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“ So great, then, being the goodness of which we are partakers, let us not grudge one another the attainment of so great blessings. For in proportion to the pleasure with which these words are fraught to those who shall follow them, in that proportion is the condemnation with which they are fraught to those who shall refuse to hear. ”

“ For it is no small reward to turn back a wandering and perishing soul for its salvation. [2] For this recompense we are able to render to the God who created us, if he who speaks and hears both speak and hear with faith and love. ”