Hear Our Prayer: A Collection Of Classic Prayers - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1565635701 ISBN 13: 9781565635708

Publisher: Hendrickson Pub, 2005

Synopsis

"In both prayer and praise, the distance between man and God can be bridged." from the Introduction Hear Our Prayer invites the reader to take a new look at prayers Christians have prayed over the last two millennia. Sren Kierkegaard, Charles Wesley, the Book of Common Prayer, Eastern Orthodox prayers, Jewish prayers, Celtic prayersall are found here, beautifully illustrated with evocative photographs of Gods creation. These classic examples of prayer and praise are drawn from across the millennia that have passed since God first gave us the gift of prayer. Use them to explore new ways to build "bridges to God"; to understand how prayer can be something that happens when the heart is in pilgrimage; or to explore some of the ways ordinary people have gained glimpses of heaven through prayer. TOPICS INCLUDE Seeking God Praise Thanksgiving Confession Petition Intercession Morning and Evening The Church Year Church Rites Graces and Blessings Arranged by topic and indexed by both author and first line, Hear Our Prayer is a resource for inspiration and a doorway to better understanding prayer. Lean on earlier travelers along the road of Christian faith and strengthen your own prayer life. Through their prayers, share their joys, sorrows, and insights into conversation with God. Explore, discover, and worship!

Edition details

• Publisher: Hendrickson Pub
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565635701
• ISBN 13: 9781565635708
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128