VII. PRAYERS a. DESCRIPTIONS OF PRAYER b. GENERAL PRAYERS C. PRAYERS OF INVOCATION d. PRAYERS FOR COMFORT IN PROSPECT OF VII. PRAYERS .. DESCRIPTIONS OF PRAYER THE PEAKS STEPHEN CRANE In the night Gray heavy clouds muffled the valleys And the peaks looked toward God alone: "O Master, that movest the wind with a finger, Humble, idle, futile peaks are we, Grant that we may run swiftly across the world To huddle in worship at Thy feet." In the morning A noise of men at work came through the clear blue miles, And the little black cities were apparent. "O Master, that knowest the meaning of raindrops, Humble, idle, futile peaks are we, Give voice, we pray, O Lord, That we may sing thy goodness to the sun." In the evening, The far valleys were sprinkled with tiny lights, Thou that knowest the value of kings and birds, We bow to Thy wisdom, O Lord- In the night Gray, heavy clouds muffled the valleys THE RIGHT USE OF PRAYER SIR AUBREY DE VERE Therefore, when thou wouldst pray, or dost thine alms, God needs not iteration nor vain cries: That man communion with his God might share Avail not: ere a voice to prayer be given WHAT IS PRAYER? JAMES MONTGOMERY Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, The motion of a hidden fire, That kindles in the breast. Prayer is the burthen of a sigh, Prayer is the simplest form of speech Prayer the sublimest strains that reach Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice Prayer is the Christian's vital breath- His watchword at the gates of death- The saints in prayer appear as one Nor prayer is made by man alone— And Jesus, on the eternal throne, O Thou by whom we come to God- GOD PRAYS ANGELA MORGAN Last night I tossed and could not sleep |