Out of the west; from the Mediterranean sea, which lay west of Judea. Were men as quick to discern, and as wise to judge, in spiritual as they are in temporal things, and did they as earnestly and perserveringly pursue them, they might all, through grace, become rich for eternity. But while they know that to obtain temporal good they must be awake and active, must exercise judgment, lay plans, and diligently pursue them, they often hope to obtain eternal good without thought, plan, or effort.

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