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R.A. Torrey (1856 – 1928) was the first superintendent of the Moody Bible Institute and dean of the Bible Institute in Los Angeles. Published in 1900, this classic work has guided generations of believers into a more fulfilling prayer life. Based on biblical examples of devotion, it explains the purpose and power of prayer in chapters titled "Abiding in Christ", “The Importance of Prayer", "Obeying and Praying," and "When to Pray". The book also teaches believers how to overcome hindrances to prayer and how to set their hearts on compassion, humility, gentleness, kindness and patience.
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"A small book but big in counsel about a real comunication with God. I suggest it for christians with experience because it brings a renovation to their prayers. I liked it that much that i read it 3 times in a year."
— Lorena (5 out of 5 stars)
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" Excellent, Word-filled exhortation to prayer. I was urged to read this book at just the right time. Short and dynamic, sharp and sweet. "
— Beth, 1/15/2014 -
" This is one of my favorite authors. R.A. Torrey's book on Prayer is to the point, strong, important, and insightful. If your interested in a great book on prayer this will be a great one to start with. "
— Matt, 1/13/2014 -
" Book speaks to this generation if not more than when it was written! "
— Lisa, 12/7/2013 -
" I think every soul the least bit interested in prayer would benefit from reading this gem. I will re-read frequently. "
— Vicki, 10/30/2013 -
" An amazing gem on how to pray. I was able to glean many insights. While I don't think that Torrey or others from his time in history emphasize grace enough, I still got a lot out of it. "
— Dee, 9/5/2013 -
" So I guess I am not a Torrey fan...shame, I have a couple more of his books... "
— Chris, 2/10/2013 -
" This is hands down my favorite book on the power of prayer "
— Jamie, 10/29/2011 -
" Good overview of Scriptural teaching on prayer. Interesting to hear the cultural issues in 1900 that Torrey was concerned about. "
— Butch, 9/15/2011 -
" R. A. Torrey was an incredibly wise and Godly man. In this book he calls the Christian to prayer by showing its true God given power and how we as men fail to understand or use it. "
— Richie, 1/25/2011 -
" Phenomenal work on Prayer. Basic yet crucial, you can never go wrong when you read on topics like these from dead men of the faith!! Highly recommended!!! "
— Joshua, 11/10/2010 -
" A small book that is exceptionally practical. Not easy, because real prayer never is, but simple. "
— Child960801, 5/16/2010 -
" Excellent heartfelt insights. "
— K.M., 4/29/2009 -
" A true classic; maybe the best primer on prayer ever written. "
— Matt, 3/25/2009
About R. A. Torrey
R. A. Torrey (1856–1928) is considered one of the greatest evangelists of modern times. He was ordained to the Congregational ministry in 1878 and became superintendent of the Congregational City Missionary Society of Minneapolis. He had a long association with D. L. Moody and was the first superintendent of the Moody Bible Institute. Under his direction, Moody Institute became an example for Bible institutes around the world to follow. He spent two years in worldwide revival campaigns, winning thousands of souls to Jesus Christ, and he continued worldwide crusades for another fifteen years while he served as the dean of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles and pastored the Church of the Open Door. He wrote numerous devotional and theological books, including What the Bible Teaches, How to Work for Christ, and The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit.