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The spirit of prayer is the fruit and token of the Spirit of adoption.

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If we seem to get no good by attempting to draw near to Him, we may be sure we will get none by keeping away from Him.

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Beyond our utmost wants His love and power can bless To praying souls he always grants More than they can express.

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Prayer is the great engine to overthrow and rout my spiritual enemies the great means to procure the graces of which I stand in hourly need.