Chapter

1 2|           He often expressed this wish to his father, but his parents
2 2|          At first Sergius did not wish to be raised to the priesthood
3 3|         him, "This is he whom you wish to see." The visitor turned
4 3|           come and visit; and his wish had not been fulfilled.
5 8|         of his vow, expressed his wish to build at once the monastery
6 8|       wherefore all the more do 1 wish in old age to continue in
7 8|      Gracious Lord, if you do not wish to drive away my poverty
8 8| appointment, would not obtain his wish, for, overcome by pride,
9 9|           blind. The saint had no wish during his life for renown,