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W H Y NOT Pray? A newspaper published in Washington has an announcement to the effect that the prayer meeting in a certain church will be discontinued as the people do not care to gather to pray, and there are other matters of greater importance to which the evening can be devoted. This item moves us to ask the question, “ Has the prayer meeting lost its place in our church life?” We do not believe it has where the Bible maintains its place, and in proof of this cite the following : In a recent prayer-meeting of the Church of the Open Door, in Los Angeles, five hundred people were present and nearly fifty written requests were handed in for special prayer. These requests presented a miniature moving picture of heart and home life, revealing the sin, sorrows, suffering, and sickness of people, some mem bers of the church, some from distant cities. This was not a special meeting, but just the regular Wednesday night service. There is no musical program, no exposition of Scripture, no addresses—just a prayer service. The Scripture is read from the hearts of the people. Then there are testimonies to answered prayer. Then requests for prayer. Some people come ten or fifteen miles to be present. Are any testimonies to answered prayer, heard ? Of course. For bodily healing? Yes. For souls saved? Yes. For reconciliation of separated families? Yes. For guidance in business matters? Yes. For funds needed ? Yes. For backsliders restored? Yes. For evangelistic meetings? Ye§. Fpr everything you can think of in connection with the ordinary, everyday life of believers? Yes. What is the effect? Increased faith in prayer.. Increased desire to be instrumental in helping others by prayer. Increased desire to live so that God can answer prayer. Are specified numbers necessary before God can answer prayer? No. Is college or seminary training necessary? No. Is ordination necessary? No. What is necessary? 'Consciousness of need. Old-fashioned faith in the Word of God. Common horse sense in a leader.
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