02335cam a22003133u 4500 23772 UtSlPG 20260610133539.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BV Donne, John, 1572-1631 Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions; Together with Death's Duel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devotions_upon_Emergent_Occasions Release date is 2007-12-08 Produced by Stacy Brown, John Hagerson, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions; Together with Death's Duel" by John Donne is a collection of meditative writings composed in the early 17th century. This work reflects on the nature of human existence, illness, death, and the sacred, showcasing Donne's deep intellectual and spiritual pursuits as he grapples with mortality and divine providence. The text serves as both a personal contemplation and a public exposition of faith, emphasizing the interconnectedness between physical suffering and spiritual awakening. At the start of the book, the author candidly shares his reflections on the abrupt transition from health to sickness, stirring feelings of existential dread and sorrow. He meditates on human vulnerability, pondering the suddenness of illness and the accompanying turmoil it brings to both body and soul. Through heartfelt prayers and philosophical inquiries, Donne lays bare the struggles of reconciling faith with the harsh realities of life, seeking solace in the divine amidst his tribulations. The opening sets the tone for a profound exploration of spirituality and the human condition, preparing readers for the deeper contemplations that follow throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Meditations https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23772 64804 64804