But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly as this? for all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Promise. Hebrew, "to offer so willingly in this manner? "(Haydock)
He is astonished at the rich display of gifts: but acknowledged that all was originally sent by God. In the same sentiments, we say in the mass, "We offer unto thee of thy own presents and gifts "or, as the Greek expresses it, ta sa apo ton son. (Calmet)
