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From the middle of the fifth century, and probably from the late fourth century, collections of sayings from the hermits of the Egyptian desert began to be circulated. Smaller collections of these sayings were gradually assembled into larger collections arranged alphabetically, by author, or by subject. In The Sayings of the Fathers, Owen Chadwick translates the standard and celebrated edition of...

Scripture says, Abraham was hospitable and God was with him. And Elijah loved quiet, and God was with him. And David was humble and God was with him. So whatever you find your soul wills in following God’s will, do it, and keep your heart.’ ” 12. Abba Poemen said: “To keep guard—to meditate on itself—to judge with discernment—these are the three functions of the soul.” 13. A brother asked him: “How ought we to live?” The old man replied: “We have seen the example of Daniel. They made no charge against
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