Lectures on Domestic DutiesAuthor was a pastor of the Universalist Church and these lectures were given in 1836 before the First Universalist Society in Portland, Maine. |
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... desire to enjoy as much alone as possible ; and , therefore , do not wish others to partake of the same . The imprudence of these people is perfectly obvious and that they lack wisdom , is too palpable to require proof . If they have ...
... desire to enjoy as much alone as possible ; and , therefore , do not wish others to partake of the same . The imprudence of these people is perfectly obvious and that they lack wisdom , is too palpable to require proof . If they have ...
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... desire for it : and those who have remained in a state of celibacy until far advanced in life , have done it , either through disappointment , or because they were so particular , that they could not find one to suit them in every re ...
... desire for it : and those who have remained in a state of celibacy until far advanced in life , have done it , either through disappointment , or because they were so particular , that they could not find one to suit them in every re ...
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... desire of gain , so have I loved thee , with uncontaminated , and lasting affection . - It must be admitted by all , that youthful love , is more ardent , and devoted , than that of after years . Therefore , it is , that the parties do ...
... desire of gain , so have I loved thee , with uncontaminated , and lasting affection . - It must be admitted by all , that youthful love , is more ardent , and devoted , than that of after years . Therefore , it is , that the parties do ...
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... desire to roam abroad if he has this desire for roaming , which the unmar ried youth cultivates , it is kept in due subjection , by the objects which are dear to his heart . Refraining from the habit of going to and fro in the earth ...
... desire to roam abroad if he has this desire for roaming , which the unmar ried youth cultivates , it is kept in due subjection , by the objects which are dear to his heart . Refraining from the habit of going to and fro in the earth ...
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... before he knoweth it , it is folly and shame unto him . ' Let all your investigations be conducted under the influence of a desire to know the truth . The - - - truth can do you no harm ; but it ON DOMESTIC DUTIES . 77.
... before he knoweth it , it is folly and shame unto him . ' Let all your investigations be conducted under the influence of a desire to know the truth . The - - - truth can do you no harm ; but it ON DOMESTIC DUTIES . 77.
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Page 27 - wives submit yourselves to your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the Church; therefore, as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be subject to their own husbands in every thing. — Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ
Page 93 - bands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and
Page 65 - Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church; therefore, as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands, in every thing.
Page 27 - it should be holy, and without blemish. So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies: he that loveth his wife, loveth himself. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth it even as the Lord the church, for we are members of his body, of his flesh and bones. For this cause shall a man leave
Page 92 - Who can find a virtuous woman ? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safelytrust 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
Page 93 - 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 rise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praisetb
Page 27 - bones. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery; but I speak concerning Christ and his church.
Page 94 - them all. Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Page 39 - his reward. As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are children of the youth. Happy is the man, who hath his quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gates.
Page 136 - nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God. who giveth us all things richly to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; laying up for themselves a good foundation against the