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   "But as we cannot imitate God, let us imitate the Apostles whom the world   
   held in hatred for they were not of this world. Imitate them, follow them.   
   Perhaps you are thinking that it is difficult to ascend above the world by   
   merely human virtue. Well said! but even the Apostles in their following of   
   the Lord (not as equals but as disciples), merited to rise above the world.   
   You too should be Christ's disciple and an imitator of Christ; He will pray   
   for you as He prayed for them. And He said, 'Not only do I pray for the   
   Apostles, but for those who will believe in Me through their word, so that   
   all may be one.'"   
      
   St. Ambrose of Milan, Exposition of the Holy Gospel According to Saint   
   Luke.   
      
   "And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is   
   love."  1 Corinthians 13:13   
      
   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)