Strictures on the Modern System of Female Education: With a View of the Principles and Conduct Prevalent Among Women of Rank and Fortune, Bind 2A. Strahan, 1801 |
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Side 14
... pleasure , is fubverfive of her delicacy as a woman , and contrary to the spirit of a Chriftian . Study , therefore , is to be confidered as the means of ftrengthening the mind , and of fitting it for higher duties , just as exer- cife ...
... pleasure , is fubverfive of her delicacy as a woman , and contrary to the spirit of a Chriftian . Study , therefore , is to be confidered as the means of ftrengthening the mind , and of fitting it for higher duties , just as exer- cife ...
Side 15
... pleasure and for fame , without any defign of devoting the more enlarged and invigorated mind to the glory of the Giver . But there is one human confideration which would perhaps more effectually tend to damp in an aspiring woman the ...
... pleasure and for fame , without any defign of devoting the more enlarged and invigorated mind to the glory of the Giver . But there is one human confideration which would perhaps more effectually tend to damp in an aspiring woman the ...
Side 58
... informed breaks out even in those triflers who will not fpare time . from their pleasurable pursuits fufficient for acquiring that knowledge , of which , how- ever , the reputation is fo defirable . A little ever , 58 CONVERSATION .
... informed breaks out even in those triflers who will not fpare time . from their pleasurable pursuits fufficient for acquiring that knowledge , of which , how- ever , the reputation is fo defirable . A little ever , 58 CONVERSATION .
Side 90
... by no temptation , can have nothing to ex- tenuate it ; which , caufing no emotion , can have nothing to recommend it , unless it be the pleasure of the fin . Among If Among the deep , but lefs obvious mif- chiefs 90 CONVERSATION ,
... by no temptation , can have nothing to ex- tenuate it ; which , caufing no emotion , can have nothing to recommend it , unless it be the pleasure of the fin . Among If Among the deep , but lefs obvious mif- chiefs 90 CONVERSATION ,
Side 102
... pleasure of being thought amiable by ftrangers , may be too dearly purchased , if it be purchased at the expence of truth and fimplicity : re- member , that Simplicity is the first charm in manner , as Truth is in mind ; and could Truth ...
... pleasure of being thought amiable by ftrangers , may be too dearly purchased , if it be purchased at the expence of truth and fimplicity : re- member , that Simplicity is the first charm in manner , as Truth is in mind ; and could Truth ...
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Side 255 - Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
Side 255 - And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me ; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.
Side 274 - Verily, verily I fay unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot fee the kingdom of God.
Side 232 - Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours ; And ask them, what report they bore to heaven : And how they might have borne more welcome news.
Side 193 - So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Side 255 - man that he should be clean ? And he that is born of a woman, " that he should be righteous ? Behold he putteth no trust in his " saints ; yea the heavens are not clean in his sight.
Side 139 - Give alms of thy goods, and never turn thy face from any poor man ; and then the face of the Lord shall not be turned away from thee.
Side 301 - Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard : I cry aloud, but there is no judgment.
Side 255 - And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true ; and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Side 277 - Behold, I ftand at the door, and knock : if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will fup with him, and he with me...