UC-NRLF B 3 im 2fl3 GIFT OF Mrs. Mellen Haskell ^ No 6 Mr %AL ANB Rl U^»0U3 MAXIM S i OR Childreiio stereotyped by the puhhther. SANDBORNTON PRESS. 1835. '- ^ '^J^.yy' ) MORAL AND RELIGIOL'S MAXIMS roH CHILDREN. SANDEORNTON PRESS 1886. I •y^:.^^.^;.^.-// ••nt!? a b c d e f g h i j k 1 m n o p q r s t u V w X y z if fi fl ffi ffl ^ MAXIMS FOR HEALTH AND GRACEFULNESS. Early rising, and the habit of warih- Wig frequently in pure cold water, are fnie things for the health and conaplex- ion. Walking and other out of door exer- cise cannot be too much recommen- ieJ! to young people. Even skating, i.riving hoop, and other boyish sports, may be practised to great advantage by little girls, provided they can be pursued within the inclosure of a garden, or a court ; in the street, they would of course be highly improper. It is true such games are rather violent, and ^ sometimes noisy ; but they tend to form a vigorous constitution, and girls who are habitualy lady-like, will never allow themselves to be'rude and vulgar, even in play. M573236 Shoes and garments for children should be quite large enough for case, comfort, and fredom of motion Clean the teeth as much as twice a day, with a brush and pure water. The habit of always cleansing the teeth be- fore retireing to rest, tends greatly to their preservation. Children should eat simple food, and just as much of it as they need, and no more. Even the siUy parrot will not eat merely to gratify her palate, when her appetite is satisfied. Many pimpled face and aching head, is produced by eating too much. A tendency to stoop should be early corrected. It is very destructive to health. This habit, together with the very ungraceful one of running the chin out, may be cured by the practice of walking the room frequently with a hea- vy folio volume balanced on the head, Tfithout ttie aid of the hands. The E- ry-ptian women, who go down to the Nile to bring up heavy burdens of wa- ter on their heads, are remarkable for erect forms and maj«stic motions. Little girls should be careful, wheth- er walking or siting, to turn their feet out. The habit of turning the feet tow- ard each other is extremely aw.cwaid. The practice of shrugsing the shoulaera b still iliore so : they should always be "aSed as low as possible. These tl^gs are of very little consequence, compai- ed with what relatP.5 to tlie mmd and heart ; but we cannot help acquiring habits ; and it is better to acquire good than bad ones, even in the most triuh-g things. The beautv of the hair depends great- ly upon keeping it perfectly clean and disentangled. Washing the hair wuh luke-warm soft water, with a little soap in it and a thorough brushing aflerwart* m6m' ii mucli better than tlic too frequent us« of the ivory comb ; niany who take ex- cellent care of their hair tlo not use the ivory-comb at all. No women in the world are more distinguished for fine glossy hair than the South-Sea island- ers ; it is said to be the etl'ect of fro quenl bathing. Silk night-caps are mor^ cool and heailhy than cotton ones. Th«. French comb children's hair entirely back from the forehead, after the fash- ion of our grandmothers. It is an ex cell Jt plan ; for it checks its growing low upon the forehead and temple«:. and prevents the tendency to crossiu}! the eyes, so often produced by looking at the liair, when it falls in sight. Regular liours for food, study, exer- cise, play, &c. have an excellent etlect on the character, as well as the liealth. MORAL MAXIMS. The niott important of all eartlily things, are purity of heart and correct- ness of principle. Intellect, wealth, and beauty, are of little value compar- ed with goodness ; and unless these gifts are accompanied with goodness, they serve to make the possessor un- happy within herself, and disliked by 1 er companions. Little children can have good principles, as well as grown people ; the rules for forming them are few and simple. 1. Remember that God sees all your actions and all your thoughts. Be in ihe daily habit of prayer to him, and he will help you to cherish what is good, m and drive away what is evil. I once saw a little girl kneel and pray, when she thought no one heard her, "our Father, who art in heaven, forgive mo for striking my little brother to-day ; and help me not to strike him again ; for oh! if he should die, how sorry I •hould be that I struck him," It was a simple and holy prayer. God did . help her to govern her quick temper | and when she was tw«lY9 y»ars old. 8 sbe was as mild and gentle as a lamb. 2. Never forget the Golden Rule, to do by otiiers as you would have others do by yon. Pelhaps you have in your class a little girl, who has not been at school as much as yourself ; and be- cause she cannot get her lessons very readily, you laugh at her, and call her stupid. Were you in her place, should you like to be so treated ? If your heart answers 'no.' you may be sure your conduct has been very wrong. Have you never spoken unamiably to a companion, merely because she took her station above you in her class? You can easily tell how well you should like such language, were you in her place. Have you -never made your older sister a great deal of trouble, by your carelessnes:?, disobedience, or obstina- cy ? Had you the care of a younger suiter, shodd you not be grieved by •och behavior ? I will not mention any moro instaar* ea in which this invaluable rule will serve as an unerring guide ; there is no event in life, great or small, to which it may not be applied. 8. Deal frankly with all, particiTlarly with your parents or guardian. Never attempt to conceal your actions or your motives. If you have broken anything, go at once and avow it ; and if you have been to blame in your intercourse vyith your companions, do not let silly j)ride, or fals3 shame, prevent you from *Sf>ficknowledging it. You cannot conceal anything from God ; and the attempt to deceive your friends will have a very bad influence on your heart. 4. When you have formed a good resolution, never put off the time for carrying it into execution. Every time a bad habit is induiged, it grows stron- ger, and is more difficult to overcome, 6. Be as polite and amiable at home as if you were among strangers. Yo. need not learn the art from masters < the observance of the Golden Rule will I 10 make you polite ; for it will teach yoa to prefer the happiness and comfort of others to your own, even in the most trifling particulars. Above all, bo po- lite, attentive, respectful, and affection- ate to your parents. ■ Good parents are the choicest blessings God ever gives. You never can do enough to repay 'hem for their care over you. 6. Cherish love for your brothers and sisters. Let your words and ac- tions be such toward them, as you wish they had been, should death separate you from each other. 7. Next to goodness, strive to obtain knowledge. Never forget that by pa- tience and perseverance you can learn anything. 8 . Have a scrupulous regard to neat- ness of person. Broken string3 and tangled hair, are signs that little girls are not very industrious or regular, ii any of their habits. \ 11 A CUSTOM WORTHY OF IMITATIOI* In Germany, the children all make i a mle to prepare Christmas presents fo. their parents, and brothers and sisters Even the youngest contrive to ottei something. For weeks belore the im- portant day arrives, they are as busy a< little bees, contriving and muUmg suet things as they suppose will be mo3 agreeable. , , The great object is to keep each one ignorant of the present he or she is to receive, in order to surprise them when the offering is presented. A great deal of whispering, and innocent manage- ment is resorted to, to effect this pm- pose ; and their little minds are brimlul of the happy business. This is a most interesting and aleo tionate custom. I wish American little eirls would exercise their ingenuity m making boxes, baskets, needle-books, &c. for the eame purpose. Their hoarta wUl be warn.ed wiUi good feeUngs, 12 vrhile their fingers are acquiring skill ; and they will find, as the Bible telh them, that "It is more blessed to give ban to receive." THE BIBLE. The spirit breathes upon the word, And brings the truth to sight. Precepts and promises afibrd A sanctifying light. A glory gilds the sacred page — Majestic, like the sun : It gives a light to ev'ry age. It gives, but borrows none THE MOON. 1 Corinthians, chap. xiii. 12. Dark, like a moon without the sun I mourn thy absence Lord ; For light or comfort 1 have none, But what thy beams aiford. 13 But lo ! ihc hour draws near apace, When changes shall be o'er, Then shall I see you face to face, And be sciips'd no more. Tho' God preserve me every hour And feed me day by day, I know it is not in my power, His goodness to repay. The poorest child, the greatest king. Alike must humbly own, No worthy present they can bring To offer at his throne. For we, and all our treasures too, Aae his who reigns above ; Then is there nothing I can do To prove my grateful love .' A broken heart he'll not despise, For 'tis his chief delight : This is a humble sacrifice. Well pleasing to his sight 14 Tho' tre&Bure brought before hiff throne Would not acceptance find ; He kindly condescends to own A week and lowly mind. This is an offering we may bring, However mean our store : The poorest child, the greatest king, Can give him nothing more. HUMANITY. In a modest humble mind, God himself will take deligU But the proud and haughty find They are hateful to his sight. Jesus Christ was meek and mild And no angry thoughts allowed ; O, then shall a little child Dare to be perverse and proud ' This, indeed, should never be, Lord, forbid it, we entrea* 15 Grant they may all learn of the« That humility is sweet. lifake it shine in every part Fill them with this heavenly grace For a little infant's heart Surely is its proper place. THE DAY OF LIFE. The morning hours of cheerful sight Of all the days are best ; But as they speed their hasty flight If every hour is spent aright, We sweetly sink to sleep at night, And pleasant is our rest. And life is like a summer's day. It .seems so quickly past, Youth is the morning bright and gay. And if 'tis spent in wisdom's way, We meet old age without dismay, And death is sweet at last. 16 TBIE ANIT'ETERNITY How long, sometimes, a day appears ! And weeks, how Icng are they ? Months move as slow as if the years Would nevor pass away. It eeems a Icng, long time ago, 1 hat I was taught to read ; And since I was a babe I larow 'Tu very long indeed. Eut even years are passing by. And soon must all be gone ; For day by day as minutes fiy, Eternity comes on. Days, months, and years, mast have an end, Eternity has none ; 'Twill always have as long to spend As when it first began ! i f it- //5"73<2^fc