a serious and determined request

request for help

to ask for (something) as if ordering or as if one has a right to

question, request

a request to come or go somewhere, or do something

proposal; asking

a form of Christian prayer used in church services

recital of items, often part of religious services

an earnest request or appeal (especially a written document signed by a large number of people); a formal application made to a court of law

appeal, plea

a form of church worship

pleading, especially with a deity;

the act of asking or being asked; an expression of desire for something

question or petition

the act of showing religious respect and devotion to God; admiration and respect shown to or felt for a person or thing

honoring, glorification