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PRAYERS AND THANKSGIVINGS FOR PARTICULAR OCCASIONS;
With an Address to Heads of Families.
EDITED BY THE REV. JOHN HARRIS, D.D.
Principal of New College, St. John’s Wood; Author of “The Great Teacher;” “Mammon;” “Pre-Adamite Earth,” &c. &c.
ASSISTED BY EMINENT CONTRIBUTORS.
The desirableness of such a Publication is too obvious to need remark. Even amongst those in whose hearts the spirit of devotion is pure and ardent, a difficulty of expression, or a desire to avoid day after day the repetition of the same phrases while referring to common occurrences—acknowledging “every-day blessings,” or praying for their daily renewal,—frequently produces considerable embarrassment; while others—as, for instance, females, in the absence of the head of the family—in consequence of nervousness or timidity, are prevented from leading the devotions of the household. To such persons The Altar of the Household will prove a valuable boon, whether used in the precise form in which it appears, or as suggesting a suitable train of thoughts and expressions. In these respects it may also greatly aid the private devotions of the closet.
It will be seen that, in addition to the distinguished Editor, numerous Ministers are engaged in the preparation of this Work. This may be regarded as a guarantee for its Scriptural character, and its acceptableness to all sections of the Christian Church—to “all who love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.” At the same time, this provides for a rich variety in the modes of expression, whether of adoration, thanksgiving, or petition. Thus, languor and formality will be prevented, while the moderate length of each service will be security against “weariness of spirit” in any of the worshippers.
The following are among the Ministers engaged in the preparation of The Altar of the Household:—
The Rev. J. SHERMAN,