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dence in it, etc/" (Vol. Ill, p. 141; cf. Luke 12:21.)

" Said Jesus (on him be peace), Mortify then your bodies that your soul may see your Lord. (Vol. Ill, p. 56; cf. Rom. 8: 13.)

" Said Jesus (on him be peace), The likeness of him who teaches good works and does not do them is that of a woman who commits adultery in secret and then the result of her crime becomes evi dent to all around her from her condition. (Vol. I, p. 48.)

"Said Jesus (on him be peace), * Whosoever turns away a beggar from his house the angels will not visit that dwelling for seven days/ (Vol. II, p. 162.) This saying is often quoted by Moslems to-day. They all believe Jesus was the friend of the poor and needy.

"Said Jesus (upon him be peace), * Blessed is he to whom God has taught his book; he will not die a proud oppressor/ " (Vol. Ill, p. 235.)

" Said Jesus (on him be peace), Blessed is the eye which sleeps and does not regard transgression but is wide-awake for that which is not sinful/ (Vol. IV, p. 260.)

" The disciples said to Jesus (on him be peace), What is the best of good works? J He replied: That which is done to God and in which you seek the praise of no one else/ " (Vol. IV, p. 273. )

" Said the disciples of Jesus the Son of Mary: O Spirit of God! Is there any one on earth like