This superb collection unites two of A. B. Simpson's finest works, which together advise and counsel Christians who wish to live a harmonious existence close to God.



Written at the beginning of the 20th century, Simpson's guidance retains its freshness and impact despite the long lapse of time. His evangelical spirit was convinced in the truth of his God-divined words, and he partly attributed the success of various missions he oversaw to the profundity of the words and hymns he put to paper.



The first work, The Life of Prayer, examines the need for Christian prayer and reflection from multiple perspectives. Quoting the New Testament scriptures, Simpson expounds on the words of the gospels, explaining their continued importance to the faithful in the present day. Examples of good spoken prayers are given, with the profundity of each duly explained.



The second paper, The Power of Stillness, is a short but sublime meditation on the importance of a moment's contemplative silence. That moment of quiet which follows a concluded prayer, recited hymn, or indeed much music in the church or outside it, is discussed. Simpson enthusiastically instructs that sweet stillness brings a person closer to God, and how observance of it allows Him to work his wisdom.



A book of ideas as well as advice, Simpson authored these books as a means of stimulating thought in believers. Since A. B. Simpson was a founder of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, readers of his books were commonly missionaries set for long travels and in need of guidance on a road where there were often no chapels at which to pray or seek counsel.