Early Church Fathers Scripture Index : Texts

Ecclesiasticus 38:16

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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series 2, Volume 7, page 230, footnote 2 (Image)

Cyril of Jerusalem, Gregory Nazianzen

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CCEL Footnote 2934 (In-Text, Margin)

... Albeit that language is a dear and especially proper tribute to one gifted with it, and eulogy to one who was exceedingly fond of my words—aye, not only a tribute, but a debt, the most just of all debts. But even in my tears and admiration I must respect the law which regards such matters: nor is this alien to our philosophy; for he says The memory of the just is accompanied with eulogies, and also, Let tears fall down over the dead, and begin to lament, as if thou hadst suffered great harm thyself:[Ecclesiasticus 38:16] removing us equally from insensibility and immoderation. I shall proceed then, not only to exhibit the weakness of human nature, but also to put you in mind of the dignity of the soul, and, giving such consolation as is due to those who are in ...