Preacher & Prayer - E. M. Bounds

Written by
E. M. Bounds
A review of this book was compiled by:
Matthew Smith-Belton

A summary of this book:

20 chapters of pure encouragement towards prayer. Mostly aimed towards Preachers or those in the ministry but can also be taken by anyone, obviously. It highlights the different outcomes between much praying/seeking God and little or no praying.

What did you like about the book?

It is an old book so the writer is a good, old school, get to the point and stay there kind of writer. It is simple reading and not drawn out.  

It is also a very strong book. There are many, many one liners that can be read on their own and nothing else will need to be read, enough said!

What did you not like about this book?

As its an old book, 1907 to be exact, so it has some out-dated English words. But, the writer is a simple speaker so that makes it much easier to take in. A modern re-write would be great.

Who would benefit most from reading this book?

Preachers and those who desire to preach. But still everyone, for we have all been called to pray and seek God. This is a very, very challenging book.

Do you recommend this book?

Yes, without reservation!

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

Just go for it!

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.