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<p>To E. M., 1859.<br><br>
. . . . Oh for more faith, living faith--to draw largely upon our royal Banker, who has issued such large promissory-notes for time and for eternity as exceed our utmost conceptions. For time—&quot;All things are yours&quot; in Him. For eternity—&quot;He has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.&quot; In contrast to present &quot;light afflictions,&quot; He has placed &quot;a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory!&quot;<br><br> And that we might now enjoy strong consolation, He has given us &quot;exceeding great and precious promises.&quot; Far larger notes are these than the richest banker ever issued, and much more certain to be honored; and, what is better than all, they are for the poor—the very poor—those who are born in poverty and have nothing--even for beggars found upon a ash-heap.<br><br> Oh, wondrous grace, free love, royal bounty! It melts my heart this very moment, for it has come even unto me in the richest of Divine liberality. Oh for Spirit-enlargement into our possessions and His promises. We are not limited in Him—but in our own affections. Truly our Father has prepared of His goodness for the poor.<br><br>
With warmest love, your ever affectionate,<br />
  Ruth