Pray Collection (page 56)

Asia, China, Shanghai. One wall view of golden figures inside Thousand Arhat Hall at Longhua Temple

Asia, China, Yunnan Province, Zhongdian Co. Songzanlin Monastery, large house prayer wheel

West Africa, Africa, Togo, Tamberma Region. Batammariba fetish objects against traditional Takienta mud dwelling

Wat at sunset

Mauritius, Baie du Cap. Roadside Hindu place of worship at the oceans edge

Crown prince and regent of Japan, 593-622. At age two, attaining enlightenment
SHOTOKU TAISHI (574-622). Crown prince and regent of Japan, 593-622. At age two, attaining enlightenment. Hollow wood figure with lacquer, polychrome and gilt. Japanese, Kamakura period, 1185-1334

Blitz in London -- religious service with AFS, WW2
A priest conducts a prayer service at a London Fire Brigade sub-station attended by the men and women of the AFS serving there and for their colleagues working further afield

EL ESCORIAL: MONKS. Monks at prayer. Line engraving from Descripcion del real monasterio, by Andr

Moslems at prayer, Algiers, Algeria
Moslems at prayer (the Great Prayer, Second Phase) in the open air in Algiers, Algeria. Date: early 20th century

The Old Curiosity Shop, Quilp and the ladies
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841

Two Moslems at prayer, Egypt
Two Moslems at prayer in the open air in Egypt. They have removed their shoes, and are standing or kneeling on an animal skin. Date: early 20th century

India - The Prayer
Two Indian Muslim men at prayer Date: circa 1907

Illustration with music, Grace Before Meals, showing three little girls saying a prayer. first published 1881

India - Indian Guru and young devotees
Vuja - an Indian Guru pictured with his young devotees Date: circa 1910s

Knight at Church
MEDIEVAL CHURCHGOERS A French lord and his lady, with their retainers, pray before sallying forth to do battle Date: circa 12th century

SPAIN: ANNUNCIATION, c1500. The Annunciation with the Duke of Alba. Oil on canvas, Spanish, 1470-1500

PBIB2A-00022
Group of angels. Hand-colored engraving of a detail of a fresco by Benozzo Gozzoli, Medici-Riccardi Palace, Florence

Frontier father getting lunch from his daughter
Daughter bringing lunch pail to her father, who is clearing land. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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George Washington leading his soldiers in prayer in camp during the French and Indian War. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Minutemen assembling on Cambridge Common the night before the Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Minuteman leaving for battle, 1775
With his familys blessings, a minuteman joins the colonial revolt, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Asia, China, Tibet, Lhasa. Prayer flames, Jokhong Temple

Bhutan, Gangtey village, Rainbow over two monks with praying flags in the Phobjikha Valley (MR)

Asia, Myanmar, Burma
Asia, Burma (Myanmar) Mandalay, Sagaing Hill: Monk in the courtyard of the Soon U Ponya Shin Pagoda

Nursery, rhyme, The Queen of Hearts, Caldecott, 8 of 8
and vowed he d steal no more

Sarajevo - Three Young Turks praying

Balkans - Mostar - Turkish man at ritual prayer

Belgian soldiers sleep in a church while women and civilians pray for their countrs liberation

Praying at a Menhir
Though priests deplore such superstitions, many peasants retain allegiance to old gods - women pray before the druidic stones at Montchauvet in the bocage of Normandie

Lady Queen Anne
Queen Anne, Queen Anne, she sits in the sun, as fair as a lily, as white as a swan; I send you three letters, so pray you read one

Moslems at Prayer
A group of Moslem men turn towards Mecca and pray, in various attitudes

Pray remember us poor Children

Boer War Communion
Holy Communion on the veldt British soldiers pray that God is on their side

Conquistadores Pray
The Conquistadores, returning to Tenochtitlan, confess their sins before a wayside cross which they had erected themselves on their first march to Mexico

Monkey Pagoda / 1780
Inside the celebrated Pagod of the Monkeys in Japan, several devotees pray while others make offerings

Delaware Lands / 1610
Lord De La Warre (Delaware) lands in Virginia

Child / Mother / Praying
A mother teaches her child to pray

Here come three dukes, words and music
Here come three Dukes a-riding, with a rancy tancy tee. And pray what is your will, Sirs? With a rancy tancy tee

Worshippers praying at Kyaiktiyo Pagoda (Golden Rock Pagoda), Mon State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Praying, life along the Nile, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Rock sculpture of the 31m sleeping Buddha statue of Sakyamuni entering Nirvana, Dazu Rock Carvings, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chongqing Municipality, Fujian Province, China, Asia

Site of the 26 Christian Martyrs, Nagasaki, Kyushu Region, Japan, Asia

Man reading at Besakih Temple (Mother Temple), Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Temple at Phrom Thep cape, Phuket, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Head of a Woman in Profile
Oil on Canvas 41.9 x 27.9 British (English) School

Buddhist monk at the Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa (Polonnaruva), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Monk standing in front of the great seated figure of the Buddha, Mihintale, Sri Lanka, Asia

Three young monks praying at a rock-cut image of the Buddha in the Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa (Polonnaruva), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

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"Pray: A Universal Language Connecting Hearts and Souls" In the sacred realm of Sacrament Sunday, William Teulon Blandford Fletcher leads us on a spiritual journey through his divine melodies. Just as Piero della Francesca's brushstrokes capture the essence of devotion in his masterpieces, we find solace in our prayers. At Lourdes - The Grotto, believers seek healing and miracles, their fervent prayers echoing through the hallowed space. As dusk settles, The Evening Prayer becomes a tranquil sanctuary where souls find peace amidst life's chaos. Through the vibrant stained glass windows of Sainte Chapelle in Paris, France, rays of light illuminate our path towards divinity. Like Jesus teaching us to pray with humility and sincerity, we discover that prayer is not confined by time or place. Richard I of England, known as Richard the Lionhearted, found strength in prayer during tumultuous times. Similarly, Plymouth colonists gathered in church during the 1620s to seek guidance from above as they embarked on an uncertain future. The Five ALLs - John Kay reminds us that prayer encompasses all aspects of life – Adoration, Appeal for forgiveness and mercy; Asking for blessings; Acknowledging God's presence; Affirming faith, and is a powerful tool connecting humanity with spirituality. In Egypt's ancient land, old Egyptian men at prayer demonstrate how traditions transcend generations. Meanwhile Amma Dablam (west face) framed by colorful prayer flags stands tall against Nepal's majestic backdrop – a symbol of hope fluttering with every whispered plea. Even worshipping deities like the God of Smallpox in India reveals mankind's unwavering belief that prayers can conquer even the most formidable challenges. Regardless of culture or creed, "pray" unites hearts across continents and eras – it transcends language barriers while fostering compassion and understanding among diverse communities worldwide. Let us embrace the power of prayer and find solace in its universal language.