An American Prayer Book and the down to earth

and the down to earth and the holy

and Steven Charleston

” using the Bible and ancient texts

late Bishop of Eau Claire

by affirming that God is present and acting on that belief

An American Prayer Book and the down to earthThis well researched anthology looks at American history through the prayers its people have offered over the past two and a half centuries. Prayers are drawn from a wide variety of faiths, including Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Sections include: Prayers for America: for an Election, for the Government, in Times of War or Crisis, for Repentance and Renewal, for Peace, Thanksgivings and Litanies Prayers for national occasions: Inauguration Day,