Thoughts: Chiefly Designed As Preparative Or Persuasive To Private Devotion (1838)

""Thoughts: Chiefly Designed As Preparative Or Persuasive To Private Devotion"" is a book written by John Sheppard and originally published in 1838. The book aims to encourage and prepare readers for private devotion through a series of reflective and persuasive thoughts. The author presents a collection of meditations and reflections on various aspects of Christian faith, including sin, repentance, forgiveness, faith, and salvation. The book is intended to be used as a companion for private prayer and devotion, and the author offers practical advice on how to cultivate a deeper spiritual life. Sheppard's writing style is clear and concise, and he uses simple language to convey complex theological ideas. The book is divided into short chapters, each focusing on a particular topic or theme. Each chapter ends with a prayer or meditation designed to help readers apply the ideas presented to their own spiritual lives. Overall, ""Thoughts: Chiefly Designed As Preparative Or Persuasive To Private Devotion"" is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and guide readers in their spiritual journeys. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God through private prayer and devotion.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.