E.M. Bounds
Born in 1835
Religion
Edward McKendree Bounds was a Methodist minister, revivalist, author, and lawyer.
After an unsuccessful attempt in the California gold rush, he became Missouri's youngest practicing attorney at 19.
Deeply impacted by the Third Great Awakening, he was ordained for ministry at 24.
Bounds served as a pastor, evangelist, Civil War chaplain, and Christian periodical editor.
He is best known for his writings on prayer, which are highly regarded.
His daily routine included praying from 4 am to 7 am.
Bounds' works on prayer are considered among the finest in Christian literature, inspiring generations of believers to deepen their prayer lives.
