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Pray — Unknown.
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1rests, he is ever plotting the downfall of the child of God; and if the child of God relaxes in
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 4 min22. A second reason for this constant, persistent, sleepless, overcoming prayer is that 4
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 4 min3When the multiplying responsibilities of the early church crowded in upon them, they
pp. 10–10 · ≈ 4 min4prayer. It is, PRAYER OCCUPIED A VERY PROMINENT PLACE AND PLAYED A VERY
pp. 10–10 · ≈ 4 min5seems if possible even more forcible than this, namely, PRAYING IS THE MOST IMPORT-
pp. 11–11 · ≈ 4 min6Heb. 4:16 is one of the simplest and sweetest verses in the Bible,—"Let us therefore come
pp. 12–12 · ≈ 5 min7He states this simply and beautifully in John 16:24, "Hitherto have ye asked nothing in
pp. 12–12 · ≈ 5 min8"Be careful for nothing," says Paul, "but in everything by prayer and supplication with
pp. 13–13 · ≈ 4 min9Upon this point the Bible is very plain. Jesus says, "If ye then, being evil, know how to
pp. 14–14 · ≈ 3 min10One of the most interesting and solemn passages upon prayer in the Bible is along this
pp. 15–15 · ≈ 5 min11it is a mighty one: BECAUSE OF WHAT PRAYER ACCOMPLISHES. Much has really been
pp. 16–18 · ≈ 10 min12prevailed with God, and brought to pass great results. In the 5th verse of this chapter, the
pp. 19–19 · ≈ 4 min13In the Revised Version, "without ceasing" is rendered "earnestly." Neither rendering
pp. 20–20 · ≈ 4 min14in the three words "OF THE CHURCH."
pp. 21–21 · ≈ 3 min15"And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do
pp. 22–22 · ≈ 3 min16that we must DO THOSE THINGS THAT ARE PLEASING IN HIS SIGHT.
pp. 23–23 · ≈ 5 min17is nigh unto all them that call upon Him, to all that call upon Him in truth."
pp. 23–24 · ≈ 8 min18before His crucifixion, "Whatsoever ye shall ask IN MY NAME, that will I do, that the
pp. 25–25 · ≈ 4 min19the boldness which we have toward Him, that if we ask anything ACCORDING TO HIS
pp. 26–28 · ≈ 13 min20upon the Holy Spirit in prayer. This comes out very definitely in Eph. 6:18, "Praying always
pp. 29–29 · ≈ 4 min21"Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive
pp. 29–32 · ≈ 16 min22What is it to abide in Christ?
pp. 33–33 · ≈ 4 min23first: "And My words abide in you."
pp. 34–37 · ≈ 12 min24"Ye ask and receive not BECAUSE YE ASK AMISS, THAT YE MAY SPEND IT IN
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 4 min25shortened, that it cannot save; neither His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. But YOUR
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 5 min26their idols into their heart, and put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their face: 3
pp. 40–40 · ≈ 4 min27There is perhaps no greater hindrance to prayer than stinginess, the lack of liberality
pp. 41–41 · ≈ 4 min28FORGIVE, if ye have ought against any; that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive
pp. 41–41 · ≈ 4 min29dwell with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor unto the woman, as unto the
pp. 42–42 · ≈ 4 min30wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be
pp. 42–42 · ≈ 4 min31up A GREAT WHILE BEFORE DAY, He went out, and departed into a solitary place, and
pp. 43–43 · ≈ 4 min32to pray. We read, "And it came to pass in those days, that He went out into a mountain to
pp. 43–43 · ≈ 4 min33He prayed before choosing the twelve disciples; before the sermon on the mount; before
pp. 44–44 · ≈ 5 min34Prayed After Its Great Achievements And Important Crises.
pp. 44–44 · ≈ 5 min35He would withdraw at such a time from the multitudes that thronged about Him, and go
pp. 45–45 · ≈ 4 min36As He drew nearer and nearer to the cross, and realized that upon it was to come the
pp. 45–45 · ≈ 4 min37"praying AT ALL SEASONS."
pp. 45–46 · ≈ 5 min38(1) The minister has a new love for souls. We ministers as a rule have no such love for
pp. 47–47 · ≈ 4 min39ministry.
pp. 48–48 · ≈ 4 min40(1) First of all, they bring deep conviction of sin. Jesus said that when the Spirit was
pp. 48–48 · ≈ 4 min41(1) Many of us who are professedly orthodox ministers are practically infidels. That is
pp. 49–49 · ≈ 4 min42(1) Look at the doctrinal state of the church. It is bad enough. Many do not believe in
pp. 50–50 · ≈ 4 min43(1) Note how few conversions there are. The Methodist church, which has led the way
pp. 51–58 · ≈ 33 min44from his insights into prayer. And even without condemning entire art-forms or media of
pp. 59–63 · ≈ 4 min
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 4 min22. A second reason for this constant, persistent, sleepless, overcoming prayer is that 4
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 4 min3When the multiplying responsibilities of the early church crowded in upon them, they
pp. 10–10 · ≈ 4 min4prayer. It is, PRAYER OCCUPIED A VERY PROMINENT PLACE AND PLAYED A VERY
pp. 10–10 · ≈ 4 min5seems if possible even more forcible than this, namely, PRAYING IS THE MOST IMPORT-
pp. 11–11 · ≈ 4 min6Heb. 4:16 is one of the simplest and sweetest verses in the Bible,—"Let us therefore come
pp. 12–12 · ≈ 5 min7He states this simply and beautifully in John 16:24, "Hitherto have ye asked nothing in
pp. 12–12 · ≈ 5 min8"Be careful for nothing," says Paul, "but in everything by prayer and supplication with
pp. 13–13 · ≈ 4 min9Upon this point the Bible is very plain. Jesus says, "If ye then, being evil, know how to
pp. 14–14 · ≈ 3 min10One of the most interesting and solemn passages upon prayer in the Bible is along this
pp. 15–15 · ≈ 5 min11it is a mighty one: BECAUSE OF WHAT PRAYER ACCOMPLISHES. Much has really been
pp. 16–18 · ≈ 10 min12prevailed with God, and brought to pass great results. In the 5th verse of this chapter, the
pp. 19–19 · ≈ 4 min13In the Revised Version, "without ceasing" is rendered "earnestly." Neither rendering
pp. 20–20 · ≈ 4 min14in the three words "OF THE CHURCH."
pp. 21–21 · ≈ 3 min15"And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do
pp. 22–22 · ≈ 3 min16that we must DO THOSE THINGS THAT ARE PLEASING IN HIS SIGHT.
pp. 23–23 · ≈ 5 min17is nigh unto all them that call upon Him, to all that call upon Him in truth."
pp. 23–24 · ≈ 8 min18before His crucifixion, "Whatsoever ye shall ask IN MY NAME, that will I do, that the
pp. 25–25 · ≈ 4 min19the boldness which we have toward Him, that if we ask anything ACCORDING TO HIS
pp. 26–28 · ≈ 13 min20upon the Holy Spirit in prayer. This comes out very definitely in Eph. 6:18, "Praying always
pp. 29–29 · ≈ 4 min21"Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive
pp. 29–32 · ≈ 16 min22What is it to abide in Christ?
pp. 33–33 · ≈ 4 min23first: "And My words abide in you."
pp. 34–37 · ≈ 12 min24"Ye ask and receive not BECAUSE YE ASK AMISS, THAT YE MAY SPEND IT IN
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 4 min25shortened, that it cannot save; neither His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. But YOUR
pp. 39–39 · ≈ 5 min26their idols into their heart, and put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their face: 3
pp. 40–40 · ≈ 4 min27There is perhaps no greater hindrance to prayer than stinginess, the lack of liberality
pp. 41–41 · ≈ 4 min28FORGIVE, if ye have ought against any; that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive
pp. 41–41 · ≈ 4 min29dwell with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor unto the woman, as unto the
pp. 42–42 · ≈ 4 min30wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be
pp. 42–42 · ≈ 4 min31up A GREAT WHILE BEFORE DAY, He went out, and departed into a solitary place, and
pp. 43–43 · ≈ 4 min32to pray. We read, "And it came to pass in those days, that He went out into a mountain to
pp. 43–43 · ≈ 4 min33He prayed before choosing the twelve disciples; before the sermon on the mount; before
pp. 44–44 · ≈ 5 min34Prayed After Its Great Achievements And Important Crises.
pp. 44–44 · ≈ 5 min35He would withdraw at such a time from the multitudes that thronged about Him, and go
pp. 45–45 · ≈ 4 min36As He drew nearer and nearer to the cross, and realized that upon it was to come the
pp. 45–45 · ≈ 4 min37"praying AT ALL SEASONS."
pp. 45–46 · ≈ 5 min38(1) The minister has a new love for souls. We ministers as a rule have no such love for
pp. 47–47 · ≈ 4 min39ministry.
pp. 48–48 · ≈ 4 min40(1) First of all, they bring deep conviction of sin. Jesus said that when the Spirit was
pp. 48–48 · ≈ 4 min41(1) Many of us who are professedly orthodox ministers are practically infidels. That is
pp. 49–49 · ≈ 4 min42(1) Look at the doctrinal state of the church. It is bad enough. Many do not believe in
pp. 50–50 · ≈ 4 min43(1) Note how few conversions there are. The Methodist church, which has led the way
pp. 51–58 · ≈ 33 min44from his insights into prayer. And even without condemning entire art-forms or media of
pp. 59–63 · ≈ 4 min
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