And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep;

And Elkanah went to Ramah to his house. And the child did minister unto the Lord before Eli the priest.

For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore.

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

"For who can maintain good works but those who have the principle from which good works flow, for without faith it is impossible to please God." Adam Clarke

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.