Psalm 45 Publications

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IGNATIUS

“From Syria even unto Rome I fight with beasts, both by land and sea, both by night and day, being bound to ten leopards, I mean a band of soldiers, who, even when they receive benefits, show themselves all the worse. But I am the more instructed by their injuries [to act as a disciple of Christ]; “yet am I not thereby justified.” (Epistle to the Romans, chap. 5)₁ Continue Reading

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CLEMENT OF ROME

“All these, therefore, were highly honoured, and made great, not for their own sake, or for their own works, or for the righteousness which they wrought, but through the operation of His will. And we, too, being called by His will in Christ Jesus, are not justified by ourselves, nor by our own wisdom, or understanding, or godliness, or works which we have wrought in holiness of heart; but by that faith through which, from the beginning, Almighty God has justified all men; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
        What shall we do, then, brethren? Shall we become slothful in well-doing, and cease from the practice of love? God forbid that any such course should be followed by us! But rather let us hasten with all energy and readiness of mind to perform every good work. For the Creator and Lord of all Himself rejoices in His works.” (1st Letter to the Corinthians, chap.s 32-33)₁ Continue Reading

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AD DIOGNETUM (POLYCARP?)

“that the wickedness of many should be hid in a single righteous One, and that the righteousness of One should justify many transgressors!” (chap. 9)₁ Continue Reading

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CLEMENT OF ROME

“Ye see, beloved, what is the example which has been given us; for if the Lord thus humbled Himself, what shall we do who have through Him come under the yoke of His grace?” (1st Letter to the Corinthians, chap. 16)₁ Continue Reading