The potency of prayer hath
subdued the strength of fire;
it hath bridled the rage of lions,
hushed anarchy to rest,
extinguished wars,
appeased the elements,
expelled demons,
burst the chains of death,
expanded the gates of heaven,
assuaged diseases,
repelled frauds,
rescued cities from destruction,
stayed the sun in its course,
and arrested the progress of the thunderbolt.”
St. John Chrysostom