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The Young Husband: A Man’s Duties in Marriage - William Alcott (Audiobook)

Freitag, 13. März 2026 · 5 h 55

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Marriage, in William Alcott’s vision, is not merely a private arrangement or a pursuit of happiness—it is a calling. In this practical guide, he urges the young husband to consider his responsibilities before God, toward his wife, and within the home he leads.
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Chapters 📑
() Preface (1838)
() 1 - Choosing an Occupation That Honors God
() 2 - Choosing the Best Place to Raise a Family
() 3 - Building a Home That Serves the Family
() 4 - Changing the World by Leading One’s Family Well
() 5 - The Value of Order in Daily Life
() 6 - Leading in Family Worship
() 7 - The Importance of Order in the Morning
() 8 - Using Free Time to Strengthen the Family
() 9 - Why a Husband Should Spend Evenings at Home
() 10 - A Husband’s Duty of Daily Self-Examination
() 11 - The Power of Conversation in the Family
() 12 - Using Letter-Writing for Growth and Friendship
() 13 - Why Husband and Wife Should Keep Journals
() 14 - What a Christian Home Should Read
() 15 - How Husband and Wife Should Study Together
() 16 - Why Fiction Weakens the Mind and Character
() 17 - How a Family Should Keep the Lord’s Day
() 18 - Honoring Old Friends and New Ones
() 19 - Honoring Family Ties After Marriage
() 20 - Serving Society Without Neglecting Home
() 21 - When Husband and Wife Struggle for Control
() 22 - Keeping Love Alive in Marriage
() 23 - The Difference Between Love and Flattery
() 24 - Christlike Kindness Between Husband and Wife
() 25 - The Danger of Too Much Familiarity in Marriage
() 26 - Keeping the Home Pure in Thought and Speech
() 27 - Why an Impatient Husband Destroys Peace at Home
() 28 - When Pride and Argument Harm a Marriage
() 29 - The Quiet Hurts a Husband Must Avoid
() 30 - Why Suspicion Destroys Trust
() 31 - When a Father’s Temper Slowly Darkens the Home
() 32 - How Constant Criticism Hurts a Marriage
() 33 - Learning to Control Your Temper
() 34 - The Need for a Cheerful Spirit
() 35 - Making Your Wife Your Closest Confidant
() 36 - The Importance of Little Things in Marriage
() 37 - Why Improper Jokes Corrupt the Home
() 38 - Respecting Boundaries with Other Women
() 39 - The Danger of Revealing Family Secrets
() 40 - Why a Husband Must Practice Discretion
() 41 - Mind Your Own Business in Marriage
() 42 - Why Indecision Frustrates a Family
() 43 - Teaching a Family to Give
() 44 - The Unfair Burdens Some Husbands Place on Their Wives
() 45 - A Husband’s Duty to Cleanliness and Appearance
() 46 - Health, Habits, and the Well-Being of a Family
() 47 - The Importance of Wise Household Management
() 48 - Caring for the Sick in the Family
() 49 - A Husband’s Duties After His Wife’s Death
() 50 - A Husband’s Tenderness in Difficult Seasons

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