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December 1965

Carrying the Message

For B. W.

To B. W., whose letter appeared in "Carrying the Message" (Sept. '65) and who asked for prayers for "longer periods of sobriety" I'd like to say that I do not feel that prayers alone can keep us sober. I doubt that anyone prayed more than I did before I came to AA but I realize now that I prayed that I wouldn't get drunk; I did not pray for help to stop my drinking altogether.

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