Show But a long time ago the prophet Jeremiah told his people: "Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile and pray to the Lord on its behalf for In its welfare you will find your welfare" Easter the triumph of Jesus over the inhumanity of His day and the powerful assurance that nothing can separate us from God's love is my source of confidence that all the years of struggle in New York City are worth the doing that in caring for the city however fierce the battle or meager the results I have lived with a meaning and purpose that is the way to fife I have found my welfare in the signs of Justice About Our Cover The painting on our cover A Peaceable Kingdom is the work of folk artist Edward Hicks (1780-184The theme of the peaceable kingdom inspired by the vision described in the Old Testament was one of the favorite themes of the Pennsylvania-bor- n Quaker a coachmaker who only began painting at age 40 Hicks painted 9) about 100 versions of A Peaceable Kingdom and many are owned by major American museums In addition to the peaceable kingdoms Hicks also is known for his paintings of historical subjects — William Penn signing the treaty with the Indians and the signing of the Declaration of Independence for ex — and for his landscapes The inner with which his paintings appear to light glow is created by his use of different-colore- ample d varnishes as glazes Although Hicks was not well known in his own time today a painting like the 26-b- y h oil on our cover is worth approximately $225000 29-inc- peace reconciliation and Joy that have come along the wayi The Rev Arthur M Smith It pastor has been said that when one person Tmkouts are fun! 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