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THE YOUNG WOMAN'S FRIEND; OR, THE DUTIES, TRIALS, LOVES, AND HOPES OF WOMAN. Designed for the Young Woman, the Young Wife, and the Mother. By DANIEL C. EDDY, D.D.

THE YOUNG MAN'S FRIEND, Containing Admonitions for the Erring, Counsel for the Tempted Hope for the Fallen.

Designed for the Young Man, the Husband, and the Father.
By DANIEL C. EDDY, D.D.

CHRISTIAN

HEROINES;

OR, LIVES OF FEMALE MISSIONARIES IN HEATHEN LANDS.
By DANIEL C. EDDY, D.D.

THE ANGELS' WHISPERS;

OR, ECHOES OF SPIRIT VOICES.

Designed to console the Mourning Husband and Wife, Father anc Mother, Son and Daughter, Brother and Sister.

By DANIEL C. EDDY, D.D.

THE DESERT PROPHET.

ELIJAH, THE

By the REV. H. T. HOWAT.

THE

YOUNG WOMAN'S FRIEND:

OR,

THE DUTIES, TRIALS, LOVES, AND HOPES OF WOMAN.

DESIGNED FOR

The Young Woman, the Young Wife,
and the Mother.

PREFACE.

FEW years ago the "Young Man's Friend" was published. It has already passed through more than fifty editions, and over one hundred and fifty thousand copies have been sold. The generous patronage bestowed upon that work, the commendatory words spoken of it, and the evidence from various directions that it has been useful, have led to the publication of this volume.

It is the hope of the author that this humble work may contribute to the formation of honorable and beautiful human character, lead the mind of the reader to a higher conception of the aims and purposes of life, unfold and develop the graces that adorn and bless humanity, and lead those who find no rest here to the great Source of rest, the Redeemer and Saviour of the world.

In unostentatious garb, it endeavors to set before the reader several striking Scripture characters, with such comments on each as may be calculated to impress truth, and enforce the great lessons of morality and religion. For an