All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought, that maketh the morning darkness, and treadeth upon the high places of the earth, The Lord, The God of hosts, is his name.
I had fainted, unless I had believed
to see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise:
but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
The law of the Lord is perfect,
converting the soul:
the testimony of the Lord is sure,
making wise the simple.
If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:
and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee;
and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.
I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
A fool's wrath is presently known:
but a prudent man covereth shame.
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
With my whole heart have I sought thee:
O let me not wander from thy commandments.
And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
For the mountains shall depart,
and the hills be removed;
but my kindness shall not depart from thee,
neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed,
saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee.
But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Thou, O Lord, remainest for ever;
thy throne from generation to generation.
Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us,
according as we hope in thee.
Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good;
and what doth the Lord require of thee,
but to do justly, and to love mercy,
and to walk humbly with thy God?
We love him, because he first loved us.But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. The liberal soul shall be made fat:
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