Duties of Young WomenG. W. Briggs, 1850 - 218 páginas |
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... a tool , smothering the life of devotion with the dry husks of cer- emony , and wielding its sacred influence with a covetous and bloody hand . And much of what men call " civilization " has been a cov- 18 DUTIES OF YOUNG WOMEN .
... a tool , smothering the life of devotion with the dry husks of cer- emony , and wielding its sacred influence with a covetous and bloody hand . And much of what men call " civilization " has been a cov- 18 DUTIES OF YOUNG WOMEN .
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... sacred allegiance . In reference to that we perform every act , for that we sacrifice all things else . - It is needless to say how imperfect is all character without this broad and vital principle . Ignorance thus becomes wedded to ...
... sacred allegiance . In reference to that we perform every act , for that we sacrifice all things else . - It is needless to say how imperfect is all character without this broad and vital principle . Ignorance thus becomes wedded to ...
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... a moral and religious agent . It touches our best feelings , rebukes our sins , and confirms our virtues . It is the natural advocate of freedom , peace , and O every sacred work . It is the best expression of ACCOMPLISHMENTS . 75.
... a moral and religious agent . It touches our best feelings , rebukes our sins , and confirms our virtues . It is the natural advocate of freedom , peace , and O every sacred work . It is the best expression of ACCOMPLISHMENTS . 75.
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Edwin Hubbell Chapin. every sacred work . It is the best expression of faith and prayer . It moves like a magnetic current over our souls , and suggests our mys- terious kindred with higher realities . Surely , then , she who devotes a ...
Edwin Hubbell Chapin. every sacred work . It is the best expression of faith and prayer . It moves like a magnetic current over our souls , and suggests our mys- terious kindred with higher realities . Surely , then , she who devotes a ...
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... sacred seasons intruded upon ; then it is but clinching a truism to say that novel- reading is most pernicious and wicked . In the first place , there are but few novels that deserve the exception for which I have con- tended . Most of ...
... sacred seasons intruded upon ; then it is but clinching a truism to say that novel- reading is most pernicious and wicked . In the first place , there are but few novels that deserve the exception for which I have con- tended . Most of ...
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Página 197 - And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar ? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is. Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation.
Página 102 - Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel ; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Página 6 - She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Página 195 - She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
Página 107 - And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things : but one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Página 6 - Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
Página 186 - I have nowhere seen women occupying a loftier position; and if I were asked, now that I am drawing to the close of this work, in which I have spoken of so many important things done by the Americans, to what the singular prosperity and growing strength of that people ought mainly to be attributed, I should reply...
Página 173 - In all my wanderings round this world of care, In all my griefs - and God has given my share I still had hopes my latest hours to crown, Amidst these humble bowers to lay me down; To husband out life's taper at the close, And keep the flame from wasting by repose.
Página 7 - When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son ! . Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.