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But the Jews gainsaid him; for there were Jews that fought, unwillingly enough, under his orders. What, said they, wouldst thou fight beast-fashion, without mercy? This holy day respect thou needs must, in his honour that is God all-seeing. (2 Maccabees 15, 2)
who this might be, Onias told him forthwith: Here is one that loves our brethren, the people of Israel, well; one that for Israel and for every stone of the holy city prays much; God’s prophet Jeremias. (2 Maccabees 15, 14)
This holy sword take thou, he said, God’s gift; this wielding, all the enemies of my people Israel thou shalt lay low. (2 Maccabees 15, 16)
A most noble harangue, and one very apt to rouse the emulation of his followers, and to stiffen their courage. No wonder if they resolved they would put it to the touch, and manfully engage the enemy; valour should decide all. Was not the holy city, was not the temple itself in jeopardy? (2 Maccabees 15, 17)
to the confusion of yonder blasphemers that levy war on thy holy people! And so he brought his prayer to an end. (2 Maccabees 15, 24)
Head and hand he shewed them of the godless Nicanor, the hand that was stretched out so boastfully against the holy temple of the Almighty, (2 Maccabees 15, 32)
Nothing but wine to take, nothing but water, thy health forbids; vary thy drinking,✻ and thou shalt find content. So it is with reading; if the book be too nicely polished at every point, it grows wearisome. So here we will have done with it. (2 Maccabees 15, 40)
True wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord; he best discerns, who has knowledge of holy things. (Proverbs 9, 10)
What though the knowledge of man has passed me by, wisdom’s dull pupil, without skill in holy lore? (Proverbs 30, 3)
A holy thing it is, the spirit that brings instruction; how it shrinks away from the touch of falsehood, holds aloof from every rash design! It is a touchstone, to betray the neighbourhood of wrong-doing. (Wisdom of Solomon 1, 5)
a curse lies on their begetting. Blessed, rather, her lot, that childless is, yet chaste, that never knew the bed of shame; offspring she will not lack, when holy souls have their reward. (Wisdom of Solomon 3, 13)
Nay, let there be some eunuch that has kept his hands clear of wrong, has never harboured treasonable thought against the Lord; he too with rare gifts shall be faithfully rewarded, shall have the portion that most contents him in God’s holy place.✻ (Wisdom of Solomon 3, 14)
