Generation, of Christ, greater mystery than his Resurrection, 236; can be comprehended
only by faith, not reason, ib. (see Resurrection) ; spiritual, type of the Son's eternal
generation, 283.
Gentiles, once were "dogs," but the Jews had now taken their place, 230.
Gifts, God's, to be used in His praise, 233; not what withheld Antichrist, 381; for they had
long ceased, ib.
Glory, not to be obtained, except by fleeing from it, 217; of God to impart good, 385; of
suffering for Christ, ib.; great, of glorifying God, ib.
Glorying, of St. Paul in his converts, 381.
God, everywhere called great in the Scriptures, 207; all mankind acknowledge Him to be
just, 212; His glory does not consist in man's worship, 215-16; when the Son is honored
or dishonored He is, 216; everywhere present, 219; His longsuffering motive for repent-
ance, ib.; works with man only when he has a good will to work, not to make him
careless, 220; gives the desire and fulfillment of the good works, ib.; His working with
man does not take away his free-will, ib.; men flee from Him by sin, 237; to know His
will spiritual wisdom is needful, 264; to know His essence, continual prayers, ib.;
longsuffering is said of Him, patience never, 265; His love known by seeing His Son
delivered up, ib.; His gifts cannot be used unless He gives strength, ib.; does not do
things on a sudden, but with consideration of man's weakness, 277; the Church in Him,
224; sinners not so, ib.; raised up Christ, 328; His trusting implies approval, 329; acts
like a friend in dissembling claims, 331; promises His Son as reward for Abraham, ib.;
rewards us for what is good for us, 332; well-doing his gift, 341; true virtue that in His
sight, 342; is insulted by uncleanness, and avenges, 345; teaches love of brethren, 348;
blasphemed through idlers, ib.; jealous of our trusting in man, 350; takes away what
we prefer to him, ib.; protects the widow, ib.; and the fatherless, 351; His undeserved
goodness, 350; speaks more kindly than a husband, 351; nature of, inscrutable, 354;
His power ends difficulty, ib.; seen in a manner by prophets, 355; spoke to St. Paul, ib.;
Resurrection His work, 356; will do what He threatens, 357; did so to old world, and
to Sodom, ib.; must punish if impartial, 359; infinite goodness of, 363; mercy of, to the
merciful, 365; image of, not to be insulted, 368; salvation of, His purpose, 372; admits
the poor to His courts, 374; not knowing, the beginning of pride, 378; knowing, cures
pride, 379; St. Paul invokes favor of, 380; favor of, to Joseph, ib.; praise due to, for our
good actions, ib.; justice of, to be seen at last, 381; must punish on His own account,
382; the King most to be feared, ib.; forbears, that we may prepare, 384; does all His
part to save us, ib.; punishment of those who know not, 384; coming of, in itself implies
vengeance, 385; it is light to some, darkness to others, ib.; glorified in His saints, ib.;
the faithful His riches, ib.; imparting good, His glory, ib.; gratification or persuasion
of, ib.; speaks in Church lessons, 387; letters from, ib.; all good ascribed to, 390; care
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