it is an undoubted truth, that if we die for him, we shall live with him:

if we suffer, we shall also reign: if we renounce him,

only Luke is with me. take Mark and bring him with you; because he will be useful to me in the ministry.

Alexander the copper-smith did me many injuries: the Lord may reward him according to his actions.

beware of him, for he violently opposed our doctrine.

and the Lord will deliver me from every malicious design, and preserve me for his heavenly kingdom. to him be glory to endless ages. amen.

attach'd to the truth, that has been taught him, that he may be able to teach others sound doctrine, and to convince those who oppose it.

they make a profession of knowing God; but in fact they deny him, being execrably incredulous, and utter strangers to all virtue.

I have sent him back, therefore receive him as one that I tenderly love.

I would have kept him with me, to assist me in your stead during my confinement for the gospel.

I beg you therefore by the common ties of friendship to receive him as you would myself.

and when he re-introduces the first-begotten into the world, he saith, " and let all the angels of God worship him."

how shall we escape, if we neglect that salutary doctrine? which was first published by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those that heard him;

and this is attested by a certain writer, who says, "what is man that thou art mindful of him, or the son of man that thou visitest him?

thou hast made him for a while lower than the angels; thou hast crown'd him with glory and honour, and hast set him over the works of thy hands:

thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet." now since he has put all in subjection to him, he left nothing that is not subjected to him. however we do not see as yet that all things are put under him.

and again, "I will put my trust in him." and again, "behold, I, and the children which God hath given me.

Since then the children were made subject to a state of mortality, so he himself likewise was subject to the same condition: that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

who was faithful to him that constituted him such, as Moses likewise was faithful in all his administration of God's house.

for some when they had heard his voice, did provoke him: however, not all that were brought out of Egypt by Moses did so.

so that there is not a creature that is concealed from his view: but all is naked and open to the eyes of him of whom we speak. Having then so great a high priest,

Wherefore Christ himself did not assume the character of an high priest; but it was confirm'd by him that said, "thou art my son, to-day have I begotten thee."

this was Jesus, who while he was in a mortal body, having offered up prayers and supplications, with strong cries, and with tears, to him that was able to save him from that death, was heard so as to be delivered from his fear;

and by a perfect obedience he procured eternal salvation for all that obey him;

God having declared him an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.

if they shall fall away, to re-instate themselves by repentance: seeing, as far in them lies, they crucify the son of God afresh, and expose him to open shame.

for the earth which drinks up the frequent show'rs that fall upon it, and produces plants fit for the use of him that cultivates it, is stiled heavenly land:

For this Melchisedec was both king of Salem, and a priest of the most high God; 'twas he who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him:

but he who was not of their pedigree, received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him to whom the promises were made.

now 'tis past dispute, he that is blessed is inferior to him that blesses:

for he was even then in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.

by him that said to him, "the Lord has swore, and will not repent, thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec."

so that he has an uninterrupted power to save those, that come to God by him, because he ever lives to make intercession for them.

This type subsists to the present time, both gifts and sacrifices being still offered, which cannot purify the mind of him that officiates

so Christ being once offered up to take away the sins of many; he shall appear the second time, without making any further expiation to save those who expect him.

By faith Enoch was translated that he might avoid dying; and he could not be found, because God had translated him: for 'tis recorded, that before his translation he was approved by God.

now without faith it is impossible to be acceptable to him: for he that presents himself to God, cannot but believe he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who make their addresses to him.

'Twas likewise through faith that Sara, though barren, received the power of becoming pregnant, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.

concluding that God was able to raise him up, even from the grave; from whence, in a figurative sense, be may be said to have been recover'd.

'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.

by faith he left Egypt without being apprehensive of the king's resentment: for he remain'd firm, as if he saw him who is invisible.

having Jesus in our view, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down on the right hand of the throne of God.

have you forgot the exhortation which is address'd to you, as to children? "my son, despise not thou the chastning of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him.

for you know that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: not being able to make Isaac to retract, though he importun'd him with tears.

Take care that you be not deaf to him that speaketh: for if they did not escape, who disregarded the oracles pronounc'd on earth, much less shall we escape, if we turn away from him that delivered the oracles from heaven:

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.

know, that our brother Timothy is set at liberty. if he comes quickly, I shall make YOU a visit with him.

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,

whom though you have not seen, you love: and though he is not now the object of your view, yet you believe in him, and triumph with such a laudable transport, as cannot be express'd:

and since you invoke him as your father, who without respect of persons judges every one according to his actions; while you are passing thro' this world, be fearful of offending him:

it is by him that you believe in God, who has raised him from the dead, and invested him with glory, that your faith and your hope might be in God.

adhere to him as to a living stone,

as supreme; or to governors, as being deputed by him to punish those who do ill,

such was Sarah, who show'd her obeysance to Abraham, by stiling him her Lord: and you will be stiled her children, if you imitate her conduct, and are not to be terrified out of your virtue.

who being ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of God, where angels, dominations, and potentates have been subjected to him.

but they will be call'd to account by him, who is ready to judge both the living and the dead.

let a speaker deliver nothing but what is agreeable to the divine oracles: and let him that attends the poor, be active in proportion to the strength God has given him. amen.

but whoever suffers as a christian, let him not be asham'd, but rather give thanks to God upon that account.

let those then, whom God calls to sufferings, by virtue recommend their souls to him, as to a creator, who will make good his promise.

refer all your disquietudes to him, for you are the objects of his care.

resist him by the steadiness of your faith, considering that your brethren among the Gentiles, suffer the same persecutions as you do.

to him belongs eternal glory and empire. amen.

It is thus his divine power has given us every thing conducive to life and piety, by making us acquainted with him, who has called us by his illustrious power;

we our selves heard this voice, that came from heaven, when we were with him upon the holy mountain.

I say, the Lord will deliver those, who fear him, from their affliction, and reserve the wicked to be punish'd at the day of judgment.

since then, my dear brethren, your expectations are such, take care to appear before him, without any defect or blemish, in order to be happy; and be persuaded,

on the contrary, may you increase in the favour, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! to him be glory both now and for ever. AMEN.

This then is the commission we have from him, to declare unto you, that God is light, and in him there is no darkness.

if we say that we have communion with him, and walk in darkness, we lye, and do not act sincerely:

if we keep his commandments, that is a proof that we know him.

he that says, he knows him, and does not keep his commandments, is a lyar, and an enemy to the truth:

I write to you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked spirit. I write to you, little children, because ye have known the father.

I write to you, fathers, because you have known him that is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked spirit.

but as the unction which ye have received from him, abides in you, you don't need any instruction: being then fully instructed by his unction, which is true and not fallacious, adhere to what that has taught you.

adhere to that, my dear children, that when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

since you know that God is the source of virtue, you know that every one who has virtue, derives it from him.

Consider what proof the father has given us of his love, in allowing us to be called the sons of God: therefore the world does not know us, because it knew him not.

whosoever adheres to him, sinneth not: whosoever sinneth, hath not seen him, he does not know him.

whosoever is born of God, does not commit sin; for the divine principle remaineth in him: he will not sin, because he is born of God.

not acting like Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother: but why did he slay him? because his own actions were evil, and his brother's were virtuous.

he that possesses the enjoyments of life, and seeing his brother in want, has no compassion for him, how can he be said to have any divine love?

whatever we ask, we shall receive it of him, because we keep his commandments, and do what is agreeable to him.

he that observes his commandments, dwelleth in God, and God in him: and hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the spirit which he hath given us.

ye are of God, my dear children, and you have overcome them: because he that is in you, is superior to him that is in the world.

by this was the love of God displayed towards us, in that God sent his only begotten son into the world, that we might live thro' him.

no man hath ever seen God. if we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and our love for him is then sincere.