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description have been graciously brought to understand, and duly consider their latter end. They have availed themselves of God's plan of reconciliation. Hence, they are truly wise. That man would be considered wise, who in having to travel over a trackless desert infested by ravenous beasts, first provided himself with proper guards, and other necessaries proper to render his journey both safe and comfortable. In our pilgrimage through mortality, many dangers beset our path, from the world, the flesh and Satan. Is he not eminently wise, who has chosen the Lord for his portion, his strong tower and defence? Such an one need not fear any evil tidings, his heart may be fixed, trusting in the arm of the Lord. That man, who, before rearing his superstructure, first secures a foundation of sufficient strength to bear its weight, may be considered wise; but how much more so should he be considered, who rears his hopes of heaven and eternal happiness