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Purpose in Prayer by E. M. Bounds is a classic, soul-stirring work that pushes Christian readers to see not just the purpose of prayer in doctrine, but the purpose in their own prayers. Bounds argues that prayer is far more than ritual-it is the very lifeblood... Read Full Overview

E.M. Bounds was a clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Bounds authored many books, most of which focused on the subject of prayer. "As breathing is a physical reality to us so prayer was a reality for Bounds. He took the command, 'Pray without ceasing' almost as... Read Full Overview

The more praying there is in the world the better the world will be, the mightier the forces against evil everywhere. Prayer, in one phase of its operation, is a disinfectant and a preventive. It purifies the air; it destroys the contagion of evil. Prayer is no fitful, shortlived... Read Full Overview

The prayer of faith is one force that can turn your life into a testimony of God's divine power. In fact, it is the only power in the universe that can change the purposes of God and bring victory to the Christian life. Even so, it is a power that is used too infrequently.

Edward McKendree Bounds (1835-1913) was an American author, attorney, and member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South clergy. While best known for his classic books on prayer, his others are beginning to be rediscovered by a new generation. It will come as no surprise to those... Read Full Overview

The prayer of faith is one force that can turn your life into a testimony of God's divine power. In fact, it is the only power in the universe that can change the purposes of God and bring victory to the Christian life. Even so, it is a power that is used too infrequently.
... Read Full Overview

Edward McKendree Bounds did not merely pray well that he might write well about prayer. He prayed because the needs of the world were upon him. He prayed, for long years, upon subjects which the easy-going Christian rarely gives a thought, and for objects which men of less thought... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

"God shapes the world by prayer."
As The Sunday School Times aptly describes, Edward McKendree Bounds "was a specialist in prayer, and his books are for the quiet hour, for careful meditation, and for all who wish to seek and find the treasures of God." Renowned... Read Full Overview

The more praying there is in the world the better the world will be the mightier the forces against evil everywhere. Prayer in one phase of its operation is a disinfectant and a preventive. It purifies the air; it destroys the contagion of evil. Prayer is no fitful shortlived... Read Full Overview

The more praying there is in the world the better the world will be the mightier the forces against evil everywhere. Prayer in one phase of its operation is a disinfectant and a preventive. It purifies the air; it destroys the contagion of evil. Prayer is no fitful shortlived... Read Full Overview

Purpose in Prayer" is a classic book, that has held significant value throughout history, and to ensure its timeless wisdom is never lost, Alpha Editions has carefully preserved it by republishing it in a modern, accessible format for both present and future generations. Thoughtfully... Read Full Overview