And how blessed are they
_who have labored diligently in his vineyard;
_and how cursed are they
_who shall be cast out into their own place!
And the world shall be burned with fire.
And how merciful is our God unto us,
_for he remembereth the house of Israel,
_both roots and branches;
_and he stretches forth his hands unto them all the day long.
And they are a stiffnecked and a gainsaying people;
_but as many as will not harden their hearts
_shall be saved in the kingdom of God.