{"product_id":"prayer-and-pen-the-prayers-and-legacy-of-carl-murphy-publisher-of-the-afro-american-newspapers-1922-1967-hardcover","title":"Prayer and Pen: The Prayers and Legacy of Carl Murphy, Publisher of the Afro-American Newspapers (1922-1967) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrances Murphy Draper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In times of struggle, chaos, and trial, we will be tempted to think that God's goodness is not present. But prayer was the weapon of choice of Carl Murphy, the acclaimed publisher of the \u003ci\u003eAFRO-American\u003c\/i\u003e newspaper. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e And knowing the power behind his pen, Murphy often poured every thought and emotion into the prayers shared with family, friends, the community, and his newspaper. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this collection lovingly curated by Carl's granddaughter and current \u003ci\u003eAFRO\u003c\/i\u003e publisher Frances Murphy Draper, travel back in time and journey through more than 50 original prayers from this cultural hero and pioneer. With each reading, reflect on Murphy's authentic conversations with God and the perseverance and strength expressed by many as they were called to navigate Jim Crow, the Civil Rights Movement, the Great Depression, two world wars, and other tumultuous, defining moments in United States history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Pause with these powerful words from Carl Murphy, and see how his remarkable legacy as a family patriarch and wise businessman is defined by the solace and strength found in consistent prayer. \u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOh Lord God, we know that we cannot do everything, but help us to do something. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Carl Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and great trials, prayer was Carl Murphy's weapon of choice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e And knowing the power behind his pen, the acclaimed publisher of the \u003ci\u003eAFRO-American\u003c\/i\u003e newspaper used his words to share strength and hope with family, friends, the community, and his newspaper. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003ePrayer and Pen, \u003c\/i\u003e current \u003ci\u003eAFRO\u003c\/i\u003e publisher Frances Murphy Draper has collected 50 of her beloved grandfather's original prayers, along with many proverbs and words of wisdom. Each reading showcases Murphy's authentic conversations with God and the perseverance of a generation called to navigate Jim Crow, two World Wars, the Great Depression, the Civil Rights Movement, and other tumultuous, defining moments in United States history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Reflect on powerful words from a wise businessman, cultural hero, and family patriarch, and learn from his remarkable legacy of finding solace and strength in consistent prayer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing in the footsteps of her grandfather, Frances Murphy Draper is the publisher of the historic newspaper, \u003ci\u003eThe Afro-American\u003c\/i\u003e in Baltimore, MD. She also served as senior pastor of Freedom Temple AME Zion Church for 20 years before retiring. The businesswoman and minister serves as first vice chair of the National Newspaper Publishers Association as well as on several other boards within her community. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.61 x 9.18 x 6.37 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550509982003,"sku":"9781640703667","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/prayer-and-pen-the-prayers-and-legacy-of-carl-murphy-publisher-of-the-afro-american-newspapers-1922-1967-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}