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169 are gradually getting the capitalists, and the labourers still faster. In the advancement of any country three agencies are essentially necessary—the Bible, the Church, and the Press.

Civilization, without Christianity, makes but slow progress in any portion of the world. Human Governments are only correct when based upon the great principles of the Bible and influenced by the doctrines of the Cross. They then become the living and resussitating elements of the whole machinery.—Therefore, the prosperity of a Nation depends upon its conformity to the Word of the living and true God. In this respect, England may be proud—perhaps this is too strong a term; but in this she may rejoice and praise God. I verily believe her National prosperity is the result of her tenacity to the Word of God. An African King sent an Ambassador to England to enquire of Her Majesty what was the secret of England's greatness, he standing in her august presence,—she presented to him the Bible, saying, "Tell your King, this is the secret of England's greatness." This act speaks volumes in favor of religion. This Bible is quite sufficient to raise benighted Africa to the same eminent and praise-worthy position, by its undying influence,—she once walked hand in hand with her sister Nations in the advancement of