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“ Let us cleave, then, to those to whom grace has been given by God. Let us clothe ourselves with concord and humility, ever exercising self-control, standing far off from all whispering and evil-speaking, being justified by our works, and not our words. ”

“ Let our praise be in God, and not of ourselves; for God hateth those that commend themselves. Let testimony to our good [6] deeds be borne by others, as it was in the case of our righteous forefathers. Boldness, and arrogance, and audacity belong to [7] those that are accursed of God; but moderation, humility, and meekness to such as are blessed by Him. ”