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In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.
In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.
Yet then from all my grief, O Lord,
Thy mercy set me free,
Whilst in the confidence read more
Yet then from all my grief, O Lord,
Thy mercy set me free,
Whilst in the confidence of pray'r
My soul took hold on thee.
- Joseph Addison,
Prayer is when you talk to God; meditation is when you listen to God.
Prayer is when you talk to God; meditation is when you listen to God.
But maybe prayer is a road to rise,
A mountain path leading toward the skies
To assist read more
But maybe prayer is a road to rise,
A mountain path leading toward the skies
To assist the spirit who truly tries.
But it isn't a shibboleth, creed, nor code,
It isn't a pack-horse to carry your load,
It isn't a wagon, it's only a road.
And perhaps the reward of the spirit who tries
Is not the goal, but the exercise!
Just my vengeance complete,
The man sprang to his feet,
Stood erect, caught at God's skirts, and read more
Just my vengeance complete,
The man sprang to his feet,
Stood erect, caught at God's skirts, and prayed!
So, I was afraid!
He prayeth well who loveth well
Both man and bird and beast.
He prayeth well who loveth well
Both man and bird and beast.
They never sought in vain that sought the Lord aright!
They never sought in vain that sought the Lord aright!
Prayer is the spirit speaking truth to Truth.
Prayer is the spirit speaking truth to Truth.
He prayeth best who loveth best
All things, both great and small.
He prayeth best who loveth best
All things, both great and small.
