The Hidden Life of Prayer
by David McIntyre | Book Summary
Author: David McIntyre
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We need to be reminded to pray. We need to be taught again how to pray. Most importantly, we need to pray without ceasing. It is not enough to read many books on prayer and develop a strong theology of prayer. The church needs people to become pray-ers — people who actually and fervently pray. We need to listen as the Lord teaches us to pray. In His Word and in His people we have numerous examples and practical strategies on how to become more prayerful Christians. As we learn from their examples and practice the vital prayer needed for spiritual growth and health, we will continually grow into the people God created us to be. |
Lesser known today, David McIntyre (1859-1938) was a prolific author and well-known pastor in his day. He was a Scottish pastor born in Angus, Scotland. His father was a minister in the Free Church of Scotland.
McIntyre received his ministerial training at the New College of Edinburgh and the English Presbyterian College in London. The colleague, son-in-law, and successor of Andrew Bonar was chiefly a devotional expositor of Scripture, never rising to fame for popular oratory skills or other gifts that are often lauded in ministers.
McIntyre eventually became the principal of the Glasgow Bible Training Institute. He was known for his love for students and his skillful teaching of biblical and systematic theology. More importantly though, he was "conspicuously a man of prayer" (p. 13).
The Hidden Life of Prayer
by David McIntyre
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | David McIntyre |
| Publisher | Christian Focus |
| Date | 1891; reprinted in 2010 by Christian Focus Publications |
| Pages | 128 |
Overview:
Prayer is at the core of what it means to be a Christian. We could scarcely call a man a Christian if he doesn't pray, yet prayer routinely is neglected in the church. With busyness, programs, and the desire for more productivity, prayer has become less and less a priority in our day, much as it had become neglected in the late 1800's when David McIntyre wrote The Hidden Life of Prayer.
We need to be reminded to pray. We need to be taught again how to pray. Most importantly, we need to pray without ceasing. It is not enough to read many books on prayer and develop a strong theology of prayer. The church needs people to become pray-ers — people who actually and fervently pray.
We need to listen as the Lord teaches us to pray. In His Word and in His people we have numerous examples and practical strategies on how to become more prayerful Christians. As we learn from their examples and practice the vital prayer needed for spiritual growth and health, we will continually grow into the people God created us to be.
Lesser known today, David McIntyre (1859-1938) was a prolific author and well-known pastor in his day. He was a Scottish pastor born in Angus, Scotland. His father was a minister in the Free Church of Scotland.
McIntyre received his ministerial training at the New College of Edinburgh and the English Presbyterian College in London. The colleague, son-in-law, and successor of Andrew Bonar was chiefly a devotional expositor of Scripture, never rising to fame for popular oratory skills or other gifts that are often lauded in ministers.
McIntyre eventually became the principal of the Glasgow Bible Training Institute. He was known for his love for students and his skillful teaching of biblical and systematic theology. More importantly though, he was "conspicuously a man of prayer" (p. 13).