November 20, 1958

Prayer and fasting are of great worth,

In service here below;

They help us to accomplish much,

As through this life we go.

"This kind goeth not out," said He,

The Bright and Morning Star;

"But by prayer and fasting," said He,

Who helps us make life's par.

The more difficult problems here,

According to His Word;

May be solved by prayer and fasting,

Now, therefore, let us gird;

Our souls with these good qualities,

That we might always be;

Strong to do the Master's good will,

Who died for you and me.

Prayer and fasting should have a part,

In every Christian life;

For such shall help the soul to be,

Free from all greed and strife.

And when you come to cross the bar,

You'll find this habit, dear,

An asset in your Christian life,

To meet death without fear.

~J. J. Davis~