The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-22
Home as Woman Can Make 1t.
EEAp By xRs. ExxA 5 KSEFFER BEFORE
TIE FAKxERs' INSTITUTE, FEB. Il, 1891,
AT BERLIS, PA.

Mother, Home and Heaven.
OF these. the word Home, 50 full OF
meaning. includes the others; for what
Is home without mother2 And Is not
our home here an emblem Of the home
beyond
Home. Who can define it2 It does
not consist merely Of side walls, roofs
and rooms, however well furnished, out
where the Law OF love rules It's inmates
and gentle greetings welcome US by those
who meet us on its threshold
Home is, indeed q sacred place, a love
" spot shut In from the outside world
where the family is unbrOken and kind
" feelings prevail; the father, son OF
daughter, as the case may be, coming IN
from the labors Of the day, tired and
weary, always find > safe retreat and
happy welcome by the angel OF the
household. Il is the one who always
ereets them with a pleasant smile ana
kind word.
Where the home Is blessed WITH such
kindred spirits the inmates cannot help
but be happy. The mother, the queen
of the home, lifts the clouds OF care,
trouble and weariness, and the home Is
made to fsoat in the higher atmosphere
Of happiness. Such an ideal home could
not exist without a woman's influence
over her loved ones
spurgeon, the great London preacher
said. Home is the grandest OF all instl-
tutions." There are many noble ana
worthy institutions in this broad land OF
ours and all over the world, that have
for their object the promotion and i'm
proTement Of the human race, but the
family home exceeds them all
The home is Divine in its origin, and
is the very foundation on which society
securely rests. The home was designed
by the Creator to be al ornament to
society and 8 blessing to all Judleious
home training no doubt accomplished
more for civilization and christianity
than all other efforts combined. Home,
where woman sits enthroned, Is the
greatest training school f1r the Church
and State in ali the world.
In the well regulated home children
are taught the frst Bible Preoepts, TO
honor and obey their parents, and IN a
large measure brought up in the nurture
and admonition Of the Lord. 1t IS
woman's mission TO train and educate
the young mind. She is the chief factor
in laying the foundation Of the chiids
education, as well as in the formation OF
his character.
It is universally admitted there IS no
nIsee like home. if it is ever 50 homely.
The smallest hut where peace and con-
tent vent reign, and regulated by wom-
ans influence, is afbetter than king s
palace. where the turbulent elements OF
sin have full sway.
Woman's influence, well directed, Is
what gives Us pleasant homes and well
trained families--ornaments TO society at
large and burning lights to the church.
Yes; thrice happy is such a home
modelled after such grand ideal, where
words are always attuned to cheer, and
deeds that ennoble all that comes in con
tact witt it.
1t is possible through the power o
woman's influence to make the hons
circle the most endearing place TO b
found anywhere in this wide, wid'
world. By her efforts all the purest af
fections and most desirable associations
as well as the most pleasing realities t
be found on this side the home beyond
center in the homes and around the fire
sides Of the millions Of our race.
From the beauty and sublimity, th'
harmony and love Of the model home
come forth all the great, good and piou
of every nation and land. What i
equally true, from the homes of our de
voted women Of the land must come the
great army Of the tillers Of the soil-th'
farmeB-the very sinew and backbone
of the nation.
And now, what can woman do in the
homes Of the farmers? Much-indeed
very much. Man may boast, q am mon
arch Of all I survey; my right there il
none TO dispute" This applies only Il
the few who may choose TO shut them
selves out from the society of woman
who, if not his equal physically, may be
his superior in many other respects.
While the husband is the head of the
woman in one sense, every reasonable
man viii admit that the woman's mis-
sion, among other things, is to preside
over the household. She superintendi
the work of the family and is the prime
factor and central figure in the home
circle. How great her work
Mans work is from sun TO sun;
Woman's work is never done
Womsn's sphere truly is one Of great
power and influence. Gray said Of
woman, The hand that rocks the cradle
rules the world" Many Of the great and
wise in every age and nation owe theiI
greatness to a mothers influence, how.
ever humble their homes.
The home is what woman makes If
She IS the irst and greatest of all teaehen
of the young and rising generation. The
first and most lasting impressions are
stamped upon the young mind by the
mother, never to be obliterzted while
life lasts.
In nine cases out of ten the first prayer
the child lisps is taught him while kneel
ing by his mothers side. If such j:
the power and influence of woman in
the home, use il for good; magnify the
sphere in which you move and the mis-.
sion you are called 10 FL, and thou
shalt be blessed, indeed
The farmers wife can truly make the
home Of ner choice q center Of attraction
She has it in her power 10 adorn the
home and from time to time make i'm.
provements in and around the house q:
time and opportunity afford.
Il is astonishing how much the good
and judicious housewife can accomplish
for her home in making everything
pleasant and inviting to the family, as
well as the stranger who may for the
time being seek lodging and entertain
ment Much Of this may be done with
very little expense 10 the husband, who
often clasps to his bosom more closely