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a soldier. Sister, brother, you have been as angels of mercy to me. The blessings of the God of peace, abide with you and upon your house."

The venerable minister, who had instructed his childhood and laid his parents in the grave, and had oft-times visited him in his affliction, stood by his side, as he went down into the valley of the shadow of death.

"My son, look unto the Lamb of God."

"Yes, father, there is a fulness in him, for me, the chief of sinners."

There was a short and solemn pause. Then he added "yet, let no one sin against light and against love."

The white-haired man of God lifted