On Prayer

On Prayer is a book written by Tertullian, a prominent early Christian writer and theologian who lived in the second and third centuries AD. The book is a treatise on the subject of prayer, exploring its meaning, purpose, and practice in the context of Christian faith. Tertullian begins the book by discussing the nature of prayer and its role in the Christian life. He argues that prayer is a vital means of communication between humans and God, and that it is essential for spiritual growth and development. He then goes on to explore various aspects of prayer, including the different types of prayer (such as praise, confession, and supplication), the proper posture and attitude for prayer, and the importance of perseverance in prayer.Throughout the book, Tertullian draws on biblical texts and Christian tradition to support his arguments and provide examples of effective prayer. He also addresses common questions and concerns about prayer, such as whether God always answers prayers and how to deal with distractions during prayer.On Prayer is considered a classic work on the subject of Christian prayer, and has been influential in shaping Christian thought and practice for centuries. It remains a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of prayer and its significance in the Christian life.Albeit Israel washed daily all his limbs over, yet is he never clean. His hands, at all events, are ever unclean, eternally dyed with the blood of the prophets, and of the Lord Himself; and on that account, as being hereditary culprits from their privity to their fathers' crimes,[21] they do not dare even to raise them unto the Lord,[22] for fear some Isaiah should cry out,[23] for fear Christ should utterly shudder.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.