Private or secret prayer is the life-blood of the Christian. The great men and women of God down through the ages have testified to the effectiveness of this in their lives.

Some like Martin Luther, have said that they could not survive a busy day without spending 2-3 hours alone with God.

Drawing on the experiences of people like Luther, Spurgeon, Muller, Whitfield and Wesley, the author presses the case for a greater commitment to prayer.

His advice may not only transform your life, it could be a catalyst towards a change in the world around you.

David (1859 – 8 March 1938) was a Scottish preacher and Principal of the Bible Training Institute, Glasgow from 1913 to 1938.