The Complete Works of Thomas Manton, D.D., vol. 1 (London: James Nisbet & Co., 1870), A Practical Exposition of the Lord's Prayer, Introduction (on private prayer, Matt. 6:6–8)

Such is God's condescension to the saints, that he hath not only provided an advocate to present our petitions in court, but a notary to draw them up; not only appointed Christ for help against our guilt and unworthiness…