Shepherd of Hermas — Similitude 9, Chapter 24

Where the Birds of Heaven Found Rest

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Similitude 9.24.1Those who believed from the seventh mountain, where the plants were green and cheerful and the whole mountain flourishing, and every kind of livestock and the birds of heaven grazed on the plants on this mountain, while the plants they grazed grew more flourishing, are like this.

Similitude 9.24.2They were always simple, innocent, and blessed, holding nothing against one another, but always exulting over God’s servants. They were clothed in the holy spirit of these virgins and always had compassion for every person. From their labors they provided for every person without reproach and without hesitation.

Similitude 9.24.3The Lord, therefore, seeing their simplicity and complete childlikeness, increased them in the labors of their hands and favored them in every action.

Similitude 9.24.4I, the angel of repentance, say to you who are like this: remain so, and your offspring will never be blotted out. For the Lord has tested you and enrolled you in our number, and all your offspring will dwell with the Son of God, for you have received from His Spirit.

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