Samuel, they think it is Eli. It reproveth them that, when the sermon is ended, go out, and turn their backs upon prayer; this is to neglect Christ’s method. And it presseth you still to help on the word by your prayers: Rom. 15:30, ‘I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers.’ If you would have Christ’s glory and the Spirit’s efficacy promoted, you must take this course. [3.] Observe the industry and
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