A Maiden's Warfare

by: Carol A. DeLadurantey

Press on to heights of glory now,

And keep thou steady eye.

One must not falter in this fight,

Though some may flee or fly.

Take hold the charge thou hast been given,
To battle we must go.

But not with our own maiden hands

Do we take up shield or bow.

We wage this war in words and actions,

With our every deed. We follow Christ our captain,

Thro' him we will suceed.

Tell me now have we forgot

The charge from God above

To keep our hearts in purity, grace,

Modesty, truth and love.

Those are our weapons, our shields, our swords;

In this battle we now fight. We strive not for an earthly king,

But for our God of truth and might!

Submitted by: Victoria S.

Mothers and Maidens Meeting is Coming Up!

We hope you will be able to join us at the Lynden Library meeting room between 1:30 and 2:00, on Friday, Nov. 6. We will be watching "Homestead Blessings: The Art of Herbs." Featuring The West Ladies.....Offering practical insight into storage, seasoning, tonics and much more, this DVD will teach you the many ways to use herbs and the very practical benefits they provide.

Learn about:

Identifying herbs

Easy herbs to grow

Storing herbs

Herb butters

Teas

Vinegars

Health tonics ...and much more!

We will also talk about the importance of nurturing others for the glory of God and the advancement of His kingdom. Please bring your Bible, notebook and pen. You may also like to bring your handwork. We will be having a refreshment time and you are welcome to bring a plate of finger foods, if you would like to. You may also bring a teapot, teacups and plates for the ladies in your family; but we will have disposable plates and cups, too. It would be nice to post on the Mothers and Maidens of Virtue blog at least once a week. If you have anything that you would like to be posted, please send it to mothersandmaidensofvirtue@gmail.com. If you would like to sign up to give a testimony of how God has worked in your life, (especially in the area of being a Titus 2 'keeper at home'), please send an e-mail to the above address. We hope to see you on Friday!

Cynthia and Krista V.

Encourage the Men In Your Lives...

Just remember that the more ladylike, feminine, submissive, and sweet we ladies are, that the more manly and chivalrous the men in our lives will become, and it will encourage them to rise up to leadership and protection. Isn't it amazing how the Lord created us... many times things that would seem opposites and non-connecting the Lord actually made to be intricately and inseparably connected! When ladies rise up and take power and leadership, instead of inspiring the men, it makes them cower back in effeminacy and concession. Ladies, be feminine, and that will encourage the men in your lives to be masculine. I've seen it work with my own brothers!!

Laura C.

~I Want a Principle Within~

I want a principle within of watchful, godly fear,
A sensibility of sin, a pain to feel it near.
I want the first approach to feel of pride or wrong desire,
To catch the wandering of my will, and quench the kindling fire.

From Thee that I no more may stray, no more Thy goodness grieve,
Grant me the filial awe, I pray, the tender conscience give.Quick as the apple of an eye, O God, my conscience make;
Awake my soul when sin is nigh, and keep it still awake.

Almighty God of truth and love, to me Thy power impart;
The mountain from my soul remove, the hardness from my heart.
O may the least omission pain my reawakened soul,
And drive me to that blood again, which makes the wounded whole.

Words: Charles Wesley
Music: Ludwig Spohr

Krista V.

Kind At Home

I read this at one of our Mothers and Maidens gatherings!
We should all strive to be kind at home!

Kind At Home

I'd like for folks to say of me,

No matter where I roam,

"That child is nice and gentle-but

She's sweeter far at home.

"Her temper never does she lose,

She's patient as can be;

She always strives to spread content,

Among the family.

"She always tidies up her room;

And like a gentle maid,

She strives in countless little ways,

To be of some real aid.

"She welcomes, with a friendly smile,

The neighbors as they come;

She's quite a nice girl anywhere-

But sweeter far at home."

Author Unknown

Krista V.