Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series • VOLUME 9
Chrysostom — Priesthood, Ascetic Treatises & Homilies
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Knowing these things then, let us not be depressed, when adverse affairs meet us, but then let us be more strong, then more powerful; "for t
Knowing these things then, let us not be depressed, when adverse affairs meet us, but then let us be more strong, then more powerful; "for tribulation worketh patience." [1685] Let us not grieve for the calamities which befall us, but let us in all things give thanks unto God! 13. We have completed the second week of the fast, …
1,753 wordsSECTION 162Homily XVII.
Homily XVII. Of the Commissioners (Hellebichus Commander of the Troops, [1691] and Cæsarius Master of the Offices [1692] ) sent by the Emperor Theodosius for the inquisition of the offenders, on account of the overturning of the Statues. 1. Most opportunely have we all this day sung together, "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel…
2,279 wordsSECTION 1637. Therefore, beloved, let us not be distressed, but let us entertain favourable hopes; for if their boldness toward men has been able to pr
7. Therefore, beloved, let us not be distressed, but let us entertain favourable hopes; for if their boldness toward men has been able to prevent such a danger, then what will not their boldness toward God effect? These things also let us tell the Greeks, when they dare to dispute with us respecting their philosophers! From henc…
2,401 wordsSECTION 16414. I say all this, though I expect that the city will again regain even this outward distinction, and appear in its own proper place of pre
14. I say all this, though I expect that the city will again regain even this outward distinction, and appear in its own proper place of precedence. For the Emperor is both philanthropic and godly. But I am desirous that if it should be restored, ye may not think too much of this; nor be boastful of it; nor place the honour of o…
1,365 wordsSECTION 165Homily XVIII.
Homily XVIII. The former subject of the Sedition continued; also of fasting; and upon the Apostolic saying, "Rejoice in the Lord always." [1732] 1. I have observed many persons rejoicing, and saying one to another, "We have conquered; we have prevailed; the half of the fast is spent." But I exhort such persons not to rejoice o…
2,507 wordsSECTION 1668. "What then," says some one, "used not the Saint to be in sadness? Do you not hear Paul saying, "I have great heaviness, and continual sor
8. "What then," says some one, "used not the Saint to be in sadness? Do you not hear Paul saying, "I have great heaviness, and continual sorrow in my heart?" [1742] This, indeed, is the thing to wonder at, that sorrow brought a gain, and a pleasure that resulted from the gain; for as the scourge did not procure them anguish, but…
2,603 wordsSECTION 167Homily XIX.
[1732] Phil. iv. 4. [1733] See end of Hom. VI. [1734] Phil. iv. 4. [1735] See Arist. Eth. 1, ch. 5, and Plat. Phileb., where the general aim of human action is discussed. Speaking popularly, St. Chrysostom does not enquire by what name it is most correct to call the real object of our desires. He is satisfied with shewing tha…
2,406 wordsSECTION 1688. But I am ready to shew to-day, not the destruction of one, two, or three houses in consequence of oaths, but that of a whole city and of
8. But I am ready to shew to-day, not the destruction of one, two, or three houses in consequence of oaths, but that of a whole city and of a people beloved of God; of a nation that had always enjoyed much of the divine care; and of a race that had escaped many dangers. [1768] For Jerusalem herself, the city of God, which had th…
2,310 wordsSECTION 16912. Knowing these things, then, brethren, and gathering up what has been now advanced, as well as what has been said before; let us at last
12. Knowing these things, then, brethren, and gathering up what has been now advanced, as well as what has been said before; let us at last desist from this evil custom, yea, I pray and beseech you all! For if in the old dispensation, when the Jews had not the strictest moral wisdom required of them, but much condescension was e…
2,216 wordsSECTION 170Homily XX. [1799]
[1796] Texts or extracts from the Gospels. On 1 Cor. xvi. 9, Hom. XLIII., he notices a like practice. Bingham says, b. xvi. c. v. sec. 6, that he, and St. Basil, and St. Epiphanius, complain of it, but the passages he quotes do not do so. St. Chrys. tolerates this, seemingly, but expressly denies its efficacy as a mere charm. On…
2,332 wordsSECTION 1717. What is the need then of sustaining such a siege, such torment and such punishment? For if hell did not threaten the resentful; yet for t
7. What is the need then of sustaining such a siege, such torment and such punishment? For if hell did not threaten the resentful; yet for the very torment resulting from the thing itself we ought to forgive the offences of those who have aggrieved us. But when deathless punishments remain behind, what can be more senseless than…
2,298 wordsSECTION 17213. We are commanded to have only one enemy, the devil. With him be thou never reconciled! But with a brother, never be at enmity in thy hea
13. We are commanded to have only one enemy, the devil. With him be thou never reconciled! But with a brother, never be at enmity in thy heart. And if there should be any narrowness of soul, let it be only an ephemeral thing, and never last beyond a day's space. For, "let not the sun," he saith, "go down upon your wrath." [1817]…
2,277 wordsSECTION 17319. Now since we are conscious of the truth of all this, let us set ourselves free from chastisement and vengeance; and let us shew our reve
19. Now since we are conscious of the truth of all this, let us set ourselves free from chastisement and vengeance; and let us shew our reverence for the present feast, by doing all that has been said; and those same favours which we think to obtain from the Emperor on account of the feast, let us ourselves enable others to enjo…
2,280 wordsSECTION 174[1800] Ben. adds "for the commands of God," but it seems to be a gloss; 2 mss. at Venice omit it.
[1800] Ben. adds "for the commands of God," but it seems to be a gloss; 2 mss. at Venice omit it. [1801] This alludes to the penitential discipline of the primitive Church, which confined penitents of the lowest order to the church porch. Consult Bingham in Antiq. viii. c. 3, and xviii. c. 1. [1802] Sav. God's. [1803] Ps. cxx…
832 wordsSECTION 175Homily XXI.
Homily XXI. On the return of Flavian the Bishop, and the reconciliation of the Emperor with the city, and with [1849] those who had offended in overthrowing the Statues. 1. To-day, I shall begin with that very same saying with which I have ever been used to open my address to you during the season of danger, and shall say toge…
2,227 wordsSECTION 1768. Upon this, the priest sobbing bitterly, and shedding warmer tears, no longer kept silence: for he saw that the defence of the Emperor was
8. Upon this, the priest sobbing bitterly, and shedding warmer tears, no longer kept silence: for he saw that the defence of the Emperor was raising our crime to a still higher amount; but heaving from the bottom of his heart [1858] a deep and bitter sigh, he said, "We must confess, O Emperor, this love which you have shewn towa…
2,413 wordsSECTION 17715. Do not, then, carry this calamity any farther; but allow them henceforth to take breath again. For to punish the guilty, and to exact th
15. Do not, then, carry this calamity any farther; but allow them henceforth to take breath again. For to punish the guilty, and to exact the penalty for these deeds, were easy and open to any one; but to spare those who have insulted you, and to pardon those who have committed offences undeserving of pardon, is an act of which …
2,209 wordsSECTION 178INDEXES OF SUBJECTS.
[1858] k?tothen. [1859] A kind of event then becoming familiar to the Roman world. [1860] It is here evidently supposed that the Emperor appeared with the crown actually upon his head. The magnificence of the Emperor's appearance is dwelt upon at length by Chrysostom in other Homilies, though with different feelings from what …
2,220 wordsSECTION 179Pharetrius, Bishop of Cæsarea, an enemy to Chrysostom, [332]299.
Pharetrius, Bishop of Cæsarea, an enemy to Chrysostom, [332]299. Pharisee and Publican, parable of referred to, [333]147. Phineas, referred to, [334]113. Phoenician, story of a young, [335]107, [336]108. Plato, his argument to prove immortality of the soul, [337]269, [338]270. Poor, the, relish food more than the rich, [339…
781 wordsSECTION 180HOMILIES ON THE STATUES.
HOMILIES ON THE STATUES. Abel, beloved of God, yet slain, [466]342; more blessed in his death than Cain, [467]374; died the first to instruct Adam, [468]414; his sacrifice good, [469]422. Abraham, rich but not covetous: entertaining angels, [470]349; tent of, stronger than Sodom, [471]456. Absolution, [472]356; at the altar, …
1,897 wordsSECTION 181Councils, secular, customs of, [851]400.
Councils, secular, customs of, [851]400. Country, one's, how to be advanced, [852]471. Courage from a good conscience, [853]396. Cowards realize groundless fear, [854]445. Cowardice unbecoming men, [855]446. Creation, not to be disparaged, [856]335; dishonors fawners, [857]386; a proof of God's love for us, [858]391; when w…
2,205 wordsSECTION 182Happiness in God alone, [1266]460.
Happiness in God alone, [1266]460. Harlot, bad influences of, [1267]435. Harm, none to God's people, [1268]378; limited to the sutures of the bones, [1269]415. Hares, timidity of, [1270]445. Hatred, to be forsaken, [1271]363; mark of, to avoid naming the person, [1272]393; disquiets, [1273]473; is unbecoming brothers: increa…
1,248 wordsSECTION 183Letter of the monks to Theodosius, [1490]454.
Letter of the monks to Theodosius, [1490]454. Libanius, [1491]394, n. Life, a burden, a cottage here, in heaven a palace, [1492]372; why made laborious, [1493]384; without religion dull and wearisome, [1494]385; a good, honours God, [1495]405; bordering on sin like walking along a precipice, [1496]443; in the country favourabl…
2,210 wordsSECTION 184Reformation, spiritual, of the community, rapid when begun, [1900]389; at Antioch, [1901]455.
Reformation, spiritual, of the community, rapid when begun, [1900]389; at Antioch, [1901]455. Relics of Timothy expelled demons, [1902]332; of the Apostles, [1903]333; of Job in great repute, [1904]371; virtue of, [1905]389, n.; of martyrs expelled demons, [1906]396. Relief from grieving, [1907]462. Religion, how designated i…
2,210 wordsSECTION 185Title, the most illustrious of St. Paul's, [2348]447; of worldly dignity soon perishes, [2349]447; of metropolis taken from Antioch, [2350]4
Title, the most illustrious of St. Paul's, [2348]447; of worldly dignity soon perishes, [2349]447; of metropolis taken from Antioch, [2350]455. Tongue, a snare, [2351]443. Torture, by scourging, [2352]426, [2353]474, n. Translation of Scriptures, source of error in, [2354]405, n. Transubstantiation, [2355]354, n. Treason, a…
2,205 wordsSECTION 186* ?nklema: [3886]1 * ?nothen: [3887]1 * ?retes 'Andr?na,: [3888]1 * ?utos: [3889]1 [3890]2 * Apostrephomenos: [3891]1 * Boethoumenos: [3892]
* ?nklema: [3886]1 * ?nothen: [3887]1 * ?retes 'Andr?na,: [3888]1 * ?utos: [3889]1 [3890]2 * Apostrephomenos: [3891]1 * Boethoumenos: [3892]1 * Eukolias: [3893]1 * Katorthoma: [3894]1 * Paralamb?nomen: [3895]1 * bomoi: [3896]1 * di?gontas: [3897]1 * eilikrine: [3898]1 * katorthoma: [3899]1 * kat?lusan: [3900]1 * kat?chein: [3901…
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