The object of most prayers is to wangle an advance on good intentions.
Robert BraultJust as in earthly life lovers long for the moment when they are able to breathe forth their love for each other, to let their souls blend in a soft whisper, so the mystic longs for the moment when in prayer he can, as it were, creep into God.
Soren KierkegaardAs we look upon that agony and those tearful prayers, let us not only look with thankfulness; but let that kneeling Saviour teach us that in prayer alone can we be forearmed against our lesser sorrows; that strength to bear flows into the heart that is opened in supplication; and that a sorrow which we are made able to endure is more truly conquered than a sorrow which we avoid
Alexander MaclarenIntercessory prayer might be defined as loving our neighbour on our knees.
Charles BentOur prayers are answered not when we are given what we ask but when we are challenged to be what we can be.
Morris AdlerO Lord, thou knowest how busy I must be this day; if I forget thee, do not thou forget me. [Prayer before Battle of Edgehill, 1642]
Sir Jacob AstleyDeeply saddened by the news of the terrorist attacks in central London, the Holy Father offers his fervent prayers for the victims and for all those who mourn. [on the London terrorist bombings, 7th July 2005]
Pope Benedict XVIPrayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night.
George HerbertOld hands soil, it seems, whatever they caress, but they too have their beauty when they are joined in prayer. Young hands were made for caresses and the sheathing of love. It is a pity to make them join too soon.
André GideAnd so with that spirit of confidence in our step and with that prayer in our heart, let us now quicken our pace to the victory that awaits us!
Perry ChristieThere are thoughts which are prayers. There are moments when, whatever the posture of the body, the soul is on its knees.
Victor HugoThe sexual embrace can only be compared with music and with prayer.
Marcus AureliusWe must not sit still and look for miracles; up and doing, and the Lord will be with thee. Prayer and pains, through faith in Christ Jesus, will do anything.
George EliotBernard always had a few prayers in the hall and some whiskey afterwards as he was rather pious.
Daisy AshfordIn prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart.
Mahatma GandhiI admired and valued Robin as a colleague and friend and as one of the greatest parliamentarians of our time. His wife Gaynor and his two sons are in our thoughts and prayers. [on the death of Robin Cook]
Gordon BrownFar as distress the soul can wound 'Tis pain in each degree; Bliss goes but to a certain bound, Beyond is agony. (A Prayer for Indifference)
Frances GrevilleWhatever a man prays for, he prays for a miracle. Every prayer reduces itself to this: Great God, grant that twice two be not four
Ivan TurgenevAll the Saints of God are there to protect me, to sustain me and to carry me. And your prayers, my dear friends, your indulgence, your love, your faith and your hope accompany me.
Pope Benedict XVIThe romantic embrace can only be compared with music and with prayer.
Havelock EllisThe creator who could put a cancer in a believer's stomach is above being interfered with by prayers
Bret HarteBusiness underlies everything in our national life, including our spiritual life. Witness the fact that in the Lord's Prayer, the first petition is for daily bread. No one can worship God or love his neighbour on an empty stomach.
Woodrow WilsonMany of our prayers were not answered, and for this we are now grateful
William FeatherCourage is fear that has said its prayers.
Dorothy BernardCourage is just fear, plus prayers, plus understanding.
Edward AlbertThe function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.
Soren KierkegaardThere are only two occasions when Americans respect privacy, especially in Presidents. Those are prayer and fishing.
Herbert HooverThe torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine.
Ralph Waldo EmersonI have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: 'O Lord, make my enemies ridiculous.' And God granted it.
VoltaireYour prayer must be for a sound mind in a sound body.
JuvenalIt is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.
AesopBattering the gates of heaven with the storms of prayer.
Alfred Lord TennysonThe general atmosphere of Lord's is more like a prayer meeting than a ball game.
Alistair CookeThe Saudis would struggle in Europe because of that problem with those prayers five times a day.
Don HowePeople would be surprised to know how much I learned about prayer from playing poker.
Mary AustinA child's eyes, those clear, wells of undefiled thought - what on earth can be more beautiful? Full of hope, love and curiosity, they meet your own. In prayer, how earnest; in joy, how sparkling; in sympathy, how tender! The man who never tried the companionship of a little child has carelessly passed by one of the great pleasures of life, as one passes a rare flower without plucking it or knowing its value
Caroline NortonIf God listened to the prayers of men, all men would quickly have perished: for they are forever praying for evil against one another.
EpicurusThe only time my prayers are never answered is on the golf course.
Billy GrahamThe man who says his evening prayer is a captain posting his sentinels. He can sleep.
Charles BaudelaireBasically, I'm for anything that gets you through the night - be it prayer, tranquilisers or a bottle of Jack Daniels.
Frank SinatraI bought singles until I started working properly and then I started buying albums, so this brings back a lot of teenage memories from being in London before I got work [say a little prayer]
Billy OceanThe works of God are great mysteries and may truly always be hidden from us, however it is not wrong to lead your own personal enquiry through your prayers to the Lord.
Jane GreyThe Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'
Billy GrahamIf thou shouldst never see my face again, pray for my soul. More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.
Alfred Lord TennysonPrayer ardent opens heaven
Edward YoungI am acutely aware that you have not elected me as your President by your ballots, so I ask you to confirm me with your prayers.
Gerald FordThe Church should go forward along the path of progress and be no longer satisfied only to represent the Conservative Party at prayer.
Maude RoydenPrayer indeed is good, but while calling on the gods a man should himself lend a hand.
HippocratesTo all my little Hulkamaniacs, say your prayers, take your vitamins and you will never go wrong.
Hulk HoganIn prayer the lips ne'er act the winning part
Without the sweet concurrence of the heart
Robert Herrick
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