Ephraim the Syrian was one of the early church's greatest hymnists, and a tremendously influential Church Father. In A Spiritual Psalter, or Reflections on God, complied from the saints writings by St. Theophane the Recluse, the grace and passion that resided in his heart overflow into praises that move the heart in the manner of David's Psalms. Filled with instruction and inspiration, these reflections present Ephraim the Syrian's beautiful prayers and moral teachings that have been popular since the fourth century. This volume contains 150 works divided into 20 sections, with prayers, explanations on dogma, and a concluding “life lesson” or moral teaching. For years this has been considered a classic text of Orthodox spirituality. Beautiful, quality edition printed by Damascene Press in red & black on premium paper. 4.5"x6.5" Format. Hardbound (sewn) with gilded pages, marker ribbon, and color icon. 272 pages. ISBN 978-1-967323-00-5.