Lord bless you and make you a blessing. Yours affectionately, D. A. W. TO A THEOLOGICAL STUDENT. L Dear Friend: — The time is drawing near when you will enter formally on the study of theology, as preparatory for the office and work of a minister of the gospel. This is a very important era in your life. It is hardly possible for you to pass through it without more than ordinary though tfulness. My object is to suggest to you a few things worthy of your attention just now^: Be sure you are a true believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. Without this assurance you will have but little enjoyment in your work either as a student or a minister. But fully persuaded that you have been born again; that you are in Christ; that you are a saint of the Most High; that you have been called and justified; that you are a child of God and an heir of heaven, you will find the work of preparation full of pleasure. And when you entei* on the active duties of the ministry, it will be with unspeakable satisfaction. Settle this question once for all. Take your place as a son in the family of God, beside your elder brother, and then press forward towards the most complete preparation and the highest service. (213)