Since, therefore, the days are evil, and Satan '^ possesses the power of this world, we ought to give heed to ourselves, and diligently inquire into the ordinances of the Lord. Fear and patience, then, are helpers of our faith ; and long-suffering and continence are things which fight on our side. While these remain pure in what respects the Lord, \Visdom, Understanding, Science, and Knowledge rejoice along with them.'-* For He hath revealed to us by all the prophets that He needs neither sacrifices, nor burnt-offerings, nor oblations, saying thus, "What is the multitude of your sacrifices unto Me, saith the Lord ? I am full of burnt-offerings, and de- sire not the fat of lambs, and the blood of bulls and goats, not when ye come to appear before