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I will therefore that men pray every where; this is one precept that I give thee in charge as to the management of the affairs of the church, that wherever men meet together to worship God, whether in houses built for that purpose, or in more common houses, or any other place, (for the time is now come when there is no special command for one place more than another, no special promise made to men’s prayers in one place more than another, as there was to and concerning the temple of old, Joh_4:21), they should pray, either ministering to others in the duty of prayer, or joining with him who doth so minister.
Lifting up holy hands; but let them take heed how they pray, for God heareth not sinners, Joh_9:31; let them therefore lift up holy hands, not regarding iniquity in their hearts.
Without wrath; and let them take heed of carrying malice, or inveterate anger, in their hearts when they go to God in prayer, for they must pray, Father: forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us; and, Mat_6:15: If ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your heavenly Father forgive your trespasses. And doubting; and let them also take heed of doubting in prayer of the goodness, truth, or power of God to fulfil his wishes; but, Jam_1:6,7, let them ask in faith, nothing wavering. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.