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to preserve good and gentle dispositions. Heal, as far as you can, every source of discord among your companions. To live peaceably with all, and persuade those who are unfriendly to be at peace, will make you serene and happy. You will be better prepared for the society of angels. You will have pursued an education for the kingdom of heaven.

No reward is promised in the Bible for those who have delighted in war; but our Saviour when on earth, said "Blessed are the peace-makers, for they shall be called the children of God."