If any of you is deficient in prudence, let him ask it of God, who liberally gives to all without upbraiding: and he will give it.

but let him be fully persuaded of the lawfulness of what he asks: for he that is diffident about that, is like the waves that fluctuate with the wind.

Let him that is poor triumph in the advantages of being a christian.

happy is he that can stand the tryal: for when he has undergone the test, he shall receive that crown of life which the Lord has promised to those that love him.

Let no man under temptation, say, it is God that tempts him; for as he is incapable of moral evil, he can't influence any one thereto.

consider, my dear brethren, has not God chose the poor of this world to be rich by faith, and to inherit the kingdom he has promised to those who love him?

What advantage is it, my brethren, for a man to say he has faith, if he has no beneficence? can such a faith save him?

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?

Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom.

address your selves to God, and you will find him present with you: cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, you that are diffident.

you have condemn'd the just, you have put him to death, though he did not oppose you.

Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. is his mind serene? let him sing psalms.

Is any of you sick? let him send for the pastors of the church, to pray for him, and after giving him the unction, in the name of the Lord,

the prayer that proceeds from faith, shall save the sick; the Lord will raise him up, and his sins that may have been the occasion, shall be forgiven.

My brethren, when any of you deviates from the truth, whoever sets him right, may be assured,