Another quality eBook from Chapel Library. Articles in this issue of the Free Grace Broadcaster include:
Christianity’s Influence on the Condition of Women, by John Angell James (1785-1859): an illuminating discussion of why the Gospel of Jesus Christ liberates women and cultures throughout history.
Woman’s Mission, by John Angell James (1785-1859): woman’s mission in life from the Garden of Eden to the present day has not changed.
A Virtuous Woman Described, by Charles Bridges (1794-1869): clear and thoughtful description of a virtuous woman from Proverbs 31.
Christ’s Call to Young Women, by Thomas Vincent (1634-1678): reasons why young women should look to Jesus Christ as the best husband.
Grace for a Wife’s Submission, by William Gouge (1575-1653): four graces that a woman needs as a submissive wife, the extent of her submission, and reasons motivating her to render Christ-honoring submission to her husband.
For Mothers, Experienced or New, by John Angell James (1785-1859): a practical discourse regarding the God-ordained power, love, duties, and holiness of mothers with helpful suggestions regarding child−rearing.
Christ’s Work and Single Women, by W. K. Tweedie (1803-1863): praise for the blessed labors in Christ’s Kingdom for women who do not have husbands or children.
To a Recent Woman Convert, by Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758): excerpt from a letter written to a woman who had asked advice on how to best live the Christian life.
A Grandmother in Glory, by Jabez Burns (1805-1876): moving thoughts on the death a virtuous grandmother and the glory she now experiences with Christ.
I highly recommend this collection of writings from wise men of the past. Womanhood is so twisted and disfigured from feminism. But Biblical, virtuous womanhood is beautiful, feminine, attractive, honorable, freedom, full of responsibilities, and joy-filled.