We would therefore earnestly appeal to parents and
guardians to give this work a thorough and judicious
circulation. The flood-gates of corruption are being opened
upon the world; and in no way, perhaps, is Satan more
speedily accomplishing the utter ruin of a fallen and fast
degenerating race than through the channel of unchastity and
licentiousness. In the following pages the evil is fully pointed
out: and to many, we doubt not, they will also appear as a
friendly hand pointing out the remedy and the way of escape.
Again we say, therefore, let the work be faithfully circulated.
It would perhaps be well for every
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member of the family to possess a copy for his and her
own personal possession. And remember that it will not be
enough to merely place this work in the hands of the young.
Cease not till you have good evidence that the moral sense
of the individuals is so aroused, that they will study and
faithfully heed the instruction herein contained.
And to the young we would say, as you value health,
happiness and life, a sound mind, an approving conscience,
and a high moral sensibility, pass not over this subject lightly,
nor forget the warning herein given you. To you there may
seem to be no danger, but the danger is all the greater because
