“Prayer is the request for good made to God by pious persons. In no way do we limit such requests merely to words. We do not believe that God needs to be reminded of things with words. He already knows the things that are good for us, even when we do not ask for them. So, what are we saying? That our prayer should not…”
Basil of Caesarea, 4th c. — ON THE MARTYR JULITTA
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20Wine and musick rejoice the heart: but the love of wisdom is above them both.
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18To labour, and to be content with that a man hath, is a sweet life: but he that findeth a treasure is above them both.
19Children and the building of a city continue a man’s name: but a blameless wife is counted above them both.
— Sirach 40:20 —
21The pipe and the psaltery make sweet melody: but a pleasant tongue is above them both.
22Thine eye desireth favour and beauty: but more than both corn while it is green.