Beautiful Girlhood compiled by Debra Maffett
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
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Under the old Mosaic law, one tribe of the children of Israel was chosen for<br />
the service of God in a peculiar sense, and they were set apart from the rest<br />
for that purpose. Out of that tribe the priestly family was chosen, and they<br />
were to serve at the altar and in the tabernacle. The vessels that were used<br />
about the altar and everything consecrated to the Temple service were to be<br />
used for that purpose only, and if in any way they became unfit for that<br />
service, they were destroyed; never were they used part of the time for<br />
common purposes.<br />
Our service now is not according to that old, formal worship; for now hearts<br />
and affections, not pots and pans — are asked in consecration. Then the<br />
service of God consisted to a great extent in the proper keeping of certain<br />
forms and ceremonies. Now the service of God is counted only that<br />
devotion which comes from a sincere and consecrated heart. The<br />
consecration of earthly vessels then — is a picture of the complete<br />
consecration of heart now. For we are to be fully the Lord's for all time, not<br />
giving a portion of our time and affection to the world and sin, and to the<br />
following of selfish purposes. Every act of life, every thought of the heart,<br />
every affection of the soul — are to be all for God, and done to the glory of<br />
God.<br />
This consecrated life is expected of every Christian. In fact, no person can<br />
live a conscientious, Christian life long, without finding such a consecration<br />
necessary. Either he must give himself fully to God, or drop back into the<br />
cold, formal life that many live — but none enjoy. Do not let anyone think<br />
that such a devoted life is irksome, for it is not. We are so created that the<br />
heart naturally craves God; and when the powers of sin that bind have been<br />
broken, and the soul has been set free to follow its right course — the<br />
highest pleasure is found in sincere service to God.<br />
Out of the ranks of those who fully follow Him, God chooses some whom<br />
He sees in His wisdom could particularly glorify Him in special service, and<br />
these He calls to the work He would have them to do. To such there comes a<br />
conviction of heart, an inward knowledge, that makes them know they are<br />
set apart for special service.<br />
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