8. We are now introduced to a very thrilling account of the labors and death of Stephen. His career, previous to the final conflict, is thus briefly sketched: (8) " Now Stephen, full of faith and of power, did great wonders and signs among the people. " The power by which he wrought these miracles is connected with the fact that he was "full of faith." This accords with the fact already observed, (3:16 ,) that the degree of miraculous power exerted by those who possessed spiritual gifts depended upon the degree of their faith.

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