body and to every seed his own body.

"The glory of the resurrection of man is, that his body sown in
corruption is raised in incorruption; sown in dishonor is raised in
glory; sown in weakness it is raised in strength; sown in the natural it
is raised the spiritual body.

"So when this corruptible shall put on incorruption and this mortal
shall put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that
is written. Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy
sting? O grave, where is thy victory! The sting of death is sin, the
strength of sin is the law. But thanks to God who giveth us the victory
through Our Lord Jesus Christ.

"Do you seek strength in the Lord and the power of his might? Put on the
whole armor of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the
devil.

"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities,
against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world,
against spiritual wickedness in high places.

"Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God that ye may be able to
withstand in the evil day and having done all to stand. Stand,
therefore, having your loin girt about with truth and having on the
breast plate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation
of the gospel of peace; above all taking the shield of faith wherewith
ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take
the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit, which is the word
of God, praying always with all power and supplication in the spirit.

"Let us not be dismayed or overwhelmed by persecution, nor weary in well
doing; for in due season we shall reap if we faint not. Learning
wheresoever God places us therewith to be content; seeking by prayer and
supplication to know his will.

"The Father hath said; 'My grace is sufficient for thee; my strength is
made perfect in weakness.' Therefore may we glory in our infirmities
that the power of Christ may rest upon us. Thanks be unto God for his
unspeakable gifts.

"As we grow in strength, we may expect persecution to grow. Now Rome
looks upon our faith as a Jewish sect. When it is understood that it is
a religion distinct from Judaism, then persecution will begin in
earnest. Then you will be blamed for pestilence, famine and other
national calamities and be offered as martyrs for your faith. Then must
we glory in tribulation, knowing that tribulation worketh patience and
patience expe