On Prayer

You will not dismiss a brother who has entered your house without prayer. -- "Have you seen," says Scripture, "a brother? you have seen your Lord;" [8931] -- especially "a stranger," lest perhaps he be "an angel." But again, when received yourself by brethren, you will not make [8932] earthly refreshments prior to heavenly, for your faith will forthwith be judged. Or else how will you -- according to the precept [8933] -- say, "Peace to this house," unless you exchange mutual peace with them who are in the house?