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Drawn from classical and religious texts, as well as the
work of poets and other artists, Worldwide Worship is a unique
celebration of worship found in many religious traditions.
These selections have been chosen singularly and as a group
by John Marks Templeton, not only for their individual aesthetic
beauty, but also to assist us in learning various lessons
of life.
The collection begins with prayer, drawn from sources such
as Celtic, Native American, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim
traditions, among others. These words are used to help the
reader understand the power of prayer and how it can best
be used as a conduit for God's love and wisdom.
The next section combines hymns, spiritual songs, and contemporary
tunes into a ministry of music. There are some classic favorites
as well as ones from Hindu worship, Filipino folk songs, Kwanzaa
celebrations, and the Buddhist tradition. Combining uplifting
words with music carries feelings directly to the heart, and
many of these selections have the accompanying musical scores
included to add to one's enjoyment.
Both the imagery and construction of poetry included in the
next section convey powerful feelings and can open the heart
to the elegance of language and the richness of the spirit.
Among the selections are Walt Whitman and Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow along with contemporary writers Ken Wilber and
Jack Kornfield. Navajo prayers are juxtaposed to Kahil Gibran
and Hildegard of Bingen.
From this rich mixture of prayer, song, and poetry comes
a confirmation of the life-affirming universality of the human
spirit. Together these works celebrate the universal principles
found in the human mind, and attempt to bridge the gaps between
religions, cultures, and peoples of the world.
Features
- Unique collection of prayers, hymns, and poems from many
world religions
- A representation of universal spiritual principles in
forms of worship
- Transcendent inspiration drawn from many traditions over
many centuries
Place your mind before the mirror of eternity!
Place your soul in the brilliance of glory!
Place your heart in the figure of the divine substance!
And transform your whole being into the image of the Godhead
Itself through contemplation!
So that you too may feel what His friends feel
As they taste the hidden sweetness
Which God Himself has reserved
From the beginning
For those who love Him.
— St. Clare of Assisi, 1193-1254
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