each section of prayer begins with a hymn. Most are taken from other sources and are annoyingly poor.
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Matthew 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
So praying = believing. It depends on your belief, not somebody else's.