PEACE AND PRAYER.

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 192, 16 August 1939, Page 18

PEACE AND PRAYER.

In his comment on peace and prayer which appeared in the "Star" last night W. Brady says: '"Considering that two millions have been praying for nearly three years with absolutely no result,' one's conclusion is that its establishment wa« not based an the mind of God." What a sweeping statement. In reply, I know that many people have found that even the experiment of praying has justified itself in experince. The fact that war has not come is because many people have been and are still praying for peace. "Before they call I will answer" is the promise that enables us "in quietness and confidence to find our strength" when doing so. As an antidote to an oblique vision of this important subject let us heed the poet's advice. Be not afraid to pray: to pray is right: Pray (if thou canst) with hope; but ever pray. Though hope he weak or sick with long delay. Pray in the darkness if there be no light. Whate'er is good to wish ask that of heaven, Though it be what thou canst not hope to see. Pray to be perfect though material leaven Forbid the spirit so on earth to be : But if for any wish thou dar'st not pray : Then pray to God to cast that wish away. J. LAKING. Onehunga.