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But, Brethren, this subject so important,
may become ineffectual for the object for
which it was designed, unless due caution is had.
We would therefore call your attention
to some incidental remarks.

1th Be constant in this duty. Let it not be
fluctuated and interrupted by the ever
varying feelings, nor subject to the
convinience of business. Worship God
in your family from principle, and
let it take priority of every other business.
Say not to day, lone I am lone in my
feelings, must omit devotion in the fami-
ly. This, brethren, is the very way, to have
frequent recurrance of dull feelings.
Nothing is a more effectual cure to religious
declension, than prayer, accompanied
with serious reading of the scriptures.
When therefore, your are tempted to neglect
this duty, for lack of that religious glow,
and warmth of feelings, which you for-
merly have had; resolutely resolve to
engage in it. Whether it be the season for
family prayer, or praise, or for instructing
your children, go forward, and you will
find there the exercises best calculated to
warm your feelings. Let not any hurry
of worldly pursuits, visits of friends, or
the frowns of persecution make any
interuption in your fam. wor. [No, br.]
be constant. No smiles of friends, nor
frowns [apon] foes, could prevent Daniel
from praying in house three times in
a day.