Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-12-17
week ocPrayer. 1889.

Week 0c Prayer. 1889.
The Eysngelca Al!iaae, az issura
their Invitation ior th, eu.,i,! = ei. ii
United and Upiyers,, Praye;. a. ..r lp
mencement of me year, Jsnuh 6.a,o Is b,
1889. It ia as tollows:
We again iaViie you to begin tue year
with united prayer and supplicalion git!l
thanksgiving 80 come, let us worship ead
bow down; let US knee before the lord our
| Maker"
1t is in harmony with the growing desire
for practical expression Of our unity IN the
Lord Jesus Christ that @e maintain the
great concert in prayer which has been for
go many years observed in oil parts Of th6
world with manifest tokens OF Divine ap
proyal and blessing. One Of these tokens il
the revival of the missionary spirit, together
with the openings for the Gospe' IL many
lands.
Many signs of the times aiso emphasize
the duty of waiting on GOD Thencreaslug
activity OF both truth ana error, coed aud
evil, mark Tho period as critical Sociaig-
tic principles, subversive Of the highest iE
terests of society aud opposed to authority,
prevail to great extent, while the baneful
influence OF RomanisIn. so anagonistiC 10
the PROGRESS of Christian liberty, is powerful
ly felt in many lands. Many thoughtful
students and observer5 are convinced that
solemn era is at hand. And all of us must
feel that while we are more than ever bound
to faithful testimony and diigent service,
we are most mrressiyely admonshed 10
watch and pray.
THE Lord is nigh unto ali Them that cali
upon Hin; to all that cali upon Him IN
truth. He Will luIii the desire OF them that
fear Him.
This s tbe boldness which we have 10
ward Him, thai if We ask any yLhing at
cordiDg to Eis will, He heaTeth us.n
Then follow the signatures of presidents
aud secretaries ut home and abroad
The following subjects are suggested
for general adoption, il order that the
supplications OF the Lords people may
be OF one accord during the week: but the
varying circumstances Of different countries
wheco meetings are held may necessitate
either amplifcati OF alterations in detail.
Sunday, January 6sh-Sermons-"Awake
awake, put on strength" &c, lisa. H.. 81.
II will lift up mine eyes, &c. (Psa.- -czxi.
1,2).
Monday, January 7sh-Thank5giying and
Observation-Disclosures for the goodness
and mercy which have followed US; for an.
swers to prayer; for support in times of
trouble; for the continued spread of the
Gospel; for the spirit Of inquiry among the
Jews, and the increasing intercourse and
sympathy between Christians of many ma
tione. Confession Of much and grievcus sin,
Iukewarmness, ard Journalism restraint of
prayer; indulgence OF vainglory unprofita-
bleness in the service of Christ; conformity
to the world
Tuesday, January Sth-Tne Holy Spirit
in the Church-For the demonstration OF
the Spirit and power; for mis- abundant grace
and effsctusl operation as the Spirit Of Truth,
holiness, comfort and love; that mutitudes
NAV bs convinced of sin and converted to
God; that backsiders may De restored that
believers may walk In neWness Of life; that
divisions among Christians may be healed,
and the spirit of humility increased.
Wednesday, January 9Sh-Families and
Schools-That husbands and wives, parents
and children, masters and servants, may, in
their mutual relations, observe the law of
Christ that family worship may be more
generally observed, and that domestic lie
may be sweetened and hallowed by godli-
ness. For Sunday schools and weekday
schools; for universities and colleges for
all associations which promote the intellec-
tusl, moral, and religious welfare of young
men and young women for the preserva'
ton of young minds from the current scepti-
cism and superstition.
Thursday, January 10th-Home Missions
and Social Reforms-For all who preach
Christ and seek to spread righteousness and
peace for city missionaries, Bible.womeD.
district visitors, and other helpers for spe.
cial efforts to reach and influence specisl
classes of the people; for the counteraction
of the designs of the Papacy for blessing
on sound literature for the progress of ten. .
pernnce and of purity for the suppression
of cruelty. For the better observance Of
the Lords Day. For persons who are af.
ficted-the sick, the blind the deaf, and
dumb.
Friday, January 11th-Missions to Israel,
to MoslemB, and to the Heaihen-That this
great work may be carried en- with faith
and patience For the removal of the veil
from the heart of Israel for special bless
ing on the circulation ct the Holy Scriptures
among all nations; and that pow
erful witnesses of The Messiahship of
Jesus may be raised Up among
the Jews For spiritual awakening
among the Oriental Churches. For Christi
an missionaries 10 the heather; for native
churches and converts, preachers. and
teachers aud for mission colleges, schoclS,
and hospitals. That the WORK to be done
may be wisely distributed among The mis-.
sionary agencies of Protestant Chrstendcm:
also that the ignorance of Islam may be re.
moved end The Word Of the Lord have free
course among the Mosem nations.
Saturday, January 12th-Nations-For
the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon tie
nations; for sll sorts and conditions of men;
for rulers, legislators, judges, and all in au-
thority for soldiers and sailors; for social
order and universal peace; for the extinc-
tinn of The slave trade. the onium trade and