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A. PRACTICAL DIRECTORY - FOR - YOUNG CHRISTIAN FEMALES; - BEING A - SERIES OF LETTERS - FROM A - BROTHER TO A YOUNGER SISTER. - BY HARVEY NEWCOMB. - WRITTEN FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS SABBATH SCHOOL SOCIETY, AND APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE OF PUBLICATION. - Seventh Edition. - BOSTON: MASSACHUSETTS SABBATH SCHOOL SOCIETY Depository, No. 13 Cornhill.
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1833, by CHRISTOPHER C. DEAN, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts. - Stereotyped by HOBART & ROBBINS; NEW ENGLAND TYPE AND STEREOTYPE FOUNDRY, BOSTON.
PREFACE.
LETTERS, &c.
LETTER I. - The Christian's Mark.
LETTER II. - The Importance of a thorough Knowledge of the Doctrines of Christianity—means of obtaining it.
LETTER III. - True Religion a Work of Grace in the Heart; but it must be carried out in all our Conduct.
LETTER IV. - On the Reading and Study of the Holy Scriptures
LETTER V. - Prayer and Fasting.
LETTER VI. - Temptation.
A brother writes a series of heartfelt letters to his younger sister, offering her a practical handbook for navigating life after the loss of their parents. Framed as a “directory” for daily Christian living, the letters blend personal affection with timeless moral counsel, hoping to guide her as she steps into a world of strangers.
The advice stresses that early spiritual peace is only the beginning of a lifelong journey. Using vivid images like the mustard seed and hidden leaven, the writer warns against complacency and encourages continual growth in faith. He reminds the reader that confidence apart from Christ easily leads to stumbling, while a steady hold on divine guidance fosters lasting strength.
Presented in a warm, conversational tone, the work feels like a trusted family mentor speaking directly to the listener. It offers timeless encouragement for anyone seeking gentle, practical direction on maintaining devotion, resilience, and purpose in everyday life.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (488K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by PM Childrens Library, Pilar Somoza and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The University of Florida, The Internet Archive/Children's Library)
Release date
2006-03-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1803–1863
A 19th-century American clergyman and prolific religious writer, he spent much of his career turning faith, education, and moral instruction into clear, practical books for families and young readers.
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