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The History of the Popes from the Close of the Middle Ages, Vol. 10: Drawn from the Secret Archives of the Vatican and Other Original Sources (Classic Reprint)
The History of the Popes from the Close of the Middle Ages Vol 10 Drawn from the Secret Archives of the Vatican and Other Original Sources - Classic Reprint Author:Ludwig Pastor 1 £ — HISTORY OF THE POPES. — earnestly examined all his ways and found them pure J for he had always subm it ted his teaching to the doctrines of Holy Church. Though convinced that the Briefs sent from Rome were invalid, inasmuch as they were solely inspired by lying reports, he had yet resolved to be prudent. Thus he had so far kept silence, but... more » when he saw many of the good growing lukewarm, and the wicked more and more bold, he felt himself constrained to return to his post.
First of all, however, I sought the Lord, saying: I was rejoicing in my peace and tranquillity, and Thou drewest me forth by showing me Thy light. ... I would fain repose, but find no resting-place-would fain remain still and silent, but may not, for the word of God is as a fire in my heart, and unless I give it vent, it will consume the marrow of my bones. Come then, O Lord, since Thou would'st have me steer through these deep waters, let Thy will be done.' * He seemed to have already forgotten that it was the
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