Pray in the Spirit

by Arthur Wallis

Through a pointed analysis of our spiritual and practical difficulties in prayer, Wallis show how the Holy Spirit helps us in our weaknesses. Learn how to yield yourself to Him, to allow Him to pray through you, and let the Holy Spirit lead you into the deep things of God.

Genres: Christian, Theology, Prayer, Church

133 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2005

About the author

Arthur Wallis (1922-1988)was an itinerant preacher and bible teacher. His ministry had a particular emphasis on revival, prayer, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the ‘restoration’ of the church. He had deeply impacted by accounts of the Revival that took place on the Isle of Lewis in 1949 which he visited. His book In the Day of Thy Power (Christian Literature Crusade: 1956) was the fruit of this visit and his subsequent studies. He wrote some eleven books on themes promoting the Christian life, and traveled widely (in particular to the USA, Australia and New Zealand).

Shortly before his death, he asked for no other memorial than “fruit in people’s lives”. Those who had the privilege of knowing him testify to the lasting impact that Arthur made upon them. His vision for revival is as fresh and as relevant now as it ever was. His book, God’s Chosen Fast (Kingsway: 1968) is the acknowledged classic on the topic of fasting, whilst his book The Radical Christian (Kingsway: 1981) which was his most difficult to write continues to call the Christian to live the dynamic life of Jesus.

Reviews

[Ken Peters · Rating 4 out of 5]

This feels like a rare book. I'm glad I found it. Most books on prayer aren't exclusively focused on praying in the Holy Spirit. Written by a charismatic in the days before charismatics were considered strong in their theology, this book feels very solid theologically. It's refreshingly balanced, and yet in that balance, Wallis doesn't shrink back from encouraging a greater hunger for the ministry of the Holy Spirit. I was relieved, though, that he didn't approach this topic from a launchpad of some sort of unrelatable charismatic mountaintop experience. Instead, Wallis' starting point was our shared sense of weakness in prayer, and of the Holy Spirit's loving desire to help us to pray as well as to endure in prayer.

I was also grateful for how he addressed the practice of praying in tongues, and I found what he wrote about that both helpful and encouraging. But that's not the emphasis of this book, just as it's not an emphasis in the Bible, as he describes a variety of applications for what it means to pray in the Spirit. This book provided me with many accessible ways to immediately begin putting into practice what I was learning. Though I don't think the testimonies included at the end were helpful, as they seemed rather hard to relate to.

[Bill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pray in the Spirit is a book that at the same time encourages and challenges. Praying in the Spirit has always been needed by the church, and I would dare say that it is needed now more than ever. Intercessory prayer is not an optional extra in our spiritual lives. To quote Arthur Wallace, “The world has yet to see such a manifestation of the glory of God that can only come through a church, cleansed and purified, praying in the power of the Holy Spirit.”

[Chad Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great kick starter for prayer.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly inspiring book, helpful and convicting

[peter Benjamin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very v insight for those who want to learn about the Holy spirit

[Stephen James · Rating 5 out of 5]

So refreshing

I love books that warm your heart and fill you with the wonderful things of God. What knowledge and insight is contained in this precious book. So refreshing

[Jeremiah Trinidad · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was nice i would recommend it to my friends

[Rob Nicholls · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful little book! Both practical and mystical and helpful.

[Steven Ng]

This book is one of the most absorbing I've read. Line by line, Arthur Wallis writes with such commitment of the heart & soul.. he leads the reader into a very profound realm of the spirit & soul.. it is absolutely an `unputdownable'..it makes the reader forget his meal again & again..

[Dustin · Rating 5 out of 5]

For anyone who struggles with prayer, this book is an essential read.

[Flavia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este libro es fantástico.