Whether rich or poor—educated or uneducated—mothers all need, in the great essentials, the _same_ help, the _same_ warnings, the _same_ encouragements. They want to be comforted, both in duty and trial, by the _same_ word of promise, and to ‘go boldly to the _same_ throne of grace to obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.’ It is earnestly desired that the study of the following pages, which are, in fact, only a compilation of Scripture, may be the means of leading many to listen more closely to _His_ voice, who knows so well the mother’s heart, the mother’s sins, the mother’s sorrows, and the mother’s need. M. E. H. TUNBRIDGE WELLS, _December_, 1862. CONTENTS. PAGE Importance of Children 9 The Temper of the Wife, and Mother 11 Truth—part I. 12 Truth—part II. 13 The Excellent Woman—as a Wife 15 „ „—in her Home 17 „ „—in her Conversation 19 „ „—her Religion 21 „ „—her Reward 22 How to spend Sunday 24 Companions 26 Sloth 28 The Watchful Mother 29 The Hasty Mother 31 The Weary Mother 32 The Careless Mother 35 The Careful Mother 37 The Patient Mother 38 The Firm Mother 39 Conversion 41 Thou, God, seest me 43 Jesus the Mother’s Friend 44 Helps for Mothers—part I. 46 Helps for Mothers—part II. 48 Teach your Children 50 The Parting Place, and the Meeting Place 51 The Mother’s Death-bed 54 New Year’s Day 55 First Meeting in the Year 57 Last Meeting in the Year. The Cradle and the Grave 59 I. IMPORTANCE OF CHILDREN. ‘Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones.’ Matt. xviii. 10. I. They are important to _Society_.