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\nrarden looked up he saw before him such a radiant,smiling face, with fervent love beaming from his cj-es,that the sight banished all his tears. The doctor wenton to speak of tbe glary and exultation awaiting the overcomers,and of his expectancv of soon being with the Lord,and of his hope that Bother \Yarden would join himbefore long. Brother Warden spoke of the blessing andhelp he had received through the doctor, and of thestimulus he had gained in not in^ m5th whet fixity of purposethe doctor had carried out his vow of consecration." And, besides, dear brother," he continucd, " you havehad so much more to sacrifice in the way of honours.position. and influence than most of us." But Johnshook his head, and replied. " I hare had so litr/e tosacrifice ; it seems to me I have had such trifling honoursto give up compared to a11 the Lord has given me inreturn." .He exhorted the captain to preserve his meek. teachabledisposition, and spoke of how the humble were exalted.and the meek were loved and taught of the Lord. Onreceiving the loving m-ge sent bv Sister \Yarden-" Onlp ' Good-night,' beloved, not ' Farewell.' we bvethee well, but Jesus loves thee best "-he expressed Iiisappreciation of it. and rejoiced with Rrotl~er ;\*zrdcn inher spiritual progress. He asked the Lord to abundantlybless them both.Then, changing the subject, he said, " Brother, youhave a most fatherly disposition. and I \rant you to lookafter mv bovs." I had mentioned to him Brotl~cr Warden'sGllingncss to become a trustee, and he thankedhim \nrmlv for it. He spke of the joy he $d in hissons giving-themselves to the Lord, and said. They are3nt little m n g that require to be watered 6th theTruth." He descri'bed in a vmrd or 0x0 the growth of,the tiny plant, using his hands to illustrate hn\t- the litt'estem forced its way upwarins, and the root its way do--43