Then the poor and humble will have great confidence: and the proud will fear on every side.
5. Then it will appear that he was wise in this world, who learned for Christ's sake to be a fool, and despised.
Then all tribulation suffered with patience will be pleasing, and all iniquity shall stop her mouth. Psalms cvi.
Then every devout person will rejoice, and the irreligious will be sad.
Then the flesh that has been mortified shall triumph more than if it had always been pampered in delights.
Then shall the mean habit shine, and fine clothing appear contemptible.
Then shall the poor cottage be more commended than the gilded palace.
Then constant patience shall more avail, than all the power of the world.
Then simple obedience shall be more prized, than all worldly craftiness.