Meditations Among The Tombs: In A Letter To A Lady (1746)

By James Hervey and Rev James Hervey

Book Overview

Meditations Among The Tombs: In A Letter To A Lady is a book written by James Hervey and first published in 1746. The book is a collection of reflections and meditations on life, death, and the afterlife, inspired by visits to various tombs and gravesites. In the form of a letter addressed to a lady, Hervey explores themes such as the brevity of life, the inevitability of death, and the importance of preparing for the afterlife. The book is written in a highly poetic and philosophical style, with vivid descriptions of the tombs and the emotions they evoke. Hervey draws on his Christian faith throughout the book, emphasizing the need for repentance and faith in God as the key to eternal life. Meditations Among The Tombs has been praised for its eloquence and depth of thought, and has been influential in shaping Christian attitudes towards death and the afterlife.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165480972
• ISBN13: 9781165480975
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"