Letter
CLXXXV.
2603
To Theodotus, bishop of
Beræa
.
2604
Although
you do not write to
me, I know that there is recollection of me in your heart; and this I
infer, not because I
am worthy of
any favourable recollection, but because your soul is rich in abundance
of love. Yet, as far as in you lies, use whatever opportunities
you have of writing to me, to the end that I may both be cheered by
hearing news of you, and have occasion to send you tidings of
myself. This is the only mode of communication for those who live
far apart. Do not let us deprive one another of it, so far as our
labours will permit. But I pray God that we may meet in person,
that our love may be increased, and that we may multiply gratitude to
our Master for His greater boons.
2603
Placed in
374.
2604
Nothing more
is known of this Theodotus.