
Be Still, Be Silent
Reflections on the poetry of David Scott
John Mann(Author)
Canterbury Press Norwich
Published on 16. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-78622-675-4 (ISBN)
Description
David Scott was a priest-poet in the tradition of George Herbert, whose quiet faith and pastoral care found profound expression in his poetry. A beloved figure in Winchester, where he ministered for many years, David's work resonates with timeless themes of human connection, spiritual depth, and the beauty of the everyday.
Prepared in collaboration with David's wife after his passing in 2022, Be Still, Be Silent offers an inviting introduction to his poetry. Each chapter reflects the tender nostalgia, deep empathy, and faith-filled insight that made David's voice so unique and enduring.
With a heartfelt introduction by Malcolm Guite, this volume celebrates David's legacy, not only as a poet but as a soul who touched many lives. His words continue to inspire, offering moments of grace, reflection, and a reminder of the sacred in the ordinary.
Prepared in collaboration with David's wife after his passing in 2022, Be Still, Be Silent offers an inviting introduction to his poetry. Each chapter reflects the tender nostalgia, deep empathy, and faith-filled insight that made David's voice so unique and enduring.
With a heartfelt introduction by Malcolm Guite, this volume celebrates David's legacy, not only as a poet but as a soul who touched many lives. His words continue to inspire, offering moments of grace, reflection, and a reminder of the sacred in the ordinary.
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"Be Still, Be Silent, will, I think, be the beginning of a deeper valuation of the work of David Scott." -- Malcolm GuiteMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
155 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78622-675-4 (9781786226754)
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Person
John Mann is the former Dean of Belfast Cathedral and also served as a priest in the dioceses of Winchester and Salisbury. He is a blogger, retreat leader and author.