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Chapter VII.; original source section: Chapter 7; original book/conference: XI. The First Conference of Abbot Chæremon.

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perfect ardour of mind from this fear to hope, from hope to the love of God, and the love of the virtues themselves, that as we steadily pass on to the love of goodness itself, we may, as far as it is possible for human nature, keep firm hold of what is good.

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