A young lady’s prayer

Written by thehouseofvines

Via Jane Austen’s World.

A young lady’s prayer for a husband, from The New Lady’s Magazine, October 1791:

“From a prophane (profane) libertine, from one affectedly pious, from a profuse almoner, from an uncharitable wretch, from a wavering religioso and injudicious zealot—deliver me.

“From one of starched gravity, or ridiculous levity, from an ambitious statesman, from a restless projector, from one that loves any thing besides me, but what is very just and honourable—deliver me!

“From an extasy’d poet, a modern wit, a base coward, and a rash fool—deliver me!

“From a Venus darling, from a Bacchus proselyte, . . . from all other masculine affectations, not yet recounted—deliver me!

Bitch, please. You should be so lucky. 

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13 thoughts on “A young lady’s prayer”

  1. Perhaps if she paid proper homage to Venus and Bacchus they would assist her in finding a husband who is not overly consumed by their blessings. Give hospitality to Them once so They don’t visit Their wrath on you continually!

    Hail Venus! Hail Bacchus!

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      1. It’s the one I certainly would prefer. But then again I’m a Venus darling and a Bacchus prosletyte so perhaps I’m biased

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  3. LOl the photo is awesome. perhaps though, the girl doesn’t want to be stuck with a promiscuous man whore of a drunkard in an 18th century Britain where she has no option to initiate divorce. :) Of course venerating Bacchus and Venus would benefit her in all ways including finding the best husband. good advice there.

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