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183. Ananias and Sapphira-Acts 5:1-11.
184. The Counsel of Gamaliel-Acts 5:34-42
185. The Stoning of Stephen-Acts 6:8-15; 7:54-60
186. Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch-Acts 8:26-40
187. The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus-Acts 9:1-18
188. Peter's Vision-Acts 10:1-20, 24, 34, 35
189. Peter Delivered from Prison-Acts 12:1-17
190. Paul the Missionary at Lystra-Acts 14:8-23
191. Paul and Silas in Prison-Acts 16:16-40
192. Paul's Sermon at Athens-Acts 17:16-31
193. Paul and the Worshippers of Diana-Acts 19:23-41
194. Paul's Farewell to Ephesus-Acts 20:17-38
195. Paul's Story of His Conversion-Acts 22:1-21 .
196. Paul's Speech before King Agrippa-Acts 26:1-29
197. Paul Shipwrecked-Acts 27:1, 2, 9-22, 27-34, 38-44
198. Paul at Rome-Acts 28:11-24, 30, 31
199. Justification by Faith-Romans 5:1-12, 18–21
200. The Flesh and the Spirit-Romans 8:1-8, 31-39
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201. An Exhortation to Right Conduct-Romans 12:1-21
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202. The Spirit of Paul's Preaching—I Corinthians 2:1–16
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203. Sacrifice and Effort for the Gospel-I Corinthians 9:16-27
204. The Greatest of the Virtues-I Corinthians 13
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205. The Resurrection of the Dead-I Corinthians 15:1-22, 47-57 260
206. The Endurance of Affliction-II Corinthians 4:1-18
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207. Paul's Sufferings for the Gospel—II Corinthians 11:21–33
208. The Fruits of the Spirit-Galatians 5:13-26; 6:1-10
209. Salvation by the Grace of Christ-Ephesians 2
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210. A Prayer and an Exhortation-Ephesians 3:13-21; 4:1-7
211. Our Life a Warfare-Ephesians 6:1-20 .
212. An Exhortation to Humility-Philippians 1:1–15 .
213. Advice to Christians-Philippians 3:13-15; 4:4-13
214. Faith: a Definition and Examples-Hebrews 11:1-12
215. Heroes of Faith-Hebrews 11:24-40; 12:1, 2
216. Patience under Temptation-James 1:2-27
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217. Caution against Careless Speech-James 3:2-18
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218. The Sons of God-I John 3:1-22
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219. Love One Another-I John 4:7-21
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220. The New Jerusalem-Revelation 21:1-7, 10-13, 21-27
SELECTIONS SUITABLE
FOR SPECIAL DAYS OR OCCASIONS
1. FOR THE OPENING OF THE SCHOOL OR COLLEGE YEAR:
Wisdom Better than Rubies-Proverbs 8:1-17
An Exhortation to Right Conduct-Romans 12:1-21
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2. FOR LABOR DAY:
Honor to Craftsmen-Ecclesiasticus 38:27-32, 34
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3. FOR COLUMBUS DAY:
God's Care of Sailors and Pioneers-Psalm 107:23-43
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7. FOR CHRISTMAS:
God Is Our Refuge-Psalms 62:5-8; 46
6. FOR THANKSGIVING DAY:
Forget Not the Lord Thy God-Deuteronomy 8:1-20 Bless the Lord-Psalm 103
The Birth of Jesus-St. Luke 2:1, 3-20
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The Homage of the Wise Men-St. Matthew 2:1-23 .
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Let Us Praise Famous Men-Ecclesiasticus 44:1-8, 10, 11,
11. FOR THE FIRST DAY OF LENT (ASH WEDNESDAY):
Fasting and Temptation of Jesus-St. Matthew 4:1-17
An Exhortation to Repentance-Joel 2:12-27.
12. FOR GOOD FRIDAY:
The Crucifixion-St. Luke 23:26-46
13. FOR EASTER:
The Resurrection of Jesus-St. Mark 16
On the Way to Emmaus-St. Luke 24:13–35 .
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Forget Not the Lord Thy God-Deuteronomy 8:1-20
16. ON THE INAUGURATION OF A PRESIDENT OR A GOVERNOR:
A Shepherd Boy Chosen King-I Samuel 16:1-13
Solomon's Prayer for Wisdom-I Kings 3:5-15
17. WHEN PERIL OR WAR THREATENS OUR COUNTRY:
A Prayer for Courage and Endurance-Psalm 27
18. ON THE OCCASION OF A GREAT CALAMITY:
19. AT A TIME OF GREAT SORROW OR BEREAVEMENT:
A Prayer for Mercy-Psalms 77:7-15; 67.
20. ON THE DEATH OF A GREAT MAN:
The Lord Is Our Dwelling-place-Psalm 90 .
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Jesus and John the Baptist-St. Matthew 11:1-15, 25-30 Let Us Praise Famous Men-Ecclesiasticus 44:1-8, 10, 11, 13-15
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21. ON THE SERIOUS ILLNESS OF A TEACHER OR A PUPIL:
The Security of the Godly-Psalm 91.
22. FOR THE CELEBRATION OF AN HISTORICAL EVENT:
The Promised Land-Deuteronomy 11:10-28 .
Praise the Lord for His Goodness-Psalm 107:1-22
The Works of the Lord-Psalms 111; 112:1-7
23. AT THE AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIP PRIZES:
The Pursuit of Wisdom-Proverbs 4:1-23 .
Honor to the Scholar-Ecclesiasticus 39:1-10 .
24. FOR COMMENCEMENT DAY:
The Parable of the Talents-St. Matthew 25:14-29
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25. FOR THE CLOSE OF THE SCHOOL OR COLLEGE YEAR:
Our Life a Warfare-Ephesians 6:1-20
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PASSAGES FOR FREQUENT READING
1. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS-Exodus 20:1-17
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2. THE HAPPINESS OF THE GODLY-Psalms 1 and 23
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3. WISDOM AND RIGHTEOUSNESS-Proverbs 2:1-14
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4. A MESSAGE TO THE YOUNG-Ecclesiastes 12:1-14
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5. GOD'S REQUIREMENTS-Micah 6:1–8.
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6. THE GLORY OF WISDOM-Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16, 24; 7:14, 25-27
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11. AN EXHORTATION TO RIGHT CONDUCT-Romans 12:1-21. 12. THE GREATEST OF THE VIRTUES-I Corinthians 13