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Biblical and General Literature, Theological Discussion, the His-
tory of Theological Opinions, etc.

CONDUCTED BY

JOHN HOLMES AGNEW.

SECOND SERIES.

VOL. VIII.—NOS. XV, XVI.—WHOLE NOS. XLVII, XLVIII.

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THE

AMERICAN

BIBLICAL REPOSITORY.

JULY, 1842.

SECOND SERIES. NO. XV.-->WHOLE NO. XLVII.

ARTICLE I.

REMARKS ON PRAYER.

By Calvin E. Stowe, D. D., Prof. of Biblical Literature in Lane Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio.

In respect to prayer the scriptures plainly teach us two things. I. That it is our duty and privilege to pray for the things which we need with the expectation of receiving them.

This truth is taught in such texts as the following: He shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper. Ps. 72: 12. And it shall come to pass before they call I will answer; and while they are yet speaking I will hear. Isa. 65: 24. If any of you lack wisdom let him ask of God, who giveth liberally to all and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. James 1: 5. Open the New Testament and read attentively our Saviour's declarations as recorded in Matt. 7: 7-11. Luke 11: 5—13, 18: 1-8.

II. The scriptures also clearly teach us that the general promises above quoted, have actually been realized by those who, in a right spirit, have availed themselves of them. This truth is taught in passages like the following: The Lord hath heard my supplication. Ps. 6: 9. I sought the Lord and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. This poor man cried and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. Ps. 34: 4-6. Open the Old Testament and read the whole narrative. 2 Kings 19: 14-37. 2 Kings SECOND SERIES, VOL. IX. NO. 11.、

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