QUESTION: The basic elements of prayer in Christian Science seem pretty simple: God is the only power there is, and we can never be separated from His love. Why then do some people pray for long periods of time, and even all night long? A1 At times, it would seem that the object of prayer is to find relief from certain symptoms.
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