those hundred forty-four thousand, who were purchased from the earth. These are they who were not defiled with women: for they are virgins. These follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were purchased from among men, the first-fruits to God and to the Lamb: And in their mouth there was found no lie; for they are without spot before the throne of God. (Apoc. xiv. 1-5.)
MEEKNESS AND HUMILITY
BLESSED are the meek, for they shall possess the land. (Matt. v. 4.) |
Take up My yoke upon you, and learn of Me, because I am meek, and humble of heart: and you shall find rest to your souls. (Matt. xi. 29.)
Admonish them to speak evil of no man, not to be litigious, but gentle: showing all mildness toward all men. (Titus. iii. 1, 2.)
I therefore, a prisoner in the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation in which you are called, With all humility and mildness, with patience, supporting one another in charity. (Eph. iv. 1, 2.)
Never suffer pride to reign in thy mind, or in thy words: for from it all perdition took its beginning. (Tob. iv. 14.)
Boast not for to-morrow, for thou knowest not what the day to come may bring forth. Let another praise thee, and not thy own mouth: a stranger, and not thy own lips. (Prov. xxvii. 1, 2.)
Knowing that the Father had given Him all things into His hands, and that He came from God, and goeth to God; He riseth from supper, and layeth aside His garments, and having taken a towel, girded Himself. After that, He putteth water into a basin, and began to wash the feet of the disciples, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith He was girded. Then after He had washed their feet, and taken His garments, being set down again, He said to them: Know you what I have done to you? You call Me Master, and Lord; and you say well, for so I am. If then I being your Lord and Master, have
