[1] The judicious mother, however fond of her infant son, will not desire him to understand this sentiment.
[2] The boy alluded to in this instance, is supposed not to be within hearing of the song.
[3] This process, by the way, is often performed so roughly as to occasion no inconsiderable pain.
[4] This must of course be understood as the language of affectionate solicitude, and not as the expression of peevishness or ill natured censure.
[5] The thoughts contained in this song may suggest a profitable method of teaching the doctrines of native depravity; and salvation through a bleeding Savior. The pure example of Christ also, when frequently presented to the infantile mind, operates as a powerful restraint.
[6] In connexion with this song, the ten commandments may be recited, in such a manner as to show their meaning, and illustrate the thoughts contained in the hymn.
[7] This is an excellent lesson for children who are prone to be talkative; especially those who have a little advanced beyond the period of early infancy.
[8] Great care should here be taken, that the sounds of the SCALE are accurately tuned; and that the suggestions given in the song, in reference to the formation of the voice, be successfully reduced to practice.
[9] The slurs are applied chiefly to the second stanza.