To the Glory of God and Cuthbert
Island of Light - David Adam
Island of Light
A Second Illustrated Anthology of
Prayer with photographs by
Robert Cooper

"Lord of the morning
Let the brightness of your Presence
Scatter the darkness that is about us
Open your eyes to your glory
Open our hearts to your love..."

The small island of Lindisfarne has a rare quality of light that is marvellously captured in this collection of full-colour photographs by Robert Cooper. Each one is the inspiration for a new prayer by David Adam, in which he reflects on both the ruggedness and the often-unexpected beauty to be found in this "holy place". A rich resource for personal devotion, Island of Light opens our eyes to the glory of God that is always around us, during times of difficulty and times of joy;

David Adam, Vicar of Lindisfarne and best-selling author of many books on Celtic spirituality.
Robert Cooper, Priest-in-charge of Sadberge in County Durham, works for the Chaplaincy to the Arts and Recreation, exploring the common ground between faith and the arts.

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Cover Design by Mary Gorton
Published by SPCK - ISBN 0-281-05486-X
Reproduced by kind permission of David Adam

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Included: November 2002