Early Church Fathers Scripture Index : Texts

1 Samuel 17:32

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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series 2, Volume 7, page 365, footnote 2 (Image)

Cyril of Jerusalem, Gregory Nazianzen

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CCEL Footnote 4057 (In-Text, Margin)

XVII. Art thou young? stand against thy passions; be numbered with the alliance in the army of God: do valiantly against Goliath.[1 Samuel 17:32] Take your thousands or your myriads; thus enjoy your manhood; but do not allow your youth to be withered, being killed by the imperfection of your faith. Are you old and near the predestined necessity? Aid your few remaining days. Entrust the purification to your old age. Why do you fear youthful passion in deep old age and at your last breath? Or will you wait to be washed till you are dead, and not so much the object of pity as ...