The full title of this work is, “Examples of Youthful Piety, Principally Intended for the Instruction of Young Persons.” This inspiring publication gathers together all of the spiritual experiences and dying testimonies of children from the four volumes of Piety Promoted, also adding many others not previously published. The testimonies in this work—taken from young persons between the ages of six and twenty-five—span a period of about 200 years and are a united and powerful confirmation of the importance of Solomon’s exhortation: “Remember now your creator in the days of your youth.”

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Examples of Youthful Piety

The full title of this work is, “Examples of Youthful Piety, Principally Intended for the Instruction of Young Persons.” This inspiring publication gathers together all of the spiritual experiences and dying testimonies of children from the four volumes of Piety Promoted, also adding many others not previously published. The testimonies in this work—taken from young persons between the ages of six and twenty-five—span a period of about 200 years and are a united and powerful confirmation of the importance of Solomon’s exhortation: “Remember now your creator in the days of your youth.” (Original title: Examples of Youthful Piety Principally Intended for the Instruction of Young Persons)

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