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IV Maccabees 5
IV Maccabees 5:31-38
IV Maccabees 5
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IV Maccabees 5:31-38
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31
I am not so old, and void of manliness, but that my rational powers are youthful in defence of my religion.
32
Now then; prepare your wheels, and kindle a fiercer flame.
33
I will not so compassionate my old age, as on my account to break the law of my country.
34
I will not belie thee, O law, my instructor! or forsake thee, O beloved self-control!
35
I will not put thee to shame, O philosopher Reason; or deny thee, O honoured priesthood, and science of the law.
36
Mouth! thou shalt not pollute my old age, nor the full stature of a perfect life.
37
My fathers shall receive me pure, not having quailed before your compulsion, though unto death.
38
For over the ungodly thou shalt tyrannize; but thou shalt not lord it over my thoughts about religion, either by thine arguments, or through deeds.
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