The effect of intercessory prayer was neutral. It showed no sign of any benefit.

It might have made them uncertain, wondering, Am I so sick they had to call in their prayer team?

We're always looking for opportunities to improve the outcomes in our patients.

I ask not a life for the dear ones, All radiant, as others have done, But that life may have just enough shadow To temper the glare of the sun; I would pray God to guard them from evil, But my prayer would bound back to myself: Ah! a seraph may pray for a sinner, But a sinner must pray for himself.

Groanings which cannot be uttered are often prayers which cannot be refused.

God bless us, every one!