True Womanhood: Memorials of Eliza HesselHamilton, Adams, and Company, 1859 - 317 pages |
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... blessing the work is again commended , in the hope that its perusal will stimulate many to aspire after " true womanhood . " DONCASTER , OCTOBER 21ST , 1859 . CONTENTS . CHAPTER I. The object of the work - iv PREFACE .
... blessing the work is again commended , in the hope that its perusal will stimulate many to aspire after " true womanhood . " DONCASTER , OCTOBER 21ST , 1859 . CONTENTS . CHAPTER I. The object of the work - iv PREFACE .
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... blessing - Remarks on the importance to the young of a religious training 47-60 CHAPTER IV . Spiritual experience - The right view of trials - The sadness caused by a review of a mis - spent life - The Colosseum in London- Marriage of ...
... blessing - Remarks on the importance to the young of a religious training 47-60 CHAPTER IV . Spiritual experience - The right view of trials - The sadness caused by a review of a mis - spent life - The Colosseum in London- Marriage of ...
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... bless the world . Miss Hessel's chief excellencies were such as lie within the reach of all . She owed much , doubtless , to original endowment , but more to self - culture . Few educa- ted persons were less indebted to preceptors . In ...
... bless the world . Miss Hessel's chief excellencies were such as lie within the reach of all . She owed much , doubtless , to original endowment , but more to self - culture . Few educa- ted persons were less indebted to preceptors . In ...
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... blessing ; and the survivor , the Rev. William Hessel , is at present occupying one of the most important positions in the Wesleyan church in Australia . Her father , Benjamin Hessel , was a man of strong mind and sterling moral ...
... blessing ; and the survivor , the Rev. William Hessel , is at present occupying one of the most important positions in the Wesleyan church in Australia . Her father , Benjamin Hessel , was a man of strong mind and sterling moral ...
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... blessings . Its non - performance may be attended with bitter consequences , and in after - life be followed with unavailing regret . There is one who de- mands all my sympathy and affection ; who as a wife and a mother , has discharged ...
... blessings . Its non - performance may be attended with bitter consequences , and in after - life be followed with unavailing regret . There is one who de- mands all my sympathy and affection ; who as a wife and a mother , has discharged ...
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Page 167 - Down the dark future, through long generations, The echoing sounds grow fainter and then cease; And like a bell, with solemn, sweet vibrations, I hear once more the voice of Christ say, "Peace !" Peace ! and no longer from its brazen portals The blast of War's great organ shakes the skies ! But beautiful as songs of the immortals, The holy melodies of love arise.
Page 1 - A countenance in which did meet Sweet records, promises as sweet; A creature not too bright or good For human nature's daily food, For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and smiles.
Page 166 - Were half the power, that fills the world with terror, Were half the wealth, bestowed on camps and courts, Given to redeem the human mind from error, There were no need of arsenals nor forts: The warrior's name would be a name abhorred!
Page 307 - For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
Page 281 - He looks abroad into the varied field Of nature, and though poor perhaps compared With those whose mansions glitter in his sight, Calls the delightful scenery all his own. His are the mountains, and the valleys his, And the resplendent rivers. His to enjoy With a propriety that none can feel, But who, with filial confidence inspired, Can lift to heaven an unpresumptuous eye, And smiling say —
Page 298 - Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting, get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her.
Page 52 - Just as I am — and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come.
Page 52 - JUST as I am, without one plea. But that thy blood was shed for me, And that thou bid'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God ! I come...
Page 118 - Have not I commanded thee ? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Page 102 - O the one life within us and abroad, Which meets all motion and becomes its soul, A light in sound, a sound-like power in light...