, if He should deny His words. Therefore mercy is not becoming to God. On the contrary, it is said ( Ps. 110:4 ): "He is a merciful and gracious Lord." I answer that, Mercy is especially to be attributed to God, as seen in its effect, but not as an affection of passion. In proof…

to offer their bodies a living sacrifice to Him to whom it is said, “Thou art a Priest for ever.” [ Ps 110:4 ] Remig.: Morally; by the leper is signified the sinner; for sin makes an unclean and impure soul; he falls down before Christ when he is confounded concerning his former…

the Son of God, to Whom it is said, “Thou art a Priest for ever after the order of Melchisedech;” [ Ps 110:4 ] and of Whom it is here said, “Jesus took bread.” [ John 12:24 ] Gloss., non occ.: [ed. note: This Gloss is partly from the Gloss on Gratian de Cons. d. ii. c. 5. The nex…