General Conference Bulletin, vol. 4

THE WEEK OF PRAYER

It was a memorable day in the experience of Christ’s disciples, when, after listening to a thrilling prayer from the lips of the Son of Man, they came to him with the request, “Lord, teach us how to pray.” No more, as in the days of His flesh, do the inspiring petitions of the Master fall like sweet music upon listening human ears. But now, as then, the blessed truth of Christ’s intercession for men, constrains hungering hearts everywhere to seek entrance to the banqueting house of His love through the open gateway of prayer. GCB July 1, 1901, page 560.9

In 1888 occurred our first general week of prayer services. Since then these yearly exercises have been a source of new life and hope to thousands of our people. These special services of prayer for 1901 are appointed to be held December 21 to 28 inclusive. The readings will appear in the next number of the GENERAL CONFERENCE BULLETIN. May all in whose hearts God has inspired love for present truth, most earnestly plead, “Lord, teach us how to pray.” GCB July 1, 1901, page 560.10