The Essentials of Prayer [Paperback]

E. M. Bounds (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1991

Prayer is related to every aspect of our lives. Without it, we could not live by the standard of the Bible; we could not praise and thank God; we could not be comforted in times of trouble. E. M. Bounds describes how every Christians can maintain a prayer life that produces results both personally and in the kingdom of God.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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E. M. Bounds describes how every Christian can maintain a prayer life that produces results both personally and in thekingdom of God. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Edward McKendree Bounds has given us a powerful legacy of prayer, believing it to be the strongest link between God and man. Bounds was a pastor and editor who spent many years reading, writing, praying, and taking part in revival ministry. Deeply concerned for the world, Bounds would rise at 4 a.m. to pray. Since the time of the apostles, no man besides Bounds has left such a rich inheritance of research into the life of prayer. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Baker Pub Group (December 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801010055
• ISBN-13: 978-0801010057
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,194,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic on Prayer a Must Read!, March 9, 2001

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Charles E. Fowler "author" (Colorado Springs, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essentials Of Prayer (Paperback)

This one is my personal favorite, of the E. M. Bounds classics on prayer. If you want a deeper relationship in prayer then this book will inspire you. If you need a clearer understanding of how to pray, this is the book for you. I highly recommend everything written by this Classic Prayer Author.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Essentials Of Prayer, April 1, 2010

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Michael Taylor "Michael Taylor" (Indian Trail NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essentials of Prayer (Paperback)

"The Essentials Of Prayer" by E.M. Bounds focuses on the right attitudes for either individual or corporate prayer.

Some of the points covered include:

1. No person with a divided allegiance to God and the world can do the prayer that is needed.
2. Excellent points on humility.
3. Busy religious activity will not make up for an empty prayer life.
4. Trouble often drives people to prayer. Trouble is neither above God or beyond His control.
5. God works most effectively through holy people.
6. Many Christians are aimless because they have no pattern to follow for shaping their character and conduct.
7. In the lust for more church members, some churches have compromised on purity.
8. No sinner is barred from the mercy seat. All are welcomed to approach the throne of grace in time of need.
9. The key to missionary success is prayer.

Another excellent title by Bounds to approach prayer more seriously.

Highly recommended!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great work on prayer, September 11, 2010

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Tim E. Ake "walking man" (Woodstock, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Essentials of Prayer (Paperback)

E.M. Bounds truly understood the importance of prayer in the life of a Christian, and this book is an essential read for those who wish to improve their prayer life. I heartily recommend reading and putting into practice the teaching in this book.