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Literary
June 17, 1841
Watchman Of The South
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
An address to men urging them to fulfill their roles as heads of households by living according to Christian principles, training children in faith, treating servants justly, and maintaining purity, viewing the family as a sacred congregation and church.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
SCENE OF USEFULNESS.
"You long to be useful" says Mr. Jay; and why are you not? Can you want either opportunity or materials; you, who are placed at the head of families; you who are required to rule well your own households: to dwell with your wives, according to knowledge: to train up your children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, to behave towards your servants, as remembering that you have also a Master in heaven? Behold O man of God, a congregation sacred and attentive, committed to thy trust. Behold a flock, whom you may feed with knowledge and understanding, and before whom you may walk as an example, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Behold a Church in thy house. Behold an altar on which to offer the morning and evening sacrifice of prayer and of praise.
"You long to be useful" says Mr. Jay; and why are you not? Can you want either opportunity or materials; you, who are placed at the head of families; you who are required to rule well your own households: to dwell with your wives, according to knowledge: to train up your children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, to behave towards your servants, as remembering that you have also a Master in heaven? Behold O man of God, a congregation sacred and attentive, committed to thy trust. Behold a flock, whom you may feed with knowledge and understanding, and before whom you may walk as an example, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Behold a Church in thy house. Behold an altar on which to offer the morning and evening sacrifice of prayer and of praise.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Religious
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Usefulness
Household
Family
Faith
Purity
Prayer
Congregation
Literary Details
Title
Scene Of Usefulness.
Subject
Exhortation To Usefulness In The Household
Key Lines
Behold O Man Of God, A Congregation Sacred And Attentive, Committed To Thy Trust.
Behold A Flock, Whom You May Feed With Knowledge And Understanding, And Before Whom You May Walk As An Example, In Word, In Conversation, In Charity, In Spirit, In Faith, In Purity.
Behold A Church In Thy House.
Behold An Altar On Which To Offer The Morning And Evening Sacrifice Of Prayer And Of Praise.