Our Children by A. P. Lawton

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 19, 1858

Our Children.

By A. P. Lawton

THE question still comes up, What can be done for our children? Time is nearly closed, and our children, where are they? Much is to be done in many ways.

In the first place let us see what we are doing for, or against their salvation. Can it be said of any of us, that we are doing what we can for their salvation when we are furnishing them with means to purchase things to look pretty in the eyes of the world?

Most parents can be willing to dress simple and plain themselves; but when it comes to the children, then comes the struggle. Brother, sister, will you still gratify your children at the expense of their souls? Will you help them sell eternal life because they desire it? Do you not know that you are fitting them for the plagues?

If our grown children will have these things, let it be on their own responsibility. At the same time, rebuke, admonish and advise them with tears to repent of all their sins. It is mocking God to pray for our children, while we furnish the means for their destruction. A. P. LAWTON.

West Winfield, N. Y., July 23d, 1858.