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  NOT THE ASKING, BUT THE KNEELING
  by Mary Wilder Tileston
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of kneeling in prayer and
being in the presence of God, rather than just asking for things.

Topics: "Prayer Life", "Gods Presence"
Scripture References: Psalm 16:7, Psalm 61:4, Matthew 6:6, 2 Corinthians 3:18, James 1:5

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Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of abiding in God's
presence, trusting in His protection, and seeking counsel from the Lord.
E. P. Tenney suggests that spending time in the presence of Infinite
Wisdom can greatly enhance one's intellectual abilities. Alexander
McKenzie reflects on the essence of prayer, highlighting the
significance of simply being in God's presence, listening to Him, and
allowing His love to transform and empower us to impact the world around
us.

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I will abide in Thy tabernacle for ever; I will trust in the covert of
Thy wings.

--PSALMS 61:4

I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel. --PSALMS 16:7

WOULD it not be possible for every man to double his intellectual force
by keeping much in the company of Infinite Wisdom?

--E. P. TENNEY

I cannot help the thought which grows steadily upon me, that the better
part of prayer is not the asking, but the kneeling where we can ask, the
resting there, the staying there, drawing out the willing moments in
heavenly communion with God, within the closet, with the night changed
into the brightness of the day by the light of Him who all the night was
in prayer to God. Just to be there, at leisure from our.selves, at
leisure from the world, with our souls at liberty, with our spirit
feeling its kinship to the Divine Spirit, with our life finding itself
in the life of God,--this is prayer. Would it be possible that one could
be thus with God, listening to Him, speaking to Him, reposing upon His
love, and not come out with a shining face, a gladdened heart, an intent
more constant and more strong to give to the waiting world which so
sadly needs it what has been taken from the heart of God? --ALEXANDER
MCKENZIE

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