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assemble together for prayer; for it is right for every one of you, and for the Presbyters particularly, to refresh your Bishop's spirit, that so you may show honour to the Father, to Jesus Christ, and to the Apostles. I pray that you may hear me in love; and that I may not, by writing this, be made a testimony against you. Likewise do you for my sake pray, (for I desire your love in the mercy of God,) that I may be held worthy of that destiny which I press on to gain, and may not become a castaway.
XIII. The love of the Smyrneans and Ephesians saluteth you. Remember in your prayers the Church that is in Syria, whereby I am not worthy to be called, being last among them. Be strong in Jesus Christ; subject to your Bishop as to the commandment, and to the Presbytery likewise. Love one another, every one of you, with an undivided heart. My spirit saluteth you; not now only, but when I shall have gone to God. I have yet to fear for myself; but the Father is faithful in Jesus Christ, to fulfil my prayer and yours. In Him may you be found blameless!
KING, PRINTER, ST. CLEMEMT'S, OXFORD.
