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HERE were two leading objects which, according to Joseph's own statement, God had in view in so overruling events as to make them result in Joseph's elevation to the exalted station he occupied in Egypt; the preservation of the world in general, and of his father's house in particular. This he provided for by laying up corn, to satisfy their souls with bread in famine. Can we fail to see in this abundant provision for sustaining the natural life of men, the infinite provision which our blessed Lord, the heavenly Joseph, made by His incarnation and glorification for sustaining the spiritual life of men? He declared Himself to be the living bread that came down from heaven to give life unto the world, and that any man eating of this bread should live for ever. (John vi. 51.) The famine from which the Lord came to save man was that of which