Robyn Wrigley-Carr is Associate Professor in theology and spirituality at Alphacrucis College, Australia and Adjunct Associate Professor of the Public and Contextual Research Centre at Charles Sturt University, Australia. Her doctorate, at the University of St Andrews, examined Baron Friedrich von Hügel as a spiritual director. As well as being an academic, Robyn is a spiritual director and retreat leader. She is author of The Spiritual Formation of Evelyn Underhill and the editor of Evelyn Underhill's Prayer Book. Robyn is on the Editorial Board and Book Reviews Editor for the Journal for the Study of Spirituality and on the Executive for the International Network for the Study of Spirituality.

  
__'Almost before I had begun this wonderful book, I was hooked' STEPHEN COTTRELL__

__'Robyn Wrigley-Carr has produced a masterpiece of insight and wisdom' CLARION JOURNAL__

__'Nourishment for the soul on every page' AYLA LEPINE, CHURCH TIMES__

__'Wrigley-Carr illustrates how Underhill wonderfully unites reflection and prayer' DANA GREENE__

Beloved spiritual writer Evelyn Underhill believed that God does not just come to us at special times, but is always coming to us. But how do we recognise his coming and make ourselves open to it?

In Music of Eternity, the Archbishop of York's Advent Book 2021, Robyn Wrigley-Carr shares a series of meditations exploring the nature God's comings. Skilfully weaving together Underhill's writings with the psalms and short prayers, she shows how, as Christians, we can embrace God's coming and be transformed by them in order to better love others.

Full of rich warmth and encouragement, these Christian meditations will help you make the most of the Advent season and more able to connect with God at all times.

Set out in four parts to take you through Advent and with questions for reflection, the Archbishop of York's Advent book can be used as a study for individuals or small groups to prepare for Christmas.

Music of Eternity will help you find space to deepen your relationship with God, and to understand what Evelyn Underhill called the 'many-sided truth of God's perpetual coming to His creatures'.

The Archbishop of York's Advent Book 2021 weaves together Evelyn Underhill's writings with psalms and prayers to show how we can recognise and be transformed by God's coming.

__Almost before I had begun this wonderful book, I was hooked.__

Robyn Wrigley-Carr has produced a masterpiece of insight and wisdom in her heeding and hearing the way Underhill internalized the music of eternity in her Advent reflections.

The most extensive and inviting introduction . . . a brilliantly written book.

The core and centre of the book . . . is worth many reads, and Robyn has done a superb job in bringing to the fore Underhill's "Book of Private Prayers".

Special because it is designed for, and the fruit of, retreat leadership - in other words, for those who are going deeply into their faith within a context of private as well as public prayer.

Evelyn's prayers are now presented in one coherent whole, including helpful author biographies and liturgical sources . . . to Robyn Wrigley-Carr, many thanks!

Robyn Wrigley-Carr

Foreword

Prologue

Part 1 Prevenience: Welcoming God’s coming (God is)

God’s perpetual coming

Mighty symphony of the Triune God

Eternal Love brooding over creation

Wakening to God’s Eternal Action

Father, hallowed be Your Name

Your Kingdom come

Part 2 Advent: Awaiting God’s coming (Christ is coming)

Advent waiting

Advent expectancy

Advent hope

Advent silence

Advent prayer

Advent contemplation

Part 3 Emmanuel: Recognising God’s coming (Christ comes)

The Incarnate Christ

The tempted Christ

The rescuing Christ

The transfigured Christ

The costly Christ

The servant Christ

The suffering Christ

The abiding Christ

The glorified Christ

Part 4 Holy living: Embracing God’s coming (God has come!)

Adoration

Eucharist

Sacrifice

Humility

Love

Forgiveness

Peace

Epilogue – Come, Lord Jesus!

Appendix: Editing the excerpts

References for excerpts and prayers

References

Beloved spiritual writer Evelyn Underhill believed that God does not just come to us at special times, but is always coming to us. But how do we recognise his coming and make ourselves open to it?  
  
In Music of Eternity, the Archbishop of York’s Advent Book 2021, Robyn Wrigley-Carr shares a series of meditations exploring the nature God’s comings. Skilfully weaving together Underhill’s writings with the psalms and short prayers, she shows how, as Christians, we can embrace God’s coming and be transformed by them in order to better love others.  
  
Full of rich warmth and encouragement, these Christian meditations will help you make the most of the Advent season and more able to connect with God at all times.   
  
Set out in four parts to take you through Advent and with questions for reflection, the Archbishop of York’s Advent book can be used as a study for individuals or small groups to prepare for Christmas.   
  
Music of Eternity will help you find space to deepen your relationship with God, and to understand what Evelyn Underhill called the ‘many-sided truth of God’s perpetual coming to His creatures’.

\["The Archbishop of York's Advent Book 2021","Music of Eternity helps you connect with God over Advent","You'll find meditations that help you reflect and be still"\]

Almost before I had begun this wonderful book, I was hooked. __- Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York on Music of Eternity__

The most extensive and inviting introduction . . . a brilliantly written book. - __Eugene Peterson on The Spiritual Formation of Evelyn Underhill__

It made my heart sing. __- Dana Greene, President of the Evelyn Underhill Association on The Spiritual Formation of Evelyn Underhill__

The core and centre of the book . . . is worth many reads, and Robyn has done a superb job in bringing to the fore Underhill's "Book of Private Prayers". __- Clarion Journal of Spirituality and Justice on Evelyn Underhill’s Prayer Book__

Special because it is designed for, and the fruit of, retreat leadership - in other words, for those who are going deeply into their faith within a context of private as well as public prayer.

__- Cally Hammond__

Evelyn's prayers are now presented in one coherent whole, including helpful author biographies and liturgical sources . . . to Robyn Wrigley-Carr, many thanks!

__- Ann Loads__

The Archbishop of York's Advent Book for 2021, Music Of Eternity helps you be still, reflect and hear God through Evelyn Underhill's prayers and meditations.

__Robyn Wrigley-Carr__ is Associate Professor in theology and spirituality at Alphacrucis College, Australia and Adjunct Associate Professor of the Public and Contextual Research Centre at Charles Sturt University, Australia. Her doctorate, at the University of St Andrews, examined Baron Friedrich von Hügel as a spiritual director. As well as being an academic, Robyn is a spiritual director and retreat leader. She is author of The Spiritual Formation of Evelyn Underhill and the editor of Evelyn Underhill’s Prayer Book. Robyn is on the Editorial Board and Book Reviews Editor for the Journal for the Study of Spirituality and on the Executive for the International Network for the Study of Spirituality.

Music of Eternity: Meditations on Advent with Evelyn Underhill

Navigation Bar

Header Default

Download the Christian360 App to read eBooks and listen to Audiobooks bought at Christian360

Music of Eternity: Meditations on Advent with Evelyn Underhill

Description

Need support?

Customer reviews

Download the App

Download the App