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[1] [2] The Salvation Army adopted the hymn as its favoured processional. [3] The piece became Sullivan's most popular hymn. [ 1 ] The hymn's theme is taken from references in the New Testament to the Christian being a soldier for Christ , for example II Timothy 2:3 ( KJV ): "Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ."
In the King James Version its opening words are "Blessed be the L ORD my strength which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight". In Latin, it is known as "Benedictus Dominus". [2] In the slightly different numbering system used in the Greek Septuagint version of the Bible, and the Latin Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 143.
Within the context of dominion theology, prayer warriors see themselves as engaged in spiritual warfare against satanic forces. [1] Prayer warriors may pray for individuals, or for entire states or regions. One recent development has been prayer undertaken by groups of people flying over the areas for which they wish to undertake intercession. [2]
The War Prayer", a short story or prose poem by Mark Twain, is a scathing indictment of war, and particularly of blind patriotic and religious fervor as motivations for war. The structure of the work is simple: an unnamed country goes to war, and patriotic citizens attend a church service for soldiers who have been called up.
The Song of Hannah is a poem interpreting the prose text of the Books of Samuel. According to the surrounding narrative, the poem (1 Samuel 2:1–10) was a prayer delivered by Hannah, to give thanks to God for the birth of her son, Samuel. It is similar to Psalm 113 [1] and the Magnificat. [2]
[1] [2] [3] They believe Christians should be paying attention to Jesus's words and example by promoting biblical values such as social justice issues. [4] These issues include the fight against poverty, the defense of peace, building strong families, respecting human rights and welcoming foreigners. In 2019, it opened a chapter in the UK. [5] [6]
Morley was a member of the St Hilda Community, [23] contributing liturgy eventually published in All Desires Known. The St Hilda Community was a group of women and men who met for worship each Sunday, from February 1987 until at least 1991, first at St Benet's, the chapel of Queen Mary College (now QMUL), and later at Bow Road Methodist Church.
The 1662 Book of Common Prayer [note 1] is an authorised liturgical book of the Church of England and other Anglican bodies around the world. In continuous print and regular use for over 360 years, the 1662 prayer book is the basis for numerous other editions of the Book of Common Prayer and other liturgical texts.