Introduction Summary and Analysis

The unnamed editor of this edition begins the introduction with a about question prayers of faith. He points out that if people really believe what they think about prayer, why don't they trust God to answer prayers on a daily basis?

The writer offers an example of prayers of faith in George Muller. Muller, the writer explains, preaches throughout southern England before starting several orphanages. Through all of Miller's work, he depends on no one but God to provide his daily needs.

Muller stands as a tall, slender man who dressed simply in black, with a white tie. He learned several languages, all having to do with his education and Biblical study. He relies on only the Bible for personal study, and his library consists only of several translations and a handful of support materials. Finally, Muller lives simply, relying on...