It was noted that the 1857 revival in the US that spread even beyond America was ushered in through a Wall Street businessman, Jeremiah Lanphier. Those in the summit were praying for this same type of revival. It is a free email publication. Next year s event has been scheduled for March 2002. By Os Hillman Repentance for the sins of the marketplace One of the more moving times of our time together was when I had the privilege to lead those who were in for-profit businesses in a corporate time of repentance for the sins of the marketplace.
Several individuals read the corporate sin with corresponding scripture verses.
Each person led in the prayer of repentance. These sins were symbolically placed in a silver bowl. I was led to read Daniel chapter 9 and 10, which speaks of a Daniel, a government leader who took responsibility for the sins of the nation in order for Israel to be released from 70 years of captivity. In chapter 10, Daniel speaks of the prince of Persia, which hindered him from receiving the word. The serendipity moment was more than coincidental to us since I had selected the text the day before.