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In Answer to Prayer
by William Boyd Carpenter, Theodore L. (Theodore Ledyard) Cuyler, W. J. (William John) Knox-Little, Ian Maclaren, William Quarrier
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Description
A thoughtful gathering of essays by clergy and lay voices, this work turns the quiet moments of prayer into a shared conversation. Each contributor offers a personal glimpse—whether a timid soul finding sudden courage or a humble heart confronting an unexpected duty—revealing how prayer can shape inner strength without fanfare. The writing balances gentle storytelling with clear theological insight, inviting listeners to consider both the spoken and the silent ways answers arrive.
The collection also explores the paradox of seemingly unanswered prayers, suggesting that true answers often lie beyond our own expectations. By emphasizing humility and the willingness to align with a higher wisdom, the essays encourage a deeper trust in the process of waiting and listening. Listeners will come away with a renewed sense of the subtle, everyday ways prayer can be heard and fulfilled.
Details
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (107K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-09-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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About the authors
William Boyd Carpenter
1841–1918
A prominent Church of England preacher and writer, he rose from parish ministry to become Bishop of Ripon and a chaplain to Queen Victoria. His books and sermons helped shape popular religious thought in late Victorian Britain.
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Theodore L. (Theodore Ledyard) Cuyler
1822–1909
A widely read 19th-century Presbyterian minister, he paired a long Brooklyn pastorate with a remarkably busy writing life. His books and articles brought plainspoken Protestant encouragement to readers far beyond his own congregation.
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W. J. (William John) Knox-Little
1839–1918
A vivid Anglican preacher and prolific religious writer, he became one of the best-known Anglo-Catholic voices in late Victorian England. His books and lectures ranged from devotional subjects to major figures such as St. Francis of Assisi and Cardinal Newman.
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Ian Maclaren
1850–1907
Best known for warm, vividly drawn stories of Scottish village life, this late-Victorian writer reached a huge popular audience with tales set in the fictional Drumtochty. He was also a minister and public speaker, bringing moral seriousness and humor together in both fiction and nonfiction.
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William Quarrier
1829–1903
A Glasgow businessman turned his energy and faith into one of Scotland’s best-known philanthropic projects, creating homes and support for vulnerable children. His life story blends Victorian enterprise, evangelical conviction, and a lasting concern for people on the margins.
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