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Rh Fear God, and thou need not shrink from the terrors of men.

What harm can the words or injuries of any man do thee? He hurteth himself rather than thee, nor shall he be able to avoid the judgment of God, whosoever he be.

Do thou have God before thine eyes, and contend not with peevish words.

And if for the present thou seem to be worsted and to suffer shame undeservedly, do not therefore repine, neither do thou by impatience lessen thy crown.

But rather lift thou up thine eyes to Me in heaven, who am able to deliver thee from all shame and wrong, and to render to every man according to his works.

ORSAKE thyself, and thou shalt find Me.

Neither choose any thing, nor appropriate anything whatever to thyself, and thou shalt always be a gainer.

For greater grace shall be added to thee, the moment thou dost resign thyself.

, how often shall I resign myself, and wherein shall I forsake myself?