Lighten Our Darkness

A Celebration of Choral Evensong

By: Simon Reynolds

Write A Review

Hardcover | 29 April 2021

Sorry, we are not able to source the book you are looking for right now.

We did a search for other books with a similar title, however there were no matches. You can try selecting from a similar category, click on the author's name, or use the search box above to find your book.

`Simon Reynolds carefully polishes the ancient treasure of Evensong, not to place it in a museum of curiosities, but to ensure its place in the human heart, that part of us that longs to sing even as shadows fall.'---Canon Mark Oakley Dean of St John's College, Cambridge

`As someone who returned to an active faith in his late teens through attending Evensong at a tiny church on the edge of London, I am immensely grateful for Simon Reynolds' tour d'horizon. The remarkable durability of Cranmer's revised evening office, combined with its permeability for those searching alter faith, are both manifest in this concise, attractive and scholarly introduction.'---Rt Revd Dr Stephen Platten Former Bishop of Wakefield

`In an age that is avowedly more secular, our cathedrals continue to exert a strong pull, offering to pilgrim and tourist alike space to breathe and to pray. Choral Evensong is one of our national treasures and this eminently readable introduction by Simon Reynolds is not only informative but profound in the insights it others. I warmly commend this guide in the hope that it will enable a new generation to discover its riches.'---Rt Revd Robert Atwell Bishop of Exeter

`A thoughtful bridge between parish worship and the musical culture and spirituality of sung evensong.'---Revd Pr Victoria Raymer Tutor in Liturgy and Church History, Westcott House

Industry Reviews

'Simon Reynolds carefully polishes the ancient treasure of Evensong, not to place it in a museum of curiosities, but to ensure its place in the human heart, that part of us that longs to sing even as shadows fall.' -- Canon Mark Oakley
'As someone who returned to an active faith in his late teens through attending Evensong at a tiny church on the edge of London, I am immensely grateful for Simon Reynolds' tour d'horizon. The remarkable durability of Cranmer's revised evening office, combined with its permeability for those searching after faith are both manifest in this concise, attractive and scholarly introduction.' -- Rt Revd Dr Stephen Platten
'A thoughtful bridge between parish worship and the musical culture and spirituality of sung evensong.' -- Revd Dr Victoria Raymer

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.