Observations on the Importance of Female Education and Maternal Instruction with Their Beneficial Influence on Society: Designed to be Used as a Class Book. By a Mother ... to which is Added an Appendix Containing Brief Hints to Parents, on the Subject of Education, and Hints to Young People on the Duties of Civil Life |
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... fear him . " At another time ; " Bless the Lord , O my soul ! and for- get not his benefits . " In the Revelations , it is recorded by John in the name of the Most High , " I will give to him that is athirst , of the fountain of life ...
... fear him . " At another time ; " Bless the Lord , O my soul ! and for- get not his benefits . " In the Revelations , it is recorded by John in the name of the Most High , " I will give to him that is athirst , of the fountain of life ...
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... fear , which cannot be spoken to without a blush , that I wish to cultivate , but that suavity of manners , and that propriety of behaviour , which manifest . a mind above those absurdities , which for want of proper attention , so ...
... fear , which cannot be spoken to without a blush , that I wish to cultivate , but that suavity of manners , and that propriety of behaviour , which manifest . a mind above those absurdities , which for want of proper attention , so ...
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... fear of losing respect or right authority , by freedom and familiarity : It is by that we gain their confidence , and thus learn to know , and to correct their faults . Pure affection is so directed to the happiness of the child , that ...
... fear of losing respect or right authority , by freedom and familiarity : It is by that we gain their confidence , and thus learn to know , and to correct their faults . Pure affection is so directed to the happiness of the child , that ...
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... fear produced by severe treatment . For where the dread of punishment predominates , the disposition is generally artful . Fear , which is the effect of se- verity , prompts children , not so much to avoid faults , as to elude detection ...
... fear produced by severe treatment . For where the dread of punishment predominates , the disposition is generally artful . Fear , which is the effect of se- verity , prompts children , not so much to avoid faults , as to elude detection ...
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... . This sort of government , if government it may be called , tends alike to dis- courage , and to produce contempt . Children that are trained up under severe disci- pline , however much they fear their parents , do 7.
... . This sort of government , if government it may be called , tends alike to dis- courage , and to produce contempt . Children that are trained up under severe disci- pline , however much they fear their parents , do 7.
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Page 37 - When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
Page 10 - 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.
Page 10 - Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Page 2 - IDE, of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit : " Inductive Grammar, designed for beginners. By an Instructer." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States...
Page 26 - If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? And if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door.
Page 12 - But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.
Page 23 - ... to do unto all men as we would they should do unto us...
Page 2 - In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride : but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Page 38 - ... for his servants. The place where I sat, and the sweetness that attended my mind, remain fresh in my memory. This, and the like gracious visitations, had...