The Contrite and the Humble Heart, With Motives and Considerations for the Preparing of It ..


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This book offers a series of meditations on the theme of contrition and humility in the Christian life. Written by Sylvester Jenks, a 19th century Congregationalist minister and author, the book provides practical guidance and encouragement for individuals seeking spiritual growth. The author draws on biblical passages and examples from the lives of Christian saints and mystics to illustrate his points. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.