But we must not Despair of the Conversion of any Man...

writings in connection with the donatist controversy. — St. Augustine

-- 22. But we must not despair of the conversion of any man, whether situated within or without, so long as "the goodness of God leadeth him to repentance," [1423] and "visits their transgressions with the rod, and their inquiry with stripes." For in thi

Footnotes:

[1423] Romans 2:4.

[1424] Psalm 89:32, 33.

[1425] Ecclus. xxx. 23. The words, "placentes Deo" are derived from the Latin version only.

[1426] Matthew 24:13.

[1427] From a letter of Pope Stephen's, quoted Cypr. Ep. 73. 16.

[1428] Mark 13:21.

[1429] 2 Timothy 2:21.

[1430] 2 Timothy 2:19.

[1431] Matthew 7:23.

[1432] Cypr. Ep. 73. 16.

[1433] Ib. de Laps. c. vi.

[1434] Ib. Ep. 11. 1.