in the estimation of others, and to justify their own resentment against him. But how differently did Jesus act! Yet “he suffered for us, leaving us an example that we should follow his stepsb.” Let us then cultivate a forgiving spirit, yea, even towards those whose malice is most inveterate, and whose conduct towards us is most injurious. It was thus that Paulc and Stephend trod in their Master’s steps: and thus must we, if we would find mercy at his hands in the day of judgmente. The express