Power in Prayer

The author, a nineteenth century teacher and pastor, was a man of deep spirituality and profound faith. The meditations that are presented here are taken from his many books. While himself leading a life in which daily prayer was fundamental, he worked at encouraging others to acquire the same disposition. In particular he was concerned to reach those for whom praying was difficult and especially those to whom the very idea of prayer was alien. His belief in the power of prayer is a theme to be found in all the extracts. All of the readings begin with a relevant quotation from scripture which serves to underline the unbroken tradition of the importance of prayer as a means of drawing one closer to God. Although it may be a high aim to emulate the devotional life of the author, the book nevertheless provides reading that is uplifting and inspiring.