An inspiring book of favourite prayers, mixing the historic with those proposed by BBC local radio listeners. The prayers include:
- prayers at sea
*prayers at wartime
*prayers of remembrance
*prayers for healing
*prayers for special occasions
*prayers for forgiveness
*prayers of the saints
*prayers from the bible
*prayers of thanksgivng
*prayers in hard times
*prayers from around the world.
Andrew Barr's text gives the background behind the prayers and draws on powerful contemporary stories.
ANDREW BARR has worked for the BBC for over 30 years and was involved in many of the editions of Songs of Praise. He is now a freelance writer. His books include The Nation's Favourite Hymns.
