TO A YOUNG MAN UPON LEAVING HOME

Only a short word to wish you every needed blessing you may require in your new kind of life due to start soon.

“By the right way” He led His ancient people though it was not the easiest nor the nearest to their destination appointed: but it proved to be right.

I cannot doubt that infinite wisdom knows your very best path and infinite power will bring it about.

Aunt and I just so much wish to say to you—”God Himself be with you and protect you against all forms of evil and at the end of your two years’ service (if we are permitted to be alive then) hear you say “It has been the right way in every respect for me.”