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tells us of a happy period when there shall be war no more.

"From whence come wars and fightings among you?" The same inspired apostle, suggests a reply. "Come they not hence, even from your lusts, that war in your members?"

Unkind and quarrelsome dispositions seem to be the seeds of war. Beware then of contention among your companions, and of cruelty to animals. Use no offensive words, and when others disagree, strive to reconcile them. Repress in your hearts, every revengeful feeling. If any one has injured you, do not return the injury. For if war proceeds from unbridled passions, and restless ambition, the remedy should be applied to