Q. 178. What is prayer?

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Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God, in the name of Christ, by the help of his Spirit; with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies.

Ps. 62:8; John 16:23; Rom. 8:26; Ps. 32:5-6; Dan. 9:4; Phil. 4:6.

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Index: CONFESSION To be joined with prayer
Index: NAME OF CHRIST Prayer made in it is acceptable
Index: PRAYER What it is
Index: THANKSGIVING To be joined with prayer

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Psalm 62:8
KJV
Psalm 62:8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
also cited by 2
- CF 21.1
- SC 98
John 16:23
KJV
John 16:23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
also cited by 1
- SC 98
Romans 8:26
KJV
Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
also cited by 1
- CF 21.3
Psalm 32:5-6
KJV
Psalm 32:5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
also cited by 3
Daniel 9:4
KJV
Daniel 9:4 And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments;
also cited by 2
- LC 196
- SC 98
Philippians 4:6
KJV
Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
also cited by 7

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