Letter 8026: A man who desires your letters cannot remain silent himself, nor should the one who seeks conversation set the...
Ennodius to Avienus.
A man who desires your letters cannot remain silent himself, nor should the one who seeks conversation set the example of silence. Thanks to the aid of your prayers — which make you acceptable to our God through innocence and devotion — I already feel myself improved. I send my respectful greetings and long to learn how well you are, since after recovering my health, the only comfort left is to be lifted by news of your prosperity.
Modern English rendering for readability. See the 19th-century translation or original Latin/Greek for scholarly use.
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