Say Amen!: The African American Family's Book of Prayers
By Chestina Mitchell Archibald.
Description
This treasured collection contains some of the most stirring and eloquent prayers ever written by African-Americans. Whether in times of strife or celebration, Say Amen! will speak to all who seek special words for their everyday lives. Featured here are the prayers and praises of such great historical figures as Frederick Douglass, Jupiter Hammon, and Martin Luther King Jr., as well as such contemporary leaders as Jesse Jackson, Maya Angelou, and Marian Wright Edelman. Classic prayers like "Ere Sleep Comes Down to Soothe the Weary Eyes," and "Precious Lord, Take My Hand&qu...
ISBN(s)
0452277299, 9780452277298