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Without our Mediator, Forespeaker and Peacemaker, we enter not into prayer; for the incalling of such as pray without Jesus Christ is not only vain, but also they are odious and abominable before God.

John Knox — A Treatise on Prayer (A Confession, and Declaration of Prayers)

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A Treatise on Prayer (A Confession, and Declaration of Prayers)

Section: Note diligently, by whom we must pray (1554) - Section: Note diligently, by whom we must pray (1554)

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