he Father, and to the Son; and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the
beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen." Then
a word of thanksgiving for sleep and rest, one or both of the Collects
for Morning Prayer, a little prayer for others, and special needs of
the day, and the Lord's Prayer to end with, and to sum up the whole
act. Such is the barest outline, but it is something that everyone
could do, and could do every day. Why not? And why not forthwith?

If we are to know God, we must pray. If we are to become our true
selves, we must pray. If we are to walk bravely and honestly through
this life, we must pray. If we are to be useful to others, we must
pray. And what is prayer? It is getting into touch with God, and
getting into touch every day.

[1] In further token that it is so we find, apart from Christian
Revelation and experience, an instinct to prayer practically universal
among men. This natural capacity to pray is one of the greatest
attributes of human nature. Man has ever felt the desire to confer
with the unseen.

[2] Prayer, therefore, if it is to follow the teaching and example of
Christ must rise above the thought of making a bargain with God. (E.g.
"If this petition is granted then I will do this or that"). Christian
petitions are offered in absolute trust, "Nevertheless not as I will
but as Thou wilt."

[3] God knows what is best for us and wills the best for us. We do not
pray "Thy will be changed," but "Thy will be done." Our Lord Christ,
Who had perfect knowledge of God, used prayer as one of the greatest
forces to accomplish God's purpose. If we withhold prayer we leave
unused a force God Himself calls for in carrying out His purposes among
men.

VI.

THE HOLY COMMUNION

The Rt. Rev. A. J. Doull, D.D., Bishop of Kootenay.

This volume of theology is written for laymen of the Anglican Church,
and it is to them that I address myself primarily in this chapter.
There can be no question in our minds regarding the importance of this
subject which we are now about to consider; nor yet of the necessity of
arriving at a clear understanding concerning the truth. We are about
to tread holy ground, therefore a reverent spirit is needful above all
things else. We are about to investigate, albeit in the briefest
manner, the nature and character of that Sacrament which our dying
Saviour left as the bond of comradeship between His followers and
Himself, a