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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Harry Emerson Fosdick. far from each one of us ; for in him we live , and move , and have our being ; as certain even of your own poets have said , For we are also his offspring . — Acts 17 : 22-28 . Consider the meaning of the fact that ...
... lives or until special work absolutely forces them to it . They rather recognize eating as a normal need of human beings , to be met regularly . So Daniel not only prayed in emergencies of peril and responsibility ; he prayed three ...
... lives insist on finding vent . Sometimes a crisis of personal danger lets loose this hidden impulse . “ I hadn't prayed in ten years , " the writer heard a railroad man ex- claim when his train had just escaped a wreck ; " but I prayed ...
... ( Jonah 2 : 7 ) . Like the old Greek dramatists , men hopelessly tangle the plot of their lives , until at the end , with a dilemma insoluble by human ingenuity and power , they swing a god 14 [ I - c ] THE MEANING OF PRAYER.
... lives is left to the control of impulse and accident , its nature unstudied , and its exercise untrained . V The baneful effect of this spasmodic use of prayer is easily seen . For one thing it utterly neglects all Christian concep ...