God only knows the feelings of parents at such times.

What prayers are made in secret,--what vows! One wrong step may embitter life.

A right step may lead to prosperity and great happiness.

I sometimes wish that we could gather our children together, in some of these emergencies and critical periods of their lives, and offer up prayers and vows, as parents and friends, in their behalf.

There would not be many meetings more interesting than these, Mr.Benson.How the parents of such children would love everybody that came at such times to pray for their children; and what prayers would go up to God!" "Can we not have some such meetings ?" said Mr.Benson.