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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eing is cowardice. Whether the lie was told to cover a fault, or acted to<br />
pretend what was not true, or said in spite and hatefulness — cowardice is<br />
the real cause of its existence.<br />
The most common lie, and perhaps the least blamable, is the one told to<br />
cover a mistake or fault. This is done because the offender is afraid to meet<br />
the consequences of his deed. But a truly brave heart will not give in to this<br />
weakness. It is better to look up and tell the truth, even if the confession<br />
will bring punishment and disgrace. It is better to be true in heart, than to<br />
have merely the appearance to truth on the outside.<br />
To be truthful, then, is courageous. Sometimes it takes more courage to tell<br />
the truth, than to enter a battle.<br />
A young man once espoused a cause which was much spoken against — but<br />
in which he believed with all his heart. In behalf of his cause, he stood<br />
before men high in authority — but it was hard to find one who would assist<br />
him. He especially wished to gain the favor of one certain man, and at last<br />
he stood in his private office for the interview which he had sought for so<br />
long. The man looked up at him sharply before he offered him a seat, and<br />
asked him a certain question. Now, to answer this question exactly<br />
according to truth, would without doubt, (the young man thought,)<br />
prejudice the older man before he had heard the cause. For one instant his<br />
mind was confused, and a lie was ready to come from his lips — but he<br />
rallied and said to himself, "If my cause is just as I think it is, it is able to<br />
stand on truth," and looking the man in the eye, he told the truth exactly.<br />
A look of relief came over the older man's face, and he answered, "I have<br />
been interested in this matter for some time — but have been unable to find<br />
a man who would unflinchingly tell me the truth. I am convinced that you<br />
will do that, and am willing to hear your cause." The young man was given a<br />
seat, and before he left the private office of the older man, a course of action<br />
was mapped out which in time brought success to his beloved project.<br />
Truthfulness does not always meet its reward so suddenly — but the reward<br />
will come eventually.<br />
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