Woman the glory of the manThomas Richardson and Son, 1856 - 204 pages |
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... principles . From inorganic nature to orga- nic life , and then to sentient existence , there is improvement seen in the order of advancement - not improvement in the sense of previous imperfection , but in 2 RULES AND NOT EXCEPTIONS .
... principles . From inorganic nature to orga- nic life , and then to sentient existence , there is improvement seen in the order of advancement - not improvement in the sense of previous imperfection , but in 2 RULES AND NOT EXCEPTIONS .
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... chaos , immediately before the present state of things was the result of pre- viously existing means , to prepare for the advance- * Appendix A. ment and improvement to be seen in the series of THE BEGINNING . 3 APPENDIX,
... chaos , immediately before the present state of things was the result of pre- viously existing means , to prepare for the advance- * Appendix A. ment and improvement to be seen in the series of THE BEGINNING . 3 APPENDIX,
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... seen in a new creation , or in a number of such hereafter , it is impossible to say ; but a form more fair , a constitution more complete , a life — if virtue be its basis - more useful ; a mission - if religion be its aim - more holy ...
... seen in a new creation , or in a number of such hereafter , it is impossible to say ; but a form more fair , a constitution more complete , a life — if virtue be its basis - more useful ; a mission - if religion be its aim - more holy ...
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... seen throughout the work of each day , so far as each day went ; but at the same time the result of each advancing day rose to a higher degree of com- parative worth , so that each preceding day became auxiliary to each of the ...
... seen throughout the work of each day , so far as each day went ; but at the same time the result of each advancing day rose to a higher degree of com- parative worth , so that each preceding day became auxiliary to each of the ...
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... seen , the Creator's observa- tory . The fifth projection served as a resting - place for the feathered tribes ; the world's aviary . On the sixth and last day of this construction of the living temple , the servants of the world came ...
... seen , the Creator's observa- tory . The fifth projection served as a resting - place for the feathered tribes ; the world's aviary . On the sixth and last day of this construction of the living temple , the servants of the world came ...
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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.