{"product_id":"the-prayers-of-doctor-samuel-johnson-1902-9781165168118","title":"The Prayers Of Doctor Samuel Johnson (1902)","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Samuel Johnson | W. A. Bradley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Essays\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Prayers of Doctor Samuel Johnson is a collection of prayers written by Samuel Johnson, a renowned English writer, poet, and lexicographer. These prayers were compiled and published posthumously in 1785 by Johnson's close friend, John Hawkins. The book, first published in 1902, contains a selection of these prayers, including those that were written for private use, as well as those intended for public worship.The prayers in this book reflect Johnson's deep religious convictions and his belief in the importance of prayer as a means of communication with God. They cover a wide range of topics, including gratitude, forgiveness, guidance, and protection. Johnson's prayers are characterized by their sincerity, simplicity, and humility, and they offer a glimpse into the mind and heart of one of the greatest literary figures of the 18th century.The book includes an introduction by the editor, which provides a brief biography of Johnson and a discussion of his religious beliefs. It also includes a preface by Johnson himself, in which he explains his motivation for writing these prayers and his hope that they will be of benefit to others.Overall, The Prayers of Doctor Samuel Johnson is a valuable resource for those interested in the religious beliefs and practices of one of England's greatest literary figures. It offers a glimpse into the personal side of Johnson and provides insight into his faith and his relationship with God.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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47581244391575,"sku":"9781165168118","price":3412.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781165168118.webp?v=1774917986","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-prayers-of-doctor-samuel-johnson-1902-9781165168118","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}