The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-25
WEEK OF UNITED PRAYER.
WILL BE HELD ALL OVER THE
WORLD.
To Begin on the 7th Of January
Subjects Proposed by the
Evangelical Alliances.

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The evangelical alliances of the world
have issued an appeal for the week of
united and universal prayer, which is
to commence January 7th and continue
till the 14th. The address is as follows:
Christian Brethren: Again we have
the privilege of uniting with believers
In all lands in special union of prayer
and confession with thanksgiving.
Beyond question the need is great.
On the one hand, civilization which
gathers to itself increasing luxuries,
and prides itself on it's ever enlarging
dominion, is averse to repentance and
prayer And on the other hand many
who suffer and are wronged, are ready
to conclude that God neither sees nor
hears nor cares.
Even the church is tempted from the
true simplicity and strength of faith.
The very advance of the kingdom may
appear to some to call for Christian ac-
tivity, rather than for lowly supplica-
ton.
Meanwhile, Gods promises as the
hearer and answerer of prayer. and
His requirement of contrite confession,
are unchanged. God is constantly prov
ing that true prayer brings blessing
not otherwise to be obtained. Let us,
then, join with our brethren in humble
confession and earnest, grateful petit
ton. >
The invitation of the other evangeli-
cal alliances of the world closes with
these exhortations:
= Our appeal is to the strong and to
the waak All oap rrov rTbara &c errea +
need, great sinfulness. The field is
worldwide. Let US continue in prayer,
with thanksgiving Then will our
prayers go up to heaven, and will re-
turn to a thirsty church and world III
showers of blessings"
The topics suggested for the week of
prayer by the Evangelical Alliance for
the United States, in union with all
other evangelical alliances, are:
Sunday, January 7th = Sermon:
Christ and the Church" (And He is
the head of the body, the church, who is
the beginning, the firstborn from the
dead, that in all things He might have
the e-eminence.-Col. l., 49,
Monday, January Sth-Prayerful Con-
fession: That we have not sufficiently
studied and applied Gods holy word;
have not fully awaited ourselves of
peace and power through the Spirit
have not enough loved the church
which is Christs body; have not faith
fully sought the saving of those about
us, and the making known of Christ
throughout the world; have not con-
sistently lived the religion we profess;
so that Christ has been wounded in the
house of His friends Of we confess
Ia c fa hf All inc 70 for
give us our sins, and to cleanse us from
all unrighteousness And all things
whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, be-
lieving, We shall receive.)
Tuesday, January 9th-The Church
Universal (prayer): That the church
universal may ever be Loyalty recog-
nized by us as of divine, supernatural
ordainment; as constituted in the atom
Ing Christ, and composed of those who
are His through regenerating grace; as
designed and destined to share the Sa-
vior's glory of message and service;
and that as members of the church uni
wersal, we may ever rejoice in our great
Head to do His WILL. devoting ourselves
to the spread of His kingdom, and pur-
flying ourselves even as He is pure.
because it is contained in scripture.
stone elect, precious; and he that be-
lieveth on Him shall not be put to
shame. And upon this rock I
will build My church, and the gates of
hades shall not prevail against IT'D
Wednesday, January 10th-Nations
and Their Rulers (prayer): That our
nation which God has so favored, and
on which He lays so great responsible
U t11r civ oil
Righteousness; that within our borders,
as everywhere race hatreds may cease,
the causes of class enmities be removed,
political corruption be stayed. the
Lords Day be reverenced. intemper-
ance be overcome. and civic devotion
be shown by every citizen; that wher-
ever our national authority extends JUS
tice may be upheld and worthy self
government be secured; and that all
nations and rulers may seek the am
icable settlement of International diff
culties, and earnestly desire the true
prosperity of all. q am not worthy of
the least of all the mercies, and of all
the truth, which Thou hast showed
unto Thy servant; for with my staff I
passed over this Jordan, and now 1 am
become two companies. And
shall much be required.)
Thursday, January 11th-Families
and Schools (prayer): That the sacred
ness and vital Importance of the family
may be universally recognized; that
marriage as of one man to one woman,
may be everywhere honored; that the
pure and loving home life may include
not only parents and children but also
servants; that family worship may be
observed; and that children may be
brought up in the nurture ard admoni-
ton of the Lord. That all education
may count wisdom as more than knowl-
edge, and character as higher than
learning; that culture may include gra-
cious manners, gentleness of spirit, and
nobility of conduct: that truth may be
fearlessly, conscientiously sought and
that. for the sake of such results, our
common school system may be main
tanned and bettered, and all our higher