A Manual of Devotion: Chiefly for the Use of Schoolboys is a book written by William Baker and published in 1876. The book is a guide to help young boys develop their spiritual life and deepen their relationship with God. It contains a collection of prayers, meditations, and other devotional exercises that are designed to be easy for young readers to understand and practice.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of spiritual life. These include prayers for morning and evening, meditations on the life of Christ, and reflections on the virtues of faith, hope, and charity. The book also includes hymns and psalms for singing and recitation.Throughout the book, Baker emphasizes the importance of developing a personal relationship with God and living a life of faith and virtue. He encourages readers to pray regularly, attend church, and practice acts of charity and kindness towards others.Overall, A Manual of Devotion is a valuable resource for young readers seeking to deepen their spiritual life and grow in their faith. Its accessible language and practical exercises make it an ideal guide for schoolboys and other young readers.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.
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