Of all the duties of the Christian, none is more essential—or more neglected—than that of prayer. The very act of praying honours God and fills the soul of the needy supplicant by uniting itself to him. Augustine said, “Man is a beggar before God,” and by praying, our weakness is made to draw upon his omnipotence. Prayer also lends great joy to the Christian who has learned to repose himself there, even as someone once said, “Life is a continuous feast for those who have hidden fellowship with God.” David Clarkson was a skillful minister who had solid judgment and led a godly life. He co-pastored a church with John Owen in London in the final days of both their lives. This discourse on the importance of maintaining a constant disposition to pray is taken from the second volume of his Practical Works. “But in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.” Philippians 4:6
Clarkson, David. The Digital Puritan - Vol.II, No.4 (Kindle Locations 85-96). Digital Puritan Press. Kindle Edition.
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