Duties of Young WomenG. W. Briggs, 1848 - 218 páginas |
Dentro del libro
Resultados 1-5 de 14
Página 27
... , that it is her office to reveal the secret power there is in love . The brightest lineaments of her charac- ter appear as the shadows of life grow darker . In hours of sickness , in homes of pain , POSITION OF WOMAN . 27.
... , that it is her office to reveal the secret power there is in love . The brightest lineaments of her charac- ter appear as the shadows of life grow darker . In hours of sickness , in homes of pain , POSITION OF WOMAN . 27.
Página 30
... That position is close by the cross , near to the Saviour , in intimate sympathy with his attri- butes . As that cross grows more and more prominent , it sheds increasing light upon her , and 30 DUTIES OF YOUNG WOMEN .
... That position is close by the cross , near to the Saviour , in intimate sympathy with his attri- butes . As that cross grows more and more prominent , it sheds increasing light upon her , and 30 DUTIES OF YOUNG WOMEN .
Página 73
... grow out of a ripe culture . This cul- ture is well , is essential , is the first thing to be attended to ; but it is better when refined into beauty , and expressed with elegance . It is well for the young woman to hold the distaff of ...
... grow out of a ripe culture . This cul- ture is well , is essential , is the first thing to be attended to ; but it is better when refined into beauty , and expressed with elegance . It is well for the young woman to hold the distaff of ...
Página 95
... grow pale with time ; even if tears and watching , and " the breath of care , " do not destroy it . Do not , then , make this beauty a boast , or an idol - do not set your heart upon it . Would you treasure up all your regards in a ...
... grow pale with time ; even if tears and watching , and " the breath of care , " do not destroy it . Do not , then , make this beauty a boast , or an idol - do not set your heart upon it . Would you treasure up all your regards in a ...
Página 126
... grows dim ; who that has seen such an one has not felt the loveliness and dignity of a true womanly ca- reer , controlled by the discipline of a spirit that has sat in humble teachableness at Jesus ' feet ? These are not sketches of ...
... grows dim ; who that has seen such an one has not felt the loveliness and dignity of a true womanly ca- reer , controlled by the discipline of a spirit that has sat in humble teachableness at Jesus ' feet ? These are not sketches of ...
Otras ediciones - Ver todas
Términos y frases comunes
accomplishments action adorn affections agency amid amusement asun beauty become bind blessed casuistries character cheer cherish child Chris Christian clothing comeliness communion consecrate consider course destiny dignity dili direct counsel discourse domestic dress earth ence evil exert faculties faith feel female influence frostwork GEORGE W grace hand heart holy human human agencies husband Idumea illustrate important influ intel irreligion labor law of kindness lect libertine light look marriage maternal relation ment merely mind mingle minister moral moral leper mother mould mouth with wisdom nature neglect ness obligations philanthropy polygamy posi prayer PROVERBS 31 quiet earth rebuke refined religion religious rienced sacred sanction selfishness sensual sentiment shattered spirit social society sorbed sorrow soul speak sphere of home spirit of duty surely sympathy things thought tion toil touch trial true truth ture urge vanity vice virtue wife woman's influence words young woman
Pasajes populares
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.