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As you wd wish them to leave
as happily ^{as possible} & in the greatest degree
of safety in such times & among
companions of the character
of those who are to abound
in the last days-- you will
wisely & diligently improve
your present advantages &
fulfill all your present duties.

Most of all, will you be careful
as you regard your highest interest
& happiness for both [worlds?]
to the truly pious,-- to secure the
friendship, guidance & protection
of the God of your fathers
True religion is the best friend
in the worst times. It is the one
thing needful-- the pearl of great
peace. Secure this & all is safe
whatever may be the complexion
of the times-- whoever is destitute
of this has but very imperfect
enjoyments in their most
prosperous days,-- & in perilous
times, must be miserable indeed.
Let these motives, whch I hardly