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 yoke, should be nourished and brought up at Pharaoh's own expense. O how wonderful are the ways of God! His providence—how sure! (see Exod. i. 22; ii. 1, 7.)

The delight which arises from contemplating the truths of Revelation, and the realities of an hereafter, is inexpressible. The pleasure arising from reflecting on the things of heaven, is of that kind, that although it is unceasing and various, yet it never tires: it elevates and refines our nature, while sensual gratifications hurt the health, debase the understanding, and corrupt the feelings. A true knowledge of heavenly things teaches us to look upon all earthly objects as comparatively insignificant; but the pursuit of knowledge, and the cultivation of virtue—that is to say, the strict performance of our duty in every relation of society gives a dignity and importance to the enjoyment of life, which the frivolous and grovelling cannot even comprehend. "For the righteous have bread to eat that the world knows not of."

HAT there must be certain advantages arising out of affliction, both in respect to the loss of health, or the loss of property, or worldly standing in life, is evident from the fact, that as all things are under the control of a divine providence, and God, in