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NPNF2-08. Basil: Letters and Select Works - Holy Bible Institute

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To a fallen virgin.by repentance, will enwrap you in embraces of love. He will clothe with the chief robe thesoul that has put off the old man with all his works; He will put a ring on h<strong>and</strong>s that havewashed off the blood of death, <strong>and</strong> will put shoes on feet that have turned from the evil wayto the path of the Gospel of peace. He will announce the day of joy <strong>and</strong> gladness to themthat are His own, both angels <strong>and</strong> men, <strong>and</strong> will celebrate your salvation far <strong>and</strong> wide. For“verily I say unto you,” says He, “there is joy in heaven before God over one sinner that repenteth.”2155 If any of those who think they st<strong>and</strong> find fault because of your quick reception,the good Father will Himself make answer for you in the words, “It was meet that we shouldmake merry <strong>and</strong> be glad for this” my daughter “was dead <strong>and</strong> is alive again, was lost <strong>and</strong> isfound.” 21562155 cf. Luke xv. 7.2156 Luke xv. 32.455

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