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civilization and energy might be wasted or abused. But I must conclude 
with this summary of all which I-would wish to impress on your minds— 
that the more we know His works the nearer we are to Him. Such knows 
ledge pleases Him; it is bright and holy, it is our purest happiness here, and 
will assuredly follow us into another life if rightly sought in this. May He | 
guide us in its pursuit; and in particular, may this meeting which [ have 
attempted to open in His name, be successful and prosperous, so that in : 
future years they who follow me in this high office may refer to it as one to 
be remembered with unmixed satisfaction. | 

