Paulinus of Nola

In his own words on Deuteronomy

• Deuteronomy 34:6

  God had granted the gift of being buried in secret ground to only one of his friends, for it was right that so great a distinction should be appropriate only for that body which had shone from the close presence and conversation of God. Thus when Moses had performed his duties as man, he could take joy in having God alone as witness of his grave.

  POEMS 15.213