Tales on the Beatitudes, by the author of 'Clary's confirmation'. |
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Page 16 - BLESSED are the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of heaven. BLESSED are they that mourn : for they shall be comforted.
Page 66 - A soft answer turneth away wrath : but grievous words stir up anger.
Page 73 - 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.
Page 8 - With their hands in their pockets, and short pipes in their mouths...