The Family at Home
Familiar Illustrations of Various Domestic Duties

by Gorham D. Abbott, 1833
 

Section 1

Introduction

The Sutton Family

Deference to Parents
 

Section 2

Speculation and suretyship

Self-Conceit

Punctuality

Procrastination

Decision of Character

Mutual Forbearance

Maxims on Waste

Female Dress

Sobriety and Moderation
 

Section 3

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
 

Section 4

Changing Residences

Providence

Peace and Forgiveness

Kindness Among Neighbors

Self-Denial

Usefulness

Courtship and Marriage

Care of Children

Family Prayer


Section 5

Advice to Young Tradesmen
 

Section 6

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


Section 7

Reading

Common Sense

Politeness

Help and Pity

Maxims Against Sin

Conscience

Self-examination

Repentance


Section 8

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


Section 9

Rules for Daily Conduct

Brothers and Sisters

Decision in Religion

Consistency with Religious Profession

Advice for Children

Remarks on Religious Education

My Own Way




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