The Spirit of Slumber which the Poison of the old Serpent has brought upon the children of Men is to be deplored exceedingly.

I will now teach my son Increase (and others of my children) the way of raising a lesson out of every verse in his reading of the Bible; and of turning it into a Prayer; and engage him (and them) unto a daily Course in reading the Bible in such a way

Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear; / Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely.

Grown men can learn from very little children for the hearts of little children are pure. Therefore, the Great Spirit may show to them many things which older people miss.

Our opportunities to do good are our talents.

There may be some so very Ignorant, that they know not how to Pray.