A Practical Directory for Young Christian Females | Page 2

Periods of the History of the Church, 52 Take notice what Period you are reading, 53 Inquire what Doctrine or Principle is taught, recognized, illustrated, or enforced, 53 Note the Promises and Predictions, 53 Take Notes, 53 Read the Gospel to study the Character of Christ, 53 Things to be observed in Sacred History and Biography, 54 Poetic and Didactic Parts of the Bible, 55 The Prophecies, 55
LETTER V.
Prayer and Fasting, 57
Duty of Prayer, 57 Prayer defined, 58 Examples, 59 The Lord's Prayer; its Use, 59 The Power of Prayer, 60 The Promises, 61 The Promises exemplified, 61 The Arians. Francke. Dr. West, 63 The Slave liberated by Prayer, 64 Asking amiss, 64 We must desire the Things we ask, for the Glory of God, 65
We must ask,--
For Things agreeable to the Will of God, 65 In Faith, 66 With Humble Submission, 67
Practical Hints, 67
1. Maintain a Constant Spirit of Prayer, 67 2. Observe Stated and Regular Seasons of Prayer, 68 3. Observe Special Seasons of Prayer, 71 Fasting, 72 4. Preparation of Heart, 74 5. Persevere in Prayer, 74
LETTER VI.
Temptation, 76
Existence of the Devil, 76 His Character, 76 1. He is Powerful, 77 His Power limited, 77 Why he is permitted to exercise Power, 77 2. He has much Knowledge, 78 3. He is Wicked, 78 4. He is Crafty, Deceitful, and Treacherous, 78 5. He is a Liar, 78 6. He is Malicious, 79 The Devices of Satan, 79 He suits his Temptations to our Circumstances, 80 Impulses to be tried by the Word of God, 81 Subtlety of Satan, 82 Temptations from the World, 82 From our own Hearts, 82 The Heart a Castle, 83 We must set a Watch, 83 The Double Watch, 83 Watch unto Prayer, 83 Watch in Prayer, 84 Watch on the Mount, 84 Watch in Despondency, 84 Watch when Cheerful, 84 Watch in Prosperity, 85 Watch in Adversity, 85 Watch over the Tongue, 85 Watch when doing Good, 85 Watch against Besetting Sins, 85 Watch over the Imagination, 85
LETTER VII.
Self-Denial, 86
Nature and Consequences of Selfishness, 87 The Selfish Principle surrendered, 87 Self-Denial defined and applied, 89 Essential to Christian Character, 89 Christ's Example, 89 A Caution, 90
LETTER VIII.
Public and Social Worship, and Sabbath Employments, 90
Duty of Public Worship, 91 Example of "Holy Men of Old," 91 Of Christ and the Apostles, 91 Public Worship an Imperative Duty, 93 Sin and Danger of neglecting it, 94 Attend the stated Ministry of your Pastor, 95 Be Punctual at Church, 96 Go with Preparation of Heart, 96 Deportment in the House of God, 97 Singing. Prayer. Wandering Thoughts, 97 Take heed how you hear, 98 Ambassadors. The Check Book, 98 The Noble Bereans, 99 Fault-Finding, 99 Self-Application, 100 Hearing for Others, 100 Hear with a Prayerful Frame, 100 Remember and Practise what you hear, 100 Meetings for Social Prayer, 100 Be governed by Principle, 101 Female Prayer Meetings, 101 The Sabbath-school, 102 Three Requisites, 102 Hints on Sabbath-school Instruction, 103 Skill in Teaching, 103 Study the Juvenile Mind, 104 Use Helps, 104 Aim at drawing out the Minds of Children, 104 Catechising, 105 Dependence, 105 Let your own Heart be affected, 105 Personal Application, 105 Earnestly seek God's Blessing, 106 Private Sabbath Duties, 106 Spend much Time in your Closet, 107 Spend none in seeking Ease or Pleasure, 107 Watch over your Thoughts, 107 Set a Guard over your Lips, 108
LETTER IX.
Meditation, 108
1. Its Importance, 109 2. Time and Manner of, 109 3. Subjects of Meditation, 111
SUBJECTS PROPOSED AND ARRANGED.
I. Character and Attributes of God, 112
1. Self Existence, 112 2. Eternity and Immortality, 112 3. Omnipresence and Omniscience, 113 4. Omnipotence and Independence, 113 5. Benevolence, 114 6. Justice, 114 7. Truth, 115 8. Mercy, 116 9. Wisdom, 116
II. Doctrines, 117
1. Decrees of God, 117 2. Sovereignty of God, 118 3. Human Depravity, 118 4. Regeneration, 119 5. Condition of Fallen Man, 119 6. Plan of Redemption, 119 7. Justification, 119 8. Adoption, 120 9. Sanctification, 120 10. Death, 120 11. Heaven, 121 12. The Resurrection, 121 13. The Judgment, 121 14. The World of Woe, 122
III. Character of Christ, 122
IV. Names and Offices of Christ, 124
1. Saviour, 124 2. Redeemer, 124 3. Prophet, 124 4. Priest, 124 5. King, 124 6. Mediator, 125 7. Advocate, and Intercessor, 125 8. Friend, 126 9. Elder Brother, 126 10. Husband, 126
V. The Christian Graces, 126
1. Faith, 126 2. Hope, 126 3. Charity or Love, 127 4. Joy, 127 5. Peace, 127 6. Brotherly Kindness, 127 7. Humility, 127 8. Patience, 127 9. Long-suffering, 128 10. A Forgiving Temper, 128 11. Meekness, 128 12. Gentleness, 128 13. Temperance, 128 14. Virtue or Moral Courage, 128
LETTER X.
The Preservation of Health, 129
Connection of Health and Usefulness, 129 Duty of Preserving Health, 130 Physiology. Habits, 131 Influence of Ladies, 131
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