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A Way to Pray: A Biblical Method for Enriching Your Prayer Life
Most evangelical Christians know of Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Bible , but few are as familiar with his A Method for Prayer, with Scripture Expressions Proper to Be Used under Each Head . It is sent out in the confidence that God will continue to honour his own Word, as it is redirected back to him in the form of heartfelt prayer.
328 pages, Hardcover
Published November 3, 2020
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Matthew Henry
1,070 books121 followersMatthew Henry was an English non-conformist clergyman. Henry's well-known Exposition of the Old and New Testaments (1708–1710) is a commentary of a practical and devotional rather than of a critical kind, covering the whole of the Old Testament, and the Gospels and Acts in the New Testament.
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February 12, 2023Great resource on letting Scripture guide our prayers.
September 21, 2023
Great resource. Matthew Henry takes the words of Scripture and forms them into prayers of all sorts and for all occasions. The prayers are categorized by the different elements of prayer as Henry delineates them: praise, confession, petition, thanksgiving, and intercession. Plus, there are several short prayers, prayers for particular occasions, and prayers built from the clauses of the Lord's Prayer.
I read the new edition published by Banner of Truth, which has an updated title (the original title was A Method For Prayer) and also updated language and an introduction from O. Palmer Robertson.
I read the new edition published by Banner of Truth, which has an updated title (the original title was A Method For Prayer) and also updated language and an introduction from O. Palmer Robertson.
December 14, 2020
Alongside the Bible, there are some books that have been used by saints over the centuries to shape our spiritual lives. Matthew Henry’s A Way to Pray is a hidden gem, and is a beautiful, Biblical method for enriching your prayer life.
Revised and Updated
Originally published 300 years ago, it has now been revised and updated by O. Palmer Robertson. This book takes passages of Scripture and puts them in the context of everyday prayers. Praise, confession, petition, thanksgiving, and intercession are presented as different chapters. And in each chapter, there are subheadings to further arrange the prayers.
As an example, there are various prayers for mealtime. There are also prayers for particular occasions, including births, marriages, and deaths.
Recall God’s Word
I was ashamed that even the chapter on “Shorter Forms of Prayer” had prayers that were longer than my typical times with God. Spending time with this book will help you better recall God’s Word, and give you the words you need as you form your own prayers.
Housed in Banner of Truth’s beautiful and iconic cloth-bound binding, this is a book that belongs beside your Bible. A black ribbon marker is included to keep your place when working through the prayers.
Overflow into Prayer
This book is perfect for preachers looking to strengthen their prayers from the pulpit. It’s a book for new believers to help teach you how to pray. It’s a book for older saints to be rebuilt with powerful prayers. It’s a book that parents can use to teach their children how to pray. It’s a book for children to train their tongues to pray God’s Word.
Matthew Henry is most known for his Commentary on the Bible, and it is clear that his knowledge of God’s Word overflowed into his prayer life. This book will help you do the same.
I received a media copy of A Way to Pray and this is my honest review.
Revised and Updated
Originally published 300 years ago, it has now been revised and updated by O. Palmer Robertson. This book takes passages of Scripture and puts them in the context of everyday prayers. Praise, confession, petition, thanksgiving, and intercession are presented as different chapters. And in each chapter, there are subheadings to further arrange the prayers.
As an example, there are various prayers for mealtime. There are also prayers for particular occasions, including births, marriages, and deaths.
Recall God’s Word
I was ashamed that even the chapter on “Shorter Forms of Prayer” had prayers that were longer than my typical times with God. Spending time with this book will help you better recall God’s Word, and give you the words you need as you form your own prayers.
Housed in Banner of Truth’s beautiful and iconic cloth-bound binding, this is a book that belongs beside your Bible. A black ribbon marker is included to keep your place when working through the prayers.
Overflow into Prayer
This book is perfect for preachers looking to strengthen their prayers from the pulpit. It’s a book for new believers to help teach you how to pray. It’s a book for older saints to be rebuilt with powerful prayers. It’s a book that parents can use to teach their children how to pray. It’s a book for children to train their tongues to pray God’s Word.
Matthew Henry is most known for his Commentary on the Bible, and it is clear that his knowledge of God’s Word overflowed into his prayer life. This book will help you do the same.
I received a media copy of A Way to Pray and this is my honest review.
September 18, 2023
An excellent aid in how to utilize Scripture in your prayer life. Matthew Henry is renowned for his commentary on the entire Bible, but his work on prayer is all too neglected. The book is highly devotional in nature, it is warm-hearted, and doxologically profound. Certainly it is an aid to the Christian's prayer life. The organization is well presented with different sections describing prayers of intercession, prayers for preparation for the Lord's Supper, prayers of thanksgiving, and so forth. The only quibble I had was some of the editing choices. Some of the prayers seemed overly doctored to make them flavoured to a modern audience. There's nothing wrong with the updates mind you, but they seem a bit out of place. Nonetheless, it is an excellent work on prayer and in growing the Christian in this neglected area of the spiritual life.
October 19, 2022
This isn't so much a book to read through as a book to pray through. I found taking small sections at a time and using them as an aid to my daily prayers particularly helpful. I sincerely doubt that anyone could use this book as a help to their prayer life but not benefit from it.
June 18, 2021
One of the best prayer books in print.
March 17, 2024
Fav book on prayer yet
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