| The Life of Dr. J.R. Miller |
Chapter 6 |
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All parts of a service conducted by Dr. Miler were made helpful and inspiring. His prayers especially were strengthening and uplifting. They took one into the presence of God, whom he seemed to see as he was speaking. In 1904 a famous minister who preached for him wrote, after returning home:
“In the morning I found it very hard work to ask God’s blessing on such a sermon as seemed to be inevitable. I would gladly have remained at home, but this was childish. Your prayer broke my heart, and I had a few minutes of humble confession and supplication as they were singing, which were refreshing to my soul. I would travel the distance between my home and your church to hear you pray.”
It was a delight to Dr. Miller’s people to know that this prince in prayer was interceding for them. They understood that he had his special prayer list, on which were the names of all who sought prayers for any reason, as well as those who, Dr. Miller felt, should be remembered. In addition to this, he had his regular list, on which the names of every member of the church and congregation appeared. The year was begun with a month of prayer for these. The fact was announced by a note like this, put in the hands of all members in December:
“January is to be our month of prayer. Every member of the church and all others who desire to be included will be remembered personally, by name, on a particular day. All whose names begin with A will be remembered January 1; all beginning with B will be remembered January 2, all beginning with C January 3, and so on.
“As your name begins with A, you will be remembered next Monday. This notice is sent to you that you may write to Dr. Miller before your day, mentioning any special requests for prayer you may have, either for yourself or for any of your friends. These letters will all be confidential.”
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