The valley of vision is a collection of puritan prayers, and one of the most helpful and refreshing resources on prayer i have found. And mark it when you see god move in even the slightest way. This beautiful volume has been the most popular puritan book in print since its release in 1975. Before we can run with our visions, we need to create it. In this practice the spirit of prayer was regarded as of first importance and the best form of prayer, for living prayer is the characteristic of genuine spirituality. O god of grace, you have imputed our sin to our substitute, and have imputed his righteousness to our soul, clothing us with a bridegrooms robe, decking us with jewels of. The valley of vision is a collection of prayers and devotions taken from the writings of spiritual giants like john bunyan, charles spurgeon, isaac watts, and richard baxter.
Dec 24, 2004 the valley of vision paperback the strength of puritan character and life lay in prayer and meditation. In this practice the spirit of prayer was regarded as of first importance and the best form of prayer, for living prayer is. Some use a few phrases from a specific prayer, others develop a particular idea, and a few try to capture the original flow of thought, using many of the original words. The strength of puritan character and life lay in prayer and. This is also the title of the first prayer in the bookthe bestknown entry in the collectionbeautifully written by the editor.
Who made me to know you someone might ask, why produce an album inspired by the prayers of a bunch of dead. Give me a grace that precedes, follows, guides, sustains, sanctifies, aids every hour, that i may not be one moment apart from thee, but may rely on thy spirit to supply every. Thus, this book of puritan prayers has a unity not often found in similar works. The strength of puritan character and life lay in prayer and editation. That is, they are thoughtful, reflective, and meditative.
Yet prayer is also vocal and may therefore on occassions be written. Resonant, infectious words like these had a big hand in shaping the 247 prayer movement. These are sometimes read during worship on sunday mornings. I read this one yesterday and was just drawn to the amazing descriptions the beautiful language and the deep spiritual truths.
Yet prayer is also vocal and may therefore on occasions be written. I recently gave my copy to a family in my church while they have been in the hospital, and i directed them to a particular section of prayers. I do this because i need to learn to pray and because i know there is much i can learn from this book. The valley of vision is a collection of puritan prayers, and i would put them in that category. A new year prayer from the valley of vision mgpcpastors blog.
The valley of vision paperback the strength of puritan character and life lay in prayer and meditation. Yet, if you have presently read this ebook and youre simply ready to help make the results convincingly request you to spend your time to go away an overview on our. Praying with vision is gutsy, tenacious, and hopeful of what god can. Some words create longing, express hope, shape vision and change our direction. Aug 7, 20 god instructed habakkuk to write down the vision so the one who reads it may run. The valley of vision quotes showing 111 of 11 work in me more profound and abiding repentance. Its one of two or three books on prayer that i regularly recommend to people who want to grow in the discipline. Aug 19, 2002 the valley of vision is a devotional book produced by the evangelical and reformed publisher banner of truth. This book has been prepared not to supply prayers but to prompt and encourage the christian as he treads the path on which others have gone before. I especially like this portion of an evening prayer from the valley of vision puritan prayer book master, who didst wash the disciples feet, be very patient with me, be very condescending to my faults, go on with me till thy great work in me is completed. The strength of puritan character and life lay in the practice of prayer and meditation. What aileth thee now, that thou art wholly gone up to the housetops. These men were not only devoted students of the bible, but men who expressed an enthusiasm for prayer that is inspiring and contagious.
A collection of puritan poems and devotions available in paperback, leather, and audio is a modernday spiritual classic but few people know who was behind it, where the prayers come from, and how they were collected. I have benefitted from reading and praying through the book so much over the years i wanted to find a way to maximize its usefulness, and get the. Theyre even written in a certain kind of cadence, if youve ever noticed, which is probably very intentional, so that they might be used in corporate settings. When this earthly pilgrimage is done, your bible should be worn out with regular usage, and hopefully this prayer book, also. Ask him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick.
Many weekends i like to post a prayer from that collection of puritan prayers called the valley of vision. Scripture readings and prayers for worship planners and leaders. This wonderful book should be in your place of devotional reading. I am weak, ignorant, unprofitable, and loathe and abhor myself. They pulse with meaning, and germinate in our heart and mind. Years ago i began the habit of praying through this prayer before i preached that days message. Help me to be all prayer and never to cease praying. Let me learn by paradox that the way down is the way up. Does anyone know of a site that offers for free the book. The valley of vision, by arthur bennett is a collection of puritan prayers compiled and listed by topic. In this book you will find a gold mine of prayerful writings by the likes of john bunyan, richard baxter and charles spurgeon. This compilation of prayers is intended to teach and encourage christians to be faithful in their private and. It is such a powerful reminder of what is really going on in that divine moment and it always helps put me in my place.
Continuing this theme of sunday prayers, here is a wonderful prayer drawn once more from the valley of vision. Valley of vision by sovereign grace music, released 01 august 2006 1. The strength of puritan character and life lay in prayer and meditation. Evening prayer valley of vision puritan prayers scripture. Eternal father, it is amazing love, that thou hast sent thy son to suffer in my stead, that thou hast added the spirit to teach, comfort, guide. In this classic volume, edited by arthur bennett, the prayers of the puritans are brought to life. For more background on how this exercise came about go here. Solid scriptural theology should be valued in the church. This is a great introduction to the puritans and the way they write. We love praying for australians in every situation. Jan 01, 2012 o lord, length of days does not profit me except the days are passed in thy presence, in thy service, to thy glory. If you dont have this book its a must for your shelf. At grace and truth books, we often send out the classic devotional, the valley of vision, a compilation of prayers, intended to teach and encourage christians to be faithful in their private and family worship. The valley of vision has been prepared not to simply supply christians with prayers, but to prompt and encourage them as they walk upon the path of others whove gone before them.
You can access the book of prayers called the valley of vision online for free thanks to the banner of truth. Come together this sunday morning on vision christian radio where there will be worship, good conversation, prayer, teaching and communion. Books in which scripture is reverently regarded as the only rule of faith and practice books in which christ and the holy ghost have their rightful office books in which justification, and sanctification, and regeneration, and faith, and grace, and holiness are clearly, distinctly, and accurately delineated and exhibited, these are. In beautiful poetic form, these passionate prayers are brought to life as they model the concerns and praises we bring before our father, including the trinity, redemption. Including prayers of richard baxter, john bunyan, isaac watts, charles spurgeon, and others, the valley of vision is a selection of petitions and meditations in the puritan tradition. Spill out to god everything thats on our minds about a person or situation. Consequently in the puritan tradition there are many written prayers and meditations.
Most of us perhaps all of us learn to pray by imitating others. Walking through the valley of vision is an organized approach to working through the valley of vision prayer book in weeks using 3 daily appointments scheduled at 9am, 12pm, and 3pm monday through friday. Lord, high and holy, meek and lowly, thou has brought me to the valley of vision, where i live in the depths but see thee in the heights. The valley of vision by arthur bennett banner of truth usa. In prayer i am lifted above the frowns and flatteries of life, and taste heavenly joys. A collection of puritan prayers and devotions paperback or softback by bennett, arthur g. They had told me that praying together was particularly comforting during this difficult time and i immediately thought of the valley of vision.
This prayer is titled regeneration and you may recognize it as the foundation of the sovereign grace song o great god. Bible blog growing closer to god through scripture. The following is a prayer from the valley of vision. Though it is not an instruction manual, there is a sense in which is serves in just that way. These men were not only devoted students of the bible, but men who expressed an enthusiasm for prayer that is. With subjects such as the trinity, penitence and deprecation, approach to god, and gifts of grace to name a few, the valley of vision gives us insight into the humble piety of the puritan prayer life. Valley of vision includes twelve songs that draw from these prayers at various levels and in various ways. Draw upon the inspiration of the elegant prayers of such puritans as john bunyan, isaac watts, david brainerd, augustus toplady, and charles spurgeon. The valley of vision by arthur bennett banner of truth uk. A selection of prayers and meditations in the puritan tradition, widely valued. In prayer i can intercede for my friends, ministers, sinners, the church, your kingdom to come, with greatest freedom, ardent hopes, as a son to his father, as a lover to the beloved.
Valley of vision free online windsor baptist church. May god use this to strengthen and guide our prayer lives. The vision christian prayer team in our call centre talks and prays with about 2000 callers every month. This book has been prepared not to supply prayers but to prompt and encourage the. Lord, high and holy, meek and lowly, thou hast brought me to the valley of vision, where i live in the depths but see thee in the heights. The valley of vision is a wonderful collection of puritan prayers which both help to shape and inform our own private devotions and, perhaps more importantly, aid pastors as they seek to lead their congregations in prayer and into the presence of god.
God will constantly disclose more to you and to us. I have never before read such heartfelt and challenging prayers. The valley of vision by arthur bennett audiobook download. My prayer time has been greatly enriched by this little book. Need of grace thou knowest my great unfitness for service, my present deadness, my inability to do anything for thy glory, my distressing coldness of heart. Jun 28, 2018 at grace and truth books, we often send out the classic devotional, the valley of vision, a compilation of prayers, intended to teach and encourage christians to be faithful in their private and family worship. In prayer my soul inwardly exults with lively thoughts at what thou art doing for thy church, and i long that thou shouldest get thyself a great name from sinners returning to zion. Where do the prayers come from in the valley of vision. Give me the fullness of godly grief, that trembles and fears, yet ever trust and loves, which is ever powerful, and ever confident. In prayer i can place all my concerns in your hands, to be entirely at your disposal, having no will or interest of my own. The valley of vision is a collection of puritan prayers that serves to prompt and encourage christians with biblical models. Consequently in the puritan tradition there are many written prayers and meditations which.
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