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 than those who spend the whole day in agricultural labours and in other arts. For our example in this respect, our Saviour chose poor parents, that by His own labour He might procure food for them; and before He began the labours of his mission, He allowed Himself to be called the Son of a carpenter, whom He assisted in his work. It was said of Him, " Is not this the carpenter, the Son of Mary?" I may add, that working men and peasants should be content with their lot, since the wisdom of God chose that state for Himself, His Mother, and His reputed Father; not be cause they stood in need of such remedies, but that they might admonish us to fly idleness, if we wish to avoid many sins.