The Meaning of Prayer

The Meaning of Prayer is a book written by Harry Emerson Fosdick, an American pastor, teacher, and author. The book explores the concept of prayer and its significance in the lives of individuals. Fosdick delves into the various forms of prayer, including petitionary prayer, intercessory prayer, and thanksgiving prayer. He also discusses the role of prayer in personal growth and spiritual development. The book emphasizes the importance of prayer as a means of communication with God and as a source of comfort and guidance in times of need. Fosdick draws on his own experiences as a pastor and his extensive knowledge of the Bible to provide readers with practical insights and advice on how to deepen their prayer life. The Meaning of Prayer is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that offers readers a deeper understanding of the power and significance of prayer in their daily lives.1919. This little book has been written in the hope that it may help to clarify a subject which is puzzling many minds. Prayer is the soul of religion, and failure there is not a superficial lack for the supply of which the spiritual life leisurely can wait. Contents: The Naturalness of Prayer; Prayer as Communion with God; God's Care for the Individual; Prayer and the Goodness of God; Hindrances and Difficulties; Prayer and the Reign of Law; Unanswered Prayer; Prayer as Dominant Desire; Prayer as a Battlefield; and Unselfishness in Prayer. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.