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tion, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts, knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

ROM. x. 12, 13.

There is no difference between the Jew and the Greek for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

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For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

EPH. vi. 18.

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.

PHIL. IV. 6, 7.0

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

COL. iv. 2.

Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving.

1 THES. V. 17.

Pray without ceasing.

1 TIM. ii. 1, 8.

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men.

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I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

HEB. iv. 14-16.

Seeing then that we have a great High Priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high Priest which cannot be touched with

the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

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If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

JAMES IV. 8. CJ Savond

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Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.

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JAMES V. 13-16.

Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry, let him sing Psalms. Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the Church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be

healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous,

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ni quod es 1 JOHN V. 14, 15.

This is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us. And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

JUDE 20, 21.

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Ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

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A SELECTION OF THANKSGIVINGS FROM THE BOOK OF PSALMS.

Ps. xviii. 1-3.

I will love thee, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer: my God, my strength in whom I will trust, my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

Ps. xxi. 1, 2,

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The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord, and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips.

Ps. xxv. 1-3.

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Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. O my

God, I trust in thee, let me not be not mine enemies triumph over me. that wait on thee be ashamed.

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I will extol thee, O Lord, for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over

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