This book strives to bring together the best classic prayers and rites from many sources and arranges them for personal devotion. It draws from the prayers of Christians of the past as a source of prayer for Christians today. Thus, the title Christian Prayer. This prayer book can also be used for group or congregational worship. The topical prayers can be used as intercessions in corporate worship. The confessions and absolutions and the litanies can be read alone, but they are printed so they can be used with a leader and group.