Dost thou not observe how often fathers, when in despair

"Dost thou not observe how often fathers, when in despair about their 
children, sit down weeping, bewailing, embracing them, trying everything in 
their power until the last breath? This do thou also for thy brother. 
Although parents by their lamentations and tears can neither remove 
sickness nor avert approaching death, yet thou, in the case of a soul even 
when given up, mayest through perseverance and assiduity, by lamentation 
and tears, bring about recovery and restoration. Hast thou given counsel 
and failed to convince? Then weep, and make frequent efforts; groan deeply, 
that, shamed by thy constancy, he may turn to seek salvation. What can I do 
alone? For I singly am not able to be present with you all every day, nor 
am I sufficient to convince such a multitude. But ye, if ye be minded to 
care for the salvation of each other, and every one to take in hand one of 
our neglected brethren----ye would quickly further the edification of us 
all."

St. John Chrysostom, Discourse I, Chiefly on the parable of the rich man
and Lazarus (11 of --).

"Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart. 
Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of 
His holy name."  Psalm 97:11-12

Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you.