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Paulinus’ poetry encourages Christians to persevere in a life of Christian commitment—and to demonstrate to nominal Christians and non-Christians the nature of that commitment. These poems were written in the late fourth century and early fifth century.

Christ and light in weight89 which engages our necks without oppressing them. 795. Amongst these adornments he must take up also his gift, the ring which is the mark of royal power, and thus adorned with the triple gift of the Trinity ride in the royal chariot.90 This royal chariot is the Church, Christ’s flesh and sacred body, and in it as driver rides the God of Israel to the joy of thousands.91 Follow Christ; do good and avoid evil;92 live the life of heaven on earth. Then the King Himself will
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