To the Presbyter Acacius

The promise of David’s psalm is true indeed, for through him the Spirit of truth gave this promise to those who believe: “Commit your way to the Lord, and trust in him, and he will bring it to pass. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your judgment as the noonday.” We find that this has come to pass in the case of your piety too. For the great care you give to those who weep over being left orphans, and your struggles on behalf of the apostolic teachings, are on everyone’s lips; and so, as the prophets say, “Hidden things are made plain.” Since I too have heard of your piety’s admirable labors, I write to greet you, most godly sir. I beg you to increase your glory by adding to your labors, and to fight for the teaching of the Gospels, so that we may both keep the inheritance of our fathers unharmed and bring our Master his talent back with good interest. [a]