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everything upon the earth. Thou hast exalted him next to the 

 angels in Thine own estimation. 



In this work, these men do what they can, and indeed are 

 carrying out the spirit of the Golden Rule, and showing mercy 

 for his beast. The man that lives the mortal life can also live 

 the Golden Rule, and show mercy to his human friends, as well 

 as his dumb brutes. The spirit of the Golden Rule is also car- 

 ried out in the progress of this association, and in the progress 

 of all the work of the farm. All their work is toward the better 

 health of the country, the better intelligence of all. 



They are seeking to teach the farmer how to better his pro- 

 fits so it will be better for the consumer and the producer, so 

 that each shall be drawn nearer together and less of discontent 

 and greater prosperity. 



We praise Thee for these things, and may Thy blessing 

 rest upon these men gathered here together, and help them in the 

 work they have to do, in the plans, in the legislature and every- 

 thing they undertake. May it all prosper by Thy spirit and Thy 

 counsels. 



We ask Thee, Our Heavenly Father, that they may glorify 

 this work one to another, and may Thy blessing be on all who 

 come together. May they glorify Thy name, and as this asso- 

 ciation advances in its work, and advance the material interests 

 of our country, we may direct our services here, and in every 

 other field of labor, and all professions and all occupations and 

 all our powers unto Him, who hast given all to us, and glorify 

 His name, and make us worthy of a better world and a better 

 occupation. This we ask for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen. 



By the President : — We have the honor to have with us this 

 morning, the Mayor, who will give us the address of welcome. 



