Prithee English texts, and the difference between the two terms has been debated by scholars. Scholars such as Roger Brown and Albert Gilman have suggested that "prithee" was an ingroup indicator. Other scholars suggest that it is simply the more deferential form. The relationship between the two is complicated by the phrase "beseech you", which was used in the same time period and was clearly the form used most deferentially. Although the closest Modern English equivalent of "prithee" is "please", the two terms presume different attitudes within the addressee. While "please" accompanies a request addressing itself to the positive desire of
The Word For Today is based on the Biblical principles instilled in him by his mother. He began collating his inspirational writings in 1992 and in 1993 started sending copies to friends and supporters in the United States. Astounded by the response he received in the United States, Gass offered his devotional readings to Gareth Littler, the former CEO of UCB, to encourage their listeners. In April 1994, "The Word For Today" was launched with an initial print run of 3,500 copies and circulated to UCB's supporters within the UK. The reach was later expanded to other parts of the world. Gass runs Bob