Excerpt from Communion With God: Extempore Prayer, Its Principles, Preparation, and Practice Any treatment of the formal principles of prayer, however carefully the author may guard himself, is liable to leave the impression that he is recommending artificial aid to devotion. Nothing, however, could be farther from our purpose. The artificial and formal are fatal to prayer. Above all things we must avoid and abhor unreality in worship. The object of this manual is not to offer substitutes for the spirituality indispensable to power, but to aid beginners to the knowledge which is also indispensable, and to guard against dangers which must be seen to be avoided. Our endeavor is to provide a brief but complete survey of all the principles involved in prayer, both public and private. Chapter II was inserted, not because it is a part of our theme, but because it constitutes an instructive background for it. The term "free" or "extemporaneous," as used herein of public prayer, means not the impromptu utterance of an unprepared person, but rather "conceived" prayer, which has received suitable premeditation as to its purpose, its substance, and its form. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the principles of both public and private prayer. The author, a theologian, believes that the power of prayer has been diminished in modern times, and that this weakening is a result of both a lack of congregational attention and a lack of seminary training. The text provides a detailed analysis of the key elements of prayer, including adoration, thanksgiving, confession, petition, and intercession, as well as a thoughtful discussion of the differences between free and liturgical worship. The author provides historic context and examples from famous religious leaders throughout the text. This book is suitable for theologians, ministers, and anyone seeking to improve their public speaking for devotional purposes. By understanding the role prayer plays in personal spiritual growth as well as how it can be used to foster a stronger sense of community during services, readers will be better equipped to improve their devotional practices. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330596692_0
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