THE RELATION OF HOME TO THE CHURCH.--It must be Churchly. This Relation is
Vital and Necessary, involving Mutual Dependence. Relation of Preparation.
Home Completes Itself in the Church. It has Power only in the Sphere of
the Church. This Relation involves Duties and Responsibilities.


CHAPTER V.

HOME-INFLUENCE.--Home has Power. This is either a Curse or a Blessing. What
is Home-Influence? Its Character. Its Degree Estimated from the Force of
First Impressions. Scripture Testimony to it. Its Legitimate Objects. How
it Acts in the Formation of Character. Augustine. Washington. John Q.
Adams. Bishop Hall. Dr. Doddridge. Dr. Cumming. A Mother Won to Christ by a
Daughter. Its Influence upon the State. Napoleon. Homes of the Revolution.
The Spartan Mother and Home. Its Influence upon the Church. Its
Responsibility Inferred.


CHAPTER VI.

HOME AS A STEWARDSHIP.--What is a Steward? Home is a Stewardship. Parents.
Home-Interests. Identity of Interest between the Master and Steward. Mother
of Moses. Character and Responsibilities of this Stewardship. The Social
Prostitution of Home. The Principle of Accountability this Stewardship
Involves. The Final Settlement.


CHAPTER VII.