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Treasury of Daily Prayer
The Treasury of Daily Prayer Compact Edition contains the whole content of the popular best-selling edition.
1499 pages, Paperback
First published October 31, 2008
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July 16, 2015
An excellent devotional resource utilizing the Daily Lectionary from Lutheran Service Book. There are a variety of devotional and worship tools within the book, besides the lectionary (Psalm, OT, NT) readings, Prayer of the Day, hymnody, and historical writing. It's not a small book, however, with about 1600 pages. It also takes some discipline to stick with the readings day after day. I'm also not a big fan of the ESV of the Bible from a readability point of view. The more I've read of it, the more it has come across (to me, at least) as clunky in its English usage, but that still should not deter you from getting and reading this book. Definitely worth space on your shelf and use in your daily devotions.
November 30, 2021
This is intense daily interaction with the Word of God. For now, I only have it in app form on my phone, but I intend to invest in the hardcover version at some point, hopefully before my next read through. (I alternate between this and Oremus: A Lutheran Breviary for my daily reading, beginning with the first Sunday in Advent, as it is the start of the Church Year, so roughly a year from now, I will be back to Treasury of Daily Prayer.) The app version (called "Pray Now") is convenient as it is certainly very portable, but I look forward to holding this lovely volume in my hands.
This is an outstanding daily practice. Each day includes a Psalm, an Old Testament and New Testament reading, the Collect of the Day, a hymn verse, and some words from one of the Church fathers. On Feast and Commemoration Days, there are also some additional readings about the individual(s) for whom we give thanks for their Christian example and the ways God shows His grace and mercy through their lives, that we may see it also in our own.
This is an outstanding daily practice. Each day includes a Psalm, an Old Testament and New Testament reading, the Collect of the Day, a hymn verse, and some words from one of the Church fathers. On Feast and Commemoration Days, there are also some additional readings about the individual(s) for whom we give thanks for their Christian example and the ways God shows His grace and mercy through their lives, that we may see it also in our own.
March 5, 2010
This is a good book for an organized Bible-reading and prayer devotional schedule. There are readings for every day divided by the church year. The readings are a good length for daily use. There is plenty of extra material, prayers, psalms, catechism, etc. to personalize your devotion. I'm still currently using this resource, though I've "read" it for Goodreads' purposes.
The only negative I can think of is the use of the ESV translation. The translation is fine and accurate, but the English gets a bit clunky and can be distracting. Also, every once in a while the devotional writings attached to a particular day were kind of strange and left me scratching my head. These writings were usually excellent, though.
The only negative I can think of is the use of the ESV translation. The translation is fine and accurate, but the English gets a bit clunky and can be distracting. Also, every once in a while the devotional writings attached to a particular day were kind of strange and left me scratching my head. These writings were usually excellent, though.
December 28, 2013
If you pray the Hours, Daily Office, or just Morning and Evening prayer, Treasury contains all your one-stop needs. All prayers, liturgies, and scripture are contained within. It also has readings around Luther's Catechism to highlight your journey and displays doctrine in its truest light, which is to help free the journey of faith. My only critique is it's a monster and not something to be carried lightly except to bludgeon would be purse snatchers or a quick set of dynamic pushups between prayers.
April 29, 2024
Having spent about a month with Concordia's massive Lutheran breviary, I can safely say that it has replaced both my 1928 Book of Common Prayer and Jonathan Gibson's excellent series of devotional prayerbooks as my go-to source for the Daily Office. Containing Matins, Vespers, Lauds, and a BCP style morning/evening prayer, this breviary is a wonderful journey through the church year and through church history. Each day has a traditionally rooted worship pattern with specific collects and readings for dates throughout the Christian year as well as daily NT, OT, Psalm, and Hymnody readings. The 30-day Psalter in particular has been a favorite of mine. Also contains tools in the back for self-reflection through the Ten Commandments, as well as prayers for the Christian life in whatever form it takes. Phenomenal treasure - highly recommend!
July 29, 2022
This is the best devotional guide that I have ever used.
Combining daily readings from the Psalms, Old Testament, New Testament, as well as selections from Christians throughout the ages, the Treasury provides a rich fare of biblical teaching throughout the church year.
The inclusion of orders of service for daily corporate worship, a collection of occasional prayers and the entire Book of Psalms make this a devotional tool kit of the highest order.
One year with this Treasury leads me naturally into the next as God’s Word serves as lamp to my feet and light to my daily path of faith in Jesus.
Combining daily readings from the Psalms, Old Testament, New Testament, as well as selections from Christians throughout the ages, the Treasury provides a rich fare of biblical teaching throughout the church year.
The inclusion of orders of service for daily corporate worship, a collection of occasional prayers and the entire Book of Psalms make this a devotional tool kit of the highest order.
One year with this Treasury leads me naturally into the next as God’s Word serves as lamp to my feet and light to my daily path of faith in Jesus.
February 7, 2024
I've read this on and off for about 12 years. It's been so wonderful to look up the day and read. When I first got it, I didn't really know what Lutherans believed but I enjoyed the readings and verse from a hymn and the prayer. Over the years I have read the church fathers' writings as well. In the last few years, I have used the prayers and confession as well. I'm sure I will continue to enjoy this book for many years to come. I'm so glad my mother gave it to me all those years ago.
January 26, 2012
This is a unique Christian devotional resource, meant to be used daily. It is based on scripture texts and the church calendar, and is filled with many resources helpful to either individual or family or even small group devotions. Each day's readings contain an Old and New Testament reading and a Psalm, as well as a short writing from one of the church fathers, a prayer, and a hymn verse. The devotions which fall on a saint's feast day offers a brief overview of the saint's life as well.
There are several short orders of worship one can follow if one chooses. They will be most familiar to those who worship in the Lutheran Christian tradition.
I can't fill out the date finished for this book, for it is meant to be used again and again. Because the devotions are centered around actual Bible texts, and not just an illustrative story someone wrote about how to live a Christian life, this book never becomes tiresome or feels like you are "done" with it; as with any Bible reading one does, the texts are fresh and relevant each time you encounter them.
I also recommend the iPod app for this book--it's a great and handy way to have the book with you anywhere you take your iPod. It works really well!
There are several short orders of worship one can follow if one chooses. They will be most familiar to those who worship in the Lutheran Christian tradition.
I can't fill out the date finished for this book, for it is meant to be used again and again. Because the devotions are centered around actual Bible texts, and not just an illustrative story someone wrote about how to live a Christian life, this book never becomes tiresome or feels like you are "done" with it; as with any Bible reading one does, the texts are fresh and relevant each time you encounter them.
I also recommend the iPod app for this book--it's a great and handy way to have the book with you anywhere you take your iPod. It works really well!
February 4, 2012
I would call this a treasury of readings more than prayer. It includes daily readings from scripture, hymnody, and Christian writers throughout history, as well as a short prayer each day. I love the writing from Christian writers because the ideas presented are often theologically challenging and rather deep. For me, in the past I have fallen out of the habit of reading daily devotions because the modern writers often dumb-down the faith so much that I feel I get nothing out of it. This, on the other hand, offers straight scripture, which I love, as well as something meaty to think about. I really recommend it.
July 28, 2017
Love this book, used with the CD Evening & Morning - the Music of Lutheran Daily Prayer.
April 16, 2013
The improved ESV daily prayer.
March 3, 2016
Been using this for years, bought a copy for my father and he also uses it every day.
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