demanded of him, had he not stolen what belonged to another. So then, every one who sins ought to pay back the honor of which he has robbed God; and this is the satisfaction which every sinner owes to God. Boso. Since we have determined to follow reason in all these things, I am unable to bring any objection against them, although you somewhat startle me. CHAPTER XII Whether it were proper for God to put away sins by compassion alone, without any payment of debt. Anselm. Let us return and consider
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