Protestantism and Catholicity compared in their effects on the civilization of Europe
CHAPTER XXVI.
OF VIRGINITY IN ITS SOCIAL ASPECT.
Of the ennoblement of woman by virginity--Conduct of Protestantism on this point--Close analysis of the heart of woman--Of virginity with respect to population--England--Serious thoughts required for the mind of woman--Salutary influence of monastic customs--General method of appreciation, 146