Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O you my friends; for the hand of God has touched me.
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Basil the Great
AD 379
The noble Job in his harsh adversity cried out in blame not misery.
That is to say, 'You're meant to be merciful not unjustly reproach me! Instead you assail me and overwhelm a man with whose sufferings you ought to show sympathy for friendship's sake.
