Mark the means used for his deliverance— [From human interference there was no hope: but the poor trembling Disciples did not yet despair: they knew that “whereinsoever the enemies of the Church might deal proudly, God was above them.” To God therefore they addressed themselves with redoubled importunity: and continued all night in unceasing prayer for him. What foolish means would these appear to those who knew how closely he was guarded, and how determinately both Herod and the Jews were bent upon
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