CHRISTIAN EXAMPLES
FOR YOUNG PERSONS.
Inculcating a familiar knowledge of the duties and beauties of morality and Religion, by pleasing narratives of domestic life, exemplifying select passages from the Proverbs of Solomon. The work is adapted for an Afternoon Reading or Class Book for Schools or Families, and consists of the following Tales:
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The Idler Corrected. Founded on the Proverb," Go to the Ant, thou sluggard,"& c.( vi chap. 6 verse.) Blind Arthur and his Sister Jane. Proverb," Despise not the chastening of the Lord,"& c.( iii chap. 11, 12. vs.) The Model, or the Fruits of Early Industry. Proverb, " In all Labour there is Profit."( xiv. chap. 12. v.) Active Benevolence. Proverb," Withhold not good from them to whom it is due."& c.( iii chap. 27. v.) The Consequences of Extravagance. Proverb," The borrower is servant to the lender."( xxii chap. 7 v.) The Foolish Resolution. Proverb," Receive instruction, that thou may'st be wise.( ix chap. 9. v.)
Christian Humility. Proverb," The rich and poor meet together,"& c.( xxii. chap. 2. v.)
The Young Creole's Petition. Proverb," He that followeth after righteousness and mercy, findeth life, righteousness, and honour."( xxi. chap. 21. v.)
The Heiress and her Indigent Companion. Proverb," As righteousness tendeth to life, so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death"( xi. chap. 19. v.)
The Twin Sisters. Proverb," A whisperer separateth chief friends."( xvi. chap. 28. v.)
The Mischievous Boy. Proverb," As a madman who casteth fire brands, and arrows, and death; so is the man that deceiveth his neighbour,"& c.( xxvi.ch. 12 v.) Evil Communication corrupts Good Manners. Proverb, " Enter not into the path of the wicked,"( iv. ch. 14 v.) Proverb," Let us all have one The Juvenile Firm.
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