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“I will not say, as the beggars at our door used to do, ‘I’ll never ask anything of Him again;’ but, on the contrary, ‘He shall hear oftener from me than ever,’ and I will love God the better, and love prayer the better, as long as I live.” quote by Philip Henry
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““I will not say, as the beggars at our door used to do, ‘I’ll never ask anything of Him again;’ but, on the contrary, ‘He shall hear oftener from me than ever,’ and I will love God the better, and love prayer the better, as long as I live.””

Philip Henry

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He vows to pray more and love God more, despite past neglect.

In simple terms: He will pray and love God more.

Key Takeaway

Increase devotion and prayer.

Themes

faith prayer devotion

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

spiritual personal

When to use this quote

  • daily prayer
  • church attendance
  • personal meditation

Key Concepts

Spiritual commitment theology of reliance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How will you maintain this habit?
  • What obstacles might arise?
A Different Perspective

Consistent practice is challenging.

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