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and intemperance have been countenanced by those older
than he? Does it not prove that his Parents influence
has not been what it ought? What will be their excuse at
the judgement day when they are called to render up
their accoount? But I will not pursue this strain further.
If I have written anything wrong I hope you will forgive me; it is
my desire to profited by this event and I would that you
might be also. O think my parents of your six boys, for
what would you have one of them commit such a crime?
Would you for a world? What then should be your influence.
Teach them in early youth to "remember the sabbath
day and keep it holy", to shun all manner of un-
-godliness. to be followers of Jesus Christ - Then will they
rise up and call you blessed. Then will they cheer your
pathway in the decline of life, and lighten the burdens
of the tomb - What happier sight than a virtuous
christian family: they in this life are a blessing to each
other and all about them, and in the life to come may
hope & expect to enjoy each others presence forever_ that
this may be our happy lot is my most sincere prayer.
And in this prayer I would not be faithless or discouraged
but trust in God who doeth all things well_

Since you wrote nature has put on a new expres-
-sion, and every thing looks beautiful_ Those warm