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to dwell in purity and love with angels and the spirits —
of the just made perfect ?
Remember that every day you are forming habits for
your undying soul! Every day you are fashioning its ©
character for eternity! Early learn a cheerful obedience.
Early. learn to deny yourself. Early learn to “press
forward” in the footsteps of your divine Master. Be
‘steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of
the Lord. Then shall ye receive the crown of glory
prepared for all the true followers of the Lord Jesus
Christ. To perform achievements like these, remember
a brave as well as a humble spirit is indispensable. A .
brave spirit ! a spirit that will yield to no obstacle in
the pursuit of a worthy end; a brave unconquerable

svirit, boys! It will, byGod’s help, accomplish wonders!

**O Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
Be Thou for ever near me,
My Master-and my Friend!
_I shall not fear the battle
If Thou art by my side,
Nor wander from the pathway
If Thou wilt be my guide.