A REMARKABLE PRAYER.
Dr. Talbot, vicar of Leeds addressed a meeting of tho unemployed on January 8 th. Prior to his remarks the chairman, Mr. 3. Brotherton, aaid it would be appropriate to Bing a hymn, after which he delivered the following prayer, which, he said, he had drawn up for the occasion :—": — " Our fathers which are oa earth, hated by your enemies, your end may soon come ; your will in Leeds be not done ; give us this day some work; forgive us our persistence, as we shall never forgive you ; leave us not in this temptation and deliver us from this enforced idleness, for yours is the power from now till November — then we shall arrive." This novel petition was received with applause and laughter.
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Evening Post, Volume XLVII, Issue 88, 14 April 1894, Page 1 (Supplement)
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126A REMARKABLE PRAYER. Evening Post, Volume XLVII, Issue 88, 14 April 1894, Page 1 (Supplement)
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