02285cam a22003133u 4500 23143 UtSlPG 20260610133530.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG la iso639-1 BR Hilary, Saint, Bishop of Poitiers, -367? Sancti Hilarii: Epistola Ad Abram Filiam Suam (Circa Finem Anni 558 Missa.) : Patrologiae Cursus Completus; Tomus X Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-10-21 Produced by Louise Hope, Gerard Arthus and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Sancti Hilarii: Epistola Ad Abram Filiam Suam (Circa Finem Anni 558 Missa.)" is a religious epistle attributed to Saint Hilary, written in the late 6th century. This text falls into the category of spiritual writing, functioning as a personal letter from a father to his daughter. It likely addresses themes of virtue, morality, and the importance of spiritual rather than material wealth. In the epistle, Hilary expresses his deep love and concern for his daughter, Abra, lamenting their separation due to his quest for a precious garment and a pearl that he believes will provide her with eternal well-being. He describes the unparalleled beauty and benefits of these items, urging her to reject worldly ornaments and maintain her purity. The letter serves as a poignant reminder of the values of humility and faithfulness, as Hilary encourages Abra to look beyond superficial appearances and cling to the eternal worth of her father's gifts. Throughout the correspondence, he emphasizes the virtues of modesty and fortitude, culminating in a heartfelt plea for her to guard her spiritual state. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Hilary, Saint, Bishop of Poitiers, -367? -- Correspondence Migne, J.-P. (Jacques-Paul), 1800-1875 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23143 64195 64195