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James Martineau was a British philosopher born on April 21, 1805, and died on January 11, 1900. His philosophical thoughts were deeply influenced by German classical philosophy and British positivism, mainly focusing on ethics and religious philosophy.

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“It was in His parting sorrow--that Jesus asked His disciples to remember Him; and never was entreaty of affection answered so; for ever since has His name been breathed in morning and evening prayers that none can count, and has brought down some gift of sanctity and peace on the anguish of bereavement, and the remorse of sin.”

Remember Jesus Names Prayer Sin Morning Sorrow Affection Evening Disciple Anguish Remorse Bereavement Parting Sanctity Evening Prayer

Book:A Martineau year book: Extracts from sermons

Source: A Martineau year book: Extracts from sermons

“The heavens, with their everlasting faithfulness, look down on no sadder contradiction than the sluggard and the slattern in their prayers.”

Looks Heaven Prayer Contradiction Everlasting Faithfulness Negligence

Book:Endeavors After the Christian Life: Discourses

Source: Endeavors After the Christian Life: Discourses

“Heaven and God are best discerned through tears; scarcely perhaps are discerned at all without them. The constant association of prayer with the hour of bereavement and the scenes of death suffice to show this.”

Shows Heaven Hours Prayer Tears Scene Constant Association Bereavement

Book:Endeavours after the Christian life: discourses

Source: Endeavours after the Christian life: discourses

“Religion is no more possible without prayer than poetry without language, or music without atmosphere.”

Language Prayer Praying Atmosphere

Book:Tides of the Spirit: Selections from the Writings of James Martineau

Source: Tides of the Spirit: Selections from the Writings of James Martineau

About the Author

Born: April 21, 1805
Died: January 11, 1900
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 39

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