2018 Reprint of 1976 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. Originally published during the American Civil War, Ryle starts this short work with the question: "Do you pray?" His pastoral experience had convinced him that many Christians do not spend enough time in prayer. To such people, Ryle gives both warning and encouragement, with a view to leading men into a meaningful and prayerful life.