We give checks which are really nothing but pieces of paper made valuable by a man’s name; and in the heaviest transactions of all, millions change from hand to hand without a coin being seen, the whole depending upon the honor and worth of those who sign their hands. What then? Shall not the Lord be trusted? Ay, with our whole being and destiny. The encouragements of Christian communion are exceedingly great and the loss of them is very bitter. I have known some very good people spoiled for practical