# The Saints — Verses on Various Occasions character guide

> The Saints in Verses on Various Occasions by John Henry Newman.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Saints

**First appearance:** 0000-epigraph

## Who they are

Collective holy people, venerated in poems.

## In the story

### [A Picture](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/x-a-picture)

The scattered saints who will be knit together by Christ.

### [XIV: The Hidden Ones](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/xlviii-the-course-of-truth)

Described as those who bear the watch-flame of truth on lone heights.

### [LXVII: Isaac](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lxvii-isaac)

Referenced as being lowered so that the world may rise.

### [LXXXI: Warfare](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lxxxi-warfare)

Mentioned as part of the 'Saints' tuneful choir' that Paul forsook for active ministry.

### [External Religion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lxxxvi-external-religion)

Saints are mentioned as those whose love inspired the faithful, marking holy days.

### [CXXI: Intercession of the Saints](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cxxiv-matins-sunday)

Those in bliss with whom the faithful sing.

### [CXL: Terce](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/cxl-terce)

Mentioned as joining with men on earth in giving praise to the Trinity.

### [For a Martyr](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/clvi-for-a-martyr)

The martyr is among the blessed, having triumphed and now at rest.

### [For a Confessor Bishop](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/clvii-for-a-confessor-bishop)

Implied as the flock and the ransom'd race guided by the bishop.

### [Valentine to a Little Girl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/clxiii-valentine-to-a-little-girl)

The 'glittering ring' of martyrs including St. Denys, St. George, Martin, Maurice, and Theodore.

### [To Edward Caswall](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/clxxiv-to-edward-caswall)

Peaceful saints in whitest garments reflected in the verse.

### [The Dream of Gerontius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/clxxviii-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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/1)

Called upon by the Assistants and the Priest to pray for and accompany Gerontius's soul.

### [§ 4](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/4)

Consummated Saints see God in heaven; their example contrasts with the demons' mockery.

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