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“Pray without ceasing.”1 Thessalonians 5:17

Some of the most widely read Christian books for prayer are Book of Common Prayer by Church Of England, Imitation of Christ by Thomas \u00c0 Kempis, The Seasons by James Thomson. GospelShelf lists 9,908 titles for this situation from Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, and other publishers, and each one is tagged by tradition so you can choose what fits your church.

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Book of Common Prayer

Church Of England, J. A. Maurault

General Christian

Published in 545 editions; Non-denominational publisher (a dtigh Sheon Francke alias Francton)

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The Book of Psalmes

Thomas Sternhold, John Hopkins

General Christian

Published in 233 editions; Non-denominational publisher (by Thomas and John Buck, printers to the Universitie of Cambridge)

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The Roman Breviary

Catholic Church, John Patrick Crichton-Stuart 3rd Marquess Of Bute

General Christian

Published in 140 editions; Non-denominational publisher (St. Paul Editions)

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Prayer

Richard J. Beckmen

ELCALutheran

Published in 3 editions; carried by Augsburg Fortress

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Prière

Anthony Bloom, George Lefebvre

CatholicOrthodox

Published in 5 editions; carried by Paulist Press, St Vladimir's Seminary Press

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Advent

Margaret Anne Huffman

Methodist

Published in 2 editions; carried by Abingdon Press

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Advent

David M. Edwards

Baptist

Published in 1 edition; carried by B&H Publishing (Lifeway)

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Easter

David M. Edwards

Baptist

Published in 1 edition; carried by B&H Publishing (Lifeway)

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Love Dare

Stephen Kendrick, Alex Kendrick

Baptist

Published in 4 editions; carried by B&H Publishing (Lifeway)

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Missale Romanum

Catholic Church

General Christian

Published in 50 editions; Non-denominational publisher (Sumptibus et typis Benziger Bros.)

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New Daylight

Naomi Starkey

General Christian

Published in 30 editions; Non-denominational publisher (BRF (The Bible Reading Fellowship))

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Plaine Mans Path-Way to Heaven

Arthur Dent

General Christian

Published in 25 editions; Non-denominational publisher (printed for B. Sutton and W. Barrenger, and are to be solde at the great North dore of S. Paules. Church)

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The Hastings Hours

Catholic Church, D. H. Turner

General Christian

Published in 19 editions; Non-denominational publisher (Catholic Book Publishing Co.)

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The Still Hour

Austin Phelps

General Christian

Published in 17 editions; Non-denominational publisher (Solid Ground Christian Books)

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The Whole Booke of Dauids Psalmes Collected into English Metre, by T. Sternh. I. Hopk. W. Whittingham and Others, Conferred with the Hebrew, with Apte Notes to Sing Them Withall. Newly Set Forth and Allowed to Bee Song in All Churches, of All the People Togither Before and After Morning and Euening Prayer, as Also Before and After Sermons: Moreouer, in Priuate Houses for Their Godly Solace and Comfort, Laying Apart All Vngoldly Songes and Balades, Which Tend Onely to the Nourishing of Vice, and Corrupting of Youth

Thomas Sternhold, John Hopkins

General Christian

Published in 16 editions; Non-denominational publisher (Creative Media Partners, LLC)

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Footprints

Margaret Fishback Powers

Evangelical

Rated 4.0/5 by 1 Open Library reader; widely published (21 editions)

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With Burning Hearts

Henri J. M. Nouwen

General Christian

Published in 16 editions; Non-denominational publisher (Saint Anthony Messenger Press and Franciscan)

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Partheneia Sacra

Henry Hawkins, Jean Active 1627-1640 Cousturier

General Christian

Published in 16 editions; Non-denominational publisher (Creative Media Partners, LLC)

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Prayer

John Onwuchekwa

ReformedEvangelical

Published in 10 editions; Reformed publisher (Crossway)

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Hear Me

Annalisa Boyd

Orthodox

Published in 5 editions; Orthodox publisher (Conciliar Press Ministries)

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Prayer

Jack R. Taylor

BaptistEvangelical

Published in 3 editions; Baptist publisher (Broadman Press)

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Power House

Glen Martin, Dian Ginter

BaptistEvangelical

Published in 2 editions; Baptist publisher (Broadman & Holman Publishers)

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Praying

J. I. Packer, Carolyn Nystrom

ReformedEvangelical

Published in 1 edition; Reformed publisher (InterVarsity Press)

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The Gift

Lawrence Kimbrough

BaptistEvangelical

Published in 1 edition; Baptist publisher (Broadman & Holman Publishers)

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Prayer

Joyce Huggett

Pentecostal

Published in 1 edition; Pentecostal publisher (Chosen Books)

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Shout

Billy Gibson

Pentecostal

Published in 1 edition; Pentecostal publisher (Creation House)

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On Prayer

Sofroniĭ Archimandrite

Orthodox

Published in 1 edition; Orthodox publisher (St. Vladimir's Seminary)

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Bedtime Bible

Rick Osborne, Mary Guenther

All Christians

Published in 1 edition; Non-denominational publisher (Tyndale House Publishers)

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Our Dear Child

Denise George, Timothy George

ReformedEvangelical

Published in 1 edition; Reformed publisher (Christian Focus Publications)

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Ashes to Fire

Merritt J. Neilson

Wesleyan-Holiness

Published in 1 edition; Methodist publisher (Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City)

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Down in the Weeds

H. Nelesen James

Lutheran

Published in 1 edition; Non-denominational publisher (Pleasant Word-A Division of WinePress Publishing)

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Step by Step

Mark Gilroy

Wesleyan-Holiness

Published in 1 edition; Methodist publisher (Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City)

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No Secrets

Dorothy Boone Kidney

Wesleyan-Holiness

Published in 1 edition; Methodist publisher (Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City)

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The Whole Booke of Dauids Psalmes Collected into English Metre, by T. Sternh. I. Hopk. W. Whittingham and Others, Conferred with the Hebrew, with Apte Notes to Sing Them Withall. Newly Set Forth and Allowed to Bee Song in All Churches, of All the People Togither Before and After Morning and Euening Prayer, as Also Before and After Sermons: Moreouer, in Priuate Houses for Their Godly Solace and Comfort, Laying Apart All Vngoldly Songes and Balades, Which Tend Onely to the Nourishing of Vice, and Corrupting of Youth

Thomas Sternhold, John Hopkins

General Christian

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Questions People Ask

What Christian Book Helps with Prayer?

Some of the most widely read Christian books for prayer are Book of Common Prayer by Church Of England, Imitation of Christ by Thomas \u00c0 Kempis, The Seasons by James Thomson. GospelShelf lists 9,908 titles for this situation from Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, and other publishers, and each one is tagged by tradition so you can choose what fits your church.

Are There Prayer Books for My Church Tradition?

Yes. Titles here come from these traditions: Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, Methodist, Anglican, Pentecostal, Non-denominational, Orthodox. Use the tradition filter or the lists below. Tags are assigned by publisher.

What Does the Bible Say About This?

1 Thessalonians 5:17: "Pray without ceasing." (KJV). Prayer books and guides to deepen prayer for individuals and families.

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