“6. For the boy Samuel is called by the Lord whenever the secrets of divine counsel are revealed to humble subjects, and they acquire by the merit of their humility the light of contemplation, which proud preachers lose as the recompense of their pride. But it should be noted that this is shown to have happened on a ce…”
Gregory the Dialogist, 7th c. — Commentary on 1 Kings, Book 2, Chapter 4
Original
2And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see;
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In context
1And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision.
— 1 Samuel 3:2 —
3And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep;
4That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I.