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THERE are some things besides in the dress of the Egyptians which
concern not the care of the body so much as the regulation of the
character, that the observance of simplicity and innocence may be preserved
by the very character of the clothing. For they constantly use both by day
and by night very small hoods coming down to the end of the neck and
shoulders, which only cover the head, in order that they may constantly be
moved to preserve the simplicity and innocence of little children by
imitating their actual dress. And these men have returned to childhood
in Christ and sing at all hours with heart and soul: "Lord, my heart is not
exalted nor are mine eyes lofty. Neither have I walked in great matters nor
in wonderful things above me. If I was not humbly minded, but exalted my
soul: as a child that is weaned is towards his mother."
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