The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-31
WEEK. OF PRAYER.
List OF Topics Tint VIII re Undo,
Discussions.

List Of Topics That VIII Rc Under
| Discussions.
| Following is n list OF the topics to be
discussed duEing the week Of prayer.
| January I'd and 10th inclusive:
Sub topicsfare given only nv ,vay If
| suggestion. 1t is expected the each
[ leader Will make selections.
SERMONS.
Sunday, January 3d-"The Lord Is;
good unto them that wait for Him to
the soul that seeketh Him.''-Lam. 3:25.
HUMILIATION AND THANKsGTv
ING.
Monday, January 4th-Confession
" personal. social gnd national SINS
Psalm 25:l-1S: Joel 2:l2-l4. rhauIsyiy
ing; For the blessings of the year
Psalm 1o':1-9: Psalm 145:l-9: Eph 1877.
THE CHURCH UNIVERSAL.
Tuesday. January 5th-Praisc: For
the reality of Christian unity and for
IT'S increasing recognition. l Cor 12:l2-27.
prayer: For the Holy Spirit; for a
pure gospel: for the fellowship of be-
levers; the fulfillment of the church's
mission.-Acts Ellis; John 1877; Matt
13:31-33
NATIONS AND THEIR RULERS.
Wednesday. January 6th-Praise: For
the general prevalence of peace; for the
happy issue OF the Venezuelan dispute F.:
Tor the progress of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
5:s. Prayer: For all i'm authority: for
courts OF Justice and legislatures. that
righteousness may prevail in them; for
the complete triumph of the principle OF
arbitration; for temperance and all
other needed reforms: for the brother
hood of men, that all sectionaism class
prejudice and race antipathies may
cease.-Rom. 1917; Prov 23:29-35: Isa
"a: Acts 1926; Psalm 1873.
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
the progress of the year; for the assllr-
ance that the will of God will yet be
done in earth as II is In hcaven-Rev
1l:16. Prayer: For n revival of the mis-
sionary spirit; for the inspiration of the
Holy Spirit in the interdenominational
| meetings for ensuing week in the inter-
est of Foreign Missions: for the relief
| OF missionary treasures; for missiona-
ries. especially those exposed to pecu-
| liar perils; for Armenians. Stundists
ana all who are prosecuted for Christ's
| sake: for the conversion of the world
Matt. 2S:lS-20; Matt 5:l0-12; lisa. 35
HOME MISSIONS.
| Friday, January Sth-Praise: For in
creasing apprehension of the social mis-
sion of the church: for the growth of
municipal reform.-lsa. 65:i7-25. Prayer:
tor missionary societies burdeHed with
debt: for home and city missionaries
| for increased cooperation; for neglect
| ~ PpBtitAiouS Dttll CITY ana GuEal, ana
Tor divine urgency that shall mpel to
effort in their behalf.--Lulte "A: 40 A;
| Luke 10:l-2; Luke l4:23
FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS.
Saturday. January 9th-praise: For
| families united in Christ and for the in
| creasing number of Christian youth
Prayer: For parents, children and SER
| wants; Tor Il more general observance of
family worship; for all schools. colleges
seminaries and universities; for SUNDAY
schools and for religious societies for
Young men and wOmen.-Col. 3:ll-25;
| Duet. IL 1921: Joel 2:2S-29
SERMONS.
sunday, January 10th-"An power is
given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Go ye, therefore. and teach all nations.
baptiZing them in the name of the
Father. and of the Son. ana of the Holy
thost; Teaching them To observe all
Things whatsoever | have commanded
you; ana, 10. l am with you always.
even unto the end of the world. Matt.
2S:1S-20.