Power and Peace in Prayer

by R. A. Torrey

Publisher:

Good News

, n.d.

Overview

Condensed from R. A. Torrey’s How to Pray, Power and Peace in Prayer is designed as a more accessible version that can be read in one sitting. Torrey’s classic text is a spiritual gem that has remained popular for over 100 years, celebrating the power of prayer. Beginning with the importance of prayer, Torrey’s practical guidebook covers the how, when, and most importantly, the why of praying. This version is an excellent devotional resource for any Christian library.

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Contents

Top Highlights

“Those men whom God set forth as a pattern of what He expected Christians to be—the apostles—regarded prayer as the most important business of their lives.” (Page 8)

“4. Prayer occupied a very prominent place and played a very important part in the earthly life of our Lord.” (Page 8)

“. Prayer is the means that God has appointed for our receiving mercy and obtaining grace to help in time of need.” (Page 10)

“Prayer in every care and anxiety and need of life, with thanksgiving, is the means that God has appointed for our obtaining freedom from all anxiety, and the peace of God which passeth all understanding.” (Pages 12–13)

“Prayer in the name of Jesus Christ is the way Jesus Christ Himself has appointed for His disciples to obtain fullness of joy.” (Page 11)

Product Details

• Title: Power and Peace in Prayer
• Author: R. A. Torrey
• Series: A “One Evening” Condensed Book
• Publisher: Good News
• Print Publication Date: n.d.
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Pages: 63
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Prayer
• Resource ID: LLS:PWRPCPRYR
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T05:19:02Z

About R. A. Torrey

Reuben Archer Torrey (1856–1928) was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. Torrey studied at Yale University, Yale Divinity School, Leipzig University, Erlangen University and received a doctorate degree from Wheaton College.

Soon after becoming a congregational minister, Torrey joined Dwight L. Moody in his evangelistic work in Chicago. Torrey became the superintendent of the Bible Institute of the Chicago Evangelization Society (now Moody Bible Institute).

He later became pastor of the Chicago Avenue Church (now the Moody Church). Torrey later served as a chaplain with the YMCA and dean of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles (now Biola University).

Torrey authored over 40 books in his lifetime. The classic four-volume set The Fundamentals includes over 90 articles by leading Christian scholars. The R. A. Torrey Collection features 15 titles of biblical doctrine and teaching from Torrey.