power 9 of the sword. From the scourge of the tongue will He hide thee, and thou shalt not fear when evil cometh. Thou shalt laugh at the unrighteous and the wicked, and shalt not be afraid of the beasts of the field. For the wild beasts shall be at peace with thee : then shalt thou know that thy house shall be in peace, and the habitation of thy tabernacle shall not fail.'" Thou shalt know also that thy seed shall be great, and thy childwjn like the grass of the field. And thou shalt come to the grave like ripened corn which is reaped in its season, or like a heap of the threshing-floor which is gath- ered together at the proper time."" Ye see, beloved, that protection is afforded to those that are chastened of the Lord \ for since God is good. He corrects us, that we may be admon- ished by His holy chastisement.