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1JL ture wliicli I think might with great advantage be
pp. 15–15 · ≈ 2 min2mine, because they have failed to understand the rules here
pp. 15–15 · ≈ 2 min3understand what is here set do^\Ti, my answer is, that I am
pp. 16–16 · ≈ 3 min4Grace, and boast that they understand and can explain Scrip-
pp. 16–16 · ≈ 3 min5not strongly insist on them. For, as I am dealing with
pp. 17–17 · ≈ 3 min6» 2 Cor. xii. 2-4,
pp. 17–17 · ≈ 3 min7the prophet, and did not understand what he read, was not sent
pp. 18–18 · ≈ 3 min8divine illumination, understands the obscurities of Scripture,
pp. 19–19 · ≈ 3 min9he sees before him : he who teaches reading, does it that
pp. 19–21 · ≈ 7 min10things are learnt by means of signs. I now use tlie word
pp. 22–22 · ≈ 3 min11others which are to be used, others still which enjoy and use.
pp. 23–23 · ≈ 3 min12its own sake. To use, on the other hand, is to employ what-
pp. 23–23 · ≈ 3 min13the Son and the Holy Spirit, who are at the same time the
pp. 24–24 · ≈ 3 min14worthy way ? Nay, I feel that I have done nothing more
pp. 25–25 · ≈ 3 min15even by those who believe that there are other gods, and who
pp. 25–25 · ≈ 3 min16living, they only can form any conception of Him that is not
pp. 26–26 · ≈ 3 min17you know that a life of unchangeable wisdom is preferable to
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 3 min18truth which lives unchangeably, and since the triune God
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 3 min19had not Wisdom condescended to adapt Himself to our weak-
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 3 min20He appeared to mortal men in the form of mortal flesh, He
pp. 28–28 · ≈ 3 min21so this remedy took up sinners to heal and restore them.
pp. 29–29 · ≈ 3 min22shows us ; ^ and it is even called His spouse.^ His body, then,
pp. 30–30 · ≈ 3 min23Compare E]»h. i. 23 with Kom. xii. 5. ' Kcv. xix. 7, xxi.
pp. 30–30 · ≈ 3 min24whatsoever it should bind on earth might be bound in heaven,
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 3 min25which consists in the putting, away of former, habits and for-
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 3 min26begin lierc to be conformed to the truth, falls when the body
pp. 32–32 · ≈ 3 min27objects of enjoyment which we have spoken of as eternal and
pp. 32–32 · ≈ 3 min28look at the matter clearly, because no oue_ought to love even
pp. 32–32 · ≈ 3 min29ever, to be loved, but those only which are either united with
pp. 33–33 · ≈ 3 min30if it is able to lord it over its companions, tliat is, other men.
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 3 min31question was ever raised by any sect. But neither does any
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 3 min32spirit, make war upon their own body as if it were a natural
pp. 35–35 · ≈ 4 min33loving, that is, in what measure he may love himself so as to
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 3 min34every man should love liimself and his own body,—seeing, that
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 3 min35an unprejudiced estimate of things, and keeps his affections
pp. 37–37 · ≈ 3 min36you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special regard to
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 3 min37those to whom we render services, partly those who render
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 3 min38angels. For they are happy in the enjoyment of Him whom
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 3 min39"For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not
pp. 40–40 · ≈ 3 min40who ought to show to us, the offices of mercy is by right called a
pp. 40–40 · ≈ 3 min41that which we love for its own sake , and that nothing is a
pp. 41–41 · ≈ 3 min42For wdien we use objects, we do so with a view to the full
pp. 41–42 · ≈ 7 min43and the Word, by whom all things were made, had been made
pp. 43–43 · ≈ 3 min44tlie discussion about things, this is the sum : that we should
pp. 44–44 · ≈ 3 min45Scriptures, or any part of them, but puts such an interpreta-
pp. 44–44 · ≈ 3 min46the writer intended, goes astray, but not through any false-
pp. 45–45 · ≈ 3 min47swalljowed up in that perfect bliss to which we shall come :
pp. 46–46 · ≈ 3 min48love, and who keeps a iirm hold upon these, does not need
pp. 46–48 · ≈ 9 min49Natural signs are those which, apart from any intention or
pp. 49–49 · ≈ 3 min50living beings mutually exchange for the purpose of showing,
pp. 49–49 · ≈ 3 min51thoughts to one another^ some relate to the sense of sight, some
pp. 50–50 · ≈ 3 min52> John xii. 3-7 ; Mark xiv. 8. « Matt. ix. 20.
pp. 50–50 · ≈ 3 min53which brings a remedy for the terrible diseases of the human
pp. 51–51 · ≈ 3 min54and manifold obscurities and ambiguities, substitutino- one
pp. 51–51 · ≈ 3 min55aspect than if no such figure were drawn from the sacred books,
pp. 52–52 · ≈ 3 min56by the fear of God to seek the knowledge of His will, what He
pp. 53–53 · ≈ 4 min57upon this oT)ject shining from afar, and has felt that owing to
pp. 54–54 · ≈ 3 min58mentioned, for it is about it that I have set myself to speak
pp. 55–55 · ≈ 3 min59this judgment is to be exercised, is contained in the follow-
pp. 55–56 · ≈ 6 min60meek and pious disposition seek the will of God. And in pur-
pp. 57–57 · ≈ 3 min61the understanding of Scripture, if only readers were not care-
pp. 58–59 · ≈ 6 min62not well known, is deceived b}' an ambiguity in the original
pp. 60–60 · ≈ 3 min63is which the several translators endeavour to express, each
pp. 60–60 · ≈ 3 min64just in proportion as they are weak ; and they are weak just
pp. 61–61 · ≈ 3 min65wards. I am treating at joresent of uulcnown signs, of which,
pp. 62–62 · ≈ 3 min66is to be preferred to the others, for it keeps closer to the words
pp. 63–64 · ≈ 7 min67of them should chance to bring the reader to a stand-still,
pp. 65–65 · ≈ 3 min68obscure, as when we do not know the nature of the animals,
pp. 65–66 · ≈ 6 min69* John xxi. 11.
pp. 67–67 · ≈ 3 min70stition, which represent the nine Muses as daughters of Jupiter
pp. 68–68 · ≈ 3 min71so, still we ought not to give up music because of the super-
pp. 69–69 · ≈ 3 min72worshipping of idols are superstitious, pertaining as they do
pp. 70–70 · ≈ 3 min73practices, that are to be observed if any part of the body should
pp. 70–70 · ≈ 3 min74those who were called genethliaci, on account of their attention
pp. 71–71 · ≈ 3 min75fate of those who are born from such an observation, is a great
pp. 72–72 · ≈ 3 min76and briefest moment of time that separates the birth of twins,
pp. 73–73 · ≈ 3 min77after evil things are, by a secret judgment of God, delivered
pp. 73–73 · ≈ 3 min78are part of a guilty superstition, springing out of a baleful
pp. 74–74 · ≈ 3 min79arranged with the devils by that previous understanding in the
pp. 75–75 · ≈ 3 min80of the mind of the Christian, we must then look at human
pp. 76–76 · ≈ 3 min81of this kind, wliich are intended as representations of things,
pp. 76–76 · ≈ 3 min82convenience for the necessary intercourse of life, the Christian
pp. 77–77 · ≈ 3 min83among human institutions those things which men have handed
pp. 78–78 · ≈ 3 min84chronology of past times assists us very much in understanding
pp. 78–78 · ≈ 3 min85Greeks, wha^a great question our own Ambrose has set at
pp. 79–79 · ≈ 3 min86former institutions of men are described, the history itself is
pp. 79–79 · ≈ 3 min87tion, in ^vllich not a past but an existing state of things is made
pp. 80–80 · ≈ 3 min88which something is made which, when the effort of the work-
pp. 81–81 · ≈ 3 min8948. There remain those branches of knowledge which per-
pp. 81–81 · ≈ 3 min90to false conclusions, by following out to its logical conse-
pp. 82–82 · ≈ 3 min91thing devised by men, but is observed a;nd noted by them
pp. 83–83 · ≈ 3 min92the resurrection, both the law of the inference is valid, and
pp. 84–84 · ≈ 3 min9352. Therefore it is one thing to know the laws of inference,
pp. 84–84 · ≈ 3 min94tition, although it is frequently applied to falsities, is not itself
pp. 85–85 · ≈ 3 min95argument, which is called eloquence, and these rules are not
pp. 86–86 · ≈ 3 min96so much for ascertaining: the meanincr as for settini? forth the
pp. 86–86 · ≈ 3 min97dullest apprehension that this was not created by man, but was
pp. 87–87 · ≈ 3 min98things as to be inclined to boast himself one of the learned,
pp. 87–87 · ≈ 3 min99and ahle young men, who fear God and are seeking for
pp. 88–88 · ≈ 3 min100and names found in Scripture, in the Hebrew, and Syriac, and
pp. 89–89 · ≈ 3 min101our brethren done ? Do we not see with what a quantity ol
pp. 90–90 · ≈ 3 min102in the w^ay I have indicated, shall enter upon his investigations,
pp. 91–91 · ≈ 3 min103garments which the people of Israel brought with them out of
pp. 92–93 · ≈ 4 min1042. The Interpreting Figurative Expressions Literally. The Authok
pp. 94–94 · ≈ 3 min105I tare for a kno\vled«j;e of His will. And when he has
pp. 94–94 · ≈ 3 min106must see in the first place that there is nothing wrong in our
pp. 95–95 · ≈ 3 min107" In principio erat xerhum, et verlum erat apud Deuiii, et Deus
pp. 95–95 · ≈ 3 min108against the faith in either way you take it, and therefore must
pp. 95–95 · ≈ 3 min109either by the rule of faith or by the context, there is nothing
pp. 96–96 · ≈ 3 min110biguous punctuations are to be observed likewise in the case of
pp. 97–97 · ≈ 3 min111sound of syllables ; and this of course has relation to pronun-
pp. 98–98 · ≈ 3 min112not relate either to punctuation or pronunciation, are to be
pp. 99–99 · ≈ 3 min113I am next to speak, demand no ordinary care and diligence.
pp. 100–100 · ≈ 3 min114differed widely from what it was in the case of the other nations ;
pp. 100–100 · ≈ 3 min115did this, because men who had for their gods idols made with
pp. 101–102 · ≈ 7 min116homage to, any significant object without knowing what it
pp. 103–103 · ≈ 3 min11714. But in addition to the foresroin^ rule, which guards us
pp. 103–103 · ≈ 3 min118to their inherent sinfulness, but rather by reference to their
pp. 104–104 · ≈ 3 min119in word or deed, that is ascribed in Holy Scripture to God or
pp. 105–105 · ≈ 3 min120actual deeds, which appear to the inexperienced to be sinful,
pp. 106–106 · ≈ 3 min121of an earthly kingdom, foreshadowing and foretelling the king-
pp. 107–107 · ≈ 3 min122than their own meet with the record of such actions, unless
pp. 108–108 · ≈ 3 min123reignS through its supremely just laws of love to God for His
pp. 109–109 · ≈ 3 min124or thinks he has attained, to a higher grade of spiritual life,
pp. 110–110 · ≈ 3 min125about steeping themselves in a multitude of debaucheries, or
pp. 111–111 · ≈ 3 min126to honour and praise good and holy men, because they them-
pp. 112–112 · ≈ 3 min127passion, they could never have restrained themselves from im-
pp. 112–112 · ≈ 3 min128used their wives appears chiefly in this, that when this same
pp. 113–113 · ≈ 3 min129V recorded in the Old Testament are to be taken not literally only,
pp. 114–114 · ≈ 3 min130he may be able to see and to trace out in them a figure of
pp. 114–114 · ≈ 3 min131to any expression that we are trying to understand is, whether
pp. 115–115 · ≈ 3 min132likeness to each other, we are not to suppose there is any rule
pp. 115–115 · ≈ 3 min133For things that signify now one thing and now another, signify
pp. 115–115 · ≈ 3 min134their signification, but each one of them denotes not two only
pp. 116–116 · ≈ 3 min135more interpretations are put upon the same words of Scripture,
pp. 117–117 · ≈ 3 min136that what is doubtful in it cannot be cleared up by indubitable
pp. 118–118 · ≈ 3 min137authors of our Scriptures use all those forms of expression
pp. 118–118 · ≈ 3 min138for the speech of the vulgar makes use of them all, even of
pp. 119–119 · ≈ 3 min139written most triumphantly against the Donatists (and herein
pp. 119–119 · ≈ 3 min140rules, attributes so much value to them that it would appear
pp. 120–121 · ≈ 7 min141of the Lord; but this indeed is not a suitable name, for that is
pp. 122–122 · ≈ 3 min142and may be designated in other terms as relating to the spirit
pp. 123–123 · ≈ 3 min143For so he calls it, intending that by species should be under-
pp. 124–124 · ≈ 3 min144are often said of such a kind as evidently apply to it also, or
pp. 124–125 · ≈ 7 min145the carnal Israel which is of one nation, by newness of grace,
pp. 126–126 · ≈ 3 min146rule by which we_ can frequently discover or con-of times,—a
pp. 127–127 · ≈ 3 min147mate which Holy Scripture more highly favours, such as seven,
pp. 128–128 · ≈ 3 min148» Mntt. xii. 40. " Comp. Ps. cxi.x. 104 with .xxxiv. 2.
pp. 128–128 · ≈ 3 min149sons of Noah are recounted, it is said : " These are the sons
pp. 129–129 · ≈ 3 min150form ; as, for example, our Lord says in the gospel : " The same
pp. 130–130 · ≈ 3 min151the devil and his hodi/. For he is the head of the wicked,
pp. 131–131 · ≈ 3 min152and the law, make one meaning to be understood where
pp. 132–133 · ≈ 4 min153JL iriiic, wa.s at the commencenient divided into two
pp. 134–134 · ≈ 3 min154a stop to the expectations of readers who may think that I am
pp. 135–135 · ≈ 3 min155either of truth or falsehood, who will dare to say that truth in
pp. 135–135 · ≈ 3 min156when you add a tongue thoroughly sldUed by exercise and
pp. 136–136 · ≈ 3 min157by learning words and phrases from those who do speak, why
pp. 137–137 · ≈ 3 min158Holy Scripture, the defender of the true faith and the oppo-
pp. 137–137 · ≈ 3 min159by nearly every one in cases where speech is the agency employed.
pp. 138–139 · ≈ 6 min160whose divinely-inspired writings constitute the canon, which
pp. 140–140 · ≈ 3 min161cry up their own form of language as superior to that of our
pp. 140–140 · ≈ 3 min162and how wisely he has said it, in the following passage : " We
pp. 141–141 · ≈ 3 min163refutes certain false apostles who had gone out from the
pp. 142–142 · ≈ 3 min164sections wliich the Greeks call Kofjufiaja, and the clauses and
pp. 143–144 · ≈ 7 min165the Apostle Paul because he is our great orator. For when
pp. 145–146 · ≈ 6 min166in this speech ? In the first place, the invective itself ; with
pp. 147–147 · ≈ 3 min167is announced as approaching, when it is added : " Ye that
pp. 147–147 · ≈ 3 min168pleasure for the sense of hearing. And here, when he had
pp. 148–148 · ≈ 3 min16920. But now as to the sentence which follows all these :
pp. 148–148 · ≈ 3 min170eloquence could be found in this passage which I have chosen
pp. 149–149 · ≈ 3 min171those writings of theirs which there is no difficulty in under-
pp. 149–149 · ≈ 3 min172in their proper force, or are understood with great difficulty,
pp. 150–150 · ≈ 3 min173about what sounds well, compared with what clearly expresses
pp. 151–151 · ≈ 3 min174understood, not only in conversations, whether with one person
pp. 152–152 · ≈ 3 min175making people like what they disliked, nor in maldng them do
pp. 153–153 · ≈ 3 min176eloquent man must speak so as to teach, to delight, and to
pp. 153–153 · ≈ 3 min177course be instructed before they can be moved. And perhaps
pp. 154–154 · ≈ 4 min178do not care for truth unless it is put in the form of a pleasing
pp. 155–155 · ≈ 3 min17930. And so much labour has been spent by men on the
pp. 155–155 · ≈ 3 min180when it is said, " I will praise Thee among much people,"^ no
pp. 156–156 · ≈ 3 min181and holy, and. good (and he ought never to say anything else),
pp. 157–157 · ≈ 3 min182or what they should teach, since the Holy Spirit makes them
pp. 158–158 · ≈ 3 min183good, should not despise any of those three objects, either to
pp. 159–159 · ≈ 3 min184these three directions, as laid down by himself, in regard to
pp. 160–160 · ≈ 3 min185secular affairs (and what were these but matters of money ?),
pp. 161–161 · ≈ 3 min186ought to conduct secular cases, either for themselves or for
pp. 161–161 · ≈ 3 min1871 matters, he ought not always to be speaking of them in a
pp. 162–162 · ≈ 3 min188have an example of the calm, subdued style in the Apostle
pp. 163–163 · ≈ 3 min189perate style : " Kebuke not an elder, but entreat him as a
pp. 164–165 · ≈ 7 min190defective in that grace of speech which consists in harmonious
pp. 166–166 · ≈ 3 min191style just spoken of, chiefly in that it is not so much decked
pp. 167–167 · ≈ 3 min192that the persecutions of this world should be overcome by
pp. 168–168 · ≈ 3 min193epistle is written in the subdued style, except at the end,
pp. 168–168 · ≈ 3 min194profound, and are so written that one who is not content with
pp. 169–170 · ≈ 7 min195encomium on virginity from Cyprian : " Now our discourse
pp. 171–171 · ≈ 3 min196when he is holding up before virgins who have made their
pp. 172–172 · ≈ 3 min197their treatment of a subject which both of them have touched.
pp. 173–173 · ≈ 3 min198" Hence arise these incentives to vice, that women, in their
pp. 174–174 · ≈ 3 min199mingle these various styles : on the contrary, every variety of
pp. 175–175 · ≈ 3 min200should be alternated with what other, and the places where it
pp. 176–176 · ≈ 3 min201we are not to suppose on that account that he is speaking in
pp. 177–177 · ≈ 3 min202was to teach them what they were ignorant of, or to persuade
pp. 178–178 · ≈ 3 min203by the two styles last mentioned is the one which it is most
pp. 178–178 · ≈ 3 min204little while ago ^ as necessary to be fulfilled by any one who
pp. 179–179 · ≈ 3 min205case of the Christian orator, be neither altogether without
pp. 180–180 · ≈ 3 min206hearer's mind by the majestic style (and this is always neces-
pp. 180–180 · ≈ 3 min207of the speaker will count for more in securing the hearer's
pp. 181–181 · ≈ 3 min208they themselves do not perform ; but they would do good to
pp. 182–182 · ≈ 3 min209compliance, speak not only quietly and temperately, but even
pp. 182–182 · ≈ 3 min210but cannot compose anything to deliver. Now, if such men
pp. 183–184 · ≈ 7 min211pected or desired. But the reader or hearer who finds pleasure
pp. 185–279 · ≈ 290 min212ties which through the bounty of our Lord I am enabled to
pp. 280–280 · ≈ 3 min213yourself in such efforts, I would not have you to be disturbed
pp. 280–281 · ≈ 6 min214of hearing me shows me that my utterance is not so frigid
pp. 282–283 · ≈ 6 min215the first instance from what is written in the text, " In the
pp. 284–284 · ≈ 3 min216be kept fixed uj)on tlie end of the commandment, whicli is
pp. 284–285 · ≈ 7 min217of the Lord than that God might show His love in us, com-
pp. 286–287 · ≈ 7 min218he is not of that weak type of character to which such an
pp. 288–288 · ≈ 3 min219came, to wit, that man might learn how much God loves him ;
pp. 288–288 · ≈ 3 min220• Matt. xxii. 40.
pp. 289–290 · ≈ 7 min221he has met with some divine warning, or with some divine
pp. 291–292 · ≈ 6 min222resurrection should be set forth, and, so far as the capacity
pp. 293–294 · ≈ 6 min223overlooked. I mean the case of one coming to you to receive
pp. 295–297 · ≈ 10 min224schools of the grammarians and professional speakers, whom
pp. 298–298 · ≈ 3 min225the kind of discourse intended, so that I may show you by an
pp. 299–301 · ≈ 10 min226stance that our hearer docs not apprehend what we mean, so
pp. 302–302 · ≈ 3 min227things as are already prepared for our use and expressed in a
pp. 303–306 · ≈ 13 min228us, to continue discoursing on to the set limit when we fail to
pp. 307–307 · ≈ 3 min229listened to us with all readiness, becomes exhausted either by
pp. 308–310 · ≈ 10 min230of giving up some other employment, on which, as the more
pp. 311–311 · ≈ 3 min231so as not to be capable of delivering a discourse of a calm and^
pp. 312–312 · ≈ 3 min232of somethinq- in which we ourselves have erred or sinned, we
pp. 313–313 · ≈ 3 min233that which, previous to the promise which I made, I was
pp. 314–315 · ≈ 7 min234that some one has come to us who desires to be made a Chris-
pp. 316–342 · ≈ 87 min235* Adopting nam si in spectacidis cum ilUs esse ciipiebas et eis inhcej-ere. Au-
pp. 343–344 · ≈ 7 min236have been teaching some uninstructed person in my presence,
pp. 345–356 · ≈ 22 min237J- on the most solid foundation of apostolic teaching,
pp. 357–357 · ≈ 2 min238for the opinion that God the Father is not almighty : not
pp. 358–359 · ≈ 6 min239we ought to uphold the opinion that there is no creature which
pp. 360–360 · ≈ 3 min240and those words of ours, by which we endeavour to set forth
pp. 361–361 · ≈ 3 min241made by the Father ; for, according to the word of an evange-
pp. 362–362 · ≈ 3 min242us,"^ the same Wisdom which was begotten of God conde-
pp. 363–364 · ≈ 7 min243minds that there cannot possibly exist any nature contrary to
pp. 365–365 · ≈ 3 min244with a view to our salvation and restoration, and with the
pp. 365–365 · ≈ 3 min245deny that our Lord Jesus Christ had in Mary a mother upon
pp. 366–366 · ≈ 3 min246impair this faith in us, to the effect that there should appear
pp. 367–367 · ≈ 3 min247tas) of our Lord on our behalf in His being born : it was also
pp. 368–368 · ≈ 3 min248FROM the dead, the first-begotten for bretliren destined to come
pp. 368–368 · ≈ 3 min249place of blessedness He has likewise promised unto us, say-
pp. 369–369 · ≈ 3 min250' Kom. i. 23. « Matt. xxv. 33.
pp. 370–370 · ≈ 3 min251human dispensation, .having both been thus systematically dis-
pp. 371–371 · ≈ 3 min252ference to an ineffable Nature, when even in those objects
pp. 372–373 · ≈ 7 min253learned and spiritual^ men have conducted discussions in
pp. 374–375 · ≈ 7 min254not been as yet, on the part of learned and distinguished
pp. 376–377 · ≈ 7 min255said -communion, which we call either .Godhead, or Love, or
pp. 378–378 · ≈ 3 min256toward God, when it was said, " Thou slialt love the Lord thy
pp. 379–379 · ≈ 3 min257sins, but we ought most thoroughly to believe that those things
pp. 380–380 · ≈ 3 min258spirit, soul, and again are consists,—namely, body,—which
pp. 380–383 · ≈ 13 min259Creed to Christian novices, to be held l)y them. And these
pp. 384–388 · ≈ 6 min260Adam, sin of, results of the, to his Catechetical instruction, 265, etc. ;
pp. 389–389 · ≈ 4 min261Ambrose, examples of style from, 155, Christ, purges the Church by afflic-
pp. 389–389 · ≈ 4 min262Body, the, death of, man's peculiar relation of, as Son to the Father,
pp. 389–389 · ≈ 4 min263Comnianrls and prohibitions, rules for use, 9 ; of man, 28.
pp. 390–390 · ≈ 5 min264Death of the body is man's peculiar without works, is dead, 222.
pp. 390–390 · ≈ 5 min265Dialectics, use of, in interpreting Fire, saved by, expounded, 223.
pp. 390–390 · ≈ 5 min266Egyptians, spoiling of the, typical God, in what sense ineflable, and what
pp. 390–390 · ≈ 5 min267Hearers, to be moved as well as in- angels, 194 ; will be explained at
pp. 391–391 · ≈ 5 min268Men, fallen, God's judgments on, of (iod's free grace, 242.
pp. 392–392 · ≈ 4 min269Neighbour, who is our, 25 ; love to lle]»entance, true, the mercy of God
pp. 392–392 · ≈ 4 min270Satan, as an angel of light, 217. Superstitious nature of human insti-
pp. 393–393 · ≈ 4 min271Sin, results of Adam's, 194, etc. ; sin,
pp. 393–400 · ≈ 4 min
pp. 15–15 · ≈ 2 min2mine, because they have failed to understand the rules here
pp. 15–15 · ≈ 2 min3understand what is here set do^\Ti, my answer is, that I am
pp. 16–16 · ≈ 3 min4Grace, and boast that they understand and can explain Scrip-
pp. 16–16 · ≈ 3 min5not strongly insist on them. For, as I am dealing with
pp. 17–17 · ≈ 3 min6» 2 Cor. xii. 2-4,
pp. 17–17 · ≈ 3 min7the prophet, and did not understand what he read, was not sent
pp. 18–18 · ≈ 3 min8divine illumination, understands the obscurities of Scripture,
pp. 19–19 · ≈ 3 min9he sees before him : he who teaches reading, does it that
pp. 19–21 · ≈ 7 min10things are learnt by means of signs. I now use tlie word
pp. 22–22 · ≈ 3 min11others which are to be used, others still which enjoy and use.
pp. 23–23 · ≈ 3 min12its own sake. To use, on the other hand, is to employ what-
pp. 23–23 · ≈ 3 min13the Son and the Holy Spirit, who are at the same time the
pp. 24–24 · ≈ 3 min14worthy way ? Nay, I feel that I have done nothing more
pp. 25–25 · ≈ 3 min15even by those who believe that there are other gods, and who
pp. 25–25 · ≈ 3 min16living, they only can form any conception of Him that is not
pp. 26–26 · ≈ 3 min17you know that a life of unchangeable wisdom is preferable to
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 3 min18truth which lives unchangeably, and since the triune God
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 3 min19had not Wisdom condescended to adapt Himself to our weak-
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 3 min20He appeared to mortal men in the form of mortal flesh, He
pp. 28–28 · ≈ 3 min21so this remedy took up sinners to heal and restore them.
pp. 29–29 · ≈ 3 min22shows us ; ^ and it is even called His spouse.^ His body, then,
pp. 30–30 · ≈ 3 min23Compare E]»h. i. 23 with Kom. xii. 5. ' Kcv. xix. 7, xxi.
pp. 30–30 · ≈ 3 min24whatsoever it should bind on earth might be bound in heaven,
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 3 min25which consists in the putting, away of former, habits and for-
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 3 min26begin lierc to be conformed to the truth, falls when the body
pp. 32–32 · ≈ 3 min27objects of enjoyment which we have spoken of as eternal and
pp. 32–32 · ≈ 3 min28look at the matter clearly, because no oue_ought to love even
pp. 32–32 · ≈ 3 min29ever, to be loved, but those only which are either united with
pp. 33–33 · ≈ 3 min30if it is able to lord it over its companions, tliat is, other men.
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 3 min31question was ever raised by any sect. But neither does any
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 3 min32spirit, make war upon their own body as if it were a natural
pp. 35–35 · ≈ 4 min33loving, that is, in what measure he may love himself so as to
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 3 min34every man should love liimself and his own body,—seeing, that
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 3 min35an unprejudiced estimate of things, and keeps his affections
pp. 37–37 · ≈ 3 min36you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special regard to
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 3 min37those to whom we render services, partly those who render
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 3 min38angels. For they are happy in the enjoyment of Him whom
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 3 min39"For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not
pp. 40–40 · ≈ 3 min40who ought to show to us, the offices of mercy is by right called a
pp. 40–40 · ≈ 3 min41that which we love for its own sake , and that nothing is a
pp. 41–41 · ≈ 3 min42For wdien we use objects, we do so with a view to the full
pp. 41–42 · ≈ 7 min43and the Word, by whom all things were made, had been made
pp. 43–43 · ≈ 3 min44tlie discussion about things, this is the sum : that we should
pp. 44–44 · ≈ 3 min45Scriptures, or any part of them, but puts such an interpreta-
pp. 44–44 · ≈ 3 min46the writer intended, goes astray, but not through any false-
pp. 45–45 · ≈ 3 min47swalljowed up in that perfect bliss to which we shall come :
pp. 46–46 · ≈ 3 min48love, and who keeps a iirm hold upon these, does not need
pp. 46–48 · ≈ 9 min49Natural signs are those which, apart from any intention or
pp. 49–49 · ≈ 3 min50living beings mutually exchange for the purpose of showing,
pp. 49–49 · ≈ 3 min51thoughts to one another^ some relate to the sense of sight, some
pp. 50–50 · ≈ 3 min52> John xii. 3-7 ; Mark xiv. 8. « Matt. ix. 20.
pp. 50–50 · ≈ 3 min53which brings a remedy for the terrible diseases of the human
pp. 51–51 · ≈ 3 min54and manifold obscurities and ambiguities, substitutino- one
pp. 51–51 · ≈ 3 min55aspect than if no such figure were drawn from the sacred books,
pp. 52–52 · ≈ 3 min56by the fear of God to seek the knowledge of His will, what He
pp. 53–53 · ≈ 4 min57upon this oT)ject shining from afar, and has felt that owing to
pp. 54–54 · ≈ 3 min58mentioned, for it is about it that I have set myself to speak
pp. 55–55 · ≈ 3 min59this judgment is to be exercised, is contained in the follow-
pp. 55–56 · ≈ 6 min60meek and pious disposition seek the will of God. And in pur-
pp. 57–57 · ≈ 3 min61the understanding of Scripture, if only readers were not care-
pp. 58–59 · ≈ 6 min62not well known, is deceived b}' an ambiguity in the original
pp. 60–60 · ≈ 3 min63is which the several translators endeavour to express, each
pp. 60–60 · ≈ 3 min64just in proportion as they are weak ; and they are weak just
pp. 61–61 · ≈ 3 min65wards. I am treating at joresent of uulcnown signs, of which,
pp. 62–62 · ≈ 3 min66is to be preferred to the others, for it keeps closer to the words
pp. 63–64 · ≈ 7 min67of them should chance to bring the reader to a stand-still,
pp. 65–65 · ≈ 3 min68obscure, as when we do not know the nature of the animals,
pp. 65–66 · ≈ 6 min69* John xxi. 11.
pp. 67–67 · ≈ 3 min70stition, which represent the nine Muses as daughters of Jupiter
pp. 68–68 · ≈ 3 min71so, still we ought not to give up music because of the super-
pp. 69–69 · ≈ 3 min72worshipping of idols are superstitious, pertaining as they do
pp. 70–70 · ≈ 3 min73practices, that are to be observed if any part of the body should
pp. 70–70 · ≈ 3 min74those who were called genethliaci, on account of their attention
pp. 71–71 · ≈ 3 min75fate of those who are born from such an observation, is a great
pp. 72–72 · ≈ 3 min76and briefest moment of time that separates the birth of twins,
pp. 73–73 · ≈ 3 min77after evil things are, by a secret judgment of God, delivered
pp. 73–73 · ≈ 3 min78are part of a guilty superstition, springing out of a baleful
pp. 74–74 · ≈ 3 min79arranged with the devils by that previous understanding in the
pp. 75–75 · ≈ 3 min80of the mind of the Christian, we must then look at human
pp. 76–76 · ≈ 3 min81of this kind, wliich are intended as representations of things,
pp. 76–76 · ≈ 3 min82convenience for the necessary intercourse of life, the Christian
pp. 77–77 · ≈ 3 min83among human institutions those things which men have handed
pp. 78–78 · ≈ 3 min84chronology of past times assists us very much in understanding
pp. 78–78 · ≈ 3 min85Greeks, wha^a great question our own Ambrose has set at
pp. 79–79 · ≈ 3 min86former institutions of men are described, the history itself is
pp. 79–79 · ≈ 3 min87tion, in ^vllich not a past but an existing state of things is made
pp. 80–80 · ≈ 3 min88which something is made which, when the effort of the work-
pp. 81–81 · ≈ 3 min8948. There remain those branches of knowledge which per-
pp. 81–81 · ≈ 3 min90to false conclusions, by following out to its logical conse-
pp. 82–82 · ≈ 3 min91thing devised by men, but is observed a;nd noted by them
pp. 83–83 · ≈ 3 min92the resurrection, both the law of the inference is valid, and
pp. 84–84 · ≈ 3 min9352. Therefore it is one thing to know the laws of inference,
pp. 84–84 · ≈ 3 min94tition, although it is frequently applied to falsities, is not itself
pp. 85–85 · ≈ 3 min95argument, which is called eloquence, and these rules are not
pp. 86–86 · ≈ 3 min96so much for ascertaining: the meanincr as for settini? forth the
pp. 86–86 · ≈ 3 min97dullest apprehension that this was not created by man, but was
pp. 87–87 · ≈ 3 min98things as to be inclined to boast himself one of the learned,
pp. 87–87 · ≈ 3 min99and ahle young men, who fear God and are seeking for
pp. 88–88 · ≈ 3 min100and names found in Scripture, in the Hebrew, and Syriac, and
pp. 89–89 · ≈ 3 min101our brethren done ? Do we not see with what a quantity ol
pp. 90–90 · ≈ 3 min102in the w^ay I have indicated, shall enter upon his investigations,
pp. 91–91 · ≈ 3 min103garments which the people of Israel brought with them out of
pp. 92–93 · ≈ 4 min1042. The Interpreting Figurative Expressions Literally. The Authok
pp. 94–94 · ≈ 3 min105I tare for a kno\vled«j;e of His will. And when he has
pp. 94–94 · ≈ 3 min106must see in the first place that there is nothing wrong in our
pp. 95–95 · ≈ 3 min107" In principio erat xerhum, et verlum erat apud Deuiii, et Deus
pp. 95–95 · ≈ 3 min108against the faith in either way you take it, and therefore must
pp. 95–95 · ≈ 3 min109either by the rule of faith or by the context, there is nothing
pp. 96–96 · ≈ 3 min110biguous punctuations are to be observed likewise in the case of
pp. 97–97 · ≈ 3 min111sound of syllables ; and this of course has relation to pronun-
pp. 98–98 · ≈ 3 min112not relate either to punctuation or pronunciation, are to be
pp. 99–99 · ≈ 3 min113I am next to speak, demand no ordinary care and diligence.
pp. 100–100 · ≈ 3 min114differed widely from what it was in the case of the other nations ;
pp. 100–100 · ≈ 3 min115did this, because men who had for their gods idols made with
pp. 101–102 · ≈ 7 min116homage to, any significant object without knowing what it
pp. 103–103 · ≈ 3 min11714. But in addition to the foresroin^ rule, which guards us
pp. 103–103 · ≈ 3 min118to their inherent sinfulness, but rather by reference to their
pp. 104–104 · ≈ 3 min119in word or deed, that is ascribed in Holy Scripture to God or
pp. 105–105 · ≈ 3 min120actual deeds, which appear to the inexperienced to be sinful,
pp. 106–106 · ≈ 3 min121of an earthly kingdom, foreshadowing and foretelling the king-
pp. 107–107 · ≈ 3 min122than their own meet with the record of such actions, unless
pp. 108–108 · ≈ 3 min123reignS through its supremely just laws of love to God for His
pp. 109–109 · ≈ 3 min124or thinks he has attained, to a higher grade of spiritual life,
pp. 110–110 · ≈ 3 min125about steeping themselves in a multitude of debaucheries, or
pp. 111–111 · ≈ 3 min126to honour and praise good and holy men, because they them-
pp. 112–112 · ≈ 3 min127passion, they could never have restrained themselves from im-
pp. 112–112 · ≈ 3 min128used their wives appears chiefly in this, that when this same
pp. 113–113 · ≈ 3 min129V recorded in the Old Testament are to be taken not literally only,
pp. 114–114 · ≈ 3 min130he may be able to see and to trace out in them a figure of
pp. 114–114 · ≈ 3 min131to any expression that we are trying to understand is, whether
pp. 115–115 · ≈ 3 min132likeness to each other, we are not to suppose there is any rule
pp. 115–115 · ≈ 3 min133For things that signify now one thing and now another, signify
pp. 115–115 · ≈ 3 min134their signification, but each one of them denotes not two only
pp. 116–116 · ≈ 3 min135more interpretations are put upon the same words of Scripture,
pp. 117–117 · ≈ 3 min136that what is doubtful in it cannot be cleared up by indubitable
pp. 118–118 · ≈ 3 min137authors of our Scriptures use all those forms of expression
pp. 118–118 · ≈ 3 min138for the speech of the vulgar makes use of them all, even of
pp. 119–119 · ≈ 3 min139written most triumphantly against the Donatists (and herein
pp. 119–119 · ≈ 3 min140rules, attributes so much value to them that it would appear
pp. 120–121 · ≈ 7 min141of the Lord; but this indeed is not a suitable name, for that is
pp. 122–122 · ≈ 3 min142and may be designated in other terms as relating to the spirit
pp. 123–123 · ≈ 3 min143For so he calls it, intending that by species should be under-
pp. 124–124 · ≈ 3 min144are often said of such a kind as evidently apply to it also, or
pp. 124–125 · ≈ 7 min145the carnal Israel which is of one nation, by newness of grace,
pp. 126–126 · ≈ 3 min146rule by which we_ can frequently discover or con-of times,—a
pp. 127–127 · ≈ 3 min147mate which Holy Scripture more highly favours, such as seven,
pp. 128–128 · ≈ 3 min148» Mntt. xii. 40. " Comp. Ps. cxi.x. 104 with .xxxiv. 2.
pp. 128–128 · ≈ 3 min149sons of Noah are recounted, it is said : " These are the sons
pp. 129–129 · ≈ 3 min150form ; as, for example, our Lord says in the gospel : " The same
pp. 130–130 · ≈ 3 min151the devil and his hodi/. For he is the head of the wicked,
pp. 131–131 · ≈ 3 min152and the law, make one meaning to be understood where
pp. 132–133 · ≈ 4 min153JL iriiic, wa.s at the commencenient divided into two
pp. 134–134 · ≈ 3 min154a stop to the expectations of readers who may think that I am
pp. 135–135 · ≈ 3 min155either of truth or falsehood, who will dare to say that truth in
pp. 135–135 · ≈ 3 min156when you add a tongue thoroughly sldUed by exercise and
pp. 136–136 · ≈ 3 min157by learning words and phrases from those who do speak, why
pp. 137–137 · ≈ 3 min158Holy Scripture, the defender of the true faith and the oppo-
pp. 137–137 · ≈ 3 min159by nearly every one in cases where speech is the agency employed.
pp. 138–139 · ≈ 6 min160whose divinely-inspired writings constitute the canon, which
pp. 140–140 · ≈ 3 min161cry up their own form of language as superior to that of our
pp. 140–140 · ≈ 3 min162and how wisely he has said it, in the following passage : " We
pp. 141–141 · ≈ 3 min163refutes certain false apostles who had gone out from the
pp. 142–142 · ≈ 3 min164sections wliich the Greeks call Kofjufiaja, and the clauses and
pp. 143–144 · ≈ 7 min165the Apostle Paul because he is our great orator. For when
pp. 145–146 · ≈ 6 min166in this speech ? In the first place, the invective itself ; with
pp. 147–147 · ≈ 3 min167is announced as approaching, when it is added : " Ye that
pp. 147–147 · ≈ 3 min168pleasure for the sense of hearing. And here, when he had
pp. 148–148 · ≈ 3 min16920. But now as to the sentence which follows all these :
pp. 148–148 · ≈ 3 min170eloquence could be found in this passage which I have chosen
pp. 149–149 · ≈ 3 min171those writings of theirs which there is no difficulty in under-
pp. 149–149 · ≈ 3 min172in their proper force, or are understood with great difficulty,
pp. 150–150 · ≈ 3 min173about what sounds well, compared with what clearly expresses
pp. 151–151 · ≈ 3 min174understood, not only in conversations, whether with one person
pp. 152–152 · ≈ 3 min175making people like what they disliked, nor in maldng them do
pp. 153–153 · ≈ 3 min176eloquent man must speak so as to teach, to delight, and to
pp. 153–153 · ≈ 3 min177course be instructed before they can be moved. And perhaps
pp. 154–154 · ≈ 4 min178do not care for truth unless it is put in the form of a pleasing
pp. 155–155 · ≈ 3 min17930. And so much labour has been spent by men on the
pp. 155–155 · ≈ 3 min180when it is said, " I will praise Thee among much people,"^ no
pp. 156–156 · ≈ 3 min181and holy, and. good (and he ought never to say anything else),
pp. 157–157 · ≈ 3 min182or what they should teach, since the Holy Spirit makes them
pp. 158–158 · ≈ 3 min183good, should not despise any of those three objects, either to
pp. 159–159 · ≈ 3 min184these three directions, as laid down by himself, in regard to
pp. 160–160 · ≈ 3 min185secular affairs (and what were these but matters of money ?),
pp. 161–161 · ≈ 3 min186ought to conduct secular cases, either for themselves or for
pp. 161–161 · ≈ 3 min1871 matters, he ought not always to be speaking of them in a
pp. 162–162 · ≈ 3 min188have an example of the calm, subdued style in the Apostle
pp. 163–163 · ≈ 3 min189perate style : " Kebuke not an elder, but entreat him as a
pp. 164–165 · ≈ 7 min190defective in that grace of speech which consists in harmonious
pp. 166–166 · ≈ 3 min191style just spoken of, chiefly in that it is not so much decked
pp. 167–167 · ≈ 3 min192that the persecutions of this world should be overcome by
pp. 168–168 · ≈ 3 min193epistle is written in the subdued style, except at the end,
pp. 168–168 · ≈ 3 min194profound, and are so written that one who is not content with
pp. 169–170 · ≈ 7 min195encomium on virginity from Cyprian : " Now our discourse
pp. 171–171 · ≈ 3 min196when he is holding up before virgins who have made their
pp. 172–172 · ≈ 3 min197their treatment of a subject which both of them have touched.
pp. 173–173 · ≈ 3 min198" Hence arise these incentives to vice, that women, in their
pp. 174–174 · ≈ 3 min199mingle these various styles : on the contrary, every variety of
pp. 175–175 · ≈ 3 min200should be alternated with what other, and the places where it
pp. 176–176 · ≈ 3 min201we are not to suppose on that account that he is speaking in
pp. 177–177 · ≈ 3 min202was to teach them what they were ignorant of, or to persuade
pp. 178–178 · ≈ 3 min203by the two styles last mentioned is the one which it is most
pp. 178–178 · ≈ 3 min204little while ago ^ as necessary to be fulfilled by any one who
pp. 179–179 · ≈ 3 min205case of the Christian orator, be neither altogether without
pp. 180–180 · ≈ 3 min206hearer's mind by the majestic style (and this is always neces-
pp. 180–180 · ≈ 3 min207of the speaker will count for more in securing the hearer's
pp. 181–181 · ≈ 3 min208they themselves do not perform ; but they would do good to
pp. 182–182 · ≈ 3 min209compliance, speak not only quietly and temperately, but even
pp. 182–182 · ≈ 3 min210but cannot compose anything to deliver. Now, if such men
pp. 183–184 · ≈ 7 min211pected or desired. But the reader or hearer who finds pleasure
pp. 185–279 · ≈ 290 min212ties which through the bounty of our Lord I am enabled to
pp. 280–280 · ≈ 3 min213yourself in such efforts, I would not have you to be disturbed
pp. 280–281 · ≈ 6 min214of hearing me shows me that my utterance is not so frigid
pp. 282–283 · ≈ 6 min215the first instance from what is written in the text, " In the
pp. 284–284 · ≈ 3 min216be kept fixed uj)on tlie end of the commandment, whicli is
pp. 284–285 · ≈ 7 min217of the Lord than that God might show His love in us, com-
pp. 286–287 · ≈ 7 min218he is not of that weak type of character to which such an
pp. 288–288 · ≈ 3 min219came, to wit, that man might learn how much God loves him ;
pp. 288–288 · ≈ 3 min220• Matt. xxii. 40.
pp. 289–290 · ≈ 7 min221he has met with some divine warning, or with some divine
pp. 291–292 · ≈ 6 min222resurrection should be set forth, and, so far as the capacity
pp. 293–294 · ≈ 6 min223overlooked. I mean the case of one coming to you to receive
pp. 295–297 · ≈ 10 min224schools of the grammarians and professional speakers, whom
pp. 298–298 · ≈ 3 min225the kind of discourse intended, so that I may show you by an
pp. 299–301 · ≈ 10 min226stance that our hearer docs not apprehend what we mean, so
pp. 302–302 · ≈ 3 min227things as are already prepared for our use and expressed in a
pp. 303–306 · ≈ 13 min228us, to continue discoursing on to the set limit when we fail to
pp. 307–307 · ≈ 3 min229listened to us with all readiness, becomes exhausted either by
pp. 308–310 · ≈ 10 min230of giving up some other employment, on which, as the more
pp. 311–311 · ≈ 3 min231so as not to be capable of delivering a discourse of a calm and^
pp. 312–312 · ≈ 3 min232of somethinq- in which we ourselves have erred or sinned, we
pp. 313–313 · ≈ 3 min233that which, previous to the promise which I made, I was
pp. 314–315 · ≈ 7 min234that some one has come to us who desires to be made a Chris-
pp. 316–342 · ≈ 87 min235* Adopting nam si in spectacidis cum ilUs esse ciipiebas et eis inhcej-ere. Au-
pp. 343–344 · ≈ 7 min236have been teaching some uninstructed person in my presence,
pp. 345–356 · ≈ 22 min237J- on the most solid foundation of apostolic teaching,
pp. 357–357 · ≈ 2 min238for the opinion that God the Father is not almighty : not
pp. 358–359 · ≈ 6 min239we ought to uphold the opinion that there is no creature which
pp. 360–360 · ≈ 3 min240and those words of ours, by which we endeavour to set forth
pp. 361–361 · ≈ 3 min241made by the Father ; for, according to the word of an evange-
pp. 362–362 · ≈ 3 min242us,"^ the same Wisdom which was begotten of God conde-
pp. 363–364 · ≈ 7 min243minds that there cannot possibly exist any nature contrary to
pp. 365–365 · ≈ 3 min244with a view to our salvation and restoration, and with the
pp. 365–365 · ≈ 3 min245deny that our Lord Jesus Christ had in Mary a mother upon
pp. 366–366 · ≈ 3 min246impair this faith in us, to the effect that there should appear
pp. 367–367 · ≈ 3 min247tas) of our Lord on our behalf in His being born : it was also
pp. 368–368 · ≈ 3 min248FROM the dead, the first-begotten for bretliren destined to come
pp. 368–368 · ≈ 3 min249place of blessedness He has likewise promised unto us, say-
pp. 369–369 · ≈ 3 min250' Kom. i. 23. « Matt. xxv. 33.
pp. 370–370 · ≈ 3 min251human dispensation, .having both been thus systematically dis-
pp. 371–371 · ≈ 3 min252ference to an ineffable Nature, when even in those objects
pp. 372–373 · ≈ 7 min253learned and spiritual^ men have conducted discussions in
pp. 374–375 · ≈ 7 min254not been as yet, on the part of learned and distinguished
pp. 376–377 · ≈ 7 min255said -communion, which we call either .Godhead, or Love, or
pp. 378–378 · ≈ 3 min256toward God, when it was said, " Thou slialt love the Lord thy
pp. 379–379 · ≈ 3 min257sins, but we ought most thoroughly to believe that those things
pp. 380–380 · ≈ 3 min258spirit, soul, and again are consists,—namely, body,—which
pp. 380–383 · ≈ 13 min259Creed to Christian novices, to be held l)y them. And these
pp. 384–388 · ≈ 6 min260Adam, sin of, results of the, to his Catechetical instruction, 265, etc. ;
pp. 389–389 · ≈ 4 min261Ambrose, examples of style from, 155, Christ, purges the Church by afflic-
pp. 389–389 · ≈ 4 min262Body, the, death of, man's peculiar relation of, as Son to the Father,
pp. 389–389 · ≈ 4 min263Comnianrls and prohibitions, rules for use, 9 ; of man, 28.
pp. 390–390 · ≈ 5 min264Death of the body is man's peculiar without works, is dead, 222.
pp. 390–390 · ≈ 5 min265Dialectics, use of, in interpreting Fire, saved by, expounded, 223.
pp. 390–390 · ≈ 5 min266Egyptians, spoiling of the, typical God, in what sense ineflable, and what
pp. 390–390 · ≈ 5 min267Hearers, to be moved as well as in- angels, 194 ; will be explained at
pp. 391–391 · ≈ 5 min268Men, fallen, God's judgments on, of (iod's free grace, 242.
pp. 392–392 · ≈ 4 min269Neighbour, who is our, 25 ; love to lle]»entance, true, the mercy of God
pp. 392–392 · ≈ 4 min270Satan, as an angel of light, 217. Superstitious nature of human insti-
pp. 393–393 · ≈ 4 min271Sin, results of Adam's, 194, etc. ; sin,
pp. 393–400 · ≈ 4 min
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