Jane Austen's Prayers - PRINT BOOK

Prayers composed by my ever dear sister Jane’ is written on the outside fold of prayers written by Jane Austen and treasured by her sister Cassandra until her death. They are beautiful, and heartfelt, and remind us that Jane embraced the Christian faith and was a deeply religious person and devoted to God.

Jane Austen's Prayers: Comforting Words From A Most Beloved Author

On a Sunday night in 1808 Jane refers to evening prayers in a letter to Cassandra, ‘In the evening we had the Psalms and Lessons, and a sermon at home.’ She often prayed alone and with her family, and these prayers were no doubt written to save her carrying the family bible and were easier to read by candle light. They are folded up, and would to easily fit into her pocket.

For the first time you can read the prayers Jane Austen wrote in her beautiful neat handwriting over 200 years ago. A beautifully illustrated book filled with the original manuscripts and accompanying text, unseen photographs of the Marriage Register Jane scribbled in, family photographs, her topaz cross and other Jane Austen treasures. 

Emma Darlington introduces Jane Austen's Prayers for the first time in print and delves deeper into her faith. You can find out how how her upbringing surrounded by clergymen inspired the characters in her novels.