Duties of Young WomenG. W. Briggs, 1848 - 218 páginas |
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... obligations which per- tain to their peculiar position . It is of this position , especially as affected by Christianity , that I shall speak in the present discourse . There has been much discussion as to the - station.
... obligations which per- tain to their peculiar position . It is of this position , especially as affected by Christianity , that I shall speak in the present discourse . There has been much discussion as to the - station.
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... Christianity , she is no longer considered a slave , a toy , or a divin- ity ; but the equal as well as the companion of man . But it is asked , In what does this equality consist ? For instance , is not woman the intellectual compeer ...
... Christianity , she is no longer considered a slave , a toy , or a divin- ity ; but the equal as well as the companion of man . But it is asked , In what does this equality consist ? For instance , is not woman the intellectual compeer ...
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... Christianity . Christi- anity is peculiarly the religion of the affections and here let me say that by " the affections " I do not mean the blind workings of sentiment , but the whole nature of man - his reason , his conscience , his ...
... Christianity . Christi- anity is peculiarly the religion of the affections and here let me say that by " the affections " I do not mean the blind workings of sentiment , but the whole nature of man - his reason , his conscience , his ...
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... Christ came to shed the light and the power of a divine - life , to substitute justice for fraud , love for hatred ... Christianity in the world , will love , justice , reason , become exalted , and the sphere of their influence en ...
... Christ came to shed the light and the power of a divine - life , to substitute justice for fraud , love for hatred ... Christianity in the world , will love , justice , reason , become exalted , and the sphere of their influence en ...
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... Christianity prevails , woman will not have to abandon her sphere in order to assume a position in the world , but her sphere will extend out into that wide domain where violence , and hate , and fraud have so long reigned . The ...
... Christianity prevails , woman will not have to abandon her sphere in order to assume a position in the world , but her sphere will extend out into that wide domain where violence , and hate , and fraud have so long reigned . The ...
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Página 43 - 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 orna-ment of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
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 - 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 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 5 - 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.
Página 198 - And she went and sat her down over against him a good way off, as it were a bow-shot : for she said, Let me not see the death of the child. And she sat over against him, and lifted up her voice and wept.
Página 101 - I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting ; in like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety, not with broidered hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array, but (which becometh women professing godliness,) with good works.