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Duty to Orphans
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care, or become the guardians, of the children, would lead their
hearts away from the truth into error, and endanger their salvation.
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Because these relatives were not allowed to take the children, they
were dissatisfied, and have done nothing for them. The confidence of
the parents in the church should be considered, and not be forgotten
because of selfishness.
We have the deepest interest for these children. One has already
developed a beautiful Christian character and married a minister of
the gospel. And now, in return for the care and burdens borne for
her, she is a true burden bearer in the church. She is sought unto
for advice and counsel by the less experienced, and they seek not in
vain. She possesses true Christian humility, with becoming dignity,
which can but inspire respect and confidence in all who know her.
These children are as near to me as my own. I shall not lose sight of
them, nor cease my care for them. I love them sincerely, tenderly,
affectionately.
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