In an old book we find the following alphabetical list of the evils produced by alcoholic drinks: They Allure from the paths of piety, Banish domestic happiness, Create unnatural thirst, Derange the intellect, Enlarge the borders of wickedness, Fill the prisons, Generate the vilest propensities, Hinder the prospect of the blessed Gospel, Inflame the passions, Jump into pits of depression, Kindle the flame of strife, Laugh at sin, Murder the soul, Nerve the assassin's arm, Oppress the poor and needy, Poison the body, Quench holy desires, Rage with Satanic violence, Scoff at true religion, Trouble the Church of Christ, Unnerve the philosophers, Vitiate the blood, Work discord in families, Yield a harvest of woes, Zealously affect evil things.