Chapter 14 Again, it is complained, many Christians have been led into captivity. This would be lamentable, indeed, if they had been led to a place where they could not find their God. But, Holy Scripture gives us instances of great consolations bestowed even in such calamity. There were the three boys, Daniel, and other... Continue Reading →
The City of God: Book 1: Chapter Thirteen
Chapter 13 Nevertheless, that is no reason for treating with contempt and carting away the bodies of the dead, particularly those of just and believing men, which the Holy Spirit has used as instruments and vessels for the performance of all good works. For, if a father’s ring, robe, and the like, are the dearer... Continue Reading →
The City of God: Book 1: Chapter Twelve
Chapter 12 It is objected further that, amid such a general massacre, it was not even possible to bury corpses. Genuine faith is not too much horrified by this calamity, since it holds fast to the prophetic assurance that not even devouring wild beasts can harm the bodies of those who will rise again and... Continue Reading →
The City of God: Book 1: Chapter Eleven
Chapter 11 To be sure, many Christians perished—some of them by the foulest kinds of death. If this is to be lamented, we nevertheless must recall that death is the common lot of all who have been born on earth. This much I know: that not one person died who was not destined sooner... Continue Reading →
Our Time Here Is Short And Uncertain
Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to wisdom. The shortness of the life of man, were it not that there is another, never-ending life to succeed, would be enough quite to discourage and dishearten us. And it is a wonder that those who either don’t believe... Continue Reading →