Prayer-craft Is Greater Than Aircraft!

From Streams In The Desert 2 (Mrs. Charles E. Cowman)

It is not the arithmetic of our prayers, how many they are; not the rhetoric of our prayers, how eloquent they may be; nor the geometry of our prayers, how long they be; nor the music of our prayers, how sweet our voice may be; nor the method of our prayers, how orderly they may be- which God cares for. Passion of spirit is what avails much.

There is nothing that makes us love someone as praying for him, and when you can do this sincerely for anyone, you have fitted your soul for the performance of everything that is kind and civil toward him. Be daily on your knees in a solemn, deliberate performance of this devotion, praying for others in such form, with such length, importunity and earnestness as you would for yourself; and you will find all little, ill-natured passions die away, your heart will grow great and generous. (William Lane)

The prayers of godly men and women can accomplish more than all the military forces in the world. Prayer-craft is greater than aircraft.

Because you prayed-
God touched our weary bodies with His power
And gave us strength for many a trying hour!
In which we might have faltered, had not you,
Our intercessors faithful been, and true.

Because you prayed-
God touched our lips with coals from altar fire,
Gave spiritfulness, and did inspire
That, when we spoke, sin blinded souls did see;
Chains of sin were broken;
Captives were made free.

Because you prayed-
The dwellers in the dark have found the Light;
The glad good news has banished heathen night;
The message of the Cross, so long delayed,
Has brought them life at last-
Because you prayed

(Charles B. Bower)

Originally published February 16, 2012

SOMEBODY PRAYED Words: Louise J. Walker, Cephas, Bethy Music: Cephas, Bethy Hands reaching out over oceans and mountains, Helping press onward when I was afraid, Thirsty souls drank at the life-giving fountain, Somebody somewhere had earnestly prayed Chorus: Somebody prayed and my burden was lighter, Somebody prayed and my path became clear, Clouds rolled away and the sunshine was brighter, Jesus my wonderful Saviour was near Faith flickered low as I battled affliction, Jesus the mighty Physician was there, Healing me, giving me joy in His presence, Answering somebody's unfailing prayer [Chorus] Souls for the Master that afar I may gather, Trophies at last at His feet to be laid, "Well done" He'll say, but I think I will answer, "It's all by Thy grace, Lord, 'cause somebody prayed" [Repeat Chorus Twice]