those who are subject to the bishop, and the presbyters, and the deacons ; with them may 1 have a portion in the presence of God ! Labour together with one another, act as athletes ^ to- gether, run together, suffer together, sleep to- gether, rise together. As stewards of God, and of His household,-* and His servants, please Him and serve Him, that ye may receive from Him the wages [promised]. Let none of you be rebel- lious. Let your baptism be to you as armour, and faith as a spear, and love as a helmet, and patience as a panoply. Let your treasures be your good works, that ye may receive the gift of God, as is just. Let your spirit be long-suffering tov/ards each other with meekness, even as God [is] toward you. As for me, I rejoice in you at all times.