Acts of Thomas

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THE ACTS OF JUDAS THOMAS. 181 for us, and makest us victorious in them all; our true Athlete, who cannot be hurt, and out holy General, who cannot be conquered ; Thou who givest to Thine own joy that passeth not away, and rest in which there is no more affliction ; Thou good Shepherd, that giveth his life for his flock,* who hath overcome the wolf and rescued his lambs; we glorify Thee, and we exalt through Thee Thy exalted Father, who is not seen, and the holy Spirit that broodeth over all created things.” And when the Apostle had said these things, all the multitudes that were assembled there were looking to see what answer he was about to give to the colt. And after the Apostle had stood a long time wondering and looking up to heaven, he said to the colt: “‘ Who art thou ? And what is thine errand, that by thy mouth wonders are uttered and great things that are more than many?” The colt saith to him: “Iam of that stock that served Balaam the prophet, and God thy Lord rode upon my kin; and I am sent unto thee to give thee rest, and that thereby the faith of these might be confirmed,” (+) and that that other portion might be added to me, which I have got to-day in order to serve thee and which will be taken away from me when I have served thee.” Thomas saith to him: “God, who has given thee this gift now, is to be relied on to give it hereafter too in full to thee and thy kindred; for I am too little and weak for this mystery.” And he would not ride upon it. instead‏ ܬܬܲܒܢܐ John, ch. x. 11. b Or built wp; reading‏ .8 ܦܘ . ܬܬܦܢܐ of‏