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"Come let us see one another in the face."-2 Chron. xxv. 17.

DVICE, like snow, the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into, the mind.Coleridge.

1. See that your religion makes you a better son or daughter, a better clerk, a better student, a better friend, a better workman. 2. Do not set yourself up as a standard. Shun all censoriousness. Remember that each one "to his own Master standeth or falleth," and not to you. 3. Let nothing keep you from the Saviour. Never be tempted to stay away from Him by unbelieving doubts, by past neglect, by present fear, by anything. Be more intimate with Him than with any earthly friend. 4. Never rejoice in your own strength. A child looking to Christ is stronger than a strong man armed. Be resolute in looking to Him alone for strength. Finally, do not be discouraged if you fail in everything. If you were perfect, what need would you have of a Saviour?

1. Never neglect daily private prayer; and remember that God hears your prayers. 2. Never neglect daily

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TREASURED THOUGHTS

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THE WISDOM AND GENIUS OF DR. SAMUEL JOHNSON.

II.

TREASURED THOUGHTS OF GREAT MINDS.

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MAXIMS OF THE WISE AND GOOD.

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