Christ Quote by Matthew Henry

“The prayers and supplications that Christ offered up were, joined with strong cries and tears, herein setting us example not only to pray, but to be fervent and importunate in prayer. How many dry prayers, how few wet ones, do we offer up to God!”

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Christ Cry Dry Example Fervent Fervent prayer Importunate Offers Prayer Praying Revival prayer Setting Settings Strong Supplication Tears Wet

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