let us pray
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a formal phrase used to begin a prayer, especially in a church service
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Examples (10)
- ‘Let us pray.’ The congregation bowed their heads.
- The priest raised his hands and said, ‘Let us pray.’
- Before the meal, the elder announced, ‘Let us pray for these blessings.’
- At the solemn moment, the minister softly intoned, ‘Let us pray.’
- The service concluded with the familiar words, ‘And now, let us pray.’
- The congregation stood as the pastor began, ‘Let us pray together.’
- The chaplain signaled the start of reflection with a gentle, ‘Let us pray.’
- With heads bowed in reverence, the leader simply stated, ‘Let us pray.’
- ‘Let us pray for peace,’ the bishop urged, his voice resonating through the cathedral.
- After the reading, the silence was broken by the solemn instruction, ‘Let us pray.’