Ante-Nicene Fathers • VOLUME 7
Lactantius, Venantius, Asterius, Victorinus & Others
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Upon Which Days Servants are Not to Work.
Upon Which Days Servants are Not to Work. XXXIII. I Peter and Paul do make the following constitutions. Let the slaves work five days; but on the Sabbath-day and the Lord's day let them have leisure to go to church for instruction in piety. We have said that the Sabbath is on account of the creation, and the Lord's day of the r…
2,363 wordsSECTION 202How and When We Ought to Celebrate the Memorials of the Faithful Departed, and that We Ought Then to Give Somewhat Out of Their Goods to the
How and When We Ought to Celebrate the Memorials of the Faithful Departed, and that We Ought Then to Give Somewhat Out of Their Goods to the Poor. XLII. Let the third day of the departed be celebrated with psalms, and lessons, and prayers, on account of Him who arose within the space of three days; and let the ninth day be cele…
2,482 wordsSECTION 203[3753] Luke x. 16; Matt. x. 40; John xiii. 20.
[3753] Luke x. 16; Matt. x. 40; John xiii. 20. [3754] Ps. civ. 9. [3755] Job xxxviii. 10, 11. [3756] Num. xvi.; 2 Chron. xxvi. [3757] Num. xii. 7, 8; Ex. xxxiii. 11, 17 [3758] 1 Sam. xiii [3759] 2 Chron. xxvi. [3760] 1 Kings xiii. 33. [3761] 1 Cor. xiv. 33. [See p. 500, note 6, infra.] [3762] Acts ix. 5. [See Acts xxvi.…
2,230 wordsSECTION 20446. We command that a bishop, or presbyter, or deacon who receives the baptism, or the sacrifice of heretics, be deprived: "For what agreeme
46. We command that a bishop, or presbyter, or deacon who receives the baptism, or the sacrifice of heretics, be deprived: "For what agreement is there between Christ and Belial? or what part hath a believer with an infidel?" [3788] 47. If a bishop or presbyter rebaptizes him who has had true baptism, or does not baptize him wh…
2,215 wordsSECTION 205[3772] [Dionysius omits aut diaconus.--R.]
[3772] [Dionysius omits aut diaconus.--R.] [3773] Comp. Apostolic Constitutions, ii. 6.--R.] [3774] This points to a discussion in the third century.--R.] [3775] [Canons 9-16 agree with those of the Council of Antioch, a.d. 341; but there is a difference of opinion on the question of priority.] [3776] Dionysius Exiguus trans…
2,211 wordsSECTION 206AN ANCIENT HOMILY,
[3828] 1 Cor. xi. 23. To me there is great significance in the fact that the Apostle received this as an original Gospel from the Lord Himself. Truly (2 Cor. xi. 5) he was not "a whit behind," even that chief Apostle who reclined in the bosom of the Great High Priest and adorable Lamb of God as He instituted the feast. [3829] M…
2,308 wordsSECTION 207The hints given in regard to public worship agree with the famous description of Justin Martyr, [3846] and there are indications that the ea
The hints given in regard to public worship agree with the famous description of Justin Martyr, [3846] and there are indications that the early freedom of exhortation had not yet disappeared. Bishop Lightfoot aptly concludes his dissertation with these words: "the homily itself, as a literary work, is almost worthless. As the ea…
2,200 wordsSECTION 208Wherefore, then, my brethren, let us struggle [3901] with all earnestness, knowing that the contest is in our case close at hand, and that m
Wherefore, then, my brethren, let us struggle [3901] with all earnestness, knowing that the contest is in our case close at hand, and that many undertake long voyages to strive for a corruptible reward; [3902] yet all are not crowned, but those only that have laboured hard and striven gloriously. Let us therefore so strive, that…
2,214 wordsSECTION 209Chap. xvii.--the danger of impenitence.
Chap. xvii.--the danger of impenitence. Let us therefore repent from the whole heart, that no one of us perish by the way. For if we have commandments that we should also practice this, [3983] to draw away men from idols and instruct them, how much more ought a soul already knowing God not to perish! Let us therefore assist one…
2,214 wordsSECTION 210[3926] Thus ends the ms., but what followed will be found in Clem. Alex. as just cited.
[3926] Thus ends the ms., but what followed will be found in Clem. Alex. as just cited. [3927] For details respecting the version here given, see Introductory Notice, [311]pp. 514, 515. [3928] Or, more correctly, both here and above, "by this He meaneth." [3929] All editors read oude`n phrone, but C has phronei which is ungra…
2,207 wordsSECTION 211[4014] It was the old Creed of Jerusalem slightly amended, and made the liturgic symbol of Christendom, and the exponent of Catholic orthodo
[4014] It was the old Creed of Jerusalem slightly amended, and made the liturgic symbol of Christendom, and the exponent of Catholic orthodoxy. Compare the Creed of Cæsarea, Burbidge, p. 334. But see this whole subject admirably illustrated for popular study by Burbidge, Liturgies and Offices of the Church, p. 330, etc., London,…
2,245 wordsSECTION 2126. It is most significant, that, as St. Paul was not present at the institution of the Lord's Supper, he was, nevertheless, "not behind the
6. It is most significant, that, as St. Paul was not present at the institution of the Lord's Supper, he was, nevertheless, "not behind the chiefest of the Apostles," even in this. He also "received" the whole knowledge of the institution, and became, in so far, the author of an original Gospel in his details of Christ's great o…
2,202 wordsSECTION 213III.
III. The Triumphal Hymn. IV. Commemoration of Our Lord's Life. V. Commemoration of Institution. "The Consecration. VI. Words of Institution of the Bread. VII. Words of Institution of the Wine. VIII. Oblation of the Body and Blood. IX. Introductory Prayer for the Descent of the Holy Ghost. X. Prayer for the Sancti…
982 wordsSECTION 214EARLY LITURGIES. [4086]
EARLY LITURGIES. [4086] The Divine Liturgy of James the Holy Apostle and Brother of the Lord. i. The Priest. [4087] I O Sovereign Lord our God, contemn me not, defiled with a multitude of sins: for, behold, I have come to this Thy divine and heavenly mystery, not as being worthy; but looking only to Thy goodness, I direct my…
2,244 wordsSECTION 215The Priest, bringing in the holy gifts, [4101] says this prayer:--
The Priest, bringing in the holy gifts, [4101] says this prayer:-- XVII. O God, our God, who didst send forth the heavenly bread, the food of the whole world, our Lord Jesus Christ, to be a Saviour, and Redeemer, and Benefactor, blessing and sanctifying us, do Thou Thyself bless this offering, and graciously receive it to Thy a…
2,209 wordsSECTION 216III.
III. The Anaphora. Then he says aloud:-- XXVIII. The love of the Lord and Father, the grace of the Lord and Son, and the fellowship and the gift of the Holy Spirit, be with us all. The People. And with thy spirit. The Priest. Let us lift up our minds and our hearts. [4116] The People. It is becoming and right. Then the…
2,200 wordsSECTION 217Having prayed for the unity of the faith, and the communion of His all-holy and adorable Spirit;
Having prayed for the unity of the faith, and the communion of His all-holy and adorable Spirit; Let us commend ourselves and one another, and our whole life, to Christ our God: The People. Amen. The Priest prays. XXXVIII. God and Father of our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ, the glorious Lord, the blessed essence, t…
2,207 wordsSECTION 218Thou hast given unto us, O Lord, sanctification in the communion of the all-holy body and precious blood of Thy only-begotten Son, our Lord
Thou hast given unto us, O Lord, sanctification in the communion of the all-holy body and precious blood of Thy only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ; give unto us also the grace of Thy good Spirit, and keep us blameless in the faith, lead us unto perfect adoption and redemption, and to the coming joys of eternity; for Thou a…
2,200 wordsSECTION 219IV. Peace be to all.
IV. Peace be to all. The People. And to thy spirit. The Deacon. Stand [4160] and pray. The People. Lord have mercy (thrice). The Priest offers up the prayer of entrance, [4161] and for incense. The Priest. O Sovereign Lord our God, who hast chosen the lamp of the twelve apostles with its twelve lights, and hast sent the…
2,236 wordsSECTION 220Look down in mercy and compassion, O Lord, and heal the sick among Thy people. Deliver them and us, O Lord, from sickness and disease, and d
Look down in mercy and compassion, O Lord, and heal the sick among Thy people. Deliver them and us, O Lord, from sickness and disease, and drive away the spirit of weakness. Raise up those who have been long afflicted, and heal those who are vexed with unclean spirits. Have mercy on all who are in prison, or in mines, or on tr…
2,300 wordsSECTION 221(Aloud.)
(Aloud.) And grant, O Sovereign Lord, in Thy mercy, that we with freedom of speech, without fear of condemnation, with pure heart and enlightened soul, with face that is not ashamed, and with hollowed lips, may venture to call upon Thee, the holy God who art in heaven, as our Father, and say:-- The People. Our Father who art …
2,238 wordsSECTION 222THE CREED. [4233]
III. Prayer of Incense. We shall repeat the hymn to Thy glorious Trinity, O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. On fast-days. And on account, etc. At the commemoration of saints. Thou, O Lord, art truly the raiser up of our bodies: Thou art the good Saviour of our souls, and the secure preserver of our life; and we ought to thank …
1,123 wordsSECTION 223Canon.
Canon. And we shall ascribe to Thee praise, glory, thanksgiving, and adoration, now, always, and for ever and ever. He signs himself with the sign of the cross, and they respond:-- Amen. X. And he proceeds:-- Peace be with you: They respond:-- With thee and with thy spirit. And they give the (kiss of) peace to each other…
1,561 wordsSECTION 224Canon.
Canon. Ascribing praise, [4247] honour, thanksgiving, and adoration to Thy holy, loving, and life-giving name, now, always, and for ever. The Priest signs the mysteries with the cross, and they respond:-- Amen. The Priest bows himself and kisses the altar, first in the middle, then at the two sides right and left, and says t…
2,235 wordsSECTION 225[4223] [Rev. v. 6. The Apocalypse saturates these liturgies.]
[4223] [Rev. v. 6. The Apocalypse saturates these liturgies.] [4224] "The psalm, or verses of a psalm, sung after the Epistle, was always entitled gradual, from being chanted on the steps (gradus) of the pulpit. When sung by one person without interruption, it was called tractus; when chanted alternately by several singers, it …
775 wordsSECTION 226ELUCIDATIONS.
ELUCIDATIONS. I. (Disciple of the holy Peter, [352]p. 551.) The early use of the originals of this liturgy in the Alexandrian patriarchate accounts for its bearing the name of St. Mark,--"sister's son to Barnabas," as St. Paul calls him. [4267] That he was St. Peter's pupil may be inferred from that Apostle's language, [4268]…
2,233 wordsSECTION 227[4279] On St. Bartholomew's Day.
[4279] On St. Bartholomew's Day. [4280] See his Study of the Eucharist. He tried to revive primitive views of the Eucharist in this excellent work on the subject. [4281] See his contribution to the Liverpool Church Congress of 1869. Bartlett & Co., London. [4282] P. 267. [4283] P. 165, ed. of 1869. [4284] Hammond, p. lx., I…
2,254 wordsSECTION 228Index of Citations
Index of Citations * cont. Ath: [2393]1 [2394]2 [2395]3 * in Relation to the Messiah: [2396]1 * Æn.: [2397]1 [2398]2 [2399]3 [2400]4 [2401]5 [2402]6 [2403]7 [2404]8 [2405]9 [2406]10 [2407]11 [2408]12 [2409]13 [2410]14 [2411]15 [2412]16 [2413]17 [2414]18 * Æneid: [2415]1 [2416]2 [2417]3 [2418]4 [2419]5 [2420]6 [2421]7 [2422]8 [2…
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* Clement: [3125]1 * Pearson: [3126]1 * Wordsworth: [3127]1 * Æacus: [3128]1 * Ægæa: [3129]1 * Æneas: [3130]1 [3131]2 [3132]3 [3133]4 [3134]5 * Æsculapius: [3135]1 [3136]2 [3137]3 [3138]4 [3139]5 [3140]6 [3141]7 [3142]8 [3143]9 [3144]10 [3145]11 [3146]12 [3147]13 [3148]14 [3149]15 [3150]16 [3151]17 [3152]18 [3153]19 * Ültzen: [3…
7,710 wordsSECTION 230Index of Greek Words and Phrases
Index of Greek Words and Phrases * [: [8265]1 * adra: [8266]1 * ana: [8267]1 * andra: [8268]1 * anengei: [8269]1 * anoe: [8270]1 * apau: [8271]1 * ape: [8272]1 * apo: [8273]1 * apola: [8274]1 * aposto: [8275]1 * archai: [8276]1 * haplo: [8277]1 * allous: [8278]1 * anthos: [8279]1 * anthropos: [8280]1 [8281]2 [8282]3 * handres: …
8,299 wordsSECTION 231Index of Pages of the Print Edition
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