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XX. To the Presbyter
Martyrius.
Natural disposition appears in
us before resolution of character, and, in this sense, takes the lead;
but disposition is overcome by resolution, as is plainly proved by the
right eloquent orator Athanasius. Though an Egyptian by birth, he has
none of the Egyptian want of self-control, but shews a character
tempered by gentleness.1648
| 1648 On πραότης vide note on p. 254. | He is moreover
a warm lover of divine things. On this account he has spent many days
with me, expecting to reap some benefit from his stay. But I, as you
know, most God-beloved friend, shrink from trying so to derive good
from others, and am far from being able to impart it to those who seek
it, and this not because I grudge, but because I have not the
wherewithal, to give. Wherefore let your holiness pray that what is
said of me may be confirmed by fact, and that not only may good things
be reported of me by word, but proved in deed.E.C.F. INDEX & SEARCH
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