All our States have laws which prohibit the hunting of game at
certain times specified and by given methods. The greater part
of the year is close time for shooting most kinds of animals and
birds. The wild beasts which are to be followed for sport need
opportunity to increase and grow, and if left to the whim of
individuals would be exterminated. As there are prohibitions to
prevent the extinction of the young animals, so there needs to
be a close time on character, when we do not allow ourselves to
indulge in things which excite our nerves and draw our strength
from our bodies and minds. We check our reading, and are careful
of sleep and food and exercise.--“Monday Club, Sermons on the
International Sunday-school Lessons for 1904.”
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=Second Thought=--See REPENTANCE.
=Secrecy in Sin=--See HYPOCRISY.
=Secret Service Disclosures=--See CRIMINALS, TRACING.