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The Annals of the Poor

PART VI
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At a very early part of his discourse I began to feel ashamed of my passion for fine dressing and apparel; but when he came to describe the garment of salvation with which a Christian is clothed, I felt a powerful discovery of the nakedness of my own soul.

I saw that I had neither the humility mentioned in the text, nor any one part of the true Christian character.

I looked at my gay dress, and blushed for shame on account of my pride.

I looked at the minister, and he seemed to me as a messenger sent from heaven to open my eyes.

I looked at the congregation, and wondered whether any one else felt as I did.


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