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On the Theophania
Eusebius of Caesarea, tr. Lee, 1843
Nor is he as formerly, a slave to his own lusts; nor is he overcome by the baser desires:…
Nor is he as formerly, a slave to his own lusts; nor is he overcome by the baser desires: for he was then vanquished, and could not overcome: (nor) can he, who has been commanded to be careful to root up the sin (of idolatry) from his mind and soul, together with every evil desire and folly, again fabricate Gods to himself, or, even dare to look upon a woman lustfully.