What does the cryptic crossword clue "Firm policy when politician's put in an hour of prayer! (8)" mean?

The definition is "hour of prayer". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CO (synonym="company, “Firm”") + MP (synonym="member of parliament, “politician”") + LINE (synonym="”policy”; with MP (member of parliament") = COMPLINE; definition: "hour of prayer!" The answer is COMPLINE.

Firm policy when politician's put in an hour of prayer! (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29241 | 7 Across | 2023-11-30 flower

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