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not leave those that have possessions to do all the sacrificing. I saw
that they can sacrifice, and that it is their duty to do so, as well as those
who have property. But often those that have no possessions do not
realize that they can deny themselves in many ways, can lay out less
upon their bodies, and to gratify their tastes and appetites, and find
much to spare for the cause, and thus lay up a treasure in heaven. I
saw that there is loveliness and beauty in the truth; but take away the
power of God, and it is powerless.
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