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I. REASON RESUMES HER DOMINION.

II. THE RESOLUTION HE ADOPTS.

1. He determines on an immediate return to his forsaken home.

2. He resolves freely to confess his sins.

3. He resolves to be content with any place in his father's dwelling.

III. THE COURSE WHICH HE PROMPTLY CARRIES OUT.

1. Immediately; without delay.

2. And he perseveres in his homeward course.

(J. Burns, D. D.)

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KJV: And he said, A certain man had two sons:

WEB: He said, "A certain man had two sons.