A Little Book Of Prayers From Old English Sources (1900) - Paperback

A Little Book Of Prayers From Old English Sources is a collection of prayers compiled by Dom F. Aidan Gasquet and originally published in 1900. The book features a variety of prayers from medieval English sources, including the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and the Book of Common Prayer.The prayers in the book cover a wide range of topics, including thanksgiving, forgiveness, guidance, and protection. Many of the prayers are written in Old English, with translations provided for modern readers.In addition to the prayers themselves, the book includes an introduction by Gasquet that provides historical context for the prayers and discusses their significance in the development of English religious literature. The book also features illustrations by English artist Margaret Rope.Overall, A Little Book Of Prayers From Old English Sources offers readers a glimpse into the spiritual life of medieval England and provides a valuable resource for those interested in the history of English prayer and devotional literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.