BOYS, here is an excellent rule for you; yes, and for girls, too, as well as for larger folks.
A child of God, being asked by a company to play cards, rose up and uncovered his head.
The company asked him what he was going to do.
“To ask God’s blessing,” he answered.
“We never ask a blessing at such a time,” they cried.
“I never engage in anything but on what I can ask (Tod to give blessing,” was the reply.
Think of that, will you? Never engage in anything upon which you can not ask the blessing of God; “Ought I?” “Is it quite right?” “What would mother say?” You are not quite sure. Then apply this rule, “Can I ask God’s” blessing on it?” If not, drop it at once.
ML 11/12/1899