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

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To the people of Chalcis.as you are doing <strong>and</strong> as you will do. I beseech you who are entrusted with the care of soulsto keep each <strong>and</strong> all together, <strong>and</strong> to cherish them like beloved children. I beseech the peopleto continue to show you the respect <strong>and</strong> honour due to fathers, that in the goodly order ofyour Church you may keep your strength <strong>and</strong> the foundation of your faith in Christ; thatGod’s name may be glorified <strong>and</strong> the good gift of love increase <strong>and</strong> abound. May I, as I hearof you, rejoice in your progress in God. If I am still bidden to sojourn in the flesh in thisworld, may I one day see you in the peace of God. If I be now summoned to depart this life,may I see you in the radiant glory of the saints, together with all them who are accountedworthy through patience <strong>and</strong> showing forth of good works, with crowns upon your heads.736

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