The Sailor's Manual of Devotion (Paperback)

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. 1844. Excerpt: ... may sin no more. Let me walk in the light of thy countenance and in the way of thy commandments, that living here to the glory of thy name, I may at last enter into the glory of thy kingdom and spend eternity in thy praise, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. When there is no Hope of Recovery. OGOD, whose days are without end and whose mercies cannot be numbered, now that I am hastening to the end of my life, give me stedfast faith in thy Son Jesus and unfeigned repentance for all my sins, that my pardon may be sealed in heaven before I go hence and be no more seen. Let me come to my great change without guilt, and foresee its approaches without impatience or fear. May I always be ready with humble confidence in thy mercy for the hour of my departure. May I be enabled to fight the good fight of faith with constancy, and to finish my course with joy. May I never sleep in carelessness and sin, nor lie down in misery and sorrow. And since I am now summoned to meet the Bridegroom, dress me O Lord, in a wedding garment, that I may be fit to appear in thy train. Give me oil in my lamp, that it may burn with perpetual brightness, and that when the door opens I may be ready to enter in with thee at whatever hour thou shalt come. Strip my soul of all earthly affections before it take its flight from my body, that it may be a meet companion for the spirits of just men made perfect in that blessed rest which thou hast reserved for thy chosen in paradise, and bring me finally to my perfect consummation and bliss both in body and soul in the everlasting glory of thy heavenly kingdom; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. Against the Fear of Death. OMOST gracious and merciful Father, grant that I may be always ready to obey thy summons and be willing to dep...