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"Everything in this life passes away — only God remains

he shall live

the firstborn from the dead

it is because he uses the body's humours to befog the intellect with the delight of mindless pleasures

I am the first one who does not have it

political utopia

First Sessional Hymn after the First Reading of the Psalter

” As long as there is light

He said to me

so that I may taste the glory of the resurrection

so whenever possible you will be able to avoid its influence

He who has received His testimony has certified that God is true