If there be anything that can ...

If there be anything that can render the soul calm, dissipate its scruples and dispel its fears, sweeten its sufferings by the anointing of love, impart strength to all its actions, and spread abroad the joy of the Holy Spirit in its countenance and words, it is this simple and childlike repose in the arms of God.
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 S. D Gordon

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The men who seem to know most of God's power have had great, unspeakable longings, at times, for a fresh consciousness of that power.
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 S. D Gordon
Prayer is repeating the victor's name (Jesus) into the ears of Satan and insisting on his retreat.
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 S. D Gordon
Prayer does not influence God. Prayer surely does influence God. It does not influence His purpose. It does influence His action.
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 S. D Gordon