- Preface
- Chapter 1—God Invites Us To Pray
- Chapter 2—Our Need Of Prayer
- Chapter 3—God Hears Prayer
- Chapter 4—Prayer And Soul Winning
- Chapter 5—God's Promises Concerning Prayer
- Chapter 6—The Prayer Of Faith
- Chapter 7—Prayer And Obedience
- Chapter 8—Prevailing Prayer
- Chapter 9—Prayer Power
- Chapter 10—Reasons to Pray
- Chapter 11—Answered Prayer
- Chapter 12—Prayer and Revival
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- Chapter 14—Daily Prayer
- Chapter 15—Jesus’ Example in Prayer
- Chapter 16—Private Prayer
- Chapter 17—Prayer in the Home Circle
- Chapter 18—Prayer and Worship
- Chapter 19—Attitudes in Prayer
- Chapter 20—Praying In The Name of Jesus
- Chapter 21—Divine Guidance Through Prayer
- Chapter 22—Prayer for the Sick
- Chapter 23—Prayer for Forgiveness
- Chapter 24—Intercessory Prayer
- Chapter 25—Angels and Prayer
- Chapter 26—Counterfeit Prayers
- Chapter 27—Satan and Prayer
- Chapter 28—Prayer in the Last Days
- Chapter 29—The Privilege of Prayer
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- “After this manner therefore pray ye.” Matthew 6:9.
- “When ye pray, say Our Father.” Luke 11:2.
- “Hallowed be Thy name.” Matthew 6:9.
- “Thy kingdom come.” Matthew 6:10.
- “Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10.
- “Give us this day our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11.
- “Forgive us our sins; for we also forgive everyone that is indebted to us.” Luke 11:4.
- “Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” Matthew 6:13, R.V.
- “Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory.” Matthew 6:13.
- Chapter 31—Asking to Give
- Chapter 32—Faith and Prayer
Chapter 13—Men and Women of Prayer
Enoch
Prayer Was the Breath of His Soul—Communing thus with God, Enoch came more and more to reflect the divine image. His face was radiant with a holy light, even the light that shineth in the face of Jesus. As he came forth from these divine communings, even the ungodly beheld with awe the impress of heaven upon his countenance.Pr 122.1
His faith waxed stronger, his love became more ardent, with the lapse of centuries. To him prayer was as the breath of the soul. He lived in the atmosphere of heaven.—(Gospel Workers, 52.)Pr 122.2
Distressed by the increasing wickedness of the ungodly, and fearing that their infidelity might lessen his reverence for God, Enoch avoided constant association with them, and spent much time in solitude, giving himself to meditation and prayer. Thus he waited before the Lord, seeking a clearer knowledge of His will, that he might perform it. To him prayer was as the breath of the soul; he lived in the very atmosphere of heaven.—(Patriarchs and Prophets, 85.)Pr 122.3
Enoch Walked With God Through Prayer—I wish I could impress upon every worker in God's cause, the great need of continual, earnest prayer. They cannot be constantly upon their knees, but they can be uplifting their hearts to God. This is the way that Enoch walked with God.—(The Review and Herald, November 10, 1885.)Pr 123.1
While engaged in our daily work, we should lift the soul to heaven in prayer. These silent petitions rise like incense before the throne of grace; and the enemy is baffled. The Christian whose heart is thus stayed upon God cannot be overcome. No evil arts can destroy his peace. All the promises of God's word, all the power of divine grace, all the resources of Jehovah, are pledged to secure his deliverance. It was thus that Enoch walked with God. And God was with him, a present help in every time of need.—(Messages to Young People, 249.)Pr 123.2
Individuals Sought Out Enoch for Prayer—Enoch became a preacher of righteousness, making known to the people what God had revealed to him. Those who feared the Lord sought out this holy man, to share his instruction and his prayers.—(Patriarchs and Prophets, 86.)Pr 123.3
The Greater Enoch's Labors, the More Earnest His Prayers—In the midst of a life of active labor, Enoch steadfastly maintained his communion with God. The greater and more pressing his labors, the more constant and earnest were his prayers. He continued to exclude himself, at certain periods, from all society. After remaining for a time among the people, laboring to benefit them by instruction and example, he would withdraw, to spend a season in solitude, hungering and thirsting for that divine knowledge which God alone can impart.—(Patriarchs and Prophets, 86, 87.)Pr 123.4