English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

Grammar and the Season

Everyone was home today to partake in the morning ~devotion~ (nonstandard).
Everyone was home today to partake in the morning devotions (standard).

At this time, the ~clergies~ should make prayers for Nigeria (nonstandard).
At this time, the clergy should make prayers for Nigeria (standard). The body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church is called clergy.

Let us ~share the grace~ (nonstandard).
Let us say grace (standard).
GAB