These days, we have vast amounts of books, resources, and tapes on the subject of prayer,

like in no other point in Christian history.

Yet, what it seems to me is that our generation prays less than any generation in Christian history.

We have resources that tells us why to pray, how to pray, where to pray, which way to pray.

And yes, who prays best?

We have unbelievable volumes of information on prayer, except the evidence of prayer.

Someone in a humorous way tried to summarize this kind of tragic situation in our culture, among our churches,

and among the believers of today. And he put it in a poem, and I'm going to read it to you very

quickly. Listen very carefully. It's magnificent peace. The proper way for men to pray,' said Deacon Lowell Keyes,

"'the only proper attitude is down upon your knees.'

"'Nay, I should say, the way to pray,' said Reverend Dr. Wise,

"'is standing straight with outstretched arms, with wrapped and upturned eyes.

But no, no, no, said Elder Snow.

Such position is too proud.

A man should pray with eyes fast enclosed and head contritely bowed.

It seemed to me his hands should be australi clasped in front with both thumbs pointing

to the ground, said the Reverend Dr. Blunt.

Last night, I fell in Hotchikins well.

Head first, said Settlel Brown, with both heels are sticking up in, and my head is pointing

down.

And I done praying right then and there.

Best prayer I've ever prayed.

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