A Solemn Appeal - James White

visitors. Her strength should be tenderly cherished.
A preparation of healthful food would require but
about one-half of the expense and labor, and would
be far more nourishing.
The mother, before the birth of her children, is
often permitted to labor beyond her strength. Her
burdens and cares are seldom lessened, and that
period, which should be to her of all others, a time
of rest, is one of fatigue, sadness, and gloom. By
too great exertion on her part, she deprives her
offspring of that nutrition which nature has
provided for it, and by heating her blood, she
imparts to it a bad quality of nourishment. The
offspring is robbed of its vitality, robbed of
physical and mental strength. The father should
study how to make the mother happy. He should
not allow himself to come to his home with a
clouded brow. If he is perplexed in business, he
should not,unless it is actually necessary to counsel
with his wife, trouble her with such matters. She
has cares and trials of her own to bear, and she
should be tenderly spared every needless burden.
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