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Nicene and Post-Nicene Church Fathers Series 2 - The Still Small ...

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To the Presbyter Evagrius.<br />

myself in the investigation of the supposed or real complaints which are brought against<br />

this or that man; so my opinion has a claim on your attention as that of one who really<br />

cannot act from partiality or prejudice. I only desire, through the Lord’s good will, that all<br />

things may be done with ecclesiastical propriety.<br />

3. I was vexed to find from my dear son Dorotheus, our associate in the ministry, that<br />

you had been unwilling to communicate with him. This was not the kind of conversation<br />

which you had with me, as well as I recollect. As to my sending to the West it is quite out<br />

of the question. I have no one fit for the service. Indeed, when I look round, I seem to have<br />

no one on my side. I can but pray I may be found in the number of those seven thous<strong>and</strong><br />

who have not bowed the knee to Baal. I know the present persecutors of us all seek my life;<br />

yet that shall not diminish ought of the zeal which I owe to the <strong>Church</strong>es of God.<br />

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