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II Why should we be thus
constrained to wake from our sleep.

1 We have slept long enough

(1) Our powers need use activity.

(2) We waste energy by slothfulness.

(3) We have no longer excuse for sleep.

(4) We were made for use – for doing
a work – for creating joy –

(5) The slumber of others should stir
us to diligence – the sound of our
toil will inspirit them.

(6) If we wake not with the dawn – when
shall we? –