Ideals for Earnest Youth

My Dear Young People:

You have resources that are priceless. There are possibilities within your own selves that are beyond the power to compute. God has endowed you with qualities that if rightly directed will lead you to heights of accomplishment even beyond your fondest dreams.

You have youth, that immeasurable blessing. With this to being with, working to God’s great plan for you, you may make your influence for good felt in an ever-widening sphere.

You have independence. In this there are both danger and power, but as the power is commanded to good ends, the danger is averted.

You have heroism. But learn what real heroism is. Dare to do the right: and this God-given heroism will carry you safely through many a hard place in life.

You have enthusiasm. Use that overflowing enthusiasm to carry you over and through obstacles and difficulties in life and to make you  more than a conqueror through Him that loved you.

You have faith. William Carey challenged the church to a larger faith and his prophetic appeal is an epitome of the spirit of youth: “Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.”

And last, you have opportunity. OPPORTUNITY. The world lies before you. Every avenue of life is open before you. Step into every legitimate opening, and may you make the very utmost of your lives and your opportunities.

A.    T. Rowe

This book should be placed in the hands of every young person who is trying to locate his proper place in life. Practical advice from one who has made a success himself and knows how to point the way to others.