Ante-Nicene Fathers — Vol. 02 — CCEL UTF-8 text — Section 1618
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Work: Ante-Nicene Fathers — Volume 2
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Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. 2
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"David too, of whom the Lord, testifying, says, I found a man after my own heart, David the son of Jesse. With my holy oil I anointed him.' [2839] But he also says to God, Pity me, O God, according to Thy mercy; and according to the multitude of Thy tender mercies, blot out my transgression. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgression, and my sin is ever before me.'" [2840] Then, alluding to sin which is not subject to the law, in the exercise of the moderation of true knowledge, he adds, "Against Thee only have I sinned, and done evil…
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