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 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: 
for they think that they shall be read more 
 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: 
for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 
 God answers sharp and sudden on some prayers,
 And thrusts the thing we have prayed for in our face,
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 God answers sharp and sudden on some prayers,
 And thrusts the thing we have prayed for in our face,
  A gauntlet with a gift in 't. 
If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.
If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.
 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, 
and it shall be opened unto read more 
 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, 
and it shall be opened unto you:
 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; 
and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 
They never sought in vain that sought the Lord aright!
They never sought in vain that sought the Lord aright!
Prayer is the spirit speaking truth to Truth.
Prayer is the spirit speaking truth to Truth.
Courage is fear that has said its prayers.
Courage is fear that has said its prayers.
 But maybe prayer is a road to rise,
 A mountain path leading toward the skies
  To assist read more 
 But maybe prayer is a road to rise,
 A mountain path leading toward the skies
  To assist the spirit who truly tries.
   But it isn't a shibboleth, creed, nor code,
    It isn't a pack-horse to carry your load,
     It isn't a wagon, it's only a road.
      And perhaps the reward of the spirit who tries
       Is not the goal, but the exercise!