Be thou an _example_ of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.--I. Timothy, iv. 12. Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an _example_ of suffering affliction, and of patience.--James, v. 10. Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an _example_, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.--Jude, i. 7. Taught this by his _example_, whom I now Acknowledge my Redeemer, ever blest! _Milton._ Since great _examples_ justify command, Let glorious acts more glorious acts inspire, And catch from breast to breast the noble fire. _Pope, from Homer._ His faults, that in a private station sits, Do mainly harm him only that commits: Those placed on high a bright _example_ owe,-- Much to themselves, more to the crowd below. A paltry watch, in private pocket borne, Misleads but him alone by whom ’tis worn: But the town-clock that domes or towers display, By going wrong, leads half the world astray. _C. C. Colton._ Ye who look for great _examples_ O’er the wide historic page:-- Teachers, who with good ensamples Would the thoughts of youth engage! To the sacred record turning, There behold the perfect man! There the light, for ever burning; Match its lustre, if you can! Imitate the Great _Example_, Humbly as a Christian should, Ever like that bright ensample, Speaking well and doing good. _Egone._ FAITH. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from _faith_ to _faith_: as it is written, the just shall live by _faith_.--Romans, i. 17. So then _faith_ cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.--Romans, x. 17. By grace are ye saved through _faith_.--Ephesians, ii. 8. The shield of _faith_, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.--Ephesians, vi. 16. Now _faith_ is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.--Hebrews, xi. 1. But without _faith_ it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God, must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.--Hebrews, xi. 6. For as the body without the spirit is dead, so _faith_ without works is dead also.--James, ii. 26. If bliss had lien in art or strength, None but the wise and strong had gained it; Where now, by _faith_, all arms are of a length; One size doth all conditions fit. A peasant may believe as much As a great clerk, and reach the highest stature; Thus dost thou make proud knowledge bend and crouch, While grace fills up uneven nature.