Let us, then, take care that these impressions shall be, as far as possible, such as shall be sources of enjoyment for them in future years.  It is true that we must govern them.  They are committed to our charge during the long time which is required for the gradual unfolding of their embryo powers for the express purpose that during that interval they may be guided by our reason, and not by their own.  We can not surrender this trust.  But there is a way of faithfully fulfilling the duties of it—­if we have discernment to see it, and skill to follow it—­which will make the years of their childhood years of tranquillity and happiness, both to ourselves and to them.

THE END.

[Footnote A:  See Frontispiece.]

[Endnote B:  The “Boston Congregationalist.”]