Torrey explains that god has provided reservoirs of power for his children. This book on prayer happens to be more indepth than another book he has written, which is how to pray also a good book. A biblical basis of missions your mission as a christian by avery t. What it is and what it does while a great deal is said in these days concerning the baptism with the holy spirit, it is to be feared that there are many who talk about it and pray for it, who have no clear and definite idea of what it is. Torrey while the pharisees were gathered together, jesus asked them, saying, what t ra torrey how to pray. Torrey the fundamentals a testamony to the truth vol. The person and work of the holy spirit project gutenberg. Pray definitely for a spiritual awakening, pray that the members of the church be brought onto a higher plane of christian living, that the church be purged from its present compromise with the world, that the members of the church be clothed upon with power from on high and filled with a passion for the salvation of the lost. It would be impossible to send an evangelical preacher to them, but you can send a tract and it will do the preaching for you. Torrey has 178 books on goodreads with 8498 ratings. Torrey on the importance and method of prayer pdf download. Download and start reading these lifechanging books today.
The power of prayer by reuben archer torrey 18561928 ye have not, because ye ask not james 4. Torrey 18561928 one of the greatest needs of the present day is men and women who will not only start out to pray for things, but pray on and on and on until they obtain that which they seek from the lord. The most important human factor in effective evangelism is prayer, every great awakening in the history of the church from the time of the apostles until today has been the result of prayer. Aug 11, 2019 the result of that prayer meeting we read of in the 2nd chapter of the acts of the apostles, prah were all filled with the holy ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the spirit gave them utterance. It is at this very point that many honest seekers after power and efficiency inservicegoastray.
Oct 22, 2007 call him supertorrey if you must, or torreyman or captain torrey, but itas high time to remember how he worked for christ. We trust your experience with this and other volumes in the library fulfills our motto and vision which is our commitment to you. Jun 09, 2016 r a torrey how to pray free online pdf. Full text of full power in the christian life by r a torrey see other formats. Moody and was the first superintendent of the moody bible institute 1889 1908. Ye shall receive power after that the holy ghost is come, upon, you. Torreys classic book how to pray with chapter one free online and in pdf format. Moody also wrote a fulllength book on the subject, secret power, which is quite good, and of course torreys many works on the holy spirit are well worth studying for many reasons. Torrey 1856 1928 introduction i know of no book on the topic of divine healing that goes thoroughly into the subject and gives all sides of the truth in their scriptural proportions. He also describes the hindrances that keep believers from praying effectively, and how with the power of god believers can overcome those hindrances. Person of infinite majesty, glory and holiness and power, who. Aug 23, 2010 divine healing, does god perform miracles today. By the careful study of them, we find a wonderful revelation of the person and work of the holy spirit. To have as ones everpresent friend, and to be conscious that one has as his everpresent friend, the holy spirit, and to surrender ones life in all its departments entirely to his control, this is true christian living.
You can get the full book on amazon or the ibookstore. He graduated from yale university in 1875 and yale divinity school in 1878. The power of prayer addresses common questions about prayer and the benefits of strengthening your communication with god. Buy how to obtain fullness of power by r a torrey online at alibris. I bring you a message from god contained in seven short words.
He wrote more than forty books and held evangelistic meetings worldwide, spreading the word of god. The project gutenberg ebook of the person and work of the. Torreys classic how to pray, a spiritual gem that has remained popular for over 100 years. How to obtain fullness of power in christian life and service. Not only was torrey a great bible teacher and preacher, he was also filled with the holy spirit. Beginning with the importance of prayer, torreys practical guidebook covers the how, when, and most importantly, the why of praying. This pdf file is from the christian classics ethereal library. Full text of full power in the christian life by r a torrey. Filled with a spirit of graciousness, this classic. Philosophy and religion science and technology, general christian fundamentalism religious aspects evangelists appreciation evolution evolution biology.
First of all, the word of god has power to convict of sin. Free christian ebooks to read online or download to your device. His practical pointers clearly unfold the conditions. Eightysix years ago february 5, 1837, there was born of poor parents in a humble farmhouse in northfield, massachusetts, a little baby who was to become the greatest man, as i believe, of his generation or of his centurydwight l. He wrote numerous devotional and theological books, including what the bible teaches, how to work for christ, and the person and work of the holy spirit. If we are to obtain fullness of power in life and service, we must feed upon the. Yet churches are full of christians who have not grasped the power god desires for them the same power that filled the apostles as they preached to thousands and healed the sick. Spirit is not a power that we get hold of and use according to our will but a person of sovereign majesty, who uses us according. An excellent devotional resource for any christian library. Six of the seven words are monosyllables, and the remaining word has but two syllables and is one of the most familiar and most easily understood words in the english language.
The natural timidity of many a man today vanishes when he is filled with the holy spirit, and with great boldness and liberty, with utter fearlessness of consequences, he gives his testimony for jesus christ. How to obtain fullness of power by r a torrey alibris. Herein lies the secret of a real christian life, a life of liberty and joy and power and fullness. Ra torrey the deity of jesus christ the deity of jesus christ by r. Whether you are only just beginning your walk of faith or have journeyed with the lord for many years, these clear teachings will show you how to know and. Then and only then, will god come upon you in a mighty way to do his will. Torrey was born in hoboken, new jersey, on 28 january 1856. How to obtain fullness of power in christian life and service by r. The baptism with the holy spirit causes the one who receives it to be occupied with god and christ and spiritual things.
Torrey s new topical textbook published by sword of the lord publishers, p. Torrey contents chapter 1 the power of the word of god chapter 2 the power of the blood of christ chapter 3 the power of the holy spirit chapter 4 the power of prayer chapter 5 the power of a surrendered life preface from many earnest hearts there is rising a cry for more. The person and work of the holy spirit as revealed in his names. Whether you are only just beginning your walk of faith or have j.
Torrey s classic book how to pray with chapter one free online and in pdf format. At least twentyfive different names are used in the old and new testaments in speaking of the holy spirit. This distinction is of fundamental importance in our getting into right relations with the holy spirit. Though written over a century ago it is still just as powerful and relevant to our day and age. Torrey the personality of the holy spirit support our ministry by clicking on. You can get the full book on amazon or the ibookstore how to pray by r. This document has been generated from xsl extensible. Torrey s books have probably helped more people understand the bible and have led more souls to christ than the writings of anyone since the apostle paul. Dixon and others to the students of the words, works and ways of god.
The holy spirit is the person who imparts to the individual believer the power that belongs to god. Torrey explains what prayer is, what it can do, and when one should pray. Spirit is not a power that we get hold of and use according to our will but a person of sovereign majesty, who uses us according to his will. In london, for two continuous months, six afternoons and evenings each we ek, i saw the great royal albert hall filled and even jammed, and sometimes as many turned away as got in, though it would seat 10,000 people by actual count and stand 2,000 more in the dome. Every christian is sealed by the holy spirit, but not every christian is filled by the holy spirit. Torrey this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost. Torrey was an american evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer.
The fundamentals a testimony to the truth volume 1 edited by r. The baptism with the holy spirit table of contents. Whether you are beginning your walk of faith or have journeyed with the lord for many years, these cle. The new topical textbook was published with 20,000 topics and subtopics and 30,000 bible references. There are thousands of people living in different sections of this country where they do not hear preaching from one years end to another. His works and sermons still speaks volumes to many hungry christians. This book is a master key in unlocking power in the christian life. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the holy spirit. Following graduation, torrey became a congregational minister in garrettsville, ohio, in 1878.