2.  Play the man, then, and be strong, and walk before the people whom the Most High has entrusted to your hand.  Like a skilful pilot, rise in mind above every wave lifted by heretical blasts; keep the boat from being whelmed by the salt and bitter billows of false doctrine; and wait for the calm to be made by the Lord so soon as there shall have been found a voice worthy of rousing Him to rebuke the winds and the sea.  If you wish to visit me, now hurried by long sickness towards the inevitable end, do not wait for an opportunity, or for the word from me.  You know that to a father’s heart every time is suitable to embrace a well-loved son, and that affection is stronger than words.  Do not lament over a responsibility transcending your strength.  If you had been destined to bear the burden unaided, it would have been not merely heavy; it would have been intolerable.  But if the Lord shares the load with you, “cast all your care upon the Lord” cf. Ps. lv. 22 and 1 Pet. v. 7. and He will Himself act.  Only be exhorted ever to give heed lest you be carried away by wicked customs.  Rather change all previous evil ways into good by the help of the wisdom given you by God.  For Christ has sent you not to follow others, but yourself to take the lead of all who are being saved.  I charge you to pray for me, that, if I am still in this life, I may be permitted to see you with your Church.  If, however, it is ordained that I now depart, may I see all of you hereafter with the Lord, your Church blooming like a vine with good works, and yourself like a wise husbandman and good servant giving meat in due season to his fellow-servants and receiving the reward of a wise and trusty steward.  All who are with me salute your reverence.  May you be strong and joyful in the Lord.  May you be preserved glorious in the graces of the Spirit and of wisdom.