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The privy key of heaven, or, Twenty arguments for closet-prayer in a select discourse…The privie key of heaven, or, Twenty arguments for closet-prayer in a select discourse…
The privy key of heaven, or, Twenty arguments for closet-prayer in a select discourse on that subject with the resolution of several considerable questions : the main objections also against closet-prayer are here answered ... with twenty special lessons ... that we are to learn by that severe rod, the pestilence that now rageth in the midst of us / by Thomas Brooks.The privie key of heaven, or, Twenty arguments for closet-prayer in a select discourse on that subject with the resolution of several considerable questions : the main objections also against closet-prayer are here answered ... with twenty special lessons ... that we are to learn by that severe rod, the pestilence that now rageth in the midst of us / by Thomas Brooks.
London : Printed for and are to be sold by John Hancock, 1665
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Secondly, Because I have several reasons to fear that many Christians do not clearly nor fully understand the necessity, excellency, and usefulness of this subject, and that many (O that I could not say any) live in too great a neglect of this indispensable duty, and that more than a few, for want of light, err in the very practice of it.
Secondly, Because I have several reasons to fear that many Christians do not clearly nor fully understand the necessity, excellency, and usefulness of this subject, and that many (O that I could not say any) live in too great a neglect of this indispensible duty, and that more than a few, for want of light, erre in the very practice of it.
Thirdly, For the refreshing, support, and encouragement of all those Churches of Christ that walk in the fear of the Lord, and in the comforts of the Holy Ghost, &c. especially that particular Church to whom I stand related.
Fourthly, To preserve and keep up the power of Religion and Godliness both in mens houses, hearts, and lives. The power of Religion and Godliness lives, thrives or dies as Closet-prayer lives, thrives, or dies. Godliness never rises to a higher pitch than when men keep closest to their Closets, &c.