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The prayer before the sermon, with petitions for various specified classes of persons.
The prayer for the souls of benefactors, said before the sermon.
a. & n. from Pray, v.
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n.
An annual parish festival formerly held in commemoration of the dedication of a church. Originally, prayers were said on the evening preceding, and hymns were sung during the night, in the church; subsequently, these vigils were discontinued, and the day itself, often with succeeding days, was occupied in rural pastimes and exercises, attended by eating and drinking, often to excess.
a.
Not to be influenced or moved by prayers; obdurate.
v. t.
To revoke or annul by prayer, as something previously prayed for.
imp. & p. p.
of Pray
v. t.
To effect or accomplish by praying; as, to pray a soul out of purgatory.
n.
One who prays; a supplicant.
a.
Not using prayer; habitually neglecting prayer to God; without prayer.
v. i.
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.
v. i.
To make request with earnestness or zeal, as for something desired; to make entreaty or supplication; to offer prayer to a deity or divine being as a religious act; specifically, to address the Supreme Being with adoration, confession, supplication, and thanksgiving.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Pray
a.
Uttered or modulated by the voice; oral; as, vocal melody; vocal prayer.
v. i.
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.
a.
Given to prayer; praying much or often; devotional.
v. i.
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.
n.
An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer.
v. i.
Hence, devotional watching; waking for prayer, or other religious exercises.
a.
Not prayed for.
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