Early Church Fathers Scripture Index : Texts

Proverbs 3:24

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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series 2, Volume 7, page 364, footnote 7 (Image)

Cyril of Jerusalem, Gregory Nazianzen

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CCEL Footnote 4052 (In-Text, Margin)

XV. But if you would fortify yourself beforehand with the Seal, and secure yourself for the future with the best and strongest of all aids, being signed both in body and in soul with the unction, as Israel was of old with that blood and unction of the firstborn at night that guarded him, what then can happen to you, and what has been wrought out for you? Listen to the Proverbs. “If thou sittest, he says, thou shalt be without fear; and if thou sleepest, thy sleep shall be sweet.”[Proverbs 3:24] And listen to David giving thee the good news, “Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night, for mischance or noonday demon.” This, even while you live, will greatly contribute to your sense of safety (for a sheep that is sealed is not easily snared, ...