Excerpt from Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep: The Prayer of Childhood in Literature and Song
Musical readers will be interested in the three different versions and compositions of The Unfinished Prayer, the melodies alone Of which are given to illustrate the text.
Many of the incidents have been contributed to this vol ume, and are now first presented to the public.
In the belief that this harvesting Of the golden grain Of moral and religious experience in early and in matured years will not be in vain, the work is committed to the press. W. O. B.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a heartfelt collection of poems, stories, and anecdotes that explore the enduring legacy of the simple bedtime prayer, Now I lay me down to sleep. The author traces the prayer's origins, its profound impact on individuals throughout history, and its enduring power as a symbol of innocence, faith, and hope. The book reveals the many ways this beloved prayer has been adapted and reinterpreted over time, from its inclusion in popular hymns and lullabies to its use as a source of comfort and inspiration in times of crisis. Through intimate accounts and thoughtful analysis, this book invites readers to reflect on the profound meaning and significance of this timeless prayer. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243234974_0
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