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cheat him out of his soul. He passed through things temporal, so as not to lose those things that are eternal. He labored "not only for the meat that perisheth, but for that also which endureth to everlasting life." His soul prospered. The seed of divine truth sown in his heart, sprung up and brought forth the fruit of good living to the honor and glory of God. He prospered not only with regard to his present gracious state, but also with regard to his future prospects. He was laying up "treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal." Truly prosperous, indeed ! A prosperity which nothing on earth can destroy. We may pass along here for awhile in the enjoyment of excellent health of body, but the blighting hand of sickness sooner or later will prostrate the most vigorous constitution. We come up like a flower, fair and beautiful, opening and expanding the faculties by