A Solemn Appeal - James White

this subject. Much as reform is needed in other
matters, no reform--no, not even that in reference
to alcoholic drinks--is demanded half as much as in
reference to this solitary vice. To this conclusion
my practice, which, you know, has not been
limited, and my means of information, which have
been varied and extensive, have led me reluctantly,
but inevitably. And, what is most deplorable,
unlike other forms of vice which prey upon the
coarse and the vulgar, this is even more likely to
attack those of fine feelings and ardent
temperaments, and otherwise unblemished morals.
They are not aware that this is one of the greatest
sins that they can commit.
" 'I have of late seen this evil to be so alarming,
and its ravages on the intellect, and morals, and
health, so fearful, that I have contemplated
preparing a work on the phrenological organ of
Amativeness, to consist mainly of the
physiological, intellectual, and moral effects of this
vice; but I rejoice that you are before me in this
matter.
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