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He now has his eye on one of the most important works [716] of his life. It is true, he does not wish to accomplish this himself, nor do I know that he even desires to have a hand in it, though, no doubt, he will consent not only to co operate in it, but to do all in his power to push it onward. I allude to the translating of the Holy Scriptures, into the English language, as it is now spoken. His heart is enlisted in this great work, and if the people who speak the English tongue are not permitted to read of “the wonderful works of God in their own language,” it will not be his fault.
No man ever need think of filling his place. But few men have the learning; fewer still have the mind and none ever can be surrounded with the same circumstances or occupy the same position. The work he has done, and is doing, none can ever do over again, even if they had the ability, for it is done, and the materials are used up. Others must do the work God has assigned them, and do it well too, if they would ever have the honor that comes down from God.
B.F.
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Thus ends Franklin’s reflection.
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