2. My Brother's Keeper

MY BROTHER’S KEEPER by James Alexander Letters from James Alexander (1804—1859) to his younger brother, on the virtues and vices, the duties and dangers of youth.

01 Reading the Scriptures 02 Gratitude to Parents 03 Life is Short

04 Vacations

05 Amusements 06 Bodily Exercise

07 Early Rising 08 The Habit of Diligence 09 Learning Something Every Hour 10 Three Self-taught Scotch Lads 11 Formation of Habits 12 Dangers of Evil Companions

13 Friendships

14 Good Example 15 Truth and Falsehood 16 Manly Independence

17 False Shame 18 Evil Speaking

19 Benevolence 20 Secret Prayer 21 The Great Concern