A Solemn Appeal - James White

natural stimulant, the presence of the other sex, is
not present to bring it into action. It is also
practiced at a much earlier age, and while the
system is yet immature, and all the strength
required for growth, thus sapping the constitution
in its infancy, and hence the more completely
irreparable and fatal.
"If asked my serious opinion as to the
comparative evils of these two forms of 'excessive
or perverted Amativeness,' considered collectively,
as working the greatest ruin in our age and nation,
and causing the greatest amount of suffering and
wo, I should answer unhesitatingly, as the result of
my extensive observation and mature conviction,
PRIVATE FORNICATION- TEN TO ONE! And
this is substantially the opinion of all who have
examined this subject. If asked which I should
prefer a child of mine to practice (O merciful God!
deliver me from so dreadful a dilemma), my
unequivocal answer would be, 'Rather let my dear
child DIE, be it even by revolting suicide. Any
other cup of bitterness sooner!' Nothing, O fond
parent, can render your beloved offspring more
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