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the flesh that had been shrunken and leaden-hued was now fresh and
ruddy with health; he walked with a firm, free step; hope was written
in every lineament of his countenance; all gloom had disappeared, and
an expression of peace and purity had taken the place of the marks
of sin and suffering. Glad thanksgivings went up from that house,
and God was glorified through his Son, who had restored hope to the
hopeless, and strength to the stricken one. This man and his family
were ready to lay down their lives for Jesus. No doubt could dim their
faith, no unbelief could mar their perfect fealty to Christ, who had
brought light into their darkened home.
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