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I. NEEDED.

1. The Christian is often —

(1)  Weary.

(2)  Hungry.

(3)  Thirsty.

2. This arises from —

(1)  The labour and conflict of life.

(2)  The world's spiritual barrenness.

II. PROVIDED.

1. In the means of grace — prayer, hearing, reading, singing, partaking of the Lord's Supper, and in Christian fellowship (Proverbs 27:17).

2. By Christ Himself. "Come unto Me," etc. (Psalm 23; Mark 6:31).

III. SHOULD BE ENJOYED.

1. The consequences of its enjoyment.

(1)  Augmented strength.

(2)  Invigorated courage.

(3)  Happy feelings.

2. The consequences of its neglect.

(1)  Feebleness.

(2)  Fear.

(3)  Misery.

(J. W. Burn.)

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KJV: Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;

WEB: Now I beg you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your prayers to God for me,