On Prayer — Smith Wigglesworth

"I never pray for more than twenty minutes at a time, but I never go more than twenty minutes without praying".

Smith Wigglesworth (1859–1947), often called the "Apostle of Faith," was a British Pentecostal evangelist renowned for a ministry marked by extraordinary miracles, including healings and accounts of the dead being raised . Central to his ministry was a unique and relentless prayer life that emphasized continual communion over long, isolated rituals. The 20-Minute Rule: A Lifestyle of Communion Smith Wigglesworth on Prayer

This philosophy transformed prayer from a scheduled religious duty into a continuous, relational rhythm . By maintaining this constant "spirit contact," he believed a believer could walk in perpetual fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Core Principles of Wigglesworth’s Prayer "I never pray for more than twenty minutes

Wigglesworth’s most famous insight into his prayer life came when he was asked about his daily routine. He famously replied: The 20-Minute Rule: A Lifestyle of Communion This