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their troubles are due to an unhappy marriage. This may be too true,
but such counsel does not better their condition. He tells them that
they need love and sympathy. Pretending great interest in their welfare,
he casts a spell over his unsuspecting victims, charming them as the
serpent charms the trembling bird. Soon they are completely in his
power, and sin, disgrace, and ruin are the terrible sequel.
Our only safety is in preserving the ancient landmarks. “To the
law and to the testimony; if they speak not according to this word, it is
because there is no light in them.” [
Isaiah 8:20
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