The Recorder stood up and motioned with his hand for silence. After the townsfolk quieted, Mr. Conscience read the pardon with a loud voice for all to hear. “The Lord, the Lord God – Who is merciful and gracious, pardoning iniquity, transgressions, and sins – declares all manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven.” (Thou has forgiven the iniquity of thy people; thou hast covered all their sin. – Psalm 85:2) The people couldn’t hold back their gladness and jumped for joy. For you must know, every man’s name in Mansoul was associated with the seals of the pardon, and it created a magnificent
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