“Even more impressive in Chapter 19 is its description of an ineffable outpouring of prayer when Jesus again stood in the midst of the people (19:15–34). In all scripture there can be found no description of a prayer service as powerful and marvelous as this. Only [those] with a high degree of spirituality can begin to comprehend and appreciate it … .
“On account of its drama, loveliness, and high spirituality, I rank this chapter (19) as one of the greatest in the Book of Mormon” (Sperry, Book of Mormon Compendium, 411–12).