"A man going into a far country called his servants and
delivered to them his goods; and to one he gave five talents,
and to another two, and to another one, to every one
according to his proper ability; and immediately he took his
journey."
(St. Matt. XXV. 14).
_1st. Prelude._ JESUS telling this parable to His disciples.
_2nd. Prelude._ Grace to learn the lessons from it which He intended.