[The Infant System by Samuel Wilderspin]@TWC D-Link bookThe Infant System CHAPTER XV 23/47
Q.Can we make ourselves good? A.No; we can receive nothing, except it be given us from heaven.
Q.What is travelling in a bad road? A.Being naughty children, and not minding what is said to us; and when we say bad words, or steal any thing, or take God's name in vain.
Q.Where will this road lead to? A.To eternal misery. Here we usually give a little advice according to circumstances, taking care always to avoid long speeches, that will tend to stupify the children.
If they appear tired, we stop, but if not, they repeat the following hymn, which I shall insert in full, as I believe there is nothing in it that any Christian would object to. Hark! the skies with music sound! Heavenly glory beams around; Christ is born! the angels sing, Glory to the new-born King. Peace is come, good-will appears, Sinners, wipe away your tears; God in human flesh to-day Humbly in the manger lay. Shepherds tending flocks by night, Heard the song, and saw the light; Took their reeds, and softest strains Echo'd through the happy plains. Mortals, hail the glorious King Richest incense cheerful bring; Praise and love Emanuel's name, And his boundless grace proclaim. The hymn being concluded, we put the following questions to the children: Q.Who was the new-born king? A.Jesus Christ.
Q.Who are sinners? A. We, and all men.
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