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The Hidden Life of Prayer: The life–blood of the Christian
Private or secret prayer is the life–blood of the Christian. The great men and women of God down through the ages have testified to the effectiveness of this in their lives. Some like Martin Luther, have said that they could not survive a busy day without spending 2–3 hours alone with God. Drawing on the experiences of people like Luther, Spurgeon, Muller, Whitefield and Wesley, the author presses the case for a greater commitment to prayer. His advice may not only transform your life, it could be a catalyst towards a change in the world around you.
131 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 11, 2023
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December 4, 2024
This is a simple, warm book that stirs the heart. It is no labor to read, but will prompt you to labor in prayer. Chapters 4 (Worship) and 5 (Confession) are jewels that I will certainly return to for encouragement and help. May we grow in our love for Christ as we grow in our prayers in his name. Soli Deo Gloria.
March 19, 2024
This is a great little read on prayer - second time through. A lot of good quotes by church fathers. Raises the affections to prayer.
January 29, 2024
This book was an excellent read. It was full of simple yet profound truths, and it was short but dense. McIntyre laid out profound examples of saints that prayed without ceasing, practical ways for growth, as well as convicting encouragements that reveal our excuses in prayer. Definitely a must read!
- “He that loveth little prayeth little, and he that loveth much prayeth much.” Augustine
- “In the morning we should look forward to the duties of the day, anticipating those situations in which temptation may lurk, and preparing ourselves to embrace such opportunities of usefulness as may be presented to us. In the evening we ought to remark upon the providence which have befallen us, consider our attainment in holiness, and endeavor to profit by the lessons which God would have us learn. And always we must acknowledge and forsake sin.”
- “How rare it is to find a soul quiet enough to hear God speak!” Fenelon
- “Were there nothing else for which to praise the heavens but only love, that only love were cause enough of praise” Tennyson
- “Much, very much has often to be accomplished in us before we are fitted to employ worthily the gifts we covet. And God effects this preparation of heart largely by delaying to grant our request at once, and so holding us in the truth of his presence until we are brought into a spiritual understanding of the will of Christ for us in this respect. If a friend, out of his way (Luke 11:6) comes to us hungry and seeking at our hands the bread of life, and we have nothing to set before him, we must go to God who has all store of blessing. And if he should seem to deny our prayer and say, “trouble me not”, it is only that we may understand the nature of the blessing we seek, and be fitted to dispense arite the bounty of God.“
- “The habit of prayerfulness produces a singular serenity of spirit. When one looks into the quiet eyes of him that sitteth up on the throne, the tremors of the spirit are stilled. Pharaoh, king of Egypt, is but a noise.”
- “‘It is atheism to pray and not wait in hope. A sincere Christian will pray, wait, strengthen his heart with the promises, and never leave praying looking up till God gives him a gracious answer.” Richard Sibbes. And if the answer is delayed, we are to ask ourselves if that which we desire is truly according to the will of God; and if we are satisfied that it is, we ought to continue instant in prayer.”
- “He that loveth little prayeth little, and he that loveth much prayeth much.” Augustine
- “In the morning we should look forward to the duties of the day, anticipating those situations in which temptation may lurk, and preparing ourselves to embrace such opportunities of usefulness as may be presented to us. In the evening we ought to remark upon the providence which have befallen us, consider our attainment in holiness, and endeavor to profit by the lessons which God would have us learn. And always we must acknowledge and forsake sin.”
- “How rare it is to find a soul quiet enough to hear God speak!” Fenelon
- “Were there nothing else for which to praise the heavens but only love, that only love were cause enough of praise” Tennyson
- “Much, very much has often to be accomplished in us before we are fitted to employ worthily the gifts we covet. And God effects this preparation of heart largely by delaying to grant our request at once, and so holding us in the truth of his presence until we are brought into a spiritual understanding of the will of Christ for us in this respect. If a friend, out of his way (Luke 11:6) comes to us hungry and seeking at our hands the bread of life, and we have nothing to set before him, we must go to God who has all store of blessing. And if he should seem to deny our prayer and say, “trouble me not”, it is only that we may understand the nature of the blessing we seek, and be fitted to dispense arite the bounty of God.“
- “The habit of prayerfulness produces a singular serenity of spirit. When one looks into the quiet eyes of him that sitteth up on the throne, the tremors of the spirit are stilled. Pharaoh, king of Egypt, is but a noise.”
- “‘It is atheism to pray and not wait in hope. A sincere Christian will pray, wait, strengthen his heart with the promises, and never leave praying looking up till God gives him a gracious answer.” Richard Sibbes. And if the answer is delayed, we are to ask ourselves if that which we desire is truly according to the will of God; and if we are satisfied that it is, we ought to continue instant in prayer.”
July 29, 2025
I was disappointed in this book. Although I am interested in prayer and other mayters of Christianity, this book could not keep my attention. Yawn! It was mostly just random quotes and Bible verses strung together. I didn't really get anything out of it.
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