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Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 9, 1860

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 15, No. 12.

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Offended

By J. Clarke

OFFENDED! Do not even appear to be so; be mild, sweet, affable, courteous to all. There is a vast range of tone for the voice, and many keys of modulation. Sometimes a child needs a firm tone, but rarely a stern command. Surely no harsh note need ever tear the tender heart of the little helpless being at your mercy. He has no appeal from you; you are as God to him; you are his judge and high court of appeals; he has not learned yet perhaps, that God might disapprove that scolding, cutting tone, that impatient jerk of hand and voice. Spare not the rod, but use the club for firewood. Be firm but loving to your wards; to equals and superiors, be courteous, respectful, and true. J. CLARKE.