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        care is needed in cultivating the soil of the mind and sowing it with the
      
      
        precious seed of Bible truth. Children should be taught to reject trashy,
      
      
        exciting tales and to turn to sensible reading, which will lead the mind
      
      
        to take an interest in Bible story, history, and argument. Reading that
      
      
        will throw light upon the Sacred Volume and quicken the desire to
      
      
        study it is not dangerous, but beneficial
      
      
      
      
        It is impossible for the youth to possess a healthy tone of mind and
      
      
        correct religious principles unless they enjoy the perusal of the word
      
      
        of God. This book contains the most interesting history, points out
      
      
        the way of salvation through Christ, and is their guide to a higher and
      
      
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        better life
      
      
      
      
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         Counsels to Teachers, Parents, and Students, 136, 137
      
      
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         Testimonies For The Church 2, 410, 411
      
      
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