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

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To Modestus, the prefect.Letter CXI. 2375To Modestus, the prefect.Under any ordinary circumstances I should have lacked courage to intrude upon yourexcellency, for I know how to gauge my own importance <strong>and</strong> to recognise dignities. Butnow that I have seen a friend in a distressing position at having been summoned before you,I have ventured to give him this letter. I hope that by using it, as a kind of propitiatorysymbol, he may meet with merciful consideration. Truly, although I am of no account,moderation itself may be able to conciliate the most merciful of prefects, <strong>and</strong> to win pardonfor me. Thus if my friend has done no wrong, he may be saved by the mere force of truth;if he has erred, he may be forgiven through my entreaty.How we are situated here no one knows better than yourself, for you discern the weakparts in each man <strong>and</strong> rule all with your admirable forethought.2375 Placed in 372.548

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