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The Lord hath manifested his great approbation of these Ejaculatory Prayers by his gracious Answers and Returns thereunto. How graciously did God answer that Ejaculatory Prayer of David against Achitophels Counsel, by defeating the same, and turning it into Foolishness? 2 Sam. 15. 31. How graciously did God answer ⟨p. 62⟩that ejaculatory Prayer of Nehemiah by inclining the heart of the King to send him to Jerusalem? Neh. 2. 4, 6 As also that ejaculatory Prayer of the penitent thief, Lord re member me when thou comest into thy Kingdom? whereupon Christ said unto him, This day thou shalt be with me in Paradise, Luk. 23. 42, 43. Yea that ejaculatory Apostrophe of Moses to God (Exod. 5. 22.) Wherefore hast thou so evil entreated this people? had its gracious answer and return, Chap. 6. 1. Then said the Lord, now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh. Ejaculatory Prayers, though they are short and sudden, yet proceeding from the heart, may be as fervent and prevalent as solemn Prayers. And indeed, these frequently used, argue an heavenly mind, and an holy familiarity with God. But still beware that these short and occasional Prayers, be not made to serve thee instead of, and to shut out thy set and solemn duties. These will be of use to help thee in thy fixed duties, and may not excuse thee from them.

The Lord hath manifested his great approbation of these Ejaculatory Prayers by his gracious Answers and Returns thereunto. How graciously did God answer that Ejaculatory Prayer of David against Achitophels Counsel, by defeating the same, and turning it into Foolishness? 2 Sam. 15. 31. How graciously did God answer ⟨p. 62⟩that ejaculatory Prayer of Nehemiah by enclining the heart of the King to send him to Ierusalem? Neh. 2. 4, 6