In the necessity of prayer edward bounds a 20th century pastor and lawyer suggests that prayer is an essential part of the christian believers life. The necessity of prayer by e m bounds the principles and procedures of prayer founded upon faith prayer speaks with god. Necessity and power of prayer st alphonsus ligouri the great means of salvation and of perfection st alphonsus ligouri 1 the necessity of prayer. Necessity of prayer the has 258 ratings and 40 reviews bounds considers the basic elements of what makes prayer communion with god faith trust desir. The necessity of prayer by pastor em bounds edward mckendree bounds 1835 1913 methodist minister and devotional writer was born in shelby county missouri