A Diary of Private Prayer

An updated edition of the Christian devotional classic: “A wonderful resource for anyone wishing to go deeper in their prayer life.” —Mark Batterson, New York Times–bestselling author of The Circle Maker

Invoking the daily prayers and timeless imagery of the original text through modern, accessible language, this is an updated and revised edition of a Christian classic.

In this wonderful collection, famed theologian Dr. John Baillie shares personal prayers for people who are seeking a better understanding of God and themselves. Organized by morning and evening—with special prayers for Sundays—A Diary of Private Prayer is written with eloquence, piety, and directness. Blending praise and meditative thoughts about God with a concern for the social and individual good, these daily invocations help and inspire us to search our inner selves and find the deep religious beliefs that lie within.

First published in 1936, A Diary of Private Prayer remains a seminal Christian devotional with more than a million copies in print. This modern edition admirably preserves all the qualities of the original, ensuring that the wisdom of God and the wonder of Baillie’s prayers remain accessible for many generations to come.

“Susanna Wright has done contemporary Christians a great service . . . The prayers in this book will deepen, enrich and transform anyone who prays them seriously.” —Rev. Dr. Graham Tomlin, author of Provocative Church