PERSEVERANCE IN PRAYER by Sarah E. Billyard

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Mar 18, 1903

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 29, No. 11.

PERSEVERANCE IN PRAYER.

By Sarah E. Billyard

NEVER cease to pray for the salvation of those you love; never lose faith; the promises of the Lord are sure. He does not say, as we sometimes do, “I will do so and so, if I have time,” or “I will try to do this or that;” but He says plainly that the “fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” “Ask and ye shall receive.” There is nothing uncertain about this. It may be years before you receive an answer; but keep on praying. The friend in the parable of the three loaves did not rise at once and lend the bread; but because of the petitioner’s importunity he arose and supplied his wants. So it is with prayer. We may not receive an answer at once, but keep on praying and believing. The Lord will do the rest. SARAH E. BILLYARD.