THOU SHALT HONOUR THY FATHER AND THY MOTHER, THAT THY DAYS MAY BE PROLONGED.
Remark.—Whoever disobeys his parents breaks this command.
The Hymn says:—
History records that Shun honoured his parents to the end of his days,
Causing them to experience the intensest pleasure and delight:
August Heaven will abundantly reward all who act thus,
And do not disappoint the expectation of the authors of their being.
THE SIXTH COMMAND.
THOU SHALT NOT KILL OR INJURE MEN.
Remark.—He who kills another kills himself, and he who injures another injures himself. Whoever does either of these breaks the above command.
The Hymn says:—
The whole world is one family, and all men are brethren,
How can they be permitted to kill and destroy one another?
The outward form and the inward principle are both conferred by Heaven:
Allow every one, then, to enjoy the ease and comfort which he desires.