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by faith Joseph when he died, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave directions concerning his burial.

'Twas by faith that the parents of Moses conceal'd him for three months after his birth, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's edict.

because God out of his distinguishing kindness to us, would not let them arrive before us to the enjoyment of perfect felicity.

if you are to endure chastisement, God treats you as his children: for where's the son whom his father does not chastise?

their discipline was temporary, and the effect of humour; whereas God chastises us for our advantage, to make us partakers of his holiness.

let there be no licentious or profane person, such as Esau, "who sold his birth-right, for a single mess."

let us therefore decamp, and bear the reproach of following his example:

Let our sacrifice then, which we are to offer to God by Jesus Christ, be that of incessant praises, the offering of our lips, which celebrate his name:

the sheep) make you perfect in every virtue, to the accomplishment of his will: effecting that in you by Jesus Christ, which is agreeable to him: to whom be glory thro' all ages.

a diffident man is inconstant in all his actions.

let the rich be humbled by his instability: for he is as transitory as a flower in the field.

the sun is up and darts its rays, the grass is wither'd, its flowers droop, and all their beautiful appearance vanishes away. just so the rich man fades with all his projects.

a man is instigated, and drawn into the snare by his own vicious passions, which once indulg'd, are productive of sin,

for a bare auditor without practice is like one who sees his image form'd by a mirror:

he takes a view, turns away, and instantly loses his appearance.

whereas, he that attentively considers the perfect law of liberty, and is attach'd thereto, he is not a forgetful hearer, but reduces it to practice, and his conduct is crown'd with hapiness.

If a person of an ungovernable tongue pretends to religion, he abuses himself: for his religion is meer illusion.

for he that has not shewed mercy, shall be condemn'd without mercy: while the merciful shall triumph at his trial.

suppose one of your brethren should be destitute of cloths, and of his daily nourishment,

and one of you should thus address him; "go and prosper, I wish you a warm fire, and a full meal:" without relieving his wants, would he be the better for your wish?