History of the Society for promoting female education in the East1847 - 292 sivua |
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Sivu 139 - And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire : and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.
Sivu 232 - WHEN the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them. The Lord hath done great things for us ; whereof we are glad.
Sivu 23 - Let us hope that the day is approaching when " the knowledge of the Lord shall cover the earth as the waters cover the sea.
Sivu 176 - Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
Sivu 276 - III. In the schools connected with this Society, the end chiefly kept in view shall be to bring the pupils to an acquaintance with Scripture truth, and to a belief in Christ as their Saviour; all other useful knowledge which circumstances may render desirable being at the same time imparted. IV. The business of the Society shall be conducted by a Committee, consisting, besides the President and Vice-Presidents, of twenty-four ladies (two of whom shall every year vacate their places), a Treasurer,...
Sivu 100 - In instructing the mind and the body in those innocent, useful, and varied occupations, which are the peculiar enjoyment of females, we enable them to escape those dangers and misfortunes which are induced by the disorders of ignorance and idleness. Habits of industry, cleanliness, order, and economy, by increasing domestic happiness, will not only tend to make us better beings, but will also secure to our children that maternal education, which is, perhaps, the most important provision which can...
Sivu 274 - Wives, who are happy in the affectionate esteem of your husbands — mothers, who enjoy your children's reverence and gratitude — children, who have been blest by a mother's example and a mother's care — sisters, who have found in brothers your warmest friends — Christian women, who feel that you can lend to society its charm, and receive from it a loyal courtesy in return — protected, honoured, and loved — impart your blessings to those who are miserable, because they are without them.
Sivu 275 - I. The object of this Society shall be the establishment and superintendence of schools in the East, where favourable opportunities are presented — the selection and preparation in this country of pious and well-educated persons to go out as superintendents — and the training and encouragement of subordinate native teachers. II. The requisite funds shall be raised, as in other institutions, by annual subscriptions, donations, and all other advisable methods.