I wish it was never neglected, as it too often is.

Many think that, if they attend the Church--the minister to preach and the people to hear--their duty is done.

But more is required than this.

May the Lord stir up the gift that is in his people and ministers, that they may have compassion on their fellow-sinners, that they may never think it too late, but remember that while there is life there is hope.
"Once more, I pray, sir, pardon and excuse all my errors in judgment, and the ignorance that this is penned in; and may God bless you in all things, and particularly your friendship to me and my parents.

What a comfort is family religion.