defend him against the evils and calamities of this life, will never make that a pretence for not frequently praying to him; such a one, even in the midst of business and company, will be sometimes lifting up his heart to God in devout and pious ejaculations; and when alone (though walking or standing) will many times offer up short and comprehensive prayer to him; such as that our Saviour has taught us, or some short Collect of the church, or the like. No condition of life can hinder a devout mind from this; and, therefore, nothing should be made a pretence for not doing it; and this will be accepted by God, when we have not an opportunity to fall upon our knees, and offer up a more solemn prayer. able to th for; som ment and d ard, we are de and the 30 intrud I hope that no one will mistake me, as if I thought ejaculatory prayer proper only for people of business; it is what I would recommend to all, even those of the greatest leisure and retirement, as being not only very pleasing in the sight of God, but an excellent means of keeping the soul in a fit disposition to pray to him in a more solemn manner. 2. Our prayers must be offered up with fervency and devotion, which requires, that what we utter should come from the heart; nd therefore We must not |