But let patience have its work perfected, that you may be perfect and faultless, wanting in nothing.

Now, if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally, and upbraids not; and it shall be given him.

But let him ask in faith, doubting not: for he that doubts, is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind, and tossed.

For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing from the Lord.

Let the brother that is in a lowly condition, glory in his exaltation:

Let no one say, when he is tempted, My temptation is from God; for God can not be tempted by evils, and he himself tempts no man.

So, then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.

Who is wise and discreet among you? Let him show, by a good behavior, his works, with the meekness of wisdom.

Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to sorrow.

Come, now, you that say, Let us go to-day, or to-morrow, into this city, and remain there a year, and trade, and make gain;

But above all things, my brethren, swear not, either by heaven, or by the earth, or with any other oath: but let your yes, be yes, and your no, be no, lest you fall into condemnation.

Is any one among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any one cheerful? let him sing praise.

Is any one among you sick? let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil, in the name of the Lord.

let him know that he who turns back a sinner from the error of his way, will save a soul from death, and cover a multitude of sins.