THE VALUATION OF THE PROMISES “Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises.”—2 Peter 1:4. WE have thought upon the promises as our treasure: it is time that we should take a survey of them, and calculate their walue. Since the promises are our estate, let us form a correct estimate of our wealth: possibly we may not fully know how rich we are. It will be a pity to pine in poverty from ignorance of our large property. May the Holy Spirit help us to form a due valuation of the riches