DAILY READINGS by Charles Spurgeon
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MORNING: June 17 The prayer itself is remarkable, for it is short, but seasonable, sententious, and
suggestive. David mourned the fewness of faithful men, and therefore lifted up his heart
in supplication--when the creature failed, he flew to the Creator. He evidently felt his
own weakness, or he would not have cried for help; but at the same time he intended
honestly to exert himself for the cause of truth, for the word "help" is
inapplicable where we ourselves do nothing. There is much of directness, clearness of
perception, and distinctness of utterance in this petition of two words; much more,
indeed, than in the long rambling outpourings of certain professors. The Psalmist runs
straight-forward to his God, with a well-considered prayer; he knows what he is seeking,
and where to seek it. Lord, teach us to pray in the same blessed manner. |
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From Charles H. Spurgeon's Morning and Evening.
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