To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
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Methodius of Olympus
AD 311
For what is more splendid for a king than a purple robe embroidered around with flowers, and a shining diadem? Or what for God, who delights in man, is more magnificent than this merciful assumption of the manhood, illuminating with its resplendent rays those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death?.
But by means of that light, which is of one substance with Thee, Thou hast given light to those that sat in darkness.
