Lesson 77

Part A (Interleaved English and Latin Text)

77.1 Sīc thus Deus God mundum world crēāvit created

77.2 Apostolī apostles sīc in this way Chrīstum Christ secūtī followed sunt are

77.3 Nōn not sīc thus ōrandum to be prayed est is

77.4 Mārcus Mark sīc thus in in librō book scrībit writes

77.5 Sīc thus nōs we docuit taught magister teacher

77.6 Pater father sīc in this way fīliōs sons amābat loved

77.7 Dīxit said Dominus Lord sīc thus discipulīs to disciples suīs his

77.8 Vītam life sīc thus dēgere to spend dēbēmus we ought

77.9 Sīc thus enim for scrīptum written est is

77.10 Psalmista psalmist sīc thus cantat sings laudēs praises

77.11 Nōn not sīc thus locūtus spoken est has prophēta prophet

77.12 Sīc thus fiat may it be done voluntās will tua your

77.13 Benedīctus Benedict sīc thus monachōs monks docuit taught

77.14 Marīa Mary sīc thus respondēbat was responding angelō to angel

77.15 Sīc thus trādit hands down ecclēsia church doctrinam teaching

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Part B (Complete Natural Sentences)

77.1 Sīc Deus mundum crēāvit. Thus God created the world.

77.2 Apostolī sīc Chrīstum secūtī sunt. The apostles followed Christ in this way.

77.3 Nōn sīc ōrandum est. One should not pray thus.

77.4 Mārcus sīc in librō scrībit. Mark writes thus in the book.

77.5 Sīc nōs docuit magister. Thus the teacher taught us.

77.6 Pater sīc fīliōs amābat. The father loved his sons in this way.

77.7 Dīxit Dominus sīc discipulīs suīs. The Lord spoke thus to his disciples.

77.8 Vītam sīc dēgere dēbēmus. We ought to spend life thus.

77.9 Sīc enim scrīptum est. For thus it is written.

77.10 Psalmista sīc cantat laudēs. The psalmist sings praises thus.

77.11 Nōn sīc locūtus est prophēta. The prophet has not spoken thus.

77.12 Sīc fiat voluntās tua. Thus may your will be done.

77.13 Benedīctus sīc monachōs docuit. Benedict taught the monks thus.

77.14 Marīa sīc respondēbat angelō. Mary was responding thus to the angel.

77.15 Sīc trādit ecclēsia doctrinam. Thus the church hands down teaching.

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Part C (Latin Text Only)

77.1 Sīc Deus mundum crēāvit.

77.2 Apostolī sīc Chrīstum secūtī sunt.

77.3 Nōn sīc ōrandum est.

77.4 Mārcus sīc in librō scrībit.

77.5 Sīc nōs docuit magister.

77.6 Pater sīc fīliōs amābat.

77.7 Dīxit Dominus sīc discipulīs suīs.

77.8 Vītam sīc dēgere dēbēmus.

77.9 Sīc enim scrīptum est.

77.10 Psalmista sīc cantat laudēs.

77.11 Nōn sīc locūtus est prophēta.

77.12 Sīc fiat voluntās tua.

77.13 Benedīctus sīc monachōs docuit.

77.14 Marīa sīc respondēbat angelō.

77.15 Sīc trādit ecclēsia doctrinam.

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Part D (Grammar Explanation)

For English speakers learning Latin, understanding "sīc" requires attention to several key points: -

Basic Function: -

Works as an adverb meaning "thus, in this way" -

Cannot be declined (remains unchanged) -

Often used as a demonstrative adverb -

Common Uses: -

Referring to something previously mentioned -

Introducing a quotation or explanation -

Making comparisons (especially with ut) -

Emphasizing manner or method -

Position in Sentence: -

Can appear at start for emphasis -

Often placed near the verb it modifies -

May appear between subject and verb -

Sometimes used at sentence end for special emphasis -

Common Combinations: -

sīc... ut (just as... so) -

et sīc (and thus) -

nōn sīc (not thus) -

sīc enim (for thus)

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Part E (Cultural Context)

Understanding how "sīc" was used in medieval Christian Latin requires cultural context: -

Biblical Usage: -

Common in Scripture quotations -

Used in liturgical texts -

Important in biblical commentary -

Part of prayer formulas -

Ecclesiastical Context: -

Used in church documents -

Found in monastic rules -

Common in theological works -

Present in sermon literature -

Literary Function: -

Marks authoritative statements -

Introduces traditional teachings -

Links scriptural passages -

Emphasizes divine commands -

Modern Relevance: -

Still used in church Latin -

Found in academic writing (sic erat scriptum) -

Part of legal terminology -

Used in scholarly citations

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Part F (Literary Citation)

From Augustine's "Confessions" (Book I, Chapter 1):

Part F-A (Interleaved Text)

Part F-A (Interleaved Text)

Magnus great es, you are, Domine, O Lord, et and laudābilis praiseworthy valdē: greatly: magna great virtūs strength tua your et and sapientiae of wisdom tuae your nōn not est is numerus. number. Et and laudāre to praise tē you vult wishes homo, man, aliqua some portiō portion creātūrae of creation tuae, your, et and sīc thus es you are factor maker noster. our.

Part F-B (Complete Translation)

Magnus es, Domine, et laudābilis valdē: magna virtūs tua et sapientiae tuae nōn est numerus. Et laudāre tē vult homo, aliqua portiō creātūrae tuae, et sīc es factor noster.

Great are you, O Lord, and greatly to be praised: great is your power and of your wisdom there is no number. And man, some portion of your creation, desires to praise you, and thus you are our maker.

Part F-C (Literary Analysis)

Augustine uses "sīc" to connect human praise with divine creation, emphasizing the relationship between Creator and creature.

Part F-D (Grammatical Notes)

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Opening with direct address (vocative Domine) -

Use of parallel structure (magnus... magna) -

"sīc" introduces logical conclusion -

Present tense verbs emphasize eternal truths -

Genitive constructions show possession

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Genre Section: Homily

Part A (Interleaved Text)

77.16 Frātrēs brothers cārissimī dearest sīc thus loquitur speaks Dominus Lord noster our

77.17 Sīc thus enim for scrīptum written est is in in evangeliō gospel secundum according to Iōhannem John

77.18 Quemadmodum just as Pater Father dīlexit loved mē me sīc thus et also ego I dīlēxī loved vōs you

77.19 Sīc thus ergo therefore vōs you ōrābitis will pray ad to Patrem Father vestrum your

77.20 Sacerdōs priest sīc thus populum people docēbat was teaching verbum word Deī of God

77.21 Sīc thus luceat let shine lūx light vestra your cōram before hominibus men

77.22 Apostolus apostle Paulus Paul sīc thus nōs us admonet warns

77.23 Sīc thus ambulāte walk in in viīs ways Dominī of Lord

77.24 Beātus blessed vir man quī who sīc thus facit does

77.25 Sīc thus docent teach omnēs all sanctī saints patrēs fathers

77.26 Episcopus bishop sīc thus gregem flock suum his pāscēbat was feeding

77.27 Sīc thus dēbet ought fīdelis faithful one vīvere to live

77.28 Sīc thus trādita handed down est is fīdēs faith nostra our

77.29 Martyrēs martyrs sīc thus testimōnium testimony dedērunt gave

77.30 Sīc thus plācuit it pleased Spirītuī Spirit Sānctō Holy

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Part B (Complete Natural Sentences)

77.16 Frātrēs cārissimī, sīc loquitur Dominus noster. Dearest brothers, thus speaks our Lord.

77.17 Sīc enim scrīptum est in evangeliō secundum Iōhannem. For thus it is written in the gospel according to John.

77.18 Quemadmodum Pater dīlexit mē, sīc et ego dīlēxī vōs. Just as the Father loved me, thus I also loved you.

77.19 Sīc ergo vōs ōrābitis ad Patrem vestrum. Thus therefore you will pray to your Father.

77.20 Sacerdōs sīc populum docēbat verbum Deī. The priest was thus teaching the people the word of God.

77.21 Sīc luceat lūx vestra cōram hominibus. Thus let your light shine before men.

77.22 Apostolus Paulus sīc nōs admonet. The Apostle Paul thus warns us.

77.23 Sīc ambulāte in viīs Dominī. Thus walk in the ways of the Lord.

77.24 Beātus vir quī sīc facit. Blessed is the man who thus does.

77.25 Sīc docent omnēs sanctī patrēs. Thus teach all the holy fathers.

77.26 Episcopus sīc gregem suum pāscēbat. The bishop was thus feeding his flock.

77.27 Sīc dēbet fīdelis vīvere. Thus ought the faithful one to live.

77.28 Sīc trādita est fīdēs nostra. Thus our faith has been handed down.

77.29 Martyrēs sīc testimōnium dedērunt. The martyrs thus gave testimony.

77.30 Sīc plācuit Spirītuī Sānctō. Thus it pleased the Holy Spirit.

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Part C (Latin Text Only)

77.16 Frātrēs cārissimī, sīc loquitur Dominus noster.

77.17 Sīc enim scrīptum est in evangeliō secundum Iōhannem.

77.18 Quemadmodum Pater dīlexit mē, sīc et ego dīlēxī vōs.

77.19 Sīc ergo vōs ōrābitis ad Patrem vestrum.

77.20 Sacerdōs sīc populum docēbat verbum Deī.

77.21 Sīc luceat lūx vestra cōram hominibus.

77.22 Apostolus Paulus sīc nōs admonet.

77.23 Sīc ambulāte in viīs Dominī.

77.24 Beātus vir quī sīc facit.

77.25 Sīc docent omnēs sanctī patrēs.

77.26 Episcopus sīc gregem suum pāscēbat.

77.27 Sīc dēbet fīdelis vīvere.

77.28 Sīc trādita est fīdēs nostra.

77.29 Martyrēs sīc testimōnium dedērunt.

77.30 Sīc plācuit Spirītuī Sānctō.

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Part D (Grammar Explanation)

In homiletic (sermon) literature, "sīc" serves several distinct grammatical functions: -

Quotative Function: -

Introduces Scripture quotations -

Marks patristic citations -

Signals authoritative teachings Example: "Sīc enim scrīptum est" (For thus it is written) -

Imperative Context: -

Used with commands -

Introduces moral instructions -

Emphasizes proper conduct Example: "Sīc ambulāte" (Thus walk) -

Demonstrative Use: -

References previous examples -

Points to model behavior -

Indicates proper method Example: "Sīc luceat lūx vestra" (Thus let your light shine) -

Correlative Constructions: -

With quemadmodum/sīcut -

In parallel structures -

Making comparisons Example: "Quemadmodum Pater... sīc et ego" (Just as the Father... thus I also) -

Common Patterns: -

With enim (explanatory) -

With ergo (conclusive) -

With et (additive) Example: "Sīc ergo vōs ōrābitis" (Thus therefore you will pray)

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