1 Clement

J. B. Lightfoot · Translated text

1 Clem. 36

This is the way, dearly beloved, wherein we found our salvation, even Jesus Christ the High priest of our offerings, the Guardian and Helper of our weakness.

Through Him let us look steadfastly unto the heights of the heavens; through Him we behold as in a mirror His faultless and most excellent visage; through Him the eyes of our hearts were opened; through Him our foolish and darkened mind springeth up unto the light; through Him the Master willed that we should taste of the immortal knowledge Who being the brightness of His majesty is so much greater than angels, as He hath inherited a more excellent name.

For so it is written Who maketh His angels spirits and His ministers aflame of fire

but of His Son the Master said thus, Thou art My Son, I this day have begotten thee. Ask of Me, and I will give Thee the Gentiles for Thine inheritance, and the ends of the earth for Thy possession.

And again He saith unto Him Sit Thou on My right hand, until I make Thine enemies a footstool for Thy feet.

Who then are these enemies? They that are wicked and resist His will.

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