supplication

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Supplication to man may diffuse itself through many topics of persuasion; but supplication to God can only cry for mercy.

From Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2 by Wilson, John

Remember that many a Rebel's Son hath had his Life spared at the Supplication of his Father; nay, the Wrath of Heaven itself is often averted by Prayer.

From The Lovers Assistant, or, New Art of Love by Fielding, Henry

Here followeth the LITANY, or General Supplication, to be sung or said after Morning Prayer upon Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and at other times when it shall be commanded by the Ordinary.

From Ritual Conformity Interpretations of the Rubrics of the Prayer-Book by Unknown

My Daily Prayer A Short Supplication for Every Day in the Year. 32mo, leather, net 35c; cloth, net 25c.

From The Whole Armour of God by Jowett, John Henry

Here followeth the Litany, or General Supplication, to be sung or said after Morning Prayer, upon Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and at other times when it shall be commanded by the Ordinary.

From The Book of Common Prayer and The Scottish Liturgy by Episcopal Church in Scotland