The Way to Conquer

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Mar 13, 1884

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 10, No. 11.

The Way to Conquer.

In all past ages the pious in times of trouble have found refuge and strength in prayer. This weapon of their warfare—not carnal but spiritual—forged for them in the armory of Heaven, has been mighty through God for their own deliverance and the overthrow of their enemies. "Is any afflicted let him pray." Commit thy cause unto the Lord, and so engage him on your side. When good Hezekiah received a letter containing the sad information that Sennacherib, the formidable king of Assyria, was about to attempt the capture and destruction of Jerusalem, we are told that he "went up into the house of the Lord, and spread it before the Lord" in prayer. And he had power with God; his prayer was effectual, and the Lord sent a destroying angel against the Assyrian army, who slew in a single night 185,000 men. Thus Hezekiah upon his knees conquered Sennacherib; and this should be our resource in the hour of danger and distress. We should fight upon our knees. This will insure speedy and decisive victory. "Restraining prayer we cease to fight."