Early Church Fathers Scripture Index : Texts
Psalms 144:2
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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series 2, Volume 7, page 472, footnote 4 (Image)
Cyril of Jerusalem, Gregory Nazianzen
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We rejoice in the tokens of love, and especially at such a season, and from one at once so young a man, and so perfect; and, to greet you with the words of Scripture, stablished in your youth,[Psalms 144:2] for so it calls him who is more advanced in wisdom than his years lead us to expect. The old Fathers prayed for the dew of heaven and fatness of the earth and other such things for their children, though perhaps some may understand these things in a higher sense; but we will give you back all in a spiritual sense. The Lord fulfil all thy requests, and mayest thou be the father of such children (if I ...