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... give , they should do all they could to encourage that mainstay of our social system - that institution of God himself - the domestic system - the system under which the mother should be kept at home , there to learn and to exercise the ...
... give , they should do all they could to encourage that mainstay of our social system - that institution of God himself - the domestic system - the system under which the mother should be kept at home , there to learn and to exercise the ...
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... give me a good hope for joy hereafter . ' And what authority have you for be- lieving in this book ? ' This inquiry made me very anxious and prayerful to afford clear evidence , and to the best of my power I shewed the fulfilment of ...
... give me a good hope for joy hereafter . ' And what authority have you for be- lieving in this book ? ' This inquiry made me very anxious and prayerful to afford clear evidence , and to the best of my power I shewed the fulfilment of ...
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... give place to others . ' I replied , Every plant , tree , and flower , has its seed within itself , and must perish before vegetation can be renewed . A grain of wheat must be buried before our fields are covered with corn . God gives ...
... give place to others . ' I replied , Every plant , tree , and flower , has its seed within itself , and must perish before vegetation can be renewed . A grain of wheat must be buried before our fields are covered with corn . God gives ...
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... give place . The nearness of her relationship to the children , and her concern for the everlasting welfare of her domestics , will prompt her to make the sacrifice with all cheerfulness . 3. But whilst ample opportunities are afforded ...
... give place . The nearness of her relationship to the children , and her concern for the everlasting welfare of her domestics , will prompt her to make the sacrifice with all cheerfulness . 3. But whilst ample opportunities are afforded ...
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... give me so much for them , as ladies refuse to give him his price . ' ' Ladies , indeed ! ' exclaimed Mr. Mowbray , indig- nantly . They little think , when they are so merci- lessly hunting for bargains , how sadly they are diminishing ...
... give me so much for them , as ladies refuse to give him his price . ' ' Ladies , indeed ! ' exclaimed Mr. Mowbray , indig- nantly . They little think , when they are so merci- lessly hunting for bargains , how sadly they are diminishing ...
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Page 40 - It was said by one of the most extraordinary of men,* — who was, himself, as he avowed, principally indebted to maternal culture for the unexampled elevation to which he subsequently rose, — that " the future good or bad conduct of a child depends entirely on the mother.
Page 69 - The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers.
Page 87 - A little word in kindness spoken, A motion, or a tear, Has often healed the heart that's broken. And made a friend sincere. A word, a look, has crushed to earth Full many a budding flower : Which, had a smile but owned its birth. Would bless life's darkest hour. Then deem it not an idle thing A pleasant word to speak ; The face you wear, the thoughts you bring, A heart may heal or break.
Page 85 - Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me ; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.
Page 123 - To THE HONOURABLE THE COMMONS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, IN PARLIAMENT ASSEMBLED.
Page 47 - It is a frightful, but faithful picture; and when I have set it before you, / shall tell von whv—The effects of sin are not more plainly and fearfully displayed on any class of human beings, than on fallen and decayed prostitutes. Their character and appearance seem to be stamped with the indignation of Him whose laws they have violated, and whose counsels and reproofs they have despised. Every thing which formerly rendered them attractive is completely banished. Every feature appears altered in...
Page 87 - CM 1 A LITTLE word in kindness said, A motion, or a tear, Has often healed the heart that 's sad, And made a friend sincere. 2 A word, a look, has crushed to earth Full many a budding flower, Which, had a smile but owned its birth, Would bless life's darkest hour.
Page 124 - To the Right Honourable the Lords Spiritual and Temporal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland m Parliament assembled.
Page 45 - I work principally, madam,' replied the young woman, for the large lace shop in the street close by. That cap, madam, will only bring me 5s. when it is finished, and I have already spent nearly a day in making it, and the materials cost me 4s. 6d. Even this poor profit is to be reduced, for my employer told me last night he could not afford to give me so much for them, as ladies refuse to give him his price.
Page 48 - ... not sufficient to cover their nakedness, far less to protect them from the cold. Their clothes, if they have any, are seldom cleaned ; and, when the reader is informed that they are never changed, day nor night, for weeks or perhaps months together, he can form his own idea as to their comfort and appearance ; for it would be offensive to the feelings of humanity to attempt to describe them.