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... collection , he has at least chosen to present the very highest expression of Johnson's spiritual life . Moreover , since it is not wholly possible to escape from the biographical interest in the prayers , and since therefore they ...
... collection , he has at least chosen to present the very highest expression of Johnson's spiritual life . Moreover , since it is not wholly possible to escape from the biographical interest in the prayers , and since therefore they ...
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... collection as a whole stands second to nothing of the kind in English literature , save the Book of Common Prayer of the Church of England , the outgrowth of many ages and many men's minds , whereas the prayers of Johnson are the ...
... collection as a whole stands second to nothing of the kind in English literature , save the Book of Common Prayer of the Church of England , the outgrowth of many ages and many men's minds , whereas the prayers of Johnson are the ...
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... collection as a whole . II . Prayers composed by Dr. Johnson on New Year's Day I. January 1 , 1741 . From the final phrases in this prayer , it is evident that at the time of writing Johnson did not believe in the doctrine of purgatory ...
... collection as a whole . II . Prayers composed by Dr. Johnson on New Year's Day I. January 1 , 1741 . From the final phrases in this prayer , it is evident that at the time of writing Johnson did not believe in the doctrine of purgatory ...
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... Collect at Morning Prayer in the book of Morning Prayer , which he " accommodated " by altering " day " into " year ' and " us " into " me . " It begins : " O Lord , our heavenly Father , Almighty and Everlasting God , who hast safely ...
... Collect at Morning Prayer in the book of Morning Prayer , which he " accommodated " by altering " day " into " year ' and " us " into " me . " It begins : " O Lord , our heavenly Father , Almighty and Everlasting God , who hast safely ...
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... collection also are included in it . XI . January 1 , 1772 , two in the morning . During the past year , Johnson's health and spirits had been much improved , and a correspondingly greater degree of com- posure is reflected than in the ...
... collection also are included in it . XI . January 1 , 1772 , two in the morning . During the past year , Johnson's health and spirits had been much improved , and a correspondingly greater degree of com- posure is reflected than in the ...
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Page 59 - Almighty GOD, the giver of all good things, without whose help all labour is ineffectual, and without whose grace all wisdom is folly : grant, I beseech Thee, that in this my undertaking thy Holy Spirit may not be withheld from me, but that I may promote thy glory, and the salvation both of myself and others : grant this, O Lord, for the sake of thy son, JESUS CHRIST. Amen.
Page 31 - ALMIGHTY God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men ; Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise ; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Page 78 - Almighty and most merciful Father, I am now, as to human eyes it seems, about to commemorate, for the last time, the death of thy son Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Redeemer. Grant, O Lord, that my whole hope and confidence may be in his merits and in thy mercy: forgive and accept my late conversion; enforce and accept my imperfect repentance...
Page 64 - Almighty GOD, the giver of wisdom, without whose help resolutions are vain, without whose blessing study is ineffectual ; enable me, if it be thy will, to attain such knowledge as may qualify me to direct the doubtful, and instruct the ignorant ; to prevent wrongs and terminate contentions ; and grant that 1 may use that knowledge which I shall attain, to thy glory and my own salvation, for JESUS CHRIST'S sake. Amen.
Page 7 - O my God, that as days and years pass over me, I approach nearer to the grave where there is no repentance ; and grant that by the assistance of Thy Holy Spirit I may so pass through this life, that I may obtain life everlasting, for the sake of our Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Page 94 - A kind of strange oblivion has overspread me, so that I know not what has become of the last year; and perceive that incidents and intelligence pass over me without leaving any impression.
Page 74 - Lord, my maker and protector, who hast graciously sent me into this world to work out my salvation, enable me to drive from me all such unquiet and perplexing thoughts as may mislead or hinder me in the practice of those duties which thou hast required.
Page 106 - I felt almost the last flutter of his pulse, and looked for the last time upon the face that for fifteen years had never been turned upon me but with respect or benignity.
Page 13 - Let not my years be multiplied to increase my guilt; but as my age advances, let me become more pure in my thoughts, more regular in my desires, and more obedient to thy laws.
Page 71 - ... which I have enjoyed at this place ; and that I may resign them with holy submission, equally trusting in thy protection when Thou givest, and when thou takest away. Have mercy upon me, O LORD, have mercy upon me. " To thy fatherly protection, O LORD, I commend this family. Bless, guide, and defend them, that they may so pass through this world, as finally to enjoy in thy presence everlasting happiness, for JESUS CHRIST'S sake. Amen.