We see just how important prayer was to the revival in the special rooms its leaders set apart for certain types of prayer. The altar at the center of the sanctuary on the ground floor shows us that the mission considered prayer necessary in matters related to salvation, sanctification, and baptism in the Spirit. The “upper room” was provided for those who wished to pursue their baptism in the Spirit in what can only be described as “tarrying meetings,” that is, extended sessions of prayer that might last anywhere from several hours to several days. The room set aside for prayer on behalf of
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