Publisher's Synopsis
Forms of Prayer, and Other Offices: For the Use of Unitarian Societies (1783) is a book written by Joseph Priestley, a prominent English theologian, scientist, and philosopher. The book contains a collection of prayers and other religious services that are specifically designed for use by Unitarian societies. Unitarianism is a religious movement that emerged in the 16th century and emphasizes the unity of God and the rejection of the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. The services in this book are therefore tailored to reflect these beliefs and provide a framework for Unitarian worship.The book is divided into several sections, each containing a different type of prayer or religious service. These include morning and evening prayers, prayers for special occasions such as weddings and funerals, and hymns and psalms for congregational singing.Throughout the book, Priestley emphasizes the importance of reason and rationality in religious worship. He argues that prayer should be a thoughtful and deliberate act, and that it should be grounded in a deep understanding of God and the world around us.Overall, Forms of Prayer, and Other Offices: For the Use of Unitarian Societies is an important historical document that provides insight into the beliefs and practices of the Unitarian movement in the late 18th century. It is also a valuable resource for those interested in the history of religious thought and practice more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
