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BOOK I. 109-115

109.—BY IGNATIUS THE MAGISTER GRAMMATICORUM

In the Church of the Holy Virgin at the Fountain

Basilius, Leo, and Constantine redecorate the ruined church of the Virgin.

110.—In the same Church on the picture of the Ascension in the Dome

Ascending from Earth, O Saviour, to Thy Father's throne, Thou showest Thy Mother's house to be a spiritual source of higher gifts.

111.—In the same Church on the Crucifixion

Dead Hell vomits up the dead, being purged by the flesh of the Lord.

112.—In the same Church on the Transfiguration

Christ on Tabor, shining brighter than light, hath done away with the shadow of the old Law.

113.—In the same Church on the Presentation

The Boy now seen in the old man's arms is the ancient Creator of Time.

114.—In the same Church on the Salutation

The Lord saying "Hail" to the women presages the salvation of the world.

115.—On the Virgin

A Virgin bore a Son; after a Son she was a Virgin.