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Rh But it was as a publisher of books that he was preeminent. He never published a book which he had not read with great care, nor one which was likely to injure any reader. The books that he published will remain long after he is gone, and will be read by the young and will guide them in the way, and will be read by the old and comfort them in their declining years.

I want to express my gratitude to God that it was through Robert Carter that my works were introduced into this country, and that introducing them here was the means indirectly of bringing me to this country, and placing me in the sphere in which my later life has passed.

He has left behind him an example and influence such as few are permitted to leave, and the remembrance of him will cheer and solace us through the remainder of our days.

O Thou infinite Jehovah, who art from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art the hope of Thy people in all generations. With Thee there is no beginning and no end of years. We adore Thee as our covenant-keeping God. We thank Thee that once more Thou hast fulfilled Thy promise to them that are planted in the house of the Lord, that they shall flourish in the courts of our God, that they shall bring forth fruit in old age, that their boughs shall be green and full of sap, that they will never be forsaken, and that whatsoever they do shall prosper.

We thank Thee with all our hearts for this long,