Essex Congregational Remembrancer 2 Corinthians 1:11 You also helping together by prayer for us… I. THE OBJECTS AT WHICH CHRISTIAN MINISTERS AIM. 1. The destruction of the empire of Satan. 2. To restore order and happiness to the world. 3. To bring glory to Christ. 4. To prepare souls for heaven. II. THE INFLUENCE WHICH YOUR PRAYERS WILL HAVE ON THEIR ATTAINMENT. They will — 1. Awaken the attention of beholders. 2. Honour the Holy Spirit, who is the great agent in the success of the gospel. 3. Prepare the Church for its safe enjoyment of prosperity. 4. Fall in with the will of God, as made known to us in His Word. III. THE MOTIVES WHICH SHOULD ENGAGE YOU TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS DUTY. 1. It will tend to your own good. 2. There will be the use of other means to secure the good of the Church. He who prays as he ought will endeavour to live as he prays. 3. The great Lord of the Church hath set the example of prayer. 4. The Divine approbation it will surely receive. (Essex Congregational Remembrancer.) Parallel Verses KJV: Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf. |
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