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of His sufferings

but the flesh is weak

Wanting proof that the tomb really was empty

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God’s wisdom to teach me

in true righteousness and holiness

humbleness and kindness

and in the joy of Thy beauty

3 For I know mine iniquity

or their father or mother

So that after this they should no longer have in themselves any kind of corrupt life which could raise in their souls an inclination and desire for fleshly enjoyments and worldly lusts

- Exapostilarion of the Exaltation of the Cross