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Let young persons consider, that they put themselves, with respect to very important interests, at the command, in no small degree, of their associates. That is to say, they yield to the effect of sympathy and conformity. They will be rendered more fa- vourably disposed to some things, and more averse to others. Now if it should be that what they are rendered more averse to is, seriousness, piety, the service of God, seeking 190 ON SOBER-MINDEDNESS. the good offered by the Redeemer ! Let young ...persons confess to conscience, whether they never feel this effect. But that is purchasing the pleasure at a fearful cost ! And what is to prevent so disastrous a commerce but soberness of mind ? This would keep them clearly aware that the mere pleasure of friendly association is a trifle as compared with the influence and effect. Soberness of mind, again, would be of high value to young people, as to the terms on which they shall stand with what is called the world. That is the denomination for a sort of system of maxims, customs, modes, and fashions.
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