A Solemn Appeal - James White

Woman can do much, if she will, through her
judicious influence, by elevating her affections,
and in sanctification and honor preserving her
refined, womanly dignity. In thus doing, she can
save her husband and herself, thus performing a
double work, and fulfilling her high mission,
sanctifying her husband by her influence. In this
delicate, difficult matter to manage, much wisdom
and patience are necessary, as well as moral
courage and fortitude. Strength and grace can be
found in prayer. Sincere love is to be the ruling
principle of the heart. Love to God and love to your
husband can be the only right ground of action.
Let the woman decide that it is the husband's
prerogative to have full control of her body, and to
mold her mind to suit his in every respect, and run
in the same channel of his own, and she yields her
individuality. Her identity is lost, submerged in that
of her husband. She is a mere machine for him to
move and control, a creature of his will and
pleasure. He thinks for her, decides for her, and
acts for her. She dishonors God in this passive
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