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Christian books on prayer

44 public-domain classics on prayer, free to read online in TheWay Library.

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A. B. Simpson Quotes on Christ in Us, the Holy Spirit and Faith40 quotes from A. B. Simpson, founder of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, checked word for word against his books, with the source of each.
A. C. Dixon Quotes on the Cross, Prayer, Money and the Bible36 quotes from A. C. Dixon, Baptist preacher and first editor of The Fundamentals, checked word for word against his books, with the sermon for each.
A. J. Gordon Quotes on Christ, the Holy Spirit and the Lord's Return30 quotes from A. J. Gordon, the Boston pastor and Bible teacher, checked word for word against his six books, with the book and chapter for each.
Adam Clarke Quotes on Faith, Prayer, Holiness and Preaching38 quotes from Adam Clarke, the Methodist scholar, checked word for word against his books, with the book and chapter for each one.
Alexander Maclaren Quotes on God's Love, Christ, Faith and Prayer36 quotes from Alexander Maclaren, the Manchester preacher, checked word for word against his sermons and expositions, with the book and sermon for each.
Alexander Whyte Books: A Guide to All 14 and Where to StartA guide to all 14 Alexander Whyte books: the six Bible Characters volumes, Bunyan Characters, Paul, Andrewes, Shepard, Fraser of Brea and more.
Alexander Whyte Quotes on Prayer, Sin, Grace and Jesus Christ38 quotes from Alexander Whyte, the Edinburgh preacher, checked word for word against Bible Characters, Bunyan Characters and his other books.
Amy Carmichael Books: A Guide to 7 Free Classics and Where to StartA reading guide to Amy Carmichael's books on mission work in South India, the temple children of Dohnavur and the missionaries she admired, with where to start.
Amy Carmichael Quotes on Love, Prayer, Sacrifice and Missions36 Amy Carmichael quotes checked word for word against her books, from Things as They Are to Mimosa, with the book and chapter each one comes from.
Andrew Bonar Quotes on Christ, Holiness, Prayer and Ministry25 quotes from Andrew A. Bonar, checked word for word against his commentaries and his lives of M'Cheyne and Sandeman, with the book and chapter for each.
Andrew Murray Books: A Guide to All 35 and Where to StartA reading guide to Andrew Murray's books in TheWay Library, grouped by subject: prayer, abiding in Christ, surrender, the Holy Spirit and more.
Andrew Murray Quotes on Prayer, Surrender, Christ and the Spirit40 Andrew Murray quotes from 27 of his books, checked word for word, with the book and chapter for each: prayer, waiting on God, holiness and the Spirit.
Arthur T. Pierson Books: A Guide to All 15 and Where to StartA reading guide to Arthur T. Pierson's books: George Müller of Bristol, his books on prayer, the Bible, the Holy Spirit, preaching and missions.
Arthur T. Pierson Quotes on the Bible, Prayer, Christ and the Spirit41 quotes from Arthur T. Pierson, Bible teacher and missions leader, checked word for word against his books, with the book and chapter for each.
Arthur W. Pink Quotes on God's Sovereignty, Scripture and Christ29 quotes from Arthur W. Pink, checked word for word against The Sovereignty of God, The Divine Inspiration of the Bible and two more of his books.
B. B. Warfield Quotes on Scripture, Grace, Christ and Prayer40 quotes from B. B. Warfield, the Princeton theologian, checked word for word against his books, with the book and chapter for each one.
Best Christian Books on Prayer: 15 Classics to Read FreeThe best classic Christian books on prayer, by Andrew Murray, E. M. Bounds, S. D. Gordon, Moody, Müller, Spurgeon and others, with where to start.
Best Christian Books on Spiritual Warfare: 12 Classics to Read FreeClassic Christian books on spiritual warfare: the armour of God, the wiles of the devil, prayer as battle, Bunyan's Holy War and real stories of victory.
Best Christian Books on Worship: 11 Classics, Free to ReadClassic Christian books on worship: worship in spirit and truth, hymns and the Psalms, public prayer, the heart in worship, by Gordon, Murray, Watts and more.
Catherine Booth Quotes on Faith, Holiness, Prayer and Witness36 quotes from Catherine Booth, co-founder of the Salvation Army, checked word for word against her five books, with the book and address for each.
Charles Bridges Books: A Guide to All 6 and Where to StartA reading guide to Charles Bridges' books: The Christian Ministry, his expositions of Psalm 119, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, family prayer and a memoir.
Charles Bridges Quotes on God's Word, Wisdom, Ministry and Prayer35 quotes from Charles Bridges, checked word for word against The Christian Ministry and his expositions of Psalm 119, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.
Charles Spurgeon Quotes on Christ, Grace, Faith, Prayer and Trials41 Charles Spurgeon quotes from his sermons, letters and books, checked word for word, with the book and sermon for each so you can read them in context.
E. M. Bounds Quotes on Prayer, Holiness and Heaven, with Sources36 E. M. Bounds quotes from all his books, not just Power Through Prayer, each checked word for word with the book and chapter it comes from.
F. B. Meyer Quotes on Prayer, Faith, Trials and the Holy Spirit38 quotes from F. B. Meyer, checked word for word against his Bible biographies, expositions and Keswick addresses, with the book and chapter for each.
Frances Ridley Havergal Quotes on Consecration, Trust and Joy40 quotes from Frances Ridley Havergal, from her hymns, daily readings, children's books and letters, checked word for word with the source of each.
G. Campbell Morgan Books: A Guide to All 17 and Where to StartA reading guide to G. Campbell Morgan's books: prayer, the Christian life, the Holy Spirit, the cross, Bible studies, prophecy and evangelism.
G. Campbell Morgan Quotes on Prayer, the Cross and the Spirit40 quotes from G. Campbell Morgan, the Bible teacher of Westminster Chapel, checked word for word against his books, with the chapter for each one.
Gardiner Spring Books: A Guide to All 14 and Where to StartA guide to all 14 Gardiner Spring books, on true conversion, the cross, Genesis, the glory of Christ, prayer, sorrow, preaching and the Bible.
Gardiner Spring Quotes on True Faith, the Cross, Prayer and Preaching40 quotes from Gardiner Spring, the New York pastor, checked word for word against his books, with the book and chapter each one comes from.
George Matheson Books: A Guide to All 15 and Where to StartA guide to all 15 George Matheson books: seven volumes of short meditations, his studies of Christ, Bible character portraits, Paul and Revelation.
George Matheson Quotes on Suffering, Prayer, Doubt and God's Love42 quotes from George Matheson, the blind Scottish preacher, checked word for word against his devotional books, with the book and meditation for each.
Geraldine Taylor Quotes: Mrs. Howard Taylor on Surrender and Prayer30 quotes from Geraldine Taylor (Mrs. Howard Taylor), checked word for word against Pastor Hsi, Hudson Taylor in Early Years and Borden of Yale.
H. Clay Trumbull Books: A Guide to All 5 and Where to StartA reading guide to H. Clay Trumbull's books on personal evangelism, prayer, child-training, doubt and missionaries, with where to start. All free to read.
H. Clay Trumbull Quotes on Prayer, Soul-Winning, Doubt and Children30 quotes from H. Clay Trumbull on prayer, personal evangelism, doubt and child-training, checked word for word against his books, with chapter for each.
Handley Moule Books: A Guide to All 10 and Where to StartA reading guide to Handley Moule's books: short works on holiness, prayer and the Holy Spirit, studies in Paul's letters and Hebrews, and Christus Consolator.
Handley Moule Quotes on Holiness, Prayer, Christ and Comfort40 quotes from Handley Moule, Bishop of Durham, checked word for word against his books on holiness, prayer, the Holy Spirit, Romans and grief.
J. C. Ryle Quotes on Prayer, the Cross, Faith and Holiness36 quotes from J. C. Ryle, checked word for word against Practical Religion, Old Paths, Expository Thoughts and his other books, with the source of each.
J. H. Jowett Quotes on God's Love, Prayer, Suffering and Peace40 quotes from J. H. Jowett, checked word for word against his devotional books, sermons and lectures, with the book and chapter for each one.
J. R. Miller Books: A Guide to All 28 and Where to StartA reading guide to all 28 J. R. Miller books free in TheWay Library: Silent Times, Personal Friendships of Jesus, books on home, youth, sorrow and joy.
J. R. Miller Quotes on Friendship with Jesus, Prayer and Sorrow40 quotes from J. R. Miller's devotional books, checked word for word, on friendship with Christ, prayer, character, kindness, sorrow and hope.
J. Wilbur Chapman Quotes on Prayer, Surrender and Soul-Winning34 quotes from evangelist J. Wilbur Chapman, checked word for word against his sermons and books, with the book and chapter for each.
James H. Brookes Quotes on Salvation, Assurance and Christ's Return34 quotes from James H. Brookes on the gospel, assurance, prayer, the Bible and the Second Coming, checked word for word with the book and chapter.
James Hamilton Books: A Guide to All 15 and Where to StartA guide to all 15 James Hamilton books: Life in Earnest, The Mount of Olives, The Royal Preacher, his Bible studies, essays and four memoirs.
James Hamilton Quotes on Love to Christ, Work, Prayer and Joy41 quotes from James Hamilton, author of Life in Earnest, checked word for word against his books, with the book and chapter for each.
James Stalker Quotes on Jesus, the Cross, Prayer and Character40 quotes from James Stalker, author of The Life of Jesus Christ and Imago Christi, checked word for word against his books, with the chapter for each.
John Angell James Quotes on Salvation, Prayer, Love and Earnestness40 quotes from John Angell James, author of The Anxious Inquirer, checked word for word against his books, with the book and chapter for each.
John Bunyan Quotes on Grace, Prayer and Heaven, with Sources40 John Bunyan quotes from Grace Abounding, his sermons, his dying sayings and Pilgrim's Progress Part Two, each checked word for word with its source.
John G. Paton Quotes on Prayer, Courage, Suffering and Missions32 quotes from John G. Paton, missionary to the New Hebrides, checked word for word against his autobiography, with the volume and chapter for each.
John R. Macduff Books: A Guide to All 24 and Where to StartA guide to all 24 John R. Macduff books: The Morning and Night Watches, daily readings, books for the grieving, Bible lives and books for children.
John R. Macduff Quotes on Grace, Prayer, Jesus and Comfort in Trial40 quotes from John R. Macduff, the Scottish devotional writer, checked word for word against his books, with the book and reading for each.
Matthew Henry Books: A Reading Guide to His Shorter WorksA guide to Matthew Henry's books in TheWay Library: Daily Communion with God, A Church in the House, The Communicant's Companion and Meekness.
Matthew Henry Quotes on Prayer, Family Worship and Meekness35 quotes from Matthew Henry, checked word for word against Daily Communion with God, A Church in the House and his other books, with the source of each.
Octavius Winslow Quotes on Christ, Prayer, Trial and Revival40 quotes from Octavius Winslow, checked word for word against his books, on Christ, prayer, suffering, spiritual decline and the Holy Spirit, with sources.
Philip Doddridge Quotes on Christ, Prayer, Grief and Heaven30 quotes from Philip Doddridge, checked word for word against his lectures, his communion diary, his sermon on a child's death and his Life of Gardiner.
R. A. Torrey Books: A Guide to All 40 and Where to StartA reading guide to R. A. Torrey's books in TheWay Library: prayer, the Holy Spirit, Bible study, soul-winning, sermons and The Fundamentals.
R. A. Torrey Quotes on the Bible, Christ, Salvation and Power37 R. A. Torrey quotes from 26 of his books, checked word for word, with the book and chapter for each: the Bible, Christ, salvation, soul-winning and more.
Robert Haldane Quotes on Grace, Justification, Prayer and Scripture31 quotes from Robert Haldane's Exposition of Romans and his defense of the Bible, checked word for word, with the volume and chapter for each.
S. D. Gordon Books: A Guide to the Quiet Talks and Where to StartA reading guide to S. D. Gordon's 13 books in TheWay Library: the Quiet Talks on prayer, power, Jesus and service, plus his books for the grieving.
S. D. Gordon Quotes on Prayer, Surrender, Jesus and Pain38 quotes from S. D. Gordon, author of Quiet Talks on Prayer, checked word for word against his books, with the book and chapter for each.
Samuel Logan Brengle Quotes on Holiness, Prayer and the Holy Spirit41 quotes from Samuel Logan Brengle, the Salvation Army's holiness teacher, checked word for word against his books, with the chapter for each.
Thomas Guthrie Quotes on Grace, Prayer, Sin and Heaven36 quotes from Thomas Guthrie, the Edinburgh preacher, checked word for word against his sermons, with the book and chapter for each one.
Thomas Manton Quotes on Faith, Affliction, Prayer and the Word38 quotes from Thomas Manton, the Puritan preacher, checked word for word against his James commentary and Psalm 119 sermons, with sources.
W. H. Griffith Thomas Books: A Guide to All 8 and Where to StartA reading guide to W. H. Griffith Thomas's books: the Christian life, Paul's prayers, Colossians, the Holy Spirit and his two handbooks for ministers.
W. H. Griffith Thomas Quotes on Christ, Prayer, the Bible and Ministry38 quotes from W. H. Griffith Thomas, checked word for word against his books on prayer, the Christian life, the Holy Spirit and ministry, with sources.
Who Was Amy Carmichael? Missionary to India's Temple ChildrenThe life of Amy Carmichael (1867–1951), the Irish missionary who served in South India for 55 years, rescued temple children and wrote books still loved today.
Who Was George Matheson? The Blind Scottish Preacher and Hymn WriterThe life of George Matheson (1842–1906), the blind Scottish minister who wrote "O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go" and a shelf of devotional books.
Who Was H. Clay Trumbull? Army Chaplain, Editor and Soul-WinnerThe life of H. Clay Trumbull (1830–1903): Civil War chaplain, Sunday-school leader, editor of The Sunday School Times and champion of personal evangelism.
Who Was James Hamilton? The Scottish Pastor Who Wrote Life in EarnestThe life of James Hamilton (1814–1867), Scottish minister of Regent Square in London and author of Life in Earnest, The Mount of Olives and The Royal Preacher.
Who Was John R. Macduff? The Scottish Pastor of Devotional ClassicsThe life of John Ross Macduff (1818–1895), the Scottish minister who wrote The Morning and Night Watches, Memories of Bethany and other devotional books.
Who Was S. D. Gordon? The Layman Behind the Quiet Talks BooksThe life of S. D. Gordon (1859–1936), the YMCA worker and lay speaker whose Quiet Talks on Prayer and Quiet Talks on Power sold for decades.
Who Was W. H. Griffith Thomas? Oxford, Toronto and Dallas SeminaryThe life of W. H. Griffith Thomas (1861–1924), the Anglican Bible teacher who led Wycliffe Hall, taught in Toronto and helped found Dallas Seminary.
William Arnot Quotes on Grace, Hope, Prayer and Daily Wisdom37 quotes from William Arnot, the Scottish preacher, checked word for word against his parables, Proverbs, Acts and sermon books, with the source for each.
William Garden Blaikie Quotes on Faith, Prayer, Sin and Grace43 quotes from William Garden Blaikie's books on Joshua, Samuel, Chalmers and the way of salvation, checked word for word, with the chapter for each.
William Jay Books: A Guide to All Five and Where to StartA reading guide to William Jay of Bath's books: Morning Exercises for the Closet, his family prayers, Thoughts on Marriage, Bible women and his autobiography.
William Jay Quotes on Prayer, Contentment, Marriage and Grace33 quotes from William Jay of Bath, checked word for word against Morning Exercises, his autobiography and his other books, with the source of each.
Charles Finney Quotes from His Memoirs, with ChaptersExact Charles Finney quotes from his Memoirs on conversion, prayer, preaching and revival, each with the chapter it comes from, so you can read it in context.
D. L. Moody Books: A Reader's Guide and Where to StartA guide to D. L. Moody's books free in TheWay Library, from Secret Power and The Way to God to his sermons, plus biographies of Moody and which to read first.
D. L. Moody Quotes from His Books, with Book and ChapterExact D. L. Moody quotes on the Holy Spirit, prayer, the Bible, love and the gospel, from Secret Power and his other books, each with its book and chapter.
David Brainerd Diary Quotes: His Own Words, Entry by EntryExact quotations from David Brainerd's diary, with the date of each entry and the chapter it comes from, from his conversion to his last words.
David Brainerd's Prayer Life: How He Prayed, in His Own WordsHow David Brainerd prayed: secret prayer in the woods, days of fasting, wrestling for souls and for Christ's kingdom, all drawn from his own diary.
E. M. Bounds Books: A Guide to All 10 and Which to Read FirstA guide to the books of E. M. Bounds: what each one is about, how the prayer books differ, and which to read first. All 10 are free to read.
George Müller Books: Which to Read First, and All Free to ReadA guide to every George Müller book in TheWay Library, from his own Autobiography and Narrative to Pierson's biography, and which one to read first.
George Müller on Prayer and Faith: How He Trusted God AloneHow George Müller prayed for the orphans' daily bread without asking anyone for money, in his own words: his reasons, his morning habit and his rules.
George Müller Orphanage: The Story of the Ashley Down Orphan HousesHow George Müller's orphanage grew from one rented house in Bristol to five homes on Ashley Down for 2,000 children, all supplied in answer to prayer.
George Müller Quotes on Prayer, Faith, Anxiety and GivingThe best George Müller quotes, checked word for word against his own journal and Pierson's biography, with the book and chapter each one comes from.
Hindrances to Prayer: R. A. Torrey's Seven Reasons, with ScriptureR. A. Torrey's seven hindrances to prayer from How to Pray, each with the Bible verse he builds on and his own words, quoted exactly.
How to Pray by R. A. Torrey: A Chapter-by-Chapter SummaryA plain summary of every chapter of R. A. Torrey's How to Pray (1900), from the importance of prayer to its place in revival, with links to read each one free.
Hudson Taylor on Faith and Money: Trusting God to ProvideHow Hudson Taylor learned to trust God alone for money, from a half-crown in Hull to a hospital in Ningpo, in exact words from the books about him.
Hudson Taylor Quotes: Faith, Prayer and China, with SourcesExact Hudson Taylor quotes on faith, prayer, money and missions, taken from Hudson Taylor in Early Years and A Retrospect, with the chapter for each.
Men Are God's Method: E. M. Bounds on the Preacher's Prayer LifeWhat E. M. Bounds meant by "Men are God's method," and what Power Through Prayer teaches about a preacher's character, heart and prayer.
Power Through Prayer Quotes: 15 Lines from E. M. Bounds, by ChapterThe best-known quotes from Power Through Prayer by E. M. Bounds, exact from the book, each with its chapter and a short note on what it means.
Power Through Prayer Study Guide: 6 Sessions with Discussion QuestionsA six-week study guide to Power Through Prayer by E. M. Bounds for small groups and pastors, with readings, key lines and questions for each session.
Power Through Prayer Summary: E. M. Bounds' 20 Chapters ExplainedA chapter-by-chapter summary of Power Through Prayer by E. M. Bounds, from "Men are God's method" to unction, early prayer and praying leaders.
Purpose in Prayer Quotes: The Best Lines from E. M. BoundsThe best quotes from Purpose in Prayer by E. M. Bounds, quoted word for word from the book with the chapter each one comes from.
Purpose in Prayer Summary: E. M. Bounds' 13 ChaptersA chapter-by-chapter summary of Purpose in Prayer by E. M. Bounds, with a link to read each of its 13 chapters free online.
R. A. Torrey Quotes on Prayer from How to Pray, by ChapterThe best quotations on prayer from R. A. Torrey's How to Pray (1900), quoted exactly from the book with the chapter each one comes from.
Spurgeon Morning by Morning Quotes: 40 Lines with Their DatesThe best quotes from Spurgeon's Morning by Morning, word for word from the 1865 text, grouped by subject and marked with the date of each daily reading.
The Fundamentals on Darwinism, the Cults and Personal TestimonyVolume 4 of The Fundamentals answers Darwinism, Millennial Dawn, Mormonism and Christian Science, and closes with the testimonies of Kelly, Studd and others.
What Does It Mean to Pray in Jesus' Name? Andrew Murray ExplainsWhat praying in Jesus' name means, from Andrew Murray's With Christ in the School of Prayer: union with Christ, living for His interests, and the Spirit.
What Is Importunate Prayer? E. M. Bounds on Persistent PrayerImportunate prayer is persistent prayer that keeps asking until God answers. Here is what E. M. Bounds teaches about it in Purpose in Prayer.
Who Was Andrew Murray? South African Pastor and Writer on PrayerAndrew Murray (1828–1917) was a South African Dutch Reformed pastor, revival leader and author of With Christ in the School of Prayer and Humility.
Who Was E. M. Bounds? Lawyer, Pastor, Chaplain and Man of PrayerThe life of E. M. Bounds (1835–1913): Missouri lawyer, Methodist pastor, Civil War chaplain, editor, and author of Power Through Prayer.
Who Was George Müller? His Life, Faith and Bristol Orphan HousesGeorge Müller (1805–1898) cared for over 10,000 orphans in Bristol without asking anyone for money. His life story, from Prussia to Ashley Down.
Who Was R. A. Torrey? Evangelist, Bible Teacher, Author of How to PrayThe life of R. A. Torrey (1856–1928): Yale, his conversion, Moody Bible Institute, world evangelistic tours, Biola and The Fundamentals.
With Christ in the School of Prayer Quotes by Andrew MurrayThe best quotes from Andrew Murray's With Christ in the School of Prayer, quoted exactly from the book with the lesson each one comes from.
With Christ in the School of Prayer Summary: All 31 LessonsA lesson-by-lesson summary of Andrew Murray's With Christ in the School of Prayer, from "Lord, teach us to pray" to praying without ceasing.

Books

Power Through PrayerE. M. Bounds · 1912
A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller. Part 1George Müller · Classic
A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller. Part 3George Müller · Classic
An Essay on Family PrayerCharles Bridges · 1847
Autobiography of George MüllerGeorge Müller · 1905
C. H. Spurgeon's PrayersC. H. Spurgeon · 1905
Come Ye Apart: Daily Exercises in Prayer and DevotionJ. H. Jowett · 1920
Essentials of PrayerE. M. Bounds · 1925
Evening IncenseJohn R. Macduff · Classic
George Müller of BristolArthur T. Pierson · 1899
How God Answers PrayerGeorge Müller · 1900
How I Know God Answers PrayerRosalind Goforth · 1921
Lessons in the School of PrayerArthur T. Pierson · 1895
Life Abiding and Abounding: Bible Studies in Prayer and MeditationW. H. Griffith Thomas · 1910
Lord, Teach Us To PrayAndrew Murray · 1896
Morning Bells; Or, Waking Thoughts for Little OnesFrances Ridley Havergal · Classic
Only a Prayer MeetingC. H. Spurgeon · 1901
Paul's Prayers and Other SermonsAlexander Maclaren · 1908
Personal Prayer: Its Nature and Scope, with Illustrative Answers to PrayerH. Clay Trumbull · 1915
Prayer and Praying MenE. M. Bounds · 1921
Prayers for the Use of FamiliesWilliam Jay · 1820
Prevailing PrayerD. L. Moody · Classic
Pulpit PrayersAlexander Maclaren · 1911
Purpose in PrayerE. M. Bounds · 1920
Quiet Talks on PrayerS. D. Gordon · 1904
Secret PrayerH. C. G. Moule · 1899
The Golden Gate of PrayerJ. R. Miller · 1900
The Inner Chamber and the Inner LifeAndrew Murray · 1905
The Life of TrustGeorge Müller · 1861
The Mercy Seat: Thoughts Suggested by the Lord's PrayerGardiner Spring · 1850
The Ministry of IntercessionAndrew Murray · Classic
The Mount of Olives, and Other Lectures on PrayerJames Hamilton · 1851
The Possibilities of PrayerE. M. Bounds · 1923
The Power of Prayer and the Prayer of PowerR. A. Torrey · 1924
The Practice of PrayerG. Campbell Morgan · 1906
The Prayer-LifeAndrew Murray · 1929
The Prayers of St. PaulW. H. Griffith Thomas · 1914
The Reality of PrayerE. M. Bounds · 1924
The Work of Faith Through George MüllerAbbie C. Morrow · 1899
With Christ in the School of PrayerAndrew Murray · 1890s
A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller. Part 2George Müller · 1840
The Atonement: In Its Relations to the Covenant, the Priesthood, the Intercession of Our LordHugh Martin · 1871
The Return of PrayersThomas Goodwin · 1839
The Wonders of PrayerD. W. Whittle · 1885