Luther's Prayers: by Herbert Brokering

Author: Herbert Brokering

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Luther's Prayers

There is no monotony in the prayer salutations of Luther. Some are lengthy. He is as one in continual conversation with God. To him the name of God is the presence of God. Many of the prayers end as abruptly as they begin. Some close with several Amens, like a hallelujah chorus. It is clear that his faith and confession became devotion and prayer. The chief parts of the Small Catechism, so well known as statements of faith, as seen here, are natural avenues of prayer for Luther. His interpretation was rooted and strengthened and nourished in prayer. Doctrine was his way of life. It was the topic for each of his prayers. A credal statement was always in need of meditation and devotion. It was no end in itself. The prayers are on topics spanning all of life. The soldier, employer, politician, pastor, sick person, parent, newlywed, teacher. One might wish to retain in these translations the rhythm and meter and mental images of this 16th century Saxon preacher and poet. It may be that the prayers find some of their poetry in this day as they are prayed aloud.

About the Author
Herbert Brokering is married and the father of four. He is a pastor, writer, poet, pilgrimage guide, and popular speaker who has authored more than thirty books, including Augsburg's I'm Thinking of You: Spiritual Letters of Hope and Healing and Angels Love Children: Stories, Poems, Prayers & Other Family Fun. Herb and Lois Brokering live in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Publisher: Augsburg Books
Publication Date: Nov 1 1994
Format: paperback
7.75 in. x 5.25 in.
112 pages

CPC Categories:
- Christian Living | Spiritual Growth | Prayer
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Inspirational
- Religion | Devotional
- Religion | Prayerbooks | Christian
- Religion | Prayer
LC Subjects:
- Lutheran Church - Prayers
Themes:
Religious Orientation | Christian
Theometrics | Mainline

Luther's Prayers: by Herbert Brokering Author: Herbert Brokering
	Item#	Type	isbn - 10	Price
	9780806627557	Paperback	0806627557	8.95
There is no monotony in the prayer salutations of Luther. Some are lengthy. He is as one in continual conversation with God. To him the name of God is the presence of God. Many of the prayers end as abruptly as they begin.

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