Edward M BoundsEdward McKendree Bounds (1835-1913) was an American Methodist Episcopal minister and one of the most influential devotional writers on the subject of prayer. Born in Missouri, Bounds practiced law briefly before entering the ministry. During the Amercan Civil War he served as a chaplain in the Confederate Army and later continued his pastoral work throughout the American South.Bounds devoted much of his life to studying and writing about the role of prayer in the Christian life. His books, often compiled and published after his death, emphasize the importance of earnest, persistent prayer as the foundation of spiritual strength and effective ministry.Among his best-known works are Power Through Prayer, The Necessity of Prayer, The Possibilities of Prayer, and The Reality of Prayer. His writings remain widely read by Christians seeking guidance in developing a deeper life of prayer. Read More Read Less