Tried to take out every single punctuation beyond period and comma but it didn't work.

I'm not very good at writing short posts! But in this case, I am wanting editing advice so I can have a model for the future, so there is no way around pasting in that e-mail. But I guess I can just give up!

I believe I will see the bounty of the Lord in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord with courage.
Be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord.