A Passion for Prayer: 7 Classic Christian Writers Share Timeless Wisdom and Experience
By R. A. Torrey, Charles H. Spurgeon, E. M. Bounds, George Müller, Andrew Murray, Charles G. Finney, and D. L. Moody
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ISBN: 9798228656628
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| Runtime: | 7.72 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Religion |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
"Whatever else I do, I must pray," emphasized R. A. Torrey. This strong conviction runs through the writings of all seven of the renowned Christian authors featured in this book.A Passion for Prayer offers spiritual and practical advice on how to effectively enter into prayer, live a life infused with prayer, and see profound answers to your petitions. It includes the writings of R. A. Torrey, Charles Spurgeon, E. M. Bounds, George Müller, Andrew Murray, Charles Finney, and D. L. Moody.
These select excerpts from their works cover a range of topics, including why prayer is important, prayer and devotion, prayer that motivates God, praying for loved ones, the example of Jesus, praying in Jesus's name, the results of prayer, the problems of prayer, the role of thanksgiving, proper petitioning prayer, and the condition of prevailing prayer.
A Passion for Prayer will greatly encourage your prayer life―whether you are just beginning the practice of prayer or seeking closer communion with God and a deeper commitment to His purposes in the world.
This book is your invitation to capture the same passionate conviction as these seven men of faith: I must pray!
Author
Author Bio: R. A. Torrey
R. A. Torrey (1856–1928) is considered one of the greatest evangelists of modern times. He was ordained to the Congregational ministry in 1878 and became superintendent of the Congregational City Missionary Society of Minneapolis. He had a long association with D. L. Moody and was the first superintendent of the Moody Bible Institute. Under his direction, Moody Institute became an example for Bible institutes around the world to follow. He spent two years in worldwide revival campaigns, winning thousands of souls to Jesus Christ, and he continued worldwide crusades for another fifteen years while he served as the dean of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles and pastored the Church of the Open Door. He wrote numerous devotional and theological books, including What the Bible Teaches, How to Work for Christ, and The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit.
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Author Bio: Charles H. Spurgeon
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Author Bio: E. M. Bounds
E. M. Bounds (1835–1913) practiced law for three years before he entered the ministry; he served as chaplain during the Civil War. He is the author of a number of books on prayer, including Power Through Prayer, Prayer and Praying Men, The Weapon of Prayer, and many others.
Author Bio: George Müller
George Fredrick Müller (1805–1898), a Christian evangelist and director of orphanages in Bristol, England, cared for 10,024 orphans throughout his lifetime. He was well-known for providing an education to the children under his care, to the point where he was accused of raising the poor above their “natural station in life.” In 1875 he began preaching tours that took him over two hundred thousand miles to forty-two different countries.
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Author Bio: Andrew Murray
Andrew Murray (1828–1917) was a South African writer, teacher, and Christian pastor. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, he was sent to Aberdeen, Scotland, for his education, where he obtained his MA in 1845. From there he went to the University of Utrecht where he studied theology. He was ordained by the Hague Committee of the Dutch Reformed Church in 1848 and returned to South Africa where he pastored churches in Bloemfontein, Worcester, Cape Town, and Wellington. He was a champion of the South African Revival of 1860. He married Emma Rutherford in 1856 in Cape Town, South Africa, and they had eight children.
Author Bio: Charles G. Finney
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Author Bio: D. L. Moody
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| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Religion |
| Runtime: | 7.72 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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