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Infinite Wisdom has so formed man that through the rift in to-morrow's cloud, he may catch the brightness of to-day, that strength may be given him to guide his frail bark along the ever-changing current of life's river. He may know that trials come to him with beneficent purpose, and that no one is given more than he can bear.

On the grave of perverted aims and impulsive desires, Celeste's "barren fig tree is given another season."