Piercing Heaven
: Prayers Of The Puritans
By Robert Elmer
Product Description
"That prayer is most likely to pierce heaven which first pierces one''s own heart."For the Puritans, prayer was neither casual nor dull. Their prayers were passionate affairs, from earnestly pleading for mercy to joyful praise. These rich expressions of deep Christian faith are a shining example of holy living.The Puritan combination of warm piety and careful intellect have fueled a renaissance of interest in their movement. This combination is on display in Piercing Heaven,... Show More a collection of carefully selected prayers from leading Puritans. The language in these prayers has been slightly updated for a modern audience while still retaining the elevated tone of the Puritans. With prayers from Richard Baxter, Thomas Brooks, John Owen, and many more, each prayer reminds us that heartfelt prayer is central to the Christian life.
Product Specifics
Item ID:
765017
ISBN-10:
1683593340
ISBN-13:
9781683593348
Speedy:
24829X
Publisher:
LEXHAM PRESS
Publication Date:
Dec 11, 2019
# of Pages:
240
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
ENG