Thoughts on Public Prayer

This unusual book begins with a censure of all who approach lightly their leading of public prayer. Its history is traced, frequent faults identified, and positive advice given, making this extremely helpful to all who lead worship.

Publisher's note:

How much attention is given to the leading of a congregation in prayer by pastors and preachers? Do those who lead in worship prepare for this aspect of a service as well as preparing for preaching the sermon?

From the opening prayer and the main pastoral prayer to the closing benediction, all are essential in establishing the spirit of worship and true devotion. This book was written by Samuel Miller, an experienced minister, to encourage younger men going into the ministry in establishing good habits in this vital component of public worship.

Miller traces the history of prayer, identifies errors that have come into the practice over time, and then gives very direct and practical advice to help ministers in this essential duty.