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Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1843. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... fallen into no crimes, and him who has fallen into some. In this way it is adapted to the conscience of each man, that they should seek for so much the greater blessing on good works through repentance, as they have by guilt brought on themselves the heavier penalties. Maximus; The fruit of Max. repentance is an equanimity of soul, which we do not fully obtain, - DEGREES'cet as long as we are at times affected by our passions, for not as yet have we performed the fruits worthy of repentance. Let us then repent truly, that being delivered from our passions we may obtain the pardon of their sins. Greg. But the Jews glorying Greg. in their noble birth were unwilling to acknowledge themselves ubi sup. sinners, because they were descended from the stock of Abraham. So then it is rightly said, Andbegin not to say within yourselves, we have Abraham for our father. Chrys. Not Chrys. meaning thereby that they had not descended in their naturalubl sup' course from Abraham, but that it avails them nothing to have Abraham for their father, unless they observed the relationship in respect of virtue. For Scripture is accustomed to entitle laws of relationship, such as do not exist by nature, but are derived from virtue or vice. To whichsoever of these two a man conforms himself, he is called its son or brother. Cyril; For what profits the nobleness we inherit through the flesh, unless it be supported by kindred feelings in us ? It is folly then to boast of our worthy ancestors, and fall away from their virtues. Basil; For neither does the speed Basil. of its sire make the horse swift; but as the goodness ofnon occ. other animals is looked for in individuals, so also that is reckoned to be man's legitimate praise which is decided by the test of his present worth. For it is a disgracefu...
| ISBN-13 | 9781153967778 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1153967774 |
| Weight | 0.80 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.55 In |
| List Price | $22.54 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 244 pages |
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| Published On | 2010-03-01 |
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