Amusements! Letters on Practical Subjects to a Daughter.
"Welcome back. In 1831, New England pastor William Buell Sprague published Letters on Practical Subjects to a Daughter—a collection of pastoral counsel written to guide young women through the moral and social landscapes of early 19th-century America. In Letter 15, titled simply Amusements, Sprague tackles a question that resonated as strongly then as it does today: How should a Christian navigate leisure, entertainment, and public recreation without compromising conscience or spiritual growth? Here now is Amusements, by William Buell Sprague."
28 Oct 2026
Self-Government
In his classic 1822 volume, Letters on Practical Subjects to a Daughter, New England pastor and biographer William Buell Sprague addressed the vital foundation of personal character: self-government. In this letter, Sprague reminds us that mastering one's own temper, thoughts, and passions is not merely a social virtue, but the key to inner peace and lasting usefulness. Here now is the letter on Self-Government, written by William Buell Sprague."
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