For we know that, if our earthly tent-habitation be destroyed, we have a building provided by God, a house not made with hands, everlasting, in the heavens.

For while in this we groan, longing to be clothed upon with our habitation which is from heaven; since, indeed, when we have put off our present garment, we shall not be found naked. God hath prepared us for this very thing, by giving us his Spirit as the pledge.

The sons of this world marry, and are given in marriage; but they who have been accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage; for they cannot die any more; for they are like the angels, and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. God is not a God of the dead, but of the living, for all live unto him. Luke xx. 34, 35, 38.

Let not your heart be troubled. Have faith in God, and have faith in me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you.— John xiv. 1, 2.

I reckon that the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us. For eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man conceived, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, From henceforth blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Even so, saith the Spirit; for they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them. God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

THE PRAYERS OF JESUS.

(NOYES'S TRANSLATION.)

OUR Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Matt. vi. 9-13.

Father! hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; give us day by day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, for even we also forgive every one that is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation. Luke xi. 1-4.

I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that though thou didst hide these things from the wise and prudent, thou didst reveal them to babes. Yea,

Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight. Matt. xi. 25, 26.

Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. Yet I knew that thou hearest me always; but for the sake of the multitude standing around I said it, that they might believe that thou didst send me. John xi. 41, 42.

Now is my soul troubled, and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour! But for this cause I came to this hour. Father, glorify thy name!

xii. 27.

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Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me! nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.

My Father, if this [cup] cannot pass away from me, but I must drink it, thy will be done. - Matt. xxvi. 39, 42.

My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Matt. xxvii. 46.

Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. Luke xxiii. 34, 46.

God be merciful to me, a sinner.

The Publican.

Also, John xvii.

OFFERINGS OF CHARITY.

LET your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in

heaven.

Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them; for this is the law and the prophets. Not every one who saith unto me, Lord, Lord, will enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father, who is in heaven.

He that soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully. Each one, as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, as of necessity, for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Charge those who are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor place their hope in uncertain riches, but in God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, liberal in imparting, willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the true life.

Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumeth, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.

Works of kindness and liberality forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Whoever hath this world's goods, and seeth his brother having need, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Give alms of thy goods, and never turn thy face from any man; and then the face of the Lord shall not be turned away from thee.

Be merciful after thy power. If thou hast much, give plenteously; if thou hast little, do thy diligence gladly to give of that little; for so gatherest thou thyself a good reward in the day of necessity.

He who hath pity upon the poor, lendeth unto the Lord.

Blessed is the man who provideth for the sick and needy.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will obtain mercy.. Inasmuch as ye did it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye did it to me.

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By this will all men know that ye are my disciples, ye have love one for another.

God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.