The Cry of the Deer: Meditations On The Hymn Of St Patrick

by David Adam

Overview

The Cry of the Deer takes us deeper into the prayer experience through a series of meditations leading into practical exercises in affirming the Presence of God.

These meditations are based on the eternal certainties of the Christian faith, as acclaimed in the translation of the hymn of St Patrick known as 'The Deer's Cry' They are designed to help us to experience faith not merely as creeds but as a vital, living relationship with God which touches every aspect of our lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780281061181
Publisher:	SPCK (Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge)
Publication date:	03/01/2009
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.08(w) x 7.80(h) x (d)

About the Author

The Revd Canon David Adam is one of the best-loved figures in Celtic spirituality. The author of many successful books, he was for thirteen years Vicar of the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and continues to lecture, speak and act as a spiritual director.

Table of Contents

The Hymn of St Patrick 1

Strength through Faith 9
To see Christ 21
Death is not fatal 33
'Let loose in the world 45
The Christ who comes 59
The Communion of the Saints 69
The earth is the Lord's 81
The presence of God 95
'Cliffs of Fall' 109
In Him we live 123
The Cry of the Deer 139
Notes 149

Editorial Reviews

First published in 1987, this re-issue will be warmly welcomed by lovers of David Adam’s writings.

The Celtic style illustrations by Peter Dingle and Jenny Pearson help the mind to concentrate on the source of the Hymn of St Patrick, and David Adam’s meditations are not just for those used to meditating, they teach the art of meditating on a short phrase and bringing the most meaning out of it. The introduction telling the story of the early life of St Patrick sets the scene, and the two translations of the hymn are the starting point of the meditations.

Of course you are intended to work through as the book is written, but I have found that dipping in over the years has revealed gems of wisdom that have stayed with me and helped my faith. If you have not met this book before I highly recommend that you spend time with it and pray that you will find it as rewarding as I have done.

Mary Bartholomew