A Present to Boys and Young Men, by a Sunday-School Teacher (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1865 edition. Excerpt: ... mire of Despond will soon be left far behind, and you have already entered the narrow Wicket-gate. If you are but true to yourself, the faith in God gained thus early will but grow brighter, as you proceed along that path which will lead you safely to everlasting life. Passing The Sabbath, Etc.--If you sometimes feel this day to hang heavily on your hands may it not be from too often spending it in apathy and indolence? I would ask you to pay great attention to the method of passing that day; the more so because much misconception seems frequently to be felt upon this point. A good and wise Christian lady once remarked that sooner than her sons should pass a whole day--the sabbath especially--in folly or indolence, she would much rather allow them to proceed with their pursuits and general education; and when calmly considered, there is much sense and wisdom in her remark. The sabbath is a priceless boon to all classes--an entire cessation from the week-day toil: giving to all an opportunity of calmly reviewing your course of life; of marking what progress you appear to be making, what "r e you have of success in life, what hopes of that still higher success which includes your best and eternal interests. But the object of the day is entirely lost if it is wasted in mere sloth and apathy. I know that the ability to enjoy reading of any kind varies very much. I know too that some of my young readers will experience more difficulty than others, in obtaining books suited for their perusal; but in these days of free libraries, and those connected with every Sunday-school, all may probably occasionally meet with some of the following works which may be named as undoubtedly leaving a good impression on the mind, while possessing no little...