Paul,
– called an apostle of Christ Jesus
through the will of God
and
Sosthenes, the brother
to
God’s church
which is in Corinth
having been sanctified in Christ Jesus
called holy
with all who call upon the name of of our Lord Jesus Christ
in all places
their (Lord) and ours:
Grace to you all,
and peace,
from God, our Father,
and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Keep us, O Lord, while we tarry on this earth,
in a serious seeking after thee,
and in an affectionate walking with thee,
every day of our lives;
that when thou comest,
we may be found not hiding our talent,
nor yet asleep with our lamp unfurnished,
but waiting and longing for our Lord,
our glorious King, for ever and ever.
Richard Baxter (1615-1691)