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Catena Aurea · Lukasevangelium 1
Lk 1, Verses 54–55English original
He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; As he spake to our fathers, Abraham, and to his seed for ever.
(non occ.) After a general mention of the Divine mercy and holiness, the Virgin changes the subject to the strange and marvellous dispensation of the new incarnation, saying, He hath holpen his servant Israel, &c. as a physician relieves the sick, becoming visible among men, that He might make Israel (i. e. him who sees God) His servant.