Prayers Ancient and Modern

Prayers Ancient and Modern is a collection of prayers compiled by Mary Wilder Tileston. The book contains a wide range of prayers from various authors and traditions, including prayers from the Bible, the Book of Common Prayer, and works by notable figures such as St. Augustine, Francis of Assisi, and Thomas ������ Kempis. The prayers are organized thematically, covering topics such as faith, love, forgiveness, and guidance. The book also includes prayers for specific occasions, such as weddings and funerals. The language of the prayers is both traditional and modern, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. Overall, Prayers Ancient and Modern is a comprehensive and inspiring resource for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual practice through prayer.1897. A collection of prayers for daily use that were gathered from many sources, ancient and modern. It has historical interest, and the literary quality has been carefully considered, but the primary object is to nourish the spiritual life. As the design is to provide a brief selection for every day, in many cases a portion only of a long prayer is given, or it is condensed by omission, but alterations have been made as sparingly as possible.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.