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(2) [centered]

Now Apos. [Apostle] comes to Speak of
the characteristics of "love" – having so
fully & Strongly asserted its necessity.

These are numerous - & are exhibited
in connec. [connection] with duties to men rather
than to God – bec. [because] that best subserved
his more immed [immediate] purp. [purpose]. ~

The Characteris^s [Characteristics] here mentioned are
So many – that on some we can bestow
but a passing notice.

I Love is kind & long-suffering ~
Not harsh – nor morose – nor
fault-finding – nor discouteous [discourteous] –

("Love" is benignant) [centered]

But pleasant – tempered – affable –
tender toward all – sweet – lovely.

(2) [centered]

Now Apos. [Apostle] comes to Speak of
the characteristics of "love" – having so
fully & Strongly asserted its necessity.

These are numerous - & are exhibited
in connec. [connection] with duties to men rather
than to God – bec. [because] that best subserved
his more immed [immediate] purp. [purpose]. ~

The Characteris^s [Characteristics] here mentioned are
So many – that on some we can bestow
but a passing notice.

I Love is kind & long-suffering ~
Not harsh – nor morose – nor
fault-finding – nor discouteous [discourteous] –

("Love" is benignant) [centered]

But pleasant – tempered – affable –
tender toward all – sweet – lovely.