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The Saints

Collective holy people, venerated in poems.

minor

Also known as Saints

First appearance: epigraph

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The scattered saints who will be knit together by Christ.

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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A Picture
The scattered saints who will be knit together by Christ.
XIV: The Hidden Ones
The saints are described as hidden, uncertified by high angelic sign, yet marked by divine virtues.
XLVIII: The Course of Truth
Described as those who bear the watch-flame of truth on lone heights.
LXVII: Isaac
Referenced as being lowered so that the world may rise.
LXXXI: Warfare
Mentioned as part of the 'Saints' tuneful choir' that Paul forsook for active ministry.
External Religion
Saints are mentioned as those whose love inspired the faithful, marking holy days.
CXXI: Intercession of the Saints
The chapter illustrates the intercessory role of saints, with Moses as a type of saint who prays for the struggling flock.
CXXIV: Matins—Sunday
Those in bliss with whom the faithful sing.
CXL: Terce
Mentioned as joining with men on earth in giving praise to the Trinity.
For a Martyr
The martyr is among the blessed, having triumphed and now at rest.
For a Confessor Bishop
Implied as the flock and the ransom'd race guided by the bishop.
Valentine to a Little Girl
The 'glittering ring' of martyrs including St. Denys, St. George, Martin, Maurice, and Theodore.
To Edward Caswall
Peaceful saints in whitest garments reflected in the verse.
The Dream of Gerontius
Collectively invoked by the Assistants and the Priest to pray for Gerontius, and later mentioned as part of the heavenly host.
§ 1
Called upon by the Assistants and the Priest to pray for and accompany Gerontius's soul.
§ 4
Consummated Saints see God in heaven; their example contrasts with the demons' mockery.

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