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   "By the death of martyrs religion has been defended, faith increased, the   
   Church strengthened; the dead have conquered, the persecutors have been   
   overcome. And so we celebrate the death of those of whose lives we are   
   ignorant. So, too, David rejoiced in prophecy at the departure of his own   
   soul, saying: ‘Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His   
   saints.’ He esteemed death better than life. The death itself of the   
   martyrs is the prize of their life. And again, by the death of those at   
   variance hatred is put an end to."   
      
   St. Ambrose of Milan.   
      
   "If you will not hear, And if you will not take it to heart, To give glory   
   to My name," Says the Lord of hosts, "I will send a curse upon you, And I   
   will curse your blessings. Yes, I have cursed them already, Because you do   
   not take it to heart."  Malachi 2:2   
      
   Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)