To Arcadius the Bishop.

Letter XLIX. ²¹⁶⁹

To Arcadius the Bishop.

I thanked the Holy God when I read your letter, most pious brother.  I pray that I may not be unworthy of the expectations you have formed of me, and that you will enjoy a full reward for the honour which you pay me in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.  I was exceedingly pleased to hear that you have been occupied in a matter eminently becoming a Christian, have raised a house to the glory of God, and have in practical earnest loved, as it is written, “the beauty of the house of the Lord,” ²¹⁷⁰ and have so provided for yourself that heavenly mansion which is prepared in His rest for them that love the Lord.  If I am able to find any relics of martyrs, I pray that I may take part in your earnest endeavour.  If “the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance,” ²¹⁷¹ I shall without doubt have a share in the good fame which the Holy One will give you.

Footnotes

153:2169

Of about the same date as the preceding.

153:2170

Ps. xxvi. 8, LXX.

153:2171

Ps. cxii. 6.