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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... faith ; that the discipline of our souls and the deepening of our acquaintance with God are not proving sufficiently thorough to enable us to meet the unprecedented expansion of opportunity and responsibility of our generation . vii.
... faith , fear , and love . Hear , O Lord , and answer us ; for Jesus Christ's sake . Amen.-E. Hawkins ( 1789-1882 ) . Fourth Day , First Week H. Clay Trumbull tells us that a soldier in the Civil War , wounded in a terrific battle at ...
... faith , and of Thy truth , and may continue in the same unto the end of my life , through the same our Lord Jesus Christ . Amen . - Bishop Ridley ( 1500-1555 ) . Fifth Day , First Week The instinctive turning of the 5 THE NATURALNESS OF ...
... faith ; to the end that ye , being rooted and grounded in love , may be strong to apprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth , and to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge , that ye may ...
... faith wherein St. Bernard prays , do I pray also . " Not only does a liberal philosopher , Sabatier , say , " Prayer is religion in act ; that is , prayer is real religion " ; and a conservative theologian , Hartmann , say , " God has ...