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FAMILY PRAYER

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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Aug 19, 1889

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 15, No. 32.

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FAMILY PRAYER.

THE Christian family is the unit of church society. It may sometimes be well to have daily prayers in the church, and to keep it open for that purpose, but daily prayers in the family never ought to be omitted. The exercise of family worship should be at such times and in such form as to be most convenient for all concerned, but should never be omitted. Regularity in worship is absolutely essential to growth in grace. Let times and places of prayer become reminders, monitors, and helps. Family prayer should be a part of family reunions every day. Excuses for not having family prayers are not commendable. Young people just beginning life for themselves should establish the family altar as the first, highest, holiest obligation. A time for reading the word of God and of prayer is a holy and blessed time. To go out to work with the serene assurance of faith is a security and a benediction. God, our Father, no doubt, answers the prayers of the family. He sits alone in all his families. "Bless the Lord, O my soul!"—California Christian Advocate.