Excerpt from Address Delivered Before the Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies, at Chapel Hill, N. June 20, 1832
The end which an ingenuous youth naturally proposes to himself is, a faithful and honorable discharge of the duties of life. His Objects are to realize the fond hopes of his pa. Rents and friends, to acquire the affection and esteem Of those around him, to become the dispenser of good to his fellow-men, and thus to fulfil the purposes for which it has pleased god to place him in this world of trial and discip line. He feels that these objects are indeed good. By a moral instinct, he is propelled towards them as fit to fill his heart, kindle his aspirations and animate his exertions. Reason, as she gradually unfolds her powers and assumes dominion over him, sanctions this choice with her appro bation and Religion comes in aid of Nature and Reason, to teach him that talents are but lent to be improved, and that an account must be one day rendered, in which their use or neglect will be amply rewarded or severely punish ed. How much is it not to be lamented, that sloth should enervate, dissipation corrupt, or vice brutalize, this child Of hope and promise You who have him in charge, watch over him with never sleeping vigilance and affectionate solicitude. Give him a' happy start, sustain him when disposed to flag, reanimate him when discouraged, check kindly his wanderings, soothe his wounded feelings, guide him with your counsels,' and save him from the foes by.
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