Gregory Nazianzen

A Bodleian Library ownership stamp is visible in the right margin. A large brown water stain at the bottom of the left column has partially obscured the text.

Girding up our loins.
Gird your loins, and give rest. Do not act according to our judgment and anger. It is necessary for the soul to be girded, according to the great Job, when God himself hears those who are called power and are girded. This is the cause of these things. If the fire is for a friend, it is so that the power may be bought even through martyrs. This is indicated here. Just as a light without brightness, you laugh at the martyrs. For the unseemly part of its power and of the luminary is left behind. I seek also the thighs, I mean, and the truth. Why is this said, and the portions? He says this so that girding our loins with the truth. Since the part that is eager and desiring must be constricted, and the body which is poured out must be bridled. For the second part does not want the fire in a partial way. To have power to give honor to the blood. Regarding the sandals: he who is about to touch the earth as earth and as a mortal sacrifice, let him untie them. Just as Moses the leader did upon the mountain. This is so that nothing painful should be attached to the advice and the flesh. But he who is a herald of learning, because the Gospel is sent out, is a philosopher and a source of encouragement to those who see. Toward this grace and beauty and order, and the things of the? sandals of the feet, so that a medicine for you?

the feet of those who bring the good news of peace and good things are beautiful. Neither did we eat all the things that are written and set down to be rendered. Except that the blood is a sacrifice of safety. And to the scorpions and the snakes which man feeds with food. So as not only to stand by the guarding of this sprout. As if announced? being confirmed.
Cambre. original: "Cambre." Likely a later ownership or scholarly mark referencing Cambridge.
Concerning blessedness, do not belong to the ruler. And concerning this fire of the riddle. I know he has stitched one year. Perhaps it is both pastoral and for teaching. Both the words and the turns of phrase are present. But not for you. The one from Hades is illegally stolen away. Perhaps you will not belong to the world. But instead, a true man of passions and a sacrifice. A brief thing concerning that man, acting as an advocate for God. But not in appearance, according to the mind. Eat the body; drink the blood. If you have a desire for life. Neither to those original: "te" (τε). Gregory is warning the listener not to be swayed by arguments against the reality of Christ's incarnation or suffering. with the arguments concerning the flesh, nor should you endure those concerning the passion.
Having taken courage, stand still. Stand high, joined together. Firmly established by the opposing forces. Do not be turned aside by the wonder of the words. Because you will place this for yourself. In the courts, be gracious, and your nature is feet upon the rock.