Description
This source of strength and solace for millions of Christian clergy and laypeople right through the world generally is a companion for your own spiritual journey.
For centuries, Christians of different traditions and seekers from quite a lot of backgrounds have found strength for their spiritual journey in the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). First composed in 1549 by Thomas Cranmer, Henry VIII’s Archbishop of Canterbury, the BCP, alongside Shakespeare’s works and the King James Bible, assisted in shaping the English language. Nowadays almost eighty million Anglican Christians right through the world use the BCP in public worship, and countless people―Anglican and in a different way―use it in their private devotional life.
In this unique presentation of selections―organized by themes such as “Blessings in Times of Joy and Pain,” “Referred to as to Serve” and “Praise and Petition”―with facing-page statement, C. K. Robertson offers fascinating insights into the history and heritage of the BCP. He also makes to be had the riches of this spiritual treasure chest for all who are interested in deepening their life of prayer, building stronger relationships and making a difference on the planet.