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the lips of men, or in the voice of a child; whether from my own kindred, or one who speaks in a different tongue, — I have thanked God that his truth is preserved among men. Whatever else be the errors of their faith, or the varieties of their worship, I can call them brethren, while we intreat the same Father for help and blessing. Their differences will pass away with the other perishing things which are not sanctioned by God; and what is true will remain a possession unto ail for ever.
So taught the Prophet, replied Havilah. — See where some one drinks at yonder spring!
I have watched the thirsty traveller, replied Eber; he can scarce have drunk since noon, he takes his draught so eagerly.
The water is clear, and the spring never fails, replied his friend: I have seen multitudes quench their thirst there in my day. Others go to the stream beneath the rock; and others again to the well within the city walls. I am told that travellers in the desert collect the rain that falls, and that some who are lost in the thickets moisten their lips with the night dew. Some of this water comes from the sky, and some from the earth; yet it is still water: it is welcome to all, and it quenches the thirst of
