1 O death, how bitter is the remembrance of you to a man that is at peace in his possessions, To the man that has nothing to distract him, and…

1 Of these things be not ashamed, And accept no man’s person to sinthereby: 2 Of the law of the Most High, and his covenant; And of judgement to do…

1 The pride of the height is the firmamentin its clearness, The appearance of heaven, in the spectacle of its glory. 2 The sun when he appears, bringing tidings as…

1 Let us now praise famous men, And our fathers that became the father of us. 2 The Lordmanifestedin themgreat glory, Evenhis mighty power from the beginning. 3 Such as…

1 And he brought out of him a man of mercy, Which found favor in the sight of all flesh; A man beloved of God and men, even Moses, Whose…

1 Joshua the son ofNun was valiant in war, And was the successor of Moses in prophecies: Who according to his name was made great For the saving ofGod’s elect,…

1 And after him rose up Nathan To prophesy in the days of David. 2 As is the fat when it is separated from the peace offering, So was Davidseparatedfrom…

1 Also there arose Elijah the prophet as fire, And his word burned like a torch: 2 Who brought a famine upon them, And by his zeal made them few…

1 The memorial of Josiah is like the composition of incense Prepared by the work of the apothecary: It shall be sweet as honey in every mouth, And as music…

1 It wasSimon, the son of Onias, thegreat priest, Who in his life repaired the house, And in his days strengthened the temple: 2 And by him was built from…