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

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To Amphilochius on his consecration as Bishop.previous evil ways into good by the help of the wisdom given you by God. For Christ hassent you not to follow others, but yourself to take the lead of all who are being saved. Icharge you to pray for me, that, if I am still in this life, I may be permitted to see you withyour Church. If, however, it is ordained that I now depart, may I see all of you hereafterwith the Lord, your Church blooming like a vine with good works, <strong>and</strong> yourself like a wisehusb<strong>and</strong>man <strong>and</strong> good servant giving meat in due season to his fellow-servants <strong>and</strong> receivingthe reward of a wise <strong>and</strong> trusty steward. All who are with me salute your reverence. Mayyou be strong <strong>and</strong> joyful in the Lord. May you be preserved glorious in the graces of theSpirit <strong>and</strong> of wisdom.620

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