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81 told him that the gloomiest day above ground, was brighter far than the most brilliant light that ever met his eyes in that deep mine; and again told him of the sun in the heavens. REDEMPTION. From that hour the boy's thoughts ran in a new channel. His former enjoyments grew wearisome, and he began to look upon the mine as no better than a prison. His lamps and their bright lustre reflected from transparent salt columns, lost all attraction. I long to see the sun, was the burden of his prayer. When his mother asked if anything was the matter, he would reply, I long to see the sun. Nor 6 Digitized by Google