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suggesting for him a different name. INDUSTRY is henceforth to be known as DELIGHT, a name as appropriate to express the result of his doings, as of the tendency of such a disposition as that which actuates his life. His badge shall be a pearl Cornucopia, pouring out abundance of delicious fruits and beautiful flowers. In the orchestre he is to lead the bass; his station being in the rear of RAPTURE.

And INDUSTRY shall not only have a new name, but a new office; he is appointed the PRINCE GARDENER OF EDEN, to take the entire supervision of all things pertaining to the present arrangements, and the contemplated improvements, in the grounds devoted to the residence and recreations of the DIVINE FAMILY.

In his official capacity as PRINCE OF EDEN, he is expected to lay out the walks, to embellish the bowers, to culture the fruits, to nourish the flowers; and, with all the helpers that may be needed, he is expected, as most pleasing to his native taste, to spend much of his time in presiding over these delightful labors.

Patience and Humility.

AND THEIR IMPERIAL OFFICES.

ANALYSIS.

Patience before the Throne-All ready to Praise Her-Her Interesting Appearance-Praise Affected-Truth Unusually MovedImpulsive Action of Hope-Effect upon Others-Industry's Proposition-Distinguishing Badge-New Title- Humility's Pleasing Appearance Characteristic Diffidence—Generous Emulation in Her Behalf-Her Influence-Charity's Request-Humility nearly Faints-Who Sustains Her-Truth's Revelation-Humility made an Empress-Her Transformation-New Costume-Diadem-Imperial Title—A Blissful Trinity-Humility's Place in the OrchestreHer Distinguishing Badge-Petition of Praise-Her Place and Part in the Choir-Additional Badge-Leading Voices, &c.

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"Ye have need of Patience, that, after ye have done the will of

God, ye might receive the promise."-Heb. x. 36.

CHAPTER VI.

Patience and Humility,

AND THEIR IMPERIAL OFFICES.

OW PATIENCE appears; but

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she seems in no hurry: she comes forward because she is called. So far as appearances speak, she seems to express a preference to wait for all the others. Yet, with accustomed obedience, unquestioning and unreluctant, she advances to receive her reward. All are earnest in her praise; and all express their warm affection for their gentle sister. So inoffensive, so uncomplaining, so sweetly submissive has been her life, that she has no enemy there, but an admiring friend in every one.

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INDUSTRY for once seems zealous, and ZEAL appears industrious, to speak in praise of PATIENCE. And TRUTH, and especially faith, give no occasion for PATIENCE to speak, but strive with friendly emulation to speak in her behalf. And there she stands, complacently and quietly

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