{"product_id":"e-m-bounds-on-prayer","title":"E.M. Bounds on Prayer","description":"\u003cp\u003eE.M. Bounds on Prayer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*Very Good*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbutton aria-controls=\"entity-content-dialog\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" data-assistant-content-reference=\"\" data-assistant-entity-payload='{\"category\":\"book\",\"extra_params\":{\"disambiguation\":\"E. M. Bounds prayer writings\"},\"query\":\"The Complete Works of E. M. Bounds on Prayer\"}' data-assistant-entity-reference=\"\" data-assistant-entity-trigger=\"\" data-content-reference-type=\"entity\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xj98zha x1l2y4ib xftbsmn x140j63s x1w2i790 xg6j6ye xnzey42 xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xinqljb\" type=\"button\"\u003eThe Complete Works of E. M. Bounds on Prayer\u003c\/button\u003eis a collection of writings by \u003cstrong\u003eEdward McKendree Bounds (1835–1913)\u003c\/strong\u003e, an American Methodist minister best known for his teaching on prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat the book is about\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBounds argues that \u003cstrong\u003eprayer is central to Christian life and ministry\u003c\/strong\u003e, not merely a religious duty. His writing is devotional, exhortational, and intensely focused on developing a deeper, more disciplined prayer life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"3\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSome of his recurring themes are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"4\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrayer and communion with God\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bounds presents prayer as personal fellowship with God rather than simply asking for things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersistence\u003c\/strong\u003e — He repeatedly emphasizes praying consistently and refusing to give up when answers are not immediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaith\u003c\/strong\u003e — Effective prayer, in his view, requires genuine trust in God rather than merely repeating words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe character of the person praying\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bounds stresses holiness, humility, obedience, sincerity, and spiritual discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrayer and Christian ministry\u003c\/strong\u003e — A major emphasis is that ministers and churches need prayer if their work is to have genuine spiritual power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Holy Spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bounds connects effective prayer with dependence upon the Spirit rather than human ability alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntercessory prayer\u003c\/strong\u003e — He gives considerable attention to praying for other people and for the work of the church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivate prayer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bounds particularly values the hidden, solitary prayer life that others may never see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"5\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHis central message\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"6\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne way to summarize Bounds's message is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpiritual effectiveness begins with a serious life of prayer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n","brand":"Hendrickson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52622491058466,"sku":"9D-4WSU-LUEV","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/8831\/3378\/files\/8bf90a8e-4bd2-5c8c-bcba-0b37b8fb95b1.jpg?v=1790268874","url":"https:\/\/anthembooks.com\/products\/e-m-bounds-on-prayer","provider":"Anthem Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}