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Grace from Heaven: Prayers of the Reformation
Pray with the Protestant Reformers
Find prayers for your need and season
Gain inspiration from great Christians of the past
The elegant linen-over-board cover and gold gilding makes this stand out as an ideal gift.
Includes prayers by:
Marguerite de Navarre
John Wycliffe
William Tyndale
John Knox
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Heinrich Bullinger
Huldrych Zwingli
The Reformation was an extraordinary time of profound spiritual fervor. Grace from Heaven collects prayers from influential Protestant voices of the Reformation that express deep longings, theological richness, and a burning desire for God's grace. The prayers are arranged by topic and time―from praise to petition, morning to evening―so that your prayer life can be interwoven with the rich tapestry of prayers of faithful Christians from the past. By praying along with Martin Luther, John Calvin, Marguerite de Navarre, William Tyndale, and many others, we join the chorus of Reformation believers in prayer and contemplation.
Find prayers for your need and season
Gain inspiration from great Christians of the past
The elegant linen-over-board cover and gold gilding makes this stand out as an ideal gift.
Includes prayers by:
Marguerite de Navarre
John Wycliffe
William Tyndale
John Knox
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Heinrich Bullinger
Huldrych Zwingli
The Reformation was an extraordinary time of profound spiritual fervor. Grace from Heaven collects prayers from influential Protestant voices of the Reformation that express deep longings, theological richness, and a burning desire for God's grace. The prayers are arranged by topic and time―from praise to petition, morning to evening―so that your prayer life can be interwoven with the rich tapestry of prayers of faithful Christians from the past. By praying along with Martin Luther, John Calvin, Marguerite de Navarre, William Tyndale, and many others, we join the chorus of Reformation believers in prayer and contemplation.
350 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 2024
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About the author
Robert Elmer
90 books65 followersRobert Elmer is the author of more than fifty books, including contemporary novels for the adult Christian audience, nonfiction devotionals like Piercing Heaven and Fount of Heaven (Lexham Press), and seven series for younger readers. Among kids, he is best known for his historicals such as the Young Underground, Adventures Down Under, Life Behind the Wall, and Promise of Zion books. When he's not at the keyboard, he enjoys beachcombing and travel with his wife, and spending time with their three kids and families.
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August 15, 2024
This collection of Reformation prayers is beautiful, convicting, and edifying. The volume follows up two previous ones from the same editor and publisher: Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans (2019) and Fount of Heaven: Prayers of the Early Church (2023). With this trilogy, titled "Prayers of the Church", Robert Elmer and Lexham Press have provided a great service to the church and to individual Christians.
With the book itself, Lexham Press has done an excellent job in delivering a splendid design, fitting for the contents within. The book comes in a gorgeous red clothbound hardback, adorned with golden lettering and ornamentation on the outside. The typesetting is nice as well, with readable font size and type, and each prayer featuring neatly divided paragraphs and spacing. The result is a text that is a delight to read devotionally.
When it comes to the contents, the formatting is the same as the other volumes in the series. Prayers are helpfully divided into topics under various subheadings. For example, some of the categories are: "Alive in Your Grace" (Prayers of Praise), "We Proclaim our Truth" (Prayers of Affirmation), "We Need Your Forgiveness" (Prayers of Confession and Repentance), and "Remember Your Sheep" (Prayers for the Church). Along with the individual titles assigned to each entry, these are helpful for finding relevant prayers on a certain topic. Ministry leaders can take advantage of this system to quickly find appropriate prayers for use in a liturgy or worship service. Additionally, each prayer is followed by the name of the author. The short biographies and index included at the end of the book are a great touch. As with the other volumes in the series, the language of the prayers has been lightly updated for modern readers; this, however, does not take away at all from the experience of interacting with these centuries-old prayers.
Unsurprisingly, the best part of this book is the prayers themselves. While individual readers may resonate more or less with various prayers, the power and beauty of this collection as a whole is undeniable. It is impossible to walk away from this work without being moved, captivated by the wonders and glory of God. These Reformation prayers are passionate and rich expressions of total commitment to faith in the Triune God. While the spread of sources used is somewhat lopsided toward particular writers, this is not a major drawback, since every single prayer included is certainly worth reading. Of course, this is also understandable given than some individuals (e.g., Luther and Calvin) produced way more writings than others (e.g., Beza and Bucer).
Overall, this work is a wonderful addition to the superb series of volumes produced by Elmer and Lexham. Along with the other two volumes, Grace From Heaven will make a beautiful addition to the Christian's bookshelf—or perhaps more appropriately, to their bedside table for easy access and regular use.
Note: I received this book for free, courtesy of Lexham Press, but was not required to give a positive review.
With the book itself, Lexham Press has done an excellent job in delivering a splendid design, fitting for the contents within. The book comes in a gorgeous red clothbound hardback, adorned with golden lettering and ornamentation on the outside. The typesetting is nice as well, with readable font size and type, and each prayer featuring neatly divided paragraphs and spacing. The result is a text that is a delight to read devotionally.
When it comes to the contents, the formatting is the same as the other volumes in the series. Prayers are helpfully divided into topics under various subheadings. For example, some of the categories are: "Alive in Your Grace" (Prayers of Praise), "We Proclaim our Truth" (Prayers of Affirmation), "We Need Your Forgiveness" (Prayers of Confession and Repentance), and "Remember Your Sheep" (Prayers for the Church). Along with the individual titles assigned to each entry, these are helpful for finding relevant prayers on a certain topic. Ministry leaders can take advantage of this system to quickly find appropriate prayers for use in a liturgy or worship service. Additionally, each prayer is followed by the name of the author. The short biographies and index included at the end of the book are a great touch. As with the other volumes in the series, the language of the prayers has been lightly updated for modern readers; this, however, does not take away at all from the experience of interacting with these centuries-old prayers.
Unsurprisingly, the best part of this book is the prayers themselves. While individual readers may resonate more or less with various prayers, the power and beauty of this collection as a whole is undeniable. It is impossible to walk away from this work without being moved, captivated by the wonders and glory of God. These Reformation prayers are passionate and rich expressions of total commitment to faith in the Triune God. While the spread of sources used is somewhat lopsided toward particular writers, this is not a major drawback, since every single prayer included is certainly worth reading. Of course, this is also understandable given than some individuals (e.g., Luther and Calvin) produced way more writings than others (e.g., Beza and Bucer).
Overall, this work is a wonderful addition to the superb series of volumes produced by Elmer and Lexham. Along with the other two volumes, Grace From Heaven will make a beautiful addition to the Christian's bookshelf—or perhaps more appropriately, to their bedside table for easy access and regular use.
Note: I received this book for free, courtesy of Lexham Press, but was not required to give a positive review.
August 8, 2024
My goodness, this book is fab.
I was first really tipped off to prayer books in a class at my then church; the pastor was (is!) a big fan of Arthur Bennett's The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions. I stumbled across a copy of that book while cleaning out my grandma's house sometime later, and absolutely loved it. Since then, I've had an especial appreciation for this sort of book!
_Grace from Heaven_ particularly stood out to me as it focuses on prayers written by the Reformers--whether British or continental European. I'm hoping, God willing, to go on a Reformation tour with my church next year, so my interest was certainly piqued here!
It's quite a collection of prayers--and of pray-ers. :) I loved the variety of both authors and topics, and was pleasantly surprised in its scope. Obviously not a book to be read straight through like a novel, but one that can come alongside quiet times, Bible study, and just life in general.
A wonderful compilation. 5/5 stars.
I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
I was first really tipped off to prayer books in a class at my then church; the pastor was (is!) a big fan of Arthur Bennett's The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions. I stumbled across a copy of that book while cleaning out my grandma's house sometime later, and absolutely loved it. Since then, I've had an especial appreciation for this sort of book!
_Grace from Heaven_ particularly stood out to me as it focuses on prayers written by the Reformers--whether British or continental European. I'm hoping, God willing, to go on a Reformation tour with my church next year, so my interest was certainly piqued here!
It's quite a collection of prayers--and of pray-ers. :) I loved the variety of both authors and topics, and was pleasantly surprised in its scope. Obviously not a book to be read straight through like a novel, but one that can come alongside quiet times, Bible study, and just life in general.
A wonderful compilation. 5/5 stars.
I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
March 12, 2025
Grace from Heaven
Prayers of the Reformation
by Robert Elmer (editor)
Pub DateAug 14 2024
Lexham Press
Christian| Religion & Spirituality
I am reviewing a copy of Grace From Heaven through Lexham Press and Netgalley:
In Grace from Heaven we Pray with the Protestant Reformers. Finding prayers for your need and season
Gain inspiration from great Christians of the past.
The Reformation was an extraordinary time of profound spiritual fervor. Grace from Heaven is a collectionof prayers from influential Protestant voices of the Reformation that express deep longings, theological richness, and a burning desire for God's grace.
I give Grace from Heaven five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
Prayers of the Reformation
by Robert Elmer (editor)
Pub DateAug 14 2024
Lexham Press
Christian| Religion & Spirituality
I am reviewing a copy of Grace From Heaven through Lexham Press and Netgalley:
In Grace from Heaven we Pray with the Protestant Reformers. Finding prayers for your need and season
Gain inspiration from great Christians of the past.
The Reformation was an extraordinary time of profound spiritual fervor. Grace from Heaven is a collectionof prayers from influential Protestant voices of the Reformation that express deep longings, theological richness, and a burning desire for God's grace.
I give Grace from Heaven five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
December 18, 2024
Gorgeous edition with deeply meaningful prayers from some Reformation favorites such as Thomas Cranmer and Lancelot Andrewes.
May 29, 2025
Simple book with prayers of the Reformation organized by general theme. I read a few every day and found them really useful for reflection and a way to commune with our brothers and sisters in Christ across history and learn from their wisdom.
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