Incantations form the core of many ancient religions, many of which survive to modern times. Mystical Jewish Kabala, Islam, Christianity etc.. Saying a certain Name or specific verse, or writing certain words, are said to change the outcome of events and heal or inflict tragedy. Speaking in tongues falls into this genre as well.
The Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses, used in Hoodoo and Voodoo, portray Moses as the greatest of spell weavers with magical powers to turn a cane into a snake for instance. King Solomon is said to have written Key of Solomon used in modern Hoodoo. Schemhamphoras of King Solomon has specific verses from the Psalms to write down at key events. The specific Jewish Holy Names of God with specific letter counts are said to have magical powers.
Christian Kabala incantations persist in the use of Jesus name. The Apostle Paul states that only a true Believer can call on Jesus name and expect blessings. James makes a similar claim. Known in Hebrew as Sephriot, emanations, are said to connect the Believer to the Divine. Shouting out the name Jesus is said in scripture to ward off demons.
The first two chapters of the Gospel of John are used by Christian Kabalists. Eastern Orthodoxy has many rituals which are said to be beyond human understanding and can only be viewed as spiritual mysticism and union with God, Transubtantiation of Bread and Wine is part of this genre. Ecstatic visions also form a part of these experiences.
Amulets are considered powerful protectors against evil and many practicers of Hoodoo and Christianity wear specific items as part of their Faith. Crosses, both with a impaled Christ and without, are worn by millions of practicing Christians. Having ashes placed on one's forehead in the shape of a Cross is another religious rite connected to practices of many other ancient religions.