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Writing in Constantinople in the middle of the fifth century, the church historian Sozomen believed the first monks of Syria were those who had ' | Writing in Constantinople in the middle of the fifth century, the church historian Sozomen believed the first monks of Syria were those who had ' | ||
- | Those who graze on grass and roots instead of delicacies, | + | Those who graze on grass and roots instead of delicacies,\\ |
- | and in place of lofty dwellings, live in caves. | + | and in place of lofty dwellings, live in caves.\\ |
- | Like birds they go up to live on rocky ledges, | + | Like birds they go up to live on rocky ledges,\\ |
- | Where ever one of them goes, | + | Where ever one of them goes,\\ |
- | he enjoys the herbs he picked in faith, | + | he enjoys the herbs he picked in faith,\\ |
- | he leaves the rest behind and moves on from there, | + | he leaves the rest behind and moves on from there,\\ |
- | because he has heard the saying; | + | because he has heard the saying;\\ |
- | Do not be anxious about tomorrow. | + | Do not be anxious about tomorrow.\\ |
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