Amanda-jones Quote by Hope Bradford
““Especially did his [Seth Jones] intense belief in the efficacy of the “Prayer of Faith” produce a deep impression—partly due to this unquestioned fact: During a distressing drought (I think near Sackett’s Harbor, N.Y.) an assemblage of farmers in open field expressed in his presence utter hopelessness with regard to rain, saying that a single day more would ruin every crop. “If you would pray for rain with Faith it would come,” he said. “But we have no faith! Will not you exercise it for us?” Whereupon he knelt down upon a stump and prayed mightily for three hours, while (it was related) copious showers fell from the eyes of his hearers. When he descended , the first great drops of a “glorious rain” were dashing down. At eighty-three he presided over a Universalist convention…” ~ Amanda Jones””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life of Seth Jones, Biography, 1905
Faithful prayer can invoke divine intervention, especially in desperate times, leading to miraculous outcomes.
In simple terms: Prayer with faith can bring miracles.
Believe and act with faith.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- drought relief
- community crisis
- personal testimony
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal belief influence outcomes?
- Can faith replace practical action?
Faith alone may not guarantee results without sincere belief.