WHEN John Howard wanted to visit the prisons of Russia he sought an interview with the Czar. He explained his object, and the Czar gave him permission to visit any prison in his Empire. It was a long and weary journey; he knew how jealously the prisoners were guarded, and how averse the gaolers were to permit any one to visit them. But he set out in perfect confidence. When he arrived at a prison he would make his application, and was prepared for the refusal which invariably came. Then he produced the Czar’s mandate, and the prison doors were immediately opened to him. He had faith in that name, and was justified by the results. In like manner, those who have faith in Him who bear the name of Jesus, find that there is in that name—
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