The Lord's Prayer

"Warren Smith draws upon the riches of the church's heritage, as well as his own extensive knowledge of Scripture, tradition, and contemporary literature, to give eloquent testimony to the power of the Lord's Prayer. Smith is a master teacher who has a gift for drawing students into passionate engagement with the faith, a deeply committed Christian who believes what he writes, and a gifted writer who ignites fresh insight on nearly every page. Jesus's disciples asked him, 'Teach us to pray . . . ." Warren Smith does just that in his beautiful book."

--Will Willimon, Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry, Duke Divinity School, Durham, NC



"Warren Smith is the kind of teacher whom local churches hope their pastor will take. He takes seriously the Bible, the early church, Wesley, prayer, and good humor. All are on display in this accessible volume written with the whole church in mind. Read--and find yourself praying."

--Jason Byassee, pastor, Boone United Methodist Church, Boone, NC



"I can think of no one I'd rather teach me to pray than Warren Smith. He's a pastoral scholar and his pastoral counsel is scholarly, and this is the case without condescension or any loss of clarity. Smith's book sheds warm light on the familiar words of Scripture and the familiar practice of praying as Jesus taught us to pray. Smith's wise and fatherly voice in this book will help readers to better know the Father of Jesus Christ."

--Beth Felker Jones, Associate Professor of Theology, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL



"Written with historical insight, theological acuity, and pastoral sensitivity (a rare combination), this book deserves a wide readership among those who want to more faithfully pray and live the prayer that Jesus taught us."

--L. Roger Owens, Associate Professor of Leadership and Ministry, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, PA