The Essentials of Prayer: A Devotional Study of Prayer and Spiritual Discipline

Bounds, Edward M

ISBN 10: 1515436136 / ISBN 13: 9781515436133

Published by Sublime Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Essentials of Prayer: A Devotional Study of Prayer and Spiritual Discipline
• Publisher: Sublime Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1515436136
• ISBN 13: 9781515436133
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A focused devotional work examining the central role of prayer in the formation and expression of spiritual life. In The Essentials of Prayer, Edward M. Bounds presents prayer not as a secondary practice but as the primary means through which faith is exercised, sustained, and deepened.

Bounds develops his argument through a series of structured reflections, emphasising persistence, sincerity, and the alignment of intention with spiritual purpose. Prayer is treated as both discipline and relationship, requiring attention, consistency, and a willingness to engage beyond routine or formality. The text underscores the necessity of inward commitment as the basis for effective prayer.

Situated within Bounds's broader writings on prayer, this work reflects his sustained focus on the practical and spiritual dimensions of devotional life. It remains widely read within Christian traditions for its clarity, emphasis, and direct engagement with the practice of prayer.

About the Author

Edward M. Bounds (1835-1913) was an American clergyman and author known for his writings on prayer and spiritual discipline. His works emphasise the central importance of prayer in Christian life, focusing on its role in personal devotion and religious practice. Bounds's writings have remained influential within devotional traditions for their clarity and sustained emphasis on prayer.