Ambrose of Milan, on Eccl 10:4

“If the spirit of him that hath power, ascend upon thee, leave not thy place: because care will make the greatest sins to cease.”

“Let no one then say, We have no portion in Jacob nor inheritance in Israel. Let no one say, I am not among the Clergy, for it is written, Give unto Levi his lots; and again David says that he who lieth in the midst among the lots ascends to heaven with spiritual wings. Say not of your God, He is grievous to us, nor of your place, it is not for our turn, since Scripture says, Leave not thy place: For the adversary would fain deprive thee of it, he would fain drive thee away, for he envies thee thy hopes and thy function.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.