Teach Us to Pray

Teach Us to Pray is a book by Charles (and Cora) Fillmore, first published in 1941. Rooted in the Unity/New Thought tradition, the work lays out a practical, disciplined approach to prayer as both a spiritual practice and a day-to-day tool for healing, prosperity, and inner transformation.

Fillmore examines prayer’s components — silence, spoken affirmation, mental concentration and spiritual receptivity — and presents prayer not as mere petition but as an art of aligning thought with divine Mind. The writing is earnest and instructional, aimed at readers who want concrete methods as well as philosophical grounding.

The book moves between traditional Christian language and the metaphysical vocabulary of New Thought, offering chapters on intellectual and spiritual silence, healing through faith, contacting spiritual substance, and handling psychic forces of consciousness.

It’s useful for readers who value time-tested devotional practice yet are curious about a forward-looking, psychological understanding of prayer. Expect short, focused chapters with exercises and examples that make the book suitable for daily devotional use, small-group study, or practical spiritual work focused on health, abundance, and inner freedom.