*1.* “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.” *2* “Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. Because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high. Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.” *3* “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” *4* “He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”