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

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Without address. Concerning Hera.Without address. Concerning Hera.Letter CCLXXV. 3231You have anticipated my entreaties in your affection for my very reverend brother Hera,<strong>and</strong> you have been better to him than I could have prayed for you to be in the abundanthonour which you have shewn him, <strong>and</strong> the protection which you have extended to himon every occasion. But I cannot allow his affairs to go unnoticed by a word, <strong>and</strong> I must beseechyour excellency that for my sake you will add something to the interest you have shewnin him, <strong>and</strong> will send him back to his own country victorious over the revilings of his enemies.Now many are trying to insult the peacefulness of his life, <strong>and</strong> he is not beyond thereach of envy’s shafts. Against his foes we shall find one sure means of safety, if you willconsent to extend your protection over him.3231 Placed at the same time as the preceding.844

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