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ight the  good  fight  of  faith  (i  Tim.  vi.  i).

But he  that  shall  deny  Me  before  men,  I  will also deny  him  before  My  Father  Who  is  in  heaven (Matt. X.  33).

Who art  thou  that  thou  shouldst  be  afraid  of  mortal man, who  shall  wither  away  like  grass? (Is. li.  12).

Behold, I  command  thee,  take  courage  and  be strong;  fear  not,  and  be  not  dismayed;  because  the Lord thy  God  is  with  thee  in  all  things  (Jos.  i.  9).

The Lord  is  my  firmament,  my  refuge,  and  my  deliverer. My God  is  my  helper,  and  in  Him  will  I  put my trust  (Ps.  xvii.  2,  3).

f a  man  love  justice,  his  labors  have  great  virtues; for she  teacheth  temperance,  and  prudence,  and justice, and fortitude,  which  are  such  things  as  men  can have nothing  more  profitable  in  life  (Wisd.  viii.  7).

Get wisdom  because  it  is  better  than  gold;  and purchase prudence,  for  it  is  more  precious  than  silver (Prov. xvi.  16).

In the  multitude  of  words,  there  shall  not  want  sin; but he  that  refraineth  his  lips  is  most  wise  (Prov.  xi.  9).

A mild  answer  breaketh  wrath;  but  a  harsh  word stirreth  up  fury  (Prov.  xv.  i).

e sober  (i  Pet.  v.  8).

Take heed  to  yourselves,  lest  perhaps  your hearts be  overcharged  with  surfeiting  and  drunkenness (Luke  xxi.  34).