I wish that you could know how many prayers they send up, day after day, that your school life may be more and more successful as one day succeeds another, that you may grow to be successful, studious, strong men and women, who will reflect credit upon yourselves and honour upon your families.
He conveys the idea that parents are constantly praying for their children's success in school and life.
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Ever since I have been old enough to think for myself, I have entertained the idea that, notwithstanding the cruel wrongs inflicted upon us, the black man got nearly as much out of slavery as the white man did.
From the time that I can remember anything, almost every day of my life had been occupied in some kind of labour; though I think I would now be a more useful man if I had had time for sports.
Before the end of the year, I think I began learning that those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.
When they saw that I was not afraid or ashamed to work, they began to assist with more enthusiasm.