pride goeth before a fall. The collective interests which we represent and which we are called to champion as the Church of Christ, demand of us constant exercise in prayer. The method of progress in the Kingdom of God is by a growing life, and for the creation and sustaining of that life in all its activity prayer is absolutely essential. It is our vital breath. “Laborare est orare,” says the ancient adage. But “to labour” is not “to pray”—not of necessity. For much work may be done, and done nobly