CHAPTER IV.

    
 
 

   
 

are HAVE said that the real testing-
oe time for our heroism and nobility,

2s) is when we come face to face with
——— the last enemy—Death. And’ is
it not true, here as elsewhere, that victory
and conquest bring along with them a
satisfaction unknown to the conquered and
vanquished? Who amongst us does not
remember with gladness the first prize won
at school, and how, with glowing heart, we
found that success had crowned our efforts ?
With what a proud mien and air would he
‘who won the laurels march in the Olympian
games! And, again, what a satisfaction is
it to us to gain a victory over ourselves in
Divine strength ; and take up our cross and
follow Jesus—to be able to put our foot
upon the neck of evil passion, and truthfully
to say, It is conquered! We are to wear

the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit,
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