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On the Holy Trinity, Doctrinal Treatises, Moral Treatises
Augustine of Hippo
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On the Holy Trinity, with doctrinal and moral treatises — Augustine of Hippo.
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1first trinitarian person the Father, the second the Son, the third the Spirit. These terms
pp. 16–16 · ≈ 5 min2it goes to show that the personality of God depends upon the trinality of the Divine Essence
pp. 17–26 · ≈ 44 min3the Trinity, as the reader ought to be in- disease of all the three classes which I have
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 4 min4mind might be purged from falsities of this them, and they shall be changed; but Thou
pp. 28–28 · ≈ 8 min5will undertake to render, as far as we are presence of our Lord God, with all who read
pp. 29–29 · ≈ 7 min6Chapter 6
pp. 29–29 · ≈ 7 min7more dull of understanding, will imagine that scended in the form of a dove upon Jesus
pp. 30–30 · ≈ 8 min8Christ is not God, or not very God, or notor else, if they do some things together, some
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 7 min9that the Apostle Paul did not say, '* Who Jesus Christ in His own time.'' For the
pp. 32–33 · ≈ 17 min10who cannot perceive that He Himself in the
pp. 34–35 · ≈ 15 min11us as the end of all actions, and the everlast- and it sufficeth us. For, that he might under-
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 8 min12the Father and the Son make their abodeis necessary for me to go to the Father, be-
pp. 37–38 · ≈ 16 min13livered up the kingdom to God, even the kingdom, for whom He now intercedes; but
pp. 39–40 · ≈ 16 min14"** Before all the hills He begat me,''* that is, says in another place, '' These things have I
pp. 41–41 · ≈ 8 min15Father is prepared also by the Son Himself, understand the Father, unless He had added,
pp. 41–42 · ≈ 16 min16be used; the Son of man will judge, and, the For instance, we have said that He glorifies
pp. 43–43 · ≈ 8 min17ture this rather than to prove it clearly, let us rather have been anticipated that He would
pp. 44–44 · ≈ 8 min18according to which God appears to the pure for sorrow and wailing, but only for salvation
pp. 45–47 · ≈ 17 min19Scriptures concerning the Father and the ing, is nothing else than to work with Him:
pp. 48–48 · ≈ 9 min20He shall receive of mine, and shall show itsacred books, as I began by saying, so put,
pp. 49–49 · ≈ 7 min21it is not said, ''He emptied Himself, and took
pp. 49–49 · ≈ 7 min22into all truth. For He shall not speak of
pp. 49–51 · ≈ 23 min23** Behold the Lamb of God,''? but also Johnwritten, that the Father is greater than the
pp. 52–53 · ≈ 16 min24Himself, because His substance was visible derstood only of the Father, and not of the
pp. 54–54 · ≈ 7 min25are unable to know the substance even of the visible: they reply, that it is not on account of
pp. 54–54 · ≈ 7 min26Genesis, vzz., that God spake with man whom understand it.
pp. 55–55 · ≈ 7 min27** Now the Lord had said unto Abraham, Get by Sara, vz. the one whom the Scripture calls
pp. 56–56 · ≈ 8 min28neither a slight nor a passing consideration, '** But there came two angels to Sodom at
pp. 57–57 · ≈ 8 min29one among the three is in this way intimated and food offered to them, as though they
pp. 57–57 · ≈ 8 min30children of Israel out of Egypt, it is written the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?"
pp. 58–58 · ≈ 9 min31lightnings, and the trumpet, and the smoke from such thoughts!) But indeed all these
pp. 59–59 · ≈ 7 min32is a place by me, and thou shall stand upontroubles most people, vz. that it is written,
pp. 60–61 · ≈ 15 min33Exodus, ''I will cover thee with mine hand was manifested, as the consideration of this
pp. 62–64 · ≈ 17 min34willing to do so, that I had rather bestow pen, of which two yoked together in me, Love
pp. 65–65 · ≈ 5 min35not only a pious reader, but alsoa free correc- times said to be sent, if He Himself was mani-
pp. 66–66 · ≈ 7 min36ning at the point to which the second had ity, whichever the text of the narrative might
pp. 66–66 · ≈ 7 min37bidding of God, yet by reason of its unbrokenther than my purpose can carry me to inquire
pp. 67–67 · ≈ 7 min38that this may be plainer. There is, we know,into whatever was needful; as it is written in
pp. 67–68 · ≈ 15 min39though he still bare the burden of the body, God works ordinarily through thunders and
pp. 69–70 · ≈ 14 min40guishing God's creating and forming within, things which are changeable, because there is
pp. 71–72 · ≈ 15 min41things which are done in the order of nature imposed upon the prophet, in order that he
pp. 73–74 · ≈ 15 min42written, '' The Lord said to Moses;'' andthey were wrought by angels; but not from
pp. 75–75 · ≈ 7 min43Apostles, relates these things in that manner substance to Abraham because there is no
pp. 76–76 · ≈ 8 min44the Lord appeared to Moses by an angel, interpretation is to be rejected as absurd,
pp. 76–76 · ≈ 8 min45stop their mouths by another most clear and tainly the Father, and the Son, and the Holy
pp. 77–79 · ≈ 15 min46changeable joy, yet neither cut off nor torn through the same faith they themselves also
pp. 80–80 · ≈ 7 min47the darkness comprehended it not.'' Now dered monochord.
pp. 81–81 · ≈ 7 min48\ our Saviour bestowed His own single death; of the death of our outer man, since it is by
pp. 82–82 · ≈ 8 min49arises, no doubt, from the ternary number, barrenness. But intercession was made for
pp. 83–85 · ≈ 22 min50bond of union with our Creator, that we and character may gaze at the most worthless
pp. 86–86 · ≈ 7 min51and reconciled to God by sacrilegious imita- flesh, than the death of the spirit, z.e. pun-
pp. 87–87 · ≈ 7 min52a mediator to death for man, and feignedly life; and whom He called, them He justified;
pp. 88–89 · ≈ 14 min53ing the resurrection of the flesh, and rather perience of things past (as physicians also
pp. 90–92 · ≈ 21 min54Father on this account, that the one is the saying, '"'It is the brightness of-that light,"
pp. 93–93 · ≈ 8 min55Him, of whom He is the Word; He is sent He who was sent, are one, since the Father and
pp. 94–95 · ≈ 16 min56either words or sensible forms and appear- the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
pp. 96–96 · ≈ 7 min57other the more easily, if we know, or at anyof Him of whom we think, nor comprehends
pp. 97–97 · ≈ 5 min58the adversaries of our faith, respecting thosethrough intervals of place, or any such thing
pp. 98–98 · ≈ 7 min59stance, or, if it be better so to call it; an to be equal with God."'4 We ask, equal ac-
pp. 98–98 · ≈ 7 min60respect to accident, since nothing is accidental
pp. 99–101 · ≈ 22 min61stasis; but they intend to put a difference, I cause of greatness is another, and a great
pp. 102–102 · ≈ 8 min62things severally are specially predicated, these from a name which is suitable to both, the
pp. 103–104 · ≈ 16 min63cidentally to God in time, because He is in-
pp. 105–106 · ≈ 16 min64that God the Father is not wise, except byof power and wisdom. And, in truth, the
pp. 107–107 · ≈ 5 min65as such, except that which is spoken of Him the begetter of His own greatness, that is,
pp. 108–108 · ≈ 8 min66For if greater, He is greater by greatness; ERED FROM THE WORDS, 'SWE ARE ONE,''
pp. 109–109 · ≈ 7 min67*"' They are one,'' are ever found in Scripture they are equal. For whence is He equal, if
pp. 109–109 · ≈ 7 min68one or he is one; but he has added '' body,"
pp. 109–109 · ≈ 7 min69in the same unity of substance, and in the 8. But if it is asked how that substance is
pp. 110–113 · ≈ 29 min70far as God grants, into that which a little mentioned all. It is asked, then, whether
pp. 114–114 · ≈ 5 min71which is written, that '' Christ is the power of and word, and image. But what can be more
pp. 115–116 · ≈ 16 min72gether are one essence, and one greatness, SPIRIT, TOGETHER WITH THE FATHER AND
pp. 117–117 · ≈ 8 min73cerning wisdom is declared or narrated in the wisely; although the Father also is wisdom,
pp. 118–118 · ≈ 8 min74that cannot be uttered, that we may be able whatsoever things are expressed in the plural
pp. 119–119 · ≈ 7 min75(generalis) word, if on this account we say substances, one essence, in the same way as
pp. 120–122 · ≈ 23 min76uncleanness, let him believe in the Father, apostle refutes them, saying, '' For a man
pp. 123–125 · ≈ 15 min77three persons are not anything greater than case that this gold and that gold may be
pp. 126–126 · ≈ 8 min78Thou certainly dost not love anything except the will still is wanted, by which it is to be-
pp. 127–128 · ≈ 16 min79the eternity, and equality, and unity of the
pp. 129–132 · ≈ 31 min80love. Let him love his brother, and he will loved, let us love one another: for love is of
pp. 133–133 · ≈ 8 min81not as though of one altogether unknown, or we hear and read, '' Behold, now is the ac-
pp. 134–134 · ≈ 7 min82is taken hold of whither we are tending, andtrinity, but that Trinity which is God, and
pp. 135–135 · ≈ 5 min83tention to those three things which we fancy aside from the inquiry all the other many
pp. 136–136 · ≈ 9 min84also it know itself; for how can it love what more perversely and wrongly still, when it
pp. 137–137 · ≈ 7 min85dam), the mind and the love of it, when it as in a subject, but these also exist substantit-
pp. 137–137 · ≈ 7 min86or one who knows is a substance, and|commingled: and they are all substances,
pp. 138–138 · ≈ 7 min87knows itself isnot unknown toitself. And al- and loves itself, it does not know and love
pp. 139–140 · ≈ 15 min88born are the very same when the will finds rest only reach the point of being known, but yet
pp. 141–142 · ≈ 16 min89may possibly be knowable, that is, such as can the desire (apfetitus) which there is in seek- \
pp. 143–145 · ≈ 21 min90person, loves things he does not know, even IT IS NOT UNKNOWN TO ITSELF.
pp. 146–147 · ≈ 15 min91that it should know itself? I suppose, in properly the mind, that is, the rational un-
pp. 148–149 · ≈ 15 min92which it knows itself to be, when it is biddenand not seek itself as if it were absent; but fix
pp. 150–150 · ≈ 7 min9312. Let it not therefore seek to discern For certainly every mind does not consider
pp. 150–150 · ≈ 7 min94mind, let us remove from our consideration stance is not known. And therefore, when
pp. 151–151 · ≈ 8 min95all other things, of which the mind 1s certain they are one life, one mind, one essence; and
pp. 152–153 · ≈ 13 min96is endued with understanding, so is the outer life. And yet, asI said, we are so familiarly
pp. 154–154 · ≈ 5 min97ject, these three things, as is most easy to are members of the body; and although an
pp. 155–155 · ≈ 7 min98about to mention, they will find no such visible thing itself, does not belong to the
pp. 156–157 · ≈ 15 min99hither and thither, the eye that is to be in- informed, whether in the case of him who
pp. 158–160 · ≈ 22 min100clearly, whether the will which connects the things, vzz. that which was stored up in the
pp. 161–161 · ≈ 7 min101lieve also a true narrative, told us by others, and the memory from the sense; but the
pp. 162–162 · ≈ 8 min102begin from the bodily species and arrive fi- to be formed, after its own will and pleasure,
pp. 163–164 · ≈ 14 min103it were, the boundary line between the outer to seek after things suitable, and shun things
pp. 165–165 · ≈ 5 min104Chapter 104
pp. 165–167 · ≈ 20 min105those whom they call hermaphrodites, al-
pp. 168–168 · ≈ 8 min106ing outwardly of the sex of male and female, the knowledge of God ~¢an exist. And it is
pp. 169–170 · ≈ 15 min107Lord helps us, the discussion which we have
pp. 171–171 · ≈ 7 min108open steps, but advances by the very minutest ance of things temporal and changeable,
pp. 171–171 · ≈ 7 min109before us were eminent defenders of the Cath- 18, And yet, certainly, when the mind is
pp. 172–172 · ≈ 8 min110things well, differs from contemplation of necessary proofs respecting any subject,
pp. 173–173 · ≈ 7 min111Plato endeavored to persuade us that theglance of the mind, as things visible or tangi-
pp. 174–174 · ≈ 7 min112between wisdom and knowledge, that the in- might be formed, while the will as a third
pp. 175–175 · ≈ 4 min113of this work, we have done enough to distin- the world. He was in the world, and the
pp. 176–176 · ≈ 5 min114Gospel: ''In the beginning was the Word, gotten of the Father), full of grace and
pp. 176–179 · ≈ 27 min115difficulties to be found in this, that, since we it perhaps that all know what it is itself, but
pp. 180–184 · ≈ 37 min116blood ?? What power is there in this blood, I shalt return."4 In the words, '' Unto dust
pp. 185–188 · ≈ 30 min117wrath certainly of God, which is nothing else
pp. 189–189 · ≈ 7 min118quered by the second Adam, and losing theupon Himself to be man, that in that man-
pp. 190–191 · ≈ 14 min119by steps, and to seek in the inner man, both can things be loved which are not known, but
pp. 192–193 · ≈ 12 min120have defined it thus: Wisdom is the knowl- YET ATTAIN TO BEING PROPERLY AN IMAGE
pp. 194–195 · ≈ 14 min121recollect what we have said of the human soul
pp. 196–200 · ≈ 37 min122memory by which the mind, which is ever by whom because itself was made, it is capa-
pp. 201–201 · ≈ 7 min123which made all other natures, great and small, us return to that which led us to adduce this
pp. 202–202 · ≈ 7 min124he is; and yet if he does not remember, and the divine Scriptures concerning the love of
pp. 202–202 · ≈ 7 min125from visible things. Somebody whom you do love itself. But since he who hates any one
pp. 202–202 · ≈ 7 min126ness and delusion, great as they are, it could 20. I have said thus much, that even those
pp. 203–204 · ≈ 15 min127turned to the Lord from that deformity where- apostle also, when he says, ''In putting off
pp. 205–206 · ≈ 16 min128which it is said, '' Let us make man after our wisdom of ours is mortal and perishable, we
pp. 207–208 · ≈ 9 min129things that are made, in order that he may heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.
pp. 209–209 · ≈ 5 min130I Mens or antius. > Antnia. 3-Psu cvs, 4. 4 Isa. lv. 6, 7.
pp. 209–209 · ≈ 5 min131among those things that God has made, in 5. In the first book, the unity and equality"
pp. 210–211 · ≈ 15 min132is God, in the things themselves that are essence and nature, God, therefore, does "=!"
pp. 212–212 · ≈ 7 min133else seems to be worthily said of God after end mightily, and sweetly disposes all
pp. 212–212 · ≈ 7 min134incorruptible, unchangeable, living, Wise, ED FROM THE TRINITIES WHICH HAVE BEEN
pp. 213–213 · ≈ 8 min135|, to our understanding, the eighth|book is that} in ourselves, when we remember, look at, or
pp. 214–214 · ≈ 8 min136this point likewise, that whether we speak of which isthe Father. And this same may not
pp. 215–215 · ≈ 8 min137prehend that wisdom by which God knows all by myself how wonderful and incomprehen-
pp. 216–216 · ≈ 8 min138words of the apostle, that "*we see now phrases, vez. for that which says, "' we see now
pp. 217–218 · ≈ 15 min139but themselves. outwardly is the sign of the word that gives
pp. 219–219 · ≈ 7 min140light inwardly; which latter has the greater
pp. 219–221 · ≈ 23 min141which the human mind knows by itself, and For we too pray to Him, yet do not inform
pp. 222–223 · ≈ 15 min142are so known that they can never escape the And hence if we even admit, in order not to
pp. 224–224 · ≈ 8 min143in this enigma so great an unlikeness to God cause it is a gift of God, as it is said to God,
pp. 225–225 · ≈ 7 min144remember only both for Himself and for them;
pp. 225–225 · ≈ 7 min145of the Old Testament together in the Holy is love." Here, manifestly, he has called
pp. 226–226 · ≈ 8 min146than this. It alone distinguishes the sons of Spirit is called in the sacred books the gift of
pp. 227–227 · ≈ 7 min147of us is given grace according to the measure ** He ascended up on high, He led captivity
pp. 228–228 · ≈ 8 min148that canonical book, wherein the Acts of the body of the flesh. 5 For as the body of the
pp. 229–229 · ≈ 8 min149they now see that the Holy Spirit is called of the Father only, but also of the Holy
pp. 229–229 · ≈ 8 min150respecting the Holy Spirit, according to theis the Son of God by nature,—7.e. born of the
pp. 230–230 · ≈ 7 min151man is, some One may Say to us, These threeit is again that we leave in the memory. But
pp. 231–231 · ≈ 7 min152is different from the image of a trinity in was otherwise; and there will be no time when
pp. 232–233 · ≈ 15 min153tion, He both gave the Holy Spirit, first on Spirit. But He is to be understood to have
pp. 234–234 · ≈ 8 min154the Holy Spirit had already proceeded from yet we do not therefore dare to say that He
pp. 235–292 · ≈ 353 min155of those capacities which through the bountyby reason of your enjoying the reputation of
pp. 293–294 · ≈ 12 min156is catechised in the first instance from what
pp. 295–297 · ≈ 23 min157very severity of God, * by which the hearts of human advantages or thinking to escape dis-
pp. 298–298 · ≈ 8 min158the effect that he has met with some divine
pp. 298–299 · ≈ 15 min159dently must not be overlooked. I mean the dum3 Reading= in expounding.erponentiunt. Various codices give ad exponen-
pp. 300–303 · ≈ 29 min160read or hear such things as are already pre-| '¢ patience of God leadeth them ta repent-
pp. 304–304 · ≈ 7 min161very wearisome to go over repeatedly matters are most familiar to us, with a beneficent
pp. 305–305 · ≈ 7 min162than address much to him concerning God.mand to make upon us, to continue discours-
pp. 306–306 · ≈ 7 min163one who at first listened to us with all readi-our hearer in any degree moved; whether it
pp. 306–306 · ≈ 7 min164to make men who are our brethren,' or even
pp. 307–307 · ≈ 7 min165cause of offense, so as not to be capable of **rather than sacrifice.''4 Therefore, as in
pp. 308–308 · ≈ 8 min166me as a debt that which, previous to the prom-
pp. 308–308 · ≈ 8 min167to give, namely, that I should not count it
pp. 308–327 · ≈ 128 min168N (And) In Jesus Christ, The Son Of God, The Only-Begotten Of The Father,
pp. 328–328 · ≈ 4 min169t Luke xxiv, 39. 2 City of God, Bk. xxii. Ch. 21.
pp. 328–331 · ≈ 10 min170gain acceptance for the opinion that GoD THE capable of taking on the forms of distinct
pp. 332–332 · ≈ 7 min171between our mind and those words of ours,
pp. 333–333 · ≈ 8 min172Gop was neither made by the Father; for, there is the greatest difference. But God,
pp. 333–333 · ≈ 8 min173dwelt among us,"3 the same Wisdom which is unchangeable, independent of the condition
pp. 334–334 · ≈ 8 min174tion, as I have said, with a view to our salva- this word was spoken by Him: '* Woman,
pp. 335–335 · ≈ 7 min175abhorred who deny that our Lord Jesus all things are pure."® Those," therefore,
pp. 335–335 · ≈ 7 min176miliation (Aummzlitas) of our Lord on our be- turned into soul and become soul (anima).
pp. 336–336 · ≈ 7 min177HE ROSE AGAIN FROM THE DEAD, the first-begot- 14. We believe also that HE SITTETH AT THE
pp. 336–336 · ≈ 7 min178merely in the sense in which it is applied to
pp. 337–337 · ≈ 8 min179are said in reference to an ineffable Nature, similarity, so that on account of their differ-
pp. 338–340 · ≈ 23 min180us, not only toward God, when it was said, called the mind, regarding which an apostle
pp. 341–341 · ≈ 7 min181according to the Christian faith, which is in- changed into flame with marvellous quick-
pp. 342–346 · ≈ 12 min182Christian religion is what we should smile at, the eyes of the body, we without any doubt
pp. 347–347 · ≈ 4 min183your friend, whose heart you cannot see, be- not praiseworthy faith, but blameable rash-
pp. 348–348 · ≈ 8 min184friend towards me, although I cannot see it, should be born as Man, albeit* He was ever5
pp. 349–349 · ≈ 7 min185with royal progeny. If she see not that ful- things are not so shown to be clear, as that
pp. 350–351 · ≈ 15 min186carefully the copies* of our enemies the Jews, should retain in their memory, whence we
pp. 352–352 · ≈ 7 min187faith, or who have begun now newly to have shall begin on the shore to be separated.
pp. 353–356 · ≈ 10 min188have been recovered from it, at least if he is the same who wrote to St. Augustin from Carthage
pp. 357–357 · ≈ 4 min189trusting heretics seemed to me one and the things, think that there is nothing else than
pp. 357–357 · ≈ 4 min190if I can, that the Manichees profanely and learned too late at length to be most easy for
pp. 358–358 · ≈ 7 min191move the unlearned by finding fault with the 5. All that Scripture therefore, which is
pp. 359–359 · ≈ 8 min192ment of both Testaments is plainly seen, why were they to receive those Acts of the Apos-
pp. 360–362 · ≈ 23 min193me, in what kind they place the, supposed, under Epicurus as a master; against which
pp. 363–363 · ≈ 7 min194science, and God Who hath His dwelling in as that you may not hate the authors them-
pp. 363–363 · ≈ 7 min195begun, if I can, and I will so treat with you, into those secrets? Do we not see how few
pp. 364–365 · ≈ 15 min196which, as I think, are so just that I ought to very apt to learn. If you see that you too
pp. 366–366 · ≈ 8 min197reason given you on this very point, such as willing to listen to some tale, such as would
pp. 367–367 · ≈ 8 min198you should give me a reason, that, wherever true religion: this the command of God: this
pp. 368–369 · ≈ 18 min199not be believed, in what way may children do say, the fool is not to be accounted master
pp. 370–370 · ≈ 8 min200tion. For in what way shall we fools be able what more pleasant and familiar to our eyes
pp. 371–371 · ≈ 8 min201our enquiry is about religion, God alone can Therefore I should not come unto him, who
pp. 371–371 · ≈ 8 min202lieve in Christ? (Can they possibly be more fail and to be unable to teach me any thing
pp. 372–372 · ≈ 7 min203teach, yet I cease not to advise, that, (whereas from the love of this world unto the True
pp. 373–374 · ≈ 15 min204our discourse hath in any way moved you, cerning God,) all their devices are over-
pp. 375–378 · ≈ 9 min205which is called the Symbol (or Creed °). And | Almighty. To our Almighty Father, it is quite
pp. 379–379 · ≈ 5 min206have meditated, and having meditated have We were brought low,. became mortal, were
pp. 379–379 · ≈ 5 min207Son, that is to say, God the Father Al- Christ the Son of God. Bothare what? One
pp. 380–380 · ≈ 7 min208do, who say, ''God the Father and God the begotten perfect. And being begotten per-
pp. 380–380 · ≈ 7 min209Almighty, let us see what He did for us, to give. Some animal give me a similitude:
pp. 381–381 · ≈ 7 min210Pilate.'' He was in office as governor and as father, its shining as son; see, we have found
pp. 381–381 · ≈ 7 min211before all worlds. '*' Begotten before.'' Be- beginning. If I have shown you a father be-
pp. 381–381 · ≈ 7 min212say? This extremest kind of death He chose, but that he kept her to be his helper: be-
pp. 382–382 · ≈ 7 min213patience of Job, and have seen the end of the woman wanted, devil's helper as she was not
pp. 382–383 · ≈ 15 min214Holy Ghost.'' This Trinity, one God, one temple of God is holy," says the Apostle,
pp. 384–384 · ≈ 8 min215in the Church; by Baptism, by prayer, by went before in its Head. The Head of the
pp. 385–388 · ≈ 5 min216the soul, which is called Continence, in a manner." 3
pp. 389–389 · ≈ 4 min217mouth, which by these words he meant, after parable, He answered, ''Are ye also yet with-
pp. 390–390 · ≈ 7 min218with His own mouth saith, '* Cleanse what hath he on that account failed to commit
pp. 390–390 · ≈ 7 min219parts that beget being bridled by modesty, far as that there be no assent given unto evil
pp. 391–391 · ≈ 7 min220kindles for battle with that sound, '' There- foretold, that they who do such things shall
pp. 392–392 · ≈ 8 min221one thing to live after man, another thing to to live after the flesh, when he so lives; be-
pp. 393–393 · ≈ 8 min222'*Sin shall not reign over you;''? have not that he had said, *' Set, O Lord, a watch to my
pp. 394–394 · ≈ 7 min223under Grace lives, and when, being aided, decreeing such, in order that man should
pp. 394–394 · ≈ 7 min224of their sins so accuse God, as to say that sin: but He chose rather to make him such,
pp. 395–395 · ≈ 7 min225Living and True God, Whose Nature, being For every one is tempted,"' saith the Apostle
pp. 396–396 · ≈ 8 min226by consenting not unto which we live not ill: good, that the law in our members is opposed
pp. 397–397 · ≈ 8 min227but with what utter madness, do the Mani- command and pattern how they ought to be
pp. 398–398 · ≈ 7 min228of the Apostolic Epistles seem to you to fall hath granted unto the body by nature, this
pp. 399–400 · ≈ 15 min229service to evil demons, contain from pleasures not rather in the motion and troubled states of
pp. 401–401 · ≈ 7 min230the Spirit of God, lusts against the flesh, that are the members of the body yielded to them
pp. 402–408 · ≈ 21 min231and put forth a definite opinion on that ques- and was made the punishment of sin; but
pp. 409–409 · ≈ 5 min232condition of being born and dying, which we they owe faith alike one to another. Unto
pp. 410–411 · ≈ 15 min233away a wife who is an adulteress, so it be al- takes cognizance, both the woman is married
pp. 412–413 · ≈ 15 min234marriage a sin; which, if it were chosen in is execrable when done in the case of an har-
pp. 414–414 · ≈ 8 min235unmarried, thinketh of the things of the Lord, Peter aiso describes by giving commandment.
pp. 415–415 · ≈ 7 min236raised, whether he said this of all married embrace,'' ® would not choose rather to keep
pp. 415–416 · ≈ 15 min237of the man, this sexual intercourse is unto compared to the holy women then, even when
pp. 417–417 · ≈ 8 min238be hereafter one City of such as have one over from a living husband into marriage with
pp. 418–418 · ≈ 8 min239be purified even after intercourse with a wife, the body, but of the soul, But the virtues of
pp. 419–419 · ≈ 7 min240clearly understood, how there may be virtue put it not forth, but yet possessed it. But
pp. 420–420 · ≈ 8 min241themselves, we may no way doubt that the virginity is of counsel, not of precept. But
pp. 421–421 · ≈ 7 min242was not without a wife, was prepared to be follow not, yet there remains in the ordained
pp. 422–422 · ≈ 7 min243throughout all nations and all men stands in habit of mind. Who assuredly, through
pp. 422–422 · ≈ 7 min244more than enough answer has been made to set forward Christ coming hereafter in the
pp. 423–423 · ≈ 6 min245advise, with all our power, that they dare not be equal, let them not doubt that they
pp. 423–426 · ≈ 6 min246of Marriage," in which also we admonished not lifted up. Wherefore virginity is not
pp. 427–427 · ≈ 4 min247and brethren of Christ, that is, His kindred virgins, lest it should be thought that she alone
pp. 428–428 · ≈ 7 min248count more pleasing and accepted, in that it Who is in heaven, that one is to Me brother,
pp. 428–428 · ≈ 7 min249fulness dare to vie with virgin chastity, and to with how much greater honor, are we to
pp. 429–429 · ≈ 8 min250married to compare themselves with the pious continence from all sexual intercourse
pp. 430–430 · ≈ 7 min251virgins, that. they are virgins; but that they wisdom, who think that the good of this con-
pp. 430–430 · ≈ 7 min252that we are to avoid, but yet such as is a set first, pertains unto command, against
pp. 431–431 · ≈ 7 min253down, the reader ought to be set on his guard ginity of body, was not virgin from corruption
pp. 432–432 · ≈ 8 min254works, the good and the better, the rewards then of hidden and untrue adultery, now of
pp. 433–433 · ≈ 7 min255Scriptures, such as according to the small ceive this saying. For there are eunuchs
pp. 434–435 · ≈ 15 min256of that penny, which is given in payment to used to drink in, and burst? forth, the Word
pp. 436–436 · ≈ 8 min257and girls, males and females, unmarried men virgins, in whom it hath been already brought
pp. 436–436 · ≈ 8 min258road, how shall they go after Him, who have on His return He will repay you. Think of
pp. 437–437 · ≈ 7 min259Lord deigns to suggest to my mind, I pro- humbled, and whoso humbleth himself shall
pp. 438–438 · ≈ 8 min260guard humility, forasmuch as it is from Christ through perverse manners are at variance with
pp. 439–439 · ≈ 7 min261married women, curious and prating, and continence, and who is free from these,
pp. 439–439 · ≈ 7 min262come to Thee, and let them learn of Thee to They are wholly chaste both in spirit and in
pp. 440–440 · ≈ 8 min263chaste, that hast not given the reins to fleshly conceive of the fear of the Lord, and give
pp. 441–441 · ≈ 8 min264when thou boastest that thou wilt follow the and she who was watering with tears His feet,
pp. 441–441 · ≈ 8 min265which is the Church, ought more to take and this not of yourselves, but it is the gift
pp. 442–442 · ≈ 8 min266for any other reason, that God suffers to be He will?** Forsooth God, with Whom there is
pp. 442–442 · ≈ 8 min267for the putting on of humility, that God's ance; 46
pp. 443–443 · ≈ 8 min268any thought which a virgin of God may truly whether virginity, by the addition of martyr-
pp. 444–444 · ≈ 8 min269stand it to be the fruit an hundred-fold.°® in fewer gifts, but better; another in lower
pp. 444–444 · ≈ 8 min270the fruit an hundred-fold be virginity dedi- very carefulness and watchfulness against
pp. 445–445 · ≈ 8 min271sentence, any one should sin with deadly se- words, His Spirit resteth.? What, therefore,
pp. 446–446 · ≈ 8 min272sert that a man can in this life live without Man hath not where to lay His Head.'' By
pp. 446–446 · ≈ 8 min2731x Johni. 8-ro. [SeeR.V.] 21 John ii. x, 2. 3 2 Cor. x. 12. 6 x John iv. 8. 7 Is. Ixvi. 2.
pp. 446–446 · ≈ 8 min274test of your conduct also ye correspond with between themselves: nor have they sure de-
pp. 447–451 · ≈ 12 min275teacher of the Gentiles, the vessel of elec- are the members of Christ?"? So great then
pp. 452–452 · ≈ 8 min276good, which the Apostle calls his own, if faith sons, and is pardoned by the intervention of
pp. 452–452 · ≈ 8 min277ought to know, that by the good, which you if they shall have so continued;'' so also,
pp. 453–453 · ≈ 7 min278mending the fruit of unmarried men and not so- to understand, as though a faithful
pp. 453–454 · ≈ 15 min279in that end of the world, wherein now is the demned, Forsooth in another place he saith
pp. 455–455 · ≈ 7 min280riages of such are not marriages, but rather purpose, in case they shall have married, that
pp. 456–456 · ≈ 7 min281which is wont to be proposed, that whoso can also, and is now long time a widow, but yet
pp. 457–457 · ≈ 8 min282could come up to your standard. For you, marriage of widowed females, although they
pp. 458–458 · ≈ 7 min283since, by most biting reproaches in his writ-
pp. 458–458 · ≈ 7 min284ning of this little work I had proposed certain ceive and have, yet you have that, which you
pp. 459–459 · ≈ 8 min285to say something on this subject, by reason speak as to lead those also who had as yet
pp. 460–460 · ≈ 8 min286holy child, hear these things. I shall see' are on this account not called a grandmother,
pp. 461–461 · ≈ 8 min287and after yesterday proceeds to-day, and after of the delights of married women, which they
pp. 462–462 · ≈ 7 min288unmarried women enjoy, their holy conversa- the testimony of our conscience.''® But of
pp. 463–463 · ≈ 8 min289Whom ye have both received this gift, and 1 Ep. 150, ada Probam. Vol. I. p. 503.
pp. 464–467 · ≈ 8 min290have never been accounted lies, seeing they he is believed when uttering the false thing;
pp. 468–468 · ≈ 8 min291lie is. For not every one who says a false which he esteems to be false, on the ground
pp. 468–469 · ≈ 16 min292ful, is a much greater and more concerning mind. But lest any should contend that
pp. 470–470 · ≈ 7 min293we must never lie, plead much more strongly, In the Scripture, even Sodom is said to be
pp. 470–470 · ≈ 7 min294New Testament, except the figurative pre- son, Timothy, having been called in uncir-
pp. 471–473 · ≈ 23 min295sides considered and treated; and still it is faith by false testimony, that his own father
pp. 474–474 · ≈ 8 min296well deserve to be questioned: whether such committing it with them, but with all possible
pp. 474–475 · ≈ 15 min297the man who chose to burn incense to idols agreeable talk, and yet would rather please
pp. 476–476 · ≈ 8 min298any hesitation condemned, next follows a wouldest not have covered a sin by telling a
pp. 477–477 · ≈ 8 min299an exception to be added; that there be some
pp. 477–477 · ≈ 8 min300with a Christian, or if he see where the homi- up thy mind? Or by holding thy peace or
pp. 478–478 · ≈ 8 min301this kind, that we are not interrogated where to be unjustly taken from him, one who
pp. 479–479 · ≈ 8 min302lie and far to be fled from, which is done in lustful outrage upon his person. But, as I
pp. 479–479 · ≈ 8 min303some place open for consideration, if first for he, too, when he was smitten on the face
pp. 480–480 · ≈ 8 min304'*Thou hast received a 'blow in the face, delight desire, an oath.
pp. 480–480 · ≈ 8 min305that they should take nothing with them for) slayeth the soul,'' if the context of the lesson
pp. 481–481 · ≈ 8 min306that lieth, slayeth the soul;''® of what mouth} shall there be interrogation; and the hearing
pp. 481–481 · ≈ 8 min307the Scripture saith, '* The mouth that lieth, lie may be boldly used (for so he will shun
pp. 482–482 · ≈ 8 min308'*Wish not to use every lie;''? they say is **Not every," to wit, that except some lies,
pp. 482–482 · ≈ 8 min309destroy all that speak leasing:''* one saith never lawful, the question is, whether it be
pp. 483–483 · ≈ 8 min310go from side to side, some asserting that it is purpose and end;) yet in regard of that life
pp. 484–484 · ≈ 8 min311safe for sanctity's sake are these: pudicity of sentence, that a lie which doth not violate the
pp. 485–485 · ≈ 7 min312cussed, that those testimonies of Scripture and who is sufficient for these things?''3 Nor
pp. 486–486 · ≈ 8 min313cupied men's minds, that to them it is too little not only lying, but perjury that they lay to
pp. 487–490 · ≈ 3 min314sent, my dearest brother Consentius: a great we may either teach them the truth, or at
pp. 491–491 · ≈ 5 min315243. speak a lie,'' Heb. mavtas tovs AaAovvras 7d Weddos, LXX.
pp. 491–491 · ≈ 5 min316soning aideth the very persons whom as in time of persecution, the servants of Christ
pp. 492–492 · ≈ 7 min317Martyrs, nay rather taketh away holy martyr- brother, that thou mayst be against liars, not
pp. 492–493 · ≈ 15 min318cillianists think,. according to the nefarious 8. But now observe how more tolerable in
pp. 494–494 · ≈ 8 min319pheme God that the Priscillianists may believe doubts, I pray thee, that Christ is denied,
pp. 495–496 · ≈ 15 min320** Putting away lying, speak every man truth should cast her eye upon a catholic Joseph,
pp. 497–497 · ≈ 7 min321times some who preached the truth not in do with unchaste women, albeit only in body,
pp. 497–497 · ≈ 7 min322many ways in which latent heretics may be any deed of ours by any member brought to
pp. 497–498 · ≈ 15 min323minds certain compensative sins do cause wicked, or unless thou do this wickedness,
pp. 499–499 · ≈ 8 min324more justly be said, that he ought not to have not have defiled him so long as he consented
pp. 500–500 · ≈ 8 min325he did at his mother's bidding, so as to seem out from their hidden retreats, do, by our (in
pp. 501–502 · ≈ 15 min326Scriptures which are thought to be lies are tiles to Judaize. For it was a compelling, to
pp. 503–503 · ≈ 8 min327of our Saviour in the Gospel, because the human deeds or words to irrational animals
pp. 504–504 · ≈ 7 min328mentioned that they speak of, that the Lord In order to signify this which in the future
pp. 504–504 · ≈ 7 min329imitate Tamar telling a lie, and not think they against truth? Therefore there can be no
pp. 505–505 · ≈ 8 min330concerning those women, whether in Egypt son receiving the word shall be far from de-
pp. 506–507 · ≈ 15 min331out more piteously,) that, if once we grant it 38. But infirmity pleadeth its part, and
pp. 508–508 · ≈ 8 min332is for them that are perfect.''*' For in many us to baptize the man, by our committing
pp. 509–509 · ≈ 8 min333right doing, or to confess them by repenting: which we have in this volume so copiously
pp. 510–512 · ≈ 8 min334was meet that I should comply withal, with thee. May He therefore Himself be present
pp. 513–514 · ≈ 11 min335the blessed Apostle Paul willed the servants and travail night and day working that we
pp. 515–515 · ≈ 8 min336been done by the Apostles, that with them not to carry all those things, namely, that
pp. 516–516 · ≈ 7 min337discourse, and the whole of the passage itself his own charges? Who feedeth a flock, and
pp. 517–519 · ≈ 22 min338another place, 'We made ourselves small we."'3 Of this occasion, therefore, which he
pp. 520–520 · ≈ 7 min339is, in what spaces of time, that he might not 4x Thess, ii. 9; 2 Thess. 1ii. 8. 5 Rom. xv. 19.
pp. 521–521 · ≈ 7 min340cupations of the servants of God, or bodily Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet
pp. 522–522 · ≈ 7 min341touching the ministering to the saints, it is actuating his heart, ceased not to exhort the
pp. 523–523 · ≈ 7 min342not do bodily work, to what thing they give even if all were able, they ought to do it by
pp. 524–524 · ≈ 8 min343Apostle wrought. ''After these things,' it 23. Hence arises another question; for
pp. 525–525 · ≈ 7 min344world wherewithal they might easily without therefore shelter themselves under the screen
pp. 526–526 · ≈ 7 min345Apostle of Christ, recite a Gospel of Christ. rather enjoy liberty and receive from the
pp. 527–527 · ≈ 8 min346the whole matter, let these persons, who from it profit a servant of God, that, having left the
pp. 528–528 · ≈ 8 min347that they should put nothing by for the mor- rich is converted to this mode of life, and is Cs
pp. 528–528 · ≈ 8 min348linquished or distributed their former, whether preaches the Gospel with an eye to this, that
pp. 529–529 · ≈ 7 min349birds of the air and lilies of the field, He so feed and clothe us, as He doth the birds
pp. 530–530 · ≈ 8 min350awhile, holy brother, (for the Lord giveth they do not suffer us to have time ourselves
pp. 531–536 · ≈ 29 min351Patience, is so great a gift of God, that even without any darkening of spirit,3 wroth with-
pp. 537–537 · ≈ 4 min352in labors and sorrows men endure, for things another by turns, to that degree that this
pp. 538–538 · ≈ 7 min353open wickednesses, not to punish but to per- loss of any advantage, in true felicity secure,
pp. 538–538 · ≈ 7 min354body is then more providently consulted for, there was an acknowledging of a time of
pp. 539–539 · ≈ 7 min355mind, yet partly the mind exercises it in the wounds, and bears these unbroken: and in
pp. 539–540 · ≈ 15 min356Scripture the precepts of patience: '' My son, in man.'"' Whence even if it chance them
pp. 541–541 · ≈ 7 min357of the name of this virtue, whence it is to be unto itself by natural possibility sufficing,
pp. 541–541 · ≈ 7 min358understand that as well each one of the wicked eager of lust, and bearing ills with the more
pp. 542–542 · ≈ 8 min359strating to be, not of merits going before in written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the
pp. 543–543 · ≈ 8 min360with deceitful visions and unclean incentives brethren;™ in whatever way it endure what
pp. 544–544 · ≈ 8 min361which pertaineth to the unity of spirit and the my son Isaac:''?? and though God said to
pp. 545–545 · ≈ 8 min362is the gift of God, we are thus to understand ing, not yet enjoying; as yet sighing in desire,
pp. 545–548 · ≈ 10 min363Paulinus, have I been thy Holiness's debtor wont to supplicate for the departed: so that
pp. 549–549 · ≈ 5 min364my brief reply. But what other considera- Nor in any wise would Truth say, '' Fear not
pp. 550–550 · ≈ 7 min365departed are to be despised and flung aside, those things which are wont to be applied for
pp. 551–552 · ≈ 15 min366which Eusebius wrote in Greek, and Ruffinus by the Gospel, where we have learned that
pp. 553–555 · ≈ 22 min367visions of persons awake, who have had their had heard it said in that place from which he
pp. 556–556 · ≈ 7 min368when persons, with their senses more pro- also saw dead persons. Why may he not be
pp. 556–557 · ≈ 15 min369in the dead any care for the living, how is it able to be, who from hence bore thither whom
pp. 558–558 · ≈ 8 min370indeed do not know what is doing here, but doing. For not only by effects of benefits,
pp. 558–558 · ≈ 8 min371passes the strength of my understanding, same knoweth these things as they are meet
pp. 559–564 · ≈ 16 min372Cicero says all men will be blessed, of the Trinity, appeared to the of, 85; the Father and the Son
pp. 565–565 · ≈ 6 min373pillar of cloud and fire, 49; at in all things, I00, etc.; is to-
pp. 565–565 · ≈ 6 min374IMAGE OF GoD, how man is the, Procession, 225, 226 (notes).
pp. 566–566 · ≈ 9 min375Image of the beast in man, 161. Righteous man, how the man not tation on, was written, 17 ; the
pp. 566–566 · ≈ 9 min376Mind, the Trinity in, 125; knows being said of, 33, etc.; judg- to be demonstrated by natural
pp. 566–566 · ≈ 9 min377Persons, the three, in the Godhead, we are to be like Him, 196. 209; of God, equal to the Father,
pp. 566–571 · ≈ 43 min378Business distracting the mind unsuit- what, 475, 499; of mind to be 371; His lowly Birth, Passion
pp. 572–572 · ≈ 9 min379Caring not, by some limited to spir- instead of natural, 445, 450; killing, not unpardonable: mem-
pp. 572–572 · ≈ 9 min380Cassiodorus, his book, De Just. Div. well, is of good will, 448; spir- came in real flesh, 389; tooka
pp. 572–572 · ≈ 9 min381Cataline, his powers of endurance, of God and the Word, 322 sq.; of love, 452; did and command-
pp. 572–572 · ≈ 9 min382Cato, cited, 408. the Father, 323; born through lie to be told about, 466; patience
pp. 572–573 · ≈ 17 min383Deserter, mark of, not changed, 375. surgical cases, worldly, 532, 534; may come, 488.
pp. 574–574 · ≈ 8 min384Devil, the, how he tempts, 314; the, tic, of misguided lust, 534. Examples (see Saints), how to be
pp. 574–574 · ≈ 8 min385Fame, endurance from desire of, the Church, 389, 390; its works, of, 257; pardons sin, but on con-
pp. 575–575 · ≈ 8 min386528. may be sins of the soul, 391. dition of penttence, 258; alone
pp. 575–576 · ≈ 17 min387Hunting, pleasure of, 452. 482. are just, 268 sq.
pp. 577–577 · ≈ 7 min388Lectures of Rhetoricians, 545. 364; coeval offspring of fire, and how, 350; of what error
pp. 578–578 · ≈ 9 min389Lewdness, worse than theft, 488, 489. Lot, entertained Angels, 463; his saying, 410; their heretical opin-
pp. 578–579 · ≈ 17 min390Mysteries, holy, words used in cele- to children by faith: yet love 515; not receiving support was
pp. 580–580 · ≈ 8 min391Nurses, believed as to parents, 360. 535, 530. 472.
pp. 580–580 · ≈ 8 min392261. of believers, 513; had special 542.
pp. 580–581 · ≈ 16 min393Sedes, dwellings called, 373. Son, The, anointed by the Father, master, 365.
pp. 582–582 · ≈ 8 min394Trinity, Holy, the, doctrine of, 327 the blessed, a type and pattern, Widowed, continence, its rank, 434.
pp. 583–583 · ≈ 8 min395Understanding, distinguished from 427; need humility, 428; their Greek word ambiguous, 506.
pp. 583–583 · ≈ 8 min396desire to revoke, 445; marriage God, 237; to be found in true
pp. 583–592 · ≈ 46 min
pp. 16–16 · ≈ 5 min2it goes to show that the personality of God depends upon the trinality of the Divine Essence
pp. 17–26 · ≈ 44 min3the Trinity, as the reader ought to be in- disease of all the three classes which I have
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 4 min4mind might be purged from falsities of this them, and they shall be changed; but Thou
pp. 28–28 · ≈ 8 min5will undertake to render, as far as we are presence of our Lord God, with all who read
pp. 29–29 · ≈ 7 min6Chapter 6
pp. 29–29 · ≈ 7 min7more dull of understanding, will imagine that scended in the form of a dove upon Jesus
pp. 30–30 · ≈ 8 min8Christ is not God, or not very God, or notor else, if they do some things together, some
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 7 min9that the Apostle Paul did not say, '* Who Jesus Christ in His own time.'' For the
pp. 32–33 · ≈ 17 min10who cannot perceive that He Himself in the
pp. 34–35 · ≈ 15 min11us as the end of all actions, and the everlast- and it sufficeth us. For, that he might under-
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 8 min12the Father and the Son make their abodeis necessary for me to go to the Father, be-
pp. 37–38 · ≈ 16 min13livered up the kingdom to God, even the kingdom, for whom He now intercedes; but
pp. 39–40 · ≈ 16 min14"** Before all the hills He begat me,''* that is, says in another place, '' These things have I
pp. 41–41 · ≈ 8 min15Father is prepared also by the Son Himself, understand the Father, unless He had added,
pp. 41–42 · ≈ 16 min16be used; the Son of man will judge, and, the For instance, we have said that He glorifies
pp. 43–43 · ≈ 8 min17ture this rather than to prove it clearly, let us rather have been anticipated that He would
pp. 44–44 · ≈ 8 min18according to which God appears to the pure for sorrow and wailing, but only for salvation
pp. 45–47 · ≈ 17 min19Scriptures concerning the Father and the ing, is nothing else than to work with Him:
pp. 48–48 · ≈ 9 min20He shall receive of mine, and shall show itsacred books, as I began by saying, so put,
pp. 49–49 · ≈ 7 min21it is not said, ''He emptied Himself, and took
pp. 49–49 · ≈ 7 min22into all truth. For He shall not speak of
pp. 49–51 · ≈ 23 min23** Behold the Lamb of God,''? but also Johnwritten, that the Father is greater than the
pp. 52–53 · ≈ 16 min24Himself, because His substance was visible derstood only of the Father, and not of the
pp. 54–54 · ≈ 7 min25are unable to know the substance even of the visible: they reply, that it is not on account of
pp. 54–54 · ≈ 7 min26Genesis, vzz., that God spake with man whom understand it.
pp. 55–55 · ≈ 7 min27** Now the Lord had said unto Abraham, Get by Sara, vz. the one whom the Scripture calls
pp. 56–56 · ≈ 8 min28neither a slight nor a passing consideration, '** But there came two angels to Sodom at
pp. 57–57 · ≈ 8 min29one among the three is in this way intimated and food offered to them, as though they
pp. 57–57 · ≈ 8 min30children of Israel out of Egypt, it is written the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?"
pp. 58–58 · ≈ 9 min31lightnings, and the trumpet, and the smoke from such thoughts!) But indeed all these
pp. 59–59 · ≈ 7 min32is a place by me, and thou shall stand upontroubles most people, vz. that it is written,
pp. 60–61 · ≈ 15 min33Exodus, ''I will cover thee with mine hand was manifested, as the consideration of this
pp. 62–64 · ≈ 17 min34willing to do so, that I had rather bestow pen, of which two yoked together in me, Love
pp. 65–65 · ≈ 5 min35not only a pious reader, but alsoa free correc- times said to be sent, if He Himself was mani-
pp. 66–66 · ≈ 7 min36ning at the point to which the second had ity, whichever the text of the narrative might
pp. 66–66 · ≈ 7 min37bidding of God, yet by reason of its unbrokenther than my purpose can carry me to inquire
pp. 67–67 · ≈ 7 min38that this may be plainer. There is, we know,into whatever was needful; as it is written in
pp. 67–68 · ≈ 15 min39though he still bare the burden of the body, God works ordinarily through thunders and
pp. 69–70 · ≈ 14 min40guishing God's creating and forming within, things which are changeable, because there is
pp. 71–72 · ≈ 15 min41things which are done in the order of nature imposed upon the prophet, in order that he
pp. 73–74 · ≈ 15 min42written, '' The Lord said to Moses;'' andthey were wrought by angels; but not from
pp. 75–75 · ≈ 7 min43Apostles, relates these things in that manner substance to Abraham because there is no
pp. 76–76 · ≈ 8 min44the Lord appeared to Moses by an angel, interpretation is to be rejected as absurd,
pp. 76–76 · ≈ 8 min45stop their mouths by another most clear and tainly the Father, and the Son, and the Holy
pp. 77–79 · ≈ 15 min46changeable joy, yet neither cut off nor torn through the same faith they themselves also
pp. 80–80 · ≈ 7 min47the darkness comprehended it not.'' Now dered monochord.
pp. 81–81 · ≈ 7 min48\ our Saviour bestowed His own single death; of the death of our outer man, since it is by
pp. 82–82 · ≈ 8 min49arises, no doubt, from the ternary number, barrenness. But intercession was made for
pp. 83–85 · ≈ 22 min50bond of union with our Creator, that we and character may gaze at the most worthless
pp. 86–86 · ≈ 7 min51and reconciled to God by sacrilegious imita- flesh, than the death of the spirit, z.e. pun-
pp. 87–87 · ≈ 7 min52a mediator to death for man, and feignedly life; and whom He called, them He justified;
pp. 88–89 · ≈ 14 min53ing the resurrection of the flesh, and rather perience of things past (as physicians also
pp. 90–92 · ≈ 21 min54Father on this account, that the one is the saying, '"'It is the brightness of-that light,"
pp. 93–93 · ≈ 8 min55Him, of whom He is the Word; He is sent He who was sent, are one, since the Father and
pp. 94–95 · ≈ 16 min56either words or sensible forms and appear- the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
pp. 96–96 · ≈ 7 min57other the more easily, if we know, or at anyof Him of whom we think, nor comprehends
pp. 97–97 · ≈ 5 min58the adversaries of our faith, respecting thosethrough intervals of place, or any such thing
pp. 98–98 · ≈ 7 min59stance, or, if it be better so to call it; an to be equal with God."'4 We ask, equal ac-
pp. 98–98 · ≈ 7 min60respect to accident, since nothing is accidental
pp. 99–101 · ≈ 22 min61stasis; but they intend to put a difference, I cause of greatness is another, and a great
pp. 102–102 · ≈ 8 min62things severally are specially predicated, these from a name which is suitable to both, the
pp. 103–104 · ≈ 16 min63cidentally to God in time, because He is in-
pp. 105–106 · ≈ 16 min64that God the Father is not wise, except byof power and wisdom. And, in truth, the
pp. 107–107 · ≈ 5 min65as such, except that which is spoken of Him the begetter of His own greatness, that is,
pp. 108–108 · ≈ 8 min66For if greater, He is greater by greatness; ERED FROM THE WORDS, 'SWE ARE ONE,''
pp. 109–109 · ≈ 7 min67*"' They are one,'' are ever found in Scripture they are equal. For whence is He equal, if
pp. 109–109 · ≈ 7 min68one or he is one; but he has added '' body,"
pp. 109–109 · ≈ 7 min69in the same unity of substance, and in the 8. But if it is asked how that substance is
pp. 110–113 · ≈ 29 min70far as God grants, into that which a little mentioned all. It is asked, then, whether
pp. 114–114 · ≈ 5 min71which is written, that '' Christ is the power of and word, and image. But what can be more
pp. 115–116 · ≈ 16 min72gether are one essence, and one greatness, SPIRIT, TOGETHER WITH THE FATHER AND
pp. 117–117 · ≈ 8 min73cerning wisdom is declared or narrated in the wisely; although the Father also is wisdom,
pp. 118–118 · ≈ 8 min74that cannot be uttered, that we may be able whatsoever things are expressed in the plural
pp. 119–119 · ≈ 7 min75(generalis) word, if on this account we say substances, one essence, in the same way as
pp. 120–122 · ≈ 23 min76uncleanness, let him believe in the Father, apostle refutes them, saying, '' For a man
pp. 123–125 · ≈ 15 min77three persons are not anything greater than case that this gold and that gold may be
pp. 126–126 · ≈ 8 min78Thou certainly dost not love anything except the will still is wanted, by which it is to be-
pp. 127–128 · ≈ 16 min79the eternity, and equality, and unity of the
pp. 129–132 · ≈ 31 min80love. Let him love his brother, and he will loved, let us love one another: for love is of
pp. 133–133 · ≈ 8 min81not as though of one altogether unknown, or we hear and read, '' Behold, now is the ac-
pp. 134–134 · ≈ 7 min82is taken hold of whither we are tending, andtrinity, but that Trinity which is God, and
pp. 135–135 · ≈ 5 min83tention to those three things which we fancy aside from the inquiry all the other many
pp. 136–136 · ≈ 9 min84also it know itself; for how can it love what more perversely and wrongly still, when it
pp. 137–137 · ≈ 7 min85dam), the mind and the love of it, when it as in a subject, but these also exist substantit-
pp. 137–137 · ≈ 7 min86or one who knows is a substance, and|commingled: and they are all substances,
pp. 138–138 · ≈ 7 min87knows itself isnot unknown toitself. And al- and loves itself, it does not know and love
pp. 139–140 · ≈ 15 min88born are the very same when the will finds rest only reach the point of being known, but yet
pp. 141–142 · ≈ 16 min89may possibly be knowable, that is, such as can the desire (apfetitus) which there is in seek- \
pp. 143–145 · ≈ 21 min90person, loves things he does not know, even IT IS NOT UNKNOWN TO ITSELF.
pp. 146–147 · ≈ 15 min91that it should know itself? I suppose, in properly the mind, that is, the rational un-
pp. 148–149 · ≈ 15 min92which it knows itself to be, when it is biddenand not seek itself as if it were absent; but fix
pp. 150–150 · ≈ 7 min9312. Let it not therefore seek to discern For certainly every mind does not consider
pp. 150–150 · ≈ 7 min94mind, let us remove from our consideration stance is not known. And therefore, when
pp. 151–151 · ≈ 8 min95all other things, of which the mind 1s certain they are one life, one mind, one essence; and
pp. 152–153 · ≈ 13 min96is endued with understanding, so is the outer life. And yet, asI said, we are so familiarly
pp. 154–154 · ≈ 5 min97ject, these three things, as is most easy to are members of the body; and although an
pp. 155–155 · ≈ 7 min98about to mention, they will find no such visible thing itself, does not belong to the
pp. 156–157 · ≈ 15 min99hither and thither, the eye that is to be in- informed, whether in the case of him who
pp. 158–160 · ≈ 22 min100clearly, whether the will which connects the things, vzz. that which was stored up in the
pp. 161–161 · ≈ 7 min101lieve also a true narrative, told us by others, and the memory from the sense; but the
pp. 162–162 · ≈ 8 min102begin from the bodily species and arrive fi- to be formed, after its own will and pleasure,
pp. 163–164 · ≈ 14 min103it were, the boundary line between the outer to seek after things suitable, and shun things
pp. 165–165 · ≈ 5 min104Chapter 104
pp. 165–167 · ≈ 20 min105those whom they call hermaphrodites, al-
pp. 168–168 · ≈ 8 min106ing outwardly of the sex of male and female, the knowledge of God ~¢an exist. And it is
pp. 169–170 · ≈ 15 min107Lord helps us, the discussion which we have
pp. 171–171 · ≈ 7 min108open steps, but advances by the very minutest ance of things temporal and changeable,
pp. 171–171 · ≈ 7 min109before us were eminent defenders of the Cath- 18, And yet, certainly, when the mind is
pp. 172–172 · ≈ 8 min110things well, differs from contemplation of necessary proofs respecting any subject,
pp. 173–173 · ≈ 7 min111Plato endeavored to persuade us that theglance of the mind, as things visible or tangi-
pp. 174–174 · ≈ 7 min112between wisdom and knowledge, that the in- might be formed, while the will as a third
pp. 175–175 · ≈ 4 min113of this work, we have done enough to distin- the world. He was in the world, and the
pp. 176–176 · ≈ 5 min114Gospel: ''In the beginning was the Word, gotten of the Father), full of grace and
pp. 176–179 · ≈ 27 min115difficulties to be found in this, that, since we it perhaps that all know what it is itself, but
pp. 180–184 · ≈ 37 min116blood ?? What power is there in this blood, I shalt return."4 In the words, '' Unto dust
pp. 185–188 · ≈ 30 min117wrath certainly of God, which is nothing else
pp. 189–189 · ≈ 7 min118quered by the second Adam, and losing theupon Himself to be man, that in that man-
pp. 190–191 · ≈ 14 min119by steps, and to seek in the inner man, both can things be loved which are not known, but
pp. 192–193 · ≈ 12 min120have defined it thus: Wisdom is the knowl- YET ATTAIN TO BEING PROPERLY AN IMAGE
pp. 194–195 · ≈ 14 min121recollect what we have said of the human soul
pp. 196–200 · ≈ 37 min122memory by which the mind, which is ever by whom because itself was made, it is capa-
pp. 201–201 · ≈ 7 min123which made all other natures, great and small, us return to that which led us to adduce this
pp. 202–202 · ≈ 7 min124he is; and yet if he does not remember, and the divine Scriptures concerning the love of
pp. 202–202 · ≈ 7 min125from visible things. Somebody whom you do love itself. But since he who hates any one
pp. 202–202 · ≈ 7 min126ness and delusion, great as they are, it could 20. I have said thus much, that even those
pp. 203–204 · ≈ 15 min127turned to the Lord from that deformity where- apostle also, when he says, ''In putting off
pp. 205–206 · ≈ 16 min128which it is said, '' Let us make man after our wisdom of ours is mortal and perishable, we
pp. 207–208 · ≈ 9 min129things that are made, in order that he may heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.
pp. 209–209 · ≈ 5 min130I Mens or antius. > Antnia. 3-Psu cvs, 4. 4 Isa. lv. 6, 7.
pp. 209–209 · ≈ 5 min131among those things that God has made, in 5. In the first book, the unity and equality"
pp. 210–211 · ≈ 15 min132is God, in the things themselves that are essence and nature, God, therefore, does "=!"
pp. 212–212 · ≈ 7 min133else seems to be worthily said of God after end mightily, and sweetly disposes all
pp. 212–212 · ≈ 7 min134incorruptible, unchangeable, living, Wise, ED FROM THE TRINITIES WHICH HAVE BEEN
pp. 213–213 · ≈ 8 min135|, to our understanding, the eighth|book is that} in ourselves, when we remember, look at, or
pp. 214–214 · ≈ 8 min136this point likewise, that whether we speak of which isthe Father. And this same may not
pp. 215–215 · ≈ 8 min137prehend that wisdom by which God knows all by myself how wonderful and incomprehen-
pp. 216–216 · ≈ 8 min138words of the apostle, that "*we see now phrases, vez. for that which says, "' we see now
pp. 217–218 · ≈ 15 min139but themselves. outwardly is the sign of the word that gives
pp. 219–219 · ≈ 7 min140light inwardly; which latter has the greater
pp. 219–221 · ≈ 23 min141which the human mind knows by itself, and For we too pray to Him, yet do not inform
pp. 222–223 · ≈ 15 min142are so known that they can never escape the And hence if we even admit, in order not to
pp. 224–224 · ≈ 8 min143in this enigma so great an unlikeness to God cause it is a gift of God, as it is said to God,
pp. 225–225 · ≈ 7 min144remember only both for Himself and for them;
pp. 225–225 · ≈ 7 min145of the Old Testament together in the Holy is love." Here, manifestly, he has called
pp. 226–226 · ≈ 8 min146than this. It alone distinguishes the sons of Spirit is called in the sacred books the gift of
pp. 227–227 · ≈ 7 min147of us is given grace according to the measure ** He ascended up on high, He led captivity
pp. 228–228 · ≈ 8 min148that canonical book, wherein the Acts of the body of the flesh. 5 For as the body of the
pp. 229–229 · ≈ 8 min149they now see that the Holy Spirit is called of the Father only, but also of the Holy
pp. 229–229 · ≈ 8 min150respecting the Holy Spirit, according to theis the Son of God by nature,—7.e. born of the
pp. 230–230 · ≈ 7 min151man is, some One may Say to us, These threeit is again that we leave in the memory. But
pp. 231–231 · ≈ 7 min152is different from the image of a trinity in was otherwise; and there will be no time when
pp. 232–233 · ≈ 15 min153tion, He both gave the Holy Spirit, first on Spirit. But He is to be understood to have
pp. 234–234 · ≈ 8 min154the Holy Spirit had already proceeded from yet we do not therefore dare to say that He
pp. 235–292 · ≈ 353 min155of those capacities which through the bountyby reason of your enjoying the reputation of
pp. 293–294 · ≈ 12 min156is catechised in the first instance from what
pp. 295–297 · ≈ 23 min157very severity of God, * by which the hearts of human advantages or thinking to escape dis-
pp. 298–298 · ≈ 8 min158the effect that he has met with some divine
pp. 298–299 · ≈ 15 min159dently must not be overlooked. I mean the dum3 Reading= in expounding.erponentiunt. Various codices give ad exponen-
pp. 300–303 · ≈ 29 min160read or hear such things as are already pre-| '¢ patience of God leadeth them ta repent-
pp. 304–304 · ≈ 7 min161very wearisome to go over repeatedly matters are most familiar to us, with a beneficent
pp. 305–305 · ≈ 7 min162than address much to him concerning God.mand to make upon us, to continue discours-
pp. 306–306 · ≈ 7 min163one who at first listened to us with all readi-our hearer in any degree moved; whether it
pp. 306–306 · ≈ 7 min164to make men who are our brethren,' or even
pp. 307–307 · ≈ 7 min165cause of offense, so as not to be capable of **rather than sacrifice.''4 Therefore, as in
pp. 308–308 · ≈ 8 min166me as a debt that which, previous to the prom-
pp. 308–308 · ≈ 8 min167to give, namely, that I should not count it
pp. 308–327 · ≈ 128 min168N (And) In Jesus Christ, The Son Of God, The Only-Begotten Of The Father,
pp. 328–328 · ≈ 4 min169t Luke xxiv, 39. 2 City of God, Bk. xxii. Ch. 21.
pp. 328–331 · ≈ 10 min170gain acceptance for the opinion that GoD THE capable of taking on the forms of distinct
pp. 332–332 · ≈ 7 min171between our mind and those words of ours,
pp. 333–333 · ≈ 8 min172Gop was neither made by the Father; for, there is the greatest difference. But God,
pp. 333–333 · ≈ 8 min173dwelt among us,"3 the same Wisdom which is unchangeable, independent of the condition
pp. 334–334 · ≈ 8 min174tion, as I have said, with a view to our salva- this word was spoken by Him: '* Woman,
pp. 335–335 · ≈ 7 min175abhorred who deny that our Lord Jesus all things are pure."® Those," therefore,
pp. 335–335 · ≈ 7 min176miliation (Aummzlitas) of our Lord on our be- turned into soul and become soul (anima).
pp. 336–336 · ≈ 7 min177HE ROSE AGAIN FROM THE DEAD, the first-begot- 14. We believe also that HE SITTETH AT THE
pp. 336–336 · ≈ 7 min178merely in the sense in which it is applied to
pp. 337–337 · ≈ 8 min179are said in reference to an ineffable Nature, similarity, so that on account of their differ-
pp. 338–340 · ≈ 23 min180us, not only toward God, when it was said, called the mind, regarding which an apostle
pp. 341–341 · ≈ 7 min181according to the Christian faith, which is in- changed into flame with marvellous quick-
pp. 342–346 · ≈ 12 min182Christian religion is what we should smile at, the eyes of the body, we without any doubt
pp. 347–347 · ≈ 4 min183your friend, whose heart you cannot see, be- not praiseworthy faith, but blameable rash-
pp. 348–348 · ≈ 8 min184friend towards me, although I cannot see it, should be born as Man, albeit* He was ever5
pp. 349–349 · ≈ 7 min185with royal progeny. If she see not that ful- things are not so shown to be clear, as that
pp. 350–351 · ≈ 15 min186carefully the copies* of our enemies the Jews, should retain in their memory, whence we
pp. 352–352 · ≈ 7 min187faith, or who have begun now newly to have shall begin on the shore to be separated.
pp. 353–356 · ≈ 10 min188have been recovered from it, at least if he is the same who wrote to St. Augustin from Carthage
pp. 357–357 · ≈ 4 min189trusting heretics seemed to me one and the things, think that there is nothing else than
pp. 357–357 · ≈ 4 min190if I can, that the Manichees profanely and learned too late at length to be most easy for
pp. 358–358 · ≈ 7 min191move the unlearned by finding fault with the 5. All that Scripture therefore, which is
pp. 359–359 · ≈ 8 min192ment of both Testaments is plainly seen, why were they to receive those Acts of the Apos-
pp. 360–362 · ≈ 23 min193me, in what kind they place the, supposed, under Epicurus as a master; against which
pp. 363–363 · ≈ 7 min194science, and God Who hath His dwelling in as that you may not hate the authors them-
pp. 363–363 · ≈ 7 min195begun, if I can, and I will so treat with you, into those secrets? Do we not see how few
pp. 364–365 · ≈ 15 min196which, as I think, are so just that I ought to very apt to learn. If you see that you too
pp. 366–366 · ≈ 8 min197reason given you on this very point, such as willing to listen to some tale, such as would
pp. 367–367 · ≈ 8 min198you should give me a reason, that, wherever true religion: this the command of God: this
pp. 368–369 · ≈ 18 min199not be believed, in what way may children do say, the fool is not to be accounted master
pp. 370–370 · ≈ 8 min200tion. For in what way shall we fools be able what more pleasant and familiar to our eyes
pp. 371–371 · ≈ 8 min201our enquiry is about religion, God alone can Therefore I should not come unto him, who
pp. 371–371 · ≈ 8 min202lieve in Christ? (Can they possibly be more fail and to be unable to teach me any thing
pp. 372–372 · ≈ 7 min203teach, yet I cease not to advise, that, (whereas from the love of this world unto the True
pp. 373–374 · ≈ 15 min204our discourse hath in any way moved you, cerning God,) all their devices are over-
pp. 375–378 · ≈ 9 min205which is called the Symbol (or Creed °). And | Almighty. To our Almighty Father, it is quite
pp. 379–379 · ≈ 5 min206have meditated, and having meditated have We were brought low,. became mortal, were
pp. 379–379 · ≈ 5 min207Son, that is to say, God the Father Al- Christ the Son of God. Bothare what? One
pp. 380–380 · ≈ 7 min208do, who say, ''God the Father and God the begotten perfect. And being begotten per-
pp. 380–380 · ≈ 7 min209Almighty, let us see what He did for us, to give. Some animal give me a similitude:
pp. 381–381 · ≈ 7 min210Pilate.'' He was in office as governor and as father, its shining as son; see, we have found
pp. 381–381 · ≈ 7 min211before all worlds. '*' Begotten before.'' Be- beginning. If I have shown you a father be-
pp. 381–381 · ≈ 7 min212say? This extremest kind of death He chose, but that he kept her to be his helper: be-
pp. 382–382 · ≈ 7 min213patience of Job, and have seen the end of the woman wanted, devil's helper as she was not
pp. 382–383 · ≈ 15 min214Holy Ghost.'' This Trinity, one God, one temple of God is holy," says the Apostle,
pp. 384–384 · ≈ 8 min215in the Church; by Baptism, by prayer, by went before in its Head. The Head of the
pp. 385–388 · ≈ 5 min216the soul, which is called Continence, in a manner." 3
pp. 389–389 · ≈ 4 min217mouth, which by these words he meant, after parable, He answered, ''Are ye also yet with-
pp. 390–390 · ≈ 7 min218with His own mouth saith, '* Cleanse what hath he on that account failed to commit
pp. 390–390 · ≈ 7 min219parts that beget being bridled by modesty, far as that there be no assent given unto evil
pp. 391–391 · ≈ 7 min220kindles for battle with that sound, '' There- foretold, that they who do such things shall
pp. 392–392 · ≈ 8 min221one thing to live after man, another thing to to live after the flesh, when he so lives; be-
pp. 393–393 · ≈ 8 min222'*Sin shall not reign over you;''? have not that he had said, *' Set, O Lord, a watch to my
pp. 394–394 · ≈ 7 min223under Grace lives, and when, being aided, decreeing such, in order that man should
pp. 394–394 · ≈ 7 min224of their sins so accuse God, as to say that sin: but He chose rather to make him such,
pp. 395–395 · ≈ 7 min225Living and True God, Whose Nature, being For every one is tempted,"' saith the Apostle
pp. 396–396 · ≈ 8 min226by consenting not unto which we live not ill: good, that the law in our members is opposed
pp. 397–397 · ≈ 8 min227but with what utter madness, do the Mani- command and pattern how they ought to be
pp. 398–398 · ≈ 7 min228of the Apostolic Epistles seem to you to fall hath granted unto the body by nature, this
pp. 399–400 · ≈ 15 min229service to evil demons, contain from pleasures not rather in the motion and troubled states of
pp. 401–401 · ≈ 7 min230the Spirit of God, lusts against the flesh, that are the members of the body yielded to them
pp. 402–408 · ≈ 21 min231and put forth a definite opinion on that ques- and was made the punishment of sin; but
pp. 409–409 · ≈ 5 min232condition of being born and dying, which we they owe faith alike one to another. Unto
pp. 410–411 · ≈ 15 min233away a wife who is an adulteress, so it be al- takes cognizance, both the woman is married
pp. 412–413 · ≈ 15 min234marriage a sin; which, if it were chosen in is execrable when done in the case of an har-
pp. 414–414 · ≈ 8 min235unmarried, thinketh of the things of the Lord, Peter aiso describes by giving commandment.
pp. 415–415 · ≈ 7 min236raised, whether he said this of all married embrace,'' ® would not choose rather to keep
pp. 415–416 · ≈ 15 min237of the man, this sexual intercourse is unto compared to the holy women then, even when
pp. 417–417 · ≈ 8 min238be hereafter one City of such as have one over from a living husband into marriage with
pp. 418–418 · ≈ 8 min239be purified even after intercourse with a wife, the body, but of the soul, But the virtues of
pp. 419–419 · ≈ 7 min240clearly understood, how there may be virtue put it not forth, but yet possessed it. But
pp. 420–420 · ≈ 8 min241themselves, we may no way doubt that the virginity is of counsel, not of precept. But
pp. 421–421 · ≈ 7 min242was not without a wife, was prepared to be follow not, yet there remains in the ordained
pp. 422–422 · ≈ 7 min243throughout all nations and all men stands in habit of mind. Who assuredly, through
pp. 422–422 · ≈ 7 min244more than enough answer has been made to set forward Christ coming hereafter in the
pp. 423–423 · ≈ 6 min245advise, with all our power, that they dare not be equal, let them not doubt that they
pp. 423–426 · ≈ 6 min246of Marriage," in which also we admonished not lifted up. Wherefore virginity is not
pp. 427–427 · ≈ 4 min247and brethren of Christ, that is, His kindred virgins, lest it should be thought that she alone
pp. 428–428 · ≈ 7 min248count more pleasing and accepted, in that it Who is in heaven, that one is to Me brother,
pp. 428–428 · ≈ 7 min249fulness dare to vie with virgin chastity, and to with how much greater honor, are we to
pp. 429–429 · ≈ 8 min250married to compare themselves with the pious continence from all sexual intercourse
pp. 430–430 · ≈ 7 min251virgins, that. they are virgins; but that they wisdom, who think that the good of this con-
pp. 430–430 · ≈ 7 min252that we are to avoid, but yet such as is a set first, pertains unto command, against
pp. 431–431 · ≈ 7 min253down, the reader ought to be set on his guard ginity of body, was not virgin from corruption
pp. 432–432 · ≈ 8 min254works, the good and the better, the rewards then of hidden and untrue adultery, now of
pp. 433–433 · ≈ 7 min255Scriptures, such as according to the small ceive this saying. For there are eunuchs
pp. 434–435 · ≈ 15 min256of that penny, which is given in payment to used to drink in, and burst? forth, the Word
pp. 436–436 · ≈ 8 min257and girls, males and females, unmarried men virgins, in whom it hath been already brought
pp. 436–436 · ≈ 8 min258road, how shall they go after Him, who have on His return He will repay you. Think of
pp. 437–437 · ≈ 7 min259Lord deigns to suggest to my mind, I pro- humbled, and whoso humbleth himself shall
pp. 438–438 · ≈ 8 min260guard humility, forasmuch as it is from Christ through perverse manners are at variance with
pp. 439–439 · ≈ 7 min261married women, curious and prating, and continence, and who is free from these,
pp. 439–439 · ≈ 7 min262come to Thee, and let them learn of Thee to They are wholly chaste both in spirit and in
pp. 440–440 · ≈ 8 min263chaste, that hast not given the reins to fleshly conceive of the fear of the Lord, and give
pp. 441–441 · ≈ 8 min264when thou boastest that thou wilt follow the and she who was watering with tears His feet,
pp. 441–441 · ≈ 8 min265which is the Church, ought more to take and this not of yourselves, but it is the gift
pp. 442–442 · ≈ 8 min266for any other reason, that God suffers to be He will?** Forsooth God, with Whom there is
pp. 442–442 · ≈ 8 min267for the putting on of humility, that God's ance; 46
pp. 443–443 · ≈ 8 min268any thought which a virgin of God may truly whether virginity, by the addition of martyr-
pp. 444–444 · ≈ 8 min269stand it to be the fruit an hundred-fold.°® in fewer gifts, but better; another in lower
pp. 444–444 · ≈ 8 min270the fruit an hundred-fold be virginity dedi- very carefulness and watchfulness against
pp. 445–445 · ≈ 8 min271sentence, any one should sin with deadly se- words, His Spirit resteth.? What, therefore,
pp. 446–446 · ≈ 8 min272sert that a man can in this life live without Man hath not where to lay His Head.'' By
pp. 446–446 · ≈ 8 min2731x Johni. 8-ro. [SeeR.V.] 21 John ii. x, 2. 3 2 Cor. x. 12. 6 x John iv. 8. 7 Is. Ixvi. 2.
pp. 446–446 · ≈ 8 min274test of your conduct also ye correspond with between themselves: nor have they sure de-
pp. 447–451 · ≈ 12 min275teacher of the Gentiles, the vessel of elec- are the members of Christ?"? So great then
pp. 452–452 · ≈ 8 min276good, which the Apostle calls his own, if faith sons, and is pardoned by the intervention of
pp. 452–452 · ≈ 8 min277ought to know, that by the good, which you if they shall have so continued;'' so also,
pp. 453–453 · ≈ 7 min278mending the fruit of unmarried men and not so- to understand, as though a faithful
pp. 453–454 · ≈ 15 min279in that end of the world, wherein now is the demned, Forsooth in another place he saith
pp. 455–455 · ≈ 7 min280riages of such are not marriages, but rather purpose, in case they shall have married, that
pp. 456–456 · ≈ 7 min281which is wont to be proposed, that whoso can also, and is now long time a widow, but yet
pp. 457–457 · ≈ 8 min282could come up to your standard. For you, marriage of widowed females, although they
pp. 458–458 · ≈ 7 min283since, by most biting reproaches in his writ-
pp. 458–458 · ≈ 7 min284ning of this little work I had proposed certain ceive and have, yet you have that, which you
pp. 459–459 · ≈ 8 min285to say something on this subject, by reason speak as to lead those also who had as yet
pp. 460–460 · ≈ 8 min286holy child, hear these things. I shall see' are on this account not called a grandmother,
pp. 461–461 · ≈ 8 min287and after yesterday proceeds to-day, and after of the delights of married women, which they
pp. 462–462 · ≈ 7 min288unmarried women enjoy, their holy conversa- the testimony of our conscience.''® But of
pp. 463–463 · ≈ 8 min289Whom ye have both received this gift, and 1 Ep. 150, ada Probam. Vol. I. p. 503.
pp. 464–467 · ≈ 8 min290have never been accounted lies, seeing they he is believed when uttering the false thing;
pp. 468–468 · ≈ 8 min291lie is. For not every one who says a false which he esteems to be false, on the ground
pp. 468–469 · ≈ 16 min292ful, is a much greater and more concerning mind. But lest any should contend that
pp. 470–470 · ≈ 7 min293we must never lie, plead much more strongly, In the Scripture, even Sodom is said to be
pp. 470–470 · ≈ 7 min294New Testament, except the figurative pre- son, Timothy, having been called in uncir-
pp. 471–473 · ≈ 23 min295sides considered and treated; and still it is faith by false testimony, that his own father
pp. 474–474 · ≈ 8 min296well deserve to be questioned: whether such committing it with them, but with all possible
pp. 474–475 · ≈ 15 min297the man who chose to burn incense to idols agreeable talk, and yet would rather please
pp. 476–476 · ≈ 8 min298any hesitation condemned, next follows a wouldest not have covered a sin by telling a
pp. 477–477 · ≈ 8 min299an exception to be added; that there be some
pp. 477–477 · ≈ 8 min300with a Christian, or if he see where the homi- up thy mind? Or by holding thy peace or
pp. 478–478 · ≈ 8 min301this kind, that we are not interrogated where to be unjustly taken from him, one who
pp. 479–479 · ≈ 8 min302lie and far to be fled from, which is done in lustful outrage upon his person. But, as I
pp. 479–479 · ≈ 8 min303some place open for consideration, if first for he, too, when he was smitten on the face
pp. 480–480 · ≈ 8 min304'*Thou hast received a 'blow in the face, delight desire, an oath.
pp. 480–480 · ≈ 8 min305that they should take nothing with them for) slayeth the soul,'' if the context of the lesson
pp. 481–481 · ≈ 8 min306that lieth, slayeth the soul;''® of what mouth} shall there be interrogation; and the hearing
pp. 481–481 · ≈ 8 min307the Scripture saith, '* The mouth that lieth, lie may be boldly used (for so he will shun
pp. 482–482 · ≈ 8 min308'*Wish not to use every lie;''? they say is **Not every," to wit, that except some lies,
pp. 482–482 · ≈ 8 min309destroy all that speak leasing:''* one saith never lawful, the question is, whether it be
pp. 483–483 · ≈ 8 min310go from side to side, some asserting that it is purpose and end;) yet in regard of that life
pp. 484–484 · ≈ 8 min311safe for sanctity's sake are these: pudicity of sentence, that a lie which doth not violate the
pp. 485–485 · ≈ 7 min312cussed, that those testimonies of Scripture and who is sufficient for these things?''3 Nor
pp. 486–486 · ≈ 8 min313cupied men's minds, that to them it is too little not only lying, but perjury that they lay to
pp. 487–490 · ≈ 3 min314sent, my dearest brother Consentius: a great we may either teach them the truth, or at
pp. 491–491 · ≈ 5 min315243. speak a lie,'' Heb. mavtas tovs AaAovvras 7d Weddos, LXX.
pp. 491–491 · ≈ 5 min316soning aideth the very persons whom as in time of persecution, the servants of Christ
pp. 492–492 · ≈ 7 min317Martyrs, nay rather taketh away holy martyr- brother, that thou mayst be against liars, not
pp. 492–493 · ≈ 15 min318cillianists think,. according to the nefarious 8. But now observe how more tolerable in
pp. 494–494 · ≈ 8 min319pheme God that the Priscillianists may believe doubts, I pray thee, that Christ is denied,
pp. 495–496 · ≈ 15 min320** Putting away lying, speak every man truth should cast her eye upon a catholic Joseph,
pp. 497–497 · ≈ 7 min321times some who preached the truth not in do with unchaste women, albeit only in body,
pp. 497–497 · ≈ 7 min322many ways in which latent heretics may be any deed of ours by any member brought to
pp. 497–498 · ≈ 15 min323minds certain compensative sins do cause wicked, or unless thou do this wickedness,
pp. 499–499 · ≈ 8 min324more justly be said, that he ought not to have not have defiled him so long as he consented
pp. 500–500 · ≈ 8 min325he did at his mother's bidding, so as to seem out from their hidden retreats, do, by our (in
pp. 501–502 · ≈ 15 min326Scriptures which are thought to be lies are tiles to Judaize. For it was a compelling, to
pp. 503–503 · ≈ 8 min327of our Saviour in the Gospel, because the human deeds or words to irrational animals
pp. 504–504 · ≈ 7 min328mentioned that they speak of, that the Lord In order to signify this which in the future
pp. 504–504 · ≈ 7 min329imitate Tamar telling a lie, and not think they against truth? Therefore there can be no
pp. 505–505 · ≈ 8 min330concerning those women, whether in Egypt son receiving the word shall be far from de-
pp. 506–507 · ≈ 15 min331out more piteously,) that, if once we grant it 38. But infirmity pleadeth its part, and
pp. 508–508 · ≈ 8 min332is for them that are perfect.''*' For in many us to baptize the man, by our committing
pp. 509–509 · ≈ 8 min333right doing, or to confess them by repenting: which we have in this volume so copiously
pp. 510–512 · ≈ 8 min334was meet that I should comply withal, with thee. May He therefore Himself be present
pp. 513–514 · ≈ 11 min335the blessed Apostle Paul willed the servants and travail night and day working that we
pp. 515–515 · ≈ 8 min336been done by the Apostles, that with them not to carry all those things, namely, that
pp. 516–516 · ≈ 7 min337discourse, and the whole of the passage itself his own charges? Who feedeth a flock, and
pp. 517–519 · ≈ 22 min338another place, 'We made ourselves small we."'3 Of this occasion, therefore, which he
pp. 520–520 · ≈ 7 min339is, in what spaces of time, that he might not 4x Thess, ii. 9; 2 Thess. 1ii. 8. 5 Rom. xv. 19.
pp. 521–521 · ≈ 7 min340cupations of the servants of God, or bodily Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet
pp. 522–522 · ≈ 7 min341touching the ministering to the saints, it is actuating his heart, ceased not to exhort the
pp. 523–523 · ≈ 7 min342not do bodily work, to what thing they give even if all were able, they ought to do it by
pp. 524–524 · ≈ 8 min343Apostle wrought. ''After these things,' it 23. Hence arises another question; for
pp. 525–525 · ≈ 7 min344world wherewithal they might easily without therefore shelter themselves under the screen
pp. 526–526 · ≈ 7 min345Apostle of Christ, recite a Gospel of Christ. rather enjoy liberty and receive from the
pp. 527–527 · ≈ 8 min346the whole matter, let these persons, who from it profit a servant of God, that, having left the
pp. 528–528 · ≈ 8 min347that they should put nothing by for the mor- rich is converted to this mode of life, and is Cs
pp. 528–528 · ≈ 8 min348linquished or distributed their former, whether preaches the Gospel with an eye to this, that
pp. 529–529 · ≈ 7 min349birds of the air and lilies of the field, He so feed and clothe us, as He doth the birds
pp. 530–530 · ≈ 8 min350awhile, holy brother, (for the Lord giveth they do not suffer us to have time ourselves
pp. 531–536 · ≈ 29 min351Patience, is so great a gift of God, that even without any darkening of spirit,3 wroth with-
pp. 537–537 · ≈ 4 min352in labors and sorrows men endure, for things another by turns, to that degree that this
pp. 538–538 · ≈ 7 min353open wickednesses, not to punish but to per- loss of any advantage, in true felicity secure,
pp. 538–538 · ≈ 7 min354body is then more providently consulted for, there was an acknowledging of a time of
pp. 539–539 · ≈ 7 min355mind, yet partly the mind exercises it in the wounds, and bears these unbroken: and in
pp. 539–540 · ≈ 15 min356Scripture the precepts of patience: '' My son, in man.'"' Whence even if it chance them
pp. 541–541 · ≈ 7 min357of the name of this virtue, whence it is to be unto itself by natural possibility sufficing,
pp. 541–541 · ≈ 7 min358understand that as well each one of the wicked eager of lust, and bearing ills with the more
pp. 542–542 · ≈ 8 min359strating to be, not of merits going before in written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the
pp. 543–543 · ≈ 8 min360with deceitful visions and unclean incentives brethren;™ in whatever way it endure what
pp. 544–544 · ≈ 8 min361which pertaineth to the unity of spirit and the my son Isaac:''?? and though God said to
pp. 545–545 · ≈ 8 min362is the gift of God, we are thus to understand ing, not yet enjoying; as yet sighing in desire,
pp. 545–548 · ≈ 10 min363Paulinus, have I been thy Holiness's debtor wont to supplicate for the departed: so that
pp. 549–549 · ≈ 5 min364my brief reply. But what other considera- Nor in any wise would Truth say, '' Fear not
pp. 550–550 · ≈ 7 min365departed are to be despised and flung aside, those things which are wont to be applied for
pp. 551–552 · ≈ 15 min366which Eusebius wrote in Greek, and Ruffinus by the Gospel, where we have learned that
pp. 553–555 · ≈ 22 min367visions of persons awake, who have had their had heard it said in that place from which he
pp. 556–556 · ≈ 7 min368when persons, with their senses more pro- also saw dead persons. Why may he not be
pp. 556–557 · ≈ 15 min369in the dead any care for the living, how is it able to be, who from hence bore thither whom
pp. 558–558 · ≈ 8 min370indeed do not know what is doing here, but doing. For not only by effects of benefits,
pp. 558–558 · ≈ 8 min371passes the strength of my understanding, same knoweth these things as they are meet
pp. 559–564 · ≈ 16 min372Cicero says all men will be blessed, of the Trinity, appeared to the of, 85; the Father and the Son
pp. 565–565 · ≈ 6 min373pillar of cloud and fire, 49; at in all things, I00, etc.; is to-
pp. 565–565 · ≈ 6 min374IMAGE OF GoD, how man is the, Procession, 225, 226 (notes).
pp. 566–566 · ≈ 9 min375Image of the beast in man, 161. Righteous man, how the man not tation on, was written, 17 ; the
pp. 566–566 · ≈ 9 min376Mind, the Trinity in, 125; knows being said of, 33, etc.; judg- to be demonstrated by natural
pp. 566–566 · ≈ 9 min377Persons, the three, in the Godhead, we are to be like Him, 196. 209; of God, equal to the Father,
pp. 566–571 · ≈ 43 min378Business distracting the mind unsuit- what, 475, 499; of mind to be 371; His lowly Birth, Passion
pp. 572–572 · ≈ 9 min379Caring not, by some limited to spir- instead of natural, 445, 450; killing, not unpardonable: mem-
pp. 572–572 · ≈ 9 min380Cassiodorus, his book, De Just. Div. well, is of good will, 448; spir- came in real flesh, 389; tooka
pp. 572–572 · ≈ 9 min381Cataline, his powers of endurance, of God and the Word, 322 sq.; of love, 452; did and command-
pp. 572–572 · ≈ 9 min382Cato, cited, 408. the Father, 323; born through lie to be told about, 466; patience
pp. 572–573 · ≈ 17 min383Deserter, mark of, not changed, 375. surgical cases, worldly, 532, 534; may come, 488.
pp. 574–574 · ≈ 8 min384Devil, the, how he tempts, 314; the, tic, of misguided lust, 534. Examples (see Saints), how to be
pp. 574–574 · ≈ 8 min385Fame, endurance from desire of, the Church, 389, 390; its works, of, 257; pardons sin, but on con-
pp. 575–575 · ≈ 8 min386528. may be sins of the soul, 391. dition of penttence, 258; alone
pp. 575–576 · ≈ 17 min387Hunting, pleasure of, 452. 482. are just, 268 sq.
pp. 577–577 · ≈ 7 min388Lectures of Rhetoricians, 545. 364; coeval offspring of fire, and how, 350; of what error
pp. 578–578 · ≈ 9 min389Lewdness, worse than theft, 488, 489. Lot, entertained Angels, 463; his saying, 410; their heretical opin-
pp. 578–579 · ≈ 17 min390Mysteries, holy, words used in cele- to children by faith: yet love 515; not receiving support was
pp. 580–580 · ≈ 8 min391Nurses, believed as to parents, 360. 535, 530. 472.
pp. 580–580 · ≈ 8 min392261. of believers, 513; had special 542.
pp. 580–581 · ≈ 16 min393Sedes, dwellings called, 373. Son, The, anointed by the Father, master, 365.
pp. 582–582 · ≈ 8 min394Trinity, Holy, the, doctrine of, 327 the blessed, a type and pattern, Widowed, continence, its rank, 434.
pp. 583–583 · ≈ 8 min395Understanding, distinguished from 427; need humility, 428; their Greek word ambiguous, 506.
pp. 583–583 · ≈ 8 min396desire to revoke, 445; marriage God, 237; to be found in true
pp. 583–592 · ≈ 46 min
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