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Chapter
1001 2 | having found out their retreat, presented to them the bread
1002 10 | imperfectly the tongue of man reveals the secret mysteries of
1003 7 | we read in the wonderful revelations which were made to him by
1004 6 | seeing him thus accoutred, reviled him, believing that both
1005 14 | that, if possible, he may revoke the sentence of my damnation;
1006 14 | on Brother Elias had been revoked; that his soul would be
1007 8 | upon us has been given in reward for the humility, the holy
1008 2 | Bernard of Assisi, one of the richest and most learned nobles
1009 3 | subjected himself to much rigorous discipline, and endeavoured
1010 2 | hell; for not only have we robbed, beaten and wounded our
1011 21 | Brother Matthew of Monte Robbiano, who was a holy man and
1012 8 | my son, do not find the robe of religion too rough to
1013 5 | foundation, and large stones rolled down the sides, knocking
1014 13 | walking to and fro in his rooms; and it pleased God that
1015 24 | and beautiful tree, the root of which was of gold, and
1016 8 | the robe of religion too rough to wear; for if, clothed
1017 27 | Brother Matthew of Monte Rubbiano, and many other brothers
1018 4 | patience, without being ruffled and without murmuring, believing
1019 7 | although the vine was entirely ruined, so that there scarcely
1020 2 | told him that he was to run all over the plain, and
1021 16 | sea-shore, where the river runs into the sea, and having
1022 8 | for if, clothed in the sackcloth of St Francis, and out of
1023 1 | and having received the sacraments of the Church, he died a
1024 29 | him, he was carried to the sacristy as if dead, for his body
1025 3 | Francis went away somewhat saddened, and wondering in himself
1026 16 | three days to throw him safe and sound on dry land. You
1027 2 | and thou shalt cross it safely." Then the brother walked
1028 3 | he hear aught of all thou saidst." Saint Francis, having
1029 16 | choice both sweet water and salt; you have many places of
1030 IV | sweet a look pronounced the salutation of peace, according to the
1031 3 | and having embraced him salute him from me, and tell him
1032 3 | Angels, and having devoutly saluted the Virgin Mary, before
1033 19 | of the convent, devoutly saluting him as his father. On Brother
1034 18 | which was called Monte Sancino. Had he been an eagle he
1035 8 | humility was to him a means of sanctification, and confirmed him in the
1036 10 | pilgrimage to visit the sanctuaries in the world. And having
1037 XXIV| province belonging to the Saracens, where all the passes were
1038 24 | this spirit of life, as Satan will rise up against them,
1039 19 | in him much comfort and satisfaction, so that they loved him
1040 9 | been delivered from such a savage beast. The wolf lived two
1041 4 | arrived at a town called Savurniano, where St Francis began
1042 18 | Brother Conrad answered: "What sayest thou, Brother Peter? How
1043 IV | anger, he feared to give scandal. Whilst Brother Masseo was
1044 3 | that of all the brothers scattered abroad in the world I love
1045 18 | Peter, who witnessed this scene at a distance, felt likewise
1046 17 | him to give him back his scholar's dress, as he could no
1047 2 | river full of serpents, scorpions and dragons, which produced
1048 2 | journey: neither staff, nor scrip, nor bread, nor money; wishing
1049 16 | by God, went down to the sea-shore, where the river runs into
1050 7 | were of gold, if all the seas and all the fountains and
1051 2 | Brother Bernard ordered secretly one of the brothers to prepare
1052 17 | convent he took from him his secular dress, and the young man
1053 21 | that he was much beloved by seculars as well as by the brethren.
1054 28 | great fervour he felt such a security of his salvation, that it
1055 24 | nails of the brother who seeks to tear Brother John, so
1056 6 | Lord, who is in heaven, who sees the evil and the good in
1057 4 | taking a knotted stick, he seize us by the hood, throwing
1058 2 | the way he wishes us to select, and to this intent we will
1059 6 | neither was he eloquent nor self-possessed. Notwithstanding this, St
1060 5 | bearing in his exterior the semblance of Christ himself. He thus
1061 6 | Chapter XXX~Of the beautiful semon which St Francis and Brother
1062 13 | the attributes of God, who sendeth his rain on the just and
1063 25 | especial care of his children, sending them at divers times consolation
1064 1 | observed, the Lord Jesus sends us to thee, to tell thee
1065 7 | nor anguish, shall ever separate me from thee." Having made
1066 10 | arms for some time, they separated in silence, St Louis to
1067 2 | the desert of Borgo di San Sepolcro, and was passing by a castle
1068 25 | times to the ardour of the seraphim and the joys of the beatified.
1069 2 | a terrible river full of serpents, scorpions and dragons,
1070 13 | him to follow us in his service; in the meantime we will
1071 21 | Brother Matthew arrived, the seventh day of his sufferings was
1072 3 | troubled him; he observed severe penance, subjected himself
1073 4 | though ye neither spin nor sew, he has given you a twofold
1074 5 | which was close by, was shaken to the very foundation,
1075 24 | to rise against the tree, shaking and tearing its branches;
1076 2 | St Francis reproved him sharply, saying that he had behaved
1077 25 | precious Blood which thou hast shed, awaken my soul to the grace
1078 7 | in his Gospel, I know my sheep and mine know me, so the
1079 8 | the glorious light which shines upon us has been given in
1080 24 | tempest arose and the wind shook the tree in such a way that
1081 7 | Brother Masseo on their shoulders, carried them to the Bishop'
1082 4 | that it is his will thou shouldest go about the world to preach;
1083 7 | Good Shepherd, who hast shown thy mercy to us poor sinners
1084 14 | For Frederick, King of Sicily, having rebelled against
1085 5 | large stones rolled down the sides, knocking against each other
1086 25 | persevered in prayer, weeping and sighing, and imploring the Lord
1087 1 | would not do until they had signified their intention to St Francis,
1088 27 | dormiam et requiescam; which signifieth, "I will go to sleep in
1089 4 | singing most wonderfully; signifying thereby, that as St Francis,
1090 18 | of the sweetness which St Simeon experienced the day of the
1091 16 | with greater attention than sinful heretics." And whilst St
1092 1 | know that there is not a single day in which the angels
1093 5 | Lord will cause thee to be singularly blessed." And St Francis,
1094 5 | thee, when thou hast so sinned against the Father of mercies
1095 18 | being once in the Convent of Siruolo, delivered a woman who was
1096 17 | Fermo, where the convent was situated, bore testimony to this
1097 28 | Purgatory; and this state lasted six months, though he felt not
1098 18 | Son in his arms.~As the sky is adorned with stars, so
1099 IV | and, being very angry, he slammed to the door, and went his
1100 15 | Latins, French, Germans, Slavs, English, and others; and
1101 2 | thou wakest and when thou sleepest, both living and dying;
1102 2 | and began to snore as if sleeping soundly. On this, Saint
1103 8 | he hated the shape of the sleeves; he felt a horror for the
1104 2 | but his tunic, and never slept after Matins. During this
1105 2 | great danger, for it was slightly built, very narrow, and
1106 2 | built, very narrow, and very slippery, without any parapets, while
1107 16 | and most peacefully, the smaller ones in front near the bank,
1108 2 | went to bed, and began to snore as if sleeping soundly.
1109 4 | things earthly, that he soared like the swallows above
1110 5 | contrary his office is to soften the heart of man, according
1111 11 | only assisted at all the solemnities of this most holy night,
1112 16 | began to preach to them most solemnly, saying: "My brothers the
1113 23 | wonderfully. He was very fond of solitude, and rarely spoke; but when
1114 25 | sons of St Francis, who, as Solomon says, form the glory of
1115 4 | divines had recourse to him to solve difficult questions and
1116 8 | a joyful sound, like the song of a bird, resembling "U-u-u",
1117 4 | their motions and by their songs to manifest their joy to
1118 2 | to snore as if sleeping soundly. On this, Saint Francis,
1119 11 | all the Office, and the sounds of the organ, and the singing,
1120 5 | temptation will be to thee a source of great consolation and
1121 4 | the west, one towards the south, and one towards the north;
1122 4 | feeds you, though ye neither sow nor reap. He has given you
1123 15 | that preacheth come from Spain? How is it, then, that in
1124 2 | special graces, that he spake with the Lord as a friend
1125 26 | purgatory, like innumerable sparks of fire coming out of a
1126 5 | because it is God that speaketh by my lips." After this
1127 2 | with the Lord as a friend speaks with a friend, of which
1128 3 | therefore, since he wished specially to speak with him at that
1129 4 | offspring. Two of all your species he sent into the Ark with
1130 3 | Assisi hastened with great speed to put out the fire. On
1131 6 | Spoleto, of Foligno, of Spello, of Assisi, and of all the
1132 4 | places; and though ye neither spin nor sew, he has given you
1133 25 | adorned and enriched with spiritural gifts; he was often rapt
1134 25 | was raised at times to the splendours of the cherubim, at times
1135 23 | odour thereof; then taking a spoonful of the contents she gave
1136 9 | this most wonderful miracle spreading quickly through the town,
1137 2 | for your journey: neither staff, nor scrip, nor bread, nor
1138 7 | at last St Francis said: "Stand still, and move not; but
1139 6 | some other brother in my stead; for thou knowest that I
1140 2 | which produced a great stench. Then said the angel to
1141 25 | life; without thee, I am sterile and unfruitful, for thou
1142 29 | cold, and his fingers so stiffened that they could neither
1143 9 | wolf, closing his jaws, stopped running, and coming up to
1144 1 | streets, seeing him dressed so strangely and so poorly, laughed and
1145 6 | here and there a little straw; for pillows they had stones
1146 12 | far as the middle of the stream; yet none could resist the
1147 1 | God. St Francis took one street, and Brother Masseo the
1148 1 | the little children in the streets, seeing him dressed so strangely
1149 4 | to open their beaks, to stretch their necks, to spread their
1150 1 | to become true lovers, strict observers, and humble disciples
1151 5 | with many tears and sighs, striking his breast, cried with a
1152 3 | Francis had ordered him, striving withal to acquit himself
1153 3 | this number were two noble students of the March of Ancona -
1154 25 | learned man or versed in human studies, he explained most wonderfully
1155 4 | sin of ingratitude, and study always to give praise to
1156 19 | whom he had hitherto been a stumbling-block, found in him much comfort
1157 5 | and fury, that all Monte Subasio, which was close by, was
1158 3 | observed severe penance, subjected himself to much rigorous
1159 3 | speak of God so sweetly, so sublimely, and in a manner so wonderful,
1160 1 | would not allow them to submit to those addressed to Christ
1161 1 | all this Brother Bernard submitted in silence, his countenance
1162 4 | none of them moved. Now the substance of the sermon was this: "
1163 3 | the temptation, but not succeeding he believed that God had
1164 23 | little, she said: "Thou has sufficient, my son, for to-day; soon
1165 25 | his patience having been sufficiently tried, as he was wandering
1166 29 | the third hour, as it was summer. When he came back to himself,
1167 24 | Brother John of Parma at the summit of the highest branch of
1168 14 | to see him. He obeyed the summons, and thus rebelled against
1169 2 | resolved to invite him to sup and to sleep in his house.
1170 2 | his power and wisdom, to supply, help and accomplish that
1171 29 | back. If he had not been supported by the guardian, who was
1172 2 | to heaven; but the third survived, and, reflecting on his
1173 29 | corporal sensations being suspended, his body fell back. If
1174 2 | divine permission, would sustain many painful combats with
1175 4 | and reduced to silence the swallow.~The humble servant of Christ,
1176 29 | state of contemplation yet sweeter, insomuch that, when he
1177 10 | were as familiar and as tame with St Francis and the
1178 10 | Chapter XXII ~How St Francis tamed the wild doves.~A certain
1179 9 | miracle of St Francis in taming the fierce wolf of Gubbio.~
1180 1 | When they had ended their task of begging, they met on
1181 23 | brother. No sooner had he tasted it than he experienced so
1182 24 | the brother who seeks to tear Brother John, so that he
1183 24 | against the tree, shaking and tearing its branches; for which
1184 2 | all to pieces, and thou tellest me to arise." On this the
1185 1 | Master - who, as the Gospel tells, sent his disciples two
1186 1 | injuries without losing his temper, said within himself: "Without
1187 6 | adversities of life, to be temperate in prosperity, to keep angelic
1188 24 | of a celestial light the tempests and troubles which were
1189 25 | the soul; and at a very tender age he began to wear a belt
1190 6 | salvation of souls. Many tents made of mats had been pitched
1191 28 | created, both celestial and terrestrial, with all their perfections
1192 20 | Brother Peter was greatly terrified, but St John comforted him
1193 20 | Brother Peter fell down in terror, and began to cry out: "
1194 6 | Brother Masseo, wishing to test the humility of the saint,
1195 9 | were put aside, in order to testify of the miracle. And the
1196 17 | convent was situated, bore testimony to this miracle. ~To the
1197 19 | teaching, I have cause to be thankful, for I am not damned; but
1198 XII | to his share, and none to theirs. Then went they all to St
1199 | thence
1200 25 | soul for many months; and thenceforth from his lips, which had
1201 8 | grace of humility, that from thenceforward he was constantly rejoicing.
1202 IV | the convent-gate, knocking thereat so loudly, so quickly, and
1203 | Thereupon
1204 12 | having food and raiment are therewith content, and follow Christ
1205 3 | shelter, entered into a thick part of the wood all overgrown
1206 2 | pointed stones, covered with thorns and brambles, and told him
1207 4 | given you a twofold and a threefold clothing for yourselves
1208 5 | finding the child's cord tied to his own, he carefully
1209 21 | My dear brother, thou art tired, and it is late; I pray
1210 XXIV| he likewise gave them a token of his protection, which
1211 2 | condemned to suffer such a cruel torment?" "Because," she answered, "
1212 7 | one time being grievously tormented with a disease in his eyes,
1213 17 | condemned to have both eyes torn out, this young man felt
1214 2 | journey." Then the angel touching him, he became whole and
1215 | toward
1216 7 | Francis entered to pray, was trampled under foot by the great
1217 2 | they recovered from their trance, St Francis said to them: "
1218 17 | obliged to lie down, as the tranquil sweetness which came over
1219 4 | raised to God that he was transfixed and enraptured, so as not
1220 1 | despise all earthly and transitory things, and through it every
1221 18 | being once all alone at Trave Bonanti, nursing and serving
1222 IV | handsome young man, dressed for traveling, presented himself at the
1223 IV | other brothers. As they travelled on together, they met by
1224 22 | the other friars, I would treat their bones also with equal
1225 9 | wolf can make a whole city tremble through fear. The sermon
1226 2 | fall into the river; and he trembled much with fear, not knowing
1227 1 | for a madman. All these trials Brother Bernard accepted
1228 2 | that he forgot all the tribulations he had gone through, as
1229 16 | You it was who gave the tribute-money to our Saviour Jesus Christ,
1230 6 | sufferings of this world are trifling, but the glory of the life
1231 8 | preserved to the end, we lead in triumph to the glories of Paradise;
1232 24 | celestial light the tempests and troubles which were about to rise
1233 9 | pledge thy faith that I may trust to this thy promise?" and
1234 29 | everything. As he greatly trusted me, he related all that
1235 29 | to finish the sacrifice, trusting that he would do so again,
1236 24 | directed in things spiritual, try to speak with Brother James
1237 8 | heaven, which called him twice: "Brother Masseo! Brother
1238 4 | sew, he has given you a twofold and a threefold clothing
1239 5 | him down by St Francis, tying the end of the cord he wore
1240 8 | song of a bird, resembling "U-u-u", and his face bore a most
1241 29 | Being greatly perplexed and unable to go on, the guardian,
1242 1 | and help us to possess the unbounded treasure of holy poverty,
1243 10 | Giles, why hast thou been so uncivil as not to say a word to
1244 2 | been dead, and were all unconscious of things external. And
1245 29 | the other brethren, the unction of God's grace coming upon
1246 14 | most willingly would I undergo any trouble and fatigue
1247 2 | without any parapets, while underneath there flowed a terrible
1248 14 | he would most willingly undertake the journey for his salvation;
1249 1 | odoriferous herbs; he then undressed him, and began to wash him
1250 2 | and he said to her: "O unfortunate and miserable woman, why
1251 25 | without thee, I am sterile and unfruitful, for thou art the foundation
1252 3 | in his boat to an island uninhabited by man: the which he should
1253 16 | you his blessing. In the universal deluge, all other creatures
1254 13 | rain on the just and on the unjust; for courtesy is the sister
1255 6 | most humbly that he had unjustly accused St Francis of giving
1256 2 | is come to us, for a few unkind words, which we merited
1257 10 | as if he had been a poor unknown pilgrim, and asked with
1258 | unless
1259 2 | curseth thee shall not remain unpunished. Thou shalt be at the head
1260 2 | Thou art both cruel and unreasonable. Thou seest that I am about
1261 3 | found one of the loaves untouched and the other only half
1262 IV | on him, he would say an untruth; while if he told how he
1263 IV | knocking so strange and unusual. Brother Masseo, who went
1264 11 | Jesus Christ, her Spouse, unwilling to leave her comfortless,
1265 2 | considering his insufficiency and unworthiness, he prayed and called upon
1266 4 | his eyes intently gazing upwards, and remained so even from
1267 7 | moment, for they are good and useful, and inspired by God; but
1268 8 | in prayer he was heard to utter a joyful sound, like the
1269 2 | conduct of Saint Francis; how utterly he despised the world, how
1270 1 | Chapter V~How the holy brother Bernard
1271 3 | aside the temptation to vainglory, and yet fasted forty days
1272 8 | thy flesh, and fighting valiantly against the devil, thou
1273 1 | his leprosy beginning to vanish, felt great sorrow and repentance
1274 4 | charmed with their beautiful variety, with their attention and
1275 27 | with great devotion the verse of the psalm, In pace in
1276 2 | Chapter VI ~How St Francis, when about
1277 7 | exalting the humble, rebuking vice and praising virtue - as
1278 24 | virtues, the merits and the vices of all were made known to
1279 7 | only would many have fallen victims, but the devil would have
1280 27 | of Fallerone died on the Vigil of St James the Apostle,
1281 11 | this St Francis, like a vigilant pastor, ever watching over
1282 8 | his body with fasts and vigils and prayers, weeping before
1283 3 | Chapter VII~How St Francis passed the
1284 4 | Chapter VIII~How St Francis, walking
1285 7 | the most unworthy and the vilest of all men in the world;
1286 7 | of St Francis, left the vineyard open to all those who came
1287 7 | grapes, when the time of vintage arrived, the priest gathered
1288 1 | patience the injuries and violences committed against themselves,
1289 8 | devil,s suggestions, with a violent dislike of the habit that
1290 6 | penance, on the world, on voluntary poverty, on the hope of
1291 8 | much fervour, and made a vow and firm resolution never
1292 2 | thou comest in, when thou wakest and when thou sleepest,
1293 4 | were to make the lame to walk, if they should make straight
1294 25 | him so miserable, that he wandered about the forest, crying
1295 25 | sufficiently tried, as he was wandering one day sorrowfully in the
1296 13 | possess. If ever thou art in want of a tunic, or a mantle,
1297 IV | again: "Tell me what thou wantest with me." "I wish to know,"
1298 XXIV| good in those parts, was warned by God to return with his
1299 6 | them all in well-doing, warning them to avoid sin in this
1300 5 | in humble contest, they watched till morning in many tears
1301 4 | saw on some trees by the wayside a great multitude of birds;
1302 13 | confide him to us, his poor weak servants." Having said this,
1303 2 | great joy he distributed his wealth to widows, to orphans, to
1304 5 | Peter Bernardoni, nor to weary thyself with prayer and
1305 2 | times three days in the week on bread and water, went
1306 8 | about him an insupportable weight; and, disliking the Order
1307 6 | he encouraged them all in well-doing, warning them to avoid sin
1308 6 | poverty of so large and well-ordered a chapter, and he blessed
1309 2 | loved as a son; wherefore he wept for prayed for many days,
1310 14 | I even in hell and thou wert to pray for me, I should
1311 2 | the people, and sold them wheat and oats in a false measure.
1312 | whereas
1313 27 | would die of the disease whereof he was lying ill, and that
1314 7 | passed by at some distance, whereon St Francis asked them whom
1315 XXIV| companions leave to preach wheresoever they pleased; he likewise
1316 3 | what he wished him to do, whereto the latter answered: "I
1317 | wherever
1318 2 | Brother Bernard said in a whisper to Brother Elias, who at
1319 3 | I am always ready to go whithersoever thou shalt send me." For
1320 8 | appeared to a young man whohated the habit of St Francis
1321 2 | receive into this Order whomsoever thou willest; no brother
1322 1 | am worthy of hell for the wickedness of my conduct to the brethren,
1323 2 | distributed his wealth to widows, to orphans, to prisoners,
1324 2 | and thou shalt find my wife; she will tell thee why
1325 10 | How St Francis tamed the wild doves.~A certain young man
1326 2 | this Order whomsoever thou willest; no brother shall rule over
1327 2 | increase his virtue and win for him a crown of merit;
1328 7 | left, and put them into the winepress; and according to the promise
1329 4 | perfect joy.~One day in winter, as St Francis was going
1330 13 | washed his feet, and humbly wiped and kissed them; how he
1331 19 | the vision. And on this wise the soul of the young brother
1332 23 | question he answered so wisely and so graciously that he
1333 2 | point out to us the way he wishes us to select, and to this
1334 1 | done?" "Whatsoever thou wishest I will do for thee," answered
1335 3 | had ordered him, striving withal to acquit himself thereof
1336 25 | three years were ended, to withdraw from Brother John this flame
1337 4 | was his mind detached and withdrawn from all things earthly,
1338 2 | which all the brethren were witnesses; and in that ecstasy of
1339 7 | see him. And, wonder of wonders! although the vine was entirely
1340 2 | you, that for a thousand worlds I would not have served
1341 6 | him - some destined to be worn round the arms, and others
1342 25 | leave the world and its worshippers, and to put himself in the
1343 4 | snow, and shall beat and wound us with the knots in the
1344 2 | have we robbed, beaten and wounded our neighbours, but we have
1345 IV | appearest to be; for anger woundeth the soul,j preventing it
1346 2 | touched him, healing all his wounds. He then showed him an immense
1347 22 | having washed them in wine, wrapped them carefully in a white
1348 3 | for thou art but a vile wretch; how camest thou to be so
1349 25 | profound mysteries of Holy Writ; and when speaking before
1350 6 | Chapter X ~How brother Masseo told
1351 7 | Chapter XI ~How St Francis made brother
1352 XII | Chapter XII~How St Francis gave to brother
1353 1 | Chapter XIII~How St Francis and brother
1354 2 | Chapter XIV ~How the Lord appeared to
1355 7 | Chapter XIX ~How the vine of the priest
1356 16 | Chapter XL~Of the miracle which God
1357 17 | Chapter XLI~How the venerable Brother
1358 18 | Chapter XLII~Of several wonderful miracles
1359 19 | Chapter XLIII~How Brother Conrad of Offida
1360 20 | Chapter XLIV~How the Mother of Christ
1361 25 | Chapter XLIX~How Christ appeared to Brother
1362 21 | Chapter XLV~Of the conversion, life,
1363 22 | Chapter XLVI~How Brother Pacifico, being
1364 23 | Chapter XLVII~Of a holy Brother to whom
1365 24 | Chapter XLVIII~How Brother James della
1366 3 | Chapter XV ~How St Clare ate with St
1367 4 | Chapter XVI ~How St Francis, having
1368 5 | Chapter XVII~How a little child who had
1369 6 | Chapter XVIII~Of the wonderful chapter
1370 8 | Chapter XX ~Of a beautiful vision which
1371 9 | Chapter XXI ~Of the most holy miracle
1372 10 | Chapter XXII ~How St Francis tamed the
1373 11 | Chapter XXIII ~How St Francis delivered
1374 XXIV| Chapter XXIV~How St Francis converted
1375 5 | Chapter XXIX~How the Devil often appeared
1376 1 | Chapter XXV~How St Francis healed miraculously
1377 2 | Chapter XXVI ~How St Francis converted
1378 3 | Chapter XXVII~How at Bologna St Francis
1379 4 | Chapter XXVIII~Of an ectasy which came
1380 6 | Chapter XXX~Of the beautiful semon which
1381 7 | Chapter XXXI~How St Francis was acquainted
1382 8 | Chapter XXXII~How Brother Masseo obtained
1383 9 | Chapter XXXIII~How St Clare. by order of
1384 10 | Chapter XXXIV~How St Louis, King of France,
1385 15 | Chapter XXXIX~Of the wonderful discourse
1386 11 | Chapter XXXV~How St Clare, being ill,
1387 12 | Chapter XXXVI~How St Francis Explained
1388 13 | Chapter XXXVII~How Jesus Christ, the blessed
1389 14 | Chapter XXXVIII~How it was revealed to St
1390 | Yes
1391 7 | hell; for Brother Francis yesterday performed such holy actions,
1392 11 | and do him harm. Having yielded to this evil thought, the
1393 21 | Matthew would not leave him. Yielding, however, at last to his
1394 12 | willingly his sweet and easy yoke and loving holy obedience:
1395 | yours
1396 25 | time went on, this holy youth advanced from virtue to
1397 XXIV| Babylon.~St Francis, urged by zeal for the faith of Christ
1398 19 | to serve others, and so zealous in the practice of every
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