God under my roof: Celtic songs and blessings

by Esther de Waal

Evoking a vision of the wholeness of life, this book tells that God can be found daily.

28 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very pleasant little collection of prayers and songs from a small coastal community in Scotland. The prayers were originally collected by an anthropologist in the late nineteenth century; author de Waal relies heavily on that work and adds explanatory and exhortative comments. I enjoyed reading about how these folks found ways to pray their way through all the ordinary tasks of the day: rising, weaving, milking the cows, planting, going off on a journey, going to bed, etc. There was a beautiful sense of praise and intimacy with God in reading these poems. I hope to likewise sing and pray through the rhythm of my days. :)

[Jc · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book touched me deeply. It is a small volume but it is a priceless treasure in the history of art and spirituality expressed in Scottish Gaelic songs and prayers. These excellent English translations of ancient and traditional prayers in song strike the reader to the depths of the heart. It is an excellent and precious volume of Great cultural and spiritual significance. Highly recommended!

[Geoffrey Schmitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Deborah Brunt spent twenty years meditating on the book of Esther. The result is prophetic in the sense of Forth telling, as in "Thus Saith the Lord it's time to get serious for such a time as this" and "watch out for Narcissist everywhere, especially in the church". AND most importantly she Blesses the reader with the Grace cycle, pouring down, spreading out, rising up in Glory to the Lord. Don't read this book of you aren't ready to be challenged. Do read it if you're ready for some serious self examination, after all repentance comes before a glimpse of The Kingdom.