02236cam a22003133u 4500 13196 UtSlPG 20260610133319.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04026236 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BV Gordon, S. D. (Samuel Dickey), 1859-1936 Quiet Talks on Prayer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-08-17 Produced by Distributed Proofreaders "Quiet Talks on Prayer" by S. D. Gordon is a spiritual guide focused on the concept of prayer and its significance, written in the early 20th century. The work delves into various aspects such as the meaning and mission of prayer, the hindrances faced in prayer, and practical ways to pray effectively. Through a combination of personal insight and theological reflection, Gordon seeks to illustrate how prayer connects individuals to divine power and influences their lives and the world around them. The opening of the book introduces the foundational idea that prayer serves as the greatest outlet of spiritual power. Gordon reflects on the state of the world, depicting humanity as a 'prodigal' needing to return to God. He emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit as the primary source of power within an individual. Additionally, he outlines five avenues through which this inner power manifests, with prayer being the most potent. The narrative addresses the soul’s need for communion with God and the importance of fully yielding oneself to divine influence to unlock the transformational power of prayer. Gordon’s writing invites readers to explore their own relationship with prayer and encourages them to engage actively as partners in God's broader plan for humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Prayer -- Christianity https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13196 54586 54586