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of Divine Justice may be long delayed, yet it will fall at last upon your guilty head with accumulated vengeance. And who can endure the idea of falling into the prunitive. hands of Him who is omnipotent in power! May you avert this, by a timely repentance, by an unreserved dedication of yourselves to His service. Then, his power, justice and mercy will combine to ensure your present and everlasting happiness.