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The Early Prayer

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Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Jan 3, 1911

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 38, No. 1.

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The Early Prayer

By Arthur V. Fox

ON one occasion it is said of Jesus: "And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, He went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed." Mark 1:35.
The day before had been a full and busy one; and our Lord was liable to fatigue, as we are. Doubtless He was weary. Nevertheless He rose while it was yet night. He wished to be alone for prayer.
We are apt to make prayer give way to fatigue. If we have been up late, or have gone to bed tired, the morning prayer is often hurried over. Is it not sometimes almost or quite left out? Let us learn from our Lord's example. Tired as He was, and in want of sleep, He must nevertheless hold communion with His Father in prayer. We also can not do without this. That day is ill begun that is not begun with prayer. It may cost an effort; but let the effort be made. It will richly repay.
ARTHUR V. FOX.