The marvelous work of grace among the Indians under Brainerd had its origin in the days and nights that Brainerd spent before God in prayer for an enduement of power from on high for his work. A most remarkable and widespread display of God's reviving power was that which broke out at Rochester, New York, under the labors of Charles Finney. It not only spread through New England but to Great Britain as well. Mr. Finney attributed the power of this work to the spirit of prayer that prevailed. The great revival of 1859 in the United States began in prayer and was carried on by prayer more than anything else.
Revival begins in prayer and prayer is increased in revival.
It is a blessed cycle. But revival prayers are not the programmed type. In some churches you could visit the midweek prayer service at a given time and hear the same prayer week after week. We would not so dishonor any earthly acquaintance or friend.