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/prɛr mˈitɪŋ/ Listen

noun

Prayer n.

The act of praying, or of asking a favor; earnest request or entreaty; hence, a petition or memorial addressed to a court or a legislative body. "Their meek preyere."

The act of addressing supplication to a divinity, especially to the true God; the offering of adoration, confession, supplication, and thanksgiving to the Supreme Being; as, public prayer; secret prayer. "As he is famed for mildness, peace, and prayer."

The form of words used in praying; a formula of supplication; an expressed petition; especially, a supplication addressed to God; as, a written or extemporaneous prayer; to repeat one's prayers. "He made those excellent prayers which were published immediately after his death."

Prayer book, a book containing devotional prayers.

Prayer meeting, a meeting or gathering for prayer to God.

Synonyms: Petition; orison; supplication; entreaty; suit.

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Etymology of 'Prayer meeting'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Prayer meeting" Quotes from Famous Books

... "They're having prayer meeting now," said Mr. Hardy, as they came upon the flats. "I've learned they have sermons twice a week—their ministers came along with them—prayers every day, and the singing of songs many times. They often alternate ...

— The Rulers of the Lakes - A Story of George and Champlain • Joseph A. Altsheler

... be inveigled into the religious fold. The very names of Epworth League, and prayer meeting made her ...

— Calvary Alley • Alice Hegan Rice

... At the weekly prayer meeting held this evening in the foreign church, the medical officer gave a very pathetic account of his interview with him this morning, in which he had feelingly requested the prayers of the church. It ...

— The Hawaiian Archipelago • Isabella L. Bird

... he. I replied: "If we listen to them we shall be here until Christmas comes again." "What do you mean?" asked George. "I mean that now, today, is the time to make a start." So, late in the afternoon, during the servants' prayer meeting, of which I have heretofore spoken, we thought would be a good time to get away, as no one would be likely to see us. We talked with John Smith, another servant, and told him all about our plan, asking him not to say a word about our being ...

— Thirty Years a Slave • Louis Hughes

... twenty the great change came. He attended a prayer meeting, and there his eyes became opened, and he saw there was no hope for him but in Christ. He read the Bible anew, and from that time commenced leading ...

— Beneath the Banner • F. J. Cross

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