"This is a wonderful book by an early 19th century preacher in England encouraging fathers as they lead in their homes. Most of his writings had to do with the pastoral ministry; but this book is for fathers. The main tenet of the book is that the best gift fathers can give to their children is a godly upbringing in the fear and admonition of the Lord, firm but loving discipline to restrain evil in them, and to build a moral conscience into their children, so that even if God does not save them, their punishment will be less. 413 pages." (SDG).