An Instrument of Your Peace [With CD]

By Helen Steiner Rice, Virginia J. Ruehlmann, John A. Ruthven

Book Overview

Helen Steiner Rice\u2019s poetry has been speaking to the hearts of readers for more than fifty years, reflecting their thoughts and feelings in simple verse. Now, in this new compilation, the well-loved prayer of St. Francis of Assisi-Lord, make me an instrument of your peace-provides a framework for Helen\u2019s poems. The beautiful illustrations of artist-naturalist John Ruthven highlight the glory and tenderness of God\u2019s woodland creatures that Helen Steiner Rice and St. Francis loved so well.The themes of St. Francis-peace, love, pardon, faith, hope, joy-blend perfectly with the positive outlook, the concern for others, and the love of God that ring out through the poetry. Poems are accompanied by full-color illustrations, appropriate verses from Scripture, and meditative thoughts from editor Virginia Ruehlmann. A handsome dedication page at the front of the book makes this the perfect gift for anyone who loves nature and needs encouragement to remember that God\u2019s love surrounds them every day.Lord make me an instrument of Your peaceWhere there is hatred, let me sow loveWhere there is injury, pardonWhere there is doubt, faithWhere there is despair, hopeWhere there is darkness, lightAnd where there is sadness, joy.O Divine Master, grant that I maynot so much seek to be consoled, as to console; To be understood, as to understand; To be loved, as to loveFor it is in giving that we receive, It is in pardoning that we are pardoned; And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.-prayer of Sai Francis of Assisi

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080071783X
• ISBN13: 9780800717834
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.4" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

One Great BooK!

This is perhaps my favorite book. The poems by Helen Steiner Rice are extraordinary, and the art work by John Ruthven is beautiful. I personally have given so many copies away, and then I buy another copy, and see a friend that could benefit from the book that I give it away, and then buy another copy for myself. The book shares the Heart of Saint Francis of Assisi, and brings you to a quiet and loving place that brings you peace.

An Instrument of Your Peace: Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi

All christians should consider purchasing this poem book. It is truly an uplifting experience. The book can be read in church, for weddings, for funerals or just because at home. Purchase it and enjoy the great writings of Helen Steiner Rice.