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(E?era\MUm5. 
A genus of plants having a beak-like torus, or receptacle, around 
■which the seed-capsules are arranged, and membranous projections, or 
stipules, at the joints. Most of the species have showy flowers and a pun¬ 
gent odor. 
Depression. 
I ITH regard to a certain form of depression which makes the heart 
feel sorely and heavily cast down, there are two rules which it 
seems to me important to observe. 
The first is, to use whatever means God has placed within our reach 
to remedy the depression; not over-working the mind by burdens dispro- 
portioned to its strength; managing conscientiously the health of both bddy 
and soul; reserving always sufficient time for prayer, for reading, and also 
for cheering conversation with others,—that so we may refresh both mind 
and body in due proportion to their needs. 
And, the second, “if our hearts are overburdened by some trouble 
which involves no secret entrusted to any one else, it is well/ 7 says a Chris¬ 
tian author, “to find a discreet and safe person to whom we can confide the 
whole matter/ 7 for this greatly relieves and lightens the oppressed heart. 
Often, hidden troubles swell the heart almost to bursting; whereas, 
if they can but have vent, it will be seen that they were not worthy of pro¬ 
ducing half the bitterness they have been causing us. 
“For nothing/ 7 says an experienced spiritual writer, “frees the soul 
more speedily from a certain darkness and gloom than the simplicity of 
making known our trouble, in all humility, and at the expense of our own 
pride; seeking for that help and consolation which should be afforded in 
the fellowship which God 7 s children have one with another. 77 
