Library › St Jerome › Lives of Illustrious Men

Lives of Illustrious Men

St Jerome, NPNF II.3; with Gennadius’ continuation

32. Gennadius, Chapter 32

Paul the bishop wrote a short work On penitence in which he lays down this law for penitents; that they ought to repent for their sins in such manner that they be not beyond measure overwhelmed with despairing sadness.