Excerpt from Examples of Youthful Piety

Should a transient shade be thrown over their joyous path by some unexpected cloud of sorrow, the impression is quickly e¿'aced by a succession of new and pleasing objects. They dwell only on the bright side of the picture, and readily conclude, that as they have good health and spirits, kind friends, and fair prospects of a long and happy life, it will be time enough some years hence, to become reli gious and prepare for death. In the midst of these pleasing but deceptive anticipations, how many have suddenly been cut down and consigned to the cold and silent grave!

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