morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.

Behold the fowls of the air, for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; ye are of more value than many sparrows.

And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin; and yet I say unto you that even Solomon, in all his glory, was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?

Having food and raiment, let us be therewith content.

Thou art careful and troubled about many things; but one thing is needful.

Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiv

ing, let your request be made known unto God.

Although the fig-tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines, the labor of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat, the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls; yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.

It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord. The Lord taketh pleasure in those that hope in his mercy.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him, and he shall bring it to pass.

Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord. Trust in him at all times.

WISDOM: HUMAN AND DIVINE.

WHERE shall wisdom be found, and where is the place of understanding? It cannot be gotten for gold neither shall silver be

weighed for the price thereof. No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls; for the price of wisdom is above rubies. Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

Wisdom is more precious than rubies, and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother; for they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid. Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.

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the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life. Let thine eyes look

right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left; remove thy foot from evil.

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

The simple believeth every word; but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure and trouble therewith. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.

Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart from it.

A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might; let not the rich man glory in his riches; but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord, who exercise loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

Walk as children of light.

HUMILITY.

BLESSED are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

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