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I. WHAT IS THE OBJECT TO BE THUS ARDENTLY DESIRED? A Church is prosperous —

1. Where there is growing knowledge and holiness among its members.

2. When there is the cordial exhibition of brotherly love amongst its members.

3. When there is a constant accession of new converts.

II. WHY WE SHOULD BE CONCERNED TO SECURE THIS PROSPERITY.

1. The proof of our godly sincerity requires it.

2. The value of the object itself demands it.

3. No system of means can alone ensure this prosperity.

(W. G. Barrett.)

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KJV: Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.

WEB: Save us now, we beg you, Yahweh! Yahweh, we beg you, send prosperity now.