This is our Lord's will... that our prayer and our trust be, alike, large.
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Prayer is a new, gracious, lasting will of the soul united and fast-bound to the will of God by the precious and mysterious working of the Holy Ghost.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Prayer connects the soul with God, guided by the Holy Spirit.
This quote emphasizes the profound relationship between an individual's desire and God's will, suggesting that prayer acts as a binding force that aligns our intentions with divine purpose. It highlights the sacred and transformative nature of prayer as mediated by the Holy Spirit, illustrating its importance in spiritual life and commitment to God.
Themes
PrayerSoulGodHoly SpiritSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
During a religious service, one might quote this to emphasize the power of prayer.
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