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 exalted over other nations, and that all the power and prosperity of the earth might be concentered in the people of God. Not doubting of the holiness of his petition, he set forth once again with a glowing heart and a countenance of joy.

Now, wherever they passed, they heard the name of the Prophet. All who had been restored to health and pleasure by his hand and voice, praised him openly, or adored, in the depth of their hearts, the power by which he wrought; but many who had learned of the scribes, many who were in esteem for wisdom, many whose faith was spoken of in the synagogue, and whose outward sanctity pointed them out as men of God, refused to hear or see a prophet who came from Nazareth, and warned those who followed, that the word of the Lord cannot be removed for ever. Already families were divided. Some who had seen could not but believe; others who had not seen were grieved in spirit that a false prophet should draw a multitude after him. Many voices of warning, remonstrance, and contention, were heard in the dwellings of men; many secret tears were shed in the solitude of