"In this modern day we are, more and more, turning from GOD-APPOINTED means of intercessory prayer and adopting, instead, merely natural agencies for carrying on His work. Intercessory prayer has been shelved. For some reason it is out of date. Our methods, we say, are better, our plans more successful, and so we adopt natural means to bring to pass
the supernatural.
My brethren, it can never be done. We may appear successful; the crowds may come, the altar may be full night after night. Reported results may be broadcasted everywhere. Whole cities may be stirred and mightily moved! And yet when it is all over and two or three years have passed, how little will be found to be genuine! And why? Simply because we have been satisfied with a superficial, spectacular work, brought to pass by natural means. Consequently the truly supernatural has been largely lacking. Oh let us get back to intercessory prayer, the highest form of Christian service, and give God no rest until we have a spiritual outcome."
Oswald J. Sanders
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