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surely it is of the highest importance to do so on this solemn occasion, when the Great King comes down to test our loyalty. Let it be remembered, too, that in this business there can properly be no uninterested spectators. It is not for a few to go through with the solemn act of dedicating themselves, while the rest make it a mere holiday, in which they look on, as boys witness the manouverings of soldiers on parade day. But _all_ the sons and daughters of Adam--for all are alike the workmanship of the Divine Being--are equally bound to direct their eyes and their hearts to Him who made them, and to say,
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Come, let us join ourselves to the Lord in a perpetual covenant that shall not be forgotten.