
The Essentials of Prayer
Foreword
I. PRAYER TAKES IN THE WHOLE MAN
II. PRAYER AND HUMILITY
III. PRAYER AND DEVOTION
IV. PRAYER, PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING
V. PRAYER AND TROUBLE
VI. PRAYER AND TROUBLE (Continued)
VII. PRAYER AND GOD’S WORK
VIII. PRAYER AND CONSECRATION
In this thoughtful guide, listeners are invited to discover how prayer engages the mind, soul, and body, inviting a whole‑person surrender that steadies faith and opens the heart to God’s work. Drawing on vivid anecdotes from early Christian thinkers, the author illustrates the power of trusting God in everyday moments, from simple requests to life‑changing needs, and shows how sincere humility shapes a deeper dialogue with the divine.
The lesson moves beyond mere petitions, exploring devotion, gratitude, and the role of compassion in shaping a prayer life that fuels personal growth and communal mission. Listeners will find practical reflections on integrating prayer into daily rhythms, encouragement to offer their entire selves in worship, and insights that promise lasting spiritual fruit for anyone seeking a more vibrant, purposeful walk of faith.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (185K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
New York: Flemming H. Revell Company, 1925.
Credits
Carol Brown, Brian Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2024-03-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1835–1913
Best known for his classic writing on prayer, this Methodist pastor and former lawyer wrote with unusual urgency, shaped by ministry, war, and long habits of devotion. Much of his influence grew after his death, when later editions brought his work to a wide Christian readership.
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