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Rh in Christ Jesus. He advances in the divine life, and abounds in every good word and work. He is deeply concerned not only for his own personal salvation, but also for the present and eternal well-being of his fellow-travellers to eternity. Hence he is found striving to the utmost of his ability to advance the cause of Christ among his fellowmen. He is eyes to the blind, feet to the lame, a messenger of peace and consolation to the distressed, whether of mind, body or estate. We should above all things, my beloved brethren, see to it that our souls prosper. It is very proper that we should pray both for health of body and prosperity in our daily avocations. It becomes us also to be diligent in the use of all lawful means in order to obtain them. God, however, in his wise and inscrutable providence, may not see fit to crown our efforts in this respect with desired success. But in regard to the spiritual prosperity of the soul, he never fails to