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“ This, my dear boys, explains all that Daniel did, and all that Daniel became;—this is the root of the matter, it was this “purpose in his heart,” carried out, that made him good and great: he purposed in his heart that he should not sin.
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Most boys are fond of laying plans—they have many purposes for the future. I remember often at school we used to talk of what we would be, what we would do, when we were men. ”

“ Henry was, and though he had been two years shorter time at Latin than the other boys of the class, it was he whose name stood first on the list, when Henry stood third. He had no tutor at home to help him; he had far to walk to the class; and his time for his lessons was shortened by duties he had to do at home. Still James succeeded, because he had a purpose in his heart,—he did not think about it,—he did not speak about his purpose, but he did it!
Which of these three boys was likest Daniel? Which of these boys is likest to you? A purpose in the heart is like a spring of water ”

“ In what was Daniel an example to the young?
In his early piety. It grew in a situation where it had no advantages, and many difficulties to overcome. He showed his obedience to God’s law—temperance—amiability—diligence in his studies. ”