8 let them learn how lowliness of mind prevaileth with God, what power chaste love hath with God, how the fear of Him is good and great and saveth all them that walk therein in a pure mind with holiness. (1CL) 9 For He is the searcher out of the intents and desires; whose breath is in us, and when He listeth, He shall take it away. (1CL)
1 Clement 21:8–9
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