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WM. C. GAGE & SONS, PRINTERS AND BINDERS.

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DEDICATION.

To My Friends,

Of earlier and of later years who, in faith and friendship, have greatly aided me in life's stern battle, and above all, TO ONE without whose constant helpfulness not a word herein recorded would have been spoken- and who, preferring to be unnamed, is all the better known to "our friends" - lovingly dedicate this imperfect but earnest offering to Liberty's sacred cause.

TO THE PUBLIC.

The "Addresses" comprising this little volume were delivered during the Author's term of service as minister of the Independent Congregational Church, Battle Creek, Michigan. Prepared under the pressure of continual duties, literary defect is acknowledged in advance.

They are now published as a Souvenir-if perchance they serve no more serious purpose-of sundry occasions when together speaker and hearer honestly sought "THE TRUTH" regarding matters of much "pith and moment."

It is, perhaps, well to add that the direct manner of address-better suited to the platform than the printed page has been retained after due consideration as, upon the whole, possessing advantages it would be unwise to lay aside.

The reader will discover that the Author's stand-point is that of a Conservative-Liberal, one who believing devoutly in Progress, still holds that

"What is excellent

As God lives, is permanent."

Most cordially yours,

W. D. SIMONDS.

Battle Creek, Mich., June, 28, 1894.

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