This classic collection of Christian prayers is presented here in an elegant pocket edition with gilded page edges, perfect for daily use and reflection.

Originally published in 1897 as Prayers Ancient and Modern, the Book of Prayers is a devotional anthology compiled by Mary Wilder Tileston. The book gathers Christian prayers from a wide range of historical sources, spanning over fourteen centuries-from early church sacramentaries and saints like Augustine and Anselm, to Reformation and 19th-century writers such as Jeremy Taylor and Christina Rossetti. Tileston's aim was to provide daily spiritual nourishment through carefully selected and often condensed prayers, chosen for both their literary quality and devotional power.

The book has remained popular for its timeless relevance, spiritual depth, and elegant language, making it a valued resource for personal devotion. This gilded pocket edition with patterned endpapers makes the perfect gift or cherished keepsake.

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