THAT YOU WALK IN TRUTH

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The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, 

whom I love in the truth.  Beloved, I wish 

above all things that thou mayest prosper 

and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren 

came and testified of the truth that is 

in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

I have no greater joy than to hear that 

my children walk in truth. Beloved, thou 

doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the 

brethren, and to strangers; Which have borne 

witness of thy charity before the church: whom 

if thou bring forward on their journey after a 

godly sort, thou shalt do well: Because that for 

his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing 

of the Gentiles. We therefore ought to receive 

such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who 

loveth to have the preeminence among them, 

receiveth us not. Wherefore, if I come, I will 

remember his deeds which he doeth, prating 

against us with malicious words: and not content 

therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren,

 and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth 

them out of the church. Beloved, follow not that 

which is evil, but that which is good. He that 

doeth good is of God: but he that doeth 

evil hath not seen God. Demetrius hath good report

 of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we

 also bear record; and ye know that

 our record is true. I had many things to write,

 but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:

 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we 

shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our 

friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.

II John 1

FOR WITH THE LORD THERE IS MERCY

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Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, 

O LORD. Lord, hear my voice: let thine 

ears be attentive to the voice of my 

supplications. If thou, LORD, 

shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who 

shall stand? But there is forgiveness with 

thee, that thou mayest be feared. I wait 

for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his 

word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord 

more than they that watch for the morning: I 

say, more than they that watch for the morning.

Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the 

LORD there is mercy, and with him is 

plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem 

Israel from all his iniquities.

Psalm 130

THE ETERNAL GOD IS OUR REFUGE

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There is none like unto the God 

of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven 

in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.

The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath 

are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust 

out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, 

Destroy them. Israel then shall dwell in safety 

alone: the fountain of Jacob shall be upon a land 

of corn and wine; also his heavens shall 

drop down dew.

Deuteronomy 33:26-28

THEY SHOUT FOR JOY; THEY ALSO SING

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Blessed is the man whom thou choosest,
and causest to approach unto thee,
that he may dwell in thy courts:
we shall be satisfied with the goodness
of thy house, even of thy holy temple.

By terrible things in righteousness
wilt thou answer us, O God of our
salvation; who art the confidence of all
the ends of the earth, and of them
that are afar off upon the sea:

Which by his strength setteth fast
the mountains; being girded with power:

Which stilleth the noise of the seas,
the noise of their waves, and the
tumult of the people. They also that dwell
in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy
tokens: thou makest the outgoings of
the morning and evening to rejoice.

Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it:
thou greatly enrichest it with the river
of God, which is full of water: thou
preparest them corn, when thou
hast so provided for it.  Thou waterest the
ridges thereof abundantly: thou settlest the
furrows thereof: thou makest it soft with
showers: thou blessest the springing thereof.

Thou crownest the year with thy
goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.

They drop upon the pastures of the
wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on
every side. The pastures are clothed with
flocks; the valleys also are covered over
with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.

Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:

Sing forth the honour of his name:
make his praise glorious.

Say unto God, How terrible art thou
in thy works! through the greatness of
thy power shall thine enemies submit
themselves unto thee. All the earth shall
worship thee, and shall sing unto thee;
they shall sing to thy name. Selah.

Psalm 65:4 - 66:3

BLESSED ARE THE MEEK; FOR THEY SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH

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And seeing the multitudes, he went up 

into a mountain: and when he was set, 

his disciples came unto him: And he 

opened his mouth, and taught them, 

saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: 

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they 

shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: 

for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are 

they which do hunger and thirst after 

righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall 

obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: 

for they shall see God. Blessed are the 

peacemakers: for they shall be called the 

children of God. Blessed are they which 

are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: 

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, 

and persecute you, and shall say all manner 

of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great 

is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted 

they the prophets which were before you.

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have 

lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? 

it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be 

cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

Ye are the light of the world. A city 

that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Neither do men light a candle, and put it 

under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it 

giveth light unto all that are in the house.

Let your light so shine before men, that they 

may see your good works, and glorify your 

Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 5: 1-16

THE GOD OF PEACE SHALL BE WITH YOU

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again 

I say, Rejoice  let your moderation be 

known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing 

by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving 

let your requests be made known unto God.

And the peace of God, which passeth all 

understanding, shall keep your hearts and 

minds through Christ Jesus.  Finally, brethren, 

whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things 

are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever 

things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, 

whatsoever things are of good report; if there 

be any virtue, and if there be any praise, 

think on these things. Those things, which ye 

have both learned, and received, and heard, 

and seen in me, do: and the God of peace 

shall be with you.

Philippians 4:4-9

I AM THE LORD, YOUR HOLY ONE

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I am the LORD, your Holy One, 

the creator of Israel, your King.

Thus saith the LORD, which maketh 

a way in the sea, and a path in the 

mighty waters;  Which bringeth forth the 

chariot and horse, the army and the power; 

they shall lie down together, they shall 

not rise: they are extinct, they are 

quenched as tow. Remember ye not the 

former things, neither consider the things 

of old.  Behold, I will do a new thing; 

now it shall spring forth; shall ye not 

know it?  I will even make a way 

in the wilderness, and rivers in 

the desert.  The beast of the field shall 

honour me, the dragons and the owls: 

because I give waters in the wilderness, 

and rivers in the desert, to give drink to 

my people, my chosen. This people have 

I formed for myself; they shall shew forth 

my praise.  But thou hast not called upon 

me, O Jacob; but thou hast been weary 

of me, O Israel. Thou hast not brought me 

the small cattle of thy burnt offerings; neither 

hast thou honoured me with thy sacrifices. 

I have not caused thee to serve with an 

offering, nor wearied thee with incense.

Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with 

money, neither hast thou filled me with the 

fat of thy sacrifices: but thou hast made me to 

serve with thy sins, thou hast wearied 

me with thine iniquities. I, even I, am he that 

blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own 

sake, and will not remember thy sins.

Isaiah 43: 15-26