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Book II. From the First Conference in 1773 to the First Regular General Conference in 1792. · Chapter 3 · On the Instruction of Children

Question What shall we do for the rising generation? Let him who is zealous for God and the souls of men begin now.

Answer

Where there are ten children whose parents are in society meet them an hour once a week; but where this is impracticable, meet them once in two weeks.

Procure our instructions for them, and let all who can read and commit them to memory.

Explain and impress them upon their hearts.

Talk with them every time you see any at home.

Pray in earnest for them. Diligently instruct and exhort all parents at their own houses.

Let the elders, deacons, and preachers take a list of the names of the children; and if any of them be truly awakened, let them be admitted into society.

Preach expressly on education: “But I have no gift for this.” Pray earnestly for the gift, and use means to attain it.