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submissive to your heavenly Father. You are not at liberty to act out
your feelings if things should arise that irritate. Winning love is to
be like deep waters, ever flowing forth in the management of your
children. They are the lambs of the flock of God. Bring your little ones
to Christ. If parents would educate their children to be pleasant, they
should never speak in a scolding manner to them. Educate yourself to
carry a pleasant countenance, and bring all the sweetness and melody
possible into your voice. The angels of God are ever near your little
ones, and your harsh loud tones of fretfulness are not pleasant to their
ears
The mother should cultivate a cheerful, contented, happy disposi-
tion. Every effort in this direction will be abundantly repaid in both
the physical well-being and the moral character of her children. A
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cheerful spirit will promote the happiness of her family and in a very
great degree improve her own health
Lift the Shadows and Lighten the Task—Look upon matters in
a cheerful light, seeking to lift the shadows that, if cherished, will
envelop the soul. Cultivate sympathy for others. Let cheerfulness,
kindness, and love pervade the home. This will increase a love for
religious exercises, and duties large and small will be performed with
a light heart
Cheerfulness Without Levity Is Christian Grace—We may
have true Christian dignity and at the same time be cheerful and
pleasant in our deportment. Cheerfulness without levity is one of
the Christian graces
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5
Manuscript 126, 1897
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6
The Ministry of Healing, 374
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7
The Signs of the Times, September 1, 1898
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8
Testimonies For The Church 4, 62
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