Woman the glory of the manThomas Richardson and Son, 1856 - 204 pages |
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... appearance was to him the moment of breath- less admiration . When first his eyes looked up to her , he felt , and saw , and recognised , in the beauty dwelling there , the glory of his existence . She was then the glory of the man ...
... appearance was to him the moment of breath- less admiration . When first his eyes looked up to her , he felt , and saw , and recognised , in the beauty dwelling there , the glory of his existence . She was then the glory of the man ...
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... appearance the wheels with their motions may be , would be too formidable a task for any one encompassed with such a thing as frail humanity . Woman is what may be called a miraculous crea- ture , with miraculous powers over men ; and ...
... appearance the wheels with their motions may be , would be too formidable a task for any one encompassed with such a thing as frail humanity . Woman is what may be called a miraculous crea- ture , with miraculous powers over men ; and ...
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... such , name the price in the same way they do for any piece of household furni- ture , the thing would have the appearance of * Kidd † Gen. iii . 19. John xvi . 21 . honesty ; but to assume sentiment , or affection , WOMAN AT HOME . 31.
... such , name the price in the same way they do for any piece of household furni- ture , the thing would have the appearance of * Kidd † Gen. iii . 19. John xvi . 21 . honesty ; but to assume sentiment , or affection , WOMAN AT HOME . 31.
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... appearance needed no lengthened explanation . How long a time elapsed before the wool , attached to the skins , was used for broad cloth it is hard to say . The loom is one of ancient date , who can say how ancient , and woman's skill ...
... appearance needed no lengthened explanation . How long a time elapsed before the wool , attached to the skins , was used for broad cloth it is hard to say . The loom is one of ancient date , who can say how ancient , and woman's skill ...
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... appearance of snowdrops , crocus and primrose , calls up some lighter tints , less winterly than hitherto , in the female dress . In summer months when fields are gay and gardens bloom , the season has but to touch with her wand the ...
... appearance of snowdrops , crocus and primrose , calls up some lighter tints , less winterly than hitherto , in the female dress . In summer months when fields are gay and gardens bloom , the season has but to touch with her wand the ...
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Page 146 - An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign ; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: for as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly, so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
Page 26 - She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Page 189 - Then spake the woman whose the living child was unto the king, for her bowels yearned upon her son, and she said, 0 my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it.
Page 25 - 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 25 - She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it : with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
Page 25 - She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
Page 191 - I never addressed myself in the language of decency and friendship, without receiving a decent and friendly answer — with man it has often been otherwise.
Page 21 - In beauty, that of favour is more than that of colour, and that of decent and gracious motion more than that of favour.
Page 26 - She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed ; Her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, But thou excellest them all.
Page 203 - But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. For Adam was first formed then Eve. And Adam was not deceived ; but the woman, being deceived, was in the transgression ; notwithstanding she shall be saved in child-bearing, if they continue in faith, and charity, and holiness with sobriety.