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 is unable to save his soul from judgment and from death; but I have taken refuge in the living God, in the Redeemer of kings and princes, the Judge of all. To-day you may live, but not to-morrow; but I have taken refuge in him who remains in eternity, who knows all our times and circumstances. But if thou wilt become a servant of this God, thou canst become it soon. And that thou art a servant of him, thou wilt show in the following things: first in sanctification, which is the principal part of all good things; then in the communion with this God whom I preach, in the love of wisdom, in simplicity, in love, in faith, by the hope in him and by the purity of a pure conversation."

140. And the young man, who became convinced by the Lord, sought an opportunity how he could help Thomas escape. Whilst meditating upon it, the king came. And the soldiers took Thomas and brought him forth. And Vazan also went with him and stood beside him. And the king took his seat and had Judas brought in with his hands tied behind him. Being led into the midst, he stood still. And the king said, " Tell me who thou art and by whose power thou doest these things?" Judas said to him, "I am a man like thyself, and do these things by the power of Jesus Christ." And Misdai says, "Tell the truth, ere I destroy thee." Judas says, "Thou hast no power over me, as thou thinkest, and wilt hurt me in nothing." Indignant over the words, the king ordered to heat (iron) plates and to put him bare-