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Paperback, [EAN: 9780259195351], Forgotten Books, Forgotten Books, Book, [PU: Forgotten Books], Forgotten Books, Excerpt from The Duties of Parents: A Discourse, Preached in Christ Church, Cincinnati, January 17, 1831Phil. To be as bad as myself? I'm black enough, God knows!But, though, my beloved hearers, there are few pa rents, however had, who do not wish their children to be better than they themselves aref - yet, is it not too true, that most even of Christian fathers and mothers, do not fe'el as they ought the solemn responsibility which the parental relation devolves upon them? Hence the la mentable extent to which the duties of. Parents are ne glected, or very imperfectly performed. And could that fearful amount of sin and misery, which every where burdens, and pollutes, and oppresses the human family, be traced to its legitimate sources, much the largest por tion, I am persuaded, would be found to have originated in parental folly and negligence. Were this fountain of evil once thoroughly purified, our world would speedily present a far diflerent and happier aspect. 'doubtless many of you desire to bring about so goodly a result. And to such I would say that, in this-case, as well as in most other efforts to benefit society, it is best and indeed absolutely necessary (if we would accomplish much) to begin with ourselves: - and therefore, equally for my own sake, and yours, I now ask your attention to these words of holy scripture Bring them up, i. E. Your children, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical w, 20, Parenting & Relationships, 11350, Adoption, 11352, Aging Parents, 10166921011, Babysitting, Day Care & Child Care, 11365, Family Activities, 11367, Family Health, 11370, Family Relationships, 68181, Fertility, 761128, Humor, 4734, Marriage & Adult Relationships, 11401, Parenting, 4676, Pregnancy & Childbirth, 11434, Reference, 11436, Special Needs, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books<

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[EAN: 9780259195351], New book, [PU: FBC LTD], Language: English . Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****.Excerpt from The Duties of Parents: A Discourse, Preached in Christ Church, Cincinnati, January 17, 1831 Phil. To be as bad as myself? I m black enough, God knows! But, though, my beloved hearers, there are few pa rents, however had, who do not wish their children to be better than they themselves aref - yet, is it not too true, that most even of Christian fathers and mothers, do not fe el as they ought the solemn responsibility which the parental relation devolves upon them? Hence the la mentable extent to which the duties of. Parents are ne glected, or very imperfectly performed. And could that fearful amount of sin and misery, which every where burdens, and pollutes, and oppresses the human family, be traced to its legitimate sources, much the largest por tion, I am persuaded, would be found to have originated in parental folly and negligence. Were this fountain of evil once thoroughly purified, our world would speedily present a far di?erent and happier aspect. doubtless many of you desire to bring about so goodly a result. And to such I would say that, in this-case, as well as in most other efforts to benefit society, it is best and indeed absolutely necessary (if we would accomplish much) to begin with ourselves: - and therefore, equally for my own sake, and yours, I now ask your attention to these words of holy scripture Bring them up, i. E. Your children, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.<