9 no?+ di/9ct f ! p1 or diff]5t f ! multitude8 ,& :at c a man look up to 9 y :o recognizes himself 9 y1 :o sees no?+ 9 y :i* is beyond himself1 & :o f9ds 9 y1 to :om he deems respect to be due1 ! ?+s :i* he blu%es at 9 himself8 ,sid5ote3 ,job ix4 #be4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 vi4 #ai-ba4 #c4 ,:]e=e let u pass ov] ! op9ions ( ! p1 & ! resorts ( ! common h]d1 & ! l9e ( ! beat5 track1 ! gr\nd also ( t common pa? along :i* he runs1 ^: days are swift] ?an a po/1 ( :om x is said1 !y flee away1 !y see no good4 ,b let u f9d = ourselves a pa? seclud$ f ! conv]sation ( ! pr\d1 inaccessible to ! works ( ! unle>n$1 trodd5 by no pollut$ p]son1 pollut$ t is by ! /a9s ( 8 own slo?1 & sme>$ by ! smoke ( iniquity1 8 s\l d>k5$ & ru9\s1 "o :o has nev] ta/$ ! sweetness ( virtue1 or at any rate has ?\ght t %e %\ld be look$ ^u askance r ?an met ) direct reg>d & ) op5 arms1 :o moreov] 7z is ! wont ( _m :o seem to !mselves witty & polite1 & trans=m ! beauty ( wisdom into di%on\rable guile17 reg>ds n true ,grace1 b %r\d$ z x 7 9 d>kness1 gives no cr$5ce to ^? :o live 9 ! light ( day1 be+ ( ! numb] ( ! m5 ( ,tema & ,%eba1 :o fall (f & turn away f ! tru?2 ( :om ,job says1 ,behold ye ! ways ( !m ( ,tema1 ! pa?s ( ! ,sabans1 = !y %all be conf\nd$ :o put _! hopes 9 cities & 9 ri*es4 ,s ye also h ris5 aga9/ me )\t pity1 !re=e :5 ye see my w\nd1 be afraid4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxviii4 #ad4 #d4 ,let u !n ab&on ^! devi\s pa?s ( !m t turn aside1 & ?is du/ ( ^? :o fail1 :o ?r\gh _! lu/ fall (t5times 9 ! des]t1 & let u be conv]t$ & foll[ ! way ( wisdom1 t way :i* ! *ildr5 ( ^? :o boa/ & glorify !mselves h n trodd51 t way :i* de/ruction kn[s n1 & dea? is ignorant (2 = ,god ha? m>k$ x out2 ! dep? sai?1 ,x is n 9 me1 & ! sea sai?1 ,x is n ) me4 ,b if y seek = ! way ( wisdom & discipl9e1 to wor%ip ,god1 & to be subject to ,him is wisdom1 & to ab/a9 f s9 is discipl9e4 #e4 ,:at !n h we to d ) ! way ( ?is _w1 :]e9 is temptation2 yea ! life itself ( m5 is temptation1 & m empty ev5 ?an va9 fables1 liv+ 9 h\ses ( clay1 sp5d+ nights & days 9 que/ ( ga91 ) _! ?\ghts ev] ^u x1 seek+ l hir$ s]vants _! daily wages1 & z !y say gras%opp]s d#afj1 fe$+ on ! empty brea? ( desires4 ,truly1 l gras%opp]s1 liv+ f day to day1 !y bur/ ) _! own compla9+s#afa4 ,= :at is ! semblance ( m5 )\t gravity or discipl9e1 b t ( gras%opp]s1 born to a daily dea?1 *irp+ r ?an speak+8 ,^! b5ea? ! heat ( burn+ desires soo! !mselves ) a song hurtful to !mselves1 & quickly die be>+ no fruit1 & possess$ ( no grace4 ,noxi\s & crook$ are _! ways z ^? ( s]p5ts1 ^: bodies are drawn along 9 poison$ folds1 :o ga!r !mselves up into a coil ( wick$ness#afb1 & _c raise !mselves to heav5ly ?+s4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxviii4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 vii4 #ad4 #f4 ,b let u ent] ! gates ( ! ,"l1 ! gates ( righte\sness1 :i* ! righte\s ent]e? & give? praise unto ! ,"l4 ,b few ent] 9 "h1 :]e=e ! ,"l sai?1 ,/raight is ! gate & n>r[ is ! way :i* leade? unto life1 & few !re be t f9d x4 ,b ! wide gate & broad way1 :]e9 ! _m walk1 leads to dea?1 & c>ries ?i!r !m t travel on x4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 ii4 #ac4 #g4 ,let our way !n be n>r[1 our virtue abundant1 our /eps m c>eful1 our fai? m l(ty1 our pa? n>r[1 our en]gy ( m9d ov]fl[+1 our pa?s /raight1 = ! /eps ( virtue _c be turn$ aside2 :]e=e ,solomon sai?1 ,:o leave ! pa?s ( uprightness4 ,sid5ote3 ,is4 xxxi4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 vii4 #a4 #h4 ,let our /eps t5d upw>d1 = x is bett] to asc5d4 ,la/ly1 z we read to-day1 ,woe to !m t g d[n to ,egypt6 ,n t to pass ov] into ,egypt is blameable1 b to pass into _! habits1 to pass into _! cruel p]fidy & hide\s lu/s4 ,he t passes ov] ?i!r desc5ds1 he t desc5ds falls4 ,:]e=e let u avoid ! ,egyptian1 :o is man1 n ,god4 ,= ! k+ ( ,egypt himself 0 giv5 ov] to ! dom9ion ( 8 vices1 & comp>$ ) him ,moses 0 acc\nt$ a god1 rul+ ov] k+doms & subject+ to himself p[]s4 ,h5ce we read t he 0 address$ ?us1 ,see ,i h made !e a god to ,ph>aoh4 ,f>ewell1 & love me1 z inde$ y d1 ) ! affection ( a son4 ,,lett] ,,xxix4 ,a4,d4 #chi4 ,,?is lett] is 9 fact a m$itation on ,*ri/ z ! true ,*ief good ( man1 ! true ,s\rce ( happ9ess1 & ,food ( ! s\l1 & ,f\nta9 ( life1 to be s\ght !re=e ) eag]ness1 & clung to ) all ! affection ( ! s\l1 :i* mu/ !re=e scorn all mean] delights4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,ir5,,u1 ,,greet+4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xlv4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 x4 #ae4 ,is4 lii4 #g4 #a4 ,,:ile engag$ 9 read+1 aft] re/+ my m9d = a :ile & desi/+ f /udy1 ,i began to m$itate on t v]sicle :i* 9 ! ev5+ we _h sung at ,vigils1 ,?\ art fair] ?an ! *ildr5 ( m51 &1 ,h[ beautiful are ! feet ( !m t br+ good tid+s ( ,him4 ,& truly no?+ is m beautiful ?an t *ief good1 ! v prea*+ ( :i* is beyond measure lovely1 & specially ! progress ( cont9u\s disc\rse1 & ! foot-/eps1 s to speak1 ( ,apo/olic prea*+4 ,b :o is equal to ^! ?+s8 ,!y to :om ,god gave n only to prea* ,*ri/1 b also to suff] = ,him4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxiii4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxii4 #bi4 #b4 ,let u1 z f> z we c1 direct our m9ds to t :i* is beautiful seemly & good1 let u be occupi$ !re91 let u keep x 9 m9d1 t by its illum9ation & brightness our s\ls may become beautiful & our m9ds transp>5t4 ,= if our eyes1 :5 obscur$ by dimness1 are refre%$ by ! v]dure ( ! fields & are able by ! beauty ( a grove or grassy hill to rem$y e defect ( ! fail+ vision1 :ile ! v pupils & balls ( ! eye seem to be col\r$ ) ! hue ( heal?3 h[ mu* m does ?is eye ( ! m9d1 behold+ t *ief good1 & dwell+ & fe$+ !reupon1 bright5 & %9e =?1 s z to fulfil t :i* is writt51 ,my s\l %all be satisfi$ ev5 z x 7 ) m>r[ & fatness4 ,moreov]1 he :o has a skilful k ( ! s\ls ( 8 flock1 pays att5tion to wild grasses1 t he may obta9 mu* pa/urage3 = by ! sweet] k9d ( h]bage lambs are made fatt]1 & ! milky juice m heal?ful4 ,on ^! pa/ures ^? fat ones h f$1 :o h eat5 & wor%ipp$1 = good inde$ are ^? pa/ures :]e9 is plac$ ! sa9t ( ,god4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xxvii4 #be4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxxii4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,s4 ,pet4 i4 #d4 #c4 ,!re is grass also1 :]eby ! flocks ( %eep are n\ri%$1 = :5ce come ! fleeces ( wisdom1 & ! clo?+ ( prud5ce4 ,& p]*ance ?is is ! grass ( ! m\nta91 ^u :i* ! words ( ! prophet di/il z ! %[]s ^u ! grass1 & :i* ! wise man c>efully ga!rs1 t he may h a fleece = a cov]+1 t is1 = a spiritual g>m5t4 ,& ?us prop] food & clo?+ are provid$ = t s\l :i* cleaves to ! *ief ,good1 t ,good ,:i* is ,div9e1 & :i* ! ,apo/le ,pet] exhorts u to seek =1 t by ! acquisition ( su* k we may become p>tak]s ( ! ,div9e nature4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxviii4 #aa1 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxxii4 #b4 #d4 ,! k h]e( ! good ,god op5s to ,8 sa9ts1 & grants x out ( ,8 good treasury1 ev5 z ! sacr$ ,law te/ifies1 say+1 ,! ,"l sw>e unto ?y fa!rs to give !e & op5 unto !e ,8 good treasure4 ,f ?is heav5ly treasure ,he gives ra9 to ,8 l&s1 to bless all ! works ( ?y h&s4 ,by ?is ra9 is signifi$ ! utt]ance ( ! ,law1 :i* moi/5s ! s\l fruitful & f]tile 9 good works1 t x may receive ! dew ( ,grace4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxvii4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 v4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxv4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxxviii4 #e4 #e4 ,! k ( ?is good ,david s\ght2 z he himself decl>es1 say+1 ,"o ?+ h ,i desir$ ( ! ,"l1 :i* ,i w require1 ev5 t ,i may dwell 9 ! h\se ( ! ,"l all ! days ( my life to behold ! fair beauty ( ! ,"l1 & to visit ,8 temple4 ,& t ?is is ! *ief ,good he /raightway add$ 9 ! same ,psalm1 ,i believe v]ily to see ! goodness ( ! ,"l 9 ! l& ( ! liv+4 ,he mu/ be s\ght aft]1 !re ,he w be cle>ly se5 face to face4 ,?is good is 9 ! h\se ( ,god1 9 ,8 secret & hidd5 place4 ,:]e=e he says aga91 ,he %all be satisfi$ ) ! pleasures ( ?y h\se4 ,9 ano!r place too he has %[n ?is to be ! highe/ bless+1 say+1 ,! ,"l %all bless !e out ( ,sion1 & ?\ %alt see ! good ( ,j]usalem4 ,:]e=e bless$ is he :o dwells !n 9 ! ve/ibule ( fai? & 9 ! spiritual abode1 ! dwell+ place ( devotion & ! life ( virtue4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 lii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 i4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 vii4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxliii4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xx4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 iv4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 i4 #c4 #f4 ,9 ,him !re=e let u be & 9 ,him abide1 ( ,:om ,isaiah says1 ,h[ beautiful ^u ! m\nta9s are ! feet ( ,him t br+e? good tid+s1 t publi%e? peace4 ,:o are !y t prea* b ,pet]1 ,paul1 & all ! ,apo/les8 ,:at d !y prea* to u b ! ,"l ,jesus8 ,he is our ,peace1 ,he is our *ief ,good1 = ,he is ,good f ,good1 & f a good tree is ga!r$ good fruit4 ,& good also is ,8 ,_s1 ,:o takes ( ,him & leads ,8 s]vants =? into ! l& ( righte\sness4 ,= :o t ha? ! ,_s ( ,god )9 him w d5y t ,he is good1 s9ce ,he says ,himself1 ,is ?9e eye evil because ,i am good8 ,may ?is ,good :i* ! m]ciful ,god gives to !m t seek ,him come into our s\l1 & into our inmo/ he>t4 ,he is our ,treasure1 ,he is our ,way1 ,he is our ,wisdom1 ,he is our ,righte\sness1 our ,%eph]d1 ! good ,%eph]d1 ,he is our ,life4 ,?\ see/ h[ _m goods are 9 ?is "o ,good6 ,^! goods ! ,evangeli/s prea* to u4 ,david seek+ = ^! goods sai?1 ,:o w %ew u any good8 ,& he %ews t ! ,"l ,himself is our ,good by add+1 ,"l1 lift ,?\ up ! light ( ,?y ,c\nt5ance ^u u4 ,b ,:o is ! ,light ( ! ,fa!r's ,c\nt5ance1 b ! ,brightness ( ,8 ,glory1 & ! ,image ( ! invisible ,god1 9 ,:om ! ,fa!r is bo? se5 & glorifi$1 z ,he also glorifies ,8 ,son8 ,sid5ote3 #a ,tim4 iii4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 i4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xi4 #ce4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 i4 #bi4 #h4 ,:]e=e ! ,"l ,jesus ,himself is t *ief ,good :i* 0 ann\nc$ to u by ,prophets1 decl>$ by ,angels1 promis$ by ! ,fa!r1 prea*$ by ,apo/les4 ,he ha? come to u z rip5ess2 nor z rip5ess only1 b z rip5ess 9 ! m\nta9s2 to ! int5t t 9 our c\nsels !re %\ld be no?+ s\r1 or unripe1 no?+ h>% or bitt] 9 our actions or mann]s1 ! fir/ ,prea*] ( good tid+s ha? come among u4 ,:]e=e also ,he sai?1 ,i1 ,:o spoke1 am pres5t )#afc y1 t is1 ,i ,:o spoke 9 ! ,prophets1 am pres5t 9 t ,body :i* ,i took ( ! ,virg92 ,i am pres5t z ! inw>d ,lik5ess ( ,god1 & ! express ,image ( ,8 p]son1 ,i am pres5t too z ,man4 ,b :o kn[s ,me8 ,= !y saw ! ,man1 b ,8 ,works made !m believe ,he 0 above man4 ,0 ,he n z man :5 weep+ ov] ,laz>us8 aga91 0 ,he n above man1 :5 ,he rais$ him to life8 ,0 ,he n z man :5 sc\rg$8 & aga91 above man :5 ,he took away ! s9 ( ! _w8 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 iv4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,amos v4 #ad4 ,sid5ote3 ,col4 ii4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #af4 #i4 ,to ,him !re=e let u ha/5 9 ,:om is ! *ief ,good3 = ,he is ! b\nty & pati5ce ( ,israel1 ,:o calls !e to rep5tance1 t ?\ come n into condemnation b maye/ receive ! remission ( ?y s9s4 ,he sai?1 ,rep5t4 ,?is is ,he ( ,:om ! ,prophet ,amos cries1 ,seek good4 ,he is ! *ief ,good1 ,:o is 9 ne$ ( no?+1 b ab\nds 9 all ?+s4 ,& well may ,he ab\nd1 9 ,:om dwelle? all ! fulness ( ! ,godhead bodily2 ( ,^: fulness we h all receiv$1 & 9 ,:om we are fill$1 z sai? ! ,evangeli/4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxix4 #fh4 ,sid5ote3 ,cant4 i4 #c4 #aj4 ,if !n ! m9d ) its capacities ( desire & pleasure ha? ta/$ ! *ief ,good1 & by means ( ^! two affections ha? drank ,x 91 unalloy$ by sorr[ & fe>1 x is wond]fully inflam$4 ,= hav+ embrac$ ! ,^w ( ,god1 %e kn[s no measure & yet feels no satiety1 z x is writt51 ,?\ art good & graci\s1 ,o tea* me ,?y /atutes3 hav+ embrac$ ! ,^w ( ,god1 %e desires ,him above all beauty1 %e loves ,him above all joy1 %e is delight$ ) ,him above all p]fumes1 %e desires (t5 to see1 (t5 to look ^u ,him1 (t5 to be drawn to ,him t %e may foll[4 ,?y ,"n1 x is said1 is z o9tm5t p\r$ =?2 !re=e we maid5s love ,!e1 !re=e we /rive b _c atta9 to ,!e4 ,draw u t we may run aft] ,!e1 t by ! fragrance ( ,?y o9tm5ts we may ga9 p[] to foll[ ,!e4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxix4 #ajc4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxxiv4 #bh4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,k+s xix4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xvii4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,pet4 i4 #ab4 #aa4 ,& ! m9d presses =w>d to ! sight ( int]nal my/]ies1 to ! place ( re/ ( ! ,^w1 to ! v dwell+ ( t *ief ,good1 ,8 light & brightness4 ,9 t hav5 & home-retreat %e ha/5s to he> ,8 words1 & hav+ he>d1 f9ds !m sweet] ?an all o!r ?+s4 ,le>n ( ! ,prophet :o _h ta/$ & sai?1 ,o h[ sweet are ,?y words unto my ?roat1 yea sweet] ?an honey unto my m\?4 ,= :at c t s\l desire :i* ha? once ta/$ ! sweetness ( ! ,^w1 & se5 ,8 brightness8 ,:5 ,moses receiv$ ! ,law he rema9$ =ty days on ! m\nt & requir$ no bodily food2 ,elijah1 ha/5+ to ?is re/1 pray$ t 8 life might be tak5 away2 ,pet]1 himself also behold+ on ! ,m\nt ! glory ( ! ,"l's ,resurrection1 w\ld fa9 n h come d[n1 say+1 ,x is good = u to be "h4 ,h[ great !n is ! glory ( ! ,div9e ,ess5ce & ! graces ( ! ,^w1 :i* ?+s ! ,angels desire to look into4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts vii4 #ee4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 xii4 #b4 #ab4 ,! s\l !n :i* beholds ?is *ief ,good1 requires n ! body1 & und]/&s t x ought to h z little connexion ) x z possible2 x r5\nces ! _w1 )draws itself f ! *a9s ( ! fle%1 & extricates itself f all ! bonds ( e>?ly pleasures4 ,?us ,/eph5 beheld ,jesus1 & fe>$ n be+ /on$1 nay1 :ile he 0 be+ /on$1 pray$ n = himself b = 8 murd]]s4 ,paul also1 :5 caught up to ! ?ird heav51 knew n :e!r he 0 9 ! body or out ( ! body3 caught up1 ,i say1 into ,p>adise1 he became invisible to ! pres5ce ( 8 own body1 & hav+ he>d ! words ( ,god he blu%$ to desc5d aga9 to ! infirmities ( ! body4 ,sid5ote3 ,col4 ii4 #bj-bb4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 v4 #h4 #ac4 ,?us1 kn[+ :at he _h se5 & he>d 9 ,p>adise1 he cri$ say+1 ,:y1 z ?\gh liv+ 9 ! _w1 are ye subject to ord9ances8 ,t\* n1 ta/e n1 h&le n1 :i* all are to p]i% ) ! us+4 ,= he w\ld h u ( ?is _w 9 figure & semblance1 n 9 use or possession1 us+ z ?\gh we us$ x n1 z our place ( soj\rn1 n ( re/1 walk+ ?r\gh x z 9 a vision1 n ) desire1 s z to pass z lightly z possible ov] ! m]e %ad[ ( ?is _w4 ,9 ?is way ,s4 ,paul1 :o walk$ by fai? n by sight1 0 abs5t f ! body & pres5t ) ! ,"l1 & al?\gh ^u e>? conv]s$ n ) e>?ly b ) heav5ly ?+s4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts xvii4 #bh4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 i4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 iii4 #ad4 #ad4 ,:]e=e let our s\l1 wi%+ to draw ne> to ,god1 raise h]self f ! body1 & ev] adh]e to t *ief ,end :i* is div9e1 ,:i* is ev]la/+1 ,:i* 0 f ! beg9n+1 & ,:i* 0 ) ,god1 t is1 ! ,^w ( ,god4 ,?is is t ,div9e ,be+1 9 ,:om we live & move & h our be+4 ,?is is ,t :i* 0 9 ! beg9n+1 ! true ,i ,,am4 ,= ! ,son ( ,god1 ,jesus ,*ri/1 0 n yea nor nay b 9 ,him 0 yea4 ,he bid ,moses say1 ,i ,,am ha? s5t me4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxix4 #aji4 #ae4 ,) ?is ,good !re=e let our s\l be1 & if possible1 be cont9ually1 t ea* ( u may say1 ,my s\l is cont9ually 9 my h&4 ,& su* w be ! case1 if x be n 9 ! fle%1 b 9 ! _s1 & does n entangle itself 9 e>?ly ?+s4 ,= :5 x turns back to c>nal ?+s1 !n ! allurem5ts ( ! body creep ov] x1 !n x swells ) rage & ang]1 !n x is pi]c$ ) sorr[1 !n x is lift$ up ) arrogance1 !n x is b[$ d[n ) grief4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 v4 #dd1 #de4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #dh4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 xiii4 #aj4 #af4 ,^! are ! heavy griefs ( ! s\l by :i* x is (t5 br\ght d[n to dea?1 :ile its eyes are bl9d$ s t !y see n ! light ( true glory1 & ! ri*es ( its et]nal h]itage4 ,b by keep+ !m always fix$ on ,god1 x w receive f ,*ri/ ! brightness ( wisdom1 s z to h its vision enlight5$ by ! k ( ,god1 & to behold t hope ( our call+1 & see t :i* is good & well-pleas+ & p]fect4 ,= t :i* is good is well-pleas+ to ! ,fa!r1 & t :i* is well-pleas+ is p]fect1 z x is writt5 9 ! ,gospel1 ,love y\r enemies1 t ye may be ! *ildr5 ( y\r ,fa!r ,:i* is 9 heav51 =1 ,he s5de? ra9 on ! j & on ! unju/1 :i* is surely a pro( ( goodness4 ,aft]w>ds ,he concludes by say+1 ,be ye !re=e p]fect1 ev5 z y\r ,fa!r ,:i* is 9 heav5 is p]fect4 ,= *>ity is p]fect2 9 %ort x is ! fulfill+ ( ! ,law2 = :at c be s good z *>ity :i* ?9ke? no evil8 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xl4 #ca4 ,sid5ote3 ,wisd4 ix4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 xi4 #cf4 #ag4 ,fly !n ^? regions :]e dwell envy1 ambition1 & cont5tion4 ,!re=e let ?y m9d op5 itself to receive ?is ,good1 t x may m\nt above ! cl\ds1 t x may be r5ew$ z ! eagle1 & l ! eagle spread abroad its w+s1 t ) new vig\r 9 its p9ions x may fe>lessly so> al(t & leave its e>?ly dwell+-place beh9d x1 = ! e>?ly habitation weighe? d[n ! m9d4 ,let x put (f old ?+s1 let x ca/ (f w&]+ desires1 let x purge its eyes t x may see t ,f\nta9 ( true wisdom1 t ,s\rce ( et]nal life ,:i* fl[s & ab\nds ) all ?+s & is 9 want ( no?+4 ,= :o ha? giv5 to ,him1 see+ t ( ,him & ?r\gh ,him & to ,him are all ?+s8 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xvi4 #b4 #ah4 ,! ,f\nta9 ( life !n is t *ief ,good f ,:i* ! means ( life are disp5s$ to all1 b ,x ha? life abid+ 9 ,itself4 ,x receive? f none z ?\gh ,x 7 9 ne$1 ,x conf]s good on o!rs r ?an borr[s f o!rs = ,itself1 = ,x ha? no ne$ ( u4 ,?us 9 ! p]son ( man x is said1 my goods are no?+ unto ,!e4 ,:at !n c be m lovely ?an to approa* to ,him1 to cleave to ,him2 :at pleasure c be great]8 ,he :o has se5 & ta/$ freely ( ! ,f\nta9 ( liv+ wat]1 :at else c he desire8 :at k+doms8 :at p[]s8 :at ri*es8 p]ceiv+ h[ mis]able ev5 9 ?is _w is ! condition ( k+s1 h[ mutable ! /ate ( empires1 h[ %ort ! space ( ?is life1 9 :at bondage sov]eigns !mselves mu/ live1 see+ t _! life is accord+ to ! w ( o!rs1 n _! own4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xix4 #bf4 #ai4 ,b :at ri* man passes to et]nal life unless he be support$ by ! ri*es ( virtue1 t gift :i* is ! portion ( all1 & decl>$ to be impossible = ! ri* alone8 ,happ9ess !n does n consi/ 9 us+ ^! ?+s b 9 p]ceiv+ t :]eby y may despise !m1 may reg>d !m z void ( tru?#afd1 may judge !m to be empty & fruitless1 & may love ! true beauty ( nak$ tru? :i* confesses ! *eat+ vanities ( ?is _w4 ,sid5ote3 ,cant4 iv4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 vii4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,rev4 xxi4 #bc4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john viii4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xxiv4 #cb4 #bj4 ,lift up !re=e y\r eyes1 ,o my s\l2 ^? eyes ( :i* ! ,^w ( ,god sai?1 ,?\ ha/ ravi%$ my he>t1 my si/]1 my sp\se1 ?\ ha/ ravi%$ my he>t ) "o ( ?9e eyes4 ,g up !n to ! palm tree1 ov]come ! _w1 t ?\ maye/ rea* ! height ( ! ,^w4 ,leave out ( doors ! va9 %[s ( ?is _w1 leave its malice1 b br+ 9 ) y t goodness ( m9d :i* has grace 9 ! tree ( life1 t is1 if %e wa% h] robes & ent] into ! city :i* is ! true grace ( ! sa9ts1 :]e9 is ! ,tab]nacle ( ,god1 ar\nd :i* ! scribes ( ! ,"l encamp1 :]e nei!r day nor sun nor moon af=d light1 b ! ,"l ,himself is ! light !re(1 & enlight5s all t city4 ,= ,he is ! ,light ( ! _w1 n inde$ ! visible light1 b ! intellectual brightness ( ! s\ls :i* are 9 ?is _w1 ^u :i* ,he p\rs ! bright beams ( reason & ( prud5ce1 & 9 ! ,gospel is said to inspire ) ! brea? ( ,8 spiritual influ5ces ! inmo/ s\l1 & ! recesses ( ! m9d4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xix4 #cj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ag4 #ba4 ,if !n any man ha? begun to be an inhabitant ( t heav5ly city1 an inhabitant1 t is1 by 8 life & mann]s1 let him n dep>t f x1 let him n g out aga91 or retrace 8 /eps1 ! /eps1 t is1 n ( 8 body b ( 8 m9d2 let him n turn back4 ,beh9d is luxury1 beh9d is impurity4 ,:5 ,lot w5t up into ! m\nta9 he left beh9d him ! crimes ( ,sodom1 b %e :o look$ back1 c\ld n rea* ! high] gr\nd4 ,x is n y\r feet b y\r mann]s :i* are nev] to turn back4 ,let n y\r h&s hang d[n1 or ! knees ( y\r fai? & devotion become feeble4 ,let n ! weakness ( y\r w be backslid+1 let !re be no recurr5ce ( crime4 ,?\ ha/ ent]$ 91 rema9 !re=e2 ?\ ha/ arriv$1 /ay /ill2 escape = ?y life4 ,sid5ote3 ,joel iii4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xvii4 #ca4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 civ4 #b4 #bb4 ,9 y\r asc5t y\r /eps mu/ t5d directly upw>ds1 no man c safely turn back4 ,"h is ! way1 !re1 d[nfall2 "h asc5t1 !re a precipice4 ,9 asc5d+ !re is lab\r1 9 desc5d+ dang]2 b ! ,"l is mighty1 ,:o1 :5 ?\ art f\nd$ !re w gu>d & h$ge !e r\nd ) prophetic walls & apo/olic bulw>ks4 ,!re=e ! ,"l says to !e1 ,come1 get y d[n1 = ! press is full4 ,let u be f\nd )91 n out ( doors4 ,9 ! ,gospel too ! ,son ( ,god sai?1 ,he :i* %all be ^u ! h\se-top let him n come d[n to take away 8 vessels4 ,& ?is ,he says n ( ?is h\se-top1 b ( t ( :i* x is said1 ,he spreade? out ! heav5s l a vault4 ,sid5ote3 ,joel iii4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 iv4 #ac4 #bc4 ,rema9 )9 !re=e1 )9 ,j]usalem1 )9 ?9e own s\l1 peaceful1 meek1 & tranquil4 ,leave h] n1 nor desc5d 9 ord] to raise up ?is vessel ( ?9e1 ei!r ) hon\r1 or weal?1 or pride4 ,rema9 )91 t ali5s may n pass ?r\gh !e1 t s9s may n pass ?r\gh ?y m9d1 va9 acts1 & idle ?\ghts3 & !y w n pass1 if ?\ wilt wage a holy w> 9 ! cause ( fai? & devotion1 = ! love ( tru? aga9/ ! sn>es ( passion1 & wilt take up ! arms ( ,god aga9/ spiritual wick$ness & ! craft ( ! devil1 :o tempts our s5ses by fraud & /ratagem1 b :o is easily cru%$ by ! g5tle w>rior1 :o sees no /rife1 b1 z becomes ! s]vant ( ,god1 tea*es ! fai? ) mode/y1 & conv9ces ^? :o oppose !mselves4 ,( him ! ,scripture says1 ,let ! w>rior :o is g5tle arise#afe1 & let him t is weak say1 ,i c d all ?+s ?r\gh ,*ri/ :i* /r5g!ne? me4 ,sid5ote3 ,joel iii4 #ah4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 iii4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john iv4 #ad4 #bd4 ,support$ by ?is fai?1 ev5 he :o is weak %all prevail1 & 8 s\l w be holy1 & ! prophetic or apo/olic m\nta9s %all drop d[n new w9e = him1 & ! hills %all fl[ ) milk1 l t hill :i* gave milk to ! ,cor9?ians to dr9k1 & wat] %all fl[ = him f _! vessels1 & f _! well-heads4 ,f 8 belly %all fl[ liv+ wat]1 t spiritual wat] :i* ! ,holy ,_s supplies to ,8 fai?ful2 may ,he v\*safe to wat] ?y s\l also1 t 9 !e may be a f\nta9 spr++ up into life et]nal4 ,f>ewell3 love me z a son1 = ,i love y z a fa!r4 ,,lett] ,,xxx4 ,a4,d4 #chi4 ,s4 ,,ambrose "h cont9ues ! subject ( ! la/ ,lett]1 dwell+ especially on ! duty ( ris+ above ! level ( e>?ly ?+s1 & br++ toge!r v>i\s passages ( ! ,old ,te/am5t :i* he int]prets spiritually z sett+ =? ?is ,lesson4 ,! true foll[] ( ,*ri/ w build ,him a ,temple 9 8 he>t1 :i* 8 ,"l w fill ) ! adornm5t ( spiritual graces4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,ir5,,u1 ,,greet+4 ,sid5ote3 ,hag4 i4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,ecclus4 xxiii4 #ah4 #a4 ,,aft] ,i _h f9i%$ my la/ lett] & direct$ x to be convey$ to y1 ! words :i* ! ,"l spake by ! prophet ,haggai came into my m9d1 ,is x "t = y1 ,o ye1 to dwell 9 y\r ciel$ h\ses8 ,:at is ! mean+ ( ?is b t we ought to dwell on high1 n 9 l[ & subt]ranean abodes8 ,= !y :o dwell b5ea? ! e>?1 _c build ! temple ( ,god1 b say1 ,! "t is n come1 ! "t t ! ,"l's h\se %\ld be built1 because x is ! m>k ( s5sual p]sons to seek und]gr\nd dwell+s1 c\rt+ ! cool ( summ]1 be+ en]vat$ by indulg5ce & requir+ %ady retreats to enable !m to be> ! heat1 or because ! slo?ful live at ease b5ea? ! e>?1 or la/ly because d>k & %ady places suit !m be/1 conceal+1 7z !y believe17 _! crimes4 ,i am compass$ ab\t ) d>kness1 ! walls cov] me1 :at ne$ ,i to fe>8 ,b 9 va9 d !y hope = ?is1 :5 ,god beholds ! hidd5 dep?s ( ! abyss1 & discov]s all ?+s be=e !y take place4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,k+s xvii4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,k+s iv4 #h1 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #af et seq4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts x4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,sam4 xviii4 #ag1 #ah4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,k+s xx4 #bc4 #b4 ,b nei!r ,elijah nor ,eli%a dwelt 9 und]gr\nd dwell+s4 ,moreov] ! =m] c>ri$ ! dead son ( ! wid[ up into ! l(t :]e he abode1 & !re rais$ him to life2 & = ! latt]1 t great woman1 ! ,%unamite1 prep>$ a *amb] on ! wall1 & !re %e obta9$ ! privilege ( conceiv+ a son1 = %e 0 b>r51 & !re also %e saw ! miracle ( 8 re/oration to life4 ,& :at %all ,i say ( ,pet] :o at ! six? h\r w5t up ^u ! h\se-top1 & !re le>nt ! my/]y ( ! baptism ( ! ,g5tiles4 ,b ! homicide ,absalom _h re>$ = himself a pill> 9 ! ,k+'s dale1 & !n1 aft] 8 dea?1 he 0 ca/ into a great pit4 ,s !n ! sa9ts asc5d unto ! ,"l1 ! wick$ desc5d to crime2 ! sa9ts are on ! m\nta9s1 ! wick$ 9 ! valleys2 ,= ,god is ! ,god ( ! hills1 n ( ! pla9s4 #c4 ,^? !re=e :o dwelt 9 ! pla91 :]e ,god dwells n1 c\ld n h ! h\se ( ,god 9 !mselves2 = ?is is ! h\se :i* ,god requir$ ( !m1 t !y %\ld build up !mselves1 & %\ld erect )9 !m ! temple ( ,god ) ! liv+ /ones ( fai?4 ,= x 0 n ! erection ( e>?ly walls nor ( wood5 ro(s t ,he requir$1 = ^!1 _h !y exi/$1 w\ld h be5 de/roy$ by ! enemies' h&2 b ,he s\ght = t temple :i* %\ld be rais$ 9 m5's m9ds1 to :om x might be said1 ,ye are ! ,temple ( ,god1 :]e9 ! ,"l ,jesus 0 to dwell1 & f :5ce ,he 0 to proce$ = ! r$emption ( ! _w4 ,?us 9 ! womb ( a ,virg9 a sacr$ *amb] 0 to be prep>$1 :]e9 ! ,k+ ( heav5 might dwell1 & ! human ,body might become ! temple ( ,god1 ,:i* also :5 ,x 0 de/roy$1 0 to be rais$ aga9 9 ?ree days4 ,sid5ote3 ,hag4 i4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 xxii4 #ac4 #d4 ,b su* a h\se z ?is s5sual p]sons1 !y :o dwell 9 ciel$ h\ses & delight 9 *as$ silv]1 d n build4 ,= z !y despise pure silv]1 s also !y despise simple dwell+s4 ,!y enl>ge ! site ( _! h\ses1 !y add m & m1 jo9+ h\se to h\se & f>m to f>m1 !y dig up ! gr\nd2 s t ! v e>? itself gives way to _! habitations1 & l sons ( ! e>? !y are laid up )9 h] womb1 & hidd5 9 h] b[els4 ,!y surely are ^? ( :om ,j]emiah says1 ,woe unto him t builde? 8 h\se 9 unrighte\sness4 ,= he :o builds 9 righte\sness1 builds n on e>? b 9 heav54 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ad4 ,sid5ote3 ,cant4 iv4 #c4 #e4 ,?\ ha/ built1 sai? ! ,prophet1 a h\se1 measure ! upp] *amb]s ( x1 ev5 airy *amb]s1 furni%$ ) w9d[s1 ciel$ ) c$>1 & pa9t$ ) v]milion4 ,n[ he measure? ! upp] *amb]s1 :o1 hav+ contemplat$ ! judgm5t ( ,god1 judge? ! judgm5t ( ! humble & ! judgm5t ( ! poor4 ,b he :o seeks aft] ga9 & ! blood ( ! innoc5t builds n 8 *amb]s ) judgm5t1 nor keeps ! due measure1 because he has n ,*ri/1 nor looks = ! brea? ( ,div9e grace ^u him1 nor does he desire ! brightness ( full light1 nor has he *amb]s pa9t$ ) v]milion1 = x _c be said to him1 ,?y lips are l a ?read ( sc>let4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 xxii4 #ai4 ,he %all be buri$ ) ! burial ( an ass4 ,engl4 ,v]s4 #f4 ,a man ( ?is sort1 x is said1 %all n be buri$1 = he :o has burr[$ 9 ! e>?1 & buri$ himself alive1 s to speak1 9 a tomb1 has depriv$ himself :5 dead ( ! re/ ( burial4 ,& ?us1 laid 9 ! pit ( c>nal pleasures1 he has f\nd no grave f :5ce to rise4 ,su* a man !re=e builds no temple to ,god1 because he ha? n kn[n ! "t ( 8 correction4 ,h[ !n c su* m5 build a temple1 :o l wild bea/s betake !mselves to d5s & hid+ places1 :o l s]p5ts bury !mselves 9 dit*es1 & burr[ 9 ! e>? l crafty foxes8 ,sid5ote3 #a ,tim4 v4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xlii4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 vii4 #g4 #g4 ,nei!r does he build a sepul*re = himself :o dies be=e ! "t1 = he is dead :ile he live?2 & he he>s n ! voice ( ,haggai1 t is be+ int]pret$1 ( ! ,fea/]1 = he ent]s n ! ,tab]nacle ( ,god1 9 ! voice ( praise & ?anksgiv+1 ! s\nd ( "o fea/+4 ,= h[ c he he> ,8 voice1 :o sees n ,8 works8 ,if he saw !m1 he w\ld h he>d ! ,^w :i* has be5 put 9 ,8 ,h&1 rejoic+ 9 ,8 acts1 :]eby ,he knock$ & x 0 op5$ to ,him1 & ,he desc5d$ into 8 s\l t ,he might fe$ !re9 ^u ! food ( s9c]ity & tru?4 ,sid5ote3 ,hag4 i4 #h4 #h4 ,n[ because he has n he>d1 ! ^w ( ,haggai comes aga9 to h&1 & says1 ,rise up f y\r ciel$ h\ses t are weigh$ d[n by wick$ness1 & g up to ! m\nta9 ( ! heav5ly ,scriptures1 & hew wood1 ! wood ( wisdom1 ! wood ( life1 ! wood ( k2 & make /raight y\r ways1 direct y\r acts t !y may keep _! due ord] :i* is useful & necess>y = build+ ! h\se ( ,god4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #aj4 #i4 ,= if ye d x n1 ! heav5 ov] y %all be /ay$ ( h] dew1 t is1 ! heav5ly ,^w1 ,:i* desc5ds z ! dew ^u ! grass1 %all n temp] ! fev]$ motions ( y\r bodily passions1 nor ext+ui% ! fi]y d>ts ( y\r v>i\s desires2 & ! e>?1 t is1 y\r s\l1 %all be /ay$ f h] fruit1 s t x %all be dri$ up1 unless fully wat]$ by ! ,^w ( ,god1 & spr9kl$ ) heav5ly dew1 ev5 ! fulness ( spiritual ,grace4 ,sid5ote3 ,hag4 i4 #ad4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxxvii4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,col4 i4 #af1 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john vii4 #cg4 #aj4 ,& z ,he knew h[ slo?ful !y are :o dwelt b5ea? ! e>?1 & 9 ! d>k abodes ( pleasure1 ,i w /ir up1 x is said1 ! _s ( ,j]ubbabel ! son ( ,%ealtiel1 ,gov]nor ( ,judah1 & ! _s ( ,jo%ua ! son ( ,jos$e*1 ! high prie/1 t !y may be /irr$ up to build ! ,div9e h\se4 ,= except ! ,"l build ! h\se1 _! lab\r is lo/ t build x4 ,n[ ,z]ubbabel means1 #8con/ant ov]fl[+1' l ! ,f\nta9 ( life1 & ! ,^w ( ,god1 by ,:om & f ,:om are all ?+s & 9 ,:om all ?+s consi/4 ,?us sai? ! ov]fl[+ ,f\nta91 ,if any man ?ir/1 let him come unto ,me1 & dr9k2 dr9k1 t is1 f ! /ream ( ! unfail+ flood4 ,we read also ( ,zabulon1 a nocturnal flood1 t is to say prophetic1 b x also is n[ bright5$ by ! int]mixture ( ?is /ream1 :]eby 0 swall[$ up t flood ( vanity typifi$ by ,jezabel1 :i* 0 oppos$ to tru? & to ! utt]ances ( prophets1 & 0 s torn 9 pieces by dogs t n a trace ( x rema9$1 b all its frame ) e m>k ( its po/]ity 0 de/roy$4 ,z]ubbabel !re=e ( ! tribe ( ,judah1 & ,jesus ! ,high ,prie/1 ?us designat$ bo? by tribe & "n seem to repres5t two p]sons1 ?\gh "o only is meant2 = ,he ,:o z ,almighty is born f ! ,almighty1 z ,r$eem] is born ( ! ,virg91 be+ ! ,same 9 ! div]sity ( ,8 two divisible natures1 ha? fulfill$ z ! ,giant ( salvation#aff ! v]ity ( ! "o ,son ( ,god4 ,sid5ote3 ,hag4 ii4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xiii4 #ba4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xiv4 #bb4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xxiii4 #dd4 #aa4 ,n[ be+ ab\t to raise f ! dead holy ,z]ubbabel ,he says1 ,yet once1 x is a little :ile1 ,i w %ake ! heav5s1 & ! e>?1 & ! sea1 & ! dry l&4 ,once be=e he _h %ak5 ^! ?+s :5 ,he deliv]$ 8 p f ,egypt1 :5 !re 0 9 heav5 a pill> ( fire1 dry l& among ! waves1 a wall 9 ! sea1 a pa? 9 ! wat]s1 :5 9 ! des]t a daily supply ( heav5ly food 0 produc$1 & ! rock 0 melt$ into /reams ( wat]4 ,b ,he %ook !m also aft]w>ds 9 ! ,passion ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 :5 ! heav5 0 cov]$ ) d>kness1 ! sun )drew 8 light1 ! rocks 7 r5t1 ! tombs op5$1 ! dead rais$1 ! ,dragon1 vanqui%$ on 8 own waves1 saw ! fi%]s ( m5 n only sail+1 b ev5 walk+ on ! sea )\t dang]4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xix4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,is4 liv4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxxv4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 xi4 #e4 #ab4 ,! dry l& 0 also %ak5 :5 ! b>r5 ,g5tile nations began to rip5 ) ! h>ve/ ( devotion & fai?1 & ! des]t & ! ,g5tiles 7 s mu* %ak51 t ! prea*+ ( ! ,apo/les1 :om ,he s5t to call ! ,g5tiles1 0 s l\d & vehem5t1 t _! s\nd w5t out into all l&s1 & _! words unto ! ends ( ! _w4 ,s greatly1 inde$1 0 ! des]t %ak5 t m are ! *ildr5 ( ! desolate ?an ! *ildr5 ( ! m>ri$ wife1 & ! des]t blossom$ z a rose1 ! elect ( ! ,g5tiles ent]$ 9 to ! remnant ( ! p1 t ! remnant might be sav$ accord+ to ! election ( grace4 ,sid5ote3 ,hag4 ii4 #g1 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xii4 #g4 #ac4 ,& ,i w fill1 x is said1 ?is h\se ) ,my silv] & gold1 ) ! heav5ly oracles1 :i* are z silv] tri$ 9 ! fire1 & 9 ! brightness ( ! true light1 gli/5+ l spiritual gold 9 ! secret he>ts ( ! sa9ts4 ,^! ri*es ,he conf]s on ,8 ,*ur*1 ri*es :]eby spiritual treasures are increas$1 & ! glory ( ! h\se is exalt$ above ! =m] glory :i* ! elect p enjoy$4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 iv4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxiv4 #ce4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 iv4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,ze*4 ix4 #aj4 #ad4 ,= peace & tranquillity ( ! s\l is above all glory ( any h\se2 = peace passe? all und]/&+4 ,?is is t peace above all peace :i* %all be grant$ aft] ! ?ird %ak+ ( ! heav51 ! sea1 ! e>? & ! dry l&1 :5 ,he %all de/roy all ,pr9cipalities & ,p[]s4 ,= heav5 & e>? %all pass away1 & all ! fa%ion ( ?is _w2 & e man %all rise up aga9/ 8 bro!r ) ! sword1 t is1 ) ! ^w pi]c+ ! m>r[ ( ! s\l1 t :atev] opposes itself1 ! *>iot f ,ephraim & ! horse f ,j]usalem may be cut (f1 z ,ze*>iah says4 ,& ?us !re w be peace ov] all1 ! passions ( ! body (f]+ no resi/ance1 & ! unbeliev+ m9d no ob/acle1 t ,*ri/ may be all 9 all1 (f]+ 9 subjection to ! ,fa!r ! he>ts ( all m54 ,sid5ote3 ,hagg4 ii4 #bc4 ,sid5ote3 ,cant4 vi4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xv4 #dh4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #di4 #ae4 ,:]e=e to ,him alone is x my/ically said1 ,i w take !e1 ,o ,z]ubbabel1 & w make !e z a signet1 = ,i h *os5 !e4 ,:5 our m9d %all h become peaceful s t x may be said to h]1 ,return1 return1 o ,%ulamite1 :i* signifies #8peaceful1' or1 to use y\r own "n1 ,ir5ice1 !n %all %e receive ,*ri/ l a signet on h]self1 t is1 ! ,image ( ,god1 t %e may be accord+ to t ,image1 = z is ! heav5ly1 su* are !y also t are heav5ly4 ,& x behoves u to be> ! image ( ! heav5ly1 t is1 peace4 ,sid5ote3 ,cant4 viii4 #f4 #af4 ,& t we may "k ! tru? ( ?is1 x is said 9 ! ,canticles to ! s\l n[ fully p]fect1 t :i* may ! ,"l ,jesus say to y also1 ,set me z a seal ^u ?9e arm2 t peace may %9e 9 y\r he>t & ,*ri/ 9 y\r works1 & t wisdom & righte\sness & r$emption may be =m$ 9 y4 ,f>ewell1 my son3 love me = ,i love y4 ,,lett] ,,xxxi4 ,,ir5,,u _h ask$ ,s4 ,ambrose :e!r ,god _h great] love = ^? :o _h believ$ f _! e>ly ye>s ?an = ^? :o _h be5 conv]t$ lat] 9 life4 ,9 answ]+ ?is "q1 ,s4 ,ambrose ent]s into ! hi/ory ( ! ,jewi% & ,*ri/ian ,*ur*es1 :i* he consid]s z set =? "u ! figures ( ,david's two wives4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,ir5,,u1 ,,greet+4 ,sid5ote3 ,joel i4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,hosea ii4 #ai4 #a4 ,,y h wisely ?\ght x a subject ( inquiry1 :e!r !re be any diff]5ce 9 ,god's love t[>ds ^? :o h believ$ f _! *ildhood1 & ^? :o h believ$ 9 ! c\rse ( _! y\? or m advanc$ age2 = ?is also has n be5 pa/ ov] nor left unnotic$ 9 ! sacr$ ,scriptures4 ,= x is n )\t mean+ t ! ,"l our ,god says to ! ,prophet ,joel1 ,lam5t to me = ! sp\se gird$ ) sackclo? & = ! husb& ( h] y\?1 express+ 8 grief = ! ,synagogue1 :o1 be=e1 9 h] virg9ity1 _h be5 esp\s$ to ! ,^w ( ,god1 or1 x may be1 = a s\l :i* _h fall5 f h] good de$s1 t by ! he9\sness ( h] s9s %e _h incurr$ hatr$1 & ?r\gh ! defilem5t ( impiety & ! /a9s ( unbelief _h become mis]able & despis$1 & f> remov$ f ! grace ( t ,sp\se :i* _h be=e be5 c\nt$ wor?y to be told1 ,i w betro? !e unto ,me 9 righte\sness & 9 judgm5t & 9 lov+k9dness & 9 m]cies4 ,sid5ote3 ,mal4 iv4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 ix4 #ae4 #b4 ,n )\t reason is %e consid]$ mis]able1 :o has lo/ gifts ( s great a price1 & suff]$ s griev\s a loss ( h] d[ry ( virtues z to be depriv$ ( ! ,sp\se ( h] virg9ity4 ,= accord+ to our m]its ! ,^w ( ,god ei!r lives or dies 9 u2 = if our desires & works are good1 ! ,^w ( ,god lives & acts 9 u3 if our ?\ghts & actions are d>ksome1 ! ,sun ( righte\sness sets )9 u4 ,& !re=e ,he bids lam5tation to be made = su* a s\l4 ,= z !y h cause ( congratulation & fea/+ ) :om ! ,bridegroom dwells1 s t s\l is to be m\rn$ =1 f :om ! ,sp\se has be5 tak51 z x is writt5 ( ! ,apo/les 9 ! ,gospel2 = :5 ! ,bridegroom %all be tak5 away f !m1 !n %all !y fa/ 9 ^? days4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 civ4 #ae4 #c4 ,?us too ?is s\l1 9 =m] times :5 %e possess$ ! ,virg9 ,^w1 _h joy & gladness4 ,& !re=e %e fa/$ n1 because x 0 ! season ( fea/+ & refre%m5t2 ! ,bridegroom 0 pres5t be/[+ by ,8 pres5ce ! ri*es ( pl5ty1 /ores ( heav5ly food1 & dropp+ w9e1 :]eby ! he>ts ( m5 are made glad4 ,b aft] %e lo/ ! ,bridegroom by h] acts1 %e is comm&$ to d p5ance 9 sackclo? = h] s9s1 & to bewail h]self1 because ,*ri/1 ,:o is ! ,virg9 ,^w1 di$ & 0 crucifi$ = h]4 ,sid5ote3 ,ecclus4 xv4 #b4 #d4 ,if ?is s\l 0 esp\s$ f e>ly age1 & nev] bore any o!r yoke1 b f ! beg9n+ d$icat$ ! maid5 fl[] ( h] fai? to ,*ri/ & z a virg9 0 unit$ to ,him 9 e>ly days 9 ! my/]ies ( piety1 receiv$ a tra9+ 9 hol9ess z a heif] does ! yoke2 %e is ! v s\l ( ! anci5t ,jewi% /ock f ! family ( ! patri>*s1 :o1 _h %e kept h] c\rse ( fai? )\t /umbl+1 w\ld h be5 c\nt$ wor?y ( great ?+s1 ! ,sp\se ( ! ,virg9al ,^w1 z %e :o lays hold ( ,wisdom1 & z a "m %all %e meet him1 & receive him z a wife m>ri$ ( a virg94 ,sid5ote3 #a ,sam4 xxv4 #ci4 #e4 ,! o!r likewise is procur$ f ! ,g5tiles1 & bo? are ! ,sp\se ( ! ,"o ,^w1 :i* is a great my/]y4 ,& ?is is set =? to y 9 ! book ( ,k+s2 s9ce ,david _h two wives1 ,ah9oam ! ,jezreelitess & ,abigail :om he obta9$ aft]w>ds2 ! fir/ m sev]e1 ! latt] full ( m]cy & grace1 an hospitable & lib]al s\l1 :o saw ! ,fa!r ) op5 face1 hav+ beheld ,8 glory2 %e :o receiv$ ! div9e dew ( pat]nal ,grace1 z ! int]pretation ( ! "n signifies4 ,n[ :at is ! dew ( ! ,fa!r1 b ! ,^w ( ,god1 ,:o has fill$ ! he>ts ( all ) ! moi/ure ( fai? & ju/ice8 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #cb4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ce4 ,sid5ote3 ,cant4 ii4 #ad4 #f4 ,well !re=e does ! true ,david say to ?is s\l :at 0 said to ,abigail1 ,bless$ is ! ,"l ,god ( ,israel :i* s5t !e ?is day to meet me4 ,& aga9 he says to h]1 ,g up 9 peace to ?9e h\se2 see1 ,i h he>k5$ to ?y voice1 & h accept$ ?y p]son4 ,la/ly 9 ! ,song ( ,solomon ^! are ! words ( ! ,bridegroom to ! ,bride1 ,let me see ?y c\nt5ance2 let me he> ?y voice4 #g4 ,& at ! "t %e 0 dismiss$1 = %e _h ano!r husb& :o 9 ,hebrew 0 call$ ,nabal1 :i* 9 ,lat9 means fooli%1 a man h>%1 inhospitable1 unc\rte\s1 ungrateful1 :o knew n h[ to repay good (fices2 b aft] 8 dea?1 %e 0 set free f ! law ( h] husb&1 & ! prophet ,david took h] to wife4 ,by ?is m>riage ! my/]y ( ! ,*ur* :i* 0 to be call$ f among ! ,g5tiles is signifi$1 = %e1 hav+ lo/ ! husb& to :om %e _h be5 m>ri$1 became conv]t$ to ,*ri/1 br++ ) h] a d[ry ( piety1 ( humility & fai?1 enri*$ also ) ! patrimony ( m]cy4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xliv4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,mic4 iv4 #d4 #h4 ,b 9 ?is place x is n ?is wife1 b t ,ah9oam1 :o 0 evilly dispos$ t[>ds h] bro!r1 :]e=e h] bro!r 0 made a tr\ble to h]1 & 9 _! p]son x is said1 ?\ make/ u to be a bye-^w among ! hea!n1 & t ! p %ake _! heads at u4 ,! devil1 f9d+ h] (f h] gu>d1 fell ^u h] z a lion1 & depriv$ h] ( h] *>ms1 root$ up h] v9e & fig-tree "u :i* %e us$ to repose1 & caus$ h] fruit to )]4 ,sid5ote3 ,joel i4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,hosea iv4 #f4 #i4 ,b n[ ,god1 hav+ compassion on !m1 ?us dri$ up & )]$ by dr\ght1 sai? to ! prophet1 ,lam5t to ,me = virg9 gird$ ) sackclo? & = ! husb& ( h] y\?1 t is to say1 ov] ! dead husb& ( ?is s\l or ( ! ,synagogue4 ,& ) h] ,he expo/ulates 9 ano!r place1 =asmu* z %e _h =gott5 h] resolution1 =gott5 ,8 grace1 _h w&]$ f discipl9e1 & _h lo/ h] =m] affections z a wife4 ,la/ly !re=e ,he reproves h] ) ,8 words1 call+ to m9d & repeat+ h] t5d]ness & h] expressions ( affection3 #8,did/ ,?\ n call me "o ( ,?y h\sehold1 ! p>5t & guide ( ,?y virg9ity4' ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xi4 #ad4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 iv4 #ac4 #aj4 ,:]e=e = ?is s\l1 to :om ?r\gh h] infidelity ! ,^w ( ,god is dead1 & ?is ,virg9 ,^w is dead also1 ,he appo9ts grief & br+s 9 an ,int]cessor1 t s %e may be call$ to p5it5ce1 & may !reby e>n compassion4 ,b %e :o is ( prud5t und]/&+ & v beautiful to look ^u1 0 ga9$ = him1 l ,abigail1 9 battle2 h] adv]s>ies 7 conqu]$1 & h] husb&1 he :o1 surr\nd$ by spiritual wick$ness1 /ruggl$ & f\ght n to lose 8 beautiful wife1 be+ dead4 ,on h]1 h] victori\s & lov+ ,sp\se conf]s sweetness & grace1 cleans+ h] f all t might obscure h] beauty1 & tak+ (f f h] ! g>m5ts ( h] captivity1 t s1 lay+ aside all ! hairs ( h] head1 t is1 ! curls ( s9s1 :i* seem to be sup]flu\s p>ts ( our p]son 7= if a man h long hair x is a %ame unto him71 %e may /rive to come 9 ! unity ( ! fai?1 unto a p]fect man1 unto ! measure ( ! /ature ( ! fulness ( ,*ri/1 t %e may lay aside all tr\ble ( m9d1 & f\nd$ 9 love may gr[ up 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 & make increase ( ! :ole body4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxi4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,eccles4 ii4 #ad4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxi4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 xvii4 #ab4 ,vulg4 #aa4 ,?is is t s\l :om ! ,law %ews to !e "u ! figure ( a beautiful woman1 & if ?\ see/ h] among ! captives1 & ha/ a desire unto h]1 t ?\ w\lde/ h h] to ?y wife1 x says to !e1 ?\ %alt br+ h] home to ?9e h\se1 t ?\ maye/ commit to h] ! :ole int]ior ( ?y h\se1 ! possession ( all ?y secrets1 t ?\ maye/ take away h] sup]fluities1 & cut (f h] transgressions2 & ) a razor n too %>p1 le/ x come to evil1 may cut (f ! sl\gh ( ?y passions1 & ?y idle s5ses4 ,:]e=e x is said1 %e %all %ave h] head1 t s ! wise man's eyes t are 9 8 head may meet ) no h9drance4 ,& %e %all rema91 x is said1 9 ?9e h\se a full mon?1 bewail+ ! s9s ( h] nativity1 & ! lies ( h] wick$ fa!r ! devil1 :o w\ld fa9 ga!r :at he ha? n laid1 t s1 cleans$ by ! purification ( ?is my/ic numb]1 %e may obta9 ! keys ( m>riage4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxi4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,wisd4 viii4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,cant4 iii4 #d4 #ab4 ,& x is well said1 ,aft] t ?\ %alt g 9 unto h]1 bidd+ !e to ent] :olly into ?y s\l1 & collect ?yself )9 h]1 & s dwell 9 h] t ?\ maye/ be n 9 ! fle% b 9 ! _s1 & purpose to associate h] to ?yself 9 ! comm]ce ( life1 kn[+ t %e w communicate to !e ( h] goods1 & t fill$ ) h] grace ?\ maye/ say1 ,i 0 a witty *ild1 & _h a good _s2 & %e may answ] !e1 ,i w take !e1 & br+ !e into my "m's h\se1 & unto ! *amb] ( h] t conceiv$ me4 ,a good "m ( s\ls 9 t ,j]usalem :i* is 9 heav54 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxi4 #ad4 #ac4 ,%e !n %all be ?y life1 %e %all f9d !e & kiss !e4 ,& x %all be1 if ?\ ha/ no delight 9 h]1 because %e *a/ise? h] body1 & br+e? x into slav]y1 ?\ %alt n suff] h] to be a slave1 t is1 to ! lu/s ( ! body1 nor subject h] to ! fle%1 b suff] h] to rema9 free2 ?\ %alt n ali5ate h]1 = ?is 7 to sell h]1 nor %alt ?\ despise h]1 b %alt all[ h] to s]ve ,god 9 ! *a/ity ( fai? & sobriety ( good works4 ,f>ewell3 love me1 = ,i love y4 ,,lett] ,,xxxii4 ,a4,d4 #chg4 ,s4 ,,ambrose 9 ?is ,lett] applies ! words ( ,j]emiah ab\t ! p>tridge 7,j]4 xvii4 #aa47 to ,satan1 & f x sets =? ! way 9 :i* ,jesus ,*ri/ has ov]come him1 & rescu$ man f 8 p[]4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,ir5,,u1 ,,greet+4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 xvii4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,k+s iv4 #cc4 #a4 ,,! p>tridge ha? cri$1 %e ha? ga!r$ :at %e ha? n hat*$#afg4 ,f ! conclusion ( my la/ lett] ,i may borr[ ! op5+ ( ! ensu+4 ,! "q has be5 mu* moot$3 ) a view !re=e ( solv+ x1 let u consid] :at natural hi/ory tells u ( ! nature ( ?is bird4 ,= x is ! "p ( no little sagacity to consid] ev5 ?is1 = ,solomon knew ! nature ( bea/s & ( f[l1 & ( creep+ ?+s & ( fi%es6 #b4 ,n[ ?is bird is said to be full ( craft1 fraud1 & guile1 skill$ 9 ! ways ( deceiv+ ! f[l]1 & exp]i5c$ 9 ! arts ( turn+ him aside f h] "y ones2 omitt+ no artful /ratagem :i* may draw (f ! pursu] f h] ne/ & lurk+ place4 ,& we "k t on obs]v+ 8 approa*1 %e beguiles him until %e has giv5 h] (fspr+ ! signal & opportunity = flight4 ,z soon z %e p]ceives !y h escap$1 %e also )draws h]self1 leav+ h] enemy delud$ by h] trea*]\s wiles4 #c4 ,x is said also to be a bird :i* copulates indiscrim9ately1 & t ! male bird ru%es eag]ly on ! female1 & burns ) unre/ra9$ desires4 ,:]e=e x has be5 ?\ght suitable to comp>e ?is impure malici\s & deceitful creature ) ! adv]s>y & circumv5tor ( ! human race1 ) him :o is ! ar*-deceiv] & au?or ( impurity4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 iii4 #d1 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 v4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,num4 xvi4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxxii4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxvii4 #bc-be4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,sam4 viii4 #e4 #d4 ,! p>tridge !n cri$1 he t is1 :o d]ives 8 "n f de/roy+#afh3 ev5 ,satan1 :i* 9 ,lat9 means ! adv]s>y#afi4 ,he cri$ fir/ 9 ,eve1 he cri$ 9 ,ca91 he cri$ 9 ,ph>aoh1 9 ,da?an1 ,abiram1 ,korah4 ,he cri$ 9 ! ,jews1 :5 !y dem&$ gods to be made = !m1 :ile ! law 0 be+ giv5 to ,moses4 ,he cri$ aga91 :5 !y said ( ! ,savi\r1 ,let ,him be crucifi$1 let ,him be crucifi$1 &1 ,8 blood be on u & on our *ildr54 ,he cri$1 :5 !y requir$ t a k+ %\ld be giv5 !m1 t !y might revolt f ! ,"l ,god _! ,k+4 ,he cri$ 9 e "o :o 0 va9 & fai?less4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 i4 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 xvii4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 lxiii4 #a4 #e4 ,& by ^! cries he ga!r$ to himself a p :om he _h n creat$2 = ,god made man aft] ,8 own lik5ess & image1 & ! ,devil drew man to himself by ! allurem5ts ( 8 voice3 ,he ga!r$ to himself ! nations ( ! ,g5tiles1 gett+ ri*es n by "r#agj4 ,:]e=e x is a common say+ conc]n+ ! ri* & covet\s man1 t he is a p>tridge ga!r+ ri*es n by "r4 ,b my ,jesus1 z a good ,judge1 does all ?+s ) righte\sness#aga1 = ,he came say+1 z x is writt51 ,i speak righte\sness & judgem5t#agb ( salvation4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 iv4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xiv4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,jo%4 i4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxix4 #adf4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xl4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 ix4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,hab4 ii4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxvii4 #df4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xxiii4 #dc4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 xvii4 #aa4 #f4 ,by t grace !n ,he despoil$ t p>tridge ! ,devil1 took f him ! ill-gott5 ri*es1 ev5 ! multitude t foll[$ ,him1 recall$ f error ! s\ls ( ! ,g5tiles1 & ! m9ds ( ! nations t w&]$ f ! way4 ,& s9ce ,he knew t !y 7 beguil$ by ! voice ( ! ,devil1 & 9 ord] t ,he might ,himself loose ! bonds & *a9s ( anci5t error1 ,he cri$ fir/ 9 ,abel1 ! voice ( ^: blood cri$ out4 ,he cri$ 9 ,moses1 to :om ,he said1 ,:]e=e crie/ ?\ unto ,me8 ,he cri$ 9 ,jo%ua1 ,he cri$ 9 ,david1 :o says1 ,unto ,!e d ,i call1 help me4 ,he cri$ too 9 all ! ,prophets4 ,:]e=e ,he says also to ,isaiah1 ,cry1 & ,isaiah answ]s1 ,:at %all ,i cry8 ,he cri$ 9 ,solomon1 call+ to all ) a v l\d voice 9 ! p[] ( ,wisdom1 ,come eat ( my bread1 & dr9k ( ! w9e :i* ,i h m+l$4 ,he cri$ also 9 ,8 ,body1 z ! ,beam out ( ! timb]4 ,he cri$ t ,he might deceive & circumv5t ! lurk+ ,enemy1 say+1 ,my ,god1 ,my ,god1 :y ha/ ,?\ =sak5 ,me4 ,he cri$ t ,he might spoil him ( 8 prey1 reply+ to ! ?ief1 ,v]ily ,i say unto !e1 ?is day %alt ?\ be ) ,me 9 ,p>adise4 ,:]e=e :5 ,jesus cri$1 /raightway t p>tridge 0 left by ^? :om he _h ga!r$ 9 ! mid/ ( 8 days4 #g4 ,:]e=e "s h ?\ght t ?is also agrees ) ! nature ( ! p>tridge1 =asmu* z x /eals ! eggs ( o!rs1 & hat*es !m ) its own body1 seek+ by ?is trea*]y to ga9 = itself ! (fspr+ ( o!rs4 ,b :5 %e ^: eggs h be5 /ol51 or ne/ invad$1 or h] "y h be5 tempt$ by a fraudul5t resemblance1 & deceiv$ by ! appe>ance ( beauty1 :5 %e1 ,i say1 p]ceives ?is1 %e #8picks out ! cr['s eyes#agc' z ! say+ is1 &1 be+ inf]ior 9 /r5g?1 puts on & arms h]self ) cunn+4 ,& :5 all ! lab\r %e has be/[$ on _! nurture has exhau/$ h] /ore ( food1 & h] "y ones h begun to gr[ up1 %e utt]s h] cries1 & calls to h] (fspr+ ) ! trumpet 7z x 77 ( affection4 ,& !y1 r\s$ by ?is natural s\nd1 recognise _! "m1 & des]t _! pret5d$ p>5t4 ,& ?us1 seek+ to ga!r :at he has n hat*$1 he loses ^? :om he ?\ght to br+ up4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 vi4 #h4 #h4 ,n )\t ne$ !re=e 0 x t ,jesus also cri$2 x 0 9 ord] t ! :ole univ]se :i* _h be5 deceiv$ by ! voice1 ! allurem5ts1 ! art1 ! speci\s beauty ( ! p>tridge1 & entic$ by 8 trea*]\s wiles1 & _h w&]$ f ! true ,au?or ( _! be+1 might be recall$ by ! voice ( h] true ,p>5t1 might ab&on ?is deceiv]1 & des]t him 9 ! mid/ ( 8 days1 t is1 be=e ! end ( ?is _w4 ,f him ! ,"l ,jesus has rescu$ u1 & call$ u to et]nal life4 ,:]e=e n[1 be+ dead to ! _w we live to ,god4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 i4 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 iii4 #ah4 #i4 ,:5 !n ?is p>tridge %all h be5 completely =sak5 by 8 false *ildr51 !n t fooli% "o :om ,god has *os5 & :o has conf\nd$ ! wise man1 w be sav$4 ,:]e=e if any man seeme? to be wise 9 ?is _w let him become a fool1 t he may be wise4 ,f>ewell my son1 & love me1 z inde$ y d1 = ,i love y4 ,,lett] ,,xxxiii4 ,s4 ,,ambrose 9 ?is ,lett] expla9s m fully ! text ( ,deut4 7xxi4 #ae c47 :i* he _h allud$ to 9 ,lett] xxi4 & makes ! two wives repres5t qualities4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,ir5,,u1 ,,greet+4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxi4 #ae4 #a4 ,,9 a previ\s lett] ,i said t ! s\l ought to be deliv]$ f its adv]s>ies1 & a bond ( life :i* %all be insep>able ent]$ into ) x4 ,& inasmu* z my disc\rse took z a pro( ( its ass]tion t passage 9 ! ,book ( ,deut]onomy :i* speaks ( ! man :o _h two wives1 "o belov$ & ! o!r hat$1 y seem to h felt mu* conc]n le/ any "o %\ld suppose ?is man _h tak5 to himself two s\ls1 :i* is impossible4 #b4 ,b y y\rself "k t sometimes1 :5 ,scripture uses allegory1 x ref]s "s ?+s to ! figure ( ! ,synagogue1 "s to t ( ! ,*ur*2 "s ?+s to ! s\l1 o!rs to ! my/]y ( ! ,^w1 o!rs to s\ls ( diff]5t k9ds & qualities1 :i* he :o has spiritual disc]nm5t c di/+ui%4 ,& s ,i conceive t x is n two s\ls1 b diff]5t qualities ( ! same s\l1 :i* are treat$ ( 9 ! foll[+ *apt] ( ! ,law4 ,= !re is an amiable k9d ( s\l1 :i* desires pleasure1 :i* %uns lab\r1 %r9ks f compunction1 slights ! judgm5ts ( ,god4 ,x is amiable because x seems g5tle & sweet = ! "t1 & "o t soo!s r ?an di/resses ! m9d4 ,b !re is ano!r sev]] k9d1 :i* is consum$ ) zeal = ,god1 :i*1 l a /rict wife1 w n p]mit or suff] h] consort to commit :or$oms1 all[s no indulg5ce to ! body1 gives no lic5ce to delight or pleasure1 r5\nces ! hidd5 de$s ( %ame1 devotes h]self to ardu\s lab\rs & to sev]e p]ils4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xiii4 #b4 ,s4 ,luke ii4 #bc4 #c4 ,if !re=e bo? h borne *ildr51 he may n1 x is said1 :5 he make? 8 sons to inh]it t :i* he ha?1 make ! son ( ! belov$ fir/#agd be=e ! son ( ! hat$1 :i* is inde$ ! fir/4 ,! mean+ ( :i* ,i conceive n to be s mu* a simple pref]5ce z betwe5 two fir/ ones1 b r a decl>ation t ! son ( ! hat$ wife alone has ! pr]ogative ( be+ fir/4 ,n[ ! ^w #8primitivus' means z fir/-born#age1 & ! fir/-born are holy1 = e male t op5e? ! womb %all be call$ holy to ! ,"l4 ,nev]!less all fir/-born are n holy1 = ,esau :o 0 ! fir/-born 0 n holy4 ,sid5ote3 ,numb4 iii4 #ab1 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 xii4 #bb4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxix4 #cd4 #d4 ,b ! holy are ! fir/-born1 = x is writt5 9 ,numb]s2 ,behold1 ,i h tak5 ! ,levites f among ! *ildr5 ( ,israel in/ead ( all ! fir/-born t op5e? ! matrix among ! *ildr5 ( ,israel4 ,= on ! day t ,i smote all ! fir/-born 9 ! l& ( ,egypt1 ,i hall[$ unto ,me all ! fir/-born 9 ,israel4 ,:]e=e ,he took ! ,levites = ! fir/-born1 z be+ holy1 = we "k t ! holy are fir/-born f ! ,epi/le to ! ,hebrews1 :]e x is writt51 ,b ye are come to ,m\nt ,sion1 & unto ! heav5ly ,j]usalem1 & to an innum]able company ( ,angels & to ! ,*ur* ( ! fir/-born4 ,:]e=e z ! fir/-born ( ! ,*ur* are holy1 s also are ! ,levites1 = !y also are ! fir/-born4 ,= x is n by ! ord] ( _! bir? b by ! gift ( sanctification t !y are holy2 ,levi be+ ! ?ird son ( ,leah & n ! fir/4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lviii4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 i4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #bf4 #e4 ,b he :o is sanctifi$ himself op5s ! womb4 ,:at womb8 ,he> ! words1 ,z soon z !y are born !y g a/ray4 ,z y h und]/ood ! fir/-born :o op5s ! womb1 s und]/& "h ! womb ( ! good "m1 f :i* x is n sa9ts1 b s9n]s :o g a/ray4 ,b ! ,levites are tak5 away f ! mid/ ( ,israel1 because !y h no?+ 9 common ) ! p1 ^: e>?ly fir/-born are de/roy$4 ,! fir/-born ( ! _w are ( ano!r "m1 f ^: womb ,paul 0 sep>at$ :5 he 0 call$ to ! grace ( ,god4 ,he receiv$ ! ,^w ,:o is 9 ! mid/ ( our he>ts4 ,:5ce x is said also1 ,!re /&e? ,"o among y1 ,:om ye "k n4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxi4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xlv4 #bb4 #f4 ,?is digression !n ( ours f "o "p ( ! ,law to ! o!r1 = ! purpose ( %ew+ t ! fir/-born is n ! son ( ! belov$1 t is ( ! m remiss & voluptu\s wife1 has n be5 ne$less1 al?\gh ! words ( ! *apt] be=e u express ! same tru?3 ,he may n make ! son ( ! belov$ fir/-born be=e ! son ( ! hat$1 :i* is inde$ ! fir/-born4 ,he is inde$ ! fir/-born :o is ! holy son ( a holy "m2 j z %e is inde$ ! "m1 f ^: womb n h] true sons b s9n]s g a/ray4 ,:]e=e ! =m] is n ! son ( ! true "m1 nor ! true fir/-born1 b z ?\gh he 7 s1 subsi/5ce is inde$ provid$ = him t he may n want1 b he is n hon\r$1 t he may become ri*4 ,b ! o!r has receiv$ d\ble f all1 t he may ab\nd2 j z 9 ,g5esis ea* ( ! patri>*s _h two *anges ( raim5t giv5 to !m by _! bro!r ,joseph1 :5 !y 7 s5t back to _! fa!r to tell him t he :om he _h believ$ to be dead 0 f\nd4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxi4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,rev4 i4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxi4 #aj4 #g4 ,?us ! fir/-born has receiv$ ! pr]ogative ( inh]itance1 z ! ,scripture says1 ,he is ! beg9n+ ( 8 /r5g?1 ! "r ( ! fir/-born is 84 ,?us f ! fir/-born ,son ( ,god ! fir/-born are holy1 & f t beg9n+1 7= ,he is ! ,beg9n+ & ! ,end+17 ! beg9n+ is call$ holy1 ! beg9n+ is ! son to :om ! pr]ogative ( ! fir/-fruits is due1 accord+ to t :i* 0 said to ,abraham1 ,ca/ out ?is bondwoman & h] son1 = ! son ( ?is bondwoman %all n be heir ) my son1 ev5 ) ,isaac4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxi4 #ab4 #h4 ,n[ ! ,div9e ,oracle tea*es u t ?is relates to ! inh]itance ( virtues r ?an t ( m]cy1 = ! ,"l says1 ,9 all t ,s>ah ha? said unto !e1 he>k5 unto h] voice2 = 9 ,isaac %all ?y se$ be call$4 ,:at o!r inh]itance 0 !re 9 ,isaac :i* c\ld ennoble 8 fa!r1 b t ( sanctity8 ,! son ( ! h&maid inde$ he set ov] ! ,g5tiles1 z be/[+ ^u him a simple portion ( 8 patrimony1 b to ! son ( ,s>ah he gave a d\ble portion1 = on him he be/[$ n only temporal b also heav5ly & et]nal ?+s4 ,f>ewell3 love me1 = ,i love y4 ,,lett] ,,xxxiv4 ,,horontianus asks :e!r ! s\l is f heav54 ,s4 ,ambrose fir/ ref]s him to ! ,book ( ,esdras1 & !n dwells ^u ,s4 ,paul's /atem5t 9 ,rom4 viii4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,horontianus#agf1 ,,greet+4 #a4 ,,y h enquir$ ( me :e!r ! s\l is =m$ ( a heav5ly sub/ance2 = y are too well in/ruct$ to suppose t ! s\l is made ( blood or fire or any h>mony ( n]ves1 z ! common h]d ( philosoph]s believe1 nor z t patrician sect ( !m1 ! desc5dants ( ,plato ass]t1 does t :i* moves ( itself & is n mov$ by o!rs appe> to y to be ! s\l1 nor inde$ h y approv$ t fif? k9d ( elem5t :i* ! ke5 g5ius ( ,ari/otle has introduc$1 namely a k9d (#agg p]fection ( :i* ! ess5ce ( ! s\l might be 7z x 77 fram$ & comp\nd$4 #b4 ,on ?is subject ,i advise y to read ! book ( ,esdras1 :o despis$ ^! trifles ( ! philosoph]s1 & ) a deep] wisdom :i* he _h ga!r$ f ,revelation1 po9t$ out t ! s\l is ( a nobl] sub/ance4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #bj1 #ba4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts xvii4 #bh4 #c4 ,! ,apo/le also1 ?\gh he has n said x 9 s _m words1 has yet giv5 u to und]/&1 l a good ma/] & spiritual husb&man call+ =? ! faculties ( 8 disciples by ! hidd5 se$s ( doctr9e1 t our s\ls are ( a bett] creation & a m excell5t nature4 ,= :5 he says t ! creature 0 made subject to vanity1 n will+ly b by reason ( ,him ,:o ha? subject$ ! same 9 hope1 because ! creature itself also %all be deliv]$ f ! bondage ( corruption into ! glori\s lib]ty ( ! sons ( ,god1 he %ews t ! grace ( s\ls is n small1 see+ t by _! /r5g? & excell5ce mank9d rises to ! adoption ( ! sons ( ,god1 hav+ )9 itself t :i* is giv5 to x to make x 9 ! lik5ess & image ( ,god4 ,= s\ls are n p]ceiv$ by tru?1 nor are !y se5 by ! bodily eye1 :]e=e !y be> ^u !m ! lik5ess ( ?is incorporeal & invisible nature1 & excel 9 _! sub/ance corporeal & s5sible qualities4 ,= ! ?+s t are se5 are temporal1 !y repres5t & are unit$ to ?+s t are temporal1 b ! ?+s t are n se5 are unit$ to ! ,et]nal & ,*ief ,good1 9 ,him !y live & move & h _! be+1 & suff] n !mselves1 if !y are wise1 to be sep>at$ or divid$ f ,him4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 v4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,wisd4 ix4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 v4 #g1 #h4 #d4 ,e s\l !re=e1 see+ h]self %ut up 9 ! prison-h\se ( ! body1 if x be n debas$ by h] connexion ) ?is e>?ly habitation1 groans "u ! bur!n ( ! body to :i* %e is jo9$2 = ! corruptible body presse? d[n ! s\l1 & ! e>?y tab]nacle weighe? d[n ! m9d t muse? ^u _m ?+s1 kn[+ also t %e walks by fai? n by sight1 %e is will+ to be abs5t f ! body to be pres5t ) ! ,"l4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #aj4 #e4 ,let u consid] !n h[ ! creature ha? be5 made subject to vanity1 n inde$ will+ly1 b by ! ,div9e ord9ance1 :i* has appo9t$ t our s\ls %\ld be unit$ to our bodies on acc\nt ( _! hopes1 9 ord] t1 hop+ = good1 !y %\ld make !mselves wor?y ( a heav5ly recomp5se4 ,= we mu/ all appe> be=e ! judgm5t seat ( ,*ri/1 t e "o may receive ! ?+s belong+ to ! body#agh4 ,e man's s\l mu/ !re=e consid] t %e w be rew>d$ accord+ to des]ts ( life4 ,& he says well ! ?+s belong+ to ! body1 t is to say1 ! body :i* 0 assign$ to h] to gov]n1 t if %e h gov]n$ x well %e may receive ! rew>d = ! sake ( :i* %e 0 subject$ 9 hope1 b if ill1 %e may be puni%$1 =asmu* z %e did n tru/ 9 ,god1 nor aspire to t adoption ( sons1 & to ! lib]ty ( true glory4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 v4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxliv4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxxix4 #f4 #f4 ,s !n ! ,apo/le has taught t man is a creature subject to vanity4 ,= :at is s truly ! man z 8 s\l8 ( its companions he says1 ,= we t are 9 ?is tab]nacle d groan be+ bur!n$4 ,david also says1 ,man is l a ?+ ( n\ght1 &1 ,e man liv+ is altoge!r vanity4 ,:]e=e ! life ( man 9 ?is _w is vanity1 to :i* vanity ! s\l is subject4 ,& :5 a holy man doe? ! ?+s ( ! body1 he doe? !m n will+ly b by reason ( ,him ,:o ha? subject$ ! same 9 hope1 he does !m = ob$i5ce sake4 ,f ?is example ( ! s\l !n let u proce$ to ! o!r creatures4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 civ4 #ai4 #g4 ,consid] ! sun ! moon & ! />s2 ^! heav5ly lum9>ies1 al?\gh !y %9e ) an excell5t brightness1 are yet b creatures1 & rise & set 9 p]=mance ( _! daily task1 obey+ ! ord9ance ( ! et]nal ,creator1 disp5s+ ! radiance :]e) !y are clo!d1 & giv+ light by night & by day4 ,z (t5 z ! sun is obscur$ by cl\ds1 z (t5 z is x hidd5 by ! int]position ( ! e>?1 or :5 ! rays ( its light are int]cept$1 eclipses occur1 &1 z ! ,scripture sai?1 ,! moon kn[e? h] go+ d[n#agi4 ,%e kn[s :5 %e %9es ) a full1 & :5 ) a dim9i%$ orb4 ,! />s also are ov]cl\d$ & disappe>1 :ile go+ ?r\gh ! s]vice ( ?is e>?ly m9i/ry1 n will+ly inde$ b 9 hope2 = !y hope = ! rew>d ( ?is _! toil f ,him ,:o subject$ !m4 ,:]e=e !y g ?r\gh x = ,8 sake1 t is1 to d ,8 w4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 xi4 #be1 #bf4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xix4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxvii4 #be4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #bj4 #h4 ,nor is x surpris+ t !y be> x ) pati5ce1 kn[+ t _! ,"l1 ! ,creator ( all ?+s 9 heav5 & 9 e>?1 took ^u ,him our frail body & our s]vile /ate4 ,%\ld n !y !n pati5tly be> ! bondage ( _! corruption1 see+ t ! ,"l ( all humbl$ ,himself ev5 to dea? = ! :ole _w1 took ^u ,him ! =m ( a s]vant1 & 0 made ! s9 ( ! _w1 nay ev5 a curse = u8 ,:]e=e ! heav5ly bodies al?\gh !y groan 9 t !y are subject to ! vanity ( ?is _w1 yet foll[ ! example ( ,8 goodness1 & console !mselves ) ! expectation ( be+ deliv]$ f ! bondage ( corruption into ! lib]ty ( glory1 :5 ! adoption ( ! sons ( ,god1 t is1 ! r$emption ( all m51 %all h arriv$4 ,= :5 ! fulness ( ! ,g5tiles %all be come 91 !n all ,israel %all be sav$4 ,= :at p w ,he n p>don :5 ,he ev5 p>dons t p]secut+ p1 :o said1 ,crucify ,him1 crucify ,him1 &1 ,8 blood be on u & on our *ildr54 ,b s9ce ev5 ! heav5ly creation is subject to vanity1 albeit 9 hope1 w n ,he ,:o is truly ,m]cy itself & ! ,r$eem] ( ! _w1 suff] ev5 ! p]fidy & insol5ce into :i* ^! m5 ?r\gh ! vanity ( ! _w h fall5 to obta9 p>don8 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxiv4 #ce4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xv4 #bh4 #i4 ,to conclude !n1 bo? ?is great & glori\s sun1 & ?is moon :i* is n obscur$ by ! %ades ( night1 & ^! />s :i* are ! g>niture ( ! heav51 all ^! n[ suff] ! bondage ( corruption1 = all creatures are corruptible1 & ! heav5s %all p]i% & ! heav5 & e>? pass away4 ,b h]eaft] ! sun & moon & ! />s ( heav5 %all re/ 9 ! glory ( ! sons ( ,god1 :5 ,god %all be all 9 all1 ,he ,:o n[ 9 ,8 imm5sity & m]cy is 9 !e & 9 u4 ,sid5ote3 ,rev4 iii4 #a c4 #aj4 ,& %all we n believe t ! ,angels !mselves1 :o 9 ! toils ( ?is _w fulfil div]s m9i/ries1 z we read 9 ! ,revelation ( ,s4 ,john1 d n also groan :5 made ! m9i/]s ( v5geance & de/ruction8 ,see+ t _! life is bless$1 w\ld !y n r pass x 9 _! anci5t /ate ( tranquillity ?an be int]rupt$ by ! infliction ( v5geance on our s9s8 ,!y :o rejoice 9 ! salvation ( "o s9n] mu/ surely groan ov] ! mis]ies ( s griev\s s9s4 #aa4 ,if !re=e ! creatures & p[]s ( heav5 suff] ! bondage ( corruption1 b /ill 9 hope1 t h]eaft] !y may rejoice on our behalf & toge!r ) u1 let u also alleviate ! suff]+s ( ?is pres5t "t by ! hope & expectation ( future glory4 ,f>ewell1 my son2 love me1 = ,i love y4 ,,lett] ,,xxxv4 ,,9 ?is ,lett] ,s4 ,ambrose cont9ues 8 comm5t on ! passage ( ,s4 ,paul1 especially on ! #8groans ( creation4' ,,ambrose ,,to ,,horontianus4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #bb4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ba4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bb4 #a4 ,,my =m] ,lett] 0 a reply to y\r inquiry2 ?is is a "p ( my answ]1 supplem5tal n contradictory to ! =m]4 ,9 review+ ! latt] "p ( ! passage ,i 0 /ruck1 ,i confess1 ) 8 add+1 we "k t e creature groane?1 see+ t previ\sly he _h said )\t any addition1 ,! creature 0 made subject to vanity4 ,= he said n e creature1 b1 ! creature 0 made subject4 ,& aga9 he says1 ,because ! creature itself also %all be deliv]$ f ! bondage ( corruption4 ,b 9 ! ?ird place he adds t e creature groane? toge!r4 #b4 ,n[ :at does ?is addition mean8 ,x means haply t e creature is n subject to vanity1 & !re=e e creature w n be deliv]$ f ! bondage ( corruption4 ,= :y %\ld t be deliv]$ :i* is free & secure f ! subjection ( vanity & ! bondage ( t corruption8 ,b !y all groan toge!r n 9 _! own b 9 our pangs1 & haply are 9 travail toge!r ( ! ,_s ( ,salvation1 ! ,_s ( sweetness1 wait+ = ! adoption ( ! sons ( ,god1 t 9 ! r$emption ( ! human race !y may atta9 to a common joy & gladness4 ,s !n ei!r because ( _! *>ity !y all groan = our lab\r1 or = u z a memb] ( _! body1 ^: head is ,*ri/4 ,b y may und]/& ?is z y please1 ei!r z we h said1 or simply t e creature groans & travails toge!r4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #bc4 #c4 ,& n[ let u consid] :at foll[s4 ,& n only !y1 b ourselves also1 :i* h ! fir/-fruits ( ! ,_s1 ev5 we ourselves groan )9 ourselves1 wait+ = ! adoption1 to wit ! r$emption ( ! body4 ,we are taught 9 ! previ\s passage :at ! adoption ( sons is2 !re=e1 9 ord] to expla9 its mean+1 to t passage we mu/ recur4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iv4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #ag4 #d4 ,he :o ?r\gh ! ,_s1 says ,s4 ,paul1 mortifies ! de$s ( ! body %all live4 ,nor is x surpris+ t he %\ld live1 s9ce he :o has ! ,_s ( ,god1 becomes ! son ( ,god4 ,:]e=e he is ! son ( ,god t he may receive n ! _s ( bondage1 b ! _s ( adoption ( sons2 to ! int5t t ! ,holy ,_s may be> witness ) our _s t we are ! *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,b ?is is ! te/imony ( ! ,holy ,_s1 t ,he x is ,:o cries 9 our he>ts1 ,abba ,fa!r1 z x is writt5 to ! ,galatians4 ,!re is also ! great te/imony t we are ! sons ( ,god2 namely t we are heirs ( ,god & jo9t heirs ) ,*ri/4 ,n[ he is jo9t heir ) ,him1 :o is glorifi$ toge!r ) ,him1 & he is glorifi$ toge!r ) ,him :o by suff]+ = ,him suff]s toge!r ) ,him4 #e4 ,& 9 ord] to enc\rage u to suff]1 he adds t all ?+s :i* we suff] fall f> bel[ & are n wor?y to be comp>$ ) ! recomp5se ( our lab\rs1 ! rew>d ( future good1 :i* %all be reveal$ 9 u1 :5 we %all be =m$ anew aft] ! ,image ( ,god1 & %all be wor?y to behold ,8 ,glory face to face4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #ba4 #f4 ,& to exalt ! greatness ( ?is future revelation1 he adds t ! creation also waits = ?is revelation ( ! sons ( ,god1 :i* n[ is made subject to vanity1 n will+ly1 b 9 hope1 because x hopes = ! rew>d ( its m9i/ry f ,*ri/1 or else because x also w be deliv]$ f ! bondage ( corruption1 & receiv$ into ! glori\s lib]ty ( ! sons ( ,god1 t !re may be "o lib]ty ( ! creation & ( ! sons ( ,god1 :5 _! glory %all h be5 reveal$4 ,b n[1 s long z ?is revelation is delay$1 ! :ole creation groans toge!r1 look+ = ! glory ( our adoption & r$emption1 already travail+ ) t ,_s ( salvation1 & will+ to be deliv]$ f ! s]vitude ( vanity4 #g4 ,& to ?is ! ,apo/le has conjo9$ ! groans ( ! sa9ts1 :o h ! fir/-fruits ( ! ,_s1 = !y groan also4 ,( _! own m]its !y are inde$ secure1 b s9ce ! r$emption ( ! :ole body ( ! ,*ur* is /ill future1 !y suff] toge!r ) x4 ,= see+ t ! memb]s ( ?is our body /ill suff]1 %all n ! o!r memb]s1 al?\gh high]1 sympa?ize ) ! suff]+ memb]s ( "o & ! same body8 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xv4 #bh4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #h4 ,& ?is1 ,i suppose1 is :y ! ,apo/le has said t ! ,son ,himself %all be subject unto ,him t put all ?+s "u ,him1 = !y :o /ill lab\r are n yet subject1 & 9 ^! p]haps ,*ri/ /ill ?ir/s1 9 ^! is /ill hungry1 9 ^! is /ill nak$1 9 t !y d n fulfil ! ^w ( ,god1 nor put on ,*ri/1 ,:o is ! ,g>m5t ( believ]s1 & ! ,robe ( ! fai?ful4 ,!y also 9 :om ,he is sick /ill ne$ m$ic9e1 & !re=e are n yet subdu$1 = ?is subjection is ( /r5g? n ( weakness3 aga91 9 ^? :o are /rong & obey ! comm&s ( ,god1 ! ,son ( ,god is subject4 ,b n[ ,8 travail is great] 9 ^? :o d n succ\r ^? :o are toil+1 ?an 9 ^? :o /ill require aid !mselves4 ,& ?is is ! pi\s & true mean+ ( ! subjection ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,:o w subject ,himself1 to ! int5t t ,god might be all 9 all4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #bc4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxii4 #bi4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxxiv4 #bf4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 iv4 #d4 #i4 ,we h receiv$ ! ,apo/le's mean+1 let u n[ consid] :o are !y t h ! fir/-fruits ( ! ,_s4 ,) ?is view let u inquire :at is int5d$ "u ! "n ( fir/-fruits or ( beg9n+1 ,?\ %alt n delay1 x is said1 to (f] ! fir/ ( ?y ripe fruits1 & ( ?y liquors2 fur!r on1 ,! fir/ ( ! fir/-fruits ( ?y l&s ?\ %alt br+ into ! h\se ( ! ,"l ?y ,god4 ,fir/-fruits & t5?s are diff]5t1 fir/-fruits are ( great] m]it1 an act ( pi\s consecration4 ,& on ?is acc\nt ,abel pleas$ ,god1 = he delay$ n to (f] 8 gift1 b (f]$ ( ! fir/-fruits ( 8 flock4 ,al?\gh "s suppose t !re is a diff]5ce betwe5 fir/-fruits#ahj & fir/-born#aha1 9 t on ga!r+ 9 ! crops1 ! beg9n+1 s to speak1 ( all k9ds 9 ! ?re%+ floor are (f]$1 :ile ! fir/ reap+ ( ! h>ve/ is (f]$ to ! ,"l2 b ( ?is we w speak 9 ano!r place4 ,b by ! (f]+ ( ! fir/-fruits1 ! :ole h>ve/ appe>s to be sanctifi$1 b ! fir/-fruits !mselves are ! mo/ holy4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xii4 #bh4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke ii4 #bh4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #dg4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xxiii4 #ec4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 iii4 #i4 #aj4 ,9 l mann] ! sa9ts are ! fir/-fruits ( ! ,"l1 & ! *ief are ! ,apo/les1 = ,god ha? set 9 ! ,*ur* fir/ ,apo/les1 :o h prophesi$ _m ?+s & prea*$ ! ,"l ,jesus1 = !y fir/ receiv$ ,him4 ,simeon too receiv$ ,him1 & ! prophet ,za*>ias1 ,john 8 son1 ,na?anael1 9 :om !re 0 no guile1 :o re/$ "u ! fig tree1 ,joseph also :o 0 call$ j1 :o buri$ ,him4 ,^! are ! fir/-fruits ( our fai?1 nev]!less ! nature ( o!r se$s is ! same z t ( ! fir/-fruits1 al?\gh 9 "s !re is less grace1 = ,god is able ( ^! /ones to raise up *ildr5 to ,abraham4 ,sid5ote3 ,col4 i4 #ah4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xv4 #bc4 ,vulg4 ,sid5ote3 ,col4 i4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 i4 #c4 #aa4 ,y h an example 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,himself4 ,9 ! resurrection ( ! dead ,he is call$ ! fir/-born f ! dead4 ,! ,apo/le also has call$ ,him ! fir/-fruits2 ,9 ,*ri/ %all all be made alive1 b e man 9 8 own ord]1 ,*ri/ ! fir/-fruits1 aft]w>d !y t are ,*ri/'s1 :o h believ$ 9 ,8 com+4 ,8 body is z truly a body z our own1 nev]!less ,he is call$ ! fir/-born f ! dead1 because ,he rose fir/2 & ,he is call$ ! fir/-fruits because ,he is holi] ?an all ! o!r fruits1 & !y by union ) ,him are hall[$ also4 ,he also z ! ,image ( ! invisible ,god is ! ,head ( ^? f\nd aft] t ,image2 9 ,him accord+ to ,8 ,div9ity !re is no?+ corporeal1 no?+ tempor>y2 = ,he is ! brightness ( ,8 ,fa!r's glory1 & ! express ,image ( ,8 ,p]son4 ,b 9 our desire to expla9 ! mean+ ( fir/-fruits we h greatly ext5d$ ! l5g? ( our lett]4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xiv4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 xi4 #bi4 #ab4 ,n[ ! ,apo/les are our fir/-fruits1 *os5 f all ! fir/-fruits ( t "t2 to !m x is said1 ,& great] ?+s ?an ^! %all ye d1 = ! ,grace ( ,god ha? p\r$ itself into !m4 ,^!1 ,i say1 groan$1 wait+ = ! r$emption ( ! :ole body1 & !y /ill groan1 because _m are /ill toil+1 :o are yet toss+ on ! sea4 ,j z1 if a man is rea*+ ! high] %ore1 b ! waves /ill da% up to 8 middle1 he groans & is 9 travail until he be :olly out ( dang]4 ,v]ily he groans1 :o /ill says to u1 ,:o is weak1 & ,i am n weak8 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #bc4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iv4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xviii4 #db4 #ac4 ,we ne$ n !n to be p]plex$ by ! words1 ,we1 :i* h ! fir/-fruits ( ! ,_s1 groan )9 ourselves1 wait+ = ! adoption1 to wit ! r$emption ( our body1 = ! s5se is pla91 =asmu* z !y1 hav+ ! fir/-fruits ( ! ,_s1 groan1 wait+ = ! adoption ( sons4 ,?is adoption ( sons is ! r$emption ( ! :ole body1 :5 he :o is to be ! son ( ,god by adoption %all see face to face t ,div9e & ,et]nal ,good2 = !re is ! adoption ( sons 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,god1 :5 ! ,_s cries1 ,abba1 ,fa!r1 z x is writt5 to ! ,galatians4 ,b ?is w be p]fect$ :5 all %all rise aga9 9 incorruption p[] & glory :o are c\nt$ wor?y to see ! ,face ( ,god1 = !n ! human race w judge itself to be truly r$eem$4 ,& s ! ,apo/le boa/s1 say+1 ,= we are sav$ by hope4 ,= hope saves1 z also fai?1 :]e( x is said1 ,?y fai? ha? sav$ !e4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 i4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 ii4 #i4 #ad4 ,!re=e ! creature :i* is made subject to vanity n will+ly b 9 hope1 is sav$ by hope2 j z ,paul too1 kn[+ t to die 0 ga9 to him1 t he might be fre$ f ! body & be ) ,*ri/1 rema9$ 9 ! fle% = _! sakes :om he wi%$ to w9 to ,*ri/4 ,n[ :at is hope b ! expectation ( ?+s future8 ,:]e=e he says1 ,b ! hope t is se5 is n hope4 ,= x is n :at is se5 b :at is unse5 t is et]nal1 = :at a man see?1 :y do? he yet hope =8 ,! ?+s t we see we seem to possess1 h[ !n c we hope = t :i* we already possess8 ,?us none ( ^? ?+s :i* we hope = c we see2 eye ha? n se51 nor e> he>d1 ! ?+s t ,god ha? prep>$ = !m t love ,him4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xl4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,lam5t4 iii4 #be4 #ae4 ,:]e=e1 if t :i* is se5 _c be hop$ =1 x is n well to read z "s d1 #8=#ahb because any "o sees a ?+ he also hopes = x2' unless x may be und]/ood ?us1 #8= t :i* any "o sees1 :y does he also hope = or expect x8' ,= mo/ true x is t we hope = t :i* we see n1 & !re=e1 al?\gh x seem to be abs5t f u1 we /ill look = x 9 pati5ce2 ,i wait$ pati5tly = ! ,"l1 & ,he incl9$ unto me4 ,& we wait pati5tly1 because ! ,"l is good unto !m t wait = ,him4 ,& x seems to agree ) ?is1 t ?r\gh pati5ce ,he has giv5 x back to u4 ,we wait = ! ?+s :i* we hope =1 b see n4 ,= he does mu* :o hopes & looks = ^? ?+s :i* are n se51 & endures because he directs 8 m9d to t :i* is4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #bf4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 ii4 #i4 #af4 ,n[ x is well said t hope t is se5 is n hope1 ref]r+ to ! p[] & hon\r & ri*es ( ?is _w4 ,y may see a man di/+ui%$ by 8 ret9ue & equipages1 b he has n hope 9 8 equipages :i* are se54 ,nor is hope 9 ! firmam5t ( heav51 b 9 ! ,"l ( heav54 ,! ,*aldan has n hope 9 ! />s :i* he wat*es2 nor ! ri* man 9 8 possessions or ! av>ici\s man 9 usury2 b he ha? hope :o places 8 hope 9 ,him ,:om he sees n1 t is1 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,:o /&s 9 ! mid/ ( u1 yet is n se54 ,f9ally1 eye ha? n se51 nor e> he>d ! ?+s :i* ,god ha? prep>$ = !m t love ,him4 ,,lett] ,,xxxvi4 ,s4 ,,ambrose cont9ues1 9 reply to a "q ( ,horontianus1 8 discussion ( ! passage ( ,s4 ,paul1 & expla9s :at are 8 #8groan+s unutt]able4' ,,ambrose ,,to ,,horontianus4 #a4 ,,our lett]s are s l9k$ toge!r t we seem to be hold+ actual conv]sation ) "o ano!r1 s well d y ) y\r "q & ,i ) my explanations supply subject matt] = our correspond5ce4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #bf4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxvii4 #i4 #b4 ,y h intimat$ y\r d\bt ( :at _s x is said t he make? int]cession = u ) groan+s t _c be utt]$4 ,let u !n ref] to :at has gone be=e1 t ! passage may make pla9 :at we are seek+4 ,likewise1 x is said1 ! ,_s helpe? our infirmities4 ,does x n seem to y t ?is is ! ,holy ,_s1 = ,he is our ,help]1 z ,he to ,:om x is said1 ,?\ ha/ be5 my succ\r1 leave me n nei!r =sake me1 ,o ,god ( my salvation8 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xi4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xiv4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxliii4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 vi4 #cc4 #c4 ,= :at o!r ,_s c\ld tea* ,paul h[ to pray8 ,! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 l ,*ri/ ,himself1 tea*es ,8 disciples to pray1 = :o c\ld tea* u1 aft] ,*ri/1 b ,8 ,_s1 ,:om ,he s5t to tea* u1 & to direct our pray]s1 = we pray ) ! ,_s & we pray ) ! und]/&+ also4 ,t ! und]/&+ may pray well1 ! ,_s goes be=e & leads x =? into ! "r way1 s z to prev5t c>nal ?+s1 or :at ei!r falls bel[ or exce$s its /r5g?1 f secretly /eal+ ov] x4 ,= ! manife/ation ( ! ,_s is giv5 to e man to pr(it )al4 ,x is writt5 also1 ,seek great ?+s1 & small ?+s %all be add$ unto y2 seek heav5ly ?+s1 & e>?ly ?+s %all be add$ unto y4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xii4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxvi4 #da4 #d4 ,:]e=e ,he wi%es u to seek great] ?+s1 n to l+] ^u e>?4 ,& ,he kn[s :at to be/[ ^u u1 divid+ unto e man sev]ally z ,he w4 ,sometimes1 kn[+ our capacity1 :i* we are ignorant (1 ,he says to u1 ,ye _c receive x n[4 ,i ask = myself ! suff]+s ( m>tyrdom1 ! ,holy ,_s is will+1 b sees ! weakness ( my fle%1 & le/1 :ile ,i seek = great] ?+s ,i %\ld lose :at is less1 says to me1 #8,?\ can/ n be> ?is4' ,:at opportunities h ,i n _h & yet :5 ne> ! goal ,i h be5 held back#ahc4 ,! good physician kn[s :at food is suitable to ea* disease1 & to ea* season1 = ! b5efit ( heal?4 ,sometimes food seasonably tak5 re/ores heal?2 b if a man eat food unseasonably or ( an improp] k9d1 x is dang]\s to him4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 iv4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxxviii4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,*ron4 xxi4 #ag4 #e4 ,!re=e s9ce we "k n :at to pray =1 nor h[ to pray1 ! ,holy ,_s prays = u2 = ,he is ! ,_s ( ,jesus our ,advocate1 & ,he prays ) groans unutt]able1 = ,*ri/ also m\rns = u4 ,& ,god ! ,fa!r says1 ,my b[els1 ,my b[els1 ,i am pa9$ at ! v he>t4 ,we (t5 read too ( ,him z be+ indignant & griev$4 ,he groans to take away our s9s1 & to tea* u to d p5ance4 ,= !re are pi\s groans1 & ( prevail+ p[] ) ,god1 :]e( ! ,prophet speaks1 ,& my groan+ is n hid f ,!e4 ,= he did n hide himself1 l ,adam1 b said1 ,behold ,i am ! %eph]d1 b ^! %eep1 :at h !y done8 x is ,i t h s9n$1 let ,?9e h& be on me4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 xii4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #f4 ,h5ce !n come? ! groan+ ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 & ^? groans ( ! ,prophet#ahd1 truly unutt]able because !y are div9e4 ,s ^? words :i* ,paul he>d 9 heav5 are unspeakable1 :i* x is n lawful = a man to utt]1 b :at is hidd5 f man is kn[n to ,god4 ,n[ ,he ,:o is ! ,se>*] ( he>ts kn[s all ?+s1 b ! ?+s :i* ,he se>*es are ^? :i* ! ,_s ha? cleans$4 ,god !re=e kn[e? :at ! ,_s prays =1 & :at is ! wisdom ( ! ,_s ,:i* int]c$es = ! sa9ts1 z x is writt51 ,= ! ,_s make? int]cession = u4 ,= ^? = :om ,*ri/ suff]$1 & :om ,he cleans$ by ,8 ,blood1 = !m ! ,_s also int]c$es4 ,f>ewell3 love me z a ,son1 = ,i too love y4 ,,lett] ,,xxxvii4 ,a4,d4 #chg4 ,,simplician1 to :om ?is & ! foll[+ ,lett]s1 & sev]al lat] ones1 are address$1 seems1 f :at little we "k ( him1 to h be5 a v le>n$ & yet simple-m9d$ man4 ,he 0 old] ?an ,s4 ,ambrose1 :o speaks 9 ?is ,lett] ( 8 #8fa!rly love' t[>ds himself1 & 0 probably 8 advis] 9 ! e>ly days ( 8 episcopate1 & possibly1 z ! ,b5$ict9e ,editors1 7note on ,lett] lxv17 sugge/1 8 #8fa!r 9 ! fai?1' z hav+ prep>$ him = 8 ord9ation1 or ev5 taught him z a cate*um5 at ,rome 9 e>li] days4 ,paul9us tells u t :5 ,s4 ,ambrose 0 on 8 dea?-b$ he ov]he>d "s ( 8 ,cl]gy discuss+ ! probabilities z to 8 successor1 & :5 !y m5tion$ ,simplician's "n1 he said 8z if he 7 tak+ "p 9 ! conv5tion1 #8,trahitur autem sapi5tia de occultis4'0 ,c]ta9ly ,simplician 0 unanim\sly *os5 8 successor4 ,9 ?is ,lett] he dwells 9 detail ^u ! !me t goodness is true fre$om & s9 slav]y1 :i* he illu/rates at great l5g? & ) mu* r>ity ( argum5t4 ,x is "o ( ! mo/ int]e/+ ( 8 expository ,lett]s4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,simplician1 ,,greet+ #a4 ,,:5 we 7 lately conv]s+ toge!r1 9 ! intimacy ( an old-/&+ affection1 y let me see t y 7 mu* pleas$ by my tak+ a passage f ! writ+s ( ! ,apo/le ,paul to prea* ^u to ! p4 ,y said fur!r t ?is 0 ! case1 because ! dep? ( 8 c\nsels is difficult to grasp1 :ile ! l(t9ess ( 8 s5tim5t r\ses ! audi5ce1 & /imulates ! prea*]2 & also because 8 disc\rses are s fully1 = ! mo/ "p1 ! int]pret]s ( 8 mean+1 t ! exp\nd] ( !m f9ds no?+ to add ( 8 own1 &1 if he w\ld say ought1 fills ! "p ( a critic r ?an ( a prea*]4 #b4 ,h[ev] s9ce ,i recognize h]e9 ! feel+s ( long fri5d%ip1 & :at is /ill m preci\s1 ! t5d]ness ( y\r pat]nal reg>d1 7= 9 l5g? ( atta*m5t _m may p>ticipate1 b 9 pat]nal love !y _c27 s9ce moreov] y consid] t ,i h already done :at y ask satisfactorily1 ,i w comply ) :at y desire1 & t ! m1 z ,i am admoni%$ & /imulat$ by my own example1 an example n difficult = me to foll[1 s9ce ,i %all imitate no great "o1 b myself only1 ?us return+ to my own humble cu/oms4 #c4 ,z to ! plan pursu$ 9 my disc\rse1 see+ t ! image & "* ( ! bless$ life is del9eat$ !re91 ,i ?9k ,i h s arrang$ ! argum5t ( x t x w n be disapprov$ by o!rs1 c]ta9ly n by y\rself :o are s p>tial to me1 al?\gh x is m difficult to satisfy y\r judgm5t ?an !irs1 only y\r affection s(t5s its sev]ity & r5d]s x m indulg5t to me4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 vii4 #bc4 #d4 ,n[ ?is ,lett]1 writt5 z x is 9 y\r abs5ce1 has = its subject ! s5t5ce ( ! ,apo/le ,paul1 :o calls u f slav]y into lib]ty1 say+1 ,ye are b\ght ) a price1 be n ye ! s]vants ( m51 %ew+ t our lib]ty lies 9 ! k ( wisdom4 ,?is op9ion has be5 b&i$ to & fro by philosoph]s 9 en]getic discussions1 :ile !y ass]t t e wise man is free & e fool a slave4 ,sid5ote3 ,ecclus4 xxvii4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 iv4 #ad4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xiii4 #dc4 #e4 ,b ?is 0 said long be=e by ! son ( ,david1 ,! fool *ange? z ! moon4 ,! wise man on ! o!r h& is n dispirit$ by fe>1 nor *ang$ by p[]1 nor exalt$ by prosp]ity1 nor ca/ d[n by sadness2 = :]e wisdom is1 !re also is /r5g? ( m9d1 con/ancy1 & =titude4 ,n[ ! wise man rema9s ! same 9 m9d1 nei!r depress$ nor exalt$ by ! vicissitudes ( ?+s1 he is n toss$ to & fro z a *ild1 & c>ri$ ab\t ) e w9d ( doctr9e1 b cont9ues p]fect 9 ,*ri/1 gr\nd$ 9 *>ity1 root$ 9 fai?4 ,h5ce he is n consci\s ( failure1 he kn[s n ! v>i\s losses :i* befal ! s\l1 b %all %9e =? z ! ,sun ( righte\sness ,:o %9es 9 ! k+dom ( ,8 ,fa!r4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 ix4 #be4 #f4 ,b let u n[ consid] f :at s\rce ,philosophy m fully d]iv$ ?is1 f :at discipl9e & wisdom ( ! ,patri>*s4 ,did x n come fir/ f ,noah :o1 p]ceiv+ t 8 son ,ham _h fooli%ly d]id$ ! nak$ness ( 8 fa!r1 curs$ him 9 ^! words1 ,curs$ be ,ham#ahe1 a s]vant ( s]vants %all he be unto 8 bre?r51 & set 8 bre?r5 z lords ov] him1 see+ t !y _h wisely deem$ _! fa!rs old age wor?y ( hon\r8 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxvii4 #bi4 #g4 ,did n also t s\rce ( all good discipl9e1 ,jacob1 :o on acc\nt ( 8 wisdom 0 pref]r$ to 8 eld] bro!r1 in/il into ! brea/s ( all ! ri*es ( ?is copi\s subject8 ,s also ! pi\s fa!r1 ^: pat]nal affection 0 equally /rong t[>ds 8 two sons1 al?\gh 8 judgm5t v>i$1 7= :ile ! ties ( blood sway ! affections1 our judgm5ts are =m$ accord+ to des]t17 & :o !re=e disp5s$ to ! "o grace1 to ! o!r m]cy1 to ! wise grace1 to ! fooli% m]cy1 see+ t ,esau c\ld n raise himself to virtue by 8 own prop] /r5g? nor make progress spontane\sly1 bless$ him 9 r5d]+ him ! subject & s]vant ( 8 bro!r1 %ew+ !reby t folly 0 s mu* worse ?an slav]y t slav]y itself is a rem$y = x2 because a fool _c gov]n himself1 & unless he has "s director he falls by 8 own w4 #h4 ,8 fa!r !re=e1 lov+ him & c>eful = 8 welf>e1 made him ! s]vant ( 8 bro!r t he might be rul$ by 8 c\nsels4 ,& ?us wise rul]s are giv5 to an indiscreet nation1 t by _! vig\r !y may guide ! weakness ( ! p1 rul+ !m by a %[ ( p[]1 & by ?is weight ( au?ority con/ra9+ !m aga9/ _! wills to obey ^? wis] ?an !mselves1 & to submit to ! laws4 ,on ! fooli% son !re=e he laid a yoke z on "o untam$1 & to him :o _h said he w\ld live by 8 sword he d5i$ ev5 fre$om2 t he might n fall away ?r\gh presumption he set 8 bro!r ov] him1 t be+ subdu$ by 8 au?ority & gov]nance he might make progress t[>ds conv]sion4 ,& s9ce !re are two k9ds ( s]vice1 7= t :i* proce$s f necessity is weak]1 t f free w /rong]1 = t good is m transc5d5t :i* proce$s n f necessity b f free w17 he !re=e fir/ laid ^u him ! yoke ( necessity1 & aft]w>ds imp>t$ to him ! bless+ ( volunt>y subjection4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cv4 #ah4 #i4 ,x is n !n nature :i* makes a p]son a slave1 b folly2 n manumission :i* sets free1 b discipl9e4 ,esau 0 born free1 & 0 made a s]vant1 ,joseph 0 sold into slav]y1 & !n elect$ to p[]1 to rule ov] ^? :o b\ght him4 ,he disda9$ n to be s$ul\s & ob$i5t1 b he ma9ta9$ ! height ( virtue1 he pres]v$ ! lib]ty ( innoc5ce1 ! dignity ( integrity4 ,! ,psalmi/ !re=e says well1 ,joseph 0 sold to be a bond-s]vant2 !y humbl$ 8 feet 9 fett]s4 ,he 0 sold1 x is said1 to be a bond-s]vant1 b !y c\ld n make him a bond-s]vant2 !y humbl$ 8 feet1 n 8 s\l4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 vi4 #af4 #aj4 ,= h[ 0 t s\l humbl$ ( :i* x is said3 ,8 s\l pi]c$ ! iron8 ,= :ile s9 pi]ces ! s\ls ( o!rs1 7= ! iron means s91 :i* has a p5etrat+ p[]17 ! s\l ( holy ,joseph 0 s f> f be+ vuln]able by s9 t x pi]c$ ?r\gh s9 itself4 ,! bl&i%m5ts ( 8 mi/ress' *>ms mov$ him n1 & ) reason 0 he ins5sible to ! flames ( lu/1 see+ t he 0 consum$ by ! bright] fire ( ,div9e grace4 ,x is !re=e well said ( him also1 ,! ^w ( ! ,"l inflam$ him2 = !reby he qu5*$ ! fi]y d>ts ( ! ,devil4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xli4 #dh4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xlvii4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bb4 #aa4 ,h[ 0 he a bond-s]vant :o direct$ ! pr9ces ( ! p to /ore up ! corn1 t ?us !y might =e/all & provide = future de>?8 ,or h[ 0 he a bond-s]vant1 :o ga9$ ! :ole l&1 & r$uc$ all ! ,egyptians to bondage8 ,& ?is1 n 9 ord] to impose ^u !m ! condition ( an ignoble bondage1 b t he might e/abli% a tribute f all b ! l&s ( ! prie/hood1 :i* he pres]v$ free f tribute1 t among ! ,egyptians also respect = ! prie/hood might be held inviolable4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,esdr4 iv4 #bi1 #cj1 #ca4 #ab4 ,8 be+ sold !n did n make him a slave2 = ?\gh ( a tru? he 0 sold to m]*ants1 yet1 if y reg>d price m]ely1 y w f9d _m :o h b\ght = !mselves maid5s ( an elegant =m1 & !n1 captivat$ by love1 h basely enslav$ !mselves to !m4 ,apame ! concub9e ( ,k+ ,d>ius 0 once se5 sitt+ at 8 "r h&1 tak+ 8 diadem (f 8 head1 & plac+ x on h] own1 & ) ! palm ( h] left h& /rik+ 8 face1 :ile ! ,k+ gaz$ ^u h] ) op5 m\?1 glad if %e w\ld only smile ^u him1 & ?9k+ himself mis]able & afflict$ if %e scorn$ him1 lay+ aside 8 au?ority1 & seek+ to soo! & p]suade h] to be reconcil$ to him4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xvii4 #b4 ,,lxx4 #ac4 ,b :y %\ld ,i quote ?is at s great a l5g?8 ,d we n (t5 see p>5ts :o h be5 made slaves by pirates or cruel b>b>ians ransom$ by _! *ildr58 ,are !n ! laws ( m]cy m p[]ful ?an ! laws ( nature8 ,is natural affection produc$ 9 slav]y8 ,p (t5 buy lions & yet h no ma/]y ov] !m1 nay are s mu* _! slaves t if !y see !m becom+ enrag$ & %ak+ out _! manes on _! brawny necks1 !y run away & hide !mselves4 ,money !n det]m9es no?+1 = x (t5 buys ma/]s ov] itself1 nor d catalogues ( auctions1 = by !m ! pur*as] himself is (t5 sold & allott$ to ano!r4 ,a contract ( sale does n *ange a man's nature1 nor deprive wisdom ( h] lib]ty4 ,_m free m51 z x is writt51 s]ve a wise s]vant1 & !re is a wise slave1 :o gov]ns fooli% ma/]s4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xv4 #f4 #ad4 ,:om !n d y consid] z m truly free8 ,wisdom alone is free1 %e sets ! poor ov] ! ri*1 & makes ! s]vants l5d at usury to _! to _! own ma/]s2 l5d1 t is1 n money b und]/&+1 l5d ! tal5t ( t ,div9e & et]nal ,treasure :i* is nev] wa/$1 ! m]e loan ( :i* is preci\s3 to l5d t my/ical money ( ! heav5ly oracles ( :i* ! ,law says1 ,?\ %alt l5d unto _m nations1 b ?\ %alt n borr[4 ,?is ! ,jew l5t to ! ,g5tiles1 = he receiv$ n in/ruction f !m b imp>t$ x2 to him ! ,"l op5$ ,8 treasures1 t ,he might moi/5 ! ,g5tiles ) ! dew ( ,8 ,^w1 & might become ! ,head ( ! nations1 :ile ,he ,himself _h no head ov] ,him4 ,sid5ote3 ,is4 lv4 #a4 #ae4 ,he !n :o is wise is free1 b\ght ) ! price ( ! heav5ly oracles1 ) t gold1 t silv] ( ! ,div9e ,^w2 b\ght ) ! price ( blood 7= x is no small ?+ to ackn[l$ge "o's ,r$eem]27 b\ght ) ! price ( ,grace3 he :o he>d & und]/ood ! words1 ,ho e "o t ?ir/e?1 come ye to ! wat]s1 & he t ha? no money1 come ye1 buy & dr9k & eat4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxi4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxi4 #ad4 ,sid5ote3 ,job xxviii4 #ah1 #ai4 #af4 ,he is free :o go+ =? to w>1 if he h se5 a beautiful woman1 & :5 he spoils 8 enemies' goods has f\nd h] among !m & has a desire unto h]1 takes h] to wife1 hav+ fir/ %av$ h] head & p>$ h] nails1 & tak5 (f f h] ! raim5t ( h] captivity1 tak+ h] no long] z a slave b free1 = he und]/&s t prud5ce & discipl9e are n liable to a /ate ( bondage4 ,& !re=e ! ,law says1 ,?\ %alt n sell h] at all = money1 = truly %e is above all price4 ,& ,job says1 ,take#ahf wisdom into ?9e inmo/ p>ts4 ,! topaz ( ,e?iopia %all n equal x1 = x is m preci\s ?an gold & silv]4 #ag4 ,fre$om !re=e is n 8 alone :o has nev] _h ! auctione] = 8 ma/]1 nor se5 him rais+ 8 f+]1 b he is m truly free1 :o is free )9 himself1 :o is free by ! laws ( nature1 kn[+ t ?is law has a moral n m]ely an arbitr>y sanction1 & t ! measure ( its obligations is 9 accordance n ) ! w ( man b ) ! discipl9e ( nature4 ,does su* a p]son !re=e seem to y free m]ely8 ,does he n r appe> to y 9 ! light ( a c5sor & director ( morals8 ,h5ce ! ,scripture says truly t ! poor %all be set ov] ! ri*1 & private m5 ov] ^? :o adm9i/] ! /ate#ahg4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,tim4 i4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 v4 #ae4 #ah4 ,?9k y t he is free :o buys votes ) money1 :o c\rts ! applause ( ! p m ?an ! approbation ( ! wise8 ,is he free :o is sway$ by ! popul> brea?1 :o dreads ! hisses ( ! populace8 ,t is n lib]ty :i* he :o is manumitt$ receives1 :i* he obta9s z a gift f ! bl[ ( ! lictor's palm4 ,= x is n munific5ce b virtue t ,i hold to con/itute lib]ty2 lib]ty1 :i* is n be/[$ by ! suffrages ( o!rs1 b is won & possess$ by a man's own greatness ( m9d4 ,= a wise man is always free1 always hon\r$1 always "o :o presides ov] ! laws ,= ! law is n made = ! righte\s b = ! unrighte\s1 = ! j man is a law unto himself1 hav+ no ne$ to fet* = himself f a di/ance ! =m ( virtue1 see+ t he be>s x )9 8 he>t1 hav+ ! works ( ! law writt5 on ! tablets ( 8 he>t1 to :om x is said1 ,dr9k wat]s out ( ?9e own ci/]n1 & runn+ wat]s out ( ?9e own well4 ,= :at is s ne> to u z ! ,^w ( ,god8 ,?is ^w is 9 our he>ts1 & 9 our m\?2 we see x n1 & yet possess x4 #ai4 ,! wise man !re=e is free1 = he :o does t :i* he wills is free4 ,b x is n e w t is good1 b x is ! "p ( a wise man to w all ?+s :i* are good1 = he hates :at is evil1 hav+ *os5 t :i* is good4 ,if !re=e he has *os5 :at is good1 he ^: *oice is free & :o has *os5 :at he w d is free1 = he does :at he wills to d3 ! wise man !re=e is free4 ,all t ! wise man does he does well4 ,b he t does all ?+s well does all ?+s rightly1 & he t does all ?+s rightly does !m all )\t (f5ce or reproa*1 )\t caus+ di/urbance or loss to himself4 ,:oev] !n has ?is p[] ( do+ all ?+s )\t (f5ce or reproa*1 )\t loss or di/urbance to himself1 does no?+ fooli%ly b does all ?+s wisely4 ,= he :o acts wisely has no?+ to fe>1 = fe> is 9 s94 ,b :]e no fe> is1 !re is lib]ty1 & :]e lib]ty is1 !re is ! p[] ( do+ :at "o wi%es3 ! wise man !re=e alone is free4 #bj4 ,he :o c nei!r be compell$ nor =bidd5 is no slave2 n[ x belongs to ! wise man to be nei!r compell$ nor =bidd52 ! wise man1 !re=e1 is n a slave4 ,n[ he is =bidd5 :o does n execute :at he desires1 b :at does ! wise man desire b ! ?+s :i* belong to virtue & discipl9e1 )\t :i* he _c exi/8 ,= !y subsi/ 9 him1 & _c be sep>at$ f him4 ,b if !y are sep>at$ f him he is no long] wise1 see+ t he is )\t ! use & discipl9e ( virtue1 ( :i* he w\ld deprive himself if he 7 n ! volunt>y int]pret] ( virtue4 ,b if he be con/ra9$1 x is manife/ t he acts unwill+ly4 ,n[ 9 all actions !re are ei!r corrections proce$+ f virtue1 or falls proce$+ f malice1 or ?+s betwe5 ! two & indiff]5t4 ,! wise man foll[s virtue n compulsorily b volunt>ily1 = all ?+s t are pleas+ he does1 z fly+ f malice1 & admits n s mu* z a dream ( x4 ,s f> is he f be+ mov$ by ?+s indiff]5t1 t no =ces h ! p[] to move him hi!r & ?i!r z !y d ! h]d ( m51 b 8 m9d hangs z 9 a balance 9 equal scales1 s t x nei!r incl9es to pleasure1 nor 9 any respect directs its desires h[ev] slightly to ?+s :i* ought to be avoid$1 b rema9s unmov$ 9 its affections4 ,:5ce x appe>s t ! wise man does no?+ unwill+ly or by compulsion1 because 7 he a slave he w\ld be s compell$2 ! wise man !re=e is free4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 ix4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 ii4 #d4 #ba4 ,! ,apo/le likewise gives ?is def9ition1 say+1 ,am ,i n an ,apo/le1 am ,i n free8 ,truly he 0 s free t :5 c]ta9 p]sons _h come 9 privily to spy out 8 lib]ty1 he gave place1 z he himself says1 by subjection1 no n = an h\r1 t ! tru? ( ! ,gospel might be prea*$4 ,he !re=e :o yield$ n prea*$ volunt>ily4 ,:]e free w is1 !re is ! rew>d ( free w2 :]e obligation is1 !re is ! s]vice ( obligation4 ,free w !re=e is bett] ?an obligation2 to w is ! "p ( ! wise man1 to obey & to s]ve is ! "p ( ! fool4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 ix4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 v4 #ac4 #bb4 ,?is is also ! ,apo/le's def9ition1 :o says1 ,= if ,i d ?is ?+ will+ly1 ,i h a rew>d3 b if aga9/ my w a disp5sation is committ$ to me4 ,on ! wise man !re=e a rew>d is conf]r$1 b ! wise man acts will+ly1 accord+ to ! ,apo/le !re=e ! wise man is free4 ,:]e=e he also exclaims1 ,ye h be5 call$ unto lib]ty1 only use n lib]ty = an occasion to ! fle%4 ,he sep>ates ! ,*ri/ian f ! ,law1 t he may n seem to yield to ! ,law aga9/ 8 w2 he calls him to ! ,gospel1 :i* ! will+ bo? prea* & practise4 ,! ,jew is "u ! ,law1 ! ,*ri/ian is by ! ,gospel2 9 ! ,law is bondage1 9 ! ,gospel1 :]e is ! k ( wisdom1 is lib]ty4 ,e "o !re=e :o receives ,*ri/ is wise1 & he :o is wise is free1 e ,*ri/ian !re=e is bo? wise & free4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 ix4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xv4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 v4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxxxi4 #f4 ,,lxx4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 ii4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 ix4 #bd1 #bg4 #bc4 ,b ! ,apo/le has taught me some?+ ev5 beyond fre$om itself1 namely t to s]ve is real fre$om1 ,?\gh ,i be free f all1 he says1 yet h ,i made myself s]vant unto all1 t ,i might ga9 ! m4 ,:at is t :i* surpasses lib]ty b to h ! ,_s ( grace1 to h *>ity8 ,lib]ty r5d]s u free to m51 b *>ity r5d]s u belov$ by ,god4 ,:]e=e ,*ri/ also says1 ,b ,i h call$ y fri5ds4 ,good inde$ is *>ity2 :]e( x is said1 ,by love ( ! ,_s#ahh s]ve "o ano!r4 ,*ri/ also became a s]vant t ,he might make all free4 ,8 h&s s]v$ 9 ! baskets3 ,he ,:o ?\ght x n robb]y to be equal ) ,god1 took ^u ,him ! =m ( a s]vant1 & 0 made all ?+s to all m51 t ,he might br+ salvation to all4 ,foll[+ ?is example1 ,paul 0 bo?1 z x 71 "u ! ,law1 & liv$ )\t ! ,law1 = ! b5efit ( ^? :om he desir$ to ga93 to ! weak he volunt>ily became weak t he might /r5g!n !m2 he ran s z to obta91 he kept "u 8 body t he might be victori\s ov] heav5ly p[]s 9 ,*ri/4 #bd4 ,to ! wise man !re=e ev5 bondage is fre$om2 :5ce we may ga!r t ev5 to be 9 p[] is bondage to ! fool1 & :at is worse1 :ile he rules ov] a few1 he s]ves m & sev]] ma/]s4 ,= he s]ves 8 own passions1 8 own lu/s1 _! tyranny he c escape nei!r by night nor day1 = he c>ries ^! ma/]s )9 8 own brea/1 & suff]s )9 himself an intol]able bondage4 ,= !re is a d\ble bondage1 "o ( ! body1 ano!r ( ! s\l2 n[ ! lords ( ! body are m51 b ! lords ( ! s\l are evil dispositions & passions1 f :i* lib]ty ( ! m9d alone frees ! wise man & enables him to dep>t f 8 bondage4 ,sid5ote3 ,job xiii4 #ai-ba4 #be4 ,let u seek !re=e t truly wise man1 t truly free man1 :o al?\gh he live "u ! dom9ion ( _m1 says freely1 ,:o is he t w plead ) me8 f ,^: sight ,i %all n be able to hide myself1 only d ,?\ )draw ,?y h& f> f me1 & let n ,?y dread make me afraid4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 li4 #f4 #bf4 ,& ,k+ ,david1 :o foll[$ him1 said1 ,aga9/ ,!e only h ,i s9n$4 ,= be+ support$ by ! royal dignity1 & be+1 s to speak1 ma/] ( ! laws1 he 0 n subject to !m b 0 liable to ,god alone1 ,:o is ! ,"l ( ho/s4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 iv4 #c1 #d4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 ii4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,job xxvii4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxv4 #e4 #bg4 ,he> ano!r free man2 ,b ) me x is a v small ?+ t ,i %\ld be judg$ ( y1 or ( man's judgm5t3 yea1 ,i judge n m9e own self1 = ,i "k no?+ aga9/ myself1 444 b ,he t judge? me is ! ,"l4 ,! fre$om ( ! spiritual man is a true fre$om1 because he judge? all ?+s1 yet he himself is judg$ ( no man1 because he kn[s himself to be subject to no?+ :i* has any p>ticipation 9 ! creature1 b to ,god alone1 ,:o only is )\t s91 ( ,:om ,job also says1 ,god live? ,:o ha? tak5 away my judgm5t1 = ! j man c only be judg$ by ,him 9 ,^: sight ! heav5s are n clean1 nor ! light ( ! />s pure & clean4 #bh4 ,w any "o br+ =w>d ^? v]ses ( ,sophocles :i* say #8,jupit]1 & no mortal man is rul] ov] me8' ,h[ mu* m anci5t is ,job1 h[ mu* old] is ,david8 ,let !m ackn[l$ge !n t !y h borr[$ f u ! m excell5t ( _! say+s4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xlv4 #h4 #bi4 ,:o !n is wise b he :o has arriv$ at ! v my/]ies ( ! ,godhead1 & has kn[n ! hidd5 ?+s ( wisdom to be manife/$ to him4 ,he !n alone is wise :o has tak5 ,god z 8 guide1 to conduct him to ! secret re/+-place ( tru?1 & al?\gh b a mortal man has become by grace ! heir & successor ( ! et]nal ,god1 & p>tak]1 z x 71 ( ,8 sweetness1 z x is writt51 ,:]e=e ,god1 ev5 ?y ,god ha? ano9t$ !e ) ! oil ( gladness above ?y fell[s4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 vii4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #cg4 #cj4 ,n[ if any man w exam9e m closely ^! matt]s1 he w p]ceive :at great assi/ance ! wise man f9ds & :at great ob/acles ! fooli%1 9 ! v same ?+s2 t to ! "o fre$om is an aid1 to ! o!r bondage is an imp$im5t4 ,= ! wise man rises z a conqu]or1 hav+ vanqui%$ & triumph$ ov] lu/1 fe>1 slo?1 sadness & o!r vices4 ,?is he does until he ca/s !m out f ! possession ( 8 m9d1 driv+ & exclud+ !m f all its b\nds & limits1 = z a cauti\s g5]al he kn[s h[ to gu>d aga9/ ! incursions ( robb]s1 & ^? ho/ile /ratagems :i* ! wick$ enemies ( our s\l are frequ5tly attempt+ ) _! fi]y d>ts2 = we h bo? w>s 9 peace & peace 9 w>4 ,:5ce also he says1 ,)\t 7 fight+s1 )9 7 fe>s4 ,b 9 all ^! ?+s we are m ?an conqu]ors ?r\gh ,him t lov$ u4 ,he says ?is because he 0 t]rifi$ nei!r by /raits nor p]secutions1 nor hung]1 nor dang]1 nor dea?4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 iv4 #ad4 #ca4 ,b he :o fe>s ^! ?+s1 :o dreads dea?1 h[ is he n a slave8 ,truly he is a slave1 & t 9 a mis]able bondage2 = no?+ s subjects ! m9d to all k9d ( bondage z ! fe> ( dea?4 ,= h[ c ! abject & vile & ignoble s5se raise itself up1 :5 x is deeply sunk 9 ! pit ( corruption1 ?r\gh ! lu/s ( ?is life4 ,behold1 h[ mu* he is a slave3 ,i %all be hid1 he says1 & ,i %all be a fugitive & a vagabond 9 ! e>?1 & x %all come to pass t e "o t f9de? me %all slay me4 ,!re=e z a slave he receiv$ a sign1 b ev5 ?us he c\ld n escape dea?4 ,?us ! s9n] is a slave to fe>1 to cupidity1 to av>ice1 to lu/1 to malice1 to ang]1 nay1 he is a great] slave ?an if he 7 set "u tyrants4 #cb4 ,b !y are free :o live by ! laws4 ,n[ true law is "r reason1 true law n sculptur$ on tablets1 nor engrav$ 9 brass1 b impress$ on ! m9d1 & fix$ 9 ! s5ses2 = ! wise man is n "u ! law1 b is a law unto himself1 be>+ ! "w ( ! ,law 9 8 he>t1 inscrib$ & =m$ !re9 by a k9d ( p5 natural to himself4 ,are we !n s bl9d z n to see ! manife/ *>act]s ( ?+s1 & ! images ( virtues8 ,& h[ unwor?y is x t :ole nations %\ld obey human laws1 t !y may become !reby p>tak]s ( lib]ty3 b t wise m5 %\ld neglect & ab&on ! true law ( nature =m$ accord+ to ! image ( ,god1 & true reason1 ! sign-be>] ( lib]ty2 s9ce !re is s mu* lib]ty !re91 t :5 *ildr5 we are unconsci\s ( any bondage to vice1 be+ remov$ f ang]1 free f av>ice1 ignorant ( lu/4 ,h[ mis]able !re=e1 t we :o are born 9 lib]ty %\ld die 9 bondage6 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xvii4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,eccles4 iv4 #e ,sid5ote3 ,susanna #dc4 ,sid5ote3 ,judges xi4 #cf4 #cc4 ,b ?is arises f ! levity ( our m9d & ! infirmity ( our "*2 because we are occupi$ by idle c>es1 & sup]flu\s actions3 b ! he>t ( ! wise man1 8 works & de$s1 ought to be /$fa/ & immoveable4 ,moses taught u ?is1 :5 8 h&s became heavy1 s t ,jo%ua ! son ( ,nun c\ld sc>cely hold !m up4 ,& !re=e ! p 7 victori\s :5 works n ( a p]functory k9d1 b full ( gravity & virtue 7 be+ c>ri$ on1 n ! works ( a m9d un/eady1 & /agg]+ to & fro 9 its affections1 b ( "o firmly root$ & e/abli%$4 ,! wise man !re=e /ret*es out 8 h&s1 b ! fool draws !m toge!r1 z x is writt51 ,! fool folde? 8 h&s toge!r1 & eate? 8 own fle%1 m$itat+ on c>nal m ?an spiritual ?+s4 ,b n s did t daught] ( ,juda1 :o /ret*$ =? h] h&s & cri$ to ! ,"l ,?\ kn[e/ t !y h borne false witness aga9/ me4 ,%e ?\ght x bett] n to s9 & to incur ! calumnies ( h] accus]s1 ?an to commit s9 "u ! veil ( impunity4 ,& by ! contempt ( dea? %e pres]v$ h] innoc5ce4 ,n s1 ei!r1 ! daught] ( ,jep?ah1 :o by h] own cons5t confirm$ & ev5 enc\rag$ h] fa!r's v[ conc]n+ h] own immolation4 #cd4 ,= ,i w n produce ! books ( philosoph]s on ! contempt ( dea?1 or ! gymnosophi/s ( ! ,indians1 ( :om ! answ] ( ,calanus#ahi to ,alex&]1 :5 he comm&$ him to foll[ him1 is especially comm5d$4 #8,to :at praise' said he #8d y consid] me entitl$1 t y require me to travel to ,greece1 if ,i c be compell$ to d t to :i* my w cons5ts n8' ,a reply truly full ( dignity1 & yet 8 m9d 0 m full ( lib]ty4 ,he wrote ?is lett] also4 ,,calanus ,,to ,,alex&]4 #ce4 8,y\r fri5ds p]suade y to lay h&s & ev5 con/ra9t on ! ,indian philosoph]s1 n ev5 9 _! dreams behold+ our works4 ,our bodies y may remove f place to place1 our s\ls y _c compel to d :at !y d n w1 no m ?an wood or /one to utt] s\nds4 ,a great fire burns pa9 into liv+ bodies & begets corruption2 on ?is fire we are1 = we are burn+ alive4 ,!re is nei!r k+ nor pr9ce :o c compel u to d :at we h n det]m9$ to d4 ,nor are we l ! philosoph]s ( ,greece1 :o h conceiv$ words r ?an realities1 9 ord] to give celebrity to _! op9ions2 9 our case realities are associat$ ) words & words ) realities2 our acts are swift & our disc\rses %ort1 we enjoy a delightful fre$om 9 ! ex]cise ( virtue40 #cf & #cg4 ,excell5t words1 b /ill words2 excell5t con/ancy1 b t ( a man2 excell5t lett]1 b t ( a philosoph]4 ,b among/ u1 ev5 maid5s ?r\gh desire ( dea? h m\nt$ ev5 up to heav5 by ! l(ty /eps ( virtue4 ,:y %\ld ,i m5tion ,!cla1 ,agnes1 or ,pelagia1 :o spr\t+ =? z noble t5drils#aij h ha/5$ to dea? z if to immortality8 ,! virg9 exult$ among lions1 & dauntlessly beheld ! ro>+ bea/s4 ,& to comp>e our hi/ory ) t ( ! ,indian philosoph]s1 :at ,calanus boa/$ 9 words holy ,laur5ce prov$ by 8 acts1 = he 0 burnt alive1 & surviv+ ! flames said1 #8,turn me & eat me4' ,nor did ! y\?s ( ! race ( ,abraham#aia or ! sons ( ! ,maccabees /rive less boldly2 ! =m] sung :ile 9 ! mid/ ( ! flames1 & ! latt]1 dur+ _! puni%m5t1 ask$ n to be sp>$1 b reproa*$ _! p]secutor 9 ord] to enrage him m4 ,! wise man !re=e is free4 #ch4 ,b :at c be m sublime ?an holy ,pelagia1 :o 0 surr\nd$ by p]secutors1 b be=e %e came into _! pres5ce said2 #8,i die will+ly1 no man %all t\* me1 no "o ) wanton look %all defile my *a/ity1 ,i w c>ry away ) me my mode/y1 my hon\r unta9t$2 ^! ruffians %all reap no pr(it f _! insol5ce4 ,pelagia w foll[ ,*ri/1 no man %all deprive h] ( h] lib]ty1 no man %all see h] free fai? made captive1 h] illu/ri\s *a/ity1 h] inh]itance ( wisdom4 ,:at is enslav$ %all rema9 "h1 n am5able to any duty4' ,great !re=e is ! fre$om ( t pi\s virg91 :o encircl$ by h] p]secutors gave way n ! lea/ 9 ! mid/ ( ^! great dang]s to h] integrity & h] life4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xxix4 #bb4 /irre? up /rife4 ,e4,v4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john viii4 #cd4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 vi4 #ab1 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 x4 #bi4 #ci4 ,b he is n free ov] :om ang] reigns1 = he is subject to ! yoke ( s92 = an angry man digge? out s91 &1 ,:osoev] committe? s91 is ! s]vant ( s94 ,nei!r is he free :o is enslav$ to av>ice1 = he _c possess 8 vessel4 ,nei!r is he free :o see+ 8 desires & pleasures1 fluctuates 9 8 devi\s c\rse4 ,he is n free :o is b[$ d[n by ambition1 = he obeys ! rule ( ano!r4 ,b he is free :o is able to say1 ,all ?+s are lawful unto me1 b all ?+s are n exp$i5t1 all ?+s are lawful = me1 b ,i w n be br\ght "u ! p[] ( any4 ,meats = ! belly1 & ! belly = meats4 ,he is free :o says1 ,= :y is my lib]ty judg$ ( ano!r man's consci5ce8 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xxvi4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 vii4 #bc4 #dj4 ,lib]ty !re=e belongs to ! wise man n to ! fool2 = he :o b9ds a /one 9 a sl+ is l him :o give? hon\r to a fool1 = he w\nds himself1 & :ile br&i%+ 8 d>t *iefly endang]s 8 own body4 ,c]ta9ly z he is /ung by ! sl+1 & by ! fall+ ( ! /one ! evil is increas$1 s ! fall ( a fool :5 he is set at lib]ty is m rapid4 ,:]e=e ! p[] ( a fool is r to be retr5*$ ?an any new lib]ty add$1 = slav]y is suitable = him4 ,& !re=e x is add$1 ,z a ?orn goe? up into ! h& ( a drunk>d1 s is a p>able 9 ! m\? ( fools4 ,= z he is w\nd$ by 8 cups1 s is ! fool by 8 de$s4 ,! "o by dr9k+ involves himself 9 s91 ! o!r by act+ subjects himself to c5sure1 & by 8 de$s is drawn into bondage4 ,paul saw himself br\ght into captivity by ! law ( s91 & !re=e1 9 ord] to be fre$1 he fl$ to ! grace ( lib]ty4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxxii4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xiii4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxxviii4 #d1 #e4 #da4 ,fools !n are n free1 = x is said to !m1 ,be ye n l to horse & mule1 :i* h no und]/&+1 ^: m\?s mu/ be held ) bit & bridle le/ !y fall ^u !e4 ,great plagues rema9 = ! ungodly2 = !y h ne$ ( ^!1 9 ord] t _! folly may be re/ra9$4 ,x is good discipl9e :i* requires ?is1 n sev]ity4 ,fur!r1 he t sp>e? 8 rod hate? 8 son3 = a man's own s9s sc\rge him /ill m sev]ely4 ,= heavy is ! weight ( crime1 heavy ! sc\rges ( s92 !y are heavy z a sore bur!n1 !y inflict w\nds ^u ! s\l1 & make ! ulc]s ( ! m9d to /9k4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xxiv4 #cj4 #db4 ,:]e=e let u lay aside ?is griev\s bur!n ( slav]y1 let u r5\nce s5suality1 & ! evil delights :i* b9d u ) ! bonds1 z x 71 ( lu/s1 & fett] u ) *a9s4 ,= ^! delights pr(it n ! fool1 & :oev] has giv5 himself to !m f 8 boyhood w abide 9 bondage2 liv+ he w be z dead4 ,let s5suality !n be cut d[n1 let evil delights be prun$ away1 & let him :o has be5 wanton bid f>ewell to 8 =m] c\rses4 ,= ! v9e :i* has be5 cut d[n be>s fruit1 t :i* has be5 p>tly prun$ puts =? leaves1 t :i* has be5 neglect$ gr[s too luxuriantly4 ,!re=e x is writt51 ,l a field is ! fooli% man1 & l a v9ey>d ! man void ( und]/&+2 if y leave him alone1 he w become desolate4 ,let u !n t5d ?is body ( ours1 let u *a/5 x1 let u r$uce x to subjection1 let u n neglect x4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 vi4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xiv4 #f4 #dc4 ,= our memb]s are in/rum5ts ( righte\sness1 !y are also in/rum5ts ( s94 ,if !y are rais$ upw>ds1 !y are in/rum5ts ( righte\sness1 t s9 %\ld n reign 9 !m3 if our body has di$ to s91 transgression w n reign !re91 & our memb]s w be free f s94 ,let u n !re=e obey its lu/s1 nor yield our memb]s in/rum5ts ( unrighte\sness unto s94 ,if y h look$ ^u a woman to lu/ aft] h]1 y\r memb]s are ! in/rum5ts ( s94 ,if y h spok5 & solicit$ h]1 y\r tongue & y\r m\? are in/rum5ts ( s94 ,if y h remov$ ! l&m>ks :i* y\r fa!rs set up1 y\r memb]s are in/rum5ts ( s94 ,if y h ha/$ ) swift feet to %$ ! blood ( ! innoc5t1 y\r memb]s are in/rum5ts ( s94 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xiv4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,job xxix4 #ae4 #dd4 ,on ! o!r h&1 if y h se5 a poor man1 & tak5 him into y\r h\se1 y\r memb]s are in/rum5ts ( righte\sness4 ,if y h rescu$ "o :o 0 suff]+ wrong1 or "o :o 0 be+ l$ to execution2 if y h cancell$ ! bond ( ! debtor1 y\r memb]s are in/rum5ts ( righte\sness4 ,if y h confess$ ,*ri/ 7= ! lips ( k are ! in/rum5ts ( und]/&+17 y\r lips are ! memb]s ( righte\sness4 ,he :o c say1 ,i 0 eyes to ! bl9d1 & feet 0 ,i to ! lame1 ,i 0 a fa!r to ! poor1 8 memb]s are memb]s ( righte\sness4 ,sid5ote3 ,job xxxi4 #cc4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xviii4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxxii4 #f4 #de4 ,be+ !re=e set free f s91 & r$eem$1 z x 71 at ! price ( ! ,blood ( ,*ri/1 let u n be made subject to ! bondage ( m5 or ( passion4 ,let u n blu% to confess our s9s4 ,behold h[ free he 0 :o c\ld say1 ,i fe>$ n ! multitude ( ! p2 t ,i %\ld n confess my s9 9 ! sight ( all4 ,= he t confesses 8 s9 is releas$ f s]vitude1 & ! j accuses himself 9 ! beg9n+ ( 8 spee*4 ,n ! free b ! j man also2 b ju/ice is 9 lib]ty & lib]ty 9 confession1 = z soon z a man %all confess he is absolv$4 ,la/ly1 ,i said ,i w confess my s9s unto ! ,"l1 & s ,?\ =gave/ ! wick$ness ( my s94 ,! delay ( absolution dep5ds on confess+1 ! remission ( s9s foll[s closely on confession4 ,he !re=e is wise :o confesses2 he is free ^: s9 is remitt$1 = he contracts n[ no debt ( guilt4 ,f>ewell3 love me z inde$ y d1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,xxxviii4 ,a4,d4 #chg4 ,,9 ?is lett] ,s4 ,ambrose cont9ues ! subject1 ma9ta9+ t ! truly wise man is n only free b ri* also1 illu/rat+ 8 /atem5ts ) in/ances f ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,simplician1 ,,greet+4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,s4 ,pet4 iii4 #c1 #d4 #a4 ,,:5 we lately po9t$ out1 tak+ our !me f ! epi/le ( ! ,apo/le ,paul1 t e wise man is free1 we seem$ to h fall5 into philosophical discussion4 ,b aft]w>ds1 9 read+ ! epi/le ( ! ,apo/le ,pet]1 ,i p]ceiv$ t e wise man is also ri*3 & ?is he says )\t di/9ction ( sex1 = he writes t all a woman's ornam5ts consi/ 9 a virtu\s life1 n 9 co/ly jewels1 ,^: adorn+1 he says1 is n t outw>d adorn+ ( plait+ ! hair1 & ( we>+ ( gold1 or ( putt+ on ( app>el1 b ! hidd5 man ( ! he>t4 #b4 ,"h !n are two ?+s1 bo? t !re is a man )9 ! man1 & t he is ri* :o seeks n = himself ! enjoym5t ( any ri*es4 ,& he has well said1 ! man ( ! he>t1 9 t ! :ole man ( wisdom is hidd51 z is wisdom itself1 :i* is n se5 b und]/ood4 ,no "o be=e ,pet] us$ su* an expression z1 ! man ( ! he>t2 = ! outw>d man consi/s ( _m memb]s1 b ! inw>d man ( ! he>t is entirely full ( wisdom1 full ( grace1 full ( beauty4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,s4 ,pet4 iii4 #d4 #c4 ,9 t1 he says1 :i* is n corruptible1 ev5 ! ornam5t ( a meek & quiet _s1 :i* is 9 ! sight ( ,god ( great price4 ,& he is truly ri*1 :o c appe> ri* 9 ! sight ( ,god1 9 ^: sight ! e>? is small1 ! _w itself is n>r[1 b ,god consid]s him only to be ri* :o is ri* = et]nity1 :o lays up ! fruit n ( ri*es1 b ( virtues4 ,& :o is ri* be=e ,god b t meek & quiet _s :i* is nev] corrupt$8 ,does n he appe> to y to be ri*1 :o possesses peace ( m9d & ! tranquillity ( re/8 :o desires no?+1 is n toss$ by ! /orms ( lu/1 despises n old ?+s1 seeks n new1 s z by 8 con/ant desire to become poor 9 ! mid/ ( ri*es8 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 iv4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xxviii4 #aj4 #d4 ,t peace is truly ri*1 :i* passe? all und]/&+4 ,peace is ri*1 mode/y is ri*1 fai? is ri*1 = to ! fai?ful ! :ole _w is a possession4 ,simplicity is ri*1 = !re are also ! ri*es ( simplicity2 = %e scrut9izes no?+1 has no mean1 no suspici\s1 no deceitful ?\ghts1 b p\rs h]self =? ) pure affection4 ,sid5ote3 ,job v4 #ag-bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxvii4 #cg4 ,sid5ote3 ,job v4 #bf4 #e4 ,goodness too is ri*1 & if a man pres]ve x he is f$ by ! ri*es ( ! heav5ly inh]itance4 ,to quote also ! m anci5t examples ( ,scripture1 ,happy1 x is said1 is ! man :om ,god correcte?4 ,!re=e despise n ?\ ! *a/5+ ( ! ,almighty 444 9 fam9e ,he %all r$eem !e f dea?1 & 9 w> f ! p[] ( ! sword4 ,?\ %alt be hid f ! sc\rge ( ! tongue2 444 ! bea/s ( ! field %all be at peace ) !e1 & ?\ %alt "k t ?y tab]nacle %all be 9 peace4 ,= ! vices ( ?is fle% be+ subdu$1 & ^? passions :i* are wont to w> aga9/ ! s\l1 y\r tab]nacle %all be undi/urb$1 y\r h\se )\t (f5ce1 y\r se$ %all n fail1 y\r po/]ity %all be z ! smell ( a fruitful field1 y\r burial z ! h>ve/4 ,= :ile o!rs are look+ = !irs to fail1 ! heap ( y\r corn w be c>ri$ ripe into ! heav5ly g>n]s4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxxvii4 #bf4 #f4 ,fit x is t ! righte\s ev] l5de?1 :ile ! wick$ man is 9 want4 ,he l5de? ju/ice1 he l5de? ! comm&m5ts ( ,god to ! poor & ne$y2 b ! fool does n possess ev5 t :i* he believes himself to possess4 ,d y suppose t he c be said to possess1 :o brood+ ov] 8 treasure night & day1 is tr\bl$ by covet\s & wret*$ anxiety8 ,su* a "o truly wants2 al?\gh to o!rs he appe>s ri*1 to himself he is poor1 because he :o is /ill grasp+ aft] m & desir+ m uses n t :i* he possesses4 ,= :]e !re are no b\nds to desire1 :at pr(it c !re be 9 ri*es8 ,no man is ri* :o _c c>ry away ) him t :i* he has1 = t :i* is left beh9d1 is n our own b ano!r's4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 v4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,wisd4 iv4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,k+s ii4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,k+s xvii4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,k+s i4 #ad4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 ii4 #h4 #g4 ,eno* 0 ri* :o c>ri$ away ) him t :i* he _h1 & laid up all ! ri*es ( 8 goodness 9 ! heav5ly treasure-h\se2 he 0 tak5 away le/ t wick$ness %\ld alt] 8 und]/&+4 ,elias 0 ri*1 :o rid+ 9 a *>iot ( fire c>ri$ ! treasures ( 8 virtues up to ! heav5ly mansions4 ,n small 7 ! ri*es he left to 8 heir1 & yet he himself did n lose !m4 ,:o w\ld h call$ him poor ev5 !n1 :5 be+ himself 9 ne$ ( ! su/5ance ( daily food1 he 0 s5t to ! wid[ t he might be n\ri%$ by h]1 :5 at 8 voice ! heav5 0 %ut & op5$1 :5 at 8 ^w ! b>rel ( meal & ! cruse ( oil fail$ n = ?ree ye>s1 b ov]fl[$2 :5 x 0 repl5i%$ n dim9i%$ by use8 ,:o w\ld call him poor at ^: ^w !re came fire d[n f heav51 :om ! riv] impassible by o!rs c\ld n ret>d1 retir+ back to its s\rce t ! prophet might pass ov] dry-%od8 ,sid5ote3 ,job xx4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xii4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xcii4 #aa4 #h4 ,anci5t hi/ory tells u ( two neighb\rs1 k+ ,ahab & ! poor ,nabo?2 :i* ( ^! d we believe to be ! ri*]1 :i* ! poor]8 ,! "o1 end[$ ) ! royal support ( ri*es1 insatiable & n to be repl5i%$ ) weal?1 covet$ ! little v9ey>d ( ! poor man2 ! o!r1 despis+ 9 8 m9d ! gold5 =tunes ( k+s1 & imp]ial treasures1 0 cont5t ) 8 own v9es4 ,does n he appe> ri*] & m k+ly1 :o 0 suffici5t to himself1 & controll$ 8 own desires1 covet+ no?+ t belong$ to ano!r8 ,does n he1 on ! o!r h&1 appe> mo/ ne$y1 9 ^: eyes 8 own gold 0 acc\nt$ vile1 & ano!r man's v9e preci\s4 ,b le>n = :at reason he 0 mo/ ne$y3 because ri*es unju/ly gott5 are vomit$ up aga91 b ! root ( ! righte\s yielde? fruit1 & fl\ri%es l a palm-tree4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxxvii4 #ce1 #cf4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxxiv4 #aj4 ,,lxx1 ,vulg4 #i4 ,is n he m ne$y ?an ! poor man1 :o passe? away l a %ad[8 ,to-day ! ungodly is 9 great p[]1 to-morr[ he is n1 & 8 place c no m be f\nd4 ,b :at is x to be ri*1 unless x be to ab\nd8 ,b :o ab\nds ^: m9d is contract$1 & !re=e /raight5$1 & :at abundance c !re be 9 /raits8 ,he !re=e is n ri* :o does n ab\nd4 ,:]e=e ,david says well1 ,! ri* lack & suff] hung]2 = al?\gh !y possess$ ! treasures ( ! ,div9e ,scriptures1 !y /ill lack$ 9 t !y did n und]/&1 & hung]$ 9 t !y ta/$ n ! food ( spiritual grace4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 v4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 xi4 #cc4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxix4 #ad4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #bc4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bc4 #aj4 ,no?+ c !re=e be ri*] ?an ! temp] ( ! wise man1 no?+ poor] ?an t ( ! fool4 ,= s9ce ! k+dom ( ,god belongs to ! poor1 :at c be ri*]8 ,& !re=e ! ,apo/le says well1 ,o ! dep? ( ! ri*es bo? ( ! wisdom & k ( ,god6 ,well also ,david1 :o _h z great delight 9 ! way ( ! heav5ly te/imonies z 9 all mann] ( ri*es4 ,& ,moses says expressly1 ,naphtali1 satisfi$ ) fav\r4 ,n[ ,naphtali means :5 translat$1 #8abundance' or #8increase4' ,s t to be satisfi$ & to ab\nd g toge!r1 b :]e !re is ! hung] ( desire & insatiable lu/1 !re truly is pov]ty4 ,b s9ce sc>cely any desire ( money or ( ?is _w c be satisfi$1 x is add$1 full ) bless+4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,s4 ,pet4 iii4 #c4 #aa4 ,x is 9 accordance ) ^! pr9ciples t ! ,apo/le ,pet] has decl>$ t ! ornam5t ( wom5 consi/s n 9 gold & silv] & app>el1 b 9 ! secret & hidd5 man ( ! he>t4 ,:]e=e let no woman put (f ! dress ( piety1 ! ornam5t ( grace1 ! inh]itance ( et]nal life4 ,f>ewell3 love me1 = ,i love y4 ,,lett] ,,xxxix4 ,a4,d4 #chg4 ,s4 ,,ambrose 9 ?is ,lett] seeks to r\se ,fau/9us f excessive grief = 8 si/]'s dea?1 fir/ on ! gr\nd ( duty t[>ds ! *ildr5 left to 8 c>e & protection1 & !n on ! high] gr\nd ( submission to ! ,div9e w1 & realization ( ,*ri/ian hopes4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,fau/9us1 ,,greet+4 #a4 ,i ,,0 well aw>e t y w\ld grieve ) bitt] grief = ! dea? ( y\r si/]3 /ill y %\ld n g into bani%m5t1 b r give y\rself back to u1 = al?\gh m\rn]s are little incl9$ to receive consolation1 x is sometimes necess>y = !m4 ,b y h fl$ to ! recesses ( ! m\nta9s1 & made y\r dwell+ 9 ! caves ( wild bea/s1 lay+ aside all cu/om>y human conv]se &1 :at is worse1 ! use ( y\r own reason4 #b4 ,is x 9 accordance ) y\r e/eem = y\r si/]1 t human nature1 :i* ought to be mu* reg>d$ by y = produc+ a woman s excell5t1 %\ld on h] acc\nt be ( less value 9 y\r eyes8 ,9 quitt+ ?is life x d\btless 0 a consolation to h] to believe t %e left y beh9d h] z a p>5t to y\r nephews1 a gu>dian ( _! t5d] ye>s1 a succ\r to _! de/itution2 b y s utt]ly )hold y\rself bo? f y\r nephews & f u1 t we d n reap any b5efit f :at %e ?us f\nd a gr\nd ( consolation4 ,^! de> pl$ges invite y n to grieve1 b to com=t !m1 t 9 see+ y !y may believe _! "m to be /ill alive4 ,9 y !n let !m recognize h]2 9 y let !m enjoy h] pres5ce1 9 y ?9k t %e /ill survives to !m4 #c4 ,b y grieve t %e has be5 lately cut (f 9 ! fl[] ( h] age4 ,?is h[ev] is ! common fate n only ( m51 b ( /ates & c\ntries !mselves4 ,com+ f ,bononia#aib y left beh9d y ,clat]na1 ,bononia itself1 ,mat9a1 ,rhegium2 ,brixillum 0 on y\r "r1 9 front ( y ,plac5tia1 by its v "n /ill recall+ its anci5t lu/re1 on ! left y saw ) pity ! wa/es ( ! ,ap5n9es1 y survey$ ! =tresses ( ^! once fl\ri%+ tribes1 & rememb]$ !m ) sorr[ful affection4 ,d n !n ! c>cases ( s _m half-ru9$ cities1 & /ates /ret*$ on _! bi] b5ea? y\r eyes1 d n ^! rem9d y t ! decease ( "o woman1 holy & excell5t z %e 01 is mu* less deplorable especially z ^! are = ev] laid pro/rate & de/roy$1 b %e ?\gh remov$ f u = a :ile is pass+ a m bless$ life else:]e8 #d4 ,:]e=e ,i deem t y ought n s mu* to deplore h]1 z to (f] = h] y\r pray]s2 make h] n sorr[ful by y\r te>s1 r comm5d h] s\l to ,god by oblations4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 v4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 #e4 ,p]haps h[ev] y w decl>e y\rself to be secure ( h] m]its & fai?1 y _c endure ! feel+ ( regret at see+ h] no long] aft] ! fle%1 :i* is to y a bett] grief4 ,& does n ! ,apo/olic say+ move y t h5ce=? we "k no man aft] ! fle%2 yea1 ?\gh we h kn[n ,*ri/ aft] ! fle%1 yet n[ h5ce=? "k we ,him no m4 ,= our fle% _c be p]petual & la/+1 x mu/ ne$s die t x may rise aga91 x mu/ be dissolv$ t x may re/1 & s9 come to an end4 ,we too h kn[n _m accord+ to ! fle%1 b n[ we "k !m no m4 ,we h kn[n ! ,"l ,jesus1 says ! ,apo/le1 aft] ! fle%1 yet n[ h5ce=? "k we ,him no m4 ,= n[ ,he has put (f ! coil ( ! body1 & is n se5 9 fa%ion z a ,man1 b has di$ = all & all are dead 9 ,him1 to ! int5t t be+ r5ew$ by ,him & quick5$ 9 ! ,_s !y may no long] live to !mselves b to ,*ri/4 ,:]e=e ! same ,apo/le also says else:]e1 ,i live1 yet n ,i1 b ,*ri/ live? 9 me4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts ix4 #a4 c4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 v4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 vi4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 v4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xiii4 #eb4 ,sid5ote3 ,cant4 vii4 #ac4 #f4 ,& well inde$ 0 x t he :o _h be=e kn[n ,*ri/ aft] ! fle%1 :o _h be=e p]secut$ & oppress$ ) bitt] hatr$ ! disciples ( ! ,man1 & ! att5dants on ,8 bodily pres5ce1 b :o n[ recogniz$ ,8 invisible work+s1 disc]n+ n ,8 bodily pres5ce b ,8 p[]1well inde$ 0 x t he became ! tea*] ( ! ,g5tiles1 & began to in/ruct & prep>e ! wor%ipp]s ( ,8 ,div9ity to become prea*]s ( ! ,gospel4 ,:]e=e he add$1 if any man be 9 ,*ri/1 he is a new creature1 t is1 he t is p]fect 9 ,*ri/ is a new creature1 = all fle% is imp]fect4 ,& ! ,"l sai?1 ,my _s %all n always /rive ) man1 = t he also is fle%4 ,no c>nal man !n is 9 ,*ri/1 b if any man be 9 ,*ri/ he is a new creature1 =m$ by newness n ( nature b ( grace4 ,^! old ?+s :i* are accord+ to ! fle% h pa/ away1 all ?+s are made new4 ,& :at are !y b ! ?+s :i* ! scribe in/ruct$ unto ! k+dom ( heav5 kn[s1 l unto t h\sehold]1 :o br+s =? out ( 8 treasure ?+s new & old2 nei!r old ?+s )\t new1 nor new ?+s )\t old8 ,?us too ! ,*ur* sai?1 ?+s new & old h ,i laid up = ,!e4 ,= old ?+s1 t is1 ! hidd5 my/]ies ( ! ,law are pass$ away1 all ?+s are made new 9 ,*ri/4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 v4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 ciii4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 v4 #ai1 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #bi4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 v4 #ba4 #g4 ,?is is ! new creature ( :i* ! ,apo/le writ+ to ! ,galatians sai?1 ,= 9 ,jesus ,*ri/ nei!r circumcision availe? any ?+ nor uncircumcision1 b a new creature1 already our fle% n[ r5ew$ fl\ri%es1 & hav+ be=e borne ! ?orns ( invet]ate s9 ha? n[ f\nd ! fruit ( grace4 ,:y !n ne$ we grieve1 if we c n[ say to ! s\l1 ?y y\? is r5ew$ l ! eagles8 ,& :y %\ld we bewail ! dead1 n[ t by our ,"l ,jesus ! _w has be5 reconcil$ to ! ,fa!r8 ,s9ce !n we hold ! b5efits :i* ,*ri/ ha? giv51 we are to y z well z to all ambassadors 9 ,*ri/'s /ead1 t y may "k ,8 ,gift to be irrevocable1 t y may believe :at y always h believ$1 & n br+ y\r op9ion into discr$it by too mu* sorr[4 ,= ! ,"l ,jesus 0 made s9 t ,he might take away ! s9 ( ! _w1 & we all might be made ! righte\sness ( ,god 9 ,him2 n[ no long] subject to ! p5alty ( s91 b sure ( ! rew>d ( righte\sness4 ,f>ewell2 love me1 = ,i love y4 ,,lett] ,,xl4 ,a4,d4 #chh4 ,,9 ! ye> #chh ,a4,d4 ! synagogue ( ! ,jews at ,call9icum 9 ,mesopotamia 0 burnt by ! ,*ri/ians1 at ! in/ance1 x 0 ass]t$1 ( ! ,bi%op4 ,"s monks also 9 ! same di/rict1 hav+ be5 insult$ by "s ,val5t9ian h]etics1 :ile s++ ,psalms 9 procession on ! ,fe/ival ( ! ,maccabees1 7,aug4 #a/47 _h burnt _! conv5ticle4 ,!odosius _h ord]$ t ! ,bi%op %\ld re-build ! synagogue at 8 own co/1 & t ! monks %\ld be puni%$1 & ! :ole matt] c>efully sift$1 & ju/ice done4 ,?is ,lett] is writt5 by ,s4 ,ambrose to remon/rate4 ,he urges 8 plea ) ! bolde/ importunity1 &1 z he tells 8 si/] 9 ! foll[+ lett]1 ,!odosius ev5tually yield$4 ,,to ,,! ,,mo/ ,,graci\s ,,pr9ce ,,& ,,bless$ ,,emp]or ,,8 ,,maje/y ,,!odosius1 ,,bi%op ,,ambrose ,,s5ds ,,greet+4 #a4 ,,ne>ly incessant are ! c>es :i* h>ass me1 mo/ excell5t ,emp]or1 b nev] 0 ,i 9 su* tr\ble z at pres5t2 = ,i see ,i mu/ be on my gu>d aga9/ ! dang] ev5 ( a *>ge ( sacrilege4 ,:]e=e ,i besee* y pati5tly to he> my address4 ,= if ,i am unwor?y to be he>d by y1 ,i am unwor?y to (f] = y1 or to h y\r v[s & pray]s intru/$ to me4 ,w y n he> him :om y wi% to be he>d 9 y\r behalf8 ,w y n he> him plead+ = himself :om y h he>d :5 plead+ = o!rs8 ,w y n dread ! consequ5ces ( y\r own judgm5t2 & fe> to r5d] him unwor?y to be he>d 9 y\r behalf1 by treat+ him z unwor?y ( a he>+ f y4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxix4 #df4 ,sid5ote3 ,ezek4 iii4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,ezek4 iii4 #bj1 #ba4 #b4 ,b x is nei!r ! "p ( an ,emp]or to d5y lib]ty ( spee*1 nor ( a ,bi%op n to utt] :at he ?9ks4 ,!re is no quality m amiable & popul> 9 an ,emp]or ?an to *]i% fre$om ev5 9 ^? :o owe him milit>y allegiance4 ,= !re is ?is diff]5ce betwe5 good & bad rul]s1 t ! good love fre$om1 ! bad slav]y4 ,& !re is no?+ 9 a ,bi%op s (f5sive 9 ,god's sight1 or s base be=e m51 z n freely to decl>e 8 op9ions4 ,= x is writt51 ,i spake ( ,?y te/imonies also ev5 be=e k+s1 & 0 n a%am$1 & 9 ano!r place1 ,son ( man1 ,i h made !e a wat*man unto ! h\se ( ,israel2 ) ! int5t1 x proce$s1 t if ! righte\s man do? turn f 8 righte\sness & commit iniquity1 because ?\ ha/ n giv5 him w>n+#aic t is1 ha/ n told him :at to bew>e (1 8 righte\sness :i* he ha? done %all n be rememb]$2 b 8 blood w ,i require at ?9e h&4 ,nev]!less1 if ?\ w>n ! righte\s man1 t ! righte\s s9 n1 & he do? n s91 he %all surely live1 because he is w>n$2 also ?\ %alt deliv] ?y s\l4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,tim4 iv4 #b4 #c4 ,i pref] !n1 to h fell[%ip ) y\r ,maje/y 9 good r ?an 9 evil2 & !re=e ! sil5ce ( a ,bi%op ought to be displeas+ to y\r ,clem5cy1 & 8 fre$om pleas+4 ,= y w be implicat$ 9 ! dang] ( my sil5ce1 y w %>e 9 ! b5efits ( my outspok5ness4 ,i am n !n an (fici\s m$dl] 9 matt]s beyond my prov9ce1 an intrud] 9 ! conc]ns ( o!rs1 b ,i comply ) my duty1 ,i obey ! comm&m5t ( our ,god4 ,?is ,i d *iefly f love & reg>d to y1 & f a wi% to pres]ve y\r well-be+4 ,b if ,i am n believ$1 or am =bidd5 to act on ?is motive1 !n 9 tru? ,i speak f fe> ( (f5d+ ,god4 ,= if my own dang] c\ld deliv] y1 ,i w\ld cons5t to be (f]$ = y1 ?\gh n will+ly1 = ,i w\ld r t )\t dang] to myself y %\ld be accept$ & glorifi$ by ,god4 ,b if ,i am to suff] "u ! *>ge ( sil5ce & dissimulation )\t effect+ y\r exculpation ,i _h r y %\ld deem me too importunate ?an useless or m]c5>y4 ,= x is writt51 9 ! words ( ! holy ,apo/le ,paul1 ^: tea*+ y _c ga9say1 ,be in/ant 9 season1 out ( season3 reprove1 rebuke1 exhort ) all long-suff]+ & doctr9e4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 x4 #ai1 #bj4 #d4 ,we !n also h ,"o ,:om x is ev5 m dang]\s to displease2 especially z ev5 ,emp]ors !mselves are n (f5d$ ) any man = fulfill+ 8 function1 b y pati5tly give e> to e "o speak+ conc]n+ 8 own dep>tm5t1 nay y reprove him = n act+ 9 accordance ) 8 l9e ( duty4 ,c t !n :i* y readily accept f y\r soldi]s1 seem to y (f5sive 9 a ,bi%op2 see+ t we speak n accord+ to our own wills1 b z we are comm&$8 ,= y "k t x is writt51 :5 ye %all be br\ght be=e gov]nors & k+s take no ?\ght h[ or :at ye %all speak1 = x %all be giv5 y 9 t same h\r :at ye %all speak4 ,= x is n ye t speak1 b ! ,_s ( y\r ,fa!r ,:i* speake? 9 y4 ,7 x 9 civil causes t ,i _h to speak1 my n obta9+ an audi5ce w\ld n give me su* appreh5sion1 al?\gh ev5 !n ju/ice ought to be obs]v$1 b 9 ,god's cause :om w y he>1 if y he> n ! ,bi%op1 at ^: great p]il x is t s9 is committ$8 ,:o w d>e to tell y ! tru?1 if a ,bi%op does n8 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 x4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xviii4 #ae-ag4 #e4 ,i "k t y are pi\s1 m]ciful1 meek & g5tle1 hav+ at he>t ! fai? & fe> ( ! ,"l2 b "s fail+s (t5times escape our notice4 ,"s m5 h a zeal ( ,god1 b n accord+ to k1 & we ought1 ,i ?9k1 to bew>e le/ ?is /eal ev5 ov] fai?ful s\ls4 ,i "k y\r piety t[>ds ,god1 y\r l5ity t[>ds m52 ,i am myself indebt$ to y\r c\rtesy = _m b5efits4 ,:]e=e ,i feel great] fe>1 & deep] solicitude le/ ev5 y\r own judgm5t %\ld h]eaft] condemn me = hav+ fail$1 ?r\gh c[>dice or flatt]y1 9 sav+ y f a fall4 ,if ,i _h se5 y s9 aga9/ myself1 ,i ought n to h kept sil5ce1 = x is writt51 ,if ?y bro!r %all trespass aga9/ !e1 g & tell him 8 fault2 !n rebuke him be=e two or ?ree witnesses1 & if he %all neglect to he> !m1 tell x unto ! ,*ur*4 ,%all ,i !n be sil5t 9 ! cause ( ,god8 ,n[ !n let u consid] :at x is ,i h to appreh5d4 #f4 ,! milit>y ,c\nt ( ! ,ea/#aid report$ t a synagogue _h be5 burnt1 & t ?is _h be5 done at ! in/igation ( ! ,bi%op4 ,y decid$ t ! o!rs %\ld be puni%$1 & t ! synagogue %\ld be rebuilt by ! ,bi%op himself4 ,i w n insi/ on ! propriety ( call+ = ! ,bi%op's own /atem5t2 = ! cl]gy are wont to *eck di/urbances & desir\s ( peace1 save :5 !y are !mselves mov$ by "s (f5ce aga9/ ,god or insult to ! ,*ur*4 ,b suppose ?is ,bi%op to h be5 too eag] 9 sett+ fire to ?is synagogue1 & n[ to gr[ timid be=e ! judgm5t-seat1 has y\r ,maje/y no fe>1 le/ he %\ld acquiesce 9 y\r s5t5ce1 no appreh5sion ( 8 becom+ apo/ate8 #g4 ,d y n fe>1 :at w c]ta9ly be ! case1 t he w meet y\r (fic] ) a refusal2 & s he w be oblig$ to make him ei!r an apo/ate or a m>tyr1 & bo? ( ^! are adv]se to y\r int]e/s & sav\r ( p]secution1 t he %\ld be =c$ ei!r to become an apo/ate or und]go m>tyrdom4 ,y see !n :]eunto ?is matt] t5ds2 if y ?9k ! ,bi%op firm1 avoid driv+ 8 firmness to m>tyrdom2 if y ?9k him frail1 %un expos+ 8 frailty to a fall4 ,= a heavy responsibility lies on him :o has caus$ "o :o is weak to fall4 #h4 ,"u ^! circum/ances ,i suppose t ! ,bi%op w say t he himself k9dl$ ! fire1 ga!r$ ! cr[d1 collect$ ! p2 s z n to lose an opportunity ( m>tyrdom1 & 9 place ( ! weak to (f] up a bold] victim4 ,o happy falsehood2 obta9+ = o!rs acquittal1 = himself ,grace4 ,?is is my reque/ also to y\r ,maje/y1 t y w\ld turn y\r v5geance ^u me1 &1 if y consid] ?is a crime1 impute x to me4 ,:y d y ord] ! abs5t to be puni%$8 y h ! guilty p]son be=e y1 y he> 8 confession1 ,i op5ly affirm t ,i myself set ! synagogue on fire1 or at lea/1 t ,i ord]$ o!rs to d s2 t !re might be no place 9 :i* ,*ri/ is d5i$4 ,& if x be object$1 :y did ,i n set x on fire 9 ?is v city8 ,x began to be burnt1 ,i reply1 by ! ,div9e judgm5t1 my "w 0 sup]s$$4 ,& to speak ! tru?1 ,i 0 ! less zeal\s because ,i expect$ no puni%m5t4 ,:y %\ld ,i d t :i* be+ unav5g$ w\ld also be unrew>d$8 ,^! words are a %ock to mode/y1 b !y also br+ back grace2 !y provide aga9/ ! commission ( t :i* may (f5d ,almighty ,god4 #i4 ,b suppose t no "o w cite ! ,bi%op to d ?is2 = ?is is :at ,i h begg$ ( y\r ,clem5cy1 & ?\gh ,i h n yet read t ! edict is revok$1 ,i w nev]!less assume x to be s4 ,b :at if o!r m timid p]sons1 f a fe> ( dea? (f] to rebuild ! synagogue f _! own funds1 or ! ,c\nt1 f9d+ ?is previ\sly orda9$1 %\ld himself comm& x to be re/or$ at ! exp5se ( ! ,*ri/ians8 ,y\r ,maje/y w !n h an apo/ate ,c\nt1 & y w entru/ y\r victori\s bann]1 y\r lab>um1 :i* is consecrat$ by ! "n ( ,*ri/1 to "o :o is ! re/or] ( ! synagogue :i* kn[s n ,*ri/4 ,comm& ! lab>um to be c>ri$ into ! synagogue1 & let u see if !y d n resi/4 #aj4 ,%all !n a build+ be rais$ = p]fidi\s ,jews out ( ! spoils ( ! ,*ur*1 & %all t patrimony1 :i* by ,*ri/'s m]cy has be5 assign$ to ,*ri/ians1 be transf]r$ to ! temples ( ! unbeliev+8 ,we read t temples 7 9 =m] days erect$ f ! spoils ( ! ,cimbri & o!r enemies ( ,rome4 ,%all ! ,jews inscribe ?is title on ! front ( _! synagogue3 #8,! temples ( impiety built f ! spoils ( ,*ri/ians8' #aa4 ,b ! ma9t5ance ( discipl9e is p]haps :at influ5ces y\r ,maje/y4 ,is ! %[ ( discipl9e !n weighti] ?an ! cause ( religion8 ,police %\ld give place to religion4 #ab4 ,has y\r ,maje/y nev] he>d t :5 ,julian comm&$ ! temple at ,j]usalem to be re/or$1 !y :o cle>$ away ! rubbi% 7 de/roy$ by fire f heav58 ,are y n afraid le/ ?is %\ld n[ happ58 ,surely y ought n to h comm&$ :at ,julian comm&$4 #ac4 ,b :y are y ?us mov$8 ,is x g5]ally because a public build+ has be5 burnt1 or because x is a synagogue8 ,if y are mov$ by ! conflagration ( ! meane/ edifice1 7& :at else c\ld !re h be5 9 s obscure a t[n17 does n y\r ,maje/y rememb] h[ _m prefects' h\ses h be5 burnt at ,rome1 & yet no man enact$ v5geance = !m8 ,nay1 if any ,emp]or _h desir$ to puni% su* an act sev]ely1 he w\ld r h injur$ ! cause ( ^? :o _h suff]$ s great a loss4 ,:i* !n is ! m fitt+1 t ! p>tial burn+ ( "s h\ses at ,call9icum#aie1 or ! burn+ ( ! city ( ,rome %\ld be puni%$1 if inde$ ei!r ( !m ought to h be5 s4 ,at ,con/ant9ople1 a :ile ago1 ! ,bi%op's#aif h\se 0 burnt1 & y\r ,maje/y's son int]c$$ ) y1 t y w\ld n av5ge ! wrong done to him1 ! y\?ful ,emp]or1 nor ! burn+ ( ! ,bi%op's palace4 ,y\r ,maje/y %\ld consid]1 t1 if y %\ld 9 l mann] comm& ?is act to be puni%$1 he may aga9 int]c$e to prev5t x4 ,! =m] boon h[ev] 0 happily obta9$ f ! fa!r by ! son1 = x 0 only fitt+ t he %\ld fir/ remit ! injury to himself4 ,a good di/ribution ( fav\r & well allott$ x is1 t ! son %\ld be petition$ = 8 own loss1 & ! fa!r = ! (f5ce aga9/ 8 son4 ,9 ?is case !re is no?+ :i* y ne$ keep back on y\r son's acc\nt1 bew>e also le/ y d]ogate ought f ,god4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 vii4 #ad-ag4 #ad4 ,!re is !n no adequate reason = any su* commotion1 t ! p %\ld be s sev]ely puni%$ = ! burn+ ( any build+2 mu* less see+ t x is a synagogue t has be5 burnt1 a place ( unbelief1 a h\se ( impiety1 a receptacle ( madness1 :i* ,god ,himself ha? condemn$4 ,= ?us we read :at ! ,"l our ,god spake by ! m\? ( ,j]emiah1 ,!re=e w ,i d unto ?is h\se1 :i* is call$ by ,my ,"n1 :]e9 ye tru/1 & unto ! place :i* ,i gave to y1 & to y\r fa!rs1 z ,i h done to ,%iloh4 ,& ,i w ca/ y out ( ,my sight1 z ,i h ca/ out all y\r bre?r51 ev5 ! :ole se$ ( ,ephraim4 ,!re=e pray n ?\ = ?is p1 nei!r lift up cry nor pray] = !m1 nei!r make int]cession to ,me1 = ,i w n he> !e4 ,see/ ?\ n :at !y d 9 ! cities ( ,judah8 ,god =bids him to int]c$e = ^? :om y ?9k wor?y ( be+ av5g$4 #ae4 ,7 ,i plead+ accord+ to ! law ( nations1 ,i %\ld assur$ly rec\nt h[ _m ,*ur*es ! ,jews burnt 9 ! "t ( ,julian's reign3 two at ,damascus1 "o ( :i* is b j repair$1 & t at ! exp5se1 n ( ! synagogue1 b ( ! ,*ur*1 :ile ! o!r is /ill a mass ( %apeless ru9s4 ,*ur*es 7 likewise burnt at ,gaza1 ,ascalon1 ,b]ytus1 & ne>ly e t[n 9 t region1 & yet no man ask$ = v5geance4 ,at ,alex&ria too ! mo/ beautiful ,*ur* ( all 0 burnt d[n by ! ,g5tiles & ,jews4 ,! ,*ur* has n be5 av5g$1 %all !n ! synagogue be8 #af4 ,& %all ! burn+ ( ! temple ( ! ,val5t9ians likewise be puni%$8 ,= :at b a temple is ! place :]e ,g5tiles assemble8 ,! ,g5tiles inde$ reckon twelve gods1 ! ,val5t9ians wor%ip ?irty two ons#aig1 :om !y call gods4 ,conc]n+ ^! ,i am in=m$ t !y h call$ = puni%m5t ^u "s monks4 ,= ! ,val5t9ians hav+ endeav\r$ to /op !m z !y 7 go+ 9 procession accord+ to anci5t cu/om1 *ant+ psalms1 to celebrate ! fe/ival ( ! ,maccabees1 ! monks exasp]at$ by ?is affront1 set fire to "o ( _! rudely con/ruct$ temples 9 "s c\ntry village4 #ag4 ,h[ _m h to (f] !mselves to ?is *oice1 rememb]+ t 9 ,julian's "t he :o ?rew d[n ! alt> & di/urb$ ! sacrifice 0 condemn$ by ! judge1 & suff]$ m>tyrdom4 ,& accord+ly ! judge :o tri$ him 0 nev] consid]$ o!r ?an a p]secutor1 no man w\ld associate ) him1 no man deem$ him wor?y ( a kiss ( greet+4 ,7 he n n[ dead1 ,i %\ld fe> y\r ,maje/y's tak+ v5geance ^u him4 ,nev]!less he escap$ n ! ,div9e v5geance1 b saw 8 son die be=e him4 #ah4 ,b x is report$ t ! judge 0 ord]$ to take cognizance ( ! matt]1 & 0 in=m$ t he ought n to h report$ ^u x1 b to h puni%$ x1 t ! (f]+s :i* _h be5 tak5 away 7 to be dem&$ back4 ,o!r p>ticul>s ,i w omit2 b :5 ! ,jews burnt our ,*ur*es1 no?+ 0 re/or$1 no?+ dem&$1 no?+ s\ght =4 ,b :at c\ld ! synagogue possess 9 t di/ant place1 :5 ev]y?+ 9 x 0 b ( little value1 no?+ preci\s or abundant4 ,9 %ort ( :at c\ld a fire deprive ! trea*]\s ,jews8 ,^! are devices ( ! ,jews :o wi% to accuse u falsely1 t ?r\gh _! repres5tations an extraord9>y milit>y tribunal may be appo9t$1 & an (fic] s5t1 :o p]haps w say :at "o said "h be=e y\r accession1 #8,h[ %all ,*ri/ help u1 :5 we fight = ! ,jews aga9/ ,*ri/8 :5 we are s5t to take v5geance on _! behalf8 ,!y h lo/ _! own armies1 & !y wi% to de/roy ours4' #ai4 ,nay1 :at are ! calumnies into :i* !y w n ru%1 :o by false witnesses h sl&]$ ,*ri/ ,himself8 :o are false ev5 9 matt]s relat+ to ,god8 ,:om w !y n *>ge ) ! guilt ( ?is s$ition8 :om w !y n ?ir/ aft]1 ev5 ?\gh !y "k !m n8 ,!y desire to see rank aft] rank ( ,*ri/ians 9 *a9s1 to see ! necks ( ! fai?ful plac$ "u ! yoke1 ! s]vants ( ,god hidd5 9 d>kness1 smitt5 ) ! axe1 deliv]$ to ! fire1 or s5t to ! m9es1 t _! pa9s may be sl[ & l+]+4 #bj4 ,w y\r ,maje/y give ?is triumph to ! ,jews ov] ! ,*ur* ( ,god8 ?is victory ov] ! p ( ,*ri/1 ?is joy to ! unbeliev]s1 ?is felicity to ! ,synagogue1 ?is grief to ! ,*ur*8 ,!y w place ?is solemnity among _! fea/-days2 numb]+ x among ^? :]e9 !y triumph$ ov] ! ,ammonites1 or ,canaanites1 or ov] ,ph>aoh k+ ( ,egypt1 or :i* deliv]$ !m f ! h&s ( ,nebu*adnezz> k+ ( ,babylon4 ,?is fe/ival !y w add 9 memory ( ! triumph !y h ga9$ ov] ,*ri/'s p4 #ba4 ,al?\gh !y refuse to be b\nd by ,roman laws1 deem+ !m ev5 crim9al1 !y n[ pret5d to claim v5geance accord+ to ^? laws4 ,:]e 7 ^? laws1 :5 !y burnt ! ro(s ( ! consecrat$ ,basilicas8 ,if ,julian av5g$ n ! ,*ur* because he 0 an ,apo/ate1 w y\r ,maje/y1 be+ a ,*ri/ian1 av5ge ! injury done to ! ,synagogue8 ,sid5ote3 #b ,sam4 vii4 #h4 #bb4 ,& :at w ,*ri/ h]eaft] say to y8 ,d y n rememb] :at he said to holy ,david by ! prophet ,na?an8 #8,i h *os5 !e ! y\nge/ ( ?y bre?r51 & f private life h made !e ,emp]or4 ,i h plac$ ?y (fspr+ ^u ! ,imp]ial ?rone4 ,i h put b>b>\s nations "u ?y feet1 ,i h giv5 !e peace1 ,i h deliv]$ ?9e enemy captive into ?y h&s4 ,?\ had/ no corn to support ?y army1 ,i op5$ to !e ! enemies' gates1 ! enemies' gran>ies1 by _! own h&2 !y gave !e ! v /ores :i* !y _h provid$ = !mselves4 ,i conf\nd$ ! c\nsels ( ?y enemy1 s t he laid b>e 8 own plans4 ,! v usurp] ( ?y empire ,i s b\nd1 & s fett]$ 8 m9d1 t al?\gh he _h ! means ( fly+ f y he %ut himself 9 ) all 8 foll[]s1 z if fe>+ le/ any %\ld escape y4 ,8 lieut5ant#aih & 8 =ces on ! o!r elem5t1 :om ,i _h be=e disp]s$ to prev5t _! comb9+ to make w> on !e1 ,i n[ call$ toge!r aga9 to r5d] ?y victory complete4 ,?y army1 an assemblage ( _m fi]ce nations1 ,i caus$ to keep fai? & peace & concord1 z if !y _h be5 "o nation4 ,& :5 !re 0 imm95t dang] le/ ! p]fidi\s plots ( ! b>b>ians %\ld p5etrate ! ,alps1 ,i gave !e victory )9 ! v b>ri] ( ! ,alps1 t ?y victory might be )\t loss4 ,?us ,i made !e to triumph ov] ?y enemy1 & ?\ art giv+ my enemies a triumph ov] my p4' #bc4 ,0 x n ! v reason :y ,maximus 0 ab&on$1 t be=e he set out on 8 exp$ition1 he>+ t a synagogue _h be5 burnt at ,rome1 he s5t an edict ?i!r1 act+ z if he 7 ! gu>dian ( public ord]4 ,:]e=e ! ,*ri/ians said1 ,no good awaits ?is man4 ,t k+ is become a ,jew1 & we h he>d ( him z a protector ( ord]1 b ,*ri/1 :o di$ = s9n]s1 %ortly aft] put him to ! pro(#aii4 ,& if ?is 0 said ( words only1 :at w be said ( actual puni%m5t8 ,s he 0 soon defeat$ by ! ,franks & by ! ,saxons1 9 ,sicily1 at ,siscia#bjj1 at ,petavio1 & 9 e qu>t] ( ! globe4 ,:at has a dev\t man 9 common ) an unbeliev]8 ,! prec$5ts ( 8 impiety ought to be oblit]at$ toge!r ) ! impi\s man himself4 ,t :i* injur$ ! vanqui%$1 t at :i* he /umbl$1 ! victor ought to condemn1 n to imitate4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke vii4 #dc4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #dg4 #bd4 ,n[ ,i h rec\nt$ ^! ?+s to y n z ?\gh y 7 ungrateful2 r ,i h spok5 ( !m z be+ rightly be/[$1 t rem9d$ !reby y may love mu*1 z be+ "o on :om mu* has be5 be/[$4 ,to ,simon's answ] our ,"l ?us repli$1 ,?\ ha/ rightly judg$2 & !n1 turn+ /raightway to ! woman :o _h ano9t$ ,8 feet ) o9tm5t1 & 0 ! type ( ! ,*ur*1 ,he said to ,simon1 ,:]e=e ,i say unto !e1 h] s9s1 :i* are _m1 are =giv51 = %e lov$ mu*3 b to :om little is =giv51 ! same love? little4 ,?is is t woman :o ent]$ ! h\se ( ! ,ph>isee1 & ca/ out ! ,jew1 b ga9$ ,*ri/4 ,= ! ,*ur* %ut out ! ,synagogue1 & :y is x n[ attempt$1 t1 ) ! s]vant ( ,*ri/1 t is1 f ! brea/ ( fai?1 & abode ( ,*ri/1 ! ,synagogue %\ld %ut out ! ,*ur*4 #be4 ,x is f affection & reg>d = y\r ,maje/y1 t ,i h introduc$ ^! ?+s into my plead+4 ,! b5efic5ce :i* has l$ y1 at my reque/1 to lib]ate _m p]sons f exile1 f prison1 f ! extreme p5alties ( dea?1 obliges me to incur ! dang] ( (f5d+ y = ! sake ( y\r own good1 r ?an lose 9 "o mom5t t privilege ( e ,bi%op :i* ,i h = s long possess$4 ,= no man c feel great] confid5ce ?an he :o zeal\sly loves1 no man c]ta9ly ought to injure him :o is c>eful = 8 well-be+4 ,& yet x is n ! loss ( fav\r ,i deprecate1 b ! dang] to salvation4 #bf4 ,yet h[ important x is t y\r ,maje/y %\ld n ?9k ( enquiry or puni%m5t 9 a matt] ) reg>d to :i* no "o up to ?is "t has ev] held enquiry or inflict$ puni%m5t6 ,x is a griev\s ?+ to haz>d y\r fai? = ! sake ( ,jews4 ,:5 ,gideon kill$ ! consecrat$ calf1 ! ,g5tiles#bja said1 ,let ! gods !mselves av5ge ?is affront t[>ds !m4 ,:o is to av5ge ! ,synagogue8 ,*ri/ ,:om !y slew1 ,:om !y d5i$8 ,or w ,god ! ,fa!r av5ge !m1 see+ t by reject+ ! ,son !y h reject$ ! ,fa!r also4 ,:o is to av5ge ! h]esy ( ! ,val5t9ians8 h[ w y\r ,piety be able to av5ge !m1 see+ t y h comm&$ !m to be %ut out1 & =bidd5 !m to meet toge!r8 ,& %\ld ,i br+ =w>d to y ! example ( ,k+ ,josiah z approv$ ( ,god1 w y condemn 9 ?is case t = :i* he is prais$8 #bg4 ,b if y d n place suffici5t confid5ce 9 me1 let y\r ,maje/y comm& ! pres5ce ( ^? bi%ops :om y d approve1 & let ! "q be discuss$1 :at ought to be done s z n to injure ! ,fai?4 ,if 9 f9ancial matt]s y consult y\r ,c\rts1 h[ mu* m fitt+ is x t 9 ! cause ( religion y %\ld consult ! ,bi%ops ( ! ,"l8 #bh4 ,let y\r ,clem5cy consid] :at dang]\s spies & li]s 9 wait ! ,*ur* has aga9/ h]1 if !y f9d ev] s small an op5+ !y w plant a d>t !re94 ,i speak aft] ! mann] ( m52 b ,god is fe>$ m ?an m51 & is rightly pref]r$ to ,emp]ors !mselves4 ,if any man ?9ks ob$i5ce %\ld be paid to a fri5d1 a p>5t1 or a neighb\r1 am ,i wrong 9 deem+ t ,god %\ld be obey$1 & t 9 pref]5ce to all o!rs4 ,let y\r ,maje/y consult = y\r own well-be+1 or suff] me to consult = m9e4 #bi4 ,:at %all ,i h]eaft] answ]1 if x %all appe> t by an edict issu$ f h5ce ,*ri/ians h be5 sla9 by ! sword1 or beat5 to dea? ) clubs or ?ongs load$ ) lead8 ,h[ %all ,i ju/ify su* an act1 h[ %all ,i excuse x to ^? ,bi%ops :o hav+ dis*>g$ ! (fice ( ! prie/hood = ?irty ye>s1 nay = _m m1 h n[ bitt]ly to bewail1 be+ depriv$ ( _! sacr$ functions & call$ to und]take municipal (fices4 ,if#bjb ^? :o fight = y are set free aft] a c]ta9 p]iod ( s]vice1 h[ mu* m ought y to consid] ^? :o fight = ,god6 ,h[ ,i repeat1 %all ,i def5d ?is to ! ,bi%ops :o compla9 9 behalf ( ! cl]gy1 & write ^w t ! ,*ur*es are ov]borne by viol5t oppression4 #cj4 ,?is h[ev] ,i desir$ %\ld be made kn[n to y\r ,maje/y2 ab\t ?is y w deign to delib]ate & direct accord+ to y\r w2 b z to t :i* di/resses & rightly di/resses myself1 exclude & reject x f y\r consid]ation4 ,y d y\rself :atsoev] y h comm&$ to be done2 ev5 if he#bjc d x n1 ,i w\ld r t y %\ld be m]ciful ?an t he %\ld refuse to d :at he has be5 comm&$4 #ca4 ,"h are p]sons 9 deal+ ) :om y ought /ill to invite & e>n ! ,clem5cy ( ,god t[>ds ! ,roman empire2 "h are p]sons = :om r ?an = y\rself y h to hope2 let _! grace1 _! well-be+1 appeal to y 9 :at ,i n[ say4 ,i fe> y\r entru/+ y\r cause to ! judgem5t ( o!rs4 ,z yet y are committ$ to no?+4 ,h]e9 ,i w pl$ge myself = y to our ,god1 fe> n y\r oa?4 ,t *ange _c be displeas+ to ,god :i* is made = ,8 hon\r4 ,y h no ne$ to alt] y\r =m] lett] :e!r x be yet dispat*$ or n1 b comm& ano!r to be writt5 :i* %all be replete ) fai? & piety4 ,x is op5 to y to *ange1 x is n op5 to me to keep back ! tru?4 #cb4 ,y h =giv5 ! p ( ,antio*#bjd _! (f5ce aga9/ y1 y h recall$ ! daught]s ( y\r enemy#bje1 y h committ$ !m to be nurtur$ by _! relative1 y h be/[$ money f y\r treasury on ! "m ( y\r enemy4 ,?is great piety1 ?is great fai? t[>ds ,god w be obscur$ by y\r pres5t act4 ,hav+ ?us sp>$ y\r arm$ foes1 & pres]v$ y\r enemies1 d n1 ,i besee* y1 s eag]ly seek = v5geance ^u ,*ri/ians4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,macc4 ii4 #g4 #cc4 ,& n[ ,i entreat y\r ,maje/y n to disda9 to li/5 to my fe>s bo? = y\rself & myself2 = x is ! say+ ( an holy man1 ,woe is me1 :]e=e 0 ,i born to see ?is mis]y ( my p8 is x t ,i %\ld incur ! risk ( (f5d+ ,god8 ,assur$ly ,i h done :at is mo/ respectful to y3 ,i h s\ght t y %\ld li/5 to me 9 ! palace1 t y might n h to li/5 to me 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,,lett] ,,xli4 ,a4,d4 #chh4 ,,9 ?is ,lett] to 8 si/] ,s4 ,ambrose relates ! sequel ( ! affair ref]r$ to 9 ! prec$+ "o4 ,t ,lett] fail$ to produce ! effect :i* he _h hop$ =1 & s he 0 driv5 to fulfil ! ?reat ) :i* he _h end$ x1 & #8make ! ,emp]or li/5 to him 9 ! ,*ur*4' ,he gives 8 si/] a full acc\nt ( ! s]mon :i* he prea*$ be=e ! ,emp]or1 & h[ he insi/$ on a promise t ! matt] %\ld be qua%$ altoge!r1 be=e he w\ld celebrate ! ,eu*>i/1 & h[ ! ,emp]or at la/ gave way1 & s all end$ z he _h wi%$4 ,,! ,,bro!r ,,to ,,8 ,,si/]4 #a4 ,,y h k9dly writt5 me ^w1 holy si/]1 t y are /ill anxi\s ab\t me1 because ,i told y ( my own anxiety2 ?is makes me wond] t y h n receiv$ ! lett]1 9 :i* ,i told y t tranquillity _h be5 re/or$ to me4 ,compla9ts _h be5 made t a synagogue ( ! ,jews _h be5 burnt by ! ,*ri/ians1 at ! in/igation ( _! ,bi%op1 & also a conv5ticle ( ! ,val5t9ians2 & :ile ,i 0 at ,aquileia a decree 0 issu$ t ! synagogue %\ld be rebuilt by ! ,bi%op1 & t ! monks :o _h set fire to ?is build+ ( ! ,val5t9ians %\ld be puni%$4 ,:]e=e1 :5 ,i f\nd t my p]sonal endeav\rs 7 ( little avail1 ,i wrote & despat*$ a lett] to ! ,emp]or1 & on 8 go+ to ! ,*ur*1 ,i deliv]$ ?is disc\rse4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 i4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,num4 xvii4 #h4 #b4 ,9 ! book ( ! ,prophet x is writt51 ,take to ?yself ! rod ( an almond tree2 & ) :at int5t ! ,"l said ?is to ! prophet we ought to consid]1 = x 0 n writt5 )\t a purpose1 & we also read 9 ! ,p5tateu* t ! rod ( ,a>on ! prie/1 budd$ aft] be+ long laid up4 ,n[ ! rod seems to signify t prophetic or sac]dotal au?ority ought to be unsw]v+1 & to exhort r to :at is useful ?an to :at is pleas+4 #c4 ,& ! reason :y ! prophet is bidd5 to take ! rod ( an almond is ?is1 t ! fruit ( ?is tree has a bitt] r9d & h>d %ell1 :ile its inside is juicy1 & s 9 l mann] ! prophet %\ld hold out :at is h>d & bitt]1 & n %r9k f decl>+ pa9ful ?+s4 ,s too ) ! prie/3 8 tea*+ may seem bitt] = a "t to "s1 &1 l ,a>on's rod1 may = a long :ile be laid up 9 ! e>s ( dissembl]s1 yet aft]w>ds1 :5 x is ?\ght to h )]$1 x puts =? buds4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 iv4 #ba4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 ii4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,tim4 iv4 #b4 #d4 ,h5ce ! ,apo/le says1 ,:at w ye1 %all ,i come unto y ) a rod1 or 9 love1 & 9 ! _s ( meekness4 ,fir/ he speaks ( a rod1 & z ) ! rod ( an almond tree _h smitt5 ! w&]]s1 t he might aft]w>ds com=t !m ) ! _s ( meekness4 ,j s did meekness re/ore ! man :om ! rod _h driv5 f ! ,div9e sacram5ts4 ,to 8 disciple too he gave ! same injunctions1 ,reprove1 besee*1 rebuke4 ,"h are two h>% t]ms & "o g5tle2 b !y are only h>%1 t !y may !mselves be s(t5$4 ,= l z bitt] food or dr9k becomes sweet to ^! bodies :i* are lad5 ) excess ( gall1 & on ! o!r h& sweet repa/s are bitt] to !m1 s also :5 ! m9d is w\nd$ x langui%es "u ! flatt]+ t\* ( pleasure1 b is heal$ aga9 by ! bitt]ness ( correction4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke vii4 #cf-ch4 ,sid5ote3 ,is4 ix4 #f4 #e4 ,?us mu* let x suffice to h ga!r$ f ! lesson f ! ,prophets1 let u next consid] :at t f ! ,gospel w\ld tea* u3 ,& "o ( ! ,ph>isees desir$ ! ,"l ,jesus t ,he w\ld eat ) him2 & ,he w5t into ! ,ph>isee's h\se & sat d[n to meat4 ,& behold1 a woman 9 ! city1 :i* 0 a s9n]1 :5 %e knew t ,jesus sat at meat 9 ! ,ph>isee's h\se br\ght an alaba/] box ( o9tm5t1 & /ood at ,8 feet beh9d ,him weep+4 ,& !n ! passage 0 recit$ z f> z ! words1 ,?y fai? ha? sav$ !e1 g 9 peace4 ,h[ simple1 ,i add$1 are ! words ( ?is ,gospel lesson1 h[ pr(\nd its c\nsels6 ,:]e=e1 see+ t x is spok5 by ! great ,c\nsellor1 let u consid] its dep?4 #f4 ,our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ believ$ t k9dness has a great] p[] ( con/ra9+ & incit+ m5 to d :at is "r ?an fe>2 & t love avails m = correction ?an t]ror4 ,& s1 :5 ,he came on e>? by ! ,virg9's womb1 ,he fir/ s5t ,8 free grace1 =giv+ our s9s 9 baptism to make u m grateful to ,him4 ,!n if we w repay ,him ) su* s]vices z befit grateful m51 ,he has decl>$ by ?is example t ,he w give fre% gifts ( grace to e man4 ,_h ,he only remitt$ to u our fir/ debt1 ,he w\ld h seem$ cauti\s r ?an m]ciful1 m he$ful ( our am5dm5t ?an munific5t 9 ,8 rew>ds4 ,to allure is m]ely ! cunn+ ( a n>r[ m9d1 b x is befitt+ to ,god t ^? :om ,he has invit$ by grace ,he %\ld lead =w>d by ! increase ( t grace4 ,& s ,he fir/ be/[s on u ,8 gifts 9 baptism1 & aft]w>ds if we s]ve him fai?fully gives m abundantly4 ,& s ! b5efits ( ,*ri/ are bo? ! inc5tives & ! rew>ds ( virtue4 #g4 ,let no man be al>m$ at ! ^w cr$itor4 ,we 7 inde$ "u an un=giv+ cr$itor1 :o c\ld n be satisfi$ by any?+ less ?an ! dea? ( 8 debtor2 !n ! ,"l ,jesus came & f\nd u bur!n$ ) a heavy debt4 ,?is debt no man c\ld satisfy by 8 natural innoc5ce2 ,i _h no?+ ( my own :]e) to pur*ase my fre$om1 & !re=e ,he be/[$ on me a new k9d ( acquittance2 ,he made me debtor to ,himself1 see+ ,i _h no means ( dis*>g+ my debt4 ,n[ we became debtors n by nature b by our own fault2 by our s9s we contract$ heavy debts1 s t we :o 7 free came "u a bond2 = he is a debtor :o has receiv$ ( 8 cr$itor's money4 ,n[ s9 is f ! devil1 ?is is ! money :i* belongs to ! wick$ "o z 8 patrimony2 = z virtues are ! treasure ( ,*ri/1 s crimes are ! ri*es ( ! devil4 ,he _h br\ght ! human race "u ! p]petual slav]y ( an inh]it$ liability by t heavy debt :i* our improvid5t ance/or transmitt$ by inh]itance to 8 po/]ity4 ,b !n ! ,"l ,jesus came1 ,he gave ,8 life = ! life ( all1 & %$ ,8 blood = ! blood ( all4 ,sid5ote3 ,is4 xlix4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,col4 ii4 #ac1 #ad4 #h4 ,?us we h *ang$ our cr$itor1 n dis*>g$ our debt1 nay we may ev5 say we h dis*>g$ x1 = al?\gh x rema9s1 our bond is cancell$1 ! ,"l ,jesus hav+ said to ! prison]s1 ,g =?2 to !m t are 9 d>kness1 ,%ew y\rselves2 y\r s9s !re=e are =giv54 ,?us ,he has =giv5 all1 nor is !re any "o to :om ,he has n %ewn m]cy4 ,= s x is writt51 t ,he has =giv5 all trespasses2 blott+ out ! h&-writ+ ( ! ord9ances t 0 aga9/ u4 ,:y !n d we hold ! bonds ( o!rs8 :y w\ld we exact our claims f o!rs :5 we h obta9$ remission ( our own8 ,he ,:o has %ewn m]cy to all requires ( ea* ( u t :at he rememb]s to h be5 remitt$ to himself he %\ld himself remit to o!rs4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xviii4 #bc4 et seq4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ce4 #i4 ,bew>e le/ y beg9 to incur heavi] blame z a cr$itor ?an y did z a debtor2 z t s]vant 9 ! ,gospel to :om 8 ,"l =gave all 8 debt began to exact f 8 fell[ s]vant :at he himself _h n paid2 :]e=e 8 ,"l 0 wro?1 & exact$ f him ) ! greate/ sev]ity :at he _h be=e remitt$ to him4 ,let u bew>e !re=e le/ ! same evil befal u1 le/ by n remitt+ our debts we also be call$ on to pay :at _h be5 =giv5 u1 = s x is writt5 9 ! words ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,s likewise %all ,my heav5ly ,fa!r d also unto y1 if ye f y\r he>ts =give n e "o 8 bro!r _! trespasses 4 ,let u !n =give small ?+s to :om great h be5 =giv51 & und]/& t ! m we =give ! m acceptable we %all be to ,god1 = we are s mu* ! m acceptable to ,god ! m we h be5 =giv54 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke vii4 #db4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #dc4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 iv4 #g4 #aj4 ,fur!r1 :5 ! ,ph>isee 0 ask$ by our ,"l1 ,:i* ( !m lov$ him mo/1 he answ]$1 ,i suppose t he to :om he =gave mo/4 ,:]eupon ! ,"l said1 ,?\ ha/ rightly judg$4 ,! ,ph>isees judgm5t is prais$1 b 8 affection is blam$4 ,( o!rs he judges correctly1 b :at he believes ( o!rs1 he does n believe 9 8 own case4 ,?us y he> ! ,jew prais+ ! discipl9e ( ! ,*ur*1 prais+ its true graces1 hon\r+ its prie/s2 b :5 y exhort him to believe he refuses to d s1 & ?us foll[s n himself :at he praises 9 u4 ,8 eulogy !n is n complete1 ?\gh ,*ri/ has said to him1 ,?\ ha/ rightly judg$1 = ,ca9 also (f]$ rightly1 b did n divide rightly1 :]e=e ,god said unto him1 ,if ?\ (f] rightly1 b divide n rightly1 ?\ ha/ s9n$2 be /ill4 ,& s ?is man (f]$ rightly1 because he judges t ,*ri/1 hav+ =giv5 ,*ri/ians _m s9s1 ought to be m e>ne/ly lov$ by !m2 b he has n divid$ rightly1 because he believes t ,he ,:o remitt$ ! s9s ( m5 c\ld possibly be ignorant ( !m4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke vii4 #dd4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xlix4 #ab4 #aa4 ,& !re=e ,he says to ,simon1 ,see/ ?\ ?is woman8 ,i ent]$ into ?9e h\se1 ?\ gave/ ,me no wat] = ,my feet1 b %e ha? wa%$ ,my feet ) te>s4 ,we are all "o body ( ,*ri/1 ! ,head is ,god1 & we are ! memb]s3 "s p]haps z ! ,prophets1 may be ! eyes2 o!rs ! tee?1 z ! ,apo/les1 :o h fill$ our he>ts ) ! food ( ! ,evangelical prea*+1 & ( :om x is writt51 ,8 eyes %all be r$ ) w9e1 & 8 tee? :ite ) milk4 ,!y are ,8 h&s :o p]=m good works3 ,8 belly are !y :o be/[ ! /r5g? ( n\ri%m5t on ! poor3 ,"s too are ,8 feet also1 & w\ld t ,i might be c\nt$ wor?y to be ev5 ,8 heel4 ,he !n :o p>dons ! v l[e/ _! s9s1 p\rs wat] on ! feet ( ,*ri/1 & :ile he frees only ! mean1 yet wa%es ! feet ( ,*ri/ ,himself4 #ab4 ,he also p\rs wat] on ! feet ( ,*ri/ :o cleanses 8 consci5ce f ! pollution ( s92 = ,*ri/ walks 9 ! brea/ ( ea* ( u4 ,bew>e !n le/ y\r consci5ce be defil$1 or y ?us beg9 to /a9 ! feet ( ,*ri/4 ,bew>e le/ ,he enc\nt] ! ?orn ( wick$ness )9 y1 :]eby ,8 heel z ,he walks 9 y may be w\nd$4 ,! reason :y ! ,ph>isee did n p\r wat] on ! feet ( ,*ri/ 0 because 8 s\l 0 n clean f ! /a9 ( wick$ness4 ,h[ c\ld he cleanse 8 consci5ce1 :o _h n receiv$ t wat] :i* ,*ri/ gives8 ,b ! ,*ur* has t wat]1 & ! ,*ur* has te>s1 ! wat]s ( ,baptism & ! te>s ( p5it5ce4 ,= fai?1 :i* m\rns = =m] s9s1 is also wont to avoid fre% ones1 :]e=e ,simon ! ,ph>isee z he _h no wat] s nei!r _h he te>s4 ,= h[ c\ld he h !m1 :o did no p5ance8 b z he believ$ n 9 ,*ri/ s nei!r _h he te>s4 ,_h he _h !m1 he w\ld h wa%$ 8 eyes t he might see ,*ri/1 ,:om z yet1 :5 he fir/ sat d[n1 he saw n4 ,= _h he se5 ,him1 he w\ld n h d\bt$ ( ,8 p[]4 #ac4 ,nor _h ! ,ph>isee hair1 9 t he knew n ! ,naz>ite2 b ! ,*ur* _h hair1 & %e s\ght = ! ,naz>ite4 ,hairs are consid]$ a sup]flu\s "p ( ! body1 b if !y are ano9t$ !y s5d =? a good smell1 & are an ornam5t to ! head1 b if n ano9t$ ) oil !y gr[ heavy4 ,s likewise ri*es are a bur!n1 if y "k n h[ to use !m1 if y spr9kle !m n ) ! od\rs ( ,*ri/4 ,b if y fe$ ! poor1 if y wa% & cleanse _! fil?1 _! w\nds1 y h truly wip$ ! feet ( ,*ri/4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke vii4 #de4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xiv4 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,cant4 i4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 li4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 cxvi4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 lxxi4 #h4 #ad4 ,?\ gave/ ,me no kiss1 b ?is woman1 s9ce ! "t ,i came 91 ha? n ceas$ to kiss ,my feet4 ,a kiss is ! sign ( love4 ,b h[ c\ld ! ,jew possess ?is1 :o knew n peace1 :o receiv$ n peace f ,*ri/ :5 ,he said1 ,peace ,i leave ) y1 ,my peace ,i give unto y8 ,?is kiss belongs !n n to ! ,synagogue b to ! ,*ur*1 to h] :o look$ = ,him1 :o lov$ ,him1 :o said1 ,let ,him kiss me ) ! kisses ( ,8 m\?4 ,= ! ard\r ( t l+]+ desire1 :i* _h gr[n ) wait+ = ! ,"l's com+1 %e s\ght sl[ly to qu5* by ,8 kiss1 & to satisfy h] ?ir/ by ?is gift4 ,:]e=e ! holy ,prophet says1 ,?\ %alt op5 my lips1 & my m\? %all %ew ,?y praise4 ,he !n :o praises ! ,"l ,jesus kisses ,him2 & he :o praises surely believes 9 ,him4 ,?us ,david ,himself says1 ,i believ$1 & !re=e h ,i spok52 & be=e1 ,let my m\? be fill$ ) ,?y praise1 & let me s+ ( ,?y glory4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 cxix4 #aca4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 x4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxiv4 #ae4 #ae4 ,conc]n+ ! gift ( special grace ! same ,scripture also tea*es !e t he :o receives ! ,_s kisses ,*ri/1 = ! holy ,prophet says1 ,i op5$ my m\?1 & drew 9 ! _s#bjf4 ,he !n kisses ,*ri/1 :o confesses ,him2 ,= ) ! he>t man believe? unto righte\sness1 & ) ! m\? confession is made unto salvation4 ,he kisses ! feet ( ,*ri/1 :o1 read+ ! ,gospel1 recognizes ! acts ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 & admires !m ) pi\s affection2 ?us religi\sly kiss+1 z x 71 ! ,"l's /eps z ,he walks4 ,we kiss ,*ri/ !n ) ! kiss ( ,communion2 ,:oso reade? let him und]/&4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xxii4 #dh4 #af4 ,b h[ c ! ,jew h ?is kiss8 ,= z he believ$ n 9 ,8 ,adv5t1 s nei!r did he believe 9 ,8 ,passion1 = h[ c t man believe t ,he suff]$1 :o believes n t ,he came8 ,h5ce ! ,ph>isee _h no kiss save haply t ( ! traitor ,judas4 ,b nei!r _h ,judas ?is kiss1 & !re=e :5 he w\ld h %ewn to ! ,jews t kiss :i* 0 ! conc]t$ sign ( 8 betrayal1 ! ,"l says to him3 ,judas1 betraye/ ?\ ! ,son ( man ) a kiss8 t is1 #8,?\ (f]e/ a kiss1 ?\gh ?\ ha/ n ! love t ! kiss %\ld express1 ?\ (f]e/ a kiss :o art ignorant ( ! my/ical mean+#bjg ( ! kiss4' ,:at is requir$ is n ! kiss ( ! lips1 b ( ! he>t & m9d4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xv4 #h4 #ag4 ,b y w say t he kiss$ ! ,"l4 ,true x is he kiss$ ,him ) 8 lips1 & ?is kiss ! ,jewi% p has1 :]e=e x is said1 ,?is p hon\re? ,me ) _! lips1 b _! he>t is f> f ,me4 ,:]e=e he has n ! kiss :o has n fai? & *>ity2 = by a kiss is convey$ ! =ce ( love4 ,:]e love is n1 nor fai?1 nor *>ity1 h[ c !re be any sweetness 9 kisses8 ,sid5ote3 ,cant4 i4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke ii4 #ea4 #ah4 ,n[ ! ,*ur* ceases n to kiss ! feet ( ,*ri/1 & !re=e 9 ! ,song ( songs %e asks n = "o b _m kisses2 l holy ,m>y %e is att5tive to all ,8 disc\rses1 %e receives all ,8 words1 :5 ! ,gospel is read1 or ! ,prophets2 %e keeps all ,8 say+s 9 h] he>t4 ,! ,*ur*1 alone1 !n1 z be+ ! sp\se1 has kisses1 = a kiss is1 z x 71 ! pl$ge ( m>riage & ! privilege ( w$lock4 ,h[ c ! ,jew h kisses :o believes n 9 ! ,sp\se1 :o kn[s n t ,he is already come8 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxxiv4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke x4 #ca1 #cb4 ,sid5ote3 ,is4 i4 #f4 #ai4 ,nor is x kisses alone t he lacks1 b oil also1 :]e) to ano9t ! feet ( ,*ri/1 = if he _h _h oil he w\ld be=e n[ h b[$ d[n 8 neck4 ,= ,moses says1 ,x is a /iff-neck$ p2 & ! ,"l says t ! prie/ & levite pass$ by on ! o!r side1 nor did ei!r ( ^! p\r oil & w9e into ! w\nds ( him :o _h be5 w\nd$ by robb]s2 _h !y possess$ ?is oil !y w\ld h p\r$ x into _! own w\nds4 ,b ,isaiah says1 ,!y _c apply o9tm5t nor oil nor b&age4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #bd4 #bj4 ,b ! ,*ur* has oil :]e) %e dresses ! w\nds ( h] *ildr51 t ! h>dness ( ! w\nd may n s9k inw>ds2 %e has oil1 :i* %e has receiv$ secretly4 ,) ?is oil ,a%] has wa%$ 8 feet1 z x is writt51 ,a bless$ son is ,a%]2 & he %all be acceptable to 8 bre?r51 dip 8 foot 9 oil4 ,) ?is oil !re=e ! ,*ur* ano9ts ! necks ( h] *ildr51 t !y may receive ! yoke ( ,*ri/2 ) ?is oil %e has ano9t$ ! m>tyrs to purify !m f ! du/ ( ?is _w2 ) ?is oil %e has ano9t$ confessors1 t s !y might n yield to lab\r1 or s9k d[n ?r\gh we>9ess1 or be ov]:elm$ by ! waves ( ?is _w2 x is = ! purpose ( refre%+ !m ) spiritual oil t %e has ?us ano9t$ !m4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 viii4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #cb4 #ba4 ,! ,synagogue possesses n ?is oil1 = %e ha? n ! olive1 %e did n recognize t dove :i* br\ght back ! olive bran* aft] ! deluge4 ,?is same dove aft]w>ds desc5d$1 :5 ,*ri/ 0 be+ baptiz$1 & abode ^u ,him1 z ,john te/ifies 9 ! ,gospel1 say+1 ,i saw ! ,_s desc5d+ f heav5 l a dove1 & x abode ^u ,him4 ,b h[ c\ld he see ! dove1 :o saw ,him n ^u :om ! ,_s desc5d$ z a dove8 #bb4 ,s !n ! ,*ur* bo? wa%es ! feet ( ,*ri/1 & wipes !m ) h] hair1 & ano9ts !m ) oil1 & p\rs o9tm5t ^u !m1 9 t %e n only t5ds ! w\nd$ & com=ts ! we>y1 b also spr9kles ov] !m ! sweet od\rs ( grace4 ,nor is x ^u ! ri* & p[]ful only t %e %$s ?is grace1 b on m5 ( l[ bir? also1 %e weighs all 9 an equal balance1 %e receives all 9 ! same bosom1 & *]i%es !m 9 ! same lap4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxv4 #dj4 #bc4 ,*ri/ di$ once1 & 0 buri$ once1 nev]!less ,he daily desires t o9tm5t %\ld be p\r$ ^u ,8 feet4 ,n[ :at are ^! feet ( ,*ri/ :]eon we p\r o9tm5t8 ,! feet ( ,*ri/ are !y ( :om ,he sai? ,himself1 ,inasmu* z ye h done x unto "o ( ! lea/ ( ^! ,my bre?r51 ye h done x unto ,me4 ,^! feet t woman 9 ! ,gospel t5ds#bjh1 & wa%es ) h] te>s1 :5 ! l[e/ h _! s9s remitt$1 _! faults wa%$ away1 _! p>don grant$4 ,^! feet he kisses :o loves ev5 ! l[e/ ( ! holy congregation4 ,^! feet he ano9ts ) o9tm5t1 :o imp>ts ev5 to ! weak] bre?r5 ! graces ( ,8 meekness4 ,9 ^! ! m>tyrs1 9 ^! ! ,apo/les1 9 ^! ! ,"l ,jesus ,himself decl>es t ,he is hon\r$4 ,sid5ote3 ,micah vi4 #c1 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #e4 & ,num4 xxiii4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xiv4 #bi4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xvi4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,num4 xiii4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxi4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,jo%ua viii4 #bc4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bi4 ,sid5ote3 ,jo%4 x4 #bf4 ,sid5ote3 ,micah vi4 #h4 #bd4 ,?\ see/ :at in/ruction ! ,"l imp>ts1 h[ by ,8 example ,he /imulates !e to devotion2 = ,he in/ructs by ,8 c5sure4 ,& ,he ?us accuses ! ,jews1 ,o ,my p1 :at h ,i done unto !e1 & :]e9 h ,i we>i$ !e8 te/ify aga9/ ,me4 ,= ,i br\ght !e up out ( ! l& ( ,egypt1 & r$eem$ !e out ( ! h\se ( s]vants2 add+1 & ,i s5t be=e !e ,moses1 ,a>on1 & ,miriam4 ,rememb] :at ,balak devis$ aga9/ !e1 he1 t is1 :o s\ght ! aid ( en*antm5ts1 b ,i suff]$ him n to hurt !e4 ,truly ?\ w]t oppress$ :ile soj\rn+ 9 =eign l&s1 ?\ w]t lad5 ) heavy bur!ns3 ,i s5t ,moses ,a>on & ,miriam be=e ?y face1 & he :o _h spoil$ ! /rang]s 0 himself despoil$4 ,?\1 :o had/ lo/ ?9e own goods ga9$/ o!rs1 ?\ w]t deliv]$ f ! enemies t surr\nd$ !e1 & 9 ! mid/ ( ! wat]s ?\ sawe/ 9 safety ! dea? ( ?9e enemies1 = ! same wave :i* _h sep>at$ & c>ri$ !e =w>d fl[$ back aga9 & dr[n$ ! ,egyptians4 ,:5 ?\ w]t 9 want ( food :ile j\rney+ ?r\gh ! wild]ness1 did ,i n ra9 bread f heav5 = !e1 & scatt] food ar\nd !e1 :]eon ?\ w5te/8 ,did ,i n subdue all ?y enemies & br+ !e into ! region ( ! clu/] ( grapes8 ,did ,i n deliv] up to !e ,sihon 7:i* means #8pr\d'7 k+ ( ! ,amorites 7t is1 *ief ( !m t provok$ !e72 did ,i n also deliv] to !e alive ! k+ ( ,ai1 :om1 subject to ! s5t5ce ( ! anci5t curse1 ?\ nail$/ to ! wood & hang$/ ^u a tree8 ,:at %all ,i say ( ! slaught] ( ! ho/s ( ! five k+s1 :o /rove to exclude !e f ! promis$ l&8 ,& :at do? ! ,"l require ( !e1 o man1 = all ^! ?+s1 b to d ju/ly & to love m]cy1 & to walk humbly ) ?y ,god8 ,sid5ote3 #b ,sam4 xii4 #g4 #be4 ,& to k+ ,david himself1 t meek & holy man1 :at 0 ,8 expo/ulation by ! prophet ,na?an8 ,i *ose !e1 ,he says1 ! y\nge/ among ?y bre?r52 ,i fill$ !e ) ! _s ( meekness2 by ! h& ( ,samuel1 9 :om 0 ,my ,_s & ,my ,"n1 ,i ano9t$ !e k+4 ,& f an exile ,i made !e a conqu]or1 tak+ out ( ! way t =m] k+ :om an evil _s in/igat$ to p]secute ! prie/s ( ! ,"l4 ,^u ?y ?rone ,i set "o ( ?y se$ n s mu* z an heir z a colleague4 ,i made ev5 /rang]s subject to !e1 t !y :o resi/$ might s]ve !e1 & wilt ?\ deliv] ,my s]vants into ! h&s ( ,my enemies1 wilt ?\ take away t :i* 0 ,my s]vant's1 :]eby bo? ?\ wilt be br&$ ) s91 & ,my adv]s>ies w h :]e( to glory8 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 ix4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xii4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xv4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xii4 #ba4 #bf4 ,see+ !re=e1 ,o ,emp]or1 7= ,i w n[ n only disc\rse ( y b address myself to y7 h[ sev]e ! ,"l's c5sures are wont to be1 y mu/ take c>e1 9 proportion z y become m illu/ri\s1 to submit s mu* ! m humbly to y\r ,mak]4 ,= x is writt53 ,:5 ! ,"l ?y ,god %all h br\ght !e into a =eign l&1 & ?\ %alt eat ! fruits ( o!rs1 say n1 #8,by my own /r5g? & righte\sness ,i obta9$ ^! ?+s1' b1 #8,! ,"l ,god gave !m to me1 ,*ri/ 9 ,8 m]cy conf]r$ !m on me1' & !re=e by lov+ ,8 body1 t is1 ! ,*ur*1 p\r wat] on ,8 feet & kiss ,8 feet2 ?us %alt ?\ n only absolve ^? :o h be5 tak5 9 s91 b 9 giv+ to !m peace y w br+ !m into concord & re/ore to !m re/4 ,p\r o9tm5t on ,8 feet1 t ! :ole h\se :]e9 ,*ri/ sits at meat may be fill$ ) ! od\r ( ?y o9tm5t1 & let all :o sit at meat ) ,him rejoice 9 ?y fragrance2 t is to say1 pay su* reg>d ev5 to ! l[e/1 t 9 _! absolution ! ,angels may rejoice1 z !y d ov] "o s9n] t rep5te?1 ! ,apo/les may be glad1 ! ,prophets may exult4 ,= ! eye _c say unto ! h&1 ,i h no ne$ ( !e1 nor ! head to ! feet1 ,i h no ne$ ( y4 ,s9ce !re=e ea* memb] is necess>y1 d ?\ protect ! :ole body ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 t ,he also ( ,8 div9e m]cy may protect ?y k+dom4 #bg4 ,on my com+ d[n he says to me1 #8,y h be5 prea*+ at me to-day4' ,i repli$ t 9 my disc\rse ,i _h 8 b5efit 9 view4 ,he !n said1 #8,x is true1 ,i did make too h>% a decree conc]n+ ! rep>ation ( ! synagogue by ! ,bi%op1 b ?is has be5 rectifi$4 ,z = ! monks1 !y commit _m crimes4' ,!n ,timasius1 "o ( ! ,g5]als-9-*ief#bji1 began to be v vehem5t aga9/ ! monks4 ,i repli$ to him1 #8,) ! ,emp]or ,i deal z is fitt+1 because ,i "k t he fe>s ,god1 b ) y1 :o speak s rudely1 ,i %all deal diff]5tly4' #bh4 ,aft] /&+ = "s "t1 ,i said to ! ,emp]or1 #8,enable me to (f] = y ) a safe consci5ce1 set my m9d at re/4' ,! ,emp]or sat /ill1 & nodd$1 b did n promise 9 pla9 words2 !n1 see+ t ,i /ill rema9$ /&+1 he said t he w\ld am5d ! ord]4 ,i said at once t he mu/ qua% ! :ole enquiry1 = fe> ! ,c\nt#baj %\ld make x an opportunity = inflict+ wrong on ! ,*ri/ians4 ,he promis$ t x %\ld be done4 ,i said to him1 #8,i act on y\r promise1' & repeat$ ! words aga94 #8,d s' said he4 ,!n ,i w5t to ! alt>2 b ,i w\ld n h gone1 if he _h n giv5 me 8 di/9ct promise4 ,& inde$ s great 0 ! grace att5d+ ! oblation1 t ,i myself 0 s5sible t ?is fav\r he _h grant$ 0 v acceptable to our ,god1 & t ! div9e ,pres5ce _h n be5 )held4 ,!n all 0 done z ,i wi%$4 ,,! ,,lett] ,,( ,,pope ,,siricius ,,to ,,! ,,*ur* ,,( ,,milan4 ,a4,d4 #chi4 ,,! ,lett] ( ,siricius 0 address$ to ! ,*ur* ( ,milan to in=m !m ( ! s5t5ce ( excommunication pass$ aga9/ ,jov9ian & 8 foll[]s4 ,jov9ian _h be5 a monk1 b _h ab&on$ ! ascetic life & ru%$ into extremes ( self-indulg5ce3 !re is a good description ( him 9 ,tillemont1 7,vie de ,s4 ,ambr4 #fc1 #fd17 :o calls him #8cet ,epicure des ,*rti5s4' ,! false doctr9es ) :i* he #8b>k$ at ! true doctr9es ( ! ,*ur*' are /at$ 9 ?is ,lett] & 9 ! reply ( ! ,synod ( ! ,*ur* ( ,milan :i* foll[s4 ,jov9ian 0 answ]$ by ,s4 ,j]ome1 :o writes aga9/ him ) mu* vehem5ce4 ,,siricius ,,to ,,! ,,*ur* ,,( ,,milan4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xv4 #cb4 #a4 ,i ,,w\ld fa9 always1 belov$ bre?r51 s5d y tid+s ( joys1 s9c]e z y are 9 love & peace1 s t by means ( ! mutual int]*ange ( lett]s we might be pleas$ by ! tid+s ( y\r welf>e#baa4 ,our anci5t ,adv]s>y h[ev]#bab does n suff] u to be free f 8 attacks1 he :o is a li> f ! beg9n+1 ! enemy ( tru?1 envi\s ( man1 9 ord] to deceive :om he fir/ deceiv$ himself1 ! adv]s>y ( *a/ity1 ! tea*] ( s5suality1 :o is f$ by cruelty1 puni%$ by ab/95ce1 :o hates fa/s1 ass]t+1 z 8 foll[]s also give out1 t !y are sup]flu\s1 hav+ no hope ( ?+s to come1 obnoxi\s to ! c5sure ( ! ,apo/le1 ,let u eat & dr9k = to-morr[ we die4 #b4 ,o mis]able boldness1 ,o craft ( a desp]ate m9d6 ,already 0 ?is unkn[n language ( h]esy spread+ ?r\gh ! ,*ur* l a canc]1 seek+ to fill ! brea/1 & plunge ! :ole man 9 de/ruction3 & unless ! ,"l ( ,sabao? _h brok5 ?r\gh ! sn>e :i* !y _h laid1 ! public exhibition ( s mu* evil & hypocrisy w\ld h l$ to ru9 ! he>ts ( _m simple ones1 = ! human m9d is easily drawn aside t[>ds evil1 *oos+ r to fly ?r\gh op5 space1 ?an to travel ) pa9 along ! n>r[ way4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 vii4 #ae1 #af4 #c4 ,:]e=e x 0 v necess>y1 mo/ de>ly belov$1 to comm5d :at has be5 done "h to y\r notice & consid]ation1 le/ ?r\gh ! ignorance ( any prie/1 ! ,*ur* might be infect$ by ! contagion ( ^! mo/ wick$ m5 :o are break+ 9 ^u x "u a religi\s pretext1 z x is writt5 & ! ,"l has said1 ,_m come to y 9 %eeps' clo?+1 b inw>dly !y are rav5+ wolves2 ye %all "k !m by _! fruits4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xi4 #b4 ,^! are !y :o "u a mean g>b boa/ !mselves z ,*ri/ians1 t walk+ "u ! semblance ( piety !y may ent] ! h\se ( pray] & utt] ! words ( wily disputation1 t !y may privily %oot at !m :i* are true ( he>t1 &1 s$uc+ !m f ,ca?olic tru?1 may draw !m ov]1 aft] ! example ( ,satan1 to ! madness ( _! own doctr9es1 beguil+ ! simplicity ( ! flock4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxii4 #ab4 #d4 ,& inde$ f ! times ( ! ,apo/les up to n[ we h he>d & kn[n by exp]i5ce ( _m malignant h]esies1 b ! sacr$ tru? ( ! ,*ur* has nev] be5 assail$ by ! b>k+ ( su* dogs z ^? :o h n[ sudd5ly brok5 9 ^u u1 ) ! doctr9es ( unbelief fully spr\t$1 enemies ( ! fai?2 :o by ! fruit ( _! works h betray$ ^: disciples !y are4 ,= :ile o!r h]etics misund]/&+ s+le po9ts h propos$ to be> away & ab/ract f ! ,div9e sy/em ( tea*+1 ^! m51 n hav+ on a w$d+ g>m5t1 w\nd ! ,ca?olics1 p]v]t+1 z ,i h said1 ! cont9uity ( ! ,new & ,old ,te/am5t1 & int]pret+ x 9 a diabolical _s1 h by _! allur+ & false argum5ts already begun to ru9 "s ,*ri/ians1 & to make !m associates ( _! madness1 n keep+ )9 !mselves ! poison ( _! iniquity3 b "s ( _! *os5 ones h betray$ _! blasphemies by writ+ ra% disc\rse1 :i* ! rage ( a desp]ate m9d has l$ !m op5ly to publi%1 fav\r+1 z x does1 ! cause ( ! ,hea!ns4 #e4 ,b ( _! madness ,i sudd5ly receiv$ intellig5ce by means ( a %ock+ writ+ :i* c]ta9 fai?ful ,*ri/ians1 m5 ( high rank1 & signal piety1 caus$ to be convey$ to me1 unwor?y z ,i am1 9 ord] t ! opposition ( ^! m5 to ! ,div9e ,law might be detect$ by ! disc]nm5t ( ! ,cl]gy & repress$ by a spiritual s5t5ce4 ,assur$ly we receive )\t scorn ! v[s ( ^? m>riages :i* we assi/ at ) ! veil#bac1 b virg9s1 = ^: exi/5ce m>riage is necess>y1 z be+ devot$ to ,god1 we hon\r m highly4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 i4 #h4 #f4 ,hav+ !re=e held an assembly ( my cl]gy x became cle> t _! s5tim5ts 7 contr>y to our doctr9e1 t is1 to ! ,*ri/ian law4 ,!re=e1 foll[+ ! ,apo/olic precept1 we1 see+ t !y 7 prea*+ ano!r ,gospel ?an t :i* we receiv$1 h excommunicat$ !m4 ,"k !re=e t x 0 ! unanim\s s5t5ce ( u all1 z well ( ! presbyt]s & deacons z ( ! o!r cl]gy1 t ,jov9ian1 ,aux5tius1 ,g5ialis1 ,g]m9ator1 ,felix1 ,pront9us#bad1 ,m>tianus1 ,janu>ius1 & ,+5iosus1 :o 7 discov]$ to be ! promot]s ( ! new h]esy & blasphemy1 %\ld be condemn$ by ! ,div9e s5t5ce & our judgm5t1 & rema9 9 p]petual exclusion f ! ,*ur*4 #g4 ,no?+ d\bt+ t y\r ,hol9ess w obs]ve ! a=esaid decree1 ,i h s5t y ?is ,epi/le by my bre?r5 & fell[-prie/s1 ,cresc5s1 ,leop>dus & ,alex&]1 t !y1 ) a f]v5t _s1 may p]=m a religi\s & fai?ful s]vice4 ,,lett] ,,xlii4 ,a4,d4 #chi4 ,,9 ?is1 _! reply to ,siricius1 drawn up 9 all probability by ,s4 ,ambrose himself1 ! ,c\ncil ( ,milan ?ank him = 8 c>e1 & ann\nce t !y h foll[$ 8 example & condemn$ ,jov9ian & 8 foll[]s 9 ! same way4 ,!y dwell ^u 8 errors1 p>ticul>ly on 8 disp>agem5t ( virg9ity1 on 8 d5ial ( ! virg9ity ( our ,"l's ,"m1 on 8 contempt ( wid[hood1 & ( fa/+1 & condemn him z a foll[] ( ,manes4 ,!y argue 9 especial detail aga9/ 8 argum5t ) reg>d to ! ,virg9 ,m>y1 :i* diff]s f t ( ,helvidius & o!r assailants ( ! 4 ,,to ,,_! ,,"l1 ,,_! ,,de>ly ,,belov$ ,,bro!r1 ,,pope ,,siricius1 ,,ambrose1 ,,sab9us1 ,,bassanius1 ,,& ,,! ,,re/ ,,s5d ,,greet+4 #a4 ,,9 y\r ,hol9ess' ,lett] we recogniz$ ! vigilance ( a good %eph]d1 = y fai?fully gu>d ! door :i* has be5 entru/$ to y1 & ) pi\s solicitude wat* ov] ! fold ( ,*ri/1 be+ wor?y to be he>d & foll[$ by ! %eep ( ! ,"l4 ,kn[+ !re=e ! lambs ( ,*ri/1 y w easily discov] ! wolves1 & meet !m z a w>y %eph]d1 s z to keep !m f scatt]+ ! ,"l's flock by _! unbeliev+ life & dismal b>k+4 #b4 ,we praise y = ?is1 our ,"l & bro!r de>ly belov$1 & jo9 9 cordial comm5dations ( x4 ,nor are we surpris$ t ! ,"l's flock 0 t]rifi$ at ! rage ( wolves 9 :om !y recogniz$ n ! voice ( ,*ri/4 ,= x is a savage b>k+ to %ew no rev]5ce to virg9ity1 obs]ve no rule ( *a/ity1 to seek to place e ?+ on a level1 to aboli% ! diff]5t degrees ( m]it1 & to introduce a c]ta9 meagr5ess 9 heav5ly rew>ds1 z if ,*ri/ _h only "o palm to be/[1 & !re 0 no copi\s div]sity 9 ,8 rew>ds4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xix4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 vii4 #ch4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #cd4 #c4 ,!y pret5d t !y are giv+ hon\r to m>riage4 ,b :at praise c rightly be giv5 to m>riage if no di/9ction is paid to virg9ity8 ,we d n d5y t m>riage 0 hall[$ by ,*ri/1 = ! ,div9e words say1 ,& !y twa9 %all be "o fle%1 & "o _s1 b our bir? prec$es our call+1 & ! my/]y ( ! ,div9e op]ation is mu* m excell5t ?an ! rem$y ( human frailty4 ,a good wife is des]v$ly prais$1 b a pi\s virg9 is m prop]ly pref]r$1 = ! ,apo/le says1 ,he t give? 8 virg9 9 m>riage doe? well1 b he t give? h] n 9 m>riage doe? bett]2 = ! "o c>e? = ! ?+s ( ! ,"l1 ! o!r = ! ?+s ( ! _w4 ,! "o is b\nd by ! *a9s ( m>riage1 ! o!r is free f *a9s2 ! "o is "u ! ,law1 ! o!r "u ,grace4 ,m>riage is good1 = !reby ! means ( cont9u+ ! human race has be5 devis$1 b virg9ity is bett]1 = !reby ! h]itage ( ! heav5ly k+dom is rega9$1 & ! mode ( atta9+ to heav5ly rew>ds discov]$4 ,by a woman c>e ent]$ ! _w2 by a virg9 salvation 0 br\ght to pass4 ,la/ly1 ,*ri/ *ose virg9ity z ,8 own special gift1 & display$ ! grace ( *a/ity1 ?us mak+ an exhibition ( t 9 ,8 own p]son :i* 9 ,8 ,"m ,he _h made ! object ( ,8 *oice4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xliii4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 i4 #bc4 #d4 ,h[ great is ! madness ( _! dismal b>k+s1 t ! same p]sons %\ld say t ,*ri/ c\ld n be born ( a virg91 & yet ass]t t wom51 aft] hav+ giv5 bir? to human pl$ges1 rema9 virg9s8 ,does ,*ri/ grant to o!rs :at1 z !y ass]t1 ,he c\ld n grant to ,himself8 ,b ,he1 al?\gh ,he took on ,him our fle%1 al?\gh ,he 0 made man t ,he might r$eem man1 & recal him f dea?1 /ill1 z be+ ,god1 came ^u e>? 9 an extraord9>y way1 t z ,he _h said1 ,behold ,i make all ?+s new1 s also ,he might be born ( an immaculate virg91 & be believ$ to be1 z x is writt51 ,god ) u4 ,b f _! p]v]se ways !y are induc$ to say #8,%e 0 a virg9 :5 %e conceiv$1 b n a virg9 :5 %e br\ght =?4' ,c\ld %e !n conceive z a virg91 & yet n be able to br+ =? z a virg91 :5 conception always prec$es1 & bir? foll[s8 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke i4 #cg4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #cd4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ch4 #e4 ,b if !y w n believe ! doctr9es ( ! ,cl]gy1 let !m believe ! oracles ( ,*ri/1 let !m believe ! admonitions ( ,angels :o say1 ,= ) ,god no?+ %all be impossible4 ,let !m give cr$it to ! ,cre$ ( ! ,apo/les1 :i* ! ,roman ,*ur* has always kept & pres]v$ undefil$4 ,m>y he>d ! voice ( ! ,angel1 & %e :o be=e _h said ,h[ %all ?is be8 n ask+ f want ( fai? 9 ! mode ( g5]ation1 aft]w>ds repli$1 ,behold ! h&maid ( ! ,"l1 be x unto me accord+ to ?y ^w4 ,?is is ! virg9 :o conceiv$1 ?is ! virg9 :o br\ght =? a ,son4 ,= ?us x is writt51 ,behold a ,virg9 %all conceive & be> a ,son2 decl>+ n only t %e %\ld conceive z a virg91 b also t %e br+ =? z a virg94 ,sid5ote3 ,ezek4 xliv4 #a1 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 iii4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,ezek4 xliv4 #b4 #f4 ,b :at is t gate ( ! sanctu>y1 t outw>d gate :i* looke? t[>ds ! ,ea/1 :i* rema9s %ut1 & no man1 x is said1 %all ent] 9 by x b ! ,"l1 ! ,god ( ,israel4 ,is n ,m>y ?is gate1 by :om ! ,savi\r ent]$ into ! _w8 ,?is is ! gate ( righte\sness1 z ,he ,himself said1 ,suff] u to fulfil all righte\sness4 ,bless$ ,m>y is ! gate1 :]e( x is writt5 t ! ,"l ha? ent]$ 9 by x1 !re=e x %all be %ut aft] bir?2 = z a virg9 %e bo? conceiv$ & br\ght =?4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxiv4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xvii4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xiv4 #bb4 ,sid5ote3 ,numb4 xx4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,k+s vi4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xiv4 #bf4 ,sid5ote3 ,is4 xix4 #bj1 #ba4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xv4 #bj4 #g4 ,b :y %\ld x be incr$ible t ,m>y1 contr>y to ! usage ( natural bir?1 %\ld br+ =? & yet rema9 a virg92 :5 contr>y to ! usage ( nature1 ! sea saw & fl$1 & ! floods ( ,jordan retir$ to _! s\rce4 ,x %\ld n exce$ our belief t a virg9 %\ld br+ =?1 :5 we read t a rock p\r$ =? wat]1 & ! waves ( ! sea 7 ga!r$ up l a wall4 ,nor ne$ x1 aga91 exce$ our belief t a man %\ld be born ( a virg91 :5 a runn+ /ream gu%$ =? f ! rock1 :5 iron swam ^u ! wat]s1 & a man walk$ ^u !m4 ,if !re=e ! waves c>ri$ a man1 c\ld n a virg9 br+ =? a man8 ,b :at man8 ,him ( ,:om we read1 ,! ,"l %all s5d !m a ,man ,:o %all deliv] !m2 & ! ,"l %all be kn[n to ,egypt4 ,:]e=e 9 ! old ,te/am5t a ,hebrew virg9 l$ ! p ?r\gh ! sea1 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t a royal virg9 0 elect$ to be a heav5ly abode = our salvation4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke ii4 #cf1 #cg4 #h4 ,b :at m8 let u also subjo9 ! praises ( wid[hood1 s9ce 9 ! ,gospel next aft] t mo/ illu/ri\s bir? f a virg91 comes ! wid[ ,anna2 %e :o _h liv$ ) an husb& sev5 ye>s f h] virg9ity2 & %e 0 a wid[ ( ab\t f\rscore & f\r ye>s1 :i* dep>t$ n f ! temple1 b s]v$ ) fa/+s & pray]s night & day4 #i4 ,& fitt+ x is t ^! m5 %\ld despise wid[hood1 :i* is wont to keep fa/s1 = !y regret t !y %\ld h be5 mortifi$ by ^! = any "t1 & av5ge ! wrong !y inflict$ on !mselves1 & by daily banquets & habits ( luxury seek to w>d (f ! pa9 ( ab/95ce4 ,!y d no?+ m rightly ?an 9 ?us condemn+ !mselves out ( _! own m\?4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 ix4 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 vi4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,col4 ii4 #bj4 sqq4 #aj4 ,b !y ev5 fe> le/ _! =m] fa/+ %\ld be reckon$ aga9/ !m4 ,let !m *oose :i*ev] !y l3 if !y ev] fa/$1 let !m rep5t ( _! good "w1 if nev]1 let !m confess _! own intemp]ance & luxury4 ,& s !y ass]t t ,paul 0 a tea*] ( excess4 ,b :o c be a tea*] ( temp]ance if he 0 a tea*] ( excess1 :o *a/is$ 8 body & br\ght x into subjection1 & record$ 8 p]=mance ( ! s]vice he ow$ to ,*ri/ by _m fa/+s2 & ?is n = ! purpose ( prais+ himself & 8 do+s1 b t he might tea* u1 :at example to foll[4 ,did he !n tea* excess :o said1 ,:y1 z ?\gh liv+ 9 ! _w1 are ye subject to ord9ances8 ,t\* n1 ta/e n1 h&le n1 :i* all are to p]i% ) ! us+2 :o also says1 ,n 9 indulg5ce ( ! body1 n 9 any hon\r to ! satisfy+ & love ( ! fle%1 n 9 ! lu/s ( error2 b 9 ! ,_s by ,:om we are r5ew$4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxix4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 iii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,jonah iii4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xvii4 #ba4 #aa4 ,if :at ! ,apo/le has said is n en\gh1 let !m he> ! ,prophet say+1 ,i *a/5$ myself ) fa/+4 ,he !re=e :o fa/s n is uncov]$ & nak$ & expos$ to w\nds4 ,& if ,adam _h clo!d himself ) fa/+ he w\ld n h be5 f\nd to be nak$4 ,n9eveh deliv]$ itself f dea? by fa/+4 ,& ! ,"l ,himself says1 ,?is k9d goe? n out b by pray] & fa/+4 #ab4 ,b :y ne$ we say m to our ma/] & tea*]8 see+ t ^! p]sons h n[ paid ! wor?y price ( _! p]fidy1 :o h on ?is acc\nt come ev5 hi!r1 t no place might rema9 :]e !y 7 n condemn$2 :o h prov$ !mselves to be truly ,mani*ees1 by n believ+ t ,he came =? f a virg94 ,:at madness is ?is1 almo/ equal to t ( ! mod]n ,jews8 ,if ,he is n believ$ s to h come1 nei!r is ,he believ$ to h tak5 ^u ,him our fle%1 !re=e ,he 0 se5 only 9 figure1 ,he 0 crucifi$ only 9 figure4 ,b ,he 0 crucifi$ = u 9 tru?1 ,he is 9 tru? our ,r$eem]4 #ac4 ,he is a ,mani*ee :o d5ies ! tru?1 :o d5ies t ,*ri/ came 9 ! fle%2 & !re=e ! remission ( s9s is n _!'s2 b x is ! impiety ( ! ,mani*ees :i* bo? ! mo/ m]ciful ,emp]or has abhorr$#bae1 & all :o saw !m h fl$ f z a plague4 ,witnesses !re( are our bre?r5 & fell[-presbyt]s1 ,cresc5s1 ,leop>dus1 & ,alex&]1 f]v5t 9 ! ,holy ,_s1 by ^: means !y h be5 expos$ to common execration1 & driv5 z fugitives f ! city ( ,milan4 #ad4 ,:]e=e y are to "k t ,jov9ian1 ,aux5tius1 ,g]m9ator1 ,felix1 ,plot9us1 ,g5ialis1 ,m>tianus1 ,janu>ius & ,+5iosus1 :om y\r ,hol9ess has condemn$1 h also1 9 accordance ) y\r judgm5t1 be5 condemn$ by ourselves4 ,may our ,almighty ,god keep y 9 safety & prosp]ity1 ,"l & bro!r mo/ belov$4 ,"h foll[s ! subscription4 ,i ,ev5tius#baf1 ,bi%op1 salute y\r ,hol9ess 9 ! ,"l1 & h subscrib$ ?is ,epi/le4 ,,maximus1 ,bi%op4 ,,felix1 ,bi%op4 ,,bassianus1 ,bi%op4 ,,!odorus1 ,bi%op4 ,,con/antius1 ,bi%op4 ,by comm& ( my "l ,gem9ianus ,bi%op1 & 9 8 pres5ce1 ,i ,ap]1 ,presbyt]1 h subscrib$4 ,eu/asius1 ,bi%op1 & all ! ,ord]s h subscrib$4 ,,lett] ,,xliii4 ,,?is ,lett] is a reply to a "q f ,horontianus1 :y man1 ! highe/ "w ( ,god's creation1 0 made ! la/4 ,s4 ,ambrose br+s =w>d v>i\s analogies to %ew t ! la/ is fir/1 & ea* ) an en?usia/ic & poetical description ( man's greatness & ( 8 dom9ion ov] ! o!r works ( creation4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,horontianus4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 i4 #af4 #a4 ,,y h intimat$ to me y\r surprise at f9d+ 9 my ,treatise on ! ,six days ( ,creation1 t1 :ile y f\nd bo? ! ,sacr$ ,n>rative & ! t5or ( my disc\rse assign+ great] gifts to man ?an to any o!r creature 9 ! e>?1 /ill t ! l& & ! wat]s br\ght =? all fly+ & creep+ ?+s & ?+s 9 ! wat]s be=e him = ^: sake !y 7 all creat$3 & y ask me ! reason ( ?is1 :i* ,moses 0 sil5t ab\t1 & ,i did n v5ture to t\* ^u4 #b4 ,& p]haps t spokesman ( ! ,div9e ,oracles purposely kept sil5ce1 le/ he %\ld seem to r5d] himself ! judge & c\nsellor ( ! ,div9e ord9ances2 = to give utt]ance to t ) :i* he 0 inspir$ by ! ,_s ( ,god is "o ?+1 to int]pret ! w ( ,god is ano!r4 ,i am ( op9ion h[ev] t we1 n z speak+ 9 ,god's ,"n1 b z ga!r+ up scatt]$ pr9ciples ( reason f human usage1 may be able1 f ! way 9 :i* ,god has dispos$ o!r ?+s = man's use1 to come to ! conclusion t x 0 fitt+ = man to be ! la/ "w ( creation4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xiv4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxii4 #ab4 #c4 ,= he :o sets out a banquet1 l t ri* man 9 ! ,gospel1 7= we mu/ comp>e ,div9e ?+s ) ea* o!r ! bett] to draw our conclusion17 prep>es e ?+ fir/1 kills 8 ox5 & fatl+s1 & !n bids 8 fri5ds to supp]4 ,! m trivial ?+s !re=e are prep>$ 9 ! fir/ place1 & !n he :o is wor?y ( hon\r is invit$4 ,h5ce ! ,"l also fir/ provid$ = ! food ( man all o!r animals1 & !n invit$ to ! fea/ man himself1 z ,8 fri5d3 & truly ,8 fri5d1 see+ t he 0 p>tak] ( ! ,div9e ,*>ity & heir ( ,8 ,glory4 ,to man himself x is t ,he says3 ,fri5d1 h[ came/ ?\ 9 hi!r8 ,s !n all ?+s t prec$e are to m9i/] to ! ne$ ( ! fri5d1 & x is ! fri5d :o is invit$ la/4 ,sid5ote3 ,rev4 ii4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,tim4 iv4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 ii4 #e4 #d4 ,take ano!r in/ance4 ,:at is ! _w b a sort ( ar5a ( cont9ual /rife8 ,:]e=e also 9 ! ,apocalypse ! ,"l says1 ,to him t ov]come? w ,i give a cr[n ( life2 & ,paul says1 ,i h f\ght a good fight2 & 9 ano!r place1 ,no man is cr[n$ except he /rive lawfully4 ,he :o in/itutes ?is combat is ,almighty ,god4 ,n[ he :o 9 ?is _w (f]s a combat1 does he n fir/ provide all ?+s :i* are necess>y !reto1 & prep>e ! *aplets ( victory be=e he summons ! a?letics to cont5d = ! prize2 & all ?is t ! conqu]or may n suff] delay1 b retire f ! conte/ cr[n$ ) 8 rew>d8 ,n[ ! rew>ds ( man are ! fruits ( ! e>? & ! lights ( heav52 ! =m] = ! use ( ?is pres5t life1 ! latt] = ! hope ( life et]nal4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 ,dan4 xii4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 ix4 #bf4 #e4 ,z a wre/l] !re=e he ent]s ! li/s la/ ( all2 he raises 8 eyes to heav51 he sees t ev5 ! heav5ly creation 0 made subject to vanity1 n will+ly1 b by reason ( him :o ha? subject$ ! same 9 hope4 ,he sees t ! :ole creation groane? 9 pa9 toge!r1 wait+ = r$emption4 ,he sees t lab\r awaits u all4 ,he raises 8 eyes1 he sees ! circlets ( lights1 he surveys ! orbs ( ! moon & />s3 ,= ! j1 :o ov]come1 %all be z ! />s 9 heav54 ,& he *a/ises 8 body1 t x may n be 8 enemy 9 ! combat1 he ano9ts x ) ! oil ( m]cy1 he ex]cises x ) daily trials ( virtue1 he sme>s himself ) du/1 he runs to ! goal ( ! c\rse b n z unc]ta9ly1 he aims 8 bl[s1 he d>ts =? 8 arms1 b n into empty space1 he /rikes ! adv]s>y :om he sees n1 = he has respect to ,him alone to ,:om all enemies give way1 ev5 ^? :o are invisible1 9 ,^: ,"n ! p[]s ( ! air 7 turn$ aside4 ,x is he !re=e :o poises ! bl[1 b x is ,*ri/ ,:o /rikes1 x is he :o lifts up 8 heel1 b ,*ri/ ,:o directs x to ! gr\nd4 ,la/ly1 al?\gh ,paul saw n ^? :om he /ruck1 he 0 n z "o t beate? ! air1 because by ! prea*+ ( ,*ri/ he w\nd$ ^? evil spirits :i* assault$ him4 ,rightly !re=e did man1 = :om a race 0 prep>$1 ent] ! c\rse la/1 t he might be prec$$ by heav5 :i* 0 to be1 z x 71 8 rew>d4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 vi4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 ix4 #ba4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 xi4 #bf4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts xvi4 #bb4 #f4 ,b we wre/le n only aga9/ spiritualities ( wick$ness 9 high places1 b also aga9/ fle% & blood4 ,we wre/le ) satiety1 ) ! v fruits ( ! e>?1 ) w9e1 by :i* ev5 a righte\s man 0 made drunk1 & ! :ole p ( ! ,jews ov]?r[n2 we wre/le ) wild animals1 ) ! f[ls ( ! air2 = our fle%1 if pamp]$ by ^!1 _c be br\ght to subjection2 we wre/le ) p]ils ( ! way1 ) p]ils ( wat]s1 z ,paul says2 we wre/le ) rods ( ! wood1 ^? rods ) :i* ! ,apo/les 7 beat54 ,y see h[ sev]e are our combats4 ,?us ! e>? is man's trial-gr\nd1 heav5 is 8 cr[n2 & fitt+ !re=e x 0 t z a fri5d1 :at 0 to m9i/] to 8 wants %\ld prec$e him1 z a combatant1 8 rew>d4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xv4 #di4 ,g54 i4 #bg4 #g4 ,take ano!r illu/ration4 ,9 all ?+s ! beg9n+ & ! end+ are mo/ excell5t4 ,if y look ^u a h\se1 x is ! f\ndation & ! ro( :i* are m consid]able ?an ! o!r p>ts1 if y look ^u a field x is ! s[+ & ! h>ve/1 ! plant+ & ! v9tage4 ,h[ sweet are ! grafts ( trees1 h[ pleasant are ! fruits6 ,9 ! same mann] also 0 ! heav5 creat$ fir/1 & man la/1 z a k9d ( heav5ly creature ^u e>?4 ,= al?\gh 9 body he is comp>$ ) ! bea/s1 9 m9d he is numb]$ among ! inhabitants ( heav52 = z we h borne ! image ( ! e>?y2 we %all also be> ! image ( ! heav5ly4 ,h[ %\ld he n be heav5ly1 :o is made aft] ! image & lik5ess ( ,god8 ,sid5ote3 ,is4 lxvi4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xiv4 #bc4 #h4 ,rightly !re=e 9 ! creation ( ! _w ! heav5 is bo? fir/ & la/1 :]e9 is t :i* is beyond heav51 ev5 ! ,god ( heav54 ,& ( man is r to be und]/ood ! text1 ,heav5 is my ?rone1 = ,god does n sit above ! elem5t1 b 9 ! he>t ( man4 ,:]e=e ! ,"l also says1 ,we w come unto ,him1 & make our abode ) ,him4 ,heav5 !re=e is ! fir/ "w 9 ! creation ( ! _w1 & man ! la/4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cii4 #be4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 cxix4 #gc4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xix4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 v4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xvi4 #ah4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxxii4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 x4 #d4 #i4 ,heav5 is ( ! _w1 man above ! _w2 = ! =m] is a portion ( ! _w1 ! latt] is an inhabitant ( ,p>adise1 & ! possession ( ,*ri/4 ,heav5 is ?\ght to be undecay+1 yet x passes away2 man is deem$ to be incorruptible1 yet he puts on incorruption2 ! fa%ion ( ! fir/ p]i%es1 ! latt] rises aga9 z be+ immortal2 yet ! h&s ( ! ,"l1 accord+ to ! au?ority ( ,scripture1 =m$ !m bo?4 ,= z we read ( ! heav5s1 ,& ! heav5s are ! "w ( ,?y h&s2 s also man says1 ,?y h&s h made me & fa%ion$ me2 & aga91 ,! heav5s decl>e ! glory ( ,god4 ,& z ! heav5 is respl5d5t ) />s1 s are m5 bright ) ! light ( good works1 = _! works %9e be=e _! ,fa!r ,:i* is 9 heav54 ,! =m] is ! firmam5t ( heav5 :i* is on high1 & ! latt] firmam5t is n unlike to x1 :]e( x is said1 ,^u ?is rock w ,i build ,my ,*ur*2 ! "o is ! firmam5t ( ! elem5ts1 ! o!r ( virtues1 & ! la/ is m excell5t2 !y suck$ honey out ( ! firm rock1 = ! ,rock is ! fle% ( ,*ri/1 :i* r$eem$ ! heav5 & ! :ole _w4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,s4 ,pet4 i4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts xvii4 #bg1 #bh4 #aj4 ,:y %\ld ,i add fur!r1 c>ry+ y1 z x 71 ?r\gh ! :ole c\rse1 t ,god made man p>tak] ( ! ,div9e nature1 z we read 9 ! ,epi/le ( ,pet]8 ,:5ce "o says n improp]ly1 ,we also are ,8 (fspr+1 = ,he made u ak9 to ,himself1 & we are ( a rational nature1 t we might seek = t ,godhead ,:i* is n f> f ea* "o ( u1 9 ,:om we live & move & h our be+4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 i4 #bh4 #aa4 ,hav+ !re=e conf]r$ on man t :i* is ! greate/ ( graces1 ,he grant$ to him z to t creature :o 0 de>e/ & v ne>e/ to ,him1 all ! ?+s :i* are 9 ?is _w1 t he might want = no?+ :i* is necess>y ei!r = life or = a good life1 "s ( :i* ?+s 7 to be suppli$ by ! abundance ( e>?ly pl5ty to m9i/] pleasure1 o!rs aga9 by ! k ( heav5ly secrets1 to ar\se man's m9d by ! love & desire ( t discipl9e :i* %\ld enable u to rea* ! summit ( ! ,div9e my/]ies4 ,bo? ^! !re=e are mo/ excell5t gifts1 bo? to h all ! ri*es ( ! _w subject to him1 all fly+ & creep+ ?+s & fi%es1 &1 z be+ "l ( ! elem5ts1 ! use ( ! sea1 & )\t toil or want1 aft] ! model & lik5ess ( 8 adorable ,creator1 to ab\nd 9 all ?+s1 liv+ 9 ! greate/ pl5ty1 & also to op5 pa?s = himself1 & make progress1 s z to asc5d to ! royal abode ( heav54 #ab4 ,y w easily discov] t ! travell] along ?is ardu\s pa? is ! man1 :o has be5 s fa%ion$ 9 purpose ( he>t & w1 z to be1 z f> z possible1 e/rang$ f 8 body1 z n to ent] into any fell[%ip ) vice1 nor suff] himself to be smoo!d d[n by ! words ( flatt]]s3 "o :o does n1 :5 rid+ on ! *>iot ( prosp]ity1 despise ! humble1 %un sorr[1 disc>d & disp>age ! praises ( ! holy1 nor1 by desire ( glory or ( weal?1 grasp$ at too prematurely1 exhau/ all ! ard\r ( hope2 "o ^: m9d is n b[$ d[n by sadness nor brok5 by injury1 :i* is n h>ass$ by suspicion1 nor excit$ by lu/1 :om ! passions ( ! body d n ov]come1 :om no desire ( vanities or *>ms ( pleasure disquiet & di/urb4 ,add to all ?is ! virtues ( *a/ity1 sob]ness & temp]ance2 let him be able easily to curb ! irregul> sallies ( light passion1 set b\nds to 8 pleasures & desires1 cle> up ambiguity by an equitable judgm5t1 by tranquillity ( m9d settle :at is d\btful1 & ) all ! /rifes ( ! m9d & body reconcil$1 s to speak1 pres]ve 9 a j balance ! concord ( ! ext]ior & int]ior man unimpair$1 /ill+ !m z !y lie )9 8 own brea/1 :ile1 %\ld he be call$ to x1 no evil c\nsellor is able to turn him away f ! cr[n ( suff]+1 su* a man surely w be adopt$ n only z a fri5d b a son by ! ,fa!r1 t he may obta9 ! ri*es ( ,8 glory & inh]itance4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 x4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxxiii4 #ba4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxxxix4 #i4 #ac4 ,rightly !re=e did he come la/1 be+1 z x 71 ! end ( nature1 =m$ to righte\sness1 & ! arbit] ( "r among o!r creatures4 ,&1 if we may employ ! illu/ration1 z among m5 ,*ri/ is ! end ( ! ,law = righte\sness to e "o t believe?1 s are we z bea/s 9 ! sight ( ! ,"l1 = ?us says ! ,prophet1 ,i became z a bea/ be=e ,!e4 ,yet :at comp>ison is !re betwe5 ! two1 :5 ,he has r$eem$ ^? :o 7 ready to p]i%1 & we put !m to dea?1 ,he calls slaves to lib]ty & we inflict bondage on ! free8 ,b :o is l ,god8 #ad4 ,man h[ev] came =? ! la/ ( all creat$ ?+s1 9 =m comely1 9 m9d l(ty1 to be admir$ by all creatures1 hav+ 9 him1 aft] ! image ( ! et]nal ,god1 an invisible intellig5ce#bag clo!d 9 human =m4 ,?is is t intellig5ce or p[] ( ! s\l :i* claims to itself1 z ! rul+ pr9ciple1 au?ority ov] ! s\l & body4 ,?is x is t all o!r liv+ creatures dread al?\gh !y see x n1 j z we fe> ,god ,:om we see n1 & fe> ,him only ! m because we see ,him n4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 i4 #bf4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 xxiii4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #ah4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 xx4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xvii4 #b4 #ae4 ,=1 if we may presume to speak ( ourselves aft] ,8 image & lik5ess1 z ,scripture says1 9 ! same way z ,he is e/abli%$ 9 ! fulness ( ,8 ,maje/y1 & sees all ?+s1 heav51 air1 e>? & sea1 embrac+ ! univ]se & p5etrat+ ea* "p1 s t no?+ escapes ,him1 & !re is no?+ :i* does n consi/ 9 ,him & dep5d on ,him1 & :i* is n full ( ,him1 z ,he ,himself says1 ,i fill heav5 & e>?1 sai? ! ,"l1 s likewise ! m9d ( man sees all ?+s & is n se51 b ma9ta9s its own ess5ce invisible4 ,by means ( discipl9e =e?\ght & p]ception %e appreh5ds hidd5 ?+s1 dives into ! secret ( ! deep1 & ^? lurk+-places :i* are spread ?r\gh\t all l&s1 scrut9iz+ ! nature ( bo? elem5ts1 aft] ! lik5ess ( ! great ,god ,:om %e imitates & foll[s1 ,^: image 9 m9ute portions is repres5t$ 9 ea* individual4 ,%e raises h]self likewise into ! air1 & ris+ above ! cl\dy region1 so>s1 9 zeal = k & ?ir/ = wisdom1 to ! height ( heav51 & re/+ !re a:ile1 rapt 9 wond] at ! heav5ly con/ellations & *>m$ ) _! brightness1 looks d[n ^u ! ?+s ( e>?4 ,!n %e approa*es also to ,hesp]us & ,arcturus & ^? o!r />s :i* al?\gh ,planets err n1 & sees t !y keep _! c\rse )\t /umbl+1 t c\rse along :i*1 9 ord] ! bett] to visit all regions1 !y seem to circuit & to w&]4 ,& ?us ) great] ard\r %e raises h]self to ! v bosom ( ! ,fa!r1 :]e9 is ! ,only-,begott5 ,son ( ,god ,:o decl>es ! secrets ( ,god1 :i* 9 ! "t to come are to be reveal$ face to face4 ,b ev5 n[ ,he discloses !m p>tly & 9 a figure to ^? :om ,he deems wor?y1 & at ! same "t %$s =? f ! ,_s & f ,8 own c\nt5ance floods ( respl5d5t light1 s t he :o is illum9at$ !reby may say1 ,b x 0 z a fire blaz+ 9 my bones & ,i am melt$ on all sides1 & _c /ay4 ,& ,david says1 ,let my s5t5ce come =? f ,?y pres5ce6 #af4 ,by ?is vig\r ( m9d1 !re=e1 to return to ! po9t f :5ce ,i h digress$1 :]eby %e subjects to h]self ?+s ext]nal1 compreh5ds 9 h] view ?+s di/ant & sep>ate f ea* o!r1 & subdues ! m p[]ful animals1 %e has inspir$ ! re/ ) su* rev]5ce = h]self1 t !y emul\sly obey h] z _! k+1 & pay ready att5tion to h] voice4 ,nay1 al?\gh !y are irrational !y /ill ackn[l$ge reason1 & fix )9 !mselves t discipl9e :i* nature has n giv5 !m4 ,fur!rmore wild bea/s1 see+ man's g5tl5ess1 gr[ g5tle "u 8 rule4 ,(t5 h !y clos$ _! jaws1 recall$ by ! s\nd ( ! human voice4 ,we see h>es caught )\t injury by ! h>mless fangs ( dogs1 & ev5 lions1 if !y he> man's voice1 lett+ _! prey escape3 leop>ds also & be>s urg$ on & recall$ by ! s\nd ( 8 voice3 ! horses /imulat$ by ! applause ( man1 & slack5+ _! spe$ at 8 sil5ce3 nay1 (t51 unt\*$ by ! la% !y out/rip o!rs t are sc\rg$ on1 s mu* m p[]fully does ! sc\rge ( ! tongue incite !m4 #ag4 ,b :at %all ,i say ( ! creatures' s]vices to man8 ,9 ord] to please him ! ram n\ri%es 8 fleece1 & is plung$ 9 ! /ream to enhance its beauty2 %eep also crop ! be/ h]bage to di/5d ) sweet] juice ( milk _! teem+ udd]s2 &1 t !y may (f] to man _! gifts1 suff] ! pangs ( travail2 bulls groan all day "u ! pl\gh press$ d[n 9 ! furr[s2 camels1 besides ! s]vice ( be>+ bur!ns1 suff] !mselves to be %orn l rams1 s t ea* animal contributes to man1 z to a k+1 its s]vice1 & pays its annual tribute4 ,! horse1 exult+ 9 su* a rid]1 prances pr\dly1 & curv+ 8 neck :5 8 ma/] m\nts1 gives 8 back to af=d him a seat4 ,& if y are /ill at a loss :y man 0 made la/1 let ! same animal tea* u t ?is is to be deem$ an hon\r n a slight4 ,= he be>s "o :o came aft] him1 n despis+ b fe>+ him1 & be>+ him ) pa9 to himself f place to place4 ,9 a mom5t ( "t man rea*es f> di/ant places & trav]ses long di/ances1 transport$ sometimes on s+le horses1 sometimes 9 triumphal *>iots#bah4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,k+s ii4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 viii4 #bd2 ,s4 ,m>k iv4 #ch4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xv4 #de1 #df4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #dg4 #ah4 ,& s9ce ,i h m5tion$ triumphal *>iots x is ne$ful t ,i %\ld add !reto ! *>iot ( ,elijah :i* c>ri$ him ?r\gh ! air1 & ^? ( elephants1 :]eon man sits z conqu]or1 & gov]ns al?\gh he be la/ & !y prec$e him4 ,& ?us ! /e]sman ( a %ip sits 9 ! /]n1 & yet guides ! :ole %ip4 ,:5ce ,i deem x n )\t a purpose t we are told 9 ! ,gospel t ! ,"l ,jesus 0 asleep 9 ! /]n ( ! %ip2 & t :5 awak5$ ,he comm&$ ! w9d & ! sea1 & laid ! /orm1 %ew+ !reby t ,he came la/ because ,he came z ! ,pilot4 ,:]e=e ! ,apo/le says1 ,! fir/ man ,adam 0 made a liv+ s\l1 ! la/ ,adam 0 made a quick5+ ,_s4 ,h[beit t 0 n fir/ :i* is spiritual1 b t :i* is natural1 & aft]w>ds t :i* is spiritual2 & !n he adds1 ,! fir/ man is ( ! e>?1 e>?y1 ! second man is f heav51 heav5ly4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #ag4 #ai4 ,rightly !re=e is man ! la/1 be+ z x 7 ! consummation ( ! :ole "w1 ! cause ( ! _w1 = ^: sake all ?+s 7 made2 ! habitant1 z x 71 ( all ! elem5ts1 he lives among bea/s1 swims ) fi%es1 so>s above birds1 conv]ses ) ,angels1 dwells ^u ! e>?1 & has 8 w>f>e 9 heav51 pl\ghs ! sea1 fe$s ^u air1 tills ! soil1 is a voyag] ov] ! deep1 a fi%] 9 ! floods1 a f[l] 9 ! air1 9 heav5 an heir ev5 jo9t-heir ) ,*ri/4 ,^! ?+s he does by 8 dilig5ce4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xiv4 #bi4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xxi4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,bel & ! ,dragon #cf4 #bj4 ,he> also ?+s above man's natural p[]4 ,moses walk$ along ! bottom ( ! sea1 ! ,apo/les ^u ! surface1 ,habbacuc flew )\t w+s1 ,elijah conqu]$ ^u e>?1 & triumph$ 9 heav54 ,f>ewell1 my son2 love me = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,xliv4 ,a4,d4 #chi4 ,s4 ,,ambrose "h fir/ dwells on ! di/9ction betwe5 ,god & ! ,univ]se :i* is ,8 "w4 ,he !n speaks ( ! six days ( ,creation1 & ( ! my/ical mean+ ( ! numb]s sev5 & eight1 apply+ v>i\s passages ( ,scripture 9 :i* !y occur1 & br++ =w>d analogies f nature4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,horontianus4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 iv4 #ah4 #a4 ,,y h done well to m>k ! prophet's di/9ction betwe5 ! ,creator & ,8 works1 or r1 ,god's own di/9ction2 = ,moses wrote n ( himself1 b by inspiration & revelation1 p>ticul>ly 9 :at relates to ! =mation ( ! _w4 ,= ! ,"o be+ impassible1 ! o!r liable to suff]+1 he has ref]r$ t :i* 0 impassible to ,god ! ,creator1 b ! passible "p1 )\t life or motion ( its own1 b receiv+ life & motion & =m f its ,creator1 he has assign$ to ! _w2 & z ?is _w1 aft] its creation1 ought n to be left )\t a rul]1 or unprotect$ by any fa!r1 he !re=e pla9ly describes ! invisible ,god z ! ,rul] & ,gov]nor ( ?is visible _w4 ,= ! ?+s :i* are se5 are temporal1 b ! ?+s :i* are n se5 are et]nal4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxlviii4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 civ4 #bd4 #b4 ,he !re=e /ates ! creation ( ! _w to h tak5 place 9 six days1 n t ,god requir$ "t to =m x 91 = ,he c d 9 a mom5t :at ,he wills1 = ,he spake ! ^w1 & !y 7 creat$1 b because ?+s :i* are made1 ne$ "s c]ta9 ord]1 & ord] requires bo? "t & numb]4 ,& especially = ! purpose ( giv+ u a model = our works has ,he obs]v$ a c]ta9 numb] ( days & c]ta9 seasons2 = we also require "t :]e9 to d aught p]fectly1 s z n to be precipitate 9 our c\nsels & works2 nor to neglect _! prop] ord]4 ,= :5 we read t ,god1 z ,scripture tells u1 has made all ?+s 9 wisdom1 & by a c]ta9 c\nsel disposition & ord]1 x is agreeable to reason t ,he %\ld fir/ h made ! heav5s :i* are ! mo/ beautiful2 x is fitt+ also t we %\ld fir/ raise our eyes ?i!r & conceive t x behoves u to aim at arriv+ ?i!r1 & t we %\ld consid] t x is to be pref]r$ to all e>?ly habitations4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 ii4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,is4 xi4 #b4 #c4 ,:]e=e 9 six days ,he creat$ ! _w1 on ! sev5? day ,he re/$ f ,8 works4 ,! numb] sev5 is good1 & we treat x n accord+ to ! mann] ( ,py?agoras & o!r philosoph]s1 b accord+ to ! =m & divisions ( spiritual grace1 = ! prophet ,isaiah has set =? ! sev5 pr9cipal virtues ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,?is sacr$ sev51 l ! v5]able ,tr9ity ( ! ,fa!r ,son & ,holy ,gho/1 kn[s nei!r "t nor ord]1 & is ! orig9 ( numb]1 n b\nd by any ( its laws4 ,:]e=e z ! heav5 ! e>? & ! sea 7 =m$ 9 hon\r ( ! et]nal ,tr9ity1 & also ! sun moon & />s1 s 9 l mann] we obs]ve t x is accord+ to ?is sev5fold circle ( spiritual virtues1 & ?is swiftly revolv+ orbit ( ,div9e op]ation1 t a c]ta9 sev5fold m9i/ry ( planets1 :]eby ?is _w is illum9at$1 has be5 creat$4 ,& _! s]vice is said to agree ) ! numb] ( ^! />s1 :i* are fix$1 or1 z !y are call$ 9 ,greek1 #bai4 ,! ,nor? has likewise receiv$ its ,lat9 "n 7,septemtrio7 f be+ irradiat$ by sev5 />s1 ^u ! brightness ( :i* z _! guide pilots are said specially to fix _! gaze4 #d4 ,& ?is peculi> prop]ty has come d[n f heav5 to e>?2 = n to speak ( ! sev5fold fa%ion ( ! head1 9 ! two eyes1 ! two e>s & no/rils1 & ! m\? :]eby we enjoy ! ta/e ( great sweetness1 h[ wond]ful is x t 9 ! sev5? mon? mo/ m5 are conceiv$1 & he t is aft]w>ds born receives at t "t ! comm5cem5t ( 8 vital c\rse4 ,b 9 ! eigh? mon? we p]ceive t by a natural law ! season ( br++ =? is susp5d$1 & if "s fatal compulsion has op5$ ! b>ri]s ( ! womb1 ! dang] bo? ( ! "m & h] (fspr+ is nigh at h&4 #e4 ,b he :o is born on ! sev5? day1 al?\gh he be born well1 is born to lab\r1 b he :o on ! eigh? day1 obta9s ! my/]ies ( reg5]ation1 is consecrat$ by grace1 & call$ to ! inh]itance ( ! cele/ial k+dom4 ,great 9 ! virtues ( ! ,_s is ! grace ( ! holy numb] sev51 b ! same grace answ]s to ! numb] sev51 & consecrates ! numb] eight4 ,9 ! fir/ we h ! "n1 b 9 ! latt] ! fruit1 & !re=e ! grace ( ! ,_s1 conf]r$ on ! eigh? day1 re/or$ to ,p>adise ^? :om _! own fault _h bani%$4 ,sid5ote3 ,eccles4 xi4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxviii4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,mal4 iv4 #b4 #f4 ,! ,old ,te/am5t too knew ?is numb] eight :i* 9 ,lat9 we call ! ,octave1 = ! prea*] says1 give a portion to sev5 & also to eight4 ,! numb] sev5 belongs to ! ,old ,te/am5t1 ! numb] eight to ! ,new1 = !n ,*ri/ rose1 & ! day ( new salvation %one ^u all4 ,?is is ! day :]e( ! ,prophet says1 ,?is is ! day :i* ! ,"l ha? made1 let u rejoice & be glad 9 x3 = on t day ! brightness ( full & p]fect circumcision 0 infus$ into ! he>ts ( m54 ,on ?is acc\nt ! ,old ,te/am5t also gave a "p to eight 9 ! solemnity ( circumcision4 ,b ?is /ill lay 9 d>kness3 !n came ! ,sun ( righte\sness1 & by ! consummation ( ,8 passion reveal$ ,8 rays ( light2 ^! ,he unfold$ to all1 & op5$ ! brightness ( et]nal life4 ,sid5ote3 ,hosea iii4 #b4 #g4 ,^! !n are t sev5 & eight :]e( ,hosea says t by t numb] he pur*as$ to himself1 & acquir$ ! fulness ( fai?1 = ?us x is writt51 ,s ,i b\ght h] to me = fifte5 pieces ( silv]1 & = an hom] ( b>ley1 & an half hom] ( b>ley1 & a measure ( w9e#bbj4 ,b 9 ! =m] v]ses ,god _h comm&$ him to hire to himself an h>lot1 & x is manife/ t he did s1 9 t he has m5tion$ ! price ( h] hir+4 ,n[ ! fifte5 pieces ( silv] are made up ( ! numb]s sev5 & eight1 :]e=e !y repres5t ^! numb]s4 ,& by ! price ( ! two ,te/am5ts1 t is1 ( p]fect fai?1 ! prophecy ha? receiv$ ! consummation ( its fai? & ! ,*ur* h] fulness4 ,= by ! fir/ ,te/am5t ! p ( ,israel 7 ga9$1 by ! second ! hea!n & ,g5tiles4 ,& s by a p]fect fai? ! h>lot is hir$1 seek+ h]self a consort ei!r among ! ,g5tiles1 or f ! adult]\s p ( ! ,jews1 :o _h des]t$ _! ,"l1 ! ,au?or ( _! virg9 fai?1 & spread _! congregations ov] ! bread? ( ! :ole _w4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 v4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,micah v4 #e4 #h4 ,) reg>d to ! words1 an hom] ( b>ley1 & half an hom] ( b>ley1 9 ! hom] we h a full measure1 9 ! half hom] ! measure is b p>tly full2 fulness 9 ! ,gospel1 half-fulness 9 ! ,law1 z we read 9 our ,"l's own words1 ,i am n come to de/roy ! law1 b to fulfil ! law4 ,& 9 ano!r place ! ,"l says by ! prophet ,micah1 ,!n %all !re be peace 9 ! l& ( ,israel1 :5 ! ,assyrian %all come into 8 l&2 & !re arose aga9/ him sev5 %eph]ds1 & eight bites#bba ( m54 ,= ! fai?ful p w !n enjoy p]fect peace & be fre$ f all temptations & vanities1 :5 peace & grace %all h %ut out ! vanity ( ?is _w f our he>ts1 ! peace1 t is1 ( ! ,old1 ! grace ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 x4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xxv4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ed1 #ee4 #i4 ,! sev5 %eph]ds are ! precepts ( ! law1 :]eby ! flock n yet endu$ ) reason are l$ ?r\gh ! wild]ness by ! rod ( ,moses1 & gov]n$4 ,! eight bites ( man are ! comm&m5ts ( ! ,gospel1 & ! words ( ! ,"l's m\?4 ,= ) ! he>t man believe? unto righte\sness1 & ) ! m\? confession is made unto salvation4 ,^? bites are good :]eby we h ta/$ ! gift ( et]nal life1 & 9 ! ,body ( ,*ri/ h receiv$ ! remission ( s9s4 ,9 ! ,old ,te/am5t ! bite ( dea? is bitt]1 :]e=e x is said1 ,prevail+ dea? has dev\r$#bbb4 ,9 ! ,new ,te/am5t sweet is ! ta/e ( life1 :i* has swall[$ up dea?1 :]e=e ! ,apo/le says1 ,dea? is swall[$ up 9 victory4 ,o dea?1 :]e is ?y /+1 ,o grave1 :]e is ?y victory8 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 iv4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xcv4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 xiii4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xxiii4 #dc4 #aj4 ,moreov]1 to use ! te/imony ( ! ,apo/les1 :5 ,god made man1 ,he re/$ f all ,8 works on ! sev5? day4 ,b :5 ! ,jews wilfully disobey$ ! comm&s ( _! ,god1 ! ,"l said1 ,if !y %all ent] into ,my re/4 ,& !re=e ! ,"l appo9t$ ano!r day1 :]e( ,he says1 ,to-day if ye w he> ,my voice4 ,= 9 g5]al ,scripture speaks ( two days1 ye/]day & to-day1 ( :i* x is said1 ,jesus ,*ri/ ! same1 ye/]day to-day & = ev]4 ,on ! fir/ day ! promise is made1 on ! second x is fulfill$4 ,b s9ce on ! =m] day nei!r ,moses nor ,jo%ua br\ght ! p into _! re/1 ,*ri/1 to ,:om ! ,fa!r said1 ,?is day h ,i begott5 ,!e1 has br\ght !m 9 to-day1 = by ,8 ,resurrection ,jesus has obta9$ peace = ,8 p4 ,! ,"l ,jesus is our re/2 ,:o says1 ,to-day %alt ?\ be ) ,me 9 ,p>adise4 ,= re/ is 9 heav51 n on e>?4 ,sid5ote3 ,rev4 xxii4 #af4 #aa4 ,:y !n ne$ ,i wat* ! ris+ & sett+ ( ! />s1 at ^: ris+ ! fall[s %\ld be pl\gh$ up & pi]c$ by ! h>d pl\gh-%>es1 & at ^: sett+ ! fruitful crop %\ld be cut d[n by ! sickle8 ,"o /> suffices = me 9 ! place ( all o!rs1 ! bright & morn+ ,/>1 at ,^: ris+ 0 s[n ! se$ n ( corn b ( m>tyrs2 :5 ,ra*el wept = h] *ildr51 & (f]$ 9 ! /ead ( ,*ri/ h] *ildr5 wa%$ 9 h] own te>s4 ,! sett+ ( ?is ,/> rais$ f ! tomb n ! s5seless relics ( ! fun]al pile1 b ! triumphant b&s ( ! re-animat$ dead4 #ab4 ,let !n ?is numb] sev5 be obs]v$ by u1 see+ t ! life ( man passes ?r\gh sev5 /ages to old age1 z ,hippocrates ! tea*] ( m$ic9e has expla9$ 9 8 writ+s4 ,! fir/ age is infancy1 ! second boyhood1 ! ?ird y\?1 ! f\r? adult age1 ! fif? manhood1 ! six? fulness ( ye>s1 ! sev5? old age4 ,?us we h ! infant1 ! boy1 ! y\?1 ! "y man1 ! man1 ! eld]1 ! ag$4 #ac4 ,solon h[ev] made t5 p]iods ( life1 ea* ( sev5 ye>s2 s t ! fir/ p]iod1 or infancy1 %\ld ext5d to ! gr[? ( ! tee?1 to *ew its food1 & utt] articulate words s z to seem intelligible2 boyhood aga9 ext5ds to ! "t ( pub]ty & ( c>nal temptation2 y\? to ! gr[? ( ! be>d2 adult age la/s until virtue has atta9$ its p]fection2 ! fif? is ! age ( manhood1 fitt$1 dur+ its :ole c\rse1 = m>riage2 ! six? belongs also to manhood1 9 t x is adapt$ to ! combat ( prud5ce1 & is /r5u\s 9 action2 ! sev5? & eigh? p]iod also exhibit man ripe 9 ye>s1 vigor\s 9 faculties1 & 8 disc\rse end[$ ) a grace ( utt]ance n unpleas+2 ! n9? p]iod has /ill "s /r5g? rema9+1 & 9 spee* & wisdom are ( a *a/5$ k9d2 ! t5? p]iod fills up ! measure1 & he :o has /r5g? to rea* x1 w aft] a full p]iod ( ye>s knock late at ! gate ( dea?4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 iv4 #ah4 #ad4 ,?us ,hippocrates & ,solon recogniz$ ei!r sev5 ages1 or p]iods ( age consi/+ ( sev5 ye>s4 ,9 ?is !n let ! numb] sev5 prevail2 b ! octave introduces "o un9t]rupt$ p]iod dur+ :i* we gr[ up into a p]fect man1 9 ! k ( ,god1 9 ! fulness ( fai?1 :]e9 ! measure ( a legitimate p]iod ( life is complet$4 #ae4 ,9 our inw>d p>ts also ! virtue ( ! sev5? numb] is manife/$2 = x is said t we h )9 u sev5 organs1 ! /oma*1 he>t1 lungs1 sple51 liv]1 & ! two kidneys1 & outw>dly sev5 also1 ! head1 ! h9d] p>ts1 ! belly1 two h&s & two feet4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 i4 #ba4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,s4 ,john ii4 #ah4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 v4 #ae4 #af4 ,v excell5t are ^! memb]s1 b subject to pa94 ,:o !n c d\bt t ! (fice ( ! ,octave1 :i* has r5ew$ ! :ole man1 s z n to be susceptible ( pa91 is m exalt$8 ,:]e=e ! sev5? age ( ! _w be+ complet$1 ! grace ( ! ,octave has %one ^u u1 t grace :i* has made man to be no long] ( ?is _w1 b above ! _w4 ,b n[ we live n accord+ to our own life b to t ( ,*ri/4 ,= to u to live is ,*ri/1 & to die is ga91 & ! life :i* ,i n[ live 9 ! fle% ,i live by ! fai? ( ! ,son ( ,god4 ,s says ! ,apo/le1 :5ce we ga!r t ! day ( ! _w is come to a close4 ,aga91 at ! la/ h\r ! ,"l ,jesus came1 & di$ = u1 & we are all dead 9 ,him1 t we may live to ,god4 ,x is n !n our =m] selves t n[ live1 b ,*ri/ live? 9 u4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 xxxi4 #ca1 #cb2 ,heb4 viii4 #h1 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #i4 #ag4 ,! numb] sev5 is pass$ away1 ! octave is arriv$4 ,ye/]day is gone1 to-day is come1 t promis$ day :]e9 we are admoni%$ to he> & foll[ ! ^w ( ,god4 ,t day ( ! ,old ,te/am5t is pass$ away1 t new day is come1 :]e9 ! ,new ,te/am5t is p]fect$1 :]e( x is said1 ,behold1 ! days come1 sai? ! ,"l1 :5 ,i w make a new cov5ant ) ! h\se ( ,israel1 & ) ! h\se ( ,judah2 n accord+ to ! cov5ant t ,i made ) _! fa!rs 9 ! day :5 ,i took !m by ! h& to lead !m out ( ! l& ( ,egypt4 ,he adds too ! reason :y ! ,te/am5t 0 *ang$1 ,because !y cont9u$ n 9 ,my cov5ant1 & ,i reg>d$ !m n1 sai? ! ,"l4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 iv4 #ad4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 vii4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ag4 ,ps4 cx4 #d4 #ah4 ,! prie/s ( ! ,law1 ! tribunals ( ! ,law h pass$ away2 let u draw nigh to our new ,high ,prie/1 to ! ?rone ( grace1 to ! gue/ ( our s\ls1 to ! ,prie/1 ,:o is n made aft] ! law ( ! c>nal comm&m5t1 b elect$ aft] ! p[] ( an endless life#bbc4 ,= ,he took n ?is hon\r to himself1 b 0 *os5 by ! ,fa!r1 z ! ,fa!r ,himself sai?1 ,?\ art a ,prie/ = ev]1 aft] ! ord] ( ,mel*is$e*4 ,o!r prie/s (f]$ = !mselves & = _! p2 ?is ,man1 n hav+ s91 t ,he %\ld (f] = ,himself1 (f]$ ,himself = ! :ole _w1 & by ,8 own blood ent]$ into ! ,sanctu>y4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 x4 #g4 #ai4 ,he !n is ! new ,prie/ & ! new ,victim1 n ( ! law b above ! law1 ! univ]sal ,m$iator1 ! ,light ( ! _w1 ,:o said1 ,lo ,i come1 & came4 ,to ,him !n let u draw ne> 9 ! fulness ( fai?1 ador+ & besee*+ & hop+ 9 ,him1 ,:om ) our eyes we see n1 b ,:om we embrace ) our he>ts1 to ,:om be glory & hon\r = ev]4 ,f>ewell1 my son2 love me1 = ,i love y4 ,,lett] ,,xlv4 ,a4,d4 #che4 ,s4 ,,ambrose replies to ! inquiry ( ,sab9us :e!r he _h writt5 conc]n+ ,p>adise1 & :at 0 8 op9ion conc]n+ x4 ,hav+ fir/ t\*$ on ! hi/orical description ( ! place1 he proce$s to ! my/ical explanation ( x4 ,& hav+ %ewn t ,p>adise is situate 9 ! pr9cipal region ( ! s\l1 he tea*es :at is signifi$ by ! sev]al p>ts !re(1 & :at m5 %\ld imitate 9 ! s]p5t4 ,la/ly1 hav+ decl>$ ! greatness ( human weakness & :at great love ,god has %ewn u f ! beg9n+1 he exhorts m5 to fly ! pleasures ( ! s5ses4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,sab9us4 #a4 ,,hav+ read my "w on ! six days ( creation1 y h ?\ght good to enquire :e!r ,i h add$ ought conc]n+ ,p>adise1 & to express y\r /rong desire to "k :at op9ion ,i hold conc]n+ x4 ,i h1 9 tru?1 writt5 on ?is subject1 ?\gh n yet a vet]an prie/4 #b4 ,! op9ions ab\t x ,i h f\nd to be _m & v>i\s4 ,josephus1 z an hi/orian1 tells u x is a place fill$ ) trees & ?ick %rubs1 & t x is wat]$ by a riv] :i* divides itself into f\r /reams4 ,its wat]s be+ ?us ga!r$ into "o1 ?is region does n entirely empty & deprive itself ( its fe$]s1 b up to ?is day bur/s out into f\nta9s & s5ds =? its w9d+ /reams1 n\ri%+ by !m h] (fspr+ z f ! full brea/s ( a pi\s "m4 #c4 ,o!rs exp\nd x diff]5tly1 b all agree t 9 ,p>adise is ! deep root$ ,tree ( life1 & ! ,tree ( ,k :]eby good & evil are disc]n$1 ! o!r trees also1 full ( vigor1 & life1 endu$ bo? ) brea? & reason4 ,:]e=e we conclude t ! real ,p>adise is no e>?ly "o :i* c be se52 t x is plac$ 9 no spot ( gr\nd1 b 9 ! highe/ "p ( our own nature1 :i* receives animation & life f ! p[]s ( ! s\l1 & f ! communication ( ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 xi4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,cant4 iv4 #ab4 #d4 ,moreov]1 ,solomon by inspiration ( ! ,_s has pla9ly %[n t ,p>adise is 9 man himself4 ,& see+ t he decl>es ! my/]ies ei!r ( ! s\l & ! ,^w1 or ( ,*ri/ & ! ,*ur*1 he says ( ! virg9 s\l1 or ( ! ,*ur* :i* he wi%$ to pres5t z a *a/e virg9 to ,*ri/1 ,a g>d5 enclos$ is my si/]1 my sp\se1 a spr+ seal$ up1 a f\nta9 clos$4 #e4 #8,p>adisus' is ! ,greek1 #8hortus' ! ,lat9 "n4 ,& 9 ! ,lat9 text we read t ,susannah 0 9 a p>adise4 ,adam too 0 9 a p>adise4 ,let x n tr\ble y !n t "s ,lat9 manuscripts h ! ^w #8hortus1' o!rs #8p>adisus4' #f4 ,:]e ! *a/e wife is1 !re also is ! virg92 ! *os5 virg9 has inde$ h] b>ri]s & enclosures1 b bo? are 9 a g>d51 t ?us by ! %ade ( virtue !y may be %ield$ f ! heats ( ! body & concupisc5ce ( ! fle%4 #g4 ,h5ce also ,p>adise is 9 our highe/ "p1 ?ick set ) ! gr[? ( _m op9ions1 & :]e9 *iefly ,god ha? plac$ ! ,tree ( life1 t is1 ! root ( piety1 = ?is is ! true sub/ance ( our life1 t we %\ld (f] due s]vice to our ,"l & ,god4 #h4 ,he has likewise plant$ )9 u a se$-plot ( ! k ( good & evil2 = man alone ( all creatures ( ! e>? possesses ! k ( good & evil4 ,div]s o!r plants are also !re1 ^: fruits are virtues4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 iii4 #b1 #c4 #i4 ,n[ s9ce ,god knew t man's affections1 once endu$ ) k1 w\ld m readily incl9e t[>ds craft ?an t[>ds p]fect prud5ce1 7= h[ c\ld ! qualities ( ,8 "w be conceal$ f ,8 disc]n+ eye1 ,:o _h set up c]ta9 b\nd>ies 9 our s\l87 ,he desir$ to ca/ out craft f ,p>adise1 & z ! provid5t ,au?or ( our salvation1 to place !re9 ! desire ( life & ! discipl9e ( piety4 ,:]e=e ,he comm&$ man to eat ( e tree :i* is 9 ,p>adise1 b t ( ! tree ( k ( good & evil he %\ld n eat4 #aj4 ,b s9ce all creatures are subject to passions1 lu/1 ) ! /eal? ( a s]p5t1 has crept ov] man's affections3 well !re=e has holy ,moses repres5t$ lu/ "u ! similitude ( a s]p5t2 = x creeps ^u its belly l a s]p5t1 n walk+ on foot1 nor rais$ up on legs1 glid+ along by ! s9u\s contortions1 z x 71 ( its :ole body4 ,its food1 z t ( ! s]p5t1 is e>?ly1 = x kn[s n heav5ly food1 b fe$s on c>nal ?+s1 & *anges itself into v>i\s k9ds ( desire1 & b5ds to & fro 9 tortu\s wrea?s4 ,x has poison 9 its fangs1 :]eby ! belly ( e luxuri\s man is ripp$ up1 ! glutton is sla91 ! lick] up ( di%es p]i%es4 ,h[ _m h be5 bur/ by w9e1 weak5$ by drunk5ness1 di/5d$ by gluttony4 #aa4 ,n[ ,i und]/& :y ! ,"l ,god brea!d on ! face ( man2 = !re is ! seat & !re are ! incitem5ts to lu/1 ! eyes1 ! e>s1 ! nose & ! m\?2 x 0 to =tify our s5ses aga9/ lu/4 ,n[ x 0 ?is lu/1 :i*1 z a s]p5t1 inspir$ u ) craft1 = x is n lu/ b lab\r & con/ant m$itation1 :i*1 by ,god's grace1 gives p]fect wisdom4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xi4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,eccles4 vii4 #aa4 #ab4 ,n[ s9ce ! po/]ity ( ,adam are involv$ 9 ! sn>es ( ! s]p5t1 let u imitate h]e9 ! fraud ( ! s]p5t1 & n run our head into dang]1 b be c>eful ( its security beyond t ( our o!r memb]s1 = ! head ( e man is ,*ri/4 ,let ?is rema9 safe1 t ! poison ( ! s]p5t may n h>m u4 ,= ,wisdom is good ) an inh]itance1 t is1 ) fai?1 = !re is an inh]itance to !m t believe 9 ,god4 #ac4 ,b if t fir/ man1 :o1 dwell+ 9 ,p>adise1 conv]s$ ) ,god1 c\ld fall s easily1 ?\gh made ( t virg9 clay :i* _h lately be5 =m$ & creat$ by ! ^w ( ,god1 nor z yet clott$ ) gore & ! murd] ( k9dr$1 nor pollut$ by iniquity & %ame2 nor condemn$ 9 our fle% to ! curse ( a guilty po/]ity2 h[ mu* m easily aft]w>ds did ! smoo?-worn pa? ( s9 lead ! human race to a great] fall1 :51 "o aft] ano!r1 g5]ations m & m deprav$ succe$$ o!rs less wick$8 #ad4 ,= if ! magnet has su* natural p[] z to attract iron to x1 & transfuse itself into ! "* ( iron1 s t (t5 :5 p]sons1 wi%+ to try ! exp]im5t1 apply iron r+s to ! same /one1 x reta9s all equally firmly3 :]eas1 if to t r+ to :i* ! /one adh]es y add ano!r1 & s on 9 succession1 al?\gh ! natural p[] ( ! magnet rea*es ?r\gh all 9 succession1 x b9ds ! fir/ ) a firm1 ! h9d]mo/ ) a slight] bond3 if su* be ! case1 h[ mu* m mu/ ! condition & nature ( ! human race h fall5 f a pure /ate into "o less pure1 see+ t x 0 always attract$ to a g5]ation m wick$ ?an itself8 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xiv4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 v4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 viii4 #e1 #f4 #ae4 ,= if ! p[] ( nature is dim9i%$ ev5 by pass+ ?r\gh ^? sub/ances :i* are n capable ( s91 h[ mu* m mu/ its vig\r be abat$ by m9ds & bodies pollut$ by ! /a9 ( crime8 ,:]e=e1 see+ t wick$ness _h increas$1 t innoc5ce _h decay$1 t !re 0 no "o t did good1 no1 n "o2 ! ,"l came 9 ord] to =m anew1 nay to augm5t1 ! grace ( nature2 t :]e s9 _h ab\nd$1 grace might mu* m ab\nd4 ,x is pla9 !n bo? t ,god is ! ,creator ( man1 & t !re is "o ,god n _m gods2 b t !re is "o ,god ,:o made ! _w1 & "o _w1 n _m worlds1 z ! philosoph]s ass]t4 #af4 ,fir/ !re=e ,he creat$ ! _w1 & !n its inhabitant1 man1 t ! :ole _w might be 8 c\ntry4 ,= if1 up to ?is day1 :]ev] ! wise man goes1 he f9ds himself a citiz51 he und]/&s 8 own position1 he consid]s himself no :]e z a /rang] or soj\rn]1 h[ mu* m 0 t fir/ man an inhabitant ( ! :ole _w1 &1 z ! ,greeks say1 a cosmopolite1 he :o 0 ! rec5t creation ( ,god1 conv]s+ cont9ually ) ,him1 ! fell[-citiz5 ( ! sa9ts1 ! se$-plot ( virtue1 set ov] all creatures 9 ! e>? sea & air1 :o consid]$ ! :ole _w to be 8 dom9ion2 :om ! ,"l def5d$ z ,8 own "w1 & z a lov+ ,fa!r & ,mak] nev] des]t$8 ,9 f9e ,he s *]i%$ ?is ,8 creation1 z to r$eem him :5 lo/1 to receive him :5 bani%$1 :5 dead to raise him to life by ! passion ( ,8 ,only-begott5 ,son4 ,:]e=e ,god is ! ,au?or ( man1 &1 z a good ,creator1 loves ,8 own "w1 z a graci\s ,fa!r1 ab&ons n him1 :om1 9 ! "* ( a ri* h\sehold]1 ,he has r$eem$ at ! co/ ( ,8 own possessions4 #ag4 ,let u be on our gu>d !re=e t ?is man1 t is1 our und]/&+#bbd be n en]vat$ by t woman1 t is passion1 :o 0 h]self deceiv$ & beguil$ by ! pleasure ( our s5ses2 t %e d n circumv5t & draw him ov] to h] own maxims & op9ions4 ,let u fly pleasure z a s]p5t2 x has _m allurem5ts1 & especially z reg>ds man4 ,= o!r animals are captivat$ by gre$9ess aft] food2 man1 9 t ! p[]s ( 8 eyes & e>s are m v>i$1 is expos$ to great] dang]s4 ,f>ewell2 love me1 z y inde$ d1 = ,i love y4 ,,lett] ,,xlvi4 ,a4,d4 #chi4 ,,sab9us1 :o 0 ,bi%op ( ,plac5tia1 _h writt5 to ,s4 ,ambrose to tell him ( an ,apoll9>ian h]etic1 :o appe>s1 aft] be+ condemn$ at ,plac5tia1 to h gone to ,milan4 ,s4 ,ambrose 9 ?is reply /ates h[ he _h answ]$ him f ,holy ,scripture1 & refut$ 8 false int]pretations1 especially ( ! passage 9 ! ,epi/le to ! ,philippians & ann\nces t he has baffl$ him1 & t he is #8prep>+ to flee4' ,,ambrose ,,to ,,sab9us4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 ii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,eccles4 x4 #h4 #a4 ,,! man ( :om y h writt5 to me z a dissem9ator ( p]nici\s doctr9es is a v light "*1 & has already receiv$ ! rew>d ( 8 poison4 ,= he has be5 repli$ to publicly1 & :at he _h s[n 9 private he has reap$ op5ly4 ,i _h previ\sly e/eem$ him va9 & envi\s only1 b :5 ?is language ( 8 rea*$ my e>s1 ,i imm$iately answ]$ t he 0 infect$ by ! v5om ( ,apoll9>is1 :o w n admit t our ,"l ,jesus became a s]vant = u :5 ,he took ^u ,him our fle%2 & ?is1 al?\gh ! ,apo/le decl>es t ,he took on ,him ! =m ( a s]vant4 ,?is is ! bulw>k1 ?is is ! h$ge ( our fai?2 he :o de/roys ?is %all be de/roy$ himself1 z x is writt51 ,:oso breake? an h$ge1 a s]p5t %all bite him4 #b4 ,at fir/ ,i g5tly ask$ him1 ,:y d y :at is 9 itself good ) evil int5t8 ,= ,i e/eem x a fav\r if any "o :o reads my writ+s w tell me ( any ?+ :i* causes him surprise4 ,& ?is1 fir/1 because ev5 9 ?+s :i* ,i "k ,i may be deceiv$4 ,_m ?+s pass by ! e> unhe$$1 _m ?+s s\nd diff]5tly to o!rs1 x is well1 if x be possible1 to be on "o's gu>d 9 all matt]s4 ,next1 because x does n become me to be di/urb$1 see+ t _m que/ions are moot$ conc]n+ ! words ( ! ,apo/les & ^? ( ! ,gospel & our ,"l ,himself1 if ?+s are f\nd 9 my writ+s also1 :i* p consid] subjects ( dispute4 ,= _m indulge _! own hum\r1 l t man :o compass$ ! :ole _w1 t he might f9d "s "o to c5sure1 n "o :om he might deem wor?y ( imitation4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xi4 #be4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cix4 #be1 #bf4 #c4 ,n[ ?is man discov]$ a na/y means ( cavill+ at some?+ 9 my writ+s1 s9ce 9 comm5t+ ^u ! passage 9 :i* ! ,"l ,jesus said1 ,i ?ank ,!e1 ,fa!r1 ,"l ( heav5 & e>?1 ,i /at$ t x 0 int5d$ to %[ t ,he is ! ,fa!r ( ! ,son & ! ,"l ( ! creature4 ,nev]!less 9 ! ,psalm ! ,son has pla9ly call$ ! ,fa!r1 ,"l3 ,!y t look$ ^u ,me %ak$ _! heads3 help ,me1 ,o ,"l ,my ,god4 ,= speak+ 9 ! =m ( a s]vant ,he call$ ,him ,"l ,:om ,he knew to be ,8 ,fa!r2 ?\gh equal 9 ! =m ( ,god1 proclaim+ ,himself to be a s]vant accord+ to ! sub/ance ( ,8 fle%2 = slav]y is ( ! fle%1 lord%ip ( ! ,godhead4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 v4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 v4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 ii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 v4 #ba4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iii4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xv4 #bh4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts iii4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,rev4 v4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxii4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ee4 #d4 ,fir/ !n y\r great sagacity p]ceives t :at is said 9 ! ,gospel has ref]5ce to ! times ( ! ,gospel1 :5 ! ,"l ,jesus dwelt among m5 9 human =m2 b n[ we "k ,*ri/ accord+ to ! fle% no long]4 ,be x t ,he 0 s se5 & kn[n by !m ( old1 n[ old ?+s are pass$ away1 all ?+s are become new4 ,b all ?+s are f ,god1 ,:o has reconcil$ u by ,*ri/ unto ,himself2 = we 7 dead1 & !re=e ,"o 0 made a s]vant = all4 ,:y d ,i say1 a s]vant8 ,he 0 made s91 a reproa*1 a curse4 ,= ! ,apo/le has said t ,he 0 made s9 = u1 t ! ,"l ,jesus 0 made a curse = u4 ,he has said1 :5 all ?+s %all be subdu$ unto ,him1 !n %all ,he also ,himself be subject4 ,pet] also said 9 ! ,acts ( ! ,apo/les1 ,9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/ ( ,naz>e?1 rise up & walk4 ,!n he said also1 t ,god _h glorifi$ ,8 ,s]vant ,jesus1 & no "o br+s any *>ge aga9/ him conc]n+ ! "t4 ,b 9 ! ,apocalypse ,he is call$ a ,lamb by ,john1 9 ! ,psalm ,he is call$ a worm & no man4 ,he 0 made all ^! ?+s t ,he might blunt ! /+ ( our dea?1 t ,he might take away our slav]y1 t ,he might aboli% our curses1 our s9s1 our reproa*es4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xvi4 #ah4 ,sid5ote3 ,is4 liii4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 ii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xxiii4 #cd4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xl4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 liii4 #b4 #e4 ,^! ?+s & o!rs & _m m y h writt5 me ^w t y answ]$ to "o :o consult$ y2 &1 see+ t !y are conta9$ 9 ,holy ,scripture1 h[ %\ld any "o hesitate to utt] :at has be5 ?us pi\sly writt51 t5d+ z !y d to ! glory ( ,*ri/1 n to ,8 disp>agem5t8 ,= if x is said ( ,8 gift1 t is1 ( ! manna1 t he t ga!r$ little _h no lack#bbe1 he t ga!r$ mu* _h no?+ ov]#bbf1 c\ld ,he ,himself suff] dim9ution or increase8 ,= 9 :at respect 0 ,he dim9i%$ by tak+ ^u ,him our bondage1 our infirmities8 ,he 0 humbl$1 ,he 0 9 ! =m ( a s]vant1 b ,he 0 also 9 ! glory ( ,god ! ,fa!r4 ,he 0 a worm ^u ! ,cross1 b ,he also =gave ! s9s ( ,8 p]secutors4 ,he 0 a reproa*1 b ,he is also ! glory ( ! ,"l1 z x is writt51 ,! glory ( ! ,"l %all be reveal$1 & all fle% %all see x toge!r4 ,:at did ,he lose ,:o is want+ 9 no?+8 ,he _h inde$ no =m or comel9ess1 b ,he _h ! fulness ( ! ,godhead4 ,he 0 acc\nt$ weak1 b ,he ceas$ n to be ! ,p[] ( ,god4 ,he 0 se5 9 human =m1 b !re %one ^u e>? ! ,div9e ,maje/y & ! glory ( ! ,fa!r4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 ii4 #f1 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xlv4 #b4 #f4 ,well !re=e has ! ,apo/le repeat$ ! same ^w1 say+ ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,:o be+ 9 ! =m ( ,god ?\ght x n robb]y to be equal ) ,god2 b made ,himself ( no reputation & took ^u ,him ! =m ( a s]vant4 ,:at is ! mean+ ( 9 ! =m ( ,god b 9 ! fulness ( ! ,godhead1 9 ! expression ( ! ,div9e p]fection8 ,be+ !re=e 9 ! fulness ( ! ,godhead1 ,he empti$ ,himself ( x1 & receiv$ ! fulness ( human nature & p]fection3 z no?+ 0 want+ to ,him z ,god s nei!r 0 !re any ?+ want+ to ,8 complet5ess z ,man1 t 9 ei!r =m ,he might be p]fect4 ,:]e=e ,david also says1 ,?\ art fair] ?an ! *ildr5 ( m54 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iv4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 ii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 xvii4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 viii4 #b1 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xi4 #cc1 #dd4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxvii4 #eb4 #g4 ,! ,apoll9>ian is confut$1 he has no refuge to turn to1 he is caught 9 8 own net4 ,= he himself _h said1 ,he took ^u him ! =m ( a s]vant1 ,he 0 n *os5 to be a s]vant4 ,i ask aga9 !re=e1 :at is ! mean+ ( 9 ! =m ( ,god8 ,he replies1 ,9 ! nature ( ,god4 ,= !re are ^?1 says ! ,apo/le1 :i* by nature are no gods4 ,i enquire1 :at is ! mean+ ( took ^u ,him ! =m ( a s]vant8 ,d\btless1 z ,i h /at$1 ! p]fection ( ! nature & condition ( man1 t ,he might be 9 ! lik5ess ( man4 ,& he has said well ! lik5ess1 n ( ! fle%1 b ( m51 = ,he is 9 ! same fle%4 ,b s9ce ,he alone 0 )\t s91 b all m5 are 9 s91 ,he 0 se5 9 ! =m ( man4 ,:]e=e ! prophet also says1 ,he is a man yet :o c "k him#bbg8 ,man accord+ to ! fle%1 b beyond man accord+ to ! ,div9e op]ation4 ,:5 he t\*$ ! lep] ,he 0 se5 z man1 b above man :5 ,he cleans$ him4 ,:5 ,he wept ov] ,laz>us dead1 ,he wept z man1 b ,he 0 above m5 :5 ,he comm&$ ! dead to come =? ) b\nd feet4 ,he 0 se5 z man :5 ,he hung ^u ! cross1 b above man :5 ! graves 7 op5$ & ,he rais$ ! dead4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 ii4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,tim4 ii4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #ad4 #h4 ,nor has ! ,apoll9>ian v5om any cause = compla9+ because x is ?us x writt51 ,& be+ f\nd 9 fa%ion#bbh z a man1 = ,jesus is n h]eby d5i$ to be man1 = 9 ano!r place ,paul himself calls ,him1 ,! ,m$iator betwe5 ,god & man1 ! man ,*ri/ ,jesus1 b r ,8 manhood is e/abli%$4 ,= x is ! cu/om & mann] ( ,scripture s to express itself1 & we read also 9 ! ,gospel1 ,& we beheld ,8 glory1 ! glory z ( ! ,only-begott5 ( ! ,fa!r4 ,9 ! same way !re=e t ,he is call$ z ! only-begott51 yet x is n d5i$ t ,he is truly ! only-begott5 ,son ( ,god1 s ,he is said to be z man1 yet x is n d5i$ t ! p]fection ( manhood exi/$ 9 ,him4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 ii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iv4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxix4 #ia4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 lxxxix4 #bj1 #bf1 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 lxxxvi4 #b4 #i4 ,:ile1 !n1 ,he 0 9 ! =m ( a s]vant1 humbl$ ev5 unto dea?1 ,he yet rema9$ 9 ! glory ( ,god4 ,:at injury !n 0 ,8 /ate ( subjection to ,him8 ,we read t ,he 0 made a s]vant1 because we read t ,he 0 made ( a ,virg9 & creat$ 9 ! fle%1 = e creature is a s]vant1 z ! ,prophet says2 ,= all ?+s s]ve ,!e4 ,:]e=e also ,god ! ,fa!r says1 ,i h f\nd ,david ,my s]vant1 ) ,my holy oil h ,i ano9t$ him4 ,he %all call ,me1 ,?\ art my ,fa!r1 my ,god1 & my /rong salvation2 & ,i w make him ,my fir/-born2 & 9 ano!r ,psalm1 ,pres]ve ,?\ my s\l = ,i am holy3 save ,?y s]vant1 & aft]w>ds 9 ! same ,psalm1 ,give ,?y /r5g? unto ,?y s]vant1 & help ! son ( ,?y h&maid4 ,?us ,i h collect$ ! words ( ! ,fa!r & ( ! ,son1 t ,i may answ] n ) human argum5ts b by ! ,div9e oracles4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxxi4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xlix4 #a-c4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xli4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #ah4 #aj4 ,9 ano!r passage ,he says1 ,into ,?y h&s ,i comm5d ,my _s1 &1 ,?\ ha/ set ,my feet 9 a l>ge room1 &1 ,i became a repro( among all ,m9e enemies4 ,& 9 ! same ,psalm1 ,%ew ,?y s]vant ! light ( ,?y c\nt5ance4 ,by ! m\? ( ,isaiah too ! ,son ( ,god ,himself says1 ,f my "m's womb ! ,"l ha? call$ ,my "n1 & ,he ha? made ,my m\? l a %>p sword1 9 ! %ad[ ( ,8 h& ha? ,he hid ,me1 & made ,me a poli%$ %aft2 9 ,8 quiv] ha? ,he hid ,me2 & said unto ,me1 ,?\ art ,my s]vant1 ,o ,israel4 ,= ! ,son ( ,god is also call$ ,israel1 z 9 ano!r place1 ,b ?\1 ,israel1 ,my ,s]vant ,jacob1 :om ,i h *os54 ,= ,he alone ha? truly n only se5 b also decl>$ ,god ! ,fa!r4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xlix4 #c1 #d1 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xlix4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xlii4 #f4 xlix4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,ezek4 xxxiv4 #bc1 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,ze*4 iii4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 iii4 #c4 #aa4 ,& x goes on1 ,9 :om ,i w be glorifi$4 ,!n ,i said1 ,i h lab\r$ 9 va91 ,i h sp5t my /r5g? = n\ght1 & 9 va93 yet surely my judgm5t is ) ! ,"l1 & my "w ) my ,god4 ,& n[ sai? ! ,"l t =m$ me f ! womb to be ,8 s]vant1 to br+ ,jacob aga9 to ,him & ,israel4 ,:o ha? ga!r$ ! p ( ,god b ,*ri/8 ,:o is glorifi$ be=e ! ,"l8 ,:o is ! ,p[] ( ,god8 ,he to ,:om ! ,fa!r ha? said1 ,x is a light ?+ t ,?\ %\lde/ be ,my s]vant#bbi1 & ,he to ,:om ,he says ,behold1 ,i w give ,!e = a cov5ant ( ! p1 = a light ( ! ,g5tiles1 t ,?\ mighte/ be ,my ,salvation unto ! end ( ! e>?4 ,( ,him ,he has also spok5 by ! m\? ( ! prophet ,ezekiel1 say+1 ,i w set up "o ,%eph]d ov] !m1 & ,he %all fe$ !m1 ev5 ,my ,s]vant ,david1 ,he %all fe$ !m1 & ,he %all be _! ,%eph]d4 ,& ,i ! ,"l w be _! ,god1 & ,my ,s]vant ,david a ,pr9ce among !m4 ,n[ k+ ,david 0 already dead1 & !re=e ! true ,david1 ! truly humble1 ! truly meek1 ! true ,son ( ,god1 /rong ( h&1 is ann\nc$ by ?is "n2 he also is int5d$ 9 ! book ( ! prophet ,ze*>iah1 :]e ,god ! ,fa!r says1 ,behold ,i w s5d my s]vant1 ! ,ori5t#bcj is ,8 "n4 ,did !n ,8 be+ clo!d 9 fil?y g>m5ts deprive ! ,sun ( righte\sness ( ! brightness ( ,8 ,godhead8 #ab4 ,& :y ne$ ,i say m8 ,%all we deem s]vitude to be a /ate ( great] weakness ?an t ( be+ made s91 ( be+ a curse1 a reproa*1 ?an ! infirmities :i* ,he bore = our sakes t we might be sav$ f !m8 ,= ,he 0 made all ( ^! t ,he might relieve ! _w f !m4 ,b !y w n admit t ,he 0 made a s]vant1 a reproa*1 a curse1 because !y affirm t ! ,^w & ! fle% are ( "o sub/ance1 & say1 ,because ,he r$eem$ u ,he is call$ a s]vant1 & ought to be call$ s94 ,& !y d n p]ceive ?is to be ! glory ( ,*ri/1 t 9 ,8 ,inc>nation ,he took ^u ,him ! /ate ( a s]vant t ,he might re/ore lib]ty to all2 ,he bore our s9s1 t ,he might take away ! s9 ( ! _w4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iii4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,is4 xlix4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 ii4 #af4 #ac4 ,he 0 made a s]vant1 ,he 0 made s9 & a curse1 t ?\ mighte/ cease to be a s]vant ( s91 & t ,he might absolve !e f ! curse ( ! ,div9e judgm5t4 ,he !re=e took ^u ,him ?y curse1 = ,curs$ is e "o t hange? on a tree4 ,he 0 made a curse ^u ! cross1 t ?\ mighte/ be bless$ 9 ! k+dom ( ,god4 ,he 0 disgrac$1 ,he 0 vilifi$ & set at n\ght4 ,he said1 ,i h lab\r$ 9 va91 ?r\gh ,:om ,paul 0 enabl$ to say1 ,i h n lab\r$ 9 va94 ,?is ,he did t ,he might conf] on ,8 s]vants ! fruit ( good works & ! glory ( ! prea*+ ( ! ,gospel1 :]eby ! _w might be releas$ f ! bur!n ( its toil4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 xvii4 #aa4 #ad4 ,on he>+ ^! ?+s ! p>tridge#bca 0 left 9 ! mid/ ( h] days1 %e :o cri$ t %e might ga!r ! ?+s :i* %e did n lay1 & 0 ov]come by ! voice ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,& ev5 n[ is %e prep>+ = flight4 ,f>ewell2 love me1 = ,i love y4 ,,lett] ,,xlvii4 ,a4,d4 #cij4 ,,?is brief lett] 0 s5t ) a book :i* ,sab9us _h ask$ =4 ,x is a fri5dly invitation to a regul> correspond5ce1 z br++ fri5ds toge!r 9 _s :o are sev]$ 9 body4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,sab9us4 #a4 ,i ,,h transmitt$ ! volume y ask$ =1 writt5 m cle>ly & neatly ?an ! "o :i* ,i _h previ\sly s5t1 9 ord] t by ! facility ( its p]usal y\r judgm5t ( x might be unimp$$4 ,= ! orig9al copy 0 writt5 n = appe>ance1 b = use1 = ,i d n always employ a scribe1 especially at night1 at :i* "t ,i am unwill+ to be a tr\ble & a bur!n to o!rs1 & fur!r1 because ! words ,i am !n dictat+ fl[ on ) a k9d ( impetuosity1 & 9 a rapid /ream4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xlv4 #b4 #b4 ,b z ,i am desir\s to select ) precision ! words :i* my old age employs 9 its famili> int]c\rse1 & to proce$ ) a sl[ /ep1 ,i ?9k ! use ( my own h&s 9 writ+ befits me bett]2 t ,i may seem r to conceal my words ?an lu/ily give v5t to !m2 & may n h to blu% at ! pres5ce ( him :o is writ+ = me1 b1 hav+ no "o 9 ! secret ( my words1 may weigh :at ,i write ) eye z well z ) e>s4 ,=1 9 ! words ( ,scripture1 ! tongue is swift] ?an ! h&2 ,my tongue is ! p5 ( a ready writ]4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 vi4 #aa4 #c4 ,& ?\gh y may p]haps say t ! swiftness is "h attribut$ to ! writ]1 ! mean+ w nev]!less n escape y t x is only ! swiftness ( a ready writ] :i* c take d[n ! words ( ! prophetic tongue4 ,! ,apo/le ,paul also wrote ) 8 own h&1 z he says himself1 ,i h writt5 unto y ) m9e own h&4 ,he did x to %[ hon\r1 we d x f ba%fulness4 #d4 ,b :ile y\r judgem5t ( my book is /ill 9 susp5se1 let u ent]ta9 ea* o!r by lett]s2 ! advantage :]e( is t al?\gh sev]$ f ea* o!r by di/ance ( space we may be unit$ 9 affection2 = by ?is means ! abs5t h ! image ( ea* o!r's pres5ce reflect$ back ^u !m1 & conv]sation by writ+ unites ! sev]$4 ,by ?is means also we int]*ange ?\ghts ) our fri5d1 & transpose our m9d into 84 #e4 ,n[ if1 accord+ to y\r admonition1 !re is any sav\r ( anci5t writ+s 9 our lett]s1 n only d our m9ds seem to be unit$ by ?is progress 9 true doctr9e1 b also ! =m & fa%ion ( a m intimate conv]se seems to be set =?1 9 t ! discussion :i* is ?us ent]$ ^u by mutual inquiry & reply appe>s to place 9 pres5ce ( ea* o!r ^? fri5ds :o 9 ?is mann] *all5ge & engage "o ano!r4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 v4 #c4 #f4 ,& :y ne$ ,i produce ! example ( our ance/ors1 :o by _! lett]s h in/ill$ fai? into ! m9ds ( ! p1 & h writt5 to :ole nations toge!r1 & h %ewn !mselves to be pres5t al?\gh writ+ f a di/ance1 accord+ to ! words ( ! ,apo/le1 t he 0 abs5t 9 body1 b pres5t 9 _s1 n only 9 writ+ b also 9 judg+4 ,aga91 he condemn$ !m :ile abs5t by epi/le1 & also absolv$ !m by epi/le2 = ! epi/le ( ,paul 0 a c]ta9 image ( 8 pres5ce & =m ( 8 "w4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 x4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #aa4 #g4 ,= ! epi/les ( ! ,apo/les 7 n1 l ^? ( o!rs1 weighty & p[]ful1 b 8 bodily pres5ce weak1 & 8 spee* contemptible1 b 8 lett] 0 ( t k9d t su* z 0 ! sub/ance ( 8 "w su* also 0 ! =m ( 8 precept2 = su*1 says he1 z we are 9 ^w by lett]s :5 abs5t1 su* w we be also 9 de$ :5 we are pres5t4 ,he impr9t$ ! image ( 8 pres5ce on 8 lett]s1 he decl>$ its fruit & te/imony 9 8 "w4 ,f>ewell2 love me1 z inde$ y d1 = ,i love y4 ,,lett] ,,xlviii4 ,s4 ,,ambrose 9 ?is lett] begs ,sab9us to exam9e ! books :i* he s5ds to him c>efully1 & to criticise !m freely1 z a pro( ( true fri5d%ip1 & at ! same "t add+ to ! value ( ! works4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,sab9us4 #a4 ,,y h s5t me back my volumes1 & ,i %all hold !m 9 great] e/eem ow+ to y\r judgm5t4 ,i h !re=e s5t y o!rs1 n s mu* because ,i 0 delight$ at wi%+ = y\r fav\rable judgm5t1 z ( t tru? :i* ,i h ask$ & y h promis$ to decl>e to me2 = %\ld any ?+ /rike y ,i w\ld r x _h ! correction ( y\r judgm5t be=e x goes abroad beyond ! p[] ( recal1 ?an t y %\ld praise :at is blam$ by o!rs4 ,x is on ?is acc\nt t ,i h reque/$ to h y\r op9ion ( ^? ?+s :i* y ask$ me to write1 = ,i h n s mu* desir$ t :at ,i publi% f "t to "t %\ld be read by y1 z t !y %\ld be submitt$ to ! acc\nt :i* y\r judgm5t %all take ( !m4 ,& ?is judgm5t1 z "o said ( old1 w n require#bcb a long sitt+ & delay4 ,= surely x is easy = y to judge ( my writ+s4 #b4 ,?us f>1 on y\r invitation1 ,i h ?\ght x "r to proce$2 x is n[ y\r "p to disc]n cle>ly & exam9e c>efully :at requires correction1 t y may ?us escape be+ inculpat$ 9 ^? faults :i* may h /ol5 unaw>es ^u myself4 ,= someh[ ov] & above t want ( caution :i* envelops me z ) a mi/1 e "o is beguil$ 9 :at he himself writes1 & its faults escape 8 e>4 ,& z a man takes pleasure 9 8 *ildr5 ev5 ?\gh de=m$1 s also is a writ] flatt]$ by 8 own disc\rses h[ev] ungraceful4 ,h[ frequ5tly are words put =? uncauti\sly or und]/ood less *>itably ?an "o means2 or "s ambiguity escapes f u2 ?+s1 moreov]1 :i* are to be subject$ to ! judgm5t ( o!rs we ought to weigh n s mu* by our own z by ano!r's op9ion1 & to sep>ate f x e gra9 ( malevol5ce4 #c4 ,be s k9d !re=e z to l5d an e> ( ke5 att5tion1 p]use ! :ole ?or\ghly1 te/ my disc\rses1 see :e!r !y conta91 n rhetorical *>ms & p]suasive words1 b a s\nd fai? & a sob] confession4 ,affix a m>k on words ( d\btful weight & :i* are deceitful 9 ! scales1 t ! adv]s>y may n make out any ?+ to tell 9 8 fav\r4 ,let him meet ) defeat if he ent]s into ! conte/4 ,t book is 9 a bad condition1 :i* _c be def5d$ )\t a *ampion2 = a book :i* goes =? )\t a m$iator has to speak = itself2 my book h[ev] %all n g =? f me1 unless x receive au?ority f y4 ,:5 !n y bid x g =?1 & give y\r ^w = x1 let x be left to its own keep+4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 iv4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxviii4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,col4 ii4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 ii4 #g1 #h4 #d4 ,b1 s9ce ! k+dom ( ,god is n 9 ^w b 9 p[]1 if a ^w (f5d y consid] ! p[] ( its pr(ession4 ,by pr(ession ,i mean t decision ( fai? :i* we hold1 z h&$ d[n by our fa!rs1 aga9/ ! ,sabellians & ,arians1 t we wor%ip ,god ! ,fa!r & ,8 ,only-begott5 ,son & ! ,holy ,_s1 t ?is ,tr9ity is ( "o ,sub/ance ,maje/y & ,div9ity2 t 9 ?is ,"n ( ! ,fa!r & ( ! ,son & ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 we baptize1 z x is writt52 t ! ,son1 co-et]nal ) ! ,fa!r1 took ^u ,him our fle%1 born ( ! ,holy ,_s & ( ! ,virg9 ,m>y1 equal to ! ,fa!r z t\*+ ,8 ,godhead1 9 ! =m ( ,god1 t is1 9 all ! fulness ( ! ,godhead ,:i* dwells 9 ,him1 z ! ,apo/le says1 bodily2 ,:o1 9 ! p]son ( man1 took ^u ,him ! =m ( a s]vant1 & humbl$ ,himself ev5 unto dea?4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 vi4 #ah4 #e4 ,:]e=e z aga9/ ,phot9us ?is is our s5t5ce1 & z aga9/ ,apoll9>is x is also a prop] safegu>d2 our confession1 namely1 t z 9 ! =m ( ,god ,he lack$ no?+ ( ! ,div9e nature & fulness1 s 9 t human =m !re 0 no?+ want+ 9 ,him s z to cause ,him to be judg$ imp]fect z ,man2 = ,he came 9 ord] to save man altoge!r4 ,truly x w\ld n h be5 fitt+ t ,he ,:o _h accompli%$ a p]fect "w 9 o!rs %\ld suff] x to be imp]fect 9 ,himself2 = if aught 0 want+ to ,him z ,man1 !n ,he did n r$eem ! :ole man1 & if ,he did n r$eem ! :ole man1 ,he deceiv$ u1 = ,he said t ,he _h come 9 ord] to save ! :ole man4 ,b s9ce x is impossible = ,god to lie1 ,he deceiv$ u n2 :]e=e1 see+ t ,he came to r$eem & save ! :ole man1 ,he took ^u ,him ! :ole ( t :i* belong$ to human p]fection4 #f4 ,su*1 z y w rememb]1 is my belief4 ,%\ld my words 9 any passage raise a d\bt1 /ill !y w n raise any prejudice z to my fai?1 = if ! m9d cont9ue /$fa/1 x ext5ds its protection ov] ambigu\s language1 & pres]ves x f error4 #g4 ,?is preface !n ,i s5d y1 & w ins]t x1 if y please1 9 ! books ( our lett]s1 & place x among _! numb]2 t s x may be recomm5d$ by y\r "n1 & by our lett]s to ea* o!r our mutual love 9 ! ,"l1 may be increas$3 t1 f9ally1 y may s read z to give me y\r judgm5t1 & to communicate to me :atev] may /rike y1 = true love is prov$ by con/ancy4 ,= ! pres5t we h *os5 t :i* old m5 f9d m easy1 ! writ+ ( lett]s 9 ord9>y & famili> language3 subjo9+1 %\ld su* pres5t itself1 any appropriate passage f ! sacr$ ,scriptures4 ,f>ewell1 my bro!r1 & love "o :o is y\r lov]1 = ,i greatly love y4 ,,lett] ,,xlix4 ,a4,d4 #cij4 ,s4 ,,ambrose says t he nev] feels less solit>y1 ?an :5 by himself writ+ to a fri5d4 ,he !n dwells on ! b5efit ( solitude2 especially 9 t we may !n h ,god pres5t ) u1 & lay op5 our s\ls to ,him4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,sab9us4 #a4 ,,s9ce y also take pleasure 9 receiv+ my lett]s1 by means ( :i*1 al?\gh sep>at$ f ea* o!r1 we disc\rse toge!r z if pres5t1 ,i w = ! future m frequ5tly conv]se ) y by lett] :5 ,i am alone4 ,=#bcc ,i am nev] less alone ?an :5 ,i seem to be s1 nor ev] less at leisure ?an 9 ! int]vals ( lab\r4 ,= !n ,i summon at pleasure :om ,i w1 & associate to myself ^? :om ,i love mo/ or f9d mo/ cong5ial2 no man int]rupts or intrudes ^u u4 ,!n x is t ,i m intimately enjoy y1 t ,i conf] ) y 9 ! ,scriptures1 t we conv]se toge!r m at l5g?4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke i4 #ce4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts x4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 iii4 #h4 #b4 ,m>y 0 alone :5 address$ by ! ,angel1 alone :5 ! ,holy ,gho/ came ^u h]1 & ! p[] ( ! ,highe/ ov]%ad[$ h]4 ,%e 0 alone :5 %e effect$ ! salvation ( ! _w1 & conceiv$ ! ,r$emption ( ! univ]se4 ,pet] 0 alone :5 ! my/]y ( ! sanctification ( ! ,g5tiles all ov] ! _w 0 made kn[n to him4 ,adam 0 alone1 & he fell n1 because 8 m9d adh]$ to ,god4 ,b :5 ! woman 0 jo9$ to him he lo/ 8 p[] ( abid+ by ! cele/ial precepts1 & !re=e he hid himself :5 ,god walk$ 9 ,p>adise4 #c4 ,& ev5 n[1 :ile ,i read ! sacr$ ,scriptures1 ,god walks 9 ,p>adise4 ,! book ( ,g5esis1 :]e9 ! virtues ( ! ,patri>*s bud =?1 is ,p>adise2 ,deut]onomy1 :]e9 gr[ ! precepts ( ! ,law1 is also ,p>adise1 :]e9 ! tree ( life br+s =? good fruit1 & diffuses ov] all nations ! precepts ( et]nal hope4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 v4 #dd4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xix4 #ba4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke vi4 #bi4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 iv4 #ac4 #d4 ,s :5 ,i he>1 ,love y\r enemies1 :5 ,i he>1 ,sell t ?\ ha/1 & give to ! poor2 :5 ,i he>1 unto him t smite? !e on ! "o *eek (f] also ! o!r2 :5 ,i he> ^! ?+s & d n p]=m !m1 nay1 :5 ,i b>ely love him :o loves me1 :5 ,i w n "p ) :at ,i h1 :5 ,i desire to av5ge ! injuries ,i h receiv$1 & to recov] :at has be5 wre/$ f me1 :]eas ! ,scripture bids me give up m ?an ,i h be5 ask$ = or depriv$ (1 ,i p]ceive t ,i am act+ contr>y to ! comm&s ( ,god4 ,?us op5+ ! eyes ( my consci5ce1 ,i p]ceive t ,god is pres5t & walk+ ) me2 ,i desire to hide1 ,i desire to clo! myself2 b ,i am nak$ 9 ,8 sight unto ,:om all ?+s are nak$ & op5$6 ,i am aba%$ !re=e1 & desire to conceal ! %ame ( my crimes z ?\gh !y 7 ! secret memb]s ( my body2 b s9ce ,god sees all ?+s1 s9ce ,i am manife/ to ,him1 ?\gh cov]$ ) leaves & %ad$ by ?ickets1 ,i ?9k to conceal myself f ,him by ! cov]+ ( my body4 ,?is is t coat ( sk9s1 9 :i* ,adam 0 clo!d :5 he 0 ca/ out ( ,p>adise1 nei!r %ield$ f ! cold1 nor protect$ f scorn1 b expos$ to mis]y z well z guilt4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 iii4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 i4 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xvi4 #cb4 #e4 ,f :5ce x appe>s t x is :5 alone t we (f] ourselves to ,god1 t we op5 to ,him our s\ls1 t we put (f ! cloak ( fraud4 ,adam 0 alone :5 plac$ 9 ,p>adise2 alone also :5 made 9 ! image ( ,god3 b :5 ca/ out ( ,p>adise he 0 n alone4 ,! ,"l ,jesus 0 alone :5 ,he r$eem$ ! _w2 = x 0 no h]ald or mess5g]1 b ! ,"l ,himself alone ,:o r$eem$ ,8 p1 al?\gh ,he1 9 ,:om ! ,fa!r always dwells1 c nev] be alone4 ,let u also !n be alone1 t ! ,"l may be ) u4 ,f>ewell3 love me1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,l4 ,,?is lett] conta9s an int]e/+ discussion ( ! "q h[ an evil man l ,balaam c\ld be employ$ by ,god to utt] true prophecies1 & deals ) o!r difficulties :i* arise out ( ,balaam's hi/ory4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,*romatius4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 vi4 #ah4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 iii4 #d4 #a4 ,,does ,god lie8 ,truly ,he lies n1 because x is impossible = ,god to lie4 ,& fur!r1 does ?is impossibility arise f infirmity8 ,no1 truly1 = h[ c ,he be ,almighty if ,he _c d all ?+s8 ,:at !n is impossible to ,him8 ,n t :i* is difficult to ,8 ,p[]1 b :at is contr>y to ,8 ,nature4 ,x is impossible1 x is said1 = ,him to lie4 ,?is impossibility comes n ( infirmity1 b ( ,p[] & ,maje/y1 = tru? admits n ( falsehood1 nor ,god's ,p[] ( ! weakness ( error4 ,:]e=e let ,god be true & e man a li>4 #b4 ,! tru? !re=e is always 9 ,him2 ,he rema9s fai?ful2 *ange or d5y ,himself ,he _c4 ,b if ,he d5y t ,he is true1 ,he lies1 b to lie belongs n to p[] b to weakness4 ,nor c ,he *ange1 = ,8 nature admits n infirmity4 ,?is impossibility !re=e comes ( ,8 fulness1 :i* _c be dim9i%$ or increas$1 n ( infirmity1 :i*1 9 t x increases itself1 is weak4 ,:5ce we ga!r t ?is impossibility on ! "p ( ,god is inde$ mo/ p[]ful4 ,= :at c be m p[]ful ?an to be ignorant ( all infirmity8 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 i4 #be4 #c4 ,!re is h[ev] ano!r weakness ( ,god :i* is /rong] ?an m51 & a fooli%ness ( ,god :i* is wis] ?an m51 b ?is has ref]5ce to ! ,cross1 ! =m] to ,8 ,godhead4 ,if !n ,8 weakness is /r5g?1 h[ c t :i* comes ( ,8 p[] be weak8 ,let x !re=e be an axiom ) u t ,god lies n4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xviii4 #aj4 #d4 ,b !re 0 no div9] ( auguries 9 ,israel accord+ to ! law ( ,god4 ,h[ !n 0 x t ,balaam said t he 0 =bidd5 by ! oracle ( ,god to g & curse ! p ( ,israel1 & yet he w5t1 & ! ,angel ( ! ,"l :o _h =bidd5 8 go+1 met him1 & /ood 9 ! way ( ! ass t c>ri$ him1 & nev]!less ! ,angel himself bid him g1 only he mu/ speak t :i* %\ld be put into 8 m\?8 ,if !re 0 to be no deceiv] 9 ,israel1 h[ did ?is oracle ( ,god1 decl>+ ?+s = true1 come to him :o 0 a deceiv]8 ,if he spoke z ! oracle ( ,god1 :5ce did he d]ive ! grace ( ! ,div9e inspiration8 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xi4 #ej4 #e4 ,b y are n to wond] t ! ,"l %\ld put into ! m\? ( a div9] :at he %\ld speak1 :5 y read 9 ! ,gospel t x 0 put into ! m\? ev5 ( ! pr9ce ( ! ,synagogue1 "o ( ! p]secutors ( ,*ri/1 t x is exp$i5t t "o man %\ld die = ! p8 ,h]e9 !n is no m]it ( prophecy1 b an ass]tion ( ! tru?2 t by ! te/imony ev5 ( adv]s>ies ! tru? might be decl>$1 s t ! p]fidy ( unbeliev]s might be confut$ by ! words ev5 ( _! own div9]s4 ,j s ,abraham#bcd ! ,*aldan is call$ to belief1 t ! sup]/ition ( ! ,*aldans might be put to sil5ce4 ,x is n !re=e ! m]it ( him :o utt]s1 b r ! oracle ( ,god ,:o calls1 ! grace ( ,god ,:o reveals4 ,sid5ote3 ,numb4 xxii4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ai4 #f4 ,n[ :at 0 ! guilt :i* ,balaam incurr$1 b t he spoke "o ?+1 & design$ ano!r8 ,= ,god requires a clean vessel1 n "o defil$ by uncleanness & pollution4 ,balaam !re=e 0 tri$1 n approv$1 = he 0 full ( deceit & trea*]y4 ,aga91 :5 he fir/ enquir$ :e!r he %\ld g to t va9 p1 & 0 =bidd51 he excus$ himself3 aft]w>ds1 :5 m hon\rable messages 7 s5t1 he :o ought to h refus$ cons5t1 s$uc$ by ampl] promises & m abundant gifts1 0 l$ aga9 to enquire ( ,god1 z if _m gifts c\ld influ5ce ! m9d ( ,god4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #be4 #g4 ,answ] 0 made to him z to a covet\s man1 n z to "o :o s\ght ! tru?1 t s he might r be deceiv$ ?an rightly in=m$4 ,he set out1 an ,angel met him 9 a n>r[ place1 & %ew$ himself to ! ass1 b n to ! div9]4 ,to ! =m] he reveal$ himself1 ! latt] he cru%$2 yet1 t he might at l5g? be recogniz$ by him1 he op5$ 8 eyes also4 ,he saw1 b ev5 yet he did n believe ! manife/ oracle1 & ?\gh 8 v eyes ought to h conv9c$ him1 he answ]$ confus$ly & d\bt+ly4 ,sid5ote3 ,numb4 xxii4 #ce4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxiii4 #h4 #h4 ,!n ! ,"l1 be+ angry1 said to him by ! ,angel1 ,g ) ! m51 b only ! ^w t ,i %all speak unto !e1 t %alt ?\ speak4 ,z an empty in/rum5t y %all give utt]ance to ,my words4 ,x is ,i ,:o w speak1 n y2 y w only e*o :at y he> & d n und]/&4 ,y w ga9 no advantage by go+1 because y w return )\t ei!r a rew>d ( money or progress 9 grace4 ,aga91 ^! are 8 fir/ words1 ,h[ %all ,i curse :om ,god ha? n curs$8 9 ord] to %ew t ! b5$iction ( ! ,hebrew p dep5d$ n on 8 w b on ! grace ( ,god4 #i4 ,f ! top ( ! rocks1 he says1 ,i see him2 = ,i _c embrace )9 my k5 ?is p1 :i* %all dwell alone1 m>k+ out _! b\nd>ies1 n s mu* by ! occupation ( space z by ! abode ( virtue1 & ext5d+ !m into et]nal ages by ! di/9ctive peculi>ity ( _! mann]s4 ,= :i* ( ! bord]+ nations %all be numb]$ ) ?is "o1 :i* is rais$ above _! fell[%ip by its exalt$ righte\sness8 ,:o %all und]/& ! nature ( its g5]ation8 ,_! bodies we inde$ p]ceive to h be5 comp\nd$ & fa%ion$ ( human se$1 b _! m9ds h sprung f high] & wondr\s se$-plots4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #aj4 #aj4 ,let my s\l die ) _! s\ls1 die to ?is bodily life1 t ) ! s\ls ( ! j x may atta9 to ! grace ( t et]nal life4 ,h]e9 ev5 !n 0 reveal$ ! excell5ce ( our heav5ly ,sacram5t & ( holy ,baptism1 by ! op]ation :]e( m5 die to orig9al s9 & to evil works2 t be+ trans=m$ by newness ( life into fell[%ip ) ! j !y may rise aga9 to live z d ! j4 ,& :at wond] is x t x %\ld be s1 :5 m5 die to s9 9 ord] to live to ,god8 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,numb4 xxiii4 #ba4 #aa4 ,balak he>+ ?is1 0 wro? & said1 #8,i br\ght !e to curse & ?\ blesse/4' ,he answ]$1 #8,i am reprov$ = t ( :i* ,i am n consci\s2 = ,i speak no?+ ( my own1 b utt] s\nds l a t9kl+ cymbal4' ,aga91 be+ c>ri$ to a second & a ?ird place1 al?\gh he wi%$ to curse1 he bless$2 ,he ha? n beheld iniquity 9 ,jacob1 nei!r ha? he se5 p]v]s5ess 9 ,israel2 ! ,"l 8 ,god is ) him4 ,& aft]w>ds he comm&s sev5 alt>s & sacrifices to be prep>$4 ,he ought1 inde$1 to h dep>t$1 b 8 weak m9d & mutability ( purpose l$ him to believe t he c\ld turn aside ! ,w ( ,god3 he himself1 ! :ile1 be+ 9 a trance1 desir$ "o ?+ b spoke ano!r4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxiv4 #e1 #f4 ,sid5ote3 v4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 v4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 v4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 v4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 iv4 #ab4 #ab4 ,h[ goodly1 said he1 are ?y t5ts1 ,o ho/ ( ! ,hebrews6 ,z ! valleys are !y spread =?1 z g>d5s by ! riv]'s side & z c$> trees beside ! wat]s4 ,a man %all come out ( ,jacob1 & %all subdue _m nations1 & 8 k+dom %all be exalt$ on high3 9 ! e>? also he %all ext5d 8 dom9ion 9 ,egypt4 ,bless$ is he t blesse? !e1 & curs$ is he t curse? !e4 ,n[ to :om did he po9t b to ! p ( ,*ri/8 ,god blesses him into ^: he>t ! ,^w ( ,god ent]s1 ev5 to ! divid+ asund] ( ! s\l1 & ( ! jo9ts & m>r[2 9 him ,balaam w\ld h f\nd ! grace ( ! ,"l if he _h act$ accord+ to ! int5t & purpose ( 8 he>t4 ,b s9ce an evil m9d is confut$ by its own c\nsels1 & ! secrets ( ! s\l are betray$ by ev5ts1 8 m9d 0 ?us discov]$ by ! trea*]y :i* foll[$4 #ac4 ,!re=e also he met ) a wor?y rew>d ( 8 malice4 ,= f9d+ :ile 9 8 trance t he c\ld n curse1 he gives 8 advice to ! k+1 say+1 #8,su* is ! utt]ance ( :at ,god has comm&$1 he> n[ my c\nsel aga9/ ! oracles ( ,god4 ,?is p is j1 x has ! protection ( ,god3 s9ce x has n giv5 itself to div9ations & auguries1 b to ! et]nal ,god above2 & !re=e its fai? excels t ( o!rs4 ,b sometimes ev5 fai?ful m9ds fall ?r\gh corporeal *>ms & ! bl&i%m5ts ( beauty4 ,num]\s are y\r wom51 & _m ( !m n uncomely2 n[ ! male sex is 9 no respect m prone to fall ?an ?r\gh ! frailty ) :i* x is captivat$ by female beauty1 p>ticul>ly if _! m9ds are excit$ by frequ5t conv]se1 & ?us become inflam$ z by a tor*2 if1 :ile !y dr9k 9 ! hope ( enjoy+1 _! passions are kept 9 susp5se4 ,let y\r wom5 !re=e ca/ _! hooks by _! conv]se1 let !m (f] no ob/acles to a fir/ access1 b roam abroad & spread !mselves ?r\gh ! camp1 expos$ to view & affable ( spee*4 ,let !m s artfully deal ) ^! m5 z n to admit !m to c>nal int]c\rse until !y %all h prov$ ! /r5g? ( _! love by becom+ p>ticipators 9 sacrilege4 ,= !y may ?us be depriv$ ( ! protection ( heav51 if !y %all !mselves dep>t by sacrilege f ! ,"l _! ,god4' ,sid5ote3 ,rev4 ii4 #ad1 #ae4 #ad4 ,unrighte\s !re=e1 z ! c\nsellor ( =nication & sacrilege1 0 ,balaam2 = ?us x is pla9ly writt5 9 ! ,apocalypse ( ,john ! ,evangeli/1 :5 ! ,"l ,jesus says to ! ,angel ( ! ,*ur* ( ,p]gamos2 ,?\ ha/ !re !m t hold ! doctr9e ( ,balaam1 :o taught ,balak to ca/ a /umbl+-block be=e ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 to eat ?+s sacrifi$ unto idols1 & to commit =nication2 s ha/ ?\ also !m t hold ! doctr9e ( ! ,nicolaitans4 ,:]e=e x appe>s t f h5ce has fl[$ ! impiety ( ! ,mani*ees1 l t ( ,manasseh1 :o m+le & unite sacrilege ) impurity4 ,sid5ote3 ,num4 xxv4 #aa4 #ae4 ,nei!r1 !n1 0 ,god unju/1 nor ,8 purpose mutable2 = ,he detect$ ,balaam's m9d & ! secrets ( 8 he>t1 & ,he !re=e tri$ him z a div9]1 ,he did n *oose him z a prophet4 ,surely he ought to h be5 conv]t$ if x 7 only by ! grace ( su* great oracles & ! sublimity ( 8 revelations1 b 8 m9d1 full ( iniquity1 br\ght =? words b did n yield belief1 seek+ to fru/rate by its c\nsels t ev5t :i* x _h pr$ict$4 ,& s9ce he c\ld n defeat ! prophecy1 he sugge/$ deceitful c\nsels :]eby ! fickle p ( ! ,jews 7 tempt$ b n ov]come2 = by ! righte\sness ( "o prie/ all ! c\nsel ( ?is wick$ man 0 ov]?r[n1 & t ! ho/ ( our fa!rs c\ld be deliv]$ by "o man 0 mu* m wond]ful ?an t x c\ld be deceiv$ by "o man4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxiv4 #fc4 to m$itate ,e4,v4 #af4 ,?is little gift ,i h s5t to y\r ,hol9ess1 because y wi% me to compile some:at f ! int]pretations ( ! anci5t au?ors4 ,b ,i _h und]tak5 to write lett]s 9 a famili> /yle1 sav\r+ ( ! tone ( ?\ght ( our fa!rs2 & %\ld y reli% _! flav\r ,i %all be embold5$ to s5d y ( ! same k9d h]eaft]4 ,= ,i pref] conv]s+ g>rul\sly ) y l an old man conc]n+ heav5ly ?+s1 :i* is call$ 9 ,greek 3 ,isaac w5t =? into ! field1 1 see+ 9 8 m9d1 on ! approa* ( ,rebecca1 ! my/]ies ( ! ,*ur* :i* 0 to come3 ?is conv]s+ ) y ) ! words ( an old man1 t ,i may n seem to h ab&on$ my art1 ,i pref]1 ,i say1 to utt]+ 9 a m vehem5t /yle ?+s no long] adapt$ to our /udies or /r5g?4 ,f>ewell3 love me1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,li4 ,a4,d4 #cij4 ,,?is is ! fam\s ,lett] address$ by ,s4 ,ambrose to ,!odosius aft] ! massacre at ,!ssalonica4 ,! details ( t occurr5ce are too famili> to ne$ repeat+ "h4 ,9 ?is ,lett] ,s4 ,ambrose expla9s to ! ,emp]or :y he _h avoid$ meet+ him on 8 return to ,milan1 & urges him ) respectful & mo/ affectionate1 b firm remon/rance1 to foll[ ,david 9 p5it5ce z he _h foll[$ him 9 crime1 & tells him t ,god ,himself _h 9 a vision =bidd5 him to (f] ! ,sacrifice ( ! ,eu*>i/ 9 8 behalf :ile he rema9$ imp5it5t4 ,! ,lett]1 f> f des]v+ ,gibbon's scornful title ( #8a mis]able rhapsody on a noble subject1' may r be reg>d$ z a model ( dignifi$ remon/rance1 well befitt+ an em95t prelate address+ a great e>?ly ,sov]eign4 ,,ambrose ,,bi%op1 ,,to ,,8 ,,maje/y ,,! ,,emp]or ,,!odosius4 #a4 ,,v pleasant to me is ! remembrance ( y\r long fri5d%ip1 & ,i also be> a grateful s5se ( ^? b5efits :i* at my frequ5t intreaties y h mo/ graci\sly ext5d$ to o!rs4 ,y may be sure !n t x c\ld n be f any ungrateful feel+ t on y\r arrival1 :i* ,i 0 wont to long = s ard5tly1 ,i %unn$ y\r pres5ce4 ,! motives ( my conduct ,i w n[ briefly expla94 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke viii4 #ag4 #b4 ,i f\nd t ,i alone 9 all y\r c\rt 0 d5i$ ! natural "r ( he>+1 9 ord] to deprive me ( ! p[] ( speak+ too3 = y 7 frequ5tly displeas$ at decisions hav+ rea*$ me :i* 7 made 9 y\r ,consi/ory4 ,?us ,i h be5 deb>r$ f ! common privilege ( m51 ?\gh ! ,"l ,jesus says1 ,no?+ is secret :i* %all n be made manife/4 ,:]e=e ,i did my utmo/ to obey ) rev]5ce y\r royal w1 & ,i provid$ bo? = y & = myself2 = y1 t y %\ld h no cause ( di/urbance1 to :i* end ,i endeav\r$ t no intellig5ce %\ld be br\ght me ( ! ,imp]ial decrees2 & z to myself1 ,i provid$ aga9/ my n seem+ to he> :5 pres5t1 f fe> ( o!rs & ?us incurr+ ! *>ge ( connivance1 & also aga9/ he>+ 9 su* mann] t :ile my e>s 7 op5 my m\? mu/ be clos$1 & ,i mu/ n utt] :at ,i he>d1 le/ ,i %\ld injure ^? :o _h fall5 "u suspicion ( trea*]y4 ,sid5ote3 ,ezek4 iii4 #ah4 #c4 ,:at !n 0 ,i to d8 0 ,i n to li/58 ,b ,i c\ld n close my e>s ) ! wax ( ! old tales4 ,mu/ ,i disclose :at ,i he>d8 ,b !n ,i _h reason to fe> t ! same result :i* ,i appreh5d$ f y\r comm&s w\ld ensue f my own words2 t !y might become ! cause ( blood%$4 ,0 ,i !n to be sil5t8 ,b ?is w\ld be ! mo/ mis]able ( all1 = my consci5ce w\ld be b\nd1 my lib]ty ( spee* tak5 away4 ,& :at !n ( ! text1 if ! prie/ w>n n ! wick$ f 8 wick$ way1 ! wick$ man %all die 9 8 iniquity1 b ! prie/ %all be liable to puni%m5t1 because he did n w>n him8 #d4 ,suff] me1 graci\s ,emp]or4 ,y h a zeal = ! fai?1 ,i own x1 y h ! fe> ( ,god1 ,i confess x2 b y h a vehem5ce ( temp]1 :i* if soo!d may readily be *ang$ into compassion1 b if inflam$ becomes s viol5t t y c sc>cely re/ra9 x4 ,if no "o w allay x1 let no "o at lea/ inflame x4 ,to y\rself ,i w\ld will+ly tru/1 = y are wont to ex]cise self-control1 & by y\r love ( m]cy to conqu] ?is viol5ce ( y\r nature4 #e4 ,?is vehem5ce ( y\rs ,i h pref]r$ secretly to comm5d to y\r consid]ation1 r ?an run ! risk ( r\s+ x publicly by my acts4 ,& s ,i h pref]r$ to be lack+ some:at 9 duty r ?an 9 humility1 & t o!rs %\ld compla9 ( my want ( prie/ly au?ority1 r ?an t y %\ld f9d any want ( respect 9 me1 :o am s devot$ to y2 & ?is 9 ord] t y may re/ra9 y\r emotions1 & h full p[] ( *oos+ :at c\nsel to foll[4 ,i alleg$ z my reason1 bodily sickness1 :i* 0 9 fact sev]e1 & n to be mitigat$ b by m g5tle treatm5t2 /ill ,i w\ld r h di$ ?an n h wait$ two or ?ree days = y\r arrival4 ,b ,i c\ld n d s4 #f4 ,an act has be5 committ$ 9 ! city ( ,!ssalonica1 ! l ( :i* is n record$1 ! p]petration ( :i* ,i c\ld n prev5t1 :i* 9 my frequ5t petitions be=e ! c\rt ,i _h decl>$ to be mo/ atroci\s1 & :i* by y\r t>dy revocation y h y\rself pron\nc$ to be v he9\s3 su* an act z ?is ,i c\ld n ext5uate4 ,intellig5ce ( x 0 fir/ br\ght to a synod held on ! arrival ( ! ,gallican ,bi%ops3 all pres5t deplor$ x1 no "o view$ x l5i5tly2 y\r fri5d%ip ) ,ambrose1 s f> f excus+ y\r de$1 w\ld h ev5 br\ght a heavi] weight ( odium on my head1 _h !re be5 no "o f\nd to decl>e ! necessity ( y\r be+ reconcil$ to ,god4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,sam4 xii4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xcv4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,sam4 xii4 #ac4 #g4 ,is y\r ,maje/y a%am$ to d t :i* ! ,royal ,prophet ,david did1 ! =efa!r ( ,*ri/ accord+ to ! fle%8 ,x 0 told him t a ri* man1 :o _h num]\s flocks1 on ! arrival ( a gue/ took a poor man's lamb & kill$ x1 & recogniz+ 9 ?is act 8 own condemnation1 he said1 ,i h s9n$ aga9/ ! ,"l4 ,let n y\r ,maje/y !n be impati5t at be+ told1 z ,david 0 by ! prophet1 ,?\ art ! man4 ,= if y li/5 !reto ob$i5tly & say1 ,i h s9n$ aga9/ ! ,"l1 if y w use ^? words ( ! royal ,prophet1 ,o come let u wor%ip & fall d[n1 & kneel be=e ! ,"l our ,mak]1 to y also x %all be said1 ,because ?\ rep5te/1 ! ,"l ha? put away ?y s91 ?\ %alt n die4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxiv4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,sam4 xxiv4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ad4 #h4 ,ano!r "t1 :5 ,david _h comm&$ ! p to be numb]$1 8 he>t smote him1 & he said unto ! ,"l1 ,i h s9n$ greatly 9 t ,i h done1 & n[1 ,i besee* !e ,o ,"l1 take away ! iniquity ( ?y s]vant1 = ,i h done v fooli%ly4 ,& ,na?an ! prophet 0 s5t aga9 to him1 to (f] him ?ree ?+s1 to *oose "o ( !m1 :i* he w\ld2 sev5 ye>s fam9e 9 ! l&1 or to flee ?ree mon?s be=e 8 enemies1 or ?ree days pe/il5ce 9 ! l&4 ,& ,david said1 ,i am 9 a great /rait1 let u n[ fall into ! h& ( ! ,"l1 = ,8 m]cies are great1 & let me n fall into ! h& ( man4 ,8 fault lay 9 wi%+ to "k ! numb] ( all ! p :i* 7 ) him1 a k :i* ought to h be5 res]v$ = ,god4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ag4 #i4 ,& ,scripture tells u t :5 ! p 7 dy+1 on ! v fir/ day & at d9n] "t1 ,david saw ! ,angel t smote ! p1 he said1 ,lo1 ,i h s9n$ & done wick$ly2 b ^! %eep1 :at h !y done8 let ,?9e h&1 ,i pray ,!e1 be aga9/ me1 & aga9/ my fa!r's h\se4 ,s ! ,"l rep5t$1 & comm&$ ! ,angel to sp>e ! p1 & t ,david %\ld (f] sacrifice3 = !re 7 !n sacrifices = s91 b we h n[ ! sacrifices ( p5it5ce4 ,s by t humility he 0 made m acceptable to ,god1 = x is n wond]ful t man %\ld s91 b x is inde$ blameable if he d n ackn[l$ge 8 error1 & humble himself be=e ,god4 ,sid5ote3 ,job xxxi4 #cc4 7! s5se1 n ! words47 ,sid5ote3 #a ,sam4 xix4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,sam4 iii4 #bh4 #aj4 ,holy ,job1 himself also p[]ful 9 ?is _w1 sai?1 ,i cov]$ n my s91 b decl>$ x be=e all ! p4 ,& to ! cruel k+ ,saul ,jona?an 8 son said1 ,let n ! k+ s9 aga9/ 8 s]vant1 aga9/ ,david2 & ,:]e=e !n wilt ?\ s9 aga9/ innoc5t blood to slay ,david )\t a cause8 ,= al?\gh he 0 a k+ he /ill w\ld h s9n$ 9 slay+ ! innoc5t4 ,aga9 :5 ,david 0 possess$ ( ! k+dom1 & he>d t innoc5t ,abn] _h be5 sla9 by ,joab ! ,capta9 ( 8 ho/1 he said1 ,i & my k+dom are guiltless be=e ! ,"l = ev] f ! blood ( ,abn] ! son ( ,n]1 & he fa/$ = sorr[4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxviii4 #bj4 #aa4 ,?is ,i h writt51 n to conf\nd y1 b t ^! royal examples may induce y to put away ?is s9 f y\r k+dom2 = ?is y w d by humbl+ y\r s\l be=e ,god4 ,y are a man2 temptation has fall5 ^u y2 vanqui% x4 ,s9 is n wa%$ away b by te>s & p5it5ce4 ,nei!r ,angel nor ,ar*angel c d x4 ,! ,"l ,himself1 ,:o alone c say ,i am ) y2 ev5 ,he grants no remission ( s9 save to ! p5it5t4 #ab4 ,i advise1 ,i entreat1 ,i exhort1 ,i admoni%2 = ,i am griev$ t y :o 7 an example ( s+ul> piety1 :o /ood s high = clem5cy1 :o w\ld n suff] ev5 s+le (f5d]s to be put 9 jeop>dy1 %\ld n m\rn ov] ! dea? ( s _m innoc5t p]sons4 ,successful z y h be5 9 battle1 & great 9 o!r respects1 yet m]cy 0 ev] ! cr[n ( y\r actions4 ,! devil has envi$ y y\r *ief excell5ce3 ov]come him1 :ile y /ill h ! means4 ,add n s9 to s9 by act+ 9 a mann] :i* has injur$ s _m4 #ac4 ,= my "p1 debtor z ,i am to y\r clem5cy 9 all o!r ?+s2 grateful z ,i mu/ ev] be = ?is clem5cy1 :i* ,i h f\nd sup]ior to t ( _m ,emp]ors & equall$ only by "o1 ?\gh ,i h no gr\nd = *>g+ y ) contumacy1 ,i h /ill reason = appreh5sion3 if y purpose be+ pres5t1 ,i d>e n (f] ! ,sacrifice4 ,t :i* may n be done :5 ! blood ( "o innoc5t p]son has be5 %$1 may x be done :]e _m h be5 sla98 ,i tr[ n4 #ad4 ,la/ly1 ,i w write ) my own h& :at ,i wi% %\ld be read by y\rself only4 ,z ,i hope = deliv]ance f all tribulation f ! ,"l1 x has n be5 f man1 nor by man's ag5cy t ?is has be5 =bidd5 me1 b by ,8 own manife/ int]position4 ,= 9 ! mid/ ( my anxiety1 on ! v night :]eon ,i 0 ab\t to set out1 ,i saw y 9 a vision com+ into ! ,*ur*1 b ,i 0 )held f (f]+ ,sacrifice4 ,o!r ?+s ,i pass ov]1 :i* ,i might h avoid$1 b ,i bore !m = y\r sake1 ,i believe4 ,may ! ,"l cause all ?+s to turn out peacefully4 ,our ,god gives u div]s admonitions1 by heav5ly signs1 by prophetic w>n+s2 & by visions v\*saf$ ev5 to s9n]s1 ,he w\ld h u und]/& t we ought to besee* ,him to remove f u commotions1 t ,he w\ld be/[ peace on y1 our rul]s1 t ! ,*ur*1 = ^: b5efit x is t we %\ld h pi\s & ,*ri/ian ,emp]ors1 may be kept 9 fai? & tranquillity4 ,sid5ote3 ,eccles4 iii4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxix4 #abf4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 ix4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xviii4 #ag4 ,vulg4 #ae4 ,d\btless y wi% to be approv$ by ,god4 ,to e ?+ !re is a season1 z x is writt52 ,x is "t = ,!e ,"l1 sai? ! prophet1 to lay to ,?9e h&1 &1 ,x is an acceptable "t to ,god4 ,y %all make y\r oblation :5 y h receiv$ p]mission to sacrifice1 :5 y\r (f]+ w be pleas+ to ,god4 ,w\ld x n be a delight to me to enjoy y\r ,maje/y's fav\r1 & act 9 accordance ) y\r w1 if ! case p]mitt$ x8 ,pray] by itself is a sacrifice2 x obta9s p>don :ile ! oblation w\ld be reject$1 = ! =m] is evid5ce ( humility1 ! latt] ( contempt3 = ,god ,himself tells u t ,he pref]s ! p]=mance ( ,8 comm&m5ts to sacrifice4 ,god proclaims ?is1 ,moses ann\nces x to ! p1 ,paul prea*es x to !m4 ,d t :i* y und]/& is = ! "t bett]4 ,i w h m]cy1 x is said1 & n sacrifice4 ,are n ^? !re=e r to be call$ ,*ri/ians :o condemn _! own s9 ?an ^? :o ?9k to excuse x8 ,! j accuses himself 9 ! beg9n+ ( 8 words4 ,he :o1 hav+ s9n$1 accuses himself1 n he :o praises himself1 is j4 #af4 ,i w\ld t previ\sly to ?is ,i _h tru/$ r to myself ?an to y\r accu/om$ habits4 ,rememb]+ t y quickly p>don1 & revoke y\r s5t5ce1 z y h (t5 done1 y h be5 anticipat$1 & ,i h n %unn$ t :i* ,i _h no ne$ to fe>4 ,b ?anks to ! ,"l1 ,:o *a/ises ,8 s]vants1 t !y may n be lo/4 ,?is ,i %>e ) ! prophets1 & y %all %>e x ) ! sa9ts4 #ag4 ,%all n ,i value ! fa!r ( ,gratian at m ?an my own eyes8 ,y\r o!r sacr$ pl$ges too claim p>don = y4 ,on ^? :om ,i reg>d$ ) imp>tial affection ,i conf]r$ by anticipation a "n t is de> to me4 ,y h my love1 my affection1 my pray]s4 ,if y believe my words1 ,i call on y to act accord+ to !m2 if1 ,i say1 y believe1 ackn[l$ge x1 b if n1 excuse my conduct 9 t ,i pref] ,god to my sov]eign4 ,may y\r graci\s ,maje/y1 ) y\r holy (fspr+1 enjoy 9 happ9ess & prosp]ity p]petual peace4 ,,lett] ,,lii4 ,a4,d4 #cib4 ,,titianus1 or ,tatianus1 = bo? =ms ( ! "n are giv51 0 a p]son 9 high position "u ,!odosius1 & fill$ ! (fice ( ,prtorian ,prefect4 ,he _h incurr$1 z ?is ,lett] implies1 ! enmity ( ! ,emp]or's fav\rite m9i/] ,ruf9us1 :o ev5tually procur$ 8 exile4 ,he is "h congratulat$ on ,ruf9us' removal f ! position ( #8,ma/] ( ! (fices1' & !reby f ex]cis+ an unfavorable influ5ce on "s private suit 9 :i* ,tatianus 0 engag$4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,titianus4 #a4 ,,y h obta9$ a h>mless victory1 enjoy+ ! security ( victory )\t ! bitt]ness ( entreaty2 = ,ruf9us f be+ ,ma/] ( ! ,(fices#bce1 has be5 made 9 8 consulate a ,prtorian ,prfect4 ,by ?is he has acquir$ m p[] = himself1 b to y he c be hurtful no long]1 = he is become ! ,prfect ( ano!r di/rict4 ,i greatly rejoice bo? ) him1 z a fri5d1 9 hav+ ?us receiv$ an increase ( hon\r1 & at ! same "t a relief f odium1 & also ) y1 z a son4 ,& ?is1 because y are deliv]$ f him :om y deem$ w\ld be too rigid a judge to y1 s t if y %all h arrang$ y\r bus9ess ) y\r gr&-daught]1 x w h aris5 f y\r affection1 n f fe>4 #b4 ,ex]t y\rself1 !re=e1 to obta9 an adju/m5t1 bo? ! hope & pr(it ( :i* are n[ great]3 ! hope1 because ! fa!r ( y\r gr&-daught]1 :o promis$ himself mu* f ! s5t5ce ( ,ruf9us1 has no long] any?+ to hope f him2 = ,ruf9us is n[ conc]n$ ab\t o!r ?+s1 & neglects ! pa/1 or has laid x aside toge!r ) ! (fice :i* he !n held2 ! fa!r n[ looks r to ! m]its ( 8 cause1 ?an to a patron ( 8 s5tim5ts2 ! fruit too ( an adju/m5t w be sweet]1 = ! cr$it ( x mu/ be ascrib$ to y\rself2 = y might h scorn$ x1 & h n done s1 reg>d+ ! pi\s claims ( k9dr$1 r ?an ! angry sugge/ions ( injury4 ,f>ewell3 love me z a son1 = ,i love y z a p>5t4 ,,lett] ,,liii4 ,a4,d4 #cib4 ,s4 ,,ambrose "h writes to ,!odosius to express 8 grief at ! dea? ( ,val5t9ian ,,ii1 & m5tions ! prep>ations made = 8 burial4 ,s4 ,ambrose spoke 8 fun]al oration1 :i* is extant1 & is full ( expressions ( deep atta*m5t4 ,val5t9ian _h be5 sla9 by ,arboga/es1 :o put ,eug5ius on ! ?rone4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,! ,,emp]or ,,!odosius4 #a4 ,,y\r ,maje/y's lett] has brok5 my sil5ce2 = ,i _h p]suad$ myself t 9 sorr[ s great ,i c\ld d no?+ bett] ?an )draw into retirem5t4 ,b n be+ able to conceal myself 9 any retreat1 or abdicate my bi%opric1 ,i at lea/ retir$ )9 myself by sil5ce4 #b4 ,i am fill$1 ,i confess1 ) bitt] grief1 n only because ! dea? ( ,val5t9ian has be5 premature1 b also because1 hav+ be5 tra9$ 9 ! fai? & m\ld$ by y\r tea*+1 he _h conceiv$ su* devotion t[>ds our ,god1 & 0 s t5d]ly atta*$ to myself1 z to love "o :om he _h be=e p]secut$1 & to e/eem z 8 fa!r ! man :om he _h be=e repuls$ z 8 enemy4 ,i h m5tion$ ?is n = ! sake ( recall+ =m] wrongs1 b z a pro( ( 8 conv]sion4 ,= ! "o he le>nt f o!rs1 ! o!r 0 8 own1 & reta9$ by him :5 once receiv$ f y1 s firmly1 z to =tify him aga9/ all ! argum5ts ( 8 "m4 ,he pr(ess$ t he ow$ 8 education to me1 he long$ = me z = a c>eful p>5t1 & :5 "s pret5d$ to h receiv$ tid+s ( my arrival1 he anticipat$ x ) impati5ce4 ,moreov]1 on ^? v days ( public m\rn+1 al?\gh he _h )9 ! limits ( ,gaul holy & em95t bi%ops ( ! ,"l1 he ?\ght prop] nev]!less to write to me to conf] ^u him ! ,sacram5t ( ,baptism4 ,by ?is reque/1 9 an unreasonable b affectionate way1 he gave te/imony ( 8 love t[>ds me4 #c4 ,%all ,i n !n sigh aft] him ) my inmo/ _s1 %all ,i n embrace him 9 ! secret recesses ( my he>t & s\l8 ,%all ,i deem him dead to me8 ,yes1 inde$ to me he is assur$ly dead4 ,h[ ?ankful 0 ,i to ! ,"l1 t he 0 s *ang$ t[>ds me1 s improv$1 & _h assum$ a "* s mu* m mature4 ,h[ ?ankful also 0 ,i to y\r ,clem5cy1 9 t y _h n only re/or$ him to 8 k+dom1 b also1 :at is m1 _h discipl9$ him 9 y\r own fai? & piety4 ,%all ,i n weep !re=e t he1 :ile fre% 9 ye>s1 & be=e he _h obta9$ z he desir$ ! grace ( ! ,sacram5ts1 has met ) a sudd5 dea?8 ,x has be5 a solace to my m9d t y h y\rself condesc5d$ to te/ify to my grief4 ,i h y\r ,maje/y = judge ( my affections & int]pret] ( my ?\ghts4 #d4 ,b h]eaft] we %all h "t = sorr[2 let u n[ c>e = 8 sepulture1 :i* y\r ,clem5cy has comm&$ to take place 9 ?is city4 ,if he has di$ )\t ,baptism1 ,i n[ keep back :at ,i "k4 ,we h "h a mo/ beautiful porphyry vessel1 & well adapt$ = ! purpose2 = ,maximian ! colleague ( ,diocletian 0 s buri$4 ,!re are also v preci\s tablets ( porphyry1 to encase ! cov]+ 9 :i* ! royal rema9s are inclos$4 #e4 ,all ?is 0 prep>$1 b we wait$ = y\r ,maje/y's ord]2 & its arrival has com=t$ y\r holy daught]s1 si/]s ( y\r son ,val5t9ian1 :o greatly afflict !mselves1 & ! m 9 t = a long :ile !y receiv$ no answ]4 ,?is has be5 no small solace to !m1 b s long z 8 rema9s lie unburi$1 !y d n sp>e !mselves1 = !y daily imag9e t !y are celebrat+ ! fun]al ( _! bro!r4 ,& 9 tru? !y nev] are )\t _m te>s & heavy sorr[1 & :5ev] !y visit 8 body !y return almo/ lifeless4 ,x w be = _! good !re=e1 & = t ( 8 belov$ rema9s1 t ! burial %\ld %ortly take place1 le/ ! heat ( summ] %\ld :olly dissolve !m1 = its fir/ f]v\r is sc>cely pa/4 #f4 ,i obs]ve y\r comm& & comm5d x to ! ,"l2 may ,he love y1 = y love ! ,"l's s]vants4 ,,lett] ,,liv4 ,a4,d4 #cib4 ,,! ,eusebius to :om ?is & ! foll[+ lett]s are address$ is probably n ! ,bp4 ( ,bologna :o took a lead+ "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 ?\gh he appe>s to be also connect$ ) ,bologna1 7,lett4 lv4 #b474 ,s4 ,ambrose does n write to him 9 ! /yle 9 :i* he w\ld address an em95t ,ecclesia/ic4 ,he 0 probably a layman1 on v intimate t]ms ) ,s4 ,ambrose1 z ! :ole tone ( ! ,lett]s implies4 ,bo? are on affairs ( private life1 bo?1 especially ! latt]1 are writt5 9 a tone ( playful pleasantry & a n irrev]5t adaptation ( sacr$ ?+s1 su* z has (t5 m>k$ ! famili> correspond5ce ( a great ,bi%op4 ,eusebius seems to h _h a son ,fau/9us1 & ?is son a l>ge family1 ( :om ano!r ,fau/9us an ,ambrosius & an ,ambrosia are "h m5tion$4 ,x 0 to ?is ,eusebius1 on ! occasion ( ,ambrosia's d$ication z a pr(ess$ ,virg91 t ,s4 ,ambrose wrote ! treatise #8,de ,in/itutione ,virg9is4' ,%e is ! #8sancta soror1' ! #8holy si/]' ( ,lett4 liv4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,eusebius4 #a4 ,,! ,secret>y ( ! ,prefecture1 :o _h got into tr\ble on acc\nt ( ! works at ,portus#bcf is n[ safe 9 port4 ,he came at ! "r mom5t1 = z soon z ,i receiv$ y\r lett]s ,i saw ! ,prefect1 & int]c$$ = him2 & he imm$iately p>don$ him1 & ord]$ ! lett] :i* he _h dictat$ = ! sale ( 8 goods to be recall$4 ,ev5 if 8 arrival _h be5 less spe$y1 no man w\ld m readily h admitt$ ! emb>rassm5ts att5d+ t "w ( repair+ ! port ?an he :o w\ld h made %ipwreck !re9 _h he n _h y = 8 pilot2 & f :5ce he c\ld o!rwise only h escap$ ) 8 b>e life4 #b4 ,! little ,fau/9us is suff]+ f a c\gh1 & has come to 8 holy si/] to be cur$1 & came will+ly1 = he f\nd t ! compla9t ( 8 /oma* is bett] c>$ = "h4 ,he also consid]s me to be a physician & looks to me = 8 d9n]4 ,s he has 8 m$ic9e "h twice a day1 & he _h begun to get /rong1 b :ile f _! too great love !y keep him away1 8 /oma*-c\gh has return$1 worse ?an be=e1 & unless he returns to 8 m$ic9es he w /ill suff] f x4 ,f>ewell3 love me1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lv4 ,a4,d4 #cib4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,eusebius4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 viii4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 ix4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ab4 #a4 ,,! two ,fau/9uses are h]e) re/or$ to y1 ! two little ,ambroses /ay ) me4 ,y h 9 ! fa!r :at is be/1 9 ! y\ng] son :at is mo/ agreeable2 = y h at once ! summit ( virtue1 & %ew =? ! grace ( humility4 ,i h :at is int]m$iate betwe5 fa!r & y\ng] son4 ,) y is ! head ( ! :ole family1 & ! cont9u\s succession ( a "n h&$ d[n2 ) me rema9s t frugal mean :i* bo? dep5ds ^u ! head1 & has a common be+ ) :at foll[s x4 ,y h him :o is our common re/1 :o :5 he comes to me 9 my turn1 smoo?s all ! c>es ( my s\l4 ,y h him :o alike by 8 life & works1 & by 8 (fspr+ has f\nd fav\r ) our ,"l1 y h him :o 9 ! /orms ( ?is _w n\ri%$ a spiritual dove1 to br+ him ! fruit ( peace1 ano9t$ ) ! oil ( *a/ity4 ,y h him :o built an alt> to ! ,"l1 he :om ,god bless$ toge!r ) 8 sons1 & said unto !m1 ,be fruitful & multiply2 ) :om ,he e/abli%$ ! cov5ant ( ,8 peace1 t x might be unto him & 8 sons = p]petual g5]ations4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bj4 #b4 ,y h !n "o :o is an heir ( ,div9e b5$iction1 a p>tn] 9 grace1 a %>] 9 righte\sness4 ,b take c>e1 ,i besee* y1 t ?is our husb&man ,noah1 ! good plant] ( ! fruitful v9ey>d1 does n become inebriat$ ) ! cup ( y\r love & fav\r1 z "o fill$ ) w9e1 & s indulge too long 9 re/1 & !n if haply he fall asleep ! long+ = our ,%em awake him4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bc4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 ix4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xlv4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 ix4 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 x4 #a4 #c4 ,!re also is ,japhet ! y\nge/ ( ! bre?r51 :o ) pi\s rev]5ce may cov] 8 fa!r's nak$ness1 :om 8 fa!r may see ev5 9 sleep & nev] dismiss f 8 remembrance1 b keep him ev] 9 8 sight & 9 8 bosom1 & :5 he wakes may "k :at 8 y\ng] son has done unto him4 ,9 ,lat9 8 "n signifies #8heal?1' 9 t grace is spread ov] 8 lips & ov] 8 life1 :]e=e ,god ha? bless$ him1 because he1 go+ backw>d1 "o may say1 to ,bologna1 cov]$ 8 fa!r ) ! pi\s g>m5t ( *>ity1 & %ew$ hon\r to piety2 ( :om also 8 fa!r said1 ,god %all enl>ge ,japhet1 & he %all dwell 9 ! t5ts ( ,%em4 ,:]e=e also 9 ! enum]ation ( ?is g5]ation he is pref]r$ to 8 eld] bro!r1 he is sub/itut$ = him 9 ! bless+3 he is pref]r$ 9 reg>d ( hon\r to 8 "n1 he is sub/itut$ 9 reg>d ( ! pr]ogative ( eld] bir? & ! hon\r due to nature4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xxii4 #a4 #d4 ,n[ 9 ,lat9 ,%em signifies a #8"n4' ,& truly is ?is ,ambrose ( ours a good "n1 9 ^: t5ts ,japhet may be enl>g$1 because a good "n is r to be *os5 ?an great ri*es4 ,let him !re=e also be bless$1 let 8 "n be above gold & silv]1 let ! se$ ( ,abraham be 9 8 portion1 let all 8 bless+ re/ on 8 po/]ity1 & on ! :ole family ( ! j man4 ,b no "o is curs$1 all are bless$1 = bless$ is ! fruit ( ,s>ah4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 ix4 #bf4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 x4 #i4 #e4 ,! ,ambroses salute y1 ! belov$ ,p>!nius salute y1 s does ,val5t9ian1 dispos$ to humility1 :i* is 9 ,hebrew #8,canaan'1 be+ z x 7 ! s]vant ( 8 bro!r1 to :om he has also giv5 place z reg>ds 8 "n4 ,& !re=e he is l ,nimrod1 mighty 9 8 d\ble "n1 a great hunt] ^u ! e>?1 ( :om x is said2 ,ev5 z ,nimrod ! mighty hunt] be=e ! ,"l4 ,= be+ some:at rude 9 intellect1 b ( great bodily /r5g?1 he surpasses 9 /r5g? ^? ^: g5ius he _c equal2 s t he w\ld seem to c>ry ) him ! ,comac9e#bcg rocks1 & to resemble !m 9 8 outw>d appe>ance1 be+ z he is some:at l a bull1 wra?ful at be+ set aside1 at be+ depriv$ ( 8 pat]nal "n1 at be+ subject$1 ?r\gh an inhabitant ( ! capital1 to "o f ,bologna1 = he kn[s n ! bl&i%m5ts ( infancy1 & sprung )\t suff]+ injury f 8 nurse's bosom4 ,f>ewell3 love me = ,i love y4 ,,lett] ,,lvi4 ,a4,d4 #cib4 ,a ,,note 9 p4 #ga ,footnote #ej gives a brief outl9e ( ! s*ism 9 ! ,*ur* ( ,antio* up to ! "t ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 :i* made "s ef=ts to br+ ab\t a settlem5t4 ,meletius 0 !n succe$$ by ,flavian1 s t !re /ill rema9$ two rival ,bi%ops1 ,flavian & ,paul9us4 ,ano!r opportunity = clos+ ! s*ism came at ,paul9us' dea?1 at ! end ( #chh ,a4,d41 b s f> f all[+ ! w\nd to be s heal$ ,paul9us on 8 dea?-b$ consecrat$ ,evagrius z 8 successor 9 violation ( ! ,canons ( ,nica1 7,!od4 ,h4,e4 v4 #bc7 :i* #8d n all[ a ,bi%op to appo9t 8 successor1 b require all ! ,bi%ops ( ! prov9ce to be summon$ to elect1 & =bid consecration )\t at lea/ ?ree consecrat+ ,bi%ops4' ,! we/]n ,bi%ops !re=e cont9u$ to press ,!odosius to call a ,c\ncil to deal ) ! matt]1 :i* 0 accord+ly assembl$ at ,capua4 ,flavian1 ?\gh ord]$ by ! ,emp]or1 did n appe>1 & ! ,c\ncil ref]r$ ! "q to ! decision ( ,!ophilus ( ,alex&ria & ! ,bi%ops ( ,egypt :o 7 n committ$ to ei!r side1 & 9 ?is lett] ,s4 ,ambrose replies to ,!ophilus :o _h writt5 to him t ,flavian /ill refus$ to submit himself to _! decision & aga9 appeal$ to ! ,emp]or1 & urges him to summon ,flavian once m1 & endeav\r to br+ ! matt] to a peaceful issue1 advis+ him to consult also ,siricius1 ! ,bi%op ( ,rome4 ,he po9ts out t bo? p>ties rely r on ! weakness ( _! oppon5t's case ?an on ! s\ndness ( _! own1 & expresses a hope t an end may be put to ! s*ism1 & peace re/or$ to ! ,*ur*4 ,tillemont1 9 note #da on ! ,life ( ,s4 ,ambrose1 discusses ! date ( ! ,synod ( ,capua1 & fixes x at ! end ( ,a4,d4 #cia1 *iefly on ! gr\nd t ,!odosius did n return to ,con/ant9ople f ,milan till ,novemb] ( t ye>1 :ile x mu/ h be5 held be=e ! di/urbance 9 ! we/ occasion$ by ! revolt ( ,arboga/es & ! dea? ( ,val5t9ian1 :i* took place 9 ! spr+ ( ,a4,d4 #cib4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,!ophilus4 #a4 ,,evagrius has no good gr\nd = pref]r+ 8 claim1 ,flavian has cause to fe>1 & !re=e avoids ! trial4 ,let our bre?r5 p>don our j grief1 = on acc\nt ( ^! m5 ! :ole _w is agitat$1 yet !y d n sympa?ize ) our grief4 ,let !m at lea/ pati5tly suff] !mselves to be c5sur$ by ^? :om !y p]ceive to h be5 = s long a "t h>ass$ by _! ob/9acy4 ,= betwe5 ^! two :o w\ld agree ^u no?+ :i* app]ta9s to ! peace ( ,*ri/1 a griev\s discord has aris5 & spread ?r\gh ! :ole _w4 #b4 ,to ?is %ipwreck ( pi\s peace ! holy ,c\ncil ( ,capua _h at l5g? op5$ an hav5 ( tranquillity2 t communion %\ld be giv5 to all ?r\gh\t ! ,ea/ :o pr(ess ! ,ca?olic fai?1 & t ! cause ( ^! two m5 %\ld be ref]r$ to ! judgm5t ( y\r ,hol9ess1 & to our bre?r5 & fell[-bi%ops ( ,egypt1 z assessors4 ,= we deem$ y\r judgm5t likely to be true1 9 t1 hav+ embrac$ ! communion ( nei!r p>ty1 x w\ld be incl9$ by no fav\r t[>ds ei!r side4 #c4 ,b :ile we 7 hop+ t by ^! mo/ equitable decrees ( ! ,c\ncil a rem$y 0 n[ provid$1 & an end put to discord1 y\r ,hol9ess writes ^w t our bro!r ,flavian has aga9 _h rec\rse to ! aid ( pray]s1 & to ! support ( ,imp]ial ,rescripts4 ,& ?us ! toil ( s _m ,bi%ops has be5 sp5t to no purpose2 we mu/ h rec\rse once m to ! civil tribunals1 to ! ,imp]ial ,rescripts1 once m mu/ !y cross ! sea1 once m1 ?\gh weak 9 body1 ex*ange _! own c\ntry = a =eign soil1 once m mu/ ! ,holy ,alt>s be des]t$ t we may travel to di/ant l&s1 once m cr[ds ( indig5t ,bi%ops1 ^: pov]ty 0 be=e no bur!n to !m1 b :o n[ ne$ ext]nal aid1 mu/ suff] want !mselves1 or at any rate use = _! j\rney :at else _h f$ ! poor4 #d4 ,mean:ile ,flavian1 alone exempt1 z he fancies1 f ! laws1 does n come :5 all o!rs are assembl$4 ,! money-l5d] & debtor meet ea* o!r1 ^! m5 alone _c meet3 ,flavian by 8 own w deprives himself ( ,episcopal fell[%ip1 & w n appe> 9 p]son ei!r at ! ,imp]ial ord]1 or :5 cit$ by 8 bre?r54 #e4 ,nev]!less1 ev5 ?is cause ( (f5ce does n induce me to consid] our bro!r ,evagrius entirely 9 ! "r1 al?\gh he seems to himself ! m def5sible ei!r because ,flavian avoids him1 or because he ?9ks 8 oppon5t to be 9 no bett] case ?an himself1 ea* ( !m rely+ m on ! defects ( 8 oppon5t's ord9ation ?an on ! validity#bch ( 8 own4 ,we h[ev] w\ld recall !m to a bett] c\rse1 wi%+ !m to be aid$ r by ! goodness ( _! own cause ?an by ! defects ( o!rs4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 ii4 #ah4 #f4 ,n[ s9ce y h /at$ 9 y\r lett] t "s =m may be devis$ t\*+ ?is matt]1 :]eby ! discord ( our bre?r5 may be remov$2 & z ! holy ,synod has tru/$ ! "r ( cognizance to ! unanim\s judgm5t ( y\rself & our o!r fell[-bi%ops f ,egypt1 x is fitt+ t y %\ld aga9 summon our bro!r ,flavian1 s t1 if he %\ld p]si/ 9 n *oos+ to appe>1 y may !n )\t prejudice to ! decrees ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,nice1 & also ( ! ,synod ( ,capua1 take su* measures = ! pres]vation ( g5]al peace z may n de/roy :at has be5 built up3 ,= if ,i de/roy :at ,i h built1 or build aga9 :at ,i de/roy$1 ,i make myself a transgressor4 ,let ! grace ( t peace :i* has be5 obta9$ be ?us pres]v$ by all1 & ! refusal ( ei!r p>ty to appe> w n h ! effect ( fru/rat+ x4 #g4 ,moreov] we are ( op9ion t x w be well = y to ref] to our holy bro!r ! ,bi%op ( ! ,roman ,*ur*2 = we d n d\bt t :at y %all det]m9e he also w approve4 ,= ! resolution t is come to w be useful1 & our peace & quiet w be secure1 if su* a decree is made by y\r advice z %all n create discord 9 our communion4 ,& ?us we also1 receiv+ ! s]ies ( y\r decrees1 & assur$ t ! ,roman ,*ur* has giv5 its und\bt+ approbation to :at has be5 done1 %all ) gladness p>ticipate 9 ! result ( ?is trial4 ,,lett] ,,on ,,! ,,case ,,( ,,bonosus4 ,a4,d4 #cib or #cic4 ,,?is lett] is c]ta9ly n writt5 by ,s4 ,ambrose1 ?\gh includ$ among 8 lett]s4 ,! writ] ( x speaks ( #8our bro!r ,ambrose4' ,tillemont discusses ! au?or%ip 9 a note1 7#de47 & makes x probable t x 0 writt5 by ,siricius4 ,! case ( ,bonosus _h be5 br\ght be=e ! ,synod ( ,capua1 & !y _h decid$ t x %\ld be ref]r$ to ! ,bi%ops ( ,mac$onia1 "u ! presid5cy ( ,anysius ,bi%op ( ,!ssalonica1 z be+ 8 ne>e/ neighb\rs4 ,^! ,bi%ops seem to h writt5 a lett] to consult ,siricius1 ! ,bi%op ( ,rome1 & ?is is believ$ to be 8 reply1 9 :i* he decl9es to int]f]e ) _! decision1 only add+ a few rem>ks ^u "o po9t4 ,bonosus 0 ,bi%op ( ,s>dica#bci 9 ,illyria1 & ! f\nd] ( an obscure sect4 ,!y 7 accus$ ( ,phot9ianism1 & ,bonosus is call$ a =e-runn] ( ,ne/orius1 b ! ,helvidian doctr9es ( :i* ?is lett] speaks are ! mo/ cle>ly asc]ta9$ ( _! errors4 ,! sect surviv$ at lea/ till ! vi? ,c5tury4 ,a ,,lett] ,,conc]n+ ,,! ,,decid+ ,,( ,,! ,,case ,,( ,,bonosus1 ,,accord+ ,,to ,,! ,,decree ,,( ,,! ,,synod ,,( ,,capua4 #a4 ,,y h writt5 to u a ,lett] conc]n+ ,bi%op ,bonosus 9 :i*1 ei!r f love ( tru? or f mode/y1 y enquire our op9ion4 ,b s9ce x has be5 ! judgm5t ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,capua t ^? :o are neighb\rs to ,bonosus & 8 accus]s %\ld be assign$ 8 judges1 & specially ! ,mac$onian ,bi%ops1 :o1 ) ! ,bi%op ( ,!ssalonica1 %\ld judge ( 8 acts & writ+s1 we h to rem>k t ! function ( judg+ _c app]ta9 to ourselves4 ,o!rwise1 7 ! "q ( ! ,synod at ?is day /ill op51 we might well h decid$ conc]n+ ^! ?+s :i* are includ$ 9 :at y h writt5 at l5g?4 ,hav+ tak5 ^u y\rselves ?is judgm5t1 x is n[ y\r "p to =m y\r decision on ! :ole "q1 to give no p[] ( retreat or escape ei!r to ! accus]s or ! accus$2 =1 be+ *os5 by ! ,synod to conduct ! exam9ation1 y h tak5 ^u y its functions4 #b4 ,aga91 :5 ,bi%op ,bonosus1 aft] y\r judgm5t1 s5t to our bro!r ,ambrose to enquire 8 op9ion :e!r he %\ld break into & ent] ^u ! *ur* :i* 0 clos$ to him1 he receiv$ = reply t he mu/ d no?+ ra%ly1 t ev]y?+ mu/ be c>ri$ on mode/ly1 pati5tly & 9 ord]1 t no?+ contr>y to y\r decision mu/ be attempt$1 t y1 to :om ! ,synod _h committ$ su* au?ority1 w\ld appo9t :at appe>$ to y agreeable to ju/ice4 ,! fir/ po9t !re=e is t judgm5t %\ld be giv5 by ^? to :om ! p[] ( judg+ has be5 giv52 = y1 z we h said1 judge 9 place ( ! entire ,synod2 z to ourselves x does n befit u to judge z ?\gh by ! au?ority ( ! ,synod4 #c4 ,assur$ly we _c d5y t he is ju/ly blam$ conc]n+ ! sons ( ,m>y1 & t y\r ,hol9ess des]v$ly repudiat$ ! op9ion t f ! same ,virg9 womb1 ( :i* accord+ to ! fle% ,*ri/ 0 born1 o!r (fspr+ 0 produc$4 ,= ! ,"l ,jesus w\ld n h *os5 to be born ( a ,virg91 if ,he _h conceiv$ %e w\ld be s want+ 9 cont95ce z to suff] t bir?place ( ! ,"l's ,body1 t palace ( ! et]nal ,k+1 to be pollut$ by human int]c\rse4 ,to prop\nd su* an op9ion z ?is1 :at is x b to =tify ! unbelief ( ! ,jews :o say t x 0 impossible ,he c\ld be born ( a ,virg91 & :o1 ?us confirm$ by ! au?ority ( ,*ri/ian ,bi%ops1 w /rive ) great] e>ne/ness to ov]?r[ ! true fai?8 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xix4 #bf1 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 i4 #ah4 #d4 ,:at else c be ! mean+ ( t text :]e9 ! ,"l says to ,8 ,"m ( ,john ! ,evangeli/1 ,woman1 behold ?y son1 & aga9 to ,john ( ,m>y1 ,behold ?y "m8 ,) :at purpose 0 x t :ile ! ,"l 0 hang+ ^u ! cross & aton+ = ! s9s ( ! _w1 ,he decl>$ also ! integrity ( ,8 ,"m8 ,:]e=e 0 x said b t unbelief might close its lips & be sil5t1 nor d>e to (f] any insult to ! ,"m ( ! ,"l8 ,he !re=e1 9 pron\nc+ ^u & ass]t+ ,8 ,"m's *a/ity1 likewise be>s witness t %e 0 only esp\s$ to h] husb& ,joseph2 & t %e 0 ignorant ( t c>nal comm]ce :i* is ! accu/om$ "r ( ! m>riage b$2 =1 _h x be5 t %e 0 to conceive *ildr5 ( ,joseph1 ,he w\ld n h *os5 to sep>ate h] f ! company ( h] husb&4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xix4 #bg4 #e4 ,b if ?is is n en\gh1 ! ,evangeli/ has add$ 8 te/imony1 say+ t ! disciple took h] unto 8 own home4 ,did he !n cause a divorce8 ,did he c>ry h] (f f h] husb&8 ,h[ c he :o reads ?is 9 ! ,gospel /agg] & wav] to & fro z "o :o has be5 %ipwreck$8 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #cj4 #f4 ,?is !n is ! te/imony ( ! ,son conc]n+ ,8 ,"m's *a/ity1 ?is is ! ri* h]itage ( ,m>y's immaculate ,virg9ity1 ?is is ! consummation ( ! entire "w4 ,he spake ?us1 & gave up ! gho/1 cr[n+ ! :ole my/]y ) a good end ( filial duty4 #g4 ,we h also read & p]us$ ! :ole ( ! in/ructions1 z well :at relates to ,s5ecio be+ jo9$ ) our bro!r & fell[-bi%op ,bassus 9 ! gov]nm5t ( 8 ,*ur*1 z :at relates to o!r matt]s1 & we n[ look = ! direction ( y\r s5t5ce4 ,,lett] ,,lvii4 ,,val5t9ian ,,ii4 hav+ be5 murd]$ by ,arboga/es1 "o ( 8 ,g5]als1 ! latt]1 n v5tur+ to claim ! empire = himself1 set up ,eug5ius1 :o 0 really 8 puppet1 z ,emp]or ( ! ,we/4 ,!odosius temporis$ ) him1 till he %\ld be fully prep>$ to attack him1 & x 0 :il/ he 0 ?us = a "t accept$ z ,emp]or t ,s4 ,ambrose address$ ?is lett] to him4 ,he excuses himself 9 x = )draw+ f ,milan :5 ,eug5ius came !re1 on ! plea t he 0 b\nd to fe> ,god r ?an man1 & reproves him = grant+ ! re/oration ( _! =m] rev5ues to ! hea!n temples1 :i* ,gratian & ,val5t9ian _h be=e refus$1 & exposes ! futility ( 8 plea t he 0 m]ely grant+ fav\r to 8 fri5ds1 rem9d+ him t ,god sees ! he>t4 ,he quotes at l5g? ! conduct ( ! ,jews 9 ! "t ( ,antio*us1 z record$ 9 ! ,book ( ,maccabees1 z a prec$5t :i* ,*ri/ians 7 b\nd to foll[4 ,at ! same "t he says t he is will+ to address ,eug5ius 9 matt]s :i* d n affect 8 duty to ,god4 ,,to ,,! ,,mo/ ,,graci\s ,,emp]or ,,eug5ius1 ,,ambrose1 ,,bi%op1 ,,s5ds ,,greet+4 #a4 ,i )drew f ,milan f fe> ( ,god1 to ,:om ,i am wont to ref]1 z f> z ,i am able1 all my acts1 nev] turn+ my m9d f ,him nor mak+ m acc\nt ( any man's fav\r ?an ( ! grace ( ,*ri/4 ,by pref]r+ ,god to e "o else ,i wrong no man1 & tru/+ 9 ,him1 ,i d>e to tell y\r ,maje/ies1 ! ,emp]ors1 my poor ?\ghts4 ,:]e=e ,i w n refra9 f say+ to y\r mo/ graci\s ,maje/y :at ,i nev] refra9$ f say+ be=e o!r ,emp]ors4 ,& t ,i may pres]ve ! ord] ( ev5ts1 ,i w t\* "o by "o ! po9ts :i* relate to ?is transaction4 ,! illu/ri\s ,symma*us1 :5 prefect ( ! city1 memorialis$#bdj ! ,emp]or ,val5t9ian ! y\ng]1 ( augu/ memory1 begg+ t he w\ld comm& :at _h be5 )drawn f ! temples to be re/or$4 ,he p]=m$ 8 "p 9 accordance ) 8 own wi%es & mode ( wor%ip4 ,x became me also1 z ,bi%op1 to recognize ! duties ( my (fice4 ,i pres5t$ two petitions to ! ,emp]ors :]e9 ,i decl>$ t a ,*ri/ian man c\ld n contribute to ! exp5ses ( ! sacrifices2 t ,i _h n advis$ ! )drawal ( ! paym5ts1 b t ,i did advise t !y %\ld n be n[ decre$1 & la/ly1 t he w\ld seem to be giv+ r ?an re/or+ ^! exp5ses to ! images2 = :at he _h n )drawn1 he c\ld n be said to re/ore1 b ( 8 own free-w to give x = ! uses ( sup]/ition4 ,la/ly1 if he _h done s1 he ei!r mu/ n come to ! ,*ur*1 or if he did1 he w\ld ei!r n f9d a prie/1 or "o :o w\ld )/& him4 ,nor c\ld x be (f]$ z an excuse t he 0 only a cate*um51 = x is n lawful = cate*um5s to contribute to ! exp5se ( idols4 #c4 ,my petitions 7 read 9 ! ,consi/ory2 ,c\nt ,bauto1 a man ( ! highe/ milit>y rank1 & ,rumoridus1 himself too ( ! same dignity1 & f ! fir/ ye> ( 8 boyhood atta*$ to ! ,g5tile wor%ip1 7 pres5t4 ,val5t9ian !n li/5$ to my sugge/ion1 & did no?+ b :at our fai? reasonably requir$4 ,& !y submitt$ to 8 (fic]4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxix4 #df4 #d4 ,aft]w>ds ,i op5ly address$ myself to ! mo/ graci\s ,emp]or ,!odosius1 & hesitat$ n to speak to him face to face4 ,he hav+ receiv$ ! intimation ( a simil> message f ! ,s5ate1 al?\gh x 0 n ! :ole ,s5ate :o ask$ x1 at l5g? gave 8 cons5t to my sugge/ion1 & s = "s days ,i did n come ne> him1 nor 0 he displeas$ !reat1 = ,i did n act = my own advantage b = 8 pr(it1 & t ( my own s\l also2 ,i 0 n a%am$ to speak 9 ! k+'s pres5ce4 #e4 ,once m an ,embassy 0 s5t f ! s5ate to ! ,emp]or ,val5t9ian1 ( bless$ memory1 :5 he 0 9 ,gaul1 b 0 able to extort no?+ f him4 ,at t "t ,i 0 abs5t & _h n writt5 any?+ to him4 #f4 ,b :5 y\r ,maje/y assum$ ! re9s ( gov]nm5t x 0 f\nd t ?is boon _h be5 grant$ to m5 ( em95ce 9 ! /ate b 9 religion hea!ns4 ,& p]haps x may be said1 y\r ,maje/y1 t x is n a re/itution to ! temples on y\r "p1 b a boon to m5 :o _h des]v$ well ( y4 ,b ! fe> ( ,god ought1 y "k1 to lead u to act ) con/ancy1 z is done 9 ! cause ( lib]ty n only by prie/s b by ^? :o s]ve 9 y\r armies or are reckon$ among ! prov9cials4 ,envoys petition$ y1 z ,emp]or1 = re/itution to ! temples1 b y cons5t$ n2 o!rs aga9 requir$ x1 b y resi/$2 yet subsequ5tly y h ?\ght fit to grant x z a boon to ! petition]s !mselves4 #g4 ,! ,imp]ial p[] is inde$ great1 b let y\r ,maje/y consid] ! greatness ( ,god2 ,he sees all he>ts1 ,he scrut9izes ! inmo/ consci5ce1 ,he kn[s all ?+s be=e !y come to pass1 ,he kn[s ! secrets ( y\r brea/4 ,y w n suff] y\rselves to be deceiv$1 & d y hope to hide any?+ f ,god8 ,has n ?is sugge/$ itself to y\r m9d8 ,al?\gh !y urg$ _! suit ) su* p]sev]ance1 ought n y\r ,maje/y f respect = ! mo/ high & true & liv+ ,god1 to h resi/$ /ill m p]sev]+ly1 & to h refus$ :at 0 d]ogatory to ! ,div9e law8 #h4 ,:o grudges y\r be/[+ ^u o!rs :atsoev] y *ose8 ,we d n pry closely into y\r munific5ce1 nor are we jeal\s ( ! advantages ( o!rs2 b we are ! m9i/]s ( ! ,fai?4 ,h[ w y (f] y\r gifts to ,*ri/8 y\r acts w be e/imat$ by few1 y\r wi%es by all2 :atev] !y h done w be ascrib$ to y1 :atev] !y h n done to !mselves4 ,y are inde$ ,emp]or1 b y ought all ! m to submit y\rself to ,god4 ,else h[ %all ! prie/s ( ,*ri/ disp5se y\r gifts8 ,sid5ote3 #b ,macc4 iv4 #ah sqq4 #i4 ,!re 0 a "q ( ?is k9d 9 =m] times1 & !n p]secution itself yield$ to ! fai? ( our fa!rs1 & hea!ndom gave way4 ,= :5 ! game t 0 us$ e fif? ye> 0 kept at ,tyre1 & ! wick$ k+ ( ,antio* _h come hi!r to see x1 ,jason s5t special mess5g]s f ,j]usalem1 to c>ry ?ree hundr$ silv] dra*ms1 & give !m to ! sacrifice ( ,h]cules4 ,b our fa!rs w\ld n give ! money to ! hea!n1 b s5t tru/y p]sons to make decl>ation t su* money 0 n to be devot$ to sacrifices to ! gods1 = ?is 0 n conv5i5t1 b 0 to be appli$ to o!r exp5ses4 ,& x 0 decre$ t1 =asmu* z ,jason _h said t ! silv] 0 s5t = ! sacrifice ( ,h]cules1 t :i* 0 s5t ought to be s appli$4 ,& yet see+ t !y :o br\ght x plead$ 9 opposition1 9 _! zeal & devotion1 t x %\ld n be employ$ = sacrifice b = o!r exig5cies1 ! money 0 appli$ to build %ips4 ,!y s5t ! money1 t is1 because !y 7 compell$1 b x 0 n appli$ to sacrifices1 b to o!r public exp5ses4 #aj4 ,aga91 !y :o br\ght ! money might h be5 sil5t1 b !y 7 l$ to violate secrecy because !y knew :i!r x 0 be+ c>ri$1 & s !y s5t m5 :o fe>$ ,god1 & :o 7 to d _! endeav\r t ! money might be appli$ to ! equipm5t ( %ips1 & n to ! temple4 ,?us !y entru/$ ! money to m5 :o 7 to plead ! cause ( ! ,div9e law1 & ,he :o cleanses ! consci5ce 0 made ,judge ( ! matt]4 ,if ^? :o 7 9 ! p[] ( o!rs took ^! precautions1 x _c be d\bt$ :at x 0 y\r ,maje/y's duty to d4 ,y1 :om no man con/ra9$1 :o 7 9 no man's p[]1 ought c]ta9ly to h ref]r$ = advice to ! prie/4 #aa4 ,= my own "p1 al?\gh ,i 0 alone 9 ! resi/ance ,i !n made1 /ill o!rs bo? will$ & advis$ x4 ,be+ ?us b\nd by my own words bo? be=e ,god & be=e all m51 ,i h felt t ,i _h no o!r *oice or duty b to consult = myself1 = ,i c\ld n prop]ly tru/ to y4 ,= a long "t ,i /ifl$ & conceal$ my grief1 ,i gave no h9t to any "o1 b n[ ,i am no long] at lib]ty to dissemble1 or to be sil5t4 ,& ?is 0 :y1 at ! beg9n+ ( y\r reign1 ,i made no reply to y\r lett]s1 because ,i =esaw t :at y h done w\ld happ54 ,aft]w>ds1 :5 y f\nd ,i did n answ]1 & s5t to dem& a reply1 ,i said1 #8,! reason :y ,i d n write is t ,i ?9k x w be wrung f him#bda4' ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 xiii4 #g4 #ab4 ,b :5 a j occasion = ! ex]cise ( my (fice arose1 ,i bo? wrote & petition$ = ^? :o 7 anxi\s on _! own acc\nt1 ) a view ( %ew+ t 9 ! cause ( ,god a due fe> ( ,him affect$ me1 & t ,i did n set a high] value on flatt]y ?an on my own s\l2 b t 9 ! matt]s :]e9 petition is prop] to be made to y1 ,i paid j def]5ce to y\r au?ority1 z inde$ x is writt51 hon\r to :om hon\r1 tribute to :om tribute4 ,= see+ t ,i cordially def]r$ to a private p]son1 h[ %\ld ,i n def] to ! ,emp]or8 ,b z y desire def]5ce to be %ewn to y\rselves1 suff] u to def] to ,him f ,:om y w\ld fa9 prove y\r au?ority to be d]iv$4 ,,lett] ,,lviii4 ,a4,d4 #cic4 ,,9 ?is lett] ,s4 ,ambrose in=ms ,sab9us t ,paul9us & ,!rasia _h resolv$ to give up all _! weal? to ! poor1 & retire to ,nola1 & compla9s ( ! objections rais$ aga9/ su* self-d5ial1 end+ ) a my/ical int]pretation ( ,david danc+ be=e ! ark4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,sab9us1 ,,bi%op4 #a4 ,,cr$ible in=mation has rea*$ me t ,paul9us1 ! lu/re ( ^: bir? 0 inf]ior to none 9 ! region ( ,aquitania1 has sold bo? 8 own possessions & ^? ( 8 wife1 & ent]$ ^u a c\rse ( life :i* enables him to be/[ ^u ! poor ! prop]ty :i* has be5 conv]t$ into money2 :ile he himself hav+ become poor in/ead ( ri*1 z "o reliev$ ( a heavy burd51 has bid f>ewell to 8 home 8 c\ntry & 8 k9dr$1 9 ord] to s]ve ,god m dilig5tly2 & he is report$ to h *os5 a retreat 9 ! city ( ,nola1 to pass ! re/ ( 8 days 9 avoid+ ! turmoil ( life4 #b4 ,! lady ,!rasia too approa*es closely to 8 zeal & virtue1 & objects n to ! resolve he has tak54 ,hav+ transf]r$ h] own prop]ty to o!r own]s1 %e foll[s h] husb&1 & cont5t$ ) 8 little plat ( gr\nd w console h]self ) ! ri*es ( religion & *>ity4 ,(fspr+ !y h none1 & !re=e desire to leave beh9d !m good de$s4 #c4 ,:5 ! great ( ! _w he> ?is1 :at w !y say8 ,t a man ( 8 family1 8 ance/ry1 8 g5ius1 gift$ ) su* eloqu5ce1 %\ld h sec$$ f ! s5ate1 t ! succession ( a noble family %\ld become ext9ct1 su* ?+s1 !y w say1 are n to be borne4 ,& ?\gh !y1 :5 !y p]=m ! rites ( ,isis1 %ave _! heads & eyebr[s1 !y nev]!less call x an unwor?y de$ %\ld a ,*ri/ian man out ( zeal = holy religion *ange 8 habit4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 x4 #cc4 ,s4 ,m>k viii4 #ch4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 xi4 #bf4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,sam4 vi4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xx4 #d4 #d4 ,truly ,i grieve t1 :ile falsehood is s respect$1 !re %\ld be su* neglig5ce z reg>ds ! ,tru?1 t _m are a%am$ ( seem+ too devot$ to our holy religion1 n consid]+ ,8 words ,:o says1 ,:osoev] %all be a%am$ (#bdb ,me be=e m51 ( him w ,i also be a%am$#bdc be=e ,my ,fa!r ,:i* is 9 heav54 ,b ,moses 0 n ?us a%am$1 = ?\gh invit$ into ! royal palace he e/eem$ ! reproa* ( ,*ri/ great] ri*es ?an ! treasures ( ,egypt4 ,david 0 n ?us a%am$ :5 he danc$ be=e ! ,ark ( ! te/imony 9 ! sight ( all ! p4 ,isaiah 0 n ?us a%am$1 :5 he walk$ nak$ & b>e-foot ?r\gh ! p1 proclaim+ ! heav5ly oracles4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xlvii4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,ezek4 vi4 #aa4 #e4 ,view$ by ! outw>d eye :at c be a m unseemly spectacle ?an an imitation ( ! ge/ures ( play]s1 & a wrea?+ ( ! limbs aft] ! mann] ( wom58 ,lascivi\s dances are ! companions ( luxury & ! pa/ime ( wantonness4 ,:at did ,david himself mean by s++1 ,o clap y\r h&s toge!r1 all ye p8 ,if we reg>d ! bodily action we mu/ suppose t he clapp$ 8 h&s z if m+l+ ) female danc]s1 & %\t$ ) unseemly noise4 ,( ,ezekiel too x is said1 ,smite ) ?9e h&1 & /amp ) ?y foot4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,sam4 vi4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ba1 #bb4 #f4 ,b ! ?+s :i* view$ corporeally are unseemly1 :5 view$ 9 reg>d to holy religion become v5]able1 s t !y :o blame su* ?+s w involve _! own s\ls 9 ! net ( blame4 ,?us ,mi*al reproves ,david = 8 danc+ & says to him1 ,h[ glori\s 0 ! k+ ( ,israel to day1 :o uncov]$ himself to day 9 ! eyes ( 8 h&maids6 ,& ,david answ]$ h]1 ,x 0 be=e ! ,"l1 :i* *ose me be=e ?y fa!r1 & be=e all 8 h\se to appo9t me rul] ov] ! p ( ! ,"l1 ov] ,israel3 !re=e w ,i play be=e ! ,"l1 & ,i w be yet m vile ?us1 & w be base 9 m9e own sight1 & ( ! maid-s]vants :i* ?\ ha/ spok5 (1 ( !m %all ,i be _h 9 hon\r4 #g4 ,david !re=e did n %r9k f female c5sure1 nor 0 he a%am$ to he> _! reproa*es = 8 religi\s s]vice4 ,= he play$ be=e ! ,"l z be+ 8 s]vant1 & 0 ! m pleas+ to ,him 9 t he s humbl$ himself be=e ,god1 z to lay aside 8 royal dignity & to (f] to ,god ! v l[e/ m9i/ry1 z ?\gh he 7 a s]vant4 ,%e also :o c5sur$ su* danc+ 0 condemn$ to b>r5ness & _h no *ildr5 by ! k+1 t %e might n br+ =? a pr\d (fspr+2 & s1 z x turn$ out1 %e obta9$ no cont9uance ( desc5dants or ( good de$s4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xi4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,eccles4 iv4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 v4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cx4 #a4 #h4 ,if any "o is /ill d\btful1 let him he> ! te/imony ( ! ,gospel1 = ! ,son ( ,god said1 ,we h pip$ unto y1 & ye h n danc$4 ,!re=e 7 ! ,jews ab&on$1 because !y danc$ n1 nor clapp$ _! h&s1 & ! ,g5tiles 7 call$ 91 :o gave to ,god spiritual applause4 ,! fool folde? 8 h&s toge!r & dev\re? 8 own fle%1 t is1 he entangles himself 9 corporeal matt]s1 & dev\rs 8 own fle%1 l prevail+ dea?#bdd1 & s he %all n f9d et]nal life4 ,b ! wise man1 :o s holds up 8 works t !y may %9e be=e 8 ,fa!r ,:i* is 9 heav51 has n consum$ 8 fle% b has rais$ x to ! grace ( ! resurrection4 ,?is is t glori\s dance ( ! wise man :i* ,david danc$1 & ?us by ! l(t9ess ( 8 spiritual danc+ he asc5d$ ev5 to ! ?rone ( ,*ri/1 t he might see & he> ! ,"l say+ to 8 ,"l1 ,sit ,?\ on ,my "r h&6 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xx4 #d4 #i4 ,n[ if y are ( op9ion t ?is int]pretation ( ! danc+ has n be5 made unreasonably1 d n sp>e y\rself ! tr\ble ( read+ a little fur!r1 9 ord] t we may consid] toge!r ! case ( ,isaiah1 h[1 z is well kn[n to y1 he 0 uncov]$1 n 9 mock]y b glori\sly1 9 ! sight ( ! assembl$ p1 z "o :o report$ ) 8 own m\? ! oracles ( ,god4 #aj4 ,b p]haps x may be said1 ,0 x n !n disgraceful = a man to walk :olly uncov]$ ?r\gh ! p1 see+ t he mu/ be met bo? by m5 & wom58 ,mu/ n ! sight itself h %ock$ ! eyes ( all1 especially ( wom58 ,d n we ourselves g5]ally %r9k f look+ ^u nak$ m58 ,& are n m5's p]sons conceal$ by g>m5ts t !y may n (f5d ! eyes ( behold]s by an unseemly spectacle8 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xx4 #c4 #aa4 ,9 ?is ,i also acquiesce2 b consid] :at x 0 ?is act repres5t$1 & :at 0 set =? "u ?is outw>d %[2 x 01 t ! "y m5 & maid5s ( ! ,jews %\ld be l$ away prison]s1 & walk nak$1 l z ,my s]vant ,isaiah1 x is said1 ha? walk$ nak$ & b>efoot4 ,?is might also h be5 impress$ 9 words1 b ,god *ose to r5d] x m expressive by example1 t ! sight itself might ?us /rike great] t]ror1 & :at !y %runk f 9 ! p]son ( ! prophet1 t !y might dread = !mselves4 ,9 :i* ( ! two !n does ! bas5ess mo/ %ock u2 9 ! p]son ( ! prophet1 or 9 ! s9s ( ^? unbeliev]s :i* des]v$ to fall into ?is great mis]y ( captivity8 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxxxv4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 ii4 #be4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 iii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxxix4 #ab4 #ab4 ,b :at if !re 0 no?+ wor?y ( reproa* 9 ! prophet's body8 ,he inde$ allud$ n to corporeal b to spiritual ?+s2 = 9 8 ec/asy ( m9d he says1 n ,i w he>k5 :at ,i %all say1 b1 :at ! ,"l ,god %all say 9 me4 ,nor does he consid] :e!r he is nak$ or clo!d4 ,aga91 ,adam be=e 8 s9 0 nak$1 b knew n he 0 nak$1 because he 0 endu$ ) virtue2 aft] he _h committ$ s9 he saw t he 0 nak$1 & cov]$ himself4 ,noah 0 uncov]$1 b he blu%$ n1 because he 0 full ( gladness & spiritual joy1 :ile he :o d]id$ him = be+ nak$1 himself rema9$ subject to ! disgrace ( p]petual bas5ess4 ,joseph too1 t he might n be basely uncov]$1 left 8 g>m5t1 & fl$ away nak$2 n[ :i* ( ! two 0 base 9 ?is in/ance1 %e :o kept ano!r's g>m5t1 or he :o put (f 8 own8 ,sid5ote3 ,acts vii4 #ef4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xx4 #b4 #ac4 ,b t x may be m fully evid5t t ! prophets reg>d n !mselves nor :at lies at _! feet1 b heav5ly ?+s1 :5 ,/eph5 0 /on$ he saw ! heav5s op5$1 & ,jesus /&+ on ! "r h& ( ,god2 & !re=e he felt n ! bl[s ( ! /ones1 he reg>d$ n 8 bodily w\nds1 b 8 eyes 7 fa/5$ on ,*ri/1 he clung closely to him4 ,s also ,isaiah look$ n on 8 own nak$ness1 b (f]$ himself to be ! organ ( ! ,div9e voice1 t he might utt] :at ,god spake )9 him4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xviii4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xv4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xx4 #c4 #ad4 ,b be x suppos$ t he saw himself1 c\ld he n d t :i* he 0 comm&$8 ,c\ld he believe t to be base :i* ,god enjo9$8 ,s>ah1 because %e laugh$1 0 convict$ ( unbelief2 ,abraham 0 prais$1 because he d\bt$ n ! ^w ( ,god2 yea1 he receiv$ a v great rew>d1 because he believ$ t at ,god's comm&1 ev5 p>ricide might be pi\sly committ$4 #ae4 ,:at cause = %ame !n _h ! prophet "h1 :5 "o ?+ 0 enact$1 b t ( :i* x 0 a figure 0 q diff]5t8 ,! ,jews1 be+ des]t$ by ,god = _! wick$ness1 began to be vanqui%$ by _! enemies1 & 7 fa9 to betake !mselves to ! ,egyptians1 to be a protection to !m aga9/ ! ,assyrians1 :]eas _h !y consult$ = good1 !y ought r to h return$ to ! fai?4 ,! ,"l1 be+ angry1 %ews t _! hope 0 va9 9 ?9k+ t ! (f5ce aga9/ ,him c\ld be remov$ by a great] s91 = t v p 9 :om ! ,jews 7 tru/+1 7 !mselves to be vanqui%$4 ,?is 0 ! mean+ z reg>ds ! actual hi/ory4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxxii4 #f4 #af4 ,b ?is hi/ory itself is a figure1 signify+ t he tru/s 9 ! ,egyptians :o is giv5 up to impurity1 & enslav$ to wantonness4 ,= no man ab&ons himself to excess b he :o dep>ts f ! precepts ( ! true ,god4 ,b z soon z a man waxes wanton1 he beg9s to fall (f f ! true fai?4 ,& !n he commits two griev\s crimes1 lassitude z reg>ds ! fle%1 & sacrilege z reg>ds ! m9d4 ,he !n :o foll[s n ! ,"l 8 ,god +ulfs himself 9 impurity & lu/1 ^? pe/il5tial passions ( ! body4 ,b he :o has engulf$ & plung$ himself 9 su* wall[+ places1 falls also into ! sn>e ( unbelief2 = ! p sat d[n to eat & to dr9k1 & requir$ t gods %\ld be made = !m4 ,h]eby ! ,"l tea*es u t he :o gives up 8 s\l to ^! two k9ds ( vices1 is /ript ( ! g>m5t1 n ( a wooll5 ve/1 b ( liv+ virtue2 t clo?+ :i* is n temporal b et]nal4 ,f>ewell1 love me1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lix4 ,a4,d4 #cic4 ,s4 ,,ambrose "h writes to ,sev]us1 ,bi%op ( ,naples1 to tell him ( "o ,james1 a presbyt] ( ,p]sia1 :o 0 seek+ a retreat f ! _w 9 ,campania4 ,?is leads him to dwell on ! contra/ ( ! _m tr\bles ) :i* he is surr\nd$ at ,milan4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,sev]us1 ,,bi%op4 #a4 ,,james1 our bro!r & fell[-presbyt]1 has come f ! dep?s ( ,p]sia1 & *os5 ! coa/ ( ,campania & y\r pleasant abodes = 8 re/+-place4 ,y see 9 :at spot he has anticipat$ = himself ! enjoym5t ( a hav5 %elt]$1 z x 71 f ! /orms ( ?is _w1 :]e1 aft] 8 long toils1 he may sp5d ! rema9d] ( 8 life4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxiv4 #b4 #b4 ,= y\r coa/1 remov$ n only f dang]1 b f all tumult1 fills ! s5ses ) tranquillity1 & transports ! m9d f ! fe>ful & rag+ bill[s ( c>e to an hon\rable re/4 ,s t ^? words ( ,david conc]n+ ! holy ,*ur*1 :i* belong 9 common to all1 appe> to be especially fitt+ & appropriate to y\rselves2 ,= ,he ha? f\nd$ x ^u ! seas1 & prep>$ x ^u ! floods4 ,= a m9d undi/urb$ by inroads ( b>b>ians & ! evils ( w>1 has leisure = pray]1 devotes itself to ! s]vice ( ,god1 c>es = ! ?+s ( ! ,"l1 *]i%es ^? ?+s :i* belong to peace & tranquillity4 ,sid5ote3 ,hab4 iii4 #g4 #c4 ,we mean:ile1 expos$ to ! outbreaks ( ! b>b>ians & ! /orms ( w>1 are toss+ 9 ! mid/ ( tr\bles1 & f ^! toils & dang]s c only ga!r t ^? ( our future life w be /ill m griev\s4 ,:]e=e t say+ ( ! ,prophet seems to accord ) our condition1 ,i saw ! t5ts ( ,cu%an 9 affliction4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxx4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 ii4 #ae4 #d4 ,= s9ce ,i h n[ liv$ 9 ! body fifty & ?ree ye>s1 among ! %ad[s ( ?is _w1 :]eby ! tru? ( future p]fection is obscur$1 & h already endur$ su* heavy afflictions1 am ,i n camp+ 9 ! t5ts ( ,cu%an1 & hav+ my habitation among ! dwell]s ( ,midian8 ,= ^!1 ow+ to _! consci\sness ( _! d>ksome works1 dread be+ judg$ ev5 by mortal m51 b he t is spiritual judge? all ?+s1 yet he himself is judg$ ( no man4 ,f>ewell1 my bro!r2 love me1 z inde$ y d1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lx4 ,a4,d4 #cic4 ,,9 ?is ,lett] ,s4 ,ambrose urges ,pat]nus n to break ! laws bo? ( ,god & man by promot+ a m>riage betwe5 8 son & 8 daught]'s daught]1 :o 7 )9 ! =bidd5 degree ( relation%ip1 & %ews him :at confusion w\ld arise f su* an union4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,pat]nus4 #a4 ,i ,,h read y\r greet+1 my l-m9d$ fri5d ,pat]nus1 b ! "q on :i* y ask my advice1 wi%+ to m>ry y\r son to y\r gr&-daught] by y\r daught]1 is by no means pat]nal1 b unwor?y ( y bo? z gr&-fa!r & z fa!r4 ,consid] !re=e :at x is y ask ab\t1 = 9 all t we wi% to d1 we ought fir/ to inve/igate ! nature ( ! de$1 & !n we %all be able to e/imate :e!r x is wor?y ( praise or blame4 ,= in/ance1 c>nal int]c\rse ) wom5 is a pleasure to "s1 physicians ev5 say x is heal?ful to ! body2 b we mu/ consid] :e!r x be ) a wife or a /rang]1 ) a m>ri$ or an unm>ri$ woman4 ,if a man h comm]ce ) "o :o is esp\s$ & giv5 to him he calls x m>riage2 he :o assails ! *a/ity ( "o :o belongs to ano!r commits adult]y1 by ! v "n ( :i* ! tem]ity ( ! attempt is g5]ally repress$4 ,to slay an enemy is acc\nt$ a victory1 to slay a crim9al is ju/ice1 to slay an innoc5t man murd]1 & if a man is consci\s ( ?is he )holds 8 h&4 ,:]e=e ,i beg t y also w consid] :at x is y propose4 #b4 ,y wi% to arrange a m>riage betwe5 our *ildr54 ,b ,i w\ld ask :e!r y w\ld h equals or ^? :o are unequal jo9$ toge!r8 if ,i mi/ake n1 !y are wont to be call$ #8pairs#bde4' ,he :o yokes ox5 to ! pl\gh1 or horses to ! *>iot1 *ooses pairs1 t bo? _! age & _! =m may h>monize1 t !re be no natural diff]5ce1 nor blemi% ( div]sity4 ,y are propos+ to unite y\r son & y\r gr&-daught] by y\r daught]1 t is1 t he %\ld m>ry 8 si/]'s daught]1 true ?\gh x is t he 0 born ( a diff]5t "m f 8 pr(ess$ "m 9 law4 ,consid] :at re/ra9t is impli$ 9 ! v names2 he is call$ h] uncle1 %e is call$ 8 niece4 ,does n ! v s\nd ( ! names#bdf recal y1 :5 ! "o has 9 x ! s\nd ( gr&-fa!r1 & ! o!r ref]s alike to uncle & to gr&-fa!r8 ,h[ great aga9 is ! confusion ( ! o!r t]ms8 ,y w be call$ bo? gr&-fa!r & fa!r 9 law1 %e too w receive ! diff]5t names ( niece & daught] 9 law4 ,! bro!r & si/] also w ex*ange diff]5t names1 %e w be ! "m 9 law ( h] bro!r1 he ! son 9 law ( 8 si/]4 ,! niece w m>ry h] uncle1 & ! affection ( ^! y\r un/a9$ (fspr+ be ex*ang$ = an irregul> love4 #c4 ,on ?is po9t y tell me t ! holy man y\r ,bi%op is look+ = my s5tim5ts4 ,i _c ?9k or believe ?is4 ,= if ?is 7 s1 he w\ld himself h *os5 to write1 b by n do+ s he has intimat$ t he consid]s !re is no gr\nd = d\bt ^u ! po9t4 ,= h[ c !re be any su* d\bt1 :5 ! prohibition ( m>riage betwe5 fir/ c\s9s ext5ds1 accord+ to ! ,div9e law1 to ^? :o are relat$ 9 ! f\r? degree4 ,b ?is is ! ?ird degree1 :i* ev5 by ! civil law seems to be except$ f ! fell[%ip ( m>riage4 #d4 ,b let u fir/ inquire :at are ! decrees ( ! ,div9e law1 = y allege 9 y\r lett]s t an union betwe5 su* p]sons mu/ be consid]$ z all[$ by t ,law1 9 t x is n =bidd54 ,i h[ev] ass]t t x is actually =bidd52 = see+ t fir/ c\s9s are =bidd5 slight] famili>ities1 mu* m mu/ ,i deem ?is =bidd5 :i* conta9s )9 x ! bond ( a mu* clos] union4 ,= he :o affixes c5sure to light] (f5ces does n acquit b r condemn heavi] ones4 #e4 ,b if y consid] x to be p]mitt$ because x is n specially =bidd51 nei!r w y f9d x =bidd5 by ! words ( ! ,law t ! fa!r %\ld take 8 daught] to wife4 ,b is ?is lawful1 m]ely because x is n =bidd58 ,by no means2 x has be5 int]dict$ by ! law ( nature1 by t law :i* is 9 ! he>ts ( ea* ( u1 by ! inviolable rule ( piety1 on ! gr\nd ( ne>ness ( k94 ,h[ _m ?+s ( ?is k9d w y f9d :i* are n =bidd5 9 ! law promulgat$ by ,moses1 b :i* are yet =bidd5 by ! voice ( nature4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 x4 #bc4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 v4 #ag4 #f4 ,!re are _m ?+s :i* are lawful1 b :i* are n exp$i5t1 = all ?+s are lawful1 b all ?+s are n exp$i5t1 all ?+s are lawful1 b all ?+s edify n4 ,if !n ! ,apo/le recalls u ev5 f ^? ?+s :i* edify n1 h[ c we imag9e t may be done :i* is n p]mitt$ by ! oracle ( ! ,law1 & :i* edifies n1 because x diff]s f ! rule ( piety8 ,yet ^? v ?+s 9 ! old ,law :i* 7 m sev]e 7 mitigat$ by ! ,gospel ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,old ?+s are pass$ away1 behold1 all ?+s are become new4 #g4 ,:at is s usual z a kiss betwe5 an uncle & a niece1 :i* he owes to h] z a daught]1 %e to him z a p>5t8 ,w y !re=e ca/ suspicion on ?is kiss ( un(f5d+ piety by propos+ su* a union1 w y deprive y\r belov$ (fspr+ ( a sacram5t s v5]able8 #h4 ,b if ! ,div9e law pass by y unhe$$1 at lea/ ! laws ( ,emp]ors1 f :om y h receiv$ su* ample hon\rs1 ought n to h be5 s disreg>d$4 ,n[ ! ,emp]or ,!odosius =bad ev5 c\s9s by ei!r ! fa!rs' or mo!rs' side to be unit$ "u ! "n ( m>riage1 & affix$ a sev]e p5alty ^u any ra% union ( bro!rs' *ildr54 ,& yet ^! are equal z reg>ds ea* o!r1 b1 z !y are b\nd toge!r by ! ties ( mank9d & bro!rly union1 he w\ld h !m owe _! bir? to piety4 #i4 ,b y w say ?is rule has be5 relax$ 9 fav\r ( "s4 ,! law h[ev] is n prejudic$ !reby1 = t :i* is n#bdg enact$ = g5]al use is only pr(itable to him 9 ^: fav\r ! relaxation takes place1 & s ! odium is mu* less4 ,n[ al?\gh we read 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t ( "o call+ 8 wife 8 si/]1 x is unhe>d ( t any man %\ld m>ry 8 niece & call h] 8 wife4 #aj4 ,x is inde$ a curi\s plea :i* leads y to ass]t t y\r gr&-daught] is n connect$ ) y\r son1 h] uncle1 by any close bond1 m]ely because !y h no relation%ip by ! fa!r's side#bdh4 ,z if an ut]9e bro!r & si/]1 born t is1 ( ! same "m b by a diff]5t fa!r1 w\ld be unit$ toge!r :5 ( a diff]5t sex1 = z mu* z !y h no relation%ip by ! fa!r's side#bdi1 b are only unit$ to ea* o!r by ! "m's side#bej4 #aa4 ,y ought !re=e to rel9qui% y\r int5tion1 :i*1 ev5 7 x lawful1 w\ld n t5d to propagate y\r family1 = y\r son owes to u gr&-*ildr51 y\r de> gr&-daught] owes to u great-gr&-*ildr54 ,f>ewell to y & all y\rs4 ,,lett] ,,lxi4 ,a4,d4 #cid4 ,,?is lett] 0 address$ to ,!odosius aft] 8 victory ov] ,eug5ius4 ,s4 ,ambrose 9 x expla9s 8 abs5ce f ,milan1 & aft] express+ 8 gratitude to ,god = ,8 bless+ on ! arms ( ,!odosius1 urges ! ,emp]or to a m]ciful use ( 8 victory4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,! ,,emp]or ,,!odosius4 #a4 ,,y seem to h suppos$1 mo/ bless$ ,emp]or1 z ,i und]/ood f y\r ,maje/y's lett]s1 t ,i _h remov$ to a di/ance f ,milan because ,i believ$ y\r cause 0 =sak5 by ,god4 ,b 9 my abs5ce ,i 0 n s fooli%1 nor s unm9dful ( y\r virtues & good de$s1 z n to feel sure t ! assi/ance ( heav5 w\ld aid y\r piety1 & assi/ y to rescue ! ,roman ,empire f ! cruelty ( a b>b>ian robb]1 & ! rule ( an unwor?y usurp]4 #b4 ,:]e=e ,i made imm$iate ha/e to return1 z soon z ev] ,i 0 aw>e t he :om ,i ?\ght x "r to avoid 0 gone1 = ,i _h n des]t$ ! ,*ur* ( ,milan1 :i* ! judgm5t ( ,god _h committ$ to me1 b ,i %unn$ ! pres5ce ( "o :o _h involv$ himself 9 sacrilege4 ,s ,i return$ ab\t ! fir/ ( ,augu/1 & f t day ,i h be5 9 resid5ce "h1 & "h y\r ,maje/y's lett]#bea has f\nd me4 #c4 ,?anks be to our ,"l ,god1 ,:o has respond$ to y\r fai? & piety1 & reviv$ among u ! patt]n ( anci5t sanctity1 giv+ to u to see 9 our own times :at we m>vel at 9 ! ,lessons ( ,holy ,scripture1 s effectual a pres5ce1 ,i mean1 ( ,div9e aid 9 battle#beb1 t no m\nta9 tops delay$ y\r passage1 no ho/ile arms pres5t$ any imp$im5t4 #d4 ,= ?is y ?9k ,i ought to give ?anks to ! ,"l our ,god2 & ?is ,i w will+ly d1 consci\s ( y\r good de$s4 ,t victim is c]ta9ly pleas+ to ,god1 :i* is (f]$ 9 y\r "n2 & h[ great fai? & devotion does ?is ev9ce6 ,o!r ,emp]ors1 z soon z ev] !y ga9 a victory1 ord] triumphal ar*es or o!r badges ( triumph to be erect$1 b y\r ,clem5cy provides a victim = ,god1 & desires t oblations & ?anksgiv+s %\ld be (f]$ to ! ,"l by ! prie/s4 #e4 ,i !re=e1 ?\gh unwor?y & unequal to su* an (fice1 & to ! (f]+ ( su* pray]s1 w yet tell y h[ ,i h act$4 ,i c>ri$ ) me y\r ,maje/y's lett] to ! alt>1 & laid x !reon1 be>+ x 9 my h&1 :5 ,i (f]$ ! ,sacrifice2 t s y\r fai? might speak ) my voice1 & ! ,imp]ial lett] itself might p]=m ! functions ( ! prie/ly oblation4 #f4 ,truly ! ,"l is m]ciful to ! ,roman ,empire1 see+ t ,he ha? *os5 su* a pr9ce & p>5t ( pr9ces1 ^: virtue & p[]1 rais$ on s great & triumphant an em95ce ( dom9ion1 is support$ by su* humility z to vanqui% ,emp]ors 9 val\r & prie/s 9 humility4 ,:at %all ,i wi% =1 or :at %all ,i desire8 ,y possess ev]y?+2 f y\r /ores !re=e ,i w obta9 ! sum ( my wi%es2 y\r ,maje/y is pitiful1 & has great clem5cy4 #g4 ,b ,i desire = y aga9 & aga9 an increase ( m]cy1 ?an :i* ! ,"l ha? giv5 no?+ m excell5t2 t by y\r clem5cy1 ! ,*ur* ( ,god1 z x rejoices 9 ! peace & tranquillity ( ! innoc5t1 s x may also rejoice 9 ! absolution ( ! guilty4 ,i w\ld *iefly ask y to p>don ^? :o h s9n$ = ! fir/ "t4 ,may ! ,"l pres]ve y\r ,clem5cy4 ,am54 ,,lett] ,,lxii4 ,a4,d4 #cid4 ,,9 ?is lett] also ,s4 ,ambrose urges on ,!odosius a m]ciful use ( 8 victory1 & appeals to him specially = "s ( ! defeat$ p>ty :o _h s\ght ! protection ( ! ,*ur*4 ,he ackn[l$ges ! greatness ( ! reque/1 b pleads = x on ! score ( ! div9e fav\r :i* _h be5 miracul\sly display$ 9 8 behalf4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,! ,,emp]or ,,!odosius4 #a4 ,,al?\gh ,i lately wrote to y\r ,clem5cy ev5 a second "t1 /ill ,i 0 n satisfi$ to fulfil my duty ( correspond+ ) y lett] by lett]2 = y\r graci\s b5efits h s (t5 laid me "u obligation t by no s]vices c ,i pay my debt to y\r ,maje/y1 mo/ bless$ ,emp]or4 #b4 ,! v fir/ occasion ought n !re=e to h be5 omitt$1 b ?r\gh y\r *amb]la9 ,i ought to h (f]$ to y my ?anks1 & laid be=e y ! expression ( my duty2 & ?is t my omitt+ to write previ\sly might n seem to arise f slo? r ?an necessity3 ,i _h also to inquire = "s mode :]eby ,i might (f] to y\r ,goodness my prop] & dutiful greet+4 #c4 ,rightly !n d ,i s5d my son ,felix ! ,deacon1 to convey to y my lett]1 & to (f] to y 9 my "n bo? my dutiful respects1 & also a memorial 9 behalf ( ^? :o1 su+ = m]cy1 h fl$ to ! ,*ur*1 ! ,"m ( y\r piety4 ,_! te>s h con/ra9$ me to anticipate y\r ,clem5cy's m9d by my petition4 #d4 ,our reque/ is inde$ a great "o1 b x is address$ to "o on :om ! ,"l has be/[$ unhe>d-( & wond]ful ?+s1 to "o ^: m]cifulness we h exp]i5c$1 & ^: piety we h z a ho/age4 ,we confess !n t we look = ev5 m1 = z y h surpass$ y\rself 9 val\r1 s also y mu/ surpass y\rself 9 pity4 ,= y\r victory is consid]$ to h be5 be/[$ on y 9 ! primitive mann]1 & miracul\sly1 z x 0 on ,moses1 on holy ,jo%ua ! son ( ,nun1 on ,samuel & on ,david1 n by human respect b by ! outp\r+ ( cele/ial grace4 ,:]e=e we look = a measure ( pity correspond+ to t by means ( :i* su* a victory has be5 e>n$4 ,,lett] ,,lxiii4 ,a4,d4 #cif4 ,,?is1 ! longe/ & late/1 & c]ta9ly n ! lea/ int]e/+1 ( ,s4 ,ambrose's ,lett]s1 is address$ to ! ,*ur* ( ,v]cell1 :i*1 ow+ to inte/9e divisions1 _h be5 = "s "t )\t a ,bi%op4 ,s4 ,ambrose fir/ urges !m to rememb] ,*ri/'s ,pres5ce among !m1 & to proce$ to ,election ) t ?\ght especially 9 _! m9ds4 ,he !n speaks ( two foll[s ( ,jov9ian1 ,s>matio & ,b>batianus1 :o _h introduc$ _! evil doctr9es among !m1 & s fo/]$ divisions4 ,?is leads him to dwell at l5g? on ! evils ( s5suality & ! b5efits ( self-d5ial1 on ! pr(it ( fa/+1 & ! excell5ce ( a virg9 life1 & bids !m #8/& fa/1' & n be l$ a/ray by false tea*]s4 ,!n he recurs to ! subject ( ! election ( a ,bi%op1 & bids !m lay aside all evil feel+s1 & *oose "o wor?y ( s high an (fice1 sett+ be=e !m ! examples ( our ,"l ,himself1 ( ,moses & ,a>on4 ,he !n speaks ( ! qualities to be look$ = 9 a true ,bi%op1 & urges !m to *oose "o wor?y to succe$ to ! see ( ! holy m>tyr ,eusebius1 &1 recurr+ to ! examples ( ! old ,te/am5t1 dwells on ! hi/ory ( ,elijah4 ,he ends by a g5]al exhortation to all ! ,*ur* ( ,v]cell to ! *ief ,*ri/ian virtues1 aft] ! model ( ,s4 ,paul's ,epi/les1 to :i* ! outl9e ( ?is lett] be>s a g5]al resemblance4 ,"s que/ions z to its g5u95ess h be5 allud$ to 9 ! notes4 ,!re seems no suffici5t reason = d\bt+ t x is a g5u9e lett] ( ,s4 ,ambrose4 ,x is ?or\ghly ,ambrosian 9 /yle & me?od1 & 9 its treatm5t ( ,scripture1 especially ( ! hi/ory ( ! old ,te/am5t & ( ! lives ( ! great sa9ts ( ! old disp5sation4 ,x 0 writt5 n m ?an a ye> be=e ,s4 ,ambrose's dea?4 ,,ambrose1 ,,s]vant ,,( ,,*ri/1 ,,call$ ,,to ,,be ,,bi%op1 ,,to ,,! ,,*ur* ,,( ,,v]cell1 ,,& ,,to ,,!m ,,:o ,,call ,,on ,,! ,,"n ,,( ,,! ,,"l ,,jesus ,,*ri/1 ,,grace ,,unto ,,y ,,f ,,god ,,! ,,fa!r ,,& ,,8 ,,only-,,begott5 ,,son ,,be ,,fulfill$ ,,9 ,,! ,,holy ,,_s4 #a4 ,i ,,am ov]come by grief t ! ,*ur* ( ! ,"l1 :i* is among y1 has /ill no ,bi%op1 & alone 9 all ! regions ( ,liguria & milia1 ( ,v5etia#bec & ! adjac5t p>ts ( ,italy1 /&s 9 ne$ ( ^? m9i/rations :i* o!r ,*ur*es 7 wont to ask at h] h&s1 &1 :at causes me /ill m %ame1 ! cont5tion#bed :i* causes ?is delay is ascrib$ to me4 ,= z long z !re are diss5sions among y1 h[ c ei!r we det]m9e any?+1 or y make y\r election1 or any man accept ! election1 s z to und]take among m5 :o are at v>iance an (fice difficult to be> ! weight (1 ev5 among ^? t agree8 #b4 ,are y ! s*ol>s ( a confessor1 are y ! (fspr+ ( ^? righte\s fa!rs1 :o z soon z !y saw holy ,eusebius#bee1 ?\gh be=e he 0 unkn[n to !m1 put aside _! own c\ntrym51 & =?) approv$ ( him2 & requir$ no m ?an ! sight ( him = _! approval8 ,rightly did he :o 0 *os5 unanim\sly by ! ,*ur*1 turn out s em95t a man1 rightly 0 x believ$ t he :om all dem&$ 0 *os5 by ! judgm5t ( ,god4 ,x is fitt+ !re=e t y foll[ ! example ( y\r fa!rs1 especially s9ce x behoves y1 :o h be5 tra9$ by s holy a ,confessor1 to be bett] ?an y\r fa!rs1 =asmu* z y h be5 tra9$ & taught by a bett] preceptor2 & to %[ =? a visible sign ( y\r mod]ation & concord1 by unanim\sly agree+ to ! *oice ( a ,bi%op4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xviii4 #ai1 #bj4 #c4 ,if ! ,"l has said1 ,if two ( y %all agree z t\*+ any ?+ t !y %all ask1 x %all be done = !m ( ,my ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav53 ,= :]e two or ?ree are ga!r$ toge!r 9 ,my "n1 !re am ,i 9 ! mid/ ( !m2 h[ mu* less1 :5 _m are assembl$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l1 :]e all agree toge!r 9 _! petitions1 h[ mu* less ought we 9 any wise to d\bt t !re ! ,"l ,jesus w be pres5t to inspire _! w & grant _! petition1 to preside ov] ! ord9ation & conf] ! grace8 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 ii4 #ad4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 i4 #cj4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #bf4 #d4 ,make y\rselves !re=e wor?y t ,*ri/ %\ld /& 9 ! mid/ ( y2 = :]esoev] is peace !re is ,*ri/1 = ,*ri/ is ,peace2 :]esoev] is righte\sness !re is ,*ri/1 = ,*ri/ is ,righte\sness4 ,let ,him /& 9 ! mid/ ( y1 t y may see ,him1 t x be n said to y also1 ,!re /&e? ,"o among y1 ,:om ye "k n4 ,! ,jews saw ,him n1 = !y believ$ n on ,him2 we behold ,him by devotion1 & ,him by fai?4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xix4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts vii4 #ef4 #e4 ,let ,him !re=e /& 9 ! mid/ ( y1 t y may h ! heav5s :i* decl>e ! glory ( ,god1 op5$ to y2 t y may d ,8 w & "w ,8 works4 ,! heav5s are op5$ to him :o sees ,jesus1 z !y 7 op5$ to ,/eph51 :5 he said1 ,behold ,i see ! heav5s op5$1 & ,jesus /&+ at ! "r h& ( ,god4 ,jesus /ood z an int]cessor1 ,he /ood1 z be+ eag] to assi/ ,8 soldi] ,/eph5 9 8 combat2 ,he /ood z be+ prep>$ to cr[n ,8 m>tyr4 ,sid5ote3 ,dan4 vii4 #i1 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxxxii4 #a4 #f4 ,let ,him !re=e /& 9 ! mid/ ( y1 t y may n fe> ,him :5 seat$ on ,8 ?rone1 = seat$ !reon ,he w judge1 accord+ to ! say+ ( ,daniel1 ,i beheld till ! ?rones 7 ca/ d[n1 & ! books 7 op5$1 & ! ,anci5t ( days did sit4 ,& 9 ! #hbnd ,psalm x is writt51 ,god /&e? 9 ! congregation ( pr9ces1 ,he decide? among gods4 ,s !n be+ seat$ ,he judges1 /&+ ,he decides4 ,he judges conc]n+ !m t are n p]fect$1 ,he decides among ! gods4 ,let ,him /& = y z a ,def5d]1 z ! good ,%eph]d1 t cruel wolves may n attack y4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 ix4 #bg4 #g4 ,nor is x )\t reason t my admonition directs itself to ?is po9t2 = ,i he> t ,s>matio & ,b>batianus#bef h come among y1 va9 boa/]s1 :o ass]t t !re is no m]it 9 ab/95ce1 no grace 9 a /rict life1 none 9 virg9ity1 t all are to be rat$ at "o price1 t !y :o *a/ise _! fle%1 9 ord] to br+ x into subjection to ! body1 are beside !mselves4 ,b _h ! ,apo/le ,paul ?\ght x a madness1 he nev] w\ld h practis$ x himself1 nor writt5 x = ! in/ruction ( o!rs4 ,yet he ?us glories1 say+1 ,b ,i keep "u my body1 & br+ x into subjection1 le/ t by any means1 :5 ,i h prea*$ to o!rs1 ,i myself be f\nd a reprobate#beg4 ,s t !y :o *a/ise n _! own bodies1 yet w\ld fa9 prea* to o!rs1 are !mselves acc\nt$ reprobates4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,s4 ,john ii4 #ai4 #h4 ,= is !re aught s reprobate#beh z t :i* excites u to impurity1 to corruption1 to wantonness8 z ! fuel ( lu/1 ! entic] to pleasure1 ! nurse ( incont95ce1 ! inc5tive ( desire8 ,:at new s*ool has s5t =? ^! ,epicureans8 ,no s*ool ( philosoph]s1 z !y affirm1 b ( ignorant m5 :o are sett]s =? ( pleasure1 :o p]suade to luxury1 :o hold *a/ity to be useless4 ,!y 7 ) u1 b !y 7 n ( u1 = we blu% n to say :at ! ,apo/le ,john said4 ,x 0 :5 plac$ "h t !y fir/ fa/$1 )9 ! mona/]y !y 7 "u re/ra9t2 !re 0 no room = lic5ce1 all opportunity ( je/+ & alt]cation 0 cut (f4 #i4 ,?is ^! m5 ( delicacy c\ld n be>4 ,!y dep>t$1 & :5 !y desir$ to return 7 n receiv$1 = ,i _h he>d _m ?+s conc]n+ !m aga9/ :i* x behov$ me to be on my gu>d2 ,i admoni%$ !m1 b 9 va94 ,?us !y began to boil ov] & spread abroad :at might prove ! mis]able inc5tives ( all k9ds ( vice4 ,?us !y lo/ ! fruits ( _! fa/+1 !y lo/ ! fruits ( hav+ conta9$ !mselves a little :ile4 ,& n[ ) ,satanic malice !y envy o!rs ^? good works1 ! fruits ( :i* !y h !mselves lo/4 #aj4 ,:at virg9 c he> )\t griev+ t h] *a/ity w h no rew>d8 ,f> be x f h] readily to give cr$5ce to ?is1 /ill less let h] lay aside h] e>ne/ness1 or *ange ! int5tion ( h] m9d4 ,:at wid[1 7 %e to f9d h] wid[hood pr(itless1 w\ld *oose to pres]ve inviolate h] fir/ m>riage-v[1 & live 9 sorr[1 in/ead ( all[+ h]self to be com=t$8 ,:at wife is !re :o he>+ t no hon\r is due to *a/ity1 might n be tempt$ by unwat*ful he$lessness ( m9d or body8 ,& t is :y ! ,*ur*1 9 h] sacr$ ,lessons1 9 ! disc\rses ( h] prie/s1 daily s5ds =? ! praises ( *a/ity1 ! glory ( virg9ity4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 v4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 v4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #aa1 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 v4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 vi4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 viii4 #ag4 #aa4 ,va9ly !n has ! ,apo/le said1 ,i wrote to y 9 an ,epi/le n to company ) =nicators3 & le/ p]haps !y %\ld say1 #8,we speak n ( ! =nicators ( ?is _w1 b we say t he :o has be5 baptiz$ into ,*ri/ ought n to be deem$ a =nicator1 b :atev] 8 life may be1 x w be accept$ by ,god1' ! ,apo/le has add$2 ,yet n altoge!r ) ! =nicators ( ?is _w1 & bel[1 ,if any man t is call$ a bro!r be a =nicator1 or covet\s1 or an idolat]1 or a rail]1 or a drunk>d1 or an extortion]2 ) su* an "o no n to eat4 ,= :at h ,i to d to judge !m also t are )\t8 ,& to ! ,ephesians1 ,b =nication1 & all uncleanness or covet\sness1 let x n once be nam$ among y1 z become? sa9ts1 add+ /raightway1 ,= ?is ye "k1 t no :oremong]1 nor unclean p]son1 nor covet\s man1 :o is an idolat]1 ha? any inh]itance 9 ! k+dom ( ,*ri/ & ( ,god4 ,?is1 x is pla91 is said ( ! baptiz$1 = !y receive an inh]itance :o are baptiz$ into ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 & are buri$ toge!r ) ,him1 t !y may rise toge!r ) ,him4 ,:]e=e !y are heirs ( ,god1 & jo9t-heirs ) ,*ri/1 heirs ( ,god because ! ,grace ( ,god is convey$ to !m1 & coheirs ( ,*ri/ because !y are r5ew$ accord+ to ,8 life2 heirs also ( ,*ri/ because by ,8 ,dea? ,he grants to !m z ,te/ator ,8 inh]itance4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 x4 #g4 ,exod4 xxxii4 #f4 #ab4 ,n[ su* z ^!1 :o h some:at to lose1 ought m to take he$ to !mselves ?an !y :o h no?+4 ,^! ought to act ) great] caution1 to avoid ! sn>es ( vice & ! inc5tives to s91 :i* *iefly arise out ( meat & dr9k4 ,! p sat d[n to eat & dr9k1 & rose up to play4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 iii4 #a-d4 #ac4 ,ev5 ,epicurus himself1 ^: example ^! m5 pref] to t ( ! ,apo/les1 he1 ! *ampion ( pleasure1 :ile he d5ies t x produces evil1 d5ies n t c]ta9 consequ5ces fl[ f x1 f :i* evils are g5]at$3 he ma9ta9s too t n ev5 ! life ( ! lic5ti\s1 :i* is fill$ ) pleasures ( ?is k9d1 c be said to be objectionable1 unless x be assail$ by ! fe> ( pa9 or dea?4 ,h[ f> remov$ he is f ! tru?1 may be discov]$ ev5 f ?is1 t he decl>es pleasure to be ! "w ( ,god 9 man z its orig9ator1 z 8 foll[] ,philom>us#bei ma9ta9s 9 8 ,epitomes1 ref]r+ ?is op9ion to ! ,/oics z its au?ors4 #ad4 ,b ?is is refut$ by holy ,scripture1 :i* tea*es u t pleasure 0 in/ill$ into ,adam & ,eve by ! sn>es & enticem5ts ( ! ,s]p5t4 ,= ! ,s]p5t itself is pleasure1 &1 9 accordance ) ?is1 ! passions ( pleasure are v>i\s & slipp]y1 & infect$ by ! poison1 s to speak1 ( corrupt enticem5t4 ,h5ce x is pla9 t ,adam1 deceiv$ by ! s5sual appetite1 fell f 8 ob$i5ce to ,god1 & ! rew>d ( grace4 ,h[ !n c pleasure recal u to ,p>adise1 :5 x alone ca/ u out ( ,p>adise8 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 iv4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xvii4 #ba4 #ae4 ,:]e=e ! ,"l ,jesus1 will+ to /r5g!n u aga9/ ! temptations ( ! ,devil1 fa/$ be=e ,8 combat1 to tea* u t o!rwise we _c conqu] ! sn>es ( evil4 ,moreov]1 ! ,devil himself employ$ ! =ce ( pleasure 9 laun*+ ! fir/ d>t ( 8 temptations1 say+1 ,if ,?\ be ! ,son ( ,god1 comm& t ^! /ones be made bread4 ,to :i* ! ,"l replies1 ,man %all n live by bread alone1 b by e ^w ( ,god2 nor w\ld ,he d x1 al?\gh )9 ,8 p[]1 t ,he might tea* u by ?is :olesome precept to att5d r to love ( read+1 ?an to pleasure4 ,n[ see+ !y d5y t we ought to fa/1 let !m be prep>$ ) "s reason :y ,*ri/ fa/$1 unless x 7 t ,8 fa/ might be an example to u4 ,la/ly 9 a subsequ5t in/ance ,he has taught u t except by fa/+ evil _c easily be conqu]$4 ,^! are ,8 words1 ,?is k9d ( evil spirits goe? n out b by pray] & fa/+4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts x4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxxiv4 #bh4 ,sid5ote3 ,dan4 vi4 #bb4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 ix4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,tobit xii4 #h1 #i4 #af4 ,or :at c be ! mean+ ( ,scripture :i* tea*es t ,pet] fa/$1 & t x 0 :ile he 0 fa/+ & pray+ t ! my/]y ( ! baptism ( ! ,g5tiles 0 reveal$ to him8 :at b to conv9ce u t ! ,sa9ts !mselves by fa/+ are advanc$ 9 virtue8 ,x 0 :ile fa/+ t ,moses receiv$ ! ,law1 & 9 l mann]1 ,pet]1 :ile fa/+1 0 taught ! grace ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,to ,daniel also x 0 v\*saf$ ?r\gh fa/+ to /op ! m\?s ( ! lions1 & to behold ! ev5ts ( times to come4 ,la/ly1 :at hope ( salvation c !re be = u1 unless by fa/+ we wa% away our s9s1 s9ce ,scripture says1 ,fa/+ & alms purge away s98 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xv4 #cb4 #ag4 ,:o !n are ^! new tea*]s :o d5y ! m]it ( fa/+8 ,are !y n hea!n words :i* say1 ,let u eat & dr9k8 ,& well does ! ,apo/le tell !m1 say+1 ,if aft] ! mann] ( m5 ,i h f\ght ) ! bea/s at ,ephesus1 :at advantage? x me1 if ! dead rise n8 let u eat & dr9k1 = to-morr[ we die4 ,t is to say1 ,:at did x pr(it me to cont5d ev5 unto dea?1 save t ,i might r$eem my body8 ,= 9 va9 is x r$eem$ if !re is no hope ( ! resurrection4 ,if !re=e all hope ( ?is is to be ab&on$1 let u eat & dr9k1 let u n lose ! fruit ( ?+s pres5t1 see+ t future ?+s are n )9 our grasp4 ,x is = ^? !n to indulge 9 meat & dr9k1 :o h no?+ to hope = aft] dea?4 #ah4 ,la/ly1 ! ,epicureans1 ! *ampions ( pleasure1 ass]t t dea? is no?+ to u3 :at is dissolv$1 !y say1 is ins5sible1 & :at is ins5sible is no?+ to u4 ,by ?is !y %[ pla9ly t !y live by ! body only & n by ! m9d1 & d n p]=m ! functions ( ! s\l b ( ! body only1 9 t by sep>ation ( s\l & body !y deem all _! vital functions to be dissolv$1 ! m]its ( _! virtues & all vigor ( _! s\ls to p]i%1 t ) 8 bodily s5ses ! :ole man fails1 & t1 ?\gh ! body itself is n imm$iately dissolv$1 ! m9d leaves n a relic beh9d x4 ,!n !y w\ld h ! s\l p]i% soon] ?an ! body1 :]eas ev5 accord+ to _! own op9ion !y ought to rememb] t ! fle% & bones rema9 aft] dea?2 &1 w\ld !y abide by ! tru?1 !y ought n to d5y ! grace ( ! resurrection4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #cc1 #cd4 #ai4 ,well !re=e does ! ,apo/le1 confut+ ^! p]sons1 admoni% u n to be ov]?r[n by su* op9ions1 say+1 ,be n deceiv$1 evil communications corrupt good mann]s4 ,be sob]#bfj unto righte\sness & s9 n2 = "s are ignorant ( ,god4 ,to be sob] !n is good1 = drunk5ness is s94 #bj4 ,b to ,epicurus1 ?is advocate ( pleasure1 him ( :om we make su* frequ5t m5tion1 9 ord] to prove t ^! m5 are disciples ( ! hea!ns1 & foll[ ei!r ! sect ( ! ,epicureans or ! man himself :o 0 exclud$ ev5 by philosph]s f _! company z ! patt]n ( luxury1 :at if we c prove ev5 him to be m tol]able ?an ^! m58 ,n[ he ass]ts1 z ,dem>*us#bfa tells u1 t x is n dr9k+-b\ts1 nor banquett+s1 nor ! bir? ( sons1 nor ! embraces ( wom51 nor a l>ge supply ( fi% & su* delicacies provid$ = sumptu\s fea/s1 x is n ^! :i* make life sweet1 b sob] disc\rse4 ,he add$ also t !y :o are n excessive 9 seek+ ! da9ties ( ! table1 are mod]ate 9 ! use ( !m4 ,! man :o *e]fully limits himself to ! juices ( plants & to bread & wat]1 despises delicate fea/s1 = f ^! arise _m evils4 ,else:]e too !y say t x is n excessive banquets & revels :i* make pleasure sweet1 b a temp]ate life4 #ba4 ,see+ !n t philosphy has r5\nc$ ^! m51 %all n ! ,*ur* exclude !m8 ,!y !mselves too1 z is usual 9 a bad cause1 (t5 attack !mselves by _! own argum5ts4 ,= al?\gh x be _! ma9 op9ion1 t !re is no sweetness ( pleasure b t :i* arises f eat+ & dr9k+2 yet1 p]ceiv+ t !y _c lay d[n s %ameful a def9ition )\t ! utmo/ disgrace1 & t none /& by !m1 !y h s\ght to disguise x "u ! gloss ( col\rable argum5ts1 & ?us "o ( !m has said1 ,9 seek+ pleasure by means ( fea/+ & song1 we h lo/ t :i* is d]iv$ f he>+ t ,^w :]eby alone we c be sav$4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts xvii4 #ah4 #bb4 ,d we n !n p]ceive 9 ?is complicat$ discussion h[ inconsi/5t & v>iable ^! m5 are8 ,scripture condemns !m1 = x has n pass$ ov] ^? :om ! ,apo/les confut$1 z ,luke records 9 ! ,acts ( ! ,apo/les1 :i* he has writt5 9 n>rative /yle1 ,!n c]ta9 philosoph]s ( ! ,epicureans#bfb1 & ( ! ,/oics enc\nt]$ him4 ,& "s said1 ,:at w ?is babbl] say8 o!r "s1 ,he seeme? to be a sett] =? ( /range gods4 #bc4 ,yet n ev5 f ?is numb] did ! ,apo/le "p devoid ( success4 ,= ,dionysius ! ,areopagite1 & ,dam>is 8 wife1 ) _m o!rs1 believ$4 ,& ?us by _! acts ?is assembly ( ! le>n$ & eloqu5t prov$ !mselves vanqui%$ by ! simple disc\rse ( ! fai?ful4 ,:at !n d ^! m5 mean by attempt+ to p]v]t ^? :om ! ,apo/le has won1 & ,*ri/ r$eem$ ) ,8 own blood1 insi/+ t ! baptiz$ h no ne$ to apply !mselves to ! ex]cise ( virtue2 t !y are n injur$ by revell+s1 by excess ( pleasure2 t !y :o deprive !mselves ( su* ?+s are fooli%2 t virg9s ought to m>ry & be> *ildr52 wid[s also ought to r5ew t c>nal comm]ce :i* !y _h bett] nev] h kn[n2 & t al?\gh !y might be able to conta9 !mselves !y are mi/ak5 9 refus+ aga9 to ent] into ! bond ( m>riage8 #bd4 ,:at !n8 ,%all we put (f ! man & put on ! bea/8 %all we /rip (f ,*ri/1 & be clo!d ov] & ov] ) ! g>m5ts ( ,satan8 ,! v hea!n sages held t pleasure 0 n to be e/eem$ hon\rable1 le/ !y %\ld seem to c\ple m5 ) brutes1 & c we in/il ! habits ( animals into ! human brea/1 & engrave on ! rational m9d ! irrational in/9cts ( wild bea/s8 #be4 ,yet !re are _m k9ds ( animals1 :o :5 !y h lo/ _! mate1 w no long] copulate1 b lead1 z x 71 a solit>y life4 ,_m also fe$ on simple h]bs & only qu5* _! ?ir/ 9 ! pure /ream2 y may also (t5 see dogs refuse food :i* !y h be5 =bidd51 &1 if bid to refra91 close up _! hungry jaws4 ,d m5 !n require to be recall$ f t 9 :i* ev5 mute animals h le>nt f man's tea*+ n to transgress#bfc8 #bf4 ,b :at is m excell5t ?an ab/95ce1 :i* makes ev5 ! ye>s ( y\? to be old1 & produces an old age ( conduct8 ,= z by excess ( food & drunk5ness ev5 old age is inflam$1 s on ! o!r h&1 ! insol5ce ( y\? is re/ra9$ by sp>+ food & by ! fl[+ /ream4 ,fire )\t u is qu5*$ by ! p\r+ on ( wat]1 no wond] !n if ev5 int]nal heat is allay$ by draughts f ! brook2 = ! flame is n\ri%$ or fails1 accord+ z x is f$ or n4 ,z hay1 /ubble1 wood1 oil1 & ! l are ! fuel ( fire1 & fe$ x1 & if y )draw or d n supply !m ! fire is qu5*$1 s also ! w>m? ( ! body is n\ri%$ or dim9i%$ by food2 by food x is excit$ & by food allay$4 ,gluttony !re=e is ! "m ( lu/4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 ix4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,tim4 v4 #bc4 #bg4 ,& %all we n say t temp]ance is accordant ) nature1 & ) t ,div9e law1 :i* 9 ! v orig9 ( all ?+s1 gave u to dr9k ( ! f\nta9s & to eat ( ! fruit ( trees8 ,aft] ! flood ! j man f\nd himself tempt$ by w9e4 ,:]e=e let u use ! natural dr9k ( temp]ance1 & w\ld t we all c\ld d s4 ,b s9ce we are n all /rong1 ! ,apo/le says1 ,use a little w9e = ?9e (t5 infirmities4 ,x is to be drunk !n because ( infirmity n = pleasure1 & !re=e z a rem$y1 sp>+ly1 n z a luxury1 pr(usely4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,k+s xix4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xvii4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,dan4 i4 #h2 xiv4 #cj2 iii4 #dj4 #bh4 ,aga91 ,elijah1 :5 ! ,"l ,god 0 tra9+ him to ! p]fection ( virtue1 f\nd a cake bak5 on ! coals1 & a cruse ( wat] at 8 head2 & 9 ! /r5g? ( t meat he fa/$ =ty days4 ,our fa!rs1 :5 !y pass$ ov] ! sea on foot1 drank wat]1 n w9e4 ,x 0 :5 f$ on _! homely food & dr9k+ wat]1 t ,daniel repress$ ! rage ( ! lions1 & ! ,hebrew *ildr5 saw ! fi]y furnace play+ r\nd _! limbs ) h>mless flames4 ,sid5ote3 ,judi? xiii4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,e/h] iv4 #af2 v4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke ii4 #cg4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 iii4 #d4 #bi4 ,& :y %\ld ,i speak ( m5 only8 ,judi?1 9 no wise mov$ by ! luxuri\s banquet ( ,hol(]nes1 won a triumph :i* m5's arms _h f\nd desp]ate1 by ! sole m]it ( h] temp]ance1 deliv]+ h] c\ntry f invasion1 & slay+ ) h] own h& ! capta9 ( ! ho/3 a manife/ example bo? t ?is w>rior dread$ by ! p _h become en]vat$ by 8 luxury1 & t temp]ance 9 food _h made ?is woman /rong] ?an m54 ,x 0 n 9 h] sex t %e surpass$ nature1 b by h] sp>e diet %e conqu]$4 ,e/h] obta9$ fav\r f ! pr\d k+ by h] fa/s4 ,anna1 a wid[ ( ab\t f\rscore & f\r ye>s1 s]v+ 9 ! temple ) fa/+s & pray]s night & day1 came to ! k ( ,*ri/1 & ,john ! ,tea*] ( ab/95ce1 &1 z x 71 a new ,angel ^u e>?1 0 ,8 h]ald4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,k+s iv4 #ci4 ,sid5ote3 ,ezra viii4 #b4 ,neh4 viii4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 xi4 #bg4 #cj4 ,o fooli% ,eli%a6 to fe$ ! prophets ) wild & bitt] g\rds2 ,o ,ezra#bfd unm9dful ( ,scripture ?\gh f memory ?\ do/ re/ore ,scripture6 ,o s5seless ,paul1 to glory 9 fa/+1 if fa/+ avails no?+6 ,sid5ote3 ,is4 lviii4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxiii4 #e4 ,vulg4 #ca4 ,b h[ c t n pr(it :]eby our vices are purg$8 ,& if y (f] x toge!r ) humility & m]cy1 !n1 z ,isaiah has said by ! ,div9e ,_s1 ?y bones %all be made fat1 & ?\ %alt be l a wat]$ g>d56 ,?y s\l !n is fatt5$1 & its virtues are enri*$ by ! spiritual fat ( fa/+1 & ?y fruits are multipli$ by ! ri*ness ( ?y m9d1 t ?\ maye/ be made drunk1 z x 71 ) sob]ness#bfe1 z is t cup :]e( ! ,prophet speaks1 ,& my cup :i* inebriate? me1 h[ goodly is x6 ,sid5ote3 ,ecclus4 xviii4 #cj1 #ca4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xix4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 vii4 #d4 #cb4 ,b n only is t temp]ance praisewor?y :i* is sp>+ 9 food1 b t also :i* re/ra9s desires4 ,= x is writt51 ,g n aft] ?y lu/s1 b refra9 ?yself f ?9e appetites4 ,if ?\ give/ ?y s\l ! desires t please h]1 %e w make !e a laugh+ /ock to ?9e enemies6 & aga91 ,w9e & wom5 w make m5 ( und]/&+ to fall away6 ,h5ce ,paul tea*es temp]ance ev5 9 m>riage2 = he :o commits excess !re9 is1 z x 71 an adult]]1 & violates ! ,apo/olical law4 ,sid5ote3 ,col4 ii4 #i4 #cc4 ,b h[ c ,i express ! greatness ( ! grace ( virg9ity1 :i* 0 c\nt$ wor?y to be *os5 by ,*ri/1 to be ! bodily temple ( ,god1 :]e9 dwelt1 z we read1 ! fulness ( ! ,godhead bodily6 ,a virg9 conceiv$ ! ,savi\r ( ! _w1 a virg9 br\ght =? ! ,life ( ! univ]se4 ,ought n !n virg9ity to be above all o!r /ates#bff :i* 0 pr(itable to all 9 ,*ri/8 ,a virg9 bore ,him ,:om ?is _w _c conta9 or support4 ,he1 born ( ! womb ( ,m>y1 pres]v$ inviolate h] *a/ity1 & ! seal ( h] virg9ity4 ,!re=e ,*ri/ f\nd 9 ! ,virg9 :at ,he w\ld take = ,8 own1 :at ! ,"l ( all w\ld assume to ,himself4 ,by ! woman & ! man our fle% 0 ca/ out ( ,p>adise1 by ! ,virg9 x 0 re-unit$ to ,god4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xv4 #bj4 #cd4 ,& :at %all ,i say ( ! o!r ,m>y#bfg1 ! si/] ( ,moses1 :o1 lead+ ! female b&1 pass$ on foot ov] ! /raights ( ! sea8 ,by ! same grace ,!cla 0 rev]5c$ ev5 by lions1 s t ! unf$ bea/s1 ly+ at ! feet ( _! prey1 und]w5t a holy fa/1 nei!r ) wanton look nor %>p claw v5tur+ to h>m ! virg91 = ev5 by a look ! sanctity ( virg9ity is pr(an$4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 vii4 #be4 #ce4 ,aga91 ) :at rev]5ce has ! holy ,apo/le spok51 ,n[ conc]n+ virg9s ,i h no comm&m5t ( ! ,"l1 yet ,i give my judgem5t z "o t ha? obta9$ m]cy ( ! ,"l4 ,comm&m5t he has n1 b c\nsel2 = t :i* is above ! ,law is n comm&$1 b c\nsell$ & advis$4 ,nor is any au?ority assum$1 b grace is %ewn1 & t n by any *ance p]son1 b by him :o ha? obta9$ m]cy ( ! ,"l4 ,are !n ! c\nsels ( ^! m5 bett] ?an ^? ( ! ,apo/les8 ,! ,apo/le says1 ,i give my c\nsel1 b !y dissuade all f lead+ a virg9's life4 ,sid5ote3 ,cant4 iv4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 v4 #bg4 #cf4 ,& we ought to wond] at ! greatness ( ! comm5dation ( x :i* ! ,prophet1 or r ,*ri/ 9 ! p]son ( ! ,prophet1 has express$ 9 "o %ort v]se4 ,a g>d5 inclos$ is my si/]1 my sp\se1 a spr+ %ut up1 a f\nta9 seal$4 ,*ri/ says ?is to ! ,*ur*1 :om ,he w\ld h a virg9 )\t spot or wr9kle4 ,virg9ity is a f]tile g>d51 :i* be>s _m fruits ( a good od\r2 a g>d5 inclos$ because x is surr\nd$ on all sides ) ! wall ( *a/ity2 a f\nta9 seal$1 9 t virg9ity is ! f\nta9 & s\rce ( mode/y1 & t :i* keeps unbrok5 ! seal ( purity2 t f\nta9 :]e9 is reflect$ ! image ( ,god1 s9ce ) *a/ity ( body accords likewise holy simplicity4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 xi4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 vii4 #cg4 ,nor c any "o d\bt t ! ,*ur* h]self is a virg91 :om ev5 at ,cor9? ! ,apo/le ,paul esp\s$1 t he might pres5t h] a *a/e virg9 to ,*ri/4 ,?us 9 8 fir/ ,epi/le he gives c\nsel & sets a high value on ! gift ( virg9ity1 = t x is n disquiet$ by ! ne$s ( ?is pres5t _w1 nor defil$ by its corruptions1 nor agitat$ by its /orms4 ,9 ! latt] he esp\ses ! ,cor9?ians to ,*ri/1 t s1 9 ! purity ( t p1 he may ratify ! virg9ity ( ! ,*ur*4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bf4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #cb4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #cd4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ce4 #ch4 ,answ] me n[1 ,o ,paul1 9 :at way = ! pres5t di/ress do/ ?\ give c\nsel8 ,he t is unm>ri$1 ?\ saye/1 c>e? = ! ?+s t belong to ! ,"l1 h[ he may please ! ,"l1 add+ fur!r1 ! unm>ri$ woman c>e? = ! ?+s ( ! ,"l1 t %e may be holy bo? 9 body & _s4 ,%e has !re=e a bulw>k aga9/ ! /orms ( ?is _w1 & ?us %ield$ & =tifi$ by ! ,div9e protection %e is disquiet$ by none ( ! bla/s ( ?is _w4 ,c\nsel !n is good1 because !re9 lies pr(it1 b 9 comm&m5t is a bond#bfh4 ,c\nsel leads =w>d ! will+1 comm&m5t b9ds ! reluctant4 ,s t if any foll[ ?is c\nsel1 & rep5t n1 %e ha? pr(it$2 on ! o!r h&1 if %e *ange h] purpose1 %e ha? no gr\nd to accuse ! ,apo/le1 = %e ought to h judg$ bett] ( h] own weakness1 & ?us %e is responsible to h]self = h] own *oice1 = %e has b\nd h]self by a bond & knot heavi] ?an %e c be>4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 xiv4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 vii4 #cg-dj4 #ci4 ,:]e=e1 z a good physician1 :o desires bo? to pres]ve = ! /rong ! /ability ( _! virtue1 & to re/ore heal? to ! weak1 he gives to ! "o c\nsel1 to ! o!r a rem$y2 ,:oso is weak1 let him eat h]bs2 let him take a wife2 he t is /rong]1 let him use ! /rong meat ( cont95ce4 ,& he well adds2 ,he t /&e? /$fa/ 9 8 he>t1 hav+ no necessity1 b ha? p[] ov] 8 own w1 & ha? s decre$ 9 8 he>t t he w keep 8 virg91 doe? well4 ,s !n he t give? h] 9 m>riage doe? well1 b he t give? h] n 9 m>riage doe? bett]4 ,! wife is b\nd by ! law z long z h] husb& live?2 b if h] husb& be dead %e is at lib]ty to be m>ri$ to :om %e w2 only 9 ! ,"l4 ,b %e is happi] if %e s abide1 aft] my judgm5t1 & ,i ?9k also t ,i h ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,n[ hav+ ! c\nsel ( ,god consi/s 9 exam9+ all ?+s dilig5tly1 9 urg+ :at is be/1 & po9t+ out :at is safe/4 #dj4 ,a c>eful guide po9ts out _m ways1 t ea* p]son may walk on :i* he w1 & :i* he f9ds suitable = himself3 provid$ only he lights on "o :i* w lead him into ! camp4 ,good is ! way ( virg9ity1 b1 be+ l(ty & /eep1 x requires ! /rong] sort4 ,good too is ! way ( wid[hood1 n s difficult z ! =m]1 b1 be+ rocky & r\gh1 x requires ! m cauti\s sort4 ,good too is ! way ( matrimony1 b1 be+ smoo? & direct1 x arrives by a long] circuit at ! camp ( ! fai?ful1 & ?is way is trodd5 by ! l>g] numb]4 ,we h !re=e ! rew>ds ( virg9ity1 ! m]its ( wid[hood1 !re is also a place = conjugal *a/ity4 ,!y are ! degrees & advances ( sev]al virtues4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 iii4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 v4 #ca4 #da4 ,/& /$fa/ !re=e 9 y\r he>ts1 t no man may unsettle or ov]?r[ y4 ,! ,apo/le has taught u :at #8to /&' signifies1 t is1 :at 0 said to ,moses1 ,= ! place :]eon ?\ /&e/ is holy gr\nd2 = no "o /&s b he :o /&s by fai?1 :o /&s firm 9 ! resolution ( 8 he>t4 ,9 ano!r place too we read1 ,b z = !e1 /& ?\ "h by ,me4 ,bo? are address$ to ,moses by ! ,"l1 bo? ! place :]eon ?\ /&e/ is holy gr\nd1 & /& ?\ "h by ,me1 t is to say1 #8?\ /&e/ ) ,me1 if ?\ /&e/ 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,= ! place itself is holy1 ! l& itself be>s ! fruit ( hol9ess1 & is ri* ) ! haunts ( virtue4' #db4 #8,/& !re=e 9 ! ,*ur*1 /& :]e ,i appe>$ to !e1 !re ,i am ) !e4 ,= :]e ! ,*ur* is1 !re is ! mo/ secure re/+-place = ?y s\l2 !re is ! support ( ?y m9d1 :5 ,i appe>$ to !e out ( ! bu%4 ,?\ art ! bu%1 ,i am ! fire3 ! fire 9 ! bu%1 & ,i 9 ! fle%4 ,& !re=e am ,i ! fire1 t ,i may give !e light1 t ,i may burn up ?y ?orns1 t is1 ?y s9s1 & discov] to !e ,my grace4' ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxvi4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 l4 #bj4 #dc4 ,/& firm !re=e 9 y\r he>ts1 & drive away f ! ,*ur* ^? wolves :i* seek to c>ry (f prey4 ,let !re be no slo? 9 y1 nor an evil m\? or bitt] tongue4 ,sit n ) va9 p]sons1 = x is writt51 ,i h n dwelt ) va9 p]sons4 ,li/5 n to ^? :o detract f _! neighb\rs1 le/1 he>+ o!rs1 ye be y\rselves excit$ to d likewise1 & x be said to ea* ( y1 ,?\ sate/ & spake/ aga9/ ?y bro!r4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxxxiv4 #a1 #b4 #dd4 ,sitt+ we speak aga9/ o!rs1 b /&+ up we praise ! ,"l1 z x is said2 ,behold n[1 praise ! ,"l1 all ye s]vants ( ! ,"l2 ye t /& 9 ! h\se ( ! ,"l4 ,he :o sits1 to speak ( ! habit ( ! body1 is1 z x 71 dissolv$ by ease1 & relaxes ! en]gy ( 8 m9d4 ,b ! c>eful wat*man1 ! unwe>i$ sc\t1 ! wakeful s5t9el :o keeps ! outpo/s ( ! camp1 ^! /&4 ,! brave w>rior also1 :o w\ld prev5t ! designs ( 8 enemy1 /&s#bfi ready 9 8 rank ere he is look$ =4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 x4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxvi4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxxvii4 #a4 #de4 ,let him t /&e? take he$ le/ he fall4 ,he :o /&s is free f detraction1 = x is by ! talk ( ! idle t sl&] is dissem9at$ & ranc\r display$4 ,:]e=e ! ,prophet says1 ,i h hat$ ! congregation ( ! wick$1 & w n sit among ! ungodly4 ,& 9 ! #cg? ,psalm1 :i* is full ( moral precepts1 he has plac$ 9 ! v outset1 ,be n malignant among !m t are malignant1 nei!r be ?\ envi\s aga9/ ! evil-do]s4 ,malignity does m h>m ?an malice1 = its prop]ty is nei!r pure simplicity nor op5 malice2 b a hidd5 malevol5ce1 & x is m difficult to gu>d aga9/ :at is conceal$ ?an aga9/ :at is kn[n2 & s our ,savi\r bids u bew>e ( evil spirits1 = !y captivate u by ! outw>d %[ ( *>m+ pleasures1 & ! false %[ ( o!r ?+s1 hold+ =? hon\r z a lure to ambition1 weal? to ri*es1 p[] to pride4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xiv4 #cj4 ,,lxx4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 ix4 #ab4 #df4 ,:]e=e 9 e act1 b especially 9 ! se>* aft] a ,bi%op1 by ^: model ! life ( all is =m$1 malignity ought to be abs5t1 t by a compos$ & peaceful ex]cise ( judgm5t he may he pref]r$ to all :o is to be *os5 f all & :o may heal all4 ,= a g5tle-m9d$ man is ! physician ( ! he>t1 ( t :]e( our ,"l also 9 ! ,gospel has pr(ess$ ,himself a ,physician1 ,!y t be :ole ne$ n a physician1 b !y t are sick4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 v4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #g4 #dg4 ,he is ! good ,physician1 ,:o has tak5 ^u ,him our infirmities1 ,:o has heal$ our sicknesses1 & yet ,he1 z x is writt51 glorifi$ n ,himself to be made an ,high ,prie/1 b ,he t said unto ,him1 ev5 ! ,fa!r1 ,?\ art my ,son1 ?is day h ,i begott5 ,!e1 z ,he sai? also 9 ano!r place1 ,?\ art a ,prie/ = ev] aft] ! ord] ( ,mel*is$eck4 ,& z ,he 0 to be ! type ( all prie/s1 ,he took ^u ,him our fle%1 t 9 ! days ( ,8 fle%1 ,he might (f] up pray]s & supplications ) /rong cry+ & te>s unto ,god ! ,fa!r1 & ?\gh ,he 7 ! ,son ( ,god1 might ev5 le>n ob$i5ce f ! ?+s ,he suff]$1 9 ord] to tea* u1 t ,he might become to u ! ,au?or ( salvation4 ,f9ally1 hav+ accompli%$ ,8 suff]+s1 & be+ ,himself made p]fect1 ,he gave heal? to all1 ,he bore ! s9 ( all4 ,sid5ote3 ,numb4 xvii4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 v4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #d4 #dh4 ,?us ,he ,himself *ose ,a>on ! ,high ,prie/1 t human ambition might n sway ! *oice1 b ! grace ( ,god2 no volunt>y (f]+1 nor tak+ ^u himself1 b a heav5ly call1 t he might (f] gifts = s9s1 :o c\ld h compassion on s9n]s = t he himself also1 x is writt51 is compass$ ) infirmity4 ,a man %\ld n take ?is hon\r to himself1 b he t is call$ ( ,god z 0 ,a>on2 s also ,*ri/ did n assume b receiv$ ,8 prie/hood4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 vii4 #b1 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,rev4 i4 #h4 #di4 ,& fur!r1 s9ce ! succession d]iv$ by desc5t f ,a>on produc$ heirs ( 8 race r ?an p>tak]s ( 8 righte\sness1 !re=e !re came ! antitype ( t ,mel*is$eck :om we read ( 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t1 ! true ,mel*is$eck1 ! true ,k+ ( ,peace1 ! true ,k+ ( ,righte\sness1 = ?is is ! int]pretation ( 8 "n2 be+ )\t fa!r1 )\t "m1 )\t desc5t1 hav+ nei!r beg9n+ ( days1 nor end ( life1 :i* also has ref]5ce to ! ,son ( ,god1 = 9 ,8 ,div9e g5]ation1 ,he _h no "m1 & 9 ,8 bir? f ! ,virg9 ,m>y ,he knew no fa!r2 ,:o1 born ( ! ,fa!r alone be=e ! _w1 & f ! ,virg9 alone 9 ! _w1 c\ld h no beg9n+ ( days1 = ,he 0 9 ! beg9n+4 ,& h[ c\ld ,he h any end to ,8 life1 ,:o is ! ,au?or ( life to all8 ,he is ! ,beg9n+ & ! ,end+4 ,b ?is is ref]r$ to also by way ( example1 t a ,bi%op ought to be )\t fa!r & )\t "m1 9 t x is n nobility ( bir?1 b hol9ess ( life & preem95ce 9 virtue t is *os5 9 him4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 xi4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xcix4 #f4 #ej4 ,let him possess fai? & rip5ess ( conduct1 n "o )\t ! o!r1 b let bo? cont9ue 9 "o1 ) good works & de$s4 ,:]e=e ! ,apo/le ,paul wi%es u to be imitators ( ^? :o by fai? & pati5ce possess ! promises ( ,abraham1 ( him :o by pati5ce 0 c\nt$ wor?y to receive & possess ! grace ( ! bless+ promis$ to him4 ,! prophet ,david has admoni%$ u t we ought to be imitators ( holy ,a>on1 = he has propos$ him to u1 among ! sa9ts ( ! ,"l1 z an example = our imitation1 say+1 ,moses & ,a>on among 8 prie/s1 & ,samuel among su* z call ^u ,8 ,"n4 ,sid5ote3 ,numb4 xvi4 #dh4 #ea4 ,an example wor?y to be foll[$ by all truly 0 he1 see+ t :5 dea?1 ow+ to ! rebels1 0 spread+ among ! p1 he plac$ himself betwe5 ! liv+ & ! dead1 !reby to arre/ dea? s t no m might p]i%4 ,( a prie/ly m9d & temp] truly 0 he1 :o ?us ) pi\s zeal (f]$ himself1 z a good ,%eph]d1 = ! ,"l's flock4 ,?us he broke ! /+ ( dea?1 *eck$ its viol5ce1 refus$ to let x pass4 ,?us piety aid$ 8 s]vices1 because he (f]$ himself = ^? :o resi/$4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #cb4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #c4 #eb4 ,:]e=e let ^? also :o sep>ate !mselves le>n to fe> ! ang] ( ! ,"l1 & to appease ,8 prie/s4 ,:at8 did n ! e>? op5 & swall[ up ,da?an ,korah & ,abiram on acc\nt ( _! s*ism8 ,= :5 ,korah ,da?an & ,abiram /irr$ up two hundr$ & fifty m5 aga9/ ,moses & ,a>on to sep>ate !mselves f !m1 !y rose up aga9/ !m1 say+1 ,let x suffice = y t all ! congregation are holy1 e "o ( !m1 & ! ,"l is among !m4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,tim4 ii4 #ai4 #ec4 ,:]e=e ! ,"l 0 angry & spake to ! :ole congregation4 ,! ,"l kn[e? !m t are ,81 & ha? drawn ,8 sa9ts to ,himself2 & ^? :om ,he ha? n *os51 ,he has n s drawn to ,himself4 ,& ! ,"l comm&$ t ,korah & all ^? :o toge!r ) him _h rebell$ aga9/ ,moses & ,a>on1 ! prie/s ( ! ,"l1 %\ld take c5s]s1 & put inc5se !re91 t he :o 0 *os5 ( ! ,"l1 might be decl>$ to be holy among ! m9i/]s ( ! ,"l4 ,sid5ote3 ,numb4 xvi4 #h1 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #aj1 #aa4 #ed4 ,& ,moses said unto ,korah1 ,he>1 ,i pray y1 ye sons ( ,levi1 seeme? x b a small ?+ unto y t ! ,god ( ,israel ha? sep>at$ y f ! congregation ( ,israel1 to br+ y ne> to ,himself to d ! s]vice ( ! tab]nacle ( ! ,"l8 & bel[1 ,seek ye ! prie/hood also8 = :i* cause bo? ?\ & all ?y company are ga!r$ toge!r aga9/ ! ,"l3 & :at is ,a>on t ye murmur aga9/ him8 #ee4 ,! :ole p !re=e1 weigh+ ! cause ( (f5ce1 t ^! m51 ?\gh unwor?y1 wi%$ to fill ! (fice ( ! prie/hood1 & !re=e sep>at$ !mselves1 murmur+ aga9/ ! ,"l1 & c5sur+ ,8 judgm5t 9 ! *oice ( _! prie/s1 7 seiz$ ) great fe>1 & oppress$ ) appreh5sion ( puni%m5t4 ,b at ! g5]al entreaty t all may n be involv$ 9 de/ruction ?r\gh ! insol5ce ( a few1 ! guilty are m>k$ out1 & two hundr$ & fifty m5 ) _! lead]s are sep>at$ f ! re/1 ! e>? quakes & is r5t asund] 9 ! mid/ ( ! p1 a deep gulf is op5$ & swall[s up ! (f5d]s1 & ?us !y are remov$ f ! pure elem5ts ( creation1 s z nei!r to pollute ! air by brea?+ x1 nor ! heav5s by look+ on !m1 nor ! sea by _! t\*1 nor ! e>? by _! burial4 #ef4 ,! puni%m5t ceas$1 ! wick$ness ceas$ n2 = ow+ to ?is v act a murmur+ arose among ! p t by means ( ! prie/s ! p _h p]i%$4 ,indignant at ?is ! ,"l w\ld h de/roy$ all1 _h ,he n fir/ be5 mov$ by ! pray]s ( ,moses & ,a>on1 & aft]w>ds1 at ! int]cession ( ,a>on ,8 prie/1 79 ord] to r5d] _! p>don m humiliat+17 cons5t$ to sp>e _! life at ! pray] ( ^?1 ^: pr]ogative !y _h d5i$4 ,sid5ote3 ,numb4 xii4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 xi4 #be4 #eg4 ,miriam ! prophetess h]self1 %e :o ) h] bre?r5 _h cross$ ! /raights ( ! sea dry%od1 because1 be+ /ill ignorant ( ! my/]y ( ! ,e?iopian woman1 %e _h murmur$ aga9/ h] bro!r ,moses1 became lepr\s :ite z sn[1 & ev5 at ! pray] ( ,moses 0 sc>cely heal$ ( ?is great plague4 ,?is h] murmur+ h[ev] is to be consid]$ z a type ( ! ,synagogue1 :i*1 un9/ruct$ 9 ! my/]y ( ?is ,e?iopian woman1 t is1 ( ! ,g5tile ,*ur*1 utt]s daily reproa*es1 & envies t p by ^: fai? %e h]self w also be reliev$ f ! leprosy ( h] unbelief1 accord+ z we read1 t bl9dness 9 "p is happ5$ to ,israel1 until ! fulness ( ! ,g5tiles be come 94 #eh4 ,& t we may obs]ve t x is ,div9e r ?an human grace :i* op]ates 9 prie/s1 ( all ^? rods :i* ,moses receiv$ f ! tribes & laid by1 ! rod ( ,a>on alone budd$1 & ?us ! p p]ceiv$ t ! ,div9e commission is a gift :i* is to be look$ = 9 a prie/1 & ?\gh !y be=e ?\ght t a simil> pr]ogative belong$ to !mselves1 !y n[ ceas$ to claim ! same privilege = a m]ely human election4 ,b ?is rod1 :at else does x indicate1 b t prie/ly grace nev] decays1 & 9 ! utmo/ l[l9ess has 9 ! ex]cise ( its functions ! fl[] ( /r5g? committ$ to x1 or because ?is also has ref]5ce to a my/]y8 ,nor is x )\t a mean+ t we deem ?is to h tak5 place ne> ! end ( ! life ( ,a>on ! prie/4 ,x appe>s to be intimat$ t ! anci5t ,jewi% p1 decay+ & worn away by ! long-cont9u$ infidelity ( _! prie/hood1 w 9 ! latt] times be reclaim$ to zeal\s fai? & devotion by ! example ( ! ,*ur*1 & by ! aid ( reviv+ grace w aga9 put =? ! blossoms :i* h s long be5 dead4 ,sid5ote3 ,numb4 xx4 #bf4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 v4 #a4 #ei4 ,b :at is signifi$ by ! fact t on ! dea? ( ,a>on x 0 n to all ! p1 b to ,moses alone1 :o is among ! prie/s ( ! ,"l1 t ,god gave ! comm& to inve/ ) ! g>m5ts ( ,a>on ! prie/ ,eleaz> 8 son1 :at b to tea* u t a prie/ ought to be consecrat$ by a prie/1 & clo!d ) 8 prop] g>m5ts1 t is1 ) prie/ly virtues2 & !n1 :5 x appe>s t he lacks no "p ( 8 prie/ly array1 b is complete 9 all ?+s1 t he %\ld be br\ght ne> to ! holy alt>s4 ,= be+ ab\t to (f] = ! p1 he ought to be *os5 by ! ,"l1 & approv$ by ! p2 & ?is le/ "s grave cause ( (f5ce %\ld be f\nd 9 him ^: duty x is to int]c$e = ! s9s ( o!rs4 ,no ord9>y degree ( virtue befits a prie/1 = he ought s$ul\sly to %un n only m he9\s s9s1 b ev5 ! smalle/2 he ought to be op5 to compassion1 n to revoke 8 promise1 to raise ! fall51 to sympa?ise ) sorr[1 to pres]ve meekness1 to love piety1 to drive away or /ifle wra?1 to be a trumpet to r\se ! p to devotion1 or to soo! !m into tranquillity4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xv4 #ah4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 iv4 #d4 ,vulg4 ,,lxx4 #fj4 ,x is an old say+2 ,accu/om y\rself to be s+le-m9d$ t y\r life may be z a picture1 & ev] pres]ve ! same /amp :i* x has receiv$4 ,h[ c he be "o & ! same1 :o at "o "t is inflam$ ) ang]1 at ano!r1 boils ) bitt] indignation1 ^: c\nt5ance burns & !n *anges to pal5ess1 v>y+ & *ang+ col\r e mom5t4 ,b suppose t x is natural to be angry1 or t = ! mo/ "p !re is cause to be s2 x also is ! "p ( a man to mod]ate 8 wra?1 & to resi/ be+ c>ri$ away by brutal fury1 s z n to "k h[ to be appeas$2 x is 8 duty n to embitt] family discord1 = x is writt51 ,a wra?ful man digge? up s94 ,he is n "o ) himself :o is d\ble-m9d$1 nor he :o _c re/ra9 8 wra?1 ( :om ,david says well1 ,be ye angry1 & s9 n4 ,su* a "o does n comm& 8 ang]1 b r indulges 8 natural passions1 :i* _c inde$ be prev5t$ b may be mod]at$4 ,al?\gh !n we are angry1 let our passion admit only su* emotion z is accord+ to nature1 n s9 :i* is contr>y to nature4 ,= x is intol]able t he :o und]takes to gov]n o!rs %\ld be unable to gov]n himself4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,tim4 iii4 #b4 ,tit4 i4 #g4 #fa4 ,& s ! ,apo/le has giv5 u a model1 t x behoves a ,bi%op to be blameless1 z he also says else:]e1 ,= a ,bi%op mu/ be blameless1 z ! /ew>d ( ,god1 n self-will$1 n soon angry1 n giv5 to w9e1 no /rik]1 n giv5 to fil?y lucre4 ,= h[ c ! compassion ( ! almsgiv] & ! av>ice ( ! covet] agree toge!r8 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #f4 #fb4 ,i h set d[n ^? ?+s :i* ,i h le>nt are to be avoid$2 x is ! ,apo/le :o tea*es :at virtues are ne$$1 & he tells u t ! ga9say]s are to be conv9c$ ) pati5ce1 & comm&s a ,bi%op to be ! husb& ( "o wife1 & ?is n 9 ord] to exclude him f m>riage1 7= ?is is beyond ! b\nds ( ! precept17 b t by conjugal *a/ity he may pres]ve ! grace ( 8 ,wa%+2 nor aga91 t he may feel t he has ! sanction ( ,apo/olical au?ority = begett+ *ildr5 aft] he is a prie/1 = he speaks ( "o hav+ *ildr51 n ( "o begett+ !m or m>ry+ aga94 #fc4 ,& ,i h ?\ght x bett] to t\* ^u ?is1 because _m p]sons argue z if ! be+ husb& ( "o wife _h ref]5ce to a man m>ry+ once aft] ,baptism1 see+ t by ,baptism all ! s9 :i* w\ld int]pose any ob/acle is remov$4 ,true inde$ x is t 9 ,baptism all s9s & (f5ces are wa%$ away1 s t ev5 to "o :o has pollut$ 8 body ) _m wom5 n unit$ to him by w$lock1 all is remitt$4 ,b ,baptism does n dissolve m>riage1 if a man has m>ri$ aga91 = x is s91 n ! ,law1 :i* is de/roy$ by ! ,ba?1 & 9 m>riage !re is no s9 b a law4 ,be+ !re=e a law x is n dissolv$ z if x 7 a fault1 b reta9$1 9 t x is a law4 ,n[ ! ,apo/le has laid d[n a rule say+1 ,if any be blameless1 ! husb& ( "o wife4 ,s t if any man be blameless1 ! husb& ( "o wife1 he comes "u ! =ms ( ! rule = und]tak+ ! prie/ly (fice1 b he :o m>ries aga9 incurs n inde$ ! s9 ( pollution1 b loses ! pr]ogative ( a prie/4 #fd4 ,we h decl>$ :at ! law prescribes1 let u speak also ( :at is prescrib$ by reason4 ,b 9 ! fir/ place we are to und]/& t ! ,apo/le has n orda9$ ?is ) ref]5ce to ,bi%ops & ,presbyt]s only1 b t ! ,fa!rs ( ! ,nic5e ,c\ncil#bgj h also decre$ t no man %\ld be a cl]ic at all :o has contract$ a second m>riage4 ,= h[ c he give consolation or hon\r to a wid[2 h[ c he exhort h] to cont9ue a wid[1 or to pres]ve t fai? to h] husb& :i* he has n pres]v$ to 8 own fir/ m>riage8 ,or :at diff]5ce w\ld !re be betwe5 ! p & ! prie/1 if !y 7 b\nd by ! same laws8 ,! life ( ! prie/ ought to be pre-em95t z well z 8 graces1 = he :o obliges o!rs by 8 precepts ought himself to obs]ve ! precepts ( ! law4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,tim4 iii4 #f4 #fe4 ,h[ vehem5tly ,i resi/$ ord9ation6 & :5 ,i 0 at la/ con/ra9$ to cons5t1 h[ ,i /rove t x might be po/pon$6 b ! popul> impulse#bga prevail$ ov] prescrib$#bgb rules4 ,& yet x 0 approv$ by ! judgem5t ( ! ,bi%ops ( ! ,we/1 & its example foll[$ by ^? ( ! ,ea/#bgc2 & ?is not)/&+ ! prohibition to orda9 a novice1 le/ he be lift$ up ) pride4 ,if my ord9ation 0 n po/pon$1 x 0 ow+ to a con/ra9+ =ce1 & if prop] humility be n want+ to ! prie/1 :]e ! fault does n lie ) him no blame w be imput$4 #ff4 ,b if ev5 9 o!r ,*ur*es su* delib]ation is us$ 9 ord9ation1 h[ mu* c>e is requir$ 9 t ( ,v]cell1 :]e two duties seem equally requir$ ( ! ,bi%op1 mona/ic sev]ity & ecclesia/ical discipl9e4 ,= ,eusebius ( bless$ memory 0 ! fir/ to br+ toge!r 9 ! ,we/ ^! two diff]+ requisites1 & ?\gh liv+ 9 ! city obs]v$ ! mona/ic in/itute1 & ) ! gov]nm5t ( 8 ,*ur* unit$ ! sobriety ( an ascetic life4 ,great increase accrues to ! grace ( ! prie/hood :5 "y m5 are ?us oblig$ to practise ab/95ce & to obey ! laws ( *a/ity1 &1 ?\gh liv+ )9 ! city1 to r5\nce its cu/oms & ways4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 xi4 #cg4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ch4 ,sid5ote3 ,dan4 i4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 xi4 #cc1 #cd4 #fg4 ,h5ce sprung ^? fam\s m5 ,elijah1 ,eli%a1 & ,john ! son ( ,elizabe?1 :o clo!d 9 %eepsk9s1 be+ de/itute1 afflict$1 torm5t$1 w&]$ ab\t 9 des]ts1 9 m\nta9s ?ickets & precipices1 among pa?less rocks1 9 horrid caves1 ?r\gh m>%y =ds1 ( :om ! _w 0 n wor?y4 ,h5ce ,daniel1 ,ananias1 ,az>ias & ,misael1 :o 7 br\ght up 9 ! royal palace1 7 f$ sp>+ly z ?\gh !y _h be5 9 ! des]t1 ) co>se food & wat] to dr9k4 ,rightly !n did ! k+'s s]vants prevail ov] k+doms1 %ake (f ! yoke & set at n\ght captivity1 subdue k+doms1 conqu] ! elem5ts1 qu5* ! viol5ce ( fire1 escape ! edge ( ! sword1 /op ! m\?s ( lions1 out ( weakness 7 made /rong1 %rank n f ! mock+s ( m51 see+ t !y hop$ = heav5ly rew>ds1 nor dread$ ! d>kness ( ! prison1 s9ce on !m _h %one ! brightness ( et]nal light4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xix4 #ab4 #fh4 ,foll[+ _! example1 holy ,eusebius#bgd left 8 c\ntry & k9dr$1 & pref]r$ =eign soj\rn to ! enjoym5t ( home4 ,= ! fai?'s sake he also *ose & desir$ ! h>d%ips ( exile1 hav+ = 8 companion ,dionysius ( bless$ memory1 :o *ose a volunt>y bani%m5t 9 pref]5ce to ! ,emp]or's fri5d%ip4 ,?us :5 ^! illu/ri\s m51 beset by arms1 hemm$ r\nd by soldi]s1 7 be+ c>ri$ (f f ! great] *ur*1 !y triumph$ ov] ! imp]ial p[]4 ,troops ( soldi]s & ! d9 ( arms c\ld n rob !m ( _! fai?1 b !y subdu$ ! fi]c5ess ( ! brutal m9d1 depriv+ x ( p[] to hurt ! ,sa9ts4 ,=1 z x is writt5 9 ,prov]bs1 ! k+'s wra? is z ! ro>+ ( a lion4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 vi4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 xi4 #cd4 #fi4 ,he confess$ himself vanqui%$1 by reque/+ !m to rel9qui% _! purpose1 b !y deem$ _! p5 ( re$s m p[]ful ?an 8 iron swords4 ,?us x 0 unbelief1 n ! fai? ( ! ,sa9ts1 :i* 0 w\nd$ & fell3 !y = :om a heav5ly abode 0 prep>$ ne$$ n a sepul*re 9 _! own c\ntry4 ,!y w&]$ ?r\gh ! _w z hav+ no?+1 yet possess+ all ?+s4 ,e place :i!r !y 7 s5t appe>$ full ( delights1 nor c\ld !y feel any want :o always ab\nd$ 9 fai?4 ,!y 7 tempt$ b n ov]come1 9 fa/+s1 9 lab\rs1 9 wat*+s1 9 prisons2 out ( weakness !y 7 made /rong4 ,f$ to ! full by fa/+ !y look$ n = ! *>ms ( pleasure2 refre%$ by ! hope ( et]nal grace1 ! burn+ summ] p>*$ !m n1 nor did ! cold ( icy regions break !m d[n2 = ! w>m brea? ( devotion invigorat$ !m2 !y fe>$ n ! bonds ( m51 = ,jesus _h loos$ !m2 !y desir$ n to be r$eem$ f dea?1 = !y look$ =w>d to be rais$ aga9 by ,*ri/4 #gj4 ,holy ,dionysius aga9 pray$ t 8 life might close 9 exile1 fe>+ t1 if he return$1 he %\ld f9d ! m9ds ( ! cl]gy or p p]plex$ by ! doctr9es & cu/oms ( ! unbeliev+1 & he won ?is grace & c>ri$ ) him ) calm m9d ! peace ( ! ,"l4 ,?us z holy ,eusebius fir/ lift$ up ! /&>d ( confession1 s bless$ ,dionysius1 dy+ 9 8 exile1 won a high] title ev5 ?an m>tyrdom4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 iv4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 vi4 #ab4 #ga4 ,n[ ?is endurance 9 holy ,eusebius ?rove "u ! mona/ic discipl9e1 & by be+ accu/om$ to a /rict] rule1 he imbib$ a p[] ( be>+ h>d%ips4 ,= x is c]ta9 t 9 ! high] k9ds ( ,*ri/ian devotion ^! two ?+s are ! mo/ excell5t1 ! ,cl]ical function & ! ,mona/ic rule4 ,! fir/ is tra9$ to be oblig+ & c\rte\s 9 its behavi\r1 ! second is accu/om$ to ab/95ce & endurance2 ! "o lives z on a !atre1 ! o!r 9 secret2 ! "o is se51 ! o!r hidd54 ,x is ! say+ ( "o :o 0 a noble combatant1 ,we are made a spectacle unto ! _w1 & to ,angels4 ,wor?y truly 0 he to h ,angels z 8 spectators1 :5 he wre/l$ t he might atta9 ! prize ( ,*ri/1 :5 he cont5d$ t he might lead on e>? an ,angel's life1 t he might ov]come ! wick$ness ( spirits 9 heav51 = he wre/l$ ) spiritual wick$ness4 ,rightly 0 ! _w a spectator ( him :om x 0 call$ on to imitate4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xvi4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 ii4 #bj4 #gb4 ,?us "o ( ^! lives is on ! /age1 ! o!r 9 ! cell2 ! "o cont5ds ) ! di/ractions ( ! _w1 ! o!r ) ! lu/s ( ! fle%2 ! "o subdues1 ! o!r flees f corporal pleasures2 ! "o regulates1 ! o!r refra9s itself1 = to ! p]fect x is said1 ,if any man w come aft] ,me1 let him d5y himself1 & take up 8 cross1 & foll[ ,me4 ,n[ he foll[s ,*ri/ :o c say1 ,nev]!less ,i live1 yet n ,i1 b ,*ri/ live? 9 me4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts xx4 #bd4 #gc4 ,paul d5i$ himself1 :51 kn[+ t *a9s1 bonds & tribulations await$ him 9 ,j]usalem1 he volunt>ily expos$ himself to ^! dang]s1 say+1 ,nei!r c\nt ,i my life de> unto myself1 s t ,i might f9i% my c\rse ) joy1 & ! m9i/ry1 :i* ,i h receiv$ ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,& ?\gh _m /ood r\nd him1 weep+ & besee*+1 !y did n affect 8 resolution1 s /rict a c5sor ov] itself is a ready fai?4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 vi4 #ad4 #gd4 ,?us ! "o k9d ( life fights1 ! o!r retires into seclusion2 ! _w is triumph$ ov] by ! "o1 & plac$ at a di/ance by ! o!r2 to ! "o ! _w is crucifi$1 & to x ! _w1 to ! o!r ! _w is unkn[n2 ! "o has m temptations & !re=e a m signal victory2 ! o!r falls less frequ5tly & m easily keeps gu>d ov] itself4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,k+s xvii4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xix4 #h4 #ge4 ,s also ,elijah himself1 t ! ^w ( 8 m\? might be confirm$1 0 s5t by ! ,"l to ! brook ,*]i?4 ,bo? ,ahab & ,jezebel ?reat5$ him1 ,elijah fe>$ & rose up1 & w5t 9 ! /r5g? ( t spiritual meat =ty days & =ty nights unto ,horeb ! m\nt ( ,god2 & he came ?i!r unto a cave1 & lodg$ !re1 & aft]w>ds 0 s5t f !nce to ano9t k+s4 ,?us he 0 inur$ to endurance by dwell+ 9 ! des]t1 & z ?\gh f$ by co>se vi&s unto ! fatness ( virtue1 w5t =? increas$ 9 /r5g?4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke iii4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ai4 #gf4 ,john also grew up 9 ! des]t1 & baptiz$ ! ,"l1 & !re fir/ ex]cis$ himself 9 con/ancy1 t aft]w>ds he might reprove k+s4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,k+s xvii4 #c-f4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 civ4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,k+s xix4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #c4 #gg4 ,& n[1 see+ t we h cursorily pass$ ov]1 9 treat+ ( holy ,elijah's dwell+ 9 ! des]t1 ! names ( places :i* are n )\t mean+1 let u return to consid] ?is4 ,elijah 0 s5t to ! brook ,*]i?1 !re ! rav5s f$ him1 9 ! morn+ !y br\ght him bread1 9 ! ev5+ fle%4 ,& ) reason did !y br+ him bread 9 ! morn+1 = bread /r5g!ns man's he>t1 & x 0 ) my/ical food t ! prophet 0 f$4 ,9 ! ev5+ he 0 suppli$ ) fle%4 ,und]/& :at ?\ reade/2 = ,*]i? is und]/&+1 ,horeb signifies1 #8he>t' or #8z he>t2' ( ,be]%eba ! signification is ! #8well ( ! sev5?1' or #8( ! oa?4' ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xlvi4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 v4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john vii4 #ch4 #gh4 ,elijah fir/ w5t to ,be]%eba1 to ! my/]ies & sacram5ts ( ! ,div9e & holy ,law1 aft]w>ds he 0 s5t to ! ,brook1 to ! /ream ( t riv] :i* makes glad ! city ( ,god4 ,"h y p]ceive ! two ,te/am5ts1 & _! s+le ,au?or2 ! anci5t ,scriptures z a deep & d>k well :5ce y h to draw wat] ) difficulty1 = ,he ,:o 0 to fill x full 0 n yet come1 z ,he said 9 aft] times1 ,i am n come to de/roy ! ,law1 b to fulfil x4 ,!re=e ! ,sa9t is comm&$ by ! ,"l to pass ov] ! brook1 = he :o %all dr9k ( ! ,new ,te/am5t is n only a riv]1 b out ( 8 belly %all fl[ riv]s ( liv+ wat]1 riv]s ( und]/&+1 riv]s ( m$itation1 spiritual /reams1 :i* yet are dri$ up 9 "t ( unbelief1 le/ ! pr(ane & fai?less %\ld dr9k ( !m4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxlvii4 #i4 #gi4 ,& !re ! rav5s ackn[leg$ ! ,"l's prophet :om ! ,jews ackn[leg$ n4 ,!y f$ him :om t royal & noble nation p]secut$4 ,:o is ,jezebel :o p]secut$ him1 b ! ,synagogue1 va9ly fl[+1 va9ly ab\nd+ 9 ! ,scriptures1 :i* x nei!r keeps nor und]/&s8 ,:o are ! rav5s t f$ him1 b !y ^: "y ones call ^u ,him1 to ^: cattle ,he give? fodd]1 z we read1 & fe$e? ! "y rav5s t call ^u ,him4 ,^! rav5s knew :om !y 7 fe$+2 = !y _h a spiritual intellig5ce1 & br\ght food to t /ream ( sacr$ k4 #hj4 ,he too fe$s ! prophet :o und]/&s & keeps :at is writt54 ,our fai? supports him1 our advance gives him n\ri%m5t2 he fe$s on our m9ds & s5ses1 8 disc\rse is su/a9$ by our und]/&+ ( x4 ,we give him bread 9 ! morn+1 9 t1 plac$ 9 ! light ( ! ,gospel1 we br+ to him ! /abli%+ ( our he>ts4 ,by ^! ?+s is he n\ri%$ & /r5g!n$ & fills ! m\?s ( !m t fa/1 to :om ! unbelief ( ! ,jews adm9i/]$ no food ( fai?4 ,all prophetic words are fa/+ diet to !m1 = !y _c disc]n its int]ior ri*ness1 to !m x is food weak & ?91 su* z _c make fat _! bones4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 iii4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxv4 #h1 #i4 #ha4 ,p]haps ! reason :y !y br\ght him fle% 9 ! ev5+ 0 t x is1 z x 71 /rong] food1 su* z ! ,cor9?ians1 :o 7 weak1 c\ld n be>1 & 7 !re=e f$ ) milk by ! ,apo/le2 & ?us 9 ! ev5+ ( ! _w /rong] meat 0 br\ght1 9 ! morn+ ( ! _w bread4 ,& s s9ce x 0 ! ,"l ,:o comm&$ ?is food to be adm9i/]$ to him1 we may suitably address ,him 9 ?is place ) ^! prophetic words1 ,?\ make/ ! outgo+s ( ! morn+ & ev5+ to praise ,!e1 & bel[1 ,?\ prep>e/ _! corn1 = s ,?\ provide/ = ! e>?4 #hb4 ,b n[ ,i ?9k we h said en\gh ( ! tea*]1 let u n[ foll[ up ! lives ( 8 disciples1 :o h giv5 !mselves to praise ! ,div9e ,"n1 & celebrate x ) hymns night & day4 ,= ?is is ! s]vice ( ,angels1 always to be prais+ ,god1 & ) frequ5t pray]s to propitiate & besee* ! ,"l4 ,!y give !mselves to read+1 & occupy _! m9ds ) cont9ual lab\rs1 sep>at$ f all female society1 !y mutually protect ea* o!r4 ,:at a life ?is is1 :]e9 !re is no?+ y ne$ to fe>1 b mu* = y to imitate6 ,! pa9 ( fa/+ is repaid by tranquillity ( m9d1 alleviat$ by cu/om1 made supportable by re/1 or beguil$ by occupation2 worldly solicitude does n bur!n nor outw>d tr\bles engross x1 nor d ! di/ractions ( ! city draw d[n ^u x any difficulty4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 iv4 #cb4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxxvii4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxvi4 #e4 #hc4 ,= ! ma9t5ance or tea*+ ( ?is gift an in/ructor is to be s\ght3 :at k9d ( "o he ought to be y p]ceive1 & by y\r unanim\s aid we %all be able to obta9 him1 if y mutually =give "o ano!r1 if any ( y consid] himself injur$ by ! o!r4 ,= x is n ! sole condition ( virtue n to hurt him :o has n hurt y1 b x consi/s also 9 =giv+ him :o has injur$ y4 ,we are g5]ally injur$ by ! fraud ( o!rs1 by ! guile ( our neighb\r1 b we mu/ n deem x to be ! "p ( ju/ice to repay guile ) guile1 & fraud ) fraud4 ,= if ju/ice be a virtue1 x mu/ be free f ! imputation ( crime1 & n return evil = evil4 ,= :at k9d ( virtue is x = y to d y\rself :at y puni% 9 ano!r8 ,?is is m]ely to propagate iniquity1 n to puni% x2 & ! "* ( ! p]son :om y injure1 :e!r he be j or unju/1 makes no diff]5ce1 = y ought n to h done evil4 ,nor does ! mode ( y\r transgression signify1 :e!r x proce$ f ! desire ( av5g+ y\rself1 or ( injur+ o!rs1 = 9 nei!r k9d are y free f blame4 ,!re is no diff]5ce betwe5 be+ ungodly & unju/1 & !re=e x is said1 ,fret n ?yself because ( ! ungodly1 nei!r be ?\ envi\s aga9/ ! evil-do]s1 & above1 ,i h hat$ ! congregation ( ! wick$4 ,?us he compreh5ds all1 )\t exception2 he po9ts to _! wick$ness )\t enquir+ = ! cause4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 v4 #dd4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxxii4 #ce4 #hd4 ,& :at c be a bett] model ?an ! ,div9e ju/ice8 ,= ! ,son ( ,god says1 ,love y\r enemies4 ,& aga9 ,he says1 ,pray = !m :i* despitefully use y & p]secute y4 ,s f> does ,he remove ! love ( rev5ge f ! p]fect1 t he enjo9s ^u !m *>ity t[>ds _! p]secutors4 ,& z 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t ,he said1 ,to ,me belonge? v5geance1 ,i w repay1 s 9 ! ,gospel ,he comm&s u to pray = !m t injure u1 t ,he ,:o has ?reat5$ to puni% !m may n d s4 ,= ,he desires y to p>don ( y\r own free-w1 ) :i* ,he agrees accord+ to ,8 promise4 ,& if y call = v5geance1 y "k t ! unrighte\s is m sev]ely puni%$ by 8 own ?\ghts1 ?an by judicial sev]ity4 ,sid5ote3 ,col4 iii4 #aa4 #he4 ,& z no man's life c be free f adv]sities1 let u take c>e t !y d n befal u by our own fault4 ,= no man is condemn$ m sev]ely by ano!r's judgm5t ?an ! fooli% man1 :o is ! au?or ( 8 own mis]y1 is by 8 own4 ,:]e=e let u avoid su* occupations z are tr\blesome & cont5ti\s1 :i* be> no fruit1 b only br+ ob/acles4 ,b we ought to see t we h no cause to be a%am$ ei!r ( our *oice or ( our act2 = x is ! "p ( a prud5t man1 to gu>d aga9/ hav+ to feel frequ5t sorr[ = 8 acts1 s9ce x is ! pr]ogative ( ,god alone nev] to rep5t4 ,= :at is ! fruit ( ju/ice b calmness ( m9d1 or :at does liv+ ju/ly br+ ) x1 b a life ( tranquillity8 ,accord+ to ! model ( ! ma/] w be ! condition ( ! :ole h\se4 ,b if ?is is requir$ 9 a family1 h[ mu* m 9 ! ,*ur*1 :]e bo? ri* & poor1 bond & free1 ,greek & ,scy?ian1 noble & plebeian1 are all "o 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,s4 ,pet4 i4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ag4 #hf4 ,let no man suppose t because he is ri* m def]5ce ought to be %ewn him4 ,9 ! ,*ur* he is ri*1 :o is ri* 9 fai?1 = ! fai?ful h a :ole _w ( ri*es4 ,:at wond] is x t ! fai?ful %\ld possess ! _w1 see+ he possesses ! h]itage ( ,*ri/1 :i* is m preci\s ?an ! _w8 ,ye 7 r$eem$ ) preci\s blood1 is said to all1 & n to ! ri* only4 ,b if ye w\ld be ri*1 foll[ him :o says1 ,be ye holy 9 all mann] ( conv]sation4 ,?is is said n to ! ri* only b to all1 = ,he judges )\t respect ( p]sons1 accord+ to ! fai?ful te/imony ( ,8 ,apo/le4 ,:]e=e1 says he1 pass ! "t ( y\r soj\rn+ "h n 9 indulg5ce1 nor pride1 nor elation ( he>t1 b 9 fe>4 ,^u ?is e>? ye h receiv$ :at is temporal1 n :at is et]nal1 use !re=e ^? temporal ?+s z kn[+ t y mu/ %ortly dep>t h5ce4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ah1 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxxiv4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 viii4 #i4 #hg4 ,tru/ n !re=e 9 ri*es1 = all ^! ?+s mu/ be left beh9d1 & fai? alone w accompany y2 ju/ice inde$1 if fai? prec$e1 w also be y\r companion4 ,:y d ri*es entice y8 ,n ) silv] & gold1 n ) silk5 ve/s & ri*es 7 ye r$eem$ f y\r va9 conv]sation2 b ) ! preci\s blood ( ,*ri/4 ,he !re=e is ri* :o is an heir ( ,god1 & co-heir ( ,*ri/4 ,despise n !n a poor man1 x is ,he ,:o ha? made !e ri*4 ,scorn n a ne$y man2 lo6 ! poor crie?1 & ! ,"l he>e? him4 ,reject n a ne$y man2 = ,*ri/1 :5 ,he 0 ri* became poor1 & ?is = ?y sake1 t by ,8 pov]ty ,he might make !e ri*4 ,exalt n ?yself !re=e1 z ?\gh ?\ w]t ri*1 = ,he s5t =? ,8 disciples )\t money4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts iii4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 ii4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xxxv4 #c4 #hh4 ,& ! *ief ( ^! said1 ,silv] & gold h ,i none4 ,he glories 9 8 pov]ty z if he %unn$ contam9ation4 ,silv] & gold he says1 h ,i none1 he does n say1 gold & silv]1 = he :o kn[s n ! use ( ^! ?+s kn[s n ! relative value ( !m4 ,silv] & gold h ,i none1 b fai? ,i h4 ,i am ri* en\gh 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 :i* is above e "n4 ,silv] ,i h none1 nor d ,i ask = x1 gold ,i h n1 nor d ,i desire x1 b ,i h t :i* ye t are ri* are )\t1 :i* ev5 ye e/eem ( m value1 & ?is ,i give to ! poor1 namely1 to say 9 ! "n ( ,jesus1 ,/r5g!n ye ! weak h&s & lift up ! feeble knees4 #hi4 ,b if ye w\ld be ri*1 become poor4 ,= ye %all 9 all ?+s be made ri*1 if ye become poor 9 _s4 ,x is n money b ! disposition :i* makes a man ri*4 #ij4 ,!re are ^? :o humble !mselves :5 ri*es ab\nd1 & ?is is well & prud5tly done1 = ! law ( nature is en\gh = all1 & :at suffices to h] is easily f\nd1 b :]e lu/ is1 !re1 9 ! abundance ( ri*es1 is /ill pov]ty4 ,& no man is born poor1 b becomes s4 ,?us pov]ty lies n 9 nature b 9 our notions ( x1 & !re=e to f9d ri*es is easy to nature1 b difficult = lu/4 ,9 proportion to man's ga9s ?is ?ir/ = ga9 increases1 & he is1 z x 71 inflam$ by ! intoxication ( 8 lu/s4 #ia4 ,:y d ye seek to accumulate ri*es z ?\gh !y 7 necess>y8 ,no?+ is s necess>y z to "k :at is n necess>y4 ,:y d ye ca/ ! blame ^u ! fle%8 x is n ! lu/ ( ! belly1 b ! desires ( ! m9d :i* make a man insatiable4 ,is x ! fle% :i* blots out ! hope ( ! future2 is x ! fle% :i* takes away ! sweetness ( spiritual grace2 is x ! fle% :i* ob/ructs fai?2 is x ! fle% :i* 9 e way def]s to ! frantic dom9ation ( va9 op9ions8 ,! fle% loves r t frugal temp]ance1 :i* relieves x ( its bur!n1 :i* endues x ) heal?1 = s x rids itself ( ke5 anxiety1 & obta9s = itself tranquillity4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xiii4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 x4 #ae4 #ib4 ,b ri*es 9 !mselves are n blameable4 ,= ! ransom ( a man's life are 8 ri*es1 = he :o gives to ! poor1 r$eems 8 s\l4 ,!re is !re=e scope = virtue ev5 9 ^! mat]ial ri*es4 ,ye are z x 7 pilots1 9 a great sea4 ,if any man /e]s well 8 %ip1 he quickly passes ov] ! sea1 & rea*es 8 hav51 b he :o _c manage 8 prop]ty is sunk toge!r ) 8 bur!n4 ,:]e=e x is writt51 ,! ri* man's /r5g? is 8 /rong city4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxix4 #id4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 cxxxii4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxxiii4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 :i* ,isa4 i4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 liii4 #g4 #ic4 ,& :at is ?is city b ,j]usalem1 :i* is 9 heav51 9 :i* is ! k+dom ( ,god8 ,good is ?is possession1 :i* br+s p]petual fruit4 ,good is ?is possession1 :i* we d n leave beh9d u1 b possess 9 heav54 ,he :o f9ds himself 9 ?is possession says1 ,! ,"l is my portion4 ,he says n1 ,my portion /ret*es & ext5ds itself to su* & su* limits4 ,he says n1 ,my portion is among su* & su* neighb\rs1 unless haply ) ref]5ce to ! ,apo/les1 ! prophets & ! sa9ts ( ! ,"l1 = ^! are ! portion ( ! j4 ,he says n1 ,my portion is 9 ! mead[s1 or 9 ! woods1 or 9 ! fields1 less p]*ance 9 ! fields ( ! wood1 :]e9 ! ,*ur* is f\nd1 ( :i* x is writt51 ,we f\nd x 9 ! wood4 ,he says n1 ,troops ( horses are my portion1 = a horse is c\nt$ b a va9 ?+ to save a man4 ,he says n1 ,h]ds ( ox5 asses or %eep are my portion1 except s f> z he numb]s himself among ^? h]ds "k _! own]1 & ) t ass :i* %uns n ! crib ( ,*ri/2 t lamb too is 8 portion :i* 0 br\ght to ! slaught]1 & t %eep :i* be=e h] %e>]s 0 dumb1 :i* op5$ n 8 m\?2 by ^: humility judgm5t has be5 exalt$4 ,& x is rightly said1 be=e h] %e>]s because1 on t ,cross ,he put (f :at 0 b accid5tal1 n "p ( ,8 ess5ce1 = ,he put (f ,8 body1 b lo/ n ,8 ,div9ity4 #id4 ,x is n e "o !re=e :o c say ! ,"l is my portion4 ,n ! covet\s man1 = av>ice comes & says2 ,?\ art my portion1 ,i h !e 9 subjection1 ?\ art my slave1 ?\ ha/ sold ?yself to me ) t gold1 ?\ ha/ adjudg$ ?yself to be m9e ) ^! goods4 ,! s5sual man says n1 ,*ri/ is my portion1 because luxury comes & says1 ,?\ art my portion1 ,i h br\ght !e into subjection to myself by t banquet1 ,i h caught !e by ! sn>e ( ^? fea/s1 ,i keep !e 9 my bondage by ! con/ra9ts ( ?y gluttony4 ,wilt ?\ n ackn[l$ge t ?\ did/ set a high] value on ! indulg5ce ( ?y appetite ?an on ?y life8 ,i condemn !e by ?9e own judgm5t2 d5y x if ?\ can/2 b ?\ can/ n4 ,aga91 ?\ ha/ res]v$ no?+ = ?y subsi/5ce1 ?\ ha/ sp5t x all on ?y table4 ,! adult]] _c say1 ,! ,"l is my portion1 = lu/ comes & says1 ,i am ?y portion1 ?\ ha/ enslav$ ?yself to me by ! love ( t damsel1 by a night sp5t ) t h>lot ?\ ha/ committ$ ?yself to my dom9ion4 ,! traitor _c say1 ,*ri/ is my portion1 because 8 wick$ness imm$iately seizes ^u him & says1 ,he is deceiv+ !e1 ,o ,"l ,jesus1 ?is man is m9e4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xiii4 #b4 #ie4 ,we h an example ( ?is1 =1 :5 ,judas _h receiv$ ! sop f ,*ri/1 ! devil ent]$ into 8 he>t1 z claim+ him = 8 own possession1 reta9+ 8 "r to 8 own portion1 & say+1 ,?is man is n ,?9e b m9e2 my s]vant1 ,?y betray]2 to me1 !n1 he manife/ly belongs4 ,) ,!e he sits at table1 b x is ,i :o fe$ him1 f ,!e he has receiv$ bread1 f me money2 ) ,!e he dr9ks1 b to me he has sold ,?y ,blood4 ,& ! ev5t prov$ h[ truly he spoke4 ,!n ,*ri/ dep>t$ f him1 & ,judas also left ,jesus1 & foll[$ ! devil4 ,sid5ote3 ,philem4 i4 #a4 #if4 ,h[ _m ma/]s has he1 :o des]ts t "o ,ma/]6 ,b let u n des]t ,him4 ,:o w\ld fly f ,him ,:om ,paul & ,timo?y foll[1 b\nd ) *a9s1 b volunt>y ones1 *a9s :i* d n b9d b loose1 *a9s 9 :i* !y glory1 say+1 ,paul1 a prison] ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ,timo?y4 ,bondage "u ,him is m hon\rable ?an fre$om & release f o!rs4 ,:o !n w\ld fly f peace1 :o w\ld fly f salvation1 :o w\ld fly f pity1 :o w\ld fly f r$emption8 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xi4 #ab4 #ig4 ,ye see1 my sons1 :at !y h become :o h foll[$ ?is c\rse1 h[ !y1 ?\gh dead1 /ill "w4 ,n[ we jo9 9 prais+ _! virtue1 let u also /udy to atta9 to _! dilig5ce1 & sil5tly recognize 9 ourselves t :i* we speak ( ) approval 9 o!rs4 ,no?+ effem9ate1 no?+ frail c des]ve praise1 ,! k+dom ( heav5 suff]e? viol5ce1 & ! viol5t take x by =ce4 ,our fa!rs ate ! ,pas*al lamb 9 ha/e4 ,fai? makes good spe$1 devotion is lively1 hope unwe>i$2 x loves n p]turbations ( ! s\l1 b x loves to pass f pr(itless inactivity to fruitful lab\r4 ,:y put (f till to-morr[8 y may /ill ga9 to-day2 bew>e le/ y fail to atta9 ! "o1 & lose ! o!r also4 ,! loss ev5 ( "o h\r is n unimportant2 "o h\r =ms "p ( our :ole life4 #ih4 ,!re are "s "y p]sons :o wi% /raightway to arrive at old age1 t !y may no long] be subject to ! w ( _! eld]s1 & !re are old m5 :o w\ld return if !y c\ld to y\?4 ,n[ ,i c approve ( nei!r ( ^! desires2 ! "y m51 disda9+ ?+s pres5t1 desire t _! life may be *ang$1 ! old m5 t x may be prolong$4 ,b x is 9 ! p[] ( ! "y to become old by gravity ( m9d1 & ( ! old to gr[ "y by vigor\s actions4 ,= x is n age s mu* z discipl9e :i* br+s ) x correction ( life4 ,h[ mu* m !re=e ought we to lift up our hopes to ! k+dom ( ,god1 :]e our life w be r5ew$1 & :]e !re w be a *ange n ( age b ( grace4 #ii4 ,x is n by indol5ce or sleep t we obta9 = ourselves a rew>d4 ,! sleep] _c "w1 !re comes no fruit f indol5ce1 b r loss4 ,esau1 be+ slo?ful1 lo/ ! fir/-fruits ( bless+1 *oos+ to receive r ?an to seek = food4 ,! indu/ri\s ,jacob f\nd grace at ! h&s ( bo? 8 p>5ts4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 xii4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxvii4 #dc4 #ajj4 ,b ,jacob1 al?\gh sup]ior 9 virtue & grace1 gave way to 8 bro!r's ang]1 :o 0 indignant t 8 y\ng] bro!r %\ld be pref]r$ to him4 ,:]e=e x is writt51 ,give place unto wra?1 to ! int5t t displeasure aga9/ ano!r may n draw y also into s91 :ile wi%+ to resi/ & to be av5g$4 ,if y w cons5t to yield y may remove ! blame bo? f y\rself & f him4 ,imitate ! patri>*1 :o by 8 "m's advice w5t into a f> c\ntry4 ,& :o 0 ?is "m8 ,rebecca1 t is1 pati5ce4 ,= :o c\ld give ?is c\nsel b pati5ce8 ,! "m lov$ h] son1 & *ose t he %\ld be sep>at$ f h]self r ?an f ,god4 ,& ?us z a good "m %e gave b5efits to bo? h] sons1 b on h] y\ng] son %e conf]r$ a bless+ :i* he _h p[] to keep4 ,= %e did n pref] "o son to ! o!r1 b %e pref]r$ dilig5ce to slo?1 fai? to unbelief4 ,& ev5 on h] eld] son %e conf]r$ no little fav\r1 = %e s5t away ! y\ng]1 to save him f unwor?y fratricide4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #bi4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xviii4 #ba4 #aja4 ,8 piety n 8 fault hav+ ?us bani%$ him f 8 p>5ts1 he conv]s$ ) ,god1 he increas$ 9 8 e/ate1 9 8 *ildr51 9 grace4 ,nor 0 he elat$ by ^! ?+s on meet+ ) 8 bro!r1 b he humbl$ himself & did obeisance1 n to 8 bro!r1 implacable z he 01 b to ,god ,:om 9 8 p]son he hon\r$4 ,!re=e he b[$ d[n to him sev5 times1 be+ ! numb] :i* signifies remission1 = x 0 n a man t he ador$1 b ,him ( ,:om ,he =esaw 9 _s t ,he %\ld come 9 ! fle%1 to take away ! s9s ( ! _w4 ,& ?is my/]y is unfold$ to y 9 ! reply ( ,pet]1 :o says1 ,h[ (t %all my bro!r s9 aga9/ me & ,i =give him1 till sev5 times8 ,?us y see ?is =giv5ess ( s9s is a type ( t great sabba?1 ( t p]petual re/ ( grace2 & !re=e x receives ! gift ( contemplation4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxxiii4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xviii4 #bb4 #ajb4 ,b :at is ! mean+ ( 8 sett+ 9 array 8 wives1 & sons1 & all 8 s]vants1 & comm&+ !m to b[ !mselves to ! e>?8 ,x 0 n to ! e>?1 z an elem5t1 :i* is (t5 fill$ ) blood1 :i* is ! receptacle ( crimes1 & :i* is made hide\s by desolate rocks1 or by precipices1 or by a b>r5 & hungry soil1 b z t ,fle% ,:i* 0 to be our salvation4 ,& p]haps ?is is t my/]y :i* ! ,"l has taught !e 9 ! words1 ,i say n unto !e1 until sev5 times1 b1 until sev5ty times sev54 ,sid5ote3 ,col4 iii4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cix4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cix4 #bh4 #ajc4 ,d ye !re=e =give ! wrongs done to y1 t ye may be ! sons ( ,jacob4 ,be n provok$ z 0 ,esau4 ,imitate holy ,david1 :o z a good tea*]1 has left u an example 9 ! words1 ,= ! love t ,i _h unto !m1 lo6 !y take n[ ! contr>y "p1 b ,i give myself unto pray]1 & s :5 m5 revil$ him1 he pray$4 ,pray] is a good %ield1 a %ield :i* w>ds (f contumely1 :i* repels curses1 & ?r[s !m back on ! heads ( ^? :o utt] !m1 s t !y are w\nd$ by _! own weapons3 ,let !m curse1 x is said1 b bless ,?\4 ,t curse ( m5 is to be c\rt$1 = x obta9s = u a bless+ f ! ,"l4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 xiii4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 iii4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxxiii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxix4 #ab1 #ac4 #ajd4 ,= ! re/1 my mo/ de>ly belov$1 rememb]+ t ,jesus suff]$ )\t ! gate1 d ye g =? f ?is e>?ly city1 = y\r city is ,j]usalem1 :i* is above4 ,d ye dwell !re t ye may say1 ,= our conv]sation is 9 heav54 ,jesus w5t =? f ! city1 t ye1 go+ =? f ! _w1 may be above ! _w4 ,moses alone1 :o saw ,god1 _h 8 tab]nacle )\t ! camp :5 he talk$ ) ,god2 & :5 sacrifices 7 (f]$ = s91 ! blood inde$ 0 c>ri$ to ! alt>1 b ! bodies 7 burn$ )\t ! camp2 = no man liv+ among ! temptations ( ?is _w c lay aside s91 nor c 8 blood be accept$ by ,god until he has put (f ! defilem5t ( ?is body4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xviii4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xix4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,jo%4 ii4 #ad4 #aje4 ,love hospitality1 = !reby holy ,abraham f\nd fav\r 9 ,god's sight1 receiv$ ,*ri/ z 8 gue/1 & ,s>ah1 already worn ) age1 obta9$ grace to be> a son2 ,lot also escap$ ! flames :i* de/roy$ ,sodom4 ,& ?\ also maye/ receive ,angels1 if ?\ wilt (f] hospitality to /rang]s4 ,& :at %all ,i say ( ,rahab1 :o1 by p]=m+ ?is (fice1 escap$ de/ruction8 ,sid5ote3 ,eccles4 vii4 #b4 #ajf4 ,compassionate ^? :o are kept 9 bondage1 z ?\gh ye also 7 bondsm54 ,console ^? :o are "u sorr[2 ,x is bett] to g to ! h\se ( m\rn+ ?an to ! h\se ( fea/+4 ,f ! "o we w9 ! m]it ( dis*>g+ a duty1 f ! o!r ! /a9 ( a transgression4 ,& aga9 9 ! "o case ! rew>d is yet hop$ =1 9 ! o!r x is receiv$4 ,sympa?ise ) ^? :o suff] z if ye suff]$ toge!r ) !m4 #ajg4 ,let a woman be ob$i5t n s]vile to h] husb&1 let h] (f] h]self to be rul$ n co]c$4 ,let ! husb& also direct 8 wife z h] gov]n\r1 hon\r h] z ! companion ( 8 life1 %>e ) h] z 8 fell[-heir 9 grace4 #ajh4 ,mo!rs1 wean y\r own *ildr51 love !m1 & pray = !m1 b pray t _! life#bge may be prolong$ above ?is e>?1 r ?an 9 x1 = !re is no?+ longliv$ 9 ?is e>?1 & t :i* seems p]man5t is at ! be/ %ort & fragile4 ,admoni% !m r to take up ! ,cross ( ,*ri/ ?an to love ?is life4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xix4 #be4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxvii4 #de4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xix4 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xlv4 #a4 #aji4 ,m>y1 ! "m ( ! ,"l /ood by ! cross ( h] ,son2 x is no o!r ?an ! holy ,evangeli/ ,john :o tea*es me ?is4 ,o!rs h told u t 9 ! ,"l's passion ! e>? 0 %ak51 ! heav5 cov]$ ) d>kness1 ! sun )drew its light1 ! ?ief1 aft] a fai?ful confession1 0 receiv$ into p>adise4 ,john has taught :at ! o!rs h n1 h[ :5 nail$ to ! ,cross ,he spoke to ,8 "m1 e/eem+ r ?is exhibition ( pi\s (fices to ,8 "m ?an t gift ( a heav5ly k+dom1 :i*1 aft] triumph+ ov] ,8 pa9s1 ,he conf]r$4 ,= if x be pi\s to grant p>don to ! ?ief1 mu* m pi\s is x t ! ,son %\ld %ew su* solicit\s hon\r to ,8 ,"m3 ,behold1 ,he says1 ?y son1 ,behold ?y "m4 ,*ri/ te/ifi$ f ! ,cross1 & di/ribut$ ! (fices ( piety betwe5 ! "m & ! disciple4 ,! ,"l made n only a public b also a private ,te/am5t1 & ,john sign$ ?is ,8 ,te/am5t1 a witness wor?y ( s great a ,te/ator1 a good ,te/am5t1 n ( money b ( et]nal life1 writt5 n ) ink1 b by ! ,_s ( ! liv+ ,god1 ,:o says1 ,my tongue is ! p5 ( a ready writ]4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 lxxxviii4 #d1 #e4 #aaj4 ,nor did ,m>y fall bel[ :at became ! ,"m ( ,*ri/4 ,:5 ! ,apo/les fl$ %e /ood be=e ! ,cross1 & ) pi\s eyes look$ ^u ! w\nds ( h] ,son1 = %e expect$ to see n ! dea? ( h] ,(fspr+1 b ! salvation ( ! _w4 ,or p]haps because %e :o 0 ! ,palace#bgf ( ! ,k+ _h le>nt t ! r$emption ( ! _w w\ld ensue f ! dea? ( h] ,son1 %e ?\ght t by h] own dea? %e might add some?+ to ! g5]al good4 ,b ,jesus ne$$ no help] = ! r$emption ( all1 ,:o )\t any help] sav$ all4 ,:]e=e ,he says1 ,i am become l a man )\t help2 free among ! dead4 ,he receiv$ ! affection ( ,8 ,"m1 b ,he s\ght n aid f o!rs4 #aaa4 ,imitate h]1 ye holy mo!rs1 :o 9 h] only & belov$ ,son exhibit$ su* an example ( mat]nal virtue1 = y\r *ildr5 _c be de>] to y ?an h]s 01 nor did ! ,virg9 seek consolation 9 ! be>+ ( ano!r son4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,s4 ,pet4 ii4 #ah4 #aab4 ,ma/]s1 comm& y\r s]vants n z y\r inf]iors 9 rank1 b z rememb]+ t !y are p>tak]s ( ! same nature z y\rselves4 ,s]vants also1 s]ve y\r ma/]s *e]fully1 = e "o ought *e]fully to endure t /ate :]eunto he is born2 & obey n only ! good1 b also ! fr[>d4 ,= :at m]it has y\r s]vice1 if ye s]ve ! good dilig5tly2 b if ye s]ve ! fr[>d also ye h m]it1 = nei!r d ! free obta9 any rew>d1 if1 hav+ transgress$1 !y are puni%$ by ! judges1 b h]e9 lies _! m]it if !y suff] wrongfully4 ,?us if ye1 consid]+ ,jesus ,*ri/1 s]ve ev5 au/]e ma/]s ) pati5ce1 ye w h y\r rew>d4 ,= ! ,"l ,himself suff]$1 ! j f ! unju/1 & ) admirable pati5ce nail$ our s9s to ,8 ,cross1 t he :o %all imitate ,him may wa% away 8 s9s 9 ,8 blood4 #aac4 ,9 %ort1 turn all ( y to ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,take pleasure 9 ?is life s t x be ) a good consci5ce2 let ! hope ( immortality make y pati5t ( dea?1 let y\r assurance ( ! resurrection be confirm$ by ! grace ( ,*ri/2 let !re be tru? & simplicity1 fai? & confid5ce1 ab/95ce & hol9ess1 indu/ry & sobriety1 mode/ conv]sation1 le>n+ )\t vanity1 sobriety ( doctr9e1 fai? n intoxicat$ by h]esy4 ,! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ be ) y all1 ,am54 ,,lett] ,,lxiv#bgg ,s4 ,,ambrose replies to ,ir5u1 :o _h ask$ :y ! manna1 :i* 0 giv5 to ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 0 n giv5 n[1 t ! ,body ( ,*ri/1 ,:i* is giv5 to ,*ri/ians1 is ! true ,manna1 ( :i* ! o!r 0 a type2 z x 0 also ( ,div9e ,wisdom1 :i* is ! food ( s\ls4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,ir5,,u1 ,,greet+4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john vi4 #eh4 #a4 ,,y ask me :y ! ,"l ,god does n n[ ra9 manna z ,he did on our fa!rs4 ,if y consid]1 ,he does ra9 manna f heav5 on ^? :o s]ve ,him1 & t day by day4 ,! e>?ly manna inde$ is to ?is v day f\nd 9 _m places1 b x is n n[ an ev5t s miracul\s because t :i* is p]fect is come4 ,n[ t :i* is p]fect is ! ,bread f heav51 ! ,body born ( ! ,virg91 z to :i* ! ,gospel suffici5tly in/ructs u4 ,o h[ greatly does ?is excel :at w5t be=e x6 ,= !y :o eat t manna or bread1 are dead1 b he t eate? ( ?is bread %all live = ev]4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 iv4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xvi4 #ae1 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xvi4 #bd4 #b4 ,b !re is also a spiritual manna1 ! dew t is ( spiritual ,wisdom1 :i* desc5ds f heav5 ^u ^? :o s9c]ely seek = x1 & :i* wat]s ! s\ls ( ! righte\s1 & puts sweetness into _! m\?s4 ,:]e=e he :o compreh5ds ?is out-p\r+ ( div9e wisdom receives pleasure f x1 nor requires any o!r food1 nor lives by bread alone1 b by e ^w ( ,god4 ,he :o is m curi\s1 w ask :at t is :i* is sweet] ?an honey4 ,! s]vant ( ,god answ]s him1 ,?is is ! bread :i* ! ,"l ha? giv5 y to eat4 ,& he> fur!r :at ?is bread is1 ! ^w1 he says1 :i* ! ,"l ha? comm&$4 ,n[ ?is food s comm&$ by ,god n\ri%es ! s\l ( ! wise1 imp>t+ light & sweetness1 bright5$ by ! beams ( tru?1 & communicat+ to x ! soo?+ sweetness ( div]s virtues & ! ^w ( wisdom l t ( an honey-comb2 = pleasant words1 x is writt5 9 ! ,prov]bs1 are z an honey-comb4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xiii4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xvii4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xiii4 #ba4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxxii4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxiv4 #da4 #c4 ,& n[ he> ! reason :y x 0 small2 x 0 because a gra9 ( mu/>d-se$ :i* is comp>$ to ! k+dom ( heav5 is also small1 & because fai?1 :i* is z a gra9 ( mu/>d-se$1 c remove m\nta9s & ca/ !m into ! sea4 ,aga91 ! k+dom ( heav5 is l leav51 :i* a woman took & hid 9 ?ree measures ( meal1 till ! :ole 0 leav5$4 ,aga91 ,moses gr\nd ! head ( ! gold5 calf to p[d]1 & ca/ x into wat]1 & made ! p dr9k ( x2 = _! he>t 0 h>d5$ by ! greatness ( _! p]fidy1 & he did ?us t x might be s(t5$ & made ref9$ by fai?4 ,la/ly1 t woman :o gr9ds meal well & f9e %all be tak51 b %e :o gr9ds ill %all be left4 ,sid5ote3 ,cant4 iii4 #f4 #d4 ,foll[ !n ^! examples z reg>ds ?y fai?1 t ?\ maye/ be l t s\l :i* excites 9 itself ! love ( ,*ri/1 & :i*1 z x asc5ds al(t1 is admir$ by ! ho/ ( heav52 t x may rise )\t imp$im5t1 t x may so> above ?is _w ) joy & gladness1 lift+ itself on high l ! v9e /ock & l ! smoke1 s5d+ =? ! fragrance ( a holy resurrection1 & ! sweetness ( fai?1 z x is writt51 ,:o is ?is t come? out ( ! wild]ness l ! /ock ( v9e burn$ ) smoke1 p]fum$ ) myrrh & frank9c5se1 ) all p[d]s ( o9tm5t8 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxx4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxli4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,rev4 viii4 #c1 #d4 #e4 ,! ref9$ nature ( ?is fai? is well express$ by be+ comp>$ ) p[d] or by ! m5tion ( p]fume2 = we read 9 ,exodus ( t prophetic inc5se :i* is ! pray] ( ! ,sa9ts1 z be+ a subtile p]fume & comp\nd$ ( _m ?+s1 t x may be set =? 9 ! sight ( ! ,"l1 z ,david also says1 ,let my pray] be set =? 9 ,?y sight z ! inc5se4 ,& s x is 9 ! ,greek also1 4 ,& 9 ! ,revelation ( ,john we read t an ,angel /ood at ! ,alt>1 hav+ a gold5 c5s]2 & !re 0 giv5 unto him mu* inc5se1 t he %\ld (f] x ) ! pray]s ( all sa9ts ^u ! gold5 alt> :i* 0 be=e ! ?rone4 ,& ! smoke ( ! inc5se1 x is said1 ) ! pray]s ( ! ,sa9ts1 asc5d$ up be=e ,god out ( ! ,angel's h&4 ,sid5ote3 ,cant4 vii4 #b4 #f4 ,small too is ! navel & ! belly ( t s\l :i* asc5ds up to ,*ri/1 & !re=e x is prais$ by ! words ( ! sp\se say+1 ,?y navel is l a r\nd goblet1 :i* wante? n liquor1 ?y belly is l an heap ( :eat set ab\t ) lilies4 ,= x is r\nd$ & poli%$ ) all k9ds ( le>n+1 & is a spiritual dr9k n fail+ 9 fulness1 & 9 ! k ( heav5ly secrets4 ,! belly ( ! s\l is also l ! navel1 my/ical1 & n only /rong food :]eby ! he>t is /r5g!n$1 b also sweet & fl[]y food :]eby x is delight$1 is receiv$ !re94 ,& p]haps ?is is :at ,moses meant1 t by _m & pi\s pray]s ! sacrilege 0 to be aton$ =4 ,sid5ote3 ,wisd4 vii4 #bb4 ,sid5ote3 ,rev4 xviii4 #bb4 #g4 ,9 ! book ( ,k+s also1 :5 ! ,"l reveal$ ,himself to holy ,elijah1 a small /ill voice 0 fir/ he>d1 & !n ! ,"l reveal$ ,himself to him2 !reby to tea* u t bodily ?+s are solid & gross1 b su* z are spiritual t5d] & s f9e z n to be p]ceptible to ! eye4 ,9 ! same way we read 9 ! book ( ,wisdom t ! ,_s ( ,wisdom is subtile & lively = 9 h] is an und]/&+ _s1 holy1 "o only1 manifold1 subtile & lively2 & %e gr9ds h] words be=e %e speaks1 t nei!r h] mode ( spee* nor h] mean+ may give (f5ce4 ,la/ly1 x %all be said to ,babylon h]self1 :5 ab\t to be de/roy$1 ,& ! s\nd ( a mill/one %all be he>d no m at all 9 !e4 #h4 ,! manna !n 0 f9e1 & 0 ga!r$ ea* day1 n res]v$ = ! day foll[+2 because ! extemporane\s inv5tions ( ,wisdom please ! mo/2 :5 made at leisure !y excite n ! same admiration z :5 /ruck out at ! mom5t by ! sp>k ( g5ius4 ,or x may be t future my/]ies are reveal$ h]e93 ! manna kept till ! ris+ ( ! sun 0 unfit to be eat51 9 o!r words1 aft] ! com+ ( ,*ri/1 x lo/ its grace4 ,= :5 ! ,sun ( ,righte\sness arose1 & ! m illu/ri\s ,sacram5ts ( ! ,body & ,blood ( ,*ri/ appe>$1 l[] ?+s 7 to cease1 & ! p 7 to take 9 _! /ead :at 0 m p]fect4 ,f>ewell2 love me1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxv4 ,,?is lett] conta9s a my/ical explanation ( ! /atem5t 9 ,exodus xxiv4 #f4 t ,moses put half ! blood ( ! sacrifices into basons & p\r$ half on ! alt>4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,simplicianus1 ,,greet+4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxiv4 #f4 #a4 ,,y 7 p]plex$1 y tell me1 :5 read+ t ,moses1 aft] (f]+ sacrifice & ! immolation ( salut>y victims to ! ,"l1 put half ( ! blood 9 basons1 & spr9kl$ half on ! alt>1 to "k :at c\ld be ! purport ( ?is4 ,b :y ne$ y d\bt & inquire ( me1 :5 = ! sake ( ! fai?1 & ( acquir+ ,div9e k1 y h trav]s$ ! :ole _w1 & night & day h devot$ ! :ole "t ( y\r life to con/ant read+8 ,?us ) y\r ke5 intellect y h embrac$ all ! objects ( ! und]/&+1 & are wont to prove z conc]ns ev5 ! books ( philosophy1 h[ f> !y deviate f ! tru?1 _m ( !m be+ s futile t ! words ( _! writ]s p]i%$ soon] ?an _! life4 #b4 ,b s9ce ga!r+ words1 l money1 is ( great pr(it1 & great increase is !reby obta9$ = ! g5]al good ( trade1 ,i _c refra9 f m5tion+ h[ wond]ful is t division ( ! blood4 ,= "p ( x seems to signify ! moral1 & "p ! my/ical discipl9e ( wisdom4 ,t "p :i* is put into basons is moral1 t :i* is spr9kl$ on ! alt> is my/ical2 9 t by ! ,div9e gift & a c]ta9 inspiration x is in/ill$ into m5's m9ds1 t ! s5tim5ts !y conceive ( ,god may be suitable & full ( fai?4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 xii4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts vii4 #ee4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cx4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxxiv4 #aj1 #aa4 #c4 ,moreov]1 !y :o h spok5 ( ,8 maje/y1 & ( heav5ly ?+s1 :e!r apo/les or holy prophets1 h only d>$ to speak ( su* ?+s z 7 %ewn !m by revelation4 ,h5ce ,paul has te/ifi$ 9 8 ,epi/le t he 0 caught up into ,p>adise1 & he>d words :i* x is n lawful = a man to utt]2 ,/eph5 also saw ! heav5s op5$1 & ,jesus /&+ on ! "r h& ( ,god1 & ! ,prophet ,david saw ,him sitt+ on ,8 "r h&4 ,& :at %all ,i say ( ,moses1 ( :om ! ,scripture says t !re arose n su* a prophet s9ce 9 ,israel1 :o knew ! ,"l face to face1 9 all ! signs & ! wond]s :i* he did 9 ! l& ( ,egypt4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xx4 #bb4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 iv4 #ab4 #d4 ,! my/ical "p !re=e is (f]$ to ,god1 ,:o by ! brightness ( ! ,div9e ,wisdom1 ,^: ,fa!r & ,p>5t ,he is1 quick5s ! vig\r ( ! s\l1 & enlight5s ! m9d4 ,b ! ,wisdom ( ,god is ,*ri/1 on ,^: brea/ ,john lay1 t f t secret s\rce ( wisdom he might be kn[n to h imbib$ ,div9e my/]ies4 ,he himself1 consci\s ( 8 gift1 has record$ ?is1 = he dread$ to claim = himself1 & to ascribe to 8 own g5ius t :i* he _h receiv$4 ,! ,"l also said to ! ,apo/les1 op5+ _! m\?s1 ,receive ye ! ,holy ,gho/1 :]eby ,he decl>$ t ,he is ! same ,:o said to ,moses1 ,i w op5 ?y m\?1 & tea* !e :at ?\ %alt say4 ,:]e=e ?is wisdom1 div9e1 unspeakable1 unadult]at$ & incorruptible1 p\rs h] grace into ! m9ds ( h] sa9ts1 & discloses to !m k t !y may behold h] glory4 #e4 ,b t is ! discipl9e ( moral wisdom :i* is p\r$ into basons1 & is tak5 & drank f !m4 ,! basons !re=e are ! organs ( ! s5ses4 ,! basons are ! two eyes1 ! e>s1 ! nose1 ! m\? & o!r p>ts suitable to ?is function2 = ! eyes are ! recipi5ts & m9i/]s ( sight1 ! e>s ( he>+1 ! nose ( smell1 ! m\? ( ta/e1 & s ) ! re/4 ,into ^! basons t ,^w 9 ,:om is ! ,head%ip ( ! prie/ly & prophetic (fice p\r$ ! half ( ,8 blood2 t ,he might quick5 & animate ! irrational p>ts ( our nature1 & end[ !m ) reason4 #f4 ,aga91 hav+ rehe>s$ & proclaim$ ! precepts ( ! ,law to ! p1 & be+ ab\t to expla9 ! mean+ ( t my/ical ark ( ! te/imony1 & ( ! c&le/ick1 & ( ! c5s]s1 he slew victims1 & (f]$ sacrifice1 spr9kl+ half ( ! blood on ! sacr$ alt>1 & putt+ half 9 basons4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 iv4 #ab4 #g4 ,a division !re=e is made betwe5 t my/ical or div9e & moral wisdom4 ,= ! is a divid] ( s\ls & ( virtues3 ! is ! ,^w ( ,god1 quick & p[]ful1 :i* pi]ces & p5etrates ev5 to ! divid+ asund] ( ! s\l1 & :i* also di/+ui%es & divides virtues1 ^: m9i/]1 ,moses1 by ! division ( ! blood1 di/+ui%$ ! k9ds ( virtue4 #h4 ,& =asmu* z no?+ is s emphatically decl>$ 9 ! ,law z ,*ri/'s ,adv5t1 or prefigur$ z ,8 ,passion1 consid] :e!r ?is be n ! sav+ victim :i* ,god ! ,^w (f]$ by ,himself1 & sacrific$ 9 ,8 own body4 ,= fir/ bo? 9 ! ,gospel & also 9 ! ,law ,he taught u moral discipl9e1 & manife/$ x 9 ,8 own pati5ce & 9 v act & de$1 transfus+ into our lives & s5ses1 z if into basons1 ! v sub/ance & m>r[ z x 7 ( wisdom1 & quick5+ !reby m5's m9ds to be a se$-plot ( virtue1 & in/ruct$ 9 piety1 & !n1 draw+ ne> ! alt>1 ,he p\r$ out ! blood ( ,8 (f]+4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 ix4 #b4 #i4 ,%\ld y *oose !n to und]/& x ?us1 ! s5se is pi\s2 ! int]pretation also :i* foll[s t ( ,solomon is1 if y pref] x1 equally concordant1 namely1 t :]eas ! prophet ,moses put ! blood into basons1 ?is is ! same blood :]e( x is writt5 t ,wisdom ha? m+l$ h] w9e1 bidd+ m5 to =sake fooli%ness1 & seek aft] und]/&+4 ,f ! bason !n we dr9k wisdom1 discipl9e1 und]/&+1 correction1 am5dm5t ( life1 regulation ( habits & c\nsels1 ! grace ( piety1 increase ( virtue1 a f\nta9 ( pl5ty4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #bi4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xix4 #cd4 #aj4 ,b by ?is spr9kl+ ! blood on ! ,alt> y may und]/& ! cleans+ ( ! _w1 ! remission ( all s9s4 ,= ,he spr9kles t blood on ! ,alt> z a ,victim to atone = ! s9s ( _m4 ,= ! ,victim is a ,lamb1 b a ,lamb n ( irrational nature b ( div9e p[]1 ( ,:i* x is said1 ,behold ! ,lamb ( ,god :i* take? away ! s9 ( ! _w4 ,= n only has ,he cleans$ ) ,8 blood ! s9s ( all m51 b has also gift$ !m ) div9e p[]4 ,does n ,he seem to y to h inde$ %$ 8 blood1 f ,^: side blood & wat] fl[$ ov] ! v alt> ( 8 ,passion8 ,f>ewell2 love me z y d1 ) ! affection ( a p>5t4 ,,lett] ,,lxvi4 ,,"h is a my/ical exposition ( ,a>on's tak+ ! e>r+s ( ! wom5 to make ! gold5 calf1 & ( o!r details connect$ ) x4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,romulus4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxxii4 #b4 #a4 ,,!re is no d\bt t lett]-writ+ 0 inv5t$ t we might hold a sort ( conv]se ) ! abs5t1 b ?is becomes m excell5t 9 use & example :5 frequ5t & pleasant colloquies pass betwe5 a p>5t & 8 sons1 :]eby is really produc$ a sort ( image ( actual pres5ce1 ev5 ?\gh !y are sep>ate 9 body2 = by su* (fices love atta9s its gr[?1 j z x is augm5t$ by our mutual lett]s betwe5 ourselves4 ,all ?is ,i beg9 to exp]i5ce mu* m abundantly 9 ^! la/ addresses ( y\r affection1 :]e9 y h ?\ght fit to ask me ) :at int5t ,a>on took ! gold f ! p :5 !y requir$ gods to be made !m1 & :y ! head ( a calf 0 fa%ion$ ) t gold1 & :y ,moses 0 s deeply inc5s$ t he comm&$ e man to rise ^u 8 neighb\r & slay him ) ! sword4 ,= x is a great ?+ t ! abs5t %\ld suff] no loss ei!r ( k9dness or ( ! lib]al communication ( mutual k4 ,my s5tim5ts on ?is po9t1 !re=e1 z y require x1 ,i w (f] = ! purpose r ( comp>ison ?an ( in/ruction4 #b4 ,:ile ,moses 0 receiv+ ! ,law on ,m\nt ,s9ai ! p 7 ) ,a>on ! ,prie/4 ,prone z !y 7 to transgress1 we d n f9d t !y committ$ sacrilege s long z ! ,law 0 be+ deliv]$1 b :5 ! ,div9e ,voice ceas$1 s9 ov]took !m1 s t !y requir$ gods to be made !m4 ,a>on1 ?us con/ra9$1 ask$ = _! r+s & ! wom5's e>r+s1 :i*1 :5 giv5 to him1 he ca/ into ! fire1 & ! head ( a calf 0 molt5 ( !m4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxxv4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxxii4 #b4 #c4 ,we c nei!r excuse ?is great prie/1 nor d>e we condemn him4 ,x 0 n h[ev] unadvis$ly t he depriv$ ! ,jews ( _! r+s & e>r+s2 = !y :o design$ sacrilege c\ld h nei!r ! seal ( fai? nor ornam5ts ( _! e>s4 ,! patri>* ,jacob too hid ! e>r+s along ) ! images ( ! /range gods1 :5 he hid !m 9 ,%e*em1 t no "o might come to "k ( ! sup]/itions ( ! ,g5tiles4 ,& he said well1 ,break (f ! gold5 e>r+s :i* are 9 ! e>s ( y\r wives2 n z leav+ ! m5 _! e>r+s1 b 9 ord] to %ew t !y _h !m n4 ,fitly also are ! e>r+s tak5 f ! wom51 t ,eve may n aga9 he> ! voice ( ! s]p5t4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,k+s xii4 #cj4 #d4 ,because !y _h li/5$ to sacrilegi\s c\nsel1 an image ( sacrilege 0 =m$ by ! melt+ ( _! e>r+s2 = he :o he>s amiss is wont to p]petrate sacrilege4 ,:y ! head ( a calf came =?1 ! sequel %ews1 = x 0 signifi$ !reby1 ei!r t 9 "t to come ,j]oboam w\ld introduce ?is k9d ( sacrilege1 & t ! p ( ! ,hebrews %\ld wor%ip gold5 calves2 or else t all unbelief be>s ! semblance ( brutal & savage folly4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxix4 #e1 #f4 #e4 ,moses1 inc5s$ by ?is unwor?y act1 broke ! tables1 & gr\nd ! head ( ! calf to p[d]1 t he might aboli% all traces ( _! impiety4 ,! fir/ ,tables 7 brok5 9 ord] to ! re/oration ( ! second1 :]eby1 ?r\gh ! prea*+ ( ! ,gospel1 unbelief 0 brok5 to pieces1 & done away4 ,& ?us ,moses br\ght d[n ?is ,egyptian pride1 & repress$ ?is self-exalt+ arrogance1 by ! au?ority ( ! et]nal ,law4 ,:]e=e ,david also says1 ,! ,"l %all break ! c$>s ( ,libanus1 & %all r$uce !m to pieces1 z a calf ( ,libanus4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xxv4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xv4 #ed1 #ee4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cx4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xix4 #cj4 #f4 ,! p drank up all _! p]fidy & pride1 t impiety & arrogance might n dr9k !m up4 ,= x is bett] t e "o %\ld prevail ov] ! fle% & its vices1 t x may n be said t prevail+#bgh dea? ha? swall[$ him up1 b r1 ,dea? is swall[$ up 9 victory2 ,o dea?1 :]e is ?y /+1 ,o grave1 :]e is ?y victory8 ,& ( ! ,"l x is said1 ,he %all dr9k ( ! brook 9 ! way2 = ,he receiv$ ! v9eg>1 t ,he might dr9k up ! temptations ( all m54 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxxii4 #bf1 #bg4 #g4 ,b 9 8 caus+ e man to slay 8 neighb\r1 ! p>5ts _! *ildr51 ! bro!r 8 bro!r1 we f9d an evid5t precept t religion is to be pref]r$ to fri5d%ip1 piety to k9dr$4 ,= t is true piety :i* pref]s div9e ?+s to human1 et]nal to temporal4 ,:]e=e also ,moses himself said to ! sons ( ,levi1 ,:o is on ! ,"l's side1 let him come to me4 ,& he said unto !m1 ,?us sai? ! ,"l ,god ( ,israel1 ,put e man 8 sword by 8 side1 & g ?r\gh\t ! camp1 t ?us1 by ! contemplation & love ( ! ,div9e ,maje/y all human ties & affections might be de/roy$4 ,x is writt5 t ?ree ?\s& m5 7 sla91 nor ne$ we feel any jeal\sy ( ! numb] be+ s great1 = x is bett] t by ! puni%m5t ( a few ! body %\ld be exon]at$1 ?an t v5geance %\ld be tak5 on all2 nor inde$ does any puni%m5t ( wrong aga9/ ,god appe> too sev]e4 ,sid5ote3 ,num4 xviii4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 ix4 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 iv4 #ab4 #h4 ,aga91 ! m9i/ry ( ! ,levites1 ^: portion is ,god1 0 *os5 = ?is "w1 z be+ m holy ?an ! o!rs3 = !y "k n h[ to sp>e _! own :o "k no?+ ( _! own1 = to ! holy ,god is ev]y?+4 ,n[ he is ! true ,levite & puni%] & av5g]1 :o kills ! fle% t he may pres]ve ! _s1 su* z he 0 :o says1 ,i keep "u my body1 & br+ x into subjection4 ,& :o are su* close neighb\rs z ! fle% & ! s\l8 ,:at is s ak9 to u z ! passions ( ! body8 ,^! ! good ,levite slays )9 himself ) t spiritual sword :i* is ! ^w ( ,god1 %>p & p[]ful4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke ii4 #ce4 #i4 ,!re is also a sword ( ! ,_s1 :i* pi]ces ! s\l1 z 0 said to ,m>y1 ,a sword %all pi]ce ?r\gh ?y own s\l also1 t ! ?\ghts ( _m he>ts may be reveal$4 ,is n ! fle% unit$ ) ! s\l by a k9d ( frat]nal bond8 ,is n disc\rse also relat$ & ak9 to our m9d8 ,:5 !re=e we *eck our disc\rse1 t we may n incur ! s9 ( mu* speak+1 we put aside ! rights ( blood1 & loose ! bonds ( ?is frat]nal connexion4 ,?us by ! =ce ( reason ! s\l sev]s f itself its irrational &1 z x 71 cognate "p4 #aj4 ,& s ,moses taught ! p to rise aga9/ _! neighb\rs1 by :om fai? 0 9 dang] ( be+ mock$1 & virtue h9d]$1 t :atev] 9 u 0 /ray+ f virtue1 p]plex$ by error1 or entangl$ 9 vice might be cut (f4 ,by ?is direction to ! p he obta9$ n only a mitigation ( ! ,div9e wra? & a turn+ away ( (f5ce1 b ev5 conciliat$ = !m grace4 #aa4 ,?us1 accord+ to our appreh5sion1 we h expla9$1 s9ce y ask$ x1 our s5tim5ts4 ,& d y1 if y h aught pref]able1 imp>t x to u1 t f y & f ourselves we may le>n :i* to *oose & foll[4 ,f>ewell3 love me z a son1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxvii4 ,s4 ,,ambrose beg9s by po9t+ out t ,moses def]r$ to ,a>on 9 matt]s connect$ ) ! ,prie/hood1 & !n goes on to dwell on ! r>ity & ! bless+ ( true p5it5ce4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,simplicianus1 ,,greet+4 ,sid5ote3 ,num4 xii4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxxiv4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxxiv4 #bh4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 iv4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,num4 xii4 #a4 #a4 ,,! greatness ( ea* p]son z reg>ds 8 own functions is taught u 9 t ,scripture lesson by :i* y\r att5tion has be5 ju/ly attract$1 t ,moses1 ?an :om no man saw ,god m intimately1 nei!r arose !re a prophet s9ce 9 ,israel :om ! ,"l knew face to face2 he :o 0 con/antly ) ! ,"l =ty days & nights1 :5 he receiv$ ! law 9 ! ,m\nt1 he1 ,i say1 to :om ! ,"l gave ! words :i* he %\ld speak1 is f\nd to h approv$ ! c\nsel ( 8 bro!r ,a>on m ?an 8 own4 ,0 !re !n any man m prud5t & le>n$ ?an ,moses8 ,nay1 ( ,a>on himself we aft]w>ds read t toge!r ) ,miriam he transgress$ conc]n+ ! ,e?iopian woman4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xviii4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xvi4 #ca4 #b4 ,b ,i w\ld h y c>efully consid] ?is v ?+1 h[ ,moses excell$ 9 k1 ,a>on 9 c\nsel4 ,moses 0 ! greate/ prophet1 :o said ( ,*ri/1 ,l unto me1 unto ,him %all ye he>k54 ,& ! ,"l ,himself says ( him1 if !y he> n ,moses & ! prophets1 nei!r w !y be p]suad$1 ?\gh "o rose f ! dead4 ,9 ! matt] ( prophecy !re=e ,moses is pref]r$ z a prophet2 b :]e ! subject & function & (fice relates to ! ,prie/hood1 ,a>on is pref]r$ z be+ a ,prie/4 ,let u n[ treat ! passage itself4 ,sid5ote3 ,lev4 x4 #af-ah4 #c4 ,a he-goat 0 sla9 = s92 (f]$ = an :ole burnt-(f]+4 ,moses aft]w>ds s\ght = x1 & x 0 burnt4 ,& he 0 angry ) ,eleaz> & ,i?am>1 ! sons ( ,a>on :i* 7 left alive1 say+1 ,:]e=e h ye n eat5 ! s9-(f]+ 9 ! holy place1 see+ x is mo/ holy1 & ,god ha? giv5 x y to be> ! iniquity ( ! congregation8 ,ye %\ld inde$ h eat5 x 9 ! holy place z ,i comm&$4 ,n[ :5 ,a>on saw t ,moses 0 angry he repli$ to him meekly1 ,behold1 ?is day h !y (f]$ _! s9-(f]+ & _! burnt-(f]+ be=e ! ,"l1 & su* ?+s h befall5 me1 & if ,i _h eat5 ! s9-(f]+ to-day1 %\ld x h be5 accept$ 9 ! sight ( ! ,"l8 ,& :5 ,moses he>d t1 he 0 cont5t4 ,let u consid] :at ^! ?+s mean4 #d4 ,n to s9 is an attribute ( ,god alone3 to am5d & correct "o's error & to d p5ance = "o's s9 is ! "p ( a wise man4 ,b ?is is v difficult 9 ?is human life4 ,= :at is s r>e z to f9d a man :o w convict himself1 & condemn 8 own act8 ,r>e is ! confession ( s91 r>e is p5it5ce1 r>e among m5 is ! admission ( t ^w4 ,nature & %ame bo? recoil f x2 nature1 because all are "u s91 & he :o we>s fle% is subject to transgression4 ,?us ! nature ( ! fle%1 & ! allurem5ts ( ! _w are repugnant to innoc5ce & integrity4 ,%ame recoils also1 because e man blu%es to confess 8 own fault1 ?9k+ m ( ! pres5t ?an ( ! future4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xiv4 #f4 #e4 ,n[ ,moses desir$ to f9d a s\l free f s91 t x might lay aside ! sl\gh ( error1 & dep>t1 reliev$ f transgression1 )\t any cause ( %ame )9 itself4 ,b su* a s\l he f\nd n1 because an irrational impulse comes quickly on1 & a c]ta9 flame1 ^: motions are v swift1 fe$s ^u ! s\l1 & burns up its innoc5ce4 ,= ! future is outweigh$ by ! pres5t1 mod]ation by viol5ce1 wor? by numb]s1 sob]ness by pleasure1 h>dness by luxury1 sadness by joy1 au/]ity by bl&i%m5ts1 sl[ness by too great precipitance4 ,& iniquity1 :i* sugge/s occasions ( do+ evil1 is a ?+ swift 9 its nature1 = its feet are swift to %$ blood2 b all virtue uses g5tle & long delays1 judg+ be=eh& & look+ n>r[ly into :at is to be und]tak54 ,& ?us ! good m9d scrut9izes its own c\nsels1 & exam9es be=eh& :at is becom+ & excell5t2 b 9 iniquity ! act out/rips consid]ation4 ,p5it5ce !re=e is t>dy & aba%$1 because x is oppress$ & drawn back by pres5t %ame2 hav+1 9 itself1 reg>d only to ?+s future1 ! hope :]e( is late1 ! fruit t>dy1 & s ! desire ( !m is t>dy also4 #f4 ,dur+ ^! /riv+s ( hope & virtue %amelessness runs onw>d1 & by ! gl>e ( ?+s pres5t1 p5it5ce is exclud$1 its affections are1 z x 71 burnt up1 & all t has respect to x is lo/4 ,! ,law seeks & f9ds x n1 = x is scor*$ by ! heat & smoke ( iniquity1 & ! ang]1 z x 71 ( ! ,law is r\s$4 ,moses says t ! s9-(f]+ ought to h be5 eat5 9 ! holy place1 & rebukes ! prie/s z remiss2 ,a>on replies t ! prie/ly judgm5t ought to be cauti\s2 t su* a function mu/ n be lightly entru/$ to an uns\nd consci5ce1 le/ ?is error be worse ?an ! fir/4 ,= by a fil?y vessel w9e or oil is easily ta9t$ & spoilt4 #g4 ,b h[ c\ld s9 be burnt out :5 ! fire 0 /range fire2 & ?is 9 ! sight ( ! ,"l to ,:om ev5 hidd5 ?+s are kn[n8 ,c x please ! ,"l1 if a man1 :ile he is yet engag$ 9 s91 & keeps unrighte\sness 9 8 he>t1 pr(esses t he is do+ p5ance8 ,x is ! same ?+ z if "o :o is sick %\ld feign himself well1 he w only become worse2 = ! pret5ce ( heal? c avail him no?+2 s9ce x is b %ad[$ =? by words1 n su/a9$ by any support ( virtue4 #h4 ,?is /range fire !n is lu/1 ?is /range fire is e inc5tive ( cupidity1 ?is /range fire is all burn+ av>ice4 ,by ?is fire man is n cleans$ b r burn$ up4 ,= :]e ?is /range fire is1 if any man (f] himself 9 ! sight ( ! ,"l1 ! cele/ial fire consumes him z x did ,nadab & ,abihu :o 7 burn$ toge!r ) ^? sacrifices :i* _h be5 (f]$ = s9 on ! sacr$ ,alt>s4 ,he !re=e :o w\ld cleanse 8 s9 let him remove f him /range fire4 ,let him (f] himself to t fire only :i* burns up ! fault n ! man4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 iii4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 ix4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 ,luke xix4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 xii4 #bi4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xxiii4 #dc4 #i4 ,& :o ?is fire is1 let u le>n f ! words1 t ,jesus %all baptize ) ! ,holy ,gho/ & ) fire4 ,?is is t fire :i* dri$ up h] issue ( blood :o _h suff]$ x = twelve ye>s2 t fire1 :i* took away ! s9 ( ,s4 ,zac*u :5 he said t he w\ld give half ( 8 goods to ! poor1 & if he _h tak5 any ?+ f any man w\ld re/ore f\rfold4 ,?is is t fire1 :i* wip$ away ! ?ief's crime1 = ,he is a consum+ fire ,:o said1 ,to-day %alt ?\ be ) ,me 9 ,p>adise4 ,?us ,he heal$ ^? 9 :om ,he f\nd a simple & pure confession2 no malice1 no fraud4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxvii4 #d4 #aj4 ,judas moreov] c\ld n obta9 a rem$y1 al?\gh he said1 ,i h s9n$1 9 t ,i h betray$ ! innoc5t blood1 = he *]i%$ )9 8 brea/ /range fire1 :i* urg$ him on to de/roy himself4 ,he 0 n wor?y to be heal$1 = he wept n ?r\gh conv]sion ( 8 inmo/ m9d1 nor did he dilig5tly d p5ance2 = su* is ! love ( ! ,"l ,jesus t ,he w\ld h grant$ p>don ev5 to him1 _h he wait$ = ! m]cy ( ,*ri/4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john iv4 #cd4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xxx4 #ae4 #aa4 ,?is fault !re=e ! prie/s _c remove1 nor ! s9 ( him :o (f]s himself 9 guile1 & /ill h>b\rs a desire ( transgress+4 ,= !y _c eat ( t :i* is full ( fraud1 & has ! s]p5t's sc> )92 = ! food ( ! prie/ lies 9 ! remission ( s9s4 ,:]e=e ,*ri/ ! *ief ( ,prie/s says1 ,my meat is to d ! w ( ,my ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav54 ,:at is ! w ( ,god b ?is1 ,9 return+ & re/ %all ye be sav$8 ,9 ! guileful man !re=e !re is no food4 ,nei!r aga9 c he ta/e ! sweetness ( a fea/ ^: consci5ce is n s9c]e & pure2 = ! bitt]ness ( fraud takes away ! sweetness ( ! vi&s2 & an evil consci5ce w n p]mit p5it5ce to refre% & fe$ ! guilty s\l4 ,sid5ote3 ,lev4 xvi4 #bg4 #ab4 ,su* affections !re=e1 su* petitions1 su* p5it5ce are nei!r useful nor a pleasure to ! prie/s4 ,& t he-goat (f]$ z an :ole burnt (f]+ = s9 0 des]v$ly burnt1 because /range fire 0 f\nd 9 ! sacrifice4 ,on t acc\nt x 0 n a pleas+ & acceptable sacrifice to ,god2 = t is n accept$ :i* has n be5 approv$ among ! ri*es ( s9c]ity & tru?4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xvi4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxiv4 #dj #ac4 ,& s else:]e also y read ( two he-goats1 "o :]eon 0 ! lot ( ! ,"l1 ! o!r t ( ! scape-goat1 & t t :]eon 0 ! lot ( ! ,"l 0 (f]$ & sacrific$1 :ile ! "o :]eon 0 ! lot ( ! scape-goat 0 s5t into ! wild]ness to take away ! iniquities ( ! p1 or ( any s9n]4 ,= z !re are two m5 9 ! field1 & "o ( !m %all be tak5 & ! o!r left1 s are !re two he-goats1 "o ( :i* is us$ = sacrifice1 & ! o!r s5t into ! wild]ness4 ,! "o is ( no use1 nei!r to be eat5 nor f$ ^u by ! sons ( ! prie/s4 ,= z 9 matt]s ( food1 :at is good is eat51 :at is useless or bad is ?r[n away1 9 ! same way we call good works fe/ive1 z fit = eat+4 ,sid5ote3 ,lev4 xxv4 #f4 #ad4 ,x w n !re=e be pleas+ to ! ,"l if ! prie/ eat ( a sacrifice :i* pres5ts a deceptive (f]+1 n ! s9c]ity ( a dilig5t confession4 ,& !re=e t goat is to be s5t into ! wild]ness1 :]e our fa!rs w&]$1 :]e !y w&]$ & c\ld n atta9 to ! l& ( ! resurrection1 b ! memory ( !m pass$ f ! l&4 ,he> aga9 :at are fe/ive works4 ,& ! sabba? ( ! l& %all be meat = y4 ,= re/ 9 ,god1 :i* causes tranquillity ( m9d1 is fe/ive & refre%+4 ,& n[ let u also re/ f disc\rs+4 ,f>ewell2 love me z y d1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxviii4 ,,an explanation ( ! text1 ,?y heav5 %all be brass & ?y e>? iron4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,romulus4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxviii4 #bc4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,k+s xvii4 #a4 ,s4 ,luke iv4 #be4 #a4 ,,be+ y\rself 9 ! c\ntry ,i am surpris$ at y\r hav+ be5 l$ to inquire ( me ! reason :y ,god %\ld h said1 ,& ?y heav5 %all be brass1 & ?y e>? iron4 ,= ! v appe>ance ( ! c\ntry & its pres5t f]tility might tea* u h[ great is ! mildness ( ! air1 & h[ g5ial is ! climate1 :5 ,god v\*safes to give pl5ty1 b :5 /]ility1 h[ all ?+s are clos$ up1 h[ d5se ! air1 s z to seem h>d5$ into ! v sub/ance ( brass4 ,else:]e also y read t 9 ! days ( ,elijah ! heav5 0 %ut up ?ree ye>s & six mon?s4 #b4 ,by ! heav5 !n be+ brass is signifi$ its be+ %ut up1 & refus+ its use to ! e>?4 ,! e>? also is iron1 = x )holds its produce1 & ) ho/ile rig\r excludes f its fructify+ soil ! se$s ?r[n ^u x1 :i* its wont is to *]i% z 9 ! bosom ( a t5d] "m4 ,= :5 does iron br+ =? fruit1 :5 does brass melt into %[]s8 #c4 ,^? impi\s m5 !re=e ,he ?reat5s ) mis]able fam9e1 t !y :o "k n h[ to %ew filial piety to ! common ,"l & ,fa!r ( all1 may be depriv$ ( ! support ( ,8 pat]nal clem5cy1 t ! heav5 may be to !m z brass1 & ! air cond5s$ into ! sub/ance ( metal2 t ! e>? may be to !m z iron1 depriv$ ( its natural productions1 & z is usually ! case ) pov]ty1 a s[] ( /rife4 ,= !y :o are 9 want ( food commit robb]ies1 t at ! exp5se ( o!rs !y may relieve _! own hung]4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xvi4 #d4 #d4 ,if fur!r ! (f5ce ( ! inhabitants be s great t ,god /irs up & br+s w> ^u !m1 !n _! l& is truly iron1 bri/l+ ) crops ( spe>s1 & /ripp$ ( its own fruit1 fruitful z reg>ds puni%m5t1 b>r5 z reg>ds n\ri%m5t4 ,b :]e is abundance8 ,behold ,i w ra9 bread = y1 sai? ! ,"l4 ,f>ewell2 love me1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxix4 ,,9 ?is ,lett] ,s4 ,ambrose answ]s a "q prop\nd$ to him z to ! gr\nd ( ! sev]ity ( ! ,mosaic ,law aga9/ ^? :o disguis$ _! sex4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,ir5,,u1 ,,greet+4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxii4 #e4 #a4 ,,y h ref]r$ to me1 z to a fa!r1 ! inquiry :i* has be5 made ( y1 :y ! ,law 0 s sev]e 9 pron\nc+ ^? unclean :o us$ ! g>m5ts ( ! o!r sex1 :e!r !y 7 m5 or wom51 = x is writt51 ,! woman %all n we> t :i* p]ta9e? unto a man1 nei!r %all a man put on a woman's g>m5t2 = all t d s are an abom9ation unto ! ,"l4 #b4 ,n[1 if y w consid] x well1 t :i* nature h]self abhors mu/ be incongru\s4 ,= :y d y n wi% to be ?\ght a man1 see+ t y are born su*8 :y d y assume an appe>ance :i* is =eign to y8 :y d y play ! woman1 or y1 ,o woman1 ! man8 ,nature clo!s ea* sex 9 _! prop] raim5t4 ,moreov] 9 m5 & wom51 habits1 complexion1 ge/ures1 gait1 /r5g? & voice are all diff]5t4 #c4 ,s also 9 ! re/ ( ! animal creation2 ! =m1 ! /r5g?1 ! ro> ( ! lion & lioness1 ( ! bull & heif] are diff]5t4 ,de] also diff] z mu* 9 =m z !y d 9 sex1 s t y may di/+ui% ! /ag f ! h9d ev5 at a di/ance4 ,b 9 ! case ( birds ! similitude betwe5 !m & m51 z reg>ds cov]+1 is /ill clos]2 = 9 !m ,nature di/+ui%es _! sex by _! v plumage4 ,! peacock is beautiful1 b ! fea!rs ( its consort are n v>iegat$ ) equal beauty4 ,pheasants also h diff]5t col\rs to m>k ! diff]5ce ( ! sexes4 ,& s ) p\ltry4 ,h[ sonor\s is ! cock's voice1 night by night p]=m+ 8 natural (fice ( call+ u f sleep by cr[+4 ,!y d n *ange _! =m2 :y !n d we desire to *ange ours8 #d4 ,a ,greek cu/om has inde$ prevail$ = wom5 to we> m5's tunics z be+ %ort]4 ,be x all[$ h[ev] t !y %\ld imitate ! nature ( ! m wor?y sex2 b :y %\ld m5 *oose to assume ! appe>ance ( ! inf]ior8 ,a falsehood is base ev5 9 ^w1 mu* m 9 dress4 ,s 9 ! hea!n temples1 :]e !re is a false fai?1 !re also is a false nature4 ,x is !re consid]$ holy = m5 to assume wom5's g>m5ts1 & female ge/ures4 ,& !re=e ! ,law says t e man :o puts on a woman's g>m5t is an abom9ation unto ! ,"l4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xiv4 #cd1 #ce4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 iii4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,tim4 ii4 #aa1 #ab4 #e4 ,i conceive h[ev] t x is spok5 n s mu* ( g>m5ts z ( mann]s1 & ( our habits & actions1 9 t "o k9d ( act becomes a man1 ! o!r a woman4 ,:]e=e ! ,apo/le also says1 z ! int]pret] ( ! ,law1 ,let y\r wom5 keep sil5ce 9 ! ,*ur*es2 = x is n p]mitt$ unto !m to speak1 b !y are to be "u ob$i5ce1 z also sai? ! ,law4 ,& if !y w le>n any?+1 let !m ask _! husb&s at home4 ,& to ,timo?y3 ,let ! woman le>n 9 sil5ce ) all subjection2 b ,i suff] n a woman to tea*1 nor to usurp au?ority ov] ! man4 #f4 ,b h[ unseemly is x = a man to d ! works ( a woman6 ,z = ^? :o curl _! hair1 l wom51 let !m conceive also1 let !m br+ =?4 ,yet ! "o sex we>s veils1 ! o!r wages w>4 ,let !m h[ev] be excus$ :o foll[ _! national usages1 b>b>\s ?\gh !y be1 ! ,p]sians & ,go?s & ,arm5ians4 ,nature is sup]ior to c\ntry4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xi4 #ac-ae4 #g4 ,& :at %all we say ( o!rs :o ?9k x belongs to luxury to h 9 _! s]vice slaves we>+ curls & ornam5ts ( ! neck8 ,x is b j t *a/ity %\ld be lo/ :]e ! di/9ction ( sexes is n pres]v$1 a po9t :]e9 ! tea*+ ( nature is unambigu\s1 accord+ to ! ,apo/le's words2 ,is x comely t a woman pray unto ,god uncov]$8 ,do? n ev5 nature itself tea* y t if a man h long hair x is a %ame unto him3 b if a woman ha? long hair1 x is a glory unto h]2 = h] hair is giv5 h] = a cov]+4 ,su* is ! answ] :i* y may make to ^? :o h ref]r$ to y4 ,f>ewell2 love me z a son1 = ,i love y z a fa!r4 ,,lett] ,,lxx4 ,s4 ,,ambrose 9 ?is ,lett] consid]s a "p ( ! prophecy ( ,micah z describ+ ! recov]y ( a fall5 s\l4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,horontianus4 #a4 ,,! ,prophets inde$ ann\nc$ ! ga!r+ toge!r ( ! ,g5tiles1 & ! future e/abli%m5t ( ! ,*ur*2 b z ! ,*ur* sees n only ! cont9u\s progress ( /rong s\ls1 b likewise ! relapse ( weak ones1 & _! subsequ5t conv]sion1 we are able to ga!r f ! ,prophetical books bo? h[ ! graci\s & /rong s\l advances )\t /umbl+1 & also h[ ! weak s\l falls1 & h[ %e repairs h] falls & recov]s h] /eps4 ,sid5ote3 ,mic4 v4 #b4 #b4 ,accord+ly z 9 ! ,song ( ,songs we read ( ?is cont9u\s progress ( bless$ s\ls1 s let u n[ consid]1 z set =? 9 ! prophet ,micah1 conc]n+ :om we h begun to speak1 ! conv]sion ( a fall5 s\l4 ,= x is n )\t good reason t ! prophet's words1 ,b ?\ ,be?lehem ,ephratah1 excit$ y\r att5tion4 ,= h[ c t h\se :]e ,*ri/ 0 born be ! h\se ( wra?8 ,su* is1 inde$1 :at ! "n ( ! place signifies1 b c]ta9 my/]i\s op]ations are decl>$ !reby4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 i4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xi4 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,mic4 i4 #a4 #c4 ,let u fir/ consid] :at ,micah signifies 9 ,lat94 ,x means #8,:o is f ,god1' or z we f9d else:]e #8:o is ?is man1' ! son ( ! ,mora/hite1 t is1 ! heir8 ,n[1 :o is ?is heir1 b ! ,son ( ,god1 ,:o says1 ,all ?+s are giv5 unto ,me ( ,my ,fa!r2 & ,:o1 be+ ,himself ! ,heir1 w\ld h u ,8 co-heirs4 ,& well may we say #8,:o is t man8' n "o ( ! p1 b *os5 to receive ! grace ( ,god1 9 :om ! ,holy ,_s speaks1 :o began to prophesy 9 ! days ( ,jo?am1 ,ahaz1 & ,hezekiah k+s ( ,judah4 ,by :i* ord] is signifi$ ! c\rse ( ! vision1 = ! progress is f ! times ( evil k+s to t ( a good k+4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 iv4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 v4 #b4 #d4 ,?us z ! afflict$ s\l 0 fir/ oppress$ "u evil k+s1 let u consid] :at 0 ! progress ( h] conv]sion4 ,be+ weak %e 0 ov]?r[n1 & all h] f5ces 7 made z a way = ! pass]s-by1 or = ! inroads ( passion2 dissolv$ 9 luxury & pleasure1 %e 0 trodd5 d[n & remov$ f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l4 ,h] t[] 0 decay$1 t t[] :i*1 z we read 9 ! song ( ,isaiah1 0 plac$ 9 ! mid/ ( a *oice v9ey>d4 ,n[ ?is is ! case ) ! t[]1 :5 ! v9e is )]$1 & h] flock w&]s2 b :5 ! v]dure ( ! v9e comes back1 or ! %eep returns1 x gr[s bright aga91 = no?+ is s decay$ z iniquity1 or s bright z righte\sness4 ,sid5ote3 ,rev4 i4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,mic4 iv4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xiii4 #aa4 #e4 ,to ?is t[] ! %eep is recall$1 :5 ! s\l is recall$ f h] relapse1 & 9 t %eep t reign ( ,*ri/ returns1 :i* 0 9 ! beg9n+1 = ,he is ! ,beg9n+ & ! ,end+1 ev5 ! beg9n+ ( our salvation4 ,/ill ! s\l is fir/ sev]ely rebuk$1 9 t %e has griev\sly transgress$1 & %e is ask$1 ,:y ha/ ?\ le>nt evil8 0 !re no k+ 9 !e8 t is1 ?\ had/ a k+ to gov]n & protect !e1 ?\ oughte/ n to h /ray$ f ! pa? ( righte\sness1 nor to h left ! ways ( ! ,"l1 ,:o imp>t$ to !e s5se & reason4 ,:]e 7 ?y ?\ghts & c\nsels1 :]eby by innate vig\r ?\ mighte/ h gu>d$ aga9/ unrighte\sness & w>d$ (f transgression8 ,:y h pangs tak5 !e1 z a woman 9 travail2 t ?\ %\lde/ be 9 lab\r ( iniquity1 & br+ =? unrighte\sness8 ,= !re is no great] grief ?an = a man to w\nd 8 consci5ce ) ! sword ( s92 nor is !re any heavi] burd5 ?an ! weight ( s9 & ! load ( transgression4 ,x b[s d[n ! s\l1 x b5ds x ev5 to ! e>?1 s t x _c raise itself4 ,heavy1 my son1 heavy inde$ is ! weight ( s94 ,?us t woman 9 ! ,gospel1 :o 0 b[$ toge!r1 & ?us bore ! semblance ( a heavy-lad5 s\l1 c\ld be made /raight by ,*ri/ alone4 ,sid5ote3 ,mic4 iv4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 v4 #c-e4 #f4 ,to su* a s\l x is said1 ,be 9 pa9 & lab\r to br+ =?1 ,o daught] ( ,sion4 ,= ! pa9s ( *ild-bir? "w tribulation1 & tribulation pati5ce1 & pati5ce exp]i5ce1 & exp]i5ce hope1 & hope make? n a%am$4 ,at ! same "t all t is oppos$ to virtue is pluck$ up & ca/ =?1 le/ its se$s %\ld rema9 beh9d & revive1 & put out new buds & fruit4 ,sid5ote3 ,mic4 iv4 #ac4 #g4 ,nor is x )\t a mean+ t horns & ho(s 7 giv5 to h]1 t %e might bruise all ! %eaves ( ! floor1 l ! calf ( ,m\nt ,lebanon4 ,= unless ! %eaves 7 bruis$1 & ! /raw w9n[$1 ! corn t is )9 _c be f\nd & sep>at$4 ,:]e=e let ! s\l t w\ld advance 9 virtue fir/ bruise & ?ra% out its sup]flu\s passions1 t s1 :5 ! h>ve/ is come1 x may %ew =? its fruits4 ,h[ _m are ! we$s :i* *oke ! good se$6 ,^! mu/ fir/ be root$ out1 t !y may n de/roy ! f]tile crop ( ! s\l4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xiii4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxxxix4 #cb4 ,sid5ote3 ,ecclus4 xxx4 #a4 #h4 ,!n ! provid5t guide ( ! s\l has reg>d to ?is1 t he may circumscribe h] pleasures & cut (f h] desires1 t %e may n delight h]self 9 !m4 ,t fa!r's corrections are pr(itable1 :o sp>es n ! rod1 t he may r5d] 8 son's s\l ob$i5t to salut>y precepts4 ,= he visits ) a rod1 z we read1 ,i w visit _! (f5ces ) ! rod4 ,& s he :o smites ! s\l ( ! ,israelites ) a rod on ! *eek1 by ?is ,div9e puni%m5t in/ructs h] 9 ! discipl9e ( pati5ce4 ,b no man ne$ despair :o is *a/is$ & correct$1 = he :o love? 8 son *a/ise? him4 ,let no man !re=e despair ( a rem$y4 ,sid5ote3 ,mic4 v4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke ii4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john vi4 #ej4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 ii4 #ah4 #i4 ,behold !re=e1 t h\se :i* 0 to !e #8! h\se ( "o see+ wra?1' is become #8! h\se ( bread2' :]e rage 01 !re is n[ piety2 :]e ! slaught] ( ! ,innoc5ts1 !re n[ ! r$emption ( all mank9d1 z x is writt51 ,b ?\1 ,be?lehem ,ephratah1 ?\gh ?\ be little among ! ?\s&s ( ,judah1 yet out ( !e %all ,he come =? t is ,rul] 9 ,israel4 ,be?lehem is ! h\se ( bread2 ,ephratah ! h\se ( "o see+ wra?4 ,?is is ! int]pretation ( ^! names4 ,9 ,be?lehem ,*ri/ 0 born ( ,m>y1 b ,be?lehem is ! same z ,ephratah4 ,?us ,*ri/ 0 born 9 ! h\se ( wra?1 & !re=e x is no long] a h\se ( wra?1 b ! h\se ( bread1 = x receiv$ t bread :i* came d[n f heav54 ,b ,ephratah is ! h\se ( "o t 0 wra?1 because :ile ,h]od se>*es !re = ,*ri/1 he comm&s ! ,innoc5ts to be sla91 :]e=e ,9 ,rama 0 !re a voice he>d1 ,ra*el weep+ = h] *ildr54 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxxxii4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke i4 #db4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxxv4 #ai4 #aj4 ,b let no man fe> any long]2 = t re/ :i* ,david s\ght aft] is he>d ( at ,ephrata1 & f\nd 9 ! fields ( ! wood4 ,a wood1 z yet1 0 ! assembly ( ! ,g5tiles1 b aft] x believ$ 9 ,*ri/ x became fruitful1 receiv+ ! fruit ( ! bless$ womb4 ,& ,ra*el di$ 9 *ildbir?1 because ev5 !n1 z ! patri>*'s wife1 %e saw ! wra? ( ,h]od1 :i* sp>$ n ! t5d]e/ age4 ,or aga91 because 9 ,ephratah %e gave bir? to t ,b5jam9 :o excell+ 9 beauty came la/ 9 ! ord] ( ! my/]y1 ,i mean ,paul1 :o be=e 8 bir? caus$ no small grief to 8 ,"m1 by p]secut+ h] sons4 ,& %e di$1 & 0 buri$ !re1 t we1 dy+ & be+ buri$ toge!r ) ,*ri/1 may rise aga9 9 ,8 ,*ur*4 ,!re=e accord+ to ano!r int]pretation1 ,ephratah signifies #8enri*$ or fill$ ) fruit4' ,sid5ote3 ,mic4 v4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 ii4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxv4 #dj4 #aa4 ,n[ "h1 t is1 9 ! book ( ! ,prophet1 we f9d ! expression1 ?\ art 1 t is1 "o ( few4 ,b 9 ,mat!w we f9d1 ,& ?\1 ,be?lehem1 9 ! l& ( ,judah1 art n among ! few4 ,9 "o ! expression is h\se ( ,ephratah1 9 ! o!r h\se ( ,juda2 b ?is is a diff]5ce ( words n ( mean+4 ,= inw>dly ,juda saw ?is exhibition ( wra?1 outw>dly %e suff]$ x4 ,& %e is among ! few1 because !y are few :o ent] ! h\se ( bread by ! n>r[ way4 ,b he is n among ! few1 t is among ^? t make progress1 :o kn[s n ,*ri/4 ,nor is %e ! lea/1 :o is ! h\se ( bless+1 & ! receptacle ( ,div9e grace2 yet 9 ?is %e is ! lea/1 = any ?+ :i* is (f]$ to ,*ri/ seems to be (f]$ to h]4 ,& he :o seeks = ! ,*ur* seeks = ,*ri/2 & ,he is ei!r hon\r$ or despis$ 9 e little "o1 :]e=e ,he says ,himself1 ,inasmu* z ye h done x unto ! lea/ ( ^!1 ye h done x unto ,me4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxxv4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxxix4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 cxxvi4 #g4 #ab4 ,n[ t ,be?lehem is ! v same place z ,ephratah we le>n f ! passage 9 ,g5esis1 :i* says1 ,& ,ra*el di$1 & 0 buri$ 9 ! way to ,ephra?1 :i* is ,be?lehem4 ,holy ,ra*el1 be+ a type ( ! ,*ur*1 0 buri$ 9 ! way1 t !y :o g by might say1 ,! ,"l prosp] y1 & !y %all come aga9 ) joy4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 x4 #ag4 #ac4 ,:]e=e e s\l :i* receives t bread :i* comes d[n f heav5 is ! h\se ( bread1 t is1 ! ,bread ( ,*ri/1 be+ n\ri%$ & support$ & hav+ its he>t /r5g!n$ by t heav5ly bread :i* dwells )9 x4 ,h5ce ,paul also says1 ,= we be+ _m are "o bread4 ,e fai?ful s\l is ,be?lehem1 z ,j]usalem also is said to be1 :i* has ! peace & tranquillity ( t ,j]usalem :i* is above1 9 heav54 ,t is ! true ,bread :i*1 :5 brok5 into pieces1 f$ all m54 #ad4 ,! fif? v]sion#bgi has ! words1 #8! h\se ( ,bread4' ,= #8,be?' signifies a h\se1 & #8lehem' signifies bread4 ,f ! o!r v]sions ,i imag9e t ! unbelief ( ! ,jews1 :o fe>$ to convict !mselves1 ei!r l$ ! writ]s to omit x or o!rs to erase x4 ,sid5ote3 ,jud4 xix4 #b4 #ae4 ,& t ,be?lehem is ( ! tribe ( ,judah we le>n f t passage 9 ! book ( ,judges1 :]e ! ,levite took to him a concub9e out ( ,be?lehem-judah1 & 8 concub9e 0 inc5s$ aga9/ him1 & return$ to h] fa!r's h\se 9 ,be?lehem-judah4 ,sid5ote3 ,mic4 v4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xix4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,mic4 v4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,is4 liv4 #a4 #af4 ,n[ ,*ri/'s go+s =? 7 f ev]la/+#bhj1 because our life#bha !n comm5c$1 :5 ,he w5t =? to run ,8 c\rse1 & gave to ,israel ! day ( salvation4 ,until ! "t t %e :i* travaile? ha? br\ght =?4 ,to t s\l to :i* ,*ri/ ha? come fruitfulness or br++ =? ha? come also2 s x 0 ) ! ,*ur*1 :o has br\ght m ?an %e t _h *ildr52 :o has br\ght =? sev51 t is1 a lawful peaceful & tranquil prog5y4 ,n[ t s\l beg9s to conceive1 & ,*ri/ to be =m$ 9 h]1 :i* welcomes ,him on ,8 arrival & is s f$ by ,8 pl5ty t %e is 9 want ( no?+1 & o!r s\ls by see+ h] return unto ! way ( salvation4 ,sid5ote3 ,mic4 v4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 viii4 #cg4 #ag4 ,& !re %all be peace to him1 b x is by temptations t he mu/ be tri$2 !n1 :5 he has %ut out or repuls$ va9 ?\ghts1 :5 he has subdu$ all ! motions ( 8 ris+ passions1 :5 di/ress & p]secution & hung] & p]il & ! sword press h>d ^u him1 w ! value ( 8 peace & tranquillity be te/$4 ,!n1 x is said1 %all be peace2 because 9 all ^! ?+s we are conqu]ors ?r\gh ,him t lov$ u1 because we tru/ 9 ,him t nei!r dea? nor ! p[] ( temptations %all ca/ (f or sep>ate u f ,8 love4 ,he w s5d temptations1 t ! j may be prov$4 ,! ,"l s5ds temptations1 n t ,he wi%es any man to be beguil$1 b because ! weak are = ! mo/ "p vanqui%$ by temptation1 :il/ ! /rong are prov$ by !m4 ,sid5ote3 ,mic4 v4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xiii4 #dc4 ,sid5ote3 ,= ,mic4 v4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 vii4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 ii4 #ad4 #ah4 ,!n !re %all be to !m dew f ! ,"l1 & re/2 !n ! s\l ( ! j %all be z a "y lion among ! flocks ( %eep4 ,i _c d\bt b t ?is similitude %\ld1 aft] ! mann] ( ! ,gospel1 be ref]r$ to ,*ri/1 = ,he has said1 ,!n %all ! righte\s %9e =? z ! sun 9 ! k+dom ( _! ,fa!r4 8 *>iots %all be brok52 t is to say1 ! s5seless impulses & motions ( ! body %all be appeas$2 t condition %all cease :]e9 ,)\t are fight+s1 )9 are fe>s1 & ov] all1 t is1 )9 & )\t1 tranquillity %all prevail2 nor %all !re be any resi/ance or repugnance to ?is good w1 because ! ob$i5ce ( ! fle%1 :5 ! middle wall ( p>tition is brok5 d[n1 & bo? are made "o1 %all aboli% all discord4 ,sid5ote3 ,mic4 vi4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 vii4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #b4 #ai4 ,b if any weak s\l1 l ,israel accord+ to ! fle% h /umbl$1 &1 %ak5 by p]secutions1 h sep>at$ h]self 9 "s degree f ! love ( ,*ri/1 %e is *eck$ & reprov$ z fai?less1 & ungrateful1 & unbeliev+1 z "o :o1 aft] be+ fre$ f ! vanities ( ! _w1 has look$ beh9d h] & s relaps$ into !m aga92 z "o f :om no gifts1 no sacrifice ( bulls1 b only to "k :at is good & to d ju/ly1 has be5 requir$4 ,he ha? %[$ !e1 o man1 :at is good2 & :at do? ! ,"l require ( !e1 b to d ju/ly1 & to h m]cy1 & to walk humbly ) ?y ,god8 ,b s9ce ! weak] s\l has n kept ?is comm&m5t1 ! ,"l says to h]1 ,woe is me1 = ,i am z :5 !y h ga!r$ ! summ] fruits1 z ! grape-glean+s ( ! v9tage4 ,& ! prophet1 9 :om ! ,"l spoke1 says to t s\l1 ,woe is me1 ! good man is p]i%$ out ( ! e>?4 ,?is is z ?\gh ! ,"l ,himself spoke1 9 compassion = ! future puni%m5t ( s91 & z weep+ ov] our transgressions4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #h4 #bj4 ,!n ! s\l1 le>n+ t %e w ga!r no fruit f :at %e has s[n2 t 9 ! loss ( h] h>ve/ no?+ w rema9 to /r5g!n h]1 t %e w press h] olives1 b w f9d no oil ( gladness1 nor w dr9k ! w9e ( pleasantness2 f9d+ also 9 ! works ( ! fle% all ?+s full ( blood1 full ( circumv5tion1 ( fraud & deceit1 holl[ %[s ( affection1 & pre-conc]t$ guile2 nay1 ^? ( h] own h\sehold adv]se to h]2 & !re=e t ! motions ( h] companion ! body1 :i* are griev\s enemies ( ! s\l1 mu/ be gu>d$ aga9/2 turns to ,god1 & beg9s to hope 9 ,him1 & kn[+ t ! fle% is truly an enemy to h]1 says to x1 ,rejoice n aga9/ me1 ,o m9e enemy1 :5 ,i fall ,i %all arise1 :5 ,i sit 9 d>kness1 ! ,"l %all be a light unto me4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 v4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,mic4 vii4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,mic4 vii4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ba4 ,f9d+ moreov] t %e is mock$ by "s p[] :i* opposes h] foll[+ a bett] pa?1 & dom9e]s ov] h]1 s t %e has be5 deliv]$ = ! de/ruction ( ! fle%1 to be afflict$ ) v>i\s evils1 assign$ to h] ei!r by ! ,"l to satisfy = h] s9s1 or by ! ,evil ,"o :o is envi\s ( h] conv]sion1 & desires to h>ass & rega9 h] to himself1 f9d+ ?is1 %e says1 ,i w be> ! indignation ( ! ,"l1 ,:o ei!r *a/5s me 9 my fall1 or has giv5 !e p[] to p]secute me1 because ,i h s9n$ aga9/ ,him1 b ,i w endure until ,he plead my cause4 ,= unless ,i %all confess1 & pay ! price ( my iniquities1 ,i _c be ju/ifi$4 ,b be+ ju/ifi$ & hav+ paid d\ble = my s9s1 ,he %all execute judgm5t = me1 lay+ aside ,8 wra?1 s9ce ! s5t5ce aga9/ me is satisfi$4 ,he w br+ me =? to ! light1 & ,i %all behold ,8 righte\sness & gaze on ,8 delights4 ,!n %e t is m9e enemy1 t is1 ! malice ( ! devil1 %all see ! light ( my reconciliation & %ame %all cov] h] :i* sai? to me1 ,:]e is ! ,"l ?y ,god8 ,%e %all behold 9 me ,8 pity & ,8 love4 #bb4 ,:]e=e let u n li/5 to him :5 we are 9 any ( ! tr\bles ( ?is _w1 be x bodily pa91 or ! loss ( our *ildr51 or ( o!r necess>ies1 let u n li/5 to 8 words1 ,:]e is ! ,"l ?y ,god8 ,x is "u sev]e pa9 t 8 temptations are to be fe>$1 x is !n t he seeks to turn ! sick s\l a/ray4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ah4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxxii4 #a4 #bc4 ,:]e=e ! s\l :i* has n li/5$ to 8 allurem5ts1 see+ aft]w>ds ! wond]ful works ( ,god1 see+ h]self 9 heav51 & ! devil creep+ ^u ! e>?1 w congratulate h]self say+1 ,:o is a ,god l unto ,!e1 t p>done? iniquity & passe? by transgression8 ,?\ ha/ n be5 m9dful ( ,?y indignation1 b ha/ ca/ all our iniquities into ! sea z ! lead ( ,egypt1 & ha/ graci\sly return$ to h pity ^u u1 bo? =giv+ & hid+ our (f5ces1 z x is writt51 ,bless$ is he ^: unrighte\sness is =giv51 & ^: s9 is cov]$4 ,= "s s9s ,?\ do/ wa% away 9 ! blood ( ,?y ,son1 o!rs ,?\ do/ remit unto u1 t by good works & confession we may cov] our errors4 ,! expression !re=e t p>done? iniquities1 app]ta9s to remission2 because ,he takes !m away altoge!r1 s t ! ?+s :i* ,he rememb]s n are z ?\gh !y did n exi/4 ,b ! words passe? by transgression1 signify t inasmu* z we confess our fail+s1 & cov] !m ) ! fruit ( our good works1 !y are ref]r$ to ! au?or ( our fault1 & ! in/igator ( our s94 ,= :at else does he :o confesses 8 fault d b prove himself to h be5 beguil$ by ! craft & malice ( t spiritual wick$ness :i* is 8 adv]s>y8 #bd4 ,= ?is !re=e ?is s\l gives ?anks1 t ! ,"l bo? p>done? iniquities & passe? by transgressions1 & ca/s !m into ! deep ( ! sea4 ,:i* may also be ref]r$ to ,baptism1 :]e9 ! ,egyptian is dr[n$1 ! ,hebrew rises aga92 & :]eby by ! dep?s ( ,8 wisdom1 & ! multitude ( h] good works h] =m] s9s are cov]$1 ?r\gh ! ri*es ( ! m]cy ( our ,god1 ,:o is m9dful ( ! promise :i* ,he gave to ,abraham1 & suff]s n t s\l :i* is heir ( ,abraham to p]i%4 #be4 ,x is by ^! means t su* a s\l is recov]$4 ,b d y1 my son1 :o f ! fir/ fl[] ( boyhood h be5 an heir ( ! ,*ur* :i* bore & :i* su/a9s y1 p]sev]e 9 y\r purpose1 m9dful ( ! grace ( ,god1 & ( ! gift :i* y h receiv$ by ! imposition ( my h&s1 t 9 ?is degree#bhb also1 z 9 ! holy (fice ( deacon1 y may %ew fai? & indu/ry1 & expect a recomp5se f ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,f>ewell2 love me z a son1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxxi4 ,s4 ,,ambrose 9 ?is lett] cont9ues ! subject ( ! la/1 &1 hav+ describ$ 9 t ! /eps by :i* ! fall5 s\l recov]s h]self1 "h consid]s h[ ! fai?ful s\l is tak5 9 *>ge1 taught & conduct$ to p]fection by ,*ri/3 & %ews t ! /ages 9 ! progress ( su* a s\l are typifi$ by ! j\rnies ( ,*ri/4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,horontianus4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 xi4 #be4 #a4 ,,9 my la/ lett] ,i spoke ( ! s\l t has made 9 its progress c]ta9 devi\s circuits1 wav]+1 z ,israel accord+ to ! fle% did ( old1 to & fro4 ,= ,israel h]self also1 :5 ! fulness ( ! ,g5tiles %all be come 91 %all be deliv]$ by ! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/3 ! ,g5tile s\l mean:ile1 ^: transgression has be5 light]1 hav+ by h] conv]sion work$ h] own recov]y4 ,9 my pres5t lett] ,i w treat ( ! daught] ( ! ,*ur*2 & consid] h[ ! ,"l ,jesus fir/ took h] "u ,8 c>e1 taught h]1 &1 9 ,8 ,gospel1 l$ h] on to p]fection4 #b4 ,n[ x 0 z %e lay 9 mis]y & confusion t ,he fir/ took h] "u ,8 c>e1= h[ else b mis]ably c t s\l live1 :i* is exil$ f ,p>adise8& br\ght h] to ,be?lehem4 ,! progress !n1 ( ?is s\l is at once signifi$ 9 t x goes up to ! 8h\se ( bread#bhc10 :]e x c "k no dea? or b>r5ness ( fai?4 ,obs]ve1 ,i am n[ speak+ ( s\ls 9 g5]al1 ^? s\ls by :i* we live & move1 n ( any s\l 9 p>ticul>2 = x is n ( ! individual or species1 b ( s\ls 9 g5]al t ,i purpose to disc\rse4 #c4 ,*ri/ w5t d[n into ,egypt1 z ,protector & ,guide ( our s\l1 f !nce ,he return$ into ,juda4 ,he 0 9 ! wild]ness1 9 ,cap]naum2 ne> ! bord]s ( ,zabulon2 by ! sea coa/2 ,he pass$ ?r\gh ! corn fields2 ,he 0 9 ,be?phage2 9 ,ephraim2 9 ,be?any2 !n ,he pass$ ov] into ! g>d51 :]e ,he gave ,himself up2 on ,calv>y1 :]e ,he suff]$4 ,sid5ote3 ,phil4 ii4 #h4 #d4 ,all ^! are ! progresses ( our s\l1 & ex]cis$ !reby %e receives ! graces ( a holy life#bhd4 ,= ! human race1 :5 exclud$ f ,p>adise 9 ,adam & ,eve1 & bani%$ to ! village#bhe1 began to roam up & d[n & to w&] ab\t ) c>eless /eps3 b 9 ,8 own good "t ! ,"l ,jesus empti$ ,himself t ,he might receive ?is exile into himself1 & re-=m h] aga9 to h] previ\s /ate ( grace4 ,& ?us1 :5 f\nd1 %e retrac$1 z ! ,gospel lesson tea*es u1 h] devi\s c\rse ( error1 & 0 recall$ to ,p>adise4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,k+s x4 #bb4 #e4 ,he l$ h] ?r\gh ! cornfields t ,he might satisfy h] hung]1 fir/ 9 ! des]t1 !n to ,cap]naum1 mak+ h] abode to be n 9 ! city b 9 ! field3 next ,he br\ght h] to ! bord]s ( ,zabulon1 ne> unto ! floods ( night1 t is1 ! d>k] riddles ( ! prophets2 t %e might le>n !reby to rea* to ! bord]s ( ! ,g5tiles1 t common c5tre1 & n to fe> ! /orms & bill[s ( ?is _w4 ,:y %\ld %e1 see+ t ,*ri/ has %ips ( ,t>%i%1 my/ical %ips ,i mean1 :i* trav]se ! sea1 & br+ pi\s (f]+s = ! build+ ( ! ,temple8 ,9 su* %ips z ^! ,*ri/ sails1 & l a good pilot re/s 9 ! /]n :ile ! sea is calm2 :5 x is di/urb$ ,he awakes1 & rebukes ! w9ds1 t ,he may anew %ew peace on ,8 disciples4 ,fur!rmore1 by pass+ ov] to ! ,g5tiles1 ,he deliv]s ! s\l :i* 0 b\nd by ! *a9s ( ! ,law1 t %e may n pass ov] & keep company ) ! hea!n4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xi4 #ed4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xii4 #a4 #f4 ,he came to ,be?any to ! 8place ( ob$i5ce20 !re=e 0 ! dead !re rais$2 = :5 ! fle% is subdu$ to ! _s1 human nature no long] lies z if dead 9 ! tomb1 b is rais$ aga9 by ! grace ( ,*ri/2 !re also %e pr(esses to (f] h]self to #8suff]+'#bhf = ! ,"n ( ,god4 ,f ! place ( ob$i5ce1 z ,john tells u1 ,he is l$ to ,ephraim1 t is1 to ! 8fecundity ( good fruits40 ,h5ce ,he returns to ,be?any1 t is1 to 8ob$i5ce20 = %e :o has once ta/$ ! fruit ( holy ob$i5ce is = ! mo/ "p ready to pres]ve x & to be prov$ !reby4 #g4 ,& n[1 hav+ be5 prov$1 %e comes to ,j]usalem1 be+ made wor?y to become ! temple ( ,god :]e9 ,*ri/ may dwell4 ,"h x is t ! ,"l ,jesus1 sitt+ ^u ! foal ( an ass1 is receiv$ ) ! joy & congratulation ( ! age ( innoc5ce4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xviii4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xxiii4 #dc4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #db4 #h4 ,aft]w>ds are taught 9 ! g>d5 ! words ( et]nal life2 9 t place :]e ! ,"l p]mitt$ ,himself to be tak51 z ,john ! ,evangeli/ writes1 signify+ t our s\l1 or r human nature1 releas$ f ! bonds ( error1 is re/or$ by ,*ri/ to t abode f :5ce 9 ,adam %e 0 ca/4 ,:]e=e to ! ?ief :o confess$ ,him x is said1 ,v]ily ,i say unto !e1 ,to-day %alt ?\ be ) ,me 9 ,p>adise4 ,! ?ief _h said1 ,"l1 rememb] me :5 ,?\ come/ into ,?y k+dom4 ,*ri/ answ]$ n conc]n+ ,8 k+dom1 b yet to ! purpose1 ,to-day ?\ %alt be ) ,me 9 ,p>adise1 t is1 ,:at has be5 lo/ mu/ fir/ be re/or$1 !n ! increase be/[$2 t ?us ! progress may be ?r\gh ,p>adise to ! k+dom1 n ?r\gh ! k+dom to ,p>adise4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xvi4 #ai4 #i4 ,= ! disciples x is res]v$ t !y may receive an ample rew>d = _! lab\rs2 & !re=e to ! ?ief ,he promis$ a soj\rn1 b def]r$ ! k+dom4 ,s t to him :o is conv]t$ "u ! /roke ( dea?1 & confesses ! ,"l ,jesus1 to him let an abode 9 ,p>adise be v\*saf$1 b = him :o has und]gone long travail1 :o has f\ght = ,*ri/1 :o has won ov] s\ls & (f]$ himself = ,*ri/1 = 8 wages let ! k+dom ( ,god be prep>$2 & let him rejoice 9 ! fruition ( ?is rew>d4 ,to ,pet] x is said1 ,i w give unto !e ! keys ( ! k+dom ( heav52 & ?us1 :ile ! conv]t f robb]y obta9s re/1 on him :o has be5 prov$ 9 ! ,apo/olate au?ority is be/[$4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xv4 #bb4 #aj4 ,?is is ! ,evangelical s\l1 ! s\l ( ! ,g5tiles1 ! daught] ( ! ,*ur*1 f> bett] ?an ! s\l ca/ out ( ,juda2 rais+ h]self f h] e>?ly c\rse to ! ,"l ,jesus & to high] ?+s by good c\nsels & works2 receiv$ by ,*ri/ ^u ,golgo?a4 ,^u ,golgo?a 0 ! sepul*re ( ,adam2 t ,*ri/ by ,8 ,cross might raise him f dea?4 ,?us :]e 9 ,adam 0 ! dea? ( all1 !re 9 ,*ri/ 0 ! resurrection ( all4 ,f>ewell1 my son2 love me1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxxii4 ,,9 ?is lett] ,s4 ,ambrose deals ) ! "q ( ! rite ( circumcision1 & expla9s to ,con/antius :y x 0 e/abli%$ 9 ! ,old ,te/am5t & yet done away 9 ! ,new4 ,he speaks also ( ! true & spiritual circumcision :i* belongs to ,*ri/ians4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,con/antius4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts xv4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john viii4 #ef4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xvii4 #aj4 #a4 ,,_m p]sons h rais$ an important "q :y circumcision %\ld be enjo9$ z pr(itable by ! au?ority ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 & reject$ z useless by ! tea*+ ( ! ,new2 especially s9ce x 0 ,abraham1 :o saw ! day ( ! ,"l ,jesus & 0 glad1 :o fir/ receiv$ ! comm& to obs]ve ! rite ( circumcision4 ,= x is manife/ t he direct$ 8 m9d n to ! lit]al b to ! spiritual s5se ( ! ,div9e ,law1 & s 9 ! sacrifice ( ! lamb saw ! true passion ( ! ,"l's ,body4 #b4 ,:at !n %all we consid] to h be5 ! aim ( our fa!r ,abraham1 9 fir/ in/itut+ t :i* 8 po/]ity 7 n to foll[8 or = :at reason are ! bodies ( infants circumcis$1 & 9 _! v bir? subject$ to dang]s1 & ?is at ! ,div9e comm&1 s t p]il ( _! life ensues f a my/]y ( religion4 ,:at is ! mean+ ( ?is8 ,= ! gr\nd ( ! tru? is hidd51 & ei!r some?+ %\ld h be5 signifi$ by an intelligible my/]y1 or else x %\ld h be5 indicat$ by a my/]y :i* 0 n s full ( dang]4 #c4 ,& :y 0 ! sign ( ! ,div9e ,te/am5t atta*$ to t memb] :i* is consid]$ z less comely to sight2 or ) :at purpose did ! ,creator ( our body ,himself1 9 ! v beg9n+ ( our race1 *oose t ,8 "w %\ld be w\nd$ & /a9$ ) blood1 & a portion ( x cut (f1 :i* ,he1 ,:o has dispos$ all ?+s 9 ord]1 deem$ prop] to =m toge!r ) ! o!r memb]s1 z ?\gh x 7 necess>y8 ,= ?is portion ( our bodies is ei!r contr>y to nature1 & !n no man ought to h t :i* is contr>y to nature1 or x is accord+ to nature1 & t ought n to be cut (f :i* 0 creat$ accord+ to ! p]fection ( nature2 especially s9ce ali5s f ! portion ( ! ,"l our ,god are wont to make ?is a *ief subject ( ridicule4 ,aga9 z x is ,god's purpose1 z ,he has frequ5tly decl>$1 to induce z _m p]sons z possible to ! obs]vance ( holy religion1 h[ mu* m w\ld !y be invit$1 7 n "s det]r$ ei!r by ! dang] or reproa* ( ?is v circumcision4 #d4 ,to return !re=e to my fir/ purpose & foll[ ! ord] ,i h propos$1 x seems good to speak ( ! nature itself ( circumcision4 ,! def5ce ( ?is ought to be tw(old1 = s is ! accusation1 ! "o br\ght by ! ,g5tiles1 ! o!r by ^? :o are consid]$ z belong+ to ! p ( ,god1 m vigor\sly on ! "p ( ! ,g5tiles1 = !y deem m5 m>k$ ) circumcision to be wor?y ev5 ( scorn & disgrace4 ,yet _! own wise/ m5 approve ( circumcision1 s z to ?9k x "r to circumcise ^? :om !y select to "k & celebrate _! my/]ies#bhg4 #e4 ,! ,egyptians too1 :o apply !mselves to geometry & obs]v+ ! c\rses ( ! />s1 consid] a prie/ :o does n be> ! m>k ( circumcision impi\s4 ,= !y believe t nei!r ! wisdom ( incantation1 nor geometry1 nor a/ronomy c atta9 _! due p[] )\t ! seal ( circumcision4 ,& !re=e1 9 ord] to r5d] _! op]ations efficaci\s !y *oose to solemnize a c]ta9 purification ( _! own by means ( ! secret rite ( circumcision4 #f4 ,& we f9d 9 anci5t hi/ory t n only ! ,egyptians b also "s ( ! ?iopians ,arabs & ,phnicians us$ circumcision4 ,& 9 ma9ta9+ ?is cu/om !y ?9k t !y are ma9ta9+ "o /ill to approv$1 = be+ ?us initiat$ by means ( ! fir/ fruits ( _! own body & blood1 !y conceive t by ! consecration ( ?is small portion1 ! sn>es :i* demons lay = our k9d w be defeat$2 & t ^? :o attempt to injure ! well-be+ ( ! :ole man1 may f9d _! p[] baffl$ ei!r by ! law or ! semblance ( sacr$ circumcision4 ,= ,i am ( op9ion t h]et(ore ! ,pr9ce ( devils has deem$ t 8 arts w\ld lose _! baneful efficacy if he 7 to attempt to injure "o :om he f\nd initiat$ by ! seal ( sacr$ circumcision1 or "o :o seem$ at lea/ 9 ?is respect to obey ! ,div9e law4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xvii4 #ab4 #g4 ,n[ he :o dilig5tly consid]s ! functions ( our sev]al memb]s w be able to judge t x 0 = no unmean+ purpose t z reg>ds ?is little portion ( ?is memb] ! *ild 0 n only circumcis$ b circumcis$ also on ! eigh? day2 :5 ! "m ( ! *ild beg9s to be 9 pure blood1 hav+ be=e ! eigh? day be5 consid]$ z sitt+ 9 unclean blood4 ,let s mu* h be5 said 9 reply to ^? :o are n jo9$ ) u 9 unity ( fai?2 on :i* acc\nt discussion ) !m1 z diff]+ f u1 becomes m difficult4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,s4 ,pet4 i4 #ah1 #ai4 #h4 ,b to ^? :o believe 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ we h to (f] ! foll[+ reply1 :i*1 :5 we 7 disput+ aga9/ ! op9ions ( ,g5tiles1 we 7 unwill+ to disclose4 ,= if we 7 r$eem$ n ) corruptible silv] & gold1 b ) ! preci\s blood ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 & pur*as$ f no "o b him :o _h pur*as$ ) money1 & 0 own] (1 ! s]vices ( our n[ s9ful race1 beyond a d\bt he dem&$ a price = releas+ f 8 s]vice ^? :om he kept 9 bondage4 ,b ! price ( our fre$om 0 ! ,blood ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 :i* ( necessity 0 to be paid to him to :om we 7 sold by our s9s4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 vi4 #e sq4 #i4 ,until1 !re=e1 ?is price %\ld h be5 paid = all m5 :i* by ! %$d+ ( ! ,"l's ,blood _h to be s paid = ! absolution ( all1 ! blood ( e man1 :o1 by ! ,law & solemn cu/om 7 to foll[ ! precepts ( holy religion1 0 requir$4 ,b1 s9ce "o ,"l ,*ri/ suff]$1 see+ t ! ransom is n[ paid = all1 !re is n[ no long] any ne$ t ! blood ( e man "o by "o %\ld be %$ by circumcision1 = 9 ! ,blood ( ,*ri/ ! circumcision ( all has be5 solemniz$1 & 9 ,8 ,cross we are all crucifi$ toge!r ) ,him1 & buri$ 9 ,8 sepul*re1 & plant$ toge!r 9 ! lik5ess ( ,8 dea?1 t h5ce=? we %\ld n s]ve s93 = he t is dead1 is free f s94 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xvi4 #bd4 #aj4 ,b if any "o1 su* z ,m>cion & ,mani*u1 deem ! judgm5t ( ,god to be wor?y ( blame1 ei!r because ,he ?\ght fit to give comm& conc]n+ ! obs]vance ( circumcision1 or because ,he publi%$ a law direct+ ! effusion ( blood2 he mu/ ne$s consid] ! ,"l ,jesus also wor?y ( blame1 ,:o %$ n a little b mu* blood = ! r$emption ( ! _w1 & up to ?is h\r comm&s u also to %$ our blood = ! great conte/ ( ,religion1 say+1 ,if any man w foll[ ,me1 let him d5y himself1 & take up 8 cross & foll[ ,me4 ,b if 9 ! case ( a man (f]+ 8 :ole self out ( piety1 & cleans+ himself by ! effusion ( mu* blood1 su* an accusation is n j1 h[ c we blame ! ,law1 = exact+ a little drop ( blood1 :5 we proclaim ! comm& ( ! ,"l ,jesus = ! %$d+ ( mu* blood1 & ! dea? ( ! :ole body8 #aa4 ,nor 0 ! v symbol & semblance ( circumcision useless1 = ! p ( ,god1 sign$ !reby z by a c]ta9 bodily seal1 0 di/+ui%$ f ! o!r nations4 ,b ! "n ( ,*ri/ be+ n[ be/[$ ^u !m !y h no ne$ ( a bodily sign1 = !y h obta9$ ! hon\r ( a ,div9e appellation4 ,b :at 0 !re absurd 9 some:at ( pa9 or lab\r seem+ to be impos$ = piety's sake1 to ! int5t t by su* conte/s devotion might be bett] tri$8 ,x is becom+ also t f ! v cradle ( life ! symbol ( religion %\ld gr[ ) our gr[?1 & t all ( a matur] age %\ld be a%am$ to yield ei!r to lab\r or pa9 :5 _! t5d] infancy _h conqu]$ bo?4 #ab4 ,b n[ ,*ri/ians h no ne$ ( ! light pa9 ( circumcision1 = be>+ ab\t ) !m ! ,"l's ,dea?1 !y at e act engrave on _! =eheads contempt ( _! own dea?1 z kn[+ t )\t ! cross ( ! ,"l !y c h no salvation4 ,= :o w\ld use a ne$le to fight ) :5 arm$ ) /rong] weapons8 #ac4 ,& n[ any "o may easily p]ceive h[ easily ! sugge/ion may be refut$1 t m p]sons might be incit$ to ! obs]vance ( holy religion unless !y 7 )held by ! fe> ( pa9 or ! appe>ance ( lab\r4 ,= c\ld ?is t]rify an old] p]son1 :5 _m infants endur$ x )\t dang]8 ,grant+ h[ev] t "s ,jewi% *ildr5 unable to be> ! pa9 ( circumcision & ( s ke5 a /roke may h di$1 /ill ?is did n det] ^? ( a robu/] & m advanc$ age1 & "o :o ?us obey$ ! cele/ial precepts x only made m praisewor?y4 #ad4 ,b if !y imag9e t ?is light pa9 0 su* an ob/acle to confession1 :at w !y say ( m>tyrdom8 ,= if !y *oose to blame ! pa9 ( circumcision1 !y mu/ blame also ! dea? ( m>tyrs1 by :om religion s f> f be+ impair$ has receiv$ its p]fection4 ,b ! pa9 ( circumcision is s mu* remov$ f be+ hurtful to fai?1 t fai? is approv$ by pa91 = great] is ! grace ( fai? if any "o = religion's sake despise pa92 & su* a "o has a great] rew>d ?an he :o 0 only will+ to endure ! pa9 ( circumcision t he might glory 9 ! ,law1 & w9 praise ( m5 r ?an ( ,god4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xii4 #bc4 #ae4 ,x 0 fitt+ !re=e t ?is p>tial circumcision %\ld take place be=e ,8 adv5t ,:o 0 to circumcise ! :ole man1 & t ! human race %\ld receive a p>tial prep>ation = believ+ 9 t :i* is p]fect4 ,b if circumcision mu/ take place1 9 :at region ( ! body ought x r to fall ?an on t :i* seems to "s less comely8 ,& ^? memb]s ( ! body1 :i* we ?9k to be less hon\rable1 ^u ^? we be/[ m abundant p[]2 & our uncomely p>ts h abundant comel9ess4 ,= 9 :at memb] ought m5 to be r rem9d$ ( 8 blood ?an 9 t :i* is wont to m9i/] to transgression8 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xix4 #ab4 #af4 ,& n[ is ! fitt+ "t to reply to ^? also :o say1 ,if ?is "p ( our body is accord+ to nature x ought n to be cut (f1 b if contr>y to nature1 !n x ought n to h be5 born toge!r ) x4 ,let ^! m51 be+ s subtle1 !mselves answ] me1 :e!r ! succession ( ! human race1 :i* arises by g5]ation is accord+ to nature or contr>y to nature8 ,if accord+ to nature1 x ought nev] to be int]rupt$1 & !n h[ c we praise ! *a/ity ( m51 ! virg9ity ( maids1 ! ab/95ce ( wid[s1 ! cont95ce ( wives8 ,no ef=t !n to promote ?is succession %\ld be suff]$ to lie idle4 ,b ! ,au?or ( nature ,himself did n pay ?is reg>d to g5]ation1 = ,he gave u1 :5 liv+ 9 ! body1 ,8 own example1 & exhort$ ,8 disciples to *a/ity1 say+1 ,!re be eunu*s1 :i* h made !mselves eunu*s = ! k+dom ( heav5's sake4 ,he t is able to receive x1 let him receive x4 #ag4 ,man be+ made up ( body & s\l1 7= at pres5t x w suffice to speak ( ^! & n to m5tion ! _s17 he is n naturally ! same 9 bo?1 b :at is accord+ to ! nature ( ! body is contr>y to ! nature ( ! s\l1 & :at is accord+ to ! nature ( ! s\l is contr>y to ! nature ( ! body2 s t 7 ,i to speak t :i* is accord+ to nature 9 t :i* is se51 x w be contr>y to nature z reg>ds ! unse51 & :at is accord+ to nature 9 ! unse5 is contr>y to nature z reg>ds ! se54 ,x is no incongruity !re=e 9 ! man ( ,god1 if !re %\ld be ?+s contr>y to ! nature ( ! body :i* are accord+ to ! nature ( ! s\l4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #bi4 #ah4 ,) reg>d to ^? :o say t m w\ld h believ$ if circumcision _h n be5 in/itut$1 let !m receive ?is answ]1 t m w\ld h believ$ if !re _h be5 no m>tyrdom1 b ! con/ancy ( a few is to be pref]r$ to ! remissness ( a l>g] numb]4 ,= z _m k9ds ( wa%+s prec$$1 because t "o true ,sacram5t ( ,baptism ) wat] & ! ,_s1 :]eby ! :ole man is r$eem$1 0 to foll[1 s also ! circumcision ( _m 0 to prec$e1 because ! circumcision ( ! ,"l's ,passion1 :i* ,jesus suff]$ z ! ,lamb ( ,god1 t ,he might take away ! s9s ( ! _w1 0 to foll[4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 iv4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 vii4 #bb4 #ai4 ,my object 9 writ+ ?is has be5 to %ew t x 0 fitt+ t circumcision1 :i* is outw>d1 %\ld prec$e1 t n[ aft] ! ,"l's ,adv5t x might seem to be ju/ly exclud$4 ,b n[ t circumcision is necess>y :i* is 9 secret1 9 _s n 9 ! lett]1 see+ t !re are two m5 9 "o1 ( :om x is said1 ,?\gh our outw>d man p]i% accord+ to ! desires ( error1 yet ! inw>d man is r5ew$ day by day1 & 9 ano!r passage1 ,= ,i delight 9 ! law ( ,god aft] ! inw>d man2 t is1 our inw>d man :i* is made accord+ to ! image & lik5ess ( ,god1 our outw>d is t :i* is =m$ ( clay4 ,s aga9 9 ,g5esis two creations ( man are decl>$ to u1 & x is signifi$ t by ! second man 0 truly made4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 v4 #bh4 #bj4 ,z !re=e !re are two m51 s also is 8 conv]sation two-fold2 "o ( ! inw>d ! o!r ( ! outw>d man4 ,& inde$ _m acts ( ! inw>d man rea* to ! outw>d man1 9 ! same way t ! *a/ity ( ! inw>d man passes into bodily *a/ity4 ,he :o is free f adult]y ( ! he>t is free f adult]y ( ! body1 b x does n also foll[ t he :o has n s9n$ 9 body %\ld n h s9n$ ev5 9 he>t1 = x is writt51 ,:osoev] looke? on a woman to lu/ aft] h] ha? already committ$ adult]y ) h] 9 8 he>t4 ,= al?\gh he be n yet an adult]] 9 body1 /ill 9 affection he is "o4 ,s t !re is a circumcision ( ! inw>d man1 = he :o is circumcis$ has put (f1 l a =esk91 all ! allurem5ts ( ! fle%1 t s he may be 9 ! _s1 n 9 ! fle%1 & by ! _s may mortify ! de$s ( ! fle%4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 iv4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xi4 #f1 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke iii4 #f4 #ba4 ,& ?is is t circumcision :i* is 9 secret1 z ,abraham 0 fir/ 9 ! uncircumcision & aft]w>ds came to be 9 ! circumcision4 ,?us our inw>d man1 :ile x is 9 ! fle%1 is z x 7 9 uncircumcision1 b :5 he is n[ no long] 9 ! fle% b 9 ! _s1 he beg9s to be 9 ! circumcision n 9 ! uncircumcision4 ,& z he :o is circumcis$ does n put (f ! :ole fle% b 8 =esk9 only1 :]e corruption m frequ5tly lies1 s he :o is circumcis$ 9 secret1 puts (f t fle% ( :i* x is writt51 ,all fle% is grass1 & all ! goodl9ess !re( is z ! fl[] ( ! field2 ! grass )]e?1 ! fl[] fade?1 b ! ^w ( our ,god %all /& = ev]2 & !re rema9s ! fle% :i* w see ! salvation ( ,god1 z x is writt51 ,& all fle% %all see ! salvation ( ,god4 ,:at ?is fle% is cleanse y\r e>s t y may und]/&4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xlix4 #h1 #i4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 ii4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 v4 #ag4 #bb4 ,n[ t circumcision :i* is secret ought to be ( su* a k9d z to be> no comp>ison ) t :i* is outw>d4 ,he !re=e :o is a ,jew 9 secret1 is he :o excels1 he :o is f ,judah1 ^: h& is 9 ! neck ( 8 enemies1 :o /oop$ d[n & c\*$ z a lion1 & z a lion's :elp1 :om 8 bre?r5 praise4 ,f ?is ,judah ! pr9ce dep>ts n1 because 8 ^w makes pr9ces1 su* z are n ov]come by worldly allurem5ts & ensn>$ by ! pleasures ( ?is _w4 ,& s9ce ,judah himself 0 born into ?is g5]ation1 _m ( ^? :o 7 born aft]w>ds are pref]r$1 t !y may enjoy a pre-em95ce ( virtue4 ,let u h !re=e ! circumcision :i* is 9 secret1 & ! ,jew t is 9 secret1 t is1 ! spiritual3 b he t is spiritual1 z be+ a pr9ce1 judge? all ?+s1 yet he himself is judg$ ( no man4 ,x 0 fitt+ !re=e1 t ! circumcision comm&$ by ! prescript ( ! ,law1 :i* 0 p>tial1 %\ld cease aft] ,8 com+ ,:o 0 to circumcise ! :ole man1 & fulfil ! circumcision ( ! ,law4 ,& :o is ?is b ,he ,:o said ,i am n come to de/roy ! ,law1 b to fulfil x8 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xvii4 #i4 sqq4 #bd4 ,t ! fulness ( ! ,g5tiles is come 9 is ano!r reason1 if y w att5d to x c>efully1 :y ! circumcision ( ! =esk9 ought to cease4 ,= x 0 n ^u ! ,g5tiles b ^u ! se$ ( ,abraham t circumcision 0 enjo9$1 = ?is is ! fir/ ,div9e promise1 ,& ,god said unto ,abraham1 ,?\ %alt keep ,my cov5ant !re=e1 ?\ & ?y se$ aft] 9 _! g5]ations4 ,?is is ,my cov5ant1 :i* ye %all keep1 betwe5 ,me & y & ?y se$ aft] !e2 ,e man *ild among y %all be circumcis$1 & ye %all circumcise ! fle% ( y\r =esk92 & x %all be a tok5 ( ! cov5ant betwixt ,me & y4 ,& he t is eight days old %all be circumcis$ among y1 e man *ild 9 y\r g5]ations4 ,he t is born 9 ?y h\se1 or b\ght ) money ( any /rang]1 :i* is n ( ?y se$1 mu/ ne$s be circumcis$2 & ,my cov5ant %all be 9 y\r fle%1 = an ev]la/+ cov5ant4 ,& ! uncircumcis$ man *ild ^: fle% ( 8 =esk9 is n circumcis$ on ! eigh? day1 %all be cut (f f ! p2 he ha? brok5 ,my ,cov5ant4 ,x is affirm$ inde$ t ! ,hebrew text1 z ,aquila intimates1 does n conta9 ! words #8on ! eigh? day2' b all au?ority does n re/ ) ,aquila1 :o be+ a ,jew has pass$ x by 9 ! lett]1 & n ins]t$1 #8on ! eigh? day4' ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxi4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,lev4 xvii4 #a1 #h4 #be4 ,mean:ile y h he>d t bo? ! eigh? day & circumcision 7 giv5 = a sign2 n[ a sign is an indication ( a great] matt]1 a symbol ( a future v]ity2 & a cov5ant 0 giv5 to ,abraham & 8 se$1 to :om x 0 said1 ,9 ,isaac %all ?y se$ be4 ,! circumcision ( ! ,jews !re=e1 or ( "o born 9 8 h\se1 or b\ght ) 8 money 0 p]mitt$4 ,b we _c ext5d ?is to a =eign] or proselyte1 unless !y 7 born 9 ! h\se ( ,abraham1 or b\ght ) 8 money1 or ( 8 se$4 ,aga91 no?+ is said ( proselytes2 :5 x is wi%$ to speak ( !m !y are expressly m5tion$1 z x is writt53 ,& ! ,"l spake unto ,moses1 say+1 ,speak unto ,a>on1 & unto 8 sons1 & unto all ! *ildr5 ( ,israel1 & say unto !m3 444 ,:atsoev] man !re be ( ! h\se ( ,israel1 or ( ! /rang]s :i* soj\rn among y1 t (f]e? a burnt-sacrifice4 ,:5 !re=e !y are int5d$ to be includ$ ! ,law t\*es !m2 :5 ! ,div9e ^w does n po9t to !m1 h[ c !y seem to be b\nd8 ,aga91 x is writt51 ,speak unto ! sons ( ,a>on1 :5 ! prie/s are int5d$2 & s z reg>ds ! ,levites also4 #bf4 ,?us x is abundantly manife/ t ev5 accord+ to ! lett] ( ! ,law1 al?\gh ! ,law be spiritual1 yet t accord+ to ! v lett] ( ! ,law ! ,g5tiles c\ld n be oblig$ to obs]ve circumcision1 b t circumcision itself 0 a sign1 until ! fulness ( ! ,g5tiles %\ld be come 91 & s all ,israel be sav$ by circumcision1 n ( a small portion ( "o memb]1 b ( ! he>t4 ,& bo? ! excuse on our p>ts is suffici5t1 & ! cont9uance ( circumcision among ! ,jews up to ?is day is exclud$4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 i4 #bc1 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 x4 #cc4 ,s4 ,luke ix4 #bf4 #bg4 ,b z to its be+ imput$ x z a cause ( blame1 n[ or 9 pa/ "t1 by ! ,g5tiles1 ,i w\ld say1 fir/1 x is n compet5t to !m to blame or d]ide :at o!rs :o are _! fell[s d4 ,suppose h[ev] t !re 7 cause = _! ridicule1 :y ought ?is to move u1 :5 ! v cross ( ! ,"l is a /umbl+-block to ! ,jews1 & fooli%ness to ! ,greeks1 b to u ! p[] ( ,god & ! wisdom ( ,god4 ,& ! ,"l ,himself has said1 ,:osoev] %all be a%am$#bhh ( ,me be=e m51 ( him w ,i also be a%am$ be=e ,my ,fa!r ,:i* is 9 heav52 tea*+ u n to be di/urb$ by ^? ?+s :i* are laugh$ at by m51 if we obs]ve !m 9 ! s]vice ( religion4 ,,lett] ,,lxxiii4 ,,ir5,,u hav+ enquir$ :y ! ,law 0 ev] giv51 see+ t ,paul decl>es x to be injuri\s3 ,s4 ,ambrose replies t x w\ld h be5 useless1 _h we kept t natural law :i* is writt5 on our he>ts1 & is f\nd ev5 9 infants2 b t1 ?is be+ brok51 ! =m] became necess>y1 t x might take away all excuse by its manife/ation ( t s9 :i* 0 aft]w>ds remov$ by ! grace ( ,*ri/4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,ir5,,u4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 iv4 #ae4 #a4 ,,greatly1 x w\ld seem1 h y be5 mov$ by ! lesson f ! ,apo/le1 hav+ he>d read to-day1 ,because ! ,law worke? wra?2 = :]e no law is1 !re is no transgression4 ,& !re=e y h ?\ght fit to ask :y ! ,law 0 promulgat$1 if x pr(it$ no?+1 nay r1 by work+ wra? & br++ 9 transgression1 0 injuri\s4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 ii4 #ad4 #b4 ,& inde$1 accord+ to ! t5or ( y\r "q1 x is c]ta9 t ! ,law1 :i* 0 giv5 by ,moses1 0 n necess>y4 ,= _h m5 be5 able to keep ! natural ,law1 :i* our ,god & ,mak] implant$ 9 ! brea/ ( ea*1 !re w\ld h be5 no ne$ ( ! ,law1 :i*1 writt5 on tables ( /one1 t5d$ r to entangle & fett] ! infirmity ( human nature1 ?an to set at l>ge & lib]ate x4 ,n[ t !re is a natural ,law writt5 9 our he>ts ! ,apo/le also tea*es u1 :5 he writes1 t = ! mo/ "p ! ,g5tiles1 :i* h n ! ,law1 d by nature ! ?+s conta9$ 9 ! ,law1 &1 ?\gh !y h n read ! ,law1 h yet ! works ( ! ,law writt5 9 _! he>ts4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 ii4 #ae4 #c4 ,?is law !re=e is n writt5 b innate2 n acquir$ by read+1 b fl[+ z f a natural f\nta91 x spr+s up 9 ea* brea/1 & m5's m9ds dr9k x 94 ,?is ,law we ought to h kept ev5 f fe> ( a future judgm5t1 a witness :]e( we h 9 our consci5ce1 :i* %ews itself 9 ^? sil5t ?\ghts we h t[>ds ,god1 & :]eby ei!r our s9 is reprov$ or our innoc5ce ju/ifi$4 ,& ?us t :i* has ev] be5 manife/ to ! ,"l1 w be cle>ly reveal$ 9 ! day ( judgm5t1 :5 ^? secrets ( ! he>t1 :i* 7 ?\ght to be conceal$1 w be call$ into acc\nt4 ,n[ ! discov]y ( ^! ?+s1 ^! secrets1 ,i mean1 w\ld d no h>m1 if ! natural ,law /ill rema9$ 9 ! human brea/2 = x is holy1 free f craft or guile1 ! companion ( ju/ice1 free f iniquity4 #d4 ,moreov] let u int]rogate ! age ( *ildhood1 let u consid] :e!r any crime c be f\nd !re91 av>ice1 ambition1 guile1 rage1 or insol5ce4 ,x claims no?+ = its own1 assumes no hon\rs to itself1 nev] pref]s itself to o!rs1 nei!r wi%es or kn[s h[ to av5ge itself4 ,its pure & simple m9d _c ev5 compreh5d ! mean+ ( insol5ce4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 iii4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 vii4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xv4 #bb4 #e4 ,adam broke ?is ,law1 seek+ to assume to himself t :i* he _h n receiv$1 t ?us he might become z x 7 8 own mak] & creator1 & arrogate to himself div9e hon\r4 ,?us by 8 disob$i5ce he incurr$ guilt1 & ?r\gh arrogance fell into transgression4 ,_h he n ?us violat$ 8 allegiance1 b be5 ob$i5t to ! comm&s ( heav51 he w\ld h pres]v$ to 8 po/]ity ! pr]ogative ( nature & ! innoc5ce :i* he possess$ at 8 bir?4 ,:]e=e z by disob$i5ce ! au?ority ( ! ,law ( ,nature 0 corrupt$ & blott$ out1 ! writt5 law 0 f\nd necess>y2 9 ord] t man1 hav+ lo/ all1 might at lea/ rega9 a "p2 atta9+ by in/ruction to ! k ( t :i* he _h receiv$ at 8 bir?1 b _h subsequ5tly lo/4 ,moreov]1 s9ce ! cause ( 8 fall 0 pride1 & pride arose f ! dignity ( innoc5ce1 x 0 ne$ful t "s law %\ld be pass$ :i* %\ld subdue & subject him to ,god4 ,= )\t ! ,law he 0 ignorant ( s91 & ?us 8 guilt 0 less because he knew x n4 ,:]e=e also ! ,"l says1 ,if ,i _h n come & spok5 to !m !y _h n _h s91 b n[ !y h no excuse = _! s94 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 iii4 #ai4 #f4 ,! ,law !n 0 publi%$1 fir/ to take away all excuse le/ man %\ld say1 ,i knew n s91 because ,i receiv$ no rule :at to avoid4 ,& next t all ! _w might become guilty#bhi be=e ,god by ! confession ( s94 ,= x made all subject2 9 t x 0 n only giv5 to ! ,jews b also call$ ! ,g5tiles2 = proselytes f ! ,g5tiles 7 associat$ ) !m4 ,nor c he seem to be except$1 :o aft] be+ call$ 0 f\nd want+1 = ! ,law also b\nd ^? :om %e call$4 ,& ?us ! fault ( all work$ subjection1 subjection humility1 humility ob$i5ce4 ,& ?us z pride _h drawn aft] x transgression1 s on ! o!r h&1 transgression produc$ ob$i5ce4 ,& ?us ! writt5 ,law1 :i* seem$ sup]flu\s1 0 r5d]$ necess>y1 r$eem+ s9 by s94 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 v4 #bj4 #g4 ,b aga91 le/ anyone %\ld be det]r$1 & say t an increase ( s9 0 caus$ by ! ,law1 & t ! ,law n only did n pr(it b 0 ev5 injuri\s1 he has a consolation = 8 solicitude1 because al?\gh by ! ,law s9 ab\nd$1 grace did mu* m ab\nd4 ,& n[ let u consid] ! mean+ ( ?is4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 vii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxix4 #ga4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 v4 #ai4 #h4 ,s9 ab\nd$ by ! ,law because by ! ,law is ! k ( s91 & ?us x began to be injuri\s to me to "k t :i* ?r\gh infirmity ,i c\ld n avoid2 x is good to =ekn[ 9 ord] to avoid1 b if ,i _c avoid1 to h kn[n 0 injuri\s4 ,?us ! effect ( ! ,law 0 *ang$ to me into its opposite1 yet by ! v increase ( s9 x became useful to me1 because ,i 0 humbl$4 ,:]e=e ,david also said1 ,x is good = me t ,i h be5 humbl$4 ,= by my humiliation ,i h brok5 ^? bonds ( t anci5t transgression1 :]eby ,adam & ,eve _h b\nd ! :ole l9e ( _! po/]ity4 ,h5ce too ! ,"l came 9 ob$i5ce t ,he might loose ! knot ( disob$i5ce & ( man's transgression4 ,& s1 z by disob$i5ce s9 ent]$1 s by ob$i5ce s9 0 remitt$4 ,:]e=e ! ,apo/le also says1 ,= z by "o man's disob$i5ce _m 7 made s9n]s1 s by ! ob$i5ce ( "o %all _m be made righte\s4 #i4 ,"h is "o reason ! ,law on ! "o h& 0 sup]flu\s & yet became necess>y4 ,x 0 sup]flu\s h]e91 t x w\ld n h be5 ne$$ c\ld we h kept ! natural ,law1 b z we kept x n1 ! law ( ,moses became ne$ful = u1 to ! int5t t x might tea* u ob$i5ce & loose t knot ( ,adam's transgression :i* has fett]$ 8 :ole po/]ity4 ,guilt inde$ 0 increas$ by ! ,law1 b pride1 ! au?or ( ?is guilt1 0 ov]?r[n by x1 & ?is 0 pr(itable to me1 = pride discov]$ ! guilt1 & ?is guilt br\ght grace4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 iii4 #ai4 #aj4 ,he> ano!r reason4 ,at fir/ ,moses' ,law 0 n ne$$2 x 0 introduc$ subsequ5tly1 & ?is appe>s to intimate t ?is introduction 0 9 a s5se cl&e/9e & n ( an ord9>y k9d1 see+ t x succe$$ 9 ! place ( ! natural ,law4 ,_h ?is ma9ta9$ its place1 ! writt5 ,law w\ld nev] h ent]$ 92 b ! natural ,law be+ exclud$ by transgression & almo/ blott$ out ( ! human brea/1 pride reign$1 & disob$i5ce spread itself2 & !n ?is ,law succe$$1 t by its writt5 precepts x might cite u be=e x1 & e m\? be /opp$1 & all ! _w become guilty be=e ,god4 ,n[ ! _w becomes guilty be=e ,god by ! ,law1 9 t all are made am5able to its prescripts1 b no man is ju/ifi$ by its works4 ,& s9ce by ! ,law comes ! k ( s91 b n ! remission ( guilt1 ! ,law1 :i* has made all s9n]s1 w\ld seem to h be5 injuri\s4 ,sid5ote3 ,col4 ii4 #ad4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 v4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #bi4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 iv4 #g4 #aa4 ,b :5 ! ,"l ,jesus came1 ,he =gave all m5 t s9 :i* none c\ld escape1 & blott$ out ! h&writ+ aga9/ u by ! %$d+ ( ,8 own ,blood4 ,?is !n is ! ,apo/le's mean+2 s9 ab\nd$ by ! ,law1 b grace ab\nd$ by ,jesus2 = aft] t ! :ole _w became guilty1 ,he took away ! s9 ( ! :ole _w1 z ,john bore witness1 say+3 ,behold ! ,lamb ( ,god1 :i* take? away ! s9 ( ! _w4 ,:]e=e let no man glory 9 works1 = by 8 works no man %all be ju/ifi$1 = he t is j ha? a free gift1 = he is ju/ifi$ by ! ,ba?4 ,x is fai? !n :i* deliv]s by ! blood ( ,*ri/1 = ,bless$ is ! man to :om s9 is remitt$1 & p>don grant$4 ,f>ewell1 my son2 love me1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxxiv4 ,,9 ?is lett] ,s4 ,ambrose expla9s ! mean+ ( ,s4 ,paul's expression1 t #8! ,law 0 our s*oolma/]1' & %ews h[1 :ile ! lett] ( ! precepts fitt$ ! ,jews1 ! spiritual s5se :i* lay "u ! lett] applies to ,*ri/ians4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,ir5,,u4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iii4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,num4 xv4 #ce4 #a4 ,,y h he>d1 my son1 ! lesson ( to-day 9 ! ,apo/le1 t ! ,law 0 our s*oolma/] 9 ,*ri/1 t we might be ju/ifi$ by fai?4 ,& by ?is "o text ,i believe t ^? que/ions are resolv$1 :i* are wont to p]plex _m4 ,= !re are ^? :o say1 #8,s9ce ,god gave ! ,law to ,moses1 :at is ! reason t !re are _m ?+s 9 ! ,law :i* n[ seem abrogat$ by ! ,gospel8' ,& h[ c ! ,au?or ( ! two ,te/am5ts be "o & ! same1 :5 t :i* 0 p]mitt$ 9 ! ,law1 :5 ! ,gospel came1 0 p]mitt$ no long]8 z = in/ance !re is a circumcision ( ! body1 :i* 0 ev5 !n only giv5 = a sign1 t ! v]ity ( spiritual circumcision might be pres]v$1 yet :y 0 x ev5 giv5 z a sign8 ,:y 0 !re su* div]sity1 t !n x 0 e/eem$ piety to be circumcis$1 b n[ x is judg$ to be impiety8 ,aga9 x 0 ord]$ by ! ,law t ! ,sabba? day ought to be a holiday1 s t if any "o c>ri$ a bundle ( /icks1 he became guilty ( dea?2 b n[ we p]ceive t ! same day is devot$ to be>+ bur!ns & to transact+ bus9ess )\t any puni%m5t4 ,& !re are _m precepts ( ! ,law :i* at ! pres5t "t w\ld seem to h ceas$4 ,sid5ote3 ,ezek4 xx4 #be4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 v4 #ag4 #b4 ,let u consid] !n :at is ! cause ( ?is2 = x 0 n )\t a purpose t ! ,apo/le said1 ! ,law 0 our s*oolma/] 9 ,*ri/#bij4 ,to :om does a s*oolma/] belong1 to "o ( rip] ye>s or to a y\?8 ,d\btless to a y\? or boy1 t is1 to "o ( infirm age4 ,= a pdagogus1 z ! ^w is r5d]$ 9 ! ,lat91 is ! tea*] ( a boy2 & he _c apply p]fect precepts to an imp]fect age1 because x _c be> !m4 ,aga91 ! ,god ( ! ,law says by ! ,prophet1 ,i gave !m also /atutes t 7 n good1 t is1 n p]fect4 ,b ! same ,god has pres]v$ m p]fect ?+s = ! ,gospel1 z ,he says1 ,i am n come to de/roy1 b to fulfil ! ,law4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxxiv4 #i4 #c4 ,:at !n 0 ! cause ( ?is diff]5ce1 b human div]sity8 ,he knew ! ,jews to be a /iff-neck$ p1 prone to fall1 base1 incl9$ to unbelief1 t he>d ) ! e> b und]/ood n1 t saw ) _! eyes b p]ceiv$ n1 fickle ) ! in/ability ( infancy1 & he$less ( comm&s2 & !re=e ,he appli$ ! ,law1 z a ,s*oolma/]1 to ! un/able temp] & impi\s m9d ( ! p1 & mod]at+ ! v precepts ( ! ,law1 ,he *ose t "o ?+ %\ld be read1 ano!r und]/ood2 t ?us ! fooli% man might at lea/ keep :at he 0 read+1 & dep>t n f ! prescript ( ! lett]2 :ile ! wise %\ld und]/& ! s5tim5ts ( ! ,div9e m9d1 :i* ! lett] did n alt]2 t ! unwise man might keep ! comm& ( ! ,law1 ! prud5t might obs]ve ! my/]y4 ,! ,law !re=e has ! sev]ity ( ! sword1 z ! s*oolma/] holds ! rod1 t at any rate by ! d5unciation ( puni%m5t x may keep 9 awe ! weakness ( ! imp]fect p2 b ! ,gospel has indulg5ce :]eby s9s are =giv54 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 iii4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 v4 #cj4 #d4 ,rightly !re=e does ,paul say t ! lett] kille? b ! _s give? life4 ,= ! lett] circumcises a small portion ( ! body2 ! und]/&+ _s keeps ! circumcision ( ! :ole s\l & body2 t ! sup]flu\s p>ts be+ cut (f1 7= no?+ is s sup]flu\s z ! vices ( av>ice1 ! s9s ( lu/1 :i* nature _h n1 b s9 caus$17 *a/ity might be obs]v$1 & frugality lov$4 ,! sign !re=e is bodily circumcision1 b ! tru? is spiritual circumcision1 ! "o cuts (f ! memb]1 ! o!r cuts (f s94 ,nature has creat$ no?+ imp]fect 9 man1 nor has %e comm&$ x to be tak5 away z if x 7 sup]flu\s1 b t !y :o cut (f a "p ( _! body might p]ceive t s9s 7 mu* m to be cut (f1 & ^? memb]s :i* l$ to (f5ces 7 to be retr5*$1 ev5 ?\gh !y 7 jo9$ toge!r by a c]ta9 unity ( body1 z x is writt51 ,if ?y "r h& (f5d !e1 cut x (f1 & ca/ x f !e1 = x is pr(itable = !e t "o ( ?y memb]s %\ld p]i%1 & n t ?y :ole body %\ld be ca/ into hell4 ,to ! ,jews !n1 z to *ildr51 are enjo9$ n complete precepts b p>tial ones1 &1 see+ t !y 7 unable to keep ! :ole ( _! bodies clean1 !y 7 comm&$ to keep clean1 z x 71 "o portion ( x4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xxxi4 #ac4 #e4 ,!y 7 also comm&$ to keep ! holiday ( ! ,sabba? "o day 9 ! week1 s z to be subject$ to no bur!n1 & ,i w\ld t be+ ?us releas$ f e>?ly works !y _h escap$1 c>ry+ ) !m to t p]petual sabba? ( future ages ! bur!n ( heavy crimes4 ,b z ,god knew h[ prone to fall ! p 71 ,he enjo9$ a "p ^u ! weak] by ! obs]vance ( "o day1 ,he res]v$ ! fulness = ! /rong]3 ! ,synagogue obs]ves ! day1 ! ,*ur* immortality4 ,9 ! ,law !re=e is a "p1 9 ! ,gospel is p]fection4 ,sid5ote3 ,num4 xv4 #cc4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john viii4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 iii4 #ab1 #ac4 #f4 ,! p ( ! ,jews are =bidd5 to c>ry /icks1 t is1 su* ?+s z are consum$ by fire4 ,he keeps 9 ! %ade1 :o flies f ! sun4 ,b to y ! ,sun ( ,righte\sness suff]s n ! %ade to be an h9drance1 b p\r+ =? ! full light ( ,8 grace says to y1 ,g1 & s9 no m4 ,! foll[] ( t et]nal ,sun says to y1 ,n[ if any man build ^u ?is f\ndation gold1 silv]1 preci\s /ones1 wood1 hay1 /ubble2 e man's "w %all be made manife/1 = ! day %all decl>e x1 because x %all be reveal$ by fire2 & ! fire %all try e man's "w ( :at sort x is4 ,:]e=e let u build ^u ,*ri/1 = ,*ri/ is our f\ndation1 t :i* may n be burnt b purifi$4 ,gold is purifi$ by fire1 & s is silv]4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xii4 #f4 #g4 ,y he> me speak ( gold & silv]1 y ?9k x to be ! mat]ial sub/ance1 y desire to ga!r x1 b y are los+ y\r lab\r4 ,?is gold & silv] br+s bur!n b no fruit4 ,! toil ( him :o seeks x turns to ! pr(it ( 8 heir4 ,?is gold is burn$ l wood1 n pres]v$2 ?is silv] w br+ detrim5t n pr(it to y\r life 9 t day4 ,ano!r k9d ( gold & silv] is requir$ ( y1 t is1 a good mean+1 a ^w fitly spok51 ( :i* ,god says t ,he gives vessels ( gold & silv]4 ,^! are ! gifts ( ,god4 ,! words ( ! ,"l are pure words2 ev5 z ! silv] :i* f ! e>? is tri$ & purifi$ sev5 times 9 ! fire4 ,! grace ( y\r und]/&+1 ! beauty ( *a/e disc\rse is requir$ ( y2 ! brightness ( fai? n ! t9kl+ ( silv]4 ,! "o rema9s1 ! o!r p]i%es2 ! "o has rew>d1 & we c>ry x away ) u1 ! o!r1 :i* we leave beh9d1 br+s loss4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 iii4 #ad1 #ae4 #h4 ,if any ri* man ?9ks t ! gold & silv] :i* he has ho>d$ & /or$ up c avail him = life1 let him "k t he c>ries an empty bur!n1 :i* ! fire ( judgm5t w consume4 ,leave "h y\r bur!ns1 ye ri* m51 t y\r bur!n may n add fuel to ! fire :i* is to come4 ,if y w be/[ "s ( ^! goods1 y\r bur!n w be dim9i%$1 & :at rema9s w be no bur!n4 ,lay n up weal?1 ,o mis]2 le/ y %\ld become 9 m]e "n only a ,*ri/ian1 9 "w a ,jew1 p]ceiv+ t y\r bur!ns are a puni%m5t to y4 ,= x has be5 said to y1 n 9 ! %ade b 9 ! sun1 ,if any man's "w abide1 he %all receive a rew>d1 if any man's "w %all be burn$1 he %all suff] loss4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xxxii4 #bj4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxv4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xix4 #cc4 #i4 ,& !re=e1 z a p]fect man1 taught 9 ! ,law1 confirm$ 9 ! ,gospel1 receive ! fai? ( bo? ,te/am5ts4 ,= ,bless$ is he t s[s beside all wat]s1 t s5ds =? ?i!r ! feet ( ! ox & ! ass1 z we read to-day1 t is1 :o s[s ^u ! p :o foll[ ! doctr9e ( bo? ,te/am5ts2 ?is is t ox ( ! pl\gh1 c>ry+ ! yoke ( ! ,law1 ( :i* ! ,law says1 ,?\ %alt n muzzle ! ox1 :5 he treade? out ! corn2 t ox :i* has ! horns ( ! ,div9e ,scriptures4 ,b ! foal ( ! ass ! ,"l rides ^u1 9 ! ,gospel1 repres5t+ ! p ( ! ,g5tiles4 #aj4 ,b ,i ?9k t s9ce ! ^w ( ,god is ri* 9 mean+s1 we ought also to und]/& t ! ox has horns full ( t]ror1 ! bull is fi]ce1 ! ass mild1 & t ?is is fitly appli$ to our pres5t purpose1 = happy is he :o obs]ves bo? sev]ity & mildness2 t s by ! "o discipl9e may be ma9ta9$1 :ile by ! o!r innoc5ce may be *]i%$2 = too great sev]ity is wont by means ( t]ror to tempt to falsehood4 ,god pref]s be+ lov$ to be+ fe>$2 = ! ,"l exacts love1 ! s]vant fe>1 = t]ror _c be p]petual 9 man1 = x is writt5 z we read to-day ,behold1 9 y\r fe>1 !y :om ye fe>$1 %all fe>4 ,f>ewell1 my son2 love me1 = ,i too love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxxv4 ,,?is lett] is a sequel to ! prec$+1 & deals ) ! context ( ! passage ( ,s4 ,paul :i* t lett] discuss$4 ,s4 ,ambrose ends by ma9ta9+ t ! ,jews 7 #8heirs' only ( ! lett] ( ! ,old ,te/am5t promises1 ! ,*ri/ian be+ ! heir ( ! ,_s4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,clem5tianus#bia4 #a4 ,i ,,am inde$ aw>e t no?+ is m difficult ?an to treat prop]ly conc]n+ ! ,apo/le's mean+1 = ev5 ,orig5's expositions ( ! ,new ,te/am5t are f> inf]ior to 8 expositions ( ! ,old4 ,yet s9ce 9 my previ\s lett] y ?9k t ,i h n expla9$ amiss ! reason ( ! ,law be+ call$ a ,s*oolma/]2 9 :at ,i say to-day too ,i purpose to unfold to y ! actual =ce ( ! ,apo/le's /atem5t4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iii4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iii4 #bb4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #be4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bi4 #b4 ,n[ ! =m] "p ( 8 disc\rse decl>es t no man %all be ju/ifi$ by ! works ( ! ,law1 b by fai?1 ,= z _m z are ( ! works ( ! ,law are "u ! curse2 b ,*ri/ ha? r$eem$ u f ! curse ( ! ,law1 be+ made a curse = u4 ,! inh]itance !re=e is n giv5 by ! ,law b by promise4 ,n[ to ,abraham 7 ! promises made1 & to 8 se$ :i* is ,*ri/4 ,?us ! ,law 0 add$ because ( transgressions1 till ! se$ %\ld come to :om ! promise 0 made2 & !re=e all are conclud$ "u s91 t ! promise by fai? ( ,jesus ,*ri/ might be giv5 to !m t believe4 ,b aft] t fai? is come1 we are no long] "u ! ,law1 t is1 "u a s*oolma/]2 & ?is because we are all ! sons ( ,god1 & are all 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,n[ if we are all 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 !n are we ,abraham's se$1 & heirs accord+ to ! promise4 ,& ?is is ! conclusion at :i* ! ,apo/le arrives4 ,sid5ote3 ,heb4 ix4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 xii4 #h4 #c4 ,/ill h[ev] he is met ) ?is objection1 t ev5 ! ,jew might say1 ,i also1 be+ "u ! ,law1 h an heir%ip1 = ! ,law is also call$ ! ,old ,te/am5t1 & :]e is a ,te/am5t !re also is an inh]itance4 ,& al?\gh ! ,apo/le himself told ! ,hebrews t a te/am5t is ( no =ce1 until ! dea? ( ! te/ator happ51 t is to say1 a te/am5t is ( no /r5g? :ile ! te/ator live?1 b is e/abli%$ by 8 dea?1 yet z 9 ,j]emiah ! ,"l1 speak+ ( ! ,jews1 has said1 ,m9e h]itage is unto ,me z a lion1 he w\ld n d5y t !y 7 heirs4 ,b !re are heirs )\t possessions1 !re are heirs also ) !m2 & :ile ! te/ator lives ^? ^: names are writt5 9 ! w are call$ heirs1 ?\gh )\t possessions4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iv4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #c4 #d4 ,little *ildr5 are also heirs1 b !y diff] 9 no?+ f a s]vant1 9 t !y are /ill "u tutors & gov]nors4 ,ev5 s we 7 9 bondage "u ! elem5ts ( ! _w4 ,b1 :5 ! fulness ( ! "t 0 come1 ,*ri/ also came1 & n[ we are no long] s]vants b sons1 if we believe 9 ,*ri/4 ,?us ,he gave !m ! semblance ( an inh]itance1 b )held f !m ! possession ( x4 ,?us !y h ! "n b n ! b5efit ( be+ heirs1 = l *ildr5 !y possess ! b>e "n ( heir%ip )\t its privileges1 & h no "r ei!r to comm& or to use1 wait+ = ! fulness ( _! age t !y may be deliv]$ f _! gov]nors4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxiii4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 iii4 #ag4 #e4 ,z !n "y *ildr51 s ! ,jews also1 are "u a s*oolma/]4 ,! ,law is our s*oolma/]1 ! s*oolma/] br+s u to our ,ma/]2 & our ,"o ,ma/] is ,*ri/3 ,nei!r be ye call$ ma/]s1 = "o is y\r ,ma/]1 ev5 ,*ri/4 ,! s*oolma/] is fe>$1 ! ,ma/] %ews ! way ( salvation4 ,?us fe> br+s u to lib]ty1 lib]ty to fai?1 fai? to love2 love obta9s adoption1 adoption ! inh]itance4 ,:]e !n fai? is !re is lib]ty2 = ! s]vant acts f fe>1 ! free-man by fai?2 ! "o by ! lett]1 ! o!r by grace2 ! "o 9 slav]y ! o!r by ! ,_s2 b :]e ! ,_s ( ! ,"l is1 !re is lib]ty4 ,if !n :]e fai? is1 !re is lib]ty2 :]e lib]ty !re grace1 :]e grace !re inh]itance2 & he t is a ,jew 9 ! lett] n 9 _s is 9 bondage1 he :o ha? n fai? ha? n ! lib]ty ( ! _s4 ,n[ :]e !re is no lib]ty !re is no grace1 :]e no grace no adoption1 :]e no adoption !re no succession4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,s4 ,pet4 i4 #ah1 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 liii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john i4 #bi4 #f4 ,?us1 ! tablets be+1 z x 71 clos$1 he beholds#bib 8 inh]itance b possesses x n1 he has no p]mission to read x4 ,= h[ c he say #8,our ,fa!r' :o d5ies ! true ,son ( ,god1 ,him by ,:om our adoptive son%ip is obta9$ = u8 ,h[ c he rehe>se ! w :o d5ies ! dea? ( ! te/ator8 ,h[ c he obta9 lib]ty1 :o d5ies ! ,blood :]eby he has be5 r$eem$8 ,= ?is is ! price ( our lib]ty1 z ,pet] says1 ye 7 r$eem$ ) ! preci\s ,blood1 n inde$ ( a lamb1 b ( ,him ,:o came z a lamb1 9 meekness & humility1 & r$eem$ ! :ole _w ) ! "o (f]+ ( ,8 ,body1 z ,he himself says1 ,i 0 br\ght z a lamb to ! slaught]4 ,:]e=e ,john also says1 ,behold ! ,lamb ( ,god1 :i* take? away ! s9 ( ! _w4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iv4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 iv4 #ac4 #g4 ,h5ce ! ,jew1 be+ heir 9 ! lett] n 9 ! _s is z a *ild "u tutors & gov]n\rs2 b ! ,*ri/ian1 :o recognizes t fulness ( "t :]e9 ,*ri/ came1 made ( a woman1 made "u ! ,law1 t ,he might r$eem all :o 7 "u ! ,law2 ! ,*ri/ian1 ,i say1 by unity ( fai? & k ( ! ,son ( ,god gr[s up unto a p]fect man3 unto ! measure ( ! /ature ( ! fulness ( ,*ri/4 ,f>ewell1 my son2 love me1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxxvi4 ,,at ,ir5u' reque/ ,s4 ,ambrose po9ts out ! scope ( ! ,epi/le to ! ,ephesians4 ,!re9 is propos$ to u a heav5ly inh]itance1 a seat 9 heav5ly places toge!r ) ,*ri/1 ,:o has obta9$ fre$om = u4 ,x sets =? to u *>ity1 :]eby we are unit$ to ,*ri/1 z ! end ( fai?4 ,he adds t no o!r ,epi/le conta9s ! m5tion ( s _m bless+s1 & he briefly rec\nts ^! "o by "o4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,ir5,,u1 ,,greet+4 #a4 ,,y h ask$ me to set =? to y ! scope & sub/ance ( ! ,epi/le to ! ,ephesians1 an ,epi/le :i* seems some:at obscure1 unless by analyz+ x we c ga!r :at ^? motives are by :i* ! ,apo/le w\ld p]suade u n to despair ( ! k+dom ( ,god4 #b4 ,9 ! fir/ place !n he po9ts out t ! hope ( rew>d & ! inh]itance ( ^? heav5ly promises :i* h be5 br\ght )9 our rea* by ! ,passion & ,resurrection ( ,*ri/1 are wont to be a great enc\ragem5t to ! good 9 ! pursuit ( virtue4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 iv4 #ae4 #c4 ,to ?is he has add$ t n only has a mode ( return to ,p>adise be5 op5$ to u by ,*ri/1 b t ev5 ! hon\r ( sitt+ 9 heav5ly places has be5 imp>t$ to ?is fle% ( our body by its fell[%ip ) ! ,body ( ,*ri/2 s t y ne$ no long] d\bt ! possibility ( y\r own asc5sion1 n[ t y "k t y\r fell[%ip ) ! fle% ( ,*ri/ subsi/s ev5 9 ! k+dom ( heav51 kn[+ also t by ,8 ,blood reconciliation has be5 made = all ?+s1 bo? on e>? & 9 heav51 = ,he desc5d$ t ,he might fill all ?+s3 &1 fur!r1 t by ,8 ,apo/les1 prophets1 & prie/s1 ! :ole _w has be5 e/abli%$1 & ! ,g5tiles ga!r$ 92 & t ! end ( our hope is ! love ( ,him1 t we may gr[ up into ,him 9 all ?+s2 = ,he is ! ,head ( all ?+s1 & unto ,him accord+ to ! measure ( ,8 work+ we are all rais$ & built up by *>ity into "o body4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 i4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 ii4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 v4 #ca1 #cb4 #d4 ,we ought n !re=e to despair ( ! memb]s adh]+ to _! ,head2 especially s9ce f ! beg9n+ we h be5 pr$e/9at$ by ,jesus ,*ri/ to adoption z *ildr5 ( ,god 9 ,himself3 :i* pr$e/9ation ,he has ratifi$1 in/ruct+ u t ! pr$iction made f ! fir/1 t a man %all leave 8 fa!r & "m1 & %all be jo9$ unto 8 wife1 & !y two %all be "o fle%1 is a sacram5t ( ,*ri/ & ! ,*ur*4 ,if !re=e ! union ( ,adam & ,eve is a great sacram5t :i* relates to ,*ri/ & ! ,*ur*1 x is c]ta9 t z ,eve 0 bone ( ! bones ( h] husb&1 & fle% ( 8 fle%1 s we are memb]s ( ! ,body ( ,*ri/1 bone ( ,8 ,bones & fle% ( ,8 ,fle%4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 i4 #c1 #e1 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 vi4 #ab4 #e4 ,no o!r ,epi/le has pron\nc$ s _m bless+s ov] ! p ( ,god z ?is4 ,= h]e9 ! pregnant witness ( ,div9e grace has decl>$ t we are bless$ ) all spiritual bless+s 9 heav5ly places1 & pr$e/9at$ unto ! adoption ( *ildr51 ri*ly end[$ also ) grace 9 ! ,son ( ,god1 :i* ?+s h ab\nd$ unto ! k ( ! my/]y ( ,8 et]nal w4 ,especially n[1 9 ! fulness ( "t1 :5 all ?+s are reconcil$ 9 ,*ri/1 bo? 9 heav5 & on e>?1 h we atta9$ an inh]itance 9 ,him1 to ! int5t t bo? :at is ( ! ,law & :at is ( ,grace might be fulfill$ 9 u4 ,= ev5 accord+ to ! ,law we seem$ to be elect$ 9 t season ( y\?1 by :i* is signifi$ a holy life1 )\t ei!r ! wantonness ( *ildhood or ! infirmity ( age4 ,we h be5 taught also h[ we mu/ vigor\sly wage w> n only aga9/ fle% & blood1 b also aga9/ spiritual wick$ness 9 high places4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts i4 #bf4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxviii4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,num4 xxvii4 #a4 #f4 ,:]e=e z ! possession ( l&s tak5 f ! enemy fell to _! lot1 s to u has fall5 ! lot ( grace1 t we may become ! h]itage ( ,god1 ,:o possesses our re9s1 ! seat ( *a/ity & temp]ance4 ,d y seek to "k ?is lot8 ,rememb] t lot :i* fell ^u ,mat?ias1 t he might be *os5 into ! numb] ( ! twelve ,apo/les4 ,! ,prophet ,david also says1 ,if ye sleep 9 ! mid/ ( ! lots1 because he :o is plac$ 9 ! middle1 betwe5 ! lot ( ! ,old & ,new ,te/am5t1 re/+ ^u bo?1 arrives at ! peace ( ! heav5ly k+dom4 ,?is lot ( _! pat]nal inh]itance ! daught]s ( ,zelophehad s\ght =1 & _! petition 0 admitt$ by ,god's judgm5t4 ,b !y s\ght = x 9 ! %ade1 = ,zelophehad means #8! %ade ( ! m\?2' !y s\ght x !n 9 d>k say+s1 !y spoke n :at 0 reveal$4 ,h5ce ! supplication = _! inh]itance by ! daught]s ( ,zelophehad 0 c\*$ 9 d>k say+s1 b 9 our case x /&s 9 ! light ( ! ,gospel & 9 ! revelation ( grace4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 ii4 #d4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #f4 #g4 ,let u !re=e be ! possession ( ,god1 & let ,him be our portion1 = 9 ,him are ! ri*es ( ,8 glory & inh]itance4 ,= :o is ri* b ,god alone1 ,:o creat$ all ?+s8 ,especially h[ev] is ,he ri* 9 m]cy1 9 t ,he r$eem$ all mank9d1 &1 z be+ ! au?or ( nature1 *ang$ u1 :o accord+ to our fle%ly nature 7 ! *ildr5 ( wra?1 & expos$ to tr\ble1 t we might become ! *ildr5 ( peace & *>ity4 ,= :o c *ange nature b ,he ,:o creat$ nature8 ,:]e=e ,he rais$ ! dead1 & ^? t 7 quick5$ 9 ,*ri/ ,he ha? made to sit 9 heav5ly places 9 ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cx4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxvi4 #fd4 #h4 ,n t any man has be5 ?\ght wor?y ( ! privilege ( sitt+ 9 t seat ( ,god1 = to ! ,son alone ha? ! ,fa!r said1 ,sit ?\ on my "r h&2 b because 9 t ,fle% ( ,*ri/ ! fle% ( ! :ole human race has be5 hon\r$1 because x p>takes ( ! same nature4 ,= z ,he 0 subject$ 9 our fle% by ,8 unity !re)1 & by ! ob$i5ce ( ! body1 :]e9 ,he 0 made ob$i5t ev5 unto dea?1 s we1 9 ,8 ,fle%1 are sat d[n toge!r ) ,him 9 heav5ly places4 ,we !re=e are n set d[n by ourselves b 9 ! ,p]son ( ,*ri/1 ,:o alone1 z ! ,son ( man1 sitte? at ! "r ,h& ( ,god2 z ,he said ,himself1 ,h]eaft] %all ye see ! ,son ( man sitt+ on ! "r h& ( ,god4 ,to ?is end has ,8 ,grace & ,goodness be5 =m$ ^u u 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 t be+ dead accord+ to works1 r$eem$ ?r\gh fai? & sav$ by grace1 we might receive ! gift ( ?is great deliv]ance4 ,our v nature1 rais$1 z x 71 9 ,him1 has be5 made p>tak] ( ! ,grace ( a new creation1 t be+ new creat$ 9 ,*ri/1 we1 :o _h be=e fall5 away ?r\gh ! corruption ( our guilty l9eage1 might walk 9 good works4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 ii4 #ad4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ah4 #i4 ,= ! /rife :i* be=e exi/$ 9 ! fle% be+ remov$1 an univ]sal peace has be5 made 9 heav52 t m5 might be l ,angels ^u e>?1 t ! ,g5tiles & ,jews might be made "o1 t bo? ! new & old man might be unit$1 ! middle wall ( p>tition1 :i*1 z a ho/ile b>ri]1 _h once divid$ !m1 be+ brok5 d[n4 ,= ! nature ( our fle% hav+ /irr$ up ang] discord & diss5sion1 & ! law hav+ b\nd u ) ! *a9s ( condemnation1 ,*ri/ ,jesus subdu$ by mortification ! wantonness & intemp]ance ( ! fle%1 & made void ! law ( comm&m5t conta9$ 9 ord9ances1 decl>+ !reby t ! decrees ( ! spiritual ,law are n to be int]pret$ accord+ to ! lett]2 putt+ an end to ! slo?ful re/ ( ! ,sabba? & to ! sup]flu\s rite ( outw>d circumcision1 & op5+ to all access by "o ,_s unto ! ,fa!r4 ,= h[ c !re be any discord1 :]e !re is "o call+1 "o body & "o _s8 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 iv4 #aj4 #aj4 ,= :at else did ! ,"l ,jesus effect by ,8 desc5t b our deliv]ance f captivity into lib]ty1 & ! subjection to ,himself ( t captivity :i* ! bonds ( unbelief _h fett]$1 b :i* is n[ re/ra9$ by ! fett]s ( wisdom1 e wise man putt+ 8 feet into its bonds8 ,= x is writt5 t :5 ,he _h desc5d$ ,he asc5d$ also1 t ,he might fill all ?+s1 & t we might all receive ( ,8 fulness4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ac4 #aa4 ,:]e=e ,he gave fir/ ,apo/les 9 ! ,*ur*1 fill+ !m ) ! ,holy ,_s1 o!rs prophets1 o!rs evangeli/s1 o!rs pa/ors & tea*]s1 t by _! exhortations ! progress ( believ]s might be accompli%$1 & ! "w ( ! m9i/ry ( fai? might receive increase4 ,e "o by ! gr[? ( virtue is built up unto ! measure ( ! inw>d life1 :i* measure1 be+ t m p]fect "o ( a holy life1 t is1 ( a p]fect man1 tak+ ( ! fulness ( ,*ri/1 has receiv$ ! fulness ( grace4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 iv4 #af4 #ab4 ,b :o is a p]fect man1 b he :o1 be+ deliv]$ f ! weakness ( a *ildi% m9d1 f ! un/able & slipp]y ways ( y\?1 & f ! unbridl$ passions ( adult age1 has atta9$ to ! /r5g? ( full manhood1 & has gr[n up unto su* maturity ( "* z n to be easily turn$ aside by ! address ( a wily disput]1 nor ca/1 z x 71 ^u ! rocks by ! turbid viol5ce ( fooli% doctr9e8 ,:o b he t betakes himself to ! rem$ies ( error1 :o foll[s tru? n only 9 8 words b also 9 8 works1 &1 takes ^u him ! edify+ ( himself 9 love1 t he may be unit$ ) o!rs 9 ! unity ( fai? & k1 &1 z a memb]1 n fall (f f 8 ,head1 t is1 f ,*ri/1 ,:o is ! ,head ( all1 f :om ! :ole body ( ! fai?ful & prud5t fitt$ & compact$ & jo9$ toge!r by ! rational h>mony ( ! ,^w 7= ?is is ! mean+ ( 1 #bic17 by t :i* e jo9t supplie?1 accord+ to ! measure ( e "p1 make? increase ( ! body unto ! edify+ itself 9 love2 t s x may rise z "o temple ( ,god 9 all1 & "o habitation ( ! heav5ly mansion 9 ! _s ( all4 #ac4 ,h]e9 ,i conceive we are to und]/& t n only holy m5 b all believ]s1 & all ! heav5ly & reasonable ho/s & p[]s are unit$ 9 fai? & _s2 t by a c]ta9 concord ( p[]s & (fices "o body1 compos$ ( all spirits ( a reasonable nature1 may adh]e to ,*ri/ _! ,head1 be+ s unit$ to ! framework ( ! build+1 t 9 no s+le po9t ( juncture ! sev]al memb]s may seem to be sev]$ f ea* o!r4 ,= ?is is ! mean+ ( ! ,greek 4 ,& to unite ea* "o to ,himself accord+ to ! due measure ( 8 m]its & fai? w n be difficult3 = ! edifice ( love closes & blocks up e crevice ?r\gh :i* (f5ces may ent]4 ,we ought n !n to d\bt t 9 ! build+ up ( ?is temple ! company ( ! heav5ly ho/s w be unit$ ) u2 = x is unreasonable to suppose t :ile ! ,temple ( ,god c be s built up by human love z t we %all become an habitation ( ,god 9 ! ,_s1 ,he %\ld n dwell )9 ! heav5ly ,ho/4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 i4 #ah4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 iv4 #bb4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bf4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xiii4 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 v4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #be4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 vi4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ab4 #ad4 ,on ?is acc\nt1 t ! build+ may be rais$ )9 u m rapidly1 ! ,apo/le exhorts u to op5 ! eyes ( our und]/&+1 to lift !m to ?+s above1 dilig5tly to foll[ aft] ! k ( ,god1 to unravel ! tru?1 to hide 9 our he>ts ! comm&m5ts ( ,god1 to put (f deceitful lu/s & hidd5 de$s ( %ame1 to seek to be r5ew$ by ! graces ( ! ,sacram5ts1 to mod]ate ang]1 to calm all di/urbance ( _s be=e ! sun goes d[n1 to bew>e le/ ! adv]s>y ga9 ! upp] h& ( u1 t mighty _s :o ent]$ into ! he>t ( ,judas1 & broke ?r\gh ! gates ( 8 s\l1 ov]p[]+ 8 resi/ance1 to %ut out !ft1 to es*ew falsehood1 to rise f ! dead1 to put on sobriety4 ,he tells u likewise t wives %\ld be subject to _! husb&s1 z ! ,*ur* is to ,*ri/1 & t husb&s %\ld (f] up _! own lives = _! wives1 z ,*ri/ gave ,himself = ! ,*ur*4 ,& la/ly1 t1 z good soldi]s1 we %\ld put on ! arm\r ( ,god1 & cont9ually fight1 n only aga9/ fle% & blood1 b also aga9/ spiritual wick$ness2 t we may nei!r be corrupt$ by fri5ds nor vanqui%$ by enemies4 ,?is summ>y acc\nt ( ! ,epi/le ,i (f] y z ! be/ :i* ,i h 9 my p[] to give4 ,f>ewell1 my son2 love me1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxxvii4 ,,?is lett] dwells on ! ,gospel1 z ! true ,inh]itance1 & on ! contra/ betwe5 ! ,jew1 :o by reject+ ,*ri/ made ,moses 9 :om he believ$ 8 accus]1 & ! ,*ri/ian1 :o receiv$ true lib]ty 9 ,*ri/1 :ile ! ,jew rema9$ a slave4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,horontianus4 #a4 ,,n )\t reason h y ?\ght fit to enquire into ! nature ( ! ,div9e inh]itance2 & :y x %\ld be s highly e/eem$ t = its sake _m %\ld ev5 (f] up _! lives4 ,b if y w consid] t ev5 9 human affairs ! advantage ( inh]it+ worldly goods gives an additional sanction to ! laws ( natural affection1 & t ev5 on ?is acc\nt great] respect is %[n to p>5ts1 = fe>1 namely1 le/ ! slight$ love ( a fa!r may av5ge itself by dis9h]it+ or r5\nc+ ! rebelli\s (fspr+1 y w cease to wond] :y m5 s greatly desire a ,div9e inh]itance4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 liv4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxi4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iv4 #bd4 #b4 ,n[ !re is an inh]itance (f]$ to all ,*ri/ians2 = ,isaiah ?us speaks1 ,!re is an h]itage = !m t believe on ! ,"l1 & ?is inh]itance is hop$ = by ! promise1 n by ! ,law4 ,?is ! hi/ory ( ! ,old ,te/am5t proves1 9 ! words ( ,s>ah1 ,ca/ out ?is bond-woman & h] son1 = ! son ( ! bond-woman %all n be heir ) my son1 ev5 ) ,isaac4 ,! son ( ,s>ah 0 ,isaac1 ! son ( ! bond-woman 0 ,i%mael2 & ^! 7 be=e ! ,law1 :]e=e ! promise 0 old] ?an ! ,law4 ,we are aft] ,isaac sons by ! promise1 ! ,jews are ! sons ( ! bond-woman aft] ! fle%4 ,we h a free "m1 :i* bore n1 b aft]w>ds1 accord+ to ! promise1 br\ght =? & produc$ a *ild2 !y h ,ag> = _! "m1 g5d]+ to bondage4 ,he is free1 to :om grace is promis$1 he is a slave on :om ! yoke ( ! ,law is impos$1 :]e=e ! promise came to u be=e ! ,law came to !m1 & 9 ! c\rse ( nature lib]ty is m anci5t ?an bondage4 ,lib]ty !re=e comes ( ! promise1 bondage ( ! ,law4 ,b al?\gh ! promise itself1 z we h said1 is be=e ! ,law1 & by ! promise comes lib]ty1 & 9 lib]ty is love1 /ill love is accord+ to ! ,law1 & love is great] ?an lib]ty4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxxxiv4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 vi4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 vii4 #bb4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 v4 #a4 #c4 ,are we n !n s]vants8 & is x n writt51 praise ! ,"l1 all ye s]vants1 or h[ does ! ,apo/le say1 ,b z ! s]vants ( ,god1 do+ ! w ( ,god f 8 he>t8 ,b !re is also a free & volunt>y s]vice1 :]e( ! ,apo/le says1 ,he t is call$1 be+ free1 is ,*ri/'s s]vant4 ,& ?is s]vice is f ! he>t1 n ( necessity4 ,:]e=e we are ! s]vants ( our ,creator2 b we h a lib]ty :i* we h receiv$ ?r\gh ! grace ( ,*ri/1 born ( ! promise accord+ to fai?4 ,:]e=e1 be+ born ( ! fre$woman1 let u1 sign$ 9 ! =ehead1 (f] ! sacrifice ( lib]ty z becomes freem52 t we may rejoice & n be conf\nd$1 be+ sign$ 9 ! _s & n 9 ! fle%4 ,= to u x is rightly said1 ,/& fa/1 & be n entangl$ aga9 ) ! yoke ( bondage4 ,he does n say1 ,be n slaves1 b ,be n entangl$ ) ! yoke ( bondage1 = ! yoke ( bondage is heavi] ?an ! bondage itself4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxvii4 #ci1 #dj4 #d4 ,isaac also says to 8 son ,esau1 :5 he s\ght 8 bless+1 ,behold ?y dwell+ %all be ! fatness ( ! e>?1 & ( ! dew ( heav5 f above2 & by ?y sword %alt ?\ live1 & %alt s]ve ?y bro!r4 ,b ! "t %all come :5 ?\ %alt h ! dom9ion & %alt break 8 yoke f (f ?y neck4 ,h[ !n is ?is to be reconcil$1 t al?\gh he %all break 8 bro!r's yoke f (f 8 neck he %all /ill s]ve1 unless we recognize ! diff]5ce t !re is 9 s]vitude8 ,n[ 9 :at ?is diff]5ce consi/s1 let ! ,scripture itself expla9 to u4 ,isaac signifies good1 & he is good to u1 = aft] him we are born into lib]ty1 & he is a good fa!r to bo? 8 sons4 ,8 love = !m bo? he prov$1 9 ! "o case by affection1 9 ! o!r by bless+1 = he comm&$ 8 eld] son to br+ him food1 t he might receive 8 bless+2 b :ile he makes delay & seeks = wild v5ison f a di/ance1 ! y\ng] bro!r br+s him home-food1 f ! %eep ( ! flock4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iii4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxx4 #ad4 ,rom4 x4 #h4 #e4 ,good food = all is ,*ri/1 good food too is fai?1 sweet food is m]cy1 pleasant food is fai?4 ,^! are ! meats :]eon are f$ ! p ( holy ,*ur*4 ,good food too is ! ,_s ( ,god1 good food is ! remission ( s9s4 ,b v h>d food is ! rig\r ( ! ,law1 & ! t]ror ( puni%m5t2 & v co>se food is t obs]vance ( ! lett] :i* is pref]r$ to ! grace ( p>don4 ,! ,jews aga9 are "u a curse1 we includ$ 9 a bless+4 ,a ready food too is fai?3 ,! ^w is nigh !e1 9 ?y m\? & 9 ?y he>t3 ! food ( ! ,law is m t>dy4 ,= :ile wait+ = ! ,law ! p fell into transgression4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxvii4 #dj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #f4 ,?us x 0 on ! son :o 0 dilig5t & fai?ful t ! fa!r be/[$ 8 bless+1 b he res]v$ "o1 = he 0 a good fa!r1 = 8 eld] son also1 9 t he made him s]vant to 8 bro!r4 ,= he did ?is1 n z wi%+ to subject 8 family to any unwor?y bondage1 b because he :o _c rule & gov]n himself ought to s]ve & be subject to "o m prud5t2 t s he may be gov]n$ by 8 c\nsel1 & n fall ?r\gh 8 own folly1 nor /umble f walk+ ra%ly4 ,x is z a bless+ !n t su* a /ate ( s]vice is giv54 ,moreov] x is numb]$ among bless+s1 toge!r ) ! gift ( ! fatness ( ! e>?1 & ( ! dew ( heav5 f above4 ,hav+ said1 ,by ?y sword ?\ %alt live1 le/ he %\ld be h>m$ by ! confid5ce aris+ f /r5g? or p[]1 he add$1 & ?\ %alt s]ve ?y bro!r3 t ?\ maye/ ?us obta9 bo? ! ri* fruits ( ! fle%1 & ! dew ( ,div9e grace1 & maye/ foll[ him :o is able to direct & gov]n !e4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 ix4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 v4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,ecclus4 i4 #ad4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 v4 #ad4 ,rom4 xiii4 #h4 #g4 ,b x %all come to pass1 :5 ?\ %alt h brok5 8 yoke f (f ?y neck1 t ?\ %alt h ! rew>d ( ?y will+ s]vitude1 & n und]go ! evils ( a compulsory bondage4 ,= t k9d ( bondage is di%on\rable :i* is ! result ( necessity1 t is hon\rable :i* is (f]$ by piety4 ,h5ce ! ,apo/le says1 ,= if ,i d ?is ?+ will+ly1 ,i h a rew>d1 b if aga9/ my w1 a disp5sation is committ$ unto me4 ,bett] !n is x to reap a rew>d1 ?an to obey a disp5sation4 ,:]e=e let u n be re/ra9$ by ! yoke ( bondage1 b let u s]ve 9 ! _s ( *>ity1 = ! ,apo/le says1 ,by love s]ve "o ano!r4 ,! fe> ( ! ,law becomes ! love ( ! ,gospel4 ,aga91 ,to fe> ! ,"l is ! beg9n+ ( wisdom1 b ! fulness ( ! ,law is *>ity4 ,& ! ,law itself says1 ,= all ! ,law is fulfill$ 9 "o ^w1 ev5 9 ?is1 ,?\ %alt love ?y neighb\r z ?yself4 #h4 ,?is !re=e is :at we ass]t$1 = al?\gh bondage is by ! ,law1 lib]ty is by ! ,law also1 = *>ity belongs to lib]ty1 fe> to bondage4 ,!re is !re=e bo? a *>ity ( ! ,law1 & a s]vice ( *>ity1 b ! ,law is ! =]unn] ( *>ity1 ! *>ity ( ! ,gospel is ! free giv] ( a pi\s s]vice4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iii4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,wisd4 iv4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iii4 #bc4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 i4 #ag4 #i4 ,! ,law !n is n sup]flu\s2 = l a s*oolma/]1 x att5ds ^u ! weak2 & by weakness ,i mean weakness ( "* n ( body2 = !y are infants :o "k n h[ to decl>e ! ^w ( ,god1 :o receive n ,8 works4 ,= if an unspott$ life is old age1 a life full ( /a9s is ! "t ( y\?4 ,! ,law !n1 t is1 1 0 our s*oolma/]1 until fai? came4 ,we 7 kept1 x is said1 "u ! ,law1 z be+ weak1 %ut up unto ! fai? :i* %\ld aft]w>ds be reveal$4 ,b aft]w>ds fai? came2 he does n say ! ,gospel1 b fai?1 = t only is fai? :i* is 9 ! ,gospel4 ,= al?\gh ! righte\sness ( ,god is reveal$ !re9 :i* is f fai? to fai?1 /ill ?is ( ! ,law is fai? inde$ :5 x atta9s to ! fulness !re(4 ,rightly !re=e is ?is fai? spok5 ( z s+le & alone2 because )\t x ! =m] is n fai?1 & 9 x alone x has its confirmation4 ,f9ally1 :5 ?is fai? came1 fulness & ! adoption ( sons came ) x1 infirmity ceas$1 infancy 0 at an end1 we grew into a p]fect man1 we put on ,*ri/4 ,h[ !n c any "o be weak or *ildi%1 9 :om ,*ri/ is ! p[] ( ,god8 ,?us we h arriv$ at p]fection1 & h be5 in/ruct$ 9 its precepts4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john v4 #cj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #de4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ca4 #aj4 ,y he>d read to-day1 ,( ,m9e own ,self ,i c d no?+1 z ,i he>1 ,i judge4 ,y he>d read1 ,i accuse y n1 ,i judge n4 ,i accuse y n1 x is ,moses t accuse? y1 9 :om ye tru/4 ,y he>d read1 ,if ,i be> witness ( ,myself1 ,my witness is n true4 ,?us ,i h le>nt :at k9d ( judge1 :at k9d ( witness ,i ought to be4 ,= x is n z be+ weak t ,he says1 ,( ,m9e own self ,i c d no?+1 he r is weak :o s und]/&s x4 ,! ,fa!r does no?+ )\t ! ,son1 = betwe5 !m !re is a community ( op]ation & an unity ( p[]2 b 9 ?is place ,he speaks z ,judge1 t we m5 may le>n t1 :5 we judge1 we ought to =m our s5t5ce equitably & n accord+ to our m]e w & p[]4 #aa4 ,:5 a crim9al is set be=e him prov$ guilty & convict$ ( crime1 :o does n frame = himself pleas ( def5ce1 b prays = p>don1 & pro/rates himself at ! knees ( 8 judge1 ! judge answ]s him1 ,( myself ,i c d no?+1 x is my ju/ice n my p[] :i* ,i ex]cise 9 judgm5t4 ,x is n ,i b y\r own de$s t judge y1 !y accuse1 & !y condemn y4 ,! ,laws are y\r tribunal1 & ,i z judge d n alt] b keep ! ,laws4 ,( myself ,i orig9ate no?+1 b ! judicial s5t5ce aga9/ y proce$s f y\rself4 ,i judge z ,i he>1 n z ,i w1 & my judgm5t is true because ,i consult :at is agreeable to equity n to my own w4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john v4 #cj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xix4 #aj4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 v4 #cj4 ,sid5ote3 ,prov4 xxvii4 #b4 #ab4 ,let u next consid] :at is ! ,div9e rule ( judgm5t4 ,! ,"l ( heav5 & e>? & ! ,judge ( all says1 ( ,m9e own self ,i c d no?+1 z ,i he> ,i judge2 & man says to 8 ,"l1 ,kn[e/ ,?\ n t ,i h p[] to crucify ,!e1 & h p[] to release ,!e8 ,b :y is n ! ,"l able8 ,because1 ,he says1 ,my judgm5t is j1 because ,i seek n ,m9e own w1 b ! w ( ! ,fa!r ,:o ha? s5t ,me1 t is1 n ! w ( man1 :om ye see1 n ! w ( man1 :om ye only judge z man1 n ! w ( ! fle%1 7= ! _s is will+1 b ! fle% is weak17 b ! ,div9e w1 :i* is ! ,orig9 ( law1 & ! ,rule ( judgm5t4 ,s likewise t witness is true1 :o be>s witness n to himself b to ano!r1 = x is writt51 ,let ano!r man praise !e1 & n ?9e own m\?4 ,sid5ote3 ,ezek4 xviii4 #bc4 #ac4 ,9 a my/ical s5se x is well said to ! ,jews3 ,i judge y n1 t is1 ,i1 ! univ]sal ,savi\r1 ,i1 :o am ! ,remission ( s9s1 judge y n1 = ye h n receiv$ ,me4 ,i judge y n1 ,i freely p>don y4 ,i1 :o by ,my ,blood r$eem s9n]s1 judge y n4 ,i judge y n1 = ,i w\ld n ! dea? b ! life ( a s9n]4 ,i judge y n1 = ,i condemn n b ju/ify ^? :o confess _! s9s4 ,moses accuses y1 he 9 :om y tru/ convicts y4 ,he c accuse y1 he _c judge y1 ?is is res]v$ to 8 ,creator4 ,he !n 9 :om ye tru/ accuses y1 ,he 9 ,:om ye w\ld n tru/ absolves y4 #ad4 ,o great folly ( ! ,jews6 ,rightly are !y accus$ ( _! crimes1 = !y h *os5 "o :o accuses !m1 & h reject$ a m]ciful ,judge2 & !re=e !y are )\t absolution1 b n )\t puni%m5t4 ,sid5ote3 ,hab4 ii4 #d4 ,rom4 i4 #ag4 #ae4 ,well !re=e1 my son1 h y begun by ! ,law1 & be5 confirm$ 9 ! ,gospel1 f fai? to fai?1 z x is writt51 ,! j %all live by fai?4 ,f>ewell2 love me = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxxviii4 ,,9 ?is lett] ,s4 ,ambrose %ews1 t we1 l ,abraham1 are ju/ifi$ by fai?1 ?r\gh :i* we are sons ( ! freewoman2 t circumcision d]iv$ all its efficacy f ,*ri/1 & 0 aboli%$1 aft] ,he _h und]gone x 9 ,8 own p]son1 by ,him4 ,righte\sness is !re=e only to be look$ = f fai?1 :i* if x be p]fect1 is nev] de/itute ( *>ity4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,horontianus4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iii4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 iv4 #bb4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 iii4 #bd4 #a4 ,,if ,abraham believ$ ,god1 & x 0 acc\nt$ unto him = righte\sness1 & t :i* is acc\nt$ = righte\sness passes f unbelief to fai?1 !n are we ju/ifi$ by fai?1 n by ! works ( ! ,law4 ,n[ ,abraham himself _h two sons1 ,i%mael & ,isaac1 "o ( ! bondwoman1 ! o!r ( ! freewoman2 & x 0 told him t he %\ld ca/ out ! bondwoman & ! son ( ! bondwoman1 = t ! son ( ! bondwoman %\ld n be 8 heir4 ,we !re=e are *ildr5 n ( ! bondwoman b ( ! free woman1 9 t lib]ty :]e) ,*ri/ has made u free4 ,h5ce x foll[s t !y are specially ,abraham's sons1 :o are s by fai?1 = ! heirs ( fai? excel heirs by natural bir?4 ,! ,law is our s*oolma/]1 fai? is free2 let u !re=e ca/ away ! works ( bondage1 let u pres]ve ! grace ( lib]ty1 let u leave ! %ade1 & foll[ ! ,sun1 let u des]t ,jewi% rites4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 v4 #b4 #b4 ,! circumcision ( "o memb] is ( no avail4 ,= ! ,apo/le says1 ,behold ,i ,paul say unto y1 t if ye be circumcis$ ,*ri/ %all pr(it y no?+1 n because ,he _c1 b because ,he judges ^? unwor?y ( ,8 b5efits :o des]t ,8 ways4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 iv4 #be4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #aj4 #c4 ,& ,zipporah ( old _h circumcis$ h] *ild1 & driv5 (f ! dang] :i* hung ov] him2 b !n ,*ri/ pr(it$ :ile p]fection 0 /ill def]r$4 ,:ile ! p ( believ]s 7 small1 ! ,"l ,jesus came1 n z small1 b z p]fect 9 all ?+s4 ,he 0 circumcis$ fir/1 accord+ to ! ,law1 t ,he might n break ! ,law1 aft]w>ds by ! ,cross1 t ,he might fulfil ! ,law4 ,?us t :i* is 9 "p has ceas$1 because t :i* is p]fect has come2 = 9 ,*ri/ ! ,cross has circumcis$ n "o memb] only1 b ! sup]flu\s pleasures ( ! :ole body4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 v4 #ba4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 iii4 #ac4 #d4 ,b p]haps x may /ill be ask$ :y ,he ,:o _h come to decl>e to u p]fect circumcision %\ld *oose to be circumcis$ 9 "p4 ,conc]n+ ?is h[ev] we ne$ n delib]ate long4 ,= if ,he 0 made s9 t ,he might expiate our s9s1 if ,he 0 made a curse = u t ,he might annul ! curses ( ! ,law1 = ! same reason ,he 0 also circumcis$ = u1 t be+ ab\t to be/[ salvation by ! ,cross1 ,he might aboli% ! circumcision ( ! ,law4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 v4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 vi4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #g4 #e4 ,! ,apo/le !re=e decl>es t x is f fai? t our hope ( righte\sness 9 ! _s is to be d]iv$1 & t ?\gh call$ to lib]ty we are n to use our lib]ty = an occasion to ! fle%4 ,= nei!r circumcision availe? any?+1 nor uncircumcision2 b fai? :i* worke? by love4 ,& !re=e x is writt51 ,?\ %alt love ! ,"l ?y ,god4 ,n[ he :o loves also believes1 & 9 believ+ ea* man beg9s to love4 ,abraham believ$1 & s began to love1 & he believ$ n 9 "p1 b entirely4 ,= o!rwise he w\ld n h p]fect *>ity1 = x is writt51 ,*>ity believe? all ?+s4 ,if x believe n all ?+s1 *>ity does n seem to be p]fect4 ,p]fect *>ity !n has all fai?4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ac4 #f4 ,b ,i w\ld n lightly ass]t t all fai? has imm$iately p]fect *>ity1 = ! ,apo/le says1 ,?\gh ,i h all fai?1 s t ,i c\ld remove m\nta9s1 & h n *>ity1 ,i am no?+4 ,a ,*ri/ian man has ?ree pr9cipal virtues1 fai? hope & *>ity1 b ! greate/ ( ^! is *>ity4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,s4 ,john v4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,s4 ,john iii4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,s4 ,pet4 iv4 #h4 #g4 ,on ! o!r h& ,i conceive ! ,apo/le 0 l$ to say ?is by ! t5or ( 8 argum5t1 = ,i _c see h[ he :o has all fai?1 s t he c\ld remove m\nta9s1 c be de/itute ( *>ity2 nor h[ su* c be ! case ) t man :o und]/&s all my/]ies & all k2 especially z ,john says1 ,:osoev] believe? t ,jesus is ! ,*ri/ is born ( ,god1 & ! same ,apo/le _h said be=e1 ,:osoev] is born ( ,god do? n commit s94 ,:5ce we inf] t if he :o believes t ,jesus is ! ,*ri/ is born ( ,god1 & he :o is born ( ,god s9s n1 !n he :o believes t ,jesus is ! ,*ri/ s9s n4 ,b if any man s91 he believes n1 & he t believes n loves n1 & he t loves n is subject to s94 ,s !n he :o s9s loves n1 = *>ity %all cov] ! multitude ( s9s4 ,b if *>ity exclude ! desire ( s91 x excludes also fe>1 *>ity !n is full ( p]fect fai?4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xvii4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xiv4 #ca4 #h4 ,! ,apo/les too1 :o came to be ,8 fri5ds1 said1 ,increase our fai?1 begg+ ! good ,physician to /r5g!n _! fail+ fai?4 ,_! fai? mu/ inde$ /ill h be5 weak1 :5 ev5 to ,pet] x c\ld be said1 ,o ?\ ( little fai?1 :]e=e did/ ?\ d\bt8 ,?us fai? z ! h]ald ( *>ity preoccupies ! m9d1 & prep>es ! ways ( com+ love4 ,?us :]e is ! p]fection ( *>ity !re is also all fai?4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #g4 #i4 ,= ?is reason ,i conceive x is said t *>ity believe? all ?+s1 t is1 leads fai? to believe !m all1 & t a s\l ( ?is k9d possesses all fai?2 & h5ce :]ev] is p]fect *>ity !re is all fai?4 ,moreov]1 z x believes all ?+s s also x is said to hope all ?+s4 ,& x is on ?is acc\nt ! greate/1 because x includes ! o!r two4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,s4 ,john iv4 #ah4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 xiii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,gal4 vi4 #ad4 #aj4 ,he t has ?is *>ity fe>s no?+1 = *>ity ca/e? out fe>2 & fe> be+ ?us bani%$ & ?r[n aside1 *>ity be>e? all ?+s1 endure? all ?+s4 ,he :o by *>ity endures all ?+s1 _c fe> m>tyrdom2 & s 9 ano!r place he speaks z a conqu]or at ! end ( 8 c\rse1 ,! _w is crucifi$ unto me1 & ,i unto ! _w4 ,f>ewell1 my son2 love me = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxxix4 ,s4 ,,ambrose "h assures ,bellicius1 ^: recov]y f sickness _h occurr$ j at ! "t :5 he pr(ess$ himself a believ] 9 ,*ri/1 t bo? 8 sickness & recov]y 7 to be ascrib$ to 8 s do+1 & exhorts him to endeav\r to keep ,*ri/ ne> him1 & to prep>e himself ) all dilig5ce = ! o!r ,sacram5ts4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,bellicius1 ,,greet+4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxxii4 #ci4 #a4 ,,y h s5t me ^w t :ile y 7 ly+ afflict$ by a sev]e sickness y believ$ 9 ! ,"l ,jesus1 & /raightway began to recov]4 ,?is sickness !re=e 0 unto salvation1 br++ great] pa9 ?an dang]1 = y _h long def]r$ y\r promise4 ,?is is ! mean+ ( ! text1 ,i w\nd1 & ,i heal4 ,he w\nd$ by sickness1 ,he heal$ by fai?4 ,= ,he saw t ! inw>d affection ( y\r m9d 0 n )\t pi\s desires1 b t !y 7 %ak5 & unsettl$ by delays1 & s ,he ?\ght fit to admoni% y1 9 a way :i* :ile x did n injure y\r heal?1 excit$ y\r devotion4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 viii4 #g4 #b4 ,= h[ %\ld ,he d an injury to heal? ,:o is wont to say1 z we read 9 ! ,gospel1 ,i w come & heal him4 ,be+ invit$ by y\r fri5ds to visit y\r h\se ,he d\btless said1 ,i w come & heal him2 ,al?\gh y he>d ,him n1 ,he1 z ,god1 spoke to y imp]ceptibly1 & al?\gh y saw ,him n1 /ill beyond d\bt ,he visit$ y 9 _s4 ,sid5ote3 ,acts xvii4 #bh4 #c4 ,b 9 tru? y h se5 ,him1 = y h believ$ 9 ,him1 y h se5 ,him1 = y h receiv$ ,him into ! dwell+ ( y\r m9d1 y h se5 ,him 9 ! ,_s1 y h se5 ,him ) y\r inw>d eyes4 ,take c>e !n n to let ?is new ,gue/ dep>t1 long expect$1 late receiv$1 ev5 ,him 9 ,:om we live & move & h our be+4 ,y h ta/$ ! fir/ beg9n+s ( fai?1 let n ! ^w be hidd5 9 y\r he>t4 ,h]e9 lies all grace & e gift4 ,= no man judges ( ! secret recesses ( a h\se by its entrance1 s9ce all ! fruit is )92 nor is x ! "p ( a wise man to look f ! w9d[ into ! h\se1 & x is folly = a man to li/5 at ! door4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 ii4 #i4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,s4 ,pet4 i4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,exod4 xvi4 #ae1 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,numb4 xxvii4 #ab4 #d4 ,! my/]ies ( ! m p]fect ,sacram5ts are ( "o k9d2 = ! ,scripture says1 ,eye ha? n se51 nor e> he>d1 nei!r ha? ent]$ into ! he>t ( man ! ?+s :i* ,god ha? prep>$ = !m t love ,him4 ,( ano!r k9d are ! ?+s :i* ! prophets h ann\nc$ conc]n+ future glory1 unto :om x 0 reveal$1 & to :om ! sa9ts h prea*$ ! ,gospel ) ! ,holy ,gho/ s5t d[n f heav51 :i* ?+s ! ,angels desir$ to look into4 ,( ano!r k9d aga9 are ^? my/]ies :]e9 is ! r$emption ( ! _w1 ! remission ( s9s1 ! di/ribution ( graces1 ! p>ticipation ( ! ,sacram5ts3 :5 y receive ^! y w wond] t a gift s transc5d5t %\ld h be5 be/[$ on man1 z to make ! manna :i* we wond] %\ld h be5 ra9$ d[n f heav5 on ! ,jews seem to y to h possess$ nei!r s mu* grace nor s mu* efficacy t[>ds salvation4 ,= all :o receiv$ ?is manna 9 ! wild]ness di$1 save ,jo%ua ! son ( ,nun1 & ,caleb1 :]eas he :o ta/es ?is ,sacram5t %all nev] die4 ,may ! ,"l ,jesus s5d y re/oration4 ,f>ewell4 ,,lett] ,,lxxx4 ,s4 ,,ambrose "h %ews t ! case ( ! man :o 0 bl9d f 8 bir? 0 ! "w ( ,div9e p[]1 & c5sures ! "q :i* ! disciples ask$ ab\t him2 & dwells on "s ( ! details ( ! miracle4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,bellicius4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john ix4 #a4 #a4 ,,y h he>d1 my bro!r1 ! lesson ( ! ,gospel1 :]e9 x is n>rat$ t z ! ,"l ,jesus pass$ by ,he saw a man :i* 0 bl9d f 8 bir?4 ,n[ if ! ,"l saw him ,he did n pass him by1 nei!r ought we to pass him by :om ! ,"l ov]look$ n2 especially s9ce he 0 bl9d f 8 bir?1 :i* is n m5tion$ )\t reason4 #b4 ,n[ !re is a bl9dness 9 :i* by ! op]ation ( illness ! sight ( ! eyes is obscur$1 & ?is by ! help ( "t is mitigat$2 !re is a bl9dness also :i* is caus$ by ! entrance ( hum\rs1 & ?is1 :5 ! defect is remov$1 is cur$ by ! aid ( m$ic9e2 & ?is ,i say t y may "k t x 0 n by skill b by ,div9e ,p[] t he :o 0 bl9d f 8 bir? 0 heal$4 ,= ! ,"l gave him heal? z a free gift1 n by any m$ic9al skill1 = !y :om ! ,"l ,jesus heal$ 7 !y :om no "o c\ld cure4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john ix4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #e4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xxxiv4 #e4 #c4 ,b h[ fooli% 0 ! inquiry ( ! ,jews1 ,:o did s9 ?is man or 8 p>5ts8 ascrib+ bodily diseases to ! score ( s94 ,:]e=e ! ,"l said1 ,nei!r ha? ?is man s9n$1 nor 8 p>5ts1 b t ! works ( ,god %\ld be made manife/ 9 him4 ,t :i* nature creat$1 ! ,creator1 be+ ! ,au?or ( nature1 0 capable ( rem$y+4 ,he add$ !re=e1 ,z long z ,i am 9 ! _w ,i am ! light ( ! _w1 t is1 all :o are bl9d may see :e!r !y ne$ ,me ,:o am ! ,light4 ,approa* ye1 & be enlight5$1 t ye may see4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xi4 #dc4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,m>k ii4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john ix4 #f1 #g4 #d4 ,9 ! next place :y did ,he ,:o re/or$ life at comm&1 ,:o gave heal? by ,8 ^w1 say+ to ! dead1 ,come =?1 & ,laz>us came =? f ! grave1 say+ also to ! sick ( ! palsy1 ,arise & take up ?y b$1 & ! sick ( ! palsy rose & himself began to c>ry 8 b$1 :]eon1 :5 all 8 limbs 7 p>alyz$1 he _h be5 wont to be c>ri$2 :y1 ,i say1 did ,he spit on ! gr\nd & make clay1 & ano9t ! eyes ( ! bl9d man1 & say to him1 ,g1 wa% 9 ! pool ( ,siloam1 :i* is by int]pretation1 ,s5t4 ,he w5t 8 way !re=e1 & wa%$1 & came see+,:at is ! reason ( ?is8 ,great inde$ is ! reason1 if ,i mi/ake n1 = he :o is taught by ,jesus comes to see m cle>ly4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xv4 #c4 #e4 ,obs]ve at ! same "t bo? ,8 ,div9ity & ,8 sanctity2 z be+ ,himself ,light ,he t\*$ & s communicat$ light to o!rs2 z be+ a ,prie/ ,he fulfill$ by ! figure ( ,baptism ! my/]ies ( spiritual grace4 ,he spat1 t y might le>n t ! inn] p>ts ( ,*ri/ are light2 & cle>ly inde$ does he see :o receives cleans+ !reby4 ,8 spittle cleanses1 & s does ,8 disc\rse1 z x is writt51 ,n[ ye are clean ?r\gh ! ^w :i* ,i h spok5 unto y4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 ii4 #g4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john vii4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 ix4 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #be4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 xiii4 #ab4 #f4 ,b ,8 mak+ clay & ano9t+ ! eyes ( ! bl9d 0 int5d$ to signify to u t ! ,same ,:o made man ( clay1 re/or$ him to heal? by ano9t+ ) clay1 & to signify also t ?is fle% ( our clay mu/ receive ! light ( et]nal life by ! ,sacram5t ( ,baptism4 ,d y also draw ne> to ,siloam1 t is1 to ,him ,:o 0 s5t f ! ,fa!r1 z x is writt51 ,my doctr9e is n ,m9e1 b ,8 t s5t ,me4 ,let ,*ri/ wa% y t y may see4 ,come to ,baptism1 ! "t itself is at h&1 make ha/e & come t y may say1 ,i w5t1 & wa%$1 & ,i receiv$ sight2 t y may also say1 :]eas ,i 0 bl9d1 n[ ,i see1 t y may say1 z t man on :om light 0 p\r$ said1 ! night is f> sp5t1 ! day is at h&4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john xiii4 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xvii4 #b4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxvi4 #gj4 #g4 ,! night 0 bl9dness4 ,x 0 night :5 ,judas receiv$ ! sop f ,jesus1 & ,satan ent]$ into him4 ,to ,judas1 9 :om ! ,devil 01 x 0 night2 to ,john1 :o lay on ! brea/ ( ,*ri/1 x 0 day4 ,to ,pet] also x 0 day1 :5 he saw ! light ( ,*ri/ on ! m\nt4 ,to o!rs x 0 night1 b to ,pet] x 0 day4 ,to ,pet] himself h[ev] x 0 night :5 he d5i$ ,*ri/4 ,b ! cock cr[$1 & he began to weep1 t he might correct 8 error1 = n[ ! day 0 at h&4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john ix4 #aj4 #h4 ,! ,jews enquir$ ( ! bl9d man1 ,h[ 7 ?9e eyes op5$8 ,:at signal folly6 ,!y enquir$ conc]n+ :at !y saw2 !y enquir$ into ! cause1 see+ ! effect4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bh4 #i4 ,!n !y revil$ him1 & said1 ?\ art ,8 disciple4 ,_! curse is a bless+1 = _! bless+ is a curse4 ,?\1 !y say1 art ,8 disciple4 ,!y conf] a b5efit1 :ile !y ?9k !y are do+ an injury4 ,f>ewell1 my son2 love me z y d1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxi4 ,,9 ?is lett] ,s4 ,ambrose seeks to com=t "s ( 8 cl]gy1 :o 7 9 despond5cy on acc\nt ( _! lab\rs & difficulties1 & sets be=e _! eyes bo? ! rew>d !y may expect1 & also ! ready aid !y w receive f ,*ri/4 ,he !n presses ^u !m passages ( ,scripture applicable to _! case1 & exhorts !m n to suff] !mselves to be sep>at$ f ,jesus _! ,savi\r4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,c]ta9 ,,( ,,! ,,cl]gy4 #a4 ,,x is a fault :i* frequ5tly besets ! human m9d1 t1 if ?+s d n at once fall out accord+ to _! wi%es1 !y lightly take (f5ce1 & desi/ f _! duty4 ,9 o!r classes ( m5 ?is is tol]able1 b 9 ^? :o are devot$ to ! ,div9e s]vice x is a frequ5t cause ( sorr[4 #b4 ,!re are c]ta9 p]sons 9 ! cl]ical function1 into ^: m9ds ! ,enemy1 if he _c o!rwise deceive !m1 ?us seeks to creep1 t he may in/il evil ?\ghts ( ! foll[+ k9d2 #8,:at does x avail me to rema9 among ! cl]gy1 to suff] injuries1 to be> toil1 z if my own f>m c\ld n support me1 or1 if ,i h no f>m1 z if ,i c\ld n o!rwise obta9 support8' ,x is by su* ?\ghts z ^! t ev5 good dispositions are )drawn f _! duty1 z if provision = 8 own su/5ance 0 ! only function ( a cl]ic1 & n r to pur*ase = himself ! ,div9e assi/ance aft] dea?4 ,:]eas he only %all be ri* aft] dea?1 :o on e>? has _h /r5g? to cont5d unh>m$ aga9/ ! wiles ( 8 num]\s adv]s>ies4 ,sid5ote3 ,eccles4 iv4 #i4 #c4 ,x is said !re=e 9 ,ecclesia/es1 ,two are bett] ?an "o1 because !y h a good rew>d = _! lab\r1 ,= if !y fall1 ! "o w lift up 8 fell[4 ,:]e are ! two t are bett] ?an "o1 b :]e ,*ri/ is1 & he :om ,*ri/ def5ds8 ,= if he :o is ) ! ,"l ,jesus falls1 ,jesus raises him up4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxix4 #c4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john iv4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 xi4 #bi4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xxv4 #dc4 #d4 ,b 9 :at s5se is x said1 = _! lab\r8 ,is ,*ri/ !n we>y#bid8 ,yes truly1 = ,he says1 ,i am we>y ( cry+4 ,he lab\rs1 b x is on u4 ,moreov] aft] ,8 toil ,he sat d[n we>i$ on ! well2 b :at is ! mode ( ,8 lab\rs8 ,! ,apo/le by 8 own humbl] example has taught u 9 ! words1 ,:o is weak1 & ,i am n weak8 ,our ,"l ,himself has also taught u 9 ! words1 ,i 0 sick1 & ye visit$ ,me n1 nak$ & ye clo!d ,me n4 ,he lab\rs1 9 ord] to raise me 9 my falls4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,k+s iv4 #cd4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 xlv4 #h4 #e4 ,h5ce 9 ,eli%a also our ,"l is prefigur$1 = he /ret*$ himself ^u ! dead *ild t he might raise him to life1 & 9 ?is we h a symbol t ,*ri/ di$ ) u1 t ,he might rise = u4 ,?us ,*ri/ plac$ ,himself on ! level ev5 ( our frailty1 t ,he might raise u aga94 ,he did n fall1 b ( ,8 own w ca/ ,himself d[n1 & 9 ris+ rais$ up ,8 fell[4 ,= ,he has tak5 u into fell[%ip ) ,himself1 be+ ano9t$1 z x is writt51 ) ! oil ( gladness above ,8 fell[s4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,john ii4 #ai4 ,sid5ote3 ,eccles4 iv4 #aj1 #aa4 ,sid5ote3 ,rom4 vi4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xii4 #di4 #f4 ,well says ! ,prea*]1 ,if !y fall1 ! ,"o1 n be+ ,himself lift$ up1 w lift up 8 fell[2 = ,*ri/ ne$$ n ! assi/ance & aid ( ano!r to raise ,him1 b rose by ,8 own p[]4 ,aga91 ,de/roy1 ,he says1 ?is temple1 & 9 ?ree days ,i w raise x up4 ,b ?is ,he said ( ! ,temple ( ,8 ,body4 ,& x is well t he :o has n fall5 %\ld n be rais$ by ano!r1 = he :o has be5 s rais$ mu/ h fall51 & he :o has fall5 ne$s assi/ance t he may be rais$4 ,?is is taught also by ! words ( ,scripture :i* foll[s1 ,woe to him t is alone :5 he falle?1 = he ha? n ano!r to lift him up4 ,aga91 if two lie toge!r1 !n !y h heat4 ,= we are dead ) ,*ri/1 & !re=e we also live ) ,him4 ,& ,*ri/ has ?us di$ t ,he might give u w>m?1 z ,he has said1 ,i am come to s5d fire ^u ! e>?4 #g4 ,i 0 dead1 b because 9 ,baptism ,i di$ toge!r ) ,*ri/1 ,i receiv$ ! light ( life f ,*ri/4 ,& he :o dies 9 ,*ri/1 be+ w>m$ by ,*ri/1 receives ! brea? ( life & resurrection4 ,! boy 0 cold1 ,eli%a w>m$ him ) 8 brea?1 & imp>t$ to him ! w>m? ( life4 ,he slept toge!r ) him t be+ ?us buri$ ) him 9 a figure ! w>m? ( 8 re/ might raise him up4 ,he is cold !n :o dies n 9 ,*ri/2 he _c be w>m$ to :om no burn+ fire is appli$2 he :o has n ,*ri/ ) him _c gr[ w>m by be+ ne> ano!r4 ,sid5ote3 ,eccles4 iv4 #ab4 #h4 ,& t y may und]/& x to be said z a my/]y & n 9 ref]5ce to ! b>e numb] t two are bett] ?an "o1 he adds a my/ical say+1 ,a ?reefold cord is n quickly brok54 ,= t :i* is ?reefold & uncomp\nd$ _c be brok54 ,?us ! ,tr9ity1 be+ ( an uncomp\nd$ nature1 _c be dissolv$2 = ,god is1 :atev] ,he is1 "o & simple & uncomp\nd$2 & :at ,he is t ,he cont9ues to be1 & is n br\ght into subjection4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,eph4 iii4 #a4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxviii4 #ah4 ,eph4 iv4 #h4 #i4 ,x is a good ?+ !re=e to adh]e closely to t o!r ,"o1 & to put y\r neck into ,8 *a91 & to b[ d[n y\r %\ld] & be> ,him1 & be n griev$ ) ,8 bonds2 because ,he w5t =? f ! h\se ( bondm5 to assume ,8 k+dom1 t ,*ild :o is bett] ?an an old] & fooli% k+4 ,:]e=e !y :o foll[ ,him are also b\nd ) *a9s4 ,paul too is ! prison] ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,& ,jesus ,himself l$ captivity captive4 ,he ?\ght x n en\gh to de/roy t captivity :i* ! devil _h impos$1 s t he might n aga9 assault ^? :o 7 w&]+ at l>ge4 ,b to dwell 9 subjection to ,*ri/1 putt+ y\r feet into ! fett]s ( wisdom1 & becom+ ,8 captive t y may be free f ! adv]s>y1 ?is is :at ,he acc\nt$ p]fect lib]ty4 ,sid5ote3 ,is4 ix4 #f4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xlix4 #f4 pu]1 ,vulg4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke ii4 #eb4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,cor4 viii4 #i4 #aj4 ,rightly is ,he call$ a ,*ild1 = unto u a ,*ild is born1 & truly a good ,*ild to ,:om x has be5 said by ,god ! ,fa!r1 ,x is a light ?+ t ,?\ %\ld/ be ,my ,s]vant2 wise also1 z ! gospel tea*es u1 = ,he increas$ 9 wisdom & /ature2 & prop]ly call$ poor1 =1 ?\gh ,he 0 ri*1 = our sakes ,he became poor1 t we ?r\gh ,8 pov]ty might be ri*4 ,:]e=e 9 ,8 k+dom ,he does n despise ! poor man1 b li/5s to him & frees him f all /raits & tr\bles4 #aa4 ,let u !n live 9 ob$i5ce to ,him1 t t old & fooli% k+ may h no p[] ov] u4 ,= he1 desir+ to reign & be supreme aft] 8 own w1 & n to be "u subjection to ! ,"l ,jesus1 gr[s old 9 s91 & falls into ! de=mity ( folly4 ,= :at c be m fooli% ?an = a man to rel9qui% heav5ly & apply himself to e>?ly ?+s1 = him to neglect :at is et]nal1 & to *oose ! frail & p]i%+8 ,sid5ote3 #a ,k+s xii4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,deut4 xxxiii4 #h4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 lxviii4 #ac4 ,vulg4 ,sid5ote3 ,wisd4 ii4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 v4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,eccles4 x4 #d4 #ab4 ,let no "o !n say1 ,we h no portion 9 ,jacob nor inh]itance 9 ,israel4 ,let no "o say1 ,i am n among ! ,cl]gy1 = x is writt51 ,give unto ,levi 8 lots#bie2 & aga9 ,david says t he :o lie? 9 ! mid/ among ! lots asc5ds to heav5 ) spiritual w+s4 ,say n ( y\r ,god1 ,he is griev\s to u1 nor ( y\r place1 x is n = our turn1 s9ce ,scripture says1 ,leave n ?y place3 ,= ! adv]s>y w\ld fa9 deprive !e ( x1 he w\ld fa9 drive !e away1 = he envies !e ?y hopes & ?y function4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxxxix4 #ac4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xvii4 #g4 #ac4 ,b ?\ t art 9 ! lot ( ! ,"l1 ,8 portion & possession1 dep>t n !refrom1 t ?\ maye/ say to ,him1 ,= ,?\ ha/ possess$ my re9s1 ,?\ ha/ cov]$ me 9 my "m's womb2 & t ,he may say to !e1 z to a good s]vant1 ,g1 & sit d[n to meat4 ,f>ewell1 my sons3 s]ve ! ,"l1 = ! ,"l is good4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxii4 ,s4 ,,ambrose tells ,m>cellus t he has be5 appo9t$ to decide ! case 9 :i* he & 8 bro!r ,ltus & _! si/] 7 conc]n$1 & :y he und]took r to act z arbit] ?an z judge 9 x4 ,he urges ,m>cellus to submit will+ly to 8 loss1 prais+ him at ! same "t = hav+ himself (f]$ s equitable an adju/m5t ( ! matt]1 & tells him :y he has nev]!less made "s *ange 9 ! settlem5t1 & ends by %ew+ h[ ! success ga9$ by ! sev]al p>ties has be5 )\t g5]al detrim5t to ! ,*ur*4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,m>cellus4 #a4 ,,! law suit :i* y did n inde$ in/itute ( y\r own accord1 b took up :5 begun by o!rs1 ! obligations ( piety & a desire ( approv+ y\r b\nty t[>ds ! poor lead+ y !reto1 has 9 ! c\rse ( its adjudication devolv$ into my h&s4 ,i took cognisance ( x by ! t5or ( ! ,imp]ial enactm5t1 & bo? ! au?ority committ$ to me by ! bless$ ,apo/le & ! =m & "* ( y\r own life & conduct h laid ?is ^u me4 ,hav+ myself c5sur$ ! keep+ alive among/ y y\r anci5t animosity1 ,i f\nd myself oblig$ by ! p>ties to he> _! cause4 #b4 ,i blu%$ to refuse1 ,i mu/ confess1 p>ticul>ly s9ce ! advocates ( ei!r p>ty recrim9at$ on ea* o!r1 ass]t+ t my inve/igation w\ld make manife/ to ^: side ! suffrages ( "r & ju/ice w\ld incl9e4 ,:y ne$ ,i say m8 ,:5 ! days 7 almo/ conclud$1 & only a few h\rs rema9$1 9 :i* ! ,prefect 0 he>+ o!r bus9ess2 ! advocates 9 ! suit reque/$ t x %\ld be adj\rn$ = a few days1 t ,i might preside z judge4 ,s mu* zeal 0 %ewn by ,*ri/ians to prev5t ! ,prefect f int]f]+ ) ! jurisdiction ( ! ,bi%op4 ,!y /at$ moreov] t c]ta9 matt]s _h be5 conduct$ 9 an unseemly mann]1 & ea* p>ty1 accord+ to 8 own incl9ation1 br\ght =w>d po9ts z prop] to be he>d by ! ,bi%op r ?an ! ,prefect4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 v4 #ab4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 vi4 #d-f4 #c4 ,ov]come by ^! reasons1 rem9d$ also ( ! ,apo/olical precept1 :i* reproves ,*ri/ians1 say+1 ,d n ye judge !m t are )98 & aga91 ,if !n ye h judgm5ts ( ?+s p]ta9+ to ?is life1 set !m to judge :o are lea/ e/eem$ 9 ! ,*ur*4 ,i speak to y\r %ame4 ,is x s t !re is n a wise man among y1 no1 n "o t %all be able to judge betwe5 8 bre?r58 ,b bro!r goe? to law ) 8 bro!r1 & t be=e unbeliev]s1 ,i accept$ ! he>+ ( ! cause1 on condition h[ev] t ,i %\ld settle ! t]ms ( ! compromise4 ,= ,i saw t1 if ,i decre$ 9 y\r fav\r1 ! o!r p>ty might n acquiesce2 :ile1 if ! s5t5ce 7 giv5 = him1 y & y\r holy si/] w\ld ab&on y\r def5ce4 ,& ?us !re w\ld h be5 an unequal rule ( decision4 ,suspicion might also h atta*$ 9 _! eyes to ! influ5ce :i* ! sac]dotal relation w\ld ex]cise ov] my m9d4 ,= :5 does ! defeat$ p>ty consid] ! o!rs to h great] equity ?an himself8 ,& truly1 ! exp5ses ( ?is old-/&+ conte/ w\ld h be5 intol]able to bo? p>ties1 _h its t]m9ation be5 )\t fruit1 or )\t1 at lea/1 ! solace ( munific5ce4 #d4 ,s9ce1 !re=e1 ,i p]ceiv$ t ! issue 0 d\btful1 ! law disput$1 ! pleas on bo? sides num]\s1 & t petitions to ! emp]or ( an invidi\s "* 7 be+ prep>$#bif :i* conta9$ *>ges ( tamp]+ ) 8 decrees1 p]ceiv+ also t 9 case ( 8 be+ victori\s he w\ld rigor\sly sue = d\ble ! mesne pr(its1 & = ! co/s ( ?is protract$ suit2 :ile x 0 unbecom+ y\r (fice to dem& ! exp5ses ( ! cause1 & n compet5t = y to claim any ( ^? pr(its :i* z possessor y _h receiv$1 ,i pref]r$ settl+ ! dispute by a compromise to any aggravation ( x by a decree4 ,= !re 7 o!r disputes liable to be rais$1 & :at 0 /ill m griev\s1 al?\gh ^! disputes might be remov$1 hatr$s w\ld rema9 :i* are detrim5tal to feel+s ( good w4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 vi4 #g4 #e4 ,involv$ 9 ^! difficulties1 & feel+ t ! (fice ( ! prie/1 ! sex ( ! woman & ! gravity ( h] wid[$ /ate1 & reg>d = my fri5d appeal$ to me ) a ?reefold & weighty claim1 ,i ?\ght t my c\rse ( conduct %\ld be to desire no "o's defeat1 b ! success ( all4 ,nor 0 my int5tion baffl$2 y h all ov]come1 z reg>ds k9dr$1 z reg>ds nature1 z reg>ds ,scripture :i* says1 ,:y d ye n r take wrong1 :y d ye n r suff] y\rselves to be defraud$8 ,sid5ote3 ,acts xx4 #ce4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,cor4 vi4 #g4 #f4 ,b p]haps y deem y\rself aggriev$ by ! unfav\rable issue ( ! suit1 & by y\r pecuni>y losses4 ,bett] surely = prie/s are ! losses ?an ! ga9s ( ! _w2 ,= x is m bless$ to give ?an to receive4 ,b p]haps y w say1 ,i ought n to h be5 expos$ to fraud1 to h suff]$ injury1 to und]go loss4 ,:at !n8 ,w\ld y h inflict$ ^! ?+s8 ,b al?\gh y did n d s1 he w\ld h compla9$ ( suff]+ !m4 ,consid] !re=e :at ! ,apo/le says1 ,:y d ye n r suff] y\rselves to be defraud$8 ,s "o may almo/ say t he :o suff]s n a wrong1 inflicts x1 = he :o is ! /rong] ought to be ! "o to be> x4 #g4 ,b :y d ,i treat ) y z if ?is 0 my conc]n r ?an y\r own8 ,= 9 ord] to comp\nd ! qu>rel y (f]$ t = ! "t ( h] life y\r si/] %\ld possess "p ( ! f>m1 b t aft] h] dea? all ! prop]ty %\ld be c$$ to y\r bro!r1 & t no "o %\ld sue him ei!r 9 y\r "n or 9 t ( ! ,*ur*2 b t1 if he *ose1 he %\ld hold x )\t be+ call$ on to disp5se any portion to ! ,*ur*4 ,:5 ,i _h decl>$ ?is1 & extoll$ ! great grace ( munific5ce :i* _h ?us be5 implant$ 9 y\r m9d1 y\r bro!r repli$ t su* an arrangem5t w\ld be pleas+ to him if all fe> ( injury to ! prop]ty 7 remov$4 ,= h[1 he ask$1 c\ld a woman1 :o 0 a wid[ besides1 manage a prop]ty liable to tribute8 ,h[ c\ld x pr(it him1 y\r yield+ up to him y\r "r ( possession1 if he suppos$ t great] losses w\ld accrue to him f ! bad cultivation ( ! l&8 #h4 ,! advocates on ei!r side 7 influ5c$ by ^! consid]ations4 ,:]e=e1 ) ! cons5t ( all1 x 0 det]m9$ t ! hon\rable#big ,ltus %\ld und]take ! f>m1 & %\ld pay ye>ly to y\r si/] a c]ta9 quantity ( corn w9e & oil4 ,by ?is means y\r holy si/] 0 reliev$ f anxiety1 n depriv$ ( h] rights2 %e rel9qui%$1 n ! fruits b ! lab\r1 n ! rev5ues1 b ! haz>d z x is (t5 call$ ( an unc]ta9 return ( !m4 ,if viol5t /orms ( w9d %\ld de/roy ! h>ve/1 y\r si/] w /ill reta9 undim9i%$ ! fruits ( ! se$-"t4 ,ltus w ascribe to himself ! unfav\rable conditions ( ! arrangm5t1 & %\ld ! pressure ( necessity f "t to "t & ( extraord9>y impo/s become sev]e1 y\r si/] w /& cle> bo? ( ,ltus' loss & ( receiv+ b5efits f y2 :ile ,ltus w console himself ) ! proprietor%ip ( ! e/ate4 #i4 ,?us all h ga9$ _! po9t3 ,ltus1 because he obta9$ ! "r ov] ! prop]ty1 :i* he _h n be=e2 y\r si/]1 because %e w n[ enjoy ! annual pr(its )\t dispute or /rife2 no "o1 h[ev]1 w h ga9$ s complete & glori\s a victory z y\rself1 = toge!r ) ! fulfilm5t ( y\r b\ntiful dispositions t[>ds y\r si/]1 y h r5d]$ h] p>tn] ( y\r frat]nal union4 ,= y h conc$$1 to y\r bro!r ! prop]ty1 to y\r si/] ! usufruct4 ,b z reg>ds ! ,*ur*1 no?+ is lo/ to h] :i* is ga9$ to piety2 = *>ity is no loss b a ga9 to ,*ri/1 *>ity also is ! fruit ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,& ?us ! cause has be5 conclud$ accord+ to ! ,apo/olic model4 ,we us$ to grieve t y 7 at /rife1 b y\r /rife has be5 pr(itable1 because x has l$ y to put on ! =m ( ! ,apo/olical life & discipl9e4 ,y\r /rife 0 unbecom+ ! prie/hood1 b ?is transaction befits ev5 ! ,apo/olic rule4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xvi4 #i4 #aj4 ,& fe> n t ! ,*ur* %\ld be plac$ out ( ! range ( y\r b\nty4 ,%e also p>takes ( y\r fruits1 fruits ev5 m pl5tiful1 = %e enjoys ! fruit ( y\r tea*+1 ! s]vice ( y\r life1 %e has t f]tility :i* y h wat]$ by y\r discipl9e4 ,ri* 9 ^! pr(its %e seeks n temporal ?+s1 = %e is 9 possession ( :at is et]nal4 ,b y h add$ n only ,apo/olical b also ,evangelical fruits1 = ! ,"l has said1 ,make to y\rselves fri5ds ( ! ,mammon ( unrighte\sness4 ,y also h made to y\rself fri5ds1 &1 :at is rem>kable1 f ^? :o 7 at v>iance ) y4 ,y h made bre?r5 return "u ! laws ( k9dr$1 y h assur$ !n by ?is *>ity & ?is grace t !y %all be receiv$ into et]nal habitations4 #aa4 ,?us1 "u ! guidance ( ,*ri/1 & ! directions ( two prie/s1 y\rself1 t is1 :o gave ! fir/ outl9e1 & myself :o gave ! s5t5ce1 ! peace :i* we h made w n fail2 = !re h be5 s _m concurr5t voices 9 fav\r ( fidelity1 t p]fidy _c be )\t puni%m5t4 #ab4 ,ltus w n[ pl\gh = 8 si/]1 :]eas be=e he grudg$ h] ! s]vices ( o!rs2 ,ltus w n[ ga!r ! h>ve/ = 8 si/]1 ?\gh he c\ld n be=e endure ! gifts ( o!rs2 he w be> ! fruits to ! gran>ies ( 8 si/]1 & ?is he %all d gladly#bih1 9 r5ew$ accordance ) ! prop] signification ( 8 "n4 ,sid5ote3 ,ps4 cxxxix4 #ac4 #ac4 ,y mean:ile1 be+ con=m$ to ! image ( ! ,apo/le ( ,*ri/1 & assum+ ! prophetic au?ority1 %all say unto ! ,"l1 ,?\ ha/ possess$ my re9s4 ,?is possession bett] becomes ,*ri/1 t ,he may possess ! virtues ( ,8 prie/1 t ,he may receive ^? fruits :i* belong to integrity & cont95ce1 & :at is m1 to *>ity & tranquillity4 ,f>ewell2 love me1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxiii4 ,,9 ?is lett] ,s4 ,ambrose praises ,sis9nius = =giv+ 8 son1 :o _h m>ri$ )\t 8 leave1 & comp>es him ) "s ( ! ,sa9ts ( ! ,old ,te/am5t1 & ) ! fa!r 9 ! p>able ( ! prodigal son4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,sis9nius4 #a4 ,,y\r =giv+ our son at my reque/ = hav+ m>ri$ a wife )\t y\r k ,i attribute to y\r natural affection r ?an to y\r reg>d = me2 = x is bett] t natural affection %\ld h ga9$ ?is f y ?an any "o's reque/4 ,assur$ly x is 9 ! triumph ( virtue t ! prie/'s petition has its *ief success1 = he !n obta9s mo/ :5 virtue is p[]ful1 8 petition mu/ always co9cide ) ! dictates ( natural affection4 ,& nature & y\r son obta9$ ! m fully _! reque/1 9 t ! consid]ation ( reque/s is usually a brief matt]1 :]eas ! habit ( virtue is la/+ & natural affection p]man5t4 #b4 ,x 0 inde$ wor?ily done to recognize y\rself to be a fa!r1 p>ticul>ly s9ce y\r cause = indignation 0 a j "o2 = ,i pref] to admit ! fault1 s t y\r fa!rly indulg5ce may ga9 high] praise2 = x 0 z a fa!r t y 7 (f5d$2 s9ce y _h a claim to ex]cise ! *oice ( y\r judgm5t z to "o to :om y 7 to become a fa!r1 & :o 0 to be to y 9 ! place ( a daught]4 ,= we obta9 *ildr5 ei!r by nature or adoption2 9 nature x is a matt] ( *ance2 9 adoption1 ( judgm5t2 & we are m liable to blame 9 ! case ( our adopt$ ?an ( our natural (fspr+2 because x is ascrib$ to nature if our *ildr5 by bir? %\ld happ5 to be deg5]ate1 b t ^? :o become ours by adoption or o!r su* tie %\ld prove unwor?y ( x is ascrib$ to our own mi/ake4 ,y _h !re=e cause ( displeasure aga9/ y\r son 9 ?is 8 *oice ( a wife to himself2 y h also reason = =giv+ him4 ,= y h obta9$ a daught] = y\rself )\t ! dang] ( mak+ a selection = y\rself2 if he has m>ri$ well1 he has obta9$ = y ?is advantage2 if he has be5 deceiv$1 y w make !m bett] by receiv+ !m into fav\r1 b worse by dis[n+ !m4 #c4 ,x is ) rip] judgm5t t a fa!r *ooses a bride = 8 son1 b :5 %e is br\ght by ! son to 8 fa!r1 :5 %e ent]s h] fa!r-9-law's ro( z ! *os5 ( h] husb&1 _! purpose ( ob$i5ce is /rong]1 ! son fe>+ le/ 8 election %\ld be disapprov$1 ! daught]-9-law t h] att5tions may n be acceptable4 ,:ile ! di/9ction ( ! pat]nal *oice elevates ! "o1 ! o!r is humbl$ by ! fe> ( giv+ (f5ce & b[$ d[n by mode/y4 ,! son w n be able to ?r[ blame on ! wife1 z if he himself 7 n answ]able = any ( ^? causes ( (f5ce :i* are wont to occur2 on ! contr>y he w /rive m dilig5tly to obta9 approbation ( 8 judgm5t 9 reg>d ( 8 wife1 ( 8 ob$i5ce 9 reg>d ( himself4 #d4 ,y h !re=e act$ ! "p ( a good p>5t & p>don$ readily1 b /ill ^u supplication2 be=e ?is 0 made1 y w\ld h be5 n p>don+ b sanction+4 ,:5 ?is 0 done1 to def] p>don any long] w\ld h be5 unpr(itable to !m & v pa9ful to y\rself1 = y\r pat]nal affection c\ld no long] h held out4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxii4 #f4 #e4 ,det]m9$ by motives ( high devotion1 ,abraham1 obey+ ! oracle ( ,god1 (f]$ 8 son = a :ole burnt sacrifice2 &1 z if de/itute ( natural affection1 drew 8 sword1 t no delay might obscure ! brightness ( ! (f]+4 ,b :5 he 0 comm&$ to sp>e 8 son he will+ly %ea!d 8 sword1 & he :o ) ?is fai?ful int5tion 0 ha/5+ to (f] up 8 only son ) /ill m zeal\s piety ha/5$ to sub/itute a ram z a sacrifice4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xliv4 #ae4 #g4 ,joseph also1 9 ord] to get 8 y\ng] bro!r to him1 feign$ ang] aga9/ 8 bre?r5 on ! plea t !y _h conc]t$ an act ( fraud4 ,b :5 ,judah1 "o ( 8 bre?r51 fell at 8 feet1 :ile ! o!rs wept1 he 0 mov$ & ov]come by frat]nal affection & 0 no long] able to ma9ta9 8 assum$ sev]ity1 b s5d+ away all witnesses he told !m !y 7 8 bre?r51 & he t v ,joseph :om !y _h sold4 ,he add$ t he rememb]$ n 8 own wrong1 mak+ bro!rly excuses = ! malice ( _! betrayal ( him1 & ref]r+ :at 0 s blamewor?y to high] & deep] causes2 =asmu* z by ! provid5ce ( ,god x mu/ ne$s s h be51 to ! end t by pass+ ov] into ,egypt he might supply 8 k9dr$'s ne$ ( provisions f ano!r c\ntry1 & 9 ! "t ( de>? assi/ 9 support+ 8 fa!r & 8 fa!r's sons4 ,sid5ote3 #b ,sam4 xiv4 #bb4 #h4 ,& :at %all ,i say ( holy ,david1 :o at ! petition ( "o woman suff]$ 8 m9d to be s(t5$1 & ) pat]nal compassion receiv$ into 8 h\se 8 deg5]ate son1 /a9$ ) 8 bro!r's blood8 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xv4 #bb4 #i4 ,s t fa!r 9 ! ,gospel1 :5 ! y\ng] son _h sp5t all ! sub/ance he _h receiv$ f 8 fa!r by riot\s liv+1 yet :5 he return$ confess+ t he _h s9n$ aga9/ him1 mov$ by ! humility ( a s+le s5t5ce1 gave him an affectionate greet+1 fell ^u 8 neck1 comm&$ ! be/ robe & a r+ & %oes to be br\ght =?1 & hav+ ?us hon\r$ him ) a kiss1 & load$ him ) gifts1 ent]ta9$ him ) a sumptu\s banquet4 #aj4 ,y h become an imitator ( ^! by t p>5tal affection :]eby we approa* ne>e/ to ! ,div9e lik5ess1 & !re=e ,i h exhort$ our daught] t1 ?\gh x be w9t]1 %e %\ld und]take ! toil ( ! j\rney1 = t %e w pass ! w9t] m commodi\sly n only 9 ! mansion1 b also 9 ! bosom ( h] fa!r1 n[ t wra? has giv5 place to p>don4 ,moreov]1 t y may fully assimilate y\rself to ! lik5ess & patt]n ( ! sa9ts1 y h accus$ ^? :o by concoct$ falsehoods endeav\r$ to excite y\r m9d aga9/ y\r son4 ,f>ewell2 love me1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxiv4 ,a ,,brief lett] ( ass5t & approval4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,cynegius4 #a4 ,,h[ +5u\s is ! mode/y ) :i* y h comm5d$ y\rself1 9 t y h consult$ me conc]n+ a matt] :i* y did n approve1 out ( def]5ce to y\r fa!r t y might n injure piety1 feel+ safe t no reply c\ld be made by me :i* 0 unbeseem+ holy relation%ips4 #b4 ,b ,i h will+ly tak5 ^u me y\r burd5s1 & h reconcil$1 ,i hope1 ! niece to h] uncle4 ,truly ,i am ignorant ) :at view he desir$ t %e %\ld become 8 daught]-9-law1 *ang+ 8 own "* ( uncle = t ( fa!r-9-law4 ,i ne$ n add m1 le/ ?is also %\ld be a cause ( confusion4 ,f>ewell my son1 & love u1 = we also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxv4 ,s4 ,,ambrose ?anks ,siricius = s5d+ him lett]s by ! ,presbyt] ,syrus1 ^: spe$y return he promises4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,siricius4 #a4 ,i ,,am always pleas$ to receive a lett] f y1 b :5 y also s5d to me "s ( our fell[ s]vants1 z y h n[ giv5 our bro!r & co-presbyt] ,syrus a lett] to me1 my joy is d\bl$4 ,i w\ld h[ev] t ?is pleasure _h be5 m la/+2 = z soon z he _h arriv$ he ?\ght he mu/ return1 & ?is dim9i%$ my regret & add$ greatly to my e/imation ( him4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 xvii4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xi4 #bh4 #b4 ,= ,i love ^? presbyt]s & deacons :o :5 !y h p]=m$ _! mission w n all[ !mselves to rema9 abs5t any long] f _! duties4 ,= ! prophet says1 ,i h n be5 we>y 9 foll[+ !e4 ,& :o c be we>y 9 foll[+ ,jesus1 :5 ,he ,himself says1 ,come unto ,me all ye t lab\r1 & are heavy lad51 & ,i w give y re/4 ,let u !re=e nev] cease f foll[+ ,jesus1 :i* if we d we %all nev] fail1 = ,he gives /r5g? to !m t foll[ ,him4 ,! m ne>ly y approa* to ! ,s\rce ( p[] ! /rong] y w be4 ,sid5ote3 ,j]4 xvii4 #ae4 ,sid5ote3 ,numb4 xxiii4 #ba4 #c4 ,(t51 :ile we are ?us foll[+ ,him1 ! adv]s>ies say to u1 ,:]e is ! ^w ( ! ,"l8 let x come n[4 ,b let u n gr[ we>y 9 foll[+ ,him1 let u n be turn$ aside by meet+ ) ?is crafty "q4 ,x 0 said to ! prophet1 :5 he 0 ?r[n into prison1 :5 he 0 ca/ into ! pit ( mire1 ,:]e is ! ^w ( ! ,"l8 let x come n[4 ,b he foll[$ him s mu* ! m1 & !re=e atta9$ ! prize1 & receiv$ ! cr[n2 = foll[+ ,jesus he 0 n we>y2 = !re is no we>9ess 9 ,jacob1 nei!r %all sorr[ be 9 ,israel4 ,f>ewell2 love me1 = ,i love "o :o loves me1 & :om ,i reg>d z a fa!r4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxvi4 ,s4 ,,ambrose speaks briefly 9 praise ( ,priscus4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,siricius4 #a4 ,,:5 ,priscus1 my fri5d & co-equal 9 age1 0 com+ "h1 y gave him a lett] to me1 & n[ t he is return+ ,i give him ! reply :i* ,i s5d bo? to duty & affection4 ,by ?is s]vice he has recomp5s$ u bo?1 = he has giv5 me y\rs1 & y m9e1 & !re=e ought to reap ! rew>d ( ?is 8 s]vice by an increase ( fav\r4 ,f>ewell1 my bro!r2 love me1 = ,i love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxvii4 ,a ,,lett] ( comm5dation4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,bi%ops ,,segatius ,,& ,,delph9us4 #a4 ,,my son ,polybius1 on 8 return f ,africa1 :]e he dis*>g$ ! duties ( ! proconsul%ip ) cr$it1 pass$ "s days ) u1 & inspir$ my he>t ) s+ul> affection t[>ds him4 #b4 ,!n1 :5 he wi%$ to g f h5ce1 he reque/$ me to write to bo? ( y4 ,i promis$ to d s1 & hav+ dictat$ a lett] deliv]$ x to him sup]scrib$ ) bo? y\r names4 ,he ask$ = ano!r2 b ,i said t ,i _h direct$ ?is to bo? ( y accord+ to our cu/om & usage1 =asmu* z y\r holy m9ds are gratifi$ n by ! numb] ( lett]s b by ! association ( names1 & t1 unit$ z y 7 9 feel+1 y w\ld n all[ y\rselves to be sep>at$ 9 "n2 f>!r1 t to employ ?is comp5di\s =m ( love 0 a prescrib$ "p ( my duty4 ,sid5ote3 ,philem4 i4 #a4 #c4 ,:y ne$ ,i say m8 ,he ask$ = ano!r1 & ,i gave x1 b s z nei!r to d5y him :at he ask$1 nor to *ange my accu/om$ mode ( action4 ,?us he has a lett] to deliv] to ea* ( y1 = ?is 0 all he put =w>d1 8 hav+ no?+ = "o1 :5 he _h deliv]$ 8 lett] to ! o!r4 ,& ?is (fice ( undivid$ affection ,i may r5d] to y )\t any dang] ( (f5ce1 or ?\ght ( division2 especially s9ce ?is =m ( writ+ is ,apo/olical1 s t ei!r "o may write to _m z ,paul to ! ,galatians1 or two to "o1 z we read1 ,paul a prison] ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ,timo?y our bro!r1 unto ,philemon4 ,heal? to y2 love me & pray = me1 = ,i love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxviii4 ,a ,,fri5dly lett] ( comm5dation ( ,priscus4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,atticus4 #a4 ,,y entru/$ my fri5d ,priscus ) a lett]1 :i* he deliv]$ to me1 & ,i n[ give m9e 9 turn to ,priscus4 ,cont9ue to love ,priscus1 z y d1 & ev5 m ?an be=e2 ?is ,i advise1 because ,i also value my ,priscus highly4 ,= ,i feel t[>ds him t anci5t love1 :i* f our *ildhood upw>ds has gr[n toge!r ) our ye>s2 b x is long s9ce ,i saw him be=e1 s t n only 9 "n b f s long an int]val ( "t he came to me z truly ,priscus4 ,f>ewell3 love me y\r lov]1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,lxxxix4 ,a ,,brief ackn[l$gem5t ( lett]s4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,alypius4 #a4 ,,antio*us1 a man ( consul> rank1 deliv]$ to me y\r ,excell5cy's lett]2 nor did ,i neglect to reply to x2 = ,i s5t y a lett] by my own mess5g]1 & ano!r occasion hav+ (f]$1 ,i s5t1 if ,i mi/ake n1 a second4 ,b s9ce ! (fices ( fri5d%ip are r1 ,i ?9k1 to be add$ to ?an balanc$2 x became my duty1 especially on 8 return :o _h laid ^u me su* a debt ( obligation by y\r lett]s1 to make "s return 9 ! way ( my own correspond5ce1 t s ,i might /& cle> ) bo? ( y1 & he ) y1 b\nd z he 0 to br+ y back :at he _h br\ght f y4 ,f>ewell2 love me1 :o love y4 ,,lett] ,,xc4 ,s4 ,,ambrose dwells on ! mutual love ( himself & ,antonius4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,antonius4 #a4 ,,y nev] are sil5t 9 reg>d ( me1 nor ought ,i ev] to compla9 ( be+ neglect$ by y\r sil5ce1 kn[+ t ,i am n abs5t f y\r ?\ghts4 ,= s9ce y be/[ t :i* is ! mo/ preci\s1 h[ c y )hold t :i* _m o!rs receive1 n s mu* f any habitual affection z f an int]*ange ( civility4 #b4 ,& ev5 f my own feel+s ,i c judge 9 turn ( y\rs1 & ^! lead me to believe t ,i am nev] abs5t f y1 nor y f me1 s closely are our s\ls unit$4 ,nor d ,i feel z if we ev] requir$ ea* o!rs' lett]s1 = ,i daily conv]se ) y z if pres5t 9 body1 turn+ t[>ds y my eyes1 my affections1 & all my reg>ds4 #c4 ,9 su* ?+s z ^! ,i delight to cope ) y2 =1 to speak op5ly ) "o :o is insep>able f my he>t1 y\r lett]s make me a%am$4 ,i beg !re=e t y w cease to be always return+ me ?anks1 = my s]vices to y h _! highe/ rew>d1 if ,i may believe ,i h n be5 want+ 9 my duty t[>ds y4 ,f>ewell2 love me1 = ,i also love y4 ,,lett] ,,xci4 ,a ,,graceful lett] ( affection4 ,,ambrose ,,to ,,8 ,,bro!r ,,c&idianus4 #a4 ,,great is ! beauty ( y\r language1 b t ( y\r love is /ill m app>5t1 = y\r lett]s manife/ to me ! bright col\rs ( y\r m9d1 bless$ & mo/ de> bro!r4 ,! ,"l give y ,8 ,grace & ,bless+1 = 9 y\r lett]s ,i recognize y\r good wi%es r ?an my good des]ts4 ,= :at m]its ( m9e c equal su* comm5dations z y\rs8 ,love me1 my bro!r1 = ,i love y4 ,,epi/ola ,v4 ,a4,d4 #chj4 7,see page #ai47 ,,s5t5tiam abs se 9 causa ,indici latam def5d5s1 ,syagrii judicium arguit1 quod legitima 9 eo =ma non s]vata sit4 ,maximum tragdi auctorem apud se non comp>uisse3 ,syagrium inspectionem virg9i contumeliosissimam decrevisse1 cum alia1 unde judic>i virgo debeat1 suppetant3 inspectionem inc]tam atque inutilem2 aliud enim ob/etricum (ficium esse2 non ergo hac ratione causam decid5dam2 prs]tim cum pep]isse dic]etur ,indicia4 ,9 quibus inspectio sit tol]&a4 ,syagrium vanam aff]re excusationem3 ,maximum v]e accusatorem esse4 ,po/remo accusatione ac te/ibus rursus vitup]atis1 ref]tur ,m>cell9 ali>umque pro ,indicia te/imonium1 po/ quod judicium ,ambrosianum subjicitur4 ,,ambrosius ,,syagrio4 #a4 ,,prospici5dum esse ne de no/ro obloquantur judicio c>issimi no/ri ,v]on5ses1 propriis texui/i litt]is4 ,non arbitror =e1 c]te non sol5t4 ,aut si obloquantur1 de quo obloqui soleant haud dubie liquet3 cum exasp]ati huc v5iant1 pacifici ad te rev]tantur2 prs]tim cum hoc judicium no/rum cum fratribus et consac]dotibus no/ris p>ticipatum process]it3 tu autem s9e alicujus fratris consilio hoc judicium tibi solus v9dic&um put>is2 9 quo tam5 ante judicium prjudicium fec]is1 ut puellam ,z5onis sanct memori judicio probatam1 ejusque sanctificatam b5$ictione1 po/ tot annos1 s9e auctore crim9ationis1 s9e accusatore1 s9e pr(essore delationis1 9 p]iculum reatus d$uc5dam arbitr>e3 cui invidia esset a vanis1 ab hreticis1 ut ipsi volunt1 a turpibus p]sonis conflata p] scelus1 p] av>itiam1 p] intemp]antiam1 qur5tibus proprii lib]tatem flagitii2 ab iis po/remo qui domo ejus ejecti atque elim9ati =5t1 quod discolora op]a subtex]5t1 quam prima fronte su pr(essionis prt5d]ant4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 xviii4 #af4 #b4 ,hujusmodi accusatores1 hujusmodi te/es 9 tuo con/ituebas judicio1 qui neque accus>e audebant1 neque delationis se nexu oblig>e2 atque ita inspectioni adjudic&am con/ituebas virg9em1 quam nullus argu]et1 nullus def]ret4 ,ubi hc cognitionis solemnitas8 ,ubi talis judic&i =mula8 ,si leges publicas int]rogamus1 accusatorem exigunt3 si ,ecclesi2 ,duobus1 inquit1 et tribus te/ibus /at omne v]bum3 s$ illis te/ibus qui ante he/]num et nudiu/]tius non fu]9t inimici2 ne irati noc]e cupiant1 ne lsi ulcisci sese vel9t4 ,sid5ote3 ,hi/4 ( ,sus4 #cd sqq4 #c4 ,in(f5sus igitur affectus te/ium quritur2 ita tam5 ut accusator prius 9 m$ium proc$at4 ,ipsi illi presbyt]i ,judorum manus suas prius supra caput imposu]unt ,susann1 et accusationem pr(essi sunt1 et p>it] addid]unt te/imonii auctoritatem1 quam imprud5t] populus sub errore positus accep]at3 s$ div9o judicio p] prophetam retexit et r$>guit omnipot5s ,deus2 ut liqu]et omnibus eos velle invidiam prsem9>e adv]sum innoc5tis p]iculum1 qui defic]5t accusationis argum5to1 et firmam5to probationis1 conjici5tes videlicet quod si proccupatis vulgi auribus invidia m5tem incess]et1 prjudicium exam9& v]itatis inf]ret4 ,et5im cum audita prv5iunt1 aurem ob/ruunt1 animum occupant2 ne probatio desid]etur1 ut rumor pro convicto t5eatur crim9e4 #d4 ,nos igitur accusatorem exegimus1 et auctorem totius sc5 ,maximum p]urg5dum arbitrati sumus4 ,v]um ille accusationem1 quam /udio in=mav]at1 v]bo detul]at1 des]uit pr(essione2 et tam5 affectu urgebat1 arte exsequebatur1 s$ fugiebat nom9e1 quod diffid]et probationi4 ,d5ique sp>sis rumoribus1 s$ etiam epi/olis compositis et de/9atis1 qusivit ac]b>e invidiam delationis3 s$ nequaquam opprimi potuit integritas et circumv5iri4 ,nam si habuisset probationes1 numquam inspectionem tua s5t5tia flagitavisset4 #e4 ,quid igitur sibi velit1 et quo spectet quod ob/etricem adhib5dam cr$id]is1 non possum adv]t]e4 ,itane ergo lib]um erit accus>e omnibus1 et1 cum probatione de/it]9t1 patebit ut g5italium secretorum petant inspectionem1 et addic5tur semp] sacr virg9es ad hujusmodi ludibria1 qu et visu et auditu horrori et pudori sunt8 ,d5ique non m9ima etiam 9 tuis litt]is t5tat expressionis v]ecundia e/4 ,qu ergo s9e damno pudoris 9 ali5is auribus reson>e non queunt1 ea possunt 9 virg9e s9e ejus t5t>i v]ecundia8 #f4 ,inv5i/i tibi vile mancipium1 procacem v]nulam1 cur non abut>is pudibundo m9i/]io1 et exponas ejus mode/iam2 cum prs]tim nihil sanctius 9 virg9e sit1 quam v]ecundia8 ,non enim sacra virgo ut corpore tantummodo integra sit quritur1 et non ut 9 omnibus ejus in(f5sus maneat pudor4 ,virgo ,dom9i suis e/ nixa fulcris ad sui probationem1 nec ali5is dotibus eget2 ut se virg9em probet3 et nec abditorum occultorumque inspectio1 s$ obvia omnibus mode/ia ad/ipulatur integritati4 ,non placet ,deo1 quam non suorum gravitas morum probat3 non probatur ,dom9o1 qu unius ob/etricis indiget te/imonio1 quod pl]umque quritur pretio4 ,ea ergo tibi locuples videtur ad fidem1 qu et r$imi et falli pote/2 ut excuset ream1 et crim5 tegat1 aut nesciat1 et non possit flagitium depreh5d]e8 #g4 ,neque v]o illud ju/um arbitror1 quod tuis compreh5di/i litt]is1 quia nisi inspecta fu]it1 integritas p]iclitetur1 et inc]to sui fluctuet4 ,ergo omnes qu inspect non sunt1 p]iculum subi]unt pudoris8 ,ergo et qu nuptur sunt1 prius inspiciantur1 ut nubant probatiores8 ,ergo et qu vel& sunt1 prius subjici5d sunt hujusmodi adtrectationi2 non enim visitantur1 s$ adtrectantur3 et rectius secundum tuam s5t5tiam inspicitur non probata1 quam consecrata4 #h4 ,quid1 quod etiam ipsi ar*iatri dicunt non satis liquido compreh5di inspectionis fidem1 et ipsis m$ic9 vetu/is doctoribus id s5t5ti fuisse8 ,nos quoque usu hoc cognovimus1 spe int] ob/etrices obortam v>ietatem1 et qu/ionem excitatam2 ut plus dubitatum sit de ea1 qu inspici5dam se prbu]it1 quam de ea qu non fu]it inspecta4 ,siquidem et proximo id comp]imus exemplo3 nam qudam conditionis s]vilis ,alt9i inspecta et refutata1 po/ea ,m$iolani non meo quidem jussu1 s$ ,nic5ti ex tribuno et not>io dom9i vel patroni sui voluntate visitata e/ a p]itissima et locupleti fem9a hujusmodi artis2 et cum simul i/a suppet]5t1 ut neque paup]tas ob/etricis suspectam fac]et fidem1 neque indocilitas imp]itiam1 tam5 adhuc manet qu/io4 #i4 ,quid pr(uit igitur eam inspici1 cum damnatio maneat8 ,nam ut quisque volu]it1 aut imp]itam m$icam1 aut r$emptam ass]et2 ita s9e effectu ullo injuria inspectionis e/4 ,quid de9de fiet8 ,quotiescumque em]s]it1 qui non cr$at1 toties virgo adtrectabitur8 ,nam si umquam se visit&am abnu]it1 secundum ads]tionem tuam de crim9e confitebitur4 ,et facilius e/ ut refutet1 quod numquam fec]it1 quam quod fec]it4 ,v>iabuntur igitur ob/etrices1 ne suspect aliqua repetatur grati4 ,erit itaque int] plures1 quamquam pauc>um etiam 9 magnis urbibus hic usus m$5di sit1 erit1 inquam1 vel malevola1 vel imp]ita1 quam pudoris clau/ra prt]eant1 et p] imp]itiam integro notam affigat pudori4 ,vides 9 quod p]iculum inducas virg9alem pr(essionem1 dum ob/etricem adhib5dam putas2 ut jam non solum v]ecundi su disp5dio1 s$ etiam ob/etricis inc]to p]iclitetur4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xxxv4 #ag4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxxviii4 #bg4 ,sid5ote3 ,ex4 i4 #ae sqq4 #aj4 ,nunc consid]emus quod ob/etricis (ficium sit4 ,legimus etiam 9 vet]i ,te/am5to ob/etrices1 s$ non inspectrices2 d5ique ad p>turi5tes +r$iebantur1 non ad virg9es2 ut p>tus suscip]5t1 non ut pudorem exam9>5t4 ,unde et ob/etrices dict1 eo quod obsi/ant dolori1 vel c]te pignori1 ne laxatis ut]i g5italibus clau/ris1 9 t]ram defluat4 ,secundo et t]tio loco 9 ,scripturis inv5imus ob/etrices adhibitas3 s$ ubique p>tui1 nusquam inspectioni4 ,primo ubi ,ra*el p>turit1 de9de ubi ,?am> p>it1 t]tio ubi nec&os m>es ,ph>ao m&at ,hebrorum ob/etricibus2 qu&o respond]unt ill1 non eo m ,hebrz fem9as p>]e1 quo p>iunt gypti3 s$ ,hebrz prius p>]e1 quam introeant ob/etrices ad eas4 ,qui locus ut sup]iori utilis ad ,hebrorum salutem2 ita reliquo confragosus ad ob/etricum fidem1 qu didic]unt m5tiri pro salute1 et fall]e pro excusatione4 #aa4 ,quid igitur suspecta et dubia captamus2 cum majora s9t alia exam9& v]itatis docum5ta et te/imonia1 9 quibus expressiora insignia vel tem]ati pudoris s9t8 ,quid enim e/ quod magis publicum sit1 quam (f5sa pudoris1 et defloratio virg9itatis8 ,nihil pr(ecto quod magis se prodat1 quam ca/itatis disp5dium4 ,tumescit alvus1 et inc$5tem ftus sui on]a gravant2 ut prt]mittamus alia1 quibus se vel tacita prodit consci5tia4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 iii4 #af4 ,sid5ote3 ,isa4 xiii4 #h1 #i4 #ab4 ,at =te /]ilitatis obt5tu abscondi 9 aliquibus possit flagitium4 ,hic v]o cum editus p>tus et expositus1 vel necatus1 7dum invidi magis1 quam probationi consulitur17 dissipatus sit p] aures univ]sorum1 /rangulata e/ lib]tas calumni>um1 si pep]it4 ,nempe ,v]on fuit1 visebatur frequ5t] a virg9ibus et muli]ibus2 9 honore enim semp] erat4 ,visebatur et a sac]dotibus propt] pudiciti rev]5tiam1 et gravitatis speculum4 ,quomodo ergo potuit occul]e crim51 quod se vel specie sui prod]et8 ,quomodo texit ut]um8 ,quomodo non refugit adspectum muli]um1 oculos salutantium8 ,quomodo p>turi5s vocem repressit8 ,s$ hoc non patitur dolor3 d5ique ,scriptura hos maximos dicit dolores1 qui sunt p>turi5tis4 ,sic enim inquit1 ,dies ,dom9i subito v5it1 et improvisus ade/1 ut dolor p>tus1 qui int]cludit omnia effugia delitesc5di4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke i4 #bd4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,matt4 i4 #ah4 #ac4 ,hc e/ v]ior docum5torum fides1 quam erubescunt et muli]es4 ,d5ique ,elizabe? occultabat se m5sibus qu9que2 eo quod /]ilis concep]at 9 s5ectute4 ,8 signis et ipsa ,m>i virg9itas apud ign>os my/]ii probri suspectabatur4 ,unde et ,joseph1 cui desponsata erat ,virgo1 suspectum habebat vitium1 dum adhuc nesciret ,dom9ic inc>nationis sacram5tum4 #ad4 ,quid ergo1 negamus inspici5das virg9es8 ,int]im quod nusquam leg]im1 non ad/ruo1 nec v]um arbitror4 ,s$ quia pl]aque ad speciem facimus1 non ad v]itatem2 et erroris gratia complura frequ5t] prt5dimus1 7sunt enim qui nesciant recte fac]e1 nisi metu pn17 rel9quamus hoc illis1 quas non v]ecundia revocat a lapsu1 s$ solus injuri det]ret metus3 apud quas nulla cura pudoris et ca/itatis gratia1 s$ pn timor e/4 ,rel9quamus v]naculis1 quibus =mido e/ depreh5di magis1 quam peccasse4 ,absit a virg9e sacra1 ut ob/etricem nov]it3 p>tus putatur1 et rem$ium doloris ducitur1 non exam5 pudoris4 ,rel9quamus etiam illis1 si qu gravibus appetit calumniis1 oppress te/imoniis1 /rangulat argum5tis1 ad id confugiant1 ut se (f]ant inspectioni1 quo vel corporis probetur cu/odia2 si tam5 depreh5di pote/1 9 quibus nutat pudoris gratia1 et discipl9a integritatis4 ,male tam5 se habet causa1 ubi potior e/ c>nis quam m5tis prrogativa4 ,malo morum signaculo1 quam corporis clau/ro virg9itatem exprimi4 #ae4 ,jam illud prcl>um1 quod scripsi/i ins9uatum tibi a quibusdam quod nequaquam tibi communic>5t1 si eam s9e visitatione suscipi5dam cr$]es4 ,ergo judic&i accepi/i =mulam4 ,quales illi1 qui volunt prscrib]e sac]dotibus quid sequi debeamus8 ,lib]avimus itaque te a cognitionis gravissim necessitate1 ne necesse hab]es =mulam m&atam exsequi4 ,quid nobis futurum e/1 qui eorum /udiis non obtemp]avimus8 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke i4 #bh4 ,sid5ote3 ,hi/4 ( ,sus4 #ae sqq4 #af4 ,s$ tam5 scio illic pl]osque esse1 qui timeant ,dom9um4 ,nam et hic vidimus dudum1 et illic esse comp]imus1 qui compositam hanc qu]antur calumniam3 quos aiunt eo (f5sos favisse ,maximo1 quod i/a virgo non circumeat domos1 nec eorum matronas salutet atque ambiat4 ,quid igitur fiet1 quomodo tanto eam exuemus crim9e8 quomodo p]suadebimus ut cultus adsumat novos1 suos exuat8 ,grave flagitium virg9em intra secreta domus deg]e1 claudi p5etralibus suis6 ,sic c]te lectio docet ,m>iam domi rep]tam1 cum ad eam ,gabriel ,ar*angelus v5isset4 ,susanna fugi5s turb>um inducitur4 ,d5ique cum se lav>et1 p>adisum claudi jubebat4 ,quid autem pr/antius1 7prs]tim 9 virg9e1 cujus prcipuum opus v]ecundia17 quam secretum8 quid tutius secreto1 et ad omnes actus exp$itius8 ,munia enim pudoris induit1 non concursationis4 ,s$ de aliis vid]o1 tu nunc mihi respond5dum epi/ol e/4 #ag4 ,te miror1 frat]1 qui tantop]e def5das ,maximum non fuisse accusatorem1 s$ p>5tis dolore doluisse invidiam sp>si rumoris2 cum ille se inimicum et adv]s>ium litigatorem1 proposito jam jurgio1 neg>e non potu]it adv]sus sacram virg9em judicia adt5tavisse3 muroque int]jecto1 discretas des uxoris su ac virg9is1 divisam g]manitatis int] sorores societatem2 aliaque1 quibus dol]et quod virgo 9 agro aff9itatis su refugisset consortium4 ,quomodo ergo non accusator1 qui affectum accusatoris jamdudum ex]cuit1 qui s]mone suo accusationem detulit1 aures tuas implevit clamore1 et te/es auditionis d$uxit1 cognitionem poposcit8 #ah4 ,quamlibet argum5tatus1 neg>e non potui/i quod ad ,indiciam scrips]is1 quoniam ,maximus seu impulsu aliorum1 seu dolore proprio crim5 grave detul]it4 ,sola hc epi/ola satis e/ ad accusationis te/imonium2 neque enim te ego tuis ad me datis litt]is urg5dum putavi1 s$ iis lectis quas ad virg9em d$]as1 adv]ti div]sum esse1 quod ad me scrips]as3 et tam5 cum epi/ola tu sibi non conv5ir5t1 consul5dum te1 non argu5dum putavi4 ,quid igitur sibi vult illa argum5tatio1 quia illud detul]it1 quod ad me scrips]as1 delatam videlicet eam 9 turpi crim9e2 ita ut editum et obrutum p>tum dici ads]at8 ,quasi v]o i/ud ad ,indiciam1 non ad me scrips]is4 ,illa ubi audivit litt]is tuis ,maximum subduci accusationi1 litt]as tuas protulit1 quibus eum crim9is delatorem probavit3 ad me datas non leg]at1 nec quid hab]5t1 sciebat4 ,sid5ote3 #a ,k+s xxi4 #aj4 ,hi/4 ( ,sus4 #ae sqq4 ,s4 ,matt4 xxvi4 #ei1 #fj4 #ai4 ,ego autem exhorrui a primo calumniam1 quia adv]tebam non crim5 int5di1 s$ injuriam virg9is desid]>i1 cujus inspectio et visitatio po/ulabatur1 non aliquod flagitium def]ebatur4 ,quis enim i/ud a pr9cipio fraude compositum nequaquam sibi congru]e et conv5ire non arbitr>etur8 ,cucurrisse muli]es viles ad mona/]ium1 jactasse p>tum virg9is1 et necem pignoris1 de mona/]io rumorem p] populos sp>sum1 eumque affluxisse 9 aures novi aff9is ,maximi1 ab ipso int]pellatum episcopum1 dimissas eas qu dixisse f]ebantur1 atque 9 fugam coactas1 ut apud nos patuit3 eos qui audisse se dic]5t1 ad ,ecclesiam vocatos prodisse ,r5atum et ,leontium1 duos illos iniquitatis viros1 quos apposuit ,jezabel1 r$>guit ,daniel1 subornavit ,judorum populus2 ut auctorem vit su falso appet]5t te/imonio4 ,qui tam5 cum simul composuiss5t flagitium1 simul +ressi ess5t viam1 et ne quid prt]eam a juncti ,maximo1 comitantibus1 ut dixit ,leontius1 iis qui illum rumorem sp>s]ant2 tam5 ubi 9 meo ad/it]unt judicio1 cum primo de orig9e caus qur]em1 div]sa et di/antia promps]e1 non locorum sep>ati1 s$ m5daciorum divortio4 #bj4 ,cum igitur sibi ipsi non conv5ir5t1 ,m]curium et ,leam vilissim conditionis et dete/abilioris nequiti p]sonas am&aviss5t1 aufugisset ,!udule1 non ign>a objici5di sibi fac9oris1 quod ante lectum ,r5ati sola cubitavisset1 ancilla pre/o esset alia1 qu /upro ejusdem ,r5ati se dic]et co9qu9atam2 die ipso1 qui dictus erat cognitioni1 subtrax]unt se episcoporum conv5tui2 licet etiam pridie subito se pr(ecturos idem ,r5atus clamav]it4 #ba4 ,unde ego judicio prscripsi diem1 et tam5 nullo accusante1 nullis te/imoniis p]urg5tibus1 ins9uavi sanct sorori quod pet]es coram ipsa inspici et visit>i memoratam virg9em4 ,at illa sancte inspectionem quidem recusavit1 s$ te/imonium non decl9avit1 dic5s nihil se 9 ,indicia compreh5disse1 nisi quod esset virg9alis pudoris et sanctitatis3 habitasse eam ,rom 9 domo no/ra1 nobis abs5tibus1 nulli eam se vitiorum famili>itati d$isse1 opt>e cum ea sibi a ,dom9o ,jesu p>tem res]v>i 9 regno ,dei4 #bb4 ,pat]nam quoque filiam no/ram int]rogavi1 quod ab ea numquam soleat disc$]e1 cujus c>itas vit hujus te/imonium e/4 ,itaque etsi quod injurata dic]et1 fidei sacram5to conf]5dum =et2 sub ob/e/atione tam5 pr(essa e/ ali5am crim9is quo appetebatur1 nec quidquam 9 ea scire se bon vacuum conv]sationis4 #bc4 ,nutricem quoque lib] conditionis int]rogavimus1 cui et /atus haudquaquam deg5]i s]vitio obnoxius lib]tatem v]a fat5di d>et1 et fides atque tas ad v]itatem ad/ipul>etur1 et (ficium nutricis ad cognitionem secreti4 ,ea quoque nihil se indecorum vidisse1 nihil sibi quasi p>5ti commissum a virg9e aliqua dignum repreh5sione4 #bd4 ,8 moti1 ,indiciam in(f5si virg9em mun]is pronuntiavimus3 ,maximum autem et ,r5atum et ,leontium ita involvit s5t5tia1 ut ,maximo1 si errorem em5d>et1 spes r$itus res]v>etur2 ,r5atus autem et ,leontius excommunicati man]5t1 nisi =te probata sui pnit5tia1 et hujus facti diuturna deploratione1 dignos se prb]5t mis]icordia4 ,vale1 frat]1 et nos dilige2 quia nos te diligimus4 ,,epi/ola ,,vi4 ,a4,d4 #chj4 ,,cum ,syagrio quod ,indiciam contumelios inspectioni s5t5tia sua addixisset1 ,ambrosius amice expo/ulat2 eique atrocissimam ultionem1 quam ,israelit ob violatam 9 levit uxore ca/itatem repetiv]unt1 ante oculos pon5s1 totam rei s]iem elegant] describit4 ,,ambrosius ,,syagrio4 #a4 ,,qu s9t 9 no/ro judicio decursa1 comp]ta ret9es2 et ideo nunc quasi anim portionem conv5io me1 hab5s apud te pro ca/itatis contumelia famili>em et dol5tem qu]elam4 ,itane oportuit inoratam atque inauditam virg9itatis causam adjudic>i1 ut non possit absolvi8 ,hoc e/1 nisi sua injuria1 nisi ab hone/o pudore traducatur ad indecoram sui corporis oblationem1 gr&e videlicet relatura sui te/imonium1 ut exponatur ludibrio1 et procacitatis notetur4 ,hanc igitur prrogativam detuli/i integritati1 hujusmodi honorific5tiam1 qua se lacessiri aut invit>i gaudeant1 qu hoc munus recipi5dum putant2 ut amittant lib]tatem communis ads]tionis1 nec se jure tueantur vel sanct legis1 vel publico1 ut non accusatorem exigat1 non arc]sitorem urgeat3 s$ impud5tiam solam induat1 ac sese projiciat ad injuriam8 ,sid5ote3 ,judg4 xx4 #a sqq4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #dg4 #b4 ,non ita majores no/ri despicabilem habebant ca/imoniam1 cui tantum def]ebant rev]5ti1 ut bellum adv]sum tem]atores pudiciti suscipi5dum put>5t4 ,d5ique tantum fuit ultionis /udium2 ut omnes tribules de ,b5jam9 tribu ext+u]5tur1 nisi sexc5tos qui bello reliqui =5t natura editioris loci def5disset2 sic enim lectionis div9 s]ie expressum t5etur1 cujus t5orem rec5s]e congruit4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xix4 #a sqq4 #c4 ,levites vir animo major quam opibus1 habitabat 9 p>tibus montis ,ephrm2 ei quippe tribui sortito obtig]at locus 9 possessionem t]r datus pro funiculo h]$itatis4 ,is sibi accepit jugalem de ,juda ,be?leem4 ,et ut se hab5t prima copul>um exordia1 ardebat juv5culam immodica animi cupiditate3 simul quia similibus ejus non fungebatur1 ex>descebat magis magisque possessione1 atque immane quantum ex/uabat4 ,unde quia nihil ref]ebatur ex p>te adolesc5tul1 vel levitate amoris1 vel vi doloris1 quod haud quaquam m]c$e p>i secum dec]n]et1 cum eadem expo/ulabat4 ,h9c frequ5s jurgium3 quo muli] (f5sa1 claves remisit1 domum rev]tit4 ,sid5ote3 ,judg4 xix4 #c sqq4 #d4 ,at ille amore victus1 qui quod sp]>et non habebat aliud2 cum qu>tum jam m5sem flu]e c]n]et1 eo cont5dit1 fretus quod consilio p>5tum emolliretur animus adolesc5tul4 ,occurrit pro =ibus soc]1 g5]um introduxit1 filiam reconciliavit2 et ut ltiores dimitt]et1 triduo t5uit1 quasi rep>>et nuptias3 ac vol5ti abire1 qu>tum quoque diem comp]5d9avit1 prt5ta humanitatis specie1 moras innect5do4 ,p>i modo cum etiam qu9tum diem vellet adjung]e sup]ioribus1 et jam nov deess5t caus mor&i1 pat]no tam5 affectu ret95d fili desid]ium non de=et1 promissam pr(ectionis copiam di/ulit 9 m]idiem ut viam cibo curati adorir5tur4 ,po/ epulas quoque vol5s dilationem adtex]e1 eo quod jam vesp] approp9qu>et1 g5]i precibus1 gre licet1 tam5 adquievit4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #aj sqq4 #e4 ,ille it] suum p]rexit ltus animi1 quod dilectam sibi recup]avisset4 ,qui uno comitati s]vulo1 cum jam decl9>et dies1 fe/9o viam cel]abant gradu4 ,muli] vehebatur jum5to1 viro nullus s5sus laboris1 qui fructu desid]ii1 simul et v>io muli]is ac v]naculi s]mone viam lev>et4 ,d5ique ubi ,hi]osolymam approp9qu>unt1 qu trig9ta /adiis ab]at1 quam tunc temporis ,jebusi t5ebant2 suggessit pu] deflect5dum 9 civitatem1 quia sub noctem suspecta ess5t etiam illa1 qu tutiora sunt1 cav5daque t5ebr>um ambigua2 maxime quia locorum incol non ess5t de filiis ,israel4 ,et ideo prv]t5dum ne quid adv]sa /udia g]5tes insidi>um inf]r5t1 obscuro noctis dolum qur5tibus ad p]petr&um fac9us satis opportuno4 ,s$ dom9o ejus haudquaquam placuit s5t5tia1 ut int] ali5ig5as hospitio succ$]5t2 cum ,gaba et ,rama non longe abess5t civitates ,b5jam94 ,itaque prval5s s5t5tia1 po/habuit s]vuli sugge/ionem2 quasi ex conditione consilium /im>etur1 et non consilio quamvis infima conditio allev>etur4 ,et jam sol 9 occasu erat3 d5ique vix occurrit1 cum jam urg]etur vesp]e 9 civitatem succ$]e4 ,sid5ote3 ,judg4 xix4 #ae sqq4 #f4 ,gabaonit incolebant locum1 inhospitales1 immites1 intol]abiles2 omnia tam5 tol]abiliores1 quam si aliquem hospitio recepiss5t4 ,d5ique commodius huic viro levit cess]at1 si 9 ,gabaa hospitium non rep]isset4 ,v]um ne quid deesset (f5sionis1 primo +ressu div]sorium non rep]it3 et cum 9 publico situs1 ali5am mis]icordiam implor>et1 (f5dit adv5i5tem ex agro s5em1 quem vesp] ex op]e agre/i compulit nocte dec$]e4 ,et cum esset ei conspicuus1 rogatus quo iret1 et unde adv5t>et1 respondit3 ,de ,be?leem ,juda rev]tor1 cont5do ad montem ,ephrm1 et muli] e/ mecum3 s$ ecce huc div]ti1 et nemo e/ qui hospitio recipiat1 et requiesc5di usum m9i/ret4 ,non quo cibi aut potus sibi1 aut pecori pabulorum esset indig5tia1 s$ tecti hospitio prohib]5tur3 pr/o esse illa1 nudum tecti hospitium desid]>i4 ,ad ea s5ior b5igne satis et placide3 ,pax1 inquit1 tibi3 et succ$e hospes p>it] et civis2 nam et mihi origo de montis ,ephrm p>tibus1 et hic hospitalis habitatio3 s$ tempore diuturno incolatus s$es fundavit4 ,itaque receptos domicilio m9i/]io sui et subsidiis hospitalibus juxta fovit4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bb4 #g4 ,hortabatur ad ltitiam s5ior1 et frequ5tioribus provocabat poculis1 ut v9o abol]et cur>um oblivia2 cum subito circumsi/unt eos ,gabaonit1 juv5es ad omnem projecti libid9em1 nihil p5sum ac mod]atum hab5tes3 quos =ma muli]is illex]at1 et 9 omnem am5tiam prcipitabat2 capti enim ejus decore1 et p] s5ectutem hospitis1 atque infirmitatem subsidii1 accepta spe potiundi1 poscunt muli]em1 et pulsant januam4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bc1 #bd4 #h4 ,itaque egressus s5ior rogabat eos1 ne hospitales m5sas turpi flagitio fd>5t1 et rev]5dum jus etiam indomitis b>b>>um g5tium nationibus viol&um arbitr>5tur3 contribulem illum sibi1 ,israelitem virum legitimi ?ori subnixum copula non s9e indignatione cle/is arbitri tanta affici contumelia4 ,quod ubi p>um proc$]e adv]tit1 esse sibi filiam virg9em adjecit1 illam se (f]re majore p>5tis dolore1 s$ m9ore grati hospitalis disp5dio3 publicum flagitium privato d$ecore tol]abilius hab]e4 ,at illi exagitati /u furoris1 et inflammati inc5tivo libid9is1 eo amplius ardebant =mam juv5cul1 quo magis negabatur4 ,et ju/iti exsortes ridebant v]ba quitatis1 filiam s5is1 quia m9ore invidia scel]is (f]ebatur1 despectui hab5tes4 ,sid5ote3 ,judg4 xix4 #be sqq4 #i4 ,itaque cum pi nihil pr(ic]5t preces1 et s5iles fru/ra hospes manus t5d]et1 desp]ato prsidio1 rapitur muli]1 et p] totam noctem injuri impletur4 ,at ubi lux f9em intemp]anti d$it1 januam hospitalem repetit1 non quo viri conspectum exposc]et1 quem magis decl9&um put>et1 contumeli pudore mis]abilis3 s$ ut affectum viro ref]ret1 qu ca/itatem amis]at1 et contumeli su funus lam5tabili specie ante januam hospitalem expon]et4 ,egressus itaque levita1 cum jac5tem inv5isset1 arbitratus quod v]ecundia vultum nequaquam adtoll]e aud]et1 consol>i cpit3 quia non voluntate1 s$ invita tant injuri succubuisset3 hort>i adsurg]e1 et secum repet]e domum4 ,s$ ubi nullum responsum ref]ebatur1 quasi quiesc5tem majore voce e somno excit>e4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bh4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bj sqq4 #aj4 ,v]um ubi mortis suprem patuit fides1 impositas jum5to reliquias domum p]tulit1 et divisos artus muli]is 9 p>tes duodecim misit p] s+ulas tribus ,israel4 ,quo commotus univ]sus populus conv5it 9 ,massephat1 atque ibi qu]ela p] levitam cognita1 omnes 9 bellum ex>s]e1 /atu5tes nem9em virorum fas esse 9 tab]naculum succ$]e1 priusquam de tanti scel]is auctoribus ultio capess]etur4 ,animis itaque ruebant 9 prlium2 s$ consilium prud5tiorum prv]tit s5t5tiam1 non tem]e conflig5dum bello cum civibus1 s$ prius v]bis exp]i5dum de flagitio1 et dec]n5dum conditionibus pro delictis3 neque ju/um vid]i1 ut paucorum scel]is pretium ad omnes p]v5iret1 et privata adolesc5tium peccata /atum salutis public labefact>5t4 ,itaque mis]unt viros1 qui d5unti>5t ,gabaonitis1 ut tanti reos flagitii (f]r5t3 s9 autem1 cognosc]5t non m9oris esse crim9is tantum fac9us def5disse1 quam ex]cuisse4 ,sid5ote3 ,judg4 xix4 #ae sqq4 #aa4 ,v]um illis sup]ba ref]5tibus1 consilia pacis bello mutata4 ,neque primo aut secundo conflictu cum plurimi a paucis afflict>5tur1 c$5dum ,israelit adv]sis prliis /im>unt2 quadr+5ta enim millia virorum bellantium adv]sum vig9tiqu9que millia ,b5jam9 tribus1 et sept+5tos ,gabaonitas exp]tos belli juv5es dec]tabant4 ,et cum s9i/ra sorte duo sibi jam cecidiss5t prlia2 animi tam5 promtus haudquaquam deposuit ,israel v9c5di fiduciam1 et ulcisc5di prsumtam spem4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #bf sqq4 #ab4 ,s$ quia causa num]oque pr/antiores1 inf]iores pugn ev5tu p$em retul]ant1 div9am (f5sam rati1 jejunio et fletu maximo reconciliationem grati cle/is affectav]e4 ,itaque orata ,dom9i pace1 acriores 9 bellum rev]tuntur2 ut pote quibus oraculum animos d$]at1 spem accumulav]at4 ,et simulato a fronte quod c$]etur1 ac dispositis p] noctem insidiis a t]go urbis1 9 qua locata erat manus ho/ium2 dum hi c$unt1 et illi sectantur1 invad5di urbem vacuam facta copia1 et mox admoto /atimque adulto inc5dio1 flamm>um fragor atque /us fur5s capt urbis speciem manife/>unt4 ,quo et suis fracti animi1 et erecti ho/ium4 ,nam et ,b5jam9 viri clausos se et circumv5tos rati1 priusquam a t]go invad]5tur1 disp]g]e sese1 atque 9 des]tum fug]e cp]unt2 et contra ,israel gem9o agm9e urg]e eos1 ac palantes p]sequi4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #ce sqq4 #ac4 ,csa itaque vig9tiqu9que millia1 id e/1 omnes f]e de viris ,b5jam91 prt] sexc5tos1 qui arrepto scrupe rupis munim5to1 p>tim loci +5io et subsidio natur1 p>tim desp]atione victoribus t]rori fu]e4 ,nam secund res cautionis admon5t3 9 adv]sis ultio pro victoria habetur4 ,nec fem9>um num]us tanti discrim9is exsors fuit3 s$ omnis tribus ,b5jam9 muliebris sexus cum pu]is et puellis1 omnique tate gladio aut igne ext9ctus2 sacram5tumque additum1 ne quis tribus illius viro filiam suam 9 uxorem d>et1 quo rep>&i nom9is omnis abol]etur successio4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 xxi4 #b1 #c4 #ad4 ,belli f9is simul atque ir factus1 et furor 9 pnit5tiam v]tit3 armisque positis1 9 unum conv5i5tes viri ,israel flev]unt fletum magnum1 et celebr>unt jejunium1 dol5tes unam tribum p]isse ex fratribus1 atque ext9ctam populi sui validam manum3 jure quidem pro delicti pretio bellatum adv]sum propugnatores flagitiorum1 s$ mis]e 9 sua populum conv]sum visc]a1 et bello civili utrumque afflictum4 ,lacrym>um effusio movit passionem animi1 et affectum p]pulit1 sviti ratio successit3 missique legati ad sexc5tos illos ,b5jam9 viros1 qui p] quatuor m5ses edito se prrupt>um tuebantur rupium1 aut des]ti indig5tia1 qu multitud9i obsid5tium p]iculo =et1 deplorav]unt communem illam rumnam1 quod illi contribules1 i/i cognatos et socios amisiss5t2 s$ tam5 non p5itus int]ceptam rep>& tribus successionem1 consul]e se 9 m$ium quomodo et sacram5ti fides sibi con/et1 et tribus una nequaquam a corpore avulsa int]cidat4 ,sid5ote3 ,judg4 xxi4 #d sqq4 #ae4 ,alt>i itaque posito1 reconciliationis et pacis oblatum sacrificium4 ,et quia ,jabis ,galaad populus erat pn et mal$icto obnoxius1 7ob/r9x]at enim se omnis ,israel magno sacram5to1 ut si quis non asc5disset cum eo ad puni5dum flagitium1 morte mor]etur17 duodecim millia bellatorum directa3 ut et viri omnes et muli]es f]ro ext+u]5tur1 solas virilis ?ori exsortes res]v>5t adolesc5tulas4 ,int]fectis itaque omnibus ,jabis ,galaad1 sol virg9es quadr+5t exitio cet]orum sup]fu]unt4 ,quas accipi5s ,israel1 /atuit viros ,b5jam9 belli metum depon]e1 et 9 conjugium sibi sum]e integras vi juxta ac pudoris puellas3 quibus et causa esset apud viros integra1 quod nemo suorum adv]sum eos bellum suscep]at3 et c>itatis gratia1 quia propt] eos supremo supplicio erept =5t4 ,hoc igitur modo quadr+5tis juv5ibus qusita copul>um consortia sunt4 ,sid5ote3 ,ib4 #af sqq4 #af4 ,s$ quia duc5ti num]o sup]]ant1 quibus jugales de]ant1 iis quoque s9e fraude sacram5torum consultum accepimus4 ,die fe/us 9 ,silo quotannis celebrabatur4 ,ibi exsult>e solit virg9es1 et *oreas duc]e 9 honorem religionis3 ali prire matribus1 et totum it] agm9e viantum repl]i4 ,dixit unus ex s5ioribus3 ,si duc5ti illi tribus ,b5jam9 viri intra v9eas siti excubias t5d]5t1 donec se omnis fem9ea turba effund]et1 et surg5tes ex v9eis unusquisque quam occursus d$]it1 uxorem sibi v9dic>et1 fraudi id nequaquam futurum2 populum et5im fav]e rep>& tribus successioni1 propt] sacram5tum imp]tire non posse fili>um su>um societatem3 neque tam5 contra sacram5tum vid]i1 si prohib5dum non put>et2 quia sacram5to neque cog5di1 neque prohib5di necessitas imposita vid]etur3 illos sibi s9e metu consul]e oport]e4 ,sane si puell>um p>5tes v9dictam efflagit>5t1 p>tim prece1 p>tim etiam retorqu5do 9 ipsos invit culpam cu/odi1 sese revocaturos2 quia cum scir5t ,b5jam9 viros exsortes esse jugalium1 cum filiabus process]9t3 dignam sane tribum jam non pna1 s$ mis]icordia3 satis dure svitum 9 eos1 et debellatam corporis sui p>tem3 immod]atius ex>sisse plebem1 ut successionem dome/icam ext+u]et1 atque ex suis nec>et3 plac]e ,deo non p]ire populo tribum1 neque pro una muli]e tam ac]be consuli4 ,sid5ote3 ,judg4 xxi4 #bc4 #ag4 ,probav]unt consilium ,israelit3 exsequuti sunt viri ,b5jam91 et dispositi 9 v9eis loco opportuno et tempore1 pl5as fem9ei agm9is vias occupav]unt4 ,prbuit illis fe/um nupti>um religionis solemnitas4 ,avuls de complexu patrum fili1 tanquam 9 manum ab ipsis p>5tibus tradebantur1 et velut pactam e gremio matris non abduci1 s$ prodire arbitr>]is4 ,ita tribus ,b5jam9 p5e int]cepta atque ext9cta brevi floruit1 docum5tum exhib5s1 quod magno exitio sit insol5tibus v9dicta pudiciti1 et ls ca/itatis ultio4 ,sid5ote3 ,g54 xii4 #ag4 #ah4 ,nec hoc solo loco1 s$ pl]isque ,scriptura hoc docet4 ,nam et 9 ,g5esi legimus ex]citum qu/ionibus regem gypti ,ph>ao1 quod ,s>am adt5tavisset2 et tam5 ali5am esse uxorem nesciebat4 ,sid5ote3 ,s4 ,luke xx4 #cf4 #ai4 ,e/ igitur ,dom9o ca/itatis tu5d voluntas1 quanto magis e/ def5s& integritatis8 ,unde nulla debet virg9ibus sacris irrog>i injuria2 qu enim non nubunt1 et qui uxores non ducunt1 hab5tur sicut ,angeli ,dei 9 clo4 ,et ideo cle/i grati non inf]amus corporalem contumeliam2 quoniam pot5s e/ ,deus1 quem nec prv>icatio prt]eat1 et moveat accepti sibi mun]is et consecrat virg9itatis ac]ba et gravis contumelia4 ,vale1 frat]1 et nos dilige3 quia nos te diligimus4 ,,index4 ,a ,,a>on ,call$ by ,god to ! ,prie/hood1 #cgc4 ,a patt]n = ,bi%ops & ,prie/s1 ib4 ,took prec$5ce ( ,moses z ,prie/1 #djd4 ,:y he took ! r+s & e>-r+s ( ! p1 #cgc4 ,! mean+ ( 8 rod budd+1 #ah1 #bgj1 #cgf4 ,abel ,:y 8 (f]+ 0 accept$1 #bcj4 ,abraham ,m9i/]$ to 8 gue/s ) 8 own h&1 #c4 ,8 belief sil5c$ ! sup]/ition ( 8 c\ntrym51 #cbj4 ,! greatness ( 8 fai?1 #def4 ,& tru/ 9 ,god1 #cdi4 ,8 ready ob$i5ce1 #dgb4 ,h[ he saw ,*ri/'s day1 #dbc4 ,all ,*ri/ians 8 *ildr51 #dee4 ,absolution ,foll[s on confession1 #bej4 ,ab/95ce ,! excell5ce ( x1 #cff4 ,see ,temp]ance4 ,abundantius ,bp4 ( ,tr5t1 #cc4 ,condemns ,palladius1 #ed4 7,9 p4 #fj4 is call$ ,bi%op ( ,brescia47 ,a*olius ,br\ght up 9 mona/ic life1 #hd4 ,elect$ ,bi%op ( ,!ssalonica by ! cl]gy1 at ! wi% ( ! p1 ib4 ,ambrose writes a lett] on 8 dea?1 #hj c4 ,baptis$ ,!odosius1 #hj4 ,0 pres5t at ! ,c\ncil ( ,con/ant9ople1 ib4 ,visit$ ,ambrose :5 sick1 #hc4 ,designat$ ,anysius z 8 successor1 ib4 ,summon$ to ,con/ant9ople on ! "q ( ,maximus' claim to ! see1 #gg4 ,adam ,8 fall1 #cjd4 ,8 greatness be=e 8 fall1 #cje4 ,upheld himself till unit$ to ,eve1 #cag4 ,be=e 8 fall 0 clo!d ) virtue1 aft] x1 0 nak$1 #cdh4 ,fa/+ w\ld h sav$ him f ?is nak$ness1 #bhf4 ,! s]p5t t tempt$ him 0 s5sual pleasure1 #cfc4 ,might h reta9$ 8 orig9al innoc5ce1 #dcd4 ,fell ?r\gh pride1 ib4 ,8 folly 9 hid+ himself1 #acc4 ,said to be buri$ on ,golgo?a1 #dbc4 ,adoption1 ! ,means ,r$emption1 #bca4 ,begun n[1 p]fect$ h]eaft]1 ib4 ?iopians ,practic$ circumcision1 #dbe4 ,africanus ,8 victory ov] ,hannibal appeal$ to by ,ambrose1 #ajb4 ,agnes ,w5t gladly to h] m>tyrdom1 #bdg4 ,ahab poor ,nabo? ri*1 #beb4 ,alani1 ! ,conqu]$ by ,val5t9ian1 #agi4 ,alex&] ,a presbyt] ( ,milan1 #bhf4 ,alex&] ! great ,calanus' lett] to1 #bdf4 ,alex&ria ,a *ur* !re burnt by ! ,g5tiles & ,jews1 #bfc4 ,! ,*ur* (1 9 full communion ) ,milan1 #gc4 ,alma*ius ,bp4 takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fa4 ,almon1 ! riv] ,wor%ip ( ,cybele connect$ )1 #aaa4 ,alypius ,ambrose replies to a lett] ( recomm5dation f1 #dgf4 ,amantius1 ,bp4 ( ,nice ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fj4 ,8 condemnation ( ,palladius1 #ef4 ,ambrosia & ,ambrosius ,daught] & son ( ,eusebius1 #ccc1 #ccd4 ,ambrose1 ,bp4 ( ,milan ,alludes to 8 election z ,bi%op1 #aci4 ,to 8 endeav\rs to escape f und]tak+ ! (fice1 #cgi4 ,prais$ 9 ! ,emp]or's lett] ab\t ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cd4 ,celebrat$ ! ,holy ,communion daily1 #acb4 ,praises ! ,cl]gy :o d n des]t _! duties1 #gd4 ,devotes all 8 goods to ! poor1 #acj4 ,pays def]5ce to ! ,emp]ors1 b w n yield to !m 9 ! cause ( ! ,*ur*1 #adc4 ,pleads illness to ,!odosius1 #cbf4 ,visit$ by ,a*olius 9 8 sickness1 #hc4 ,_h purpos$ to be buri$ "u ! alt>1 :]e ! relics ( ,g]vasius & ,protasius 7 plac$1 #afb4 ,answ]s a lett] f ,gratian1 & promises him a treatise on ! ,holy ,_s1 #b c4 ,induc$ him n to li/5 to claims = ! re/oration ( hea!n wor%ip1 #ia4 ,writes to ,val5t9ian aga9/ ! same claims1 #hg c4 ,prev5ts a reply to ,symma*us' memorial1 #aja4 ,alludes to ?is 9 address+ ,eug5ius1 #cda4 ,relates to 8 si/] ! p]secutions ( ,ju/9a1 #abh c4 ,8 s]mon on ! giv+ up ( ! ,basilica1 #aca4 ,ano!r s]mon aga9/ ,aux5tius1 #adb c4 ,introduces ! ,ea/]n *ant+ & s++ ( hymns1 #aef4 ,refuses to h 8 dispute ) ,aux5tius settl$ 9 ! ,consi/ory be=e ! ,emp]or1 #acg c4 ,f9ds ! relics ( ,g]vasius & ,protasius1 #aeh4 ,8 s]mon on ! subject1 #aei4 ,a second s]mon on ! same subject1 #afb4 ,m5tions ! heal+ ( a bl9d man1 & o!r miracles1 #aeh1 #afc4 ,writes to ! ,bi%ops ( milia to settle disputes ab\t ! "t ( keep+ ! ,ea/] fe/ival1 #aff4 ,alludes to 8 fir/ embassy to ,maximus 9 behalf ( ,ju/9a & h] son1 #agh4 ,writes an acc\nt ( 8 second embassy to ,val5t9ian1 #agf c4 ,w>ns ,val5t9ian n to tru/ ,maximus1 #aha4 ,writes to ,!odosius ab\t ! burn+ ( ! ,synagogue at ,call9icum1 #bcg c4 ,prea*es on ! subject1 #bfi c4 ,prevails ) ,!odosius to )draw 8 s5t5ce1 #bgi4 ,replies to ,siricius' lett] aga9/ ,jov9ian 9 ! "n ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,milan1 #bhb4 ,writes to ,!odosius aft] ! ,massacre at ,!ssalonica1 #cbd c4 ,boldly bids him rep5t1 #cbg4 ,refuses to admit him to communion till he does1 #cbh4 ,writes to ,!odosius on ! dea? ( ,val5t9ian ! #bnd1 #cca4 ,8 lett] on ! dispute betwe5 ,evagrius & ,flavian z to ! succession to ! see ( ,antio*1 #ccf4 ,writes to ,eug5ius1 #cda c4 ,rec\nts 8 ef=ts aga9/ ! re/oration ( hea!n rights1 #cdb4 ,writes to ! ,*ur* at ,v]cellae :5 tr\bl$ by disputes1 & unable to elect a ,bi%op1 #ceg c4 ,ambrose usually writes ) 8 own h&1 #cab4 ,m5tions 8 ,hexem]on1 #bhg4 ,8 "w on ,p>adise1 #cjb4 ,gives ,vigilius an outl9e ( ! tea*+ he %\ld give z ,bi%op1 #aad4 ,gives an acc\nt ( 8 discussion ) an ,apoll9>ian1 #cjf c4 ,ammianus ,"o ( ! ,bi%ops ( ,mac$onia1 #hj4 ,anatolius ,"o ( ! ,bi%ops ( ,mac$onia1 #hj4 ,angels ,gu>d ,*ri/'s s]vants1 #adf4 ,are griev$ to be m9i/]s ( v5geance1 #bbg4 ,anna ,an example ( ! bless$ness ( wid[hood1 #bhe4 ,antio* ,s*ism 9 ! ,*ur* (1 #ga4 ,synod ( ,capua deals ) x1 #ccf4 ,anysius ,succe$s ,a*olius z ,bi%op ( ,!ssalonica1 #hc4 ,ambrose writes to him on 8 appo9tm5t1 #he4 ,apame ,concub9e ( ,d>ius1 #bch4 ,ap] ,a presbyt]1 subscribes ! lett] ( ! ,synod ( ,milan to ,siricius1 #bhg4 ,apoll9>ian h]esy ,allud$ to1 #gh4 ,an acc\nt ( ,ambrose's deal+ ) "o :o ma9ta9$ x1 #cjf c4 ,t ,*ri/ 0 p]fect ,god & p]fect ,man to be ma9ta9$ aga9/ !m1 #caf4 ,apo/les ,fir/-fruits ( ! ,"l1 #bcj1 #bca4 ,enlight5$ to int]pret ,holy ,scripture1 #ahh4 ,apo/les' ,cre$ ,m5tion$1 #bhd4 ,aquila ,8 v]sion m5tion$1 #dca4 ,aquileia1 ,c\ncil ( ,its ,acts1 #cb-fa4 ,! occasion ( x1 #ca4 ,its lett] to ! ,bi%ops ( ,gaul1 #fa4 ,lett]s to ! ,emp]ors1 #fb1 #fg1 #gj4 ,arabians ,us$ circumcision1 #dbe4 ,arim9um1 c\ncil ( ,at fir/ condemn$ ,arius1 aft]w>ds 0 misl$1 #ada4 ,call$ ,*ri/ a creature1 #aeb4 ,arian h]esy ,refut$ at ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cb-fc4 ,a ,*ur* claim$ = ! ,arians at ,milan1 #abh4 ,! tr\bles aris+ !nce1 #abi c4 ,s4 ,ambrose prea*es aga9/ !m1 #adc c4 ,refuses to believe ! evid5ce ( miracles1 #afe4 ,call$ ,*ri/ a creature1 #ada4 ,arius ,d5i$ to ! ,son ! titles giv5 to ! ,fa!r1 #fd4 ,8 lett] read at ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #ea c4 ,ark ( ! ,cov5ant ,int]pretation (1 #ah4 ,artemius ,a bi%op at ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fa4 ,a?anasius ,8 au?ority appeal$ to1 #gf1 #gi4 ,attalus1 a presbyt] ,condemn$ by ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #fe4 ,sign$ ! ,nic5e =mula1 #ej4 ,aux5tius1 ,arian bi%op at ,milan ,*all5ges ,ambrose to arbitration1 #acg4 ,ambrose w meet him 9 a ,synod1 #ada4 ,prea*es aga9/ him1 #adc c4 ,aux5tius came f ,scy?ia1 #aeg4 ,=m]ly call$ ,m]curianus1 ib4 ,contemns ,*ri/ian ,baptism1 #aeg4 ,av>ice ,p]v]ts m5's judgm5ts1 #aj4 ,see ,covet\s4 ,b ,,balaam ,8 hi/ory comm5t$ on1 #cai c4 ,8 words prophetic ( ,baptism1 #cba4 ,balance1 ! ,( ,god's ,judgm5t1 #aj4 ,baptism ,is a dea? to s91 #cba4 ,! complete r$emption ( ! :ole man1 #dbi4 ,john baptis$ to rep5tance1 ,*ri/ to grace1 #aeg4 ,typifi$ by ! ,r$ sea1 #aae1 #dbj4 ,fai? n suffici5t )\t ,baptism1 #bf4 ,! baptis$ %\ld be dead to s91 #cfb4 ,h di$ ) ,*ri/1 & live aga9 ) ,him4 ,bapti/]y ,s4 ,ambrose tea*es 91 #abi4 ,b>batianus & ,s>matio ,h]etics :o tr\bl$ ! *ur* ( ,v]cellae1 #cfj4 ,disp>ag$ /rictness ( life1 #cfa4 ,worse ?an ,epicurus1 #cfb4 ,basilica ,^? at ,milan m5tion$1 #abh1 #acf1 #aeh4 ,_m burnt by ,jews 9 ! reign ( ,julian1 #bfb4 ,bassianus1 ,bp4 ( ,lodi ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fj4 ,8 condemnation ( ,palladius1 #ee4 ,subscribes ! lett] ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,milan1 to ,pope ,siricius1 #bhg4 ,bassus1 ,bp4 #cdj4 ,bauto ,an (fic] ( rank "u ,val5t9ian1 #agg1 #agi1 #cdb4 ,be]%ebah ,mean+ (1 #chc4 ,be?any ,mean+ (1 #dbb4 ,be?lehem ,mean+ (1 #dad4 ,my/ical int]pretation (1 #daf4 ,bi%op ,! ^w ,sac]dos (t5 us$ (1 #a4 ,in/ructions = a newly elect$1 #e1 #aad4 ,is ! pilot ( ! ,*ur*1 ib4 ,%\ld be fill$ ) ,scripture1 #f4 ,:at he %\ld prea*1 #g1 c4 ,is a physician ( s\ls1 #ae4 ,! gu>dian ( 8 flock1 #aae4 ,%\ld extirpate prevail+ s9s1 #aaf4 ,mu/ be husb& ( "o wife only1 #cge4 ,a patt]n ( ,*ri/ian virtues1 #cgg4 ,able to gov]n himself1 ib4 ,8 unanim\s election a pro( ( ! judgm5t ( ,god1 #cei4 ,mu/ speak 8 m9d boldly1 #beg4 ,bi%ops ! prop] judges ( que/ions conc]n+ ! ,fai?1 #ada4 ,& ( ,bi%ops1 #ach4 ,are judges ( emp]ors n emp]ors ( !m1 #aci4 ,%\ld n readily appeal to ! civil sword1 #ahe4 ,mu/ =bid mix$ m>riages1 #aae c4 ,lov]s ( peace except 9 ! def5ce ( ! ,*ur*1 #bei4 ,_! pov]ty an excuse = non-att5dance at di/ant ,c\ncils1 #cd1 #ccg4 ,_! consecration day _! bir?day1 #ag4 ,%\ld be *os5 = hol9ess ( life1 #cgd4 ,bl9dness1 spiritual ,h[ heal$ by ,*ri/1 #dfa4 ,body1 ! ,to be *a/5$1 #bdi4 ,bodily sickness s5t = ! heal+ ( ! s\l1 #deh4 ,bononia #bed4 ,bonosus1 lett] conc]n+ ,probably writt5 by ,siricius1 c]ta9ly n by ,ambrose1 #cci4 ,brixillum #bed4 ,c ,,cabillonum 7,*lons-sur-,sane17 #aha4 ,caes> 7see ,emp]or47 ,ca9 ,a w>n+ to ,*ri/ians1 #h4 ,calanus ,8 lett] to ,alex&] ! ,great1 #bdf4 ,calligonus ,8 ?reats to ,ambrose1 #acg4 ,call9icum ,a synagogue !re burnt by ! ,*ri/ians1 #beg c4 ,camillus ,8 victory n due to hea!n gods1 #ajb4 ,campania ,a pleasant retreat f ! tr\bles ( ! _w1 #cej4 ,c&idianus ,a lett] ( ,ambrose to him4 ,capua1 synod ( ,seeks to settle ! disput$ succession at ,antio*1 #ccf c4 ,deals ) ! case ( ,bonosus1 #cci4 ,cassianus1 a ,bi%op ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fa4 ,ca/ulus1 an ,arian presbyt] ,seiz$ by ! ,*ri/ians1 & rescu$ by ,ambrose' ord]1 #abi4 ,cate*um5s ,dismiss$ aft] ! ,lessons & ,s]mon1 #abi4 ,*aldan a/rolog]s ,h no hope 9 ! />s :i* !y wat*1 #bcb4 ,*>ity ,makes m5 lov$ by ,god1 #bdb4 ,*a/ity ,its excell5ce1 #aje1 #cfh4 7see ,virg9ity47 ,*ildr51 ! ?ree ,_! fre$om1 #be4 ,*ri/ians ,truly free & wise1 #bdb4 ,9 ,ambrose's "t =m$ a majority 9 ! ,s5ate1 #ij4 ,depriv$ ( _! common rights by ,julian1 #hi4 ,prosp]$ "u p]secution1 #ajd4 ,%\ld desire peace1 b n fe> p]secution1 #acb4 ,*ri/ ,! true ,david1 #caa4 ,almighty1 #ade4 ,h[ subject1 #bbi4 ,bo? ,son & ,s]vant1 #cjg4 ,became a s]vant = u1 ib4 ,to make u free1 #bdc1 #caa4 ,p]fect ,god & p]fect ,man1 #cji4 ,0 made a curse t we might be bless$1 #aeb1 #cjh1 #cab4 ,came to re/ore u by ,grace1 #cje4 ,0 ! true ,mel*is$eck1 #cgc4 ,8 bir? ( a ,virg9 ma9ta9$ aga9/ ,jov9ian1 #bhd4 ,is ! ,virg9 ,^w1 #bad4 ,bo? ,prie/ & ,victim1 #cjb4 ,! highe/ ,example1 #ad4 ,0 circumcis$ to fulfil ! law1 #gh1 #c4 ,fa/$ z a patt]n to u1 #cfc4 ,obey$ ! law to ! full1 #bc4 ,8 heal+s true miracles1 #hj1 #b4 ,w9s m5 by ,8 goodness1 #bga4 ,hav+ =giv51 dem&s ( u =giv5ess1 #bgb4 ,:y ,he wrote on ! gr\nd1 #ahd1 #ahh4 ,desires ! p>don ( all m51 #ahi4 ,8 heal+ ( ! bl9d man int]pret$ my/ically1 #hj4 ,! praises ( ,*ri/ ! sc\rge ( h]etics1 #aej4 ,8 words to ,8 ,"m f ! cross1 #cic4 ,8 dr9k+ ! v9eg>1 #djb4 ,0 alone :5 ,he r$eem$ ! _w1 #cah4 ,ne$$ no r$emption ,himself1 #bc4 ,nor any to help ,him to r$eem x1 #cic4 ,suff]$ 9 ! fle%1 n 9 ! ,godhead1 #db1 #ajc4 ,di$ = all m51 #bgb1 #cgc4 ,nail$ our s9s to ,8 ,cross1 #cid4 ,paid ! debt :i* we ow$1 #cgc4 ,0 ! ,rock1 #cij4 ,! ,lamb1 #djj4 ,! ,bridegroom1 #bad4 ,8 ,blood ! ,cup ( ,r$emption1 #bb4 ,di$ & rose aga9 by ,8 own p[]1 #dfc4 ,h[ ! fir/-fruits f ! dead1 #bcj4 ,z ,son ( ,man sits at ! "r h& ( ,god1 & we 9 ,him1 #ddf4 ,sits z ,judge1 #cfj4 ,9 :at s5se ,he does n judge1 #ded4 ,all ,*ri/ians are ,memb]s ( ,8 ,body1 #bgc4 ,unit$ to ,him z ,eve to ,adam1 #dde4 ,! feebl] memb]s ,8 feet1 #bgg4 ,is ! true *ief good ( man1 #bja4 ,8 foll[]s 9 :at s5se b\nd1 #dfd4 ,:]e peace & righte\sness are1 !re is ,*ri/1 #cei4 ,:]e ,*ri/ is !re are all good ?+s1 #ah4 ,*ri/ is our ,re/1 #bii4 ,c>nal m5 n 9 ,*ri/1 #bef4 ,raises up ^? t fall1 if ) ,him1 #dfb4 ,to kiss ,*ri/ means to confess ,him1 #bgd4 ,to be ,*ri/'s prison] bett] ?an to be fre$ by o!rs1 #chi4 ,h[ ,he is ! ,giant ( salvation1 #baa4 ,! ,s\rce ( happ9ess1 #bjb4 ,! ,light ( ! s\l1 #bjd4 ,! ,f\nta9 ( life1 #bje4 ,! wisdom ( ,god1 #cii4 ,h[ ,he re/ores ! s\l1 #baf4 ,*romatius1 a presbyt] ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #ej1 #ec1 #fc4 ,*ur* ,prefigur$ by ! woman :o ano9t$ ! feet ( ,jesus1 #bff1 #bgj4 ,by ! poor wid[ :o ca/ two mites into ! treasury1 #ahf4 ,=etold by ! prophets1 #dab4 ,f\nd$ n on ! ,law b on ,fai?1 #aeb4 ,is a %ip 9 ! sea ( ! _w1 #e4 ,a rock un%ak5 by its waves1 ib4 ,its memb]s ,*ri/'s soldi]s1 #aie4 ,kisses ! feet ( ,*ri/1 #bge4 ,is a ,virg9 esp\s$ to ,*ri/1 #cgj4 ,! only safe re/+-place1 #cga4 ,! true second ,tab]nacle1 #ah4 ,looks = immortality1 #dci4 ,fai? its only possession1 #ajg4 ,its weal? ! support ( ! poor1 ib4 ,its l&s pay tribute to ! ,emp]ors1 #aee4 ,no?+ lo/ to ! ,*ur* :i* is ga9$ to piety1 #dfi4 ,:at are its true ri*es1 #bab4 ,belongs to ,*ri/1 n to ! ,emp]or1 #aef4 ,cimbri ,_! spoils us$ to build hea!n temples1 #bfa4 ,circumcision ,:y enjo9$ 9 ! old ,te/4 ?\gh abrogat$ 9 ! new1 #dbc c41 #dcg4 ,o!r que/ions conc]n+1 #dbd4 ,practis$ by ! hea!n1 #dbe4 ,sup]s$$ by ,*ri/'s ,dea?1 #dbf4 ,! true ,circumcision spiritual1 #dbh4 ,( ! he>t n ( ! fle%1 #dcj4 ,n b9d+ on ! ,g5tiles1 #dca4 ,cl>us ,"o ( ! ,bi%ops ( ,mac$onia1 #hj4 ,clat]na #bed4 ,cl]gy ,are ! ,"l's portion1 #dfe4 ,! sole m9i/]s ( public wor%ip1 #ajf4 ,_! rew>d future & heav5ly1 #dfb4 ,*ri/ _! support1 #dfc4 ,=bidd5 to contract second m>riages by ! ,c\ncil ( ,nicaea1 7b see note17 #cgi4 ,=bidd5 to inh]it prop]ty by wills1 #ajf4 ,comac9e ,rocks1 #cce4 ,comum1 ! p ( ,mo/ly ,*ri/ians1 #ai4 ,compet5tes1 7c&idates = baptism7 ,s4 ,ambrose taught !m ! ,cre$1 #abi4 ,confession ,ju/ifies s9n]s1 #cbi4 ,! duty ( s9n]s1 #cbg4 ,urg$ on ,!odosius1 ib4 ,david a patt]n (1 #cbf4 ,necess>y = =giv5ess1 #dai4 ,c\nsels ,diff]5t f comm&m5ts1 #cgj4 ,c\ncils ,held sep>ately 9 ! ,ea/ & ,we/1 #ce4 ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc-fa4 ,lett]s writt5 by ,s4 ,ambrose 9 its "n1 #fa1 #fb1 #fg1 #gj4 ,held a second session1 #gd4 ,n fully in=m$ ( ! decrees ( t ( ,con/ant9ople1 #gc4 ,! second c\ncil ( ,con/ant9ople1 #gi4 ,con/ant9e1 ! ,emp]or ,gave to ! ,bi%ops ! decision 9 "q ( fai?1 #ada4 ,con/ant9ople1 ! ,bi%op's h\se at ,burnt1 #bfb4 ,con/antius1 ,emp]or ,ord]$ ! removal ( ! alt> ( ,victory1 #aab4 ,gave to ! ,bi%ops ! decision 9 "q ( fai?1 #ada4 ,con/antius1 a newly elect$ ,bi%op ,receives advice f ,s4 ,ambrose1 #e etc4 ,:o comm5ds to 8 c>e ! see ( ,imola1 7,=um ,cornelii17 !n vacant1 #ad4 ,con/antius1 ,bi%op ( ,sciscia ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fa4 ,condemns ,palladius1 #ef4 ,signs ! ,lett] to ,siricius f ! ,c\ncil ( ,milan1 #bhg4 ,con/antius1 7or ,con/ant9us17 ,bi%op ( ,orange ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #ce1 #ch4 ,condemns ,palladius1 #ed4 ,0 pres5t z repres5t+ ! ,bi%ops ( ,gaul1 #fa4 ,conv]sion ,its bless$ness urg$ on ,!odosius1 #cbg4 ,no cause ( %ame1 #ajc4 ,pleas+ to ,god1 #bfh4 ,ev5 at ! la/1 w9s p>adise1 #dbc4 ,its /ages1 #dbc c4 ,correction ,a pro( ( love1 #dad4 ,cross1 sign ( ! ,us$ cont9ually by ,*ri/ians1 & :y1 #dbg4 ,c\nt1 ( ! ,ea/ #bei1 note4 ,creature1 ! ,h[ made subject to vanity1 #bbe c4 ,curse1 ( man ,to be desir$1 if x br+ a bless+ f ,god1 #cib4 ,cybele ,hea!n rites 9 hon\r (1 #aaa4 ,cycle ,( n9ete5 ye>s = ,ea/]1 #aff4 ,cyrus ,an in/ance ( rev]se ( =tune1 #aac4 ,d ,,dalmatius ,conveys ,val5t9ian's comm&s to ,ambrose1 #acg4 ,damasus1 ,bi%op ( ,rome ,writes to ,s4 ,ambrose1 #ia4 ,daniel ,a type ( ^? :o refuse allegiance to ! ,pr9ce ( ?is _w1 #be4 ,david ,8 two wives ,ah9oam & ,abigail1 my/ically expla9$1 #bae4 ,na?an's expo/ulation )1 appli$ to ,!odosius by ,ambrose1 #bgh4 ,8 life an example ( ! *ange ( =tune1 #ac4 ,guilty be=e ,god alone1 #bdc4 ,8 humble confession a good example1 #cbg4 ,:y he danc$ be=e ! ark1 #cdg4 ,dea? ,! fe> (1 slavi%1 #bde4 ,n a cause ( sorr[ s9ce ,*ri/'s ,atonem5t1 #bef4 ,dead ,pray]s & (f]+s to be made = !1 #bee4 ,n to be m\rn$ =1 if 9 ,*ri/1 #bef4 ,debtors ,usually set free 9 ,holy ,week1 #abi4 ,mank9d debtors1 set free by ,*ri/1 #bga4 ,decani ,:o !y 71 #abi1 note4 ,delph9us1 ,bp4 ,a lett] to1 #dge4 ,dem>*us ,an ,epicurean1 7see note471 #cfe4 ,demophilus ,elect$ by ! ,arians ,bi%op ( ,con/ant9ople1 #gj1 note4 ,detraction ,evil & dang] (1 #cgb4 ,devil1 ! ,held mank9d 9 slav]y ?r\gh s91 #dbf4 ,! price ( our fre$om paid to him1 ib4 ,8 envy aga9/ man1 ! cause ( discord among ,*ri/ians1 #ga4 ,all[$ to tempt m51 t !y may be prov$1 #acb4 ,! devil te/ifies to ! miracul\s p[] ( ! relics ( ,g]vasius & ,protasius1 #afd4 ,diocese ,orig9al mean+ ( ! t]m1 #cc1 note4 ,diocletian ,era (1 #aga1 note4 ,diog5es1 ,bi%op ( ,g5oa ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fa4 ,condemns ,palladius1 #ef4 ,dionysius1 ,bi%op ( ,milan ,driv5 into exile by ,val5s1 #chj4 ,s4 ,ambrose calls himself ! successor to 8 h]itage1 #adi4 ,discipl9e ,! contr>y ( insol5ce1 #aic4 ,dodona1 oaks ( ,wor%ipp$ by hea!ns1 #ajg4 ,domn9us1 ,bi%op ( ,gr5oble ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fj4 ,dra*ma1 ! ,9 ! p>able repres5ts ,r$emption1 #bj4 ,e ,,ea/ ,civil ,diocese (1 #bei4 ,ea/] ,a lett] ( ,s4 ,ambrose z to ! "t ( obs]vance (1 #aff c4 ,table (1 dur+ ,s4 ,ambrose's "t1 ib4 ,importance ( uni=mity 9 reg>d (1 %ewn f ,scripture1 #afh4 ,h[ to be kept truly1 #age4 ,eclipses ,_! causes1 #bbf4 ,egyptians ,disapprov$ ( ! sacrifice ( animals1 #aia4 ,& %eph]ds1 ib4 ,devot$ to geometry & a/ronomy1 #dbe4 ,egyptian dogs1 mean+ (1 #afh4 ,go+ d[n unto ,egypt means foll[+ ! vices ( ! ,egyptians1 #aic4 ,_! h>ve/ 9 ! fir/ mon? ( ! ye>1 #agb4 ,_! prie/s 7 circumcis$1 #dbe4 ,eight ,my/ical mean+ (1 #big1 #cja4 ,eleaz> ,8 hi/ory tea*es ! doctr9e ( ord9ation1 #cgg4 ,elias ,h[ ri*1 #beb4 ,conqu]$ on e>?1 triumph$ 9 heav51 #bie4 ,/r5g!n$ by ab/95ce1 #chb4 ,8 hi/ory my/ically int]pret$1 #chc4 ,a*olius comp>$ to1 #hc4 ,eli%a ,h[ a type ( ,*ri/1 #cfc4 ,a*olius comp>$ to1 #hb4 ,8 pray+ t 8 s]vant's eyes may be op5$ appli$1 #afa4 ,eno* ,8 ri*es1 #beb4 ,emp]or1 ! ,%\ld be ! fir/ to obey 8 own laws1 #adj4 ,%\ld submit himself to ,god1 #cdc4 ,good emp]ors love fre$om1 ! bad1 slav]y1 #beg4 ,%\ld n =bid ob$i5ce to ,god1 #cde4 ,is 9 ! ,*ur*1 n ov] ! ,*ur*1 #aeg4 ,! ,*ur* b5efit$ by ,*ri/ian ,emp]ors1 #cbh4 ,:o are ,god's soldi]s1 #hh4 ,& pay hon\r to ,god's ,alt> only1 #ajd4 ,h no p[] ov] ! ?+s ( ,god1 #acj1 #acc1 #aee4 ,emp]ors h (t5] covet$ ! ,prie/hood ?an ,prie/s sov]eignty1 #ace4 ,:at %\ld be r5d]$ to ,cs>1 #be4 ,ephratah ,mean+ (1 #dae4 ,epicurus ,all[$ evil consequ5ces f pleasure1 #cfb4 ,bett] ?an false tea*]s among ,*ri/ians1 #cfd4 ,8 foll[]s believ$ 9 no future /ate1 ib4 ,esdras1 ,book ( ,its /udy recomm5d$1 #bbd4 ,e/h] ,a patt]n ( ! p[] ( fa/+1 #cfh4 ,eu*]ius ,consul at ! "t ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cb4 ,eug5ius ,set up z ,emp]or by ,arboga/es1 #cda4 ,s4 ,ambrose writes to him aga9/ ! re/oration ( hea!n wor%ip1 ib4 ,eusebius1 ,bi%op ( ,bologna ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #ce c41 #fj4 ,8 condemnation ( ,palladius1 #ed4 ,disputes ) ,secundianus1 #eg c4 ,eusebius ,"o ( ! ,bi%ops ( ,mac$onia1 #hj4 ,eusebius1 ,bi%op ( ,v]cell ,8 unanim\s election1 #cei4 ,fir/ comb9$ ! duties ( monk & bi%op1 #cgi4 ,0 a true confessor1 #chj4 ,driv5 into exile by ,val5s1 = refus+ to condemn ,a?anasius1 ib4 ,eusebius1 a layman ,fri5d ( ,s4 ,ambrose1 #ccc4 ,eu/a?ius ,"o ( ! ,bi%ops at ! ,synod ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fa4 ,eu/orgius ,a confessor1 #adi4 ,eutropius ,"o ( ! ,bi%ops ( ,mac$onia1 #hj4 ,evagrius ,8 rivalry ) ,flavian = ! see ( ,antio*1 #ccf4 ,s4 ,ambrose's op9ion !reon1 #cch4 ,evagrius1 a presbyt] ,appe>s at ,aquileia z a deputy1 #cf1 #fa4 ,ev5tius1 ,bi%op ( ,tic9um ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #fj4 ,condemns ,palladius1 #ed4 ,signs ! lett] f ! ,c\ncil ( ,milan to ,pope ,siricius1 #bhg4 ,exsup]antius1 ,bi%op ( ,d]tona ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fa4 ,condemns ,palladius1 #ee4 ,f ,,fai? ,n to be too readily giv51 #ae4 ,! *>act]i/ic ( ! ,gospel1 #dec4 ,to be will+ to face suff]+ a pro( ( true fai?1 #dbh4 ,prep>es ! way = love1 #deg4 ,is /rict ) itself1 #chb4 ,ju/ifies1 #aeb4 ,makes free1 #ddc4 ,makes u heirs ( ! promises1 ib4 ,conta9$ 9 ! two ,te/am5ts1 #bih4 ,deliv]s by ! ,blood ( ,*ri/1 #dcf4 ,pr(ession (1 direct$ aga9/ h]esies1 #cae4 ,a summ>y (1 ib4 ,its greatness1 #ib4 ,que/ions (1 to be decid$ by ! ,*ur*1 n ! ,emp]or1 or 8 c\ncil1 #add4 ,& discuss$ 9 ! ,*ur*1 #adb4 ,fam9e ,"o ( ,god's temporal puni%m5ts1 #dji4 ,fa/+ ,its efficacy ma9ta9$1 #bhf1 #cfc4 ,makes u spiritually fat1 #cfh4 ,in/ances ( victories ?r\gh x1 #cfc1 #cfg4 ,wa%es away s91 #cfc4 ,evil n easily conqu]$ )\t x1 ib4 ,jov9ian's disp>agem5t ( fa/+ condemn$1 #bhe4 ,=bidd5 on ! ,"l's ,day1 #agj4 ,fau/9us ,consol$ by ,s4 ,ambrose on ! dea? ( 8 si/]1 #bed4 ,fau/9us ,son1 & gr&son ( ,eusebius1 #ccc4 ,fe> ,caus$ by s91 #bda4 ,makes m5 slaves1 ib41 #bde1 #deb4 ,yet leads !m on to lib]ty1 #ddb4 ,a means ( recov]+ ,god's fav\r1 ib4 ,god w\ld be lov$ r ?an fe>$1 #dda4 ,*ri/'s true s]vants h no fe>1 #aeg4 ,inf]ior to love1 #dda4 ,! m>k ( ! ,law1 #deb4 ,felix & ,nabor1 a ,*ur* d$icat$ to ,at ,milan1 :]e ! relics 7 f\nd ( ,,ss4 ,g]vasius & ,protasius1 #aeh4 ,felix1 ,bi%op ( ,comum ,s4 ,ambrose writes a fri5dly lett] to1 #af4 ,0 orda9$ by ,s4 ,ambrose1 #ai4 ,invit$ to ! d$ication ( a ,*ur*1 #ag4 ,felix1 ,bi%op ( ,jad]a ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fj4 ,condemns ,palladius1 #ef4 ,signs ! lett] ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,milan to ,pope ,siricius1 #bhg4 ,felix1 an ,african ,bi%op ,a deputy at ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fa4 ,condemns ,palladius1 #ee4 ,felix1 a deacon ,be>] ( a lett] to ,!odosius1 #ceg4 ,fir/-born1 ! ,repres5t holy m51 #bbb4 ,flavian ,s4 ,ambrose writes ab\t ! dispute betwe5 him & ,meletius = ! see ( ,antio*1 #ccf4 ,refuses ! decision ( ! ,bi%ops1 #ccg4 ,! claims ( bo? sides weak1 #cgh4 ,fle%1 ! ,unit$ to ! s\l z a bro!r1 #djc4 ,is mortal1 s\l immortal1 #bee4 ,fool1 ! ,always poor1 #aic4 ,=giv5ess ,a ,*ri/ian duty1 #che4 ,because we h be5 =giv51 #bgb4 ,jacob1 a patt]n (1 #cia4 ,fre$om ,t ( ! s\l1 ! true1 #bdj4 ,comes f free-w1 #bda4 ,exi/s ev5 9 bondage1 #bdc4 ,n good = fools1 #bcg1 #bdh4 ,belongs to ! promise1 n ! law1 #dej4 ,god's s]vice ! highe/ fre$om1 #bdb4 ,g ,,gaul1 ! ,bi%ops ( ,?ank$ = s5d+ deputies to ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #fa4 ,gem9ianus1 a ,bi%op ,pres5t at ! ,c\ncil ( ,milan1 #bhg4 ,g5ialis ,a foll[] ( ,jov9ian1 condemn$ by ! ,c\ncil ( ,milan1 #bhf4 ,g5tiles 7see ,hea!n47 ,g]m9ator ,a foll[] ( ,jov9ian1 condemn$ by ! ,c\ncil ( ,milan1 #bhf4 ,g]vasius & ,protasius ,! f9d+ ( _! relics1 #aeh c4 ,god ,8 ,"n1 ,i am1 m>ks ,8 ,et]nity1 #bi4 ,is "o & uncomp\nd$1 #dfd4 ,no?+ hidd5 f ,him1 #cah4 ,kn[s ! secrets ( ! he>t1 #hh4 ,_c lie1 #cai4 ,nor d :at is contr>y to ,8 ,nature1 ib4 ,to put ,god be=e all ?+s1 no wrong to any1 #ij1 #bfg1 #cda4 ,8 wor%ip ! sub/ance ( our life1 #cjc4 ,to wor%ip & obey ,him1 true wisdom1 #aig4 ,w n be wor%ipp$ "u ! =m ( /ones1 #ajc4 ,m to be fe>$ because invisible1 #bib4 ,8 dwell+ place our he>ts1 #cij4 ,he is our ,portion1 #chh1 #ddf4 ,our ,re/1 #djh4 ,alone )\t s91 #dje4 ,gospel1 ! ,is ! fulfilm5t ( ! ,law1 #ahg1 #bih4 ,indulg5ce ! *>act]i/ic ( ! ,gospel1 sev]ity ( ! ,law1 #dch4 ,! ,law bondage1 ! ,gospel lib]ty1 #bdb1 #dej4 ,! law p>tial1 ! ,gospel p]fect1 #dci4 ,! inh]itance ( ,*ri/ians1 #ddi4 ,go?s ,driv5 f ,mac$onia by ! pray]s ( ,a*olius1 #hb4 ,_! admission )9 ! empire by ,val5s1 ib4 note4 ,support$ ! ,arian cause at ,milan1 #acj4 ,came z hea!n into ,god's inh]itance1 #acd4 ,grace ,=gives s91 #dcf4 ,gives fre$om1 #dej4 ,god invites by grace1 fur!rs by increase ( grace1 #bga4 ,corrects ! r$eem$1 #aij4 ,gratian1 ! ,emp]or ,writes to ,s4 ,ambrose1 #a4 ,cavils n at ! manhood ( ,*ri/1 #a4 ,8 humility & fai?1 #b4 ,s4 ,ambrose promises him a treatise on ! ,holy ,_s1 #d4 ,s4 ,ambrose ann\nces to him 9 ! "n ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia ! results ( _! delib]ation1 #fb c4 ,urges him to support ,damasus z ,bi%op ( ,rome1 #fg c4 ,gave peace to ! ,*ur*1 #c4 ,put d[n hea!n wor%ip1 #hi1 #aad4 ,8 example held up to ,val5t9ian1 #ic4 ,maximus refuses to re/ore 8 rema9s to 8 family1 #ahj4 ,gregory ,nazianz5 ,8 position 9 ! see ( ,con/ant9ople1 #ge4 ,gymnosophi/s ,indian philosoph]s1 #bdf4 ,h ,,habbacuc ,8 miracul\s flight1 #bie4 ,hamilc> ,an in/ance ( rev]se ( =tune1 #aac4 ,he>t ,mean+ ( ! expression1 #8! hidd5 man ( ! he>t1' #bej4 ,hea!n ,_! wor%ip contra/$ ) ,*ri/ian1 #aja c4 ,_! endurance1 #ajd4 ,_! ve/al virg9s ) ,*ri/ian virg9s1 #aje4 ,n to be support$ by ,*ri/ian ,emp]ors1 #hh c41 #cdb4 ,heirs 7see ,inh]itance47 ,heliodorus1 ,bi%op ( ,alt9um ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fj4 ,condemns ,palladius1 #ef4 ,hippocrates ,8 sev5 ages ( man1 #cjj4 ,hope ,is look+ = ! unse51 #bcb4 ,horontianus ,a pupil ( ,s4 ,ambrose1 #bbc4 ,orda9$ by him1 #dbj4 ,hosea ,8 wife ( :or$oms my/ically int]pret$1 #ahg4 ,hospitality ,comm5d$1 #cib4 ,humility ,its excell5ce1 #aa4 ,joseph a patt]n (1 ib4 ,huns ,employ$ aga9/ ! ,ju?ungi by ,val5t9ian1 #agi4 ,hyg9us1 ,bi%op ,cruel treatm5t (1 #aha4 ,hymns ,_! p[]ful effect1 #aei4 ,introduc$ by ,s4 ,ambrose at ,milan dur+ ! conte/ ) ,ju/9a1 ib4 ,i ,,idols 7see ,hea!n47 ,ignorance ,dim9i%es ! guilt ( s91 #dcd4 ,illyricum ,di/urbances 91 #gi4 ,inc>nation 7see ,*ri/47 ,indicia1 a ,virg9 ,! case (1 #dgh c4 ,indiction #agb4 ,infants ,weak ,*ri/ians1 #deb4 ,inh]itance ,! ,gospel is ! true1 #ddc1 #ddi1 c4 ,:at ! h]itage ( ,god is1 #aib4 ,ir5u ,sev]al lett]s address$ to1 #aia1 c4 ,isaac ,! true fir/-born ( ,abraham1 #bbb4 ,=esaw ! my/]ies ( ! ,*ur*1 #cbd4 ,isaiah ,my/ical mean+ ( 8 walk+ nak$1 #cdh4 ,isis ,rites (1 #cdf4 ,italy ,9 ,s4 ,ambrose's "t free f ,arianism1 #gh4 ,j ,,jacob ,a k+ly %eph]d1 #aia4 ,8 m>riage to ,leah & ,ra*el my/ically int]pret$1 #aic1 c4 ,a patt]n ( =giv5ess1 #cia4 ,( indu/ry & p]sev]ance1 #cij4 ,an example 9 ?is respect to u1 #aie4 ,did obeisance n to ,esau1 b to ,*ri/1 ,:om he =esaw1 ib4 ,8 dream a bless+1 #hf4 ,james1 a presbyt] ( ,p]sia ,seeks retirem5t 9 ,campania1 #cej4 ,janu>ius1 a ,bi%op ,takes 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fa4 ,condemns ,palladius1 #ef4 ,janu>ius ,a foll[] ( ,jov9ian1 condemn$1 #bhf4 ,jason ,8 hi/ory urg$ z a prec$5t1 #cdc4 ,japhet ,8 rev]5ce = 8 fa!r my/ically appli$1 #cce4 ,j]usalem1 ! heav5ly ,a good "m ( s\ls1 #bag 7vid4 errata47 ,jews ,s9n$ 9 ! wild]ness :5 ,god's voice ceas$1 #dja4 ,be+ /iff-neck$ requir$ ! law z a s*oolma/]1 #dch1 #ddb4 ,a ,*ri/ian may be 9 "w a ,jew1 #ddj4 ,are ! sons ( ! bond-woman1 #dej4 ,full ( sl&] aga9/ ,*ri/ & ,8 ,*ur*1 #bfd4 ,are "u a curse1 #dea4 ,are 9 ! %ade1 ,*ri/ians 9 ! light ( ! ,sun1 #dee4 ,pref] ,moses1 :o accuses !m1 to ,*ri/ :o w\ld p>don1 #ded4 ,:o are spiritually ,jews1 #dcj4 ,jezebel ,repres5ts ! ,synagogue1 #chc4 ,job ,8 hi/ory appli$ to ! p]secution ab\t ! ,basilica1 #aca1 c41 #add4 ,resi/$ ,satan by ! help ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 #aei4 ,john1 ! ,bapti/ ,a tea*] ( ab/95ce1 #cfh4 ,john1 ! ,evangeli/ ,imbib$ ,div9e my/]ies :ile ly+ on ,jesu's ,bosom1 #cii4 ,sign$ ! ,"l's ,te/am5t1 #cic4 ,jonah ,a lesson f1 read 9 c\rse dur+ ! p]secution1 on :i* ,s4 ,ambrose prea*es1 #acf4 ,joseph ,?\gh a slave truly free1 #bch4 ,?\gh nak$ n disgrac$1 #cdi4 ,a patt]n ( humility1 #aa4 ,( purity1 #ab4 ,( ! vanity ( e>?ly ?+s1 #ac4 ,0 a type ( ,*ri/1 #ab4 ,nei!r depress$ by adv]sity nor elat$ by prosp]ity1 #ac4 ,josephus ,8 notion ( an e>?ly p>adise1 #cjb4 ,jov9ian ,a monk :o _h ab&on$ mona/ic life1 & ru%$ into extremes ( self-indulg5ce1 #bhj4 ,siricius writes ab\t him to ! ,*ur* ( ,milan1 ib4 ,! reply ( ! ,*ur* ( ,milan1 #bhb4 ,jov9us1 a ,bi%op ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fa4 ,judas ,claim$ by ,satan z 8 possession1 #chi4 ,might h be5 p>don$ _h he wait$ = m]cy1 #djg4 ,judge ,n to be exclud$ f communion = inflict+ ! puni%m5t ( dea?1 #ahb4 ,b %\ld pref] m]cy1 if possible1 #ahc4 ,! ,*ur* leaves !m free1 #ahd4 ,ev5 hea!n judges 7 pr\d ( fre$om f blood%$1 #ahc4 ,bi%ops prop] judges ( que/ions ( fai?1 #ada4 ,& ( bi%ops1 #ach1 7see ,bi%op74 ,condemns himself1 :5 he condemns 9 ano!r 8 own crimes1 #ahh4 ,julian ,cut (f 8 own retreat1 #aac4 ,8 attempt to rebuild ! ,temple fru/rat$ by fire f heav51 #bfa4 ,"o :o ?rew d[n an alt> m>tyr$ 9 8 reign1 #bfc4 ,julianus ,val5s ,intrud$ ,bi%op ( ,pettau1 #fe4 ,committ$ sacrilege by appe>+ 9 pagan dress1 ib4 ,refus$ to appe> at ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #af4 ,j man1 ! ,is a law to himself1 #bdj4 ,possesses spiritual ri*es1 #aib4 ,& ev] l5de? !m1 #bea4 ,ju/us1 ,bi%op ( ,lyons ,takes "p z deputy ( ! ,bi%ops ( ,gaul 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #ch1 #fj4 ,condemns ,palladius1 #ed4 ,ju?ungi ,a ,go?ic tribe1 ravage ,rhaetia1 #agi4 ,k ,,kiss ,my/ical mean+ (1 #bgd4 ,k+s ,unhappy condition (1 #bje4 ,korah ,8 s9 to be avoid$1 #cge4 ,l ,,lab>um ,! sacr$ /&>d1 #bfa4 ,laetus ,8 family dispute1 #dff c4 ,laur5ce1 ,s4 ,8 con/ancy "u torture1 #bdg4 ,law1 ! ,jewi% ,took ! place ( ! ,law ( ,nature1 #dcc4 ,did n increase1 b make kn[n s91 #dcd4 ,convicts ( s9 b does n =give1 #dcf4 ,h[ a s*oolma/]1 #dcg4 ,only p>tial1 :ile ! ,gospel is p]fect1 #dci4 ,! law tra9s = ! ,gospel1 #dec4 ,law1 ( ,nature ,is innate1 #dcc4 ,=bids _m ?+s :i* ! ,law ( ,moses did n1 #cec4 ,has moral n arbitr>y sanctions1 #bdj4 ,laym5 ,n fit judges ( ! fai?1 #aci4 ,leah ,my/ically expla9$1 #aib4 ,lett]-writ+ ,its pleasure & pr(it1 #cac1 #caf1 #dja4 ,x br+s abs5t fri5ds toge!r1 ib4 ,lay+ on ( h&s ,to exorcise evil spirits1 #aeh1 #afe4 ,leontius & ,r5atus ,accus]s ( ,indicia1 #dhd4 ,leop>dus ,"o ( ,s4 ,ambrose's ,cl]gy1 #bhf4 ,levites ,! true fir/-born1 because hall[$1 #bbb4 ,life ,its unc]ta9ty common to all1 #aac4 ,liguria ,m5tion (1 #ajh4 ,lim5ius1 ,bi%op ( ,v]cell ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fj4 ,condemns ,palladius1 #ee4 ,love ,! *>act]i/ic ( ! ,gospel1 #deb4 ,br+s fre$om ) x1 ib4 ,makes u belov$ by ,god1 #bdb4 ,requir$ by ,god1 #dda4 ,excludes (f5ces1 #ddh4 ,increas$ by int]c\rse1 #caf4 ,god's1 :e!r x v>ies1 #bac4 ,lucius1 ,arian ,bi%op ( ,alex&ria ,8 crimes1 #gj4 ,luke1 ,s4 ,au?or ( ! ,acts ( ! ,apo/les1 #cfh4 ,lu/ ,comp>$ to a mote1 #ahh4 ,(t5 ! cause ( w>s1 #aaf4 ,m ,,maccabees ,fe/ival (1 #bfc4 ,mac$onius1 ,bi%op ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fa4 ,mac$onius ,"o ( ! ,bi%ops ( ,mac$onia1 #hj4 ,magnet1 ! ,its lesson1 #cje4 ,man ,a combatant ^: prize is heav51 #bhi4 ,made to rule creation1 #bia1 #bid4 ,8 intellig5ce k+ly1 #bic4 ,fell f bad to worse till r$eem$ by ,*ri/1 #cje4 ,mani*ees ,d5y t ,*ri/ came 9 ! fle%1 #bhf4 ,condemn$ = fa/+ on ! ,"l's ,day1 #agj4 ,manna ,:y giv5 to ! ,israelites & n to ,*ri/ians1 #cid4 ,*ri/ ! true ,manna1 ib41 #bh4 ,x repres5ts ! ,div9e ,wisdom1 #ba1 #cig4 ,m>cell9a1 si/] ( ,s4 ,ambrose ,8 lett] to h] ab\t ! conte/ ) ,ju/9a1 #abh1 c4 ,ab\t ! discov]y ( ! relics ( ,,ss4 ,g]vasius & ,protasius1 #aeg c4 ,ab\t ! affair ( ,call9icum1 #bfi c4 ,m>cellus1 ,bi%op ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fa4 ,m>cellus ,8 dispute ) 8 bro!r & si/] settl$ by ,s4 ,ambrose1 #dfe c4 ,m>cus ,bi%op ( ,petavio1 #ff4 ,m>riage ,a good e/ate1 #cga4 ,b virg9ity bett]1 #bec4 ,) unbeliev]s1 to be avoid$1 #aaf4 ,& )9 ! =bidd5 degrees1 #ceg c4 ,%\ld h ! ,*ur*'s bless+1 #aaf4 7,see ,wife47 ,m>y1 ,s4 ,rema9$ a ,virg9 aft] ! bir? ( h] ,son1 #bhd1 #cfi4 ,an example to mo!rs1 #cic4 ,0 ! ,palace ( ! ,k+1 ib4 note4 ,m>tianus ,a foll[] ( ,jov9ian1 #bhf4 ,m>tyrs ,buri$ "u ! alt>1 #afb4 ,_! dea?s ! p]fect+ ( ! ,*ur*1 #dbg4 ,love ca/s out ! fe> ( dea?1 #deg4 ,_! nobility1 #bdg4 ,mass1 7missa7 ,! e>lie/ in/ance ( ^w ,s4 ,ambrose's1 #abi1 note4 ,maximian ,8 burial1 #ccb4 ,maximus1 ,bi%op ( ,emona ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fj4 ,condemns ,palladius1 #ee4 ,signs ! lett] ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,milan to ,pope ,siricius1 #bhg4 ,maximus ,irregul>ly consecrat$ ,bi%op ( ,con/ant9ople1 #ge4 ,ambrose & ! ,we/]n ,bi%ops deceiv$ ab\t him1 ib4 note4 ,maximus1 ! usurp] ,revolt$ aga9/ ,gratian1 #agf4 ,s4 ,ambrose twice goes on an embassy to him f ,ju/9a & ,val5t9ian ! #bnd1 ib4 ,8 address to him on ! second embassy1 #agh4 ,w>ns ,val5t9ian aga9/ him1 #aha4 ,s4 ,ambrose alludes to 8 fir/ embassy1 #ace4 ,to ,maximus' defeat by ,!odosius1 #bfe4 ,maximus ,! accus] ( ,indicia1 #dgi c4 ,may5ce1 7,moguntiacum7 ,s4 ,ambrose meets ,c\nt ,victor !re1 #agh4 ,meletius ,8 connection ) ! great ,s*ism at ,antio*1 #ga1 note4 ,! op9ion ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia ^u x1 #gd4 ,memb]s1 our ,h[ !y may be made ei!r in/rum5ts ( s9 or ( righte\sness1 #bdi4 ,memoriales ,record]s1 #abi4 ,m]*ants1 at ,milan ,f9$ on acc\nt ( ! di/urbances1 #abi4 ,! f9es remitt$1 #acf4 ,mesopotamia ,my/ically int]pret$1 #aae4 ,micah ,mean+ ( ! "n1 #dab4 ,( 8 sev5 %eph]ds1 #bhh4 ,mi*al ,wrongly reproves ,david1 #cdf4 ,miracles ,wr\ght ?r\gh ! relics ( ! sa9ts1 #aeh1 #afc4 ,ackn[l$g$ by ! devil himself1 #afd4 ,mona/ic life ,comp>$ ) cl]ical1 #chb4 ,its happ9ess1 #chd4 ,money ,see ,ri*es4 ,monks1 at ,call9icum ,set fire to a temple1 #bfc4 ,mora/hite1 son ( ! ,mean+ (1 #dab4 ,moses ,:y he gr\nd ! gold5 calf to p[d]1 #cif4 ,:y he ord]$ half ( ! blood ( ! sacrifices to be p\r$ on ! alt>1 #cih4 ,:y he broke ! tables ( ! law1 #dfb4 ,saw ,god face to face1 #djd4 ,yet def]r$ to ,a>on 9 reg>d ( prie/hood1 ib4 ,h[ a god be=e ,ph>aoh1 #aii4 ,wrote by inspiration1 #bie4 ,n ,,nabal ,my/ically expla9$1 #bae4 ,nabor 7,see ,felix47 ,nabo? ,! lesson (1 appli$1 #adi4 ,nabo? truly ri*1 ,ahab poor1 #beb4 ,naphtali ,mean+ (1 #bec4 ,nature ,c only be *ang$ by its ,mak]1 #ddf4 ,! ,creator c rem$y ! defects (1 #dfj4 ,god ! ,au?or (1 #ca4 ,! law (1 sup]ior to national cu/om1 #daa4 ,nect>ius ,8 claim to ! see ( ,con/ant9ople1 #ge4 ,neice 7,see ,uncle47 ,nica1 ,c\ncil ( ,:e!r x e/abli%$ a cycle = ,ea/]1 #aff4 ,its doctr9e upheld by ,!odosius1 #ada4 ,approv$ by ! ,c\ncil ( ,arim9um1 ib4 ,n9eveh ,a pro( ( ! p[] ( fa/+1 #bhf4 ,noah ,8 drunk5ness my/ically int]pret$1 #cdh4 ,num]ius ,"o ( ! ,bi%ops ( ,mac$onia1 #hj4 ,numidius ,a delegate ( ! ,african ,bi%ops at ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fa4 ,condemns ,palladius1 #ee4 ,o ,,oa? ,mean+ (1 #ij4 ,ob$i5ce ,br+s remission ( s91 #dce4 ,(f]+ ,all to be (f]$ to ,god1 #bd1 #bf4 ,n acceptable unless s9c]e1 #djh4 ,old-age ,v5]able = good works r ?an gray hairs1 #hf1 #ajc4 ,an unspott$ life ! true old age1 #eg4 ,orig5 ,8 ,comm5t>ies on ! ,new ,te/am5t inf]ior to ^? on ! ,old1 #dda4 ,orig9al s9 ,inh]it$ f ,adam1 #dce1 #ddf4 ,a debt incurr$ by ,adam cancell$ by ,*ri/1 #bga4 ,p ,,palladius ,,& ,,secundianus ,condemn$ by ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #ca1 c4 ,pannonia #ajh4 ,p>adise ,man's s\l ! true1 #cjc4 ,! road into ,*ri/'s k+dom1 #dbb4 ,p>tridge ,my/ical mean+ (1 #bag c4 ,passov] ,a type fulfill$ 9 ! gospel1 #afi4 ,! ,*ri/ian ,ea/] h[ connect$ ) x1 #agj c4 ,! c]emonies (1 my/ically expla9$1 #bb4 ,pat]na ,gives evid5ce 9 fav\r ( ,indicia1 #dhe4 ,pat]nus ,consults ,s4 ,ambrose z to m>riage ( uncle & neice1 #cea c4 ,paul9us ,support$ by ! ,italian ,bi%ops aga9/ ,meletius & ,flavian = ! see ( ,antio*1 #ga1 #gd4 ,paul9us ,( ,aquitania adopts a life ( volunt>y pov]ty1 #cde4 ,paul1 ,s4 ,! dep? ( 8 writ+s1 #bce4 ,difficulty ( expla9+ !m1 #dda4 ,a summ>y ( 8 ,epi/le to ! ,ephesians1 #ddd c4 ,8 lett]s an image ( 8 pres5ce1 #cad4 ,:y he wrote ) 8 own h&1 #cac4 ,condemn$ & absolv$ by lett]1 #cad4 ,0 sev]e at fir/1 t he might be g5tle aft]w>ds1 #bgj4 ,no tea*] ( excess1 #bhe4 ,paulus1 a presbyt] ( ,con/ant9ople ,asks = a ,g5]al ,c\ncil ( ,ea/ & ,we/1 #gi4 ,pelagia ,h] m>tyrdom1 #bdg4 ,p5it5ce ,difficulty (1 #djf4 ,no =giv5ess )\t1 #djg4 ,david a patt]n (1 #cbf4 ,urg$ on ,!odosius1 #cbg4 ,p]secution ,appli$ by ,ju/9a 9 reg>d to ! ,basilica at ,milan1 #abh c4 ,s4 ,ambrose prea*es ab\t1 #acb c4 ,p]secution cont9u$1 #adb4 ,s4 ,ambrose refuses to yield1 #adh4 ,*ri/ p]secut$ 9 8 s]vants1 #adg4 ,pet]1 ,s4 ,0 9 d>kness :5 he d5i$ ,*ri/1 #dfa4 ,8 vision a pro( ( ! bless$ness ( retirem5t1 #cag4 ,! /ory ( ,*ri/'s appe>+ to him on 8 way to m>tyrdom1 #adg4 ,pet] ,bi%op ( ,alex&ria1 #gb1 #gd4 ,phila/] ,bi%op ( ,brescia1 #cc1 #ee4 7,9 p4 #fc ,abundantius is call$ ,bi%op ( ,brescia1 & ,phila/] is omitt$47 ,philip ,"o ( ! ,bi%ops ( ,mac$onia1 #hj4 ,philom>us ,! "n ( a hea!n writ] quot$ by ,s4 ,ambrose1 #cfb4 ,possibly a mi/ake = ,philodemus1 ib4 note4 ,ph9eas ,8 defeat ( ,balaam's c\nsel expla9$1 #cbc4 ,phnicians ,practis$ circumcision1 #dbe4 ,phot9ians ,_! assemblies =bidd51 #ff4 ,piety ,pref]s ?+s div9e to human1 #djc4 ,plato ,8 notion ( ! s\l1 #bbd4 ,plot9us ,a foll[] ( ,jov9ian1 condemn$1 #bhf4 ,polybius ,proconsul 9 ,africa1 #dge4 ,pompeius ,an in/ance ( rev]se ( =tune1 #aac4 ,portian ,basilica ,claim$ = ! ,arians1 #abh4 ,pray] ,to be us$ = ! dead ,9 ,*ri/1 #bee4 ,taught & aid$ by ! ,holy ,_s1 #bcc4 ,due seasons =1 #afi4 ,frequ5t pray] a life ( ,angels1 #chd4 ,is a sacrifice1 #cbi4 ,a %ield1 #cia4 ,! pray]s ( ! poor a good def5ce1 #aef4 ,prie/ ,! title #8,sac]dos' (t5 us$ ( ,bi%ops1 #a4 ,%\ld be clo!d ) prie/ly virtues1 #cgg4 ,be diff]5t f ord9>y m51 #aif4 ,=sake ! ways ( ! _w1 #aig4 ,be fit = ,*ri/'s possession1 #dgj4 ,reg>d worldly loss z ga91 #dfg4 ,=giv+ s9s _! food1 #djg4 ,_! tea*+ bitt]1 b fruit-be>+1 #bgj4 ,are ! prop] judges 9 que/ions ( doctr9e1 #ec1 #ach1 #bfg1 #cdc4 ,b\nd to reprove s9n]s1 #cbe4 ,& to be fe>$ by !m1 #cgd4 ,priscus ,an old fri5d ( ,s4 ,ambrose1 #dgf4 ,,proculus1 ,bi%op ( ,m>seilles ,deputy ( ! ,bi%ops ( ,gaul at ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fj4 ,condemns ,palladius1 #ef4 ,prophets ,reg>d heav5ly ?+s1 #cdi4 ,_! food to h _! message und]/ood1 #chc4 ,protasius ,see ,g]vasius4 ,py?agoras ,d]iv$ 8 wisdom f ! ,jewi% ,scriptures1 #aif4 ,r ,,ra*el ,a type ( ! ,*ur*1 #daf4 ,my/ically expla9$1 #aib4 ,rebecca ,h] pref]5ce ( ,jacob to ,esau my/ically expla9$1 #cia4 ,r$emption ,equal to all1 #bb4 ,call$ adoption1 #bca4 ,to be ( ! :ole ,body ( ,*ri/1 ib4 ,relics1 ( sa9ts ,plac$ 9 ,*ur*es1 #aeh4 ,"w miracles1 #afj c4 ,religion ,to be pref]r$ to human ties1 #djc4 ,n to be neglect$ = fe> ( ridicule1 #dcb4 ,makes ?+s unseemly 9 !mselves v5]able1 #cdf4 ,takes prec$5ce ( all ?+s1 #ib4 ,turns loss to ga91 #ajd4 ,r5atus ,see ,leontius4 ,rep5tance 7,see ,p5it5ce47 ,re/1 ! true ,9 heav51 n "h1 #bii4 ,rhaetia secunda ,its f]tility tempt$ enemies1 #ajh4 ,ri* ,! meek ri* 9 ,god's sight1 #bea4 ,he :o is ri* 9 fai? truly ri*1 #chf4 ,! poor 9 _s ri*1 #chg4 ,he is n ri* :o has n m ?an he ne$s1 #bec4 ,! wise man truly ri*1 #bej1 #bec4 ,ri*es ,only spiritual la/+1 #ddj4 ,to possess ,*ri/ ! true ri*es1 #chf4 ,%\ld be made to subs]ve ! good ( ! s\l1 #h4 ,n 9 !mselves injuri\s1 #chg4 ,no def5ce aga9/ dea?1 #aj4 ,_! be/ use1 to aid ! poor1 #ad4 ,! grasp+ man poor 9 ! mid/ ( ri*es1 #beb4 ,are a burd5 unless sanctifi$ by *>ity1 #bgd4 ,are ! r$emption ( a man's s\l by almsgiv+1 #h1 #bj4 ,are a provision = man's j\rney1 #h4 ,n to be appli$ to usury1 #aae4 ,give no claim to def]5ce1 #chf4 ,rome1 ,*ur* ( ,call$ ! ,head ( ! :ole ,roman _w1 #fi4 ,! s\rce ( all rights ( communion1 ib4 ,its decision s\ght along ) t ( o!r ,*ur*es1 #gf4 ,rome1 hea!n ,its plea = its gods1 #ig4 ,refut$ by ,s4 ,ambrose1 #ajb4 ,(t5 adopt$ =eign rites1 #aaj4 ,ruf9us ,prtorian ,prefect "u ,!odosius1 #ccj4 ,rumoridus ,a milit>y ,c\nt1 atta*$ to ,val5t9ian's ,c\rt1 #cdb4 ,s ,,sab9ianus1 ,a ,,deacon ,acts z read] at ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc4 ,sab9us1 ,bi%op ( ,plac5tia ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #dg c41 #fj4 ,condemns ,palladius1 #ee4 ,sacram5ts ,! greatness (1 #dei4 ,sacrifice ,n acceptable unless s9c]e1 #djh4 ,pray] a1 #cbi4 ,explanation ( rules conc]n+1 #cih1 c4 ,! blood on ! alt> a type ( ! sacrifice ( ! ,cross1 #djj4 ,sa9ts ,god all 9 all to1 #djc4 ,asc5d upw>ds to ,god1 #bjh4 ,"w = ,god ev5 9 _! re/1 #hf4 ,fight ,god's enemies )\t ef=t1 #hb4 ,are ! fir/-fruits ( ! ,gospel1 #bcj4 ,samson ,! lesson ( 8 hi/ory set =?1 #aag1 c4 ,s>matio ,see ,b>batianus4 ,satan ,means ,adv]s>y1 #bah4 ,h[ our ,"l ov]comes 8 craft1 #bai4 ,scripture ,^? :o add to1 or take f1 condemn$1 #dg4 ,:e!r writt5 accord+ to ! rules ( art1 #bg1 c4 ,a deep well1 difficult to draw f1 #chc4 ,^? :o dr9k ( x p\r =? liv+ wat]1 ib4 ,conta9s my/]ies hid "u ! lett]1 #ahi4 ,valuable to u accord+ to our fai?1 #ahf4 ,moi/5s ! s\l l ra91 #bjj4 ,comp>$ to ,p>adise1 #cag4 ,secundianus ,condemn$ 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #eg c4 ,s]p5t1 ! ,repres5ts lu/1 #cjd4 ,sev5 ,my/ical mean+ (1 #big1 #cjj4 ,sev]us ,a bl9d man1 heal$ by ! relics ( ,g]vasius & ,protasius1 #aeh1 #afc4 ,sev]us ,"o ( ! ,bi%ops ( ,mac$onia1 #hj4 ,%ekel & half-%ekel ,mean+ (1 #bj4 ,sickness1 bodily ,s5t = ! heal+ ( ! s\l1 #deh4 ,simplician ,"s acc\nt ( him1 #bce4 ,s9 ,a heavy debt1 #bga4 ,a heavy burd51 #dac4 ,its pi]c+ p[] typifi$ by iron1 #bch4 ,injures ! natural p[]s1 #cje4 ,*ri/ians %\ld condemn _! own s91 #cbi4 ,he :o puni%es s9 %\ld be free f s91 #ahh4 ,mu/ be burnt away by ! fire ( ,jesus1 #djg4 ,to be confess$ 9 ord] to be p>don$1 #dai4 ,its =giv5ess signifi$ by ! wid['s two mites1 #aif4 ,s9n]1 ! ,is a slave1 #bde4 ,8 "n writt5 n 9 heav5 b 9 ! e>?1 #ahh4 ,siricius1 ,pope ,writes to ! ,*ur* ( ,milan aga9/ ,jov9ian1 #bhj4 ,! reply1 #bhb4 ,sis9nius ,=gives 8 son at ,s4 ,ambrose's ,int]cession1 #dgj4 ,slav]y ,all creation seeks deliv]ance f1 #bbf4 ,he :o fe>s dea? a slave1 #bde4 ,solon ,8 t5 ages ( man1 #cjj4 ,sophocles ,quot$1 #bdd4 ,son ( ,god ,co-et]nal ) ! ,fa!r1 #ci4 ,v ,god1 #dj4 ,c\ld n die z ,god1 #db4 ,! mighty ,god1 #dd4 ,! ,judge ( all1 #de4 ,equal to ! ,fa!r z t\*+ ,8 ,godhead1 #dg4 ,inf]ior only 9 ,8 ,inc>nation1 #dh4 ,! contr>y op9ions condemn$ 9 ,palladius1 #ec c4 ,no man c say #8,our ,fa!r' :o d5ies ! ,son ( ,god1 #ddc4 ,*ri/ians made sons ( ,god by ! ,holy ,_s1 #bbh4 ,?r\gh ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 #ddc4 ,_s1 ! ,holy ,tea*es h[ to pray1 #bcc4 ,makes int]cession = u1 #bcd4 ,s4 ,ambrose promises to write a treatise on1 #da4 ,true life ,8 "w1 #bbh4 ,/at] ,9 ! fi%'s m\?1 mean+ (1 #bc4 ,/eph5 ,support$ 9 8 dea? by ! sight ( ,jesus1 #cdi4 ,saw ,jesus /&+ z 8 ,advocate1 #cfj4 ,s\l ,its nature1 #bbd4 ,op9ions ( philosoph]s ^u1 ib4 ,h[ subject to vanity1 #bbe4 ,does n die1 #db4 ,%\ld gov]n ! body1 #bbe4 ,w be rew>d$ accord+ to its gov]nm5t !re(1 ib4 ,h[ ,*ri/ is =m$ 9 ! s\l1 #dag4 ,h[ x is conv]t$1 #dab c4 ,! /ages ( its conv]sion1 #dba4 ,gaz+ on ,*ri/1 r5\nces ! _w1 #bjc4 ,hav+ f\nd ,*ri/1 loves ,him above all ?+s1 #bjb4 ,& rejoices exce$+ly1 #bad4 ,& becomes ,8 bride1 #bad4 ,mu/ rise to ,him1 #bjc4 ,its food & clo?+1 #bjj4 ,h[ x is re/or$ by ,*ri/1 #baf4 ,its happ9ess :5 re/or$1 #bag4 ,is prov$ by temptations1 #dag4 ,fai?ful s\ls repres5t$ by ,be?lehem1 #daf4 ,susanna ,h] case comp>$ ) t ( ,indicia1 #dgi1 #dhc4 ,syagrius1 ,bi%op ( ,v]ona ,8 decision ab\t ,indicia condemn$ & rev]s$ by ,s4 ,ambrose1 #dgh1 c4 ,syagrius ,consul 9 ! ye> ( ! synod ( ,aquileia1 #cb4 ,symma*us1 ,prefect ( ! ,city ,urges on ,val5t9ian ! re/oration ( ,alt> ( ,victory1 #hg4 ,8 ,memorial1 #id1 c4 ,s4 ,ambrose's reply1 #aja1 c4 ,alludes to x 9 writ+ to ,eug5ius1 #cda4 ,synagogue1 ! ,sup]s$$ by ! ,*ur*1 #bff4 ,repres5t$ by ,jezebel1 #chc4 7,see ,jews47 ,a1 at ,call9icum1 burnt by ! ,*ri/ians1 #beg1 c4 ,!odosius ord]s x to be re/or$ by ! ,bi%op1 ib4 ,s4 ,ambrose writes to remon/rate ) ,!odosius1 ib4 ,syricius ,see ,siricius4 ,syrus ,a presbyt]1 prais$ by ,s4 ,ambrose1 #dgd4 ,t ,,tal5ts ,ne$ ,god's ,bless+1 #ca4 ,temple ,to be built to ,*ri/ 9 our he>ts1 #bja4 ,h[ x is to be built1 #bjh1 #ddh4 ,temptation ,comes 9 diff]5t ways1 #acb4 ,in/ances ( ,job1 ib4 ,elijah1 #acc4 ,john ! ,bapti/1 ib4 ,is s5t t we may conqu] x1 #cbg4 ,! weak conqu]$ by x1 ! /rong prov$1 #dag4 ,mo/ to be fe>$ 9 times ( tr\ble1 #dai4 ,te/am5t ,! ,old pass$ away1 ! ,new e/abli%$1 #cja4 ,! ,old repres5t$ by ! numb] sev51 ! ,new by eight1 #big4 ,!cla ,rev]5c$ ev5 by ! wild bea/s1 #cfi4 ,!rasia ,gives up h] prop]ty to ! poor1 #cde4 ,!ssalonica ,! massacre at1 #cbd4 ,!odorus1 ,bi%op ( ,octodurus ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 #cc1 #fj4 ,condemns ,palladius1 #ef4 ,signs ! lett] ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,milan1 #bhg4 ,!odosius ,"o ( ! ,bi%ops ( ,mac$onia1 #hj4 ,!odosius1 ! ,emp]or ,a bless+ s5t by ,god to ! ,empire1 #cef4 ,held ! ,nic5e ,fai?1 #ada4 ,8 piety1 #cbh4 ,ha/y1 b m]ciful1 #cbe4 ,re/or$ ! or?odox to _! *ur*es1 #gd4 ,re/or$ unity to ! ,*ur*1 #gg4 ,8 /rictness1 9 reg>d ( ! law ( m>riage1 #ced4 ,is appeal$ to by ,s4 ,ambrose to end ! diss5sions at ,antio* & ,con/ant9ople1 #gd4 ,& to call a c\ncil1 #gg4 ,is remon/rat$ ) by ,s4 ,ambrose = bani%+ ^? :o burnt ! ,synagogue at ,call9icum1 #beg4 ,is rem9d$ ( 8 =giv5ess ( ! p ( ,antio*1 #bfh4 ,reprov$ = ord]+ ! massacre at ,!ssalonica1 #cbd4 ,urg$ to rep5tance1 #cbf c4 ,is refus$ ! ,communion till he has receiv$ absolution1 #cbh c4 ,address$ by ,s4 ,ambrose on ! dea? ( ,val5t9ian ! #bnd1 #cca4 ,congratulat$ on 8 victory ov] ,eug5ius1 #ced4 ,urg$ to a m]ciful use ( 8 victory1 #cef4 ,!ophilus1 ,bi%op ( ,alex&ria ,! disput$ succession at ,antio* to be ref]r$ to him1 #ccf1 c4 ,tigris ,"o ( ! riv]s ( ,mesopotamia1 my/ically int]pret$1 #aae4 ,timasius ,a g5]al 9 *ief1 8 fi]c5ess aga9/ ! monks1 #bgi4 ,timna? ,a city ( ! ,phili/9es1 #aah4 ,timo!us ,8 claim to ! see ( ,alex&ria1 support$ by ! ,we/1 #ga4 ,timo!us ,a ,bi%op ( ,mac$onia1 #hj4 ,titianus ,prtorian ,prefect1 8 qu>rel ) ,ruf9us1 #ccj4 ,tr9ity1 ! ,indissolubly unit$1 #dfd4 ,kn[s nei!r "t nor ord]1 #bif4 ,hymns sung 9 praise (1 #aef4 ,u ,,uncle ,=bidd5 to m>ry 8 neice1 #cea4 ,usury ,unbefitt+ ,*ri/ians1 #aae4 ,spiritual usury1 #ai4 ,urs9us or ,ursic9us ,8 hi/ory1 #fh1 note4 ,! ,bi%ops at ,aquileia reque/ ! ,emp]or to degrade him1 #fi4 ,v ,,val5s1 ,julianus1 ,bp4 ( ,petavio ,8 hi/ory1 #fe4 ,responsible = ! h]esy ( ,attalus1 ib4 ,jo9s ) ,urs9us 9 intrigues at ,aquileia1 #fh4 ,val5ce1 9 ,gaul ,rea*$ by ,ambrose 9 8 embassy to ,maximus1 #agi4 ,val5t9ian ! #a/ ,w\ld n h all[$ ! re/oration ( ! alt> ( ,victory1 _h he kn[n ( x1 #ic4 ,ord]$ t ! ,bi%ops %\ld be tri$ by _! own ord]1 #ach4 ,refus$ to be judge ( !m himself1 #aci4 ,anecdote ( him1 ib4 note4 ,val5t9ian ! #bnd ,ambrose writes to him1 urg+ him n to re/ore pagan rites1 #hg c4 ,addresses to him a reply to ,symma*us' ,memorial1 #aja c4 ,"u ,ju/9a's influ5ce claims a ,*ur* at ,milan = ! ,arians1 #abh c4 ,ambrose writes to him1 decl9+ to h ! matt] settl$ by ! civil c\rts1 #acg c4 ,ambrose s5ds him a report ( 8 mission to ,maximus1 #agf c4 ,alludes to 8 victory ov] ! ,huns & ,alans1 #agi4 ,ambrose writes to ,!odosius on 8 dea?1 #cca c4 ,8 love = ,ambrose at ! la/1 #cca4 ,di$ be=e he c\ld be baptis$1 #ccb4 ,reg>d$ ,!odosius z a fa!r1 #ib4 ,refus$ a second application = ! re/oration ( pagan rites1 #cdb4 ,val5t9ians1 h]etics ,a temple ( !irs burnt by ! ,*ri/ians1 #bfc4 ,val]ian1 ,bp4 ( ,aquileia ,takes "p 9 ! ,c\ncil held !re1 #cc1 #fj4 ,8 condemnation ( ,palladius1 #ed4 ,vallio1 a g5]al ( ,val5t9ian ,put to dea? by ,maximus1 #aha4 ,v5etia #ajh1 #ceh4 ,v5us ,wor%ipp$ "u v>i\s names1 #aaa4 ,v]cell1 ! ,*ur* ( ,tr\bl$ by disputes1 #ceh4 ,s4 ,ambrose addresses a lett] ( c\nsel to x1 ib4 ,ve/al ,virg9s ,contra/$ ) ,*ri/ians1 #aje4 ,victor1 ,c\nt ,s5t by ,maximus to ,val5t9ian ! #bnd1 #agh4 ,8 dem&s refus$1 ib4 ,victory ,n a real goddess1 #aaa4 ,! alt> ( 9 ! s5ate h\se1 #hg4 ,its re/oration dem&$ by ,symma*us1 #ie c4 ,resi/$ by ,s4 ,ambrose1 #aaa4 ,vigils ,kept all night long1 #aeh4 ,vigilius ,asks ,s4 ,ambrose h[ to fulfil 8 duties1 :5 newly elect$ ,bi%op1 #aad c4 ,virgil ,quot$1 #ig1 #ii1 #aaj1 #aih1 #bje4 ,virg9ity ,c\nsell$ n comm&$1 #cfi4 ,a l(ty pa?1 #cga4 ,its sanctity1 #cfi4 ,! numb]s ( ^? :o d$icate !mselves to x1 #ajd4 ,virtue ,admits ( degrees1 #cga4 ,consid]s well be=e act+1 #djf4 ,its pa? upw>d1 #bjf4 ,admits ( no turn+1 #aih4 ,w ,,wid[hood ,a good b r\gh pa?1 #cga4 ,wife ,%\ld obey h] husb&1 #cib4 ,is 8 fell[-heir ( grace1 ib4 ,m>riage good1 virg9ity bett]1 #bhc4 7,see ,m>riage47 ,wisdom1 ! div9e ,wat]s ! s\ls ( ! righte\s1 #cie4 ,is ! food ( ! s\l1 #ba4 ,*ri/ ! true ,wisdom ( ,god1 #cii4 ,! pa? ( wisdom to be foll[$1 #aig4 ,is alone free1 #bci4 ,is a good sacrifice1 #bh4 ,scripture ! s\rce (1 #bcf4 ,wise man1 ! ,all ! _w 8 possession1 #i4 ,is /eadfa/1 #bcf1 #bdc4 ,free1 ib4 ,acts f free-w1 #bda4 ,is guid$ by ,god into ! tru?1 #bdd4 ,becomes ,8 heir1 ib4 ,has ! true ri*es1 #bea4 ,^w1 ! ,esp\s$ to ! ,*ur*1 ,8 ,bride1 #bad4 ,! dew ( ! ,fa!r1 #bae4 ,lives or dies 9 u accord+ to our des]ts1 #bad4 ,_w1 ! ,creat$ by "o ,god1 #cje4 ,:y creat$ 9 six days1 #bif4 ,! ,gospel ! eigh? age ( ! _w1 #cjj4 ,an ar5a ( cont9ual /rife1 #bhh4 ,its affairs l a dream1 #ac4 ,ga9s ( ?is _w ! loss ( s\ls1 #ad4 ,! _w to be ov]come to atta9 to ! ,^w1 #bje4 ,! ways ( ! _w to be =sak5 by prie/s1 #aig4 ,we mu/ g =? f x1 #cib4 ,we mu/ n give our s]vice to x1 #bd4 ,works ,god to be ackn[l$g$ 9 ,81 #bg4 ,w\nds ,receiv$ = ,*ri/ br+ life1 n dea?1 #ade4 ,y ,,"y ,,m5 ,blam$ = _! ha/e to be free1 #cij4 ,%\ld become old by gravity ( conduct1 ib4 ,z ,,zelophehad1 daught]s ( ,mean+ ( _! inh]itance1 #ddf4 ,z]ubbabel ,mean+ (1 #bja4 ,,index ,,( ,,texts4 ,,g5esis i4 #af #bhg #bf #aee1 #bij1 #bib #bg #bai1 #cah #bh #bia ii4 #b #bif #g #dfj #bd #dde #be #cdh iii4 #a-d #cfb #b1 #c #cjd #d1 #e #bah #f #dcd #g #bhf1 #cdh #h #cag1 #cah #af #daa1 #dhb #ah #g iv4 #d #bcj #g #bgc #aj #h1 #afe1 #bai #ad #bde v4 #bd #beb vi4 #c #bee viii4 #aa #bgf #aa1 #bj #ccd ix4 #a1 #i1 #ab1 #bj1 #bc #ccd #bj #cfg #ba #bhi #bd #cce #be #bcf #bf1 #bg #cce x4 #a1 #i #cce xii4 #ag #dib xv4 #f #cdi xvii4 #i #dca #aj #dbc #ab #dbe xviii4 #c #cib #ab #cdi xix4 #ag1 #cj #bjf #bd #cic xx4 #c #cdi xxi4 #aj #dej #aj1 #ab #bbc #ab #dca xxii4 #f #dgb #g1 #h #bh xxiv4 #fc #cbd xxvii4 #d1 #bj #cj #bi #bcg #cg #bea #ci1 #dj #dea #dj #deb #dc #cij xxviii4 #a1 #b #aae #ac #hf xxix4 #cd #bbb xxx4 #cb #aie xxxi4 #ad #aic #ae1 #af #aib #bg #aid #cc #cj xxxii4 #bd #aie xxxiii4 #f #cia xxxiv4 #be #aaf1 #aie xxxv4 #b #djb #ag #dha #ai #dae1 #daf xxxviii4 #bg #dha xxxix4 #ab #cdh xli4 #dh #bch xliv4 #ae #dgb xlvi4 #cd #aia xlvii4 #bj1 #bb #bch xlix4 #h1 #i #dcj #ab #bgc ,,exodus i4 #ae #dha iii4 #e #aif1 #cga #aa-ad #bi #ad #bjd #ab #cj iv4 #a1 #aj1 #ab #bi #ab #cii1 #djd v4 #b #bah vi4 #c #bef vii4 #a #aii viii4 #bf #aia xii4 #b #afi #c #ahf #d #bb #e-h #agc #h #agj #aa-ad #agd #ah #agc #bi1 #ca1 #cc #agd xiii4 #b #bba #d #afi #ba #baa xiv4 #ae #bai #bb #baa1 #bhd #bi #bgg1 #bie xv4 #bj #bhe1 #cfi xvi4 #d #bgg1 #daj #d1 #ae #bi #ae1 #af #cie #ae1 #af #bh1 #dei #ag1 #ah #ba #ah #cjh xvii4 #f #bhd1 #cfg xxi4 #ab #bde #e #bd xxii4 #bi #bcj xxiv4 #f #cih xxv4 #ac1 #ad #aif #bb #ah xxix4 #ab1 #ac #cib xxx4 #h #cif #ab1 #ae #ba xxxi4 #ac #dci xxxii4 #a #bah #b #dja #f #cej1 #cfb #bf1 #bg #djc xxxiii4 #g #cib xxxiv4 #i #bge1 #dch #bf #bcj #bh #bjc1 #cfc1 #djd ,,leviticus x4 #af-ah #dje xii4 #b #ahf xvi4 #h1 #bg #djh xvii4 #a1 #h #dcb xx4 #h #ahh xxiii4 #e #afi1 #agc xxv4 #f #djh ,,numb]s iii4 #ab1 #ac #bba xii4 #a #djd #a1 #aj #cgf #h #djd xiii4 #bd #bgg xv4 #cc #dci #ce #dcg xvi4 #b #bah #c1 #cb1 #dh #cgd #h-aa #cge #dh #ah xvii4 #h #bgj1 #cgc xviii4 #f #djc xx4 #aa #bhe #bf #cgf xxi4 #bd #bgg xxii4 #ab1 #ai1 #be #cbj #ce #cba xxiii4 #b #bgg #h1 #aj1 #aa #cba #ba #cbb1 #dgd xxiv4 #e-i1 #ai #cbb xxv4 #h #aaf #aa #cbc xxvii4 #a #dde #ab #dei xxviii4 #af #agc ,,deut]onomy v4 #ca #cga vi4 #d #bg #e #def ix4 #d #bgh xv4 #f #bci #h #ai xvi4 #a #aga xviii4 #aj #cai #ae #djd xix4 #ad #ae xxi4 #aa #bci #ab #baf #ac1 #ad #bag #ad #bdj #ae1 #af #bba #ag #bbc xxii4 #e #daj xxiv4 #ad #aae xxv4 #d #ddj xxviii4 #aa1 #ab #bjj #bc #dji xxx4 #ad #bf1 #dea xxxii4 #b #bjj xxiii4 #h1 #i #hd #af #he #ac #bij #ce #che #ci #deh xxxiii4 #h #dfe #bc #bec #bd #bgf xxxiv4 #aj1 #aa #cii #aj #djd ,,jo%ua i4 #a #bai ii4 #ad #cib v4 #ae #aif viii4 #bc1 #bi #bgg x4 #bf #bgh ,,judges xi4 #cf #bdf xiii4 #h #aah xiv4 #ad #aai #af1 #ah #abj xv4 #af1 #ah #abc xvi4 #bj #abe #bh #abf xix4 #a #dhf #b #daf #c1 #aj #dhg #ae1 #bb1 #bc1 #bd #dhh #bj1 #be1 #bh #dhi #bf1 #ce #dij xx4 #a #dhf #dd #aaf #dg #dhf xxi4 #b1 #c #dij #d1 #af #dia #bc #dib #a ,,samuel viii4 #e #bah xxv4 #cb1 #ce1 #ci #bae #b ,,samuel iii4 #bh #cbg vi4 #bj #cdf #ba1 #bb #cdg vii4 #h #bfd xii4 #g1 #ac #cbf #g #bgh xiv4 #bb #dgb xviii4 #ag1 #ah #bjh xxiv4 #aj #cbf #ab1 #ad1 #ag #cbg #a ,,k+s iv4 #cc #bah x4 #bb #dba #bd #hd xii4 #af #dfe #cj #djb xvii4 #a #dj #c #chb #c-f #chc #i #beb #ai #bjh xix4 #c #chc #d #bjc #f #cfg #h #chb1 #chc xx4 #bc #bjh xxi4 #c #adi #aj #dhd #b ,,k+s i4 #ad #beb ii4 #d #hc #aa #beb1 #bid iv4 #h1 #aj1 #af #bjh #cd #dfc #ci #cfh vi4 #f #bhe #af #adf1 #afa #ah #hb vii4 #f #hb #a ,,*ronicles xxi4 #ag #bcd #b ,,*ronicles ix4 #ba #hf1 #hg ,,ezra viii4 #ba #cfh ,,nehemiah viii4 #b #cfh ,,e/h] iv4 #af #cfh v4 #b #cfh ,,job ii4 #i1 #aj #acb v4 #ag-bd1 #bf #bea vi4 #ai1 #ba #aig ix4 #be #aig xiii4 #ai-ba #bdc xx4 #ae #bec xxv4 #e #bdd xxvii4 #b #bdd xxviii4 #ad #aig #ah1 #ai #bdj xxix4 #ae #bdi xxxi4 #cc #bdi1 #cbg xxxiii4 #d #aei ,,psalms iv4 #d #cgg #e #bh #f #bja viii4 #b #aej xi4 #b #bha #g #ahf xii4 #f #bd1 #ddj #g #aid1 #bab xiv4 #f 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#dfg ,,romans i4 #ag #dec1 #ded #bj #cg ii4 #ad #dcc iii4 #d #cai #ai #dcd1 #dcf iv4 #g #dcf #aa #dcj #ae #dcc1 #dcd v4 #c1 #d1 #e #aie1 #dad #ai #aa1 #aef1 #dce #bj #cje1 #dce1 #dcf vi4 #c #cfb #e #dbf #h #bbj1 #dfc #aj #adg #ac #bdi vii4 #g #dce #h #dcd #bb #dbi viii4 #ac1 #af1 #ag #bbh #ag #bie1 #cfb1 #chf #bj #bhh #bj-bd #bbd-bcb #bf #bcc #bg #bcd #cg #bdd1 #dag x4 #b #bei #d #bd1 #bib #h #dea #aj #bf1 #bgd1 #bii #ae #aii xi4 #e #bab #be #cgf1 #dbj #be1 #bf #bbf #cc #bec #cf #bje xii4 #ai #cij xiii4 #d #ahb #g #cde #h #deb #aj #bjd #ab #dfa xiv4 #b #cgj #a ,,cor9?ians i4 #a #bja #h #cg1 #dh #bc1 #bd #dcb #be #cai #bg #bbj #cj #cei ii4 #i #bcb1 #dei #ae #cea1 #dca iii4 #b #g1 #bjg1 #chd #f1 #g #ca #ab1 #ac #dci #ad1 #ae #ddj #ah #bbj iv4 #c1 #d #bdc #i #cha #bj #cae #ba #bgj v4 #c #cac #e #dah #g #agc #h #age #i #cfa #aj1 #aa1 #ab #cfb #ab #dff vi4 #a1 #b1 #e #aec #d-f #dff #g #dfg1 #dfh #ab1 #ac #bdg vii4 #d #cfh #bb #dej #be #cfi #bf1 #cb1 #cd1 #ce1 #cg-dj #cgj #cd1 #ch #bhc viii4 #e1 #f #cje ix4 #a1 #ag1 #ai #bdb #ag #deb #bf #bhi #bd1 #bg #bdc #bg #bhe1 #cfj1 #djc x4 #b #age #d #bij #g #cfb #ab #cgb #ag #daf #bc #cec #bi #bdh xi4 #a #ad #c #cjd #ac-ae #daa #ad #baf xii4 #g-i #bb #g1 #aa #bcc #ba #bgi #bc #dbh #bh #bcj xiii4 #a #cbb #b1 #g1 #aj1 #ac #def #d #aie #g #deg #aj #cie xiv4 #ae #bcc #cd1 #ce #daa xv4 #bb #dbc #bc #bcj #bh #ad1 #bbg1 #bbi1 #cjh #cb #bhj #cb-cd #cfd #da #afj #de1 #df1 #dg #bie #dh1 #di #bac #di #bij #ed1 #ee #bii1 #djb #ee #cjh #b ,,cor9?ians i4 #ai #bi1 #bjd ii4 #aj #bgj iii4 #c #aec #ag #ddc #ah #afa iv4 #f #dch #af #dbi #ah #bif v4 #d #bbd #h #bjc #d1 #g1 #h1 #aj #bbe #ae #cja #af #bee1 #cjg #af1 #ag #bc #ag #cec #ag1 #ai1 #bj1 #ba #bef #ag1 #ba #cjh #ba #aeb1 #def vi4 #b #afi #e #bhe #aj #cha #ae #adi vii4 #e #bdd1 #dag viii4 #i #chf1 #dfd x4 #aj1 #aa #cad xi4 #b #cjc1 #cgj #ad #adi #bf #bhi #bg #cfh #bi #bca xii4 #b #hf1 #bjc #d #bcd1 #cih #aj #de1 #ace ,,galatians i4 #h #bha #ae #bbb #ah #ahh ii4 #d #bdb #f #ac1 #def #ah #cch #ai #aeb #bj #bee1 #cja1 #cjb iii4 #f #dee #aj #dea #aj1 #ac1 #af1 #ai #dda #aa1 #ac #aeb #ac #cjh1 #chb #bb1 #be1 #bi #ddb #bc #dec #bd #dcg1 #deb iv4 #a1 #c #ddb #d #ce1 #aeb1 #caj1 #ddc #f #bbh1 #bca #h #cji #aj1 #aa #afg #bb #dee #bd #dej v4 #a #dea #b #dee #f #bef #ac #bdb #ac1 #ad #deb vi4 #aa #cac #ad #chb1 #deg ,,ephesians ii4 #d1 #f #ddf #ad #cei1 #dag #ad1 #ae1 #ah #ddg iii4 #a #dfd iv4 #e #aeg #h #dfd #aj1 #aa1 #ac #ddg #ac #baf1 #cjj1 #ddc #ad #bcf #ae #ddd #af #ddh #bb1 #bf #ddi #cb #chd v4 #c #g #c1 #e #cfb #a1 #c1 #e1 #i1 #aj #dde #ad #ac #bd1 #be #ddi #bg #cfi #ca1 #cb #dde vi4 #ab #add1 #bhi1 #cha1 #dde1 #ddi #ac #ddi #af #bch ,,philippians i4 #bc #ade #bd #ha1 #bca ii4 #f #bdc #f1 #g #ad1 #cji #g #bc1 #cjg1 #caj #g1 #h #caf #g1 #aa #cjh #f-h #df #h #dba #i #chg #af #cab iii4 #g #aef #h #ad #bj #aei1 #cib iv4 #g #bab1 #bea #ac #bjg ,,colossians i4 #ae #ah1 #bcj #af1 #ag #baj #ah #bcj ii4 #i #caf1 #cfh #ac1 #ad #bgb #ad #dcf #bj-bb #bjc #bj #bhe iii4 #aa #chf #ac #cia iv4 #c #age #a ,,!ssalonians iv4 #d #g #a ,,timo?y i4 #i #bdj ii4 #e #cji iii4 #b #cgh #f #cgi #c-g #fi #af #bja v4 #f #baj #bc #cfg #bd #aj vi4 #aj #aj #af #da #b ,,timo?y ii4 #e #bhh #aa1 #ab #daa #ai #cge iv4 #b #beh1 #bgj #g #bhh #h #bc ,,titus i4 #f1 #g1 #i #cgh iii4 #aj #ff ,,philemon #a #chi1 #dge ,,hebrews i4 #c #aee1 #bja1 #bjb1 #bca #e #ei ii4 #g #dg iv4 #d #bii #ab #bab1 #cbb1 #djj1 #djc #ac #cah #ad #cja v4 #a #cgg #b1 #d1 #e1 #g #cgc vi4 #ac #dg #ah #caf1 #cai vii4 #b1 #c #cgc #af1 #ag #cja viii4 #h1 #i #cja ix4 #d #ah #ag #ddb x4 #g #cjb xi4 #i #cgd #bf #cdf #cc1 #cd1 #cg1 #ch #chj #cd #cha xii4 #bb #bbb #bi #djg xiii4 #h #bii #ab #cbi #a ,s4 ,,pet] i4 #ab #bjc1 #dei #ae1 #ag-ai #chf #ah1 #ai #dbf1 #ddc ii4 #ah #cid iii4 #c #bec #c1 #d #bej iv4 #h #deg v4 #h #add #b ,s4 ,,pet] i4 #d #bjj1 #bia #a ,s4 ,,john ii4 #ah #agd1 #cja iii4 #i #deg iv4 #ah #deg v4 #a #def #bj #dj #b ,s4 ,,john #aj #fi ,,revelation i4 #h #bf1 #bbc1 #cgd1 #dac ii4 #aj #bhh #ad1 #ae #cbc iii4 #a #bbg v4 #ab #cjh viii4 #c1 #d #cif xviii4 #bb #cig xxi4 #bc #bjf xxii4 #af #bii ,,index ,,( ,,lat9 ,,& ,,greek ,,words ,a ,abdicati1 #ahc4 absconditam pretio humum1 #aaj1 note4 acta #cc1 note4 a]>ii1 #aee1 note4 agnatio1 #ced4 1 #bh4 ,almo1 #aaa1 note4 am5tata s5t5tia1 #af4 ampliavit1 #cjh4 apex1 #cee4 1 #bh4 arca1 #hi1 note4 ,a/>te1 #aaa1 note4 aula regalis1 #cic1 note4 1 #aaa1 note4 ,b ,basilica1 #adb1 note4 ,c ,ca/ellum1 #dba4 c]n]e h]$itatem1 #ddc1 note4 cl>issimus1 a title ( c\rtesy1 #aja1 note4 claudebat1 f claudeo1 to be lame1 #hd1 note4 cl]os1 #dfe4 cognatio1 #ced4 comp>es1 #ceb4 confund>1 confusus fu]it1 #cdf1 #dcb4 contr>ius1 #bah4 cornici oculum effod]e1 #bai4 creaturam1 #a4 cubitum1 intexti 91 #abe1 note4 curiales1 #aje1 note4 ,d ,dacia ,rip5sis1 #fg1 note4 decani1 #abi1 note4 decurions1 #aje1 note4 d5>ius1 #bf4 dies saeculi1 #daf4 dim9uit1 #cjh4 dii patrii & indigetes1 #ig1 note4 dicesis1 #cc1 note4 di/9xi/i1 #beh4 ,e ,enneacaidecat]is1 #aff1 note4 1 #aeh1 note4 1 #bbd4 1 #cc1 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volume1 :]ev] x is pla9 t ! ref]5ce is to ,bi%ops1 & #8,prie/' :]ev] x is us$ 9 a m g5]al way4 #b - ,?is =ms ! two fir/ books ( ! #8,de ,fide' /ill extant among ! works ( ,s4 ,ambrose4 ,! o!r ?ree books 7 add$ aft]w>ds1 z ,s4 ,ambrose expla9s at ! beg9n+ ( ,bk4 iii1 to ma9ta9 8 /atem5ts aga9/ ! attacks ( h]etical tea*]s4 ,! ,treatise1 #8,de ,spiritu ,sancto1' 9 #c books1 0 s5t aft]w>ds 9 #cha ,a4,d4 #c - ,nivei4 ,?is is ! read+ all ,,mss4 ,ed4 ,rom4 has #8vivi1' :i* w\ld agree bett] ) ! text ( ,s4 ,john4 #d - ,! ,b5$ict9e ref]5ce = ! fir/ ( ^! texts is ,prov4 xiv4 #c4 ,! lips ( ! wise %all pres]ve !m1 ) :i* ! ,sept4 & ,vulg4 agree4 ,9 ! second ! ,engli% ,v]s4 has ,! lips ( ! wise disp]se k4 ,"h ,s4 ,ambr4 agrees ) ! ,sept4 #e - ,=um ,cornelii 0 on ! ,via milia1 ab\t #bc miles ,s4,e4 ( ,bononia4 ,x 0 at ?is "t 9 ! ,prov9ce milia4 ,! mod]n "n is ,imola4 #f - ,! ,b5$ict9e ,editors ref] ?is to ! ravages ( ! ,go?s aft] ,val5s' defeat at ,hadrianople ,a4,d4 #cge4 ,x is on ?is t !y f\nd ! date ( ! lett]1 b ! ref]5ce is some:at vague4 #g - tub]a #h - ,am5tata illa non manipul>is s5t5tia4 ,ed4 ,b54 ref]s to ,junius1 ,adagiorum ,c5turiae #c1 #aj1 :o says #8,am5tatam s5t5tiam dixit ,d4 ,ambrosius pro valid et haud vulg>i firmisque argum5tis roborat4 ,e/ autem am5tum lori g5us quo ha/a praeligata validius c]tiusque libratur evibraturque3 h9c am5tata s5t5tia ea e/ qu neutiquam trivialis e/ et p$anea1 cujusmodi manipul>is vocatur1 velut a greg>io milite pr(ecta1 s$ eximia et artificio vallata4' ,he quotes two passages f ,cic]o1 ,de ,orat4 #a #eg1 #bdb4 ,brut4 #gh4 #bga1 9 bo? :i* places he uses #8am5tat ha/' ( argum5ts1 & also ,t]tull4 adv4 ,m>c4 iv4 #cc :]e he says t our ,"l am5tavit ,ph>iseis hanc s5t5tiam1 non pote/is ,deo s]vire et mammon1 :]e x pla9ly means1 #8gave !m ?is home-?ru/4' #i - puleium1 lit4 ! h]b p5ny royal4 #aj - ,bassianus is m5tion$ among ! ,bi%ops :o took 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia1 z ,bi%op ( ,laus ,pompeia1 n[ ,lodi ,vec*io1 ,s4,e4 ( ,milan4 ,! mod]n t[n ( ,lodi is ab\t #e miles f ! site ( ! anci5t "o4 #aa - ,he means ! day ( 8 consecration z ,bi%op4 ,s ,s4 ,ambr4 speaks ( 8 own consecration day z 8 bir?day1 ,comm4 9 ,luc4 vii4 #gh4 #ab - ,comum is ! mod]n ,como1 at ! s\!rn extremity ( ! ,lake :i* takes its "n f x4 #ac - ,^! words are add$ by ,s4 ,ambrose4 #ad - /at]a4 #ae - d5>ius4 #af - 4 #ag - ,!re is no text 9 ,holy ,scripture exactly correspond+ to ?is4 ,lev4 xxv4 #aa :i* is ref]r$ to by ,ed4 ,b54 is h>dly to ! po9t4 #ah - ,!re c be little d\bt t ! true date is iii4 ,non4 ,sept4 i4 e4 ! #crd ( ,sept41 & n ,nonis1 ! #e?4 ,= 9 #cha ,a4,d4 ! #e? ( ,sept4 0 on a ,sunday1 & x is h>dly likely t a ,c\ncil w\ld h sat f daybreak till "o o'clock 7,ep4 #aj4 #e7 9 ! ,*ur* on su* a day1 & moreov] x w\ld n h be5 natural = ,palladius to say1 z he does 9 #dg4 ,non respondebo nisi auditores v5iant po/ ,dom9icam diem1 if he 7 speak+ on a ,sunday4 #ai - ,! read+ ( ,ed4 ,rom4 has be5 adopt$1 :i* omits ! preposition #8cum4 ' ,if ?is 7 correct1 x w\ld imply t ! consuls 7 !mselves tak+ a lead+ "p 9 ! ,c\ncil2 :]eas x is cle> t !y are m5tion$ solely z ! ord9>y way ( fix+ ! ye>2 nor _h ! consuls at ?is "t any o!r ?an su* ornam5tal functions4 ,see ,gibbon's description1 *4 xvii4 vol4 ii4 ed4 ,smi? p4 #bjf-bjh4 #bj - ,by #8acta' "h are meant =mal & (ficial records tak5 d[n & publi%$ by au?ority4 ,?us ,jul4 ,cs> ord]$ ! #8,acta' ( ! ,s5ate to be regul>ly publi%$4 ,suet4 ,cs4 #bj4 #ba - ,x is to be rememb]$ t #8diocese' 0 !n a civil & n an ,ecclesia/ical t]m4 ,a #8dicesis' 0 an aggregate ( prov9ces1 "u ! *>ge ( a ,vic>ius1 :o 0 subord9ate to "o ( ! f\r ,prfecti ,prtorio1 ea* ,prfectus hav+ "u him a numb] ( dioceses4 ,?us ! ,vic>ius ,itali1 :o 0 subord9ate to ! ,prfectus ,prtorio ,itali1 _h 9 8 diocese f\rte5 prov9ces1 includ+ bo? ,liguria ( :i* ,milan 0 ! capital1 & ,v5etia 9 :i* ,aquileia 0 situat$4 ,x is to be rememb]$ also t ,italia at ?is "t meant only ! nor? ( ,italy1 ! re/ ( ,italy be+ n[ includ$ 9 ! ,diocese ( ,rome1 & "u ! ,vic>ius ,urbis ,romae4 ,see ! table giv5 9 ,smi?'s ,gibbon1 vol4 ii4 p4 #cae4 tak5 f ,m>qu>dt4 ,:5 ! ^w diocese came into ,ecclesia/ical use1 x 0 appli$1 fir/ to 8an aggregate n m]ely ( sev]al di/ricts1 gov]n$ ea* by its own bi%op1 b ( sev]al prov9ces 77 ea* presid$ ov] by a metropolitan4 ,! diocese itself 0 "u an ,ex>* or ,patri>*40 ,dict4 ( ,*r4 ,ant4 sub voc4 #8,cr$it' is "h read = #8cr$itam1' z requir$ by ! ord] ( ! words4 #bb - ,x is n c]ta9 to :om ! ,emp]or's lett] 0 address$4 ,"s h ?\ght t x 0 address$ to ! ,pretorian ,prefect ( ,italy4 ,tillemont ma9ta9$ t x 0 address$ to ,val]ian1 ,bi%op ( ,aquileia1 9 ^: see ! ,c\ncil 0 held4 ,! language1 ?\gh n decisive1 seems 9 fav\r ( ! =m] supposition4 ,9 #g4 ! ,prefect ( ,italy is spok5 ( z issu+ lett]s 9 pursuance ( x4 #bc - i4 e4 a copy ( ,s4 ,paul's ,epi/les4 #bd - i4 e4 ! ,emp]or's lett]4 #be - ,! text "h seems defective1 nor is !re any ?+ to guide u to supply ! lacuna4 ,:at is giv5 9 ! translation is no m ?an a guess at ! mean+ ( ! s5t5ce4 ,! g5]al connection is h[ev] cle> en\gh ev5 if x be omitt$4 #bf - ,! read+ ( ,ed4 ,rom4 is "h adopt$1 z alone furni%+ a reasonable s5se4 ,! ,b5$ict9e text is un9telligible4 #bg - ,by ,illyricum is "h meant ,illyricum ,occid5tale1 :i* at ?is "t 0 "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,vic>ius ,itali4 7,see ! ,table 9 ,smi?'s ,gibbon1 ref]r$ to 9 note#ba p4 #cc47 ,sirmium1 :i* 9 ! foll[+ ,c5tury 0 entirely de/roy$ by ! ,go?s "u ,attila1 0 at ?is "t a place ( great importance bo? civil & ecclesia/ical4 ,x is spok5 ( by ,ju/9ian z capital ( ,illyricum bo? 9 civil & episcopal matt]s 7,tillemont1 note xv on ! ,life ( ,s4 ,ambrose vol4 x4 p4 #gci74 ,its ecclesia/ical importance is %ewn by ! conte/ 9 :i* ,s4 ,ambrose engag$ ) ,ju/9a1 two ye>s be=e ! ,c\ncil1 #cgi ,a4 ,d4 to br+ ab\t ! election ( ,anemius z ,bi%op1 :5 ! ,empress 0 us+ all h] influ5ce to cause an ,arian ,bi%op to be appo9t$4 ,arianism _h be5 rife !re = "s "t1 & ,g]m9us a previ\s ,bi%op _h be5 "o ( ! lead]s ( t p>ty4 7,tillemont1 ,s4 ,ambr4 *4 xx47 ,illyricum _h be5 f9ally sep>at$ into two divisions1 ,ori5tale & ,occid5tale1 by ,gratian1 9 #cgi ,a4,d4 :o transf]r$ ! ,ea/]n ,division to ,!odosius :5 he made him ,emp]or ( ! ,ea/1 f :i* "t x =m$ "p ( ! ,ea/]n ,empire4 7,tillemont1 ,hi/4 des ,emp4 vol4 v4 p4 #gaf47 #bh - ,! context requires ! read+ #8bonus' = #8omnibus1' :i* is t ( "o ,,ms4 ,! same ,,ms4 also ins]ts #8,deum' 9 ,eusebius' next spee*1 :i* is requir$ by ! argum5t4 #bi - made ,himself ( no reputation ,e4,t4 #cj - ,b n[ ye seek to kill me1 a man c4 ,e4,v4 #ca - ,by #8tractatus concilii ,nicni' is meant simply ! ,nic5e ,cre$4 ,?is is e/abli%$ by ,s4 ,ambr4 ,de ,fide iii4 #ae4 #abe 7#eah ,ed4 ,b547 :]e1 speak+ ( ! lett] ( ,eusebius ( ,nicom$ia read at ! ,c\ncil1 9 ref]5ce to ! ^w 1 he says1 ,hc cum lecta esset epi/ola 9 ,concilio ,nicno1 hoc v]bum 9 tractatu fidei posu]unt ,patres1 etc4 #cb - ,! read+ 9 ,ed4 ,b54 is #8c>5dum4' ,if x is g5u9e1 ! ^w mu/ h acquir$ a sort ( transitive s5se & h come to mean #8to be depriv$4' ,no traces ( su* an use is to be f\nd 9 ,facciolati or 9 ,ducange4 ,ed4 ,b54 quotes a p>allel use ( #8ab/95dus' b )\t any in/ances4 ,rom4 reads #8priv&um1' ,*ifflet #8cur&um1' ei!r ( :i* give ! requir$ s5se1 b seem corrections )\t ,,ms4 au?ority4 #cc - ,! text 9 ?is passage is defective & confus$3 b ! g5]al s5se1 z giv5 "h1 may fairly be made out ( x z x /&s4 #cd - ,x is to be notic$ t ! s5t5ce ( only tw5ty-five ,bi%ops are "h giv5 out ( ?irty two or ?irty ?ree4 ,x is probable !re=e t ! ,record is defective1 & t ! s5t5ces ( ! re/ h be5 lo/4 #ce - ,ed4 ,b54 "h reads1 ,et cum ,secundianus subripuisset4 ,z subripuisset by itself c\ld h no s5se1 ! read+ ( ,ed4 ,rom4 has be5 adopt$1 ,et cum ,secundianus se paullulum subripuisset et po/ea conv5isset4 ,?is is adopt$ 9 ,tillemont's n>rative1 ,il sortit mesme de l'assemble1 mais il rev9t quelque temps aprs4 #cf - ,?is is accord+ to ! text ( ,ed4 ,rom4 #cg - ,! abrupt t]m9ation ( ! discussion ) ,secundianus1 )\t any acc\nt ( a decision 9 8 case1 seems to po9t to ! same conclusion z ! incomplete li/ ( ,bi%ops :o give s5t5ce on ,palladius1 t ! ,record is defective4 ,moreov] ! unusual numb] ( v>i\s read+s is g5]ally a sign ( a defective text4 ,! =ce & clev]ness ( ! evasions ( ,secundianus seem sometimes to be lo/ !reby4 #ch - ,) reg>d to ! names ( ! sees1 ^? ( :i* ! mod]n "n is z famili> or m famili> ?an ! anci5t h be5 r5d]$ by ! mod]n "n1 ^? ( :i* ! mod]n "n w\ld be unfamili> to g5]al read]s h be5 left 9 _! anci5t =m4 ,x w\ld be affectation to call ,s4 ,ambrose ,bi%op ( ,m$iolanum3 on ! o!r h& no?+ w\ld be ga9$ by call+ ,felix ,bi%op ( ,jad]a1 ,bi%op ( ,z>a4 #ci - ,?is "n is omitt$ 9 ! li/ at ! beg9n+1 s t !re are ?irty ?ree 9 ?is li/1 only ?irty two 9 ! o!r4 ,! two presbyt]s 7 probably repres5tatives ( ,bi%ops1 b x is n /at$ ( :om4 #dj - ,x is probable t simil> lett]s 7 address$ to ! ,bi%ops ( ! o!r ,prov9ces ( ,gaul1 :o _h s5t ,ju/us z _! deputy1 & to ,africa & ,illyricum1 ?\gh no record ( !m rema9s4 ,possibly !y 7 id5tical1 except ! address4 ,gaul _h at ?is "t be5 s subdivid$1 t ! ,vic>iate or civil ,diocese consi/$ ( no less ?an sev5te5 prov9ces4 ,see ,m>qu>dt's ,table1 z quot$ above4 #da - ,!re is no m5tion ( ! condemnation ( ,attalus 9 ! ,records1 ano!r pro( t !y are n complete4 #db - ,julianus ,val5s 0 ,bi%op ( ,petavio or ,pettau on ! ,drave1 into :i* ,see he _h app>5tly be5 introduc$ 9 ! place ( ! or?odox ,bi%op ,m>cus3 = ?is is1 accord+ to ,tillemont1 ! mean+ ( ! ^w #8sup]positus4' ,:5 ,pannonia & ,illyricum 7 ov]run by ! ,go?s aft] ,val5s' defeat at ,hadrianople1 7#cgh ,a4,d47 he des]t$ 8 *>ge4 ,! ravages ( ! ,b>b>ians are describ$ by ,s4 ,j]ome ad cap i4 ,zephan4 vol4 iii4 p4 #afde4 ,see ,gibbon *4 #bf4 7f a note 9 ,newman's ,fleury1 vol4 #a p4 #ch47 #dc - ,! read+ "h is unc]ta94 ,ed4 ,rom4 has #8pr\t jam et sac]dotum concilio s5t5tia 9 eos lata e/4' ,nor is x c]ta9 to :at laws allusion is made4 ,a long note 9 ,ed4 ,b54 does n seem to cle> up ! matt]4 #dd - ,dacia ,rip5sis4 ,! orig9al ,prov9ce ( ,dacia 0 beyond ! ,danube4 ,x 0 conqu]$ & includ$ 9 ! ,empire by ,trajan4 ,9 ! "t ( ,aurelian x 0 ab&on$ aga91 & ! ,danube re-e/abli%$ z ! fronti]4 ,!n ! ,roman coloni/s 7 remov$ to ! ,s\? ( ! ,danube1 into ! c5tral di/rict ( ,msia1 :i* 0 !n call$ ,dacia ,aureliani4 ,?is 0 aft]w>ds divid$ into two ,prov9ces1 call$ ,dacia ,rip5sis & ,dacia ,m$it]ranea1 ,rip5sis be+ ! nor!rn "p1 ext5d+ along ! bank ( ! ,danube1 :5ce ! "n4 #de - 8,damasus 0 made ,pope on ! dea? ( ,lib]ius ,a4,d4 #cff4 ,urs9us1 call$ by "s ,ursic9us1 01 z ,damasus _h be51 ,deacon at ,rome1 & c\ld n endure ! exaltation ( 8 =m] colleague :o is suspect$ ( hav+ tak5 "p ) ,felix1 ! successor to ! p[] ( ,lib]ius1 :5 exil$ by ! ,arians4 ,urs9us 0 facti\sly consecrat$ by "o ,bi%op1 & a conte/ ensu$ 9 :i* ev5 mu* blood 0 %$4 ,urs9us 0 bani%$1 & be+ recall$ ! next ye>1 0 bani%$ aga9 aft] two mon?s4 ,9 #cga he 0 all[$ to leave 8 place ( exile1 & only exclud$ f ,rome & ! suburbic>ian prov9ces4 ,9 #cgh he held ! facti\s meet+s m5tion$ 9 ! lett]1 & 0 exil$ to ,cologne4 ,he cont9u$ to petition ,gratian to re/ore him1 & h5ce ! reque/ ( ! ,bi%ops at ,aquileia40 ,note 9 ,newman's ,fleury vol4 #a1 p4 #ch4 #df - i4 e4 ,julianus ,val5s1 ,bp4 ( ,petavio1 m5tion$ 9 ! prec$+ lett]4 #dg - aft] ! fir/ & second admonition ,e4,v4 #dh - ,?is ,lucius ! p]son :o1 aft] ! dea? ( ,s4 ,a?anasius1 0 =c$ ^u ! ,*ur* ( ,alex&ria z ,bi%op1 9 ! place ( ,pet] :o _h be5 duly elect$1 by ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,prov9ce4 ,8 crimes & cruelties are record$ at l5g? by ,eccl4 ,hi/4 iv4 #ba1 #bb4 ,he 0 ev5tually expell$ f ! see he _h usurp$1 & is m5tion$ by ,socrates1 ,hi/4 ,eccl4 v4 #g1 z aft]w>ds dwell+ at ,con/ant9ople & %>+ ! fate ( ,demophilus4 #di - ,demophilus 0 orig9ally ,bi%op ( ,b]oea1 7probably ,b]oea 9 ,?race17 & 0 depos$ f 8 (fice = ,arianism4 ,9 ,a4,d4 #cgj1 on ! dea? ( ,eudoxius1 he 0 elect$ by ! ,arian p>ty ,bi%op ( ,con/ant9ople1 9 opposition to ,evagrius4 ,he 0 support$ by ,val5s :o 0 !n ,emp]or1 & ,evagrius bani%$4 ,9 #chj ,a4,d4 aft] ! accession ( ,!odosius1 matt]s 7 *ang$4 ,!odosius (f]$ to ma9ta9 him 9 8 see1 if he subscrib$ ! ,nic5e ,confession1 b he refus$1 & )drew1 & ma9ta9$1 9 conjunction ) ,lucius & o!rs1 ,arian wor%ip outside ! walls ( ,con/ant9ople4 ,he di$ ,a4,d4 #chf4 ,he is m5tion$ by ,s4 ,ambrose 7,de ,fide #a4 #f4 #de47 z a lead] ( "o ( ! v>i\s =ms ( ,arianism4 #ej - ,?is ref]s to ! long s*ism :i* _h exi/$ 9 ! ,*ur* at ,antio*1 ev] s9ce #cca ,a4,d4 :5 ,eu/a?ius 0 depos$ by ! ,arian p>ty3 9 #cfa ,a4,d4 ,meletius 0 elect$ z successor to ,eudoxius1 hav+ previ\sly subscrib$ ! ,cre$ ( ,acacius 7,socr4 ii4 #dd472 b on 8 accept+ ! ,nic5e ,cre$1 & ackn[l$g+ ! ,homo\sion1 he 0 depos$1 & bani%$ by ! ,emp]or ,con/antius1 & ,euzoius1 an ,arian1 appo9t$ 9 8 /ead1 :o 0 aft]w>ds succe$$ by ,doro!us1 7:o 0 aft]w>ds transf]r$ to ,con/ant9ople1 #che ,a4,d47 ,mean:ile ,meletius _h return$ f exile1 b ! extreme or?odox p>ty refus$ to recognise him1 because he _h at fir/ be5 appo9t$ z a ,semi-,arian1 & elect$ ,paul9us1 ?\gh ! ,c\ncil ( ,alex&ria _h urg$ !m to submit to ,meletius1 s t1 z ,socrates says1 :5 rec\nt+ ! ,bi%ops ( ! *ief sees 9 ! ye> #cgi1 ! ,*ur* at ,antio* 4 ,paul9us 0 support$ by ! ,*ur* ( ,alex&ria & by ! ,bi%ops ( ! ,we/1 &1 z appe>s f ! /atem5ts ( ?is lett]1 a compromise _h be5 propos$1 t :5 ei!r ,meletius or ,paul9us di$1 bo? p>ties w\ld ackn[l$ge ! survivor4 ,! ,bi%ops at ,aquileia urge ! ,emp]or to en=ce ?is1 n aw>e t ,flavian _h already be5 elect$ z ,meletius' successor at ! ,c\ncil ( ,con/ant9ople4 ,! s*ism 0 ?us p]petuat$1 & cont9u$ till #dae ,a4,d4 ,:at ! difficulty ab\t ,timo!us 01 is n c]ta94 ,he _h be5 consecrat$ ,bi%op ( ,alex&ria t same ye>1 aft] ! dea? ( ,pet]1 ! successor ( ,s4 ,a?anasius4 ,tillemont 7vol4 x4 p4 #aci7 sugge/s t x 0 probably connect$ ) ! "q ( ! succession at ,antio*4 #ea - ,! enemy are ! ,go?s "u ,fritig]n4 ,see ,gibbon *4 #bf4 #eb - ,! read+ #8pactum' :i* is sugge/$ by ,val]ius is "h adopt$ in/ead ( #8factum'1 :i* seems to give no satisfactory s5se4 #ec - ,fleury rem>ks on ?is #8,?is lett] pla9ly %ews t ! ,bi%ops :o 7 !re pres5t 7i4 e4 at ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia7 ei!r did n ackn[l$ge ! ,c\ncil :i* _h be5 lately held at ,con/ant9ople to be an cum5ical ,c\ncil1 or t !y 7 n yet in=m$ ( :at _h be5 transact$ 9 x4 #ed - ,9 ! reg>d ( ! "q betwe5 ,nect>ius & ,maximus1 ! ,we/]n ,bi%ops _h be5 deceiv$ by ! latt]4 ,maximus1 call$ ! ,cynic because he reta9$ ! outw>d g>b ( a ,cynic philosoph] aft] he pr(ess$ to h become a ,*ri/ian1 0 irregul>ly consecrat$ at ,con/ant9ople1 b 0 nev] recognis$1 & 0 =mally pron\nc$ by ! ,c\ncil n to be a true ,bi%op4 ,he !n w5t ab\t try+ to /ir up o!r ,*ur*es 9 8 fav\r4 ,see ,pr(4 ,bright's ,hi/4 ( ! ,*ur*1 pp4 #afj-aff4 ,nect>ius 0 elect$ aft] ! resignation ( ,gregory ,nazianz51 dur+ ! ,c\ncil ( ,con/ant9ople4 ,he1 l ,s4 ,ambrose1 0 unbaptiz$ & held a high civil (fice at ! "t ( 8 election4 #ee - ,?is is translat$ f an +5i\s & probable conjecture ( ,valesius4 #ef - ,! text ?r\gh ?is long s5t5ce is confus$ & ungrammatical1 b x conveys ! g5]al s5se express$ 9 ! translation ) tol]able cle>ness4 #eg - i4 e4 ,gratian4 #eh - ,! s5se is "h to be elicit$ probably by repeat+ ! ^w #8quod1' s t ! s5t5ce %\ld run1 #8dogma nescio quod1 quod ,apoll9>is ass]itur4' #ei - ,!re seems to be some?+ corrupt 9 ! text4 ,p]haps we %\ld read #8mov5tur1' #8! dang]\s p>ts ( ,illyricum are 9 commotion2' or #8suspecta' has tak5 ! place ( "s ^w1 su* z #8sup]iora1' :i* w\ld /& 9 anti!sis to #8m>itima4' #fj - ,x may complete ! subject ( ?is s]ies ( lett]s to rem9d ! read] t ab\t ! same "t t ! ,c\ncil ( ! ,italian ,bi%ops 0 held1 ,!odosius conv5$ a second ,c\ncil at ,con/ant9ople to deal ) ! que/ions rais$ by ! ,we/]ns1 :]e mo/ ( ! ,bi%ops :o _h =m$ ! previ\s ,g5]al ,c\ncil re-assembl$4 ,!y repli$ to ! invitation to ano!r ,g5]al ,c\ncil at ,rome by a ,synodical lett]1 :i* is giv5 at full l5g? by ,!odoret 7,eccles4 ,hi/4 v4 #i474 ,9 x !y excuse !mselves f att5d+1 on ! gr\nd ( _! pres5ce be+ requir$ 9 _! own ,dioceses1 especially aft] ! long exile ( _m ( !m1 & ! preval5ce ( ,arian usurpation1 wi%+ t !y #8_h ! w+s ( a dove1' to fly to _! ,we/]n bre?r54 ,!y !n give a summ>y ( ! doctr9al decisions ( ! two ,c\ncils1 & ann\nce t !y h s5t ?ree ,bi%ops z deputies to expla9 all ?+s m fully to !m1 &1 ) ref]5ce to ! disput$ successions at ,con/ant9ople & ,antio*1 give _! assurance to _! bre?r5 t bo? ,nect>ius & ,flavian 7 canonically elect$1 & ! elections ratifi$ bo? by ! cl]gy & ! fai?ful ( ea* diocese1 & by ! ,c\ncil1 rem9d+ !m ( ! anci5t ,canon re-affirm$ at ,nica t ea* prov9ce %\ld settle all su* que/ions = !mselves4 #fa - ,a*olius1 or ,as*olius1 z he is call$ by ,socrates1 0 ! ,bi%op :o baptis$ ,!odosius1 dur+ an illness :i* seiz$ him on a campaign aga9/ ! ,go?s4 ,he 0 pres5t at ! ,c\ncil ( ,con/ant9ople1 & aft]w>ds at t ( ,rome1 n z "o ( ! deputies f ! ,ea/1 b probably because 8 see _h be5 s rec5tly transf]r$ to ! ,ea/]n ,empire1 t he might seem to belong to bo? ,ea/ & ,we/4 7,tillemont ,ambr4 *4 xxxi47 ,x 0 !re t he met ,s4 ,ambrose1 :o _h gone to ,rome to att5d ! ,c\ncil1 & _h fall5 ill4 ,8 dea? mu/ h occurr$ 9 ,a4,d4 #chc1 = 8 successor ,anysius 0 ,bi%op be=e ! dea? ( ,damasus1 ,bi%op ( ,rome1 :o di$ 9 ,a4,d4 #chd4 ,!odoret !re=e 7,b4 v4 *4 #ah47 mu/ be wrong 9 mak+ him ! ,bi%op :o wrote to ,s4 ,ambrose an acc\nt ( ! massacre at ,!ssalonica1 :i* occurr$ 9 ,a4,d4 #cij4 ,b ! passage ( ,!odoret occurs 9 only "o ,,ms41 & is p]haps n g5u9e4 #fb - ,! ,go?s _h be5 settl$ )9 ! b\nd>ies ( ! ,empire by ,val5s 9 ,a4,d4 #cgf1 :5 !y implor$ 8 protection aga9/ ! ,huns4 ,he e/abli%$ !m 9 ,moesia1 :]e !y soon revolt$1 & ravag$ ,?race1 unit+ ) _! =m] enemies1 ! ,huns1 & o!r b>b>ians4 ,val5s 0 defeat$ & sla9 by !m 9 ,a4,d4 #cgh1 & !n !y ov]ran all ! neighb\r+ prov9ces4 ,!re is a graphic acc\nt 9 ,gibbon1 *4 xxvi4 #fc - ,! ,b5$ict9e text "h reads #8claudebatur4' ,sev]al ,,mss41 z ! editors m5tion 9 a note1 h #8claudebat4' ,!y !mselves sugge/ #8claudicabat4' ,b #8claudebat' really gives ! same mean+1 & !re seems little d\bt t x is ! true read+4 ,x comes f claudeo or claudo1 7= bo? =ms are to be f\nd17 mean+ #8to be lame1' #8to halt4' ,x occurs ?ree times 9 ,cic]o4 #fd - #8fisco vel arc4' ,! #8fiscus1' or imp]ial treasury1 receiv$ :atev] 0 assign$ to ! ,emp]or individually1 z di/+ui%$ f ! #8a]>ium1' :i* receiv$ :at belong$ to ! s5ate1 z repres5t+ ! old republica3 #8arca' is sometimes us$ 9 late writ]s z equival5t to #8fiscus1' sometimes1 :5 di/+ui%$ f x1 z "h1 x signifies ! city funds1 :i* 7 di/9ct f bo?4 #fe - ,julian's edict1 =bidd+ ! ,*ri/ians to tea* 9 ! s*ools ( gramm> & rhetoric1 is m5tion$ ) disapproval by ,gibbon *4 xxiii4 #ff - i4 e4 8 half bro!r ,gratian4 #fg - i4 e4 ,maximus4 #fh - ,val5t9ian ! #a/4 #fi - ,?is is sometimes repres5t$ z an exagg]at$ piece ( rhetoric on ,s4 ,ambrose's "p1 n to be reg>d$ z repres5t+ a real tru?3 b x may v well d s1 = ,val5t9ian 0 almo/ con/antly occupi$ ) w>s on ! fronti]s ( ! empire1 & x does n appe> f 8 life t he 0 ev] at ,rome dur+ 8 reign4 ,milan1 n ,rome1 0 ! *ief seat ( ! ,we/]n ,emp]ors at ?is "t1 :5 !y 7 n ) _! armies4 #gj - ,! ,prfectus ,urbi at ?is "t #80 reg>d$ z ! direct repres5tative ( ! ,emp]or1' &1 among o!r duties1 #8he _h e mon? to make a report to ! ,emp]or ( ! transactions ( ! ,s5ate1' & also 0 #8! m$ium ?r\gh :i* ! ,emp]ors receiv$ ! petitions & pres5ts f _! capital4' ,dict4 ( ,ant4 sub voc4 #ga - ,by ! #8late emp]or' is meant ,julian2 #88 successor' is ,val5t9ian ! #a/1 & #8la/ ,emp]ors' are ,val5t9ian ! #a/ & ,val5s4 #gb - ,!re is a play "h on ! words #8nom5' & #8num54' #gc - ,symma*us is ?9k+ ( ,virgil's invocation1 ,di patrii1 ,indigetes1 et ,romule1 ,ve/aque ,mat]1 c4 ,georg4 i4 #dih4 ,! ,di patrii are expla9$ z be+ ^? br\ght by neas into ,italy1 ,indigetes ^? native to ! soil ( ,italy4 #gd - ,9 /rict law a slave's peculium 0 ! prop]ty ( 8 own]1 b cu/om _h all[$ x to be reg>d$ 8 own prop]ty4 #ge - ,ano!r trace ( ,virgil3 ,cum jam gl&es atque arbuta sacr ,defic]5t silv et victum ,dodona neg>et4 ,georg4 i4 #aeh4 #gf - ,val5t9ian ! #a/1 z ,symma*us m5tions above1 _h tol]at$ ! hea!n rites1 & ?is he "h repres5ts z hav+ avail$ to w9 ! special fav\r ( ! gods4 #gg - ,?is an (ficial title ( hon\r4 ,!re 7 ?ree ranks among ^? :o held (fice "u ! ,emp]ors1 #a ,illu/res1 #b ,spectabiles1 #c ,cl>issimi1 :i* is ! "o "h appli$ to ,symma*us4 ,! latt] 0 appli$ to all s5ators3 ! o!r two 7 res]v$ = ! high] (fices ( /ate4 ,see ,gibbon1 *4 xvii4 #gh - ,he is ref]r+ app>5tly to ,galba1 ,o?o1 & ,vitellius1 b some:at exagg]ates ! brevity ( _! reigns4 ,galba reign$ ne>ly sev5 mon?s1 ,o?o ?ree mon?s1 ,vitellius ne>ly eight mon?s4 #gi - ,! captive ,emp]or is ,val]ian1 :o1 ,a4,d4 #bfj1 0 tak5 prison] by ,sapor k+ ( ,p]sia1 & treat$ ) ! utmo/ indignity4 ,! o!r is 8 son ,galli5us1 & ,s4 ,ambrose's expression ) reg>d to him may be expla9$ by a s5t5ce ( ,gibbon1 7*4 xi4 init47 #8,"u ! deplorable reigns ( ,val]ian & ,galli5us1 ! empire 0 oppress$ & almo/ de/roy$ by ! soldi]s1 ! tyrants1 & ! b>b>ians4' #hj - ,s4 ,ambrose ref]s "h to a law ( ,val5t9ian's1 =bidd+ ! ,cl]gy f receiv+ beque/s f wid[s & unm>ri$ females4 ,x 0 address$ to ,damasus1 ,bi%op ( ,rome4 ,s4 ,ambrose's caution 9 de ,(f4 ,m94 #a1 #bj1 #hg1 %ews t control 0 ne$$4 ,s4 ,j]ome1 speak+ ( ?is law says1 #8,i d n compla9 ( ! law1 b grieve t we h des]v$ x4' #ha - ,9 ! prov9cial t[ns ! political p[] 9 ! times ( ! ,emp]ors _h pass$ into ! h&s ( ! curia or prov9cial ,s5ate2 &1 ) ! p[]1 _m burd5some & ext5sive duties1 7 laid ^u ! curiales or decurions1 z !y 7 call$4 7,see #ae47 ,exemption f ^! _h be5 grant$ fir/ by ,con/ant9e2 aft]w>ds1 z x 0 f\nd t p]sons s\ght ,holy ,ord]s 9 ord] to evade civil duties1 ! privilege 0 re/ra9$3 & v>i\s *anges 7 introduc$ by diff]5t ,emp]ors4 ,a full outl9e ( ! v>i\s laws is giv5 9 a le>n$ note 9 ,newman's ,fleury1 vol4 i4 p4 #afb4 :]e ! text is speak+ ( ,s4 ,ambrose's ,lett] to ,!odosius1 7infr4 ,lett4 xl47 :]e he aga9 compla9s ( ! same h>d%ip4 ,! subject is also m fully dealt ) by ,b+ham ,antiq4 ,b4 ,v4 *4 iii4 #ad-af4 #hb - #8,conf]te' is "h adopt$ z a manife/ em5dation ( #8conf]et4' ,! transf] ( two lett]s is a common mi/ake ( copyi/s4 #hc - ,?is 0 ! case 9 ,julian's reign1 z may be se5 9 ,!od4 iii4 #ab4 #hd - ,! read+ ( all ! o!r ,edd4 #8sacri nemoris' = #8agri nemorum' is "h adopt$1 z yield+ a cle>] s5se4 #he - ,pannonia 0 at ?is "t divid$ into ?ree prov9ces1 viz4 ,pannonia ,prima & ,secunda1 & ,val]ia ,rip5sis4 #hf - ,rhaetia ,secunda 0 ! "n giv5 to ,v9delicia :5 sep>at$ aga9 f ,rhaetia prop]1 %ortly be=e ! "t ( ,con/ant9e3 x _h be5 unit$ to x ab\t ! end ( ! fir/ c5tury4 #hg - ,! ,read+ #8nuda gign5tium' is adopt$ f ,ed4 ,rom4 ,! phrase occurs 9 ,sallu/ ,jug4 #gi1 #f4 #8,gign5tia' is us$ = plants1 trees c4 ,! clause #8quae nos' c4 is /range1 b probably ref]s to ! torpidity ( w9t]1 :i* is felt by man z well z by ! l[] creation4 #hh - ,?is passage seems sugge/$ by rem9isc5ces ( ,virgil1 ! phrase #8absconditam pretio humum' possibly f ,a54 iv1 #baa4 urbem ,exiguam pretio posuit1 :ile 9 ! latt] "p ,s4 ,ambrose p]haps _h 9 8 m9d ! description ( ,ev&]'s t[n 9 ,a54 viii4 ,see especially ll4 #cdg-cff4 #hi - ,! /ory ( ,cybele be+ br\ght to ,rome1 & l&+ outside ! city1 :]e ! little /ream ( ! ,almo jo9s ! ,tib]1 is told at l5g? by ,ovid1 ,fa/4 iv4 #bej-cdh4 ,9 commemoration ( ! wa%+ ( ! ,/atue & sacr$ implem5ts at ! l&+1 an annual c]emony 0 ma9ta9$1 :i* seems to h be5 popul>1 f ! num]\s allusions to x 9 lat] writ]s4 ,see ,lucan #a4 #fjj1 ,m>tial iii4 #dg4 #b1 ,/at4 ,silv4 v4 #a4 #bbb1 ,sil4 ,ital4 viii4 #cfe1 all quot$ 9 ,dict4 ( ,geogr4 ,:5 ! rites 7 p]=m$ away f ,rome1 ! ne>e/ riv] 0 conv5tionally made ! ,almo = ! "t4 ,x is rem>kable t ,ammianus ,m>cell9us xxiii1 #c1 #g4 m5tions z "o ( ! ,emp]or ,julian's la/s acts1 8 keep+ ! day ( ?is rite1 :5 on 8 la/ campaign aga9/ ! ,p]sians1 & p]=m+ all ! c]emonies at ,call9icum or ,nicephorium on ! ,euphrates4 #ij - ,v5us ,cle/is is a ,lat9 equival5t ( 1 & ?is "n 0 transf]r$1 accord+ to ,h]odotus 7,bk4 i4 *4 #aje47 to ! ,phnician goddess ,a/>te1 or ,a%t>o?4 ,! same au?or also 7,b4 i4 *4 #aca47 id5tifies ,aphrodite ) ! ,p]sian goddess ,mitra1 :i* h[ev] is %ewn by ,pr(4 ,rawl9son1 ad loc41 to be an error1 z ,mi?ras is ! sun-god ( ! ,p]sians4 ,! ,temple ( ,v5us ,cle/is1 or ,a/>te1 at ,c>?age 0 v %ortly aft] ?is "t conv]t$ into a ,*ri/ian ,*ur*1 z record$ by ,gibbon on ! au?ority ( ,prosp] ,aquitan4 7*4 xxviii74 #ia - ,s4 ,ambrose's repeat$ ass]tions1 t ! ,*ri/ians =m$ a majority 9 ! ,s5ate1 are *>act]is$ by writ]s unfav\rable to ,*ri/ianity z unf\nd$1 b !y produce no pro(4 ,gibbon 7*4 xxviii4 note #ab47 simply says t x is an ass]tion #89 contradiction to common s5se4' ,b z a l>ge majority ( ! ,s5ate vot$ = ! abolition ( ! wor%ip ( ,jupit] ab\t ! same "t1 z ,gibbon himself records1 common s5se w\ld seem r to agree ) ,s4 ,ambrose4 #ib - ,ref]r+ to ! unhappy end ( ,gratian :o 9 ! previ\s ye> 7,a4,d4 #chc47 _h be5 ov]p[]$ by ,maximus1 :o revolt$ 9 ,brita91 & attack$ him 9 ,gaul4 ,8 troops des]t$ him & he 0 put to dea? by ,maximus' ord]s4 #ic - ,pompeius 0 murd]$1 z he l&$ 9 ,egypt1 aft] escap+ f ,ph>salia1 by ,a*illas an ,eunu* & "o ( ! gu>dians ( k+ ,ptolemy4 #id - ,tomyris que5 ( ! ,massaget4 ,see ! /ory 9 ,h]od4 i4 #bad4 #ie - ,?is is ! fir/ ( ! fam\s ,hamilc>s1 ! "o :o l$ ! great invasion ( ,sicily 9 ,b4,c4 #dhj1 & 0 totally defeat$ by ,gelon4 ,h]odotus1 ,b4 vii4 *4 #afg1 tells ! /ory to :i* ,s4 ,ambrose alludes z ! acc\nt giv5 by ! ,c>?ag9ians ( 8 end4 #if - ,s4 ,ambrose is allud+ to ! fam\s /ory ( ,julian burn+ 8 fleet1 aft] cross+ ! ,tigris to attack ,sapor1 k+ ( ,p]sia1 9 8 dom9ions4 ,?is 0 reg>d$ aft]w>ds by ! ,*ri/ians z an act ( judicial bl9dness4 ,see ,augu/9e de ,civ4 ,dei iv4 #bi1 v4 #ba4 ,ammianus1 xxiv4 #g4 ass]ts t he rep5t$ ( ! ord] z soon z x 0 issu$1 b 0 too late to /op ! flames4 ,gibbon endeav\rs to ju/ify ! act1 & says1 #8_h he be5 victori\s we %\ld n[ admire 8 conduct4' ,see 8 n>rative 9 *4 xxiv4 ,! au?or ( 8 life 9 ! ,dict4 ( ,ant4 /yles x #8! be/ ?+ he c\ld h done1 if 8 m>* into ! int]ior ( ,p]sia1 _h be5 dictat$ by absolute necessity4' ,sett+ ^! hypo!ses aside1 & look+ only at ! actual result1 we may fairly ?9k t ! ,*ri/ian int]pretation ( ! facts1 ev5 if ov]-/rongly express$1 is ! tru]4 #ig - ,he "h ref]s to ,josephus ,antiq4 v4 *4 iv4 #ih - ,! "n giv5 9 ! ,hebrew is ,rama? ,lehi1 :i* means1 #8! hill or lift+ up ( ! jaw-bone4' ,s4 ,ambrose int]prets x bel[ #8maxillae int]fectionem4' ,he w\ld seem to be "h sugge/+ a ,greek etymology4 ,! ,b5$ict9e note sugge/s t ! "n ,agon is a confusion on 8 "p f ! ^w 9 ,josephus4 #ii - ,! words #8quasi 9 cubitum intexti' are probably f ! ,old ,lat9 ,v]sion ( ! ,bible4 ,field1 on ,orig5's ,hexapla 9 loc4 7,judg4 xvi4 #ac47 m5tions t "s ,,mss ( ,,lxx read or 1 :i* may v well h be5 translat$ by "s su* words z ! above1 9 ! ,old ,lat9 ,v]sion :i* ,s4 ,ambrose us$4 #ajj - ,! expression #8pr9cipes virtutum' seems to be a phrase f ! ,old ,te/am5t4 ,9 ! ,vulgate we f9d #8rex virtutum' ,ps4 lxvii1 7lxviii4 ,e4,v47 #ac1 :]e ! ,e4,v4 has #8k+s ( armies1' & 9 ,judi? xiv4 #ag 7#ai ,e4,v47 #8,quod quum audiss5t pr9cipes virtutis ,assyriorum1' & 9 #a ,macc4 v4 #ef4 #8,az>ias pr9ceps virtutis4' ,! #8comites consi/oriani' =m$ a sort ( cab9et 7consi/orium7 or privy c\ncil to ! ,emp]or4 ,! ,b5$ict9e ,editors take #8pr9cipes virtutum' z mean+ ! ,magi/ri militum1 b ! abs5ce ( any conjunction is aga9/ ?is4 #aja - ,?is mu/ mean ! ,prfectus prtorio ,itali1 "o ( ! f\r great ,vic]oys1 "u :om ! ,dioceses ( ! ,empire 7 plac$4 ,he 0 supreme ov] all ,italy1 & ! c\ntries nor? ( x to ! ,danube1 & ! we/]n "p ( ! nor? ( ,africa4 ,he _h "u him ?ree ,dioceses1 conta9+ ?irty ,prov9ces4 #ajb - ,! title giv5 !m is #8,decani4' ,!y seem to h be5 some?+ l ! lictors ( ! great (fic]s ( /ate "u ! republic4 #ajc - ,^! #8vela' or hang+s 7 a tok5 t ! build+ 0 claim$ = ! #8fiscus1' or private prop]ty ( ! ,emp]or4 ,gibbon 9 8 gr& way says1 #8! spl5did canopy & hang+s ( ! royal seat 7 arrang$ 9 ! cu/om>y mann]1' b1 z is notic$ by ! writ] ( ! ,life ( ,s4 ,ambrose 9 ,dict4 ( ,*ri/ian ,biog4 x is cle> f ! sequel ( ! n>rative 7see #bj7 t !y 7 outside1 n inside ! ,*ur*4 #ajd - ,! words 9 ! orig9al are #8missam fac]e4' ,pr(4 ,bright 9 8 ,hi/ory notes t ?is is #8! e>lie/ in/ance1 app>5tly1 ( ?is t]m be+ us$ = ! ,eu*>i/ic s]vice4' #aje - #8,! introduction ( b>b>ians into ! ,roman armies became e day m univ]sal1 m necess>y1 & m fatal4 ,! mo/ d>+ ( ! ,scy?ians1 ( ! ,go?s1 & ( ! ,g]mans1 7 enroll$ n only 9 ! auxili>ies ( _! respective nations1 b 9 ! legions !mselves1 & among ! mo/ di/+ui%$ ( ! ,palat9e troops4' 7,gibbon1 *4 xvii47 ,! ,go?s 7 ,arians4 ,x 0 mu* ab\t ?is "t t ,ulfilas1 ! apo/le ( ! ,go?s1 made 8 fam\s translation ( ! ,bible into ,go?ic4 ,see ,bright's ,hi/4 ( ! ,*ur* p4 #aeg4 #ajf - ,?is is ! ,vulgate r5d]+ ( #8,at ,salem is ,8 ,tab]nacle4' #ajg - ,on ! high rank & great influ5ce ( ! ,prpositus cubiculi1 or ,gr& ,*amb]la91 see ,gibbon *4 xvii4 ,!y rank$ ) ! ,prfecti prtorio & o!r highe/ (fic]s ( /ate z ,illu/res4 ,see note on ,lett4 xvii4 #a4 #ajh - ,a reply ( ,val5t9ian ! #a/ to "s ,bi%ops ( ! ,hellespont & ,bi?ynia1 :o dem&$ p]mission to meet #8to am5d ! doctr9e ( ! fai?1' is giv5 by ,sozom54 7vi4 #g47 ,8 words are1 #8,x is n lawful = me1 z a layman1 to busy myself ab\t su* matt]s z ^!3 let ! ,bi%ops1 ^: bus9ess x is1 meet by !mselves :]ev] !y w4' ,to ! same effect are ! words ( 8 :i* ,!odoret reports1 7iv4 #f47 :5 bidd+ ! ,bi%ops ( ! prov9ce elect a successor to ,aux5tius4 ,he bids !m *oose a fit p]son1 #8t we also1 :o rule ! empire1 may s9c]ely b[ our heads to him1 & welcome 8 repro(s1 7=1 be+ m51 we _c b /umble17 z a rem$ial discipl9e4' ,:at law is ref]r$ to is unc]ta94 ,! ,b5$ict9e ,editors1 aft] m5tion+ "s :i* _h be5 sugge/$ #8?9k x m probable t ! law ref]r$ to is n extant4' #aji - ,gibbon 7*4 xxv47 9 8 "* ( ,val5t9ian says1 #8,9 ! "t ( ,julian he provok$ ! dang] ( disgrace by ! contempt :i* he publicly express$ = ! reign+ religion4' ,! /ory is told by ,!od4 ,eccles4 ,hi/4 iii4 #af4 ,val5t9ian 0 9 (ficial att5dance on ! ,emp]or ,julian on "o occasion :5 he w5t to ! temple ( ,=tune to p]=m rites4 #8,on ei!r side ( ! door 7 /ation$ att5dants1 :o spr9kl$ all :o came 9 ) lu/ral wat] to purify !m1 z !y believ$4 ,:5 "s ( ! drops fell on 8 cloak1 ,val5t9ian /ruck ! att5dants ) 8 fi/1 say+ t he 0 defil$ n purifi$ by !m4' ,= ?is he 0 dismiss$ f ! c\rt1 & s5t to a solit>y g>rison4 ,! same /ory is told ) slight v>iations by ,sozom54 ,hi/4 vi4 #f4 #aaj - ,he is allud+ to 8 own election4 #aaa - ,?is is true ( ! fir/ decision ( ! ,c\ncil1 b z ,s4 ,ambrose says1 #8x end$ badly1' = ! ,bi%ops 7 inveigl$ into accept+ a less or?odox =mula4 ,see ,pr(4 ,bright's ,hi/4 p4 #id1 #ih4 #aab - ,s4 ,ambrose "h delicately alludes to ! s]vice he _h r5d]$ to ,val5t9ian 9 go+ on 8 behalf to ! c\rt ( ! usurp] ,maximus aft] ! dea? ( ,gratian1 :i* is ref]r$ to 9 ,lett] xxiv4 #aac - #8,?is 0 n s great an inconv5i5ce to !m z might appe> at fir/ sight1 = ! e>ly ,basilicas 7 n unlike ! hea!n temples1 or our own collegiate *apels1 t is1 "p ( a range ( build+s1 :i* conta9$ ! lodg+s ( ! ecclesia/ics1 & =m$ a =tress 9 !mselves1 :i* c\ld easily be blockad$ ei!r f )9 or )\t4' ,newman4 ,*4 ( ! ,fa!rs4 p4 #bb4 #aad - ,! words #8cu/odiam' & #8amisit1' are repeat$ by ,s4 ,ambrose f ! =m] "p ( ! s5t5ce4 #8,amisit' z appli$ "h recalls ! ,psalmi/'s expression1 #8,ha? ,god =gott5 to be graci\s8' ,ps4 lxxvii4 #i4 #aae - ,?is ref]s to a /ory ?us rec\nt$ 9 ,paul9us' ,life ( ,s4 ,ambrose *4 #ab1 #8,among _m :o tri$ to =ce ,s4 ,ambrose into exile1 b ?r\gh ,god's protection fail$ ( _! purpose1 "o ,eu?ymius m hapless ?an ! re/1 0 /irr$ to su* a pit* ( fr5zy t he hir$ a h\se close to ! ,*ur*1 & !re kept a c>riage1 t he might ! m readily c>ry (f ,ambrose into exile1 by seiz+ him & putt+ him 9 ! c>riage4 ,b 8 wick$ness fell ^u 8 own pate1 7,ps4 vii4 #g47 = t v day ye>1 he 0 himself put into ! c>riage & f ! same h\se 0 c>ri$ into exile1 confess+ t x 0 by ! j judgm5t ( ,god t 8 wick$ness _h recoil$ on himself1 & he 0 c>ri$ into exile 9 ! v *>iot :i* he _h prep>$ = ! ,bi%op4 ,& ! ,bi%op did mu* to com=t him1 by giv+ him money1 & o!r necess>ies4' #aaf - ,! ^w is #8curiales4' ,see ,footnote #ha on ,lett4 xviii4 ,to ! au?orities !re ref]r$ to add ,b+h4 ,antiq4 iv1 #d1 #d1 :]e ,go?(r$'s enum]ation ( _! duties is giv5 9 full 9 ! notes4 #aag - ,ze*4 v4 #a ,e4,v4 a fly+ roll4 ,vulg4 volum5 volans4 #aah - i4 e4 by caus+ !m to commit sacrilege4 #aai - ,!re is a play "h on ! ^w #8a]>ios1' z connect$ ) #8a]>ium' ! treasury4 ,! a]>ii 7 ! l[e/ class ( p at ,rome1 & s ,s4 ,ambrose calls ! #8paup]es ,*ri/i' 8 a]>ii1 :ile at ! same "t !y are ! treasures ( ! ,*ur*4 #abj - ,s4 ,augu/9e m5tions 9 8 ,confessions 7ix4 #g47 ,s4 ,ambrose's introduction bo? ( ,hymns & *ant+ dur+ ?is p]iod ( trial4 #8,!n 0 x fir/ in/itut$ t1 aft] ! mann] ( ! ,ea/]n ,*ur*es1 ,hymns & ,psalms %\ld be sung1 le/ ! p %\ld wax fa9t ?r\gh ! t$i\sness ( sorr[2 & f t day to ?is ! cu/om is reta9$1 div]s1 yea1 almo/ all ,?y ,congregations ?r\gh\t o!r p>ts ( ! _w foll[+ h]e94' ,oxf4 ,transl4 ,he speaks 9 ! same passage ( ! behavi\r ( ! p3 #8,! dev\t p kept wat* 9 ! ,*ur*1 ready to die ) _! ,bi%op ,?y s]vant4' ,he also dwells on ! effect produc$ on himself1 ^! ev5ts happ5+ %ortly be=e 8 conv]sion4 #8,h[ did ,i weep 9 ,?y ,hymns & ,canticles1 t\*$ to ! quick by ! voice ( ,?y sweet-attun$ ,*ur*6 ,! voices fl[$ into m9e e>s1 & ! ,tru? di/ill$ into m9e he>t1 :5ce ! affections ( my devotion ov]fl[$1 & te>s ran d[n1 & happy 0 ,i !re94' ,ib4 ix4 #f4 ,x is q possible t "s ( ! twelve ,hymns1 ackn[l$g$ by ! ,b5$ict9e ,editors z g5u9e1 7 !n fir/ sung4 ,among !m are ! well-kn[n #8,aet]na ,*ri/i mun]a1' #8,aet]ne r]um ,conditor1' #8,deus ,creator omnium1' & o!rs1 ^: /ra9s are n[ famili> 9 ,engli% v]sions4 #aba - ,?is is said to be ! ,*ur* n[ call$ #8,s4 ,ambrose ! great]4' ,! ,roman ,*ur* is ! "o call$ 9 ! previ\s lett] ! #8,new ,basilica1' & also ! ,*ur* ( ! ,apo/les4 ,x 0 probably call$ #8,romana' f be+ ne> ! ,porta ,romana4 #abb - ,s4 ,augu/9e says t x 0 reveal$ to him 9 a dream4 #abc - ,^! 7 1 or p]sons possess$ by evil spirits4 ,on !m see ,b+h4 ,antiq4 iii4 #d1 #f4 ,! lay+ on ( h&s 0 "p ( ! rite ( exorcism4 #abd - ,! text /&s #8arrip]etur urna1' nor is !re any v>iation ( ,,mss4 not$4 ,b x seems absolutely necess>y to read #8una4' ,an #8urna' c\ld h no?+ to d ) ! matt]4 ,x might hold a%es1 b surely n ! bones ( two m5 ( m>vell\s size4 ,! hi/ories f\nd$ on ! lett] all tacitly adopt ! em5dation1 & speak ( #8a woman among ! possess$4' ,see ,fleury4 ,b4 xviii4 #df4 ,tillemont 9 ,vit4 #abe - n[ ( ,s4 ,vitalis & ,s4 ,agricola ,fleury p4 #ajd4 ,eng4 ,tr4 #abf - ,?is is di/9ctly ass]t$ by ,s4 ,augu/9e 9 all ! ?ree passages ref]r$ to 9 ! ,introduction4 #abg - ,! ^w is #8,enneacaidecat]is4' ,mr4 ,h5sley rem>ks 9 8 article on ,ea/]1 #8,x has be5 (t5 /at$ t ! ,c\ncil e/abli%$ a p>ticul> cycle1 t ( n9ete5 ye>s1 b ?is is a mi/ake4' #abh - #8,nam incipit esse contr>ium4' ,accord+ to ,ducange #8incipio' is us$ 9 late ,lat9 9 ! s5se ( ! ,greek v]b 1 & "h1 z x w\ld seem1 ) ! =ce ) :i* t v]b is s (t5 us$ z equival5t to #8x is likely' or #8x is sure' t su* & su* is ! case3 see ,lidd4 & ,scott4 1 ii4 #c1 #d4 #abi - ,an allusion to ,virg4 ,georg41 #a1 #bgf4 ,ipsa dies alios alio d$it ord9e luna ,felices op]um2 qu9tam fuge1 etc4 #acj - ,days imm$iately foll[+ ! ,kal5ds1 ,nones or ,ides1 consid]$ unlucky by ! ,romans4 ,see ,a4 ,gellius1 v4 #ag4 ,:at ! #8,egyptian days' 7 is n asc]ta9$4 #aca - ,?is is ! ord9>y phrase = ! day ( ! lun> mon?4 ,see ,bright ,e>ly ,engl4 ,*4 ,hi/4 p4 #aie4 #acb - ,s4 ,ambrose's ,lat9 is #8m5sis novorum4' ,! ,,lxx has 4 ,! ,vulgate #89 m5se nov>um frugum4' #acc - bitt] h]bs ,e4,t4 ,ex4 xii4 #h4 #acd - ,! ,era ( ,diocletian 0 ! preval5t "o at ?is "t1 & till ! g5]al adoption ( ! ,*ri/ian ,era1 :i* did n become e/abli%$ until ! #h? ,c5tury4 ,see ,mr4 ,h5sley's article #8,era' 9 ,dict4 ( ,*ri/4 ,antiq4 ,he gives !re ! rule = r$uc+ ! ,era ( ,diocletian1 ! epo* ( :i* is ,aug4 #bi? ,a4,d4 #bhd1 to ! ,*ri/ian ,era1 viz4 to add #bhc ye>s & #bdj days to ! giv5 date ( ,diocletian's ,era4 ,accord+ to ?is ! ,ea/] ( ! #hi? ye> ( ,diocletian w\ld be ,a4,d4 #cgc1 & t ( ! #icrd w\ld be ,a4,d4 #cgg4 ,! #8times lately pa/' w\ld probably ref] to ,a4,d4 #chc1 :51 z may be se5 by ! ,table1 ! #8f\rte5? moon' fell on a ,sunday4 #ace - ,!re is a slight error "h4 ,! int]val is #cb days1 n #ca4 #acf - ,!re is "s unc]ta9ty ab\t ! read+ "h4 ,! orig9al read+ 9 ! text 0 #8bi5nium1' &1 z ?is cle>ly did n agree ) ! facts ! ,b5$ict9e ,editors adopt$ a sugge/ion t #8bi5nium' 0 a mi/ak5 r5d]+ ( a ,,ms4 :i* _h #8vi-ennium4' ,b ! p]iod ( #f ye>s w\ld n be precise1 z ! ye> ref]r$ to mu/ be ,a4,d4 #cgi1 7see table17 :i* w\ld be sev5 ye>s be=e4 #acg - ,! precise words are n f\nd 9 ei!r ( ^! passages4 #ach - 9 ha/e ,e4,t4 #aci - aga9/ all ! gods ( ,egypt ,e4,t4 #adj - ,?is w\ld seem to be n q correct4 ,mr4 ,h5sley rem>ks t 9 ,a4,d4 #cfj4 ,ea/] day 0 on ,april #bcrd b t ! #8f\rte5? moon' ( t ye> 0 a ,monday & n on a ,sunday4 ,! "q is discuss$ 9 ,idel] ,*ronol4 vol4 ,,ii4 p4 #bed-beg4 #ada - i4 e4 z ,bi%op4 #adb - ,! ,ju?ungi 7 a ,g]man tribe settl$ on ! nor? bank ( ! ,danube1 9 :at is n[ ,au/ria ,prop] & ,moravia4 ,x is unc]ta9 :e!r !y 71 z ,ammianus ,m>cell9us describes !m1 a sept ( ! ,alemanni1 or :e!r !y 7 ,go?s4 ,x has be5 sugge/$ t ! "n is only ano!r =m ( ,go?i or ,go?ones1 7,dict4 ( ,antiq47 ,! want ( a detail$ & accurate hi/ory ( ^! times1 :i* are j beyond ! range ( ,ammianus1 makes x difficult to make out cle>ly ! allusions :i* ,s4 ,ambrose "h makes4 ,tillemont expla9s !m ?us1 #8,bauton see+ ! ,ju?ungan ,alemanni ravag+ ,rhaetia1 :ile ! ,roman soldi]s 7 engag$ 9 gu>d+ ! passes ( ! ,alps aga9/ ,maximus1 summon$ ! ,huns & ,alans to make w> on !m4 ,^! tribes accord+ly pillag$ ! t]ritories ( ! ,alemanni up to ! fronti]s ( ,gaul4 ,b on ,maximus compla9+ t !y _h be5 br\ght aga9/ him1 ,val5t9ian1 to deprive him ( any pretext = break+ (f ! peace1 induc$ !m to retire 9 ! mid/ ( _! victories by pres5ts ( money4' ,he also consid]s t ! reason :y ! ,ju?ungi came to pillage ,rhaetia t ye> 0 ! extraord9>y f]tility1 & t x is ?is invasion to :i* allusion is made 9 ,lett] xxiv1 #ba1 :]e ,s4 ,ambrose says t ,rhaetia ,secunda #8drew d[n an enemy on h]self by h] abundance4' #adc - ,s4 ,ambrose means ,maximus' bro!r4 #add - ,he seems to mean t pity = ! dead %\ld move him to less h>% treatm5t4 ,b p]haps ! ^w #8tuam' may h dropp$ out1 & we %\ld read #8tu tuam causam consid]a1' #8d y consid] y\r own case4' #ade - ,x seems necess>y "h to read #8allegabis' = #8allegabas1' z ! pa/ t5se w\ld be unmean+4 #adf - ,cabillonum is ! anci5t "n ( ,*lons-sur-,sane4 #adg - ,he ref]s to ! ,bi%ops ,idacius & ,i?acius1 :o _h induc$ ,maximus to put ,priscillian & o!rs ( 8 p>ty to dea?1 9 spite ( ! remon/rances ( ,s4 ,m>t91 :o urg$ ,maximus to be cont5t ) _! hav+ be5 condemn$ by ecclesia/ical s5t5ce4 ,priscillian #8_h adopt$ a /range comp\nd ( v>i\s errors1' 7,pr(4 ,bright ,hi/4 p4 #afj47 *iefly ,mani*ean4 ,!re is a full acc\nt ( ,maximus' deal+s ) !m 9 ,fleury1 xviii4 #bi1 #cj4 ,newman's ,transl4 vol4 #a1 p4 #ff-fi4 ,s4 ,ambrose 9 ,lett] xxvi4 condemns ! conduct ( ^! ,bi%ops1 & ! appeal to ! civil sword 9 ,ecclesia/ical cases1 9 /ill /rong] t]ms4 #adh - ,! ,b5$ict9e ,editors consid] him to be ref]r+ to ! ,novatians4 #adi - ,s4 ,ambrose's ,lat9 is #8scribe hoc viros abdicatos4' ,! ,vulg4 has #8scribe virum i/um /]ilem4' ,! ,,lxx4 4 #aej - abdicati4 #aea - ,fleury rem>ks on ?is1 #8,we mu/ rememb] t ! canonical p5ances inflict$ = great crimes 7 at t "t s v sev]e1 t !y 7 equal to a rigor\s puni%m5t4' #aeb - ,see ,footnote #adg on ,lett] xxiv4 #aec - ,s4 ,ambrose makes ! same /atem5t aga91 ,de ,_s4 iii4 #ag4 #8,x is important !n to notice :]e ! ,"l ma9ta9$ ?is argum5t1 = (t-times ,8 oracles d]ive _! value f ! quality ( ! place :]e ,he 04' #aed - nevel4 #aee - ,^! words are n 9 ! ,heb4 ,9 ,,lxx !y take ! place ( ! half-hom] ( b>ley1 4 ,s4 ,ambrose comb9es bo?4 #aef - ,x 0 said j aft]w>ds1 if ! /ory ( ! woman tak5 9 adult]y be 9 its "r place1 :i* is d\btful4 #aeg - ,leah means #8we>i$1' & ! "n is suppos$ to ref] to h] #8t5d]ness' or weakness ( eyes4 7,g54 xxix4 #af74 ,s4 ,ambrose gives a mi/ak5 mean+ to ! "n ,ra*el1 :i* really means #8ewe4' #aeh - ,s4 ,ambrose (t5 gives ?is exposition ( ! "n #8,%e*em4' #aei - ,isaac means #8laught]4' ,g54 xxi4 #f4 #afj - ,he is "h ref]r+ to ,virg4 ,ecl4 #e1 #gg4 ,dumque ?ymo pascuntur apes1 dum rore cicadae4 #afa - ,"h aga9 he is ?9k+ ( ,virg4 ,georg4 #c1 #cbh4 ,et cantu qu]ulae rump5t arbu/a cicadae4 #afb - ,"h aga9 ,s4 ,ambrose is ?9k+ ( ,virg4 ,georg4 #b1 #aed4 ,squameus 9 spiram tractu se colligit anguis4 #afc - ,p]haps quot$ f memory f ,s4 ,john iv4 #bf4 #afd - #8,v]i vana4' ,?is is simply "o ( ! ,virgilian expressions ( :i* ,s4 ,ambrose is s full4 ,x is tak5 f ,a54 x4 #fcj1 ,nunc manet insontem gravis exitus1 aut ego v]i ,vana f]or4 #afe - ,! ,engl4 ,v]s4 is #8,prep>e w>1 wake up ! mighty m54' ,! ,vulg4 #8,sanctificate bellum1 suscitate robu/os4' #aff - ,?is ref]s to ,ps4 xix4 #e4 :]e ! sun1 t rejoice? z a giant to run 8 c\rse1 is usually int]pret$ by ! ,fa!rs ( ! ,messiah4 ,x 0 a v fav\rite ?\ght ) ,s4 ,ambrose4 ,9 8 ,hymn #8,de ,adv5tu ,dom9i' he adapts ! language ( ! ,psalm to x 9 words ( beautiful simplicity1 ,proc$it e ?alamo suo1 ,pudoris aul regi ,gem9 ,gigas sub/anti ,alacris ut currat viam4 ,egressus ,ejus a ,patre1 ,regressus ,ejus ad ,patrem1 ,excursus usque ad ,inf]os1 ,recursus ad s$em ,dei4 ,9 ! ,de ,inc>n4 *4 v4 he gives a full] explanation4 #8,him ! ,prophet ,daniel describes z a ,giant1 because be+ ( a tw(old nature1 ,he p>take? 9 "o ,p]son bo? ( ! ,godhead & ( a human ,body1 & exult$ 9 go+ =? z a ,bridegroom f ,8 *amb]1 l a ,giant1 to run ,8 c\rse4 ,he is ,bridegroom ( ! s\l z be+ ! ,^w1 ,he is a ,giant ( e>? because ,he fulfill$ all ! duties ( our daily life1 &1 ?\gh ,he 0 ev] ! et]nal ,god1 took ^u ,him ! ,my/]y ( ! ,inc>nation4' #afg - ,! ,engli% ,v]sion has #8,! p>tridge sitte? on eggs & hat*e? !m n4' ,s4 ,ambrose is ref]r+ to #aa ( ! prec$+ ,lett]1 :]e he applies ! text to ,satan4 ,he makes ! same application ( x 9 ,lett] xlvi4 #ad4 #afh - p]d5do4 #afi - contr>ius4 #agj - judicio4 #aga - judicio4 #agb - judicium4 #agc - #8,cornici oculum effod]e' 0 a famili> ,lat9 prov]b = ov]com+ craft ) craft4 ,see ,cic4 pro ,mur4 #aa1 pro ,flacco1 #bj4 #agd - primitivus4 #age - primog5itus4 #agf - ,horontianus appe>s to h be51 l ,ir5u1 a pupil ( ,s4 ,ambrose1 & to h be5 orda9$ by him1 & to h be51 z ! ,b5$ict9e ,editors say1 #8,9 cl]icorum contub]nio educatus ab infantia4' ,no?+ m is kn[n ( him4 ,see ,lett] lxx4 #be4 #agg - 4 #agh - propria corporis4 #agi - ,sun1 ,e4 ,v4 ,sol1 ,vulg4 #ahj - primitias4 #aha - primog5ita4 #ahb - ,! diff]5ce 9 ! orig9al is only ! punctuation2 9 ! fir/ case1 #8,nam quod videt quis quid1 et sp]at3' 9 ! second1 #8,nam quod videt quis1 quid et sp]at8' #ahc - ,s4 ,ambrose is evid5tly ref]r+ to 8 mission to ,maximus1 & ! p]secution ( ,ju/9a4 #ahd - ,!re is ano!r read+ ( sev]al ,,mss41 #8et ille pr(ecto gemitus1' :i* seems to (f] a bett] s5se1 #8& t groan+ is inde$ truly unutt]able1 etc4' #ahe - ,canaan4 ,e4,v4 #ahf - ,! ,vulgate has1 #8,trahitur autem sapi5tia de occultis4' ,! ,e4,v4 is1 #8,! price ( wisdom is above rubies4' #ahg - ,?is is ref]r$ by ! ,b5$ict9e ,editors to ,prov4 xxii4 #g4 b x does n agree ) ei!r ! ,sept4 or ,vulgate4 #ahh - is ins]t$ 9 a few ,,mss1 & ,spiritus is 9 ! ,vulgate4 #ahi - ,! /ory ( ,calanus & ,alex&] is relat$ 9 ,arian vii4 #b4 ,x is also m briefly allud$ to by ,plut>*4 ,alex4 #fe4 ,nei!r writ] m5tions ?is lett]4 #aij - vibulam9a4 ,gr4 4 #aia - i4 e4 ! ?ree *ildr5 9 ! furnace4 #aib - ,s4 ,ambrose is "h imitat+ ! consolation (f]$ by ,s]4 ,sulpicius to ,cic]o on ! dea? ( 8 daught]4 ,see ,ep4 ad ,div4 iv1 #e1 #d4 #aic - di/9xi/i ei4 #aid - #8,ori5s' or #8! ,ea/' 0 ! title ( ! great civil #8diocese' :i* includ$ ,syria1 ,pale/9e1 ,cilicia1 ,cyprus1 ,mesopotamia1 & "s adjac5t di/ricts1 & correspond$ to ! ,patri>*ate ( ,antio* 9 ! ecclesia/ical division4 ,x 0 orig9ally "u "o *ief call$ #8,comes ori5tis1' b x w\ld appe> f ?is passage1 z is ass]t$ by ,go?(r$1 t ! civil & milit>y functions _h be5 divid$1 & !re 7 n[ two (fic]s1 #8,comes ori5tis milit>ium p>tium1' & #8,comes ori5tis civilium p>tium4' ,! subject is some:at obscure4 #aie - ,call9icum 0 9 ,osrho5e1 a "n giv5 to ! nor?-we/]n "p ( ,mesopotamia4 #aif - ,socrates1 ,b4 v4 *4 #ac41 m5tions t ,nect>ius' h\se 0 burnt by ! ,arian p>ty 9 ! same ye> 9 :i* ?is lett] 0 writt54 #aig - ,see a note 9 ,newman's ,fleury1 p4 #afj4 #aih - ,&raga?ius1 :o comm&$ a fleet 9 ,maximus' int]e/ expect+ ,!odosius to come to ,italy by sea4 #aii - ,! ,b5$ict9e editors say #8tota hc p]icope 9 uno ,cod4 ,reg4 desid]atur3 =te non male4' ,x is difficult to elicit any s5se f x4 #bjj - ,siscia1 n[ ,sissek1 0 a l>ge t[n 9 upp] ,pannonia1 on ! s\? bank ( ! ,save4 ,petavio1 n[ ,pettau1 0 on ! ,drave4 ,x seems likely t #89 ,sicilia' %\ld be omitt$1 z be+ only a false mean+ = #8,sciscia4' ,!re is no m5tion ( ,sicily be+ 9 any way connect$ ) ! w>4 ,b see ,tillemont1 ,!od4 art4 xlv4 #bja - ,s4 ,ambrose is quot+ f memory & slightly v>ies ! facts f ! n>rative 9 book ( ,judges4 #bjb - ,see a le>n$ note 9 ,newman's ,fleury vol4 #a p4 #afb1 on ! exemption ( ! ,cl]gy f municipal (fices1 comp>e also ,lett] xviii4 #ad1 & ! note !re4 #bjc - i4 e4 ! ,c\nt ( ! ,ea/4 #bjd - ,?is ref]s to ! fam\s s$ition at ,antio*1 :5 ! mob1 enrag$ at ! imposition ( new taxes1 ov]?rew ! ,emp]or's /atues1 & dragg$ !m ?r\gh ! city4 ,aft] a p]iod ( susp5se1 dur+ :i* ,s4 ,*ryso/om prea*$ ! ,homilies on ! ,/atues1 ,!odosius1 :o _h at fir/ be5 viol5tly enrag$1 s5t !m a free p>don4 ,?is 0 9 ! previ\s ye>4 #bje - i4 e4 ( ,maximus4 #bjf - spiritum4 #bjg - sacram5tum4 #bjh - refrig]at4 #bji - ,! ,lat9 title is #8,magi/] equitum et p$itum4' ,:5 ! ,prfecti ,prtorio became civil r ?an milit>y (fic]s1 ! *ief comm& ( ! armies 0 transf]r$ to two high (fic]s1 call$1 "o #8,magi/] equitum1' & ! o!r #8,magi/] p$itum4' ,:5 ! empire 0 divid$ ^! became f\r1 & ev5tually ! numb] 0 increas$ to eight1 :o 7 all call$ #8,magi/ri equitum et p$itum4' ,see ,gibbon *4 xvii4 #c4 #baj - i4 e4 ! #8,comes ,ori5tis1' "u ^: jurisdiction ! matt] 01 & :o _h s5t ! report to ! ,emp]or4 ,see ,lett4 xl4 #f4 #baa - sospitatis indicio4 #bab - ,?is s5t5ce z x /&s 9 ! text is incomplete1 ! #8quia' hav+ no correlative4 ,! #8at v]o quia' seems l #8at enim' 9 ,classical ,lat91 or p]haps ! #8quia' %\ld be omitt$4 #bac - ,see ,lett] xix1 #g4 ,s4 ,ambrose 9 ,de ,abraham ,b4 #a4 c4 #i1 #ic alludes to ! use ( ! veil 9 ,*ri/ian m>riages4 #bad - ,?is "n appe>s 9 ! reply ( ! ,milan ,synod z ,plot9us1 :i* is probably ! true =m4 #bae - ,!re are ?ree laws 9 ! code ( ,!odosius direct$ aga9/ ! ,mani*ees1 "o ( ! ye> #cgb ,a4,d4 :i* =bade !m to hold assemblies1 "o ( #chi ,a4,d4 & "o ( #cia ,a4,d4 ord]+ _! bani%m5t4 ,x is probably ! second ( ^! t is ref]r$ to1 ?\gh ,go?(r$ ref]s x to ! ?ird1 9 :i* case ! date ( ! ,lett] mu/ be alt]$4 #baf - ,all ^! names except ,gem9ianus occur 9 ! li/ ( ,bi%ops pres5t at ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia4 ,see p4 #fj4 #bag - 4 #bah - ,?is :ole passage is full ( expressions borr[$ f ,virgil4 #bai - ,?is title seems "h to be appli$ especially to ! con/ellations ( ! ,pleiades & ,hyades1 ea* ( :i* consi/$ ( sev5 />s4 #bbj - ,see note on ,lett] xxvi4 #i4 #bba - morsus hom9um4 ,e4 ,v4 #8pr9cipal m54' #bbb - ,devoravit mors praeval5s4 ,! ,e4 ,v4 is1 #8,he w swall[ up dea? 9 victory4' ,! ,vulg4 has1 #8,praecipitabit mortem 9 sempit]num4' #bbc - ,! ^w #8vitae' is "h ins]t$ z necess>y to ! s5se1 & to ! accuracy ( ! quotation4 #bbd - 4 #bbe - dim9uit4 #bbf - ampliavit4 #bbg - ,?is agrees ) ! ,,lxx1 2 #bbh - specie4 #bbi - pu]um4 #bcj - #8,ecce ego mittam s]vum meum1 ,ori5s nom5 ,ejus4' ,vulg4 has #8,ecce ego adducam s]vum meum ,ori5tem4' #8,ori5s nom5 ,ejus' comes 9 v4 #ab4 #8,behold ,i w br+ =? my s]vant ! ,bran*4' ,! same ^w 9 ! orig9al is us$ also 9 ,is4 iv4 #b4 ,j]em4 xxiii4 #e4 xxiii4 #ae4 & 9 all ^? passages ! ,vulg4 r5d]s x by #8,g]m54' ,9 ! passages ( ,ze*4 & ,j]em4 ! ,,lxx4 h ! ^w 4 ,! ^w 9 ! orig9al means #8a spr\t' or #8%oot4' #bca - ,see ,lett] xxxii4 #a4 #bcb - ,he is quot+ f a lett] ( ,cic]o's4 ,ep4 ix4 #c4 ,longi subsellii1 ut no/] ,pompeius appellat1 judicatio et mora4 #bcc - ,he is "h quot+ f ,cic]o ,de (f4 iii4 #a1 :]e ,cic]o gives z a say+ ( ,scipio ,africanus1 on ! au?ority ( ,cato1 #8numquam se m9us otiosum esse quam quum otiosus1 nec m9us solum quam quum solus esset4' ,x is quot$ aga9 by ,s4 ,ambrose 9 ,de (f4 ,m94 iii4 #a1 #ajg4 #bcd - ,?is is ! read+ ( mo/ ,,mss1 accord+ to ! ,b5$ict9e ,editors4 ,&1 ?\gh ! connection ( ideas is some:at abrupt1 !y expla9 x to be1 t1 z ! gift ( fai? 0 be/[$ on ,abraham ! ,*aldean1 s ! gift ( prophecy 0 be/[$ on ,balaam4 ,all ! o!r ,editions h #8,balaam' in/ead ( #8,abraham'4 ,?is makes ! connection easi]1 b !n #8adscitur ad fidem' is /rangely appli$ to him1 & x c\ld only mean1 #8is employ$ to utt] ! tru?4' ,he might be call$ a ,*aldean z ! common "n among ! ,romans = ,ea/]n div9]s g5]ally4 #bce - ,! ,magi/] (ficiorum 0 a sort ( ,*ief ,secret>y ( /ate1 bo? = home & =eign affairs4 ,a summ>y ( 8 duties may be se5 9 ,gibbon *4 xvii1 iv1 #b4 ,x 0 ! influ5ce :i* ?is po/ gave him ov] ,!odosius :i* enabl$ ,ruf9us to /ir ! ,emp]or's passionat5ess to ! crime ( ,!ssalonica4 #bcf - ,! adjective ,portu5sis g5]ally ref]s to ! t[n call$ ,portus1 :i* grew up 9 ! times ( ! ,emp]ors on ! h>b\r ( ,o/ia4 ,x is probable !re=e t ! ref]5ce is to "s "w ( :i* ! p]son spok5 ( _h ! sup]9t5d5ce4 #bcg - ,z ,lake ,l>ius 0 sometimes call$ ,lacus ,comac9us 9 ! times ( ! ,emp]ors1 7,dict4 ( ,geogr4 voc4 ,comum47 x is probable t ! #8,comac9 rupes' 7 "s famili> rocks on its m>g94 ,! comp>ison to a bull is simply an adaptation ( ,virgil's #8,et faciem tauro propior1' ,georg4 iii4 #eh4 #bch - ,! ^w #8bonis' mu/ c]ta9ly "h be ins]t$ 9 ! text1 #8ut]que ali5ae magis ord9ationis vitiis quam suis bonis fretus1' z sugge/$ by ! ,b5$ict9e ,editors4 ,x occurs j bel[ 9 ! correspond+ s5t5ce1 #8suis potius bonis quam ali5o vitio def5di4' #bci - ,he is sometimes spok5 ( z ,bi%op ( ,nairsus 9 ,dacia ,m$it]ranea 7see ,note 9 p4 #fg47 b ,tillemont 7note #dc 9 ,life ( ,s4 ,ambrose7 has made x probable t !re 7 two ,bi%ops ( ! "n ( ,bonosus1 "o ( ,nairsus1 & ! o!r ( ,s>dica1 ! latt] ( :om is ! "o dealt ) by ! ,synod ( ,capua4 #bdj - ,he is ref]r+ to ! #8,memorial ( ,symma*us4' p4 #id4 ,! #8two petitions1' libellos duos1 are ,lett]s #ag & #ah4 #bda - ,he means t ! reason :y he decl9es all communication ) ,eug5ius1 :o wi%$ to secure 8 great political influ5ce on 8 side1 01 t he felt sure t ,eug5ius1 ?\gh at pres5t temporis+ ) bo? p>ties1 w\ld 9 ! end yield to ! pressure ( ! pagan p>ty1 & re/ore ! rev5ues to ! hea!n temples4 #8,extorqu5dum' is1 9 accordance ) late ,lat9 idiom1 a m]e future passive4 #bdb - confusus fu]it4 #bdc - confund>4 #bdd - ,see ,lett] xliv4 #i1 & note c !re4 #bde - comp>es4 #bdf - ,! argum5t "h turns on ! ,lat9 words4 #8,avunculus1' uncle1 is a m]e dim9utive ( #8avus1' gr&-fa!r2 & ! "o ^w #8neptis' is us$ bo? = niece & gr&-daught] )\t any di/9ction4 #bdg - ,! #8n' is ins]t$ accord+ to ! sugge/ion ( ! ,b5$ict9e ,editors4 ,!re seems a contradiction 9 t]ms )\t x4 #bdh - agnatio4 #bdi - agnatio4 #bej - cognatio4 #bea - #8,apices' "h & 9 #e und\bt$ly means #8a lett]4' #8,apex1' 9 late ,lat91 is us$ = a s+le lett] writt51 & #8apices' l #8lit]ae1' = a cont9u\s writ+4 ,aulus ,gellius 7xiii4 #cj1 #aj4 xvii4 #i1 #ab47 quot$ 9 ,:ite's ,diction>y1 uses ! phrase #8lit]>um apices1' & 9 ,cod4 ,j4 ii4 #h1 #f4 we f9d #8,augu/i apices' = #8! ,emp]or's rescripts4' #beb - ,!odoret1 v4 #bd4 gives a detail$ acc\nt ( ! ways 9 :i* ! special int]v5tion ( heav5 0 display$ 9 ,!odosius' campaign aga9/ ,eug5ius4 ,s4 ,aug4 ,de ,civ4 ,dei1 v4 #bf4 says t ,!odosius #8contra robu/issimum ,eug5ii ex]citum magis or&o quam f]i5do pugnavit1' &1 aft] m5tion+ /ories told by eye-witnesses ( ! manife/ int]v5tion ( ,god on 8 behalf1 quotes ! well-kn[n l9es ( ,claudian1 ,o nimium dilecte ,deo cui fundit ab antris olus armatas hyemes1 cui militat !r1 ,et conjurati v5iunt ad classica v5ti4 #bec - ,! ^w "h us$ is plural1 ,v5eti>um4 ,f ?is x has be5 argu$ t ?is lett] mu/ be ( lat] date ?an ,s4 ,ambrose's "t1 z ,v5eti is ! usual "n = ! city1 :i* 0 n f\nd$ till ! "t ( ,attila4 7,gibbon *4 xxxv4 vol4 iv4 p4 #bdb ed4 ,smi?47 ,b he c]ta9ly uses ! plural =m 9 ,lett] xviii4 #ba1 :i* is und\bt$ly 81 & !re=e1 z ,tillemont has po9t$ out1 no argum5t c be f\nd$ on ?is aga9/ ! pres5t lett]4 ,x is possible t "u ! plural =m he int5ds to include ,v5etia & ,hi/ria1 :i* are reckon$ toge!r z "o consul> prov9ce 9 ! civil division ( ! empire1 7see ,m>qu>dt's ,table1 9 ,smi?'s ,gibbon vol4 ii4 p4 #cae47 & also z "o ecclesia/ical prov9ce 9 ! ,ex>*ate ( ,milan1 7see ,b+ham ix4 #a1 #f47 ,by #8f9itimis ,itali p>tibus' he probably means ,flam9ia & ,pic5um ,annon>ium1 :i* 7 also includ$ 9 ! #8,diocese' ( ,italy & ,ex>*ate ( ,milan4 #bed - int5tio4 #bee - ,x is to be not$ t ,eusebius1 :o di$ 9 ,a4,d4 #cga1 0 n ! la/ ,bi%op ( ,v]cell1 b ,lim5ius1 ^: "n occurs among ! ,bi%ops :o took "p 9 ! ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia4 ,?is has also be5 made an argum5t aga9/ ,s4 ,ambrose's au?or%ip1 b !re does n seem mu* weight 9 x4 ,eusebius 0 mu* ! m fam\s man ( ! two1 & 8 tea*+ & example & ! memory ( 8 lab\rs & m>tyrdom are naturally appeal$ to by ,s4 ,ambrose4 #bef - ,^! 71 x appe>s1 foll[]s ( ,jov9ian4 ,see above1 ,introd4 to ,lett] ( ,siricius1 p4 #bhj4 #beg - reprobus4 #beh - reprobum4 #bei - ,no?+ is kn[n ( ?is man1 nor is ev5 ! "n c]ta91 z !re are _m v>i\s read+s4 ,! ,b5$ict9es sugge/ t x may mean ,philodemus1 :o is m5tion$ by ,diog4 ,la]t4 x4 #c4 z a foll[] ( ,epicurus1 & is also spok5 ( by ,cic]o1 ,de f94 #aa1 #ce4 & by ,horace1 ,sat4 #a1 #b1 #ba4 #bfj - sobrii e/ote4 ,vulg4 #bfa - ,no?+ is kn[n ( ,dem>*us1 :om ,s4 ,ambrose "h quotes4 ,! ,b5$ict9es sugge/ t x may be a mi/ake = ,h]m>*us1 :o 0 ,epicurus' successor z head ( 8 s*ool1 & :o wrote books 9 def5ce ( ! ,epicurean philosophy4 ,he is m5tion$ sev]al times by ,cic]o4 #bfb - ,?\gh ! s-call$ ,epicureans ( lat] days p]v]t$ 8 !ory to :at is g5]ally kn[n z ,epicureanism1 ,epicurus himself c]ta9ly did n mean by pleasure s5sual pleasure4 #8,pleasure 0 n ) him a mom5t>y & transitory s5sation1 b he conceiv$ x z some?+ la/+ & imp]i%able1 consi/+ 9 pure & noble m5tal enjoym5ts4' #8,he 0 a man ( pure simple & temp]ate habits4' ,dict4 ( ,biog4 9 voc4 ,vol4ii4 p4 #cd1 #ce4 #bfc - ,?is mu/ be ! s5se if we reta9 ! int]rogation4 ,if x is omitt$ ! passage w\ld mean1 #8,m5 !n are recall$ f t1 9 :i*' c41 i4 e41 x is pla9ly unfitt+ = m5 to d t1 9 :i* c4 #bfd - ,s4 ,ambrose is allud+ app>5tly to ,ezra proclaim+ & keep+ a fa/ to remove ,god's ang] aga9/ 8 p4 ,%\ld we n read #8memoriae' = #8memori8' ,ezra did re/ore ! ,scriptures to ! memory ( ! p1 b x does n appe> t he re/or$ !m f memory8 #bfe - ,sobrietatis inebrietas4 #bff - ,sola4 #bfg - ,m>y & ,miriam are really ! same "n1 ! =m] hav+ come ?r\gh ! ,greek =m 4 #bfh - laqueus4 #bfi - ,a rem9isc5ce ( ,virgil's1 ,ante expectatum positis /at 9 agm9e ca/ris4 ,georg4 iii4 #cdh4 #bgj - ,! read+ "h v>ies4 ,b54 has #89 ,concilio ,nica5i tractatus1' :i* may mean #8! ,c\ncil :i* made ! ,nic5e ,cre$1' 7= ! phrase #8,nica5us tractatus' z appli$ to ! ,cre$ see note #a on ,acts ( ,c\ncil ( ,aquileia47 ,ano!r read+ is #89 ,concilii ,nica5i tractatu1' & ano!r #89 ,concilio ,nica5o tractatus4' ,!re is a difficulty ab\t ,s4 ,ambrose's /atem5t1 z !re is no?+ on ! subject 9 ! ,canons ( ,nicaea4 ,! ,b5$ict9e editors1 aft] discuss+ o!r explanations1 sugge/ t ,s4 ,ambrose may h _h an inaccurate copy ( ! ,canons1 ) ! "o he "h quotes ins]t$ f "s o!r ,c\ncil4 ,"s unau!ntic docum5ts pr(ess+ to give ,nic5e regulations on ! subject are quot$ 9 ,dict4 ( ,*ri/ian ,antiq4 ,art4 ,digamy4 #bga - impressio4 #bgb - praescriptio4 #bgc - ,! mo/ conspicu\s in/ance 0 ,nect>ius4 ,see note #ed1 on ,lett] xiii4 #bgd - ,eusebius & ,dionysius ,bi%op ( ,milan 7 driv5 into exile by ! ,emp]or ,val5s1 because !y refus$ at ! ?ird ,c\ncil ( ,milan1 ,a4,d4 #cee1 to subscribe ! condemnation ( ,a?anasius4 ,!re is a brief b graphic acc\nt ( ! circum/ances 9 ,bright's ,hi/ory ( ! ,*ur*1 pages #gj-gc4 #bge - longaevi sup] t]ram4 #bgf - ,! expression #8aula regalis1' appli$ to ! ,"m ( our ,"l1 may be illu/rat$ f ,de ,in/it4 ,virg4 *4 xii4 #gi4 ,ipse ergo ,rex ,israel transivit hanc portam1 ipse ,dux s$it 9 ea1 qu&o ,v]bum c>o factum e/ et habitavit 9 nobis1 quasi ,rex s$5s 9 aula regali ut]i virg9alis4 ,comp>e also ! expression 9 ,s4 ,ambrose's ,hymn on ! ,nativity1 ,proc$it e ?alamo suo1 ,pudoris aula regia1 c4 #bgg - ,) ?is ,lett] beg9s :at ! ,b5$ict9es h call$ a second division ( ! ,lett]s1 conta9+ ^? :i* furni% no int]nal evid5ce ( _! date suffici5t to ju/ify _! be+ assign$ a place 9 *ronological ord]4 ,!y are arrang$ accord+ to _! matt]1 #a/1 ^? :i* conta9 expositions ( passages ( ,holy ,scripture1 7lxi-lxxv471 #bnd1 ^? :i* discuss z important1 & mo/ly doctr9al subjects1 7lxxvi-lxxxiii471 #crd1 a few brief lett]s ( ord9>y fri5dly int]c\rse1 7lxxxiv-xci47 #bgh - ,see note #bbb on ,lett] xliv4 #aj4 #bgi - ,:e!r ! true read+ "h be #8traditio' z ,b54 has1 or #8editio' z ,rom41 ! ref]5ce mu/ be to ! or v]sions :i* ,orig5 br\ght toge!r 9 8 ,hexapla1 ( :i* ! fif?1 ! six?1 & ! sev5?1 7= !re 0 a sev5?17 7 only kn[n by _! numb]s4 ,see ,art4 by ,tregelles on #8,anci5t ,v]sions1' 9 ,smi?'s ,dict4 ( ! ,bible1 vol4 iii4 p4 #afbc4 #bhj - a diebus saeculi4 #bha - ,saeculum4 #bhb - i4 e4 ! prie/hood4 cf4 #a ,tim4 iii4 #ac4 #bhc - ,be?lehem4 #bhd - in/itutis4 #bhe - ca/ellum4 #bhf - signify+ affliction2 "o humbl$ by affliction & s1 x 0 inf]r$1 br\ght to ob$i5ce4 #bhg - ,baehr on ,h]od4 ii4 #cg4 quotes ) app>5t approval ,wessel+'s op9ion t 9 fact1 ?\gh ,h]odotus does n expressly /ate x1 among ! ,egyptians only ! prie/s & ^? initiat$ 9 ! my/]ies receiv$ circumcision4 ,x is to ?is p]haps t ,s4 ,ambrose is "h allud+4 ,see also ! art4 on #8,circumcision' 9 ,smi?'s ,dict4 ( ! ,bible4 #bhh - confusus fu]it4 #bhi - subditus fiat4 ,vulg4 #bij - 9 ,*ri/o4 4 #bia - ,:y ?is lett]1 :i* pla9ly decl>es itself 9 ! fir/ section to be a sequel ( ! previ\s "o1 is address$ to a diff]5t "n1 x is difficult to say4 ,!re is a simil> difficulty ab\t ,lett] xxvi1 & possibly ! same solution may apply "h z is sugge/$ by ! ,b54 ,edd4 !re4 ,see ,introd4 to ,lett4 xxvi4 #bib - ,! phrase #8c]n]e h]$itatem' is a well-kn[n law-t]m1 mean+ lit]ally #8to decide to accept an inh]itance1' & !n #8to ent] ^u x4' ,b z ?is s5se w n agree ) ! context1 x seems necess>y to take #8c]n]e1' z ! ,b5$ict9e note does1 9 its common s5se ( #8to see4' #bic - ,! words seem to be a gloss on ,s4 ,paul's comp\nd 4 ,!y are n "p ( 8 text1 ?\gh ,s4 ,ambrose seems "h to be quot+ !m z if !y 74 #bid - laborat4 #bie - cl]os4 #bif - ,x seems necess>y to ! 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