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• May Heaven preserve us from forsaking the Law and its observances. (1 Maccabees 2, 21)

• A strong detachment went after them, and when it came up with them ranged itself against them in battle formation, preparing to attack them on the Sabbath day, (1 Maccabees 2, 32)

• They only said, 'Let us all die innocent; let heaven and earth bear witness that you are massacring us with no pretence of justice.' (1 Maccabees 2, 37)

• Elijah for his consuming fervour for the Law was caught up to heaven itself. (1 Maccabees 2, 58)

• He extended the fame of his people. Like a giant, he put on the breastplate and buckled on his war harness; he engaged in battle after battle, protecting the ranks with his sword. (1 Maccabees 3, 3)

• 'It is easy', Judas answered, 'for a great number to be defeated by a few; indeed, in the sight of Heaven, deliverance, whether by many or by few, is all one; (1 Maccabees 3, 18)

• for victory in war does not depend on the size of the fighting force: Heaven accords the strength. (1 Maccabees 3, 19)

• Then, raising their voices to Heaven, they cried, 'What shall we do with these people, and where are we to take them? (1 Maccabees 3, 50)

• Better for us to die in battle than to watch the ruin of our nation and our Holy Place. (1 Maccabees 3, 59)

• Whatever be the will of Heaven, he will perform it.' (1 Maccabees 3, 60)

• And now let us call on Heaven: if he cares for us, he will remember his covenant with our ancestors and will destroy this army confronting us today; (1 Maccabees 4, 10)

• came out of the camp to join battle. Judas' men sounded the trumpet (1 Maccabees 4, 13)