whether it be an advantage to me or not still to lead this mortal life, what to chuse I cannot tell.

let no man consult only his private interest, but let every man consult likewise the interest of others.

receive him then in the Lord with all alacrity, and let such be the objects of your esteem:

Let us therefore, who have been instructed, have this in view: and if you are sollicitous about any thing else, God will reveal even that unto you.

let your meekness be known unto all men.

Finally, my brethren, whatever has the character of truth, of dignity, of justice, of chastity, whatever can procure you esteem and reputation, in a word, if there be any thing virtuous or praise-worthy, let that be the object of your enquiry.