Sonnets Of Faith

Poetry has always been a central element of Christian spirituality and is increasingly used in worship, in pastoral services and guided meditation. Here, Cambridge poet, priest and singer-songwriter Malcolm Guite transforms 70 lectionary readings into inspiring poems for use in regular worship, seasonal services, meditative reading or on retreat.

Sonnets of Faith is destined to be a favorite "go to" for inspiration and comfort for those who love the Lord and those who want to feel His love. Cherished Bible passages from the King James Version set the stage as you witness the Scriptures come to life in a new dimension through the lyrics and rhythms of sonnets. The vivid and specially-commissioned work, of award-winning artist Dan Burr, resonates with the sonnets, adding his full-color vision to this unique collection. Whether you spend a few minutes or a few hours, you'll come away enriched, guided, and more secure in the Lord's unfailing love for you.

As well as the name of a virus, a corona is a crown, the pearly glow around the sun in certain astronomical conditions and a poetic form where interlinking lines connect a sequence. It is the perfect name therefore for this new collection of 150 poems by the bestselling poet Malcolm Guite, each one written in response to the Bible’s 150 psalms as they appear in William Coverdale’s timeless translation. The Psalms express every human emotion with disarming honesty, as anger and thankfulness alike are directed at God. All of life is here with its moments of beauty and its times of despair and shame. Like the Psalms themselves, the poems do not avoid the cursing and glorying over the downfall of your enemies, but wrestle honestly with them as we do when we come to say them.

For every day from Shrove Tuesday to Easter Day, the bestselling poet Malcolm Guite chooses a favourite poem from across the Christian spiritual and English literary traditions and offers incisive reflections on it. A scholar of poetry and a renowned poet himself, his knowledge is deep and wide and he offers readers a soul-food feast for Lent.

Since the publication of the bestselling Sounding the Seasons, Malcolm Guite has repeatedly been asked for more sonnets. This new collection offers a sequence of 50 sonnets that focus on many passages in the Gospels: the Beatitudes, parables and miracles, teachings on the Kingdom, and the ‘hard sayings’ - Jesus’ challenging demands with which we wrestle. In addition this collection includes: •A sequence of seven sonnets on 'The Wilderness', exploring mysterious stories of divine encounter such as Jacob’s wrestling with the angel. •Poetic reflections on music, hospitality and ecology. •Seven short poems celebrating the days of creation. •A biblical index pairing the poems with scripture readings for use in worship.

Religious, Thirty Sonnets is a book of poems that uses the sonnet form to touch on various religious themes, but you do not have to be a believer to enjoy what this book aims for: to give a reminder that the sonnet is a poetic form that has shown its beauty and permanence from William Shakespeare to Robert Frost, and when exercised well can give times of pleasure and delight. My focus has been on accessible language and good poetic technique rather than on elaborate diction and complicated subject matters. This book entertains while giving meaningful reading.

To be called to ministry as 'The Lord's Poet' Anna is a communicator from the heart that conveys a message to anyone and brings faith, hope, and love through Divine inspiration and the anointment and blessings from God. This book of poetry will bring peace to your heart. 'The Matter of the Heart' is a serious one. Pain, suffering, and tragedy are hardships that can be overcome, ushering in moments that bring us Joy and Happiness. Poet Anna Grobe writes to anyone: mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, daughter, or son; to any business, ministry, home, or church. The Ultimate Faith brings wholeness and life, touching hearts and souls. Used as a devotional book, a special gift, or to read for daily encouragement, this book will lighten your heart to our world's suffering and pain and bring a new perspective to your heart on God and how he gives us strength and brings us joy in our daily lives. Enlighten your inner spirit by reading this collection of poems. You will find yourself inspired to live with The Ultimate Faith. Anna Grobe, the Family Ambassador of Silverado Senior Living (specialists in any form of memory loss disease), is a promoter and encourager in her life and profession. With the ability to educate and understand the problems of others she is able to give them the words they need, words that they can relate to and can gain peace from.