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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THE POWER OF PURPOSE<br />
"Paul . . . encouraged them all that with purpose of heart<br />
they should continue with the Lord." Acts 11:23<br />
Much depends upon the height of the aspirations to which the mind and<br />
heart go in girlhood. The dreams of doing or being that which is noble and<br />
great, of accomplishing much — are a spur to every girl. And would you, my<br />
dreamers, have your dreams come true? There are three things which in the<br />
life of any girl will make her a success. The first two we have already<br />
discussed, pure ideals, and noble ambitions, and the third is a strong<br />
purpose.<br />
It is almost impossible to estimate the power of purpose in life. Things<br />
thought out of reach have been accomplished through strong purpose.<br />
Kingdoms have been torn down and built again; heathen customs have<br />
been uprooted and the light of Christianity put in their places; men born<br />
under the bondage of hard and unfavorable circumstances, have risen<br />
above their environments and become powers in the world; the mysteries of<br />
the earth and sky have been sought out and their power put to work for<br />
mankind. Yes, every great and noble deed that has ever been done has had<br />
for its captain and soldiers men and women of strong purpose.<br />
A purpose in life gives something to live for, something to work for, and<br />
something to hope for. If the purpose is for good cause, then the evil that<br />
would hinder can be overcome and the good prevail. But without this<br />
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