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great mercy hast thou shewn on these two, Tobias’ only child and ours. Ever may their hearts, Lord, swell with thankfulness, ever may these lives thou hast preserved be a sacrifice of praise to thee, till all the Gentiles around them know thee for the only God that rules on earth! (Tobit 8, 19)
And now he was urgent with Tobias to be his guest for two whole weeks; (Tobit 8, 23)
And now Tobias took the angel aside and, though he still did not guess this was more than man, spoke as follows: Pray bear with this request of mine, friend Azarias. (Tobit 9, 1)
Then he recounted to him the younger Tobias’ history, and brought him back to take part in the wedding-feast. (Tobit 9, 7)
Tobias, who was sitting at table when Gabelus entered the house, sprang up to welcome him; and when they had embraced, Gabelus wept, and praised God for their meeting. (Tobit 9, 8)
While the younger Tobias lingered thus over his marriage, his father fell into an extreme of anxiety. What means this long delay on my son’s part? he asked. What has detained him? (Tobit 10, 1)
All in vain did Tobias try to comfort her, with, Peace, woman; never disquiet thyself; there is nought amiss with our son; it was a trusty companion we sent with him. (Tobit 10, 6)
But Tobias would have none of it; No question, said he, but my father and mother are counting the days, and tormenting their hearts over me. (Tobit 10, 9)
Still Raguel plied him with entreaties, and still could not win his consent. So at last he gave Sara into Tobias’ keeping, and with her half his goods, men and maid servants, sheep and camels and cows, and of money a great sum, and let him go his way, safe and content. (Tobit 10, 10)
The Lord’s holy angel, said he, go with you on your journey, and bring you home without scathe, to find that all is well, Tobias and Anna both. And may my life be spared to see children born of you. (Tobit 10, 11)
And here the angel said, Friend Tobias, remember how eagerly thy father awaits thee. (Tobit 11, 2)
When this was agreed upon, he bade Tobias take some of the fish’s gall with him, for he would need it; take it he did, and they set out together. (Tobit 11, 4)
