'The power of religion and godliness lives, thrives, or dies, as closet prayer lives, thrives, or dies.' This was the deeply held conviction of Thomas Brooks. As a pastor who knew his people well, he feared that many Christians do not understand the necessity, excellency, and usefulness of private prayer, and that many live 'too great a neglect of this indispensable duty.' Focussing on our Lord's words about 'closet-prayer' in Matthew 6:6, Brooks' aim is intensely practical, 'to preserve and keep up the power of religion and godliness both in men's houses, hearts, and lives.'
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