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Rh For he considereth that I am He that searcheth the heart and reins, and judge not according to human appearance.

For oftentimes in My sight that is found worthy of blame, which in the judgment of men is thought to be commendable.

5., the just judge, strong and patient, Thou Who knowest the frailty and wickedness of men, be Thou my strength, for mine own conscience sufficeth me not.

Although against myself I know nothing, yet I cannot justify myself hereby; for in Thy sight shall no man living be justified without Thy mercy.

Of Thy mercy then forgive me whenever I have done amiss, and when trials come grant me Thy grace to endure them.

E not dismayed by the labours which thou hast undertaken for Me, neither because of any tribulations be thou utterly cast down; but let My promise strengthen and comfort thee always.

I am able to reward thee above all measure and degree.

Thou shalt not long toil here, and always be oppressed with grief.