Men would pray better if they lived better. They would get more from God if they lived more obedient and well-pleasing to God.
Edward McKendree BoundsTalking to men for God is a great thing, but talking to God for men is greater still. He will never talk well and with real success to men for God who has not learned well how to talk to God for men.
Edward McKendree BoundsWhen trust is perfect and there is no doubt, prayer is simply the outstretched hand ready to receive.
Edward McKendree BoundsPrayer is of transcendent importance. Prayer is the mightiest agent to advance God's work. Praying hearts and hands only can do God's work. Prayer succeeds when all else fails.
Edward McKendree Bounds