him, that he may be shamed; yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

15 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always in every way; the Lord be with you all.

LETTERS TO TIMOTHY.

SELECTION I.

God's true service is the service of love; only the rebellious and impure need the compulsions of law.

of mothers, for man-slayers, for fornicators, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for men-stealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and PAUL, an apostle of Christ Jesus, for all others who do the things which through the command of God, are contrary to the sound teaching our Saviour, and of Christ Jesus, of the glorious gospel of the blessed our hope, to Timothy, my true child God which was committed to my in the faith: Grace, mercy, peace, trust. from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Master.

5 And I thank him who gave me strength, Christ Jesus our Master, 2 I besought thee, when I set out that he accounted me faithful, putfor Macedonia, to remain still in ting me into the ministry, though Ephesus, that thou mightest charge formerly I was a blasphemer, and a certain persons not to teach other persecutor, and a doer of outrage; but doctrine, nor to give heed to fables I obtained mercy, because I did it and endless genealogies, which oc- ignorantly, in unbelief. And the casion disputes rather than promote God's dispensation, which is in faith; so do.

grace of Christ Jesus the Master was exceedingly abundant toward me with faith and love. True is the

3 For the end of the command- saying, and worthy of all acceptance, ment is love, out of a pure heart and that Christ Jesus came into the world a good conscience and faith un- to save transgressors, of whom I am feigned; from which some swerving chief. But to this end I obtained turned aside to vain babbling, desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

mercy, that through me especially Christ Jesus might show forth all his long-suffering, as an example to those who should hereafter believe in him to life everlasting. To the King eternal-the imperishable, invisible, only God-be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

4 We know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; but we also know that it is not designed for righteous men, but for the lawless and unruly, for the ungodly and sin- 6 This charge I commit to thee, ful, for the unholy and profane, for my child Timothy, in accordance murderers of fathers and murderers with the directions of the prophets

before given to thee, that thou mayest ing his children in subjection with war the good warfare, having faith, all propriety;-for if a man knoweth and a good conscience, which some thrusting away made shipwreck concerning the faith.

not how to preside over his own house, how shall he preside over the church of God?-not newly converted, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into condemnation; moreover, he must also have a good report from them that are without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the evil one.

7 First of all, then, I exhort that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men; for kings, and all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all godliness and propriety. For this is good and ac- 2 Deacons, in like manner, must ceptable in the sight of God our be grave, not double-tongued, not Saviour, whose will is that all men given to much wine, not greedy of should be saved, and come to the base gain, holding the mystery of knowledge of the truth. the faith in a pure conscience. And 8 There is one God, and between let these also first be proved, and if God and men one mediator, the they are without reproach, then let man Christ Jesus, who gave himself them serve as deacons. The women a ransom for all; to this truth, testimony was to be borne in its own due time, and for this end I was appointed a herald and an apostle, (I speak the truth, I lie not,) to be even to the Gentiles a teacher in faith and truth.

9 I desire, then, that men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without impatience or doubt.

SELECTION II.

Some instructions as to what should be

who serve in this office, in like manner, must be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. Also let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

3 These things write I to thee, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to conduct thyself in the house of God, which is the congre gation of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

4 And confessedly great is the the character and what the teachings of a mystery of godliness, as revealed by minister of Christ.

IF

him who was manifest in the flesh, F a man desire the office of an justified by the Spirit, seen by his overseer in the church, he desir- messengers, proclaimed among the eth a good work; but an overseer Gentiles, believed on in the world, must be blameless, the husband of received in glory.

one wife, sober, discreet, orderly, 5 But the Spirit saith expressly, hospitable, apt in teaching; not that in the latter times some will given to wine, not retaliating, but depart from this faith, giving heed inclined to forbearance, not quarrel- to seducing spirits and teachings of some, not a lover of money; presid- demons, through the hypocrisy of ing well over his own house, hav-speakers of lies, who bear a brand on

their own conscience; forbidding to in them; for in doing this thou wilt marry, and commanding to abstain save both thyself and them that hear from food which God created to be thee. received with thanksgiving, for those who believe and know the truth.

10 Do not sharply rebuke an aged man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men, as brethren; the

6 Now we know that every thing elder women, as mothers; the youngwhich God has created is good, and er, as sisters, with all purity.

that nothing is to be refused, but rather is to be received with thanksgiving; for that by the word of God and by prayer it is sanctified.

II Honor as widows those that are widows indeed; and if any widow have children or grandchil dren, let them learn first to show piety to their own family, and to requite their parents; for this is acceptable before God.

12 Now she that is a widow indeed, and left alone, hath set her hope on God, and continueth in sup

13 Also that they may be blameless, enjoin this, that if any one provideth not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

7 If thou lay these things before the brethren, thou wilt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good teaching, with which thou art well acquainted. 8 But avoid profane traditions, plications and prayers night and day; and old wives' fables, and exercise but she that giveth herself up to thyself unto godliness; for bodily pleasure is dead while she liveth. observances are profitable for little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise both of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. True is this saying, and worthy of the acceptance of all; and with reference to it we both labor 14 Let not a widow be put on the and suffer reproach, because we have relief list, for public maintenance, if placed our hope in the living God, she be less than sixty years old, havwho is the Saviour of all men, espe- ing been the wife of one husband, cially of those that believe. well reported of for good work, hav9 These things command and ing brought up children, lodged teach. Let no one reject thee strangers, ministered to the saints, because of thy youth, but become relieved the afflicted, and diligently an example to the believers, in word, followed every good work. in behavior, in love, in faith, in 15 But younger widows refuse; purity. Give attention to reading, for they learn to be idle, going to exhortation, to teaching; neglect about from house to house; and not not the gift that is in thee: meditate only idle, but tattlers also, and busyon these things, give thyself wholly bodies, speaking things which they to them; that thy progress may be ought not; I desire, therefore, that manifest to all. Give heed to thy- such marry, bear children, guide the self, and to thy teaching; continue house, and give no occasion to the

enemies of the congregation to speak Master, and his teaching which is reproachfully. according to godliness, such a one 16 Let the elders that rule well be is puffed up with pride, knowing counted worthy of double honor; nothing, but doting about questions especially they who labor in the and strifes of words, from which word and in teaching. For the come envy, strife, railings, evil scripture saith, Thou shalt not muz- surmisings, incessant disputings of zle the ox while he is treading out men corrupted in their minds, and the grain; and, The laborer is destitute of the truth. worthy of his wages.

2 There are those who suppose

17 Against an overseer in the that godliness is a source of gain; church receive not an accusation godliness with contentment is, in itwithout two or three witnesses; but self, great gain. But as we brought those that are convicted of trans- nothing into the world, it is certain gression rebuke openly, that the rest we can carry nothing out; therefore may be warned. having food and raiment, let us therewith be content.

18 I charge thee before God and Christ Jesus and the chosen ministers, that thou observe these things without prejudging; do nothing with partiality; lay hands hastily on no one; be not a partaker in other men's sins; keep thyself pure. No longer drink water only, but use also a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thy frequent infirmities.

3 But they who desire to be rich. fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition; for the love of money is a root of all evils, and some coveting it have strayed away from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many pangs.

19 Some men's transgressions are 4 But do thou, O man of God, openly manifest, going before them flee these things; and seek rather to judgment; while other men keep for righteousness, godliness, faith, them secret; but judgment shall love, patience, meekness; fight the follow. In like manner also the good fight of faith, lay hold on evergood works of some are openly lasting life, to which thou wast callmanifest; and others do them in ed, and for which thou didst profess secret; nevertheless they cannot be the good profession before many hid. witnesses.

SELECTION III.

The simple teachings of Jesus concerning godliness, contentment, purity and love, are fundamental truths, and should be assented to by all.

IF any one teacheth other teachings, and assenteth not to sound words, the words of Jesus Christ our

5 I charge thee before God, who giveth life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who under Pontius Pilate testified the good profession, that thou keep the commandment without spot, without reproach, until the appearing of Jesus Christ our Master.

6 For at the appointed time he

shall be made manifest, by Him who his prisoner; but endure hardship is the blessed and only Potentate, with me for the gospel through the King of kings, and Lord of lords, power of God, who hath saved us, who only hath incorruption, dwelling and called us with a holy calling ; not in light unapproachable, whom no according to our works did he call man hath seen, or can see; to whom us, but according to his own purpose be honor and power everlasting. and the grace which was given us in Amen. Christ Jesus. For his purpose was 7 Charge those who are rich in this before the world began, but now is world that they be not high-minded, it made manifest by the appearing nor place their hope in uncertain of our Saviour, Christ Jesus, who riches, but in God, who giveth us abolished death, and brought life and abundantly all things to enjoy; that immortality to light through the they do good, that they be rich in gospel, for which I was appointed a good works, liberal in imparting, herald, and an apostle, and a teacher willing to communicate, laying up in of the Gentiles. store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the true life.

8 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding the profane babblings, and oppositions of the falsely-called knowledge; which some professing, have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee.

12 For which cause I suffer all these things, and am not ashamed; for I know in whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which he hath committed to me unto that day.

13 Hold the pattern of sound words, which thou heardest from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus; the good trust committed to thee keep through the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us.

9 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night 14 The Lord give mercy to the and day, longing to see thee, being house of Onesiphorus, because he mindful of thy tears, that I may be often refreshed me, and was not filled with joy. When I call to re- ashamed of my bonds; but on the membrance the unfeigned faith which contrary, when he arrived at Rome, dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, he sought me out very diligently, and thy mother Eunice, I am per- and found me. The Lord grant to suaded that it dwelleth in thee also. him that he may find mercy in that 10 For which cause I remind thee day. to stir up the gift of God, which is in thee, as signified by the laying on of my hands; for God gave us not the spirit of cowardice, but of power, and of love, and of admonition.

II Be not then ashamed of the testimony of our Master, nor of me

SELECTION IV.

Not to ease are Christ's followers called, but to struggle, service, and entire self-con

secration.

THOU, therefore, my child, be

strong in the grace that is in