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118 and, by order of Esther and Mordecai, the 13th, 14th, and 15th days of Adar were consecrated to be annually observed as a commemoration of this deliverance. The 13th is a fast because of the destruction intended, and the other days are a feast because of the deliverance vouchsafed. The fast is called the Fast of Esther, and the feast Purim. One lesson which we may learn from this narrative is that God always raises up fitting instrumentalities for the accomplishment of great purposes in His kingdom. Wherever there is a crisis there is a man or woman to meet its responsibilities and to discharge its obligations. This principle is illustrated in every age in the history of the Church. When Israel is to be led out of Egypt, God has a Moses. When Moses lays down the honor of leadership, God has a Joshua, courageous and strong, to lead the people through trial into triumph. When the Philistines were to be destroyed, God sent Samson into the conflict. When kingdoms were to be

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