This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1872 Excerpt: ...that it may have been designed to be the instrument of a good, that could not otherwise be accomplished. Fill me with the profound humility and habitual seriousness of spirit which are the sole foundations of true virtue, and the only incentive to continual improvement. Give me self-discipline to exclude all unquiet ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1872 Excerpt: ...that it may have been designed to be the instrument of a good, that could not otherwise be accomplished. Fill me with the profound humility and habitual seriousness of spirit which are the sole foundations of true virtue, and the only incentive to continual improvement. Give me self-discipline to exclude all unquiet and unprofitable thoughts, and to fix my mind calmly, steadfastly, and perseveringly on the discharge in its due place and season of every appointed duty; and grant that from this time forth, forgetting myself, and cheerfully improving the present hour, I may live entirely and devotedly to Thee, as a disciple of Jesus Christ. January, 1836. 1 Enter to-morrow on the studies and duties which I have prescribed to myself for 1836. To accomplish well what I have now deliberately undertaken, I must, 1st, with prayer night and morning, cherish a calm, deep, and practical sense of the fatherly goodness and over-ruling providence of God, and leave the past and the future equally in His hands--feeling that the present alone--its improvement and innocent enjoyment are my concern. 2ndly, Resolutely keep my mind, as a matter of religion and conscience, from unavailing regret and the unprofitable speculations which have so greatly disturbed it, and feel that true repentance and a vital newness of heart must be evinced by stricter self-discipline, and a more faithful and zealous discharge of the duties of life. 3rdly, Hold myself closely, punctually, and perseveringly to the duties which I have imposed on myself, and go through them resolutely--whether for the present they afford me satisfaction or not--with a view to the final end--for the acquirement of self-confidence and the exertion of energy of will, and the restoring of my mind to the healthful tone whi...
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Add this copy of Letters Embracing His Life of John James Taylor, Ed. By to cart. $56.22, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Nabu Press.
