CHAIN OF PRAYER
DOMINION-WIDE MOVEMENT A “ sixth column ” movement following on the lines of that originated by Lord Halifax, was begun in Auckland, and is spreading throughout the Dominion. It has ns its basis a 24ihour relay of prayer for peace, guidance and protection. Dr. Herbert SutciTne is the convener of the movement, and Dunedin is one of the 10 districts which have associated themselves with it. People have offered to pray for half-hourly periods so that with ample numbers the chain of prayer will be never-ending. In one group alone there are over 10,800 citizens, including 3,500 in Auckland. On September 16, Dr Sutcliffe will deliver a lecture on the subject in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall. The movement is nonsectarian and non-political.
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Evening Star, Issue 23679, 12 September 1940, Page 4
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126CHAIN OF PRAYER Evening Star, Issue 23679, 12 September 1940, Page 4
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