Luck Chain Letter. Ancient Prayer type. "Bishop Lawrence" variation. With fulfillment notes. England, 1906.

The Endless Prayer Chain
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At Jerusalem during the
Holly Feast it was said,
"He who will write this
prayer shall be delivered
from every calamity"
This prayer was sent by
Bishop Lawrence recomend-
ing it to be written &
sent to nine other persons.
He who will write this
prayer nine days com-
mencing on the day it

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is received, & sending one
on each day will on &
after the ninth day experience
much joy.

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Please do not break
the chain.

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"O Lord Jesus Christ, we
implore Thee, O Eternal
God to have mercy on us
& all mankind. Keep us
from sin by Thy Precious
Blood, & take us to be with
Thee Eternally."
Amen

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This was sent me on
Christmas Eve of 1906.
K. Horncastle

Received good results of good news,
giving me great joy, on
New Year's Day 1907. Virj [?]
From Answer to prayer. two people
(over)
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Husband & Wife. went - to - the
Holy Communion together,
on Xmas Day of 1906. for
the 1st time. living (newly
married). in Liverpool.
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Written in a Thankful spirit -
11 January 1907. by Kate Horncastle

Handwritten letter on double folded 6 1/8" by 7 3/4" paper. Came in unmailed envelope marked "To be reserved. Answer to Prayer." Fulfillment notes written in a different hand from chain letter, and at right angles on unused quarters. Purchased on eBay. Entered by DWV, 3/27/2013.

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