Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions, Paperback
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Publisher: Banner of Truth
Author: Bennett, Arthur G.
ISBN-10: 0851512283 | ISBN-13: 9780851512280
Binding: Paperback
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The strength of Puritan character and life lay in prayer and meditation. In this practice the spirit of prayer was regarded as of first importance and the best form of prayer, for living prayer is the characteristic of genuine spirituality. Yet prayer is also vocal and may therefore on occasions be written. Consequently in the Puritan tradition there are many written prayers and meditations which constitute an important corpus of inspiring devotional literature.
Too often ex tempore prayer lacks variety, order and definiteness. The reason for this lies partly in a neglect of due preparation. It is here that the care and scriptural thoroughness which others found necessary in their approach to God may be of help. This book has not been prepared to "supply" prayers but to prompt and encourage the Christian as he treads the path on which others have gone before. |
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By T. Pruitt [blog] on June 02, 2009
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Thanks to the Puritans, Protestants have a rich heritage of passionate spiritual vitality. "The Valley of Vision," a collection of Puritan prayers, gives us a taste of this heritage. Use this wonderful collection as devotional reading. Use it also as a means to enrich your own life of prayer. |
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