Why should we pray? What hinders prayer? How do we pray according to the will of God? This series of ten short meditations on prayer stems from Ironside’s reflection on the command found in Jude 20 to “pray in the Spirit.” These meditations answer the basic questions about prayer which concerned Ironside’s original listeners as much as they perplex modern readers.
H. A. Ironside one of the twentieth century’s greatest preachers, was born in Toronto, Canada on October 14, 1876. Though his education stopped with grammar school, his fondness for reading and a retentive memory put his learning to use. His scholarship was recognized in academic circles when he received honorary degrees from Wheaton College and Bob Jones University and was invited as frequent lecturer at Dallas Theological Seminary. Dr. Ironside was appointed to the boards of numerous Bible institutes, seminaries, and Christian organizations. He also served as director of the Africa Inland Mission. Ironside preached widely throughout the United States and abroad. He served as pastor of Moody Memorial Church from 1930 to 1948, and during his lifetime, he preached more than 7,000 sermons to over 1.25 million listeners.
“Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God whereby ye are sealed until the day of redemption!’” (Page 4)
“ prayer in the Spirit must be in accordance with the word of God” (Page 5)
“Our theme is ‘Praying in the Holy Spirit.’ In this, unsaved people can have no part whatever, for no one can pray in the Spirit who is not indwelt by the Spirit.” (Page 3)
“Prayer keeps the soul in touch with the power by which alone we build aright. Mere Bible knowledge may make one heady and doctrinal. Prayer alone, if unguided by Scripture, tends to fanaticism; but the Word and prayer together give a good, firm base on which to rear a sturdy Christian character.” (Page 2)
“It is His abiding presence in the children of God that distinguishes this period from all that preceded it.” (Page 3)