Duties of Young WomenG. W. Briggs, 1848 - 218 páginas |
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... excellences , for both were the friends of Jesus ; but each represented a pecu- liar order of virtues . The one manifested that practical disposition which mingles intensely J with the realities of life , and readily lays hold DUTY . 109.
... excellences , for both were the friends of Jesus ; but each represented a pecu- liar order of virtues . The one manifested that practical disposition which mingles intensely J with the realities of life , and readily lays hold DUTY . 109.
Página 110
... before her in a beau- tiful order , and each in its season . But after all , her practical labors do not chiefly attract us , because she is herself so excellent . We unseen . do not so much notice her action , 110 DUTIES OF YOUNG WOMEN .
... before her in a beau- tiful order , and each in its season . But after all , her practical labors do not chiefly attract us , because she is herself so excellent . We unseen . do not so much notice her action , 110 DUTIES OF YOUNG WOMEN .
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... practical obligations of life than one who belongs to the other class . I now add , that she will be better prepared for those obligations . She will recognize their sanctions ; she will know why they should be performed , and their ...
... practical obligations of life than one who belongs to the other class . I now add , that she will be better prepared for those obligations . She will recognize their sanctions ; she will know why they should be performed , and their ...
Página 115
... practical duties , but she hardly knows why she does them . She has the bustle of service , but not the directing consciousness and steady aim of true action ; and often these labors fall like a tangled web about her feet- a web of many ...
... practical duties , but she hardly knows why she does them . She has the bustle of service , but not the directing consciousness and steady aim of true action ; and often these labors fall like a tangled web about her feet- a web of many ...
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... practical duties of life . But how often will instances occur , when con- science will draw one way , and interest an- other ; and then how are they embarrassed ! Moreover , hastily snatching at everything that promises them good , they ...
... practical duties of life . But how often will instances occur , when con- science will draw one way , and interest an- other ; and then how are they embarrassed ! Moreover , hastily snatching at everything that promises them good , they ...
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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.