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prosperous people; but like the uncultivated 
field, wgeds only are produced. Not until 
the plow of Gospel truth destroys the weeds 
of sin, and prepares the soil for the recep- 
tion of the seed of God's word, can we hope 
for a bountiful crop of souls, purified and 
saved. 
