EGW Books
〉 Daughters of God
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   A Word to the Reader ( 11 )
   Chapter 1—The Lord Calls Women to His Service ( 15 )
     Women As Christian Laborers ( 15 )
   Chapter 2—Women of Note in the Old Testament ( 21 )
     Eve, Mother of All ( 21 )
     Sarah, Wife of Abraham, Mother of Nations ( 25 )
     Rebekah ( 29 )
     Jochebed, Mother of Moses ( 31 )
     Miriam, Sister of Moses ( 32 )
     Zipporah, Wife of Moses ( 34 )
     Rahab ( 35 )
     Deborah ( 36 )
     Hannah, Mother of Samuel ( 39 )
     Abigail ( 41 )
     Huldah, the Prophetess ( 43 )
     Esther ( 45 )
   Chapter 3—Women of Note in the New Testament ( 48 )
     Elisabeth, Mother of John the Baptist ( 48 )
     Mary, the Mother of Jesus ( 49 )
     Mary and Martha ( 57 )
     The Samaritan Woman ( 61 )
     The Woman Who Touched the Hem of Jesus’ Garment ( 63 )
     Peter’s Mother-in-Law ( 64 )
     The Canaanitish Woman ( 64 )
     The Mother of James and John ( 66 )
     The Widow of Nain ( 66 )
     Women at the Cross ( 67 )
     Women at the Tomb of Jesus ( 68 )
     Women Who Followed Jesus ( 70 )
     Dorcas ( 71 )
     Lydia ( 72 )
     Priscilla ( 73 )
     Anna the Prophet ( 75 )
     Pilate’s Wife ( 75 )
   Chapter 4—Bible Study and Prayer Essential ( 77 )
     Study the Word ( 77 )
     Prayer ( 81 )
   Chapter 5—Women as Teachers ( 85 )
     All Who Teach to Have a Close Connection With God ( 87 )
     Schools to Reflect the Order of Heaven ( 88 )
     “Nicest Work” Ever Given to Humans ( 88 )
     Teachers Are Truly Missionaries ( 89 )
     Sarah Peck Called to Teach ( 91 )
   Chapter 6—Women as Physicians ( 94 )
     Women to Treat Women; Men to Treat Men ( 96 )
     Childbirth ( 96 )
     Dr. Patience Bourdeau ( 98 )
     Dr. Julia A. White ( 99 )
   Chapter 7—Women’s Role in Soul-Winning Ministry ( 101 )
     Women Can Reach a Class That Men Cannot Reach ( 103 )
     Visiting and Follow-up Work Essential ( 103 )
     An Army for the Lord ( 104 )
   Chapter 8—“The Labourer Is Worthy of His Hire” ( 105 )
     Letter to Capt. Henry Norman ( 106 )
   Chapter 9—Neighborhood Ministry ( 114 )
     All to Have a Part in the Work of God ( 115 )
     Coworkers With God ( 117 )
     Let the Youth Be Trained to Serve Others ( 118 )
     A Missionary Letter to Maria Chase ( 119 )
   Chapter 10—Temperance Work ( 123 )
     Our Relationship to the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union ( 125 )
     Mrs. S.M.I. Henry, Leader of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union ( 126 )
     Seeds of Truth Can Be Sown in WCTU ( 131 )
     Death of Mrs. S.M.I. Henry Brings a Real Loss to the Cause of God ( 131 )
   Chapter 11—“Go Ye Into All The World” ( 133 )
     Literature Work ( 135 )
     Special Work For the Old and Neglected ( 135 )
     True Missionary Spirit Essential ( 136 )
     Missionaries Must Be Committed to the Work ( 138 )
   Chapter 12—Self-respect ( 141 )
     Loving Others, Loving Oneself ( 141 )
     A Letter of Encouragement ( 144 )
   Chapter 13—The Influence of Christian Women ( 150 )
     Influence of the Christian Woman’s Dress ( 153 )
   Chapter 14—The Christian Woman Is Modest at All Times ( 155 )
     Give a Good Example in Dress ( 157 )
     Letter of Counsel to Addie Walling ( 159 )
   Chapter 15—Balance in the Life ( 161 )
     Balance Necessary in Every Phase of Life ( 161 )
     Balance in Time Management Necessary ( 163 )
     Self-Improvement ( 164 )
     Letter to a Self-Centered Woman ( 164 )
   Chapter 16—Health, Exercise, and Healthful Living ( 171 )
     Exercise Essential ( 172 )
     Pure Water One of Heaven’s Blessings ( 175 )
     Ellen White Insisted on Following Health Principles in Her Home ( 175 )
   Chapter 17—Marriage, Home, Family ( 180 )
     Marriage ( 180 )
     Take Care in Choosing a Life Companion ( 182 )
     When Problems Arise ( 183 )
     Invite the Softening, Subduing Spirit of God to Settle Differences ( 186 )
     Courtship and Marriage Serious Step ( 189 )
     Families ( 190 )
     Hospitality in the Home ( 191 )
   Chapter 18—Mothers ( 193 )
     A Mother’s Source of Strength ( 195 )
     Some Wise Counsel to Children ( 196 )
     Children’s Responsibility to Care for an Elderly Mother ( 198 )
   Chapter 19—Responsibilities of Parenthood ( 201 )
     Traits of Character Are Passed Along in Children ( 203 )
     Teach Children to Form Good Habits ( 206 )
     Parents Can Be Too Indulgent ( 208 )
   Chapter 20—A Knowledge of Practical Duties of Life ( 211 )
     Useful Employment Essential ( 211 )
     The Value of Practical Education ( 212 )
     All, Even Women, Should Learn a Trade ( 213 )
     Women of Sharp Intellect Needed to Manage Business ( 214 )
   Chapter 21—When Sorrow Comes ( 217 )
     Illness ( 217 )
     Death of a Husband ( 219 )
     Widowhood ( 223 )
     Death of a Child ( 224 )
     Death of a Friend ( 226 )
   Chapter 22—Woman to Woman ( 228 )
     Seek Out Those Who Are Lonely ( 229 )
     Our Will and Our Way Should Be Submitted to God ( 230 )
     God Will Hear Us ( 233 )
     Prayer for Service ( 234 )
   Appendix A—At Simon’s House ( 236 )
   Appendix B—The Public Ministry of Ellen G. White ( 241 )
   Appendix C—Exhibits Relating to the Ordination of Women ( 248 )
     From the Lifetime and Experience of Ellen G. White ( 248 )
     Conclusion ( 255 )
   Appendix D—Use of the Tithe ( 256 )
   Appendix E—James and Ellen White’s Relationship ( 260 )
     James and Ellen White ( 260 )
   Letters (Written May 10, 12, 16, and 17, 1876) ( 263 )
     The Setting of the Letters ( 264 )