
The Reality of Prayer
Foreword
Contents
I PRAYER—A PRIVILEGE, PRINCELY, SACRED
II PRAYER—FILLS MAN’S POVERTY WITH GOD’S RICHES
III PRAYER—THE ALL-IMPORTANT ESSENCE OF EARTHLY WORSHIP
IV GOD HAS EVERYTHING TO DO WITH PRAYER
V JESUS CHRIST, THE DIVINE TEACHER OF PRAYER
VI JESUS CHRIST, THE DIVINE TEACHER OF PRAYER (Continued)
VII JESUS CHRIST AN EXAMPLE OF PRAYER
In this thoughtful guide, the author invites readers to explore prayer as both a sacred privilege and a practical means of drawing nearer to God. Drawing on Scripture, personal experience, and the teachings of Jesus, each chapter shows how prayer shapes our daily worship and fills the hollows of human need with divine richness. The tone is conversational, as if a trusted friend is sharing the very conversations that have steadied his own life.
The book moves through the life of Christ, highlighting his own prayers—from the simple model prayer to the anguished night in Gethsemane—illustrating how his example can guide modern believers. It also explains the role of the Holy Spirit as a comforter and advocate, helping us to pray with confidence and discernment. Readers will come away with concrete ideas for making prayer a more vibrant, intimate part of their spiritual walk.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (203K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
New York: Flemming H. Revell Company, 1924`.
Credits
Brian Wilson, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
Release date
2024-02-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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