Purpose in Prayer

By: E.M. Bounds

Narrated by: Scott Harrison

Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

Jesus said, "If ye shall ask anything in my name, that will I do."

"That," says E. M. Bounds, "is the Divine declaration, and it opens a vista of infinite resources and possibility."

Throughout his ministry, Bounds rose early every morning to pray for three hours. Out of this deep prayer experience, he could say, "Without prayer, the Christian life, robbed of its sweetness and beauty, becomes cold and formal, and dead; but in the secret place where God talks with His own, the Christian life grows into such a testimony of Divine power that all men will feel its influence and be touched by the warmth of its love...That, surely is the purpose of all real prayer and the end of all true service."

©1920 Fleming H. Revell Company (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Ask and it shall be given you." (Matthew 7:7)
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you." (John 16:23)

Prayer Changing one Life

lf you want to learn about pray listening to this book it work .

Needed encouragement and clarity

I truly enjoyed this deep look at the purpose of prayer and it’s place in the life of the believer. I appreciated his emphasis on our role, and obligation to the ministry of the church through prayer. It cannot simply be the work of the pastor to pray and to preach the gospel. Effective ministry is made so because of the work of the Holy Spirit in response to the prayers if God’s people. We have access to the throne of heaven! A privilege, an inheritance, a duty. I will definitely listen again.

I loved the quotes and stories of many faithful Christians practicing prayer. Know that this narrator chooses to set the recounting of saints of the faith in prayer apart by changing the voices. It was not what I expected, but I enjoyed it once I got used to the idea.

Purpose in Prayer

E. M. Bounds did not have equal when writing on this fascinating subject but Jesus Himself.
The narration is perfect for the subject . A must listen to book. Hands down to this great narrator . Get the book, you won’t regret it

prayer

what a great and mighty warrior of God to proclaim in words how prayer will change your life

Terrific read!

It’s heartbreaking to hear most people pray today. I’m usually left with the impression they are merely complaining to a God they don’t even know, gossiping to everyone within earshot, lecturing to someone, or giving God their to-do list, always in hopes of changing an unfavorable situation or someone other than themselves. Christ warned he road to heaven is narrow and few will find it. This little book can help people find it and secure some of the rewards that accompany the Kingdom!

The truth

The books explain the power of prayer i would recommend this to anyone but believers will see why I gave it 5 starts

Amazing resource on prayer

This is a Great resources to inspire us to pray unceasingly I would recommend as good reading.

Great book and Fantastic Narraration!

I’ve always heard that E.M. Bounds was a prayer afficienado, and the wisdom within this work provides the proof. The narrarator did an incredible job with this 100+ year old work, alternating between accents with each different quote.

To overcome

this book shares the power and perspective of prayer by many many great saints of times past. It is a must read for anyone wanting encouragement for a richer deeper prayer life. Most encouraging, convicting and propelling!!!!

Easy to listen to

I think the narrator made this work more accessible for me. The change of voices and accents as he read older English made it more like listening to a play, than reading a book. Very skilled! Great reminders in the material.