tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20166943.post116614300123801341..comments2024-03-28T13:18:36.860-05:00Comments on Ministry and Music - Seeking the Old Paths: Customs of public prayerR. L. Vaughnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10992710377193518029noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20166943.post-1166412652266599482006-12-17T21:30:00.000-06:002006-12-17T21:30:00.000-06:00Re that last post, Peter thought praying while sin...Re that last post, Peter thought praying while sinking into a storm tossed lake was a pretty good position in which to pray!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for that second clarification. I didn't think I'd ever heard of Primitive Baptists praying written prayers or quoting the Lord's/model prayer.<BR/><BR/>I think I've seen most of what I mentioned, but some not in a Baptist church. I have heard parts of the model prayer (such as starting out with "Our Father which art in Heaven") incorporated into the extemporaneous prayers of Baptist folk. I think the only "read" prayers I'm acquainted with have been at community type events (such as a graduation) which might conclude with someone reading a benediction. I don't know of any Baptists who limit their public prayers to being led by an "official" (e.g., ordained minister or deacon). I am familiar with situations where a lot of ministers are present and where the tendency was to call on them to lead prayer.R. L. Vaughnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992710377193518029noreply@blogger.com