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Best Loved Prayers and Words of Wisdom Martin Manser

Best Loved Prayers and Words of Wisdom By Martin Manser

Best Loved Prayers and Words of Wisdom by Martin Manser


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Summary

A timeless collection of prayers, quotes, poems and speeches for every occasion. Complete with a brief introduction to each piece and its author, this book features words and prayers from 300BC to the present day. It provides a great source of inspiration when planning a speech or ceremonial occasion or can be used for personal devotions.

Best Loved Prayers and Words of Wisdom Summary

Best Loved Prayers and Words of Wisdom by Martin Manser

A timeless collection of prayers, quotes, poems and speeches for every occasion. Complete with a brief introduction to each piece and its author, this book features words and prayers from 300BC to the present day. It provides a great source of inspiration when planning a speech or ceremonial occasion or can be used for personal devotions.

This carefully chosen selection of the best loved prayers and words of wisdom is a staple for any bookshelf.

The many contributors include C. S. Lewis, Florence Nightingale, St Francis of Assisi, John & Charles Wesley, Mother Teresa, John Stott, Oswald Chambers, G. K. Chesterton and Julian of Norwich. From The Lord's Prayer and Footprints, to excerpts from A Pilgrims Progress and A Christmas Carol, this compilation is a useful for individuals to read and reference, and a great source of inspiration when planning for a ceremonial occasion, speech, wedding or funeral.

Each reading is introduced with a brief history to the piece and its author, providing new levels of interest and a sense of context.

The 300 hand-picked pieces have been arranged alphabetically, so that selecting a favourite work is easy. This guide is also accompanied by a set of indexes which detail first lines, themes, Bible references, and authors, so that each entry is thoroughly cross-referenced, enabling you to make the most of this fabulous selection.

About Martin Manser

Martin Manser is a professional writer and researcher. He is responsible for 'The Penguin Wordmaster' and 'The Guinness Book of Words'.

Additional information

GOR001898718
9780007278947
0007278942
Best Loved Prayers and Words of Wisdom by Martin Manser
Used - Very Good
Hardback
HarperCollins Publishers
20090205
320
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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