For we who both know the measure of those words, [1135] and are not ignorant of the grace of faith, give thanks to the Father, [1136] who has bestowed on us His creatures Jesus Christ the Saviour of all, and our Lord; [1137] to whom be glory and majesty, with the Holy Spirit, for ever. Footnotes: [1134] In Basil, De Spiritu Sancto, ch. xxix. 73; Works, vol. iii. p. 61, edit. Paris. [Elucidation II.] [1135] For rhematon, words, three mss. give rheton, sayings. [1136] For hemin Patri there is another reading, hemon patrasi = to Him who gave to our fathers. [1137] These words, "and our Lord," are wanting in three mss. |