'In less than seventy words, Jesus gives us a prayer to learn by heart and a prayer to get inside our hearts, shaping the way we live.'

This book is for beginners of all ages: Whether you know this simple prayer already, or this is your first encounter, be inspired to learn more about how and why we pray these words in this simple guide.

Each phrase and page is illustrated with original lino print artworks from Jack Seymour

About the Author

Stephen Cottrell (Author)
Stephen Cottrell is the Archbishop of York and was for almost ten years Bishop of Chelmsford; before that he was Bishop of Reading. He has worked in parishes in London and Chichester, as Canon Pastor of Peterborough Cathedral, as Missioner in the Wakefield diocese and as part of Springboard, the Archbishop of Canterbury's evangelism team.

He has written widely on evangelism, spirituality and discipleship. Among his most recent books are On Priesthood (2020), a series of Lent and Holy Week meditations, The Things He Carried (2008), a follow up of reflections for Easter Day, The Things He Said (2009), The Nail: Being part of the Passion (2011) and Christ in the Wilderness: Reflecting on the paintings of Stanley Spencer (2012). His bestselling I Thirst was the Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent book for 2004.

Book Information
ISBN 9781399819428
Author Stephen Cottrell
Format Hardback
Page Count 48
Imprint John Murray Publishers Ltd
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton