
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I PRAYING SAINTS OF THE OLD TESTAMENTS
CHAPTER II PRAYING SAINTS OF THE OLD TESTAMENTS
CHAPTER III ABRAHAM, THE MAN OF PRAYER
CHAPTER IV MOSES, THE MIGHTY INTERCESSOR
CHAPTER V ELIJAH, THE PRAYING PROPHET
CHAPTER VI HEZEKIAH, THE PRAYING KING
CHAPTER VII EZRA, THE PRAYING REFORMER
CHAPTER VIII NEHEMIAH, THE PRAYING BUILDER
CHAPTER IX SAMUEL, THE CHILD OF PRAYER
A vivid portrait unfolds of a man whose life was defined by ceaseless prayer, a minister whose devotion eclipsed even the most celebrated preachers of his era. Through intimate letters and recollections, listeners hear of his humble daily rhythm—kneeling for hours, writing fervent meditations, and interceding for friends and foes alike—while glimpsing the quiet power that set him apart from the bustling world of the pulpit. His story is woven with striking contrasts to a contemporary evangelist, highlighting a partnership of faith that reshaped a generation’s understanding of devotion.
From this heartfelt introduction the work expands into a rich tapestry of biblical exemplars, guiding the ear through the prayer lives of Abraham, Moses, Elijah, and other ancient saints. Each chapter offers concise, insightful reflections on how their earnest petitions shaped history and still reverberate today. Listeners are invited to discover timeless principles of prayer, drawn from both a modern devotee’s experience and the storied prayers of the Old Testament.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (192K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: Hodder and Stoughton Limited, 1921.
Credits
Brian Wilson, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Apr 28, 2023
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1835–1913
Best known for his classic books on prayer, this Methodist minister wrote with unusual directness and urgency. His work grew out of a life that moved from law into preaching, war-time service, and decades of pastoral ministry.
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