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Lax in their gaiters, laxer in their gait.

— James Smith

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I saw them go: one horse was blind,
The tails of both hung down behind,
Their shoes were on their feet.

No Drury Lane for you to-day.

Precious Saviour! glorious Forerunner! oh, give us grace to follow Thee; and whenever tempted to relax our efforts, or loiter on our journey, or complain of the way, may we remember that Thou hast traveled every step of the way before us, and art now waiting to welcome us into Thy presence and glory.

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