From Tennyson’s Idylls of the King, King Arthur, on his deathbed voices to his friend some profound thoughts on prayer;
” Pray for my soul. More things are wrought by prayer
Than this world dreams of. Wherefore, let thy voice
Rise like a fountain for me night and day.
For what are men better than sheep or goats
That nourish a blind life within the brain,
If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer
Both for themselves and those who call them friend?
For so the whole round earth is every way
Bound by gold chains about the feet of God.”
Than this world dreams of. Wherefore, let thy voice
Rise like a fountain for me night and day.
For what are men better than sheep or goats
That nourish a blind life within the brain,
If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer
Both for themselves and those who call them friend?
For so the whole round earth is every way
Bound by gold chains about the feet of God.”
I thought this passage was a good one paired with this quote…
I Timothy 2:1-8 (ESV)
“First
of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and
thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high
positions,that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and
dignified in every way. This is good, and is pleasing in the sight of
God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the
knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator
between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom
for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. For this I was
appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not
lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. I desire then that
in every place that men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger
or quarreling;”
Beautifully stated by Tennyson and Timothy. I don't know where I'd be without the prayers and support of my four friends.
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