Power Through Prayer

2014 Reprint of 1962 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Originally published as Preacher and Prayer this title is an established classic in the literature of prayer in the Christian tradition. Trained as a lawyer but called to ministry Bounds served as an Army chaplain during the Civil War. As far as prayer is concerned Bounds practiced what he preached. His personal prayer regimen called him to prayer for three hours every morning. Bounds did not consider his time in prayer as idle time but a time that was effective in changing the world through the power and grace of God. Read Bounds Power Through Prayer to enrich your understanding of Gods work in the world. Power through Prayer was written especially to convict exhort and encourage those who preach Gods word that the secret of successful ministry is prayer and communion with the Lord. The books twenty chapters have titles like Men of Prayer Needed Our Sufficiency is of God Prayer the Great Essential Examples of Praying Men and Heart Preparation Necessary. Characteristic of all books by this author each chapter begins with one or more inspiring quotations from the writings of others who have realized the importance of prayer and its power to change the world. The simple clarion call to Pray! Pray! Pray! rings throughout the book.