Book excerpt: Glories Of Thy Wondrous Name – Since time immemorial, in every continent and in every major organized and pagan religion, followers have used a string of beads to chant repetitive, uplifting sonic phrases to help create a sense of calm and purpose in life. Most common among these phrases are the ones that refer to the names of God and chanting these names is probably the single most important religious practice that cuts across all religion, culture, and civilization lines.