
John Chrysostom
Catena Aurea · Lukasevangelium 1
Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us.
(Hom. xiv. in Matt.) Which mercy we find not indeed by our own seeking, but God from on high hath appeared to us, as it follows; Whereby (i. e. by His tender mercy) the dayspring from on high (that is, Christ) hath visited us, taking upon Him our flesh.