A Companion to the Temple, or a Help to Devotion in the Daily Use of the Common Prayer, Vol. 2 of 2: Containing the Litany, With the Occasional Prayers and Thanksgivings (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Thomas Comber

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0365799114 ISBN 13: 9780365799115

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

Explore a 17th-century guide to public prayer and devotion, with content that helps readers understand and use a litany.

This historical work presents a companion to the litany, featuring prayers and devotions meant for daily use. It includes an introduction to the litany’s purpose, its place in church life, and guidance on how to engage with the prayers with reverence and understanding. The text frames the litany as a joint request of the congregation, offering context for various petitions, depictions of deliverance, gratitude, and supplication. It also contains reflections on church governance, the role of religious leaders, and the place of worship within the broader community.

What you’ll experience

• A structured exploration of the litany’s parts, including invocations, depictions, intercessions, and prayers
• Historical notes on how these prayers were used in services and private devotion
• Practical commentary on approaching the litany with devotion and clarity
• Context for 17th-century religious practice and its influence on public worship

Ideal for readers of early modern religious writings, liturgy enthusiasts, and those interested in the history of Christian prayer.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365799114
• ISBN 13: 9780365799115
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 549