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Lorenzo · « **on:** July 20, 2008, 08:45:32 PM »

In Sickness, Seek Help

Hold the physician in honor, for he is essential to you.
And God it was who established his profession.

From God the doctor has his wisdom,
and the king provides for his sustenance.

His knowledge makes the doctor distinguished.
and gives him access to those in authority.

God makes the earth yield healing herbs
which the prudent man should not neglect;

Was not the water sweetened by a twig that men might learn his power?

He endows men with the knowledge
to glory in his mighty works,

Through which the doctor eases pain
and the druggist prepares his medicines;

Thus, God's creative work continues without cease
in its efficacy on the surface of the earth.

My son, when you are ill, delay not,
but pray to God, who will heal you.

Flee wickedness; let your hands be just,
cleanse your heart of every sin.

Offer your sweet-smelling oblation and petition,
a rich offering according to your means.

Then give the doctor his place
least he leave; for you need him too.

There are times that he gives him advantage,
and he too beseeches God
that his diagnosis may be correct
and his treatment brings about a cure.

He who is a sinner to his Maker
will be defiant to his Doctor.

-Sirach 38: 1-15

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2008, 08:54:18 PM »

In death, compose yourself

Thus says THE LORD,

My son, shed tears for one who is dead
with wailing and bitter lament;
as is only proper, prepare the body,
absent not yourself from his burial.

Weeping bitterly, mourning fully,
pay your tribute of sorrow, as he deserves,

One or two days, to prevent gossip;
then compose yourself after your grief,

For grief can bring on an extremity
and heartache destroys one's health.

Turn not your thoughts to him again;
cease to recall him; think rather on the end.

Recall him not, for there is no hope of his return!

It will not help him, but will do you harm!

Remember that his fate will also be yours;
for him it was yesterday, for you today.

With the departed dead, let memory fade;
rally your courage, once the soul has left!

-Sirach 38: 16-23

The WORD of THE LORD

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