2000 Years of Classic Christian Prayers: A collection for public and private use - Softcover

A valuable collection of prayers selected from 2,000 years of Christian history . This wonderful worship resource can be used for private prayers, in small groups and in church services of all denominations.

This is a wonderful worship resource which people can use for their own private times with God or in small groups and church services. The prayers are grouped according to various themes: praise, spiritual growth, world issues, home and family, bereavement and loss, prayers for use during the day, Christian festivals, and so on. The sources of the prayers range from the Bible to the ancient liturgies used by the early Church, Reformers like Martin Luther, contemporary saints like Mother Teresa, and many, many more. Prayers written by Christians around the world are also included, which gives an international flavour too.

O Lord, never allow us to think we can stand by ourselves and not need you, our greatest need.
John Donne (1571 1631)

God, give us the serenity to accept what cannot be changed;
Give us the courage to change what should be changed;
Give us the wisdom to distinguish one from the other.
Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)

'Lord, make me see your glory in every place.'
MICHELANGELO (1475 -1564)

'Eternal God, the refuge of all your children,
in our weakness you are our strength,
in our darkness our light,
in our sorrow our comfort and peace.'
BONIFACE (c. 675-754)

'God, give us the serentiy to accept what cannot be changed;
Give us the courage to change what should be changed;
Give us the wisdom to distinguish one from the other.'
REINHOLD NIEBHUR (1892- 1971)

Here is a valuable treasury of prayers selected from 2000 years of Christian history. '2000 Years of Classic Christian Prayers' is a collection for inspiration and enjoyment, arranged thematically for use in personal and public devotions. Whether in times of quietness, family prayers or church worship, the rich heritage of Christian faith and spirituality is made available in this volume.

There are prayers for all seasons and occasions; prayers for all times of life and for different moods – prayers of worship and praise; love and adoration; celebration and thanksgiving; prayers of brokeness and cries of the heart.

They are drawn from the writings of the most famous Christians through the ages, including St John the Apostle, St Cyprian of Carthage, St Augustine of Hippo, St Bede, St Anselm of Canturbury, Martin Luther, St Teresa of Avila, John Donne, Jonathan Edwards, George Mulle, C.S. Lewis, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer.