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Essentials of prayer

Chapter 1: The Essentials of Prayer
By Edward M. Bounds
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A collection of meditative essays that present prayer as an all-encompassing practice engaging mind, heart, and body, and outline practical and spiritual disciplines for effective intercession. Topics include humility, devotion, praise and thanksgiving, praying through trouble, consecration, setting definite spiritual standards, compassion, corporate or concerted prayer, the universal scope of petition, and the relation of prayer to mission work. The tone blends theological reflection with pastoral guidance, urging wholehearted commitment and disciplined thought in approaching God.

The Essentials of Prayer

EDITED BY HOMER W. HODGE

The Spiritual Life Books

By EDWARD M. BOUNDS

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