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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... give account to pass away without any endeavor to accomplish Thy will . Make me to remember , O God , that every day is Thy gift , and ought to be used according to Thy command . Grant me , therefore , so to repent of my negligence ...
... give victory , as Zeus and Apollo used to do , to their favorites . Let us grant all the narrow , bitter , irrational elements that thus appear in prayer during a war , but let us not be blind to the meaning of this momentous fact ...
... Give thy servant therefore an understanding heart to judge thy people , that I may dis- cern between good and evil ; for who is able to judge this thy great people ? -I Kings 3 : 7-9 . As a companionpiece with this cry of Solomon , see ...
... give us freedom from evil and from folly . " The historian finds the Greek world typical of all ancient civiliza- tions at least in this , that prayer is everywhere . Xenophon begins each day's march with prayer ; Pericles begins every ...
... give himself to the deepening and purifying of his prayer , for it is as natural in human life as thought . III The naturalness of prayer is further seen in the fact that prayer is latent in the life of every one of us . At first the ...