Never blush to own your religion; your profession will never disgrace you; take care you never disgrace that. No prayer is half so hearty as that which comes up from the depths of the soul through deep trials and afflictions. Death is no longer banishment; it is a return from exile, a going home to the many mansions where the loved ones already dwell. Faith is the road, but communion with Jesus is the well from which the pilgrim drinks. Care, even though exercised upon legitimate objects, if carried
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