Ante-Nicene Fathers — Vol. 06 — CCEL UTF-8 text — Section 2058
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Ante-Nicene Fathers Vol. 6
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[4796] Cf. i. 18. __________________________________________________________________ 6. But let us allow, as you wish, that the gods are accustomed to such disturbance, and that sacrifices are offered and sacred solemnities performed to calm it, when, then, is it fitting that these offices should be made use of, or at what time should they be given?--before they are angry and roused, or when they have been moved and displeased even? [4797] If we must meet them with sacrifices beforetheir anger is roused, lest they become enraged, you are bringing forward wild beasts to us, not gods, t…
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