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Let there be light: and there was light. — Genesis, 1:3.



For with thee is the fountain of life; in thy light shall we see light. — Psalms, 36:9.



He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling

in him.— 1 John, 2:10.



Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers. But his delight is in the law of Jehovah; and on his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that bringeth forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also doth not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The wicked are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For Jehovah knoweth the way of the righteous; but the way of the wicked Shall perish. Psalm, 1.



The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge. There is no speech or langimge; their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoieeth as a strong man to run his course. His going forth is from the end of the heavens, and his circuit unto the end of it; and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. The law of Jehovah is sure, mak- ing wise the simple. The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The com- mandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of Jehovah is clean, en- during forever: The orclinances of Jehovah are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much find gold; sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned: In keeping them there is great reward. Who can discern his errors? Clear thou me from hidden faults. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: Then shall I be upright, and I shall be clear from great transgression. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer. — Psalm, 19.



Jehovah is my light and my salvation; whom shall 1 fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evil-doers came upon me to eat my flesh, even mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell. Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: Though war should rise against me, even then will I be confident. One thing have I asked of Jehovah, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of Jehovah, and to inquire in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me secretly in his pavilion: In the covert of his tabernacle will be hide me; he will lift me upon a rock. And now fihall my head be lifted up above mine enemies rountl about me; and I will offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto Jehovah. Hear, O Jehovah, when I cry with my voice: Have mercy upon me, and answer me. When thou saidst. Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee. Thy face, Jehovah, will I seek. Hide not thy face from me; put not thy servant away in auger: Thou hast been my help; cast me not off, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. When my father and my mother forsake me, then Jehovah will take me up. Teach me thy way, O Jehovah; and lead me in a clean path, because of mine enemies. Deliver me not over unto the will of mine adversaries: For false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness! of Jehovah in the land of the living. Wait for Jehovah: Bo strong and let thy heart take courage; yea, wait thou for Jehovah. Psalm, 27.