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 to its return; and in the accusation of our faults is formed the discipline of innocence. Let no consideration then withhold thee from doing penance. In this imitate the Saints; and let their tears be the measure of thy own.” Ibid. c. X. p. 436.

ST. JEROM, L. C. “ Gird yourselves and lament, said the Prophet (Joel, i. 13). He that is a sinner, and whom his own conscience reproaches, be he girded with sackcloth, and let him lament his own sins, and those of the people; let him enter the Church, from which his crimes had expelled him; and lie down on haircloth, in order that, by present austerity, he may make compensation for those indulgences, whereby he had offended God.” In Cap. 1. Joel, T. iii. p. 1345.--In a letter to Eustochium, he introduces her mother Paula thus speaking : “ That face must be disfigured, which I often, contrary to the divine precept, painted with deceitful colours; the body be afflicted, that was indulged in softness; laughter be redeemed by tears; and sackcloth take the place of smooth linens and expensive silks.” Ep. xxvii. ad Eustoch, T. iv. Pars. ii. p. 678.

St. John CHRYSOSTOM, G.C. “Do works,” said the Baptist, (Matt. iii. 8.) “ worthy of penance. But, in what manner is this to be done? By doing such works as are contrary to our vices. Thus, have you laid hands on the property of others? Begin to give away your own. Have you been long a fornicator? Abstain even from the lawful use of the marriage bed. Have you injured any one in discourse, or by deed ? Return words of blessing; and strive to soften those by kindnesses who may strike you. It is not enough to draw the dart from the body of the wounded man, healing remedies must also be applied. Have you indulged in delicacies and drunkenness? Fast, and drink water.” Homil. x. in Matt. T. vii. p. 146.