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Pray often rather than very long at a time. It is hard to…

“Pray often rather than very long at a time. It is hard to be very long in prayer, and not slacken in our affections.” quote by William Gurnall
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“Pray often rather than very long at a time. It is hard to be very long in prayer, and not slacken in our affections.”

William Gurnall

About This Quote

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

Frequent short prayers are better than long, inattentive ones.

In simple terms: Pray often, stay focused.

Key Takeaway

Maintain regular, attentive prayer.

Themes

spirituality discipline focus

Mood

devotional serene

Type

religious personal

When to use this quote

  • religious services
  • personal meditation

Key Concepts

prayer practice devotional life

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to keep prayer meaningful?
  • What alternatives exist for spiritual focus?
A Different Perspective

May not suit all worship styles.

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