CHAPTER 1

 1:1  This your bishop I have found to hold the

ministry which pertaineth to the common weal, not of

himself or through men, nor yet for vain glory, but in

the love of God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

And I am amazed at his forbearance; whose silence is

more powerful than others' speech.

 1:2  For he is attuned in harmony with the

commandments, as a lyre with its strings. Wherefore my

soul blesseth his godly mind, for I have found that it

is virtuous and perfect -- even the imperturbable and

calm temper which he hath, while living in all godly

forbearance.