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A Father's Letter Urges Faith and Self Control to Son
A father writes to his absent son advising restraint amid worldly temptations. He warns against pleasure-seeking, cigars, and fashionable excess, urging reliance on scripture and Christ for guidance. He recalls the son's training, notes hardships at the mill, and urges steadfast character against "the whirlwind of excitement" on the road ahead. He cites Paul and biblical verses to frame his advice.
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