The Suppressed Gospels and Epistles, vol 9: Hermas
The Suppressed Gospels and Epistles, vol 9: Hermas
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hair stood on end, and a, kind of horror seized me; for I was alone.
8 But being come to myself, and calling to mind the glory of God, and taking courage, I fell down upon my knees and began again to confess my sins as before.
9 And whilst I was doing this, the old woman came thither with the six young men whom I had seen before, and stood behind me as I was praying, and heard me praying and confessing my sins unto the Lord.
10 And touching me, she said; Leave off praying now only for thy sins; pray also for righteousness, that thou mayest receive a part of it in thy house.
11 And she lifted me up from the place, and took me by the hand, and brought me to the seat; and said to the young men, go, and build.
12 As soon as they were departed, and we were alone, she said unto me; sit here. I answered her; Lady, let those who are elder sit first. She replied, Sit down as I bid you.
13 And when I would have sat on the right side, she suffered me not, but made a sign to me
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