Preacher and Prayer - E.M. Bounds

A review of this book was compiled by:

Matthew Smith-Belton

A summary of this book:

Prayer, and it's importance in the lives of God's workers and the saints. Prayer/taking hold of God has become less important, but it needs to be the most important.

What did you like about the book?

The whole book, all its words, could be summed up in 1 line... Seek God!

It's is so encouraging, extremely challenging, convicting and faith building.

What did you not like about this book?

Nothing. Most probably my top 3, or maybe even favourite.

Who would benefit most from reading this book?

Prayer and seeking God is for all.

Do you recommend this book?

Yes, but there are some things you should know...

If someone reads this book, they should be aware of the following...

It's old, 1907 kind of old, so though it's not a large book, the English does make it a slower read. But reading it slowly is good.

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About the book review author:

Matthew Smith-Belton lived a life of drugs, theft and no care for God, but turned from his life of sin to follow Christ at the age of 20 and has been with Oxygen Life Church since. He has been married to his beautiful wife Rachel since 2020 and they have a baby boy, Joe. Matthew has been an elder in the church since 2022 and in October of 2024, him and his family moved to Plettenberg Bay to plant an Oxygen Life Congregation which they currently lead.