This book is a DOWN TO EARTH, SIMPLE GUIDE TO SILENT PRAYER. It offers a few illustrated steps to enter, practice and leave silent prayer. There is a collection of material to browse and dip into. There are over 200 quotes from witnesses over 500 years and across twelve denominations, who practised silent prayer. There is also a chronological revelation of silent prayer in Scripture from Deuteronomy to Revelation. At the heart of SILENT PRAYER is SIMPLICITY. This type of prayer is sometimes given different names in various traditions, but at its heart it's simply ADORATION of our God in SILENT STILLNESS ALONE OR IN A GROUP. On our part we simply magnify and exalt God.

The Lord gives us rest, peace, joy and a sense of oneness. The book is a PRACTICAL HANDS ON GUIDE. Four simple illustrated steps inform the user about silent prayer. There is a collection of over 200 quotes from practitioners across twelve denominations from 1400 to the present day. Many entries have a depth making it well worthwhile to dip into and ponder at length. There is also an explanation of how silent prayer came about as revealed to us in Scripture. It began with Moses (Deuteronomy 32, Psalm 91). It continued with David (Psalm 23, Psalm 131).

Jesus taught it (Matthew 11, John 10, John 17). Revelation completed it (Revelation 5). Perhaps one of the most endearing qualities of silent prayer is that CATHOLICS AND PROTESTANTS PRAY TOGETHER AS ONE in this prayer. The title CONTEMPLATIVE FIRE captures the dynamic of silent prayer. We enter into a time of adoration, giving all to God in silent stillness, while at the same time, we dwell in the power of the Holy Spirit. Moses expressed it perfectly. 'He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.' Psalm 91:1.