Edward McKendree Bounds

Nothing is more important to God than prayer in dealing with mankind. But it is likewise all-important to man to pray.

The character as well as the fortunes of the gospel is committed to the preacher. He makes or mars the message from God to man. The preacher is the golden pipe through which the divine oil flows.

While the pulpit must hold to its unswerving loyalty to the Word of God, it must, at the same time, be loyal to the doctrine of prayer which that same Word illustrates and enforces upon mankind.

Twice a week I would receive injections or IV's of Factor VIII which clotted the blood and then broke it down.

Before I die, I will preach to the Muslims in the Arab world. I will preach in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Iran. I will preach in Tehran. I will do it under the umbrella of God. And see its impact.

If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life.