Synopses & Reviews
Illustrating the intimate connection between given names and spiritual identity, this collection presents more than 500 personalized name prayers. Each invocation draws upon the meaning of the name itself or Biblical verses, outlining the names origin and spiritual significance. Serving as the perfect introduction to the language of faith, this beautiful handbook is ideal for parents and members of the clergy to use at baptisms, confirmations, marriages, or any religious occasion over the course of a persons lifetime.
Review
"This is a gift with many layers, unpacking the meaning of individual names and weaving into each prayer a gentle yet profound affirmation of the connection of each unique individual to God." —Angela Ashwin, author, Book of a Thousand Prayers
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"The author uses the ancient device of the acrostic to create unique and thoughtful meditations on the names of the children he has baptized." —Anthony Russell, former Bishop of Ely
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"A collection of prayers which can be used so very easily and readily by a much wider range of people than simply the committed Christian." —Bishop David Hope, former archbishop of York
About the Author
Andrew Tawn is the rector of Addingham in the Yorkshire Dales. He has previously worked in parishes in Liverpool and Oxfordshire. Bishop David Hope is the former archbishop of York in the Church of England.