Week of Prayer in Australia by Editor

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Jun 27, 1912

Week of Prayer in Australia

By Editor

The week of prayer occasion was held recently in Australia, during their winter-time. The readings were the same as ours, with the exception of one. From a report of the meetings at Avondale, we take the following: —

"At the regular chapel hour, nine o'clock, the reading for the day was given at the school, and again at the church in the evening. Some very helpful additions were made to some parts of the readings by those who had them in charge. At the close of the one on 'The Work in Australasia,' written by Pastor Fulton, the spirited song which he quoted in it was sung by the school. Then Pastor Hoopes asked those to rise to their feet who were willing to go anywhere in answer to God's call. With thoughtful faces, one after another arose, until a large company stood, pledged to do any work which God might put into their hands, to go anywhere he might send them.

"Another feature which developed during the meetings, and one which brought wonderful help, was the offering of sentence prayers. Large numbers took part in these services, the petitions being simple and direct, and breathing a sincerity and earnestness that was inspiring to hear. No one could be in the room at these times without feeling that angels were hovering near."