Of his own will, he begot us with the word of truth, in order that we might be, as it were, the first-fruits of his creatures.

Do you see that faith was the moving principle in his works, and by works his faith was made perfect?

With it we bless God, even the Father: and with it we curse men, who are made in the likeness of God.

Elijah was a man with passions like our own; and he earnestly prayed that it might not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.