The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians

Let us observe how near he is, and that nothing escapes him of oui thoughts or of the devices which we make.

It is right, therefore, that we should not be deserters from his will.

Let us offend foolish and thoughtless men, who are exalted and boast in the pride of their words, rather than God.

Let us reverence the Lord Jesus Christ, whose blood was given for us, let us respect those who rule us, let us honour the aged,[*](Or possibly the Presbyters, but the context makes this improbable.) let us instruct the young in the fear of God, let us lead our wives to that which is good.

Let them exhibit the lovely habit of purity, let them show forth the innocent will of meekness, let them make the gentleness of their tongue manifest by their silence, let them not give their affection by factious preference, but in holiness to all equally who fear God.

Let our children share in the instruction which is in Christ, let them learn the strength of humility before God, the powTer of pure love before God, how beautiful and great is his fear and how it

For he is a searcher of thoughts and desires; his breath is in us, and when he will he shall take it away.

Now the faith which is in Christ confirms all[*](The confirmation of this teaching in the Scriptures) these things, for he himself through his Holy Spirit calls us thus:—Come, Children, hearken to me, I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

Who is the man that desireth life, that loveth to see good days?

Make thy tongue cease from evil, and thy lips that they speak no guile.

Depart from evil, and do good.

Seek peace, and pursue it.

The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open to their petition; but the face of the Lord is against those that do evil, to destroy the memory of them from off the earth.

The righteous cried, and the Lord heard him, and delivered him out of all his afflictions.[*](The Editors (except Knopf) add as v. 8, Many are the afflictions of the righteous and out of them all will the Lord deliver him.)

Many are the scourges of the sinner, but mercy shall encompass those that hope on the Lord.

The all-merciful and beneficent Father has[*](Humility and sincerity) compassion on those that fear him, and kindly and lovingly bestows his favours on those that draw near

Wherefore let us not be double-minded, nor let our soul be fanciful concerning his excellent and glorious gifts.