18. But especially mark this, how very
pointedly μονονουχὶ
δακτυλοδεικτῶν. Paul says, For
this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on
immortality 1 Cor. xv. 53.. For this
body shall be raised not remaining weak as now; but raised the very
same body, though by putting on incorruption it shall be fashioned
anew μεταποιεῖται. The meaning of this word as applied to the Eucharistic elements
is fully discussed, and illustrated from its use by Cyril and other
Fathers, by Dr. Pusey (Real Presence, p. 189).,—as iron blending with fire becomes
fire, or rather as He knows how, the Lord who raises us. This
body therefore shall be raised, but it shall abide not such as it now
is, but an eternal body; no longer needing for its life such
nourishment as now, nor stairs for its ascent, for it shall be made
spiritual, a marvellous thing, such as we cannot worthily speak
of. Then, it is said, shall the righteous shine forth
as the sun Matt. xiii. 43., and the moon,
and as the brightness of the firmament Dan. xii. 3.. And God, fore-knowing men’s
unbelief, has given to little worms in the summer to dart beams of
light from their body Cyril refers to the
glow-worm (πυγολαμπίς,
Aristot. Hist. Animal. V. 19, 14), or some other species of
Lampyris (Arist. de Partilus Animal. I. 3. 3)., that from what is
seen, that which is looked for might be believed; for He who gives in
part is able to give the whole also, and He who made the worm radiant
with light, will much more illuminate a righteous man.