Ignatius, ivho is also called Theopho- rus, to the Church which is at Ephesus, in Asia, deservedly most happy, beijig blessed in the greatness and fulness of God the Father, and predestinated before the beginning^ of time, that it should be always for an enduring a?id michajigeable glo/y, being united^ and elected through the true passion by the will of the v Father, and Jesus Christ, our God : Abundant happiness through Jesus Christ, and His undefiled grace.