The Nautical Hour: Charting the Course

by Tony Bailey

Before the days of satellite guiding systems, navigation on the open sea took a great deal of skill and understanding. In order to point the ship in the desired heading the Navigator had to know more than where he desired to go, he had to know the ship's present location. Since no landmarks are visible on the open sea, stable points of reference had to be discovered before the Navigator could accurately triangulate the ship's position. The night sky offered these reference points in the form of stars and celestial patterns. The Navigator would study the stars with a few simple calculations determine the approximate longitude and latitude of the ship. But the night sky offered no visible horizon to head the ship toward. For the proper horizon to be found, the Navigator needed the light of day, which, with it's coming would wash away the visibility of the stars.

Genres: Christian

95 pages, Paperback

First published August 3, 2011

Reviews

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

AWESOME! This book really helps people understand the importance of prayer. It changed my way of thinking.

[Karen Rasor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book.

[Joel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is one to read and re-read regularly as a constant reminder of the power of early morning prayer. Has truly impacted my life.

[Jorge Murcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

“…a prayer-life is not an event but rather a continuous journey.” The Nautical hour in context is a reference to the Nautical Twilight, a specific hour of the day helpful to navigation of ships. (The book goes into detail about it) It serves the purpose for which it is written which I believe is to make a convincing case for making early morning prayer a part of your life and the value of it. I don’t give it a four star because the author uses Bible verses at times that, in context, don’t support the claims or points he is trying to make. The verses provided are word of God though so in the end, are still edifying. The authors personal examples are definitely powerful, intriguing, and thought-provoking. Read with an open mind and understanding and you’ll get a lot out of this book.

[William Summitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tony Bailey has written a powerful text on the subject of prayer in the early hours of the day. Very biblical and a timeless piece of Christian literature written by a man who fleshes out the things he shares.

[Mystery Shadow · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Nautical Hour

This book is fascinating to me and it will be for those who are hungry and thirsty for more of the Lord Jesus. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

[Francisco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book if want to change your pray life

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book. I learned and understood truly what the Nautical hour means. Early morning prayer changes you and it changes things around you. Relationship with God through prayer is key.

[cathy Stroman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this Book

Love this book....
I learned so much about prayer. I know I always feel better when I take time in the morning with the Lord.

[Justin Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful

[Audra · Rating 4 out of 5]

answers

This book provides answers to why early prayer should be daily habit. It also provides encouragement for those times when we fall of the wagon.