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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1919
Page
6
The Boston Post invites readers to write brief letters about whether prayer yields direct answers. The editor seeks concise, specific experiences on the efficacy of prayer, noting it may be answered in unexpected forms. Send responses to Prayer Editor, Boston Post, August 22, 1919.
The Rev. Herbert Rollins Whitelock, pastor of the Boston Baptist Rebel, discusses prayer as communion with God rather than mere petition. He urges daily and hourly prayer, with definite times for reflection, and says busy people can spare 10 minutes daily to align with God's will.
A sermon argues that morning or evening prayer with children strengthens families and curbs crime. It decries lack of time from parents and assigns responsibility to prayerful homes rather than pastors. Christ's example, it says, shows prayer precedes major actions and the church should return to Bible-based prayer over programs.
Carl Benson of Cambridge recounts his conversion at age thirteen and a subsequent life of faith. He describes hearing a clear directive Fear not only believe and urges readers to seek God within, noting faith must be paired with works.
A letter from Ida M. Burbank of Buxton Me defends prayer, argues belief matters, and cites Jesus' crucifixion to support divine responsiveness. She asserts God sees what humans cannot and that unanswered prayers may be for the best.
The letter urges broad public debate on prayer and religious ideas, arguing free discussion safeguards truth and opposes censorship. It cites war, Old Testament violence, and the notion that prayer may be unreliable, calling for reasoned examination and noting The Post’s liberal stance. Signed Lynn. L A Wentworth.
A reader shares a personal note about prayer answering a sweetheart’s safe return from France and offers condolences to C E S on the loss of her son who died for his country. She invites other girls to write about sweethearts who fulfilled their duty to God and country.
E W Blanchard of Asbury Grove recounts two prayers answered by God. He describes healing his wife after a near deadly illness and resolving a disputed bill for a building project, each answered with clear divine guidance. He urges closeness to God to hear his responses.
A reader testifies that prayers are answered, sharing a revival era story of a family lapsed in faith. He recounts a wife and later husband converting after persistent prayer, noting other family members later found in happiness with God. Bertram F Wentworth, Pastor First Methodist Church Kit tery Me.
A young woman writes to the editor sharing personal trials and faith in prayer. She argues God answers prayers in ways and times not always as hoped, urging readers to trust and believe in God as the sole true friend. Florence B. Wainwright signs.
A reader critiques prayer and dogma, correcting a Portland Maine error and arguing religion rests on fear. Henry Elliott responded, defending natural theology and free will while condemning unscientific dogma and urging study of philosophy and the Stonyhurst series.
A reader letters question the effectiveness of prayer, signing as L. C. K. The writer emphasizes skepticism about prayer’s power and its impact on life events, challenging prevailing beliefs and inviting discussion in the column.
A letter from A I Trottier asserts reliance on prayer and the Bible, asks what makes a Christian and whether nations can be Christian. He cites faith in Christ’s resurrection, quotes Scripture, and questions churchgoing motives and the prevalence of true faith when the Lord returns.
A reader argues that belief in prayer rests on faith rather than evidence and warns against robbing others of a comforting conviction. The writer, signing as Jkeene New Hampshire, also notes that prayer can console, similar to music, regardless of its truth status.
Letter to the editor from John Moran of Portland, Maine argues that prayers being answered is not an established fact and ridicules a minister's claim. He compares it to past disbelief in flight, urging readers to question such assertions.
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