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The Family at Home by Gorham D. Abbott, 1833 Introduction The Sutton Family Deference to Parents Speculation and suretyship Self-Conceit Punctuality Procrastination Decision of Character Mutual Forbearance Maxims on Waste Female Dress Sobriety and Moderation Health and Sickness Looking for Things in Wrong Places Good Thoughts in the Midst of Business Where There's a Will There's a Way Correcting Mistakes Conquest of Evil Tempers Ill-gotten Goods Changing Residences Providence Peace and Forgiveness Kindness Among Neighbors Self-Denial Usefulness Courtship and Marriage Care of Children Family Prayer Advice to Young Tradesmen Helping One Another Changing Employment Superstition Homemakers Respect to the Aged Jesting, Foolishness Christian Patriotism Good and Ill Reports Companions and Secrets Government of the Tongue Reading Common Sense Politeness Help and Pity Maxims Against Sin Conscience Self-examination Repentance The Awful State of a Wicked Man Sickness, Recovery, Death True Riches Crosses and Afflictions The Widow and the Fatherless Christian Contentment and Cheerfulness Hints for Young People Rules for Daily Conduct Brothers and Sisters Decision in Religion Consistency with Religious Profession Advice for Children Remarks on Religious Education |