8. We must acknowledge it an unspeakable favour, and an inestimable privilege, that we are not only admitted, but invited and encouraged to draw nigh to God in prayer.

Thou hast commanded us to pray always, with all prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, and to watch thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints, Eph 6:18; to continue in prayer, Col 4:2; and in everything with prayer and supplication to make our requests known to God. Phil 4:6.

Thou hast directed us to ask, and seek, and knock, and hast promised that we shall receive ; we shall find, and it shall be opened to us. Matt 7:7

Thou hast appointed us a great High Priest, in whose name we may come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may find mercy and grace to help in time of need. Heb 4:16.

Thou hast assured us, that while the sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, the prayer of the upright is his delight, Prov 15:8 ; and that he that offers praise glorifies thee, Ps 50:23 ; and the sacrifice of thanksgiving shall please the Lord better than that of an ox or bullock that has horns and hoofs. Ps 69:31.

Thou art he that hearest prayer, and therefore unto thee shall all flesh come. Ps 65:2

Thou sayest, Seek ye my face, and our hearts answer, Thy face, Lord, will we seek. Ps 27:8. For should not a people seek unto their God ?. Isa 8:19. Whither shall we go but to thee? Thou hast the words of eternal life. Joha vi.

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Pray now: a guided prayer in six parts, with the next heads each day.

Henry’s text is in the public domain. Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication, No. 265 Chestnut Street. Undated, about 1840 to 1860. The preface is dated Chester, March 25, 1710. From the Internet Archive scan. The KJV text is in the public domain.