Gregory of Nazianzus, Basil of Caesarea and John Chrysostom (Cambridge, University Library, MS Nn.1.23)

hundred; and a song original: "ᾠδὴ." Gregory is likely referring to the liturgical celebrations of the Passover meal., and the clan of the household. Chased away because of lawlessness; since it is best that not only he himself be pure when approaching Him, but also to offer a holy sacrifice to a sanctified and pure God—always and in all things being purified.

And he might delight in being part of assemblies original: "συνόδοις." This refers to the gathering of the faithful in the Church. with those who are of the same kind and character in virtue. For this, it seems to me, is what is meant: to share with the saints in the divine sanctification original: "ἁγιασμοῦ.". And in this holy night, which is the rival of the present darkness—on which the first darkness is dissolved, and everything comes into light and order and form...

...and what was previously without order takes on beauty original: "κόσμον." Gregory plays on the Greek word 'kosmos,' which means both the 'universe' and 'order' or 'ornament.'. On this night, we also flee that gloomy and alien type, which is sin; and Pharaoh, the invisible tyrant; and the bitter taskmasters In the Book of Exodus, these were the Egyptian overseers; here, they represent the demonic forces or sinful impulses that drive the human soul to "labor" in worldliness., who prepare a world for sins.

We are liberated from the mud and the brick-making—that is, from this clay-like and slippery carnal body—and may your thoughts, held captive by the mud, not be like straw. On this night we are sanctified, and we are sealed with the precious blood original: "τιμίῳ αἵματι." This refers to the blood of the Lamb on the doorposts in Exodus, representing the protection of the soul through Christ's sacrifice., both in action and in word original: "πρᾶξις καὶ λόγος." A classic Greek pairing of the active and contemplative aspects of the Christian life.; the works of the Holy Spirit spirit? which shall present our anger... I say