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Life is Worth Living.
But without love for one another in their hearts this existence is a mere animal one, for they alone are really alive who live for love.
"'God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.'"
And the angel sang a song of glory, to God, and the solemn majesty of his voice caused the house to tremble. The ceiling opened, and a pillar of fire ascended from earth to heaven.
Simeon and his wife and children fell to the floor unconscious.
The angel spread his wings and departed for his celestial home.
When the shoemaker awoke the room presented its former appearance, and he found himself alone with his family.
