Himself being emptied of the Word [Reason], but having begotten Reason, and
always conversing with His Reason. And hence the holy writings teach us, and all
the spirit-bearing [inspired] men, one of whom, John, says, “In the beginning was
the Word, and the Word was with God,” showing that at first God was alone, and
the Word in Him. Then he says, “The Word was God; all things came into
existence through Him; and apart from Him not one thing came into existence.”
The Word, then, being God, and being naturally produced from God, whenever the
Father of the universe wills, He sends Him to any place; and He, coming, is both
heard and seen, being sent by Him, and is found in a place.”
3, 15
“But far be it from Christians to conceive any such deeds; for with them
temperance dwells, self-restraint is practised, monogamy is observed, chastity is
guarded, iniquity exterminated, sin extirpated, righteousness exercised, law
administered, worship performed, God acknowledged: truth governs, grace
guards, peace screens them; the holy word guides, wisdom teaches, life directs,
God reigns.”
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