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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Augustine of Hippo
"God, who has girded me with strength" [Psalm 18:32]. God, who has girded me that I might be strong, lest the loosely flowing folds of desire hinder my deeds and steps. "And has made my way undefiled." And has made the way of love, whereby I may come to Him, undefiled, as the way of faith is undefiled, whereby He comes to me.
Thomas Aquinas
"God." Here he shows how he has fitness for conquering from God, for God sometimes gives someone the power to act well; nor does it suffice unless God protects him outwardly. First, therefore, he shows how God gave power inwardly. Second, how he helps outwardly, at "you have given me the shield of salvation." Three things are necessary for someone to conquer: namely that he be strong: Prov. 31: "Strength and beauty are her clothing." Lk. …
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