This is why, many say, the devout prayer of many election officials on election eve is, "Please God, don't let this be a close election."

He had, thanks to his finely trained army, his skillful tactical maneuvering, and the devout prayers of the local priest, become the hero of great renown a century or so past.

In both cases adding a devout prayer to the Merciful Lord (i.e. Merciful Jesus, I Trust in you)

It stands to reason that really devout prayer and concentration should most materially effect both bodily health and financial welfare.

The devout prayers of the king and the princess are heard: the boy arrives to the dimension of Mu and the statue suddenly becomes alive.

It crossed his mind to say very devout prayers out loud before he went to bed.

Gelimer said a devout prayer to Ardneh over the new grave just as soon as he had finished filling it in.

David clutched the stump to his chest with the other hand, then bowed his head over it, in an attitude of devout prayer.

Indulge in some devout prayer, I imagine.

Many claim that miracles result from the devout prayer to this Holy Child.