you,” he said, “and I will ask the angel of punishment to afflict you more lightly; nevertheless, you will be afflicted for a little time, and again you will be re-established in your house. Only continue humble, and serve the Lord in all purity of heart, you and your children, and your house, and walk in my commands which I enjoin upon you, and your repentance will be deep and pure; and if you observe these things with your household, every affliction will depart from you.308 And affliction,” he added, “will depart from all who walk in these my commandments.” 308 [Sam. iii. 31, 32, 33.] 79 Similitude Seventh. They Who Repent Must Bring Forth Fruits Worthy of R…