The Spring-Time of Life

The Spring-Time of Life or, Advice to Youth
by David Magie
Published by the American Tract Society in 1855.
He became director of the Theological Seminary at Princeton.

The Season of Youth
Young Men in Danger
The Power of Habit
Friendship—its Influence
Error—its Cause and Consequences
Caution and Encouragement
Truth Between Man and Man
Bible Honesty
Industry the Road to Success
The Value of Good Principles
Courtesy
'Self-control
The Bible—the Young Man's Book
Christ—an Example to Young Men
Religion—the Principal Thing

"Listen, my child, to what your father teaches you. 
Don't neglect your mother's teaching." Proverbs 1:8
"My child, listen to me and treasure 
my instructions." Proverbs 2:1
"My child, never forget the things I have taught you. 
Store my commands in your heart." Proverbs 3:1
"Pay attention, my child, to what I say. 
Listen carefully." Proverbs 4:20
"My son, pay attention to my wisdom; listen 
carefully to my wise counsel." Proverbs 5:1