The Ideals Treasury Of Prayer

The Story

The Ideals Treasury of Prayer is a celebration of the joy and strength men and women through the ages have found in their 'hour of prayer'. Following the model of the Lord's Prayer, this book features prayers of adoration, thanksgiving, confession, and supplication from well-known writers, as well as prayers from the King James Version of the Bible. Here are the heartfelt praises of the Psalmists, the humble petitions of Mother Teresa, the hopeful requests of Peter Marshall, and the fervent intercessions of Amy Carmichael. Here also are the classic prayers of John Donne, Anne Bradstreet, Christina Rossetti, Saint Augustine, Robert Louis Stevenson, and many more.Interspersed with these prayers are writings from well-known spiritual figures Billy Graham, Charles Wesley, and Norman Vincent Peale, to name only a few. Through their writings, they extend inspiration to those seeking to improve or embark on a prayerful life. Also included are the encouraging writings of Marjorie Holmes and Robert Schuller, who confidently testify to the peace and courage found through prayer.Breathtaking scenic images by award-winning photographer Carr Clifton complement these prayers and essays.