by the tender mercy of our God, who will make the Dawn visit us from on high,
and thus we have gained fresh confirmation of the prophetic word. Pray attend to that word; it shines like a lamp within a darksome spot, till the Day dawns and the daystar rises within your hearts —
As God's own chosen, then, as consecrated and beloved, be clothed with compassion, kindliness, humility, gentleness, and good temper —
So by all the stimulus of Christ, by every incentive of love, by all your participation in the Spirit, by all your affectionate tenderness,
Thus it is said, 'Wake up, O sleeper, and rise from the dead; so Christ will shine upon you.'
"I Jesus have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches; I am the Scion and offspring of David, the bright star of the morning.
But whoever possesses this world's goods, and notices his brother in need, and shuts his heart against him, how can love to God remain in him?
(God is my witness that I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus himself!)
For God loved the world so dearly that he gave up his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life, instead of perishing.