Augustine of Hippo, On the Merits and Forgiveness of Sins, and on the Baptism of Infants I.51: From the Apocalypse

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The Revelation of John likewise tells us that in a new song these praises are offered to Christ: “Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for Thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by Thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation.”

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