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199 Treasures of Wisdom on Talking with God
Widely recognized as one of Christendom's foremost authorities on prayer, the South African theologian Andrew Murray wrote prolifically on the deeper spiritual life. 199 Treasures of Wisdom on Talking to God is drawn from Murray's writings relating to communion with God, explaining the what, when, why, and how of prayer.
96 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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Andrew Murray
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Murray was Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Murray became a noted missionary leader. His father was a Scottish Presbyterian serving the Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa, and his mother had connections with both French Huguenots and German Lutherans. This background to some extent explains his ecumenical spirit. He was educated at Aberdeen University, Scotland, and at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. After ordination in 1848 he served pastorates at Bloemfontein, Worcester, Cape Town, and Wellington. He helped to found what are now the University College of the Orange Free State and the Stellenbosch Seminary. He served as Moderator of the Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church and was president of both the YMCA (1865) and the South Africa General Mission (1888-1917), now the Africa Evangelical Fellowship.
He was one of the chief promoters of the call to missions in South Africa. This led to the Dutch Reformed Church missions to blacks in the Transvaal and Malawi. Apart from his evangelistic tours in South Africa, he spoke at the Keswick and Northfield Conventions in 1895, making a great impression. upon his British and American audiences. For his contribution to world missions he was given an honorary doctorate by the universities of Aberdeen (1898) and Cape of Good Hope(1907).
Murray is best known today for his devotional writings, which place great emphasis on the need for a rich, personal devotional life. Many of his 240 publications explain in how he saw this devotion and its outworking in the life of the Christian. Several of his books have become devotional classics. Among these are Abide in Christ, Absolute Surrender, With Christ in the School of Prayer, The Spirit of Christ and Waiting on God.
Murray was Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Murray became a noted missionary leader. His father was a Scottish Presbyterian serving the Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa, and his mother had connections with both French Huguenots and German Lutherans. This background to some extent explains his ecumenical spirit. He was educated at Aberdeen University, Scotland, and at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. After ordination in 1848 he served pastorates at Bloemfontein, Worcester, Cape Town, and Wellington. He helped to found what are now the University College of the Orange Free State and the Stellenbosch Seminary. He served as Moderator of the Cape Synod of the Dutch Reformed Church and was president of both the YMCA (1865) and the South Africa General Mission (1888-1917), now the Africa Evangelical Fellowship.
He was one of the chief promoters of the call to missions in South Africa. This led to the Dutch Reformed Church missions to blacks in the Transvaal and Malawi. Apart from his evangelistic tours in South Africa, he spoke at the Keswick and Northfield Conventions in 1895, making a great impression. upon his British and American audiences. For his contribution to world missions he was given an honorary doctorate by the universities of Aberdeen (1898) and Cape of Good Hope(1907).
Murray is best known today for his devotional writings, which place great emphasis on the need for a rich, personal devotional life. Many of his 240 publications explain in how he saw this devotion and its outworking in the life of the Christian. Several of his books have become devotional classics. Among these are Abide in Christ, Absolute Surrender, With Christ in the School of Prayer, The Spirit of Christ and Waiting on God.
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February 25, 2021
Don't ever remember reading this book even though I've apparently had it on my bookshelf for a number of years. It was a short and sweet book that can be easily read in one sitting. The content was a great reminder that prayer is the air we breathe in living and the sweet fellowship of people in relationship with the Lover of Our Souls. Fox-hole prayers are merely S.O.S. signals when we're in trouble. Why wait for when that happens? Seeking God through prayer prepares us well enough in advance for times of distress. As a Child of the King, I desire the real relationship that only prayer and reading scripture can bring. Random and sporadic mumblings only show the shallowness of life and the blatant disregard one has toward the Sovereign Lord of the Universe. Do you know Him?
January 24, 2020
Loved the messages. Inspiration to pray more and spend more time speaking to God.
January 3, 2017
More like a daily devotional,
This book has very short saying on prayer. I enjoyed it.
This book has very short saying on prayer. I enjoyed it.
January 28, 2014
A great little book on the truths and promises of prayer and a rich prayer life with the Lord. I used this little book as apart of my daily devotions, and it was so encouraging. I was reminded of some truths about prayer that I had forgotten or needed to be reminded of, and I learned new truths about prayer that really impacted me and reminded me of the amazing power and gift of prayer. Great, encouraging little book!
March 5, 2009
I love this prayer book so much. It's very helpful and easy to understand. This is a Christian mini prayer book. I recomend it to all Christians, especially religious, to read this book. This book is easy, so I also recomend it to all ages. You can finish it in less than an hour. God bless! :)
June 19, 2009
This book contains short quotes about prayer by Andrew Murray. Some of them are very intriguing. You can read through this very, very quickly. If you are seeking for some good quotes or a small glimpse of wisdom on prayer, this book will be great.
February 2, 2013
Great devotional quotes!
July 29, 2018
A great start to the day!
I have been using this book for my devotions for several years! I will continue to use it as part of my morning devotions! 💕
I have been using this book for my devotions for several years! I will continue to use it as part of my morning devotions! 💕
January 31, 2016
Great little nugget quotes.. Good for a quick lift or for meditating on a single thought.. ahh!
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February 21, 2018Such a beautiful book with gorgeous Biblical scriptures. A book I want to share with everyone to know God and a book for me to read over and over.
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