Though we are not, like the Israelites, journeying from Egypt to Canaan, nor from one country to another; yet we are, as I may say, all in a travelling state; and really, though secretly, under the conduct of the Almighty, who hath led us and fed us, all our life long, though many of us know him not unto this day. We need, therefore, an instructive memento, like that which Moses gave Israel. Remember, who it was that called you out of non-existence; who gave you being at first; and preserved you unto this day. Remember, that the present is a transitory state, and that the journey of life will soon come to an end. With many, it is doubtless near its close already. And the youngest, or the healthiest, are as dependent on the will of God, for the continuance of life, as the eldest or sickliest.

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