Meditations And Contemplations (1813)

By James Hervey

Book Overview

Meditations and Contemplations is a collection of religious essays and meditations written by James Hervey and first published in 1746. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of meditations on various religious themes such as the nature of God, the importance of prayer, and the joys of heaven. The second part contains contemplations on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, including his miracles and parables.Hervey's writing is characterized by its poetic language and vivid imagery, which is intended to inspire readers to deepen their faith and devotion. The book was immensely popular in its time and has been reprinted many times since its initial publication.Meditations and Contemplations is considered a classic of Christian devotional literature and is still widely read and studied today. Its themes of spiritual reflection, prayer, and contemplation continue to resonate with readers seeking to deepen their relationship with God.Containing Meditations Among The Tombs; Reflections On A Flower Garden; A Descant On Creation; Contemplations On The Night; On The Starry Heavens; And A Winter Piece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437100260
• ISBN13: 9781437100266
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"