This project is now complete. All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/on-the-predestination-of-the-saints-by-augustine/
Source text (please read only from this text!): https://archive.org/details/selectlibraryofn05auguuoft/page/498/mode/1up?view=theaterWherein the truth of predestination and grace is defended against the semi-Pelagians — those people to wit, who by no means withdraw altogether from the Pelagian heresy, in that they contend that the beginning of salvation and of faith is of ourselves; so that in virtue, as it were, of this precedent merit, the other good gifts of God are attained. Augustine shows that not only the increase, but the very beginning also of faith is in God's gift. On this matter he does not disavow that he once thought differently, and that in some small works, written before his episcopate, he was in error, as in that exposition, which they object to him, of propositions from the epistle to the Romans. But he points out that he was subsequently convinced chiefly by this testimony, "but what have you that you have not received?" which he proves is to be taken as a testimony concerning faith itself also. He says that faith is to be counted among other works, which the apostle denies to anticipate God's grace when He says, "not of works." He declares that the hardness of the heart is taken away by grace, and that all come to Christ who are taught to come by the Father; but that those whom He teaches, He teaches in mercy, while those whom He teaches not, in judgment He teaches not. (Summary by Phillip Schaff)
Target completion date: 2022-06-23
Prooflistening level: Standard
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LibriVox recording settings: mono (1 channel), 44100 Hz sample rate, 128 kbps constant bit rate MP3. See the Tech Specs
Intro to recording:
Leave 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning.
For the first section, say:
For the second and subsequent sections, you may use the shortened intro if you wish:"Section (or Chapter) # of On The Predestination Of The Saints. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information or to volunteer, please visit librivox.org." [Optional: "Read by your name."] "On The Predestination Of The Saints, by Saint Augustine of Hippo, translated by Robert Ernest Wallis. Section Title."
End of recording:"Section (or Chapter) # of On The Predestination Of The Saints, by Saint Augustine of Hippo, translated by Robert Ernest Wallis. This LibriVox recording is in the public domain." [Optional: "Read by your name."] "Section Title."
Say:
If you are recording the final section of the book, add:"End of section (or chapter) #." [Optional, and if not stated in the intro: "Read by your name, city, date."]
Leave 5 seconds of silence at the end."End of On The Predestination Of The Saints, by Saint Augustine of Hippo, translated by Robert Ernest Wallis."
Filename: predestinationofsaints_##_augustine_128kb.mp3 where ## is the section number. (e.g. predestinationofsaints_01_augustine_128kb.mp3)
Upload to the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
MC to select: Kazbek
Copy and paste the file link generated by the uploader into the relevant Listen URL field in the Section Compiler, enter the duration in the Notes field, and post in this thread to let your PL and MC know that you have uploaded a file. You may also post the file link in the thread.