The Directory of the Devout Life
The Directory of the Devout Life

Author: Frederick Brotherton Meyer

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13: 9781230293486

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904 edition. Excerpt: ... XIV. The Disciples' Prayer. (matthew vi. 9-13.) DEVOUT men, as their life unfolds, increasingly turn to prayer--not prayers in the plural, but prayer in the singular; therefore Psalm xc, which seems to register the mature experience of Moses, ends with the prayer: "Let Thy work appear unto Thy servants, and Thy glory unto their children. And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us." It was as though, after a long life of intense activity in which the Great Lawgiver had borne the people on his bosom as a nursing father, and when the activities of his life were drawing to a close, he was impelled to turn to prayer and catch up the yearnings, desires, and purpose of his life in one constant petition. As we grow older, our prayers tend to become simpler and shorter, and more after the method of this prayer, which is so short, and yet so deep; so brief, that we may say it within three minutes; and yet so comprehensive and concise, that to be able to say it from the heart, and continually, is the very consummation and climax of the religious life. This prayer has been called the Lord's Prayer. It might be more fitly known as the Disciples' Prayer, but it bears for evermore the Master's touch. It has been said that it was not original, and that these phrases had been on the lips of godly men in a former time. We cannot be surprised at that, because our Lord was always meditating The Church's Prayer. Ill upon the prayers of psalmists and prophets, appropriating them to His own needs, and weaving them into His own communion with the Father. But if the materials were furnished Him from ancient quarries, this prayer is the structure of His own thought; and as we tread its stately aisles, so severe in their simplicity, so majestic in...

The Directory of the Devout Life
The Directory of the Devout Life

Author: F. B. Meyer

Publisher: Trieste Publishing

Published: 2017-09-08

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9780649562794

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The Directory of the Devout Life - Primary Source Edition
The Directory of the Devout Life - Primary Source Edition

Author: Frederick Brotherton Meyer

Publisher: Nabu Press

Published: 2013-10

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9781295128662

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Introduction to the Devout Life
Introduction to the Devout Life

Author: St. Francis De Sales

Publisher:

Published: 2015-08-01

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9781621640561

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Written over 400 years ago, Introduction to the Devout Life is still one of the most popular books for those pursuing holiness. St. Francis de Sales explains how to turn that desire for sanctity into resolutions that yield grace-filled results. Themes include: Pursuing a devout life whole-heartedly Incorporating prayer and sacraments into a busy schedule Growing in virtue Battling wisely against temptation Making spiritual progress through daily, monthly, and yearly exercises Whether you are just beginning your spiritual journey or are more advanced in the spiritual life, you ll be able to apply this timeless wisdom immediately. Let St. Francis de Sales illumine the path to holiness and strengthen your desire to walk that road with the Lord."