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

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To the Presbyter Evagrius.myself in the investigation of the supposed or real complaints which are brought againstthis or that man; so my opinion has a claim on your attention as that of one who reallycannot act from partiality or prejudice. I only desire, through the Lord’s good will, that allthings may be done with ecclesiastical propriety.3. I was vexed to find from my dear son Dorotheus, our associate in the ministry, thatyou had been unwilling to communicate with him. This was not the kind of conversationwhich you had with me, as well as I recollect. As to my sending to the West it is quite outof the question. I have no one fit for the service. Indeed, when I look round, I seem to haveno one on my side. I can but pray I may be found in the number of those seven thous<strong>and</strong>who have not bowed the knee to Baal. I know the present persecutors of us all seek my life;yet that shall not diminish ought of the zeal which I owe to the Churches of God.610

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