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Prayer is a simple, unfeigned, humble, and ardent opening of the heart before God; wherein we either ask things needful, or give thanks for benefits received.

John Bradford The Writings of John Bradford, M.A. (Parker Society), vol. 1 (Cambridge: University Press, 1848), "Instructions to be Observed Concerning Prayer," §1 "What prayer is," p. 116

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