The following quote was made by Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, in or around the year of our Lord 200...
"Only above, only above are true peace, sure repose, and constant, firm, eternal security. There is our dwelling. There is our home. Who would not fain hasten to reach it? There a great multitude of beloved awaits us; the numerous host of fathers, brethren, and children. There is a glorious choir of Apostles; there the number of exulting prophets; there the countless multitude of martyrs, crowned with victory after warfare and suffering; there triumphing virgins; there the merciful enjoying their reward. Thither let us hasten with longing desire. Let us wish to be soon with them, soon with Christ. After the earthly comes the heavenly; after the small comes the great; after perishableness...eternity."
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