Marriage, in William Alcott’s vision, is not merely a private arrangement or a pursuit of personal happiness. It is a calling. In The Young Husband, Alcott urges the young husband to think seriously about his responsibilities before God, toward his wife, and within the home he is building.
With unusual directness, The Young Husband addresses the habits that shape family life: choosing an occupation wisely, establishing order in the home, leading in family worship, guarding conversation, controlling temper, honoring one’s wife, using time well, caring for health, and showing kindness in daily life. Again and again, Alcott returns to one central conviction: the character and conduct of a young husband leave a deep mark on the happiness and future of his household.
Far from being abstract or theoretical, The Young Husband is filled with practical counsel for everyday life. It speaks to the young husband who wants his home to be governed not by selfishness, carelessness, or harshness, but by thoughtfulness, discipline, tenderness, and Christian principle.
This revised edition of The Young Husband presents Alcott’s counsel in clearer language while preserving the seriousness, moral force, and practical wisdom of the original work.
A challenging and deeply useful Christian classic on marriage, home life, and the calling of a young husband to lead his household well.
