Edward M BoundsEdward McKendree Bounds (1835-1913) was an American Methodist minister, author, and widely respected teacher on the subject of prayer. After serving as a chaplain during the American Civil War, Bounds devoted much of his later life to pastoral ministy and writing. His books on prayer-including The Necessity of Prayer, Power Through Prayer, and Purpose in Prayer-have become enduring Christian devotional classics, emphasizing the essential role of prayer in personal faith and the life of the church. Read More Read Less