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Dont [Don't] split rocks with aig's –
nor covert man by physic [physical] force
drag Indian into a party of ladies.

Moral influences must save men
these may be resisted to any ex-
-tent – & so one may continue –
a rebel all his immorality
& God's wish never be realized.
Men may be lost vs. all God's de-
-sires & efforts.

Repent then. God is not in
your way – he is anxious that
you should – but that will
not secure it without your
own voluntary action. Delay
no longer – Now is the time.

[lines on the side reading bottom to top]
Boston June 16th [1841?]
Rev Mr Benton
Dear Sir
I hope you will
get this line in season to know that the [there]
will be no disappointment on my part as