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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... Titus 2 : 6. 72 : LECTURE V. To Young Ladies-- Showing how they may Excel in Virtue . Many daughters have done virtuously , but thou excellest them all . Prov . 31 : 29 . 9.0 LECTURE VI . Reciprocal Duties of Parents and Children .
... Titus 2 : 6. 72 : LECTURE V. To Young Ladies-- Showing how they may Excel in Virtue . Many daughters have done virtuously , but thou excellest them all . Prov . 31 : 29 . 9.0 LECTURE VI . Reciprocal Duties of Parents and Children .
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... and assist the feeble to walk in the path of virtue ; and enable the foolish to tread in the ways of wisdom , which are pleasantness and peace .. D. D. S. TO THE FIRST UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY , IN THE CITY OF 14 INTRODUCTION .
... and assist the feeble to walk in the path of virtue ; and enable the foolish to tread in the ways of wisdom , which are pleasantness and peace .. D. D. S. TO THE FIRST UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY , IN THE CITY OF 14 INTRODUCTION .
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... and assist the feeble to walk in the path of virtue ; and enable the foolish to tread in the ways of wisdom , which are pleasantness and peace .. D. D. S. TO THE FIRST UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY , IN THE CITY OF 14 INTRODUCTION .
... and assist the feeble to walk in the path of virtue ; and enable the foolish to tread in the ways of wisdom , which are pleasantness and peace .. D. D. S. TO THE FIRST UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY , IN THE CITY OF 14 INTRODUCTION .
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... virtue and happiness , but is productive of ruinous consequences to mankind -- this should be known , that the young and unsuspect- ing may be kept from its evils , and saved from the labor of seeking , without success , a space for ...
... virtue and happiness , but is productive of ruinous consequences to mankind -- this should be known , that the young and unsuspect- ing may be kept from its evils , and saved from the labor of seeking , without success , a space for ...
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... VIRTUE AND HOLINESS ON EARTH . IT IS THE HANDMAID OF RELIGION , AND AN EFFICIENT AUXILIARY IN THE CAUSE OF GENUINE MO- RALITY . - I. In all virtuous nations , it has been strictly ob- served ; and domestic and national prosperity , have ...
... VIRTUE AND HOLINESS ON EARTH . IT IS THE HANDMAID OF RELIGION , AND AN EFFICIENT AUXILIARY IN THE CAUSE OF GENUINE MO- RALITY . - I. In all virtuous nations , it has been strictly ob- served ; and domestic and national prosperity , have ...
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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