Divine Providence (Classic Reprint)
Divine Providence (Classic Reprint)

Author: Jonathan Weaver

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2015-07-19

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9781331764052

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Excerpt from Divine Providence The history of the past as well as the events of the present are exponents of Gods providence. "Providence is the light of history, and the soul of the world." A universe without a God and a God without a providence are contradictions. All stand as living witnesses to testify that an all-wise, all-powerful, and benevolent Being is managing the affairs of the universe. Wherever we turn our eye, we see unmistakable evidences of design; and wherever we see such evidences of design, we see proof of the prior existence of the designer. Whence all this harmony, and all this adaptation of one thing to another? Is it all the result of chance? Nay, this can not be, for confusion 13 the law of chance. The primary signification of the word providence is to provide; hence we see in all the arrangements of nature a provision and adaptation as wonderful as they are wise and benevolent. There is a power that pervades and actuates the world of matter and mind. The whole series of events in nature proceeds not by accident, but according to a wise provision made in advance. Accident, chance, and fortune are words often used but seldom understood. In the sense in which they are most commonly used, they are meaningless. What is mostly set down as accident or chance is only the mysterious workings of Providence; we see the effect but not the cause. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A Discourse Concerning the Divine Providence (Classic Reprint)
A Discourse Concerning the Divine Providence (Classic Reprint)

Author: William Sherlock

Publisher:

Published: 2015-06-30

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9781330525272

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Excerpt from A Discourse Concerning the Divine Providence The publisher of the present edition of Dr. Sherlock's celebrated work on the "Divine Providence," feels assured that he need offer no apology for bringing it out at this time. The great importance of the subject; the unquestioned ability with which it is discussed; the fact, that for many years the work has been out of print, and the frequent calls that have been made for it, during his several years' experience in the book business, together with the high estimation in which it is held by the following clergymen, who have cheerfully furnished recommendatory notices, he thinks fully warrant him in presenting it before the public in a new and greatly improved dress. Recommendatory Notices. Rev. J. L. Read: - I heartily approve of your intention to publish "Sherlock on Providence." I read the work years ago, and have regarded it ever since as one of the most valuable theological works in my library. You have my best wishes for success. Dr. Sherlock's Essay on "Divine Providence" has earned for itself a reputation amongst the pious and thinking both of this and the Old World. To those who have not had the opportunity or privilege of knowing its worth, it may be said, (to others it is needless, ) that it is a most judicious, scriptural, and practical discussion of this difficult, but most delightful doctrine. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Divine Providence (Classic Reprint)
The Divine Providence (Classic Reprint)

Author: Emanuel Swedenborg

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2016-09-30

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 9781333800840

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Excerpt from The Divine Providence The chief value of the philosophy of supernatural fact contained in Swedenborg's writings is, that it enables us to form rational conceptions of the universe as thee-centric that is, as being constantly dependent in every minutest part of it, physical and mental, on a creative act of God, and yet as being separate from God, no part of it being God, although it constantly subsists from Him. It may, indeed, be described as a spiritual counterpart of the Copernican discovery. It enables us to View the universe, as it were, from the Divine standpoint; to see it, in some finite measure, as God sees it infinitely; and obviously this must be the only true way of thinking about it if the universe is in any intelligible sense a Divine creation. If it were produced by a mere fiat of omnipotent and arbitrary power, it might very well be totally unintelligible to man. But if order and process reign in it from first to last, our only hope of under standing it lies in acquiring some conception of what that order is, and this means that we must have some conception of its purpose. For order would be meaningless apart from purpose, because it would aim at nothing and consequently accomplish nothing. A true philosophy of creation, there fore, involves a knowledge of its purpose or use, and this can only come from revelation, for no one but God can give us any certain knowledge about Himself. Swedenborg there fore supports his teaching at every point by references to that supreme revelation which he calls The Word, and which is contained in our Bible, though not co-extensive with it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Shadow of His Wings
The Shadow of His Wings

Author: Gereon Goldmann

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 2009-09-03

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1681495554

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We had to do it. We had to reprint this book. Rarely has a book had such an impact on so many of us here at Ignatius Press. It is one of the most powerful and moving books we have come across. If you can only buy one book this season, this must be the one. Here is the astonishing true story of the harrowing experiences of a young German seminarian drafted into Hitler's dreaded SS at the onset of World War II. Without betraying his Christian ideals, against all odds, and in the face of Evil, Gereon Goldmann was able to complete his priestly training, be ordained, and secretly minister to German Catholic soldiers and innocent civilian victims caught up in the horrors of war. How it all came to pass will astound you. Father Goldmann tells of his own incredible experiences of the trials of war, his many escapes from almost certain death, and the diabolical persecution that he and his fellow Catholic soldiers encountered on account of their faith. What emerges is an extraordinary witness to the workings of Divine Providence and the undying power of love, prayer, faith, and sacrifice. Illustrated

Man's Partnership With Divine Providence (Classic Reprint)
Man's Partnership With Divine Providence (Classic Reprint)

Author: John Telford

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-01-20

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9780483493599

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Excerpt from Man's Partnership With Divine Providence There is scarce any doctrine in the whole compass of revelation, which is of deeper importance than this. And, at the same time, there is scarce any that is so little regarded, and perhaps so little understood.' The Book of Divine Providence is bigger than the Bible. It covers the course of universal history, it includes the story of all nations and all lives. It deals with the creation of the earth, it traces its progress and development from generation to genera tion. The subject first wove its spell around the writer when he reached that memorable question in the Methodist Catechism: 'what is God's providence?' and learnt the answer: 'his most holy, wise, and powerful preservation and government of all His creatures and all their actions.' About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Abandonment to Divine Providence (Classic Reprint)
Abandonment to Divine Providence (Classic Reprint)

Author: J. P. De Caussade

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-10-15

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 9780265369340

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Excerpt from Abandonment to Divine Providence Thou hast hid these things fiom the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to little ones. Yea Father, for so hath it seemed good Matt. Xi, 25, 26. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Laws of Providence (Classic Reprint)
The Laws of Providence (Classic Reprint)

Author: Henry Ramière

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2018-03-02

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9780666731883

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Excerpt from The Laws of Providence Providence is that attribute of God by which He directs the action of all His creatures, and in particular that of beings endowed with reason, toward the end He assigned them in creating them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Abandonment to Divine Providence
Abandonment to Divine Providence

Author: Jean-Pierre De Caussade

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 2011-09-06

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 1681490307

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God is to be found in the simplest of our daily activities and especially through total surrender to whatever is His will for each of us. That is the message of this 18th-century inspirational classic by Jean-Pierre de Caussade. Its encouragement to ""live in the present moment,"" accepting everyday obstacles with faith, humility and love, has guided generations of believers to holiness and spiritual peace. This special volume of the famous spiritual treatise also includes the many insightful letters of Father de Caussade on the practice of self-abandonment. These numerous letters provide a great additional source of wisdom and practical guidance for how to grow in abandonment and to deepen our union with God in our daily lives. De Caussade shows that this practice of self-abandonment to God's will is the key to attaining true peace and virtue, and that it is readily available to all people - from beginners to those well advanced in the spiritual life. He also shows how to determine what God's will is for us. He reveals that it is not extraordinary feats that God expects for our growth in holiness, but rather heroic attention to every detail in our lives and humble acceptance of our daily lot in life as coming from His hand. The rich spiritual lessons in this book have stood the test of time, offering real and practical assistance to all people because its message is simple and clear, one that the reader will find to be a rare treasure of inspiration and direction to be referred to again and again.

God in His Providence
God in His Providence

Author: Woodbury M. Fernald

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-10-18

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 9780266467649

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Excerpt from God in His Providence: A Comprehensive View of the Principles and Particulars, of an Active Divine Providence Over Man, His Fortunes, Changes, Trials, Entire Discipline as a Spiritual Being, From Birth to Eternity New Jerusalem, or a true and more spiritual church upon this earth. We have quoted from him liberally. But with all our partiality, we know, better than any one can tell us, that we are not in slavery to him, and do not blindly follow him. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.