In the spirit of the Book of Common Prayer, Art Nelson provides a new collection of public and private prayers for individuals and communities. With prayers for the quiet things of the spirit and prayers for far-reaching global problems, this guide will help you attend to the many seasons and occasions of life that leave us grasping for words.

In the spirit of the Book of Common Prayer, Art Nelson provides a new collection of public and private prayers for individuals and communities. With prayers for the quiet things of the spirit and prayers for far - reaching global problems, this guide will help you attend to the many seasons and occasions of life that leave us grasping for words.

Rep. Thomas Nelson advocates that the agitation over slavery cease. He argues that politically and geographically the question of slavery has already been answered, and calls "disunionists" within the House to join across political and geographic boundaries. He supports that resolution which says no member of the House of Representatives may be elected Speaker unless he supports the Missouri Compromise.