Poems and Readings for Christenings and Naming Ceremonies

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When a family gathers to welcome the arrival of a new baby and commit themselves to the childs future welfare and happiness, the occasion calls for a few well-chosen words. Now finding the perfect selection is easy, thanks to this collection of poems and prose readings. Theres something here for every tastefrom the Psalms of King David to the songs of Bob Dylan, from a Navajo blessing to a poem by Emily Dickinsoneach one a unique expression of parents and godparents universal feelings of hope, pride, and joy.

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Susannah Steel is a freelance writer and editor based in London and north Norfolk. She has written and edited reference and lifestyle books on a wide range of subjects, including art history, colour theory in art, Christianity and world religions, fitness, sexuality and women's issues, and nutrition and organic living.