Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV But He is the Creator, who does also through Christ prepare lights in the world, [namely] those who believe from among the Gentiles. And He says, "Ye are the light of the world; "[78] Tertullian On Idolatry are a light of the world,[124] Tertullian On the Apparel of Women Book II Why, moreover, does the Lord call us the light of the world; why has He compared us to a city built upon a mountain;[132] Origen Against Celsus Book V to ascend above all created things, and to hope for the enjoyment of the most glorious rewards with God on account of their virtuous lives, and who had heard the words, "Ye are the light of I the world,"[33] Origen Against Celsus Book VII Our earnest desire then is both to see for ourselves, and to be leaders of the blind, to bring them to the Word of God, that He may take away from their minds the blindness of ignorance. And if our actions are worthy of Him who taught His disciples, "Ye are the light of the world,"[133] The First Epistle of Clement Concerning Virginity For the beams of their light illumine the whole creation even now by good works, as those who are truly "the light of the world,"[10] faithful workmen; workmen who shall be "the light of the world; "[132] Recognitions of Clement VIII There fore it was well said by One to the heralds of the truth, `Ye are the light of the world, and a city set upon a hill cannot be hid; neither do men light a candle and put it tinder a bushel, but upon a candlestick, that it may enlighten all who are in the house.'[4] Origen Commentary on John Book I while it is day; the night cometh when no man can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world." Then He says to His disciples,[124] Origen Commentary on John Book VI and is said to be the light of the world. "You," he says,[178]