M’Cheyne’s personal prayer diary consisted of five lists. The second list offered eight “heads for prayer.” These headings can easily be adapted for modern ministry and would be quite helpful, I’m sure, to many a pastor’s prayer life.

1. For an abundant gift of the Holy Spirit.
2. For the purity and unity of the Church of Christ.
3. For her majesty the Queen and all in authority under her and for a special blessing upon our country.
4. That God may raise up in great numbers fit persons to serve in the ministry of his church.
5. That a blessing may accompany the ministrations of the Word of God, in order that it may have free course and be glorified.
6. For the propagation of the gospel among the heathen.
7. For the fulfillment of God’s promises to his ancient people.
8. For a special blessing on all the members of the Assembly and Church.