Benedicite

Benedicite: Or Song Of The Three Children is a book written by George Chaplin Child and originally published in 1868. The book is a collection of religious poems and hymns, with a particular focus on the Benedicite, a song of praise from the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament. The Benedicite is also known as the Song of the Three Children, as it is sung by three young men who are thrown into a fiery furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar but are miraculously saved by God. The book contains various versions of the Benedicite, including the traditional Latin text and translations into English by different authors. Child also includes his own original compositions, which are inspired by the Benedicite and other biblical passages. The poems and hymns in the book are intended for use in religious services, particularly in the Anglican Church. Overall, Benedicite: Or Song Of The Three Children is a book that celebrates the power and glory of God through poetry and song. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in religious literature, hymnody, or the history of the Anglican Church.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.