In church one Sunday morning, the Scriptural reading inspired me to include in my prayer the truth that God was the intelligence of the congregation; therefore, everyone knew what he or she needed to know. When I finished, the thought came, "You left the stove on!" Slipping out quietly, I drove home and arrived in time to prevent disaster. Then I returned to the church service.
How valuable a congregation
that Love provides for
its specific care.
How blessed the participation!
We help ourselves
embracing the collective in prayer.
* "The prayers in Christian Science churches shall be offered for the congregations collectively and exclusively" (Manual of The Mother Church, Art. VIII, Sect. 5).
