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CONTENTS

1. Page

2. PREFACE

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3. INTRODUCTION

4. Chapter

5. 1.

   In praise of the Lord ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

   3

6. 2.

   In praise of rain ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

   5

7. 3.

   The greatness of those who have renounced the world ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

   7

8. 4.

   The glorification of righteousness ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

   9

9. PART I RIGHTEOUSNESS

10. SECTION i THE LIFE OF THE HOUSEHOLDER

11. 5.

    Family life ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

    13

12. 6.

    The blessings of a good helpmate ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

    15

13. 7.

    Offspring ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

    17

14. 8.

    Love ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

    19

15. 9.

    Hospitality ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

    21

16. 10.

    Kindness of speech ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

    23

17. 11.

    Gratitude ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

    25

18. 12.

    Uprightness of heart ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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