The Meaning of PrayerAssociation Press, 1915 - 196 sayfa Harry Emerson Fosdick's investigation into prayer is presented as a course for the reader to undertake over a total of ten weeks, that they become familiar with the truths, facets and dimensions of praying. First published in 1917, this book continues to inspire and motivate many Christians to this day. We receive an explanation of what prayer is meant to accomplish, how it brings God's attention to the individual and allows Him to give nurture and favor. Quotations in the Biblical scripture provide further clarity, showing the reader how prayer plays a crucial role in becoming closer to the Lord. Fosdick also accounts for the hardships that many who embark on prayer encounter. Keeping one's attention on God is important, for evil thoughts and diversions can rob any Christian - even a seasoned believer - of the mindfulness required to pray correctly. The author determines that good deeds and thoughts between one's daily prayers are crucial, lest the believer find himself astray. The author is careful to provide daily exercises spread over the course of ten weeks. Perfect for introducing structure to your daily observances, or for discovering or returning to the Christian fold, this book offers readers a chance to develop their prayer and deepen their understanding of this vital practice. The conclusion of the book has a number of recommended works appended, that the Christian may continue his investigations. |
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... fact - a fact apparently unrecognized by so many - that prayer is something the reality and power of which can be verified only by pray- ing . An alarming weakness among Christians is that we are producing Christian activities faster ...
... fact that praying is first of all a native tendency . It is a practice like breathing or eating in this respect , that men engage in it because they are human , and afterward argue about it as best they can . As Carlyle stated it in a ...
... fact that prayer and worship are thus universal ; that all peoples do " seek God , if haply , they might feel after him and find him . " It is said that an ignorant African woman , after hearing her first Christian sermon , remarked to ...
... fact that mankind never outgrows prayer . Both the practice and the theory of it have proved infinitely adaptable to all stages of culture . In its lowest forms , among the most savage peoples , prayer and magic were indistinguishable ...
... fact that prayer is latent in the life of every one of us . At first the experience of some may seem to gainsay this . They have given up praying . They get on very well without it , and when they are entirely candid they confess that ...