There he pours out his soul in public prayer, and joins in public praise and thanksgiving.

Are there common mistakes you see pastors making with public prayer?

The whole transaction may be couched in very pious tones, involving even public prayer.

He would erect crosses or build small chapels in the countryside and at springs and ordered public prayers to be said there.

Once disfellowshipped, persons may not take the sacrament or enter church temples, nor may they offer public prayers or sermons.