*1.* “For you are the glory of their strength; by your favor our horn is exalted.” *2* “The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” *3* “And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.” *4* “So when the king’s order and his edict were proclaimed, and when many young women were gathered in Susa the citadel in custody of Hegai, Esther also was taken into the king’s palace and put in custody of Hegai, who had charge of the women. And the young woman pleased him and won his favor. And he quickly provided her with her cosmetics and her portion of food, and with seven chosen young women from the king’s palace, and advanced her and her young women to the best place in the harem.”