A Body of Practical Divinity

1. Beg a Blessing upon the Word which is to be Preached, that it may be a Savour of Life to us, that by it our Minds may be more Illuminated, our Corruptions more weakened, our Stock of Grace more increased. Pray that God's special Presence may be with us, that our Hearts may burn within us while God speaks. Pray that we may receive the Word into meek humble Hearts, James 1.22. That we may submit to it, and bring forth the Fruits of it. Nor should we only Pray for our selves, but for others.

1. Beg a Blessing upon the Word which is to be Preached, that it may be a Savour of Life to us, that by it our Minds may be more Illuminated, our Corruptions more weakned, our Stock of Grace more encreased. Pray that God's special Presence may be with us, that our Hearts may burn within us while God speaks. Pray that we may receive the Word into meek humble Hearts, James 1.22. That we may submit to it, and bring forth the Fruits of it. Nor should we only Pray for our selves, but for others.

First, For him who dispenseth the Word; that his Tongue may be touched with a Coal from God's Altar; That God would warm his Heart, who is to help to warm others. Your Prayers may be a means to quicken the Minister. Some complain, they find not that Benefit by the Word Preached. Perhaps they did not Pray for their Minister as they should. Prayer is like the whetting and sharpening of an Instrument, which makes it cut the better.

Secondly, Pray with and for your Family: Yea, Pray for all the Congregations that meet this Day in the Fear of the Lord, that the Dew of the Spirit may fall with the Manna of the Word, that some Souls may be converted, and others strengthened, and that Gospel-Ordinances may be continued, and have no Restraint