[Footnote 1: At first, only one hymn was printed on a separate
sheet; then a little hymn book of five,--as many as Luther commenced
with at the Reformation. Now the hymn book contains about two
hundred hymns, and some of the pupils can repeat them all.]
"In the afternoon, Miss Rice takes charge of the school, and I have
the time out. At present the first hour is given to writing; soon
astronomy will take its place. Recitations in geography follow till
recess, and after that singing or spelling. The last hour, I go in
and hear a lesson in Hebrews. On this Epistle we have full notes
prepared in Syriac, and we study it carefully, in connection with
the Old Testament. Miss Rice also has a lesson in Judges, and then
all come together for the daily reports, more as a family than a
school. There is still an hour before supper for mutual calls,
knitting, sewing, and family duties. After supper and work are over,
and they have had a little time to themselves, come evening prayers.
Then they have a short study hour in their rooms, followed by the
half hour for private devotion, which closes the day.
"Of course, at another time, the studies might be somewhat
different.
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