Books on the subject of prayer ar numerous, but few have gained the affection of Christians throughout the world as have writings of E. M. Bounds. These writings countinue to be published and read by those who want to make prayer a vital aspect of their everyday lives.
E. M. Bounds (1835-1913) was a man who knew how to pray and how to teach others about prayer. It is reported that each day he rose early in the morning for an extended prayer time, and then began writing about prayer. His writings are grounded in the bedrock of Scripture - undoubtedly one of the reasons why they have attained the status of Christian classics.
This superb collection of instructional and inspirational essays on prayer includes twenty-one selections from eight Bounds classics: The Essentials of Prayer, The Necessity of Prayer, The Possibilities if Prayer, Power Through Prayer, Prayer and Praying Men, Purpose in Prayer, The Reality of Prayer, and The Weapon of Prayer.
For those not acquainted with Bounds, these excerpts will serve as a delightful sampler. Fot those who have already read the original works, they will serve as a quick refresher course.