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IX.

THE fear of the Lord prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. The hope of the righteous shall be gladness; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

He, that walketh uprightly, walketh surely; but he, that perverteth his ways, shall be known. In the lips of him, that hath understanding, wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him, that is void of understanding.

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Teacher. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

Pupils. The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

T. Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear;

P. For in the time of trouble, he shall hide me in his pavilion.

T. Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice; have mercy upon me, and answer me.

P. When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek. T. Leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

P. When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.

T. Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path:

P. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord, in the land of the living: T. Wait on the Lord:

P. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thy heart.

T. Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplication.

P. The Lord is my strength and my shield.

T. My heart trusted in him, and I am helped : P. Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth, and with my song will I praise him.

T. Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty! give unto the Lord glory and strength.

P. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. T. The voice of the Lord is powerful :

P. The voice of the

Lord is full of majesty.

T. The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire:

P. The Lord shaketh the wilderness: the Lord sitteth upon the flood.

T. Yea, the Lord sitteth king for ever:

P. The Lord will bless his people with peace.

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When Jesus was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. And there came a leper and worshiped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

And Jesus put

forth his hand and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, and saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. And Jesus saith, I will come and heal him.

The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof; but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me; and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

When Jesus heard it, he marveled, and said unto them, that followed, Verily, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. And Jesus said to the centurion, Go thy way; and, as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the self-same hour.

And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying sick of a fever; and he touched her hand, and the fever left her and she arose and ministered unto them.

When the even was come, they brought unto him many, that were possessed with devils, and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all, that were sick.

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OUR FATHER, which art in heaven, &c.

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Soon as I heard my Father say,
"Ye children, seek my grace,"
My heart replied without delay,
"I'll seek my Father's face."

Should friends and kindred, near and dear,

Leave me to want or die,

My God will make my life his care,

And all my need supply.

My fainting flesh had died with grief,
Had not my soul believed

To see thy grace provide relief;

Nor was my hope deceived.

Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints,

And keep your courage up:

He'll raise your spirit when it faints,
And far exceed your hope.

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God is my strong salvation;
What foe have I to fear?
In darkness and temptation,
My light, my help, is near:
Though hosts encamp around me,
Firm to the fight I stand;
What terror can confound me,
With God at my right hand
Place on the Lord reliance;
My soul, with courage wait;
His truth be thine affiance,

When faint and desolate :
His might thy heart shall strengthen,
His love thy joy increase;
Mercy thy days shall lengthen;

The Lord will give thee peace.

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THE righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he, that winneth souls, is wise.

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge; but he, that hateth reproof, is brutish.

A good man obtaineth favor of the Lord; but a man of wicked devices will be condemned.

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Teacher. In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: Pupils. Let me never be ashamed.

T. Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily:

P. Be thou my strong rock, for a house of defence to save me.

T. For thou art my rock and my fortress:

P. Therefore, for thy name's sake, lead me and guide me.

T. Into thy hand I commit my spirit:

P. Thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.

T. I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: P. For thou hast considered my trouble: thou hast known my soul in adversities.

T. Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble:

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