Power Through Prayer

E. M. Bounds

Jun 2009 · Moody Publishers

About this ebook

Pastor and civil war chaplain E. M. Bounds penned his slim classic on prayer for the simple reason that Christians don't pray enough. "The little estimate we put on prayer is evident from the little time we give to it," he wrote. "Talking to men for God is a great thing, but talking to God for men is greater still."

Bounds' simple, concise volume can help all Christians rediscover the source of spiritual power in their life.  

Ratings and reviews

This little to-the-point book was quite effective in helping to wake me up to the lazy, easy-going middle class Christian life I find myself in. Sections on the prayer lives of effective pastors were particularly convicting. I found some of the theology questionable (One gets the impression that the author thinks God can't do work without men), but I think grace demands I simply take it as poor phrasing, as other parts of the text balance it out. A worthy addition to any pastor's shelf and a great reminder that our most important work is done on our knees.

This is a no-nonsense, yet powerfully written volume that will tear down any illusions about your prayer life if it is indeed as weak as most of us. At the same time, you will be encouraged by its assurances of the efficacy of prayer.

The book is anointed. it enhances your wisdom, it takes you through the scripture while your praying, I have read this book over and over, everytime you get new revelations.

About the author

EDWARD MCKENDREE BOUNDS (1835-1913) was born in Missouri. He studied deeply in the Scriptures and was greatly inspired by the writings of John Wesley. At the age of 24, he felt called to be a preacher and became a Methodist Pastor around the time of the American Civil War. At the age of 58, and for the next nineteen years (until he went home to be with the Lord at age 77), he began to write books. It is said that he prayed daily, from 4 A.M. to 7 A.M., before he would begin work on his writings. Bounds is author of many books, including Purpose in Prayer, The Weapon of Prayer, and The Reality of Prayer.