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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, Cal. · Nov 4, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 42.

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What Called Out the Parable.—Among the great multitudes who had thronged after him, the publicans of the district were especially noticeable. Many of them were, doubtless, in a good position in life, and some even rich, but all were exposed to peculiar temptations in their hated calling. Now a few seem to have listened earnestly to the first teacher who had ever treated them as men with souls to save, and it was of the greatest importance to them that they should have wise and true principles for their future guidance. . . . The following parable seems to have been delivered specially to them, as part of an address, when they had gathered in more than usual numbers.—Dr. Geikie.