Governess life, by the author of 'Memorials of two sisters'. |
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... into the subject , the question has been perpetually occurring " How have teachers been taught ? Has there ever been a regular discipline and train- ing provided for them ? Have the upper ranks of QUEEN'S COLLEGE . 7.
... into the subject , the question has been perpetually occurring " How have teachers been taught ? Has there ever been a regular discipline and train- ing provided for them ? Have the upper ranks of QUEEN'S COLLEGE . 7.
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... question which is often proposed in selecting a school or governess . This kind of train- ing generally leads young persons to talk about mi- nisters and preaching , to run after those who are popular , to judge , criticise , admire ...
... question which is often proposed in selecting a school or governess . This kind of train- ing generally leads young persons to talk about mi- nisters and preaching , to run after those who are popular , to judge , criticise , admire ...
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... questions proposed by children show their wants , and lead to inquiry , and every year the experi- mental knowledge of the power of communi- cating and training character , makes a person really more qualified for her work . But further ...
... questions proposed by children show their wants , and lead to inquiry , and every year the experi- mental knowledge of the power of communi- cating and training character , makes a person really more qualified for her work . But further ...
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... question in choosing a governess is , " Does she understand French and music ? " and if not , whatever her mental qualifica- tions may be , she loses the situation , and one of in- ferior merit is preferred before her . Now , what is ...
... question in choosing a governess is , " Does she understand French and music ? " and if not , whatever her mental qualifica- tions may be , she loses the situation , and one of in- ferior merit is preferred before her . Now , what is ...
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... questions ? It has already been said that even these may be taught in a degree in an intelligent manner , but to such persons we would rather say , -Have you not mistaken your vocation , in setting up to teach at all ? —or if you see ...
... questions ? It has already been said that even these may be taught in a degree in an intelligent manner , but to such persons we would rather say , -Have you not mistaken your vocation , in setting up to teach at all ? —or if you see ...
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Page 35 - And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body...
Page 31 - TEACH me, my God and King, in all things thee to see; and what I do in anything to do it as for thee.
Page 31 - A servant with this clause Makes drudgery divine : Who sweeps a room, as for Thy laws, Makes that and th
Page 30 - Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting. Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a trouble unto me; I am weary to bear them.
Page 129 - everywhere Two heads in council, two beside the hearth, Two in the tangled business of the world, Two in the liberal offices of life, Two plummets dropt for one to sound the abyss Of science, and the secrets of the mind...
Page 34 - If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?
Page 29 - Judge not the preacher; for he is thy judge. If thou mislike him, thou conceiv'st him not. God calleth preaching, folly. Do not grudge To pick out treasures from an earthen pot. The worst speak something good. If all want sense, God takes a text, and preacheth patience.
Page 124 - They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
Page 35 - I have no need of thee : nor, again, the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
Page 47 - ... godliness hath promise of the life that now is," as well as of that which is to come.