This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1898 Excerpt: ...of his doctrine and his life.1 "A man of singular piety, meekness and moderation," 2 his zeal in reading the Scriptures, writing and learning psalms, made him a model for future generations.1 Men spoke with astonishment of one who cared more for the se occupations than for a royal banquet; who kept all his gifts for ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1898 Excerpt: ...of his doctrine and his life.1 "A man of singular piety, meekness and moderation," 2 his zeal in reading the Scriptures, writing and learning psalms, made him a model for future generations.1 Men spoke with astonishment of one who cared more for the se occupations than for a royal banquet; who kept all his gifts for the poor, and did not even reserve for himself a horse given him by the king. His zeal woke an answering enthusiasm in those about him, so that his frequent journeys of instruction found their reward in the monasteries that were built, and the joy with which the people flocked to hear him.2 His principal monastery was on the Isle of Lindisfarne, which came to rival in reputation that of Hy. There he took twelve English boys and gave them a Christian education. He also ransomed slaves and educated them for the priesthood. Although kings and great men sometimes came to Lindisfarne to worship, the place was remarkable for its frugality, as the monks had only enough for their necessities, giving everything superfluous to the poor.4 Aidan's influence was so great that even the king aecepted reproof from him.6 Like Bede, we can commend as praiseworthy his love of peace and charity; his continence and humility; his mind, superior to anger and avarice, and despising pride and vainglory; his industry in teaching and keeping the heavenly commandments; his diligence in reading and watching; his authority becoming a priest in reproving the haughty and powerful; and at the same time his tenderness in comforting the afflicted, and relieving or defending the poor.6 In the meantime the province of the East Angles came into the possession of Sigebert, who had lived for some time in France.7 He had been so impressed with the religious institutions of th...
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