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... must pray differently . But in what respects ? How differently ? 1. I must not speak to God at a distance . I must draw near to him . Nor that alone . I must stir my- self up to take hold of him . Isaiah , 26 PRACTICAL THOUGHTS .
... must pray differently . But in what respects ? How differently ? 1. I must not speak to God at a distance . I must draw near to him . Nor that alone . I must stir my- self up to take hold of him . Isaiah , 26 PRACTICAL THOUGHTS .
Page 27
... hold of his strength , that I may make peace with him . Isaiah , 27 : 5. I have been satisfied with approaching God . I must , as it were , appre- hend him . 2. I must not only take hold of God in prayer , but I must hold fast to him ...
... hold of his strength , that I may make peace with him . Isaiah , 27 : 5. I have been satisfied with approaching God . I must , as it were , appre- hend him . 2. I must not only take hold of God in prayer , but I must hold fast to him ...
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... Hold not thy peace at my tears . ' is 4. There are other accompaniments of prayer which I must not omit . , Nehemiah not only wept and prayed , but also mourned , and fasted , and made confession . Why should not I do the same ? 66 5. I ...
... Hold not thy peace at my tears . ' is 4. There are other accompaniments of prayer which I must not omit . , Nehemiah not only wept and prayed , but also mourned , and fasted , and made confession . Why should not I do the same ? 66 5. I ...
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... holds true of suits to the throne of the heavenly grace . We must ask in the name of Christ . We must put our petitions into his hands , and engage the great Advocate to present and urge them . Him the Father always hears . Even the ...
... holds true of suits to the throne of the heavenly grace . We must ask in the name of Christ . We must put our petitions into his hands , and engage the great Advocate to present and urge them . Him the Father always hears . Even the ...
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... hold of God . The main matter is holding on . How many are induced , by the slightest appearance of repulse , to let go , as Jacob did not ! I have been struck with the manner in which petitions are usually conclud- ed : " And your ...
... hold of God . The main matter is holding on . How many are induced , by the slightest appearance of repulse , to let go , as Jacob did not ! I have been struck with the manner in which petitions are usually conclud- ed : " And your ...
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