This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1912. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... What to Say While at Prayer IT is in times of adversity and deep distress, or at the approach of a calamity and oppression that the reckless sinner and wayward child is inclined to call upon God for help. What to say, and, will he hear? are matters of no little importance at such a time. The Word of the Lord now comes to remembrance, "Your sins have separated between you and your God." Here, the enemy of souls takes advantage of the opportunity, and suggests that it is useless to pray, as the Lord "heareth not sinners." In like manner, as Satan quoted Scripture to Jesus, when he was undergoing great temptations in the wilderness, so will he now quote the sayings of the Lord to sinners, and those who are tried and tempted, misapplying them to suit his purpose. In the Word of God, we find these words of encouragement to the sinner: "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." Proverbs 28: 13. " Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool." Isaiah 1:18. "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11: 28. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9. By these words, the worst sinners are made to realize that there is hope for their deliverance. A knowledge of this creates hope, but how to approach God, and what to say in order to gain his favor is a matter of weighty consideration. With the heart thus burdened, one is not apt to be in a mood to give expression in fluency of speech. When those wicked men, who crucified Jesus, were told of their sins, and w...
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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1912. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... What to Say While at Prayer IT is in times of adversity and deep distress, or at the approach of a calamity and oppression that the reckless sinner and wayward child is inclined to call upon God for help. What to say, and, will he hear? are matters of no little importance at such a time. The Word of the Lord now comes to remembrance, "Your sins have separated between you and your God." Here, the enemy of souls takes advantage of the opportunity, and suggests that it is useless to pray, as the Lord "heareth not sinners." In like manner, as Satan quoted Scripture to Jesus, when he was undergoing great temptations in the wilderness, so will he now quote the sayings of the Lord to sinners, and those who are tried and tempted, misapplying them to suit his purpose. In the Word of God, we find these words of encouragement to the sinner: "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." Proverbs 28: 13. " Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool." Isaiah 1:18. "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11: 28. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9. By these words, the worst sinners are made to realize that there is hope for their deliverance. A knowledge of this creates hope, but how to approach God, and what to say in order to gain his favor is a matter of weighty consideration. With the heart thus burdened, one is not apt to be in a mood to give expression in fluency of speech. When those wicked men, who crucified Jesus, were told of their sins, and w...