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 is glorified by many. It is the messenger of peace, by preaching peace. < Moderation, however > if one acquires it, he is without cares, because he pleases the Lord and waits for the time of redemption. For it does nothing which is wrong, and gives life and rest and joy to all which obtain it.

86. "And meekness has subdued death, bringing it under its power. Meekness has overcome the enemy. Meekness is a good yoke. Meekness fears none and resists not. Meekness is peace and joy and enjoying of rest. Remain, therefore, in holiness and take the freedom from care (proceeding from moderation) and approve meekness. For in these three main parts the Messiah is described, whom I preach to you. Holiness is the temple of the Messiah, and whoever lives in it obtains him as inhabitant. < And moderation is the rest (recreation) of God. > For he fasted forty days and forty nights, without tasting anything. And whoever keeps it shall live in it as upon a mountain. Meekness, however, is his glory, for he said to our fellow-apostle Peter, Turn back thy sword and put it up again into its place. For if I would do this could I not put more than twelve legions of angels from my Father on my side?"

87. When the apostle spoke thus and the whole multitude heard it, they crowded and came near. But the wife of Charis, the relative of the king, started up from the palanquin, threw herself to the