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THE WORKS OF CHRISTOPHER DOCK
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever. I John ii, 17.
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| Revenge is a thing that God will take; |
| Therefore thou shalt leave it to Him. |
| If they do thee wrong and take advantage of thee, |
| Commend it to God, but in such form |
| That thou immediately layest hate away |
| And leavest gentleness in thy heart. |
| Forgive, for God forgives thee also |
| And charges thee to do the same. |
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves. Romans xii, 19.
| S. |
| Provide, but provide in such a way |
| That thou canst leave it to God. |
| Exercise everywhere industry and good sense, |
| Place the outcome in God's hand. |
| Thou must not let thy courage fail, |
| Though now and then things go wrong; |
| Who only can hope firmly in God |
| Will remain an unsullied man. |
Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Psalm lv, 22.
| T. |
| Fidelity is rare in these times |
| And deceit is found on every hand ; |
| Therefore guard thyself well, |
| And be cautious in confiding. |
| An attorney often leaves undone |
| What is to thee most important, |
| And no errand is so satisfactory |
| As the one we attend to ourselves. |
