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title: 'The Inspired Theory of Prayer'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'John William Yeomans'
date: 1863-07-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Prayer'
- 'Apologetical Method'
scriptures:
- 'Romans 8'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/yeomans-1863-the-inspired-theory-of-prayer
---

# The Inspired Theory of Prayer

Argues that effective prayer requires the Spirit’s intercession (Rom 8:26–27) because fallen believers lack the knowledge to pray in harmony with God’s providence.

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