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The Bible Is The Benefactor Of The Female Sex

July 10, 2012 by Christina

“Woman’s virtue, dignity, honor, and happiness, are nowhere safe but under the protection of the Word of God. The Bible is the benefactor of the female sex. Beneath this protection they are secure in their rights, their dignity, and their peace. It is their vine and fig tree, under which in calm repose they may enjoy the shade and relish the fruit. It protects their purity from taint, and their peace from disturbance.

Woman! regard your Savior for the next world as your Emancipator for this present one—love the Bible as the charter of your liberty, and the guardian of your bliss—and consider the church of Christ as your asylum from the wrongs of oppression and the arts of seduction.”

“Let woman seek to discharge her obligations to Christianity. Grateful she ought to be, for immense are the favors which have been conferred upon her by it. It is enough to demand her thankfulness, that in common with man, she is the object of Divine love, redeeming mercy, and the subject of immortal hope! But in addition to this, she is rescued from oppression and exalted to honor in the present world. In regard to this, your obligations to Christianity are immense. You owe infinitely more to it than you ever reflect upon, or than you will ever be able to cancel. Often as you look round upon your condition in society, and especially as often as you contrast your situation with that of women in Pagan countries, let a glow of gratitude warm your heart and add intensity to the fervor with which you exclaim, “Precious Bible.” Yes, doubly precious to you as your friend for both worlds.”

John Angell James, Female Piety: The Young Woman’s Guide through Life to Immortality

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  1. alcoramdeo says

    July 10, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    Thank you, Sis.
    Link posted on FaceBook.

  2. Jeff Peterson says

    July 10, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    Reblogged this on The Lighthearted Calvinist and commented:
    John Angell James, courtesy of Christian Langella.

  3. Jon J. Cardwell says

    July 10, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    Reblogged this on Justification by Grace and commented:
    My dear and “Angellic” sister posts an excellent and encouraging quote from “plain writing” Congregationalist minister, John Angell James (1785-1859). James explains, “I write plain truths, in plain language, for plain people!”

    Thanks, Christina.

  4. Trisha says

    July 10, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    Absolutely beautiful, Christina!! Thank you!

  5. wordwatcherdawn says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:16 am

    Amen! What a deep message! Thank you!

  6. conmakhalira says

    July 11, 2012 at 3:18 am

    Reblogged this on Scripture Alone.

  7. Diane says

    July 11, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    This is a terrific post. I have often reflected on the truth that whereever Christianity has trod, women have been truly liberated. Thank you so much sharing this.

  8. Rob Barkman says

    July 13, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Great posting thank you!

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