Word: safeguard
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...life. His danger is that of the man who had driven out one devil and had swept and garnished the house but, though free from crime, no life was in the dwelling and it was seized again by more evil than before. Activity is the true safeguard. Let the man who thinks he does not sin take heed lest he fall. The empty house must be filled and if not with life then with destruction. Duty done at its first appearance gives new strength and knowledge for the next opportunity. It may not be done wisely or well...