Prayers: On Several Occasions (1821)

By Samuel Johnson

Book Overview

Prayers: On Several Occasions (1821) is a collection of prayers written by the renowned English author and lexicographer, Samuel Johnson. The book contains a total of 33 prayers that cover a wide range of topics, including gratitude, forgiveness, guidance, and protection, among others. The prayers are written in Johnson's signature style, which is characterized by his use of eloquent and poetic language.The book begins with a preface in which Johnson explains his motivation for writing the prayers. He states that he believes that prayer is an important part of the Christian faith and that it can provide comfort and guidance in times of need. He also notes that he wrote the prayers for his own personal use and that he hopes they will be of help to others.The prayers themselves are divided into several categories, including morning and evening prayers, prayers for forgiveness, prayers for guidance, and prayers for protection. Each prayer is preceded by a short introduction that provides context for the prayer and explains its purpose.Overall, Prayers: On Several Occasions (1821) is a beautifully written and deeply spiritual book that offers readers a glimpse into the mind of one of England's greatest literary figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Christian spirituality and the power of prayer.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: 1164835696
• ISBN13: 9781164835691
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"