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reward you with calm nerves, a clear brain, an unimpaired judgment,
keen perceptions. The youth of today whose principles are firm and
unwavering will be blessed with health of body, mind, and soul
Begin Now to Redeem the Past—The youth are now deciding
their own eternal destiny, and I would appeal to you to consider the
commandment to which God has annexed such a promise, “That thy
days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.”
Children, do you desire eternal life? Then respect and honor your
parents. Do not wound and grieve their hearts and cause them to spend
sleepless nights in anxiety and distress over your case. If you have
sinned in not rendering love and obedience to them, begin now to
redeem the past. You cannot afford to take any other course; for it
means to you the loss of eternal life
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The Youth’s Instructor, July 9, 1903
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The Youth’s Instructor, June 22, 1893
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